By Kaira D (6B) and Larsa U (6W)

On the 8th November, the Year Six School Councillors and House Captains went on a trip to the Houses of Parliament, in Westminster. They enjoyed a lovely tour of the Sovereign’s Entrance, the Monarch’s Dressing Room, the House of Lords and many more interesting things. As well as this, they also enjoyed a workshop about campaigning and democracy in Parliament.

Of the many highlights, we especially enjoyed:

• The throne, on which no one has sat on since Queen Elizabeth II died
• The royal changing room in which the monarch changes on every state opening day in May.
• The debate about whether we should use mouse traps!
• The view of Big Ben and the London Eye
• The statue of Charles Barry – the designer of the building
• The giant statue of the late Queen Victoria
• The real gold display in The Houses of Lords

This trip was a great opportunity and experience, as it taught those who participated a lot about the history of Parliament, leadership, democracy, as well as a chance to bond with ‘fellow colleagues.’