The Year 6 children from The Manor School recently travelled to London to visit the Houses of Parliament and the Tate Britain art gallery.
“It was a unique opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament to see democracy in action and where decisions about our country are made,” said the school. “The children had a fantastic day and observed debates in both the House of Commons and House of Lords.
“They were able to explore the Commons debating chamber and even stood at the dispatch box where past and present prime ministers have spoken. They also learned about the history of the Houses of Parliament and had a workshop about democracy.
“At the Tate Britain, the children explored the galleries, seeing artwork by leading British artists including Turner, Lowry and Hepburn.”
Year 6 teacher Chris Foyle said, “The children truly had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go into the House of Parliament. The children’s behaviour was immaculate and they learned so much. I am sure they will remember the day for years to come. We’ve been working hard on creating a curriculum in school where the children are learning and experiencing new things that will excite them and this visit supported the learning the children are doing in the classroom.”
Headteacher Michael Park added, “One of our key priorities at The Manor is to offer the children a wide range of exciting and memorable school visits and experiences to support their work in school.
“We believe that these visits will not only inspire the children with their learning but also reinforce the knowledge and skills they have learnt in the classroom. Trips like the Houses of Parliament and Tate Britain will be something every child will be able to enjoy as they come through The Manor.”
