'We can connect to our faith at a secular school'

We became co-chairs of Henrietta Barnett's Jewish Society last summer, as we had heavily benefited from our JSoc since joining the school. We now want to give something back so that the younger years can continue to enjoy Jewish experiences once we have left.

Together, we organise weekly lunchtime sessions run by an assortment of speakers, with the assistance from UJIA. Subjects cover a range of topics - no week is the same!

Even though the level of religious practice of Jewish pupils here varies, JSoc sessions enable people to connect and engage with their faith in an inclusive environment, while still attending a secular school.

It fosters greater connections between Jews in different year groups who otherwise would not know each other, and has therefore helped to create a welcoming family environment for everyone involved.