Schoolchildren are seen and heard at congress

ISSUES affecting island youngsters have been published in a report to help future decision-making.

In May, the Education and Health and Social Services departments organised the island's first Primary Schools' Congress. More than 150 pupils from schools across the island attended the Specsavers- sponsored event and met deputies to discuss solutions to Guernsey's problems.

Yesterday, Vauvert pupils who took part in the exercise presented Education minister Carol Steere with the report of the congress. 'I was very impressed with the way that the pupils were well prepared,' said Deputy Steere.

'They obviously had thought long and hard and had lots of discussions with their school. They showed a great deal of insight. The report is being sent to various departments. It isn't just an exercise in talking,' she said.

'It's good for them to know they are being listened to and it's good to keep young people interested.'