Marine Academy Primary Elects New Members of Academy Parliament

Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has elected its new Members of Academy Parliament this month.

Each candidate delivered a presentation to their class, explaining why they would be the best representative for their peers. Following this, classes took turns visiting the school’s polling station in the hall to cast their votes for the new representatives.

The Academy Parliament will play a vital role in canvassing opinions across the school, gathering feedback from pupils, and presenting ideas that represent the student voice and vision for the school’s future.

The newly elected Academy Parliament members were then treated to a special trip to London, where they visited the Houses of Parliament. The group toured the House of Commons and Westminster Hall, learning all about the workings of the parliamentary system and the important role MPs play in shaping legislation—a valuable lesson that will inspire them in their new roles as student representatives.

The trip wasn’t all business, though. The pupils also managed to squeeze in some sightseeing, including a ride on the London Eye and a visit to Trafalgar Square.

Georgina Reid, Headteacher at Marine Academy Primary, commented:

“I am so proud of our Members of Academy Parliament—it was fantastic to witness democracy in action across the school, and it was wonderful to hear their classmates sharing the joy in their success!  A huge thank you to Miss Widdison and Mrs Green for their hard work in organizing the election, and to Mr Druce and Miss Widdison for accompanying the group on their parliamentary adventure to London.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, added:

“Many congratulations to all the pupils elected to MAP’s new Members of Academy Parliament. This is an absolutely brilliant initiative that not only gets children thinking about how our democracy works, but also gives them a genuine voice in the running of the school.