Your first Junior Ambassador Meeting
Activity guides
These activity guides can be printed off and shared with your EPAS team to help them plan events, share what they are doing, and complete your accreditation.
If you have an activity guide you would like us to create, drop us an email: info@epas.org.uk
Lesson Plans
Further resources, ideas, and inspiration
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Euroscola event: Rights of Women
We joined a live event on women’s rights in Europe, chatting with MEPs and other EU schools. We asked about the gender pay gap and what the EP is doing about it. We learned about legislation, the 14% pay gap, and the push for equal pay in similar jobs.
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European Biscuit Decorating
During Spring 2, a team of Junior Ambassadors organized a fun biscuit decorating event, showcasing awesome teamwork, communication, and leadership. They made colorful icing, researched European flags, and invited their peers to decorate biscuits with these flags. It was a creative and engaging way to learn and have fun!
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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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Trip to World Food Buffet
Oaklea Grange organized a fun trip to a World Food Buffet to explore different cultures’ cuisines. We tasted sushi, Indian, tapas, pasta, Welsh cakes, Chinese, and pizza. Our top pick was Italian! It was fascinating to see how cultures enjoy small bites and use chopsticks. We left feeling happily stuffed!
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European infopoint
Junior Ambassadors from Manchester Hospital School teamed up to create an infopoint for our Preparation for Adulthood curriculum. They brainstormed what to include, chose the perfect spot, and collaborated to develop the resources. Their teamwork and creativity are truly inspiring, and there’s so much more to discover about their journey!
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Visit from our Conservative M.P.
Sir Gary Streeter, MP, visited Hele’s School in Plymouth for a lively Q&A with students from years 7 to 13. The students asked insightful questions on topics like the NHS, asylum seekers, defense spending, the Gaza conflict, and human rights. Check out the full discussion for more engaging insights!
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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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Infopoint
Students from Notting Hill and Ealing High School’s EPAS club successfully secured a noticeboard after negotiating with the SLT and departments. They filled it with EU info, placing it in a busy school corridor. It’s getting lots of attention, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Check it out!
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Cultural Fair
Fantastic learning for democratic engagement! It’s awesome for students to chat with politicians, discover their motivations, and ask about issues that matter to them. The Ambassador Schools club set up a stall to share EU info and engage with students. Some club members even shared their culture at their own table.