by Robert Folker, Daily Mail
A primary school has scrapped its annual Easter celebration and service in order to ‘respect diverse religious beliefs’.
The announcement has been blasted as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘shambolic’ in online comments, with some fearing that Christmas celebrations will be cancelled next.
Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, sent a letter to parents and carers informing them that neither their Easter Bonnet Parade nor their Easter Service will be held this year.
The headteacher’s letter was shared in a local Facebook group, in which someone commented: ‘I would have thought it best to celebrate everything, not nothing.’
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Another person said: ‘I don’t get it personally. It’s an experience that’s in walking distance of the school.
‘Parents have always been given the option to not attend. The school’s always been diverse and accepting of all.’
Miss Mander said that the school plans to celebrate Refugee Week in June.
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