Cork montessori school ballots pupils ahead of local elections

A Montessori school in Bishopstown has released the results of their own election this week, with only one vote between the victor and second place.

Teachers in Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh Montessori wanted to do something to help the children understand why there are so many election posters hanging up in the community.

They decided to hold their own school election, with the children voting for who they would like to see as the boss of the school from a list that included Peppa Pig, a Minion and Bluey.

Teacher Sinead Hennessy said, “The children have been coming in asking questions about the politicians they see on the posters in the area so we decided to hold our own election to help them to understand what an election is about and how it works.

“They are asking lots of questions and are really looking forward to going to vote with their parents.” 

Election preparations included learning about what an election is and putting up their own posters in the classroom.

Mock ballot papers were made up for the students to fill in at their homemade polling station then place inside a colourful ballot box.

The winner of the election was Bluey, who won by just one vote, with the Minion coming in second place.