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Dear Parents
We were disappointed this week when James Dahl, Master of Wellington College (UK) landed at Suvarnabhumi only to discover that he had to turn around and fly back to England because of a school inspection! (We are lucky here to be able to schedule our inspections; in the UK, they come with no notice.)
Nevertheless, we were very pleased to welcome four other Wellington UK visitors this week: Joel Worrall, a new member of our Board; Rachel Loaring, Academic Director; Murray Lindo, Head of the Wellington Community; and Phil Mann, Director of Admissions. They met students and staff, and spent time in and out of classrooms on Wednesday and Thursday. I’ve always said that we have a first-class relationship with our founding school – and it’s absolutely true. There will be plenty more coming over the course of the year; next visits I think will be in November, around the time of the Bangkok Festival of Education #3, which we host.
This week, we increased (doubled!) the number of people on traffic duty in the road in front of the Junior School. This step has smoothed traffic flow again. We are still seeing some unacceptable driving behaviour, particularly around the Villa Albero junction. Please do remain patient and obey all traffic rules.
You may know that our Senior production this year, Beauty and the Beast, will take place on 26-27 November, in the Theatre. Rehearsals are well underway, and I think I’ll pop in over the weekend to see how our actors, singers and dancers are doing. I’ve been pleased to see the new Crowthorne Drama Studio in heavy rotation for rehearsal – and I was very impressed by a big musical number I saw them practising there last week. It’s going to be an outstanding show!
I hope you have a great weekend; stay dry, if you can!
With best wishes
Chris
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VIDEO: THE MASTER'S TALK:
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This week's video sees the Master stopping in on our Senior School students as they continue their preparations and rehearsals for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast performing arts production. You can watch the video by clicking below. |
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Dear Junior School Parents,
One of my highlights for this week was welcoming our special visitors from Wellington College International and TWC, who joined us to explore our vibrant learning environment and engage in exciting conversations about the future of our Wellington family. It was a fantastic opportunity to share the spirit and energy of our school, and to reflect on the values that unite us across the global Wellington community.
We were also delighted to witness our Year 6 students doing their speeches for today’s House Captain elections. Each child spoke with confidence and conviction, passion and clarity, and it was clear how much thought and effort had gone into their speeches. We are incredibly proud of them all and look forward to announcing the elected representatives on Monday.
Looking ahead to next week, we have our Settling-In Parent Teacher Conferences for Years 1 to 6, which are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s class teacher and share how they are settling into the new school year. We also have our individual school photos taking place for children from Pre-Nursery through to Year 6 - so please keep an eye out for reminders from class teachers to help everyone be photo-ready. Full school uniforms are required!
As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you in the weeks ahead!
Have a super weekend.
Hannah
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A selection of news articles from Junior School are featured below. If you'd like to read more, just click on the image to be taken to either our website or one of our social media channels for more information. |
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FACEBOOK
The WEx programme is in full swing across the school, and some of our younger students have been enjoying Tae Kwon Do training.
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INSTAGRAM
Reception parents joined classes this week for some reading with their children, and learning about the importance of reading at home.
You can also read our very own
Wellyphant's First Day of School in English, Thai and Mandarin online here.
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LINKEDIN
There was a real family connection in school this week as our Year 1 parents joined their children in school to help create family trees.
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FACEBOOK
Students having fun and enjoying their time in school is important, but play - including messy play - is also an incredibly useful tool for learning development.
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The votes are in! Year 6 prospective House Captains made their pitches to their fellow students this week, and the successful candidates will be announced on Monday!
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Dear Parents,
It’s been a pleasure to welcome guests from Wellington College UK this week, including Rachel Loaring, who spoke to our Year 12 students and their parents about the UK University Pathway Programme. This exciting residential experience will take place at TWC next summer and is designed to support Year 12 students as they prepare for their UCAS applications. The programme will also focus on interview techniques, critical thinking, and aptitude test preparation. Alongside several university visits, students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with Old Wellingtonians who are currently studying or have recently graduated from some of the UK’s top universities. It’s an excellent opportunity, particularly for those considering applications to Oxbridge, UCAS, and Russell Group institutions.
We’re also delighted to share that our much-loved Welly Walk is returning for its third year on Friday 24 October. This event has become a cherished tradition in our school calendar, and we’re excited to once again come together as a community to raise money for some fantastic causes. We hope to see many of our students and families take part in what promises to be a joyful and meaningful day.
It was lovely to see our Year 7 parents on Wednesday evening as they met with House Tutors. We’re so pleased with how well Year 7 have settled into the rhythm of Senior School and are embracing their new environment with enthusiasm and positivity.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Wishing you a restful weekend.
Jane Sharp
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A selection of news articles from Senior School are featured below. If you'd like to read more, just click on the image to be taken to either our website or one of our social media channels for more information. |
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YOUTUBE
This summer, Wellington College Bangkok students took part in the UK University Pathway Programme (UUPP) at Wellington College UK, and we're excited to share a highlight video, showcasing the ways in which it supports attendees as they navigate their paths towards life beyond Senior School.
With planning already underway for UUPP 2026, you can also view an advanced version of the brochure by clicking here.
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LINKEDIN
Our Senior School students have access to some outstanding coaching talent as part of the Wellington Volleyball Academy. Meet two new members of the team!
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FACEBOOK
Four Senior School students who had previously taken part in exchange visits to Wellington College UK - Dew, Sainahm, Ploen and Miki - gave a tour of the school to a group of the College's staff this week.
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INSTAGRAM
Music rehearsals continue apace for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast Senior School production.
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FACEBOOK
Sixth Formers attended a university fair in Bangkok this week as their preparations continue for life beyond Wellington College.
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Year 10 and Year 11 students had Duke of Edinburgh Award presentations in advance of their practice expeditions.
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The calendar for 2025-26 academic year can be found below. Please be sure to use this version (v2) and discard previous iterations. You can also find a more detailed calendar within both InWellington and on our website here. |
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SIR ANTHONY SELDON PODCAST SERIES
Wellington College Education’s debut podcast, Wellington Spotlights, is hosted by Sir Anthony Seldon.
This new initiative, created exclusively for the Wellington family - parents, pupils, staff and alumni across all Wellington schools, will bring you into conversation with some of the most fascinating and thought-provoking voices of our time. Each week, Sir Anthony will welcome a special guest: writers, historians, scientists, cultural leaders and public figures, to explore the issues shaping our lives, our world and our future.
Future episodes include discussion with former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary, Sir Jeremy Hunt, on the global economy, Cambridge Professor, Sarah-Jane Vickers, on the adolescent brain, and Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, on life beyond Earth and humanity's future, but the series starts with:
Episode 1: Hugo Vickers
Distinguished royal biographer Hugo Vickers, who reveals the untold story of the British royal family’s close relationship with Wellington College over more than 160 years. This richly illustrated conversation uncovers a side of history few have ever heard. To watch, you can click the image below or follow this link.
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OPEN MORNING & REFERRAL SCHEME
In addition to our Whole School Open Morning which will take place in January 2026, we will over some smaller-scale, specialised Open Mornings throughout the year, starting with the first Early Years and Junior School option on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
If you have friends, family, or colleagues who are interested in enrolling their children here this year or at any point in the future, please share the poster with them, and don't forget that we offer a referral fee of THB 50,000 for both families. To view the Terms & Conditions for referral and make a submission, you can access the form by clicking the Open Morning image below, or via InWellington:
Parents' Forms > Forms To Complete > Family Referral Programme |
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Our Stars of Wellington feature, highlighting the outstanding achievements of our students, will return next week. Click the image above to explore the most recent editions. |
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOKS |
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WELLINGTON COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK - 18 Krungthep Kreetha Road, Khwaeng Thap Chang, Saphan Sung District, Bangkok, Thailand 10250, Thailand |
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