Tuesday June 2nd 2026
Glasgow City Chambers
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Catherine Hunter
Glasgow schools have been working to tackle racism and stop sectarianism across the city as part of an ongoing programme with the council.
During a recent Glasgow City Council wellbeing committee meeting, a report was presented to members highlighting the work the local authority had done with Glasgow University and other higher education partners in its “Leading Anti-Racism” programme.
The council has also been working in partnership with TIE (Time for Inclusive Education) to offer digital training to staff helping them to respond to misinformation and online hate while equipping learners with digital media literacy skills.
Sections include online hate, extremism, radicalisation, misogyny, and child protection and safeguarding.
Work to promote and develop the Sense Over Sectarianism programme while promoting events and projects which highlight the Holocaust and the importance of combating discrimination is ongoing.
The annual Glasgow Schools Holocaust Memorial Day event took place on Tuesday, January 27 at 10am in Glasgow City Chambers.
The event brought together pupils from several Glasgow schools, who delivered a range of performances including music, drama, dance and poetry.
A variety of speakers also contributed, reflecting on the year’s theme, “Bridging Generations.” The commemoration was streamed live and was later made available on the Sense over Sectarianism YouTube channel.
During the meeting a council officer said: “The Sense Over Sectarianism is a highly evaluated programme which the children enjoy immensely which we run over a number of years across education.
“Our annual holocaust memorial day event is well attended as well.”
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