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Inspiring Changemakers

Since 1962

Founding college of UWC global mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future

 

Founding college of UWC global mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future

 

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St Donat's Castle

UWC Atlantic is based in St Donat's Castle, a 12th century castle set in 122 acres of woodland and farmland, with its own valley and seafront. It became home to the American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in 1925 after he saw a feature on it in the magazine, Country Life.

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Dr Kurt Hahn

The concept of Atlantic College is born during a lecture visit by Dr Kurt Hahn, a key figure in the development of experiential education, to the NATO Defense College in Paris in 1955, where he meets British Commandant Air Marshal Sir Lawrance Darvall.

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Antonin Besse

Antonin Besse, who had bought St Donat’s Castle from Hearst, donates it to the developing governing body of Atlantic College.

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Atlantic College Opens

Atlantic College opens. Start of the original Inshore Lifeboats Service. Rear Admiral Desmond Hoare becomes the founding Principal.

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Lord Louis Mountbatten

Lord Louis Mountbatten becomes president of the UWC movement.

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The International Baccalaureate

Atlantic College works with the Geneva International School and the United Nations School in New York to develop the International Baccalaureate.

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David B. Sutcliffe

David B. Sutcliffe becomes the second Principal of Atlantic College.

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The Rigid Inflatable Lifeboat

The Rigid Inflatable Lifeboat (RIB) is patented in Desmond Hoare’s name and the patent is sold to the RNLI for the nominal sum of £1. The cheque is never cashed.

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Prince of Wales

HRH Prince of Wales becomes President of the UWC movement.

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Colin Jenkins

Colin Jenkins, a giant in the UWC movement, becomes Principal and serves the College for ten years. He had joined the College seventeen years earlier.

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela becomes joint President of the UWC International Council with HRH Queen Noor of Jordan. Mandela later becomes Honorary President

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50 Year Anniversary

On 19 September 2012 students, staff and alumni of UWC Atlantic College start their celebrations for its 50 year anniversary

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HRH Queen Elizabeth Visits

The College welcomes HRH Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh for a Royal visit.

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Agatha Christie Library

Mathew Prichard, grandson of the legendary murder mystery writer Agatha Christie, opens the newly refurbished library, which bears his grandmother’s name.

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Moondance Sports Hall

The Moondance Sports Hall opens, thanks to a generous donation from the Moondance Foundation. The College Leadership team and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Jonathan Michie, are joined by Paralympian, Pippa Britton and philanthropist, Diane Briere de l’Isle.

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Our Vision

The College creates the framework for its new Vision to Action strategy to “reclaim our position as the flagship College of the UWC movement, recognised for the radical and experimental spirit that defines our history and drives our impact on the world”

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