Wellington School
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Magical Christmas
Wellington Primary 7s had an unforgettable trip to Dortmund, bonding with pen pals at Mallinckrodt-Gymnasium. They explored German Christmas traditions, enjoyed festive markets, and shared family time with new friends. Accompanied by S6 mentors, the experience was both fun and educational. Discover more about their magical adventure!
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Spanish Exchange
In January, eight Wellington students embarked on an exciting week at Salesianos in Huesca, Spain. They honed their Spanish skills, explored Montearagon, Jaca, and Zaragoza, and made lasting friendships. In March, their Spanish pals will visit Ayr, where a fun-filled cultural exchange awaits. Dive into the full story!
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Valentine’s Day languages and craft activity
In February, Wellington School Junior Ambassadors hosted a fun languages and craft event for our Primary 7 kids. They guided them in writing Valentine’s Day messages in French, German, and their native languages to send to pen pals in France and Germany. It was a fantastic cultural exchange experience!
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Model United Nations and Visit to European Central Bank
During February break, 15 of our Model UN members, including five EPAS Junior Ambassadors, rocked an international conference in Bad Homburg, Germany. Led by Secretaries General Lara and Erica, our Wellington crew chaired five committees. They honed skills, explored local sights, and enjoyed fun evenings. What an amazing experience!
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Wellington School at the European Parliament
On October 11th, 13 Wellington School students joined the Euroscola event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg with peers from 29 countries. They interviewed EU leaders, learned about MEPs, and debated democracy and rights. Before heading home, they enjoyed some sightseeing in Strasbourg’s historic center.
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Digital Notice Board
A new school year means a fresh Info Point! This time, Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors are going digital. They’ll update the electronic noticeboards monthly with upcoming events. Check out this month’s post to see the exciting activities our Junior Ambassadors are part of. Stay tuned for more updates and get involved!
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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!
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LUX Youth Seminar in Brussels
Junior Ambassadors from Wellington School in Ayr, Scotland, recently joined peers from all 27 EU member states at the LUX Audience Award ceremony. It’s an amazing opportunity for these young leaders to connect and learn. Dive into their inspiring journey and see how they’re making a difference!