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UWC Day 2013

The Highlight of Waterford's Calendar doesn't fail to impress

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The ever-popular celebration of cultural diversity took place over the weekend. Singing, dancing, cooking and eating in the styles of students from around the world and went down a resounding success. Read more here.

African Youth and Future Leadership

Star-studded panel forum discusses future of continent

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One of the highlights of Waterford's 50th anniversary celebrations was a frank and exciting discussion of the role young people can play in the future leadership of Africa. Read more here.

University Destinations

What will become of the Class of 2012?

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The (almost) complete list of university acceptances and destinations for the class of 2012 has now been published. Please click here to view.


Regional Testing Dates 2013

Last chance for entry in January 2014

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The last opportunity to test for entry into Waterford in the year beginning January 2014 will take place soon in cities around the Southern African region. Read more here.

50th Anniversary Giving

Secure the next 50 years of WK scholarships

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To mark Waterford's 50th Anniversary, three exclusive clubs and societies have been launched which wil recognise large regular donors to the school. To find out more about the associations, click here.

Waterford Launches Mobile App

Student launches cutting edge technology

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Download the brand new Waterford App with functionality for parents, alumni and guests by following this link. The app was designed and created by IB2 student Harvey Kadyanji from Tanzania.

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30 Apr, 13
A fascinating panel of eminent figures hailing from different fields of expertise engaged and challenged an audience of students and visitors on the subject of the challenges facing African youth and future leadership. Read More ...
25 Apr, 13
It’s an annual event, something the whole school looks forward to, The Form 5 Variety Show, popularly nicknamed the V show. As with all variety shows, the acts range in diversity from dance to acting, to simple jaw breaking feats. Read More ...
25 Apr, 13
Each House had a team of 7 players, one from each form in the school. The games were very exciting and everyone enjoyed themselves despite it being a competition. Read More ...
25 Apr, 13
The Interhouse football game that was played on Monday 22nd April saw Guedes beat Henderson and an earlier match between Stern and Henderson saw Stern come out victorious. Read More ...
18 Apr, 13
Here at WK, theatre week isn’t the only occasion to discover the acting talents of the students. From Thursday 11th April, to Saturday 13th, a group of students from different classes performed the famous story of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. Read More ...

WK Facts and Figures

  • 600 students from over 50 countries
  • 55 academic staff from 20 countries
  • 80% of the student body is African
  • 30% of students receive bursary support
  • 50% of IB students receive bursary support
  • 60% of students are boarders
  • Average IB score is 34 (equal to more than four A grades at A level)
  • Around 5,000 students have received a Waterford education to date

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