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:''This article is about a college in the United Kingdom. For the university in Puerto Rico see Atlantic College of Puerto Rico.''
The 'United World College of the Atlantic', more commonly referred to simply as 'Atlantic College', is an internationally-prestiged private boarding school in Wales, United Kingdom. It was the first of the United World Colleges
It was founded in 1962 by the German educationalist Kurt Hahn who also set up Gordonstoun School in Scotland and the Salem School in Germany.
Kurt Hahn had been invited to address the NATO Defence College where he saw former enemies from several nations working together towards a common goal. With a number of colleagues Hahn realised how much more could be done to overcome the hostility of the Cold War if young people from different nations could be brought together in a similar way. He envisaged a college for students who were already grounded in their own cultures but impressionable enough to learn from others. Drawn from all nations, the students would be selected purely on merit and potential, regardless of race, religion, nationality and background.
Atlantic College opened in South Wales in 1962 and was hailed by The Times as "the most exciting experiment in education since the Second World War." The College was the fruit of Kurt Hahn's vision and the work of men such as the founding Headmaster Rear Admiral Desmond Hoare, Antonin Besse, who made the extraordinary donation of St Donat's Castle for the College's premises, and Air Marshal Sir Lawrance Darvall. Robert Blackburn was also influential as Deputy Headmaster and Director of Studies.
In 1967, Lord Mountbatten became President of the organisation and the title United World Colleges came into existence. Mountbatten was a great UWC supporter and encouraged heads of state, politicians and personalities throughout the world to share his interest. He was personally involved in founding the second UWC – the United World College of South East Asia – in Singapore. A further College followed in 1974: former Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lester Pearson had dreamed of establishing an institution like Atlantic College in Canada and it was fitting that the Lester B Pearson United World College of the Pacific became Canada's living memorial to its much-respected leader.
In 1978, Lord Mountbatten passed the Presidency to his great-nephew, HRH The Prince of Wales.
The current presidents of Atlantic College are Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor of Jordan and Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
The school's mission is to enable students "to become positive agents of change through action and life choice, fulfilling individual potential and recognizing individual responsibilities as global citizens".
Students from over 80 countries participate in Atlantic College's rigorous two-year programme in which they combine academic studies with activities and service, most on either partial or full scholarships. Admission, and scholarship awards, are decided by individual UWC committees around the world, which also send students to the other United World Colleges.
At the beginning of the two years, students are obliged to select a service that they will carry out for at least four hours a week. At present, there are nine services offered: Inshore Lifeboat (RNLI), Lifeguards, CAVRA, Extramural Centre, Community Education Partnership, Social Service, Estate Service, Arts Centre Service and Visual Rescue (Photography). At the beginning of each term, students also select three activities, and these must each be carried out for at least two hours a week.
The College is unusual in having an active RNLI Lifeboat Station within its grounds, and its Atlantic 75 class boat is manned by staff and students from the College. Much of the development of the Atlantic 21, 75 and 85 classes took place here.
Atlantic College is located at St Donat's Castle, a 12th century castle near the town of Llantwit Major on the South Wales coast, overlooking the Bristol Channel. The extensive grounds also include the 12th century St Donat's Chapel and the historic terraced gardens, as well as preserved woodland, farmland and heritage coastline. St Donat's Castle is the impressive main building of the school housing the Gothic Dining Hall, The Great (Bradenstoke) Hall, the Tudor Hall, extensive Library and certain academic departments.
Students live in 7 accommodation houses named after Welsh counties and benefactors:
★ Dyfed
★ Morgannwg
★ Powys
★ Gwynedd
★ Whitaker
★ Tice
★ Sunley
Lessons take place in modern academic blocks and converted Medieval estate buildings. Next to the castle are the Social / Gymnasium blocks and the 12th Century Tithe barn (used by the college and open to the public as a theatre, arts centre and cinema). This building with its contemporary glazed extension by notable local architect Chris Loyn, has received much praise in the UK architectural community as well as from groups interested in building conservation.
Since 1972 the sole academic programme has been the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The College was influential in the creation of the International Baccalaureate and continues to be actively involved in its development. The average pupil at Atlantic College scores 37 in their IB diploma, a full 10 points higher than the worldwide average. This high level of academic attainment is reflected in the destinations of the school's graduates.
Graduates are typically accepted at the most competitive colleges and universities around the world. Most students take up places at American Universities such as Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Yale University. Many other students attend British Universities such as Oxford University, Cambridge University and the University of Edinburgh. Students at the college are eligible, after graduation, to participate in the Shelby Davis Scholarship programme, which funds undergraduate study (based on need) for UWC students at universities in the United States. Despite this, the stated aim of the College is that students return to their home communities or regions after completing their studies to enable and encourage social and economic development around the world and across societies, rather than removing those most able to facilitate change from those areas most in need of it.
'Induction Week:'
When the new year of students arrives in September, the senior year welcomes them to the college by banging pots, pans and generally creating a lot of noise outside the main gate. The junior year spends a week learning about the college and getting to know each other by going on a camping trip.
'Open Mic Nights:'
To raise money for various charities and causes, students organise 'Open Mic Nights' usually held in the Teacher's Common Room. Students pay for entry and watch their fellow schoolmates performing. Causes include Trade Justice, Amnesty International and STAR.
'National Evenings:'
Every Sunday, a national group or a conglomeration of national groups (eg. Franco-Italian,Central European (German-Dutch), Latin & Iberic, North American etc) put together a show celebrating the culture of their region. Nearly every pupil participates and attends the national evenings and the performances are usually applauding yet mocking the traditions of their countries.
'Last Day of Codes:'
The end of lessons or 'Codes' as they are known at Atlantic College is celebrated by a 'Mess Day', a day of complete mayhem. Students will dress up and have water fights around campus and during lessons.
'Housebank:'
The master or 'Houseparent' of each house allows the students into their home to watch television and eat home cooking. This is a chance for the pupils of each house to bond with each other.
'ACMUN:'
Each year the college hosts a Model United Nations conference. This is very accurately staged with various committees, councils and events. Students from other United World Colleges also attend.
★ Pentti Kouri, (1949- ), Finnish economist and venture capitalist,
★ Jorma Ollila, (1950- ), former chairman and CEO of Nokia Corporation,
★ Edoardo Agnelli, (1954 – 2000), heir apparent of FIAT,
★ Philippe Niarchos, (1953-) Greek shipping heir.
★ Aernout Van Lynden, (1954- ) war correspondent and jounalist in the Middle East
★ Hakeem Belo-Osagie, (1955- ), Chairman of the United Bank for Africa
★ Jonathan Michie, (1957- ), Economist
★ Julie Payette, (1963- ), Canadian astronaut (1982)
★ Willem-Alexander, (1967- ), crown prince of the Netherlands,
★ Eluned Morgan, (1967- ), politician
★ Saba Douglas-Hamilton, (1970- ), journalist
★ Adnan Akant, managing director of global firm Fischer Francis Trees & Watts
★ Serena Olsaretti, Cambridge philosophy don.
★ Louise Leakey, (1972- ), Palaeontologist
★ Horatio Clare, (1973- ), author.
★ Felicitas von Lovenberg, a German journalist and author
★ Princess Raiyah (1986- ), Bint Al-Hussein, (2002 - 2004), daughter of King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan
★ Atlantic College
The 'United World College of the Atlantic', more commonly referred to simply as 'Atlantic College', is an internationally-prestiged private boarding school in Wales, United Kingdom. It was the first of the United World Colleges
| Contents |
| History |
| The School |
| Facilities |
| Academics |
| Traditions |
| Notable alumni |
| External links |
History
It was founded in 1962 by the German educationalist Kurt Hahn who also set up Gordonstoun School in Scotland and the Salem School in Germany.
Kurt Hahn had been invited to address the NATO Defence College where he saw former enemies from several nations working together towards a common goal. With a number of colleagues Hahn realised how much more could be done to overcome the hostility of the Cold War if young people from different nations could be brought together in a similar way. He envisaged a college for students who were already grounded in their own cultures but impressionable enough to learn from others. Drawn from all nations, the students would be selected purely on merit and potential, regardless of race, religion, nationality and background.
Atlantic College opened in South Wales in 1962 and was hailed by The Times as "the most exciting experiment in education since the Second World War." The College was the fruit of Kurt Hahn's vision and the work of men such as the founding Headmaster Rear Admiral Desmond Hoare, Antonin Besse, who made the extraordinary donation of St Donat's Castle for the College's premises, and Air Marshal Sir Lawrance Darvall. Robert Blackburn was also influential as Deputy Headmaster and Director of Studies.
In 1967, Lord Mountbatten became President of the organisation and the title United World Colleges came into existence. Mountbatten was a great UWC supporter and encouraged heads of state, politicians and personalities throughout the world to share his interest. He was personally involved in founding the second UWC – the United World College of South East Asia – in Singapore. A further College followed in 1974: former Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lester Pearson had dreamed of establishing an institution like Atlantic College in Canada and it was fitting that the Lester B Pearson United World College of the Pacific became Canada's living memorial to its much-respected leader.
In 1978, Lord Mountbatten passed the Presidency to his great-nephew, HRH The Prince of Wales.
The current presidents of Atlantic College are Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor of Jordan and Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
The School
The school's mission is to enable students "to become positive agents of change through action and life choice, fulfilling individual potential and recognizing individual responsibilities as global citizens".
The Beast Garden at St Donat's Castle
Students from over 80 countries participate in Atlantic College's rigorous two-year programme in which they combine academic studies with activities and service, most on either partial or full scholarships. Admission, and scholarship awards, are decided by individual UWC committees around the world, which also send students to the other United World Colleges.
At the beginning of the two years, students are obliged to select a service that they will carry out for at least four hours a week. At present, there are nine services offered: Inshore Lifeboat (RNLI), Lifeguards, CAVRA, Extramural Centre, Community Education Partnership, Social Service, Estate Service, Arts Centre Service and Visual Rescue (Photography). At the beginning of each term, students also select three activities, and these must each be carried out for at least two hours a week.
The College is unusual in having an active RNLI Lifeboat Station within its grounds, and its Atlantic 75 class boat is manned by staff and students from the College. Much of the development of the Atlantic 21, 75 and 85 classes took place here.
Facilities
Atlantic College is located at St Donat's Castle, a 12th century castle near the town of Llantwit Major on the South Wales coast, overlooking the Bristol Channel. The extensive grounds also include the 12th century St Donat's Chapel and the historic terraced gardens, as well as preserved woodland, farmland and heritage coastline. St Donat's Castle is the impressive main building of the school housing the Gothic Dining Hall, The Great (Bradenstoke) Hall, the Tudor Hall, extensive Library and certain academic departments.
Students live in 7 accommodation houses named after Welsh counties and benefactors:
★ Dyfed
★ Morgannwg
★ Powys
★ Gwynedd
★ Whitaker
★ Tice
★ Sunley
Lessons take place in modern academic blocks and converted Medieval estate buildings. Next to the castle are the Social / Gymnasium blocks and the 12th Century Tithe barn (used by the college and open to the public as a theatre, arts centre and cinema). This building with its contemporary glazed extension by notable local architect Chris Loyn, has received much praise in the UK architectural community as well as from groups interested in building conservation.
Academics
Since 1972 the sole academic programme has been the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The College was influential in the creation of the International Baccalaureate and continues to be actively involved in its development. The average pupil at Atlantic College scores 37 in their IB diploma, a full 10 points higher than the worldwide average. This high level of academic attainment is reflected in the destinations of the school's graduates.
Graduates are typically accepted at the most competitive colleges and universities around the world. Most students take up places at American Universities such as Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Yale University. Many other students attend British Universities such as Oxford University, Cambridge University and the University of Edinburgh. Students at the college are eligible, after graduation, to participate in the Shelby Davis Scholarship programme, which funds undergraduate study (based on need) for UWC students at universities in the United States. Despite this, the stated aim of the College is that students return to their home communities or regions after completing their studies to enable and encourage social and economic development around the world and across societies, rather than removing those most able to facilitate change from those areas most in need of it.
Lower Lawn at St Donat's Castle
Traditions
'Induction Week:'
When the new year of students arrives in September, the senior year welcomes them to the college by banging pots, pans and generally creating a lot of noise outside the main gate. The junior year spends a week learning about the college and getting to know each other by going on a camping trip.
'Open Mic Nights:'
To raise money for various charities and causes, students organise 'Open Mic Nights' usually held in the Teacher's Common Room. Students pay for entry and watch their fellow schoolmates performing. Causes include Trade Justice, Amnesty International and STAR.
'National Evenings:'
Every Sunday, a national group or a conglomeration of national groups (eg. Franco-Italian,Central European (German-Dutch), Latin & Iberic, North American etc) put together a show celebrating the culture of their region. Nearly every pupil participates and attends the national evenings and the performances are usually applauding yet mocking the traditions of their countries.
'Last Day of Codes:'
The end of lessons or 'Codes' as they are known at Atlantic College is celebrated by a 'Mess Day', a day of complete mayhem. Students will dress up and have water fights around campus and during lessons.
'Housebank:'
The master or 'Houseparent' of each house allows the students into their home to watch television and eat home cooking. This is a chance for the pupils of each house to bond with each other.
'ACMUN:'
Each year the college hosts a Model United Nations conference. This is very accurately staged with various committees, councils and events. Students from other United World Colleges also attend.
Notable alumni
★ Pentti Kouri, (1949- ), Finnish economist and venture capitalist,
★ Jorma Ollila, (1950- ), former chairman and CEO of Nokia Corporation,
★ Edoardo Agnelli, (1954 – 2000), heir apparent of FIAT,
★ Philippe Niarchos, (1953-) Greek shipping heir.
★ Aernout Van Lynden, (1954- ) war correspondent and jounalist in the Middle East
★ Hakeem Belo-Osagie, (1955- ), Chairman of the United Bank for Africa
★ Jonathan Michie, (1957- ), Economist
★ Julie Payette, (1963- ), Canadian astronaut (1982)
★ Willem-Alexander, (1967- ), crown prince of the Netherlands,
★ Eluned Morgan, (1967- ), politician
★ Saba Douglas-Hamilton, (1970- ), journalist
★ Adnan Akant, managing director of global firm Fischer Francis Trees & Watts
★ Serena Olsaretti, Cambridge philosophy don.
★ Louise Leakey, (1972- ), Palaeontologist
★ Horatio Clare, (1973- ), author.
★ Felicitas von Lovenberg, a German journalist and author
★ Princess Raiyah (1986- ), Bint Al-Hussein, (2002 - 2004), daughter of King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan
External links
★ Atlantic College
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