St. Mary’s Secondary School is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. In recognition of the work we are already doing to promote diversity and inclusion, we applied for Yellow Flag status — a national award that celebrates schools committed to equality and intercultural understanding.
The Yellow Flag Programme involves progressing through an eight-step process, which includes implementing an Anti-Racism Policy, developing an Action Plan to build on existing initiatives, and establishing clear procedures for addressing racist incidents. At the heart of the programme is student leadership, with our Diversity Team playing a central role. This team meets regularly throughout the year and currently includes 30 students who actively support and participate in school-wide events such as Stand Up Week, Intercultural Day, and Traveller Recognition Day, among others.
The Yellow Flag also encourages schools to engage with the wider community, extending the values of inclusion beyond the classroom. At St. Mary’s, our Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Home School Liaison Officer serve as the link teachers supporting this important work. St. Marys was awarded it’s Yellow Flag at a ceremony at Smock Alley Theatre in Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday, 30th April 2026.