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Debates in French and Spanish about European issues
As part of Languages Week, we enjoyed debating in different languages! At our weekly Sixth Form French debating club on Wednesday, students discussed in French whether France should follow the UK and also leave the EU. In their Spanish lesson on Thursday, Year 13 students debated in Spanish whether Spain’s immigration situation and policies serve…
Trip to the Swiss Embassy
Dr Berg and colleagues at the Swiss Embassy invited Channing linguists to learn about neutrality, democracy and the important role of the Embassy in innovation and technology as well as in diplomacy. EPAS Team Comment We feel this is ‘democratic learning’ as well as ‘cultural exchange’, as diplomacy is a key part of being part…
Last few spots available: European Day of Languages
The Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK are delighted to invite your school to a special event celebrating the European Day of Languages. Although the official day falls on 26 September, we will be marking the occasion on Thursday, 25 September, and would love for you and your pupils to…
Languages Showcase
At our Languages showcase event, our EPAS Junior Ambassadors spoke about their role and about the importance of language learning . They and other students presented their languages skills in varied and excellent performances. Over 120 students, parents and staff attended our event. Read the full report of the event on Channing’s website: https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/13/languages-showcase/ EPAS…
Europe Day assemblies/Duolingo challenge
We organised a series of assemblies across the whole school to celebrate Europe day. These included a general knowledge quiz and also the launch of a Duolingo challenge that will run until 6th June. Links EPAS Team Comment I’ve added that I think this is also cultural exchange as language is such an important part…
LUX Audience Award Ceremony – 29 April
The LUX Audience Award is the EU’s largest audience film award, where citizens and Members of the European Parliament come together to choose the winning film. The 2025 LUX Audience Award Ceremony will take place on 29 April at 18:00 in the European Parliament’s Hemicycle in Brussels. The event will bring together MEPs, filmmakers, and cinema lovers from…
Linking with a Spanish School
After networking with other teachers in Brussels, several connections were made and our first meet up was with Tiago de Souza Franca Departamento Internacional, https://www.humanitastrescantos.com. We talked about our schools and other issues, we swapped Instagram accounts are are planning a project together soon. EPAS Team Comment Fantastic that you’ve used the connections made through…
Languages Careers Fair
A Junior Ambassador (a student) proposed we organise a Careers Fair specially for Languages. She worked to invite the local Uni to come and present as well as organising her peers to edit videos of testimonials, prepare food for the day and steward the event. She also did a speech to publicise European Parliament Ambassador…
LUX Award screenings in London
The European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK is hosting a special film screening for Ambassador Schools, featuring a nominee for the 2025 LUX Audience Award. Check out the films available and let us know if you’re interested in attending. The event is near South Kensington tube station, London. Travel costs aren’t covered.
European excitement at Leo Kelly
Yesterday, I visited Manchester to meet the Junior and Senior Ambassadors at Leo Kelly School. They’ve brilliantly integrated the Ambassador Schools program into their ‘Preparation for Adulthood’ curriculum. Students are diving into European languages, history, and culture, even cooking and map-making!
Cultural Day
Notting Hill and Ealing High School’s annual cultural day is a fantastic celebration of the diverse cultures among students and staff. The EPAS club had a vibrant stall showcasing European Union cultures, featuring a sheet with “hello” in 24 EU languages. We handed out pens, pencils, and stickers, engaging students with enthusiasm.
Visit to Europe House
Our Year 12 linguists visited Europe House for an afternoon of culture organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in celebration of the European Day of Languages. Read about all the other activities Channing ran as part of their Languages and Heritage week: https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/languages-and-heritage-week/ EPAS Team Comment We were very glad to welcome you to…
European Day of Languages Celebration
To mark the European Day of Languages, our students designed a poster for the “Languages for Peace” international competition organised by the European Centre for Modern Languages. This creative activity allowed them to reflect on how languages can be used as a tool for mutual understanding and peace across Europe. Moreover, our EPAS Junior Ambassadors…
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!
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!
Languages at Work Event – GCHQ and Business Language Champions
Twelve Year 10 students learning French and German took part in the GCHQ challenge at the Royal School in Bath. They got to see languages in action and even enjoyed a taste of Arabic, Korean, and Mandarin. What an exciting opportunity to explore new languages and cultures!
International Mother Language Day
At Oaklea Grange, we celebrated International Mother Language Day with a school assembly. We explored endangered languages and ways to preserve them. We discussed unique communication methods and the importance of keeping traditions alive. We watched videos on click languages, yodelling, and Welsh speakers in Patagonia. We even spoke Welsh and enjoyed language-themed activities!
Pen pal exchange with pupils from a Spanish school
Year 11 students at Hele’s School, taking Spanish as an extra GCSE, exchanged pen pal letters with a Spanish school. This connection was made through a Spanish staff member. Writing letters offers a unique cultural exchange, encouraging thoughtful communication and helping students express themselves clearly and confidently.