Youth leadership
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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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European Languages Day
A class from the DSL that included members and non-members of the European Ambassadors visited the European Language Day event. Already being a multilingual group, we could engage in discussions about European intercultural development and interesting linguistic reflections. The participation in a multilingual poetry workshop greatly contributed to our understanding of modern European language relations.
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European Food InfoPoint
We have our main info point near the library, but we wanted to add another one so more people would notice it. We added a display in the canteen with an array of European foods. We all researched a country each and selected a dish and some information. It is where the students queue up
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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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Assembly presentation to S5 pupils
Junior Ambassadors from Clevedon Secondary School gave a presentation to new Secondary 5 students. They highlighted the Ambassador Schools program and invited questions. Students were encouraged to join activities and reach out if they wanted to become Junior Ambassadors. Dive in and discover more about this exciting opportunity!
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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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Using Languages in the Workplace
Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors rocked a workshop to show how languages shine in the workplace. They kicked off with British Council films, picking three crowd-pleasers. Attendees listed language-related jobs before and after, revealing more opportunities. Fun activities kept everyone engaged. It was such a hit, they’re doing it again!
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Student-led Europe Day assembly
Students at Manchester Hospital School’s Galaxy House CAMHS unit teamed up to create an assembly for Europe Day. They showcased EU cultures and ended with a fun quiz. A Junior Ambassador presented it online to KS2 and KS3 students at Galaxy House and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Download their presentation [here](https://epas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/12/8_5_24-Secondary-Assembly-EU.pptx).
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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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Starter activities for each subject
Junior Ambassadors at Lytham St Anne’s High School created awesome starter tasks for Europe Day to kick off lessons with a bang! These slides are packed with fun activities and cool facts about European culture. Each subject has a tailored task, like art featuring famous European artists. Download their slideshows now!
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The EU and Negotiating our ongoing relationship
On April 30th, we welcomed Asher Jacobsberg from Europe House. He shared insights on the European Parliament’s structure and history, which was eye-opening for us. We played a fun bingo game to learn about EU countries and even participated in a debate, boosting our teamwork and public speaking skills!
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European Biscuit Decorating
During Spring 2, a team of Junior Ambassadors organized a fun biscuit decorating event, showcasing awesome teamwork, communication, and leadership. They made colorful icing, researched European flags, and invited their peers to decorate biscuits with these flags. It was a creative and engaging way to learn and have fun!
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Visit from our Conservative M.P.
Sir Gary Streeter, MP, visited Hele’s School in Plymouth for a lively Q&A with students from years 7 to 13. The students asked insightful questions on topics like the NHS, asylum seekers, defense spending, the Gaza conflict, and human rights. Check out the full discussion for more engaging insights!
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Cultural Fair
Fantastic learning for democratic engagement! It’s awesome for students to chat with politicians, discover their motivations, and ask about issues that matter to them. The Ambassador Schools club set up a stall to share EU info and engage with students. Some club members even shared their culture at their own table.
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Screening of 20,000 Species of Bees for the LUX Audience Award
The Junior Ambassadors at Oaklea Grange voted on films and chose between *20,000 Species of Bees* and *On the Adamant*, focusing on mental health themes. We watched *20,000 Species of Bees*, created a mind map, and discussed characters and themes. We also debated the impact of subtitles and rated the film online.