US Diplomat Visit Sparks Students' Questions

US Diplomat Mark Johnson paid RGS Six Form Politics students a visit to given an overview of current US politics and answer their questions about the country’s role on the world stage. The students were also given a whistle stop tour of the history behind the US political and legal system.

Commented Anna-Rose O’Dwyer, Head of Politcs: “With our students closely following the current US presidential process and other hot issues involving US intervention, it was very timely to have someone who could give an accurate insight and background to the news headlines. I was impressed with the level of questioning from the students and I know that they appreciated the honest answers and debate that followed.”

The state of play in Cuba, Iraq, the impact of the US 'credit crunch' and the increasing challenge from China’s growing economy were all topics covered in the lunchtime discussion.

March 2008