Schools

Presentation Secondary School, Wexford became the newest Champion of School of Sanctuary and the sixth in Co. Wexford on Monday 13th November, following a monitoring day which made a deep impact on the team and visitors. The monitoring day coincided with an intercultural celebration, graced by parents, students and teachers from neighbouring schools and the

A School of Sanctuary Monitoring visit was conducted at Kilkenny City Vocational School (KCVS) on Thursday, 5th October 2023, and the members of the team unanimously recommended the school to be awarded the Champion School of Sanctuary status. The team was led by Homayoon Shirzad, and included Ashlee Hally, Mark Kelly & Liz Murphy (Champion

Schools of Sanctuary Ireland was thrilled to start the new school year with an award ceremony for two new Champion Schools. Large groups of wonderful students from Mercy Secondary School (Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath) and St Nathy’s College (Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon) enjoyed a visit to Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus on Friday September

We were delighted to present two information clinics for teachers in September, one for primary school and the second for post-primary schools. Many thanks to all of the teachers who registered and attended the clinics. It has made us so excited for the new school year and we can’t wait to help all of these

On August 21st 2023, Brónagh Hogan featured on RTÉ 1’s coverage of The International Rose of Tralee 2023, representing Wexford as the Wexford Rose. Brónagh is a teacher in Kilrane National School, Rosslare, Co. Wexford, a Champion School of Sanctuary. We were blown away when Brónagh took the opportunity on this huge international platform to

We warmly welcome all schools back and wish all the very best for the 2023/2024 school year ahead. We can’t wait to connect with our schools and to share our new look resources. And we look forward to welcoming new schools to the Schools of Sanctuary network!

Want to know about becoming a School of Sanctuary and the benefits for your school? These short (45 mins) information clinics will give practical guidance on how your primary or post-primary school can build on and enhance its existing intercultural education and EDI practices to earn the nationally recognised award. Topics: What is a School

Schools of Sanctuary and friends offer sympathy and prayers to Sanctuary Ambassadors Mariam and Lizi at a time of deep sadness and loss. Three children and their mother, cousins of the family, along with other family members have been tragically killed in a landslide in Georgia. May the family find comfort and strength.