Olst students explore local democracy with town hall visit and quiz
Students from Opwaardz in Olst got a firsthand look at local government last week, touring the town hall and testing their knowledge of municipal politics. The visit aims to inspire young citizens to engage with democracy and understand how their community is run.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Location | Olst, Netherlands |
| School | Opwaardz (grades 3-4-5) |
| Host | Deputy Mayor Marcel Blind |
| Activity | Municipal quiz and town hall tour |
| Focus Topics | Democracy, local politics, participation |
| Future Visits | Other schools in Olst-Wijhe |
The municipality of Olst-Wijhe organizes educational visits to the town hall to teach young residents about local governance and civic participation. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to foster democratic engagement among the next generation of citizens.
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Students from Opwaardz in Olst visit the town hall
Last week, deputy mayor Marcel Blind welcomed the students from grades 3-4-5 of Opwaardz from Olst. He met the students and explained what the municipality does. The children played a real municipal quiz to test their knowledge. They also received a tour of the building to meet the civil servants working in the town hall. While exploring the building, they even passed by the secret storage place of the ceremonial chain—but where it is kept remains a secret, of course…
The other schools in Olst-Wijhe will also be visiting soon. The visit to the town hall is part of the schools plan, in which we work with education to highlight topics such as municipal politics, democracy, the structure of government, and participation among young people. After all, they are the future!