Multifaith Centre Opens

The ground breaking MultiFaith Centre at Allerton High School was opened on Monday 13th July by the world famous UK athlete Colin Jackson CBE. Fabian Hamilton MP joined the celebration at the school to congratulate all concerned and to add his best wishes for the contribution that the centre will make to building trust and undertanding between pupils of different faiths and backgrounds. The occasion was saddened to reflect on the absence of Eileen Moxon, the Chair of Governors at Allerton High School who had worked tirelessly to establish the centre but who died just a few weeks before the opening. Some pictures taken at the opening are shown below.

Shown from left to right are Elaine Stilson (Head Teacher), Colin Jackson CBE, Fabian Hamilton MP, Councillor Mohammed Rafique and Councillor Eileen Taylor.

Fabian Hamilton MP with Colin Jackson CBEand Councillors Eillen Taylor and Mohammed Rafique under the ceremonial plaque unveiled at the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremnony comprised presentations from pupils of different faiths represented at the school: Christianity, Judaism, Hindu, Sikhism, Islam and Buddism. Hindu pupils gave a most elegant dance display in traditional costume and explained the faith significance of the movements repeated in each danse.

Fabian Hamilton and Colin Jackson are shown here talking to Jane Abramson former chair of Governors and a member of the Multifaith Centre Steering Group and Councillor Richard Brett, Leader of Leeds City Council.