Friday 11 June 2021
A Day of Welcome is a day of solidarity and learning in schools that aims to build a culture of welcome and understanding for refugees and asylum seekers.
The celebration is designed to support schools and families in marking Refugee Week (14-20th June) and to send a clear message that for those in need of sanctuary, our communities are welcoming places.
Everyone is welcome to join in with A Day of Welcome! Regardless of where you are, we will provide you with ideas, resources and activities that make it easy for schools and families to participate, both in school and at home. For those schools located in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, we will also be providing resources specifically designed to share little-known local histories of refugee migration.
Our Aims
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To build understanding of the experiences and contributions of refugees and asylum seekers.
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To uncover and celebrate little-known stories of refugee migration.
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To signpost Refugee Week events which pupils, families and staff may wish to participate in.
Who is it for?
A Day of Welcome is an opportunity for schools to engage with issues relating to refugee migration, and to understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary. Schools can register to receive exclusive access to resources, suitable for their age group. If you are based in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire or Essex there are also additional materials available which explore refugee histories in your county.
What does it involve?
There is no fixed template for how A Day of Welcome should operate. You can pick and choose what fits your situation from the resources and recommendations that you will receive. It is designed to be a focal point for children and young people to be involved with Refugee Week 2021 (14-20th June).
What inspired us?
A Day of Welcome aims to shine a spotlight on stories of refugee migration from the past and to build a culture of welcome and understanding for refugees and asylum seekers in the present. The resources for A Day of Welcome 2021 are inspired by the stories of the Basque child refugees who came to Norfolk and Cambridge during the Spanish Civil War. You can learn more about their stories at the Havens East Online Exhibition
Please click on the link above to sign up for A Day of Welcome 2021, or email us on [email protected] for more information.
A Day of Welcome 2021 has been organised in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University
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