AISB Secondary students participated in the Model United Nations (MUN), an incredible platform for learning about global diplomacy, leadership, and critical thinking.
Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation of the United Nations where students role-play as diplomats representing various countries to debate and negotiate global issues. It engages hundreds of thousands of students annually, helping them understand the principles and functioning of the UN. The goal of MUN is to provide an interactive educational experience that enhances public speaking, critical thinking, negotiation, and leadership skills while fostering a better understanding of international relations and diplomacy. It aims to create informed global citizens who comprehend the impact of national decisions on regional and global politics.
The conference proved to be an exceptional success for our students, who not only showcased their skills but also achieved notable recognition, reflecting the academic excellence and leadership that define AISB.
Outstanding Achievements
AISB's first MUN conference was very successful. All of the students did quite well and we even won some awards. Chloe in Y9 Litchfield and Samridh in Y10 Tarra Bulga were awarded Best Position Paper for their respective committees. Additionally, Grace in Y9 Maria was recognized on the event's Instagram page for her standout performance, highlighting the calibre of AISB’s representatives.
Student Reflection - Samridh, Y10 Tarra Bulga
Participating in Model United Nations (MUN) was an incredibly fun opportunity that gave me valuable experience and a deeper understanding of the United Nations and diplomatic relations of states. It was my first-time and I represented France in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which I first thought to be difficult but I was really excited. From the moment we began the session, the formal atmosphere was both
exciting and overwhelming as I initially felt nervous and underprepared, as time passed by I got more confident and comfortable which makes me look forward to my next MUN conference.
As the delegate of France, I got a chance to interact with other states on significant global issues including nuclear proliferation and cybersecurity threats. This broadened my knowledge on other states’ stances and actions and allowed me to understand the complexity of this conference due to numerous views that have to be considered during the decision-making and resolution drafting process. I was also able to meet many new
people and make new friends through this conference.
Drafting and debating resolutions with other delegates was quite challenging but also very interesting. Through it, I understood the difficulty of getting international cooperation and maintaining peace and security in a world with diverse and conflicting stances. There were many people who excelled in many aspects and were better than me which made me and my competitiveness feel full of enthusiasm and energy. I particularly enjoyed debating the most as making strong arguments quickly and effectively under time pressure was constantly improving my skills. The more I participated in every discussion, the better my ability to think and formulate arguments got. The experience also made me realise the importance of finding common ground and the chaos in attempting to find it.
One of the best moments for me was winning the Best Position Paper award as it felt like quite an achievement for my first-time in MUN. However, I wanted to win the Best Delegate award. But, I realised through this conference the aspects that I need to improve such as my quality of speech and my public speaking skills which I believe can be improved through practice and confidence. Next time, getting the Best Delegate award wouldn't be a difficult challenge.
Overall, my first MUN experience was really wonderful and fun. It improved many of my skills and was really impactful. I already look forward to my next conference for more challenges and opportunities like this.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their accomplishments and the dedication they demonstrated in representing AISB on such a prestigious platform. Through their interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds, they developed essential skills that will shape them as future global leaders.
This event is a stepping stone toward even greater opportunities, and we are excited to support our students in their future MUN journeys and beyond.
AISB Representatives:
Jichan
Eito
Daniel
Chinmaya
Samridh
Kaushik
Jessica
Chloe
Riko
Chommanaad
Sora
Bhunnada
Prisha
Grace
Arissa
Shiue-Ruei
Kilana
Teachers:
Tom G., Dayne, Layla
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