There Is More In Us
UWCSEA Activities
“There is more in us than we know if we could be made to see it; perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.”
- Kurt Hahn, Founder of UWC
One of the five elements of the UWCSEA learning programme, Activities allow students to explore new interests, develop strengths, and pursue passions.
Activities invigorate the life of the College by bringing students together for creative, athletic, leadership and other endeavours.
Students enjoy success beyond the classroom as they build leadership and social skills and an understanding of group dynamics. Most importantly, they experience challenge and learn the value of commitment.
The programme is multifaceted and empowers K-12 students to dig deep, take appropriate risks and explore their capabilities beyond what they ever imagined possible.
The total number of student participants listed above is not inclusive of participants for the Communities Activities Programme (CAP).
ARTS, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Activities that promote visual, auditory and movement expression. Organisation, collaboration and perseverance are important skills.
Ukulele Club | Drama Tech | Cuban Salsa
Symphony Orchestra | Jazz Band | Hip Hop Dance
Creative Drama | Ballet
DJ Club | Irish Dancing | Rock School
Choir | Songwriters Club | Musical Theatre
Drama Tech | Marimba | KPOP Dance
Students are discovering untapped skills and strengths, extending themselves beyond what they believed possible.
REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS
Representative sports promote confidence, resilience and determination through a wide variety of competitive sports. Commitment, dedication and sportsmanship are essential components of participation in our representative teams.
UWCSEA fields teams in Singapore and in region-wide sporting competitions in a wide variety of sports:
Badminton | Basketball | Climbing
Cricket | Cross Country | Football
Golf | Gymnastics | Hockey
Netball | Rugby | Sailing | Softball
Swimming | Tennis | Touch
Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball
STUDENT PROFILE: Yuvaan, Grade 1
I’ve played football for 2 years . I like playing outside, playing with my friends. I love attacking, scoring, and tackling. Football makes me feel strong!
CREATIVE DESIGN & INNOVATION
These activities encourage students to unleash their curiosity generating new possibilities and alternative ideas. Students are encouraged to be original and adaptable and to improvise. Whether working with engines, food or robotics.
Art Studio | Animation | Coding
Chinese Calligraphy | Drawing | F1 Racing
Masterchef | Silk Painting | STEM
STUDENT PROFILE: Pauline, Grade 12
Cross Country, Track and Field and Touch Rugby are my favourite sports. I find outdoor sports help with a positive mindset and well-being.
I joined UWCSEA in Grade 5 and through all Activities offered at UWCSEA, I've grown in ways I never would have expected.
In Grade 11, I was in a drama play and a dance show, which were outside my comfort zone. I was not the best performer, but as a person who normally prefers to let other people take the spotlight, I was proud of myself for taking a risk and getting on stage.
In Grade 12, I volunteered for leadership roles, served on the Activities Executive team, and helped lead Solar for East. I learned so much about working with others towards a goal and effective communication, and I find myself using these skills in other areas of my life.
I graduated in May 2022 and will study Geography at university. Activities have played a part in my choice of major; I want to continue learning from the natural world and exploring the connections and possibilities.
My advice to other students? Try new things. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do and where it will take you.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS & LEADERSHIP
Communicate and lead through collaboration in diverse settings. Students assume shared responsibility and resolve issues while working with others. Flexibility, adaptability and cooperation are required to develop trust and influence as a leader.
Debating Club | Initiative for Peace
Law Society | Medical Society
Model United Nations | Student Council
Student Voices | TEDx
Activities strengthens our community through shared experiences and endeavour.
WELLNESS, HEALTH & FITNESS
These activities develop an understanding of the relationship between a healthy body and a healthy mind. The value of self discipline, awareness and confidence are important aspects of these activities as students pay attention to their bodies and minds and the connections between them.
Aerial | Boot camp | Boxing
Community Programmes | Fencing | Hockey
Multi Sport | Recreational Sport | Rock Climbing
Taekwondo| Ultimate Frisbee | Yoga
STUDENT PROFILE: Matt, Grade 11
I really enjoy connecting with people and giving back. Throughout my years at UWCSEA, the Activities programme has given me so many opportunities to grow that passion.
Given the chance, you’ll always find me chatting to people, so the Middle School Ambassadors Activity was the perfect fit for me in Grade 6. I was part of a team of students that helped introduce the school to prospective families, take them on tours and explain what UWCSEA is all about.
I’ve played rugby my whole life and in High School, I helped coach the younger teams, and I also did a lot of volunteer coaching outside of school. I really enjoy coaching, it's a wonderful way to share your passion for a sport and to give back. Initially, I started coaching boys who wanted to play rugby at a similar level, but as my three younger sisters grew up, I started coaching girls' teams and realised how to rewarding it was to see their progression.
In Grade 11, I choose to volunteer with Genesis Sport Coaching for my Service. Once a week, we work with local children with a variety of disabilities and coach them in football, basketball, tennis, and relay races. It was challenging to work with non-verbal or autistic children, but also incredibly rewarding.
I became a better communicator and leader and learned the depths of my resiliency–to not give up when I’m in a difficult situation but to persevere.
UWCSEA gave me a passion for giving back to others and the importance of inclusion. Together with a group of friends, I’m developing a new version of rugby for players of mixed abilities in Singapore. Our aim is to provide opportunities for sports for kids and young adults who don’t have access.
A UWCSEA rugby coach once told me, “You are not judged by your actions on the field, you are judged by your actions off the field.”
The importance of those values of respect, inclusion and working together has always stayed with me and inspires me to this day.
STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVING
These activities require students to inquire, make connections and extend their understanding. Mind Matters Activities focus on problem-solving, analysis and evaluation in a variety of settings with age-appropriate content.
Board Games | Chess
Computer Programming | Competitive Maths Club
Mindful Colouring | Rubik's Cube Club
HOME LANGUAGES PROGRAMME
Designed to promote linguistic diversity and inclusion, the Home Languages Programme develops students’ proficiency in their home language through age-appropriate literacy activities.
Students develop their writing and reading skills as well as speaking and listening skills. They are taught in ability groups by qualified teachers who are native speakers.
Recent languages on offer include:
Bahasa Indonesian | Bengali
Cantonese | Dutch | Filipino
French | German | Hindi
Italian | Japanese | Korean
Malay | Polish | Russian
Spanish | Swedish | Tamil
Thai | Urdu
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