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| Senior Model UN 2007
| Junior Model UN 2006 | Senior Drugs & Alcohol Forum 2005 -2006 | Junior Drugs & Alcohol Forum | Other Events: MEC and Junior Conferences | | Another successful Model UN event took place on United Nations Day, 24th October 2007. 120 delegates participated from 24 schools throughout Ireland. 35 countries of the United Nations were represented by ambassadors & ministers in teams of 3. Resolutions on Climate change & global warming & on the Exploitation of Peoples were hotly discussed in committee groups & plenary sessions. For Full report follow the link. MUNGA 07 Two successful Training Days have taken place in Antrim and Dublin. Delegates are now researching their Country's background on Climate change and Exploitation; A busy Month ahead. The 2007 Model UN will take place on United Nations Day - 24th October 2007 in the Spires Conference Centre, Belfast. Training days: Antrim Board Centre 19th of September, and St. Pauls College, Dublin on the 26th of September. MUNGA 06 The 2006 model UN Assembly was a very successful event and was attended by 120 sixth-formers representing 37 countries of the United Nations. Resolutions on climate change, Global Warming and immigration were discussed in committee groups & debated in plenary debates. For the Full report follow the link. MUNGA 06 This will take place on 24th October 2006 at the Spires Conference Centre, Belfast. Training days: Antrim Board Centre 20th September, and in St Paul's College, Dublin on 27th September. | Three successful meetings took place in February, March and April 2006. 6 schools and 66 pupils participated. For a full report, see under ' J MUNGA project outline. | Friday 22nd September saw the first and final Sitting of the Senior Forum, at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Over 70 students from the following schools participated: St Joseph's College, Aquinas Grammar, Hunterhouse College, Orangefield High and Grosvenor Grammar. Students engaged in some early morning ice-breakers, and were then treated to an excellent presentation from Neighbourhood Officers from Strandtown, and a Panel Q&A session consisting of Michael McKay (Lisburn YMCA), Fiona Byrne (HR Manager Wine Flair), John Ellis (Drugwiser), chaired by Jane Morrice (Deputy Speaker, N.I. Assembly. Jane also kindly chaired the main Plenary Debate in the Senate Chamber (clerked by Marina McConville, Education Officer, N.I. Assembly), where students debated 5 key motions surrounding drugs and alcohol. Debating was of a very high standard, and Grosvenor Grammar were awarded the Prize Cup for demonstrating particulalry excellent debating skills both in the formal proposing / opposing scenario, and the open-floor debating opportunities. Aquinas and St Joseph's were close contenders also for first place. We would like to thank all schools for making the day a true success, and to Parliament Buildings for so kindly hosting this event. | Having already met on Wednesday 31st June at Grosvenor Grammar School for the First Sitting, more than 70 students from six schools, met at Belfast City Hall on Monday 12th of June for the Final Sitting. With the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Patrick McCarthy kindly opening proceedings, students engaged in some excellent group workshops looking at tackling issues surrounding drugs and alcohol. Students were then given a lively presentation by two community police officers, and a useful Q&A session also. The main debate (Chaired by Jane Morrice with Mary Smyth-Farr as Clerk) was voted the 'best yet' in any Junior Drugs and Alcohol Youth Forum, and this was down to the excellent input and communication skills from all of our six participating schools. The Award for 'Best Public Speaking School' went to Laurelhill Community College, with Hunterhouse College in second place, and Grosvenor Grammar in third place. Other participating schools were Orangefield High School, St. Joseph's College, and Campbell College. Thanks to all students and teachers for supporting what was a great day! | Year 10 Conference. "Celebrating Difference- Looking beyond ourselves. Venue- St Mary's University College, 14th June 2006. 130 pupils from 13 CEWC NI member schools participated. Pupils examined ethnic similarities and differences in themselves, and had a talk from Jolene Flett from the NI Council for Ethnic Minorities on 'Celebrating Difference' Students drew up a Charter Against Racism, and designed a cover for their Charters. A stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable day was had by all. Thanks to the teachers of the CEWC NI Advisory Panel for assisting with this event. | | The Senior Model UN General Assembly in 2005 was successful and stimulating. The 100 pupils attending took part in debates and discussions on sustainable Development and Refugees. Pupils from ROI enjoyed their stay at the Stormont Hotel as well as the welcome party at Victoria College on their arrival the night before the conference. |
| The Third and Final Sitting of the Forum took place at Belfast City Hall, with the Lord Mayor opening and closing proceedings. The standard and preparation from the schools for the live debate was exceptional this year, and contributed to the success of the day, which included a live panel debate in the morning, chaired by Deputy Speaker of the NI Assembly, Jane Morrice, and including guests such as Jeffrey Donaldson (DUP), and Alasdair McDonnell (SDLP). The Speakers Cup Award went deservingly to St Patrick's Academy, Dungannon, with Mount Lourdes Grammar and Friend's School a close second and third respectively. |
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| | The Senior Model UN will take place on the 25th October at Stormont. There are no available places left. Two very successful Model UN Training Days have taken place in Belfast and Dublin. Pupils are now engaged in preparation and lobbying. |
| All places now booked. The First Sitting of the next Senior Drugs and Alcohol Youth Forum will take place in The Wallace High School on 23rd November 2005. | Results from the debate in Stormont and the winning team 28/06/05 | ::Results from the debate 28/06/05 |
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| Teacher Evaluation and Pupil Evaluation of the 1st Sitting 14/06/05 | The winning team of the Mock European Parliament debate 28/06/05 |
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| ::Agenda, Methodology and Venue for the 1st Sitting on 8th June in Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn 02/06/05 |
| | ::There are still some places available for your school to take part in the Senior Model UN in September and October 2005. So if you have not registered your school yet please do so now. 03/06/05 |
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| ::Alcohol Chain workshop for the 2nd Sitting 04/05/05 |
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| ::See how the Senior Youth Forum delegates cascade their knowledge and skills o their fellow students in their schools 28/04/05 | Agenda and Methodology for the 2nd Sitting on 23rd June 27/04/05 | ::Activities for the Parliamentary Sitting / Day II , Activities between the Induction and Parliamentary Sitting , Electronic Resources 18/04/05 |
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| ::Letter to teachers about the First Sitting 22/04/05 | :The Junior Conference (Responsible Tourist) is oversubscribed now , See some electronic resources for this conference 19/04/05 |
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| ::Seven schools enrolled for this year's Junior Drugs Youth Forum 15/04/05 |
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