Year 6 pupils at Hatherleigh Community Primary School were paid a visit by local MP, Mel Stride, last week following the announcement that one of their pupils was awarded first place in Mr Stride’s Parliamentary Christmas card competition.
Ten-year-old Chloe Rice was presented with an art set and a book token for her winning picture of a festive robin, which was displayed on the front of Mr Stride’s 2025 Christmas card to fellow Members of the House of Commons and Peers in the House of Lords.
Pupils also took part in a Q&A session where they got the chance to quiz their local MP on Parliament, democracy, and life in Westminster.
Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: “It was great to be back at Hatherleigh School to present Chloe with her prize.
“Visiting local schools is one of the most enjoyable parts of being an MP. I am a strong believer in the power of education to promote social mobility and improve the life-chances of young people – it’s one of the reasons I got into politics.
“Seeing the enthusiasm and curiosity of the students was inspiring. The passion for learning here is clear and it is a credit to the hardworking staff.”
