The school hosted the Shimla Chapter of YMUN 2025, bringing together over 250 delegates from 12 prestigious schools across Himachal Pradesh. Recognised as the largest Model United Nations (MUN) conference in the state, YMUN 2025 proved to be a dynamic platform for critical dialogue, diplomacy, and youth-led leadership. The two-day event was inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp lighting by Abhishek Verma (ADC, Shimla). Reuben John, Principal of the school presided over as the Guest of Honour, emphasising the importance of purpose-driven intellect in his keynote address. The theme for this year's conference was "Where Ideas Meet Action." Six committees, including Lok Sabha, UNHRC, UNSC, UNCSW, HP Vidhan Sabha, and AIPPM, along with the International Press (reporters, caricaturists, photographers), deliberated on pressing national and international issues. Participating schools included: Sacred Heart, CJM, St. Luke's, MRA DAV, Pinegrove School, Bishop Cotton School, Cambridge International, ATLAS, Roots Country School, Chelsea, Auckland House School for Girls, and Auckland House School for Boys. Key Winners: Lok Sabha - Best Parliamentarian: Alina Kanta (Sacred Heart), High Commendation: Prabhyti Mehta (MRA DAV), Special Mention: Yugantar Singh (MRA DAV). Best Op-Ed: Tanish Sharma (AHS Boys). UNSC - Best Delegate: Angad Verma (Pinegrove), High Commendation: Rajveer Katoch (BCS), Special Mention: Shivankit Kanwar (AHS Boys).
UNCSW - Best Delegate: Arika Dhanta, High Commendation: Mehwish Chauhan (AHS Girls).
UNHRC - Best Delegate: Sanika (Cambridge), High Commendation: Sudiksha Gupta (St. Luke's). International Press - Best Reporter: Bhavika Uprety (MRA DAV), Best Photographer: Sumedha Gupta (St. Luke's), Best Caricaturist: Roheen (Chelsea)
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