Grade 6 Reflections on Victoria Legislature Visit
By Johnny Wang '32
On April 24, the grade 6 classes had a special field trip to the Legislature building in Victoria. We were able to see unique places where the heart of BC pumps on a daily basis. We went to places in the building that are restricted to the public. One of them was the legislative chamber. This was where all the laws were made since 1871 when BC joined Canada. Grade 6s were also given the opportunity to see The Mace. The Mace is made of pure silver and is plated with gold. The Mace is one that is used as a tradition. Whenever there was a debate in the hall, The Mace had to be in the hall. We also went to the Premier's office. It was very astonishing because we were in the office where the Premier of BC works. We learned many interesting facts from our tour guide and, at the end of the tour, everyone from grade 6 had a picnic near the legislature building. We also had an additional hour to play around. The bus ride back was really fun and, on the ferry, we were able to go on the sun deck and eat ice cream. Overall, the field trip to Victoria was very fun and educational.
On April 24, the grade 6 classes had a special field trip to the Legislature building in Victoria. We were able to see unique places where the heart of BC pumps on a daily basis. We went to places in the building that are restricted to the public. One of them was the legislative chamber. This was where all the laws were made since 1871 when BC joined Canada. Grade 6s were also given the opportunity to see The Mace. The Mace is made of pure silver and is plated with gold. The Mace is one that is used as a tradition. Whenever there was a debate in the hall, The Mace had to be in the hall. We also went to the Premier's office. It was very astonishing because we were in the office where the Premier of BC works. We learned many interesting facts from our tour guide and, at the end of the tour, everyone from grade 6 had a picnic near the legislature building. We also had an additional hour to play around. The bus ride back was really fun and, on the ferry, we were able to go on the sun deck and eat ice cream. Overall, the field trip to Victoria was very fun and educational.
By Lincoln Wong '32
Grade 6 had a very special field trip to Victoria, where we visited the BC Legislature. It was amazing seeing all the history and different places in the legislature. We saw many places including the Premier's office, the front lawn, the broadcasting room, the legislative chamber, and many more astonishing places. This was a very special field trip because we went to different places that were restricted and we even went to the Premier’s office, which even the employees that work in the legislature rarely go to. We also learned about the different traditions in the legislature, including “The Mace” in the legislature. The Mace is a giant gold plated mace that gets brought into the hall. We learned about how laws were passed and the importance of the mace in passing laws.
As well, we discovered that Canada has two heads and that to pass a bill as a law you need the King's agreement, which was a nod. The King is also really busy so there are people in government who are allowed to give the nod, such as the Lieutenant Governor or Governor General. Another tradition we learned was the Black Rod, which was carried in and would stamp the doors three times. The tradition is that the Mace would have to be carried away beforehand, as the Mace and the Black Rod can never be in the same room. We met the Speaker of the legislative chamber and took a big group photo. On the ferry the entire grade got ice cream and we got to go on the outside deck.
In conclusion, what I enjoyed most about the field trip was going into the legislative chamber and the tour guide explaining stuff about the Mace and the Black Rod.
Grade 6 had a very special field trip to Victoria, where we visited the BC Legislature. It was amazing seeing all the history and different places in the legislature. We saw many places including the Premier's office, the front lawn, the broadcasting room, the legislative chamber, and many more astonishing places. This was a very special field trip because we went to different places that were restricted and we even went to the Premier’s office, which even the employees that work in the legislature rarely go to. We also learned about the different traditions in the legislature, including “The Mace” in the legislature. The Mace is a giant gold plated mace that gets brought into the hall. We learned about how laws were passed and the importance of the mace in passing laws.
As well, we discovered that Canada has two heads and that to pass a bill as a law you need the King's agreement, which was a nod. The King is also really busy so there are people in government who are allowed to give the nod, such as the Lieutenant Governor or Governor General. Another tradition we learned was the Black Rod, which was carried in and would stamp the doors three times. The tradition is that the Mace would have to be carried away beforehand, as the Mace and the Black Rod can never be in the same room. We met the Speaker of the legislative chamber and took a big group photo. On the ferry the entire grade got ice cream and we got to go on the outside deck.
In conclusion, what I enjoyed most about the field trip was going into the legislative chamber and the tour guide explaining stuff about the Mace and the Black Rod.
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