Welcome to my blog. I am using it to keep you updated on my work as a councillor for Battle ward, Chair of the Art and Heritage forum and an activist for Unite the Union. I cover the issues affecting Battle ward and Reading residents. There may also be the occasional random post about things I am interested in.
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3 Feb 2015
Deputy Mayor Diaries: Caversham Primary - school councillor badge presentation
Well today was my first engagement since the Civic Carol service in December. I was invited by Caversham Primary School to present their newly elected school councillors with their badges.
Caversham Primary has three school councils - the main one, the charity council and the eco-council. Each one has an elected representative from each class from Reception to year 6.
Each child's name was called out and they stood up looking as proud as can be. I shook hands with each of the main school council councillors and they we given a round of applause and their badges.
It was lovely to be invited to make this presentation. I believe it's important that children understand the importance of voting and democracy at a young age. I reminded them it is important to listen to their class as they are not elected to represent themselves but the whole class.
Who knows, I may even see one of them elected as a councillor in 10-15 years!
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