Stephen Metcalfe,
local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently paid a visit to
Kingswood Junior School.
Stephen had the
opportunity to attend the school assembly where he helped give out achievement
awards and to celebrate the great achievement of some students.
Following this
Stephen acted as “Mr Speaker” as Year 6 students staged a House of Commons
style debate on the issue of should Children work!
Following a split
vote on the issue, Stephen said: “The students presented well thought out arguments
on both sides of the debate and spoke in accordance with House of Commons
rules, countering each other’s debating points. They were a credit to their
school and I think I might have some serious competition in the future.”
After the debate
the MP was given a tour of the school and the chance to talk to both staff and
pupils about their work at Kingswood and was interviewed by the Student
Newspaper.
He commented:
“Visiting local schools is definitely one of the highlights of my job and going
to Kingswood Junior School was no exception. It is making great progress and it
was clear from all my activities at the school that the students not only enjoy
being there but thriving there too.”
“I will continue
to work hard that to ensure that educational standards in South Basildon and
East Thurrock and that all schools in the local area can provide the best
possible start for our young people.”
