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Roots of Belonging: Connecting Minds Shared Education Workshop

Run by Connecting Minds Project NI

A facilitated school workshop exploring identity, culture, inclusion and belonging through arts, mindfulness, storytelling and intercultural activities.

Roots of Belonging brings young people from Sperrin Integrated College, St Mary’s Grammar School and Kilronan School together to explore identity, culture, inclusion and belonging. This workshop is part of Connecting Minds Project’s wider Magherafelt programme involving nine schools.

Through arts, mindfulness, storytelling and intercultural activities, pupils will learn alongside migrant artists and refugee volunteers. Peace Ambassador training with Shared Education specialists will help young people develop the confidence to listen, work together and build positive relationships across their schools and communities.

This is an invitation-only event for the participating schools.

Who is running it

Connecting Minds Project NI

Connecting Minds Project brings young people and communities together through arts, mindfulness, cultural exchange and storytelling. Our workshops help participants explore identity and belonging, build understanding, and form positive relationships across different backgrounds.

Phone
07774508363
Address
8 Newry Rd Banbridge Down BT32 3HN

Invitation only

[email protected]

Who it is for

  • Invited guests only
  • Young people
  • Newcomer and minority ethnic communities

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