Travel
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Trip to European Parliament in Strasbourg
The Euroscola group headed to the European Parliament where they took part in debates with young people from across Europe. This helps to inform the EU on the views of young people around AI, Disinformation and possible solutions. Our students also learned about the work of MEPs and were inspired by action on protecting Human
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EPAS Cultural Event/ Cross National Event
Students took part in a cross-national EPAS event, collaborating with peers from schools across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. As part of the programme, pupils worked in teams to create and deliver a PowerPoint presentation about their school to an audience of over 60 students, EPAS representatives, and local politicians, developing confidence in
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Lessons from Auschwitz Visit
Two ambassadors were selected to attend the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ visit in November. This involved going on a one day visit to Auschwitz with pupils from different schools, learning about the Holocaust. Pupils then wrote a report about their experience and delivered it to younger pupils in the school. The following are extracts from the
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Barcelona trip
A school trip to Barcelona provided opportunities to explore European culture, history, and architecture while developing greater awareness of life in another European country. Visits to cultural and historical sites encouraged understanding of diversity and shared European values linked to the work of the European Parliament. The trip also strengthened teamwork, communication, and independence skills
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EPAS Together Transnational Event Warsaw
Six senior Govan High pupils and two members of staff took part in the EPAS Together Transnational event in Warsaw in October. This was such a fantastic experience for everyone involved which enabled pupils to engage in cultural exchanges, democratic learning and take part in workshops exploring issues important to them. In particular, pupils enjoyed
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European Day of Languages Celebration at the Canterbury Academy
Inspired by their visit to the London event on 25th September, our Junior Ambassadors organised an event to celebrate European Day of Languages. The event included a range of fun games, activities and taster sessions, plus a scavenger hunt. The lunchtime event was hugely successful attracting approximately 80 participants who took part in quizzes, language-related
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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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Visit to the Europe House /Europe Day
As part of our Europe Day celebrations, some of our Junior and Senior Ambassadors had the exciting opportunity to visit Europe House in London. During their visit, they took part in a range of engaging activities and games focused on Europe and democracy. The day was full of learning and fun—students explored European culture, values,
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Euroscola
Myself and Catherine Richards escorted 24 students to Strasbourg to take part in the Euroscola event. Students took on the role of MEPs for the day, working collaboratively with students from all across the EU to debate and agree policies on climate change. One student even asked a direct question to the Vice President of
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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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Cultural Exchange School trip with Spanish students
Our GCSE Spanish students had an amazing exchange trip to Benalmádena, attending a local school and staying with host families. Day one at Maravillas Language School was a hit, with students impressing teachers. We explored the town, enjoyed the beach, and ended with hot chocolate. Stay tuned for more adventures!