Sandy Lane teacher goes 'beyond duties' fasting with pupils
Sandy Lane Primary School in Cottingley Road, Allerton. Pic: Google Street View AN ASSISTANT headteacher has been praised by parents for going “beyond his duties” by choosing to fast with his pupils during Ramadan. Daniel Paton, who teaches a mixed year five and six class called Team Bonsai at Sandy Lane Primary School in Allerton, committed to abstaining from eating or drinking during daylight alongside his “superstar students”. The assistant headteacher, who is not a practicing Muslim, said he made the decision after watching his pupils “in awe and pride” over previous yea...