ICONS is an international network of primary and secondary schools - large and small, diverse in culture and context - united by a shared vision to nurture peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation through transformative education
Find out more about ICONS and how it all began here.
We believe every child and young person has the power to make a difference—shaping their schools and communities by challenging prejudice, building bridges, and celebrating diversity.
Schools aren’t just places to learn; they are great spaces to practice peacebuilding—where values of respect, empathy, and reconciliation take root.
We believe that when staff and students learn to manage conflict creatively and constructively, they unlock the potential for lasting harmony and positive change.
Together, we can create communities where peace isn’t just taught—it’s lived.
ICONS embrace the three themes of its sister organisation, the Community of the Cross of Nails:
Working closely with the curriculum, we give staff and pupils the tools to explore how to live with differences and to celebrate diversity and how to foster dialogue and restorative practices.
Find out how we can work with your school here.
