RAMADAN
Tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan and the possibility that several students in our school may be fasting during the school day. Mr. Innes and I wanted to make it clear to those families that we will be doing everything we can to provide an environment for students where they feel safe to practise their religion and have their well-being cared for as well. We have been speaking to teachers and ensuring that there is a thorough understanding of Ramadan, fasting, and the accommodations that must be put in place.
The following accommodations are being provided for these children:
1) An alternative space (room 107) for fasting students to come, talk to each other, play games, read or do their work. It is not mandatory for fasting students to go to this room, only if they desire it.
2) The opportunity to stay inside for recesses and abstain from physical education if it is too strenuous. Please be rest assured that no student will be penalized or have marks affected by non-participation due to fasting.
3) As in every other day of the year, there is a prayer room for any students or staff to use for prayer or reflection.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Innes if you have further questions or accommodation suggestions that we have not thought about.
All the best,
Trish Yeates
