Barbados Labour Party candidate for St Peter, Colin Jordan (left) speaking to the group of students from Roland Edwards and Boscobelle Primary schools, during the educational tour at Parliament.
Students treated to tour and fun day
OVER 40 students from primary schools in St James North and St Peter were treated to an educational tour and fun day, on Thursday.
The all-day activities commenced with tours at WIBISCO by a group from St Alban’s Primary, while the students from Roland Edwards and Boscobelle Primary schools went to Pine Hill Diary.
The tours were planned by Member of Parliament for St James North Edmund Hinkson and Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St Peter, Colin Jordan.
The students also got a glimpse of the Parliament Museum, while the tour culminated at the King George V Memorial Park, where a barbeque was held for all.
During the tour at Parliament, Hinkson indicated to The Barbados Advocate that this was the third year that he and Jordan came together to treat children from graduating classes to a memorable day of fun.
The Member of Parliament stressed that spending time with the youth is a major part of his representation as he looks forward to mentoring and guiding them.
“We felt it necessary to make Parliament one of the stops today because it is important for these young people to understand the governance of our society, and the legislative making powers of our nation. Any of these young children on this tour can be a Prime Minister of Barbados one day, or even a head of state.
“Therefore, bringing one or two of these children to Parliament can make them feel, and attempt to achieve, sitting in one of these Chambers someday,” Hinkson said.
Meanwhile, Jordan said educational tours for children are needed now more than ever as many of them are not being exposed to certain aspects of life.
Jordan stressed that from a young age, children must be allowed to see more than just a classroom or a block.
“They must be able to see the real Barbados. It is important for us who are older to facilitate these kinds of experiences for them. They cannot do this on their own because they are minors.”
“Then, a lot of parents are busy trying to make a comfortable life for themselves and their children, so they don’t have time for these kinds of activities. Then there are some parents, who unfortunately may not see the need to do this for their children,” Jordan said. (AH)