Their teacher explained to me that they were on a visit to the Houses of Parliament.
I just wanted to point out to those people who refused to travel in the carriage because it was full of "noisy kids" that it was a delight to be surrounded by these children, whose noisy behaviour was basically their enthusiasm and excitement at the prospect of a day out in London.
A special mention should also go to the teaching staff accompanying them on the trip. The kids obviously had a lot of time and respect for them.
I don't normally write letters to newspapers but with the bad press that kids get nowadays I believe these pupils did their school and their parents proud.
I hope they all had a great day in London.
Terri Langan, Stafford, via email

EU taking vote tips from Mr Mugabe
How clever of the EU leaders to allow Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwe dictator, to visit Europe for yet another summit.
While he was there the EU leaders clearly picked up a tip or two from him about what to do if a vote goes against them.
Now that the Irish have voted against the European Constitution, now called the Lisbon Treaty, they simply follow Mugabe's advice and ignore it.
Our Prime Minister is happy to go along with that and is carrying on with ratification as though nothing had happened. It must be wonderful when you can play with the lives of millions of people all over Europe, ignoring rules which you and your fellow leaders have drawn up, whenever it suits you.
I don't know the name of the game, but it certainly isn't democracy.
Peter Brown, via email

Help Zimbabwe with election
Robert Mugabe is fighting every inch of the way to stay in office in Zimbabwe. People are literally being murdered to stop them voting in the presidential run-off on June 27.
Today the South African Sunday Times reported that Mugabe had "declared war on his own people".
I would like to promote the website www.friendsofzim.com and ask your readers to consider a donation to help those fighting against the odds to ensure that the people Zimbabwe have the taste of democracy.
I have checked this organisation out and can assure you that the money is being spent on practical support.
I reckon that many of the world's media, the UN and others are ignoring much what is going on. There are 150 election observers currently in the country but there are 210 constituencies and thousands of polling places.
The situation deteriorates daily as opposition supporters are threatened and attacked. Latest reports are that over 70 people are now dead, with hundreds missing, thousands injured and tens of thousands dispossessed. Mugabe's thugs must not be allowed to get away with this.
Inflation is one million per cent, unemployment is over 85% and food production in what was once the bread basket of Africa is almost non-existent.
Please donate if you can. It could make a world of difference.
Lorraine Fullbrook,
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No-stress footie
I didn't think I'd have any interest in the Euro football championships without England but it has been totally refreshing not to be suffering from post-match depression.
Dennis Clarke, via email