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First Minister’s Question Time at the Scottish Parliament
Our Senior Modern Studies and Politics pupils enjoyed watching First Minister’s Question Time at the Scottish Parliament. Pupils loved meeting our MSP Siobhan Brown and going into the chambers before Question Time began. They witnessed questions being asked surrounding the NHS, War in Iran and Austerity measures. They were a credit to the school. EPAS
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Celebrating Women: A week of inspiration for International Women’s Day
As International Women’s Day approaches this Sunday (8 March), our college community has been marking the occasion with a full week of activities celebrating the achievements, strength, and impact of women. On 24th February, we were delighted to welcome Holly Ellis, The Scouse Scientist, for an inspiring and thought‑provoking talk. Holly shared her journey and experiences, encouraging
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Dulwich College Junior Ambassador on the National Jury of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize
We are proud to highlight that our student Jan Kozak has been selected to serve on the national jury of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, in recognition of his many years of dedicated service and sustained engagement in public life. The Prize, jointly organised by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne
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Language Lunches: Punjabi
The first of a series of Language Lunches organised by Junior Ambassadors to celebrate ‘Languages Week Scotland’. One of our pupils led an introductory lesson on Punjabi for staff and other pupils. EPAS Team Comment We love to see students taking on leadership roles like this. Having students share what they know and teach others
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Info Point Sharing the history of the EU
The RUTC Junior Ambassadors have created an Info Point on the European Union, presenting information about its historical, political, economic and cultural developments since its establishment. This info point is available for the whole college community. EPAS Team Comment Great job! Lovely to see the team work that has gone into this.
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SHS Debating European Issues
EPAS students developed debates on a number of European Issues, they gave students a range of arguments and evidence to help them argue for and against. All KS3 Tutor groups had a session with EPAS students to do the debates. Each tutor group voted, each KS3 student had the chance to contribute to the debate
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International School Award Success for Wellington School
Wellington School’s EPAS activities contributed to the evidence required for the International School Award. On 2 February, Senior Ambassador, Susan Coontz, travelled to London to receive the award at the Houses of Parliament. The assessors’ report praised the range of activities organised in school, in particular, the Model United Nations programme which gives young people
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European Parliament Ambassador Schools networking event at UK Parliament & Europe House
Students and teachers of the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) are kindly invited to join a unique networking event at the UK Parliament with MP Marsha de Cordova. The programme enables students to learn about EU-UK parliamentary relations, parliamentary work, democratic participation, and to address their questions directly. The first part of the programme takes
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What Europe is to me #10yearsEPAS
Entry from Richmond-upon-Thames College (HRUC) for the European Parliament Ambassador Schools 10th Anniversary photo competition. #10yearsEPAS “To me, this church in Riga’s old town embodies Europe’s resilience and community. It has stood the test of time since the 13th century despite the destruction it has faced. During and after its construction it was interrupted by citywide
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WHAT EUROPE MEANS TO US #10YEARSEPAS NHEHS
Our photo, “Made in the EU”, reimagines the European Union’s core values as products (all of which are ‘made in the EU’) in a child’s toy catalogue. Multiple children circle the values, symbolising unity, inclusion, and collective responsibility, in tandem with representing the future generation of Europe. The price tags highlight how these values are
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 at Carmel College
Junior ambassadors at Carmel College marked Holocaust Memorial Day with two meaningful events. The first was a powerful talk from Ernie Hunter of NHEG, who shared the story of his German-Jewish mother and her courage in actively confronting Nazi oppression. Our Year 12 students involved in the Lessons from Auschwitz project then prepared and led
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Holocaust Memorial Day
RuTC Junior Ambassadors have designed a bookmark to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and distributed leaftlet to inform and educate students about the significance of this day. Here is what they’ve said: “As RuTC Junior Ambassadors, we’re taking time today to remember the six million Jews and all those who were murdered in the Holocaust. Learning
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Carmel Students Shine At The Ethics Cup
Our junior ambassadors had a fantastic day at the annual Ethics Cup,hosted by the University of Liverpool. Competing against schools across the region, they debated challenging ethical issues with confidence, insight, and teamwork. Carmel students impressed all the way to the semi-finals, gaining experience in university level debate and showcasing their critical thinking skills. Links
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What Europe means to us #10yearsEPAS
Entry from Dulwich College for the European Parliament Ambassador Schools 10th Anniversary photo competition. #10yearsEPAS The Dream We Carry Forward The European continent is our shared home; its future is not a mission of one generation but of us all. Europe is passed through hands of cooperation, not conflict. It is a dream we move
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EPAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PROJECT
📸 Project title: 📸What Europe means to us in a single image To celebrate a decade of the European Parliament Ambassador School programme, we are thrilled to launch a special competition for our incredible European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) Junior Ambassadors! The full the instructions, prizes and rules are below, but you can download a
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Carmel Students Take Part in National Gallery Articulation Prize
Six Carmel College junior ambassadors impressed audiences as they took part in the internal heat of the Articulation Prize, a prestigious national public speaking competition organised by the National Gallery. The Articulation Prize challenges young people aged 16–19 to deliver a 10-minute presentation on an artwork, artefact, or architectural piece, encouraging deep engagement with visual
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North East Festival of Languages
European Parliament Ambassador Schools across the UK may be interested to participate in events as part of the Express Yourself, the North East Festival of Languages. The festival is designed to spark curiosity and creativity and open doors to future opportunities, inspiring a generation of future linguists and global citizens. It is a huge series
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Trip to Brussels
From 20th–23rd December, QE students from Years 11-13 took part in an European Parliament Ambassador School Programme (EPAS) trip to Brussels. The visit included trips to the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, giving students a valuable insight into the workings of the European Union. Alongside this, students explored Brussels’ rich cultural heritage