06 March, 2023

DAIS Tremendous Success at SHAMUN XXII

Shanghai MUN delegates

This week our DAIS MUN delegation, along with 15 other schools, spent time in the Shanghai American International School Puxi, for the Shanghai American Model United Nations Conference (SHAMUN XXII). The 17 delegates from DAIS/DHS were spread out over 7 committees and made great achievements. 

Best delegation award

Award Winners

Congratulations to our students on receiving a lot of individual awards as well as the Best Delegation award!

  • General Assembly I (3 DAIS/DHS delegates)
    Best Delegate: Natalie
    Outstanding Delegate: Zuri
  • General Assembly II (2 DAIS/DHS delegates)
    Honorable Mentions: Julius & Ashton
  • Human Rights Council (2 DAIS/DHS delegates)
    Honorable Mentions: Catherine
  • ECOSOC (2 DAIS/DHS delegates)
    Outstanding Delegate: Suah & Jessica
  • Disarmament Commission (4 DAIS/DHS delegates)
    Best Delegate: Mathis
    Outstanding Delegate: Rebecca
    Honorable Mentions: Linda & Peter
  • Historical Security Council (1 DAIS/DHS delegate)
    Best Delegate: Ein

Shanghai MUN conference

Natalie: "It is so delightful to interact, debate and make friends with delegates from various international schools and backgrounds."

Zuri: "SHAMUN XXII was my first large scale conference with 50 delegates in a committee; I tried my best, and it was absolutely thrilling to receive the best delegation award for our school. I wish we can have more opportunities like this conference in the future!"

Matias: "It is a one-of-a-kind experience not only for me but for all who had enrolled in such activity, the knowledge and skills acquired from experienced delegates, the unforgettable time that we been through, and the sweet time we have had altogether."

In the preparation before the conference and during the conference, each delegate performed to their best level. We are proud of our students! A big thank-you to our teachers Mr. Robert Flanagan, Mr. David Hopkinson and Ms. Ana Baltatescu.