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Junior School
- Tues 26 Nov – Reception and Year 1 Christmas Concert
- Thurs 28 Nov – Year 3 and 4 Christmas Concert
- Fri 29 Nov – Busking Friday
- Fri 29 Nov – Early Years Reports to Parents
- Mon 2 Dec – Pre-Nursery Festive Fun with Parents
- Tues 3 Dec – Year 5 and 6 Christmas Concert
- Tues 3 Dec 13.30 - Year 2 - Reading Slumber Party
- Wed 4 Dec – Nursery Festive Fun with Parents
- Wed 4 Dec – 9.00 – JS Choir Singing Carols at Samitivej
- Thurs 5 Dec – School Closed – Public Holiday
- Fri 6 Dec – Year 1 to 6 reports to parents
- Sat 7 Dec – Christmas Fayre
- w/c 9 Dec – Years 1 to 6 Parent Teacher Meetings
- Mon 9 – Weds 11 Dec – Book Fair – JS Lobby
- Weds 11 Dec - Reception Gingerbread Man Dash
- Weds 11 Dec – Year 3 and 4 Parties
- Thurs 12 Dec – Student Christmas Lunch
- Thurs 12 Dec – Years 5 and 6 Disco
- Fri 13 Dec – Santa Dash
- Fri 13 Dec – Last Day of Term
- Tues 7 Jan – First Day of Term
- Fri 7- Sat 8 Mar – FOBISIA Table Tennis – hosted by Wellington
- Mon 10 Mar – Weds 12 Mar – FOBISIA Golf – hosted by Wellington
- Fri 28 March – Community Golf Day
- Sun 30 March – Triathlon at Wellington
Senior School
- Tues 26 and Thurs 28 Nov – House Competition – Basketball (26 Nov Years 9-12/28 Nov Years 7-8)
- Tues 26 Nov – World Scholars Student Workshop
- Thurs 28 Nov – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
- Mon 2 Dec – Winter Wonderland Showcases (Years 7-9)
- Mon 2 Dec until End of Term - Art Exhibition
- Weds Dec 4 - 14.30-15.30 – Senior School Christmas Concert
- Thurs 5 Dec – School Closed – Public Holiday
- w/c Mon 9 Dec – Secret Santa! (Details to follow)
- Mon 9 – Weds 11 Dec – Book Fair – SS Atrium
- Tues 10 and Thurs 12 Dec – House Competition – Christmas Showdown
- Tues 10 Dec - Michaelmas Term Reports issued
- Thurs 12 Dec – Student Christmas Lunch
- Fri 13 Dec – Last Day of Term
- Tues 7 Jan – First Day of Term
- Thurs 9 – Tues 14 Jan - A-Level Mocks
- Mon 13 – Fri 17 Jan - DT Exhibition
- Weds 15 – Weds 22 Jan - IGCSE Mock Exams
- Weds 15 Jan – House Debate Final
- Weds 15 Jan – IGCSE Options Fair
- Thurs 16 Jan – Wai Kru Ceremony
- Thurs 16 Jan – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
- Tues 21 and Thurs 23 Jan – House Competition – Football
- Thurs 30 Jan – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
- Thurs 13 Feb – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
- Fri 21 Feb – House Competition – Sports Day
- Fri 7- Sat 8 Mar – FOBISIA Table Tennis – hosted by Wellington
- Mon 10 Mar – Weds 12 Mar – FOBISIA Golf – hosted by Wellington
- Tues 18 and Thurs 20 March – House Competition – Dodgeball
- Thurs 10 April – House Competition – University Challenge
- Weds 14 May and Weds 21 May – House Competition – Water Challenge
- Weds 25 June – House Competition – End Ball
- Fri 28 Mar – Community Golf Day
- Sun 30 March – Triathlon at Wellington
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Dear Parents
As our oldest students grow up, we do more and more things to support them on their pathway towards university and careers. One of these things is a strong programme of Work Experience. Our community is so full of highly successful people in a wide range of careers and industries: we are an ideal source of top-quality internship and mentorship opportunities.
You will shortly receive an email from our Senior School work experience team; if you, or your business, can contribute to our growing bank of placements, please do join in!
I was very happy to meet with managers from Bumrungrad Hospital recently, to sign an agreement for Wellington families to get 10% discount on their services. If you are a patient, please show your School ID to access this offer. (It’s been my hospital since I first came to Bangkok – and I recommend!)
November continues to be very busy – and only two weeks to go till the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 December! I have a hat, I’ve placed the star, and I can’t wait…
I wish you a peaceful weekend
With best wishes
Chris
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Dear Parents
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback on our Wellingtonian magazines. We are so glad that you are enjoying reading them – whether it’s online, with your own copy at home or just browsing in our lobbies. Please feel free to take home a copy if you wish – or drop into the Admissions office and pick up a copy from the team.
We’d love to hear what you think so we can make the magazines even better next year!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jane
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Battle of the Bands
The atmosphere in the Theatre on Tuesday afternoon was truly electric as every student and teacher – and a few parents and visitors, too – settled in for some great entertainment! We very much enjoyed every performance – and all eight were fantastic in different ways! Songs ranged from “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” through “Mamma Mia” to “Die with a Smile”. Every part of this was student led and the preparation, rehearsal time and creativity really showed through. Superb audience participation including glow sticks, posters, dinosaurs dancing and cheering really created a fabulous atmosphere.
It’s impossible to mention everyone who should be mentioned – as Mr Jamie Scammells and his judging panel said “All the performers are winners. All the audience are winners.” But this is Senior School Houses so there was a winner!!
Congratulations to –
· 3 rd Place – Orange
· 2 nd Place – Picton
· 1 st Place – Lynedoch.
Thank you to Mr Rayad Denyer Green and all the Music and teaching teams for your hard work and tech expertise. Take a look at some of the great pics!
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IGCSE Drama
We are very excited to have our first cohort of IGCSE Drama students taking their exams in the 2024-25 academic year. This week they have presented their Year 11 Devised Component for their Performance Exam. Drama Teacher, Mr Ashley Edwards describes this as "a chilling exploration of loss, mental illness and the darkness within." The performance tells the story of a boy, Daniel's descent into psychosis - including scenes of neglect, madness, a lobotomy and more.
Thank you to Mr Edwards for his incredible hard work and encouragement to the students. Working alongside our incredible Music team and Director of Performing Arts, Ms Sinead Corrigan – the Arts are in very safe hands here at Wellington!
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Winter Wonderland
Don’t forget that you can see the Year 7 to 9 students in their Winter Wonderland showcase on Monday 2 December. Take a look at the poster for more details and check out a few rehearsal pics to get you in the mood!
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Mock Exams
Our Year 11 and Year 12 students have a busy time in these important exam years. After Christmas our Mock exams will begin, giving students a preview of the real thing later in the year. Dates are as follows –
AS Mocks – 9-14 Jan
IGCSE Mocks – 15-22 Jan
Students are fully supported by their teachers, House Tutors and the whole team here at Wellington. This week, Head of IGCSEs, Ms Claire Bope presented to the community on supporting students in their exam preparation. You can find the presentation HERE.
Ms Bope reassured parents and gave some great advice.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Ms Bope or your child’s House Tutor if you have any questions.
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Senior School Art Exhibition
Head of Art, Ms Duna Carbonell extends an invitation to everyone to view some of our best artwork of the last 12 months.
We are delighted to invite you to visit our upcoming art exhibition, featuring a selection of works created by our current Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students. The display includes a series of ceramic pieces produced by Year 8 and 9 during the Summer Term 2024, the work from our first ever IGCSE cohort and a series of collaborative bamboo structures created by our whole Year 12 cohort (not only our Art students). The work will be on display in the Atrium between 2 and 13 December. Please feel free to visit the exhibition any time during these dates and join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our young artists – we look forward to seeing you here.
Work on display will include the following -
Underwater Reverence - A Journey Through Ceramics - Year 8 and 9 students from the Summer Term 2024
Bamboom by Klynton - A Modular Bamboo Design Workshop - Year 12 students, Michaelmas Term 2024
Celebrating Our First IGCSE Art Cohort: Pioneers of Excellence - Year 11 cohort from 2024
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Elf Squad
These elves have a very important role this Christmas in Junior School! They will be delivering the cards from our special postboxes to their recipients. Whenever you see them, be prepared for great news! Your class teachers will let you know how to ensure you make your Christmas deliveries! Thank you to the very capable Elf Leader – Ms Alice McCarthy. Go Elves!
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Gingerbread Houses
It's going to be a very Merry Welly Christmas, as always! At our Christmas Carnival on Saturday 7 December, there are a host of amazing games, events and activities. We invite all our families to join in and create their own Gingerbread House!
This activity allows families to express their creativity and individuality - and houses are available for pre-order at only 300 THB each. Families can decorate their houses at the Christmas Fayre or complete them at home.
If you would like to order a DIY Gingerbread House, please complete the Form – Gingerbread Houses
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Christmas Trees and Decorations
Thank you so much to our wonderful Friends of Wellington who have decorated our school lobbies with such creativity! Make sure you soak up the festive atmosphere whenever you are in school. The Junior School Lobby features bells and candy canes along with a rather festive Nutcracker themed tree.
A huge tree adorns the Atrium in Senior School and lots of extra decorations can be found near our Reception desk. Soak up the atmosphere whenever you have a spare moment!
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Christmas – Recycling Plans
This year, the Senior School Eco-Committee, led by our students, has been working in collaboration with Friends of Wellington to create a more environmentally sustainable Christmas Fayre.
As part of this, we are working with Recycle Day, a company founded by Nobel (Year 8)’s dad at the Christmas Fayre. The company develops an application to help everyone recycle well, including pick up services and waste drop points (currently in 13 shopping malls and more!)
At the Christmas Fayre, we will have recycling stations scattered across the school, each with several bins for separation, and Recycle Day staff to accompany each one. Here’s how you can support us -
- Use the Recycling Points: Clearly labelled bins will be available to separate recyclables, compostables, and general waste
- Think Before You Throw: Please take a moment to ensure your rubbish goes into the correct bin. Our team will be on hand to help!
- Set an Example: Encourage your children to recycle and learn about responsible waste disposal.
Let’s work together to make this year’s carnival a fun and environmentally friendly celebration. Your support will help us make a real difference!
Thank you,
The Eco Committee
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Christmas Music
Don’t miss out on any of the festive musical talent on show! Check the poster for details of all the shows!
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As part of Sir Anthony Seldon's visit to us earlier this month, he took the time to meet with lots of students. In a session with representatives of Senior School they asked questions about Sir Anthony's books, his life and career and his likes and dislikes.
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Enrichment sessions allow all our students to really challenge themselves to try out lots of different activities. In Junior School these activities can be academic, sport, service or arts based and they can vary from term to term.
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Golf Day
SAVE THE DATE! Our third Community Golf Day will be held on Friday 28 March and the Thana City Golf and Country Club We’ll be sharing details very soon but save the date and you can sign up and find out more very soon!
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This Wellington Girl Can!
We are so proud of all our girls – whatever sports they participate in, whatever games they play! We celebrate them here with a brand new campaign – This Wellington Girl Can! Take a look at all the information around you and talk to our PE team. Take advantage of all the sports here at Wellington. Join some teams and make great friends, learn new skills and balance your studies!
We would love to invite our sporting girls to share pictures of their achievements so we can use them in upcoming posters. Whether you are a gymnast, an athlete, a Basketball star or an equestrian, we’d love to celebrate you.
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Qualifying SEA Swimmers
Director of Swimming, Mr James Goddard has some very exciting news to share about our swimmers!
“I am delighted to announce that we have 5 swimmers who have been selected to represent Thailand as part of the Junior Swimming Team for the South East Asian Games. I am also honoured to be accompanying them as a selected Coach. This is a wonderful opportunity for some of our best young swimmers to compete with the best of a wide and talented field. They will wear their Thailand tracksuits and swim caps with pride. “
Congratulations to –
Orca (Year 12)
Baikao (Year 12)
Skye (Year 11)
Klarnissa (Year 8)
Pangrum (Year 8)
We can’t wait to see how you get on!
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Sports Workshop
If you missed our presentation this week, please take a look here! Get in touch with James Gant and Helen Mathews with any questions! |
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Christmas Camps
Please see details of our Christmas Camps here at Wellington this Christmas break! Whatever you love doing – there is something for you from multi activities at Camp Beaumont, to two Art Camps and a top level Football Camp brought to you by Galaxy.
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Senior School Curriculum Guides –
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Junior School Parent Handbooks –
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Our Stars of Wellington is now going fortnightly! 🌟
If your child has achieved something amazing outside of school, we’d love to hear all about it! Whether it’s a sports win, an artistic achievement, music, academics, or something truly unique, share their success with us at news@wellingtoncollege.ac.th. Let’s keep the celebrations going!
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