Newsletter December 2015 -- Highlights

Just some of the students who attended MUN Singapore

THIMUN conferences offer a unique learning experience which develops emotional intelligence, collaboration, public speaking and understanding or the complexity of global issues.  

The only guidance received is that of clear expectation and an awareness of the challenges.  As a teacher it is hard to witness the students struggle, to see them vulnerable and insecure but when they emerge having been successful, they are never the same again.

Insecurity is replaced by confidence, confidence built on personal success. Student leave the conference more aware, more ambitious and better learners, they have seen excellence and now understand what is needed to achieve it. 

 Megan from Switzerland, tells us, “A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity and privilege to participate in the annual THIMUN conference in Singapore. 

I represented Pakistan in a subject which I have a great deal of passion for-child marriage. The professionalism and skills present within the conferences really give you a feel of the level of responsibility the working world holds, yet also make you want to strive for the best you can possibly achieve.”

Brillantmont, along with four other international schools, was able to offer its students an exceptional experience – organising and creating a TEDx conference on the theme of NEXT? Students worked collaboratively to organise the whole event which welcomed over 500 participants, eager to listen to some “ideas worth spreading.”

They found incredible, inspiring speakers who shared their life experiences in a range of different subjects – biology, medicine, literature, photography, sport and got everyone thinking outside the box. 

Street-Savvy Students

Leo from Switzerland, was part of a group of students who joined a self-defence workshop held at Brillantmont. “ Two martial arts teachers talked to us about various things concerning self-defence and the violent situations we could encounter throughout our lives.

The workshop ended by a quick showcase of and training in self-defence techniques, such as various ways of keeping the violent person at a distance, as well as kicks and punches should things take a turn for the worse. In conclusion, it was very instructive, intense, and fun.”