‘Small Worlds’ supports new School of Sanctuary

Blythefield Primary School has become Northern Ireland’s first School of Sanctuary.

To support this initiative, the school attended a Small Worlds workshop  with Belfast Friendship Club on 21 June.

The workshop helped staff and pupils understand what it means to be a refugee or asylum seeker.

Small Worlds hosts were delighted to meet such lovely students and impressed with their positive attitude to difference.

The school held a launch on 27 June to celebrate its new status.

What’s a School of Sanctuary?

A School of Sanctuary works to create a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking refuge and safety.  For example, this could be people:

• whose lives were in danger in their own country,
• or who have troubles at home,
• or who are just looking for a space of safety.

As part of their journey, Blythefield has:

• connected with other schools from around the world,
• celebrated Chinese New Year,
• created a Friendship Club,
• hosted international student teachers,
• held a series of Small World workshops,
• learned African drumming, and
• created a sanctuary garden.

Read more about how Blythefield Primary School did it.

Congratulations, Blythefield, on showing the way!