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Dear Parents
I have some interesting news about the Junior School for next year. Mrs Jeffs’ role will be changing: she has decided that, from being Wellington’s best-ever Head of Junior School, she will return to being a classroom teacher. She is not leaving us – which is excellent news – but (very understandably) wishes to spend a little more time with her family.
That means you will be meeting a new Head of Junior School in August. Mrs Fiona Read will join us from Bedales in the UK, where she is currently Head of Pre-Prep and Deputy Head of Prep. Fiona was previously Head of Primary School at the British School in Tokyo and, before that, Vice Principal of the Junior School at UWC in Singapore. Hugely experienced in leadership of some of the world’s best schools, Fiona visited Wellington recently and impressed me and our board very much indeed. She will be an outstanding addition to our team, and the school will benefit greatly from the clean continuity of still having Hannah here to support her.
I’m very much looking forward to introducing Fiona; you and your children will, I believe, like her a lot. Don’t forget that the Lent Half Term holiday begins after school on Friday 13 February (that’s next Friday). We open again on Monday 23 February.
If you have not registered for our upgraded Line account, please do so. It’s a necessary channel for questions-and-answers and – especially – for us to send out key information.
Enjoy the first weekend of February
With best wishes
Chris
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VIDEO: THE MASTER'S TALK:
EARLY YEARS PROTESTORS! |
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This week's video sees the Master talk with our young Reception students ahead of their protest across the campus to bring attention to important environmental issues and how they impact the oceans. You can watch the video by clicking below. |
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Dear Parents
On Friday last week, our Reception children went on a very impressive protest – telling everyone in our school how important it was that we look after our oceans. With posters of sea life images, words and songs to further strengthen their important message, it was a truly impressive showcase of very passionate young children who certainly made a difference in making others stop and think.
Music and drama have continued to be wonderful highlights of the week in other year groups, with our creative Year 4 assembly based on
The Twelve Labours of Hercules. The children sang and acted out these classic stories with great enthusiasm, demonstrating how powerful performance can be as part of their wider English learning. It was a joy to watch and a real celebration of their creativity and teamwork.
Then of course, the final showcase of the week was when we were treated to another fantastic performance involving our Year 2 students – who presented their production of
‘The Dragons Gift’ on Thursday. I am always so impressed by the power of the arts to bring children together in such a collaborative and exciting way, and it was truly incredible to see children aged just six and seven performing with such confidence, expression, and enjoyment. Absolutely fantastic! A huge thank you to all the staff involved in making this cross-curricular project such a success.
Looking ahead, next week we will be celebrating Chinese New Year. On Friday 13 February, students are invited to dress up in either traditional Chinese clothing or wear red to mark this special occasion. We look forward to sharing this vibrant and meaningful celebration together.
Wishing you all a super weekend ahead.
Kind regards.
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
Reception students turned campaigners and activists across campus this week, highlighting environmental issues that affect our oceans.
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INSTAGRAM
Some fabulous performances across Junior School this week, including Year 2's 'The Dragon's Gift' and Year 4's 'The Twelve Labours of Hercules'. Such talent!
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LINKEDIN
Key Stage 1 enrichment activities offer a wide range of options to help broaden the interests and skills of those students. This week we observed some of the music and other activities which are available.
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FACEBOOK
Thank you to the Friends of Wellington team who organised a wonderful Movie Night last Friday, allowing students to enjoy the movie while parents took the opportunity to talk everything Wellington.
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Dear Parents,
Please note that reports for Years 7–9 and Year 12 have been issued this week. We encourage you to take some time to review them with your child and discuss the progress they are making across their subjects.
We were delighted to welcome representatives from Chulalongkorn University to our campus this week. They were hugely impressed by the maturity, curiosity, and confidence of our students - particularly by the thoughtful questions.
Next week is our final week of lessons before half term. A reminder that the first week back is Mock Examination Week for Years 11 and 13. Mock exams are vital preparation, helping students practise exam conditions, identify areas for improvement, refine revision strategies, and act on meaningful feedback. We encourage students to prepare well over the break and make the most of the insights they gain afterwards.
Finally, we are very much looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year together next Friday to finish off this half term. It is always a joyful highlight of the school calendar, and we know our students and staff are preparing a wonderful range of activities to mark the occasion.
Wishing you and your family an enjoyable weekend ahead.
Jane |
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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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FACEBOOK
The university visits to our school continue apace, helping students make informed decisions about future options. Recently, we've welcomed some high profile Thai establishments, including Siriraj and Chulalongkorn.
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INSTAGRAM
Year 10 and 11 GCSE Drama students recently took part in professional workshops delivered by a team from UK-based Lita Education.
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LINKEDIN
Year 13 Ror Dor students completed the final camp of their three-year programme recently. Well done to everyone for the hard work and commitment!
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FACEBOOK
Congratulations to Picton students for their success in this year's House Debate competition.
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INSTAGRAM
Current and prospective students took part in our Scholarship Assessment Day last weekend. Good luck to all applicants following an incredible day of interviews and assessment sessions.
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The calendar for 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years can be found below. You can also find a more detailed calendar within both InWellington and on our website here. |
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KINGSLEY RUN 2026 - MESSAGE FROM FOW
Date: Friday 6 March 2026
Time: 3pm – 6.10pm
Venue: Wellington Junior Field
Distances:
- 400m – Students only (all year groups)
- 5km – Open to students, parents and school staff
Please note that timings for the 400m races are
approximate and may be adjusted based on final registration numbers.
Race Packs & Pricing
- The 2026 black running T-shirt is a limited edition (500 pieces only).
- Participants who already own the 2025 white running T-shirt may continue to use it and purchase a running bib to join the event.
Available packages:
- Package A: 650 baht – 2026 black T-shirt + running bib
- Package B: 300 baht – Running bib only
- Package C: 300 baht – 2025 white T-shirt only
- Package D: 600 baht – 2025 white T-shirt + running bib
FoW Sales Booth (4 – 13 February)
Friends of Wellington (FoW) will be setting up sales booths during the period 4 – 13 February to support registrations:
- Junior School Lobby: 7.30am – 8.30am
- Senior School Lobby: 3pm – 4.30pm
At the booth, families can:
- Purchase race packs and T-shirts
- Select their preferred run category
- Ask any questions ahead of race day
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VISITING QUARTET PERFORMANCE
All parents should have received an email from Ms Corrigan with full details of this performance in school on 9 February. If you'd like to attend, you can scan the QR code in the poster below for full information and how to reserve tickets. |
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EARLY YEARS AND JUNIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING
Our next EY & JS Open Morning will take place on Thursday 19 March 2026. If you have any friends, family or colleagues who may be interested in joining Wellington, please feel free to share the poster below. A reminder also that we have a dedicated Referral Programme, with more details here: |
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REFERRAL SCHEME
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 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 via InWellington or by clicking the blue link below:
Parents' Forms > Forms To Complete > Family Referral Programme |
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A REMINDER THAT HALF-TERM BREAK BEGINS AFTER SCHOOL ON FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY.
STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY |
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Our Stars of Wellington feature, highlighting the outstanding achievements of our students, can be found by clicking the image above. |
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOKS |
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SENIOR 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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