What is Model U.N.?
Model U.N. is a club for students to discuss global problems following the same format as the real United Nations in New York. Every year we discuss a wide range of issues – and try our best to resolve them. This is your chance to step into the shoes of world leaders, and make your voice heard on the issues that matter. You can read lots more about Model U.N. and how it works by dowloading our Model U.N. guide here.
What topics does Model U.N. talk about?
Some of the topics we have looked at in the last year include:
- What should the U.N. do about Afghanistan?
- What should the U.N. do about Ukraine?
- What should the U.N. do about Security Council Reform?
- What should the U.N. do about Indigenous Rights?
- What should the U.N. do about Drones?
- What should the U.N. do about Water Scarcity?
When does Model U.N. meet?
We meet every other Thursday in the Assembly Hall – check the bulletin for details of our next debate.
Who runs Model U.N.?
Model U.N. is organised by an elected committee of students. The current committee members for 2022/23 are:
Secretary General: Kieran Fulton (S5)
Deputy Secretary General: Maria Fraser (S4)
Aran Clark (S2)
Jason Claridge (S4)
Owen Clotworthy (S2)
Hamish Palmer (S5)
Duncan Peppe (S4)
Owen Quayle (S4)
Charlie Wood (S4)
Mr McMordie supports these students in his role as Model U.N. Convenor.
Are there other trips or opportunities with Model U.N.?
We hold Model U.N. conferences in school twice a year and we took part in our first Model U.N. conference outside PHS in 2023. A list of upcoming conferences and trips is below:
- North Berwick HS MUN Conference, November 2023
- St George’s School MUN Conference, December 2023
- PHSMUN Christmas Conference, December 2023
- Geneva Trip, March 2024
How can I get in touch?
Speak to Mr McMordie in M31
Email us: mcmordie.james@glow.sch.uk
Follow us: @PeeblesMUN
