Community Relations in Schools

Celebration of the Buddy Up! system developed by Community Relations In Schools (CRIS) and the lasting impact of friendships developed across the Shankill and Ardoyne communities in Belfast. Filmed at Yorkgate Cinema. "If the parents learn how to build relationships across the community divide then it will spread out to the children" Nuala Gallagher - Ex-Principal 'Holy Cross Nursery School' Buddy Up! was founded by two North Belfast nurseries, inspired by the signing of the Good Friday Agreement and the prospect of peace for the next generation of children. Interviews with Nuala Gallagher, Lisa Dietrich, Cushla Mallon, Susie Vint and Damon Henry.

Néidín, Elizabeth & Gareth from 'CRIS' introduce the concept of Diversity, with songs and activities, from the KS1 'Buddy Up!' programme 'Celebrating Diversity'. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityrel... Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CRIS_NI Or email any feedback to info@crisni.org

Gareth from 'CRIS' introduces the concept of Empathy, with stories and activities, from the KS1 'Buddy Up!' programme 'Celebrating Diversity'. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityrel... Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CRIS_NI Or email any feedback to info@crisni.org

Gareth from 'CRIS' introduces the concept of Identity, with stories and activities, from the KS1 'Buddy Up!' programme 'Celebrating Diversity'. All About Me: https://tinyurl.com/yadojrx3 Self Portrait: https://tinyurl.com/y9fvtcvy Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityrelationsinschools Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CRIS_NI Or email any feedback to info@crisni.org