UWCA Prospectus

INSPIRING CHANGEMAKERS

COLLEGE PROSPECTUS

WELCOME

That core mission

A message from our Principal Naheed Bardai, has strengthened and evolved with our focus now on systems change - to understand how our societies are structured and analyse how they unite and divide us and, importantly, impact our planet. We then ask: “What action can we take to create more equality, compassion and sustainability?”

I am delighted to welcome you to the UWC Atlantic prospectus. I hope you will find all you need to know about college life and the kind of experience you can expect, if you choose to apply for a place here.

At the height of the Cold War our founder, radical educationalist Kurt Hahn, sounded a clarion call to young people around the world - ‘You are needed!’

The UWC global movement makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC Atlantic was the founding school in what is now a flourishing global movement, with 18 schools across four continents. UWC Atlantic was the realisation of Kurt Hahn’s dream - that if young people from very different backgrounds were educated together they could build a common understanding to prevent future conflicts.

We have courageous aims for the future of the college and the wider UWC global movement. We want our students to take deep and sustained action in the areas of social and climate justice through innovation and service in Wales, the United Kingdom, or their communities back home.

To support this, we will embed a wellbeing framework into the structures and culture of the college to enable each student to flourish. A community where each member is valued for their differences, as well as their similarities, and where everyone feels like they belong.

Join us on our journey.

Best wishes,

Nah

d Bardai

I would like to encourage you to explore, engage and consider what you can bring to UWC Atlantic, to help make the difference that is needed in the world today.

Sixty years on from our founding, our call to young people sounds as loudly as ever.

HOW TO APPLY

At UWC Schools we have a different way of doing things, on lots of levels! One of those being selections and admissions. Unlike other schools and colleges, applications do not come to the college directly, instead there are two different routes for prospective students.

ROUTE ONE:

You can apply through the UWC National Committee in your country of residence or citizenship. Applications usually open in July, depending on each country.

This route may offer the chance for you to receive scholarship for your UWC experience, ensuring socio-economic diversity on all UWC campuses.

More than 65% of national committee-selected students accept either a full or partial scholarship towards their UWC education. If your application is successful, national committees will carry out a financial means assessment to determine a scholarship based on your needs to ensure you’re able to benefit from a UWC education.

ROUTE TWO:

The Global Selection Programme (GSP)

The GSP is an application route designed for candidates who wish to forgo financial assistance. We have a limited number of places at some UWCs colleges.

Applications open in the September before the entry year the following August. Please visit http:////apply.uwc.org or email admissions@uwcatlantic.org for more information.

The UWC movement seeks outstanding students who want to become change makers for a better world, regardless of their socio-economic, religious, national, ethnic or cultural background. Joining UWC Atlantic, or any other UWC school or college will be life-affirming and life-changing. It is important for you to make sure it’s the right choice for you.

UWC Atlantic is a student sponsor and can sponsor students under both the UK Child Student and Student visa routes.

The UWC National Committee

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

Everyone has the right to a quality education. That’s why we offer one of the most comprehensive scholarship programmes in the world.

Students must be born between 2 Sep 2005 and 31 Oct 2008 (entry 2024)

Students can only apply via one route (National Committee or Global Selection Programme)

Students need to demonstrate age-appropriate qualities and skills that will enable them to thrive in our learning programme. These include:

If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances: many of the students selected by our national committees are awarded full or partial scholarships. National committees will carry out a means-test to determine the level of financial help needed.

A positive approach to learning

An academic profile that indicates the student can study with confidence

Active engagement in activities and extracurricular interests

Positive and collaborative behaviour and social interactions with peers

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT ADMISSIONS@UWCATLANTIC.ORG

WHY STUDY WITH US?

UWC Atlantic is the founding college of the UWC global education movement. Its home is the beautiful 12th Century St Donat’s Castle in South Wales, where students from over 90 countries come for two years to live and work together in a dynamic learning landscape.

UWC Atlantic is a deliberately diverse, mission-driven international college with a strong commitment to the educational principles of Kurt Hahn, its founder, and a passionate belief in the importance of education as a force for good in the world - to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

Since 1962, UWC Atlantic has entrusted students with authentic responsibility and guided them to make appropriate choices and to learn from their mistakes. It is through this trust, responsibility and accountability that students learn that they can make a difference (‘You are needed’) and that through effort and engagement they can achieve far more than they ever imagined (‘There is more in you than you think’).

UWC Atlantic empowers bridge-builders, systems changers and compassionate global citizens through the delivery of a pioneering and distinctive IBDP educational model.

WHAT IS THE IBDP?

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a 21st century globally recognised educational programme, that develops a natural inquiring mindset amongst students aged 16-19. The IBDP fosters critical thinking, a desire to learn, and prepares students to excel in the future and lead meaningful lives as global citizens.

UWC Atlantic us the only school in the world in 2023/24 to offer a new pathway within the IBDPdeveloped together with the International Baccalaureate. This new pathway focuses on systems transformation.

STANDARD IB DIPLOMA

Students completing the full IB Diploma Programme will take three core subjects: theory of knowledge, creativity, action and service, and an extended essay.

Students are also required to study six subjects across different academic areas:

Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

Group 2: Language Acquisition

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts

Students must choose three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level. They must select one subject from Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. They can then select either one subject from Group 6 or another subject from Groups 1 to 5.

Taking the place of 2 Standard Level subjects in the IBDP this new Systems Transformation pathway is specially designed at UWC Atlantic to equip graduates to take on some of the greatest global challenges on a climate-changed planet: transforming the food system; advancing a just energy transition; reversing biodiversity loss and restoring ecosystems; and responding to migration and displacement at an unprecedented scale.

To ensure adequate breadth in this IBDP pathway, students are also required to take 1 language subject (Group 1 or 2); and 1 of either mathematics (Group 5) or a science (Group 4). Students can take up to 2 courses from any single subject group, and no more than 2 across Groups 1 and 2.

Beyond this, there are no restrictions on their subject choices, and students are encouraged to choose subjects that will contribute to their ability to make a lasting and meaningful difference in the world.

ACADEMIC SUBJECT CHOICES:

HIGHER LEVEL STANDARD LEVEL

GROUP ONE

Language & Literature

English language and literature

Spanish Literature

GROUP TWO

Language Acquisition

English B

Spanish B

French B

GROUP THREE

Individuals & Societies

Economics

Geography

Global Politics

History

Social & Cultural

Anthropology

GROUP FOUR

Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

GROUP FIVE

Mathematics

Analysis and Approaches

Applications and Interpretation

GROUP SIX

The Arts

Music

Visual Arts

English language and literature

Spanish Literature

Chinese Literature

Self-Taught

English B

Spanish B

French B

French Ab Initio

Economics

Environmental Systems and Societies

Geography

Global Politics

History

Social & Cultural Anthropology

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Systems and Societies

Physics

THE ARTS

Analysis and Approaches

Applications and Interpretation

The Art Department has two large painting, drawing and design studios, with two computer labs, a print studio, ceramics building and a Chromakey special effects VR. It also boasts a photography and film studio.

Music

Visual Arts

The department has strong links with international galleries, street art exhibitions and centres. We are closely linked to museums and enjoy the expertise of 4 practicing artists, many also lecturing at universities and colleges in south wales and england.

Both Art and non-Art students have the opportunity over their two years to develop additional art practices, with specialists in Ceramics, Eco Fashion design, Digital Photography, Painting and Printmaking as part of the International Baccalaureate CAS Programme.

MUSIC

The Music Department has recently been refurbished and includes a range of studios, instruments and sound-proof practice rooms.

The department offers piano, voice (classical and popular/musical theatre), guitar (electric, acoustic, and bass), violin, viola, cello, double bass, piccolo, flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, drums and percussion, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, and organ; however, we also offer other less common instruments and are able to source teachers for most instruments as students require.

Music as an IBDP subject includes three primary components: research, performance, and composition.

The performance aspect is the focus of our one-to-one instrumental lessons, which take place weekly and are included as part of the course. There are regular opportunities for performance and trips throughout the year.

Composition is also undertaken in lesson time, primarily using Logic and Sibelius in the iMac suite and the recording studio. The course exposes students to many types and genres of music, but at the same time they have a great deal of choice in which areas they would like to focus on in their own work and with a wide range of instruments to chose from.

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 of the programme. 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: Creative, Active and Service Activities (CAS in IB terminology); Project Week, Lighthouse, Prentis / Changemaker Programme 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?

LIGHTHOUSE

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

Lighthouse is an on-campus centre for meaningful changemaking at UWC Atlantic. Lighthouse builds on the UWC values by nurturing students’ creativity, idealism, and sense of stewardship while equipping them with the expertise, knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed to create businesses to drive profits and social change. We believe that creative confidence, resilience, and taking productive risks are necessary for innovation and envisioning a more peaceful and sustainable world. We also believe that a sufficient awareness and understanding of the challenges facing humanity are part of any meaningful changemaking.

PRENTIS / CHANGEMAKER

Formerly the 'Changemaker Programme,' Prentis - the Welsh word for apprentice, invites you to apprentice yourself to a cause you believe in and leave the head-heavy regular IB Diploma Programme and involve the whole student - head, heart and hand. In order to do this, we are developing courses that are inter-disciplinary, break down the boundary between the academic and co-curricular realm and focus on some of the most pertinent issues we face in the 21st century: our relationship with the environment, with the digital realm and with ever-changing human communities across our globalised world.

WHAT ARE CONFERENCES?

Conferences are held 3 times a year at UWC Atlantic. They are completely student led and give students 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 conference/event from start to finish.

Results for the college in 2023 remain strong with an average points score of 35.60 compared to the world average of 31.98 and a 100% pass rate.

STUDENT BODIES

OPERATIONAL

Operational groups serve particular aspects of student life.

CULTURAL

Cultural groups are loosely based on regions which students identify with.

StuCo - THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Mandate: To protect, enhance and implement the student voice.

SLACC - STUDENT LIFE AT ATLANTIC COLLEGE COUNCIL

Mandate: To facilitate and ensure an enriching student life: through community building, experiential learning and entertainment.

PeaCo - THE PEACE COUNCIL

Mandate: To provide a platform for students to share global and local issues, teach methods of conflict resolution and enhance the “act local think global” philosophy.

SusCo - THE SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL

Mandate: To encourage awareness and passion about our planet among both students and staff, ensuring that it is respected in all aspects of college life.

WellCo - THE WELLBEING COUNCIL

COUNCILS BOARDS

Mandate: To promote and raise awareness in all aspects of wellbeing and help students achieve a balance in the intense UWCA lifestyle.

CO-CURRICULAR

CAS SESSIONS

These are groups set up by the student council, but independent in their operation. Committees of students and relevant staff members together form a board.

CO-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

The Student Disciplinary Committee is a group of 7 students responsible for evaluating cases of discipline and recommending courses of action. The Board also meets regarding college policy to review and propose changes.

CONFERENCE BOARD

The Conference Board is a group of 5 students responsible for selecting the four conferences in the academic three and providing the organisers with logistical support.

The Co-Curricular Committee is a group of 9 students (3 per core co-curricular session: Creative; Activity; Service) responsible for ensuring that the options available, for CAS and project week, are those believed to maximise the fulfillment of the student body.

PEER LISTENERS

Peer listeners are the first point of contact for students facing personal and interpersonal issues. There are two peer listeners in each student housechosen by houseparents - who feedback to the school counsellors and ultimately to the Safeguarding Team.

CLUBS

These are hobby-based clubs that anyone can join.

TEAMS

These are teams of students, for which membership is selected.

MOVEMENTS

Movements are initiatives that focus on issues or appeal to certain demographics on campus.

These are the mandatory sessions for the IB that each student must complete. Students take creative, activity and service sessions.

PROJECT WEEK

Project week is an experience that students undertake in the spring where instead of classes they take part in a week long full-time project.

CONFERENCES

PRENTIS / CHANGEMAKER CURRICULUM

The Changemaker Curriculum aims to offer interdisciplinary courses that break down the boundary between the academic and co-curricular realm.

WAYS OF LIFE

Support students in progressive, adventurous outdoor activities. The four ways of life are: National CoastWatch Institution (NCI), Lifesaving, Paddlesports, Atlantic Pacific Team (APSAR).

SPRING FORWARD PROGRAMME

Conferences are an opportunity to learn about cultures and issues from fellow students. Conferences are either theme based or cultural. FIND

This programme aims to provide a productive and purposeful period for second years after the end of formal classes for the IB Diploma.

“Teaching anthropology at UWC Atlantic - to an incredibly diverse student body - is a very rewarding challenge. Our classroom is a unique space to embrace and respect cultural differences.”

JAMES WILLIAMS TEACHER OF ANTHROPOLOGY

#HIPPYHOGWARTS

“I’ve worked at UWC Atlantic for 8 years, first in College Operations and HR and then moved to the Estates team. I consider myself very lucky to work with our fantastic maintenance team; all of us are part of a vibrant international community surrounded by nature and the sea in a small corner of beautiful South Wales.”

SARAH SAVAGE HELPDESK TEAM LEADER

“As the Student Life Coordinator I enjoy working closely with different groups of students in helping them organise activities, events and trips that enrich their experience and learning.”

CLAUDIA VALARINO STUDENT LIFE COORDINATOR

THE CAMPUS

ACCOMMODATION

Living together happily is all about accepting differences. It’s about having the ability to listen to, recognise, respect, trust and appreciate others to be able to live in a peaceful and united way.

We usually have 380 students living on-site in a range of student houses integrated into the wider campus. Each student house sleeps around 48 students, in dormitories of four students to one room.

Each dormitory will have four beds, space for you to keep your clothes and personal items and a shared bathroom.

Within each student house, there is a large shared kitchen and living area, with a study space. Houses are named, which will give you a sense of belonging to your housemates.

Each of the 8 student houses at UWC Atlantic, has two dedicated ‘House Mentors’ and 3 to 4 tutors assigned to it. They work as a team to support students in every aspect of their life away from home and promote a sense of wellbeing within the student house.

FIELDS 9.

ACADEMIC PRECINT 2. ARTS CENTRE 3. ST DONAT’S CASTLE 4. ST DONAT’S CHURCH 5. SPORTS HALL 6.

GWYNEDD 1. WHITAKER 2. POWYS 3. MORGANNWG 4. PENTTI KOURI 5.

ANTONIN BESSE 6. KURT HAHN 7. TICE 8. SUNLEY MADIBA

9. 10.

SPORTING FACILITIES

We understand the importance of leisure and physical activity as a way of keeping fit, making friends and finding new hobbies. That’s why we have an array of indoor and outdoor activities for you to get involved in.

From our open access sports hall, gym, tennis courts and dance studio to our lifeguard attended indoor and outdoor swimming pools and our climbing wall, there really is something for everyone.

We have a stunning 3km walking / running route which can be accessed in daylight hours and adjacent playing fields.

Whilst the swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) can only be used when there is a lifeguard present, the college provides the opportunity for an early morning swim and students are trained to lifeguard the pools and provide their own rota and opening hours to suit the needs of the students. We aim to provide at least 1 session per day 7 days a week.

THE LIBRARY

Within the castle, students have full access to the Agatha Christie library with ample study space. Providing a homely and enjoyable space to read and learn.

OPENING TIMES:

GYM TENNIS COURTS / OUTDOOR MULTI SPORT COURT

PLAYING FIELDS

DANCE STUDIO

MAIN SPORTS HALL

SWIMMING POOLS

0600-CHECK IN 0600-CHECK IN 0600-CHECK IN 0600-CHECK IN*

0600-CHECK IN* TIMES VARY BASED ON LIFEGUARDED SESSIONS

*OPEN UNLESS IN USE FOR STUDENT GROUPS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS

FOOD

Eating a healthy, balanced diet, rich in nutrients and vitamins is key to your success as a student here at UWC Atlantic and an offering we take immense pride in.

We work with our on-site caterers to ensure all dishes are made from natural ingredients and are locally sourced. The menus reflect seasonal changes and are varied to ensure you will have the opportunity to enjoy good food, in a home from home environment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a new student at UWC Atlantic, you and your family probably have many questions about how life is at the College. The list below will provide you with very useful information for the next two years you will spend with us. We hope you feel more confident after reading this section.

QWHO IS AT COLLEGE TO SUPPORT ME?

Your team tutor is your first point of contact if you have any problems or questions. Our staff in The Learning Centre (TLC) are also available to help with social and emotional support through counselling and specific learning needs. We also have a nurse and health care assistants on site, house mentors guide and support the residential programme. Our Welcome Team staff, including designated night staff are there 24/7 to provide emergency support.

QWHAT DO I DO IF I AM UNWELL?

YOU WILL EAT THREE MEALS IN THE DINING HALL IN THE CASTLE. COFFEE AND TEA ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DINING HALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

BREAKFAST IS FROM COFFEE BREAK AT LUNCH IS FROM SUPPER FROM TIMINGS DIFFER ON THE WEEKEND.

07:15- 07:50

10.25

12:00 TO 13:45

17.30 TO 19.00.

QWHAT DUTIES DO I HAVE TO DO IN RESIDENCE?

You will be responsible for keeping your room, bathroom and the common areas clean and tidy. The College supplies you with the equipment and materials to do this. Professional cleaners come to clean the bathrooms and common areas regularly.

In case of illness, students can visit the Wellbeing (Health) Centre. Routine medical treatment and treatment for accidents and emergencies will be given free of charge under the British National Health Service (NHS). The College has a full time nurse, health care assistants, three counsellors and a clinical psychologist. FIND

QWHEN DO I CHOOSE MY SUBJECT PACKAGE?

You will be sent a form for you to make preliminary subject choices. Please complete and submit this form as it will help us in our timetable planning. Once you arrive at College you will have the opportunity to receive further information on each subject and confirm your choices or make changes if needed. Your academic programme will only be finalised after you personally meet senior academic staff and the university guidance counsellors after arrival.

We will not be able to send any information regarding the content of the subjects before classes begin.

GET TO KNOW THE AREA

Life as a student at UWC Atlantic is also about discovering Wales, known as the "land of song".

Llantwit Major is steeped in education history. The earliest formal centre of learning in the UK, St Illtyd - after whose church the town is named - drew scholars from all over Europe with Saint Patrick and Saint David reported to be among them.

There are a number of shops in the village of Llantwit Major, and South Wales boasts some of the best shopping in its capitol Cardiff, where you will also find Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Sophia Gardens.

WHY NOT TRY:

MOVIES OR BOWLING

at the Red Dragon Centre

A SHOW OR PLAY

at the Wales Millenium Centre or Royal Theatre

at the Ice Arena Wales ICE SKATING OR HOCKEY

GET INTO HISTORY

at Cardiff Castle or St Fagans National Museum

at St Davids Theatre and Cardiff International Arena

SPORTING EVENTS

MUSIC AND COMEDY at our two stadiums or Sophia Gardens

Students are expected to be back on campus by 7:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 8:30pm Friday and Saturday. House Mentors run a register check-in at 9:30-10:00pm cut off and 11pm respectively.

OUR HISTORY

UWC Atlantic is based at St Donat’s Castle, South Wales, in a 12th century castle set in 122 acres of woodland and farmland, with its own valley and seafront. We are the only United World College in the UK. Established in 1962, we are the founding college of the UWC Movement, which we launched in 1967. The college also co-created the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme now widely respected across the world. The UWC Movement encompasses 18 global schools and colleges dedicated to uniting cultures and countries through education.

HEALTH

&

WELLBEING AT UWC

Everyone has different needs when it comes to support and guidance. At UWC Atlantic, you can expect fully qualified and experienced health and wellbeing staff to provide the support you need, when you need it.

A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

We take the wellbeing and safety of each individual student very seriously and we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment at the college. We have robust safeguarding and anti-bullying policies in place to ensure that young people studying here can do so in a secure environment, with trained staff on hand to help.

DEDICATED HEALTH CENTRE

UWC Atlantic has an on-site health centre that is run by qualified nurses, where no appointments are needed, and students can just drop in when they like. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm.

COUNSELLING

Our on-site counsellors are available to help if personal difficulties are getting in the way of your studies. We provide quiet spaces to talk through your challenges with a counsellor and work towards making them easier to handle. All our students are eligible to seek counselling through either one-to-one sessions or informal weekly drop-in sessions, which they can register for confidentially.

Doctors appointments can be made via the health centre staff. Our campus doctor runs clinics twice a week and emergency appoint ments are also available.

The health centre staff can arrange optician appointments and emergency dental appoint ments. We also advise students to ensure routine dental and orthodontic appointments are made when students are back at home out of term times.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

At UWC Atlantic, we appreciate and celebrate all forms of individuality and that applies to learning styles too. We understand that students learn in different ways to one another and we are determined to accommodate individual learning needs and requirements.

If you have an identified learning difficulty and/or disability, you can access further support from one of our dedicated Learning entre team members, who will provide one-to-one study sessions, or group sessions.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

With more than 90 nationalities on campus, living and studying in a foreign language is a fascinating journey, but it can also be a big challenge. Many students at UWC Atlantic speak little or no English when they first join the school, but they gradually develop their linguistic skills and build up their confidence throughout the two-year programme.

We provide a wide range of strategies and support for all students for whom English is not their first language:

One-to-one tutorials

Help with homework

Supporting students in their IB subject classes

Adapting texts and materials

Crucially at UWC Atlantic, learning support is about more than just exams and grades. It is about developing the confidence to communicate and access a lifetime of enriching experiences and opportunities - both at the college and beyond.

‘There is more to us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less’ Kurt Hahn

EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO COLLEGE LIFE

At UWC Atlantic we are blessed with a wealth of habitats, from beaches to woodland to our beautiful castle gardens and our valley. We are passionate about sustainable development to benefit the college, our community and the wider world.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in practical conservation. Through our homegrown food at the valley, working with the college gardeners, getting involved in beach cleans and wildlife monitoring.

THE VALLEY

The Valley is a 2 acre stretch of land on campus, where our Agricultural Manager teaches students how to grow a variety of vegetables and salads which are used within meals, teaching a clear understanding of indigenous/companion planting practices and permaculture methods. Students will explore soil building & regeneration, using natural fertilisers, consistent composting and mulching and non-invasive harvest methods.

Atlantic Emporium is more than just a revenue stream to financially support UWC Atlantic development plans and future scholarships.

UWC is our brand and thus we live to the same values of the UWC mission to offer a catalogue of sustainable, ethical and responsible products that also help support future scholarships and capital projects.

Our vision is to create an online shopping experience that is multifaceted in its purpose, inclusive for all and pioneering within the UWC movement.

ATLANTIC EMPORIUM IS MADE UP OF 3 COLLECTIONS:

Our Agricultural Manager runs a weekly ‘Earth Circle’, where students go a step further to explore our local terroir; what we can offer it, and what it can offer us. This encompasses nature identification walks, wild foraging meals, using kitchen scraps to botanically dye fabric as a group, and planning the land for the winter to further educate and encourage sustainability and durability in their lives beyond UWC Atlantic.

THE ATLANTIC COLLECTION CARU’R FRO COLLECTION THE HERITAGE COLLECTION

Celebrate all things UWC with our branded merchandise, from cosy hoodies loved by students to cute teddy bears for your little ones. We have the perfect gifts for past, present and future UWC students.

As the birthplace of UWC, we want to showcase the best of the Vale by offering the incredible works of local craftspeople. We also hope this will ensure a more sustainable future for the community of which the college is grateful to be a part of.

The Heritage Collection passes down and showcases the incredible works of those who make up the UWC Atlantic community, who all experienced the journey of the UWC movement right here at the college.

LIGHTHOUSE

You could take part in our Lighthouse Project…

Lighthouse is our on-campus centre for meaningful changemaking, where the community gathers around our shared values to initiate, incubate, and implement mission-aligned projects. Lighthouse supports students in taking action on complex real world issues to enact a lasting and positive difference in the world.

Through Lighthouse students have access to:

Workshops and trainings to build capacity for social innovation, design-thinking and systems leadership, project planning and implementation, and impact assessment

Funding to develop and deliver their social impact ideas and projects

FURTHER EDUCATION SUPPORT:

What you go on to do after your time at UWC Atlantic is really important to us. We have a team of advisors who can offer support on the options open to you in university and help you to look into things further.

An annual hackathon

1-on-1 coaching and mentorship

We believe the most important factor in finding your next step is to explore where you will feel most happy and grounded. We can help you think about location, financial need, course availability and campus.

Our alumni have successfully applied to a variety of countries including the US, UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia, China, Canada and others to their home countries.