The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) had a fantastic presence at the recent 53rd annual Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly (SOMA) held in Toronto.
This year’s competition took place at the end of April, gathering student delegates from various places for an event simulating international relations. It’s known as the oldest secondary school-run model UN conference and is the largest in Canada.
BWDSB showcased six schools this year, with members from five different groups bringing home awards.
Georgian Bay Community School, Kincardine District Senior School, Owen Sound District Secondary School, Saugeen District Senior School, John Diefenbaker Senior School and Grey Highlands Secondary School all performed admirably.
The teams representing these schools and their achievements are as follows:
Georgian Bay Community School (GBCS) – Our team of student diplomats engaged in passionate discussions and debates with 25 other schools. They covered a variety of topics such as social and humanitarian needs, space weapon restrictions, international drug control cooperation, and how the global community can prevent disease outbreaks. Our students represented GBCS with professionalism and enjoyed every moment. Student Neven Barber received the Outstanding Delegate award for the World Health Organization Committee. The team included Reese Riddell, Oliver Chapman-Fox, Nova Finlay and Neven Barber.
Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) – The KDSS Model UN Team had an amazing time at SOMA this year, coming back with three awards along with wonderful memories. From discussing outer space to world economics to tackling Big Brother issues, they did it all! Our team put in so much effort to rise to this challenge; we couldn’t be prouder of them. The team comprised Tristan Traynor, Ibrahim Syed, Haven Nickel, Aniruddh Tokekar, Latif Mathews, Oliver Wahi, Gethin Brandon, Kendra Newton, Mohamed Lila, Cole Perry, Nate Wahi, Asiya Lila, Tanvi Shah, Esha Gill and Paige Wade.
Owen Sound District Secondary School (OSDSS) – This was OSDSS’s third time participating in SOMA this year. The 17 students joined committees to debate various resolutions on topics ranging from immigration crises to pollution in outer space to historic matters like the Manhattan Project. They bravely addressed their committees by presenting concerns from their assigned countries. Everyone had fun and deserves big congratulations for their hard work! The team consisted of London Doyle, Solenne Shute, Layla Umar, Tristin Croft, Arya Villody , Hadee Mac Donald , Maddox Leonard , Ocean Croft , Isaac Holovaci , Bennett Firman , Aditri Kazi , Jack Middlebro , Peyton Algera , Hope Jackson , Owen Mac Intyre , Rowan Law and Zahraa Alrammahi.
Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS) – The SDSS Royals brought both newcomers and experienced participants to SOMA Model UN this year. Our students acted as delegates on various topics representing different countries. It was an unforgettable experience that helped them develop valuable skills for life. Chrystia Freeland was our opening speaker! We’re really thankful for our generous supporters: Rotary Club of Southampton , Rotary Club of Port Elgin , Port Elgin Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 , Nuclear Innovation Institute , Chantry Island Cham-bettes , Bruce Power , SDSS Student Activity Council and Bill Streeter. The team featured Pal Patel , Shrey Desai , Spoorthi Vijayakumar , Paige Blackmore , Asiya Abbas , Ewan Dennison., Hamna Hussain., Stella Huang., Mackenzie Coleman., Jared Huang., Rajvi Shah., Maangly Jani
Grey Highlands Secondary School (GHSS) – The GHSS Model UN Team dedicated several months preparing for SOMA at the University of Toronto this year. The school was well represented by a team who collaborated with other delegates across southern Ontario to tackle global issues together. Members included Cassidee Wolfe., Madelaine Pothier., Brooke Maxwell., Presley Hill., Paige Johnson.
John Diefenbaker Senior school (JDSS) – For 16 years now our students have been involved in SOMA Model UN building a solid base of experience confidence along with global awareness. This year’s group featured 14 enthusiastic students who represented JDSS passionately. We take pride especially in balancing seasoned delegates alongside new participants stepping up filled with curiosity courage. Together they fostered a dynamic supportive atmosphere reflecting both our program’s history growth forward. This remarkable group included Chelsea Koenig., Evie Kingston., Abhinav Satish., Jack Dunlop., Scott Peiman., Brianne Dippel., Sebastian Watt., Ariel Lyon., Maddie Howes., Gilbert Watt., Sophia Koenig., Neveah Suresh., Ava Simpson ,. Vivian Bender along chaperones Jennifer Morris Heather Bender
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