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EPAS Sakharov Event Invitation
Join us for the EPAS Sakharov Event on December 18 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg! This exciting day brings together EPAS teachers and students from the EU and UK to dive into human rights, European institutions, and more. Don’t miss the Sakharov Prize ceremony and engaging seminars. Apply by October 21, 2024!
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Debating activities
In the past two weeks, our new Junior Ambassadors at Carmel College have dived into the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) program. We kicked off with two exciting debates. First, we tackled the environment and building on ‘green belt’ land. Then, we debated a four-day school week. Everyone did amazing!
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Peace through Languages
This year at Prestwick Academy, we rocked European Day of Languages! Our International Club, Captains, and Junior Ambassadors made it unforgettable. We shared inspiring language quotes, did face painting, and had language lessons. The corridors were all about peace. We even had a Kahoot quiz and tasty croissants for staff!
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Online Senior Ambassador CPD
Missed our live Senior Ambassador CPD in September? No worries! Join our online version. Schools attending get a bag of goodies: badges, flags, and more. The training is via three short Teams webinars in early November. Senior and Junior Ambassadors, don’t miss out! Register now and dive in!
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European Day of Languages
During European Day of Languages week, Manchester Hospital School got everyone from EYFS to post-16 excited about languages! They joined assemblies, tackled the British Council Great Languages Challenge, and learned to count to five in various languages. Each subject linked to a language, inspiring students to learn more. Check out their slides and student activities…
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Posters for Junior Ambassadors
Grab and print these awesome posters to recruit new Junior Ambassadors! Choose from three styles: text-only, picture-only, or a cool combo of both. Each option is designed to catch attention and inspire action. Ready to make a difference? Download your favorite version and start spreading the word today!
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Visit to Europe House
Our Year 12 linguists visited Europe House for an afternoon of culture organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in celebration of the European Day of Languages. Read about all the other activities Channing ran as part of their Languages and Heritage week: https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/languages-and-heritage-week/ EPAS Team Comment We were very glad to welcome you to
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European Day of Languages Celebration
To mark the European Day of Languages, our students designed a poster for the “Languages for Peace” international competition organised by the European Centre for Modern Languages. This creative activity allowed them to reflect on how languages can be used as a tool for mutual understanding and peace across Europe. Moreover, our EPAS Junior Ambassadors
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European Languages Day
A class from the DSL that included members and non-members of the European Ambassadors visited the European Language Day event. Already being a multilingual group, we could engage in discussions about European intercultural development and interesting linguistic reflections. The participation in a multilingual poetry workshop greatly contributed to our understanding of modern European language relations.
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Digital Notice Board
A new school year means a fresh Info Point! This time, Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors are going digital. They’ll update the electronic noticeboards monthly with upcoming events. Check out this month’s post to see the exciting activities our Junior Ambassadors are part of. Stay tuned for more updates and get involved!
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Starting the new school year
With the new term kicking off, clubs and societies are buzzing again! Our UK European Parliament group is thrilled for the year ahead. At our first meeting, Wellington students heading to Euroscola in October watched a video about the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The EPAS program is student-led, with Junior Ambassadors planning activities. Join us…
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European Food InfoPoint
We have our main info point near the library, but we wanted to add another one so more people would notice it. We added a display in the canteen with an array of European foods. We all researched a country each and selected a dish and some information. It is where the students queue up
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Debate club
All year we have ran debate club where students debate a variety of topics, two shown in the attached photos. We are also going to do a staff vs student debate before summer in front of a larger audience and involving more people. EPAS Team Comment This is great to see! Getting students involved in
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Clyst Vale Euros 2024
The event mirrored the Euros 2024 Championships, bringing together teams from all three school houses and lower years (7-10) for a fun, inclusive football competition. Organized by Mr. Adam Pearce, Head of Year 10, it was a hit! Check out the full write-up and results for more excitement!
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Senior Ambassador CPD 2024
Last week, we had an amazing training session for Senior Ambassadors at Europe House. We welcomed both new and returning Ambassadors from places like Alcester, Abingdon, Ayr, Belfast, Plymouth, Blackpool, Great Yarmouth, Manchester, Maldon, Seaford Head, and all over London. It was a fantastic gathering of passionate individuals!
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First Scottish Ambassador School
Wellington School is the first in Scotland to become a European Parliament Ambassador School! We were thrilled to get our certificates and plaque just in time for the school year’s end. At the final assembly, the Headmaster proudly awarded certificates to our Junior Ambassadors. Stay tuned for a formal event next year!
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UK General Election Hustings
Junior Ambassadors from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton hosted a lively election hustings for the upcoming UK general election. While focusing on the UK, they also discussed trends from recent European and French elections, highlighting the power of voting. Dive in to see how these young leaders are making a difference!
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THE EU’s AI Act
Anna Huth and Asher Jacobsberg are sharing insights on AI regulation in the EU and UK at the Association for Citizenship Teaching’s conference. Check out the resources they mentioned and download their presentation in PDF or PowerPoint. Dive into the links and articles for more on AI’s evolving landscape!