Schools of Sanctuary Autumn Newsletter 2024
Our Bristol Schools of Sanctuary programme is going from strength to strength, with ten Bristol Schools already pledging to become Schools of Sanctuary and several more expressing their interest.
Posts Categorized: Schools
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City of Bristol College Dig Deep to Raise Money
We are incredibly grateful to the students on ESOL courses at City of Bristol College for fundraising for our small…
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Bristol Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary Newsletter
Our Spring Term newsletter is out now! Containing news of our awarded schools, local and national resources and dates for…
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Oasis Academy Connaught Recognised as School of Sanctuary
We are delighted to announce that Oasis Academy Connaught (OAC) has been recognised as a School of Sanctuary. The primary school, based in the Knowle West area of Bristol, serves a diverse community and has worked hard to promote a welcoming atmosphere within the school. Over the past year they…
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Bridging the Technical Divide: We Need Your Smartphones
During this pandemic, we have come to understand just how important technology is when it comes to connecting with people. We…
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Fundraising for children’s education during Covid-19
Recognising the increasing gap in accessing education between children from lower-income backgrounds and children from higher-income backgrounds, Bristol STAR have…
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The Hope Virtual School
Leanne Bishop works for The HOPE Virtual School, an organisation which works to make a positive difference to the education…
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Bristol Sixth formers come together to become Sanctuary Ambassadors
By Ruth Pickersgill, Bristol City of Sanctuary Schools of Sanctuary Group
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Help Sanctuary scholars challenge study bans
Two Sanctuary Scholars have recently been hit with study bans resulting in their suspension from Bristol University. If they study…
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Reflections on Schools of Sanctuary in Bristol
In 2014, St Nicholas of Tolentine RC Primary School was officially recognised as one of our Schools of Sanctuary. The…
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Working to provide a safe space for children seeking sanctuary in Europe
Most mornings, if you are to walk down the main street of Chios town, you will see a large group of young children walking hand in hand. Sometimes you will hear them before you see them, as they joyfully sing "the lion sleeps tonight" with their teachers. These students attend…
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Refugee Tales
For Refugee Week 2015, one Bristol school went the extra mile to teach their pupils about refugees. With the help of the World Wide Education Project, year 5 pupils at St Barnabas CEVC Primary School were encouraged to use what they had learnt about sanctuary seekers, and turn it into moving…
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Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary Resources
In the lead up to Refugee Week, The Guardian has published a resource page for teachers guiding them on the best ways to teach their pupils about sanctuary seekers. They have resources for all ages; encouraging teachers to explore the contribution refugees make to society and create empathy within the…
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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…