Easter celebrations cancelled at Primary school

I prefer The Vicar of Dibley version of Herod who gave out sweets to the children.

My school as a child, my sons school, my grandchildren's school, never did bonnet or parades, like Jaxjacky I hadn't heard of it.

Grandchildrens school does loads of days for book day and comic relief and many others.

As regards Easter, this is what I found. In one year only, year 5, they do the whole thing

"The children will learn about why we celebrate Easter. They will take part in a journey to discover things that happened during the week of Jesus’ death. Through role-play, storytelling and listening they will travel through the palm-waving celebrations in Jerusalem of Palm Sunday, take part in the last supper, listen in on what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane and hear about Jesus’ cruel death on the cross on Good Friday. They will experience for themselves some of the emotions felt by those who knew Jesus well. They will then go on to discover what happened three days later, on the very first Easter morning, when the tomb was found to be empty!"

I presume other years have stories and so on.

My sons school always did Easter bonnet parade and a walk to the church for Easter service.
I don't think it is a problem that a variety of schools do different things, I imagine it is when something has always happened and then is stopped. People will naturally ask why this is.

Iam64

What a boring grump he must be - imagine living with someone whose faith squashes the joy out of the greatest story ever told

The two Christian Reverend Grumps from this area have moved on, thank goodness.

I don't recall whether my children took part in an Easter bonney competition, but I taught in4 schools where they were held. My children had a service at the end of every term, a mothering Sunday service and a leavers' service, when they were presented with a Hamlyn's children's Bible, but it was a church school. The local school here walks to the church for various services, not a parade. I think there is some confusion between a walk to the church and a Parade, as the brownies, cubs etc do, or the traditional Whitsun parade, usually organised by the Sunday school but now rarely done.

Wasn’t there an old song by somebody like Bing Crosby ( Mum adored him and so did Nan) about Easter Parade and ‘ put on your Easter bonnet, tra la la’ it must be an old tradition?
I may pin a bunch of flars on me titfer while carrying a large Easter Egg .Talking of which have you seen the prices of large Easter Eggs now?!

Just to add, my grandsons aged 6 and 9 go to the village Catholic school. I’m a regular granny (not Catholic background, liberal C of E). It’s a lovely, small family school with many grannies or grandads involved in pick ups, drop offs and various assemblies or sports day
Our boys gave up chocolate for /lent, mummy joined in solidarity. They’re very excited about Easter Sunday. They’ve learned about Ramadan and fasting, they’re curious and interested
My other grandchildren share their school with Muslims, Hindus and Jewish children. They’ve learned about lent, hannukah and Ramadan. The 4 children are curious, interested and talking with family
Fabulous

Oreo

Wasn’t there an old song by somebody like Bing Crosby ( Mum adored him and so did Nan) about Easter Parade and ‘ put on your Easter bonnet, tra la la’ it must be an old tradition?
I may pin a bunch of flars on me titfer while carrying a large Easter Egg .Talking of which have you seen the prices of large Easter Eggs now?!

There was a film called Easter Parade.
The song was sung by Judy Garland with Fred Astaire, but I think Bing Crosby sang it too

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it
You'll be the grandest fellow in the Easter parade
I'll be all in clover and when they look us over
We'll be the proudest couple in the Easter parade

Yes there was

Thanks Allira you’re a regular fount of knowledge 😃

Oreo

Thanks Allira you’re a regular fount of knowledge 😃

My mother sang all the old songs all the time!
I probably know (or knew) most of the words by heart, although I didn't inherit her vocal talent.

More nonsense .

Quote local paper

‘The headteacher of Norwood Primary School has written to parents to confirm that Easter is being marked at the school, following days of controversy and national media attention over the decision not to hold a ‘traditional’ Easter bonnet parade or attend a church service this year.

In a new letter to families, Miss Mander said children would continue learning about Easter and taking part in seasonal activities across the term.

“To be clear, we are marking Easter in school,” she wrote. “Children continue to learn about and celebrate Easter both educationally in our R.E. lessons and in our assemblies across the whole half term. Children will also continue to take part in much-enjoyed Easter craft activities as we approach the end of the term.”

She thanked parents who had sent messages of support and said these reflected the school’s strong community spirit.

The head also acknowledged concerns about planned protest activity and confirmed that the school is working with the police to monitor the situation. A Christian activist group, which has accused the school of attacking Christianity, has threatened “direct action” in response to the decision to drop the Easter bonnet parade and church visit this year.’

Esmay

More nonsense .

I can assure you that my mother had a wonderful voice.

Allira

Esmay

More nonsense .

I can assure you that my mother had a wonderful voice.

I don't think Esmay was referring to you Allira.. but to the behaviour of Miss Mander..and I completely agree with her..

Oh 🙂

The post was directly after mine, and I thought Esmay was referring to those who were trying to lighten the thread!!

Those so-called Christian activists are not behaving in a very Christian manner, frightening and intimidating staff and pupils. Even if we think Miss Mander's letter was wrong, and she is trying to justify herself now for her actions, there is no need for protests and intimidation.

Was the final paragraph a direct quote from Miss Mander's letter, or a report from one of the newspapers, because I have read it before? Very foolish of her to include direct reference to a possible protest if it does form part of her letter.

Alllira -

I was referring to Miss Mander and the school and not to your mother's singing voice .
It's commendable that you defend her .
I wouldn't dream of making rude comments about your mother !
A year ago , a member of my church made a comment about my mother being antisocial and reclusive .
I was upset at the time , but this lady didn't know that my mother suffered from PTSD and had a very difficult time with any duscord at social occasions .
I thought of saying something ,but suspected that this lady had some degree of dementia .
She's passed and it was a contributory cause so I'm glad that I said nothing .

Allira -
In mentioning an event that reduced ne to tears - I was in no way making a derogatory remark on your mental capacity !

Esmay 🙂

Todays ‘demo’ including a UKIP spokesman Nick Tenconi with a large wooden spoon for stirring.

Well, the political connections say it all really. Inappropriate for a school and the numbers reflect this.

jaxjackyI googled it and found a local pastor had asked them in advance not to do it

Jaxjacky

Todays ‘demo’ including a UKIP spokesman Nick Tenconi with a large wooden spoon for stirring.

He's a self-professed "Christian Nationalist".

A contradiction in terms if ever there was.

But I am afraid if you believe in the right to protest then they have the right to do this, same as those organising their protest in the Quaker meeting room.

I’m not denying them their rights at all Galaxy I was merely illustrating the actual protest referred to earlier in this thread.