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Citizen Science: Stratford students invited to participate in European/UCD 'BigO' research study

The European-funded BigO research study aims to lower childhood obesity rates by collecting, visualizing and analyzing BigData on young people's behavioural patterns and their environment. 1st to 4th Year students, and 5th/6th Year Computer Science students are being invited to participate in this research project from 7th - 18th December which is being co-ordinated by UCD researchers and led by UCD Professor Tahar Kechadi.

Green Schools: Irish Water Poster Competition 2021

Green Schools Ireland have announced their 8th annual Green Schools Irish Water Poster Competition! This year’s competition’s theme is Valuing Water, which aligns with the theme for World Water Day 2021. Look out for posters around school!

Stratford's Science Week: "Choosing our Future"

The core theme for this year’s Science Week (9th - 15th November) was "Choosing our future" focusing on how science can improve our lives in the future and in the present.

Two 5th Year students to compete in SciFest National Finals 2020 with their coding project

Stratford College TY students (now in 5th year!) won three significant prizes at the online SciFest@College competition in the Intermediate Technology section, facilitated by TU Blanchardstown in May 2020. Two of these students have been selected to compete at the SciFest National Finals in November - a first for Stratford College!

Eight Stratford students receive their Bebras National Finalist 2020 certificates

Congratulations to the eight Stratford students who were invited to compete in the Bebras Computational Thinking National Finals in May 2020! Over 6000 students entered this competition - so to make the finals is a great achievement. Having 8 students from one school is superb!

Green Schools wish you Happy Earth Day 2020! The 50th Anniversary

Thursday, 22nd April 2020 was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Watch this beautiful video broadcast by the European Space Agency with a message from Prof. Stephen Hawking.

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