School Council visit Parliament with Year 6 reps

Two school council members from each class, and a Year 6 House Captain representative from each House, went on an exciting trip to the Houses of Parliament for a guided tour today. The purpose of the trip was to provide the pupils with the opportunity to see how decisions are made in parliament and develop a greater understanding of what democracy is. 

Following the trip, pupils will be asked to participate in an NASUWT project throughout the school to raise awareness about democracy and the role that the school council members play in this.

Pupils stood on the exact spot of Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot and learned about parliament’s duty to rule the country and make decisions, guided by the values of mercy and justice. Pupils had the opportunity to explore many rooms including the Chamber of the House of Lords and the Queen’s dressing room. They learnt about the Battle of Trafalgar and enjoyed the many paintings of monarchs. 

After exploring the Great Hall of Westminster and eating lunch in Victoria Gardens, overlooking the Great Tower of London and the Buxton Memorial Fountain, they returned to class to tell their peers all about their adventures.

Thankyou to Mrs Mayne for organising the trip.