Youth leadership
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LUX awards Brussels
Some of our ambassadors recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brussels to visit the European Parliament and attend the prestigious LUX Audience Film Awards. This unforgettable experience allowed our students to see firsthand the heart of European democracy. They toured the European Parliament, learned about how it functions, and witnessed where key decisions
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EPAS at USP College elects youth leadership team
EPAS junior ambassadors at USP College have elected their youth leadership team after a vote between ambassadors. There were three posts up for grabs. The post of Lead Junior Ambassador for USP College was defended by Jayden O’Brien (18), who had been appointed to this role by the team in 2024. Jayden successfully won election
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Debating European Issues
We’ve been running debating sessions for years 7, 8 and 9 on a number of EU issues – such as should the UK adopt the Euro, and should the UK be allowed to participate in EU events? We heard some great ideas from the students and had a vote for each debate! Debate presentation Links
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Presentation on EU-funded Research and Innovation in Cancer and Chronic Pain
Research on “EU-funded Research and Innovation in Cancer and Chronic Pain” to aspiring medical students. They highlighted how Horizon Europe, the EU’s largest research programme (running from 2021–2027), is driving ground-breaking advancements in cancer and chronic pain research. EPAS Team Comment This is a great project, and a very interesting and thorough presentation. Thank you
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European Parliament workshop
Asher Jacobsberg from the European Parliament’s Liaison Office in the UK came to Prestwick Academy to run an educational session about the European Parliament and the European Union for Junior Ambassadors who will be going on a Euroscola trip to Strasbourg. Junior European Parliament Ambassadors wrote of the workshop, “We found the workshop was very
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Year 10 Interactive Workshop
Priestley College organised an event for Y10 pupils from two other local schools, “Become a European Youth decision maker for a day”. They invited Asher Jacobsberg to deliver an interactive educational session about the EU and the European Parliament on behalf of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK. After a shared European lunch,
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Languages Careers Fair
A Junior Ambassador (a student) proposed we organise a Careers Fair specially for Languages. She worked to invite the local Uni to come and present as well as organising her peers to edit videos of testimonials, prepare food for the day and steward the event. She also did a speech to publicise European Parliament Ambassador
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Your Europe, Your Say, Youth event hosted by EESC
We were lucky enough this year to attend Your Europe, Your Say. This is an event hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)( in Brussels. We had small sessions discussing before we left and one student and teacher attended the event over 3 days in Brussels. It was in the local newspaper twice,
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Euroscola
We spent a day in March debating at European Parliament on a number of issues such as the EU’s zero pollution ambition, gender equality and free speech. It was great to meet and speak in front of 800+ young people from across the EU, and get to see how European Parliament works. Links EPAS Team
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Carmel College Shines at European Youth Parliament Regional Finals
Eight talented students from Carmel College showcased their debating prowess at the European Youth Parliament regional finals, passionately tackling reintegration challenges for ex-convicts. This prestigious event at Liverpool John Moores University underscored their dedication to societal issues and offered a unique platform to refine their public speaking skills. Discover their journey!
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Participation in eTwinning project
Two junior ambassadors (Freya Parsons and Isla Hulland) took part in the eTwinning project. Their workgroup (10) researched and produced presentation materials on the issue of “Inequalities Facing Older People”. The project, which has been running since autumn 2024, involved collaboration with students from the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Hungary and Romania. The QE students involved
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E-Twinning Project
Join Hele’s School on their E-Twinning journey, where students from across the EU tackle social injustice and discrimination. They’re halfway through creating a documentary on homelessness impacts. Our students’ dedication shines as they balance this project with their studies. Check out their impressive presentation and see their hard work in action!
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Raising awareness of spoken languages
Junior Ambassadors from Oldham Sixth Form College are gearing up for UN International Mother Language Day by inspiring students to explore films in various languages. They’ve also introduced Italian to primary school kids and organized a fun tongue twister game. Discover more about their creative efforts and celebrate language diversity!
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Magical Christmas
Wellington Primary 7s had an unforgettable trip to Dortmund, bonding with pen pals at Mallinckrodt-Gymnasium. They explored German Christmas traditions, enjoyed festive markets, and shared family time with new friends. Accompanied by S6 mentors, the experience was both fun and educational. Discover more about their magical adventure!
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School Trip to Euroscola in Strasbourg with Belfast Boys Model School
Mercy College Belfast and Belfast Boys Model School had an amazing time at the Euroscola event in Strasbourg. They learned how the European Parliament works, joined a lively debate on climate change, and even sat in the Hemicycle! What a fantastic cross-community experience for these students. Check out more about their adventure!
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Model United Nations and Visit to European Central Bank
During February break, 15 of our Model UN members, including five EPAS Junior Ambassadors, rocked an international conference in Bad Homburg, Germany. Led by Secretaries General Lara and Erica, our Wellington crew chaired five committees. They honed skills, explored local sights, and enjoyed fun evenings. What an amazing experience!
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Valentine’s Day languages and craft activity
In February, Wellington School Junior Ambassadors hosted a fun languages and craft event for our Primary 7 kids. They guided them in writing Valentine’s Day messages in French, German, and their native languages to send to pen pals in France and Germany. It was a fantastic cultural exchange experience!
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European excitement at Leo Kelly
Yesterday, I visited Manchester to meet the Junior and Senior Ambassadors at Leo Kelly School. They’ve brilliantly integrated the Ambassador Schools program into their ‘Preparation for Adulthood’ curriculum. Students are diving into European languages, history, and culture, even cooking and map-making!