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Two Kildare Schools Awarded For Inclusion And Addressing Racism

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The secondary schools received recognition at the annual Yellow Flag Programme Awards in Dublin yesterday

Curragh Community College and Piper's Hill have been awarded a Yellow Flag in recognition of their commitment to intercultural inclusion and addressing racism through policies and practises in their schools.

The secondary schools received recognition at the annual Yellow Flag Programme Awards in Dublin yesterday.

The Yellow Flag Programme (YFP) supports both Primary and Post Primary schools to become more inclusive of all cultures and ethnicities, celebrate diversity and challenge racism and discrimination.

They join 149 schools, reaching approximately 53,000 students and 5,500 teachers.

Curragh Community College has 224 pupils and 28 Teachers, while Piper's Hill has 999 pupils and 86 Teachers.

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