EPAS - European Parliament Ambassador Schools
Bilston College UK Celebrates Unity 9th May 2026: Our Europe Day Event Was a Resounding Success!
Our Europe Day celebration on May 9th 2026 was a fantastic success, bringing the community together to celebrate peace and unity at Bilston College UK. The atmosphere was vibrant as attendees explored a Cultural Showcase with displays representing different European countries and participated in a lively EU quiz. Highlights included a Language Corner offering simple phrase workshops, and the popular Food & Tasting session, where everyone sampled French pastries, Italian pizza, and Spanish tapas. The day successfully promoted the values of European cooperation and active democratic engagement.
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European Languages Discussion Programme
On 9th May, Europe Day was proudly celebrated by Bilston College UK through a European Languages Discussion Programme, bringing together young students from different European countries who have moved to the UK.
The event provided an excellent opportunity for students to share their experiences, discuss the importance of European languages, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Europe. Participants spoke about different European languages, traditions, and customs, highlighting how language helps people connect, understand different cultures, and build stronger communities.
Students enthusiastically took part in the discussion and expressed how proud they were to represent their countries and cultures. The programme encouraged friendship, inclusion, cultural awareness, and mutual respect among young people from diverse backgrounds.
The Europe Day event was a great success and reflected the values of unity, diversity, and cooperation that Europe represents.
Debate program on “Rejoining the EU’
The debate program on “Rejoining the EU’ ’organised by Bilston College UK on 9th on May 2026, successfully created an engaging platform for open discussion, critical thinking, and active participation among students and staff. The event encouraged attendees to examine both the potential advantages and the challenges connected to the possibility of the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union.
During the debate, participants discussed several possible benefits, including economic growth, improved trade opportunities, enhanced educational exchange programmes, access to European funding, and stronger cooperation in healthcare, research, and innovation. Alongside these benefits, important concerns relating to national sovereignty, immigration policies, financial contributions, and independent decision-making were also thoughtfully explored.
The programme highlighted the value of respectful democratic dialogue and informed public engagement on issues that may influence the future relationship between the UK and Europe. The strong participation of students and young people demonstrated a growing interest in international affairs, civic responsibility, and political awareness.
Overall, the debate successfully achieved its objectives by promoting understanding, encouraging balanced viewpoints, and providing a constructive environment for meaningful discussion. Bilston College UK remains dedicated to supporting educational and community initiatives that encourage civic engagement, public participation, and informed debate on important social and political issues.
Debates on European youth activities and cultural exchange programmes
The young students who participated in the different debates during the Europe Day celebrations at Bilston College UK expressed a strong interest in becoming more actively involved in European youth activities and cultural exchange programmes. Many of the students shared their ambition to become part of EPAS and to serve as ambassadors, representing young people from diverse communities.
The students explained that they wish to gain more experience of different European cultures, languages, and traditions while building friendships with young people from across Europe. They believe that becoming ambassadors would help them develop leadership skills, confidence, communication abilities, and a deeper understanding of European values such as unity, equality, diversity, and cooperation.
Through participating in debates and discussions, the students demonstrated enthusiasm, confidence, and a genuine passion for cultural exchange and community engagement. Their involvement reflects the importance of encouraging young people to take an active role in promoting intercultural understanding and international cooperation.
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