Travel across Europe from your classroom with new EU Passport

Earlier today the latest edition of the EU Passport for primary schools was launched at European Union House. Pupils from the Kill O'the Grange National School were on hand to help Martin Territt, Director of the European Commission Representation launch this fun new resource that teaches pupils about all the 27 countries that make up the EU. 

According to Mr Martin Territt, "The passport contains a range of interesting facts and figures about each of the 27 EU Member States and is an excellent source of information for children who want to learn about the European Union's capital cities, landmarks, famous people and national foods. The Passport is illustrated by acclaimed Irish cartoonist Terry Willers and also includes stickers of the 27 national flags as well as various games."

Check out www.euireland.ie for more details.

An Irish version of the EU Passport will be available in early 2010

In addition to the European Union Passport, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, in cooperation with the Department of Education and Science and the European Parliament Office in Ireland is currently working on a teaching resource for secondary schools for use within the CSPE syllabus.

The European Commission Representation in Ireland provides a wide range of educational material for students and teachers. For information on these, see the following websites.

Primary school resources:
http://ec.europa.eu/ireland/education/primary/resources/index_en.htm
Secondary school resources:
http://ec.europa.eu/ireland/education/secondary/resources/index_en.htm
Teaching aids:
http://ec.europa.eu/ireland/education/teachers/teaching_aids/index_en.htm

The European Commission also holds an annual Mock EU Council every March. Secondary students from across Ireland represent different governments and get to a taste of being diplomats and politicians at the highest levels.