EUROSCOLA competition for young people
THE EP Information Office announces THE EUROSCOLA competition for classes 10-12. Prize - Opportunities for a paid trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France).
ON THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
The European Parliament is the only European Union institution elected by direct elections. The last elections were held on 24 May 2014. The European Parliament, together with THE COUNCIL of THE EU, approves the laws affecting the daily lives of more than 500 million people in all Member States of the European Union and, of course, also in Latvia. Latvia is currently represented by 8 Members in the European Parliament. The European Parliament is taking part in all important decision-making in the European Union.
More information on the European Parliament's activist can be found on the website: www.europarl.lv and www.europarl.europa.euas well as THE EP information office in Latvia's social networks: www.draugiem.lv/europarl, www.facebook.com/Eiroparlaments, www.twitter.com/EP_Riga.
ON THE COMPETITION
We invite students of classes 10-12 to participate in the competition to strengthen the interest and awareness of young people of EU processes, decision-making and the importance of these decisions in the lives of each person! At the same time, this competition is a great opportunity to learn more about the architecture of THE EP, the work of Members, to explore young people from other Member States, and to show the creativity and strategic thinking of students.
EUROSCOLA discussions are held in small international groups, thus allowing students to understand that foreign language is not an obstacle to successful communication but a way to learn more about others and understand their problems.
The announced EUROSCOLA Regulation in Latvia is valid until 15 May 2016, meaning that schools, youth centres or youth NGOs can send works in accordance with this Regulation by 15 May 2016.
Dates of evaluation of the works submitted:
15 March 2016 - School visits in Strasbourg in autumn 2016
15 May 2016 - School visit to Strasbourg in winter 2016
Please note that the interest and applications shown in schools are much, so EUROSCOLA winners are sent to the simulation game in Strasbourg for approximately half a year.
EUROSCOLA REQUIREMENTS
How to participate in the competition?
1. One school pupil (may have different classes), a youth centre (such as a day centre) or a youth non-governmental organisation must create a team of 24 pupils currently studying in classes 10, 11 or 12 (age 16-18).
2. Formulate and submit team proposals and performance (short description of the idea (up to 1000 characters; structure 3-5 sub-points) on the subject:
2.1 "Detective" - examine a specific (optional) translation of the law adopted in the European Parliament from the idea (for example, statements in Latvian media) until approval FOR THE EP and real implementation in Latvia (it is important to find which Latvian ministry is responsible for the implementation of the law and which will be changed by the law on the day of Latvia). We call on detectives to learn how to describe the peers in a language that is understandable PowerPoint in the presentation.
Inspired: http://www.europarl.lv/lv/informacija_es/ep_pilnvaras.html
or
2.2 "European Parliament electronic postcard". The subject of the European Parliament's work. When you select this option, you must send a digital image with or without animation; a possible list of recipients to send such e-mail to (peers, organizations). In case of project approval, an e-card must be sent electronically to the previously created list.
The project can be a topic that is topical for youth in Europe and is linked to the European Parliament's activist!
3. Prepare photo (maximum 5 photo) and/or video reports (maximum duration of 90 seconds) for the team's work and process. A press release to be sent to the media (optional for example, regional newspaper or portal) should be prepared for his project. The press release and publication (if any, after the release of the press release) must be provided together with the other documents required by the competition. The photo/video report reflects:
3.1. Team work (e.g. research process, polls, idea generation, interview)
3.2. Conclusions of the preparation of the project
3.3. Other facts that the team considers essential for the implementation of this project.
4. After sending the project TO THE EP Information Office within three days of the school, youth centre or youth NGO social network profile (if any), or from the private profile of one team member, a “e-postcard” or a brief description of “detective” discoveries and 1 photo of the team's work within THE EUROSCOLA project should be placed on the website of THE EP information office or a brief description of the “detective” findings and 1 photo of the team's work within THE EUROSCOLA project.
5. Each member of the team must certify with his signature that the project submitted is the authority of their team, which is placed at the disposal OF THE EP Information Office. At the same time, the team members assume responsibility for being challenged by the authority of the project submitted (for example, on images or texts).
How do i submit my project?
You can submit a project by sending to e-mail epriga@europarl.europa.eu, by post or by bringing to THE EP information office. The document must indicate the names and responsibilities of all 24 pupils, as well as the given name, surname and contact details of the responsible teacher.
EVALUATION OF THE EUROSCOLA COMPETITION
The work submitted will be evaluated by a jury with representatives of the information office of the European Parliament. The work will be assessed according to the following criteria: performance of the competition requirements, clarity of mind, originality and visual visibility.
PRIZES
The competition award is a trip to 24 pupils and 2 adults (such as teachers) to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to explore THE work OF THE EP and discuss a wide range OF EU issues when meeting young people from other EU Member States. For school, youth centre or youth NGOs participating IN EUROSCOLA, the European Parliament reimburses travel and subsistence expenses on THE DAY of THE EURSCOLA event in Strasbourg, France. In particular, the participants initially independently provide hotel reservation and pay transport expenses - on the day when the school group arrives in Strasbourg, the European Parliament reimburses the money to cover the expenses of the visit (paying a certain amount per participant). THE EPIB does not cover daily money, personal expenses, Internet connection expenses, insurance etc. Each organisation (school, youth centre or youth NGOs) may qualify for a two-year trip.
LOGIN
An application questionnaire, a task and project description of a school, youth centre or youth NGO team may be submitted from 1 January 2016 to 15 May 2016. We call for the evaluation dates of the projects to be taken into account. The application must include the name, contact person and contact details of the organisation (school, centre or NGO).
OTHER INFORMATION
Details of THE EUROSCOLA program, a visit refund can be found by e-mail: jelena.glazova@europarl.europa.eu
Additional information: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/euroscola/en/at_a_glance.html
CONTACTS
European Parliament Information Office in Latvia
Phone: 6708 54 60, Fax: 6708 54 70
E-mail: epriga@europarl.europa.eu
Website: www.europarl.lv
Address: Aspasion Boulevard 28 - 3 rd floor, Riga, LV1050, Latvia