On Thursday, 3 of our Year 10 students participated in the Model United Nations Assembly through the Terrigal Rotary Club. MUNA is an educational simulation where students role-play as delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. The primary goal of MUNA is to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations agenda.
Our students represented the United Kingdom at MUNA this year.
Ruby represented the interests of the United Kingdom in relation to a resolution regarding the use of sport as a strategy to reduce youth crime rates. Her comments on this issue were well considered and insightful, demonstrating excellent research on the topic. She spoke with confidence and enthusiasm. Brock represented the interests of the United Kingdom in relation to a resolution regarding weapons in space.
Brock spoke wonderfully when exploring a complex area of international law and demonstrated a strong understanding of the relevant issues.
Angus represented the interests of the United Kingdom in relation to a resolution regarding granting independence to non-self-governing territories. This was an extremely complex and sensitive topic to speak on from the perspective of the UK, but Angus did so with nuance and great insight into the relevant history and current contemporary issues. Angus volunteered to speak a second time to respond to criticism the UK received on this topic and was complemented by the judges for doing so.
Our students placed 2nd overall and also won the Best Country Costume award. Congratulations to Ruby, Brock and Angus on these prestigious awards.
