School News

Passover Assembly

Transition Year students gave a presentation on the upcoming Jewish Holiday of Passover to the whole school on the last day of term, 27th March. We were delighted to welcome Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder to share some thoughtful words.  We wish all our students, families and staff a restful and peaceful holiday.  

Stratford Students win inThe Dublin City Business Awards 2026

Congratulations to our Stratford students who particpated in the Dublin City Business Awards 2026.  Our students took home the Intermediate Runner Up for ZS Fans and Bookmarks. Well done to Mr. Brilly and his students.   

Celebrating Chinese culture with a tea-party.

In Chinese culture, tea is an art form—a practice of mindfulness known as Gongfu Cha, which literally translates to "making tea with skill." Our students transformed the hall into a traditional tea house by hosting a Chinese tea party with food and drinks to sample and share.  Our students experienced a ritual that has connected people for thousands of years.   Thank you to all involved for organising.

Stratford Stripe Young Scientist 2026 winners receive invitation to visit Stripe Offices in San Francisco

We are immensely proud to share that our students, Hao Wen and Ritvik, having already achieved incredible success at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026, taking home the title of the Runner Up Group Award are going to San Francisco! 

Their hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking has truly paid off. As a testament to the quality of their work, Stripe has invited them on an exclusive trip to the Stripe offices in San Francisco this coming April.

Ceolchoirm ends Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026

Seachtain na Gaeilge i gColáiste Stratford ended with a ceolchoirm showcasing an amazing array of talent from our students. Thank you to the Irish Department for all the planning and coordination of this week.

Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.

5th and 6th Year Classics and Drama, Film and Theatre Studies students visit Rome

On the 28th of February the Sixth and Fifth year Classics and Drama, Film & Theatre studies students flew to Rome bright and early. We were flown there by past pupil Greg, First Officer. This added to the excitement of the trip. We visited the Pantheon where we got to see the sun through the oculus and the sheer scale of the building. This was the first time for many of the students seeing the building. We visited the Capitoline museum where we saw many interesting artifacts most notably the statue of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus on the first day.

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026!

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil i gColáiste Stratford! D'imríomar Biongó sna ranganna inné. Bhuaigh na buaiteoirí uibheacha seacláide.

Stratford College Drama Department presents the Burial at Thebes, by Seamus Heaney - 14th April 2026

The Stratford College Drama Department is proud to present Seamus Heaney’s gripping adaptation: The Burial at Thebes. 

🎭 Join us for a production of powerful storytelling, raw emotion, and masterful drama.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 14th April 2026 – two performances
📍 Location: 1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin
⏰ Matinee: Doors: 4:00 p.m. | Curtain: 4:30 p.m.
      Evening performance: Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Curtain: 7:00 p.m.

TYs presented with their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement Certificates

The TYs received their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement  (JCPA) Certificates in a small ceremony in school on Tuesday morning, 10th March. Ms McGill spoke about the holistic nature of the achievements highlighted in each certificate presented to the TY students - "today we want to give you the opportunity to reflect on all the wonderful things you have done, and maybe nudge you gently towards thinking about your goals for Leaving Cert and beyond".