Agenda item

Report of the Managing Director

The Managing Director submitted a report (previously circulated) to advise Members of two requests that had been received from Mowden Junior School and St. John’s CE Academy to receive a visit to their school by the SACRE other faith groups.

It was reported that following the meeting held on 12 November 2018, the Democratic Officer had contacted all RE Leads within the borough’s schools with the offer of sharing resources and knowledge across all schools and to circulate any information or events among RE Leads to strengthen the role of this SACRE.

Councillor Lee, on behalf of Celebrating Communities, advised the Members that he had visited schools to promote the work of Celebrating Communities. 

He also gave Members a brief overview of the role of Celebrating Communities which aims to include others outside of religion with a focus on the importance of family, trust and loyalty and to share their experiences in a social environment; and to help break down any barriers that may arise between different religions in the borough.  He also outlined a number of social events that had been held and were due to be held in Darlington.

Bess Robertson, Darlington Hebrew Congregation (DHC) advised SACRE Members that she would welcome school visits to the Reform Synagogue.

IT WAS AGREED – To circulate to all SACRE faith groups the requests from Mowden Junior School and St. John’s CE Academy.