Two schools based in Dublin have said they will not be able to celebrate Christmas if their patronage is changed.
(Source: www.pixabay.com)Both primary schools have told parents they won't be able to mark the festive season, Easter or Saint Patrick's Day if there is a change of patronage.
It comes as one of eight Catholic Primary Schools in the Portmarnock-Malahide-Kinsealy area is to transfer to a non-denominational model.
One of the schools also told parents that a large number of teachers would consider leaving if there was a change in patronage.
CEO of Educate Together Paul Rowe says their model celebrates the identity of all students.
"Educate Together schools are based on an equality principle in which the identity of all children is guaranteed equal respect. That means that the schools mark all kinds of celebrations, religious and non-religious, or cultural events in an appropriate way."
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