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Europe Day
Students organised an information stand to promote Europe Day. They spoke to students from across the school and handed out badges to celebrate European integration and cooperation. 6th form students took part in a European flag quiz at lunchtime which saw some fierce competition.
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Europe Day assemblies/Duolingo challenge
We organised a series of assemblies across the whole school to celebrate Europe day. These included a general knowledge quiz and also the launch of a Duolingo challenge that will run until 6th June. Links EPAS Team Comment I’ve added that I think this is also cultural exchange as language is such an important part
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Europe Day celebrations
We announced the Europe Day celebrations beforehand in our school weekly announcements. On the 8th of May, we celebrated Europe Day by decorating the school entry and playing European music (e.g. from the Eurovision Song Contest or the European Anthem). In the breaks, we gave out decorated biscuits, played music and answered questions about Europe
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Visit to Europe House for Europe Day
Students visited Europe House in London, joining other Junior Ambassadors from around the UK. They engaged in a democracy quiz, group activities, and conversations with an MEP. The event provided valuable insights into the European Parliament and democratic values, fostering national collaboration and civic awareness. Links EPAS Team Comment We’re so glad you were able
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St Thomas More celebrates Europe Day
St Thomas More Language College went to Europe House to celebrate Europe Day with other Ambassador Schools from around the UK. Europe Day at Europe House included lively debates on what it means to be European and the importance of democracy. Back at STMLC – FIGHT Club Young Ambassadors were also debating ‘why defend democracy?’
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Visit to the Europe House /Europe Day
As part of our Europe Day celebrations, some of our Junior and Senior Ambassadors had the exciting opportunity to visit Europe House in London. During their visit, they took part in a range of engaging activities and games focused on Europe and democracy. The day was full of learning and fun—students explored European culture, values,
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Visit to Europe House
On Thursday, May 8th, fourth-year ESO students visited Europe House in Westminster. Through an engaging activity, our students were able to experience the true meaning of democracy. Links EPAS Team Comment It was great to have you come to celebrate with us. We’re very glad you enjoyed it!
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Priestley College celebrates Europe Day 2025
To celebrate Europe Day, our Junior Ambassadors took part in a variety of engaging and educational activities at college but also via their Instagram page. The activities were designed to deepen students’ understanding of Europe as well as promote, celebrate and educate other students in the college about the EU and its values. Debate On
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Europe Day celebrations at Europe House
We went on a trip to Europe House on VE day on 8th of May to celebrate Europe Day. There, we had a lecture by the MP for Battersea and member of the UK Delegation to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, Marsha De Cordova. The day began with a speech by Marsha, delving into the
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USP College Q&A with former junior ambassador and political candidate Ri Goodyear
The Europe Day celebrations at USP College kicked off on Tuesday, 6th of May, with a very special guest coming into college for a Q&A session with our current junior ambassadors! Jayden O’Brien, our Lead Junior Ambassador for USP College, joined the EPAS programme in 2022 alongside friend Ri Goodyear. Over the next two
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Europe Day and Eurovision – whole school assembly
All Tutor Groups in Clyst Vale learned about Europe Day and its origins, and how this annually marked event signifies peace and unity in Europe – and why this is significant for us as a Rights Respecting School. Linked to this, students also found out plenty of interesting information regarding the annual Eurovision Song Contest,
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Euroscola Strasbourg Parliament Session
This morning pupils from 4th ESO have participated in EUROSCOLA and have been able to debate with Younous OMARJEE, Vice President of the Parliament and with François-Régis BABINET about current issues affecting the Union and climate change. It was a great experience for all! Thank you so much for this opportunity! Links EPAS Team Comment
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Euroscola
Myself and Catherine Richards escorted 24 students to Strasbourg to take part in the Euroscola event. Students took on the role of MEPs for the day, working collaboratively with students from all across the EU to debate and agree policies on climate change. One student even asked a direct question to the Vice President of
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Oaklea Grange InfoPoint
Oaklea Grange has updated their info point after the recent European elections. We have learnt all about political parties , voting and linked to key events within the European Parliament. We will also be putting all out work on heritage day for Europe day on here. EPAS Team Comment Great to see. Looking good!
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Creating our Information Point
Junior Ambassadors (students) designed, made and created the display board as part of their meeting time. EPAS Team Comment Looks good. Well done all!
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Local election get out the vote drive
Y12 politics students designed leaflets to promote the local elections on 1st May. Students then distributed these to adults in the school in the days leading up to the election and encouraged them to use their democratic right. Links EPAS Team Comment Excellent work! Really great to get students exercising their democratic rights, and helping
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USP College climate survey for Earth Day and Europe Day
To mark Earth Day on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and Europe Day in May, a climate survey was conducted by students in the EPAS (European Parliament Ambassador School) Programme at USP College and members of the USP College Student Union, which was led and organised by EPAS junior ambassador Sebastian Rapley Mende, to collect data
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LUX awards Brussels
Some of our ambassadors recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brussels to visit the European Parliament and attend the prestigious LUX Audience Film Awards. This unforgettable experience allowed our students to see firsthand the heart of European democracy. They toured the European Parliament, learned about how it functions, and witnessed where key decisions