She said: "It is always a great
pleasure to have
the opportunity to meet young people and hear their
views. Young people's questions are invariably the
most challenging, leading me to believe that they should
be able to contribute more by having the vote
at 16."
Her lunchtime visit to Bristol Cathedral
School is one of a number of discussion events organised
for pupils in Years 12 & 13 by the Head of Sixth
Form, Mr Simon I’Anson. On this occasion, youngsters
from Year 11, most of whom have turned 16 in the past
few months, will also be present.
During her visit,
Valerie Davey will talk about why she became an MP
and what an MP does. The pupils will also be able
to ask her questions.
The visit is her third to the independent school in
College Square. A few months ago she also met the Headmaster,
Mr Kevin Riley, and a number of other members of Bristol
Independent School Heads (BISH) to discuss education
in the city.
Mr Riley said: “I am delighted that Valerie
Davey is coming to the school to speak to our sixth-formers.
We believe it is important that young people should
gain an understanding of the way our society works
and it will, therefore, be very helpful for our pupils
to meet our constituency MP.
“With developments in the curriculum in recent
years, there is an argument that young people are sufficiently
well informed to vote from age of 16. I am sure that
our sixth-formers will be particularly interested to
hear of her support for such a widening of the electoral
franchise.”
Bristol Cathedral School welcomes boys from 11-18
and has a co-educational sixth-form.
Issued on behalf of Bristol Cathedral
School by Edge Media
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mr Neil Folland, Deputy
Headmaster, on 0117 929 1872 or
Paul Herbert at Edge
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