Colaiste Uisce October 2025

On the 22nd of October Stratford’s Second and Sixth years took an exciting trip to Coláiste Uisce in Co. Mayo.

Check out this short video https://youtu.be/jEdDeFrCF8E which really captures the fun.

Our days were busy from the moment we woke up till the moment our heads hit the pillows, but every second of it was enjoyed. We partook in many activities, both in and out of the water. The water activities were pier jumping, paddleboarding, swimming and bodyboarding, a favourite amongst the group. On land, we did Archery, climbing, human foosball, life-sized board games and lots of table tennis. After the activities we were all famished, our hunger was erased in an instant as the chefs there prepared delicious meals. Despite the mixed weather we still got into the water. We loved every second of it, but we also loved the hot showers afterwards! In our Irish class we expanded our vocabulary, learning new words for the activities we did, then wrote and performed scripts as Gaeilge that included the new vocabulary.

Polytunnel prep by 4th Years

Our 4th years continue to prep our polytunnel. They have been busy planting garlic and onions, broad beans and radishes. They've also been composting the beds and weeding and this week we also planted out lavender and rosemary!

New Science Club on Mondays

A new Science Club has started on Mondays in the Science Lab where we get to do some quick and exciting experiments to fidget our extra science fix.   This week students made self inflating monsters!  All are welcome and Dr. McAdoo cannot wait to see you there!!

1st Year 2026 - Applications now being accepted online

Applications for 1st Year 2026 are now being accepted online. In Stratford College you will not just learn—you will lead, you will inspire, you will make your mark.

Awards Ceremony 2025 - celebrating student achievements

On Friday, 10th October Stratford College celebrated student achievements for the past academic year. We welcomed Colm Keegan - poet, writer, dramatist - as our keynote speaker who shared with us the transformative power of poetry.

1st Year Classics students: winners of best copy cover

Congratulations to the winners of best Classics copy cover from 1st year!

TY Weekly: Junior Cycle results, 'Bullied' the play, sports updates

The latest updates from the TY correspondents for this week - Sanket, Brodie, Liám, Ciara and Lucy. An important week for the TY's as this week they got their Junior Cycle results.

Congratulations 4th Years on your Junior Cycle results

The TYs were delighted to receive their Junior Cycle results. 

Stratford invests in new computers throughout the school as part of Windows 11 upgrade

Over the summer of 2025 Stratford College replaced all its PC's with new Windows 11 PC's. This major investment is part of Stratford's Digital Learning Plan for teaching and learning, ICT infrastructure and planning for the future.