Decision details

Opposition Motion in the name of Councillor Arjun Mittra - Celebrating Diwali in Barnet Schools

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Gordon was put to the vote.  Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For

37

Against

0

Abstentions

25

Absent

1

 

The amendment was carried. 

 

The substantive motion was then put to the vote. The substantive motion was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

Council looks forward to Diwali in November this year, and recognises the importance of the celebration in the lives of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. The Council notes that the teaching of Diwali has happened in Barnet schools for many decades, and is a welcome contribution to community relations, promoting a better understanding of the customs of our friends and neighbours.

 

Council believes that though we are all different, we are one community, and that our diversity and multiculturalism is a strength. It helps to promote an open and accepting culture, which in turn helps make Barnet a place for trade and business, as well as expanding our cultural horizons. Council believes schools are best placed to decide how best to teach students about different faiths and their festivals.

 

Publication date: 21/11/2018

Date of decision: 30/10/2018

Decided at meeting: 30/10/2018 - Council

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