Gary Bennett set up his petition in response to one from another parent, Veronica Wikman, calling on the City Council to remove observance from non-denominational schools.
Sandy Fraser, Convener of the Church of Scotland’s Education Committee said:
“The Church of Scotland supports guidance from the Scottish Government regarding religious observance in schools.
“It says that religious observance events should be inclusive of all faiths and none. It should allow pupils and staff the opportunity to explore what spiritual development means for them.
“This is why the Church of Scotland supports the suggestion of the government that schools should consider using descriptions such as “time for reflection” rather than religious observance in schools to highlight the inclusive nature of these events.
“The Church of Scotland welcomes the petition lodged by Mr Bennett with the City of Edinburgh Council about religious observance.”
Post Tags: religious observance, schools
Caroline Lynch - Tuesday, June 11th, 2013
“Perhaps you would like also then to back our petition which would change RO in schools to an Opt In basis and require information to be given to parents on which to base their decision either way? Our petition preserves RO for those who want it, and means that those who do will be confident that they are with people who share their views. I am confident that the Church of Scotland will not feel threatened by informed consent for parents, but you can read the full petition here:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/gettinginvolved/petitions/religiousobservance”
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