Monday 12 May 2014

Stephen Metcalfe MP pays a visit to Kingswood Junior School


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.”