Lingfield College hosts 5th Annual Model United Nations Conference

Lingfield College welcomed 192 students from 12 schools for a day of challenging debate.
On Saturday, 2nd December Director of MUN, and the LCMUN Secretariat were joined by delegates and teachers for our 5th Annual LCMUN. We were delighted to welcome back delegations who have supported us from our inaugural event, as well as to be joined by some new schools this year. Everyone participated with enthusiasm, maturity and respect for their fellow delegates.

Aims

The aim of the Model United Nations is sharing the understanding of the United Nations, and educating students about world issues, promoting peace and the work of the United Nations through cooperation and diplomacy.

Resources

This used many of the school facilities, numerous classrooms, lecture theatre and dining room.  There were a selection of staff from all the schools who attended.

The event was free for the State schools who attended, funding was covered by the other Independent Schools who attended. 

Impact

The conference was opened by Major (Retired) Philip Godsall-Stanton, who presented a thought-provoking speech entitled 'The UN and Me‘ which explored Philip’s personal experiences working with the UN, from a military perspective. 

Philip challenged delegates to recognise the issues facing the UN and the practical consequences of decisions made from Headquarters often thousands of miles away. He emphasised that the UN has a vital role to play in preventing war by facilitating effective discussion, debate and policy-making, preventing escalation to military methods. The speech ended with Philip opening up the floor to some thought-provoking and stimulating questions.

Pupil Involvement

192 students attend from 12 schools all of Senior school age.