Attendance: 40 Members: 30 (of 47) 64% Visiting Rotarians: 1 Guests: 9
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) – A Global Experience for Local Students
The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) gives students the chance to step into the shoes of world leaders, debating real-world issues and negotiating resolutions just as representatives do at the United Nations. Each team is assigned a country to represent, complete with national dress, and engages with students from other schools in spirited discussion and debate. This year, our club was proud to sponsor two students from Loreto Mandeville Hall, Katerina Atsis and Olivia Wei, guided by their teacher Katie Macleish. The girls represented Japan, tackling a range of global challenges and finding themselves debating directly with countries such as China.
One of the highlights of their weekend was seeing a resolution they worked on amended and adopted on the Sunday – a great achievement for first-time participants. Beyond the debates, Katerina and Olivia said one of the most rewarding parts of MUNA was meeting and connecting with students from other schools, broadening both their friendships and their perspectives.
Both students also shared their aspirations for future study and careers, demonstrating the way MUNA inspires young leaders to think globally and act with purpose.
It was a fascinating and uplifting presentation, and a reminder of the importance of giving young people opportunities to develop skills in diplomacy, public speaking, and leadership.