I have really enjoyed watching our election debate in action today .  Four pupils from each class in Brodetsky Key Stage 2  joined Years 7 and 8 as our Question Master, Gaia posed a selection of issues raised by the LJFS students.

The questions were challenging for the candidates but they coped very well.  They were asked to speak on subjects such as housing policy, global warming, education funding/university fees and care for the homeless.

A further two questions were saved until the primary pupils had left.  Their mature theme may not have been appropriate for all the Key Stage 2 pupils.  The first was on the subject of mental health provision and care for those at risk of committing suicide.  The second raised the equality rights of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people within our society.

After the debate we held a quick poll of the Brodetsky pupils to see how they would vote based on what they had heard in the debate.  The results were:

Hope   5%                  Fairness  20%             Future  15%          Insurgent  0%

Environmental  15%    Phoenix  25%             Don't know  20%

Clearly, as with the national picture, a coalition looks likely. However, will our result mirror the national picture or will our home grown party change the balance?  You will be able to see our result tomorrow (Before shabbas of course!)