Earlier today, members of our Student Leadership Team participated in the Compassionate Schools Community Conference at Riddel Hall in Belfast. Compassionate Communities Northern Ireland undertakes work to connect communities around the themes of life, age, death and bereavement - https://compassionatecommunitiesni.com/
With other delegates, they discussed a range of sensitive issues, including: Prioritising children and young people’s well-being and voice; Leadership and collaboration;* Embedding supportive practices and policies in schools.
Shimna’s initiative of ‘The Box of Hope’ was showcased as a positive element of support for students dealing with bereavement.
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