Iconic EVENTS

The traditions continue on Dover and East

This past year will be remembered fondly as the year we returned (for the most part) to normal. And nowhere was that more felt on our campuses than in our signature events—Graduation, SEASAC, UN Night and CultuRama. Students were able to create, compete and celebrate together in-person, along with staff and families and other members of our college community. What a welcome sight to see the games, performances, cultural sharing and ceremonies filled with emotion again!

Graduation

Last year we returned at last to the National University of Singapore to congratulate the 583 members of the Class of 2022 on High School graduation. The cohort completed the challenge of their High School Diploma almost entirely within the challenging restrictions created by the pandemic, and it therefore seemed particularly fitting that our community were able to gather together to celebrate their achievements and to say our farewells in person.

The 2,400-strong live audiences of graduates, proud family members and educators who attended the two ceremonies were joined by a global audience of over 2,535 viewers in 75 countries.

Congratulations Class of 2022, our newest alumni. Stay connected!

Seasac

UWCSEA was a founding member of SEASAC (South East Asian Student Activities Conference), which offers students “opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region of South East Asia.”

Predominantly for High School students in the 18U age group, member schools are located in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia and students travel to host schools to compete against peers in the region.

While competition continued in some disciplines, the pandemic halted much of the excitement for competitors and spectators alike. This past year both East and Dover campuses were delighted to welcome visiting schools back to Singapore to compete in Football, Softball, Volleyball, Swimming and Climbing.

April 2023

Un Night

UN Night is one of the most memorable and beloved annual events at UWCSEA Dover with a longstanding tradition of over 40 years since 1979, just eight years after the College was founded! The festival transforms our Tent Plaza into an exciting international food fair manned by students, sharing a vibrant mix of cuisines along with Global Concerns (GC) merchandise in support of our GC project partners.

On top of that, the evening includes a spectacular showcase of creativity and innovation by 300 students representing 30 countries through dance performances. UN Night as a whole is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication by students and staff, celebrating the diversity, unity and generosity of our UWCSEA community!

Culturama

Celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2022, CultuRama is the annual High School dance showcase at UWCSEA East that celebrates the diversity in our community through a colourful showcase of different cultures. Since its inception, it has blossomed into an exploration of cultures and national identities through various art forms.

Over 200 High School students, including performers, committee members and cultural ambassadors were involved this year. Committee members worked behind the scenes in roles such as marketing, music, photography and lighting coordinators to provide support for two live shows. Cultural ambassadors were on hand to guide performers and ensure that all performances were respectful to the various cultures. It was a thrilling evening to mark the return of a live audience. April