Sports, Clubs and Societies

Experiential learning has been part of Waterford’s story since 1963. From early activities
such as cricket, carpentry, scouts and the natural history club, our co-curricular
programme has grown into a dynamic offering of over 50 clubs, societies, CAS activities,
and sports across campus.

This growth reflects our enduring commitment to developing young people beyond the
classroom. Waterford strives to lay the foundations for students to become responsible
citizens with the skills, knowledge and sense of purpose to provide leadership in Africa and
the world. Our co-curricular programme is one of the ways we intentionally nurture this
growth.
Waterford Kamhlaba offers a diverse sports program focusing on participation and
competition, including soccer, athletics, swimming, volleyball, netball, tennis, hockey,
chess, and basketball. The campus features extensive facilities such as a multi-purpose
hall, a swimming pool, and courts, serving over 600 students from various nationalities.

Core Sport Offerings & Facilities

●      Sports Offered: Soccer, Athletics, Volleyball, Swimming, Netball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Hockey, Badminton, Chess, and Basketball.
●      Facilities: A hockey field, soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, netball courts, outdoor volleyball, and an indoor multi-purpose hall.
●      Additional Activities: Frisbee, Gymnastics, and Taekwondo. The campus also includes a rock-climbing wall and hosts an annual athletics day and swimming gala. There is also a gym for the senior students on campus.

Alongside sports, clubs and societies provide platforms for students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. Clubs such as the Gumboot Dance and Amapiano allow students to build community and exercise their creativity. Clubs such as Africa Week, Asia Week, Eswatini Day and TEDx UWCSA allow students to organise events and lead campaigns for various causes. Asinakekelane, Public Speaking and the LEO club are other platforms where students host discussions, run service initiatives, and engage with issues and ideas beyond the classroom. Regardless of the club, students collaborate with peers across year groups weekly and contribute to the life of the school in meaningful ways.

Clubs and societies also provide valuable leadership learning opportunities. In alignment with our UWC values of personal responsibility and integrity, most of our clubs and societies are student-led and staff-supported. This means that students learn how to take responsibility, communicate clearly, plan well, work as a team, solve problems and follow through on commitments they make. In this way, clubs and societies help students practice leadership in real contexts, with real responsibilities and real reflection.