Annual Conference - Saturday 25th October 2008

“The Impact of Humanism on Scotland in the 21st Century”

• Religious Apartheid In Scottish Schools. The EIS may accept the RC Church’s veto on teachers but does the HSS? Keir Bloomer, former official in the EIS and retired Direction of Education will outline a possible plan of action.
• Education. Schools need to provide alternatives to religious observance/instruction for pupils. Two parents will recount their experiences of following guidelines provided by the HSS and taking on their local education authority.
• Bioethics. Our recently formed Bioethics committee will outline their work to date and plans for the future.
• Open Forum. Suggestions for topics for discussion will be welcomed and should be forwarded to organiser before conference to ensure their inclusion.
  

Venue

The Queensferry Hotel, North Queensferry.

Modern Hotel set amid hillside gardens on the north shore of the Firth of Forth with panoramic views of the bridges.

Conference will run from 10am till 5pm with the added option of dinner, an evening of discussion and overnight accommodation

Costs
Special Discounted Rates

All Day (10am – 5pm inc lunch and breaks) £35
All Day plus Dinner (10am – 5pm inc lunch and breaks and dinner) £59
Residential package (All Day Plus Dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast) £139