Primary Schools - Euroquiz

About the Euroquiz
Euroquiz is a competition for P6 pupils, sponsored by Standard Life. Subjects covered include history, geography, sport, culture and the EU. All 32 Scottish Local Authorities took part in the 2010 quiz. Congratulations to St Mary's Duntocher, the top Scottish school for the second year running.

Standard Life has kindly agreed to continue its sponsorship for the 2011 Euroquiz. Details will be sent to schools in August/September.

For further information contact Barbara MacLeod - barbara@seet.uk.com


Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission at the Edinburgh Euroquiz heat

Euroquiz quotes

"Euroquiz is an excellent tool for learning, covering a wide range of curricular areas and developing skills in talking, listening, research and, just as importantly, team building, responsibility and self-esteem." - Clare Donnelly, teacher, St Mary’s Duntocher Primary School, West Dunbartonshire

“I honestly believe that this experience will be valuable in their journey to becoming responsible citizens, effective contributors, successful learners and confident individuals” Morag Paul, teacher, Inverkip Primary School

“I had to support my grand-daughter in the Euroquiz. She’s taught me more about Europe in the past few months than I’ve known in the past 70 years”
Grandfather at Edinburgh Euroquiz

“The Euroquiz provided a great context for peer learning. The child was able to become the teacher (to his/her peers, parents, relatives, teachers) The topics which were researched complemented many areas of the curriculum”
Eddie Valentine, St Margaret’s Primary School, Dundee

“We learned loads for the Euroquiz and even though we didn’t win it was great fun”
Pupil, Portlethen Primary School, Aberdeenshire

“Euroquiz is a wonderful and stimulating opportunity for our young people”
Graham Short, Executive Director, Educational and Social Services, East Ayrshire Council

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