Service
At UWCSEA, Service is at the heart of everything we do. Even our youngest students are empowered to take action, becoming
aware, able, and active contributors to their communities both locally and globally. In the Junior School, Service encourages
compassion, responsibility, and leadership.
Students participate in College, local, and global service projects, either during the school day or through additional initiatives.
From Grade 3, students are also encouraged to reflect on their service experiences by recording their thoughts, learning,
and actions.
College and Local Service
At both Dover and East Campuses, students engage in
age-appropriate, hands-on service activities that foster a
sense of connection and care for others. Through research,
investigation, and direct action, students explore real-world
challenges and identify ways to make a difference.
This could include becoming a buddy for younger students
through ‘Peer Play’, volunteering as library monitors,
participating in the campus gardening, visiting elderly
residents at nursing homes, or hosting literacy and art
sessions for children from local care centres. Students
also engage with local organisations such as Riding for the
Disabled and ACRES. These connections with the community
extend throughout Middle School and High School, with over
30 ongoing partnerships with Singapore-based organisations.
Global Concerns
Through the Global Concerns (GC) programme, Junior School
students are introduced to global issues, leadership skills, and
the importance of taking informed action.
Classroom-based GC projects see students explore issues,
and often connect their learning with global challenges
raised by the GC. Students are also encouraged to initiate
actions based on their interests and passions. They have
opportunities to support regional NGOs through fundraising
initiatives and service trips. Organisations include Bali
Bridges, and Widhya Asih Foundation (Indonesia), Blue
Dragon Children’s Foundation (Vietnam), and Epic Arts,
Green Umbrella, and Kuma School (Cambodia).
UWCSEA focuses on nurturing global awareness, encouraging
students to think critically about interconnected world issues
and empowering them to take meaningful action.
Environmental Initiatives
Environmental responsibility is woven into the service
experience. Each grade participates in a sustainability
initiative aligned with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals. Students engage in hands-on activities
such as:
• Managing composting programmes
• Maintaining community gardens
• Implementing paper recycling initiatives
• Monitoring biodiversity through citizen science platforms
These actions empower students to become responsible
stewards of the environment and reinforce the idea that
shaping a better world begins with individual choices.
For more information, please contact Admissions
Dover +65 6774 2653 | Admissions East +65 6305 535
Email: admissions@uwcsea.edu.sg | www.uwcsea.edu.sg/admissions
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