Pendleton Sixth Form College students showcased their skills at the esteemed Greater Manchester Colleges Question Time event, held at Bridgewater Hall on November 10th, as part of the UK Parliament Week initiative. The event provided a platform for engaged discussions on matters of significance to the student body, featuring a distinguished panel of influential figures.
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Among the panelists was our very own Rebecca Parks, Principal of Salford City College Group, who lent her insights to critical questions raised by students across the region. The event, moderated by Alan Keegan, the "Voice of Old Trafford," featured two panels with impressive personalities, including Andy Burnham (Mayor of GM), Rachel Curry (Principal of The Manchester College), and Baasit Siddique (TV Personality and Education Specialist).
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Rebecca Parks expressed her appreciation for the opportunity, stating, "Today I had the pleasure of attending the Greater Manchester Colleges Question Time at Bridgewater Hall. This was an excellent opportunity for students to raise questions about issues that matter to them during UK Parliament Week."
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Finlay Myers posed insightful questions at the event, creating a dynamic exchange between students and panelists. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, Charlie Siddle, Pendleton Sixth Form College student, has been offered the unique opportunity to shadow Andy Burnham for a day. Charlie is currently pursuing A Levels in English, Law, and Politics. Expressing a keen interest in political ideology, Charlie aspires to study Politics and Philosophy at University.
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Charlie expressed his aspirations for the future, stating, "In terms of next steps, I am looking forward to excelling in my A Levels and immersing myself in Politics as an undergraduate at university."
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The Greater Manchester Colleges Question Time at Bridgewater Hall served as a commendable forum, fostering intellectual dialogue and offering students a rare opportunity to engage with influential leaders.
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