2024-2025 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM
Excursion Name Model UN - SSICSM
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Group Involved (and number of students)
Group Leader and Staff Involved
Secondary School Interactive Crisis Simulation
October 25-27, 2024
Transportation details: Friday October 25
11:00am on Friday, October 25, Students will meet in the learning commons at The York School We will travel to U of T together by subway In the afternoon on Friday, students will be dismissed from OISE
Saturday October 26 & Sunday October 27
Students will be responsible for their own transportation home on Friday, to and from U of T (OISE) on Saturday and Sunday
If you are planning on driving your child, the drop off & pick up location will be at OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6 - there is a parking lot adjacent to OISE, the entrance is on Bedford Rd
Subway - Students who are taking the subway home will be walked to St. George subway station by the teacher.
Model UN Team - 30 students
Saturday & Sunday: Megan Gardner Ross, James Walker Friday: Norah Chaput, Joshuah Brown
Destination Address U of T - OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6.
Activity Description and Educational Rationale
Students will participate in discussions and debates with other high school students from across Toronto. Students will have an opportunity to draw on their knowledge of global issues to discuss current problems facing the United Nations today. Students will have an opportunity to build on their critical thinking skills, communication skills, and their ability to discuss in a respectful and diplomatic manner The focus of the conference will be on how to contribute in a positive and constructive manner to solve global problems This is a wonderful opportunity for senior students to grow as risk-takers, communicators and critical thinkers
Service Provider(s) University of Toronto
Emergency Contact Information Megan Gardner Ross 647 648 9202
Approximate Cost Per Student
Special Considerations and What to Bring
Meal information
The conference registration fee of $100 will be charged to your York School account
Students are expected to wear Western Business attire Students should bring a notebook, pen and water bottle
Meals: Students may pack a lunch or buy lunch There are a number of food options near OISE
Finalized Conference schedule
Friday - October 25, 2024
11:00 am Meet inside the learning commons of The York School (floor 1) Group will travel by subway to U of T (OISE, 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6)
11:30 am Arrive at U of T, registration (OISE 2296)
12:15 pm Opening Ceremonies (OISE G162)
1:15 pm Session 1
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm Session 2
5:45 pm — Dismissal Pick up location, OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
Students taking the subway will walk to St George Subway station.
Saturday - October 26, 2024
9:30am Delegate arrival - Meeting spot OISE lobby 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
10:00am Session 3
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Session 4
3:00pm Break
3:30pm Session 5
5:45 pm — Dismissal Pick up location, OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
Students taking the subway will walk to St George Subway station.
Sunday - October 27, 2024
9:30am Delegate arrival - Meeting spot OISE lobby 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
10:00am Session 6
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Session 7
3:30pm Break
3:30pm Session 8
4:00pm Closing Ceremonies (OI G162)
5:15pm Dismissal. Pick up location, OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6.
Students taking the subway will walk to St George Subway station
Map of pick up & drop off location - OISE - 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6.
If you are picking your child up by car, there is a parking lot located next to OISE, you can enter off Bedford Rd - this is a good spot to pick up.
*Friday October 25, students will be meeting at The York School at 11am All other meeting and pick up locations will be OISE.
