Celebrating diversity: International festivals

The world is a tapestry of diverse cultures, each with its unique traditions and celebrations.

International festivals provide a vibrant platform to showcase and celebrate this rich cultural heritage

Two such remarkable festivals are Mother Language Day and Songkran, which were celebrated in Wellington College International Bangkok during the Summer Term.

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Contributing to the community: The Duke of Edinburgh - Page 8

Also inside:

House competitions - Page 10

Art Exhibition - Page 5

Swimming in the Nationals - Page 6

Book Week - Page 3

Editorial: Wellington College Expansion

By: Shawn

New Building and Facilities: Wellington College International School, Bangkok, is excited to announce the expansion of our facilities and learning opportunities for our students The school will be undergoing physical changes, as well as providing new learning opportunities for the students.

The ‘Skylight’ building, which caters to senior students, will be completed around February 2024. The fourth floor of the building will have our science labs, while the fifth floor will have our Art studio and a Sixth Form centre

Next, the ‘Crowthorne’ building will be completed around 2025, which will house our Music department on the ground floor with our Design Technology (DT) and Computing classrooms on the first floor The second and third floor will be our Year 5 and 6 classrooms, while the fourth floor will host our food tech classrooms and a drama/media studio. Finally, the fifth floor will have a multipurpose room for hosting events and such

Furthermore, other developments to come include a second sports hall/gymnasium, a new tennis court, and a new football field

New Programmes and Opportunities

As for new programmes and opportunities for students, a new university guidance programme will be offered to Year 11 students to explore their medical and Oxbridge university pathways. They will also be introduced to the major university systems such as American, UK, Thailand etc. They will be

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Games page 12 coached with their volunteering profiles, maximize IGCSE performance, as well as peer mentoring and career talks with students, parents, and teachers

Year 12 students, under close supervision, will hone their critical skills, begin writing university style essays or practise for standardised tests Particular attention will be given to building an impressive portfolio of volunteering, research, and real job experiences. Educational Trips and exchanges with other international schools and universities will also be available for them

Lastly, Year 13 students will have intensive A-level preparations and life skills for the future

We are excited to see how these changes will positively impact the education and future of our students here at Wellington College and look forward to the prosperous years to come.