Junior School

• Thurs 22 May – A Hint of Snow White – JS Production – 2pm
• Fri 23 May – A Hint of Snow White – JS Production – 9am
• Mon 26 May – Blood Donation Drive
• Thurs 29 May – Pre-Nursery trip to Sookjaima Farm
• Thurs 29 & Fri 30 May – Year 2 Sleepover
• Fri 30 May – EY Sports Days – details to come soon
• Mon 2 & Tues 3 June – School closed
• Fri 6 June – EY reports to parents via inWellington
• Fri 6 June – Campus Development with the Master
• w/c Mon 9 June – Bangkok Games for Year 5 and Year 6
• w/c Mon 16 June – Year 1 to Year 6 Class Expos – celebrations of learning with parents – dates to be shared soon
• Fri 20 June – Year 1 to Year 6 reports to parents via inWellington
• Mon 23 June – New class letters sent to parents – 12pm
• Tues 24 June – Move Up Morning for students
• Thurs 26 June – Last Day of Academic Year

Dear Parents  

 

I often say ‘if there’s a problem, I want to fix it’. Sadly, that means I’m often thinking about problems.     

 

But walking through the school, on any day, problems is not what I see. I see happy, purposeful, active, lively, focused Early Years students making fundamental discoveries about the world. I see older students discussing, organising, challenging, developing ideas and understanding. I see fantastic swimming lessons – not just fun but structured, careful, and potentially life-saving. I see students chatting confidently with teachers. I see young people slowly – but surely – finding out who they are, and who they are going to be.     

 

As I noted in an email earlier this week, there’s a bit of Covid around at the moment. Years 9 and 10 studied online from home today (Friday), and we’re monitoring other year groups across the school just in case it becomes necessary to take further action to limit spread. Those in Y11 and Y12, who are taking their IGCSEs and A-levels, should be comforted to know that our Examination Boards – Cambridge, Oxford and Pearson – all have very careful protocols for any eventuality. If, for example, a student is unlucky enough to catch an illness at exam time, Special Consideration policies exist to support them.

 

The weather’s been a little wet lately. Good for the roses, as we say in the UK. I hope you are able to dance between the raindrops this weekend. 

 

With best wishes

Chris 

Year 10 Exchange Update from the UK  

 

Head of Senior School, Mrs Sharp, recently attended a COBIS conference in the UK, and during her trip, she visited Wellington College UK to meet with the team there, as well as to check in with the four Year 10 Wellington College Bangkok students who are currently on the return leg of their exchange trip.

 

Dew, Miki, Ploen, and Sainahm travelled to England recently and have been benefiting from this unique opportunity.

 

Mrs Sharp mentioned that our students were brimming with excitement and clearly having a wonderful time. There was no time for jet lag as the students enjoyed an action-packed day in London on Sunday, and went straight into lessons on Monday.

 

The students have been enjoying the British weather, which has been uncharacteristically sunny and dry with temperatures in the low 20°s. Mrs Sharp assured them that it is not often as pleasant!

 

It was clear our students had formed close friendships with the Wellington College UK students, and it was fantastic for Mrs Sharp to see them reunited after the previous exchange in Bangkok in October.

 

All four students are sure to have a fabulous couple of weeks enjoying everything that Wellington College UK has to offer! Lucky them!

Save the Date: A Hint of Snow White – 22 & 23 May 2025! 

 

Our Junior School performers are hard at work, bringing a magical twist to a classic tale in A Hint of Snow White! With rehearsals in full swing, the excitement is building—and we can't wait for you to see what they’ve been creating on stage. 

 

Catch the excitement in this video highlight!

Outstanding Success in the Bebras Coding Challenge!

 

We are thrilled to announce that five of our students ranked in the top 10% in Thailand in this year’s Bebras Coding Challenge, showcasing their sharp logic, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and advanced coding skills:

 

- Chris (Year 9)

- Wish (Year 9)

- Clareko (Year 10) 

- Meimei (Year 10) 

- Doln (Year 7)

 

A special congratulations to Chris, Clareko, and Doln, who achieved a perfect score of 48/48 – a truly remarkable feat that highlights their computational mastery.

 

With over 2.5 million students worldwide participating, the Bebras Coding Challenge is a prestigious test of computational thinking. Students are tasked with solving 10 complex coding scenarios, each requiring precise, working Python code under time pressure.

 

Join us in celebrating these talented coders for their impressive achievements — and a special thank you to Mr Ward for his expert guidance and encouragement throughout the challenge!

This week, we’re spotlighting Namjai. 

 

Formed by Peppin (Year 11), and Miki, Ella, Ivy, and Clareko (Year 10), Namjai is tackling one of Thailand’s most urgent environmental issues: water pollution. Every year, approximately 4,000 tonnes of plastic enter the Gulf of Thailand from the Chao Phraya River. To combat this, the team is raising awareness about plastic waste, supporting river-cleaning efforts, and educating the next generation on how they can help. 

 

Working in partnership with Everwave, a river-cleaning organisation, Namjai has already helped remove more than two tonnes of waste from the river. Through presentations and fundraising events including here at Wellington—they’ve raised 342,000 THB to support their mission. Their next step? Hosting educational workshops in local schools, starting later this month. 

 

Their takeaway message says it all:

 

“We’ve learnt that while the problem is massive, small actions can lead to meaningful change—and just starting is the most valuable and meaningful part of any project.”

KANGAROO MATHS – WELLINGTON COLLEGE TAKES ‘2025 BEST SECONDARY SCHOOL IN THAILAND’ AWARD!

 

Many of our students across Junior and Senior School recently took part in the highly competitive Kangaroo Maths competition (KMT), with schools from across the country involved.

 

Alongside a huge number of personal successes from our students at all levels, we’re delighted to announce that Wellington College Bangkok was ranked as the 1st Place Secondary/Senior School in Thailand for 2025! This achievement highlights the incredible work and talent of our students and reflects the rigorous academic standards we uphold here.

Across the event, there were significant numbers of Silver, Bronze and Merit awards across both Junior and Senior schools, with a full list of all awards available via this link:

KMT2025 Result | Phi Connections.

 

Combining these awards with our Bebras Coding Challenge successes mentioned above, it’s clear that students throughout the school are learning – and performing – at an outstanding level across Maths and Technology subjects. 

 

Specific congratulations to all of the Gold Awards Winners who are listed below:

Celebrate your child’s musical moment — on stage and in the spotlight. 

 

We’re getting closer to this year’s Solo Music Festival, and we’re excited to announce that parent tickets are now available!

 

PERFORMER SIGN-UP REMAINS OPEN

 

If your child would like to perform, spaces are still available — but they’re filling fast. Sign-ups will close on 24 May or sooner if we reach capacity. All instruments, voices, and experience levels are welcome!

 

PLEASE NOTE: Each performer must be accompanied by at least one parent.

 

🎟️ PARENT TICKETS (FREE)

 

Tickets are now open for booking — but only parents need tickets. Performers do not require one. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving your space early.

ISGT Golf Tournament 2025

 

Last Tuesday, we wrapped up the final round of the ISGT Golf Tournament, and what a great finish it was! Wellington College finished 2nd overall as a team, and our Boys Team were champions on the day!

 

It was a close battle all season with just a few shots separating the top teams. In the overall results for the year, Wellington proudly secured 2nd place as a team.

 

We’re also proud to celebrate some fantastic individual achievements:

 

- Flight A Girls: Music – 1st Place / Nice – 3rd Place

- Flight B Girls: Pai – 2nd Place

- Flight B Boys: Marker – 1st Place

- Flight D Boys: Skyy – 2nd Place

- Flight D Girls: Nava – 1st Place

 

Huge congratulations to all our golfers for their hard work, consistency, and sportsmanship throughout the season. You’ve made us very proud! 

Key Stage 2 Target Games Unit in Progress 

 

Key Stage 2 students have started their Target Games unit in Physical Education, continuing to develop their understanding of distance, power, and accuracy by engaging in activities including Archery and SNAG Golf.

 

The introductory lessons have been met with great enthusiasm, and students are looking forward to further developing their skills in the weeks ahead.

 

Here are a few photos from Year 5 students participating in their sessions!

With the summer break peeking over the horizon, a polite reminder to all families that the deadline for submission of withdrawal notice for those leaving the school during the summer break is Tuesday 27 May. Please contact the Registrar, Khun Kratai, as soon as possible for more information or to discuss this issue further. 

The Blood Donation 

 

Monday 26 May 2025 – The Thai Red Cross blood donation bus will visit our school from 9am to 3pm, giving our entire community the opportunity to make a life-saving donation. If you have already signed up, Ms Tanisha will be in touch with you in due course, but if you haven’t registered yet, you can still turn up on the day and donate.

Campus Development Update with the Master

 

Further to previous communications, please accept our apologies for having to reschedule the Campus Improvement Plan presentation which was due to take place on 7 May 2025.  It is now confirmed for 8am on Friday 6 June 2025 in the Theatre instead.

 

As previously mentioned, this will be a great opportunity for members of our community to receive an update on both the progress in the Crowthorne building and future development plans for the school.  We hope you can still join us. 

AmazingKids 2025 x Run2Paradise Family Fun Run!

 

Registration is now open for the AmazingKids 2025 x RUN2PARADISE FUNRUN, hosted right here at Wellington College International School Bangkok! This is a wonderful opportunity to cross the finish line side by side with your child and enjoy a morning of healthy, family-friendly fun. 

 

📅 Event Date: Sunday, 1 June 2025
📍 Location: Wellington College Bangkok 
⏰ Start Time: 5:30 AM

 

Race Options:

1.5 KM Dash – Includes a medal

3 KM Challenge – Includes a medal and an event t-shirt 

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🌟 Welcome back to Stars of Wellington! This week, we’re celebrating our talented students across Academics, Music, and Sports. Let’s cheer them on one by one as they shine in their own unique ways! And don’t forget — if you have a student achievement to share, send it our way at news@wellingtoncollege.ac.th