Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor visited Stratford on Monday, 8th November and recounted his experiences to Senior students, parents and teachers.
On the 8th of November, Tomi Reichental visited Stratford College and gave a speech which I think was very important and valuable to every single person who was there. It gave us a view of the worst of human nature and how it affects people but also how people like Tomi deal with their experiences and try to provide the next generation with knowledge on how to try and make sure that events like the Holocaust never happen again. The Holocaust, Tomi reminded us, is still relevant today with racial, ethnic and religious discrimination still a major issue in contemporary times.
John Nolan (TY)
Tomi Reichenthal gave a talk to the senior students, parents and teachers. It was a harrowing talk, giving an insight into the very harsh experience he endured as a child in Bergen Belsen. It was shocking to hear first hand what his life had been like and it was an amazing experience having him right there in the room with you. It makes it real and vivid, whereas if you simply read about the horrors that occurred in concentration camps, you wouldn’t get quite the same effect. It was a great experience for students, parents and teachers alike.
Jake Regan (TY)
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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