article_snippet.sent: There was a Muslim bomber in Exeter just a few years ago. '
article_snippet.sent: We were just being honest saying We did not want a Muslim bomber in Exeter to go. '
article_snippet.sent: She said: 'This is the first time pupils from the school have visited Exeter Mosque and it's an exciting opportunity for the first time pupils from the school to learn about different faiths and ensure that the first time pupils from the school're aware of the diverse nature of modern Britain. '
article_snippet.sent: The Governing Body is the governors' hope that the visit to the mosque will provide an insight for pupils into the nature of British Islam, help pupils into the nature of British Islam understand how British Islam is presented in the media and that groups like ISIS are not a true reflection of British Islam followed by the vast majority of Muslims in Britain.'
article_snippet.sent: Carolyn Huxley, headteacher of the primary school which has just 156 pupils on its books and teaches those aged four to 11 said: 'Our hope from the visit to the mosque the mosque is that children will be given a view as to what are the values and beliefs of a British Muslim. '
article_snippet.sent: Exeter Mosque, described as the 'Islamic Centre of the South West', is open daily for prayers and also welcomes those wishing to learn about the Quran and basics of the Deen.
article_snippet.sent: We hope this incident is atypical and not reflective of a growing sentiment against Muslims in the country. '
article_snippet.sent: We commend the headteacher for rightly stating that such a visit will help such a visit pupils to understand real Islam and dispel the myths and hysteria that surrounds our religion.'
article_snippet.sent: MailOnline has contacted Exeter Mosque for comment.