On Thursday 11th June, Year 10 students took part in ECI’s Model United Nations (MUN) conference, following 11 weeks of preparation in their Global Perspectives lessons with Ms Sutcliffe. The entire year group was involved, representing 22 different countries and working together to debate a range of global issues.
Throughout the day, students took on the role of delegates, delivering speeches, responding to different viewpoints and working collaboratively to develop solutions. The conference followed the structure of a real MUN, including formal debate and a final General Assembly where ideas were brought together.
The event was organised by Ms Sutcliffe, with support from students Jorge Jiménez and Andrea Miralles, who took on the roles of Secretariat (Organisers). A team of student Chairs (José Romero, Antonio Zambrano, Marina Méndez and Luna Belabdi) and Secretaries (Carolina Grandes, Ani Zhu, Sofia Reynaldo and Antonio Díaz-Ambrona) helped guide discussions and keep the committees running effectively.
Students debated a range of topics adapted from real United Nations discussions, including the challenges faced by overseas territories, sustainable development in Africa, the role of natural resources such as diamonds in conflict, and ways to reduce rural poverty. These discussions encouraged students to consider different perspectives and work towards common ground.
At the end of the conference, a number of students were recognised for their contributions. Awards for Best Speaker were given to Carla de Alba, Enrique Rojas, Ania Marante and Alejandro Junquera, while Best Collaborator went to Cayetano Buzón, Daniel Delgado, Julia Peña and Mª Paz Merello. Best Use of English was awarded to Manuel García, Javier Márquez and Marcos Galera, and Best Delegate to Ana Abraldes, Sophia Camino, Micaela Soto and Lucía Peyri.
The conference formed an important part of the Year 10 Global Perspectives course, giving students the opportunity to apply skills such as research, formal writing, public speaking, teamwork and critical thinking in a practical context. Overall, it was a positive experience for the year group and a strong foundation to build on for future conferences.
Congratulations to all the students who participated!
