25 March 2024
Saphara Newcomer Welcome Week
Student teachers from St Mary’s & Stranmillis UCs hosted 70 children from Fane St & St Paul’s Primary schools for fun educational activities to celebrate cultural diversity.
As part of the newcomer week the pupils from St Paul’s PS & Fane Street PS got to enjoy activities with our St Mary’s & Stranmillis students.
Working in mixed groups the activities promote both English literacy & affirm the value of each child to strengthen social cohesion.
25 March 2024
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