EVATT MODEL UN GRAND FINAL

The Evatt Model UN Competition is an Australia-wide debate and public speaking competition where students recreate the United Nations security council, debating real-world issues. After placing 1st & 2nd in the regional round, Immara, Isabelle, Eden, and Renisha headed off to Brisbane and back in one day to compete in the State Finals. There were three debates throughout the day, one pre-prepared and two unseen, discussing issues including Global Peacekeeping Efforts, the Russia-Georgia tensions, and the Central American Democratic Crisis.

We were competing against students from schools all around Queensland, representing the far north as two of only three regional teams, with Immara and Isabelle placing 7th, making us a reserve team for the National Finals in December. We were also lucky enough to hear from the Brisbane Lord Mayor, two Brisbane Counsel Members, and the UN Youth Queensland President. Overall, the day was challenging, exciting, and fun.

Immara Dyer-Lewis

YEAR 11 STUDENT