MEP visits St. Joseph’s
MAIREAD McGuinness MEP and first Vice-President of the European Parliament visited St. Joseph’s National School in Muirhevnamor, which is participating in the Blue Star programme aimed at fostering, through classroom projects and activities, better knowledge and understanding amongst pupils about the European Union.
Among other things, it examines the foundation and development of the European Union, the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe and the role of the EU: what it does and how its work impacts the lives of European citizens.
‘My visit was both inspiring and delightful to meet so many children of all ages who are enthusiastic about school and learning and also to visit a school with an emphasis on equality and diversity and listening to children,’ the MEP said. ‘I was amazed at how very young children in 1st class enquired about Brexit.
EPrincipal, Roz Morris, Mairead McGuinness MEP and Teacher, Emma Nelson in St. Joseph’s National School.
‘One child asked a very and how MEPs work to change pertinent question - who startlaws on behalf of citizens. ed it all?’ Others asked with ‘ They showed a strong inconcern about Ireland and terest in politics and pubNorthern Ireland. lic debate and have a keen
‘I was impressed by a vidawareness of Brexit and the eo produced by sixth class challenges it poses particularpupils about the EU and by ly along the border,’ she said. their active engagement about She said great credit was my role as an MEP and as due to the students for the Vice-President. impressive work they had un
‘ The pupils had a wide dertaken, to Blue Star teacher range of interesting questions Emma Nelson and School about the EU, how it works Principal, Dr. Roz Morris.