The popularity of our Model United Nations (MUN) group is demonstrated by the passion shown during debates, and the attendance at conferences. Students taking part in MUN speak about how it has raised their awareness of global topics and issues, as well as growing their confidence in public speaking and debating.

At its essence, MUN is a role-play activity where students become delegates for a given country and have to research and argue that from that country’s viewpoint on a given topic. The challenge comes from sometimes having to argue a viewpoint that may be contrary to your own belief. Students have the opportunity to attend conferences at other school and many comment how enjoyable they find these events, due to the social element as well as the debating.

Two Sixth Form students, known as the General Secretaries, lead the group, supported by our Head of Humanities. These students become powerful advocates within school promoting the group – and their passion is demonstrated at the annual whole school MUN conference in October.

Cobham Hall students like to debate and some of our Sixth Form have organised an MUN Conference as part of the Extended Project Qualification.