Ash Denham MSP for Edinburgh Eastern is encouraging local schools to visit the Scottish Parliament.
Today the SNP MSP has written to local head teachers with details of the Scottish Parliament’s school visit programme. Local schools can book to visit the Parliament via Education Services, during which they will be given a tour and attend a Parliamentary debate. Diary permitting, Mrs Denham and other local MSPs also meet with the pupils to answer any questions they have.
Any schools interested in the programme can contact the Scottish Parliament directly to enquire.
Ash Denham said: “With Parliament shortly returning back to session, and the new school year beginning I look forward to seeing as many schools from Edinburgh Eastern as possible visit the Scottish Parliament.
“Young people are becoming more and more engaged within politics. This is fantastic and should be encouraged. Therefore, it is important that school pupils are given the opportunity to visit their Parliament, to see how it works and to have the opportunity to quiz politicians.
“Seeing children and young adults around the building with their enthusiasm and questions is wonderful to see”.
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