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EPAS Trip to YPRES

Day 1: We arrived at King’s Cross Station at 7:30—Peniel, Valentina, Ellena, and me. After Dr. Papworth briefed us on Flanders Fields, we passed through…
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EPAS trip to Belgium – Brussels and Ypres

Four students in year 12 from Notting Hill and Ealing High School went to Belgium. We spent two nights in a youth hostel sharing rooms…
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Debating competition

On November 20th, three Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College—Michel Hachem, Finley Crookes, and Alex Thompson—shone at a debating competition at Bolton School. Competing in the…
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International Evening

This is a massive event – and led and hosted by our most experienced Junior Ambassadors – the Head Boy and Girl and senior prefects.…
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Other Side of the Street

This is an eTwinning online project throughout the whole year. Only just finished, so hopefully more details of outcome and impact in a later communication.…
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Promote Democratic engagement

We took 20 pupils to Parliament. The trip was over-subscribed with over 100 pupils who expressed interest. This was part of our Parliament Week/month celebrations…
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Lesson on the EU for Ukrainian students

Today, a Senior Ambassador from Notting Hill and Ealing High School led a fun lesson on the EU for visiting Ukrainian students. They explored the…
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European Parliament educational session at NHEHS

We were super excited to have Asher from Europe House visit our school for a workshop on European institutions and democracy. Students got to simulate…
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NHEHS in Strasbourg for Euroscola

During October half-term, NHEHS students visited Strasbourg for the Euroscola programme at the European Parliament. As the UK’s sole representative, we shared our views on…
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European InfoPoint

The students have successfully completed a board-based InfoPoint on the European Union (EU), presenting key facts and insights in a clear and engaging format. The…
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Global Youth Summit for COP 29

Pupils attended the Global Youth Summit event for COP 29. Several businesses came together to engage in discussion and share with pupils how they aim…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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