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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Sunmarke enriches learning beyond academics, building confidence, character, and a global outlook.
WHY IT MATTERS
Enrichment That Builds Confidence, Character and Global Perspective
The World Scholars Cup
A global academic festival of ideas and collaboration
The World Scholars Cup is a celebrated international academic programme that brings together students from over 50 countries to debate, collaborate and explore some of the most compelling ideas shaping our world.
STUDENT VOICES
Inspiring ideas. Confident voices.
A platform for change.
As an official TEDx host, Sunmarke empowers students to share ideas that spark dialogue, challenge perspectives and inspire action.
TEDx: You Are Here
Our debut TEDx event brought together 14 remarkable Sunmarke speakers — each exploring what it means to live in the “Now” while envisioning the future. It was a powerful celebration of authenticity, creativity and student voice.
TEDx: Dream Big
Our second TEDx event showcased 8 inspiring talks that explored personal ambition, global challenges and the limitless potential of human creativity. Students delivered powerful perspectives on innovation, resilience, identity and purpose — demonstrating confidence and emotional intelligence on a global stage.
These experiences nurture public speaking excellence, leadership, storytelling and self-expression.
Residential Trips & Global Adventures
Real-world learning beyond the classroom
Sunmarke’s regional and international residential trips are among the highlights of Secondary and Sixth Form.
In partnership with global providers such as Camps International and Ecoventure ME, students embark on immersive experiences that foster independence, teamwork, outdoor skills and global citizenship.
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DofE)
A world-leading programme for youth achievement
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is the world’s most respected youth development programme, founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. At Sunmarke, DofE enables students to set personal goals, push boundaries, develop new skills and contribute meaningfully to society.
Each participant designs their own programme across four areas:
Service
Giving back to the community through volunteering — from first aid and charity work to coaching, outreach and supporting those in need.
Physical Recreation
Activities such as athletics, martial arts, team sports, water sports or personal fitness routines that build discipline and wellbeing.
Skill Development
Exploring new interests including music, art, photography, communication, environmental skills and more.
The Adventurous Journey
A team expedition in an unfamiliar environment involving planning, training and a physically engaging journey. Students typically spend 2 days and 1 night, completing around 12 hours of purposeful effort.
Through DofE, students gain independence, leadership, problem-solving ability and a deep sense of self-belief.
Volunteering & Inclusion Support
Compassion, leadership and service in action
Volunteering is a profound expression of Sunmarke’s values. Our student volunteers work closely with the Inclusion Department, serving as peer coaches and “buddies” during training sessions for students of determination.
Model United Nations (MUN)
A global forum for young minds debating, collaborating & leading for change.
At Sunmarke, we host an active MUN club that brings the world’s issues into our school environment. Through MUN, students research global challenges, debate with peers, write resolutions, and learn to view the world through diplomatic, ethical, and culturally-sensitive lenses. MUN builds critical thinking, public speaking, negotiation, collaboration, and international mindedness — all vital skills for tomorrow’s leaders.
Our participation in Model United Nations reflects Sunmarke’s commitment to cultivating global citizens: students who understand complexity, empathise with different perspectives, and have the confidence to advocate for positive change.
Think & Thrive Speaker Series
A platform where today’s leaders inspire tomorrow’s changemakers.
Think & Thrive is Sunmarke’s very own speaker series — a unique, student-moderated experience that connects Secondary students with influential innovators, CEOs, artists, entrepreneurs, and sports personalities from across the region. Designed to broaden horizons and ignite ambition, the series offers students an authentic window into the real world of careers, leadership and personal growth.
Through engaging studio-style conversations, Think & Thrive empowers students to hear directly from industry experts, reflect on meaningful life lessons, and make more informed choices about
their futures.
