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UWC Experience Day 2025 – Afternoon Workshops

28 May 2025

Turn Waste into Wonder: Soap-making from Used Cooking Oil

By Ayse Cosan

Join us for a hands-on workshop where sustainability meets creativity! Learn how to transform used cooking oil into beautiful, eco-friendly soap. Discover the science behind saponification, explore the environmental benefits of upcycling waste, and leave with your own handmade soap. No prior experience needed – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get your hands a little sudsy!

Exploring Global Issues & Course Concepts

By Jancey Clark

Explore how the five key concepts in DP English Language and Literature connect to real-world global issues. Working in small groups, you’ll match text types to course concepts and share insights on how authors communicate messages that inspire action.

More than Words: My Languages, My Superpower!

By Tanya Hermus & Aliki Beni

Through interactive activities, reflections, and group discussions, discover how the languages you speak shape the way you think, learn, and express yourself.

Mini Film Festival

By Ajay Hirani

Watch Y12 students’ first group films based on poems by BIPOC female or trans poets and give constructive feedback on the various production roles.

From Warzones to Classrooms: We Carry More than Our Flags! – I

By Veronika, Viktoriia, Maya

Hear Ukrainian and Syrian students share their lived experiences of conflict, peace, and identity. An open dialogue that goes beyond headlines and into human stories.

From Warzones to Classrooms: We Carry More than Our Flags! – II

By Balsam and Mais

Sudanese and Palestinian students offer personal perspectives on resilience and the impact of conflict in their homelands.

Gender in Media

By Robin Deelen

Uncover the messages about masculinity, femininity, and gender identity encoded in the media we consume and learn to critique them consciously.

Science Talk

By Edward Omondi

An energetic, hands-on science activity — be surprised by what we can do with science!

How Do We Know What We Know?

By Pavan Kumar

Engage in introspection to examine your worldview and the agents that influence your perceptions.

How Should We Accommodate Religious Diversity?

By Ben Clark

Join a Y12 WAC / ToK class to explore pluralism through contemplative activities and a discussion on accommodating religious diversity.

Neurodiversity

By Luka Evans

An informational session shedding light on neurodiversity.

Social Progress, Awareness & Racial Knowledge (SPARK)

By Eric Feng Li

SPARK is a student-led initiative creating a safe space to discuss media, representation, and personal experiences.

Non-violent Social Movement: Join the Cause and Do So Non-violently!

By Chiel Mooij

Analyse past movements to understand how non-violence can play a critical role in their success.

Unpacking Identity: Gender & Sexuality

By Lyzda, Milo, Majda

Explore how definitions of gender and sexuality vary across cultures and learn to appreciate their rich diversity worldwide.

Sustainability: Different Approaches & Opportunities

By Olaya Garcia & the Eco Team

Discover ways to integrate sustainability in school and calculate the food footprint of what we eat.

The IB Music Experience: Harmonizing Cultures

By JP Nyamaani

Get a taste of the IB Music syllabus, analyse a protest song by Fela Kuti, and try a jazz improvisation.

Own Your Voice: Gender Equality & Feminism at UWCM

By Vulnus Team

A student-led feminist initiative sharing stories of moving from silence to solidarity and inspiring meaningful change.

Culture Erasure & Its Effect on Modern Societies

By Mariia Bogdanok

Discuss the dangers of culture erasure using examples from Ukraine and beyond, highlighting its impact on societies today.

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