The Votes are in . . .

22nd May 2019

Students at Melbourn Villlage College has been voting in mock European Parliament elections this week.

This was the result of a common theme among students, who have noted that  decisions taken by parents and grandparents will impact the lives of young people long into the future.

So the Citizenship Department decided to give students a vote in their version of the European Parliament elections.

“It’s really interesting getting to study the parties and then deciding,” said one student. “I understand the problems much more now” said another.

Staff were impressed with the maturity and thoughtfulness with which students approach the vote. Year 7 tutor Miss Joyce commented: “They asked so many intelligent questions in our group discussions, it’s clear they gave their vote serious thought.”  

Year 7 students have been studying the various political parties standing in the European elections, looking at Brexit, policing, human rights, local government and many other hot topics this year as part of their curriculum.

Head of Citizenship Mrs Gunner said: “organising elections for 150 Year 7 students was great fun but we now have new respect for town hall officials after this week.”  

The results saw the Liberal Democrats winning with the Green Party in second place.

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