It is acknowledged that the Wellbeing of young people is enhanced when their views and suggestions are sought and there is a meaningful response to them (Flynn, 2014). Listen to two Stratford College students give informed feedback on their experience with Digital Portfolios and their Digital Grade Profile as part of their Junior Cycle English learning.
It is acknowledged that the wellbeing of young people is enhanced when their views and suggestions are sought and there is a meaningful response to them (Flynn, 2014). It can happen at a whole school level where, for example, policies or programmes are being developed, implemented or reviewed.
Watch the following two videos to listen to two Stratford College students voice their opinions on their experience with Digital Portfolios and their Digital Grade Profile as part of their English Junior Cycle learning.
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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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