St. Francis’ College was delighted to welcome Chris Hinchliff MP last Friday for a visit that brought together pupils from across the school.
St. Francis’ College was delighted to welcome Chris Hinchliff MP last Friday for a visit that brought together pupils from across the school. Mr Hinchliff began by meeting Prep pupils who had written letters to him, sharing their thoughts and concerns about the environment. He listened carefully to their ideas and questions, which ranged from how the government could improve the environment and address global warming, to how we might recycle more effectively and reduce water use and plastic waste. Mr Hinchliff said he was struck by the genuine passion and creativity in the children’s letters and praised the effort they had put into expressing their views. Our Eco Representatives also had the opportunity to explain the initiatives already underway at St. Francis’ and to share the pride we take in caring for the planet.
In the afternoon, Mr Hinchliff turned his attention to the Senior School, where he spoke about his own journey into politics and the many different career paths available within the political sector. He reflected on the value of diversity in public life and the importance of encouraging more women to consider a career in politics, such as becoming an MP. Students were particularly interested to hear what a typical week looks like for a Member of Parliament, and Mr Hinchliff offered an honest picture of the highs and lows of the role, from the most rewarding aspects to the challenges that must be faced.
At lunchtime, he joined a special question-and-answer session open to all Senior students with an interest in politics as a future career. The conversation was wide-ranging, thoughtful, and engaging, and gave students a valuable insight into what life in politics is really like.
It was a lovely day for our school community, and we are grateful to Chris Hinchliff MP for giving so generously of his time and knowledge.
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