What is a School of Sanctuary?
A School of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that benefits everybody, especially families seeking sanctuary. It is a school that helps it students, staff, parents, and the wider community to understand what it means to be a refugee and to extend a welcome to everyone regardless of their immigration status.
Schools of Sanctuary is not a project, nor a short-term school initiative. It is a culture that schools achieve over time to ensure everyone feels welcomed, safe, and included in the school and beyond. It begins with 3 core principles:
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Register for Human Rights Day 2022 Webinar, Schools of Sanctuary Ireland presents “The Refugee Journey”
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/473993255587
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An inspiring Schools of Sanctuary event in Galway
On November 15th an inspiring event was organised by @SanctuaryNUIG showcasing achievements of Scoil Bhríde Shantalla, the only recognised SoS in the West!
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Sanctuary Ambassadors for Schools Training
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Schools of Sanctuary Newsletter Autumn 2022
We are excited to introduce our Autumn Newsletter to you!
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Schools of Sanctuary at annual conference in Bradford
On the 20-21 of September Tetiana Murphy, SoS Project and Communications Manager, and Obianuju Ekedozie, SoS Waterford Ambassador were delighted to attend the City of Sanctuary annual conference in Bradford, UK. It was the first time in 3 years that…
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Schools of Sanctuary at the SoS Award Ceremony in Belfast
On September 20, Homayoon Shirzad, SoS Coordinator, Tetiana Murphy, SoS Project and Communications Manager, and Hashem Badran, SoS Dublin Ambassador, attended the Award Ceremony for Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. The event was organized by the Education Authority…
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SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY STARTS THE NEW TERM IN STYLE
September is a really busy month, with a fresh start for every teacher and pupil in our schools, especially those starting in new schools. We want to wish all our schools the very best for the year ahead. For Schools of Sanctuary, this promises to…
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RECOGNISING THE HARD WORK OF SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY AMBASSADORS AT Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla
Congratulations to the Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla SOS Ambassadors.
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ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LIMERICK AWARDED AS A SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY
22 June 2022
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Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in the House of the Oireachtas
Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in the House of the Oireachtas
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Bunscoil McAuley Rice Primary School in Callan, Co. Kilkenny Awarded as a School of Sanctuary
Massive Congratulations to Bunscoil McAuley Rice Kilkenny Rd, Callan North, Co. Kilkenny for becoming a nationally awarded School of Sanctuary!
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SCOIL BHRIDE – SANCTUARY FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
SCOIL BHRIDE – SANCTUARY FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
Register for Human Rights Day 2022 Webinar, Schools of Sanctuary Ireland presents “The Refugee Journey”
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/473993255587
An inspiring Schools of Sanctuary event in Galway
On November 15th an inspiring event was organised by @SanctuaryNUIG showcasing achievements of Scoil Bhríde Shantalla, the only recognised SoS in the West!
Sanctuary Ambassadors for Schools Training
Schools of Sanctuary Newsletter Autumn 2022
We are excited to introduce our Autumn Newsletter to you!
Schools of Sanctuary at annual conference in Bradford
On the 20-21 of September Tetiana Murphy, SoS Project and Communications Manager, and Obianuju Ekedozie, SoS Waterford Ambassador were delighted to attend the City of Sanctuary annual conference in Bradford, UK. It was the first time in 3 years that…
Schools of Sanctuary at the SoS Award Ceremony in Belfast
On September 20, Homayoon Shirzad, SoS Coordinator, Tetiana Murphy, SoS Project and Communications Manager, and Hashem Badran, SoS Dublin Ambassador, attended the Award Ceremony for Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. The event was organized by the Education Authority…
SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY STARTS THE NEW TERM IN STYLE
September is a really busy month, with a fresh start for every teacher and pupil in our schools, especially those starting in new schools. We want to wish all our schools the very best for the year ahead. For Schools of Sanctuary, this promises to…
RECOGNISING THE HARD WORK OF SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY AMBASSADORS AT Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla
Congratulations to the Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla SOS Ambassadors.
ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LIMERICK AWARDED AS A SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY
22 June 2022
Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in the House of the Oireachtas
Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in the House of the Oireachtas
Bunscoil McAuley Rice Primary School in Callan, Co. Kilkenny Awarded as a School of Sanctuary
Massive Congratulations to Bunscoil McAuley Rice Kilkenny Rd, Callan North, Co. Kilkenny for becoming a nationally awarded School of Sanctuary!
SCOIL BHRIDE – SANCTUARY FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
SCOIL BHRIDE – SANCTUARY FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
