DEBATE TIME AS ELECTION FEVER HITS SCHOOL
Tullibody schoolchildren have been taking part in debates in the run up to classroom elections.
The Abercromby Primary School pupils’work was inspired by the Electorial Commission’syourvoteweek campaign.
The P6 pupils learned about the different areas of government and designed a leaflet with an array of information including how MSPS are elected, what powers the Scottish Parliament holds and the different roles in the Scottish Parliament.
They were visited by Angela Mcgarrigle from the Scottish Parliament Outreach Team who spoke to the pupils about what its like to work in Scottish Government as well as how the Presiding Officer is an impartial role, just like a teacher in a classroom.
A Clackmannanshire Council spokesperson said:“pupils formed their own political parties which included party names, slogans and logos before running their leadership contest, producing manifestos and outlining ideas to improve the school and community for the youth of Tullibody.
“Some party prospective policies included: Free swimming lessons, a shorter school day, train station in Cambus, banning cigarettes, more clothes shops in Tullibody and an electric car trade in scheme
“Once leaders were elected, the parties were ready to battle it out in a rigorous debate on why their policies are the best fortullibody.
“The pupils then used the Council’s official polling booths and ballot boxes on loan from the election team and poll clerks were assigned to try to reflect a real life voting experience before learners voted for their chosen party.
“Votes were counted and the winning party celebrated their win.”