On Wednesday, 24th of March, Schools of Sanctuary, in association with NUI Galway, hosted a webinar entitled âLiving as a Refugee in Irelandâ. This was for all second level students and teachers in the Republic of Ireland. Speakers gave an insight into their experiences as refugees in Ireland, from living in direct provision to the […]
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The school was assessed by a team from Places of Sanctuary Ireland, consisting of five trained supporters including parents living in Direct Provision and educationalists, and was judged to be âoutstandingâ in terms of its activities for welcoming and including young people from diverse backgrounds and spreading the message of sanctuary though the community. Children
Bunscoil Loreto in Gorey is nationally awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY Read More »
Congratulations to Mount Sion CBS Secondary School in Waterford, which has become the first school in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY under the newly formed national committee, and the first ever School of Sanctuary in Munster. The school was assessed by a team of monitors including people
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Congratulations to the 42 Schools of Sanctuary in Northern Ireland, including 14 new Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast, Lisburn and in Derry/Londonderry this year. Thanks to Belfast City of Sanctuary and the Intercultural Service of the Education Authority for the sterling work they have done in preparing these Schools for the Award. The awards have been made possible by
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Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a âWe Belongâ day on Wednesday 12th of February to celebrate all the cultures represented in the school. Each country was represented by a beautiful stand, to display their customs, culture, food and a selection of interesting facts. Stands were manned by students from those countries,often wearing traditional dress.
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Two Gorey schools have been working on becoming Schools of Sanctuary, with Loreto School launching the campaign officially at a wonderful assembly, where all 700 pupils as well as staff, governors and parents listened with rapt attention as three residents from Direct Provision on shared their stories. Everyone in the school community has signed a
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