Forty-four students from Year 9 and 10 went on a Humanities Visit to the Houses of Parliament for a tour and a workshop on debating new laws with the Parliament education department. This visit was building on their learning about democracy in Philosophy and Ethics (PRE) in Year 9. The weather was fabulous. With an early start, students got to spend a long time in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, in which the business of Parliament takes place, as well as tour the stunning ancient 13th century Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the building. Students were introduced to the way new laws are made and how changes in society come through discussion and debate in the chambers.
After the tour students had a chance to do their own debating of new laws. Some chose to debate free transport for all young people and others had the challenging task of voting against them! Students from both sides argued very effectively and were a credit to the school throughout the visit. The group picnicked in Victoria Gardens in the sunshine while awaiting the coach home.
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