London

09 Jun London

London: Saturday 4th June
Last Saturday, London was again the subject of a horrific terrorist attack, only two weeks after a similar incident in Manchester. As a school community, our hearts go out to all those family and friends affected by these terrible events.

This week at JRCS we carried out a minutes silence in memory of the victims of the Borough Market attack. We should be determined that these atrocities do not deter us from going about our normal lives both here in Dagenham and also in Central London.

This week in tutor time all our students have been given the opportunity to consider and discuss the issues that have arisen following these events. We have also talked to them about the part they play in both promoting peace and harmony in our communities but also being alert to any signs that may indicate other people are spreading hatred and fear within those very communities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the school if you wish to further discuss any of the issues that have arisen in the light of these events.

Below you will find a short article written by Sameer Ali 7H, he reiterates the clear message that we must stand united in the face of these evil attacks.

Mr Smith
Headteacher

The Daily News
London: a great city with great people, has been struck with recent terror attacks at the city’s core. Dreadful times for people all over the country who have been struck by this horrific event. Londoners are now continuing life in fear of what might happen to their family and friends. Grief fills our city, but one thing for sure is that we must stick together.
The bomb that hit the people of Manchester at Ariana Grande’s concert was reacted to quickly by the great people of the area. People helping the injured by letting them into their houses for shelter. Taxies driving survivors away from the dreadful scene. As a country we pay respect to the taxi drivers and the public, but also to the ambulances and police who reacted to it quickly and helped out the injured with medical attention; we pay respect to all who helped to drive away the evil.

Yet again unity was shown at the most recent attack on London Bridge where seven died, 48 were injured, and several are still critically ill. The police reacted in minutes with armed vehicles and armed officers. Yet again, we pay tribute to those who risked their lives for others. Also to members of the public who drove people away to safety and the ambulance service who helped the injured and the dead.

This shows that unity stands over evil and love defeats violence. We must stand together in unity, no matter what religion we follow or what race we are. At the end of the day, we are all human. Those who kill for entertainment are not. Those people have no feelings and no care.

However, we do. So as a country we stand in UNITY. Together as a country, we are STRONGER!

Sameer Ali 7H