By Sheila Ward, New Generations Director
Eight enthusiastic RCMM representatives went into Parliament House on Saturday to witness the thrust and parry of seventy-four students from various schools within our District debating global resolutions.
They covered issues like small arms control; the death penalty; genetically modified food etc. - all very weighty international problems indeed.
The students followed parliamentary procedures extremely well and debated topics succinctly and earnestly on behalf of the countries they represented, and there was often a spot of humour thrown in now then to lighten the seriousness.
The costumes were very good and it was a wonderful experience for both the students and the spectators.
RCMM sponsored three teams and although they didn’t win any placings, they performed very well.
Our teams will be invited to attend one of our meetings to tell us all about their weekend in the international arena. The winning country was China, with Syria in second place.
The student’s choice was Sudan and the DG Award went to France.
During the lunch break we wandered down to Mrs Parma’s in Little Bourke Street and participated in a most enjoyable lunch with good food and good fellowship.
