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Stratford Junior Debate Team wins against The High School
Subject Blogs, English/Drama / 30 April 2026

Stratford Junior Debate Team wins against The High School

On the 29th of April, Stratford College welcomed The High School for a debate between the junior teams on the motion ‘Artificial Intelligence is a force for Global Good’. The Junior team, captained by Cian, argued the proposition, with teammates Jack, Robert and Anastasiia focusing on the fact that AI is neither good nor bad in and of itself; it is a tool, and it is up to use how we use it.

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Final 6th year English class trip to National Library’s Seamus Heaney exhibition
Subject Blogs, English/Drama / 28 April 2026

Final 6th year English class trip to National Library’s Seamus Heaney exhibition

On the 27th of April, 6th years visited the National Library’s Seamus Heaney exhibition ‘Listen Now Again’ on Westmoreland Street. The class studied Heaney’s poetry for their exams, and this immersive exhibition provided a fascinating glimpse into Heaney’s working process, featuring his humble writing desk, alongside drafts of his poems, letters and postcards and interview footage.

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Appointment of Delia Donohoe to Permanent Deputy Principal
General School News, Stratford in the Media / 24 April 2026

Appointment of Delia Donohoe to Permanent Deputy Principal

Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.

Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.

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Stratford Student Council meet with The High School's Student Council
Student Council / 23 April 2026

Stratford Student Council meet with The High School's Student Council

On a bi-annual basis, Stratford College and The High School's Student Councils meet. These occasions offer neighbouring schools and their young leaders the opportunity to meet together to discuss how their individual councils have developed, the successes they have enjoyed, the initiatives and fundraising they have been involved in. This has proven useful to individual School Councils as a way of learning from the experiences of others.

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