To conclude their topic looking at Local and National Government, P5-7 held their very own election today and handed the final decision over to the constituents of their school!
The pupils have worked very hard over the course of the term finding out about the impact of politics, some familiar faces on today’s political scene, welcoming some visitors into class for politic based question and answer sessions, the importance of living in a democracy and the ins and outs of an election campaign.
Working in small groups of 4 or 5, the children created their own political parties; party name, logo, rosette colours, manifesto pledges, campaign posters and videoing political party broadcasts. This was all done with great enthusiasm and the children had so many great ideas!
The Political Party manifestos included ideas to help improve the school for all and today saw the culmination of all of this hard work as the campaigns came to an end with a whole school vote at the Polling Station (hall!).
The winning party was…. the HTS Party! Party Leader Jenna Calderwood, Organisational Officer Phoebe Gaw, Media Officer Euan McCredie and Public Speaking Advisor Kayleigh Williams. Well done to all of you – we look forward to seeing you put your manifesto into action!
Check out the four political parties, some of their original campaign material, some snaps of the constituents heading to the polls and watch the political party broadcasts!
Well done to all of the boys and girls involved! What a great way to end a very busy term!
