On Wednesday 4th November Mrs Wearmouth took school councillors Holly, Lewis, Alice Freya, Ethan and Harrison to the Bewick Suite at Gateshead Civic Centre for a 'Power Breakfast' (working while eating). The children joined Highfield Community Primary School and Harlow Green Community Primary School, Gateshead Youth Council along with invited delegates such as the Mayor of Gateshead John Eagle, local MPs, Chief Constable of Northumbria Police Mike Craik, Cabinet Members and other Group Directors and Directors, in addressing the Group Director of Learning and Children and the Director of Children's Services at Gateshead Council, Dr Maggie Atkinson, "How are you listening to young people?".
The event was held to mark the second ever National 11 Million Takeover Day, on Friday, November 7th and of course to let the children's voices be heard and to enjoy a good breakfast.

Freya with the Mayor of Gateshead, John Eagle,