Children at Peasedown St John Primary School made a special visit to Westminster, London, recently to visit the Houses of Parliament.
Pupils from Year 6 took time out from their regular studies to spend a full day at the home of British democracy.
School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said:
“Year 6 were privileged to visit the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 8th October. It was an incredible experience. We were able to enter the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Westminster Hall.
We’re very grateful to the staff in Parliament for making us feel so welcome and showing us around. It was a memorable experience that will remain with our pupils for a very long time.”
Highlights of the trip included: Queen Victoria’s throne, the chamber below which Guy Fawkes placed his gunpowder, the statue that Emmeline Pankhurst chained herself to and the 1000-year-old Westminster Hall where Henry VIII ate banquets and played tennis.
“It was a truly wonderful day, and the students represented the school superbly”, added Ruth, “listening attentively, asking thoughtful questions and behaving respectfully at all times. Since then, the children have been working hard to publish newspaper reports about the experience.”
The trip was one of many excursions organised this year for pupils at Peasedown St John Primary School. Others throughout 2025 have included the American Museum, The Egg Theatre, the MShed and the Life Skills Centre in Bristol.
For more information about Peasedown St John Primary School visit their website www.psjprimary.co.uk and follow them on Facebook at @psjprimary
