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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. On March 1st Loreto Secondary School, Wexford had a brilliant Multicultural Day, a Fashion Show with interviews, […]

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). The webinar will look at the nature of racism, particularly anti-migrant racism, in our communities. It will also discuss the role of social media in aggravating racism and hatred but also the

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! Watch the FULL VIDEO of this exciting event and think about the day when your school will be recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWAPIYc1uPs

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 flee their country and have come to Europe as refugees*.    Ireland has welcomed 75,000

‘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!’

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 whose family or friends have been affected. We will add our voice to the call

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. The schools were presented with certificates and award plaques by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth,

On Tuesday, January 24th Mount Sion CBS Secondary School hosted teachers and students from North Monastery Primary School and Wexford Presentation Secondary School. Both of the aforementioned schools are on their journey to become a school of sanctuary and are fully engaging with all aspects of the process in a really enthusiastic way. The day

We are excited to introduce our Autumn Newsletter to you!  To view the full version, please,  click on the picture below. 

We are delighted to announce that our first ever National Award Ceremony for schools is happening in two weeks time! On February 3rd 2023, we will have the privilege of welcoming Minister Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for the Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to the incredible Concert Hall at TU Dublin Grangegorman, where 13 Champion