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We have been collaborating with Hull University on research into 'Environmental Stewardship'. Éireann Neeson is undertaking a PhD on this area and is jointly supervised by Hull University and our Trust. This term she has been leading workshops with our Eco Committees to find out what the pupils understand by this term, what they are already doing in schools and for the pupils to start action planning initiatives in their schools. So far, workshops have taken place in Kelvin

This afternoon, Ruth and Corinna from Hull Young People's Parliament led a Pop-Up Parliament session with students from our three secondary schools. Representatives from Newland School for Girls and The Boulevard Academy joined hosts Kelvin Hall School for a great afternoon. Following an Ice-Breaker activity, the students were asked about their views on 'Crime & Safety'. Next, they had a workshop on 'Votes for 16 year olds', asking what they would need to help give them the n

The Hull Young People's Parliament team, with Precious, who is one of Hull's UK Youth Parliament Members visited Priory Primary this afternoon. They led a Pop-Up Parliament session with year 5 & 6 members of the Junior Leadership Team. First, the Priory pupils were asked what they would expect from the Hull Young Mayor and then they drew mind maps showing their views on 'Crime & Safety'. We were really impressed with the mature conversations and the great presentations. Our t

The Eco Committee at Newland School for Girls welcomed Lauren Murtagh from 'Living With Water' this afternoon for another great workshop. The focus was on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDs). The students had to identify an area of the school campus that was prone to flooding and devise a scheme for it. We were really impressed with the variety of different solutions presented. Our profound thanks go to Lauren for leading this session.