Grammar Year 12s tell deputies they want comprehensive system

AN OVERWHELMING number of Year 12 Grammar School Sixth Form students said they were in favour of having a comprehensive education system yesterday.

Two deputies' forums were held at the school and 100 students had the opportunity to ask Chief Minister Lyndon Trott, Deputy Matt Fallaize and new Education minister Deputy Robert Sillars questions about topical issues.

And this year students were also allowed to have their say on political topics.

The year group was split in half for the meetings and the first group voted almost 80% in favour of scrapping the 11-plus. The second group was split down the middle on the issue.