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Starting the new school year
With the new term kicking off, clubs and societies are buzzing again! Our UK European Parliament group is thrilled for the year ahead. At our first meeting, Wellington students heading to Euroscola in October watched a video about the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The EPAS program is student-led, with Junior Ambassadors planning activities. Join us…
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First Scottish Ambassador School
Wellington School is the first in Scotland to become a European Parliament Ambassador School! We were thrilled to get our certificates and plaque just in time for the school year’s end. At the final assembly, the Headmaster proudly awarded certificates to our Junior Ambassadors. Stay tuned for a formal event next year!
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German Exchange
In November and March, 37 Wellington students and their German partners joined a language and cultural exchange. UK students visited Germany for a week, and their German friends came to Scotland. The program included five days of workshops, sports, and team-building activities. Emilia’s report shares her exciting experience in the school magazine.
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Model United Nations
Wellington School Junior Ambassadors hosted a Model UN for Primary 7, focusing on Human Rights and Child Labour. Delegates worked in pairs or threes, representing 12 countries linked to the EU. The JAs led the event, from opening to closing, rewarding top delegations. Participants loved it, gaining skills and eager for more!
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Using Languages in the Workplace
Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors rocked a workshop to show how languages shine in the workplace. They kicked off with British Council films, picking three crowd-pleasers. Attendees listed language-related jobs before and after, revealing more opportunities. Fun activities kept everyone engaged. It was such a hit, they’re doing it again!