Ruby and Rachels fun day interviewing the Minster Of Education

On the 20th of October, we (Rachel and Ruby), Michelle (Ruby's mum), and Mr Lovegrove (our principal) went to Parliament in Wellington to interview the Minister of Education, Anne Tolley. Mr Lovegrove is the editor of New Zealand's Principal magazine and he was lucky enough to score an interview with the Minister so he thought it would be a good opportunity for us to be able to interview her.

We had to get up very early so we could be in Wellington on time for our 10.15am appointment. When we arrived we walked straight to the Beehive to check in for our appointment. We didn't have to wait as the Minister was already ready for us. We sat down and admired her lovely big office while we were in one of her chairs before we started our interview. We got to ask 2 questions each.

Ruby's first question - Why did you choose to be Minister of Education?

Minister - You don't get to choose - John Key just offers you the job and you're silly not to take it. But if I got to choose what I could be Minister of - I would choose Education.

Rachel's first question - What have been your ups and down's during your time as Minister?

Minister -I have really enjoyed going and visiting schools, but I don't get a lot of time to see them. She showed us her schedule, it was very long!

Ruby's second question - Who were your role models early in life? Who inspired you?

Minister - I have always admired strong women in history like Elizabeth the First.

Rachel's second question - What other jobs would you like to do?

Minister - I would really like to be a full time Grandma.

Then Mr Lovegrove asked a few of his questions, we took some photos and then that was the end of our interview. We went back to the car and started to drive to Fisherman's Table. When we arrived we sat down and started enjoying the little games that we got on our kids menu. We all had delicious meals, Chicken, Burgers and fish. After lunch at Fisherman's Table we carried on driving back home.

It was a great experience interviewing the Minister Of Education and a really fun day!

By Ruby and Rachel :)