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YSI Young Social Innovators) is passionate about young people. YSI is passionate about education. And YSI is passionate about the world we live in.
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Senior Cycle Review: Stratford Student Voice
NCCA is undertaking a review of Senior Cycle education. The review offers an opportunity to generate a shared vision for senior cycle and a strong base from which to shape a curriculum that genuinely meets the needs of all learners for years to come.
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Global Competency: Preparing Our Youth for an Inclusive and Sustainable World
Can schools promote global competence?
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people to develop global competence by:
* providing opportunities to learn about global developments;* teaching students how they can develop a fact-based and critical worldview of today;
* equipping students with the means to analyse a broad range of cultural practices and meanings;
* engaging students in experiences that facilitate intercultural relations;
* promoting the value of diversity
Stratford completes school-wide consultation on the use of mobile devices in schools
The Department of Education and Skills asked all schools to consult with staff, parents and students on the use of Mobile Devices in school. The use of smart phones in schools will be included as an item requiring consultation under the Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill 2016.
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Wellbeing in Stratford College
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.
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World Book Day celebrations: 'Booky Breakfast' book swap sale raises €180 for charity
World Book Day 2019 in Stratford College kicked off with high-powered fruit juices and smoothies made on the spot by the TYs, while students, staff and parents browsed the many, many books in the book sale. Student, staff and parents were actively encouraged to bring in two books and €2 to make it the best book sale and 'booky breakfast' ever! And it was - we raised €180 for St. Michael's House. The juices and smoothies were also awesome!
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