2018-2019

Opening-day win for First Year Futsal

After a busy few weeks getting to know their new school and classmates, the First Year Boys Futsal team made a winning start to their debut season representing the school.

Stratford teacher presents at Researchmeet of Féilte 2018

Stratford College was represented at this year's FÉILTE - the Teaching Council's Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence - held in Limerick on 5th and 6th October. 

National Heritage Week: Visit to school by historical novelist Colin Murphy

Have you ever wondered how accurate a writer needs to be to write historical fiction? Is it okay to compress a historical figure/figures into one character for the sake of an engaging storyline? What about the importance of adhering to the timeline, is it okay to compress the timeline as long as the facts don't change? 

TYs introduced to Chinese music

Thanks to Yogi in TY for introducing his classmates and Ms Donohoe to the Erhu (Chinese violin) on Wednesday, 3rd October. 

October Book Club Choice: "The Weight of a Thousand Feathers" by Brian Conaghan

This month's Book Club choice is Brian Conaghan's latest book, "The Weight of a Thousand Feathers". Mr. Conaghan - a Costa Children's Book Award winner - taught in Stratford a number of years ago and Stratford is always delighted to feature his latest publication. Senior students may borrow the book from the library.

The DES has asked all schools to Consult With their School Communities on the Use Of Smart Phones And Tablet Devices in Schools

Stratford College will consult with staff, students and parents in the coming days.

Read here for more details.

Senior English/History students go see Lance Daly film, "Black 47"

Last Friday, 28th September, all our senior students traipsed down to the Omniplex in Rathmines to assess Lance Daly's new film, "Black 47". 

FÉILTE 2018 - Stratford College will be represented at Researchmeet

Stratford College will be represented at FÉILTE (Friday and Saturday, 5th and 6th October) in the Researchmeet section of the festival. FÉILTE is the Teaching Council’s annual Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence. 

Transition Year Exploring the Student Experience Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU)

The question of whether TY is worthwhile has certainly been brought up as an issue, especially in the context of the new Junior Cycle Student Award and the reforms that it brings to our education system.

Many of the skills that the Junior Cycle Student Award aims to promote and develop are those that TY currently provides; the question is now how TY will need to change  to complement the Junior and Senior Cycles, and provide a unique learning experience for students. 

Read more here.

U16 Girls Basketball season starts with a close match against Adamstown

The U16 Girls basketball season kick started on Wednesday, 26th September against Adamstown.