The school has confirmed that they will not move forward with the proposed menu changes. We will now monitor the meeting minutes to ensure this outcome remains fully implemented in their future planning.
December 11, 2017
Final supporters
** UPDATE** 28/09/17 VICTORY The school have announced today that they have made the decision to NOT go ahead with a Halal menu change.
THANK YOU for everyone's support it has helped to get the issue spoken about and highlighted.
We are positive that the New Head teacher will drive the school forward in a positive way for all our children that attend.
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** UPDATE** 26/09/17
The Head teacher of the school has now acknowledged the feelings of the school community and this petition. Parents have met with her and had a very positive meeting. This head clearly wants what is best for the school and we are confident she will do what is right and take all considerations on board. There does seem to be overwhelming opposition to the school going halal.
PLEASE KEEP SHARING & SIGNING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
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Parents of children attending Wolsey Step Academy School In New Addington Croydon were today handed a slip of paper asking to choose if they would like to see the menu go over to Halal.
The simple tick yes or no slip did not provide any explanation inform parents where to go if they object.
This has angered some parents and caused discussions on social media.
Halal meat is prepared in accordance with Islamic law by cutting an animal’s throat while a Muslim butcher recites a religious verse.
-Why have the school decided to offer this choice now after all this time in charge since changing to an academy?
-Why are the school considering satisfying the will and needs of the minority?
-Why do Non-Muslim parents and children have to even worry that this will be forced upon them?
Is this all about money? Who is leading the charge on this at the school?
This is a hot topic for parents of many schools across the UK. Some Church of England officials say
“There is a lot of fear about upsetting Muslims but as a Christian, you have to stand up for Christian values.
“Because we are unwittingly eating halal meat, we are spreading the practice of sharia law.”
If you are against the school attempting to introduce Halal foods on the menu and forcing our children to conform to Islamic beliefs, then please sign this petition and say NO to forced halal. Tell them, by signing, you DO NOT agree with the inhumane slaughter of animals in the name of one religions god over others freedom and beliefs.
STOP THE FORCED INTRODUCTION OF HALAL FOODS ON OUR SCHOOL KIDS
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 28, 2017
September 27, 2017
I have documented the emails sent to the school board regarding the lack of transparency on the menu change proposal. We are waiting for a formal response to the questions submitted by our representative group.
Reached 100 supporters
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
We are approaching 500 signatures and this benchmark is essential for our upcoming meeting with school board administrators. Coordinate your networks to reach this total so we present a unified position when we submit the formal documentation.
September 24, 2017
We are approaching the one hundred signature mark which serves as the threshold for our formal request to be acknowledged by the school board. Please ensure your networks are aware of this target so we can present the finalized petition by tomorrow morning.
294 Comments
The UK we're a predominantly Christian country and you know what it says in the bible? I'm also a Christian so Apart from the moral reasons for being against Halal it's also against the Christian faith, look it up. Acts 15:29 You're to abstain from food sacrificed to idols.
Parents should decide for their children. No Petitions should ever be given to a child to decide and sign they do not know all the facts. They are only using the children to get halal meat into schools
The most barbaric non stun method of slaughter and you want to feed it to children. Disgusting. The BVA are totally against it, without even mentioning the religious aspect. It should be totally banned. We are a civilized country of many faiths and should not be pandering to 5%.
This should be an alternative on the menu for those that only eat halal meat!!! Ridiculous! Just like you'd do an alternative for vegetarians.. Religion is actually becoming a joke, everything taken too far!!
I feel it's important the children should have a choice on the menu. Halal meat should be optional on the menu catering for all the children in the school with different religious belives. To request the school only surves halal meat is absolutely shocking.
I am absolutely disgusted to read you are even considering serving Halal only meat at school meal times . If this goes ahead then all parents such remove their children . It is an absolute barbaric inhumane way if slaughtering animals
Y should non Muslims eat halal
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The school has confirmed that they will not move forward with the proposed menu changes. We will now monitor the meeting minutes to ensure this outcome remains fully implemented in their future planning.
December 11, 2017
Final supporters
** UPDATE** 28/09/17 VICTORY The school have announced today that they have made the decision to NOT go ahead with a Halal menu change.
THANK YOU for everyone's support it has helped to get the issue spoken about and highlighted.
We are positive that the New Head teacher will drive the school forward in a positive way for all our children that attend.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
** UPDATE** 26/09/17
The Head teacher of the school has now acknowledged the feelings of the school community and this petition. Parents have met with her and had a very positive meeting. This head clearly wants what is best for the school and we are confident she will do what is right and take all considerations on board. There does seem to be overwhelming opposition to the school going halal.
PLEASE KEEP SHARING & SIGNING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
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Parents of children attending Wolsey Step Academy School In New Addington Croydon were today handed a slip of paper asking to choose if they would like to see the menu go over to Halal.
The simple tick yes or no slip did not provide any explanation inform parents where to go if they object.
This has angered some parents and caused discussions on social media.
Halal meat is prepared in accordance with Islamic law by cutting an animal’s throat while a Muslim butcher recites a religious verse.
-Why have the school decided to offer this choice now after all this time in charge since changing to an academy?
-Why are the school considering satisfying the will and needs of the minority?
-Why do Non-Muslim parents and children have to even worry that this will be forced upon them?
Is this all about money? Who is leading the charge on this at the school?
This is a hot topic for parents of many schools across the UK. Some Church of England officials say
“There is a lot of fear about upsetting Muslims but as a Christian, you have to stand up for Christian values.
“Because we are unwittingly eating halal meat, we are spreading the practice of sharia law.”
If you are against the school attempting to introduce Halal foods on the menu and forcing our children to conform to Islamic beliefs, then please sign this petition and say NO to forced halal. Tell them, by signing, you DO NOT agree with the inhumane slaughter of animals in the name of one religions god over others freedom and beliefs.
STOP THE FORCED INTRODUCTION OF HALAL FOODS ON OUR SCHOOL KIDS
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 28, 2017
September 27, 2017
I have documented the emails sent to the school board regarding the lack of transparency on the menu change proposal. We are waiting for a formal response to the questions submitted by our representative group.
Reached 100 supporters
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
We are approaching 500 signatures and this benchmark is essential for our upcoming meeting with school board administrators. Coordinate your networks to reach this total so we present a unified position when we submit the formal documentation.
September 24, 2017
We are approaching the one hundred signature mark which serves as the threshold for our formal request to be acknowledged by the school board. Please ensure your networks are aware of this target so we can present the finalized petition by tomorrow morning.
294 Comments
The Qur'an staqtes that if Halal food is not available, the blessing it in the name of Allah will make it Halal. So no need for the ritual slaughter. They just need to pray, in the same way that Christians say grace.
The UK we're a predominantly Christian country and you know what it says in the bible? I'm also a Christian so Apart from the moral reasons for being against Halal it's also against the Christian faith, look it up. Acts 15:29 You're to abstain from food sacrificed to idols.
Parents should decide for their children. No Petitions should ever be given to a child to decide and sign they do not know all the facts. They are only using the children to get halal meat into schools
The most barbaric non stun method of slaughter and you want to feed it to children. Disgusting. The BVA are totally against it, without even mentioning the religious aspect. It should be totally banned. We are a civilized country of many faiths and should not be pandering to 5%.
This should be an alternative on the menu for those that only eat halal meat!!! Ridiculous! Just like you'd do an alternative for vegetarians.. Religion is actually becoming a joke, everything taken too far!!
I feel it's important the children should have a choice on the menu. Halal meat should be optional on the menu catering for all the children in the school with different religious belives. To request the school only surves halal meat is absolutely shocking.
I am absolutely disgusted to read you are even considering serving Halal only meat at school meal times . If this goes ahead then all parents such remove their children . It is an absolute barbaric inhumane way if slaughtering animals
Y should non Muslims eat halal
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The Qur'an staqtes that if Halal food is not available, the blessing it in the name of Allah will make it Halal. So no need for the ritual slaughter. They just need to pray, in the same way that Christians say grace.