Politician Visits

Throughout the last couple of weeks, we have been lucky enough to be visited from some the electorate MP candidates from the National and Labour parties. I have never learned about politics before, so this PBL unit is very beneficial not only to me but my peers as well. 

Firstly, we were visited by Jo Hayes, the National candidate for Christchurch East. She talked about strategies and tactics to grab your voters attention and votes. It is also very important to organise your 'plan of attack', and not to give free stuff away, otherwise people may struggle to take you seriously.

Later that day, Duncan Webb came to talk to us. Duncan Webb is the Labour candidate for Christchurch Central. He told us about make sure you focus on communicating with the people. The reason you want to govern an area is because you want to change something that benefits everyone, so what better to way to find out what people want then to ask them.

Next Poto Williams came to chat about how you really need to be passionate about your point. Poto is the Labour candidate for Christchurch East. She also explained how tag lines and slogans can help your campaign (your campaign is your efforts to become MP).

Finally, Nicky Wagner visited us to talk to us about flyers. Billboards are also a great way of telling who your party is, who you are, and what your point is. She also liked to wear certain colours on her clothing; she was wearing blue shoes, which shows she's the candidate for National (Christchurch Central).

Overall, these Politician visit were very good experiences. Using the information we have learnt, my party should be able to win the vote and become the governors of the school! When have you ever taken part in an election for a position or role? Comment your answers!