Democratic learning
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Discussion session with students on the Grey Belt in England
On November 6th, 16 junior ambassadors from Carmel College joined a lively chat about the Labour government’s plan to build on the ‘Grey Belt’ to tackle housing issues. This was part of the House of Lords’ call for evidence, highlighting how this will affect young people in England soon. Check out our discussion summary!
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Visit to the UK Parliament
On Tuesday, October 22nd, thirty Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College, St Helens, had an exciting trip to London. We toured the House of Lords, watched the Speaker’s procession into the House of Commons, and listened to Foreign Office questions. We also enjoyed a Q&A session with local MP Marie Rimmer.
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EPAS Educational session
The new EPAS Junior Ambassador took full advantage of the educational session on what the EU is, why it exists, how it makes decisions, and a debate on its priorities. Thanks a lot, to the EPAS co-ordinator for the brilliant lesson. EPAS Team Comment Thank you very much for inviting us. It was great fun
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Wellington School at the European Parliament
On October 11th, 13 Wellington School students joined the Euroscola event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg with peers from 29 countries. They interviewed EU leaders, learned about MEPs, and debated democracy and rights. Before heading home, they enjoyed some sightseeing in Strasbourg’s historic center.
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Analyzing European Elections
Class activity related to the results and procedures of European elections. EPAS Team Comment Very useful to examine both from a political perspective, but also as an exercise in mathematical communication. Good to see that Spain has reached parity in terms of the number of male and female MEPs.
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Celebration of 2023-24 Ambassadors
On October 3rd, 2024, students received certificates for participating in last year’s European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS) program. This initiative boosts students’ EU knowledge. Our Junior Ambassadors hosted events like a Model UN, speeches, and debates, and three even visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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Debating activities
In the past two weeks, our new Junior Ambassadors at Carmel College have dived into the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) program. We kicked off with two exciting debates. First, we tackled the environment and building on ‘green belt’ land. Then, we debated a four-day school week. Everyone did amazing!
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Peace through Languages
This year at Prestwick Academy, we rocked European Day of Languages! Our International Club, Captains, and Junior Ambassadors made it unforgettable. We shared inspiring language quotes, did face painting, and had language lessons. The corridors were all about peace. We even had a Kahoot quiz and tasty croissants for staff!
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Starting the new school year
With the new term kicking off, clubs and societies are buzzing again! Our UK European Parliament group is thrilled for the year ahead. At our first meeting, Wellington students heading to Euroscola in October watched a video about the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The EPAS program is student-led, with Junior Ambassadors planning activities. Join us…
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Debate club
All year we have ran debate club where students debate a variety of topics, two shown in the attached photos. We are also going to do a staff vs student debate before summer in front of a larger audience and involving more people. EPAS Team Comment This is great to see! Getting students involved in
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First Scottish Ambassador School
Wellington School is the first in Scotland to become a European Parliament Ambassador School! We were thrilled to get our certificates and plaque just in time for the school year’s end. At the final assembly, the Headmaster proudly awarded certificates to our Junior Ambassadors. Stay tuned for a formal event next year!
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UK General Election Hustings
Junior Ambassadors from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton hosted a lively election hustings for the upcoming UK general election. While focusing on the UK, they also discussed trends from recent European and French elections, highlighting the power of voting. Dive in to see how these young leaders are making a difference!
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European Elections Library stand and treasure hunt
Junior Ambassadors from the European Parliament got inspired and organized a treasure hunt to celebrate the European Elections. We teamed up with the Library, showcasing books on European history and democracy, and created an election-themed treasure hunt. Students searched for posters, solved secret messages, and competed for fun prizes!
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Model United Nations
Wellington School Junior Ambassadors hosted a Model UN for Primary 7, focusing on Human Rights and Child Labour. Delegates worked in pairs or threes, representing 12 countries linked to the EU. The JAs led the event, from opening to closing, rewarding top delegations. Participants loved it, gaining skills and eager for more!
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Information point development
Over three days, Clevedon Secondary School’s Junior Ambassadors created an info board and leaflet detailing their goals in the EU Ambassador Schools program. These were showcased at their launch event and are now proudly displayed in the Humanities Faculty, regularly updated to spotlight their achievements. Check out their leaflet here!
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Europe Day Celebrations
On Thursday, May 9th, we celebrated Europe Day with enthusiasm! Our NHEHS EPAS club organized fun activities, including a ‘wear European flag colors’ day. Students were eager to learn about Europe’s impact on our lives. Year 12 Ambassadors supported Umunandi with donations. We also enjoyed quizzes and a European-themed escape room!
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Europe Day Quiz
To celebrate Europe Day, Junior Ambassadors at Carmel College joined a fun quiz about the EU and European Parliament. They even had a bonus round on European food, culture, destinations, and, of course, Eurovision! Dive into the excitement and discover more about this fantastic event.
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European Elections InfoPoint
Junior Ambassadors from Lytham St Anne’s High School have set up slides in the dining room, sharing info on voting in the EU and celebrating Europe Day. This helps European students learn how to vote when they’re of age. The slides are up from May 9th to June 6th, covering the European Parliament elections.