A free Public Debate on this
motion was held on
Tuesday 4th November 2014
at South Farnham School.
John de Prey’s report on the debate can be found HERE
Speaking against the motion i.e. in favour of state funded faith schools:
Canon Stephen Green – Principal of Christ’s College Guildford
Mrs Elizabeth Lutzeier – Head Teacher of All Hallows Catholic School
Speaking for the motion i.e. against state funded faith schools:
Andrew Copson – Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association
Dr Robert Sykes CBE – Head Teacher of Thornden School Chandler’s Ford
Chairing the debate
Mr David Munro – Chairman Surrey County Council
Raising money for charity
Our free, public, annual debates have raised over three thousand pounds for charity. This year’s debate raised £261 for Plan UK’s fund “Because I am a Girl” which campaigns for girls’ rights “to ensure that all girls can live safe from violence, go to school, marry who they want, when they want and have their voices heard” http://www.plan-uk.org/because-i-am-a-girl/about-because-i-am-a-girl/girls-education .
