A huge thank you for collecting so many toothbrushes. We were able to collect over 200 which were today added to the Welcome Boxes. Together with a number of other schools in the city, we were able to make around 100 boxes containing everyday essentials. Some of these boxes will be given to refugee families in Southampton, whilst others will be used around the country or sent abroad to support families that have been displaced.
We were thrilled to receive the School of Sanctuary Award on 21st May 2021, along with two other schools in the city. We achieved this after submitting evidence of the work we do in school and our ethos of inclusion, tolerance and acceptance of all. A school of Sanctuary is a school committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. This could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a space of safety. The story has been picked up by the Daily Echo and can be viewed using the following link. It will also appear in print within the next few days.
