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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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International Mother Languages Day Celebration
Students at Mercy College, Belfast, had a blast on International Mother Languages Day! They kicked off with a fun “Guess the Language” quiz, enjoyed an international lunch, and got creative with crafts. The main corridor featured a display of language facts. Check out their activities on Facebook!
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Virtual workshop with DG Translation and Interpretation
Our Year 13 language students in French, Spanish, and German joined a virtual workshop with DG-Translation. We explored the vital role of languages in a multilingual democracy and the work of interpreters and translators. Translating documents ourselves gave us a cool glimpse into the life of EU linguists.