A new and exciting partnership has just started between Stratford College TY Computer Studies class and 3rd Year Computer Science students from DIT Kevin Street. Over a series of five Friday mornings during February and March, a number of DIT Computer Science students are coming in to the TY Computer Studies class to mentor them in Python and Raspberry Pi. The DIT students are doing this as an elective module called "Computing in the Community".
Starting Friday, 10th February, a number of 3rd Year Computer Science students from DIT Kevin Street are coming to the TY Computer Studies classes to mentor them in Python and Raspberry Pi. The TYs are currently undertaking the Microcontrollers module as part of the ICS Computing Curriculum, while the 3rd Year DIT students have elected to do a module called "Computing in the Community" worth 5 ECTS credits. Thanks to Brian Gillespie and Liz McKeever from DIT Kevin Street for making this possible in this exciting 2nd Level - 3rd Level collaboration.
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One of the DIT students - Alan - writes of the experience: "I am part of a group of 4 DIT students who will be assisting Transition Year students in Stratford College with learning programming. We are doing this as part of our 3rd Year module, "Computing in the Community", worth 5 ECTS credits. In it, we hope to contribute back to the community with the knowledge we have gained in college so far. While some of us are here teaching, our DIT colleagues are assisting disability organisations."
Cath Barry in TY says of the initial experience: "When stuck with a problem there are now more people to ask for help. Today we learnt all about strings."
Hugh congratulations to Stratford College Classics students who came 2nd and 3rd in the annual Ides of March Quiz in Blackrock College on Tuesday 28th April. Students from schools all over Dublin and further afield participated. Stratford scored an Olympian 41/46 to take second place and 40/46 to take third place. Thank you to Ms. Donohoe and Ms McGill for coordinating this great event.
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Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.
Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.
A brilliant afternoon for the 2026 incoming 1st years to meet each other and other Stratford students including our current 1st years, senior prefects & their year head Ms. Finnegan. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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