Christmas 2024

Dear students, parents and guardians,

Mathijs Hekkelman

Olympiad 2024

Albert (Chinyu) Lin in DP1a participated in the final round of the Chemistry Olympiad. The best 20 students in the Netherlands competed against each other. Albert finished in 11th place and also received the encouragement prize

ISRLO Hosts first ever Model United Nations (MUN) conference – an overview by Kashvi Sutar DP2b

This year marked a significant achievement for Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest, as we hosted the school’s first-ever Model United Nations (MUN) conference, RijnMUN 2024. For those new to MUN, it’s an educational simulation where students represent assigned countries in debates replicating those at the United Nations. Although our school has long offered MUN as an extracurricular activity, this conference was special as students across MYP, DP, VWO, and TTO programs joined forces to organize this ambitious event. We hosted over 170 students in RijnMUN 2024 including more than 110 delegates from external schools across the Netherlands. The conference opened with speeches from the school head, guest speaker Ms. Celine Vandenbussche from the International Criminal Court, and the student Board of Directors. Together, they set a collaborative tone, inspiring delegates to think critically, diplomatically and to have fun! The organizing team comprised entirely of students, who worked tirelessly over 10 months to bring this event to life. They managed everything from communication with other schools, recruiting and training student staff, coordinating schedules and room reservations, to organizing workshops for first-time MUN participants and maintaining our online presence through the RijnMUN website, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. The result was a seamless three-day event filled with spirited debates, intensive discussions, and memorable social moments

The conference began on Friday with workshops designed especially for beginners, offering sessions on everything from the basics of diplomacy to tips for confident public speaking. The energy and excitement kept everyone engaged and motivated. On Saturday, the excitement really picked up. After the opening ceremony, delegates debated in full session,with committees simulating real-world the UN, delegates tackled topics ranging from nuclear disarmament to election security. By evening, everyone was ready for the RijnMUN party, an event buzzing with post-debate excitement and lively dance moves! The final day on Sunday brought intense last-minute negotiations and emotional farewells as delegates wrapped up resolutions. The closing ceremony celebrated their hard work, and it was clear that each participant left inspired and equipped to take on future MUN challenges

Interviewing Nina Pessot!

by Vivian Bell MP4a

Former alumni Nina Pessot who now works as an Administrator in the International Administration Office was happy to be asked the following questions compiled by Vivian

Q1) What work do you do in Rijnlands?

I am an admissions officer as well as an international administrator!

Q2) When you were a student, did you want to work at RLO?

When I was a student I didn’t think I was going to end up back in school or even RLO because I didn’t want to work in a school or become a teacher!

Q3) When you were in RLO what was your dream job? Why?

My dream job was working in fashion! To be a Fashion Stylist, to know fashion trends as well as know accessories that can enhance outfits.

Q4) What was your favorite memory at RLO as a student?

My favorite memory would be… Brusjes dag. Which we would go to a school with people who have special needs and visit and help!

Q5) What is your favorite memory in RLO while working here?

My favorite memories about working here is… Speech Night because all the planning me and my colleagues do and the months we plan to then see it in person that night.

Q6) What do you see doing in the future? And is it at RLO?

It’s unknown! I’m still young and have a lot ahead of me. It could be at RLO somewhere in the backroom of school!