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Model UN
In September, 15 students from Years 11 and 12 attended a Model UN conference to Dromana Secondary College amongst 130 other students from schools across the region. Students acted as delegates for their allocated country and spent the day debating, negotiating and working as part of a team to amend a draft resolution on the topic of Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Students that attended the event have spent two months preparing and have dedicated time outside of school to craft their position statements and arguments. I am extremely impressed with their dedication, effort and engagement in the program and they should all be very proud of themselves and the skills they have developed along the way. Well done to all that participated!
A special shout out to Elaha R from Fern 10 who won the Notable Delegate Award voted on by other DHS students. Here is something that one of the nominations wrote:
Elaha deserves to win the Notable Delegate Award because, despite her time constraints since joining this round of Model UN, she has exceeded all expectations. Her commitment was evident from the start, quickly adapting to the new complexities, demonstrating an impressive ability to analyse global issues critically and efficiently. Throughout the conference, she consistently contributed arguments and rebuttals during discussions. Even during the previous Model UN at Monash University she had a major impact on the successes of Papua New Guinea in relation to the rights of indigenous population. She is truly deserving of this award.
- Renata G
Model UN was an enjoyable and inspiring experience. It brought students from different schools together to represent their chosen countries and discuss the important global issue of refugees and asylum seekers. The program gave us a real sense of how the United Nations works, making it meaningful. It was split into three parts, we started with position statements where each country presented its views on the refugee crisis and suggested ways to improve the current resolutions. The caucuses were the most thrilling part in my opinion—during the moderated caucus, countries directly called out others for things they disagreed with, while the unmoderated caucus was all about working in groups to explain our ideas and push for change. The final part, amendments, brought everyone together to discuss and vote on the changes to the resolutions. After two months of preparation, it was amazing to see everything come together. The debates, collaboration, and energy made the whole experience unforgettable, giving us a deeper understanding of real-world issues and how countries must work together to solve them.
- Mridula H11
Miss Z
Model UN Coordinator
Year 10 Commerce Business Expo
Our Year 10 Commerce students have spent the term working on their own business ideas and today they were able to share those ideas at our very first Business Expo. Commerce students pitched ideas to Year 9 students, who were then asked to vote for the stall that stood out to them the most. Awesome business ideas included a student app prototype, fancy cookies, luxurious brownies, candles and some even offered experiences such as games and other activities. Overall, students had fun creating their stalls, troubleshooting real world business problems and collaborating with their peers. Well done to all involved!
Ms Jiang, Ms Lazaris, Mr White & Miss Z
Commerce Team
Evaluating Economic Factors and Liveability in Dandenong
As part of our liveability survey, we went on an excursion to explore the Dandenong suburb to evaluate it from economic, business and liveability perspectives. At Dandenong Plaza, we engaged with customers to understand their experiences, preferences, and any challenges they faced. They provided valuable feedback on the retail environment and offered suggestions for improvement. We also learned about their shopping habits, what attracts them to the Plaza, and their views on the variety of services available. At Dandenong Market, we observed the bustling activity among vendors offering fresh produce and handcrafted goods, tallying the number of regular shoppers. Vendors emphasised the importance of community support and the market's unique appeal, while customers appreciated its variety and affordability. In Little India, we explored the cultural diversity that defines Dandenong, speaking with business owners about the rewards and challenges of running niche stores catering to specific cultural markets. This excursion allowed us to gather firsthand data, deepening our understanding of the dynamic relationship between businesses and customers. It also revealed opportunities for collaboration with local businesses and areas for improvement, such as marketing support and customer engagement strategies. Overall, the experience provided a comprehensive snapshot of Dandenong's vibrant economy, highlighting both its opportunities and challenges from a liveability standpoint. we want to thank our school and the teachers who helped us gain this valuable experience.
Year 8 Callistemon