UWC South East Asia

This week on Spotlight: Discover how a chance encounter on the MRT inspired a new Local Service initiative at our East Campus.

When two migrant workers asked Grade 11 student Vedansh where they could play cricket in Singapore, he realised there were very few accessible spaces for them to enjoy the sport. Wanting to change that, he worked with fellow students Akshaj and Arnav to launch Connecting Through Cricket. The programme brings students and migrant workers together on the campus field, creating a space for connection and belonging through a shared love of the game. Find out how this initiative is breaking down barriers and giving participants a piece of home here: uwcsea.edu.sg/spotlight/story/2025-2026/connecting-through-cricket

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Photo credit: Mihika, Grade 11

Last week, students from Dover and East took part in the Hyundai Go Green Hackathon 2026 at Temasek Shophouse, an innovation challenge that brought together young changemakers to develop and pitch solutions for a more sustainable future.

Five teams represented the College, with three advancing to the final pitch session after a full day of ideation, collaboration and presentation. Along the way, our students earned recognition for their creativity and problem-solving, receiving honourable mentions, including Most Innovative Project and Best User Experience.

Talk about creativity under pressure! It was all quick ideas, collaboration, and building on each other’s thinking to push ideas further. We are proud of all our students for their creativity and energy, and grateful to our staff colleagues who supported them throughout the experience.

Photo credit: HMGICS

A massive thank you to our Parents’ Association (PA) East team and the incredible parent volunteers at East!

A celebration as momentous as Graduation takes a village to bring to life, and the PA team began their preparations over six months ago to ensure every detail was perfect for our Grade 12 leavers. From assembling pennants and 300 individual gift bags, to ushering families at the NUS ceremony and acting as photographers for the graduates, their dedication was felt at every step of the day. They even transformed the Tent Plaza into a beautifully decorated venue for the evening celebration, managing vendors and setting up flowers and fairy lights from the early hours of the morning!

We are so grateful for the entire PA team and 15 parent volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this milestone so special for the Class of 2026 and their families.

From exploring sustainable energy and protecting coral reefs to rethinking waste, food systems and the future of our planet, our Dover Grade 5 students took centre stage at this year’s Grade 5 Expo.

As the culminating experience of their Primary School journey, students spent weeks leading their own inquiries into environmental challenges and the innovators working to create positive change. Through engaging presentations and interactive exhibits, they shared not only what they learned, but also the actions they can take to help build a more sustainable future.

Thank you to our students, teachers, and community members who supported this inspiring showcase of curiosity, creativity and action!

Two weeks ago, our Primary School students celebrated Global Outdoor Classroom Day by spending more time learning, exploring, and playing in the outdoor spaces across East.

Across the week, classrooms spilled into gardens, playgrounds, and green spaces around campus. Students held morning meetings outdoors, practised Spanish while visiting the chickens, climbed trees in the Rain Garden, built shelters from giant leaves, and set off in search of worms and other creatures. One highlight for our youngest learners was baking animal cookies and enjoying them on Survival Island before continuing their outdoor adventures.

Outdoor Learning is a regular part of life at UWCSEA, giving students opportunities to observe closely, work together, take on new challenges, and engage with the world around them in different ways.

We are constantly blown away by the incredible paths our graduates take after leaving the College, and the stories featured in this issue are certainly no exception.

It is such a wonderful reminder of the global impact our community continues to make across so many different fields. Grab a cup of coffee, take a few minutes out of your day, and dive into these fantastic features. You will definitely want to click through and read about the amazing journeys our alumni are on right now!

Hot off the press: The latest issue of our UWC South East Asia Alumni magazine, One°North, is now available! Our cover story features university professor in Theatre and Performance Studies, Enzo Vasquez Toral '10, as he reflects on the power of embracing life’s changing rooms.

From Samoa to Antarctica, this issue follows our alumni to the literal ends of the earth. Whether they are transforming the arts, serving in public office, pioneering sustainable food systems, or even helping to design the very campus that once shaped them, our alumni continue to navigate the world guided by that familiar UWCSEA compass. Read all about it: https://flipbooks.uwcsea.edu.sg/One-North-May-2026

Our East Dragons Circus had an absolutely incredible time at the Singapore Flipside Circus Festival last weekend. The students performed at the Esplanade to a crowd of over 500 people, showcasing a brilliant mix of physical theatre, comedy, and traditional circus skills. It was a fantastic celebration of all their hard work, and we are so proud of the show they put on.

If you missed it, the good news is that they have been invited back to do it all over again this weekend. They will be performing at the Esplanade Courtyard on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 5.30pm–7pm. It is completely free to attend, and everyone is welcome to come down, cheer on our students, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.

The circus has been a beloved part of our College community for over 13 years. Beyond being great entertainment, the programme encourages resilience and teamwork while continuing a long-standing partnership that supports the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in Vietnam.

We hope to see you in the audience this weekend!

Shanghai was fantastic! These catch-ups are always such a good reminder of how connected our community is, no matter where we are in the world.

Beijing, you're up next this Friday! If you haven't RSVP'd yet, there's still time to grab a spot via this form: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1FWbqpwX9TuCgxwjqIJcjZA1d0hq

Such a great turnout in Tokyo! It was so nice to see over 70 alumni in one room, and having the folks from UWC ISAK Japan join us was a huge bonus. Thanks to everyone who came out!