This summer, election fever is gripping the nation, and things are no different at KWS! For a bit of fun, and to ensure our students get to experience British democracy themselves, in real time, KWS will hold a mock election. Over the coming days we will invite students to take part and run election campaigns – if your child would like to represent a party, they should speak to Mr Bowsher (Head of History, room 161) by Monday 17th June with their team, and the name of their party. They can choose any existing party, or even create their own if they wish. Only parties that students create, or represent, will be on the ballot paper.

With the help of Mr Bowsher, the students will then come up with a campaign, make posters and record two speeches to be shown to form groups. There will also be a live speech at the celebration assembly on Friday 21st June. To teach our students about the first past the post system, each form will be a constituency. The students will vote in their form groups, the winning party will be the one with the most forms (staff will not vote). The vote will take place on Thursday 4th July, with the results announced during Friday 5th July’s celebration assembly.

As with everything we do in KWS, the 3Rs of Ready, Responsible and Respectful will be at the heart of this election. By taking part, students will be ready for adult life, responsible whilst voting or running an effective campaign, and respectful in the way they interact with the different parties, the electorate, and the candidates.