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Events, Initiatives & Activism

From special focus days to dedicated project weeks, from CAS to college jobs, from orientation week to closing ceremonies – here’s an overview of events and activities at our Colleges with a focus on climate action and sustainability.

Activities

Climate Week 2023 in Netherlands

For the third year, UWC Maastricht has joined the national celebration of Climate Awareness Week. From 30 October to 3 November the Eco-Team brought to our community’s attention the ongoing Climate Crisis by proposing daily challenges; hosting an exhibition of works by MYP students in the reception area of Secondary;… Events, Initiatives & Activism Saving Energy UWC Maastricht

Recycling used pens, markers and other writing instruments

Our school’s Eco-Team is always eager to find new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle the waste we produce. Thanks to their research, since November we can now collect empty… Events, Initiatives & Activism Reduce, Reuse & Recycle UWC Maastricht

Batteries collection champions

In November our Primary students, and many Secondary students and staff volunteers, participated in a 3 weeks national campaign in The Netherlands for schools to collect and recycle used batteries. The enthusiasm among our students, staff and families to keep adding to our counting, asking family and friends and even… Events, Initiatives & Activism Reduce, Reuse & Recycle UWC Maastricht

UWC Maastricht participates in Climate Change Theatre Action festival

As part of UWC Day 2023 celebrations, our 664 Middle and High School students and 43 teachers and members of staff participated in the Climate Change Theatre Action 2023 festival.… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Maastricht

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People, Stories & Awards

No change happens without someone making it happen: who are the amazing people, change makers, innovators and activists – staff, students and alumni – driving sustainability forward at our colleges? 10 Activities

Teaching Skills for the Future

At UWC, Education is seen as a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Take a look at examples of how we empower teachers… 19 Activities

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