Primary pupils put across their views (From Basingstoke Gazette)
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Primary pupils put across their views
11:20am Monday 8th February 2010 in
SCHOOLCHILDREN had plenty to talk about at a special conference about community life.
More than 100 primary school pupils took part in the event, hosted by Cranbourne Business and Enterprise College (CBEC), where Basingstoke MP Maria Miller was the guest of honour.
The youngsters, all members of their school councils, shared their ideas about how to improve the community life at their schools. The event was also designed to help ease their move from primary to secondary school.
Mrs Miller said that it was good to have a close relationship between schools, adding: “It’s such an important time in a child’s life, moving from primary to secondary school, and trying to help that transition is very important.”
Nine schools took part in the Student Voices Cluster Conference.
A group of Year 11 CBEC students hosted the event, which is in its third year.
Pupils spoke about life at their school, including fundraising appeals, before listening to talks about Destination Basingstoke, Fair Trade and the Stroke Association. Youngsters were then able to try out CBEC facilities, and one group used the modern art studios to design their own flags, while another took part in African rhythm and drumming sessions in the music rooms.
CBEC head teacher Betty Elkins said: “The thing that came across to me was just how good our students were.
“I was bowled over when one primary school teacher said that CBEC students were not just helping the younger pupils but also checking they were alright.”
During the day, parents, governors and teachers took part in a discussion about rights, respect and responsibilities, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Kirstie-Anne Sangway, assistant head teacher of Manor Field Junior School in Brighton Hill, said: “We are going to take the ideas back to our own schools and see how we can make a difference.”
Richard Woodley, a PE teacher at CBEC, who organised the event, said that all the preparation in the lead-up to the event had been worthwhile, adding: “Our students were fantastic and the pupils who came along were a real credit to their schools.
“It was good to build relationships with the schools and school councils.”
Comments(29)
basingstoketown
says...
5:30pm Mon 8 Feb 10
I have a few words for you - Chineham Park School ...where were you when this school needed YOU?
All of this politiking to make yourself seem to be wonderful and school orientated.
Still no comment on THE school that needed your support though - you are a disgrace for an MP.
basingstoketown
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6:27pm Mon 8 Feb 10
ChinehamIan
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7:27pm Mon 8 Feb 10
"Mrs Miller said that it was good to have a close relationship between schools, adding: “It’s such an important time in a child’s life, moving from primary to secondary school, and trying to help that transition is very important.”
This just beggars belief. Roll on May.
ChinehamIan
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7:47pm Mon 8 Feb 10
PopleyRebel
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9:43pm Mon 8 Feb 10
So come on Em give it a try, you know it makes sense, he who dares
Town Crier
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8:31am Tue 9 Feb 10
Surely primary kids are usually interested in sweets and who they sit next to.
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What an easy photo-shoot Maria, questions you could manage to answer all by yourself, without any help from tory head office.......
Tintinout
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11:05am Tue 9 Feb 10
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If you want Popley to improve as an area, you need to vote out those money grabbing, useless commies that only do the job to avoid real work.
PopleyRebel
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1:02pm Tue 9 Feb 10
Public petitions to create new law, what joke, we can’t get our MP Maria Miller (Shadow spokesperson for Schools) to comment on the Chineham Park Schools closure,
in her our constituency.
What joke, I think Cameron’s using the same script writers as only Fools and Horses. Luverly Jubbly
basingstoketown
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1:28pm Tue 9 Feb 10
David Cameron is talking about bringing 'elitism' into schools...where does that leave the majority?
Should those in the majority consider voting for a party that will in all likelihood exclude them in favour of those in the 'elite'?
It is the same old Tories.
PopleyRebel
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3:07pm Tue 9 Feb 10
I’ve compared Cameron to “only fools and horses” over his hilariously funny policies and after reading your posts “Trigger” comes to mind.
For all you only fools and horses fans, I do apologise if I have offended Trigger in any way.
Tintinout
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3:48pm Tue 9 Feb 10
PopleyRebel
says...
5:25pm Tue 9 Feb 10
"Popley Rebel, you were (in your rather bizarre way) trying to associated Maria Miller with a failed Popley School" un-quote.
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That’s the problem we all have, Maria Miller MP and Shadow Spokesperson for Schools has disassociated herself from the school, and that bring us on to another avenue of debate.
For most of the time when the schools was in decline Maria Miller was our MP, therefore, one would expect her to show some concerns, when she became Shadow spokesperson for Schools her concerns should have turned to a priority of keeping up to speed on the progress of all schools in her constituency.
Sadly however, this did not happen and as a consequence she has run for cover, therefore, I’m glad you raised the new issue.
By the way, how many films did GANDHI make
basingstoketown
says...
6:48pm Tue 9 Feb 10
Quick word in your shell mate - I was raised in the Oakridge/Popley area. I went to school in the area..and I still live in the area.
I am now a management accountant, call me stupid then.....!!
If you disrespect an area you disrespect all - that is something you just don't get. Why do you think the Tories will NEVER be voted in around the Popley area. You are not liked or trusted. Chineham Park School just underlines our suspicions of the Tories.
It is becoming clear the problem the Tories have with Popley - hopefully ALL the residents come out on polling day and ensure any Tory candidate has a whipping. This is not about politics anymore, but Tory bigotry against Popley and its residents.
ChinehamIan
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7:11pm Tue 9 Feb 10
Tintinout
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7:53pm Tue 9 Feb 10
This is very much about politics and the failure of the local LABOUR councillor WHO WAS A GOVERNOR AT THE SCHOOL FOR SEVEN YEARS blaming everyone else for the failure. Still, when you are a bit simple like the dualing-bango politicians of Popley, you have trouble grasping this, so I have to pity your need to blame others for the failures of your local politicians, parents and children.
basingstoketown
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9:31pm Tue 9 Feb 10
And Maria Miller as our MP has a duty in line with her post as ELECTED representative to give her opinion to her constituents when it is asked for. I believe that Andrew McCormick gave his - Tintinout ...where is Maria Millers?
You can rant and rave about the Labour party and Popley - have you ever lived in Popley? If not, how do you know its needs?
If we are talking about length of service - how long has Maria Miller been MP for Basingstoke?
You have been insulting to the residents of Popley and also disrespectful. If your views represent those of the Tory Party may I suggest you think twice about fielding a candidate in Popley. It will be interesting to find out what the residents have to say about this on the stump!!
I trust that you are also tarring those from Merton Rise and Marnel Park as well, I will be informing them as well come election time.....
Your immature rantings are those of an imbecile who should not be allowed anywhere near a political debate.
Town Crier
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9:56pm Tue 9 Feb 10
basingstoketown
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8:14am Wed 10 Feb 10
I once heard a wonderful and powerful statement - 'in politics ours is NOT to judge but to make judgements'.
The Tories have forgotten their ONE NATION roots and have gone to a 'me first, me always, me forever' mentality.
In Basingstoke do the electorate want to be judge by where they live or have representatives who will represent them with dignity.
I for one will not stand for an area no matter where it is being derided for just being what it is - it is disrespectful, rude and undignified.
PopleyRebel
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12:55pm Wed 10 Feb 10
Any schools closure raises concerns over the running of the school; however, in the case of Chineham Park School the closure has raised many issues involving HCC’s support for the school and the conduct of HCC during the closure procedure.
Therefore, Maria Miller MP and Shadow spokesperson for schools should put her consistency before her political ego and speak out.
basingstoketown
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1:41pm Wed 10 Feb 10
It is interesting to see the Tories perspective of life, the world and everything in it - it is also scary , disturbing and reinforces the view of them still being the 'nasty' party of old.
What is funny is what actually comes out when you expose a person's or a party's true feelings. Tintinout 's views can only be replicated on to the Tories as he is one of their bloggers - and Maria Miller as she has been so evasive.
The Tories cried foul of Labour using class warfare tactics - they are using those very same tactics but from the top down instead.
basingstoketown
says...
9:28pm Thu 11 Feb 10
'You'd feel much better about yourself and less bitter towards folk that work and enjoy a modest standard of living. Still, with 'Education: Popley' on your CV, I don't hold out much hope........
I have to pity your need to blame others for the failures of your local politicians, parents and children.'
When you go into the voting booth come election time - remember those who fought for you and will always stand by you - Popley Labour Party.
basingstoketown
says...
8:16am Fri 12 Feb 10
When exposed what they truly think is the same old bile from the elitism school.
Popley is just the start - the tip of the iceberg because we refuse to bow to the Tories.
Take a long hard look at the Tories and you will see through them.
PopleyRebel
says...
3:33pm Fri 12 Feb 10
remember when Maria Miller MP (team leader) indorsed Zoe Wheddon as a Secondary School teacher in Popley West local election,
and it later emerged that ZOE was in fact a tutor at a very expensive private School; she was also named as one of Cameron’s want to be MPs.
Therefore, was Miller doing Cameron a favour or didn’t see know the difference between Secondary Schools and Private???
GC31
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11:01pm Fri 12 Feb 10
basingstoketown
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11:51pm Fri 12 Feb 10
PopleyRebel
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9:00am Sat 13 Feb 10
what a load of crap.
As for Miller, her silence is golden (for the Tories) she would become a liability if truth ever got out, she claims the school closure is to complex for the public to understand in her short column, “what a cop out”
We need an inquiry
GC31
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11:34pm Sat 13 Feb 10
basingstoketown
says...
12:39pm Sun 14 Feb 10
Politicians and MP's in particular are there to lead - it is their responsibility to make judgements and let their opinions be known if requested by their constituents. Maria Miller has categorically failed.
In reading the venom, hatred and pure vitriol of some of the Tory bloggers in this paper over recent months towards Popley it is becoming self-evident that there is a lot of bigotry towards the estate within Tory ranks.
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PopleyRebel says...
5:10pm Mon 8 Feb 10
Emily Roberts put the dunce’s cap on and stand in the corner, our MP has no honour when it comes to schools and education.
When are you going to challenge her on the closure of Chineham Park Primary School?
What a scandal