Model UN Students Embrace New Opportunities
As Term 2 concludes, our Junior and Senior Model UN students remain dedicated, willingly spending part of their weekends participating in conferences hosted by various Sydney schools. They continue training sessions on Thursdays and are enthusiastic about upcoming MUN events and UN Voice of Youth activities planned for the remainder of the year. Please see the following report from one of the coaches:
‘On Sunday 21 June, eight of our students from Year 7 to Year 9 participated in the inaugural Wenona Model United Nations Conference. The event brought together over 200 delegates from various schools across NSW, providing an intensive forum for debating complex international affairs.
The conference featured five committees, with MLC School delegates participating in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM). Throughout the day, our students engaged in structured debates surrounding modern slavery, online radicalisation, medical misogyny and gender-based research discrepancies, child labour in global supply chains, and the security of undersea infrastructure. For our delegates, it was a valuable opportunity to step outside the classroom, engage with peers from other schools, and articulate perspectives on nuanced global challenges.
– Sarinna Cai (2025)
Upcoming Opportunity: MLC School MUN
For any students interested in exploring Model United Nations, MLC School will be hosting the second iteration of our interschool conference on Saturday 25 July 2026. This event is open to all students from Year 7 to Year 12, regardless of prior experience. For those curious about global politics, public speaking, or negotiation, the conference offers an accessible environment to develop these skills.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by Monday 5 July 2026.
MLC School MUN is an exciting simulation of the United Nations. You will represent a country, debate real-world issues, and work with other delegates to draft resolutions. This is a great opportunity to develop further interest in MUN, meet new friends, and engage in public speaking, debate, and discussions on global issues!
Why Should You Join?
- Experience Global Diplomacy: Spend a day as a UN Delegate and see how international decisions are made.
- Debate Pressing Issues: Tackle global crises and advocate for solutions on the world stage.
- Build Vital Skills: Develop your public speaking, research, and diplomacy skills in a supportive and high-energy environment.
- Connect with Others: Meet and collaborate with students from Year 7– Year 12 from schools across the area.
You can also find the registration link in the email sent by your Head of Year.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about what to expect, please reach out to our student organisers:
– Dr Andrea Rowe
Oratory Coordinator
Header photo shows Bonnie Li and Anna Poortvliet (Year 9) – Peru.
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Irene Chau and Molly Xu (Year 7) – Bangladesh
Ashwini Kanesalingham and Abira Sanan (Year 8) – Kyrgyzstan
Clare Wei and Ivy Xu (Year 9) – Mexico
