Last week, young people of the region had the opportunity to have their say, as Marden hosted the North of Tyne’s Mayor Jamie Driscoll for an exclusive Question Time event, beamed live to other schools in the Trust.

The event, hosted by former BBC Newcastle presenter Alfie Joey, with able assistance from Marden’s head prefects Gracie and Blyth, saw 100 Year 11 and Sixth Form pupils in attendance, which was also beamed live to other Trust schools. Here’s a short clip:

The Mayor’s Question Time was part of a series of region-wide events, where residents can ask the Mayor questions and give their feedback on local issues.

Questions asked were informative, intelligent and thought provoking, ranging from all sorts of topics such as education provision, the climate emergency, and local transport services.

For more information on the event, follow this link, and look out for more exciting events hosted by Marden High very soon!

Watch the full Mayor’s Question Time from Marden High School on the NTCA YouTube channel.