MODEL UN

Participants are assigned a UN member state. They assume the role of that country’s diplomats. The delegations represent the views of ‘their’ country, reflecting that country’s views rather than their own personal opinions on an issue.

Each delegation will research their country’s position on a selected issue. The Chair, preferably a pupil, will ensure that each delegation will have the same speaking time to present its position to the General Assembly. Questions will then be prepared and delivered to other delegations, and formal answers read out in the next meeting.

Time will be given to any final negotiations behind the scenes. Then the Chair will finalise two resolutions, which will be put to a final vote. This will mark a formal end to the Model UN; thanks will be given as well as awards for any outstanding contributions. For speakers, presenting slowly and clearly to the group is a key skill. Their fellow delegates will act as advisors, taking notes and listening out for potential allies or areas of disagreement. While staff will provide some material to assist, the Chair will be responsible for the running of UN business.

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Middle School, Sixth Form

Type of Elective

Physics Extension Classes

Run by: Dr Mayoh

Other staff: Mr Dobbin available to:

This activity looks to explore some of the exciting areas of physics beyond what is covered in the classroom. In previous courses we have looked at Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, advanced optics and Olympiad preparations.

Sixth Form

Type of Elective

Robotics

Run by: Mr Mayoh

Other staff: Mr Dobbin available to:

In Robotics you will be challenged to design , build, program and even drive a robot to solve different problems. If successful the robotics team will compete at national and international level with the completed robot. You will need to learn about mechanical engineering and apply knowledge from science, computing, electronics and maths to develop the robot.

Junior School, Middle School, Sixth Form