Junior School

Dear Parents 

It’s always exciting to introduce our new staff for August to you. Here are Junior School’s:

 

Early Years 

 

Ms Corrie Johnson has a degree in Music and Education, and has taught in the UK, as well as a number of schools in Asia, including Thailand. She will bring her two children to study at Wellington.  

 

Ms Phoebe Webster has a degree in Fine Art and an MA in Education. She brings a decade of experience, including a period teaching in Thailand. 

 

Ms Natalie Alexander studied Performance and media for her first degree, and has studied Education in both the UK and the US, with formal teaching qualifications from both. She has taught in Europe and Asia, including Shanghai. 

 

Ms Angie Richards has a degree in Early Years Education and has taught extensively in both the UK and Thailand.  She brings a particularly strong focus on student wellbeing, which fits excellently with the Wellington approach. 

 

Junior School 

 

Ms Emma Partridge has a degree in Primary Education and a Masters in International Education. She has taught in the UK, the US and Malaysia, and brings excellent knowledge and experience to Wellington. 

 

Ms Pebbles Sam has a degree in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education from the UK’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has taught in the UK and internationally.

 

Ms Rosie Statham has a degree in English and Drama and a Masters in Education. She joins us from an independent school in the UK, where she is Head of Lower Prep.

 

Mr Sachi Kanagasabay has a degree in Sports Studies and PGCE teaching qualification. He has taught in the UK and Brazil, and has also been a successful Head of Learning Support. 

 

Ms Debbie Fineberg has a degree in Primary Education and has taught extensively in the UK and Asia. She joins us from Rugby School, where she has been a Head of Year and Head of Maths. 

 

Ms Leah Brougham has a degree in Primary Education. She has taught in the UK and, lately, in Shanghai, where she has been a Head of Year at Dulwich College.

 

Mr Neil Brown has a degree in Media Studies and a Masters in Education. He has taught in the UK and Dubai, and has been a Head of Year and a Head of Science. 

 

Excellent new additions one and all – I look forward to seeing you meet them in person in August. You may have seen that Tuesday 26 August will be the day we invite you in for meetings with teachers to prepare for the year.  More details about that day, and the start of the school year, will come soon from the Heads of School. 

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

With best wishes 

Chris 

Yesterday, magic filled the halls of Junior School as our Reception children stepped into their very own storybook world. Dressed as princes, princesses, dragons, queens, knights, and more, they paraded through the school in a vibrant Fairytale Parade, spreading joy and colour along the way! 

 

The excitement didn’t end there — at the Fairytale Ball, the children danced the day away, with a surprise visit from characters like Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. It was a day full of wonder, imagination, and unforgettable memories.

Wellington College Bangkok Alumnus Poon Welcomes Royal Guest at Wellington College UK

 

 

 

Year 3 had an unforgettable Japanese lesson with our Master, Mr Nicholls, in the Learning Studio! The room was full of energy as students learned how to order food in a restaurant — “Rāmen onegai shimasu” (ラーメンお願いします), and you're all set! 

 

They also picked up everyday classroom phrases and had a blast with interactive games, racing to match pictures with Japanese words. The excitement was contagious, and the learning? Unforgettable. Big smiles, new words, and plenty of fun — thank you, Mr Nicholls!

We’re so proud of all the performers who took part in Saturday’s World of Music Solo Festival. From Nursery to Year 10, more than 170 students gave heartfelt and inspiring performances across six venues in the Senior School. It was such a joy to see their confidence, creativity, and love for music shine through. A big thank you to everyone who performed, supported, or came along to enjoy the day — and a special thank you to the Wellington Music Team for organising such a memorable event.

 

We’re grateful for such a wonderful day of music and look forward to the next one. Here are some highlights from the day! 

Have an old WCIB polo shirt your child no longer wears? Drop it off at the Copenhagen Café in the Junior School and give it a second life!

 

During the school break, we’ll send all donated shirts to Second Chance Bangkok, a non-profit that creates jobs for women in the Klong Toei slum community. There, the shirts will be lovingly transformed into handmade Wellyphant dolls — each one unique and full of heart.

 

It’s a simple way to recycle, support others, and be part of something truly special.

 

The donation box is open now until the end of term.

 

For more information, please contact: Marketing@wellingtoncollege.ac.th

Last Saturday, we welcomed over 150 young chess enthusiasts from across Bangkok for the 2nd Wellington Chess Championships — and what a fantastic day it was! 

Our Wellington students made us proud with some brilliant performances!

 

• Q dominated the U12 Open category, winning every single game! 
• Summer secured 2nd place in the U14 Girls category. 
• Pete claimed 2nd place in the U14 Open category. 

 

A huge thank you to our friends at JCA Chess for organising a smooth and exciting event and for supporting a great cause with a donation to PAWS Bangkok.

On Wednesday, our Nursery students were enchanted by a visit from Little Big Wings, who brought the wonders of the butterfly life cycle right into the classroom. From curious caterpillars to shimmering butterflies, they were captivated by every stage of transformation. 

 

It was a hands-on experience filled with awe, joy, and discovery. A big thank you to Little Big Wings for bringing nature’s magic to life in our Nursery!

As part of our Global Social Leaders (GSL) programme, six groups of Senior School students are developing projects designed to make a meaningful difference in the community. Each week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on one of these inspiring teams and the positive impact they’re creating.

 

This week, we introduce Thrive Together, the youngest GSL team, made up of three compassionate Year 7 students: Avi, Torfah, and Alice.

 

Their journey began with a simple but powerful moment. One evening, while buying snacks at 7-Eleven, they noticed homeless individuals asking for food. Moved by what they saw, the students offered what they could — and from that small act of kindness, a bigger mission began to take shape: How could they help tackle hunger in their community?

 

They soon partnered with BKK Food Bank, a local organisation that collects surplus food from restaurants and shops to support those in need. The team volunteered with the charity, helping to serve meals to around 100 people. In addition, they raised over 17,000 THB. and collected surplus food to support BKK Food Bank’s ongoing work.

 

Through their compassion, commitment, and teamwork, these Year 7 students have provided real, meaningful support to vulnerable communities — and reminded us all that no one is too young to make a difference.