Alumni Cocktail Party

Kelli signing up!

Chris and Alastair

Michelle and Helena

December 30th, 2009
5:30 to 7:30pm

Mad Hatters.

Beer, wine and snacks provided by the UWC Bermuda Committee
A fun time was had by all who attended.

Judy and Rachel

Photos courtesy of Vanessa Henderson

AC 86-88

One of my fellow students at Atlantic College from 1986-1988 posted this on his Facebook page.

"I value life, friendship and equality. I treat others the way I want to be treated, with respect, understanding, love and kindness. I am optimistic most of the time, support peace and hate violence, and wish to live in a better world".

His name is Khalid and he is the Omani ambassador to the UK.
UWC does make a difference :)

The UWC Bermuda 2009 Selection

Kiara Baxter (Berkeley Institute) was selected after the informal and formal selection activities in March. Kiara will be the first Bermudian student to attend UWCCR in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.

http://www.uwccr.com/home.php

Please welcome our newest alumni.

UWC scholarship informal session

The UWC Committee is holding interviews for the UWC college scholarship. This year we decided to hold an informal session so the scholarship committee can evaluate the potential candidates. This informal session is with Outward Bound Bermuda. This is being held on Saturday March, 28th leaving at 9am (leaving the dock in St. George’s) until about 3pm.
For more information please email UWCbermudaselection@gmail.com

Application Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements:
• Bermudian or entitled to Bermudian status on your 18th birthday
• Be between 16 and 18 years of age
• Completed five years of education locally

Applicants are expected to have a solid academic record. The I.B. is a challenging program and the UWC environment adds a very active and busy lifestyle as a result of community involvement and extra-curricular activity.

Applicants deemed ineligible because they are not Bermudian, have three options regarding the application process:
1. Apply to the National or Selection Committee where he/she is a citizen (‘home’ country).
• If the application is accepted, he/she will be expected to be in that country at the time of the interview and/or when other selection events are held.
2. The Bermuda Selection Committee, with the permission of the ‘home’ country, can conduct an interview and make recommendations to the ‘home’ country Selection Committee.
3. Apply directly to certain colleges under the International Quota system.
There are extremely limited awards for International Quota (IQ) applicants and in most cases successful applicants will be expected to pay their own fees and costs.

General Information Session

There was a great turnout at the Ace Building tonight. It was good to see so many potential candidates for the 2009/10 scholarships.

African trip - "a liberating experience".

Maya Beckles is one of many young Bermudians to go abroad with the UnitedWorld Colleges (UWC) programme. The UWC is an international organization that has sent thousands of students abroad to one of 12 UWC schools to complete their schooling.

Students come away with an International Baccalaureate - and the experience of a lifetime. Maya Beckles shares her story.



‘Like a family’: Maya (centre) at the community service project in kimberly South Africa. The two children followed Maya around as they were fascinated by her camera. They only spoke Afrikaans so she had no idea what they were saying.

United World Colleges

General Information Session regarding

Educational Awards for 2009-10

Thursday January 15, 2009

6pm – 8pm

ACE Building, 17 Woodbourne Ave.

“United World Colleges makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” - UWC mission

High academic standards (IB Diploma), a strong emphasis on community & wilderness services, and a truly global student body are just a part of the excitement and challenges of a UWC education!

Details regarding the 2009-10 selection process for eligible 16-19yr old students will be provided. and application forms made available.

Interested students and parents welcome!

uwcbermudaselection@gmail.com