Wellbeing is weaving through life at Stratford College. Students engage in various aspects of wellbeing, including social in areas such as SPHE, Guidance & CSPE; curriculum activities encourage themes such as ‘managing myself’, ‘being active’ and ‘resilient’; physical through PE with emphasis on the importance of exercise and nutrition, emotional with the practice of ‘mindfulness’ and feeling connected.
A number of school activities have promoted this. The winter term focused on the whole school community feeling ‘connected’ to local and wider communities. Student Council led initiatives such as a food collection for Focus Ireland during Mitzvah Week and a Concern Fast raised money and awareness about the work of Concern.
This Spring, Transition Year SPHE & CSPE participated in the Young Social Innovators Programme (YSI) and chose the theme ‘Mental Health & Young Children’. Other popular activities such as Build a Bank, SciFest and TY Classical Mini Olympics have also promoted student wellbeing.
Co-Curricular activities such as Creative Writing Club, Drama, Music Society and Film Club facilitate wellbeing as students to feel empowered and emotionally connected through Arts and Culture. ‘Mindfulness’ is practised in classes such as Science, Biology, Music.
More active pursuits such as Tennis, Basketball, Yoga, Historical Fencing as well as Coderdojo and Gaming Club offer another area where students feel connected in their school community.
Wellbeing Week will be held 28 April-1 May with the theme: ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind’ and will serve as a platform to deliver other initiatives such as a Junior Cycle PE/CSPE classes Dodder Clean Up/ Orienteering in May with Stratford’s Green Schools. Themes such as being physically active, active citizenship and the environment will inform and drive such days. Art and Music will facilitate mindfulness. Outside agencies have and will continue to support curriculum, with workshops and guest speakers from Shout Out, Zeeko and Jigsaw to name but a few. Being active is a core element of this week - HIIT classes in the hall and other sporting activities will supplement co-curricular activities.
Based on a school-wide consultation about wellbeing in Stratford College the priorities identified are as follows:
Ms Kenny, Ms Finnegan, Ms Donohoe, Mr Culliney
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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