After the excitement of the Senior Eisteddfod on Friday 3rd March, Howell's once again hosted the Rotary Young Interviewer Competition in the evening, with students from schools across South Wales interviewing Lord Murphy of Torfaen on the topic of peace-making. A former Secretary of State for both Wales and Northern Ireland, Lord Murphy played a vital role in the drafting and implementation of the Good Friday Agreement which brought about a cessation of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He has since acted as a peacemaker on behalf of the British Government in other parts of the world.
Nia MR (Yr 13) focused on the continuing threat posed by the violence by dissident paramilitary groups, and how best to deal with this to ensure a peaceful future. Although she did not win the competition, she was a confident and articulate interviewer who responded well to Lord Murphy's answers.