Visit to St Joseph’s RC and Epworth Primary School  

  Last Friday I visited St Joseph's RC Primary School in Goole and Epworth Primary School. I was given a tour of Epworth Primary by the headteacher, Mr Hodgkins, before attending a meeting of the Student Council. The Council is made up of representatives from each class and on this occasion had met to discuss the sponsorship of a child from a developing country. They also held a question and answer session with me which included questions about what I do as an MP and what changes had been made locally.I was invited to St Josephs by the headteacher, Mrs Marten, who showed me around. It was my first visit to the school and I was made to feel very welcome. I spoke to the school about how I became and MP and encouraged pupils to always aspire to do their very best and to always aim high. I was really impressed for a Friday afternoon just how engaged pupils were during the assembly. I also...