Simulating a pitching session in the business field, the Shark Tank project organized by the International Program is a chance for Grade 9 “entrepreneurs” to confidently present their amazing business ideas to the “Sharks” – the UTS teachers.  With the goal of “from learning to doing” by applying theoretical knowledge to handle real-word situation, the UTS Community Project 2023 provides an opportunity for UTS-ers to observe the surrounding world and learn how to “analyze social issues”. Furthermore, by doing this, students can acknowledge their role and responsibilities toward life, absorb the knowledge of humanity and learn how to show empathy and cultivate compassion following the “Contribution” value – one of the six core values of UTS.  

Grade 9 UTS-ers have effectively applied the learned theory into practice, to fully appreciate the beautiful architecture of the Independence Palace through the magical perspective of mathematics.  It is a combination of knowledge between Natural Sciences and Social Sciences which are the two seemingly conflicting subjects yet also harmoniously creating a new and interesting learning experience. Valuing the ancient grace through outdoor measuring tools, UTS-ers have discovered interesting features of architectural building which aged more than hundreds of years old. 

“Home is not the only family” is a project of UTS Secondary students with the desire to create a close-knit UTS Community where every member is a part of it. Each activity, each challenge is intended to strengthen the team spirit, teamwork ability and help students realize the potential power of the connections around them.  “Individually, we may seem like a single drop of water, but when united, we become a vast ocean” Hopefully, every member of the UTS family will always stay together and support each other. Only then we will have sustainable strength.