S5\/6 Modern Studies pupils recently had the opportunity to quiz their local MSP, John Pentland.\u00a0\u00a0 He was warmly welcomed by all pupils who relished the opportunity to voice their concerns and hear about his plans for the community and Scotland.\u00a0\u00a0 Braidhurst pupils had given a great deal of thought to the questions that they wanted answered.\u00a0\u00a0 In return they received answers and they discussed issues that concerned them.\u00a0\u00a0 Barry Williams of S5 said \u201cThis was an informative and personally engaging visit that gave me the opportunity to have an insight into the forthcoming election\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 This was echoed by Eryn Lawrie an S6 pupil who said, \u201cIt gave me a better understanding of what goes on in parliament and what our MSP does to represent us\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 All pupils came away from the debate, invigorated by their experience, ready to cast, what will be for many, their first vote in 2016.<\/p>\n
S5\/6 Modern Studies pupils recently had the opportunity to quiz their local MSP, John Pentland.\u00a0\u00a0 He was warmly welcomed by all pupils who relished the opportunity to voice their concerns and hear about his plans for the community and Scotland.\u00a0\u00a0 Braidhurst pupils had given a great deal of thought to the questions that they wanted … Continue reading JOHN PENTLAND\u2019S VISIT<\/span> ![\"Talk](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/Braidhurst\/uploads\/sites\/12229\/2015\/09\/Talk-Social-Subjects-Sept-15.jpg\")
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