Teamwork
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Using Languages in the Workplace
To encourage their peer group to consider how languages can be used in the workplace, Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors organised a workshop for them. As a starting point, they used short films provided by the British Council where people talk about how they use languages at work. The group watched twelve videos and chose the…
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Student-led Europe Day assembly
Pupils at Manchester Hospital School’s Galaxy House Tier 4 CAMHS unit used their European Parliament Ambassador Schools Preparation for Adulthood time to collaboratively design an assembly to be delivered to mark Europe Day. The assembly shared various aspects of culture from different EU countries and was rounded off with a quiz. It was delivered virtually…
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Europe Day Celebrations
Thursday 9th May was Europe day and we ambassadors of the NHEHS EPAS club were keen to celebrate the day with a range of activities and to top the week off with a ‘wear colours of a European flag’ day. Many students showed a lot of interest in the role that Europe has had in…
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Europe Day Quiz
As part of our celebration of Europe Day, Junior Ambassadors at Carmel College took part in a quiz about the European Union and the European Parliament. There was also a bonus round about all things European – food, culture, destinations and – of course – Eurovision!
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Digital EU Info Point
Junior Ambassadors from Alcester Grammar School created a presentation in PowerPoint to share on their digital screens around school. This acts as their Info Point and updates their school community on what the Ambassador Schools team is up to. You can see a sample of what is on it here:
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collaborative Website & Podcast “Pildoras europeas”
Students from Europa School UK and Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch have jointly created a website where we publish our collaborative projects related to the European Union. Our goal is to collaborate in works related to the European Union, its values, its patrimonial, historical and social richness. The name of the project “European Pills” comes…
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The EU and Negotiating our ongoing relationship
On Tuesday, 30th of April, we had the chance to receive a guest from Europe House, Asher Jacobsberg, who went through a presentation about the European Parliament. He explained to us how it worked in terms of committees it was separated into, who focused on specific issues in the EU. This was really interesting because…
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European Biscuit Decorating
Over the course of Spring 2, one team of Junior Ambassadors planned and delivered a biscuits decorating event, demonstrating teamwork, communication and leadership. They shopped for and made their own different coloured icing, researched European flags and then offered their peers the opportunity to decorate them with different European flags.
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European infopoint
Junior Ambassadors from Manchester Hospital School worked collaboratively to create the infopoint as part of our Preparation for Adulthood curriculum. They decided what they wanted to have on the infopoint, where it was going to be and then worked together to create the resources.
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Infopoint
European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) club students from Notting Hill and Ealing High School had to arrange to get a noticeboard as all noticeboards were occupied in the school. They negotiated with the SLT and subject departments to get a notice board freed up. Then they set about filling with information about the EU. It…
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Cultural Fair
Excellent learning for democratic engagement! Great for students to talk to serving politicians, find out what motivates them and ask questions about the issues that matter to the students. The Ambassador Schools club set up a stall to share information of the EU and talk to students. A few members of the club were also…
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European Youth Parliament
Junior Ambassadors from Carmel College attended the regional finals of the European Youth Parliament in Liverpool. Debates were held with other schools on a range of issues like combating antisocial behaviour, climate change and the cost of living crisis.
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Europe House visit
Notting Hill and Ealing High School students visited Europe House for a workshop on EU history and values, simulating political roles and debating key issues, enhancing their understanding through interactive learning.
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Screening of 20,000 Species of Bees for the LUX Audience Award
The Junior Ambassadors at Oaklea Grange chose and watched “20,000 Species of Bees,” discussing its mental health themes, character analysis, and the impact of Spanish subtitles on the narrative.
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Pen pal exchange with pupils from a Spanish school
Year 11 pupils at Hele’s School who are taking Spanish as an extra GCSE swapped pen pal letters with pupils form a school in Spain. They created the contact through one of the Spanish members of staff. The sending and receiving of letters gives students a different way to appreciate one another’s culture to communicating…
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Visiting the Couven Gymnasium in Aachen, a Europa Schule
Year 9 Germanists from Channing School were delighted to meet their penpals in person at the Couven Gymnasium in Aachen. After working together in groups on cultural topics of their choice (which ranged from German and English rappers to different food delicacies), presentations took place where Couven students presented in English and Channing students presented…
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Hike to Dreilaendereck – the place where three European countries meet
The hike to Dreilaendereck on a beautiful sunny day in February was a treat for our Year 9 German learners. They were amazed to find that their mobile phone connection changed country within a few steps and they loved arriving at the place where Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany meet.
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Weekly Voting Board
Mercy’s EPAS Junior Ambassadors have instituted weekly elections, evolving from light-hearted debates to current European issues, like the repatriation of Greek artefacts. These student-led initiatives, including election planning and results presentation, aim to educate peers on the election process through practice and display boards.