2nd to 5th Year Computer Studies students compete in Bebras Challenge 2021

Computer Studies students from 2nd year to TY, and the 5th Year Computer Science students competed in the 2021 Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge starting 8th November.

The Rise of BookTok!

Find out more on the Guardian's newspaper website about how teenagers are influencing others to read books on TikTok.

JMB Education Conference 2021: A Senior Cycle for All

Principal Patricia Gordon faciliated a discussion on pathways for progress and Leaving Cert reform at the recent JMB Education Conference 2021 held in Croke Park on Thursday, 4th November.

Awards Ceremony 2021 - online and most innovative!

This year's Awards Ceremony was again held online on Friday morning, 22nd October but with a mix of livestreaming from each classroom as rewards were announced! Ms Talbot and Student Council co-ordinated an incredible online production, involving filming, editing and producing many videos as each award was announced.

Stratford's Girls Soccer team have their first match

Wednesday, 20th October was the opening match of the Girls soccer season for our Stratford footballers. It was an away match to Woodbrook College, ably managed by our new coach, Ciaran Fadden.

Past Pupils - Focus on Karena Walshe, Leah Gaynor, Tim Murphy

We're all very proud in Stratford of the endeavours of Karena Walshe (2008) who recently featured in the Irish Independent (21st October 2021) which focused on her work as Director of Global Partnerships at Web Summit.

​Concern Fast 2021 - Global Citizenship Education

Hunger, poverty, inequality, and conflict threaten sustainability and world peace. As part of Global Citizenship Education and Stratford College's work in promoting a more just, fair, and sustainable world, students are engaging and learning about global issues, and taking action to address some of these issues.

The Crocus Project - Global Citizenship Education - History & Green Schools

Transition Year and Third Year students as part of The Crocus Project, 'an inclusive project of remembrance for young European citizens about the Holocaust' led by Holocaust Education Trust Ireland (HETI), planted yellow crocus bulbs in memory of one and a half million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust and thousands of other children who were victims of Nazi atrocities.

Running Club - going from strength to strength

Best turn out yet for our Running Club on Monday, 20th October. The group meets every Monday 3.45-430pm. All levels of fitness welcome.

Spotlight on…..Computer Science!

Every month this year (excluding December) we will be showcasing the work of one of our school departments on Stratford College’s social media channels.

Kicking off with Computer Science in October, the aim of the initiative is to provide some extra insight into what’s involved in studying the subject. We will be sharing videos, animations and photos.

Check out Computer Science’s week in the spotlight here…..