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Virtual VMUN
Model UN conference brings connection
Shawnigan’s Model United Nations students recently spent three days participating in one of Canada’s premier educational simulations. Vancouver Model United Nations (VMUN) is the largest high school student-organized Model UN conference in North America, simulating world diplomacy and inspiring delegates to become more aware, more educated, and more thoughtful global citizens.
Students are assigned a nation to represent in an engaging debate on pressing issues, including global health, environment, security, finance, economies, human rights, and development. This year’s conference was held solely online in keeping with provincial health protocols.
Shawnigan’s Head Delegate Fido F. shares, “Students showed amazing endurance in this virtual marathon, which lasted almost 30 hours over the weekend. Research showed that it was challenging for most people to sit in front of the screen for the entire weekend. However, Shawnigan’s delegates engaged in the conversation, enjoyed the time socializing virtually with MUN students from all around the world, and genuinely appreciated the opportunity to debate and open their minds.”
As this year’s conference was completely virtual, organizers suggested that students wear the typical business attire on top but casual clothing on the bottom. “This created a relaxing yet hilarious atmosphere in our delegation group,” says Fido.
“The team had a celebration dinner on Saturday night, enjoyed pizza and sushi, and received some fun internal ‘awards!’ Best dressed went to Gordon K. and Linda L!”
Shawnigan Lake School is adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines released by the BC Ministries of Health and Education, including those regarding learning cohorts, physical distancing and mask-wearing when appropriate.
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Students are assigned a nation to represent in an engaging debate on pressing issues, including global health, environment, security, finance, economies, human rights, and development. This year’s conference was held solely online in keeping with provincial health protocols.
Shawnigan’s Head Delegate Fido F. shares, “Students showed amazing endurance in this virtual marathon, which lasted almost 30 hours over the weekend. Research showed that it was challenging for most people to sit in front of the screen for the entire weekend. However, Shawnigan’s delegates engaged in the conversation, enjoyed the time socializing virtually with MUN students from all around the world, and genuinely appreciated the opportunity to debate and open their minds.”
As this year’s conference was completely virtual, organizers suggested that students wear the typical business attire on top but casual clothing on the bottom. “This created a relaxing yet hilarious atmosphere in our delegation group,” says Fido.
“The team had a celebration dinner on Saturday night, enjoyed pizza and sushi, and received some fun internal ‘awards!’ Best dressed went to Gordon K. and Linda L!”
Shawnigan Lake School is adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines released by the BC Ministries of Health and Education, including those regarding learning cohorts, physical distancing and mask-wearing when appropriate.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
