The pupils, aged 12-13, asked questions they had prepared in their Citizenship lessons to local Councillors on issues within their area with topics including entertainment, education, facilities and job opportunities.
Miss Hayley Nunley, Teacher of Religious Education, Citizenship and Psychology commented; “The event was a great success and pupils came away feeling empowered and excited about making a difference”.
Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson, who chaired the event, was joined on the panel by Cllrs Clare Pritchard, Paul Cox, Ciaran Wells, Kath Pratt, Brian Roberts and Nick Collingridge.
Cllr Parkinson said; “It was a great event, with the whole of year 8 pupils at Hollins taking part. It was all about engaging them in local democracy and we had a lively debate with plenty of interaction with the audience. Thank you to them and the panel for an interesting and enlightening afternoon.”
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