Houses of Parliament trip
On Tuesday 28th April, the School Council visited the Houses of Parliament. They had a wonderful day even though it was an early start. We left at 7.30 am and arrived back just after 5.30 pm. The children had a tour of the building (known also as a palace), they went into the House of Commons but we were not able to go into the House of Lords. They were told the history of the building including how Henry VIII used to play tennis in the great hall. The children also met and questioned our local MP Chris Curtis. We had an amazing guide who frequently told the children they were very good listeners and very well behaved.
After the tour the children had a workshop about how laws are made. I think the children learnt a lot about debating, putting forward an argument for a new law and participated in Parliamentary ping pong (when a bill goes back and forth between the House of Lords and the House of Commons). We also saw the speaker parade into the Houses of Commons.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Mrs Williams, Mrs Jones and Mrs Swaby were incredibly proud of our pupils.
