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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 at Carmel College
Junior ambassadors at Carmel College marked Holocaust Memorial Day with two meaningful events. The first was a powerful talk from Ernie Hunter of NHEG, who shared the story of his German-Jewish mother and her courage in actively confronting Nazi oppression. Our Year 12 students involved in the Lessons from Auschwitz project then prepared and led
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Holocaust Memorial Day
RuTC Junior Ambassadors have designed a bookmark to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and distributed leaftlet to inform and educate students about the significance of this day. Here is what they’ve said: “As RuTC Junior Ambassadors, we’re taking time today to remember the six million Jews and all those who were murdered in the Holocaust. Learning
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Carmel Students Shine At The Ethics Cup
Our junior ambassadors had a fantastic day at the annual Ethics Cup,hosted by the University of Liverpool. Competing against schools across the region, they debated challenging ethical issues with confidence, insight, and teamwork. Carmel students impressed all the way to the semi-finals, gaining experience in university level debate and showcasing their critical thinking skills. Links
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Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause, to remember the millions of people who suffered in the Holocaust under Nazi Persecution, and in genocides which followed and to ensure that these atrocities are never forgotten, trivialised, or denied. Ian Austin, Lord Austin of Dudley, and Dudley College Students’ Union organise Dudley borough’s annual HMD
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What Europe means to us #10yearsEPAS
Entry from Dulwich College for the European Parliament Ambassador Schools 10th Anniversary photo competition. #10yearsEPAS The Dream We Carry Forward The European continent is our shared home; its future is not a mission of one generation but of us all. Europe is passed through hands of cooperation, not conflict. It is a dream we move
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EPAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PROJECT
📸 Project title: 📸What Europe means to us in a single image To celebrate a decade of the European Parliament Ambassador School programme, we are thrilled to launch a special competition for our incredible European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) Junior Ambassadors! The full the instructions, prizes and rules are below, but you can download a
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Work Experience with John Finucane
Two of our GCSE Politics students recently took part in valuable work experience with John Finucane, MP for North Belfast. This opportunity allowed them to gain a first-hand insight into the role of an MP, including representing constituents and engaging with issues within the local community. Throughout their placement, the students developed their understanding of
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German Embassy visits Emerson Park Academy
Students at Emerson Park Academy in Hornchurch recently welcomed staff from the German Embassy in London for an insightful guest talk. The visit provided a fantastic opportunity for students to explore what an embassy does and learn about the continuing diplomatic, cultural, and economic links between the UK and Germany. By engaging directly with people
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Carmel Students Take Part in National Gallery Articulation Prize
Six Carmel College junior ambassadors impressed audiences as they took part in the internal heat of the Articulation Prize, a prestigious national public speaking competition organised by the National Gallery. The Articulation Prize challenges young people aged 16–19 to deliver a 10-minute presentation on an artwork, artefact, or architectural piece, encouraging deep engagement with visual
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Info point on Website
We display the info of EU on our website. Which engage a lot of students in the European Parliament Ambassador Schools programme and events. It presents information about its historical, political, economic and cultural developments since its establishment. This info point is available for the whole college community. Links EPAS Team Comment Having this as
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North East Festival of Languages
European Parliament Ambassador Schools across the UK may be interested to participate in events as part of the Express Yourself, the North East Festival of Languages. The festival is designed to spark curiosity and creativity and open doors to future opportunities, inspiring a generation of future linguists and global citizens. It is a huge series
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Trip to Brussels
From 20th–23rd December, QE students from Years 11-13 took part in an European Parliament Ambassador School Programme (EPAS) trip to Brussels. The visit included trips to the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, giving students a valuable insight into the workings of the European Union. Alongside this, students explored Brussels’ rich cultural heritage
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EPAS trip to Derry
A trip to Derry organised by the European Parliament brought together schools from across Ireland to promote collaboration, cultural exchange, and understanding of European values. Through workshops and group activities, the event encouraged discussion on active citizenship, democracy, and cooperation. The experience also developed communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while strengthening connections between students from
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Schools and Colleges going to Euroscola 2026
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EPAS Christmas Festival
What we did for the EPAS Christmas Festival: From Azma Mohammed – Junior Ambassador EPAS Team Comment This looks like a very fun way to celebrate Christmas and to learn about how it’s celebrated in different ways across Europe
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Visit to Westminster Parliament
Recently Politics and Law students from USP College had the privilege of visiting the Houses of Parliament and meeting with our local MP for Castlepoint, Rebecca Harris. This experience allowed us to get a valuable insight into the day-to-day life and experience of those involved in the heart of UK politics. While inside, we were
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Sakharov Youth Seminar
Our school was the only school in England invited to Strasbourg by the European Parliament. We were able to take part in the Sakharov Youth Seminar. The aim of the seminar was to learn more about the Sakharov Prize. This award is given to individuals and groups committed to defending human rights and freedom of
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European games at the Christmas Fair
The Christmas Fair is an annual event at SHS, which raises funds for the Stroud Women’s Refuge. The EPAS Junior Ambassadors organised an EU guessing game where the answer to each question was an EU country, which students could then pin the colour of the question onto the corresponding country on the map. See more