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 and 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".

Stratford College hosts in-person debate with St Colmcille’s Community School

On Monday the 9th of March, Stratford Junior and Senior debate teams hosted St Colmcille’s Community School for an engrossing morning of debates.

Stratford College Students participate in Local Enterprise Week

As part of Local Enterprise Week, Stratford College students who will be taking part in the Dublin City Student Enterprise on 23rd March 2026, showcased their companies to the student body.  Good luck to all participants.

Stratford celebrates Purim and World Book Week

On Monday 2nd March we commenced the week long celebration of Purim and World Book Week. There were many different "fancy dresses" for each day, and full dress up day on World Book Day, Thursday.  We celebrated Purim this year with the first year Jewish students presenting our Purim Assembly this year, shared the story of Purim, traditions and customs, as well as handing out delicious 'Hamantaschan' cookies for the whole school on Tuesday, 3rd March.

Thank you to the Jewish Studies and English Departments for organising this and for all the students and staff who participated.

5th Year Computer Science students visit Google HQ

The 5th Year Computer Science class visited Google HQ, Barrow Street on Friday 6th March to participate in an event celebrating International Women's Day with Ms O'Kelly and Dr McAdoo. We heard from many inspiring female Google engineers about their varied academic studies and career paths.

1st Year History Students design their own newspapers

Students were tasked with the activity to design their own newspaper called "The Roman Times".

All students submitted excellent entries as part of a 3 week homework task. It was challenging to say the least for staff to select winners! Here are some flavours of the calibre, creativity, innovation and outstanding knowledge and application.

Skittles the Snake visits Stratford College

Thanks to Abi for bringing Skittles into our 1st year Classics class on the importance of snakes in ancient Greece. Thankfully nobody was petrified 😁