Five Central students to attend mock U.N. meeting in Winnipeg

A group of Central Collegiate students will take part in a national conference this spring that simulates the United Nations and how that organization functions.

The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) takes place in Winnipeg from April 30 to May 3, with the Rotary Club of Winnipeg hosting the event. High school students from across Canada will take on global citizenship issues, with each delegation given the opportunity to speak at the opening plenary on the theme “Addressing Instability: Democracy, Migration and Climate Change.” Each school will also play the part of one of 195 countries worldwide.

The board of education for Prairie South School Division received the travel application from Central Collegiate during the February board meeting. Trustees unanimously approved the application.

Five students from Lisa Veer’s ELA 10 to 12 and Social Sciences/History 10 to 30 classes will travel to Winnipeg for the conference. Some of the learning outcomes they will be expected to demonstrate include presenting and expressing a range of ideas and information in formal and informal situations for different audiences and purposes. Before the trip, the students must conduct preparation work on the country they have been assigned. Regular meetings will take place ahead of the conference. Once they return, the students will have to put together a reflection on their experience and present it to the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw, which is partially funding the trip. The anticipated budget for the trip includes $1,475 for registration, $223 for a van, $450 for a substitute teacher, and money for mileage.

The next PSSD board meeting is March 3.