2008 -2010

European Young Chamber

Multilateral Partnership: three schools involved

Tomlinscote is the co-ordinating school

A two-year project

Funded by the British Council: €22,000

EYC: The partners

Tomlinscote School & 6th Form CollegeNumber of students: 1508Associated Partner: Surrey Chambers of Commerce

Robert-Bosch-Gymnasium, Wendlingen, GermanyGymnasium (Grammar School)Number of students: 880

Trefort Ágoston Kéttannyelvű Középiskola, Budapest, HungaryBilingual Vocational SchoolNumber of students: 1680Associated Partner: Trefort Foundation for European Citizenship

EYC: The objectives

Introduce and support the YC in both partner schools

Establish the EYC between the three partner schools

Initiate EYC projects within the schools and communities

Be an inspiration to other institutions

Equip students with communication, diplomatic and organisational skills

Financial awareness, mathematical and business studies skills

Develop an awareness of different cultures and languages, and the ability to function in an international environment

EYC: Why?

Lack of ‘real life’ learning in schools

Allow students to develop lifelong skills

The need to foster a sense of European Citizenship and responsibility

EYC: Partner responsibilities

All Partner Schools

Select target group and travelling group

Hold information sessions for students and staff

Monitor progress

Advertising EYC in school and local area

Language provision for students

Proposing new ideas

EYC: Partner responsibilities

Co-ordinating School

Introduce YC to each school

Monitoring each YC

Delegating tasks

Blog

EYC: Who?High student involvement – mostly student led

Tomlinscote YC and as many members of staff as possible

- ICT

- Business

- MFL

- Graphics

- Mathematics

- Careers

EYC: Trips

Proposed visits:

November 2008 - Hungarian and German YCs visit England

May 2009 – EYC meets in Budapest

October 2009 – EYC meets in Germany

July 2010 – EYC meets in England

EYC: What next?

Interview questions for Hungary and Germany

Project ideas for the EYC

Staff involvement

Advertising the EYC to the school and community