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Visit to the UK Parliament
On Tuesday October 22nd thirty of our Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College, St Helens, visited London. In the morning, we had a tour of the chamber of the House of Lords. We then got to see the procession of the Speaker into the House of Commons, and we listened to Foreign Office questions in the…
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Wellington School at the European Parliament
On 11th October, 13 pupils from Wellington School participated in the Euroscola event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg together with young people from 29 other countries. In the morning, they interviewed the First Vice-President of the EU Parliament Frau Sabine Verheyen and then took part in an interview with Antonio Caiola, the Head of…
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World Food Day: ‘Bon Appetit’ – World Foods Made in Europe
The college’s European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) ambassadors constructed an Info point and presentation around world food day, in which they highlighted the diversity of cultures within Europe through their favourite foods – a few of which were ‘traditionally European’. This info point was displayed in the college restaurant and on info screens around the…
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Black History Month MFL Activities
During Black History Month, our pupils are learning about notable Black figures from French- and Spanish-speaking countries in their Languages lessons, allowing them to practise their language skills, discover new personalities and enrich their cultural knowledge. Where possible, this was delivered in the target language with scaffolding put in place to support comprehension. These activities…
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Debating activities
Over the last two weeks, our new Junior Ambassadors at Carmel College have been introduced to the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) programme. As part of this, we have organised two debates to take part in. Our first debate was on the subject of the environment and whether it is right for new houses to…
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Celebration of 2023-24 Ambassadors
On October 3rd, 2024, certificates were presented to those students who had taken part in the college’s European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS) programme last academic year. The Ambassador Schools programme aims to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of the role of the EU. Our Junior Ambassadors organised a range of events throughout the year such…
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EPAS Sakharov Event Invitation
We are pleased to invite you to the EPAS Sakharov Event on Wednesday 18 December at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The event will gather EPAS teachers and students from across the EU and the UK to explore topics such as human rights, European institutions, youth engagement, and disinformation. Attendees will have the chance to witness…
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INVITATION TO EUROSCOLA 2025
Subsidised educational trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France The Euroscola programme in Strasbourg offers students (14 years and older) from across the EU, applicant countries, and former Member States a chance to experience European parliamentary democracy. Students role-play as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), debating, negotiating, voting, and adopting resolutions on key…
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Peace through Languages
This year here at Prestwick Academy we celebrated European Day of Languages with a bang – our International Club – the Captains and Junior Ambassadors helped a lot on the day. Inspirational quotes about the importance of languages were posted every day into school’s daily bulletin and face painting was done by International Captains during…
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Online Senior Ambassador CPD
For those who were not able to join us for our live Senior Ambassador CPD in September, we are putting on a version that anyone can join online. All schools attending will be sent a bag of Ambassador Schools goodies: badges, flags, etc. Full details Format This training will take place through three short Teams…
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EDoL: Celtic connections from Oaklea Grange
Today, at Oaklea Grange, we held a school assembly all about the European Day of Languages. We learnt all about the wide variety of languages across Europe, their heritage, and compared that to the languages in our own country. We spoke about promoting the learning of another language and pupils had a go at speaking…
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European Day of Languages
During the week of European Day of Languages Manchester Hospital School got the whole school from EYFS to post-16 involved in language learning through a mixture of assemblies, encouraging pupils to complete the British Council Great Languages Challenge and teaching pupils how to count to five in a range of European and non-European languages. Each…
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Posters for Junior Ambassadors
Download and print these series of posters to advertise for new Junior Ambassadors. There are three variations: text only, picture only, or combined. Text only Picture only Combo posters
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Digital Notice Board
A new school year, a new Info Point! This session, Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors have gone digital. Each month, they will post our upcoming events on the electronic noticeboards which are placed around the school. This month’s post shows the activities which their Junior Ambassadors are involved in.
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Starting the new school year
With the new term underway, clubs and societies are back in full swing. Our European Parliament in the UK group is excited about the year ahead. At our first meeting, the Wellington pupils representing the UK at Euroscola in October watched a short video about Euroscola. This gave them an overall impression of the European…
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Clyst Vale Euros 2024
The event echoes the structure of the Euros 2024 Championships and allowed teams across all 3 school houses and all 4 lower years (7, 8, 9 & 10 – Y11 have finished) currently in school to be involved in an inclusive, respectful football competition. This event was organised by Mr Adam Pearce, a PE teacher…
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Senior Ambassador CPD 2024
Last week we held our training for Senior Ambassadors at Europe House. We were delighted to welcome Ambassadors both old and new from as far afield as Alcester, Abingdon, Ayr, Belfast, Plymouth, Blackpool, Great Yarmouth, Manchester, Maldon and Seaford Head as well as from all corners of London! Online CPD If you missed the event,…
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First Scottish Ambassador School
Wellington School are the first school in Scotland to become a European Parliament Ambassador School. We were delighted to receive our certificates and plaque in time for the end of the school year. At our final assembly, the Headmaster awarded certificates to our Junior Ambassadors. There will be a formal event in the new school…