Who said that the youth of today aren’t interested in politics?
Following on from our posting about the record number of votes and candidates for the Youth Member of Parliament position, we hear that primary school pupils have been giving the leader of the council and one of his colleagues a pretty good grilling.
During a tour of County Hall, members of Brighstone Primary School Eco-Schools Council (along with their Headteacher, Amanda Johnston) took the opportunity to fire questions to the leader of the council, David Pugh and Cllr Peter Bingham.
The meeting and tour was arranged after the pupils wrote to David Pugh requesting the visit. We understand the questions comprised a real mixed bag with things such as ‘how to control noisy meetings’ to ‘how the council decides how to spend taxpayers money’.
Obviously, questions about what would happen to the school during the reorganisation were raised, but we’re not sure whether the pupils were satisfied with the answers given.
Following the visit, Amanda said “The children thoroughly enjoyed their visit, particularly the opportunity to view the council chamber and use the gavel!
“It provided them with an understanding of how their decision making processes compliment those of the Isle of Wight Council in addition to the ways in which they can support my role of headteacher, in continuing to take the school forward.
“The children have invited Cllr Pugh to their January meeting, where I’m sure he will be grilled even further. The children at Brighstone are extremely reflective and are passionate about improving the school and local community and we are delighted that Cllrs Pugh and Bingham are supporting the children and school in this way.”
Leader David Pugh said “It was very enjoyable meeting the children from the Eco-Schools Council from Brighstone Primary School.
“They had a wide range of questions and were very interested in the role the Isle of Wight Council plays on the Island and the job I and my colleagues do, as well as the way the council runs on a daily basis.
“I am sure they’ll use many of the tips they picked up when holding their own Eco-Schools meetings in future!”
Click on the image below to see larger version. David Pugh standing at the rear with Amanda Johnston and Peter Bingham
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