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Asking Questions of European Parliament Liaison Offices Directors
Junior Ambassadors from Dudley College of Technology travelled to London to celebrate Europe Day with the European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom. One of their Junior Ambassador raised the question on behalf of young students, “EU-UK relations often focus on government-level dialogue; what’s the area where youth-led or citizen-level engagement could realistically influence
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International Debating Successes of Dulwich College Junior Ambassador Louie Sinclair
Recently, our Junior Ambassador, Louie Sinclair, has had many successes in competitive debating. Louie debates for England and represented the country at the European Championships in North Macedonia, ranking as the 7th best speaker in Europe. This was a great opportunity to network with the greatest U18 speakers in Europe and discuss current affairs. At
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Youth Strategy Roadshow
We recently organised the Youth Strategy Roadshow in Dudley, bringing together a diverse group of young people from across different constituencies. The event was delivered in partnership with an organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering young people. The 2.5-hour session was packed with engaging activities, interactive discussions, and collaborative workshops designed to capture youth voices
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Model United Nations 2026
In February our Model United Nations Society organised and lead a MUN conference in Bad Homburg, Germany. Five of our pupils chaired the five committees and two shared the role of Secretary General. This event requires motivation, resilience and hard work in the six months leading up to the conference. Our pupils choose the countries
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SHS Debating European Issues
EPAS students developed debates on a number of European Issues, they gave students a range of arguments and evidence to help them argue for and against. All KS3 Tutor groups had a session with EPAS students to do the debates. Each tutor group voted, each KS3 student had the chance to contribute to the debate
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Carmel Students Shine At The Ethics Cup
Our junior ambassadors had a fantastic day at the annual Ethics Cup,hosted by the University of Liverpool. Competing against schools across the region, they debated challenging ethical issues with confidence, insight, and teamwork. Carmel students impressed all the way to the semi-finals, gaining experience in university level debate and showcasing their critical thinking skills. Links
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Switch It Off!
As part of the college’s sustainability week the EPAS Junior Ambassadors designed a campaign around energy saving actions in line with the European Parliament’s energy efficiency/ environmental statement. Students were involved in creating information boards around the themes of Reduce Reuse and Recycle – including collecting of old training shoes to donate for reuse, a
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Junior Ambassadors contribute to House of Commons inquiry
As part of a national inquiry by the Women and Equalities Committee in the House of Commons, Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College engaged in a thoughtful and critical discussion exploring how the “manosphere” and other online content are fuelling misogyny. Their conversation aimed to provide evidence on the impact of this content on young people’s
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Debate
We have organized a debate, with four students mediators each presenting a discussion topic relating the European Union. The students were divided in 4 groups of 10 and had to come up with arguments for or against a specific subject. After the debate was over, we had a Visio call with a retired MEP who
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Priestley College celebrates Europe Day 2025
To celebrate Europe Day, our Junior Ambassadors took part in a variety of engaging and educational activities at college but also via their Instagram page. The activities were designed to deepen students’ understanding of Europe as well as promote, celebrate and educate other students in the college about the EU and its values. Debate On
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School Trip to Euroscola in Strasbourg with Belfast Boys Model School
Mercy College Belfast and Belfast Boys Model School had an amazing time at the Euroscola event in Strasbourg. They learned how the European Parliament works, joined a lively debate on climate change, and even sat in the Hemicycle! What a fantastic cross-community experience for these students. Check out more about their adventure!
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WEBINAR: What future for the European Green Deal ?
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow French-speaking Senior Ambassadors and engage with MEP Pascal Canfin on EU environmental policy. All Senior Ambassadors from EU+UK are welcome, and Junior Ambassadors can join the discussion at 11:00. Don’t miss out—register now and be part of this insightful webinar!
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Debating Programme
Myself and the politics teacher have worked with students over the academic year on a programme of debating. This began small scale, with teams of three students competing in small heats in front of 2 members of staff on the subject of sustainability. The winners of these heats went on to compete against each other
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EPAS Junior Ambassadors at TOUMUN
Some of our Junior Ambassadors also took part in the recent Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Toulouse, representing the Europa School with great enthusiasm. As part of their EPAS involvement, they shared their experience on the EPAS social media channels, accompanied by the following images. This event was an excellent opportunity for them to
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European Parliament educational session at NHEHS
We were super excited to have Asher from Europe House visit our school for a workshop on European institutions and democracy. Students got to simulate voting in the European Parliament, experiencing the legislative process firsthand. The session ended with a lively chat about the European Parliament’s role, sparking great insights and discussions!
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Global Youth Summit for COP 29
Pupils attended the Global Youth Summit event for COP 29. Several businesses came together to engage in discussion and share with pupils how they aim to be more globally aware and environmentally friendly. EPAS Team Comment Such an important issue for pupils to be involved with. Great that they are connecting with local businesses on
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EPAS Educational session
The new EPAS Junior Ambassador took full advantage of the educational session on what the EU is, why it exists, how it makes decisions, and a debate on its priorities. Thanks a lot, to the EPAS co-ordinator for the brilliant lesson. EPAS Team Comment Thank you very much for inviting us. It was great fun
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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!