School News

Tánaiste Simon Harris visits Stratford College

On Friday afternoon, 23rd January, we had the privilege of welcoming Tánaiste Simon Harris to Stratford College.  Upon arrival, we met himself and local TD James Geoghegan before Mr. Harris addressed the school.  He spoke to us on a matter of issues, including how he became interested in politics, the importance of young people within it, and social media and its mental health implications. 

We then ran a Q&A with questions coming directly from the student body, before the Tánaiste spoke separately with Jewish students.  In this sobering discussion, the problem of antisemitism was brought up, with the Jewish students bravely sharing their own experiences of it.  Photos were then taken at both the school and in Herzog Park before the visit drew to a close.  We all enjoyed the Tánaiste's visit; it was a great opportunity to display Stratford at its best and push for government action against antisemitism.

Stratford College, Principal, Nathan Barrett welcomes funding for Holocaust education programme

Speaking to RTE's News at One, Mr. Barrett, who welcomes the funding for the Holocaust education programme said "All students in Ireland, whether they are taking junior or senior cycle, would be exposed to the Holocaust. 

The full article can be read here:  RTE News at One

Stratford College chess team through to Semi-Finals

Stratford College chess team beat Our Lady’s School, Terenure convincingly and are now through to the semi-finals in the tournament. Congratulations to all students and to Dr. Ryan.

TY Weekly: CAT tests, skiing, Hamnet, Merchants Quay talk, preparations for Holocaust Memorial Day

Ciara (TY) keeps us up-to-date with the latest happenings in TY.

First thing Thursday morning (15th January) 4Y took our CAT exams for 2 hours in the Computer lab. These exams are to help us decide what subjects we want to take for the Leaving Cert. Good job to all of 4Y and good luck to 4X who will take theirs in the coming weeks.

Stratford at Stripe YSTE 2026 - 2 projects, 3 awards. 5th Years win Runner Up Group Award!

What a Stripe Young Scientist and Technology 2026 experience for our two Stratford College groups competing in this year's competition! 

The whole of Stratford College and community are so, so proud of 5th Year students, Hao Wen and Ritvik, for winning one of the top four awards in this year's competition - the Runner Up Group Award. They also won the Institute of Physics Special Award. A big thank you to Dr Ryan for mentoring the 5th year students. Major congratulations to TY students Callum and Sanket for getting a Highly Commended award for their FluxChess project in a very challenging category, mentored by Ms O'Kelly. 

1st Year Boys Basketball team win their first match!

An amazing win by the 1st Year Boys Basketball team on Tuesday, 13th January. This was their first match and they beat Rathdown 28-8.

School Self-Evaluation Surveys, January 2026: Teaching and Learning

As part of School Self-Evaluation on Teaching and Learning, all stakeholders are asked to give feedback through surveys sent in December-January. Teachers set Teaching and Learning goals in August 2025 & review these goals and feedback throughout the year.

TY Weekly Blog: Stripe YSTE, skiing, EPIC Museum and Jeannie Johnston Tall Ship

The TYs started off with a busy first week in January, with the latest updates by Liam (TY).  On Thursday, 8th January the TY’s went to the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026 to support Callum and Sanket in the competition. They were competing in the Intermediate/Group/Technology category with their FluxChess project. Well done on winning a Highly Commended award.

TY Trip to EPIC museum and Jeanie Johnston

Transition Year students spent the morning of Monday 12th January visiting the EPIC museum (The Irish Emigration Museum) and Jeanie Johnston tall ship in Dublin 1. During the trip students experienced a tour of the ship and followed in the footsteps of those who fled the Famine.