I was delighted to visit Coombe Dean School yesterday and speak to Year 12 and 13 students in an assembly about my journey into politics, sharing the experiences and challenges that shaped my career, the opportunities available for young people to get involved and why I believe public service is such an important way to make a difference in our communities.
After the assembly, I then had a good conversation with Headteacher Mrs. Granville about multiple issues from school admissions to how Coombe Dean’s guiding principles of Community, Integrity and Opportunity are shaping student's lives.
A huge thank you to Mr. Jacks and Rashida, the school's Youth Parliament representative, for such a warm welcome and for helping make the visit so engaging, and to everyone at Coombe Dean for their enthusiasm, a real credit to the values that define the school!
