The English School at the European Parliament: Democracy in Action
On the 28th of January, The English School proudly participated in a remarkable visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Representing our school was our Senior Ambassador, Dr. Niki Melanidou, along with eight dedicated Junior Ambassadors from Year 6: Yasemin Bozkirli, Odysseas Protopapas, Charalampos Stylianou, Ioli Klitou, Eleni Andreou, Imanuel Cohen, Katerina Cleanthous, and Andrea Philippou.
This unique opportunity brought together a collaborative delegation, including five students and one teacher from Lefkara High School, as well as 12 Turkish Cypriot students and two teachers. Together, they joined peers from across the European Union, seated in the prestigious chambers of the European Parliament, to engage in meaningful discussions on a variety of important topics.
We were also privileged to have our own journalist, Mr. Andreas Aristotelous from Alpha TV, cover this significant event, adding an additional layer of professionalism and recognition to our participation. An article on the event can be found here: Alpha News – Euroscola.
All expenses for the teachers, students, and the journalist were covered by the European Parliament. This visit marked the conclusion of a series of events organized over the past year as part of the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) program, which earned us the distinguished title of The English School, European Parliament Ambassador School 2024-2025.
Guided by representatives of the European Parliament, the students actively debated key issues, showcasing democracy in action and envisioning a brighter future for Europe. This event served as a platform for students to explore leadership, cooperation, and critical thinking while connecting with young minds from different cultural backgrounds.
The English School is immensely proud of its students, who exemplified the qualities of responsible global citizens and future changemakers. Experiences like this inspire our young leaders to thrive and contribute to shaping a better tomorrow for Europe and beyond.
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