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Staff and students alike are involved in pursuits across the five elements of the learning programme. Our community supports and challenges students, whether their interests lie in intellectual, artistic, athletic, service or leadership endeavours.

Class of 2021 University Acceptances

Apr 30, 2021 | Academics, Celebrations

The UWCT Class of 2021 faced an unusually challenging application process this year. However, our students are in the fortunate position to have each gained admission to university, and once again, those with financial need and/or academic merit, were granted...

Secondary School Outdoor Education Camps and Expeditions 20/21

Apr 1, 2021 | Outdoor

by Rob Carmichael Head of Outdoor Education at UWC Thailand At UWC Thailand we have been fortunate enough to have had ‘minimal’ changes to our school life throughout this academic year. Whilst there have been a few changes to our camp plans to accommodate recent COVID...

Sustainability Update Q1 2021

Mar 26, 2021 | Celebrations, Sustainability

It has been a busy year with many in the school working hard to make our systems run more sustainably. We have made some progress and positive steps forward which we would like to share with you. Plate and kitchen waste: Khun Chai, a local pig farmer, now collects...

CELEBRATING WOMEN

Mar 12, 2021 | Celebrations, Community

On Tuesday 9th March 2021, the Phuket community celebrated International Women’s Day with a successful luncheon and beverages hosted at Angsana Laguna Phuket.Members of both the local and expat communities of Phuket came together to celebrate the social and economic...

“Tony the gibbon has two wives.”

Feb 12, 2021 | Celebrations, Community, Service

Aymane - Grade 11 UWCT Student Tony has a fascinating story. He is recovering from the disappearance of his first wife and baby. Now, he is given a chance to have a family again. He is currently married to a second wife and has another baby. Tony is a gibbon....

1500+ Life Bags for Koh Yai Yai Community

Feb 5, 2021 | Celebrations, Community, Service

With the pandemic lingering on and on, there are more and more local villages in need of food. Thanks to 5 Star Marina and Sutai Muay Thai Team from Kru Amy these people can receive food bags to get them through the tough times. Last Saturday an army of UWCT...