The Queen’s maximum from the Netherlands e Joy from Spain experienced an unforgettable day for their daughters’ graduation Alexia of Orange-Nassau AND Eleanor of Asturias. Both royal families exclusively celebrated the awarding of diplomas to young women for finishing high school UWC Atlantic College of Wales, United Kingdom.
It’s not an elite education hub or for connecting with other wealthy people, as most of its students receive scholarships for his academic achievements, say the British media.
But yes, of course, it is a school with characteristics, curiosities and customs that are worth knowing.
What is UWC Atlantic College like?
He UWC Atlantic College is located in a Medieval castle of San Donatowhich they often compare with Hogwarts, the mythical harry potter wizarding school
Located 35 kilometers from Cardiff and approximately 270 from London, the establishment it hosts about 350 students of about 80 nationalitiesdifferent races and religions, they say.
He Atlantic college is part of United World College Network (UWC), “a global education movement making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future,” read a Royal House statement.
In addition, a piece of information brings more mystique into the space: it was the first of the schools of the movement, in 1962.
Telling its rich history that its conversion into a modern complex began in 1925: newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst He also bought land adjacent to the castle and transformed it into a habitable complex, widening the portal Vanity Fair.
Study, community service and another pillar of the English school
At the time of mention the pillars on which it rests He UWC Atlantic Collegecould you mention some highlights which would be as follows:
- academic part. Studying, of course, is fundamental and has its particularities. Students construct their schedules as they please, according to guidelines for the number of hours each of these elements should count per week. Also, they choose three major and three minor subjects according to their interests.
- Community service. To fulfill this aspect, a fundamental pillar of the school, the children have to carry out various jobs. Some examples: lifeguard, lifeguard, carer of the elderly or disabled children.
- Extra activities. This pillar indicates activities to be developed, such as photography, gardening, pottery, tai chi, piano or dance, among many others. One key point: they should not overlap with academic subjects.
No uniforms, parties or ostentation
Far from the traditional elite British schools, this boarding school allows students to choose their own clothing every day. They claim to prioritize the intellectual and the way students think, so that each student can dress however she wishes.
There are obligations, usually associated with internees, that must be fulfilled by everyone, whether or not they are members of the royal family. Tidy up your rooms, change your sheets and wash your clothes in the laundry are some examples.
The school has adults who supervise the operation and completion of assignments, which students call “mother” or “father”.
Following the established line, in fact the public display of wealth is not welcome. Do not wear branded clothes or accessories that mark social and economic differences.
in this Welsh school those parties are not held crazy that we are used to seeing in movies and series, something that is complicated by the number of people of different nationalities. Drink alcohol? Prohibited.
Lunch time
Many will wonder what lunchtime will be like, if all the students sit down at the table at the same time and which place in the castle is intended for that.
WELL, the dining room has capacity for all students and teachers. There is an international buffet catering service, given the variety of religions and cultures of the students, he explains For you.
So, tray in hand, they can choose what to eat and where to sit. Teachers and students can share a table if they wish… hard to imagine in other destinations.
There’s also the option of preparing simpler meals in homes that have a living room and small kitchen.
Source: Clarin
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