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Model United Nations Summit

The 19th June saw 45 students from Year 7 take on the role of United Nations delegates for a debate workshop to discuss the issue of climate change. Time was spent learning about correct etiquette, debate guidelines and logical fallacies before participants were issued their countries. Students were referred to as the honourable delegates for the nation they represented. Delegates researched their country and opening statements were delivered by each state. Once each state had given their position on climate change and the actions they felt they were able to support, there was time for the honourable delegates to debate policies, definitions and discuss alliances. As lunch drew closer compromises had been reached and alliances formed leaving just four policies to be discussed in the afternoon debating session.  

Impassioned speeches were made by the honourable delegates from a number of countries including Russia, China and Pakistan.  

Students were able to see the complex nature of World politics realising that the effects of climate change can be devastating both of economies and on whole countries.  

Our thanks go to Mr Khattak for running such a fantastic workshop.

Miss Lyus

Year 7 ATL