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EPAS infopoint
Carmel College’s junior ambassadors have kicked off their InfoPoint display for the year, inspiring all students to dive into the EPAS scheme. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get involved and make a difference. Don’t miss out on being part of something amazing—check it out and join the fun!
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EU Quiz
Stroud High School Junior Ambassadors participated in the EU quiz on Kahoot from the European Parliament – Session 1 from the Europe@School series of lessons.You can find them here: https://epas.org.uk/learning-resources/#euatschool Links EPAS Team Comment Great to see you using the Europe@School scheme of work.
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InfoPoint
The Senior Ambassadors appointed three Junior Ambassadors, who volunteered for it, to organise and set up the Info Point on the 5th of December 2024. They prepared posters to inform about the European Union, explained them to other students, conducted a quiz about Europe/the EU, which asked for estimations and facts and encouraged engagement with
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London trip to Parliament
We kicked off the day at the train station, figuring out our train’s time and platform. The train ride was a blast with games and chats about Parliament topics. In London, we navigated the Tube like pros. We strolled past Downing Street, saw the Deputy PM, and explored Parliament, learning about its history and current…
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L2LTR Home Child Activities
St Thomas More Language College’s L2LTR Home learning activities are sent home weekly. Several have EPAS themes, quizzes and competitions – we are sharing three examples here. NOTE: week 12 and 13 are linked to International Evening and EPAS Trip to YPRES and European Parliament. Week 28 is linked to EUROPE DAY – 9 MAY.
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Assembly on the European Parliament and UK Youth Parliament
Last week, we presented some information about European Parliament as part of Parliament week in some assemblies. We were also joined by Stroud and the Cotswolds own Member of Youth Parliament, Bretta Lane. Presentation Links EPAS Team Comment So good to see you linking all of these together: UK Parliament Week, UK Youth Parliament and
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‘Where We Stop’ Glasgow Launch Event Social Hub Carter Campaign
Pupils attended a launch event at the Social Hub in Glasgow for the Carter Centre Campaign, which supports activism against gender based violence. This event was run by the Social Hub Glasgow and the Lord Provost of Glasgow. EPAS Team Comment This looks like an important, excellent initiative. I hope it has inspired your pupils
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International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
Three of our ambassadors decided they would like to mark International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls by creating a presentation to raise awareness of the issue. The three young ladies developed the PP attached, and this was then shared with our Progress Tutors, who delivered the presentation in tutor time. The
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Digital surgery with Lord Newby
On Monday, 18th November, sixth formers from Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton, joined a digital chat with Lord Newby. Led by Junior Ambassadors, they tackled topics like the Middle East conflict, farm inheritance tax, and boosting GP numbers. They also shared survey results on Youth Mobility, sparking insightful discussions.
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Ambassador Schools InfoPoint on school website
We’ve launched an online InfoPoint packed with essential info about our work and links to hot topics. Our first project is a survey on the European Commission’s UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme proposal. Check it out here: [https://www.qe.devon.sch.uk/epas](https://www.qe.devon.sch.uk/epas). Dive in and explore what we’re up 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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EPAS trip to Belgium – Brussels and Ypres
Four students in year 12 from Notting Hill and Ealing High School went to Belgium. We spent two nights in a youth hostel sharing rooms with students from schools across Europe. From the 16 schools that attended there were pupils from Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK which gave us the opportunity to learn
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French Quiz
This activity shows how a student with moderate learning difficulties, who usually attends a special school, can join the Ambassador Schools program. We learned French colors, and the student became a junior ambassador, creating a quiz to teach others. She made materials, quiz sheets, and certificates, involving school and hospital staff.
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Debating competition
On November 20th, three Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College—Michel Hachem, Finley Crookes, and Alex Thompson—shone at a debating competition at Bolton School. Competing in the English Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace, they tackled ‘Green Belt’ housing issues and won! Now, they’re excitedly heading to the second round.
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Other Side of the Street
This is an eTwinning online project throughout the whole year. Only just finished, so hopefully more details of outcome and impact in a later communication. We had 6 students involved in groups of online students from across Europe – see eTwinning Dec Newsletter – link. We got our students to present what they had been
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International Evening
This is a massive event – and led and hosted by our most experienced Junior Ambassadors – the Head Boy and Girl and senior prefects. This year we had a French Fencing Group do a display of fencing, as well as the students doing their own cultural acts. Parents fill the hall up with cultural
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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
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Lesson on the EU for Ukrainian students
Today, a Senior Ambassador from Notting Hill and Ealing High School led a fun lesson on the EU for visiting Ukrainian students. They explored the EU’s formation, its impact on lives, and engaged in democracy activities. A quiz wrapped up the session. Junior Ambassadors missed out due to class schedules.