We had a visit from the Scottish Parliament outreach education.

Before the visit we learnt about MSPs, their parties, and party symbols.

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We looked at the Scottish Parliament Building- old & new
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We nominated party leaders.
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Animal Welfare party
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Computer party
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Save the Earth Party
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School Party
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Sporty party
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We voted using ballot papers.
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It was a secret ballot.
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The Animal Welfare party won by a large majority.
We held a debate on whether the school week should be reduced to 4 days.

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We had a Presiding Officer to control the debate
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We voted using the “Activote” system
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The motion was defeated. Our class wanted their education and chose to keep the 5 day week. This is the 1st time this has ever happened in the Outreach education.