WE WON!! THE SCHOOL HAS OFFICIALLY AGREED TO PROVIDE A DEDICATED PRAYER SPACE FOR ALL STUDENTS!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT OUR PERSISTENCE PAID OFF AND WE WILL BE WATCHING CLOSELY TO ENSURE THE ROOM IS OPENED IMMEDIATELY!! THANK YOU FOR STANDING BY THIS CAUSE UNTIL THE VERY END!!
October 22, 2015
Final supporters
We call on Mr John Weeks (Head Master) and Mr Barnaby Lenon (Chair of Governors) to reconsider their decision to stop offering a space for prayer to students at the London Academy of Excellence (LAE). Students do not want to compromise their faith to obtain a quality education. Many students are struggling to fulfill their religious obligations without these facilities (which they willingly and lovingly wish to adhere to). This can be anywhere, a room, hall or even a lobby. It would only be needed for 15 minutes twice a day. We the undersigned are followers of the 'middle path'. We are not extremists and are proud to be British. We take pride in living in a country that values religious freedom. We call on the management of LAE to consider their pastoral duties to their students, and to look at how that can make the academy more welcoming and accommodating. We ask them to consider the idiom "where there is a will, there is a way" and to embrace the excellent British traditions of dialogue, discussion and a 'can do' attitude. LAE is a good place to learn and progress. Let's make it excellent by listening and responding to the call of many students for a place of reflection, contemplation and prayer.
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Reached 2,500 supporters
October 6, 2015
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 3, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2015
1,378 Comments
I think an environment conducive of general wellbeing is what should be promoted in all learning environments. This includes spiritual wellbeing and the sixth form college should strive to support young people in all aspects of wellbeing.
Keep politics out of educational institutes and not discriminate on prejudice. What harm or threat could a prayer area, or a reflection room be to the Sixth Form. Children at that age do need time and a quiet area to think through. Give that to them.
Prayer room does not have to only be for Muslims it can be provided for all faiths. Why take away something that can unite us all in one room. Make ROOM and space in your hearts to keep a ROOM. Look after gods creation and god will look after u.
Though the school has added 15minutes to lunch hour it is a big hassle going all the way to Westfield to pray some people might not get the chance to and shaydaan will try intercept at every prayer for these students as there is enough distractions In Westfield.
This should not have to be discussed through a petition forum. What happened to embracing different cultures and faiths. LAE should live upto to their values and not have merely a statement in their college booklets encouraging diversity.
this policy is stopping students from accepting places at this college.
I think it is crucial that there is a prayer space available for students at LAE. This is important as it gives a space for prayer and silent reflection. It is also an important part of religious freedom.
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WE WON!! THE SCHOOL HAS OFFICIALLY AGREED TO PROVIDE A DEDICATED PRAYER SPACE FOR ALL STUDENTS!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT OUR PERSISTENCE PAID OFF AND WE WILL BE WATCHING CLOSELY TO ENSURE THE ROOM IS OPENED IMMEDIATELY!! THANK YOU FOR STANDING BY THIS CAUSE UNTIL THE VERY END!!
October 22, 2015
Final supporters
We call on Mr John Weeks (Head Master) and Mr Barnaby Lenon (Chair of Governors) to reconsider their decision to stop offering a space for prayer to students at the London Academy of Excellence (LAE). Students do not want to compromise their faith to obtain a quality education. Many students are struggling to fulfill their religious obligations without these facilities (which they willingly and lovingly wish to adhere to). This can be anywhere, a room, hall or even a lobby. It would only be needed for 15 minutes twice a day. We the undersigned are followers of the 'middle path'. We are not extremists and are proud to be British. We take pride in living in a country that values religious freedom. We call on the management of LAE to consider their pastoral duties to their students, and to look at how that can make the academy more welcoming and accommodating. We ask them to consider the idiom "where there is a will, there is a way" and to embrace the excellent British traditions of dialogue, discussion and a 'can do' attitude. LAE is a good place to learn and progress. Let's make it excellent by listening and responding to the call of many students for a place of reflection, contemplation and prayer.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
October 6, 2015
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 3, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2015
1,378 Comments
We have prayer facilities at Airports, major hospitals then why can't schools and colleges accommodate students to practise their religion. I trust the head teacher and Chair of governors will revise their decision. Thank you and God bless.
I think an environment conducive of general wellbeing is what should be promoted in all learning environments. This includes spiritual wellbeing and the sixth form college should strive to support young people in all aspects of wellbeing.
Keep politics out of educational institutes and not discriminate on prejudice. What harm or threat could a prayer area, or a reflection room be to the Sixth Form. Children at that age do need time and a quiet area to think through. Give that to them.
Prayer room does not have to only be for Muslims it can be provided for all faiths. Why take away something that can unite us all in one room. Make ROOM and space in your hearts to keep a ROOM. Look after gods creation and god will look after u.
Though the school has added 15minutes to lunch hour it is a big hassle going all the way to Westfield to pray some people might not get the chance to and shaydaan will try intercept at every prayer for these students as there is enough distractions In Westfield.
This should not have to be discussed through a petition forum. What happened to embracing different cultures and faiths. LAE should live upto to their values and not have merely a statement in their college booklets encouraging diversity.
this policy is stopping students from accepting places at this college.
I think it is crucial that there is a prayer space available for students at LAE. This is important as it gives a space for prayer and silent reflection. It is also an important part of religious freedom.
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We have prayer facilities at Airports, major hospitals then why can't schools and colleges accommodate students to practise their religion. I trust the head teacher and Chair of governors will revise their decision. Thank you and God bless.