34 students and parents attended the Web Summit for Schools in the RDS Simmonscourt Complex on Tuesday evening, 3rd November. Students from 1st Year to 6th Year were represented. Ross Smith (2nd Year) and Eva Corrigan (1st Year) report back on their experience of the evening.
On Tuesday, 3rd November some of Stratford College's students went to the 2015 Web Summit. We went to the School Summit in the RDS, Simmonscourt Pavilion.
There were three main speakers on the night. Riley Ennis who starteda biotech company "Immudicon" which is developing a cancer vaccine. There was also Scott Harrison who turned his life around by going on a volunteer service in Africa. After seeing so many people drinking dirty water he decided to found Charity: Water, a non-profit charity focusing on bringing the people of Africa clean water. He was my favourite speaker. And lastly there were two kids (who I've forgotten the names of) showing their business idea, the Bully Bug. It is a bracelet you wear that when you press a button on it, it sends a message to a teacher's phone showing you are being bullied.
I loved going to the Web Summit - hopefully I can go again someday.
Eva Corrigan (1st Year)
I really enjoyed the Web Summit 2015. It was an amazing experience. I was expecting it to be a boring conference or something, but it was far from that. It was brilliant and very interesting. The evening consisted of three main speakers all with fascinating stories and ideas to share. I was very glad I went because I probably will never get an opportunity like it in a long time.
Ross Smith (2nd Year)
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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