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One of the great benefits of belonging to a family of schools is the opportunity for Wellington College pupils to take part in student exchanges. A successful student exchange programme was launched in 2022 and in November, fourth former Octavia V took full advantage of this by electing to spend a fortnight studying at WCI Bangkok. The return visit takes place in the Lent Term. Plans are being made by David Wilson (WCI Academic Director, International Partnership Programmes) to again offer the international exchange programme to Wellington College students in 2023.
Wellington College International Bangkok
The Wellington College Bangkok Senior School Robotics Team were in action in January at the National VEX IQ Robotic Competition at St Andrew’s International School. Wellington took three teams to the competition and two of our teams made it all the way to the finals. There is now the prospect of Wellington representing Thailand at the Vex IQ World Championships in Dallas, Texas in May.
The Junior School held its annual Sports Days this week – students from Benson, Stanley, Apsley and Wellesley all competing. Team Wellesley who emerged the victors in the Year 2-6 competition!
Wellington College China
Wellingtonians recently came together to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Campuses across different cities put on spectacular New Year performance like traditional lion dances, piano and clarinet ensemble, and temple fairs full of fun activities like traditional handicrafts, face painting and games. These events provided a wealth of opportunities for enrichment as they connected with China’s rich and colourful heritage.
Six young musicians from Wellington College Tianjin participated in the preliminary round of the North International Music Competition and won a prize and qualified for the global round! The North International Music Competition, endorsed by ASDAN, is one of the earliest online competitions. Since 2017, nearly 4,000 contestants from over 40 countries and 500 cities have participated in the competition.
Wellington College International Shanghai
Wellington’s parent and teacher association, Friends of Wellington is a key pillar in driving sustainable development at the College and the force behind ensuring many quality clothes, apparel, bags, and books find new homes after being ‘pre-loved’. Their efforts in this area also raise funds for charity. Led by Silke and a team of wonderful volunteers, they recently received their own uniforms, looking smart and ready to care for the community and environment.
On 20 November, Wellington College International Shanghai held its first-ever Wellington World Cup Football Festival. This was an action-packed, football-filled day featuring the Lower Prep House finals and friendlies with the Wellington Lions home squad. Welly the Lion and the Wellington Lions Cheer Squad also made their debut appearances. The day culminated in an exciting match between parents and teachers. The teachers clinched it, 5-0! It was good fun for a great cause. Proceeds from ticket sales went to Stepping Stones, a charity that supports local schools in need here in Shanghai.
Wellington College Hangzhou
Wellington Hangzhou’s swimming team won the team championship at Xiaoshan Junior High School Swimming Championships (10 gold, two silver, and one bronze). At the Kings invitational swim, Wellington was also the U8 champions and won a total of 43 medals (14 gold, 16 silver, and 13 bronze), creating the best record since the school’s founding.
Wellington College Pune
Earlier in the month, Fiona Carter also visited our new school in Pune, India together with Scott Bryan (Senior International Director WCI) and Ed Wai (Group Estates Bursar). They were excited to be able to tour the developing site and meet with the project’s architect and design team. WCI Pune opens in September 2023 and promises to be an outstanding addition to the international school market in India. The spectacular admissions launch was held at the Ritz Carlton hotel, Pune during their visit where Fiona, Scott and Ed were able to present to and meet with press, prospective families and India-based Old Wellingtonians.
It is particularly exciting that the school welcomes in the founding team three new Heads of School across the Early Years, Junior and Senior Departments who have been recruited from across the existing Wellington College family of schools.
