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Junior School
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Mon 20 Jan – Years 3 to 6 Sports Day (Details soon - parents invited)
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Tues 21 Jan 8.00 – Parent Workshop - RWI Phonics for Reception Parents
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Fri 24 Jan – Y3 Assembly (1.35pm in the Theatre, parents invited)
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w/c 27 Jan - Early Years PTCs
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Tues 28 Jan 8.00 - Parent Workshop - Early Years Music (Founders' Hall)
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Wed 29 Jan – Chinese New Year - Dress Up in Chinese Dress
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Tues 4 – Fri 7 Feb – Year 6 Residential
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Weds 12 – Fri 14 Feb – Year 5 Residential
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Fri 21 Feb - Year 5 Assembly (1.35pm in the Theatre, parents invited)
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w/c 24 Feb – Half Term
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w/c 3 Mar - Book Week
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Fri 7- Sat 8 Mar – FOBISIA Table Tennis – hosted by Wellington
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Mon 10 Mar – Weds 12 Mar – FOBISIA Golf – hosted by Wellington
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Weds 12 – 14 Mar – Year 4 Residential
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w/c 17 Mar – Class and Whole School Photos
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Fri 21 Mar - Year 4 Assembly (1.35pm in the Theatre, parents invited)
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Fri 28 Mar – Times Table Rock Star Day - dress up as a rock star
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Fri 28 March – Community Golf Day
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Sun 30 March – Triathlon at Wellington
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w/c 31 Mar – STEAM Week
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w/c 7 Apr – Years 1-6 PTCs
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w/c 7 Apr – Songkran Fun!
Senior School
- Weds 15 – Weds 22 Jan - IGCSE Mock Exams
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Tues 21 and Thurs 23 Jan – House Competition – Football
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Thurs 30 Jan – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
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Fri 31 Jan - Deadline for IGCSE and A-Level Options to be made
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Thurs 13 Feb – Year 9 Peer Mentoring
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Fri 21 Feb – House Competition – Sports Day
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Fri 7- Sat 8 Mar – FOBISIA Table Tennis – hosted by Wellington
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Mon 10 Mar – Weds 12 Mar – FOBISIA Golf – hosted by Wellington
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Tues 18 and Thurs 20 Mar – House Competition – Dodgeball
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Fri 28 Mar – Community Golf Day
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Sun 30 Mar – Triathlon at Wellington
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Thurs 10 April – House Competition – University Challenge
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Weds 14 May and Weds 21 May – House Competition – Water Challenge
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Weds 25 June – House Competition – End Ball
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Dear Parents
On Thursday, we celebrated Wai Kru day. Our Thai Department did a wonderful job in a special Senior School assembly, creating a memorable, enjoyable, and respectful event. We do have outstandingly committed and talented teachers, and I am very grateful for the specific opportunity to celebrate that fact, and to thank them for everything they do.
Last week, I noted that in the UK we don’t have a ‘children’s day’. We also don’t have a ‘teacher appreciation day’. In fact, teachers can feel quite embarrassed if they are not accustomed to such a thing. This is a really interesting aspect of the intercultural experience in an international school. It is very easy to cause accidental offence: embarrassment can look like rudeness, even though it comes from a cultural humility which is actually an expression of politeness. We must always keep our minds open, and our cultural antennae alert!
Yesterday, on behalf of the School, I attended a big event at Bangkok’s Grand Postal Building, celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Thailand. It was very interesting to learn a little more about the Bowring Treaty of 1855 between our two countries, which is historically fascinating for a number of reasons. And great to talk about Wellington with a number of possible new families!
The weather looks set fair for a very pleasant weekend; I hope you get a chance to enjoy it.
With best wishes
Chris
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Wai Kru Celebration
We give our thanks to Head of Thai, Kru Bee and all our students for honouring our teachers today on National Teachers' Day here in Thailand. Students performed the traditional Wai Kru ceremony, presenting flowers to their teachers on stage in a special Senior School event.
Proceedings were emceed by Proud and Maple and featured Year 8 singing and speeches by Leila, Miki and JJ - in three languages no less. The students explained how teachers change and enhance their lives. They shape lives with patience, wisdom and dedication. They are positive influences, mentors, guides and role models. They prepare children for life - not exams!
We hope all our teachers had a wonderful day! Thank you for all that you do.
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IGCSE Success!
Our Year 11 students are currently in the middle of their Mock IGCSE Exams and all of them are working very hard. We wish them all success in both these exams and, of course, the real thing in Summer Term. In Michaelmas Term, several of our students were entered early for their Mathematics IGCSE and we are delighted to share that they have ALL gained the top grade of A*. We congratulate Vicky, J-Jean, Kunpat and Jerry. Well done on all your hard work to achieve these grades and thank you so much to all our teachers for their support and guidance.
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Science Fair
Many of our Junior School Scientists are all working hard preparing to take part in a Bangkok Schools Science Fair which is taking place this term. Children in Years 3-6 can make individual entries or join up as teams of 2. Their mission is to create an invention to solve one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is a wonderful initiatives and students will compete both in Wellington and against other schools to see their invention succeed. Contact Ms Beth Upton, Head of Junior School Science to find out more. See details below -
Here are the UN Sustainable Development Goals to remind us all!
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Global Citizenship Day
You may have spotted a LOT of pyjamas around Junior School today for Global Citizenship Day. Our students got to wear their pyjamas today to create a relaxed and thoughtful atmosphere to reflect on what makes a Global Citizen. They have been taking part in various themed activities. Early Years took part in a PAWS workshop, KS1 worked on creating House elephants– images will be used on bags and other merchandise in the future. Years 3-6 have been making special bunting which will be used in school in future events.
Being a Global Citizen is important to all of us and we thank Ms Tanisha McCraw and all our Junior School teachers and leaders for making this day a huge success!
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The Addams Family
It's coming soon! The Addams Family rehearsals are well under way - with some marvellous dancing, singing and acting already on display on our main stage. The Performing Arts team are preparing a great show for us all on 12 and 13 February. Rehearsals look like a lot of fun so we can't wait for the real thing! Join us for a wonderful and DARK musical comedy featuring Morticia, Wednesday, Lurch, Fester, Gomez and the rest of the crew. Get your tickets HERE and stay tuned for more stories!
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Withdrawal Deadline
The last date to inform us if your child is leaving at the end of Term 2 is Weds 29 January. Pleas contact the Registrar as soon as possible if you would like to discuss this.
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COMMUNITY EVENT! ALL STARS RUN
Wellington All-Stars Run: A Great Start to a Healthy 2025!
Dear Parents and School Community,
Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all had a restful holiday and are feeling refreshed as we kick off what promises to be an exciting and fulfilling 2025. To get us all into the spirit of health, fitness, and community, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming Wellington All-Stars Run, a fantastic event for all ages, which will be held right here at the school on Monday, 17 February from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
This event is a wonderful way for students, staff, and parents alike to celebrate the new year with fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Children’s 100m Dash: Our student runners can take part in a thrilling 100m dash, where they will compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals based on their times, divided by year group. It’s all about fun, participation, and building that competitive spirit!
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5.2k Kingsley Run: For those who are looking for a bit more of a challenge, senior school students, parents, and teachers are invited to join the 5.2k Kingsley Run. Not only will the fastest runners be awarded medals (Gold, Silver, and Bronze), but the overall winner will have their name proudly displayed on the Leadership Board in our school sports hall! What an honor it will be to see your name up there for all to admire.
In addition to the races, we’ll have great music, snacks, and drinks to keep everyone energized and in high spirits throughout the event. We’ll be setting up a ticket booth next week, so keep an eye out for details on how you can sign up for the event.
We encourage everyone to participate, whether you’re running, cheering on your friends and family, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you all there as we kick off 2025 with healthy competition, school spirit, and a sense of community.
Chairman, Friends of Wellington
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FOBISIA Update
There is always lots going on within FOBISIA – and Wellington College Bangkok is very proud to play a part! Take a look and get in touch if you need any more details.
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We're enjoying the breezy, cool weather this winter season here at Wellington College Bangkok! Our students are out enjoying the fresh air and it’s the perfect time to explore our spacious, leafy campus.
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Our Year 4 Computing class looks a lot of fun as the children take part in VEX Robotics. We love the engagement as they watch their vehicles travel across the classroom!
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All top gymnasts have to start somewhere and we can't help thinking that there might be a star in the making amongst our Year 1 classes.
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Don't forget to drop by and take a look at the Design Technology exhibition in the Senior School Atrium. See the results of some very hard work and some excellent creativity this year.
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Good luck to our amazing Senior School musicians who will be representing Wellington College Bangkok in the Finals of the FOBISIA Battle of the Bands.
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Reading is all around us here at Wellington College Bangkok and we want every single student to develop a love of books which will last them a lifetime.
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Badminton
Congratulations to our Wellington Bangkok Badminton teams who have just started competing. Our Under 15 Boys and Girls played at SISB yesterday and made the podium in the Boys' Doubles and Girls' Doubles. Well done to May and Emerald (2nd place) and Garm and Mawin (3rd place). It's all about the team and everyone played their part - showing determination, effort and great sporting behaviour.
This is a sport which is growing fast with tons of interest across school so we look forward to greater things to come! Thank you to the team for representing us - Garm, Mawin, Colin, Jedi, Saida, May, Emerald and Ortin. Thank you to Mr Fin Bailey for supporting and inspiring the team!
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Football
Our Under 18 Girls' Football team were in action against SISB yesterday in our first GBAC fixture and we congratulate them all for an excellent effort resulting in a 7-0 win. It is a hugely busy term for all these girls with all of them in the middle of Mock IGCSE and AS Levels and we appreciate them working as a team, honing their skills and emerging with an excellent result. We look forward to a great season of games this term and thank all of our coaches for their inspiration.
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Table Tennis
Wellington College retained the Junior School GBAC Table Tennis Trophy, in the second year of this tournament, but it was a closely contested affair against their arch-rivals, SISB. The 2025 event, hosted at Wellington, attracted 50 students from 5 international schools!
In a thrilling climax to the Under 11 tournament, a golden point tie-breaker was the difference between the SISB finishing first and the Wellington team settling for runners-up. For Wellington, Ben (Year 5), Jordan (Year 5), and Raphael (Year 5) won 4 matches each, whilst Gabriel (Year 6) was undefeated throughout the morning.
In the Under 9 competition, the roles were reversed with the Wellington A team winning all their matches without losing a single set. Congratulations to Paman (Year 4), Sean (Year 4), Sky (Year 5), and their captain Kraam (Year 5).
The overall trophy went to Wellington for the best performance across both age groups. The Wellington Dukes captain, Gabriel, celebrated his player of the tournament performance when he collected the winner’s trophy from our Master, Mr Chris Nicholls.
Thank you to our Head of Table Tennis, Dr Peter Church and to all our teachers, coaches and supporters!
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Swimming
There are some great events coming up in the pool this half term. Swimming Teacher Mr Daniel Aylward has given us an update on what to look out for in the pool!
Years 5 and 6 - House Water Polo
Mon 27 Jan, 7:30 - 9:50
We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Junior School Interhouse Water Polo Tournament for Year 5 and Year 6 students! This is an exciting opportunity for your child to represent their house and showcase their teamwork and water polo skills. Please make sure your child brings swim kit, towel and water bottle to school!
Students will enjoy a fantastic morning of house competition and team spirit!
Year 3 Swim Gala
Tues 11 Feb, 7:30 - 9:50
Year 3 students will have the chance to shine in our Junior School Swim Gala! This is a wonderful opportunity for them to represent their house and build confidence in the water. Please bring swim kit, towel and water bottle
We’re looking forward to an exciting morning of fun and friendly competition!
Year 4 Swim Gala
Weds 12 Feb, 7.30-9.50
The Year 4 Swim Gala is here! Students will represent their houses in this exciting event, designed to build swimming skills and team spirit. Bring swim kit, towel and water bottle.
We're looking forward to seeing our students embrace the challenge and support their House teams!
There is so much going on in the pool all day long! Get in touch with our Swimming Team to find out more!
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Senior School Curriculum Guides –
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Junior School Parent Handbooks –
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