Students Deepen Understanding of Global Affairs at Model UN
By Anya Sood ‘26
Last week, seven CDS students travelled downtown to Toronto and participated in the 52nd annual Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly (SOMA). Hosted by the University of Toronto School, over 650 delegates from different high schools around Ontario gathered to participate in a variety of committees on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.
By tackling real-world issues like cybersecurity, human trafficking, nuclear disarmament, data privacy, and cryptocurrency's role in the drug trade, delegates developed and strengthened a variety of skills. Over three days of committee sessions and well-structured but intense debates, participants put themselves in the perspective of United Nations representatives and deepened their understanding of global affairs, the United Nations, and diplomacy while engaging in topics relevant to our world today.
Demonstrating problem-solving, collaboration, conflict resolution and public speaking skills while having to think on their feet to achieve their country’s or character’s goals, delegates were challenged to achieve a resolution in their respective committees. Students heard from SOMA alum and current UN staff member, Eric Walsh, on the importance of youth engagement in global issues and government, leaving this conference feeling equipped to become future leaders and change makers.
Participants were rewarded for their hard work with a Delegate Social, meeting their fellow representatives and dancing together.
Congratulations to Angelina Cai ‘25, Nicolas Hammer ‘26, Rupin Sanyal ‘26, Anya Sood ‘26, Chloe Turner ‘26, Darren Li ‘27, and Yolanda Sun ‘27 for their hard work and dedication to Model UN!
Special thanks to Ms. Moonan and Mr. Young for organizing and chaperoning an incredible trip and allowing us to learn so much.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
