Travel
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Euroscola 2026: apply now
The Euroscola programme in Strasbourg offers students (14 years and older) from across the EU, applicant countries, and former Member States a chance to experience European parliamentary democracy. Students role-play as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), debating, negotiating, voting, and adopting resolutions on key European issues. Euroscola includes both in-person attendance at the European…
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Sakharov Youth Seminar 2025
Preparations are underway for the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) Sakharov Youth Seminar 2025, which will take place in Strasbourg on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. This seminar will bring together 147 EPAS students and teachers from all the EU Member States and the UK to celebrate democratic values and youth engagement in the framework of the Sakharov Prize. The programme is currently being…
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Trip to Kraków
History trip to Kraków, Poland to experience a new city and culture, visit the salt mines, museums about the second world war and visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. EPAS Team Comment These kinds of trips are so good for learning about the similarities and differences between Polish and British culture. Of course a trip like this also…
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Transnational Ambassador Schools event EOI
This coming October, European Parliament Ambassador Schools from the UK are invited to participate in two exciting transnational events with schools from the EU. These events are organised by the European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in the UK and member states. At this stage, we are looking to map interest, and details are still being…
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Visit to Europe House for Europe Day
Students visited Europe House in London, joining other Junior Ambassadors from around the UK. They engaged in a democracy quiz, group activities, and conversations with an MEP. The event provided valuable insights into the European Parliament and democratic values, fostering national collaboration and civic awareness. Links EPAS Team Comment We’re so glad you were able…
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LUX awards Brussels
Some of our ambassadors recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brussels to visit the European Parliament and attend the prestigious LUX Audience Film Awards. This unforgettable experience allowed our students to see firsthand the heart of European democracy. They toured the European Parliament, learned about how it functions, and witnessed where key decisions…
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Cultural trip to the South of Spain
Trip to Spain, exploring the cultural heritage of Málaga, Granada, and Córdoba. They visited stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites, immersing themselves in language, history, and art—a truly unforgettable experience!
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Your Europe, Your Say, Youth event hosted by EESC
We were lucky enough this year to attend Your Europe, Your Say. This is an event hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)( in Brussels. We had small sessions discussing before we left and one student and teacher attended the event over 3 days in Brussels. It was in the local newspaper twice,…
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Day trip to Verona
On our annual ski trip, our students made a fun stop in Verona before heading home. They explored some amazing sights and enjoyed a meal at a genuine Italian restaurant. It was a fantastic experience that added a special touch to their journey. Check out more about their adventure!
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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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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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EPAS Trip to YPRES
Day 1: We arrived at King’s Cross Station at 7:30—Peniel, Valentina, Ellena, and me. After Dr. Papworth briefed us on Flanders Fields, we passed through passport control and boarded the Eurostar. The train journey was a mix of on-and-off WiFi, games, and fleeting views of greenery. Arriving in Brussels, we met with other teachers and…
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Promote Democratic engagement
We took 20 pupils to Parliament. The trip was over-subscribed with over 100 pupils who expressed interest. This was part of our Parliament Week/month celebrations in which all pupils receive age appropriate lessons on different aspects of democracy and government. Pupils in Y7 all take part in a Digital Surgery with the Politics Project and…