This December, the II Form traveled to the Palace of Westminster to discover more about the role of Parliament within society and to meet with local MP Michael Mates. Mr Mates, who had spent that morning in talks with the Chinese Foreign Minister, discussed with the girls his role as an MP and gave lots of valuable advice for those girls wishing to follow in his footsteps.

After a tour of the Palace, during which the girls witnessed a discussion in the House of Lords and a debate in the House of Commons on the effects of cheap alcohol on society, they visited Westminster Abbey. In the Abbey, they got the opportunity to see many of the tombs of the Tudor monarchs which they had studied in their History lessons. All had an interesting and informative day, and the girls learned a little more more about the roles and responsibilities they will one day have as adults.