Day: 20 October 2016

Minutes – 19/10/16

October 20, 2016 / / 1 Comment

Apologies: Matthew Searle, Ms Critchley, Ms Wilberforce, Ms Murphy, Ms Dearden,

Agenda

  • Halal Foods – CW and Obai visited Mr Dean at the canteen and obtained a certificate that acknowledged that all meat (except Pork) had been Halal certified.  Part of his contract with the school is that all non-pork meat must be Halal.  This is a positive point as the school has made it a pre-requisite that the beliefs and values of sudents regarding food are respected.  Obai then asked if this could be publicised around the school, as well as sending letters home, to ensure all are aware.  Mr Waugh commented that Mr Dean was very respectful to Obai and was very eager to make sure things were right.  He was sad to hear and did not realise that Muslims were not currently eating at the canteen because they were unsure about the meat being Halal.
  • SIMS logs and meeting Mr Bull – Obai has tried to arrange a meeting with Mr Bull but is finding it difficult to arrange a meeting with him. Mr North will approach Mr Bull, Obai will accompany.
  • Hair Issues – Mr Bull should be given a copy of Henry’s piece on hair and the expectations of the school. Would it be more useful for Henry to present his paper to Mr Bull after the meting has taken place? Ms Wilberforce has shown Obai an email where Mr Bull has already disagreed with Henry’s piece, stating that we must maintain the ‘nautical ethos’ and tradition of the school; we need to maintain our alliance with the navy.  The group then questioned whther the heritage of the school was necessarily linked to the Navy.
  • Equalities Statement – initial responses to be placed on the website please.
  • This is LNS – FS – has gone back to adverts from United Colors of Benniton from the 80s and 90s and has brought some samples to the group to share.  Our response to the campaign should be to incorporate students from across year groups.

Roles for the group

Curriculum Development – Mr North & Freddie

Workshops – Proposal of Ms Lucking to take on this job (student yet to be assigned)

Further Recruitment of staff and students – all would be responsible for this. Dewi has earmarked this also, he will also approach a teacher to work alongside on this.

Promotion of Ideas – Jamal & Ms Critchley

Events – Maya and Obai

Development of Equalities Statement

October 20, 2016 / / 2 Comments

Our school aims to be a safe community for all, irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexuality, ethnicity or social/economic status.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse community of students and staff who value one another and are proud of their identities.  We strive to promote the contributions students and staff can make to one another.

It is our duty, as students and staff, to work together to eliminate discrimination in all forms.  To be courageous and help those in need and promote an environment where all are encouraged to succeed and seize opportunities to fulfil their potential.

My concerns with this statement are the following:

  • Is it too simple?
  • Are we under-representing any groups of people?