Stonar competes in Global Model United Nations event in Nice 

Stonar was proud to participate in the seventh annual Globeducate MUN event, held in Nice and co-hosted by ISN Nice and Mougins British International School.

The event, which took place at the end of March, was attended by a group of our senior school pupils accompanied by Mr Dyde, Stonar's Head of English. 

The Globeducate Model United Nations is one of six annual events that bring students together from across more than fifty-five schools in ten countries and three continents. This is the first time since the pandemic that the Globeducate MUN was able to be held in person. 

At the Opening Ceremony of the VII Globeducate MUN, Grade 12 ISN Nice student Edison welcomed all 31 schools to the event and introduced ISN Nice Director Mel Curtis, who encouraged participants to get involved over the next three days.

Nick Danzinger, a renowned photojournalist, who has travelled the world capturing images of the most dispossesed and disadvantaged, then set the tone of the conference, by saying: "You've been given opportunities and choices that others don't have - hand them down to others. Leave the planet in a better place than you received it, and fight for rights of what others dream of."
 
After the opening ceremony, delegates were invited to get to know one another in group meetings with ice-breaker activities and initial discussions. What followed was two intense days of presentations, debate, and amending and passing resolutions. 

Mr Dyde said: "All the teahcers present, including myself, were deeply impressed with the confidence, maturity and passion shown by all participants.

"It was fantastic to see our pupils get involved, find their voices, and enjoy the challenge of the event. Over the course of the four days, it was great to see them have the opportunity to express themselves and use the new skills they were learning at the conference. They presented and debated issues including world poverty; disarmament; and access to global resources - and approached the topics with composure and verbal panache. 

"All the pupils agreed that the trip was both a challenging and hugely positive experience... and one that has helped them to fulfil a wide range of personal goals."

For more information about Globeducate Events, click here.