Farewell Singapore

Reflecting back on the past week in Singapore, I'm so grateful to have come to THIMUN once again. In this past week, I've witnessed the power of MUN and its ability to unite and bring together so many teenagers from all around the world, all with different nationalities, experiences, and backgrounds to one institution in Singapore, to debate and engage in current global issues and topics that are significant to the community. This past week was an extremely eyeopening and life changing experience,  enabling me to develop into a new person, one that is now  a much more interested, concerned and engaged young women who wants to create change for a better world. 

I'll like to take this opportunity to thank PLC for giving me the chance to return to THIMUN once again, being able to meet many new life long friends, engage in passionate debates and being exposed and involved in many current global issues. Thank you to Ms Fields and Mrs White for being such fantastic MUN Directors, for giving up your time and looking after us in Singapore for the past week. 

THIMUN Singapore was certainly a personal highlight for 2015 and one that I will cherish and never forget. 

To all future delegates, I hope that you will enjoy every moment of this conference as THIMUN Singapore is definitely a one of a kind life changing experience. 

Joie Geng 

Day Three - THIMUN Conference

Delegates gather in the hotel foyer after a substantial breakfast before heading to THIMUN Day 3

The THIMUN day begins for Portugal delegates!

A final 'silly face' photo before another day of strict UN protocol!

Nicole presents a Resolution in Human Rights Watch and it is successfully submitted and passed - exciting!! 

She spoke with great composure and authority

Catherine endorses the Resolution and handles Points of Interest questions with poise and confidence

Even Hogwarts is represented in ECOSOC!

Alison returns from speaking in the GA1 

End of a big day - Wendy, Joie and Averlie look cool, calm and collected! 

Joie, Averlie and Elizabeth compare notes and talk about the day with Mrs White

Nicole and Christina sharing their successes in HRW with Mrs White

THIMUN Dinner Dance

On Thursday evening the girls attended the THIMUN Conference Dinner Dance at the magnificent Orchid Country Club. 

It was a wonderful night.

Day Two - THIMUN Conference

 Keen to get stuck into Day Two THIMUN

Christina and Catherine about to go into Human Rights Watch

End of a successful day lobbying and refining Resolutions

Day One - THIMUN Conference

After a big breakfast, we are ready to catch the bus at 7.45am. 

Excitement and some nerves from the Portugal delegates!

Collecting of ID Lanyards, Lunch vouchers, Program and Water bottles

Christina, Nicole and Catherine got straight to work in Human Rights Watch

Christina

 Nicole

Late in the morning Alison Chen presents the Opening Address at the Conference on behalf of the delegates from Portugal 

Isabella in GA 2

Wendy working in ECOSOC

Lobbying begins!

Joie concentrating and listening carefully in ECOSOC

Averlie and Wendy working hard in ECOSOC 

Exploring Singapore 

On Monday, we walked to the nearby Museum of Singapore. A serene and beautifully presented museum, there were numerous rooms which displayed the history, clothes and society of Singapore. 

We walked a short distance to the iconic Raffles Hotel and enjoyed morning tea in this elegant building. 

Christina and Catherine right at home in the Raffles Hotel!

With the Raffles Hotel Door-man

We made our way back to Orchard Road on the train and had a delicious lunch in Ion Orchard before returning to our Hotel for school work and THIMUN preparation. 

In the evening we headed to China town on a guided tour. 

What a fun night!

Alison and Averlie discuss the benefits of some items in the Chinese Medicine shop we visited. Abalone from Australia had it's own shelf!

Our friendly guide shared some fascinating information on the history of Chinese immigration to Singapore and the traditional architecture in the district.

Browsing through the colourful market was fun!

Dinner in China town

After dinner we had a hilarious ride on trishaws to Clarke Quay. 

After our exhilarating trishaw journey we soaked up the happy vibe and live music at Clarke Quay for a short while then climbed on board a charming ferry boat decorated with Christmas decorations. We then enjoyed a relaxing and beautiful tour along the banks of the river. It was a fantastic way to see and admire the magnificent buildings and iconic views of Singapore.

The stunning Fullerton Hotel

The financial district. (The guide explained "In Singapore it is believed the higher the building the greater the status of the company!)

The Marina Bay Resort by night.

Alison, Nicole and Averlie on the ferry

Christina, Catherine, Nicole and Elizabeth enjoying the live music at Clark Quay. 

 Bella and Nicole are big fans of Cold Stone Ice-cream!