Newbuildings pupils visit Stormont

Accompanied by staff for their visit to ‘the House on the hill’, the pupils visited Stormont to learn about the workings of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

On arrival they met the Speaker, Mr William Hay, who explained his role to the pupils and answered questions.

Mr Hay, who lives in Londonderry, is a former pupil of Newbuildings Primary School as is another MLA, Mr Nigel Dodds.

“Everyone had a really enjoyable day and gained a great insight into the running of our country,” said school principal Chris Scholes.