CMS Station Road Hosts Dynamic 2-Day Model United Nations: Empowering Young Leaders
City Montessori School (CMS), Station Road Campus, successfully organised a vibrant 2-day Model United Nations (MUN) conference on August 2 and 3.
The event commenced in the school auditorium with an inspiring inaugural ceremony. Chief Guest Mr Atul Kumar Rawat, Company Secretary and Former Chairman of NIRC of ICSI (Lucknow Chapter), inaugurated the proceedings by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
What Distinguish Dignitaries Said
Addressing the gathering, Mr Rawat emphasized, that the initiative reflects CMS’s steadfast commitment to preparing young minds for a peaceful and progressive society. Moreover, quoting the Preamble to the Constitution of India, “We the People of India,” he urged students to become responsible citizens before stepping onto the global stage.
School leadership added great inspiration to the opening ceremony.
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Managing Director CMS, warmly welcomed the guests and participating students. She noted that such platforms help youth understand complex international relations while building confidence to address modern challenges.
Furthermore, Ms Junu Thakur Bisht, Convenor of MUN and Principal of CMS Station Road Campus, highlighted that the conference plays a crucial role in nurturing empathetic, future-ready global citizens.
Deep Deliberations Across Diverse Committees
Following the inaugural ceremony, nearly 200 enthusiastic delegates from reputed schools of Lucknow – including Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, St. Agnes’ Loreto Day School, Bal Vidya Mandir, Sri Chaitanya Institute, Vibgyor High School, G.D. Goenka Public School, and various CMS campuses – commenced the committee sessions.
Designed as a simulation of the United Nations, student leaders guided proceedings across six specialised bodies:
- United Nations Security Council UNSC: Chaired by Akshat Pratap Singh.
- United Nations Human Rights Council UNHRC: Chaired by Urvashi Singh.
- Council of Europe: Presided over by Arth Pratap Singh.
- Lok Sabha: Conducted by Speaker Prakhar Raj Singh and Deputy Speaker Sanskar Srivastava.
- North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NATO: Led by Crisis Director Mukund Nand Dwivedi.
- International Press: Headed by Hardik Krishna to manage media coverage.
What MUN Offers Your Child
Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation where students step into the shoes of international diplomats. Through the above mentioned committees representing different countries they discuss and solve real-world global challenges.
Right from day one, students dived into structured debates, presenting opening statements, negotiating with peers while adhering to parliamentary procedure, practicing professional diplomacy.
Beyond learning about world affairs, MUN gives your child a powerful hands-on experience that builds crucial life skills like sharpening their public speaking, leadership, critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making abilities in a supportive, intellectually encouraging environment.
Tackling Pressing National and Global Issues
On the second day of the CMS Station Road organised Model United Nations (MUN), discussions intensified as delegates presented well-reasoned speeches and tackled critical global and national issues across committees:
- United Nations Security Council (UNSC): Focused on maritime tensions in strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.
- United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC): Debated global migration laws, featuring key perspectives from representatives of Canada and Indonesia.
- Lok Sabha: Discussed pressing domestic political matters, including a spirited debate on a recent lathi-charge incident.
- Council of Europe: Addressed minority protection, drawing insightful contributions from delegates representing Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, and Romania.
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Deliberated on strategic crisis management through a historical simulation of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- International Press (IP): Documented the proceedings in real time through photography, investigative journalism, and live reporting.
Celebrating Success and Future Potential
The successful event concluded with a heartwarming valedictory and prize distribution ceremony honouring outstanding delegate performances. Here is the organised summary of the MUN award winners, categorised by committee and award:
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
- Best Delegate: Amrit Pandey (CMS Chowk) – Russia
Council of Europe (COE)
- Best Delegate: Arnav Upadhyay (CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II) – United Kingdom
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
- Best Delegate: Ummul Zahra (CMS Asharfabad) – United States of America
Lok Sabha
- Best Parliamentarian: Milind Tathagat (CMS Aliganj) – Portraying Rahul Gandhi
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Best Delegate: Saatvik Mishra (CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II) – Portraying US Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara
International Press (IP)
- Best Photographer: Daksh (CMS Chowk)
- Best Caricaturist: Mariyam Fatima (CMS Station Road)
- Best Journalist: Dhurvika Haswani (CMS Station Road)
The conference concluded on a triumphant note with the announcement of the Overall School Award. Expressing her heartfelt gratitude, Principal and Convener Ms Junu Thakur Bisht praised all participants for their stellar diplomacy and presented the coveted Best Delegation Award to CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II for their outstanding performance across committees.