Our Model United Nations team attended the first ‘in person’ conference in 2 years, held at the London Oratory School. The students were debating on behalf of Estonia and the topics ranged from the growing crisis in Taiwan, internet censorship, human trafficking, militarisation of the South China Sea, and policing the police. 

I really enjoyed the conference and the entire experience. I got an award for being a ‘commended delegate’ in my committee which I am very proud of. I think it was all great for gaining experience and confidence in public speaking, as well as giving me greater insight and understanding into the political systems that are crucial for the modern world."

Sam (Year 11)

The whole team performed exceptionally well, and Sam B (Yr 11) was awarded a commendation certificate for his excellent performance in the Humanitarian Rights committee.

Congratulations to Sam B (Yr 11), Harry A (Yr 11), James H (Yr 13), Angelica L (Yr 13), Ethan B (Yr 12) and Christopher V (Yr 12).

Sam wrote:

The Model United Nations conference was very interesting. We took part in mock conferences and debates, while role playing as delegates for a particular country. The country we were given was Estonia, which was particularly challenging, as it was difficult to establish Estonia’s stance on specific issues.

There were multiple committees, covering different issues. I was taking part in the Human Rights committee, and the two topics we were discussing was freedom of speech and the use of capital punishment. We debated two different resolutions, with only one of them being actually ratified.

After that we all took part in the General Assembly, where we debated a fictional crisis that had developed. The crisis was about Taiwan, where the ruler had died and a succession crisis had occurred, from which the Chinese had intervened, aggressively attempting to gain control of the island. I really enjoyed this debate and it took many turns, but ultimately the resolution was voted down, and the Chinese were left to take the island.

I really enjoyed the conference and the entire experience. I got an award for being a ‘commended delegate’ in my committee which I am very proud of. I think it was all great for gaining experience and confidence in public speaking, as well as giving me greater insight and understanding into the political systems that are crucial for the modern world.