Cultural exchange
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European Christmas Traditions
On our last day of term, students at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital explored fascinating Christmas traditions from Europe, like Kukeri, Jólakötturinn, los Reyes Magos, and Krampus. Dive into these unique customs and discover the magic and mystery they bring to the holiday season. Check out the full story for more!
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Learning French Christmas songs
In her final French class of 2023, Devon learned and performed a delightful French Christmas song to share on Twitter. Check out her amazing performance and get into the festive spirit! You won’t want to miss this heartwarming moment. Head over to Twitter and see her in action!
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Spanish puppet shows
In the final Spanish class of 2023 at Manchester Hospital School, Leo Kelly’s KS3 students got creative! They wrote scripts, performed, and filmed fun puppet shows to showcase the Spanish they learned during the autumn term. Check out their amazing work and see how much they’ve achieved!
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Remembrance Day Activities
To honor Remembrance Day, students aged 4-18 at Manchester Hospital School crafted tissue paper poppies. Older students joined the National Literacy Trust’s Remembrance Live assembly, diving into the day’s history. They explored various remembrance methods, including how France and Germany commemorate the end of WW1 and WW2 differently.
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Carmel College Culture Day
On December 6th, we celebrated our first-ever Carmel College Culture Day, highlighting our diverse community. Students led the event, with EPAS ambassadors and the student council collaborating. The vibe was fantastic, with many in traditional attire. We explored cultural foods, stories, and festivals, and enjoyed incredible dance performances and a fun quiz!
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Visit to Strasbourg, European Parliament, Euroscola
On December 12th, three of Carmel’s lower sixth students visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg through the EPAS enrichment program. Grace, Crina, and Dhenisha joined EuroScola, meeting politicians and activists. They focused on human rights and were praised for their contributions. They truly shone as Junior Ambassadors!
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Virtual Euroscola 2023
Thirty Year 12 students from The Cherwell School joined the Euroscola conference on human rights and law. Two students asked live questions, and one student’s proposal made the top four. Amber noted the contrast in concerns between Eastern and Western students, highlighting the importance of a global perspective on issues.
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Cherwell Journal
About 15 Cherwell students have crafted European-themed articles for the Cherwell Journal, our student-driven non-fiction hub. Without a physical school spot, this is our info point. Topics range from European politics and the EU to sustainability, post-Brexit economics, religious freedom, and sports as societal progress tools. Check it out!
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Cherwell at Euroscola 2023
Twenty students and two teachers joined the Euroscola conference on November 24, 2023, diving into cyber security and EU democracy. They tackled projects, connected with peers from 26 countries, and explored five languages. Traveling sustainably, they enjoyed cultural activities and honed skills like communication and leadership. Check out their journey!