Category IGCSE

https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/banter-vs-bullying This unit was focussed on digital safety, and I found it interesting as we could connect it back to our community, and UWC. One of the things that I learned about was the idea of “banter” and how it… Continue Reading →

This unit we looked at the difference between gender, sex and sexuality as often these terms are confused. We also focussed on where gender discrimination is present in school. What I learned in this unit is that discrimination is present… Continue Reading →

Mr. Silverthorne was a principal of a school in England, and didn’t have much knowledge about other countries and their school and culture. An idea was proposed to set up a relationship with another school, and he chose a school… Continue Reading →

The story of how using other ways instead of violence to defuse a situation that could lead to people getting hurt, either being the person who initiated the problem, or the person acting on it. Mr. Perera was in a… Continue Reading →

We talked about my previous goals from last conversation, and although some remained the same, others I had worked on. For example, I said that I wanted to try new things so that I can meet new people and gain… Continue Reading →

Zimbabwe was in a downward spiral in 2009, with Robert Mugabe as the government. Cholera is a totally preventable and treatable disease, so there is no reason that people should be dying from it. However, that is not the case… Continue Reading →

Melanie Row, a member of the UWCSEA community shared an inspiring story with us, and I was lucky to hear it. Over the course of 4 days, she went from living a perfectly normal live with a husband and two… Continue Reading →

I believe what you read does reflect who you are, as well as your interest and maybe even give an insight to your personality. For instance, if a person reads a lot of fiction, it could show that they are… Continue Reading →

Some of the goals that I have for this year are, 1) Contribute to class more. I want to contribute and say more in class discussions or when the teacher asks a question, to give my answer, even if I… Continue Reading →

I’m Ishita Gupta and I’ve just started Grade 9. Before the year even started, I was nervous, scared and intimidated, but at the same time excited. I was excited as I had new subjects that I chose, and scared as… Continue Reading →