A group of senior pupils from Bannockburn High School received some overseas visitors on Thursday 9th February.  Hans Von Der Brelie, a Euronews journalist, and a camera crew kicked off some healthy debating on the proposed Scottish referendum due to take place in the Autumn of 2014.

After the initial fear of being put in the spot light, the pupils confidently discussed a number of issues which would occur if the referendum was passed.  Such as the responsibility Scotland would have to undertake if we were to become independent and what changes the country might experience.

The voting age being lowered to 16 was another discussion point which many of the pupils were keen to explore and express their views on.   The pupils’ discussions, which will be translated into 9 languages, will be aired on Euronews worldwide at prime time for a week long report.   This can be viewed on www.euronews.net from 17-23rd of February 2012.

The pupils really enjoyed this exciting, unique opportunity.