The 4th Form history class was split into 4 groups, with each given the manifesto of either the Conservative, Labour, UKIP or Liberal Democrat Party. They were tasked with renaming and rebranding their party so the rest of the school didn’t know who they were (and therefore could only vote on the basis of the party’s policies!) So the ‘Wildcats’, ‘Bob the Builder’, ‘Fairy Godmother’ and ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner’ parties were formed, each with a budget of £15 to pay for their campaign. After an exciting assembly on 1st May when the manifestos of each party were presented, the girls set about trying to win support ready for the Heathfield election on 7th May. Various methods were used including a huge poster campaign, attack ads and of course, bribery in the form of sweets and cakes! The victorious party was the ‘Wildcats’ (Conservative Party) with a vote share of 49%, so not too far off the real result.
Thank you to the excellent 4th Form history class: the ‘Wildcats’ (Olivia, Agatha and Andrina), ‘Bob the Builders’ (Frannie, Natasha and Elinor) ‘Fairy Godmothers’ (Kitty, Clare, Millie and Maria) and ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner’ (Amber, Samantha, Nicole and Grace) and of course to everyone who came to vote.