CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

What makes up our co-curricular programme?

UWC Atlantic gives co-curricular as much importance as the academic element of the IB Diploma Programme, with successful completion of CAS being a requirement for the IB Diploma to be awarded. At UWC Atlantic, our CAS programme is much broader and far-reaching than a typical IB school. We believe this is important so that students can develop their specific passions and interests, work with new groups of people, build on their potential to challenge themselves and move beyond their comfort zone by taking their experiential learning to a new level. We want this to help shape each student’s ambitions and priorities so that when they graduate and go onto university or the world of work, their choices can be informed by their social conscience and underpinned by the UWC values.

Our co-curricular programme is made up of three main elements: Service, Creative and Physical Activities (CAS in IB terminology); Project Week and Conferences.

WHAT IS CAS?

Ccreative

exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance

Aactivity

physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle

Sservice

collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need

It has always been a mandatory core component of the IB Diploma Programme, providing a ‘counterbalance’ to the academic rigour of the programme. As part of the curriculum, students are expected to undertake a minimum of two hours of community service, two hours of physical activity and a further two hours of creative activity each week. These sessions take place in the afternoon, evenings and weekends.

WHAT IS PROJECT WEEK?

Every year students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a project for a week - one of the major events in our co-curricular calendar. Projects are either service related or expedition based. Projects are proposed by students and staff and embrace collaborative planning and teamwork. First and second years work together and learn to embrace and value each others' knowledge, skills and experience. Project Week is filled with lots of fun and opportunities to make new friends.

WHY IB?

The IB provides students with a global approach to education which is rigorous, dynamic, world renowned and student centered. The ability to study across six subjects provides students with breadth and depth in their educational experience and learning journey.

The IB also enhances students critical thinking compared with non-IB students, especially at sixth form.

The IB is world renowned and endorsed by universities and employers on an global scale, and has been established for over 50 years.

Ib Results

Results for the college in 2022 remain strong with an average points score of 35.55 compared to the World average of 31.98 and a 100% pass rate.

WHAT ARE CONFERENCES?

Conferences are held 3 times a year at UWC Atlantic. They are completely student led and give them the opportunity to manage the event, from submitting proposals for headline themes to be covered, to sourcing and booking the venue and speakers, developing workshops, producing the marketing materials, inviting participants and running the show from start to finish.