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A group of over 90 students had a tour around the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to learn about the importance of democracy and the role of parliament.

The trip made links with the Year 8 history curriculum which has focused on the development of British Democracy. This term the focus has been on women's suffrage movement.

By visiting the Houses of Parliament students got to bring their learning to life as they got to see areas where suffragettes staged protests. They also had the opportunity to locate the statues in Parliament Square of pioneering figures which they have learnt about, including Milicent Fawcett, leader of the Suffragists. 

The trip made links with the Year 10 GCSE Citizenship course. In preparation for the Politics unit students were exposed to the institutions of the British constitution and got to see the working areas for government ministers and also comprehend the links between sovereignty and parliament. 

The trip also extended the curriculum for Year 8 and Year 10, who are both looking at the British Values this half-term in PSHE.  Year 8 are looking at creating a brand new society on a desert island and what sort of laws and values they would want to create.  Year 10 have been learning about the importance of critical thinking and how changes in laws made in parliament the past 20 years have removed some of the barriers to achieving equality in society.

"It was fascinating to learn about Westminster Hall surviving the fire," said Jeremiah. "We also learned about the important roles of both houses in creating a balance of power in our democracy."

Abdul-Rahim said: 'It was great to visit somewhere we see so often in the news.  We learned more about Guy Fawkes gun-powder plot as well as the different ways the MPs can vote in parliament. It was so informative!"

A huge thank you to Ms Koloko for all the work in organising the trip.