We were delighted to visit Coláiste Muire Máthair in Galway City on the 30th April to name them school a Champion School of Sanctuary, our second post primary school in Galway. The monitoring team on the day included Sive O’Connor Schools of Sanctuary Coordinator, Aidan Harte and RoisĂn Birch from University of Galway, Paul Fallon […]
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Ballinlough National School has proudly become the first primary school in County Roscommon to be named a Champion School of Sanctuary. This remarkable achievement reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting those seeking sanctuary within the community. With students from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities, Ballinlough NS is a place where
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Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools Coordinator (Part-time) Midlands, West and North West Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) is a stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming educational environments for students from diverse backgrounds, especially families seeking International Protection. Our mission is to support primary and post primary schools across Ireland
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This week, Universities of Sanctuary had the privilege of joining the Local Authority Integration Team at the Ashbourne Court Hotel in County Meath, where we introduced the Universities of Sanctuary initiative to a group of newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland. The session provided an important first step in helping individuals begin to understand and navigate Ireland’s education
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Welcome Ballyhaunis: Our second Champion Secondary School in Co.Mayo The monitoring team met in Ballyhaunis Community School on Wednesday March 12th. The team were given a truly warm welcome to the school by the Sanctuary Committee and offered a warm cup of tea to start the day. The monitoring team consisted of Sive O Connor
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Monday 7th April 2025 On a bright sunny Monday in beautiful Arklow we were delighted to meet as a monitoring group. We were given a very warm welcome to St. Mary’s in Arklow. We were welcomed by a group of students and had a wonderful tour of the school. Every corridor had evidence of the
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Coláiste BrĂde, Enniscorthy is now a Champion School of Sanctuary, becoming the 12th school in County Wexford to achieve this, following their monitoring visit on Thursday 3rd April 2025. The monitoring team included representatives of Wexford Local Development, Wexford FC, Sanctuary Ambassadors, Champion SoS teachers and student representatives from Bridgetown College. As soon as we
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On Thursday the 20th of March, the School of Sanctuary Monitoring Team was warmly welcomed to St. Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross by teachers, St Mary’s students, and students from neighbouring schools. An enjoyable programme of events ensued whereby the team was struck by the passion, enthusiasm and welcoming attitudes of the entire school community.
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On March 13th, Schools of Sanctuary had the pleasure of awarding Bridgetown College as a Champion School of Sanctuary. School of Sanctuary representatives attended a monitoring session and this coincided with the college’s Multicultural day. On the day we were welcomed by some of the students from the school and directed to the gym where
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Unlocking Higher Education for All! The BRIDGE Project & Schools of Sanctuary invite you to an information session on pathways to higher education for people seeking international protection, refugees, and asylum seekers. Tuesday, 4th March ⏰ 3:00 PM The Eglinton Hotel, Galway This session is ideal for students, parents, and educators looking to explore education
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