Eight Lower Sixth students from Merchant Taylors’ took part in the Manchester High School Model United Nations conference this weekend.

The delegation represented South Africa; they debated issues such as the regulation of social media, drone warfare, lessons learnt from the Cuban Missile Crisis, access to abortion services in the developing world and LGBTQ rights.

All delegates performed admirably in this, their first, MUN conference. Delegates Eeva and Ahmed were recognised as best first-time delegates in their committees, and delegate Amaya was commended for her work in the Youth Committee. Merchants’ MUN Society look forward to competing in further conferences later this year.

Last week pupils from Year 10 and 12 visited the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Liverpool Science Park to see how computer science and technology integrate with engineering and scientific disciplines in a wide variety of applications.

They looked at how robotics together with artificial intelligence could benefit search and rescue as well as agriculture. They also created their own machine according to a project brief, worked on roles within a project and working together to achieve a specific objective.

They learnt a great deal about themselves, application of STEM to new and exciting projects and got to discuss their Vex Robotics project with industry experts.

It was a pleasure to welcome guests representing a wide range of careers on Thursday 2 February 2023 as we hosted a Networking Breakfast in the Centenary Hall.

All Upper Sixth Form students had the chance to practice their networking skills in a speed networking format, as well as informally chatting with guests to learn more about their career choices.

Thank you to all of the alumni, parents and friends of the school who came along.

If you would like to participate in any future careers events at school, please contact our Development Office via ([email protected])