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European Elections InfoPoint
Junior Ambassadors from Lytham St Anne’s High School have set up slides in the dining room, sharing info on voting in the EU and celebrating Europe Day. This helps European students learn how to vote when they’re of age. The slides are up from May 9th to June 6th, covering the European Parliament elections.
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Starter activities for each subject
Junior Ambassadors at Lytham St Anne’s High School created awesome starter tasks for Europe Day to kick off lessons with a bang! These slides are packed with fun activities and cool facts about European culture. Each subject has a tailored task, like art featuring famous European artists. Download their slideshows now!
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Europe Day Assembly and Quiz 2024
Hey Ambassadors! If you’re planning an assembly or tutor time for Europe Day, we’ve got you covered. This year’s theme is the European Parliament elections, focusing on democracy in Europe. Check out our resources, including a fantastic video and presentations in both PowerPoint and PDF formats. Dive in and inspire!
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collaborative Website & Podcast “Pildoras europeas”
Students from Europa School UK and Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch have teamed up to create a website for our EU-related projects. Our project, “European Pills,” aims to inspire students to conduct small, impactful research. We’ve launched a podcast, and each year, more episodes will be added. Dive in and explore!
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The EU and Negotiating our ongoing relationship
On April 30th, we welcomed Asher Jacobsberg from Europe House. He shared insights on the European Parliament’s structure and history, which was eye-opening for us. We played a fun bingo game to learn about EU countries and even participated in a debate, boosting our teamwork and public speaking skills!
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LUX Youth Seminar in Brussels
Junior Ambassadors from Wellington School in Ayr, Scotland, recently joined peers from all 27 EU member states at the LUX Audience Award ceremony. It’s an amazing opportunity for these young leaders to connect and learn. Dive into their inspiring journey and see how they’re making a difference!
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European Elections Webinar Recording
Typhaine Morillon, from the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK, chatted with Junior and Senior Ambassadors about the UK’s European Parliament elections campaign. She highlighted its impact on EU citizens here and shared resources for Ambassador Schools to boost democratic engagement. Dive into the details and get involved in shaping the future!
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VIDEO: Ambassador Schools Accreditation at Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch
In December, Junior and Senior Ambassadors from The Cherwell School, Emerson Park Academy, and Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch proudly received plaques and certificates from MEP Thijs Reuten. The exciting accreditation ceremony took place at Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch. Dive into the full story to discover more about this inspiring event!
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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.
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Screening of 20,000 Species of Bees for the LUX Audience Award
The Junior Ambassadors at Oaklea Grange voted on films and chose between *20,000 Species of Bees* and *On the Adamant*, focusing on mental health themes. We watched *20,000 Species of Bees*, created a mind map, and discussed characters and themes. We also debated the impact of subtitles and rated the film online.
