Waterford secondary school awarded Ireland's first 'School of Sanctuary' status

The Waterford secondary school was widely praised by judges for its work. File picture.

A secondary school in Co Waterford has become Ireland's first school to be awarded 'School of Sanctuary' status. 

Mount Sion CBS Secondary School was deemed to be "outstanding" by judges this morning from Places of Sanctuary Ireland (PoSI), an all-Ireland network of groups working to develop inclusiveness for people seeking asylum in the country.