Democracy

Diplomacy opportunity

„Reconstruim școala din interior: sănătate mintală, sens și comunitate”

Senatul României, prin Comisia pentru învățământ, știință și inovare, are onoarea de a vă invita la evenimentul „Reconstruim școala din interior: sănătate mintală, sens și comunitate”, organizat în parteneriat cu Fundația INIM.

Această dezbatere necesară este dedicată bunăstării emoționale și redefinirii valorilor în mediul educațional. Evenimentul va reuni reprezentanți ai Parlamentului, Guvernului, mediului academic, experți în sănătate mintală și reprezentanți ai societății civile, într-un dialog axat pe soluții concrete pentru un climat școlar echilibrat. Discuțiile vor urmări redescoperirea sensului în actul de predare-învățare și consolidarea comunităților școlare ca spații de siguranță și dezvoltare armonioasă. Participarea la masa rotundă oferă prilejul unui schimb autentic de idei, perspective și soluții pentru un sistem educațional modern capabil să răspundă nevoilor prezente ale elevilor și profesorilor.

Detalii eveniment:

Data: 04 decembrie 2025

Locația: Sala „Constantin Stere”, P1, Senatul României

Ora: 09:30 - 14.00

Contact: alexandra.oana@transylvania-college.ro

Public Speaking Competition

Dear students,

It is time to announce this year's Public Speaking Competition.

Here you have more details about it.

Please let your English teacher know if you would like to register.

We hope many of you register, it is a great opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone, develop public speaking skills and gain confidence in yourself.

Prestigious Debate Competition

On 10th-11th of October 2025 the TC Debate team participated this week in the prestigious

Sir Winston Churchill European High School Debate Competition,

which involved schools and students from Romania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Spain, France and Denmark.

Congratulations: Jonathan Filimon, Vladimir Petcu Urasi, Sakura Orsi, Stefan Kelemen, Zsofia Vajda, Ana Petrina, Eduard Stan, Malen Ortueta and Miss Alexandra Oană!

CELEBRATION: Breaking new ground at Winston Churchill Debating Championship

We are proud to announce that our High School Debate Team has successfully completed its very first participation in the prestigious Winston Churchill Debating Championship in Bucharest!

While the travel and the competition were exciting, the true value lies in the skills our students are building. Debate is about so much more than winning an argument. It’s about finding your voice, thinking on your feet and understanding the world through critical eyes. Our students went head-to-head with teams from all over Europe and held their own.

A huge congratulations to our trailblazing students who represented us with grace, intelligence, and determination.

#WinstonChurchillDebate #Bucharest #PublicSpeaking #CriticalThinking #SchoolPride #DebateTeam #GlobalEducation

International opportunities - Bruxelles

We are thrilled to invite you to an enriching and unforgettable educational experience in Brussels, Belgium! The program offers a unique blend of interactive workshops and engaging cultural visits, designed to broaden your horizons and prepare you for future success.

The project aims to support high school students in Romania by offering them an introductory and informative experience to deepen their understanding of public policies and the functioning of European institutions. By exploring the nuances of European political architecture, participants will gain insights into the significance of the European Union, its benefits, and its impact on their lives and communities. In addition, this initiative seeks to inspire and guide students in navigating toward a potential career within the European institutions. Courses will begin each day at 9:00 AM and will run until 5:00 PM, with a lunch break between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Every day, one hour of the program will be dedicated to visits to European institutions and meetings with senior European officials/dignitaries.

Detailed Program:

Day 1: Decoding the European Parliament

Welcome and Introduction
Interactive lecture on the European Parliament
Q&A session
Guided tour of the European Parliament / Hemicycle of the European Parliament
Group discussions and reflection
Visit – Parlamentarium

Day 2: Discovering the European Commission

Interactive lecture on the European Commission
Q&A session
Guided tour of the Berlaymont building
Group workshop: Drafting policy proposals
Visit – EU Commission Visitors’ Centre

Day 3: Demystifying the European Council

Lecture on the European Council
Q&A session
Guided tour of the Justus Lipsius building
Discussion: EU strategies and directions
Visit – Europa Building

Days 4–5: Trialogue Simulation

Introduction to Trialogue Negotiations
Allocation of institutional roles and preparation
First round of negotiations
Second round of negotiations
Finalization and agreement
Reflection and debriefing

Specific Tasks:

Developing a negotiation strategy
Defending political positions
Building compromises and agreements between parties
Analyzing negotiation outcomes.

Camp details:

Students Age: 14- 18 years old
Accomodation: hotel
Period: 15.02 - 21.02.2026 (1 week)
Study: 40 h/week
Fee: €1990
Additional costs: Flight ticket & Comprehensive travel insurance

This immersive experience is designed to provide students with a unique advantage, both academically and professionally. It offers a crucial, real-world understanding of the European Union and its role in shaping our collective future.

Why is this experience so important?

Career Development: In an increasingly connected world, understanding international governance is a massive asset. This camp offers a firsthand look into diplomacy, policy-making, and international relations that can inspire and define a future career path in law, business, politics, and beyond.

Active European Citizenship: This is more than a lesson from a textbook. It's a chance to walk the halls of European institutions, to engage with the concept of the EU, and to truly understand the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities that come with being a European citizen.

International opportunities - MUN Debate

We are pleased to inform you that the Global Leaders Championship 2026 is now open for participation.

Our delegation who participated in the event last year found the experience to be both valuable and memorable.

Key details:

Location: Bryanston School, UK

Dates: 2 weeks, from 29th March – 12th April 2026

Cost: €2,895 (can be paid in instalments) - flight not included

The championship consists of four competitions designed to build skills in public speaking, critical thinking, drama, VR technology and AI. For each competition students will participare in masterclasses in advance:

Global Unity Debate (Model United Nations-style): Students will negotiate resolutions in simulated international crisis scenarios using virtual reality.

Business Mastermind: Teams will tackle real business challenges and present pitch decks to financial executives in London, supported by an MBA business coach.

StarStage Quest: Students will explore global themes through scriptwriting, storytelling and art performances.

Virtual Gallery: Teams will design immersive digital galleries showcasing their school, community, and cultural heritage through VR technology.

Programme Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠Full board and accommodation at the prestigious Bryanston School.

•⁠ ⁠Three daily meals.

•⁠ ⁠Cultural excursions, including day trips to Bath and Winchester, and a three-day trip to London.

•⁠ ⁠A full schedule of sports and cultural activities.

•⁠ ⁠Certificates of participation and trophies for award winners.

English requirement: B2 level or above

More information available here: https://shorturl.at/3EYbh

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain international experience, develop key skills and connect with peers from around the world.

If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact Miss Alexandra Oană or Miss Mihaela Romaniuc.

National opportunities

Transylvania Leadership Cup

Trio challenge: Drama, Debate, Business Pitch

When: 15-17 May, 3 day event: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Where: Transylvania College

Who: Teams of 5 students from schools in Romania

Fee: 100 euros/ student (includes 2 lunches - Friday and Saturday and snacks and drinks). The fee does not include accommodation, breakfast and dinner or any other optional activities.

Transylvania College - Royal School collaboration

On behalf of the Transylvania College Debate Team, it is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to the Royal School Debate team to a friendly debate match on 17th October 2025 at TC school campus.

Proposal: one or two debates in the first half of the day. The specific details regarding the debate format and motions can be discussed and agreed upon by the debate coaches in due course.

Following the matches, we are delighted to invite the Royal School delegation to take part in our Community Spirit Day celebrations. On this occasion, each class at Transylvania College proudly represents a country from our community through music, traditional costumes and food.

We believe this joint event will provide our students with an engaging and enriching experience.

We kindly ask you to confirm participation by 10th October.

Debate opportunities @ TC

Debate Team

The Debate team has started their regular meetings that will take place on Tuesdays after school timetable.

The debate clubs per year of study are already available in the timetable for the middle school students who expressed interest.

HOUSES:

Red Bears

captain: Raul Comsa (Fd HS)

vice captain: Andra Pojoran (Fd HS)

Golden Eagles

captain: David Sătmărel (Fd HS)

vice captain: Cezar Tise (Fd HS)

Blue Wolves

captain: Nicholas Fodor (G7Y8)

vice captain: Tudor Lupas (Fd HS)

For a glimpse of our previous year's celebrations related to GA and Democracy activities, please visit our 2024-25 Celebrations page.

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