Communication
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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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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
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Digital InfoPoint Website
Junior Ambassadors from USP College have set up a website with digital InfoPoint and Flickr and Facebook page. Links EPAS Team Comment This is fantastic! What a well-designed website. A really impressive InfoPoint, and with links to so many social media channels too!
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Linking with a Spanish School
After networking with other teachers in Brussels, several connections were made and our first meet up was with Tiago de Souza Franca Departamento Internacional, https://www.humanitastrescantos.com. We talked about our schools and other issues, we swapped Instagram accounts are are planning a project together soon. EPAS Team Comment Fantastic that you’ve used the connections made through
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Presentation on EU-funded Research and Innovation in Cancer and Chronic Pain
Research on “EU-funded Research and Innovation in Cancer and Chronic Pain” to aspiring medical students. They highlighted how Horizon Europe, the EU’s largest research programme (running from 2021–2027), is driving ground-breaking advancements in cancer and chronic pain research. EPAS Team Comment This is a great project, and a very interesting and thorough presentation. Thank you
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Year 10 Interactive Workshop
Priestley College organised an event for Y10 pupils from two other local schools, “Become a European Youth decision maker for a day”. They invited Asher Jacobsberg to deliver an interactive educational session about the EU and the European Parliament on behalf of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK. After a shared European lunch,
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Languages Careers Fair
A Junior Ambassador (a student) proposed we organise a Careers Fair specially for Languages. She worked to invite the local Uni to come and present as well as organising her peers to edit videos of testimonials, prepare food for the day and steward the event. She also did a speech to publicise European Parliament Ambassador
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Euroscola trip
16 students from QE’s sixth form participated in a Euroscola day on the subject of “protecting democracy and fundamental rights in Europe”. It was a highly successful event and several of our ambassadors took the floor during the discussion. Links EPAS Team Comment Fantastic to see QES students speaking in the Parliament again. A very
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Your Europe, Your Say, Youth event hosted by EESC
We were lucky enough this year to attend Your Europe, Your Say. This is an event hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)( in Brussels. We had small sessions discussing before we left and one student and teacher attended the event over 3 days in Brussels. It was in the local newspaper twice,
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Euroscola
We spent a day in March debating at European Parliament on a number of issues such as the EU’s zero pollution ambition, gender equality and free speech. It was great to meet and speak in front of 800+ young people from across the EU, and get to see how European Parliament works. Links EPAS Team
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Info Point – Club Europe
Junior Ambassadors from Lytham St Annes High School put together an information point on the European Union in their school hallways. The Info Point includes maps, latest news and symbolic images. Check it out!
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International Women’s day – posters
For International Women’s Day Junior Ambassadors from Notting Hill & Ealing High School made a set of posters to go around the school to celebrate the women in Europe that have made and are making a difference. Check out their posters!
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Visit from Michael McLoughlin on behalf of EESC
Michael attended our school from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and discussed democracy and the European Union with students. He talked about some of the incentives available to them in an assembly. Then, he had a session with 25 students from year 10 upwards and discussed particular issues within Europe. It was a
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Carmel College Shines at European Youth Parliament Regional Finals
Eight talented students from Carmel College showcased their debating prowess at the European Youth Parliament regional finals, passionately tackling reintegration challenges for ex-convicts. This prestigious event at Liverpool John Moores University underscored their dedication to societal issues and offered a unique platform to refine their public speaking skills. Discover their journey!
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Participation in eTwinning project
Two junior ambassadors (Freya Parsons and Isla Hulland) took part in the eTwinning project. Their workgroup (10) researched and produced presentation materials on the issue of “Inequalities Facing Older People”. The project, which has been running since autumn 2024, involved collaboration with students from the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Hungary and Romania. The QE students involved
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E-Twinning Project
Join Hele’s School on their E-Twinning journey, where students from across the EU tackle social injustice and discrimination. They’re halfway through creating a documentary on homelessness impacts. Our students’ dedication shines as they balance this project with their studies. Check out their impressive presentation and see their hard work in action!
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Raising awareness of spoken languages
Junior Ambassadors from Oldham Sixth Form College are gearing up for UN International Mother Language Day by inspiring students to explore films in various languages. They’ve also introduced Italian to primary school kids and organized a fun tongue twister game. Discover more about their creative efforts and celebrate language diversity!
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Spanish Exchange
In January, eight Wellington students embarked on an exciting week at Salesianos in Huesca, Spain. They honed their Spanish skills, explored Montearagon, Jaca, and Zaragoza, and made lasting friendships. In March, their Spanish pals will visit Ayr, where a fun-filled cultural exchange awaits. Dive into the full story!