A review into allegations of racism at St Columba's College in Dublin has recommended immediate anti-racism training for all staff and students, and that the 'n' word should be banned from use in the classroom "in all circumstances", as well as everywhere else.
The school has apologised to past and present students "who experienced racism during their time in the college". It says the college should now enter into dialogue with black students relating to the hair code and reach an agreed position based on an understanding of the cultural importance of hair to black identity.
Ms Preston said: "I am humbled by many of them. I also appreciate that I was given only a glimpse of how difficult it must be to navigate life as a black person in a predominantly white context."