"It is essential that young people are involved in the fight to destroy poverty. But I don't think it makes sense to skip school in order to protest for fairer conditions for people as this includes education." - Hannah, 16, Kent.
"Going on a protest and understanding the reasons for it is going to teach us much more than a day in school could - I believe it's more important than knowing how to do Pythagoras or the like!" - Hamish, 14, Cornwall.
"The importance of education should be respected, but it is important for young people to play an active role in tackling issues." - Rajay, 17, Coventry.
"I think children should be able to take the day off because young people have as much say in the matter as adults. Their protest could make a change, so one day off school would hardly matter." - Sophie, 16, London.
For more information on Young NCB visit www.youngncb.org.uk.
