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Earth Hour 2025 at UWC Thailand
Jiayi (Lydia), grade 11 (China)

Earth Hour 2025 in UWC Thailand

For the second consecutive year, the UWC Thailand community proudly participated in the global Earth Hour movement, initiated by the World Wildlife Fund. On March 22nd, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM Phuket Time, we went beyond conventional activities like reconnecting with nature and took a bold step by embracing a zero-electricity hour, with almost all lights across campus turned off.

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Middle Years Programme Outdoor Camps and Expeditions
Robert (Rob) Carmichael, UWC Thailand Director of Outdoor Experiential Education

The annual MYP camp and expedition programmes are designed to provide students with a unique and enriching experience beyond the classroom. These expeditions are carefully planned to offer opportunities for all students to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. 

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Understanding Proprioception
Merryn Atkins, UWC Thailand Occupational Therapist

Why Your Child is Pushing, Jumping, and Hugging Like a Tackle 

Ever noticed your child pressing down so hard with a pencil that it breaks? Slamming doors even after you’ve asked them to be gentle? Hugging like a tackle? These behaviors might seem random (or frustrating!), but they’re often linked to proprioception—our body's deep sense of where it is in space and how much force to use. 

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Student Council 2025
UWC Thailand

The 2024 UWC Thailand Student Council has elected new leaders, including Co-Heads Taha and Josephine, along with representatives for academics, diversity, sustainability, wellbeing, and residential life. Their goals include fostering inclusivity, unity, sustainability, and student empowerment, ensuring that all voices are heard and contributing to a positive, collaborative community.

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Perseverance and “Right effort”
Julia Feste, UWC Thailand Head of Mindfulness

Perseverance in mindfulness is about balancing effort and acceptance. It aligns with UWC Thailand's "Balanced" attribute, promoting harmony in mind, body, and emotions. Mindfulness practices like breathing, body scans, and curiosity help students develop perseverance by fostering self-awareness and knowing when to push through or pause.

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The World of Science
UWC Thailand

At UWC Thailand, science education is brought to life through hands-on experiences. Students from grade 4 to grade 12 engage in activities such as exploring the scientific process, investigating cells, simulating homeostasis, and studying the solar system. These practical activities foster curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world connections, helping students develop essential skills beyond the classroom.

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Manta Coral
by Katie Feather, UWC Thailand Diploma Programme Coordinator

The Manta Coral Co-Curricular Programme at UWC Thailand has been at the forefront of marine conservation efforts in Phuket since 2018, focusing on biodiversity and coral bleaching levels on the reefs off Nai Yang Beach. 

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Science of Reading
by Caryl Medilo Crisostomo, UWC Thailand Primary Literacy Coordinator and Grade 1 Teacher

We recently hosted a Science of Reading Coffee Morning, where parents of students from UWC Thailand's Primary School gathered to learn more about how their children develop essential reading skills.

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UWC Day 2024 "Together We Change"
UWC Thailand

UWC Thailand celebrated UWC Day 2024 on 20 September with the theme "Together We Change," highlighting the power of collective action in addressing global challenges. Despite heavy rain, over 600 students participated in a day filled with diverse workshops and activities, including leadership discussions, cultural games, and dances from Bollywood and Ireland. The event focused on personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community building. Grade 11 and 12 students led many of the sessions, and 98 staff members contributed to the day’s success. The event demonstrated that change starts with small actions and unity within the community.

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