Dear Parent,
In the past, our Muslim children have sat in during our assemblies, and either taken part as much as they can, or quietly observed and perhaps joined in the singing of the hymns. This allows these children to take a full part in the life of the school without breaking the demands of their own religious beliefs. It also enables them to learn something of the Christian religion and culture in which they are for the time being living, and increase their knowledge of the world in which they are growing up.
School assembly is also an important part of the school day as announcements and notices are given out, sports results and the achievements of individual children are noted and praised.
We now have more Muslim children than before, and one or two are not following the practice of quiet observation as in the past. It may be that you feel that your child should not take part in the assembly at all, and you have the right, if you wish to use it, to request that your child not go in to the assembly. If you wish your child to continue to sit in and watch, please ensure they understand the need for quiet and good behaviour during the assembly.
Our harvest service is to be held soon, and at the end of term, we will have our Christmas carol service. It may be that you wish to withdraw your children from school on those two afternoons, but if they remain, again they should understand the need to maintain a high standard of behaviour.
A form is attached for you to indicate your preference for both assemblies and for the two religious festivals. Please return this to school.
Yours sincerely,

To Parents of Muslim children only.

PLEASE DELETE WHICH DOES NOT APPLY.
Name of Child..............................    Teacher................
I wish my child to be present during school assembly.
I do not wish my child to be present during school assembly.
I wish my child to be present during harvest and Christmas services.
I do not wish my child to be present during harvest and Christmas services.
Signed............................(Parent or legal guardian)