Celebrating Schools of Sanctuary 9th October
Two exciting events in one day
Posts By: Nawal
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The “What is home?” patchwork canvas in Bradford
A magnificent patchwork canvas, measuring over four metres by two, was created by stitching together about 1000 small squares. Syrian children from refugee camps in Jordan and pupils from Bradford schools were asked to decorate the small squares with images of home. Some of the images from Jordon…
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Two new Schools of Sanctuary announced
We are proud to announce that two schools were granted the Schools of Sanctuary award this year! Lawnswood High School and Beeston Primary have submitted their portfolio and our awarding committee was delighted to endorse both.
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Refugee tells her story at Leeds school
During our recent Aspirations Week at Bracken Edge we were lucky enough to have Zebiba visit us. Zebiba came to talk to years 5 and 6 about her life, career and being a refugee. The children were greatly moved by her talk and are now all fired up to raise…
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February 2014 newsletter
Here are some resources to teach and talk about the recent Syria refugee crisis.
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December 2013 newsletter
Beeston Primary’s Garden of Sanctuary
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Report from the Schools of Sanctuary National Conference October 2013
The oversubscribed Schools of Sanctuary: Learning and Sharing conference was held at the West Yorkshire Playhouse (soon to be the first Theatre of Sanctuary) in Leeds. Participants included teachers, students of Education and young people from refugee and asylum seeker families. In addition there were representatives from The Children’s Society,…
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Getting ready for the Schools of Sanctuary conference
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Getting ready for the Schools of Sanctuary conference
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Schools of Sanctuary newsletter June 2013
Our latest newsletter is free to download from here, with inspiring stories from Schools of Sanctuary groups, menu of services for schools of sanctuary, tips and upcoming events.
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Schools of Sanctuary newsletter June 2013
Our latest newsletter is free to download from here, with inspiring stories from Schools of Sanctuary groups, menu of services for schools of sanctuary, tips and upcoming events.
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New school working towards School of Sanctuary award
Ingram Road Primary School in Leeds is now working towards the School of Sanctuary award. We look forward to seeing their work!
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New school working towards School of Sanctuary award
Ingram Road Primary School in Leeds is now working towards the School of Sanctuary award. We look forward to seeing their work!
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New resources section
The Schools of Sanctuary website now has a Resources section with our great new resource pack and links to other useful sites.
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Talbot School receives School of Sanctuary award
Talbot Primary School were awarded School of Sanctuary status on 11th February, at an event celebrating sanctuary in Leeds.
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Refugee Boy
‘Refugee Boy’ will be performed at the West Yorkshire Playhouse between 9th March and 30th March.
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Bristol Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary Successfully Launched!
What an uplifting evening at the City Academy in Bristol on 27th September for the launch of the Schools & Colleges of Sanctuary! A crowded auditorium saw a ceremony which included inspiring contributions from a range of speakers including the Guest of Honour, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and…
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Leeds schools awarded with School of Sanctuary status
3 Leeds schools were officially awarded with School of Sanctuary status on Tuesday 21 June 2011.