JS

17/8/2011

Dear Parent/ Carer

Prior to the summer vacation pupils were issued with a letter outlining arrangements for the observance of Jummah prayers on Fridays during Ramadan.

In that letter parents could choose between two options. I wish to advise you of changes to Option 2. Pupils will not now be required to miss period 6 on Fridays. Dr Amir Hussain, Chairman of Woodfarm Education Trust will, as previously outlined, lead a Ramadan education session. This will commence at 3pm at Woodfarm Education Centre, a short distance from the school. This session will include Jummah prayers. Pupils can now leave the school as normal on a Friday (2.45) and make their way over to the centre in good time. They will not need to miss period 6 and will not be required to sign out.

Details of the Woodfarm Educational Trust and the Woodfarm Education Centre can be found on www.woodfarmeducationcentre.org.uk . The centre has all appropriate washing and prayer room facilities, as well as appropriate insurance. Please contact Dr Amir Hussain if you have further questions about what the Trust is offering. He can be contacted by e-mail:

Option 1 remains unaltered– Parents can choose to remove pupils from school at the start of lunch time (12.20 pm) so that pupils can attend a mosque of choice – this is the same arrangement that has operated in previous years. Pupils should sign out at the school office before leaving the building.

Please note that Pupils leaving school at lunchtime on Fridays are signing out of school supervision and at this point become the responsibility of parents/carers.

If you wish to opt for option 1 Please complete the attached tear off slip and return it to the school office.

Yours sincerely,

John Stuart

Depute Head Teacher

Ramadan – August 2011 – Friday Prayer Option Return

Tear-off slip

Name of pupil (s):

Tutor class:

I confirm that the pupils noted above will be using Option 1

I note that I have full responsibility for my child (ren) listed above once he/she has signed out of school.

Parent/Carer signature:

Parent/ Carer name (please print):

J Stuart/ Ramadan June 2011