TWO sixth formers and a teacher had the chance to rub shoulders with politicians and high-level business leaders at a charity's forum.
The Anglo European was one of only two schools in the country to be invited to the War Child UK High Level Policy Forum, at the BAFTA building in Piccadilly, London.
Students Natalie Ohene and Ben Oluyomi, both 17, listened as Foreign Secretary William Hague made a keynote speech, and top scientists and policy makers explored the trends likely to characterise global conflicts over the next 20 years.
Ben said: "It was fascinating to hear how new technologies are likely to be used in warfare in the future.
"It was worrying to hear about the use of drones, which will not be able to distinguish between soldiers and children, thus putting youngsters caught up in wars at greater risk."
Natalie added: "It was wonderful to have this opportunity.
"Just going to the BAFTA building was a real treat, and all the speakers were very interesting, though it was frightening to hear about the threats posed by modern warfare."
Marie-Louise Brown, head of Citizenship, who accompanied the students, said: "It was an amazing opportunity for our students to listen to very high level discussion from distinguished speakers about how the nature of war will evolve over the next 20 years through the use of drones etc., and how this will ultimately affect children.
"Ben and Natalie are so deserving of their place at the event, given their on-going commitment to citizenship, the ethos of the school and the values that we are promoting."
The Anglo European School was invited because of its on-going relationship with the War Child charity.
Over the last few years, the charity's speakers have visited the school as part of its Peace One Day events, and the school holds an annual War Child competition.
Ben is a previous winner, with a song that he wrote and performed for War Child, who have put it on their YouTube site.
