My Life Story Board – Decorate Each quadrant of this page with words, pictures, symbols. Dominant Themes/Activities/Relationships in my life 5 years ago   Brazilian Jiu Jitsu My parents My friends Honesty Loyalty Respect Dominant Themes/Activities/Relationships in my life now. […]

My class prepared a lot for the transition to grade 11. In the course of two months, we received countless presentations, a multitude of students coming through our classes answering questions about grade 11, and our teachers and head of […]

When thinking and reflecting on my time spent in grade ten, I can’t help but think about how insane this entire year has been. Before writing this personal statement, I read my ninth grade personal statement and immediately thought about […]

After going through the first year of high school, I have learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses as a student at UWC. For example, I have learned that I am able to focus and get work done when […]

Grade nine has been a very interesting and unique experience. Although I have only been at UWC for two years, I feel that the opportunities I have been given have helped me grow as a person and step outside my […]

Term one was a nice introduction to high school as the school shifted the students nicely into the routine of homework and time management. It was also very eye-opening because I have to learn to study in a different way than […]

I am planning a lot of things when it comes to my approaches to learning. I want to train my initiative so that I can do better in school. I want to be more organised in school by getting my […]

I am not looking forward to anything in particular this year. However, I am looking forward to expanding on the more general things such as my relationships, academics, and my well being. I am also looking forward to devoting more […]

My first week of high school has been a roller-coaster of emotions. I have felt tired, sad, happy, anxious and very hungry. The first day of High school, I was both anxious and excited to put on my blue shirt […]