Year 12 students from five of the Island’s secondary schools took part in the initiative - a mock Tynwald sitting which included question time and two motions.

The questions asked focused on a range of topics, including on the refugee crisis, environmental issues and mental health.

The two schools which moved motions were Ballakermeen High School and Castle Rushen High School.

Not only did students take the positions of politicians, but some chose to be journalists working with Manx Radio and Isle of Man Newspapers.