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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Louth Library Service awarded Library of Sanctuary status
Read the news from the RTE about the Louth Library Service being Awarded the Library of Sanctuary Status
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Pledge signed by Loreto Secondary School, Wexford during their Multicultural Day
A big welcome to Loreto Secondary School, Wexford joining a fast-growing network of Schools in Schools of Sanctuary Ireland and, committed to creating a culture of welcome, safety, and inclusion for all, especially for refugees and asylum seekers.
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Webinar for Wear Red Day
Schools of Sanctuary Ireland is partnering with the Immigrant Council of Ireland for their Wear Red Day initiative by presenting a short webinar for post-primary schools (only).
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Schools of Sanctuary first Award Ceremony celebration – watch the video featuring this very special day
The School of Sanctuary Award Ceremony took place at Technological University Dublin on February 3rd, and our hearts are still so full from the day!
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Solidarity with Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion
February 24 has now become a sad day in the history of the modern world; on this day in 2022, Russia started the war against the independent state of Ukraine. As a result, more than 8 million people have had to…
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Solidarity March, Ireland for All, Stronger Together, Diversity Not Division
‘Places of Sanctuary Ireland is assembling at 1.15 pm on Saturday 18 February outside the Irish Writers Museum on Parnell Sq (adjacent to the Hugh Lane Gallery) before joining the march at 1.30 pm. Come join us!’
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Solidarity at a Time of Tragedy
We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic earthquake and loss of life in Syria and Turkey. We know that many refugees in Ireland are from those regions, and we all stand in solidarity and prayer with anyone…
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Celebrating Our First SOS Award Ceremony
The excitement built all week, and finally on Friday, February 3rd, 13 Champion Schools arrived into TU Dublin for our special ceremony in Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman, to officially receive their “Champion School of Sanctuary” award.
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School of Sanctuary Visit to Mount Sion CBS Waterford, Sharing as a Champion School of Sanctuary
On Tuesday, January 24th Mount Sion CBS Secondary School hosted teachers and students from North Monastery Primary School and Wexford Presentation Secondary School.
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Schools of Sanctuary Newsletter Winter 2022-23
We are excited to introduce our Autumn Newsletter to you!
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We are delighted to announce our first ever National Award Ceremony!
We are delighted to announce that our first ever National Award Ceremony for schools is happening in two weeks time!
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Education Information Session from Irish Refugee Council
If you're planning to continue your education and apply to go to University, and you have questions about the application process, Irish Refugee Council Education Team is here to help!
Louth Library Service awarded Library of Sanctuary status
Read the news from the RTE about the Louth Library Service being Awarded the Library of Sanctuary Status
Pledge signed by Loreto Secondary School, Wexford during their Multicultural Day
A big welcome to Loreto Secondary School, Wexford joining a fast-growing network of Schools in Schools of Sanctuary Ireland and, committed to creating a culture of welcome, safety, and inclusion for all, especially for refugees and asylum seekers.
Webinar for Wear Red Day
Schools of Sanctuary Ireland is partnering with the Immigrant Council of Ireland for their Wear Red Day initiative by presenting a short webinar for post-primary schools (only).
Schools of Sanctuary first Award Ceremony celebration – watch the video featuring this very special day
The School of Sanctuary Award Ceremony took place at Technological University Dublin on February 3rd, and our hearts are still so full from the day!
Solidarity with Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion
February 24 has now become a sad day in the history of the modern world; on this day in 2022, Russia started the war against the independent state of Ukraine. As a result, more than 8 million people have had to…
Solidarity March, Ireland for All, Stronger Together, Diversity Not Division
‘Places of Sanctuary Ireland is assembling at 1.15 pm on Saturday 18 February outside the Irish Writers Museum on Parnell Sq (adjacent to the Hugh Lane Gallery) before joining the march at 1.30 pm. Come join us!’
Solidarity at a Time of Tragedy
We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic earthquake and loss of life in Syria and Turkey. We know that many refugees in Ireland are from those regions, and we all stand in solidarity and prayer with anyone…
Celebrating Our First SOS Award Ceremony
The excitement built all week, and finally on Friday, February 3rd, 13 Champion Schools arrived into TU Dublin for our special ceremony in Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman, to officially receive their “Champion School of Sanctuary” award.
School of Sanctuary Visit to Mount Sion CBS Waterford, Sharing as a Champion School of Sanctuary
On Tuesday, January 24th Mount Sion CBS Secondary School hosted teachers and students from North Monastery Primary School and Wexford Presentation Secondary School.
Schools of Sanctuary Newsletter Winter 2022-23
We are excited to introduce our Autumn Newsletter to you!
We are delighted to announce our first ever National Award Ceremony!
We are delighted to announce that our first ever National Award Ceremony for schools is happening in two weeks time!
Education Information Session from Irish Refugee Council
If you're planning to continue your education and apply to go to University, and you have questions about the application process, Irish Refugee Council Education Team is here to help!
