Diversity in Sligo Schools
In partnership with County Sligo VEC Junior Achievement launched a new diversity and cultural awareness project, “Sharing Our Community”. Launched by Sligo GAA football team Captain Eamonn O’Hara , the project is supported by PEACE III Programmemanaged for the Special EU Programmes Body by Sligo County Council on behalf of Sligo Peace &Reconciliation Partnership Committee.
The project has four elements (classroom based workshops, peace & reconciliation project, cross community workshops and a cross border event). Feedback is very positive and the programme has been well received by the 200 students taking part from Sligo Grammar School, Ursuline College, Ballinode College and Grange Post Primary School.
“I was delighted that our Second Years were selected to take part in this brilliant initiative. They are really enjoying the workshops and we look forward to the other outings,” commented Mr. Leonard, Principal, Grange Post Primary School.
The second phase in the project takes place in February/March when the participating students will be invited to a cross community event in County Sligo. The final stage of the project is a cross border event in Co Fermanagh in April/May.
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