Annual Report 2023

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We started 2022 with _ .,,_ ,Covid restrictions, quarantine and online classes. All students were required to get tested for Covid upon arrival. Despite the challenges, spirits remained high and by the end of January, everything returned to normal.

MARCH

We hosted the John Hick Centenary Conference, featuring lectures and workshops with top ,t' • scholars in philosophy of ,- religion. The conference promoted interreligious and intercultural understanding and gave students the chance to engage with renowned scholars.

APRIL

The UWC

APRIL

The graduating class at UWC RCN made a

commitment to the UWC _,_ Pledge initiative, coming up _,, ,with ideas for a special ., project. This helps in their transition and we look forward to the impact of their contributions on the UWC community. I

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Our Class of 2022 graduated on 20th May. It was a great pleasure to welcome so many families, host families from our local community and other guests at the ceremony after two years without -l
FEBRUARY
We took our first year students on a 5-day learn how to ski, experience friluftsliv (outdoor life) and enjoy outdoors in winter. had never skied before, they had a great attitude and were eager to new skills.
First year students presented their Theory Knowledge exhibitions fellow students and teachers, demonstrating their critical thinking connecting everyday to TOK concepts. This become an end of tradition. � "'

DECEMBER

5 students and the rektor attended the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. Following the ceremony, the attendees had an extended visit to the Swedish Embassy, Norwegian Red Cross and the Norwegian Parliament..

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

We welcomed the Executive Director of UWC, Faith ._ "Wh �

All second-year science Abiodun, to campus. en students participated in an / had the opportunity to visit year 5-day trip to friluftsliv enjoy the winter. Many before, but attitude learn

JULY

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RCN... / was deeply inspired project, building model ' , • by the intricate blend of solar farms. The first-year � _,,. outstanding education, students had a full day of -' \ Nordic values, humanitarian interdisciplinary classes \ leadership, and and workshops. , I environmental stewardship."

SEPTEMBER

This year we celebrated UWC Day on the 21st September under the theme "Peace Begins With Us" to reflect on our collective responsibility toward building a more peaceful future for us all.

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As every summer, UWC Theory of Connect runs several exhibitions to camps for children and and families in need with demonstrating cooperation from the Red thinking skills by Cross in addition to camps everyday objects for local children. ._ This has

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AUGUST

We hosted a reunion for ' our alumni and it was great to see them, now grown, still embodying the same energy and enthusiasm for UWC and its mission. Our , alumni show that the UWC mission can be lived out in any profession, lifestyle, or

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UWC MISSION STATEMENT

UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future

RED CROSS MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Red Cross is to protect life and health and ensurerespect for the human being. It is guided solely by individual nees. It makes no distinction as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion.

38 ANNUAL REPORT 2022
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