Wycombe Abbey Conference

Wycombe Abbey recently welcomed a delegation from DCGS to their Model United Nations conference, where 16 schools collectively represented the 193 member states.

Serving as a fugacious respite from one’s studies, a unique opportunity to discuss geopolitical issues at length while not being thoroughly socially ostracised, and because portraying a delegate is a unique opportunity, the event attracted 15 students from Challoner’s.

We were greeted by the sight of a strikingly-endowed school, the size of a small village and replete with amenities, from a swimming pool to a rather scenic pond.

Following a brief opening ceremony in a dedicated theatre room and being handed a tote bag stocked with Wycombe Abbey merchandise, we were directed to the rooms in which our committees sat in session.

I sat on the Human Rights committee as the United States Delegate, earning the opportunity to discuss and debate recent world events including Iran’s stance on freedom of speech and unconditional colonial reparations.

Of course, we were not confined to our committee rooms for the entire duration of the conference; Friday evening offered dinner and a black-tie ball. Contrasting with the endless debating, the ball offered a well-rounded experience for me and the other members of MUN and proved to be a thoroughly-engaging experience.

I shall conclude by thanking the History and Politics department, especially Mr McLean, for organising the visit.