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Europe House visit
On December 4th, Notting Hill and Ealing High School’s EU Ambassador Club visited Europe House in Westminster. They explored EU history, structures, and values, including Brexit’s impact. Engaging activities made learning fun and interactive. Students represented political groups, tackled diverse viewpoints, and presented proposals on key issues. Book your visit now!
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Weekly Voting Board
We’ve set up a weekly election for our students at Mercy! Our EPAS Junior Ambassadors researched elections and made a cool display in our Politics classroom. We started with fun topics like “cats vs. dogs” and “Christmas trees in December,” but now we’re tackling current European issues. Our Junior Ambassadors plan, count, and display everything!
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Education and Debate about the Northern Ireland Protocol
Mercy College’s Government and Politics class dove into Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol, sparking a lively debate: “This house believes Northern Ireland should have ‘special status’ in the EU.” Students split into teams, crafting two-minute opening statements. Being in Belfast, these debates highlight the importance of engaging with democratic processes.
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Visit from Luke Pollard M.P.
Luke Pollard, the Labour MP for Hele’s School, visited to chat with Junior Ambassadors and students about democracy. They covered topics like voting, demographics, ID cards, and more. He also shared his views on Labour’s stance, the cost of living crisis, and the Israel/Gaza conflict. Everyone loved it!
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Launch session and debate: “What should the priorities be for the EU and UK’s future relationship?”
Clyst Vale Community College was thrilled to host Asher Jacobsberg from the European Parliament Liaison Office on December 13th. He launched the European Parliament Ambassador Schools project and led a lively debate on EU-UK priorities. Students from Years 11-13 engaged enthusiastically, learning about the European Parliament’s workings. Exciting times ahead!
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Education and debate about the EU
Asher from the European Parliament Liaison Office visited Hele’s School to chat with 6th formers about the EU’s history, values, and processes. He also led a lively debate on the EU and democracy. Check out more details on social media for an exciting glimpse into the discussion!
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Hele’s School Debating course
Hele’s School in Plymouth hosted a six-week debating course. Sixth form Junior Ambassadors guided KS3 students, ending with a lively debate on ‘This House would abolish the monarchy.’ The proposition team came out on top. Check out the exciting details and see how the debate unfolded!
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Celebrating Europe Day
Europe Day on May 9th is all about celebrating peace and unity in Europe. It’s a great time to reflect on how we can foster these values. Celebrate what brings us together, like democracy, human rights, and culture, or tackle shared challenges like the climate crisis. Let’s make it meaningful!
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Setting up a debate
The European Parliament and the UK’s relationship with it are complex, offering plenty of room for discussion. Junior Ambassadors in European Parliament Ambassador Schools engage peers in these debates. Politics touches every aspect of life, so debates can cover anything that interests you. Dive in and explore the endless possibilities!
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St Mary’s College students win paid trip to Strasbourg
Junior Ambassadors from St. Mary’s College, Ireland, rocked the Model Council of the EU debate with 26 other schools, discussing the EU Green Deal for 2030. They nailed it and won the event, scoring an iPad each and a class trip to Strasbourg. Check out their full story online!
