The article, written by Head of College Nick Alchin, delves into the tension between nostalgia and imagination in education, highlighting the importance of preserving traditions while fostering innovation through the UWCSEA Strategy's commitments to exceptional individuals, continuous learning, and inclusive community building.

In December 2022 Head of College Nick Alchin announced a bold new undertaking in partnership with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), with a commitment to offer an additional IB Diploma option to UWCSEA students from 2024. This new diploma option is part of a small scale pilot, designed to have a significant impact on the future of education and the IB Diploma worldwide.

UWCSEA is recognised as a global leader in K-12 education, not least for our continuous innovation in student learning, preparing students for the uncertain future that lies ahead. One recent exciting innovation is the development of the mission-aligned Grade 9/10 UWCSEA programme, which launched in Grade 9 this year. As Head of College, Nick Alchin, said, this programme “gives students more flexibility and choice, more complex, real-world problem solving, more interdisciplinary thinking and more authentic assessment in-line with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma assessment model.”

This article explores how a team of Grade 1 teachers in Singapore used place- based learning to support language learning while creating a sense of belonging.   

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The return of Dover's Music Ensembles to The Esplanade Concert Hall in OPUS 2024 marked a significant event, as it was the first time since OPUS 2019. Regrettably, the pandemic forced the cancellation of OPUS 2020 merely two weeks prior to the scheduled performance. OPUS 2024 served as a joyous celebration of ensemble music, bringing together students, parents, and teachers in a memorable event.

Read about Uniting Nations Day, an annual day of celebrating the diverse learning in our Primary School Music Programme. Students from K1–G5 come together to showcase their learning and musical abilities.

In March 2024, East Campus hosted the first ever SEASAC Music Festival. This festival is a unique platform for teachers and students alike, offering an opportunity to connect, create, and collaborate in a shared love for music.