Model United Nations Excursion
On Tuesday 17 March, a group of 12 enthusiastic and worldly Year 10, 11 and 12 students attended the Model United Nations conference at CHES (the Centre for Higher Education Studies) in South Yarra, organised by the United Nations Association of Australia.
These simulations of the United Nations General Assembly run several times a year with the purpose of developing students’ skills in public speaking, negotiation and critical thinking while collaborating with peers from other schools. The teams explored the pressing global issue of sustainable cities from the perspectives of different countries, with the St Albans teams being allocated Finland, Bangladesh and South Africa. Students debated solutions to challenges such as environmental sustainability, access to resources and the merits of plant-based diets, with the experience providing valuable insight into real-world diplomacy and the complexities of global decision-making.
Thanks, and congratulations to all students for their diligent preparation in the weeks beforehand and for their active involvement on the day.
Please speak to Mr Uhl or Ms O’Connell if you are interested in being involved in future Model UN excursions.
Ms Katie O’Connell – Curriculum & Assessment Leader | English | Humanities