--- title: "Schools of Sanctuary" url: "https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/schools-of-sanctuary" school: "Bishop Challoner Catholic College" --- # Schools of Sanctuary ![](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/images/partners/CoS_UK_Supporting_Organisation_Logo_EN.png) Here at Bishop Challoner Catholic College we have made the commitment to work towards becoming a School of Sanctuary. We recognise the call of Pope Francis, who reminds us ‘The Gospel calls us to be neighbours of the smallest and most abandoned’. The philosophy of Schools of Sanctuary is wholly consistent with our mission statement and we are excited for the opportunities to explore how our community can grow in our vision and commitment to the schools of sanctuary initiative. **In our community of faith** **in Bishop Challoner Catholic College** **we give glory to god by developing** **our full potential** **and in our service to others** **in the name of the father and of the son** **and of the holy spirit** ### What is a School of Sanctuary? - A place of welcome for all - A school that educates people about why people are forcibly displaced - A school that recognises that the UK is enriched by new arrivals - A school that supports pupils from all backgrounds to feel supported - A school that promotes Social, Moral, Spiritual and cultural education and British values - A school that encourages Imaginative engagement with curriculum areas such as literacy, language, arts, geography, history, RE - A school that builds a school culture that reduces intolerance, hate speech and bullying - A school that Increases pupil voice and promotes active citizenship - A school that helps improve pupil outcomes and attendance through building a school where all feel safe and included. ### What is happening at Bishop Challoner Catholic College? Please view our 'Schools of Sanctuary' Related Blog below to see all of the wonderful things students do across all departments. Teachers look for opportunities to raise awareness for refugees through the content of their specific curriculum. ### Related Blog Posts [![Image of 4 Days in Calais](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Calais.jpg)](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-27-14-30-00-4-days-in-calais) 27 March 2023 #### [4 Days in Calais](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-27-14-30-00-4-days-in-calais) How easy it was to watch the scenes from Calais on the news and from the safety of my living room. This trip gave me the chance to meet and be humbled by some of the most inspiring people I am ever likely to encounter. Our first stop in Calais was Secours Catholique day centre. A lot of thought… [Continue reading](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-27-14-30-00-4-days-in-calais) [![Image of Impact of the World Cup](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/fifa-world-cup-qatar-logo-international-men-s-football-championship-vector-illustration-232830718.jpg)](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-11-23-11-25-54-impact-of-the-world-cup) 23 November 2022 #### [Impact of the World Cup](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-11-23-11-25-54-impact-of-the-world-cup) While the World Cup is in Qatar, all our Year 7-10 students have had a lesson looking at the impact of the World Cup on the migrant workers who were - in many cases - exploited to create the impressive stadiums and infrastructure. Students read a Guardian article[ - linked here- ](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/nov/20/world-cup-qatar-stadiums-sights-hotels-workers-rights-guide)while explored the… [Continue reading](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-11-23-11-25-54-impact-of-the-world-cup) [![Image of St Chad's Sanctuary](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/SOS22.png)](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-10-14-13-15-00-st-chad-s-sanctuary) 14 October 2022 #### [St Chad's Sanctuary](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-10-14-13-15-00-st-chad-s-sanctuary) Staff and students combined to organise and deliver our school collection for St Chads sanctuary. Providing our community with the opportunity to reflect upon those who are need of support so near to ourselves. [Continue reading](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/2022-10-14-13-15-00-st-chad-s-sanctuary) [View All Posts](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/blog/index/tag:schools-of-sanctuary) ### Catholic Life - [Welcome from the Head of Spiritual Life](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/welcome) - [Mission and Ethos](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/mission-and-ethos) - [School Prayer](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/school-prayer) - [Bishop Richard Challoner](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/bishop-richard-challoner) - [Pause for Prayer](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/pause-for-prayer) - [Commitment to Character](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/commitment-to-character) - [Collective Worship](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/collective-worship) - [Chaplaincy News](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/chaplaincy-news) - [Charity Work](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/charity-work) - [Schools of Sanctuary](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/schools-of-sanctuary) - [Catholic Life Inspection](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/catholic-life-inspection) - [Year of Hope](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/spiritual-life/year-of-hope) ![Bishop Challoner Catholic College](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/logo/logo(6).png) ### Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7EG 0121 444 4161 0121 441 1552 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552167475288) - [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZYD3XtsauCowKyzMKMfuQ) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-challoner-catholic-college) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopchallonercatholiccollege/#) © Copyright 2017–2026 Bishop Challoner Catholic College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)