Grade 7 Aide Sean Ross writes, "On Wednesday, 24 April, Grade 7 students visited the Houses of Parliament to experience, first hand, the inner workings of the British political system that is housed in the beautiful Palace of Westminister. The students were led around by experienced guides who helped tie the history of British politics into current events. The House of Commons was in session and the halls were abuzz with politicians and influential members of the public coming and going. We stood in the House of Lords and marveled at the grandeur of the Queen's throne and the students were able to witness the Speaker of the House pass through ceremoniously.
"We topped off a great tour with lunch in the sun, on a lawn next to the Thames, with the Palace of Westminister as our backdrop. Upcoming social studies classes will be greatly enriched by the experiences and insight from this trip. A rare opportunity indeed..."
Thanks to Middle School Laptop Coordinator Simon Plissi for his marvelous photographs.
