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Waterford Kamhlaba, UWCSA is one of ten (soon to be eleven) international United World Colleges (UWC) and is located in Mbabane, Swaziland. UWC is a global educational movement which brings together students from all over the world at pre-university level (or tertiary level in the case of one College), regardless of their ability to pay. Students are selected on merit and live together in an environment designed to foster international understanding, tolerance and peace. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Waterford Kamhlaba. ... The United World Colleges Logo The United World Colleges (UWC) are a group of ten international high schools. ... Mbabane, with an estimated population of 70,000 (2003), is the capital of Swaziland. ...

The United World Colleges originated in the ideas of the educationalist Kurt Hahn in the 1950s and the first United World College, Atlantic College, opened in Wales in 1962. Today, there are ten United World Colleges in the UK, Singapore, Canada, Swaziland, the USA, Italy, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Norway, and India, with one in Costa Rica to open in August 2006. Kurt Hahn (1886 - 1974) was a German educator who founded such projects such as the Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, Gordonstoun in Scotland, Atlantic College in Wales, the United World Colleges movement, and the Outward Bound schools. ... This article is about a college in the United Kingdom. ...

Michael Stern

Waterford was founded by a young British teacher, Michael Stern, as a multi-racial school in opposition to South Africa's apartheid policies. He had previously been head of a school in Johannesburg, but the educational policies of the apartheid government in South Africa drove him from the country to Swaziland where he was determined to create a new school in which students of all races could study together and cooperate in community service. This decision took courage, determination and a passionate commitment to the importance of education, but as a result Waterford School was born in 1963. Waterford became a United World College in 1981. Stern and his school became a southern African legend. Nelson Mandela, still in prison, sent his daughters there. Seretse Khama, the leader of Botswana, sent his son Iain; the Tutu and Sisulu families also sent their children. Another Waterford boy, Fernando Honwana, became a trusted assistant to Samora Machel of Mozambique, helping him to act as go-between in negotiations between Margaret Thatcher’s administration and the emerging African government in Rhodesia, later Zimbabwe. The school — Stern’s idea and his creation — became his life’s work: its successful balance of boys (and later girls) of all races, tribes and religions, the fulfillment of his dream. In a speech in November 1995, presenting him with a Founder’s Medal, Nelson Mandela said of Stern’s time at Waterford that he “demonstrated in the worst days of apartheid, that even those who were free to enjoy the privileges of the system could ally themselves with the oppressed in the interest of non-racialism in Southern Africa”. A segregated beach in South Africa, 1982. ... , City motto: Unity in Development Province Gauteng Mayor Amos Masondo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ... A segregated beach in South Africa, 1982. ... Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela OM, CC, AC, QC (IPA ) (born 18 July 1918) was the first President of South Africa to be elected in fully-representative democratic elections. ... Seretse Khama Seretse Khama (July 1, 1921 - July 13, 1980) was the first President of Botswana. ... Tutu can refer to: In Polynesian mythology (Samoa), Tutu was the first man to live on Tutuila. ... US President Reagan and President Samora Machel of Mozambique Samora Moisés Machel (September 29, 1933 - October 19, 1986) was President of Mozambique from 1975 until he died eleven years later, when his presidential aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain where the borders of Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland converge. ... Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. ... Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela OM, CC, AC, QC (IPA ) (born 18 July 1918) was the first President of South Africa to be elected in fully-representative democratic elections. ...

Stern was appointed OBE in 1968, and in 1999 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Sussex University. Michael Stern died in a car accident on July 14, 2002, aged 80. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are... University of Sussex Logo © University of Sussex The University of Sussex is an English campus university located near the East Sussex village of Falmer, near Brighton and Hove and on the edge of the South Downs. ...

Academics

Forms 1-3

Forms 1-3 students take a number of compulsory subjects in a broad range of topics before choosing their courses in Form Four for the IGCSE school-leaving certificate.

Forms 4-5 (IGCSE)

IGCSEs are based on a 2 year school course for 14 - 16 year olds. They are internationally recognised as appropriate preparation for further study at pre-university level (IB or A level standard), and are sufficient for entry to university in Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia and Botswana. At Waterford Kamhlaba students may study up to 10 different subjects at IGCSE level, although most take between 7 and 9. All students are required to sit English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, at least one Experimental Science, one Humanity and a foreign language. Otherwise, they may choose from any of the subjects on offer at Waterford Kamhlaba - though timetable restraints can limit a student's choice. All subjects are taught in the classroom, although many (such as the Experimental Sciences, Information Technology and Art) also require a degree of practical work, and some IGCSEs include assessed coursework.: (Music, PE Studies and Drama).

International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a broad and rigorous two-year university preparatory course. It is now taught in more than 1030 schools throughout the world, and is recognised in most countries as a prestigious pre-university qualification. The IB Diploma requires the student to study 6 subjects in total: three at Higher and three at Standard Level. All candidates must study their own and one other language, mathematics, a science, and a humanities subject. They may then select a sixth subject of their own free choice, in any academic area, including Art, Theatre or Music. The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a group of three educational programmes and their respective examinations, as established by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). ...

In addition to the six chosen subjects, the candidate is required to follow the Theory Of Knowledge course (TOK) and write an Extended Essay (EE) in a subject of their choice. A further and important part of the IB Diploma is the Creativity, Action and Service programme (CAS). A minimum documented number of hours must be spent in the CAS programme in order to receive the diploma. If the full Diploma is not thought to be appropriate for an individual student, they may study for IB Certificates. The requirement for the Extended Essay and TOK are waived, and the students may choose the subjects of their choice. The Extended Essay (EE) is one of the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme. ...

Extracurricular activities

All students are encouraged to spend at least two afternoons a week participating in extra-curricular sports or other activities. Activities change from time to time. They are supervised by members of staff, volunteers or IB students. The emphasis is on participation rather than competition, although in some disciplines it is possible to arrange regular and competitive meetings with other local schools. Examples of team sports played at Waterford include :Soccer, Swimming, Hockey, Basketball, etc. Student organisations include: The Computer Hackers Haven, Amnesty International, Aviation Club etc.

Community Service

Besides being a part of the CAS (Community Action Service) requirements of the IB Diploma, Community Service has become an important part of the life of the college. All International Baccalaureate and Form 5 students take part in a variety of activities serving the community in Swaziland. Current Community Service Projects include the following:

• Ward Eight
• SOS maths tutoring
• Construction
• VRC Literacy
• Ekwetsembeni sports
• Love Matters
• Ngwempisi commserve
• Sasco Children
• Qedusizi sports
• Aids Education

Restructuring

Currently after the construction of the I.T Center (Information Technology), Waterford has embarked on the construction on the creative center of learning.

Alumni

• Richard E. Grant
• Professor Alan McGregor was the first head boy, became the youngest professor of medicine in the United Kingdom.
• Matthew Parris
• Fernando Honwana
• Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Housing in South Africa.
• Zeni and Zindzi Mandela
• Thulani Gcabashe, CEO Eskom.

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External links

• Waterford Kamhlaba School
• United World Colleges

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