On Wednesday, 11th December the TY students, who had been working all term on their group coding projects using Scratch 3.0, presented really excellent projects to Mr Hugo Rowsome from SciFest.
The TYs had to show their design process log outlining the development of their Scratch program, demonstrate their program and use the poster to enhance their explanation.
The standard was extremely high across all the group projects and after a considerable amount of deliberation the following groups were awarded prizes:
In May 2020, the 1st placed prize winners will represent Stratford in the SciFest@Colleges competition in TU Blanchardstown. Well done to every single student who put in such tremendous work over a sustained period.
Ms O'Kelly
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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