Democratic learning
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Meeting with Typhaine Morillon
We had a wonderful encounter with a representative of the European Union Liaison Office in the United Kingdom (EPLO UK), Typhaine Morillon. Ms. Morillon was able to enlighten us on the key aspects of the dynamics of the European Union. She then accommodated our questions. EPAS Team Comment Thank you very much for having a
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Design for Disability: David Constantine
On Friday, 23 May, our S3 classes had the unique opportunity to host David Constantine, a distinguished designer, photographer, and co-founder of Motivation, an international NGO focused on wheelchair accessibility and mobility in low-income countries. David, a wheelchair user himself following an accident in his youth, shared his extensive experience working to improve quality of
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Transnational Ambassador Schools event EOI
This coming October, European Parliament Ambassador Schools from the UK are invited to participate in two exciting transnational events with schools from the EU. These events are organised by the European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in the UK and member states. At this stage, we are looking to map interest, and details are still being
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European day
We held a European day, where we shared information and had a PowerPoint created by students and a quiz. EPAS Team Comment This is a great presentation, well done, Amber and thank you very much for sharing. I am sure other schools will be keen to use it as an inspiration.
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Defending democracy assembly
On 15th May we presented an assembly on democracy – defending it and celebrating it. In it, we covered topics on the history of democracy, the threats to democracy, student led activism, Ukraine and the defence of democracy against Russian aggression, as well as a call to students to be active participants in democracy. EPAS
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Swale Schools Forum
As part of our work with European Ambassadors we wanted to restart the Swale Schools Forum. It stopped due to financial issues. Last month two schools got together, today four schools worked together. EKC Sheppey Secondary School, Sittingbourne School, Westlands School and Fulston Manor School. We now have a logo, designed and voted on by
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Parliament and Civil Society Info Point
This is our finalised InfoPoint display on the Ambassador Schools programme, but also inviting students to join our Civil Society group at school which we are linking in with it. We wanted to provide a variety of information to them about the European values and different opportunities available to them. EPAS Team Comment Excellent. The
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EU School Online Quiz
Junior Ambassadors wanted to find out how much Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle students actually knew about the EU. The answer was rather positive with an average of 8 correct answers out of 11 questions. EPAS Team Comment Quizzes are a great way to engage people. Good to hear that you are also using it
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Info Point
Our EPAS Junior Ambassadors created posters which are displayed in a classroom to raise awareness of the type of issues which the EU considers and addresses through legislation. EPAS Team Comment What a great InfoPoint! We love the different focus and format of all the posts, each highlighting a really important issue.
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Presentation about the EU to students of 3ème (Year 10)
We decided to produce a presentation about the EU to the Year 10 as it aligns to the history and geography curriculum. Our presentation was focalise on generalities on the European Union in order to give younger students a general insight into its role and the advantages it can bring to a country and its
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Europe Day celebration 2025
To celebrate Europe Day, our school organized a special quiz and project day filled with fun and learning. Students took part in a quiz all about Europe, testing their knowledge of countries, cultures, and key facts. As part of the celebration, each student also created a project featuring a famous European landmark. These creative displays—from
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Oaklea Grange Online Euroscola Event
Pupils took part in a full day of Euroscola events, including talking to the Vice-President of the European Parliament. We then took part in an Innovation Lab: “WE HAVE ONLY ONE EARTH: THE EU’S STRATEGY AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE” discussing policies on climate change and how the European Parliament are going to address this. EPAS Team
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East Norfolk 6th Form Infopoint
These photos show our permanent EU info point display, the PowerPoint version was too big to upload. Students created all resources for the display and launched it on Europe Day. The PP ran on the TV screens throughout college, and some ambassador students presented to their law and politics classes on the day also. Junior
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Celebrating Europe Day at USP College!
Happy Europe Day! As we come together today to commemorate unity and peace across the continent of Europe, let’s look back at what the EPAS team at USP College have done to celebrate the occasion. Europe Day is an annual holiday observed on the 5th of May and the 9th of May to mark the
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Europe Day Celebrations
To celebrate Europe Day, our Year 12 European Parliament Junior Ambassadors led Assemblies about democracy this week for Years 7, 8 and 9 as well as our ever popular multilingual tonguetwister challenge. Links EPAS Team Comment Great stuff! Looks like a really fun series of events, brilliant to see you getting so many people involved,
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Europe Week at Prestwick Academy
Europe Day 2025 was an amazing opportunity for those junior ambassadors involved – Ellie T, Lauchlan M, Poppy D, Avneet K, Neave C, Brooke S, Caitlin B, Melissa H and me – in the teaching aspect and learning. As I was teaching, I got to gain both the experience of teaching and learning because I
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Europe Day celebrations at Europe House
We went on a trip to Europe House on VE day on 8th of May to celebrate Europe Day. There, we had a lecture by the MP for Battersea and member of the UK Delegation to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, Marsha De Cordova. The day began with a speech by Marsha, delving into the
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Visit to Europe House for Europe Day
Students visited Europe House in London, joining other Junior Ambassadors from around the UK. They engaged in a democracy quiz, group activities, and conversations with an MEP. The event provided valuable insights into the European Parliament and democratic values, fostering national collaboration and civic awareness. Links EPAS Team Comment We’re so glad you were able