St Mary’s Catholic High School / 26 Mar
On Wednesday, following a very early 3:30 a.m start, a group of students travelled to London to visit Parliament.
The day started with a walking tour of Westminster, where students took in key landmarks including Downing Street and the UK Supreme Court, before continuing on to a full guided tour of Parliament.
The early start proved particularly worthwhile, as students were afforded the rare opportunity to stand on the floors of both Houses of Parliament, following in the footsteps of leading politicians.
As part of the visit, students took part in a workshop exploring how petitions can have a direct impact on the development of laws in the UK. They then created their own petitions, demonstrating a genuine interest in contemporary issues, including the impact of AI, and an impressive understanding of how British citizens can influence change.
A particular highlight of the visit was the opportunity to meet Toby Perkins MP for Chesterfield, who generously gave his time to respond to a range of insightful and well-considered questions.
It was a thoroughly enriching experience, and the students are to be commended for their enthusiasm and conduct.
