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Christopher Nicholls Master
We stand for our values – kindness, courage, integrity, responsibility and respect. Easy to say: every organisation has values these days. We have to be able to actually be kind, first of all, rather than just trotting out ‘kindness’ as if it were a sticker in our Line account. But, more than that, we should explore what it means to be courageously kind, or to be responsibly courageous, or to have respectful And,integrity.every
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was an online year, it was a face-to-face year; it was a year of distance, it was a year of closeness; it was a year of learning, it was a year of forgetting; it was a time of openings, it was a time of closings; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of difficulty; we were masked, we were free to speak: it was 2021-22, with all its messy, magnificent, extraordinary, kind, mean-spirited, dynamic, frustrating imperfection.
I do like the Bangkok Wellingtonian. No-one can possibly tell the full story of the past one hundred and eighty-five days –it is too complex, too multi-layered. But these pages give you a glimpse into the way we have lived our lives this year. I hope you and I will both be able to look at this book in yet-unimagined future times and really feel something of what the school was, and who the people were.
A school is the people in it – that’s a truism. It’s more than that, because people are more than that when they are together, when they inhabit an environment together, when they combine to achieve things together, and when they come to stand for something together.
MESSAGE FROM THE MASTER
A YEAR TO REMEMBER, A YEAR TO FORGET
Every face you see in this book – smiling, concentrating, masked, surprised, delighted, frowning (surely not?) – is the face of an individual Wellingtonian. With their own experience of the year. And when we look at the pictures, or read the words, the ‘hole in the paper’, as Stephen King calls it, will open up. The whole world lies behind these pages. I hope it’s a good world for you: it has been a great one for us!
year, we have to learn these things afresh, and perhaps differently, as new students, parents and staff come in.
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Next onto the beautifully set stage was Seth from Reception who played Mary Had A Little Lamb on the trumpet – followed by Preme in Year 1 who played A River Flows In You on the piano.
Captain lifted the trophy.
A fabulous performance followed by one of the Senior Bands – Trip, Trey, Skye and Josiah.
Students then raced back to their classrooms, stopping to greet some of our parents gathered in the Theatre Plaza. It was then time for some final photographs against our special backdrop and a delicious ice cream for everyone –in Wellington colours, of course.
Year 2 took to the stage to showcase their Respect Dance which had everyone cheering and clapping along and then Sinead Corrigan, Head of Music, awarded her Music prizes. She stressed, “I am proud of each and every one of you. These prizes are for contribution. They are awarded to those who inspire others.”
She mentioned highlights of a year which included:
A VERY SPECIAL END OF TERM
• 100 Days of School – Reception
• Trash to Treasure – Year 1
Sport took its turn next with Director of Sport, Jon Fudge, presenting his Farewell Awards across the whole school. He acknowledged that the important thing is to have a great attitude and to be a good competitor across an array of Jamesdisciplines.Panton,
Head of Senior School, introduced Music Scholar, Matt (Year 9) who played Fix You on the guitar. This led Dr Panton into his address on how far the Senior School has come this year. “We have built a fantastic Senior School this year. We look back to the first glimpse of the school – still unfinished as we started the year. And now we are settled and about to start our first IGCSE courses. So much has gone on this year. I am very proud of each and every one of my colleagues – and every one of our students. A remarkable amount of learning and deep thinking has taken place.”
Afternormal.awonderful
Nicholas Jeffs in Marketing had prepared a wonderful video collage of just a few of the thousands of photographs taken across the year and we all sang and clapped along to Celebration! After the Master’s final goodbyes and thanks, the Staff Band took to the stage – thank you Conor McKee, Jamie Scammells, Mr El, Mr Chris and special guests Chris Jenkins and Rose McKee who dueted on Shallow.
• Architects Day – Nursery
performance of For The Love of a Princess by our Music Scholars Suri (Year 7), Ete (Year 7) and Neya (Year 9) Master, Chris Nicholls, set the scene in his opening address. He told the assembled students “To be as good as the Music Scholars you need to practise. It’s not magic. If you keep going you will get better and better.” Great advice for life for all of us.
A great end to a long term and a challenging year. What will 2022-23 bring us? What will we be writing this time next year? We can’t wait to find out.
July 8 was a very special day in the 2021-2022 academic year. It marked the end of another unusual year. Despite all the additional challenges, we were determined to celebrate in the best possible way. Rather than a traditional Speech Day, we decided upon a Whole School Celebration Assembly. For the first time in several years (and possibly the last time as we have now outgrown the theatre), every WCIB student, teacher and member of staff was present in our beautiful theatre for the final morning of term.
Even the tiniest of our students joined in, with the three Pre-Nursery classes looking around in wonder as everyone chattered and laughed in anticipation of the joys to come. Students were in full School uniform – its last outing before a summer in free dress. The air was filled with a sense of excitement. A sense of a year well spent, of learning and play, fun and development. A sense that we were back to a new
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• Dance – Year 2
Prizes were awarded to students for Attainment, Progress and Motivation (three in every year group). Outstanding Contribution of the Year went to Ava in Year 5.
A beautiful performance on the piano of La Chevaleresque by Ava in Year 3 preceded the big reveal of House winners! Wellesley took the coveted top spot, and their House
• Bollywood Dance and The Bishop Award for The Green Dream – Key Stage 2
Hannah Jeffs, Head of Junior School told her 500+ students, “It’s been a really challenging, but incredible year at Wellington. I am so proud of all that we have achieved.”
Senior School Awards were followed by the Master’s Prize, won by Sean in Year 9, and then the announcement of the winning House Tutor Group with the top three emerging as (3) Hill, (2) Talbot (1) Anglesey – with an astonishing 492 points!
• Teddy Bears Picnic – Pre-Nursery
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Jeffs
I reflect on this year with many different emotions –happiness in seeing the development and growth of our School and community, amazement in the resilience and perseverance demonstrated by families and staff throughout the pandemic, and excitement as I consider what we have managed to achieve (despite these challenges), and what we will continue to achieve into the future.
Looking back over the past year, we remember many incredibly exciting events – Discover China and India Weeks, our first FOBISIA Maths competition, Book Week, a huge range of sporting competitions, House competitions, class assemblies – the list goes on! One of my personal highlights was seeing our Year 3 to 6 students performing their Bollywood Dance routine and feeling their delight when they understood the impact their performance had had on the audience. Furthermore, this year’s production of The Green Dream was a stunning example of our talents, as well as the power of collaboration as students worked with each other to produce a spectacular show.
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLHannah
So many memories, all created by the dedicated learning attitudes of our children, the commitment of our wonderful teachers and the support from our families. I would personally like to thank you for all that you do, and I cannot wait to see what the adventures of next year will bring.
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One of the greatest joys of my job is taking time to observe the personal growth of each of our students, seeing the positive impact of the wealth of opportunities they have been given in the classroom and beyond. Through questioning, exploring, researching, and creating, our children have become more articulate, confident, and mature individuals who show continuous interest in finding out more about their world. Increasingly it has been wonderful being able to share these varied experiences with parents – I cannot wait for many more such opportunities very soon!
We have had another highly successful year in the Junior School, with our students making excellent progress and showing unwavering positivity and enthusiasm, regardless of what challenges they have faced. Our students continue to be diligent and committed learners, every day that they come to School.
Head of Junior School
It is difficult to do justice to just how much has taken place, and how much has been built in the Senior School this year. But this is still only the beginning. I am looking forward to working with students and colleagues as we continue in our task of finding the best in ourselves, and being the best that we can be, in the coming year.
Of course, a school is also a lot more than its facilities. Pastoral care is the sine qua non of an outstanding school, and at Wellington we take our pastoral care system very seriously. Over the course of this year, Lead Tutors have worked hard to develop the Senior House system: the four founding Junior School Houses have given birth to eight Senior Houses: Hopetoun, Orange, Lynedoch, Picton, Hill, Murray, Anglesey and Talbot. Senior School Houses are the spaces in which a group of students and a tutor meet every day to work together on common projects, to support progress and solve problems.
This year we also introduced a new system for tracking and assessing student progress across the year. Combined with a newly streamlined reporting system, parents’ evenings, and regular one-to-one feedback from teachers and tutors, this has enabled students to take greater independent control of their own intellectual development. This greater autonomy is hugely important, not least for Year 9 students who, through the course of the year, have worked through the Options and Careers Programme to choose their IGCSE Options which begin in earnest in Year 10.
Senior students have also taken part in a mentoring scheme with Year 12 students at The Wellington College (UK), and they have been introduced to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, completing their first hike and overnight camp with great success. As we have seen the reintroduction of sports fixtures in the latter part of the year, our Sports Scholars have also seen tremendous success in the pool and on the golf course, while Music Scholars have picked up a string of awards and exam results, and Academic Scholars came home from the World Scholars Cup with medals aplenty.
After the return of students to campus early in the year, our first exciting challenge was moving into the newly completed Senior School building. It is in the classrooms and reading rooms, the art studio and performance areas, science labs and social spaces that teachers and students come together every day to make and grow our Wellington community. It was wonderful to welcome Senior School Parents for a special Private Viewing of the new building back in November. As the year has progressed, students and staff have really begun to make the different learning spaces and social places their own.
James Panton Head of Senior School
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
As the year progressed and Covid restrictions lessened, we had the opportunity for more inter-House events and competitions: from House Poetry through the Bridge Building Challenge, to Football, Basketball, and Swimming. The joy of House events is the way that students from different year groups work together to celebrate each other’s skills and achievements. This was nowhere more evident than in the outstanding House Music competition in which all students took to the stage to sing or play instruments in front of the whole school!
LAUNCH OF OUR NEW SENIOR SCHOOL BUILDING
Our Master and Bursar are working with the designers on phasing of the next building. We are truly lucky to have a School which grows upwards and outwards as its student numbers grow.
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Our parents love it, too. Khun Cindy, a Year 7 parent says“It is truly an incredible space for learning, exchange of ideas, and most importantly community. Every detail is deliberate and thoughtfully considered. We especially appreciate the light and flow of the circular interior and how the library seamlessly blends into walkways and walls... the senior students are one lucky bunch of kids!”
This year at Wellington College Bangkok has been extremely exciting. We started the year with our Senior School students still in the Junior School building – and we ended the year with more Senior School students than ever in a brand-new home. Our state-of-the-art Senior School building takes pride of place adjacent to the Theatre and with its own Front Desk and entrance. Built in beautiful red brick to match and reflect the design of the rest of the School – inside it is light, spacious, modern with a beautiful central atrium and cylindrical library. This phase has been very carefully designed to capture the ‘tone’ of our school – it’s exciting, inspiring, thought-provoking, innovative, and truly exceptional. A unique learning environment in Bangkok – it is proving to be a fitting home for our growing student populations and a source of awe for all our visitors.
Our first three floors are filled with well-appointed, adaptable, and innovatively designed classrooms with extra spaces allowing for a variety of teaching and learning. Specific rooms for Harkness teaching are designed into the fabric of the building so that Harkness methodology is appropriately planned and specific.
There is more to come as we develop further the initial six-storey building to become two buildings – each filled with reading, learning and discussion spaces. Whether students are in class, relaxing with friends just chatting, or racing outside to the green lawns and sports areas this is a School building which has everything!
The building was officially opened in November 2021 as our owners, the Master and the Senior School team welcomed parents to tour and to soak up the atmosphere that their children would be enjoying for years to come. Everyone agrees this is a building which is sure to be the source of much academic success. Many friendships will flourish here and there will always be the perfect space for every memory in the making.
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GBAC has always provided us with competition in Basketball, Football and Swimming, and we again came back with trophies at in multiple age groups in these sports. But we were able to introduce some new competition and sports this year. Three years ago, we were invited to be a founding school in the Bangkok Games, competing with Harrow, Patana, Shrewsbury, STA, Denla and Bangkok Prep. Finally, this event happened this year, with us hosting an excellent Athletics event. This week of U11 sport will be replicated in 2023.
After over two years of Covid restrictions we were overjoyed to see the return of sport in its various forms at Wellington College Bangkok. We were intentionally cautious with a phased return to competition, beginning with the returnof in-person sport in school. This took the form of PE lessons and sports with minimal contact and culminated with an incredibly busy Summer Term, where somehow, we have managed to fit in over forty fixtures and tournaments in various sports. We have enjoyed incredible individual and team success this year, but it seems more appropriate to celebrate the fact that we have been able to get participation going.
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SPORT AT WELLINGTON COLLEGE BANGKOK
We have competed at U11, U13 and U15 levels this year in Basketball, Football, Athletics, Touch Rugby and Netball, with whole School success in Golf and Swimming. We look forward to the return of U9 sport in the next academic year with a full schedule already in the calendar for all age groups. For team sports, our principal source of competition is GBAC, an ever-growing group of premium international schools that offer league fixtures and tournaments in the main sports played in Bangkok. This took the form of tournaments in the Summer Term, in which we enjoyed great success, putting out both boys’ and girls’ teams in all age groups.
• We have introduced a group of very strong and passionate Sports Scholars
Most will be aware this will be my last entry as Director of Sport at Wellington. I am incredibly proud of the department and what has been achieved in our first four•years.We are competitive with the best schools in Bangkok,
• We are ready for the FOBISIA Games where we will compete with the best British schools in Asia
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Jon Fudge, Director of Sports (2018-2022)
• We have established our five core sports and their amazing leaders
Competing with more established schools and beating them, has led to fixture requests for next year. Furthermore, it allowed us the opportunity to develop and grow new sports. Most noticeably, Touch Rugby and Netball were incredibly well received by our students, and we look forward to seeing the growth of these sports in years to come.
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I leave with fond memories and a pride in the participation levels we have achieved at Wellington College Bangkok.
Miss Carzana used the impetus of the Netball at U11 to grow the sport across the whole College, with Netball fixtures for the first time in the Senior School also a feature. Likewise, Cricket has seen a growth in interest and participation with good numbers engaging in the sport and taking the opportunity to compete. Golf has become a real strength, not only with the success of our best players but the pathway that has been created for beginners through to our players playing on the international stage.
In the four years that we have been operating as a PE department, the House matches have always been a highlight. Whilst we missed the enthusiastic parental support that had been a feature in previous years, it was incredibly pleasing to see the return of these events. We had an adapted whole School Sports Day, along with Football, Basketball, Swimming, Multisports and Dodgeball at various age groups. Parents – we can’t wait to see you back!
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It felt so good to be out there again. It’s been an amazing year with lots of highs (and a few lows – we’re only human). Bring on 2022-2023! Now a TSA certified team the Wellington Swim Team will be bigger and better next year!
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“It feels good to race again”
Then came the race of the year for our Swim Scholars on 5 –10 April, at ABAC University – host to the Thailand National Age Group Championships. Our Year 9 Scholar Baikao, with seven events over five days had the meet of her life picking up four bronzes, one silver and one gold and became national champion in the 200m Butterfly. Skye and Kim made National finals and Orca finished 13th in his highest ever finish. A proud week for all of us.
IN THE POOL
James Goddard – Head of Swimming
What a great year it’s been for the Wellington Swim Team. Training began back in September with the creation of three new squads - Cubs Squad, Cubs Development Squad and Lions Performance Squad. With hard training in the mornings and in the afternoons our first competition came for our Seniors at the Patana Sports Resort where they picked up a haul of medals and achie d some fast swimming! We then moved to March where some of Seniors competed at the Regional Thaioil Swimming Meet to try and qualify for National Championships. Skye became regional champion for the first time and great swims also for Orca saw both boys qualify for the National Championships.
One month later our Juniors took centre stage at the Puppy Cup. Medals were secured by Nate, Porsche, Grace, Peach, Toddy and Mai – and many of our team made personal bests.
“I can’t believe I swam that fast”
“I am so inspired – I want to train harder now”.
A YEAR IN THE POOL
“When can I race again!!”
It was amazing to compete again after almost two years of deprivation. Two years of built-up energy released off the blocks and into the swimming pool. Our Swimmers summed it up –
There are certainly some swim stars in the making! Later in the year, Wellington hosted the GBAC Swimming Competition for 2022 which saw six schools compete for the GBAC Trophy. Our swimmers were not intimidated by any other school with bigger teams – they put on a show that almost set our on pool on fire! After an intense final race –right to the wire – Wellington College Bangkok were crowned the GBAC CHAMPIONS.
I’m extremely proud to say we finished as the Number 1 international school in the Bangkok Metropolitan area this year. All students within the golf team and development classes have improved significantly since September 2021 and I’m so proud of all their hard work and dedication. Since I joined Wellington, we have seen such growth, we have expanded from just five golfers in the team! Now we are eighteen in the team, twenty five in development classes and eighteen in golf snag for beginners.
What a year it’s been for golf here at Wellington Bangkok! We have all grown so much, learned so much and come together as a team and group of individuals who love golf!
It’s impossible for me to single out any individual achievement this year because every single child has had a wonderful year with many achievements and successes.
Michael Antona – Head of Golf
Lastly to all our parents in the golf community here at Wellington thank you for your tireless commitment. Early starts and long days spent at the golf course can be tiring – but find comfort in knowing your children are all making progress and they have the potential to achieve their dreams within golf if they continue to work hard, practise and be the best that they can be.
IN THE SWING
One of my personal highlights of this year was being able to bring Wellington College Bangkok as the host school to the prestigious Amata Spring Country Club. This has never been allowed in the past and was a real treat for all students being allowed to play at such an exclusive venue providing a real test of their games.
I can’t wait to see what next year brings for all our golfers of all ages and stages. Whatever happens – we are here for each other.
IN THE SWING
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More importantly we are creating a team environment. Golf is an individual sport (and a lonely sport at times when you aren’t playing at your best.) Yes, individual success is important but what truly makes a team is having a teammate there to pick you up and support you when things aren’t going your way on or off the golf course. This kind of value will stand any and all of our golfers in good stead for US colleges and further in life. We Win, Lose and Grow as a team!
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This year it has been difficult to do everything, but competition has (of course) been as fierce as ever. Houses have competed in the Recycling Challenge and in all kinds of sports and games. Take a look at some of the pictures here and remember all the fun. It was a close-run thing, but Wellesley emerged House Competition winners!
• Third Place – Apsley
Are you a Blue Benson, a Green Wellesley, an Orange Stanley or a Purple Apsley? Whichever it is – you wear it with pride! We don’t have enough space to share every event and triumph, but can you spot your favourite activity?
Each child is allocated a House when they join us, and they will remain in that House for their time here. Houses can collect points for doing well in competitions and in School life. Look at the tokens as they pile up outside the Junior School Library.
JUNIOR HOUSES
• Second Place – Benson
• Fourth Place – Stanley
• First Place – Wellesley
Well done everyone. We can’t wait to see what happens next year!
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Houses are VERY important in Junior School. All our students are in a class with a class teacher, but they are also part of something even greater. The four Houses form a centrepiece for much of our competitive activity! Did you know… Our Houses are named after Wellington UK Houses – they are important connections to the Duke of Wellington. Which House are you?!
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STANLEY
STANLEY
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Picton – Duna Carbonell
Murray – Sarah Norwell
Orange – Rose McKee
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Lynedoch – Andrew McCarthy
The Houses indulge in lots of activities across the course of the year – and this year, within their safe bubbles for much of the time, Houses were as competitive as always. House Football, House Activities Day, House Basketball, House Poetry, House Music, House Swimming (where Wellesley emerged victorious causing Mr Findlay to leap fully clothed into the pool!) were just some of the Thechallenges.termended with House Move Up Day where students came together in the last week along with some of our new Senior School students from Year 6 plus some of our new joiners. Next year is going to be even more exciting as Tutor groups divide and grow as our school gets bigger!
Houses develop as our students move into Senior School. They become the focus of our pastoral system and each student joins a House Tutor Group on the day they enter Wellington College Bangkok, and they stay within that House as they move up the School.
Talbot – Kate Salisbury
The House winners in 2021-22 are Anglesey. But who will triumph next year? We’ll keep you posted.
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Hopetoun – Nicola Carzana
Our Houses and Tutors in Senior School 2021-2022 are –Anglesey – Stewart Findlay
Hill – Sally Nunes
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HOPETOUN
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LYNEDOCH
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PICTON
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS
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A YEAR OF JUNIOR SCHOOL READING
At the start of this year, we introduced our new classes, all named after authors! From famous picture book authors such as Julia Donaldson and Jill Murphy represented in Year 1, to award-winning British writers Philip Pullman and Elizabeth Laird in Year 6. Every class had the opportunity to discover their own class author’s books and learning studios were decorated amazingly with the authors’ characters.
Using these texts, students have been honing their reading comprehension. Teachers and ALTs have been working with students to predict, clarify, question, infer, summarise and evaluate throughout reading their class texts. Students have also been making connections using their knowledge from theme lessons and other stories, deepening their learning. With these skills, students are well equipped to pick up any book and read for pleasure, understand the narrative, and make the story come to life in their own head!
Supporting reading for pleasure is the top priority of our library. Our students checked out over 16,000 books during this school year, with a staggering average of 1720 books checked out each month! Our most checked-out texts this year have been Dinosaur in Danger by Paul Geraghty (who visited WCIB in 2020), Guts by the popular graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier and, of course, the ever-favourite Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey.
Alongside our class authors’ texts, students delved into fantastic class reads. Year 1 got Lost in the Toy Museum which provided a great fictional link to their curriculum theme lessons. Year 2 jumped into the world of Roald Dahl with George’s Marvelous Medicine – every Roald Dahl book in the library has been checked out by Year 2s ever since! Year 3 went on magical journeys through the fictional lands of Narnia (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe), Nanvi Dar (The Abominables) and Kokiro (Kiki’s Delivery Service). This magical theme was continued into Year 4 with students discovering the Harry Potter book series for the first time. Year 5 uncovered the meaning of friendship and the power of children in both The Bridge Home and The Explorer This sentiment was continued in Year 6 when they were transported to children living in Addis Ababa in The Garbage King
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Covid did not stop our students connecting with book creators over the world. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 participated in their very own masterclass with illustrator Korky Paul. Korky helped our students bring to the his famous characters, Winnie and Wilbur. Our Year 3-6 students participated in an author study session with Lauren St John who provided our students with an insight about becoming an author, her life and what inspires her to write. Parents also joined in with the spirit of Book Week, participating in our week-long Book Fair.
BOOK WEEK IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Of course, no Book Week would be complete without character dress-up day! Our students became a host of book characters from Gangsta Granny to Stickman and Little Red Riding Hood to the Gingerbread Man. Our teachers also gave our students a run for their money, with costumes from Fantastic Mr Fox, Aliens Love Underpants and The Hungry Caterpillar, to name a few! It was truly wonderful to see students had thought about their favourite stories and characters and they really inhabited their personalities.
There’s no better example of Wellington students’ love for reading than Book Week! In Junior School, students' learning focused on three texts throughout the week. Early Years focused on Beegu by Alexis Deacon, which provided for some great learning involving space and friendships. Years 1, 2 and 3 focused on If You Come To Earth by Sophie Blackall. Students wrote letters to aliens and explored their love of the planet using this beautiful picture book. Years 4, 5 and 6 focused on the high-interest picture book Thao by Thao Lam. Using the book as inspiration, Ethey became authors themselves, creating their own picture book around the themes of diversity and inclusion to read aloud to their fellow KS1 students.
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• Did you know... a quarter of our whole library has been read since the Senior School Library opened in November?
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• Did you know... the top book to be borrowed from the Senior School library this year is....
Once upon a time at a school called WCIB English was the subject favoured by many. The students read books, poems and plays, Uttered thoughts and opinions which never failed to amaze, Learned grammar, spellings and punctuation And generally had a great deal of fun!
Creativity, passion, enquiry and reflection Are just some of the skills they honed to perfection. They’ve worked hard all year and are in need of a rest, But it’s totally worth it as English is the best!
A YEAR OF SENIOR SCHOOL READING
• Did you know... the House with the most library borrowing this year is Orange?
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Book Week 2022 also featured Storytime in the Theatre with different teachers each day reading aloud to an audience of select students, Drop Everything and Read whereby we all stopped what we were doing and read silently when the tannoy sounded, and Drop-in Readers who interrupted lessons to read aloud to students. It was an exciting, creative and jam-packed week full of literary fun!
BOOK WEEK IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL
On the first day of Book Week the students were treated to a virtual visit from the famous novelist Ross Welford. Author of Time Travelling with a Hamster and, ‘The 1000 year old Boy’, he delighted our students with magic tricks, a discussion on sources of inspiration, and an insight into how he writes.
In their English lessons that week students worked in pairs or individually to come up with a new concept for a novel. They had to write a blurb, come up with a plot summary, design the front cover, and then present a pitch arguing why their novel should be published.
In Houses, students worked together that week to recreate a book cover which was displayed on the Dining Hall windows, and pitted against the other houses in a competition judged by Mr Scammells. The covers were beautifully creative and presented and included a range of novels from Jurassic Park to The Little Prince to The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
The Book Week assembly was a fantastic production of ‘The Night Before Book Week’, which starred WCIB’s very own
young Findlay, a boy who was stranded in the school library and came face to face with a number of characters who had escaped from various novels. The assembly also featured the smash hit ‘I Love my Library’, sung beautifully by Year 7.
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2022 saw the first official Book Week in the Senior School! In order to mark this special event, and to harmonize with our beautiful Senior School building, we decided upon the theme of ‘Our Library’ for the week.
The final day of Book Week involved the dress up parade. It was so lovely to see all the students dress up as characters from novels and parade around the Atrium, accompanied by Mr McKee’s witty compèring! The afternoon concluded with a house quiz (Book Week themed of course!) in which the students were tested on their knowledge of a variety of categories in famous novels.
Sarah Norwell – Head of English (Senior School)
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For more information on how to read more, how to choose and borrow books and for lots of wonderful book recommendations, please contact our Library Team
Erin Ferguson – Head of Libraries
Educationalist Sir Ken Robinson wrote that “Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." The rich diversity of our curriculum is designed to ensure students can express ideas across a broad field of art making processes. At KS2 level, our priority is to nurture students’ creativity and develop their imagination, by allowing them to solve creative problems through a broad range of technical skills, as they learn about artists, ask questions and think about Art and their world in new ways. The Art curriculum is designed to create links with other subjects, because students learn best when they can make connections between subjects and understand how these relate to everyday life.
A unit on ‘The Ocean’ led Year 5 students to respond to Hokusai’s famous ‘Great Wave off Kanagawa’ through digital and traditional drawings, polystyrene prints and experimental mixed media work.
The role of Asia in WW2 and, in particular, the Kanchanaburi Bridge was the starting point for Year 6 students , who learnt about one point perspective as they developed a sophisticated set of lino prints and drawings.
Our commitment to continue to strengthen the creative capacities of our students is paired with an underlying belief that creativity is an essential part of a child’s education.
Our Junior curriculum has enabled students to explore many other processes, such as collage, frottage, monoprinting, photography, collagraph printing, expressive abstract paintings, and weaving with different materials.
The Mayans and Aztecs, for example, served as an inspiration for our Year 4 students in a unit on symbolism and the work of Keith Haring, where students developed their skills in drawing, printmaking, carving and casting.
ART GALLERY
In the Senior School, we place emphasis on drawing from direct observation, investigation, experimentation and the acquisition of strong technical skills to allow students to generate high quality of work and successfully convey ambitious ideas. We introduce students to a wide range of traditional and contemporary artists for inspiration, we provide them with a repertoire of
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Our curriculum has enabled students to explore a range of styles, processes and approaches to making Art. Through a unit on still life, Year 7 students have learnt to model 3D form using a range of materials, as well as develop their understanding of perspective through ambitious lino prints and experimental paintings.
department and we take every opportunity to make these happen. Remote learning presented us with many. " Making Masterpieces", an example of this, was launched in response to a global Art initiative by museums around the world, who challenged the public to recreate famous paintings at home during the quarantine. As well as raising our young students’ awareness of Art History, this project brought our community together, as students from all year groups worked towards a common goal, making us feel globally connected.
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Duna Carbonell – Head of Art
The end of this year has been marked by our first ever Junior and Senior Exhibition. WCIB artists have done us proud with the exciting work they have produced since the department was born 3 years ago, which is evidence of their hard work, high level of skill and creativity. Congratulations on all your achievements. We are moving onwards and upwards with new exciting developments coming up: our first ever IGCSE cohort next year, and the opening of our brand new facilities the following year. Watch this space!
tools to develop ideas and encourage them to experiment and take creative risks, reviewing their work as it progresses.
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Collaborations across the school continue to be central to our
Year 9 students have learned about face proportions and how to model form through an acrylic self-portrait painting inspired by the work of contemporary artists. They have also experimented with gelli printing.
Year 8 has seen students translate their understanding of cells into intricate textiles pieces, which beautifully combine batik, applique, embroidery, felting and embossing. They have also been challenged to create Cubist collages, digital illustrations, paintings, mobile sculptures and other three-dimensional artworks using a materials such as plaster and polystyrene.
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We started the year playing instruments at home, attending lessons online and concentrating on solo work… but we ended it with a full KS2 performance, all together on our main stage.
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SOUND OF MUSIC
In those online lessons, children were able to perform at home, to hone their skills on instruments, to sing and to start to use new technology like BandLab. They filmed their virtual performances and Ms Sinead Corrigan, Head of Music, mixed and edited everything. We all found skills we didn’t know we had!
Music at Christmas is always special and this year we found a new way of celebrating – from the security of our bubbles! The filmed performances were then aired as a glamorous movie premiere with every student dressed in their finery. Highlights were Run Run Rudolph and What Child Is This?
Once back in Junior School, students have been enjoying lunchtime busking on Fridays allowing the chance to perform and entertain students outside the Dining Hall.
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Of course, we have had to make some changes to the curriculum because of COVID, but we have not compromised our teaching or our enjoyment – we’ve just adjusted it slightly and kept everyone safe.
This has been an unusual year for Music at Wellington College Bangkok – unusual but inspiring, extraordinary, and uplifting!
Next year will see the first Year 10 students embark on their Music IGCSE programme. This first small group are trailblazers for Wellington College Bangkok. Ms Corrigan says to any student who is not taking Music IGCSE “You can still perform! You can still compose, and you can still learn. Keep enjoying your Music”. She has a message to every child in the school. “Music is for everyone. It’s not just about getting good grades (though that is very important). We are so lucky – we can offer weekly lessons for every child. We want you to make independent listening and performing choices.”
Thank you to Ms Corrigan, to Mr Ben Findlay (and his amazing Green Dream!) and to all our teams. It’s been an extraordinary year, but we have risen to the challenge!
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The busking has become part of our everyday life and students are more and more comfortable taking part. This will carry on next year!
In Senior School the incredible new building has meant two dedicated Music classrooms with every instrument imaginable. We even have our own Mixing Room and a host of practice rooms and areas. Students have had the chance to perform in the beautiful new Atrium during the school day and many students have taken part in a lively Rock Band Enrichment – supported by our own Mr Jamie Scammells.
Our Music scholars have performed, they have competed, and they have inspired us all. It’s been a pleasure to listen to Naya, Matt, Etti and Suri with a special mention to Yuri, still in Year 6. We are proud of you all.
In the Senior School across Lent and Summer Term students created
This year, we have seen many amazing performances mainly centred around Summer Term. Three major highlights were Bollywood Dance, The Green Dream and Shakespeare Sharings. Bollywood Dance caught the imagination of our Junior School. As part of the Discover India Week across the Junior School students learned about the geography, the traditions, the language and the culture of India. They put their knowledge to practical use by learning and performing a colourful dance which entertained the audience and made a lovely film to share with parents.
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From Early Years, our teachers encourage children to be creative, to invent characters and express themselves in many different ways. Role play is a significant part of learning across many subjects. As children continue through School they might do drama in class, they might volunteer to be in shows, and they might start to contribute writing, ideas and technical skills.
Considering that the year began online and that we have spent some time in bubbles this year we have been able to see some incredible performances over the last few months. Every student has been able to experience the thrill of acting and the joy of singing and dancing – no matter how big or small the stage.
WHAT A PERFORMANCE! GREEN DREAM
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We can’t wait to see who and what will make the stage next year!
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performances of their own versions of three Shakespeare plays – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Year 7), “Romeo & Juliet” (Year 8) and “Macbeth” (Year 9). This involved a set of five student-led “sharings” from Years 7, 8 and 9, where everyone worked across a variety of disciplines to create a work of art and share it with the school community. Great performances showed a real understanding of the Bard's works by our students who chose which character they would play, and which parts of the Shakespeare plays they wanted to present. They wrote narration, worked to integrate musical elements to the sharing, helped choreograph physical scenes, and selected elements of the costumes. This was a truly student led project, and a shining example of how Wellington has led the world in creative education for over 160 years.
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many schools have plays written for them, but our Junior School’s own Ben Findlay created an hour-long performance about saving the planet and making a difference. Every KS2 student took part – they acted, they sang, they danced on the big stage. And we were delighted that they got to perform in front of parents who were excited to be invited in. It had been an exceedingly long time since many parents had been in School – and longer still since they had seen a show. Well done to all concerned –musicians, teachers, performers.
Finally, the showstopper which was The Green Dream. Not
Next year sees our inaugural IGCSE Drama course. There is so much more to this than jumping on stage and bringing the house down. Drama is challenging, it’s inventive, it’s creative, it’s hard work. It’s a wonderful foundation for all parts of life.
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In Senior School we have enjoyed finding new ways to explore the curriculum including the use of probes to record live data and project work. Students have also had the chance to flex their creative muscles by building eco-systems in a shoe box and using green screen and prosthetics to produce a movie trailer. STEM projects have also allowed students to explore important life skills like ‘How to survive a zombie apocalypse.’ They have collaborated and solved problems in Harkness, they have debated and competed but mostly they have learnt, smiled and laughed. We are all looking forward to a return to IGCSE teaching as well as A-levels further in our future with all the stimulating and useful content that comes with it. We are also looking forward to learning trips and exploring science outside the laboratory as the world becomes safer and we adapt to a new normal. We know the students are ready. The future is bright.Jamie
It has been an amazing year in Science at Wellington College International Bangkok. Our department has expanded and now includes the fantastic Sally Nunes and Kate Salisbury. Their depth of experience, enthusiasm and pure creativity make them the perfect addition to the team! These strengths are secondary to the value they add through their willingness to get to know the students and meet them on their scientific journey.
Returning to School allowed us to give students learning opportunities from a very practical perspective. The WCIB Science department is well stocked with the very latest scientific equipment in two new laboratories, which were nominated for awards at the COBIS conference in London. The students have risen to their new surroundings well – completing innovative new experiments, as well as some of the real classics which have allowed them to experience scientific discoveries as they were originally made.
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Scammells – Head of Science
In Junior School we have made fossils and dissected frogs but more importantly we have learnt to ask questions and conduct investigations to find out the answers. In the WCIB Science department we know intimately where the students are going all the way to university. It has been a pleasure to see our Year 6 students use their new knowledge of heat transfer to design a product whilst using all their datahandling skills to show their designs are good.
The whole college united as the students focused on the importance of saving energy and having a positive impact on the reduction of Global Warming. Teachers and students alike united in turning off all electricity in Earth Hour. It is fantastic to know that the future of this country and our world is in the hands of young people who already care so much about it. It was thrilling to hear the students in Junior School continue those themes with the Music department in their show ‘The Green Dream.’
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The official International Duke of Edinburgh Award will commence next year when we would like all our Year 10 students to complete the Bronze. Taking part in the Award takes commitment, a spirit of adventure, decision making, goal setting and perseverance in achieving it. It won’t be easy, however the sense of accomplishment the students will feel at the end of the journey will be worth it, because it will be something they achieved for themselves. It’s also something which shows commitment and reflects well on the students – very important on resumés and applications.
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Our current Year 9 students have been working with Ms Sally Nunes and Mr Stewart Findlay to learn more about the programme and to prepare for embarking on their Bronze Award next year. We have spent time establishing and presenting the programme to students and parents alike. Students have participated in community service – helping in classrooms, reading with younger students and truly comprehending the service concept of the programme.
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before they had even left our campus!
We are delighted and proud that this year we have introduced the Duke of Edinburgh programme to Wellington College Bangkok. Originating in the UK, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework for non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community, the Award helps young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world.
The high point of the year was the overnight expedition to Khao Eto in the Prachinburi Province. In preparation, they learned how to build tents, cook, carry out basic first aid and read a map and compass. There was a lot of excitement
With their guides, they took different routes up to the summit and down into the forest where they were able to navigate themselves back to base walking approximately 6 km. The students carried rucksacks that contained their overnight clothes, bedding, and their food for two meals. They showed endurance, resilience, and kindness to each other as they trekked the varied terrain. They camped overnight and cooked their own meals.
Sally Nunes and Stewart Findlay –Duke of Edinburgh Leaders
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Jamie Perrin – Duke Leader
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With COVID restrictions being lifted, next year the Duke Awards will be able to run as initially intended – the responsibility is on the students to seek out designated challenge leaders and prove they can demonstrate the skills so the leaders can sign off their booklets.
This year saw the introduction of a new awards scheme – the Duke Awards. This award scheme in the Junior School encourages and develops valuable life skills. A large number of children throughout Wellington took part with many enjoying challenges such as memorising an important phone number, learning how to perform basic first aid and being responsible for their own finances. Several completed their booklets and were presented with certificates and the coveted Duke Badge during assembly presentations.
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• Christmas Fayre – bigger and better than before!
“We try with everything we do, to make every child’s life happier. We try and bring a smile to their faces and to fill them with pride that they attend our wonderful school. We are role models for our children and for society” – Friends of Wellington
• Get out of your car every day and get to know the faces around you
“At first Wellington was so small that everyone knew each other, and everyone knew each other’s children. This makes a community incredibly special and it’s something that is still a key aim no matter how big we grow, “explains Khun Notachard and Khun Gift (Chair and Vice Chair of FOW). “We encourage everyone to be part of what we do. We are stronger together."
• Follow Friends of Wellington Bangkok on Facebook We are all Friends of Wellington. There are no special privileges – our privilege is to be able to help our children
• Get into your class Line group
Wellington College Bangkok is a strong and vibrant community which does not just include our students and our staff but our parents, too. The relationships between parents, students and staff must be strong and must work all ways. Whether you have been part of school since Day One or have just joined – your voice counts, and you are valuable to us.
• Family Get Togethers
• Parent Seminars
COVID has stopped many events happening and the academic year 2021-2022 has been difficult. “We have been able to do a few little things. We have sold our lovely merchandise at The Green Dream and were able to create
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a welcome banner in Reception when children were finally allowed back. We attended and supported at the Senior School Opening Ceremony, and we always try to be a presence at every event.” The team can’t wait for 20222023 and plan lots of events including –
• Be part of the FOW events – either help organise, participate or help fundraise
• Bring your skills and your expertise to benefit us all
Contact FOW@wellingtoncollege.ac.th
• International Day
• Gala Dinner
• Book Sales and Boot Sales
If you are a Wellington parent and you want to make the most of our community, why not –
• Follow the School on social media, read the newsletter and join the School Line group
We are exceptionally lucky to have such welcoming parents here. There is only inclusion – when your child joins us, you join us.
We encourage our parents to become Friends of Wellington. This group has made a huge difference to Wellington’s growth since 2018. The founding parents met with our Master, Chris Nicholls, as the School opened to discuss the importance of a positive and proactive parent body. The Friends of Wellington formed a committee and within months had organized their first event – a wonderful inaugural Christmas Fayre. This set the standards for a full year of events and support.
• Join in class and year group events
• Come to the Friends of Wellington meetings – they are open to all. We have no secrets!
WCIB is a flagship school for Wellington, held up as an exemplar of best design and practice to new partners. This has been especially helpful given that it has not been possible to visit any of our schools in China since early 2020. After Huili School Nantong opens later this year, our next new school to open in August 2023 will be in India, at Wellington College International Pune. Many of its design features have been inspired by our school in Bangkok. Mr Anuj Aggarwal, our partner in India, visited WCIB with his team in early July for an intensive few days to learn from the school.
Exam outcomes are stronger than ever with elite university destinations as well populated by Wellingtonians as they have ever been. TWC’s music, drama, arts, dance, debating and sport all continue to set aspirational standards in the UK, while pastoral care and safeguarding are of the highest standard.
The recent establishment of the college’s purpose for the next period of its history Pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world set it up as a leading influence in education. With the establishment of The Bridge – Wellington’s centre for Teaching, Learning and Research, and the development of the Festival of Education as a global thought-leader, Wellington aims to grow its position as one of the very best and most important schools globally in the 21st century.
Speech Day was held for the first time since 2019, with over 4000 people packed into the big top. Graduation for the 2022 leavers was followed by a catch-up of a different sortthe 2020 leavers missed theirs completely and 185 of them returned to celebrate their Wellington careers.
Iain Henderson Deputy Head (Educational Developments and Partnerships) at Wellington College
Wellington College UK is known within the Wellington Family as TWC or “The Wellington College” – simply to denote that it is the original school. All Wellington Colleges around the world aim to be similarly outstanding in their region, and to be distinctively, recognisably Wellington. Wellington College International School Bangkok is exactly that - the way in which the Wellington values and identity shine through is evident throughout the school.
TWC itself has recently undertaken a full integrated educational quality and compliance inspection from ISI (The Independent Schools Inspectorate). The school was compliant on every area and excellent on the areas of student achievement and personal development. The inspection could not have been more positive, and the report is glowing. This is especially pleasing given the difficult circumstances in recent times, but in all areas, TWC is thriving.
MESSAGE FROM WELLINGTON UK
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OUR HISTORY, OUR HERITAGE, OUR FAMILY
Wellington College today sets the standards which Wellington College Bangkok follows. Academic achievements are high at IGCSE, A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. Our students go on to attend the finest universities across the world and then on to forge exceptional careers. The roll of Old Wellingtonians is a rich, diverse and illustrious one. In the UK there is true passion for and commitment to sports of every kind. When you read the elite schools’ sports reports Wellington is often in the forefront – winning tournaments, fielding incredible teams and leading the way. Our incredible Sports teachers here in Bangkok follow this lead and already we have national champions in several sports and more in the Wemaking.hope that every student at Wellington Bangkok will one day get the chance to visit the school in England. We hope they meet the students there and discover shared values, shared hopes and shared passions. We hope they walk in the grounds and enter those hallowed redbrick buildings. The team at Wellington College are ready to welcome you all.
Our roots are in England where Wellington College was founded in 1859. Originally discussed between Prime Minister, Lord Edward Stanley, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, following the death in September 1852 of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, Field Marshal and twice Prime Minister They agreed that a charitable educational institution should be set up both as a monument to the Iron Duke and also as a living institution to educate the orphan sons of army officers.
Wellingtonians are inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. We are all proud Wellingtonians.
Wellington today is still in its original home - a beautiful and extensive site in Berkshire. Girls were admitted to the Sixth Form in 1975, and the school became fully co-educational in 2006. The College is now home to 1100 students with over 80% boarding in the houses which give their name to our Houses here in Bangkok.
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As we come to the end of our fourth year here in Bangkok, we can congratulate ourselves on how far we have come and how much we have done. Wellington College Bangkok is the first South East Asian school in a family of schools which originated in the UK and now spans China, India and Thailand with plans for many more.
The first students arrived in 1859 and ever since the school has been a leader in education in the UK and globally. The school has very strong links to the military - bravery and loyalty are core values. Losses over the years have been high with over1200 Old Wellingtonians killed in the two World Wars. The concept of service is still central at Wellington and the old Wellingtonians are never forgotten.
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Lynsie Monro
Since the very first moment you stepped through that sliding door, you have bravely embraced all the challenges of starting school – a new building, a new classroom, new people, a new language and a new routine. Thank you for your determination, your curiosity, your laughter and, most of all, for reminding us that the magic of childhood still exists.
And just like that Robins, you spread your wings and learned to fly!
Best of luck for next year little Robins and remember what Pete the Cat taught us, ‘Stuff will come, and stuff will go. But do we cry? Goodness no! We keep on singing.’
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Toucan Class’s confidence and independence have flourished throughout this year, and I am immensely proud of how much you all have already achieved. I know you will continue to be the inquisitive and enthusiastic learners that you are, in Nursery, and I wish you all the best with your journey at Wellington College.
What an amazing first year at Wellington all you little Toucans have had in Pre-Nursery, and your journey has only just begun!
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Sophie Eden
We have had so much fun exploring themes and interests whilst focusing on developing our own creativity, social skills and communication and language through role play, investigation and engaging in a variety of exciting activities in our provision. We have strengthened our fine and gross motor skills and are becoming strong little learners who enjoy taking risks and seeking new challenges.
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Well done, Owls! You did it! You have completed your very first year at school. It does not feel like too long ago that I met you all for the very first time. When you waved goodbye to your Mummies and Daddies it was evident that you were all a little nervous and uncertain of what was to come. Starting school for the first time can be a little scary. However, as the weeks went by, I began to see your confidence grow and your levels of independence flourish. Instead of being worried about leaving your parents, you began to be excited about coming to school!
Chantelle Matthews
I have been continually impressed by the monumental amounts of courage and resilience that you have shown throughout the school year. As the school year has progressed, it is incredible to see how much you have grown and learned.
As you continue your journey in Nursery, I know that you will take all the skills you have learnt this year with you and learn lots of new ones too.
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In Owl Class, the love of learning is evident, and the children have enjoyed a range of topics this year. Through play, we have explored the oceans, the jungle, castles, and forests. We have become firefighters, doctors, teachers, and police officers. We have explored deep, dark caves and made rockets to fly to the moon, and we have made lots of friends along the way.
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Congratulations, Hornbills! It has been a wonderful Nursery year full of fun both on Zoom and in school. You have been incredible students and friends, working hard and being amazing! In Hornbill class we have enjoyed exploring many different topics, including ‘We Are Architects’ where you did fantastic constructions, ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ where we watched our own beanstalks grow to the sky and celebrations from around the world including Loy Krathong, Diwali, Christmas and Songkran.
It has been so exciting to watch you grow and get stronger. Hornbills love to move our bodies in the Dance Studio and Soft Play, getting stronger when running on the track and using our strong hands and fingers at the Dough Disco and with Squiggle While You Wiggle! Every day we love to be independent during Free Flow, and you are always keeping busy exploring the Nursery classrooms, Learning Studio and Garden too!
We are very excited to watch you take your next step in your school journey as you move to Reception. Good luck and keep being awesome, superstars!
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What a fantastic year we have had in Nursery, Kingfishers! You have never stopped amazing me since the first moment we met, and your adaptability has been second to none.
I still remember our first meeting on Zoom, when you all got the chance to show me some of your favourite things. From that moment on you have grown into confident risk takers who love to explore the world around you. We have enjoyed dressing up ready for our special days togethersuch as Loy Krathong, Book Day, Discovering India and Chinese New Year, to name but a few. These will always be special memories to cherish.
Catherine Valencia
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I will miss you next year but it is now time for you to continue your learning journey. Remember to always share your laughs, enthusiasm, and curiosity with others, never stopping having fun along the way. You are all amazing and I know that you will continue to do amazing things throughout your Wellington College journey.
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Jess Trueman
I am so proud of my wonderful Penguins! From the first day you came to school after remote learning, or for some of you your first day at school ever, you have been astounding me. Your genuine enthusiasm for everything we do makes you all a joy to teach.
There have been many memorable events throughout the year but our ‘We Are Architects’ project must be my favourite. So many resources were used to design, construct, and demolish different models, you worked creatively to express your ideas and supported each other using excellent teamwork. You were also able to demonstrate this learning to your parents, showing off your incredible architecture skills.
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I want to thank you for your kindness to each other, to the adults that work with you and to the other children in our Nursery cohort. You are a class of cheerleaders that work so wonderfully to support everyone to succeed. I feel sad to say goodbye to you, but I know you are ready for the next challenge, and you are going to continue to be absolute superstars in Reception.
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Please remember that everything you do should come from a place of kindness and understanding, and that there is a place for everyone here at Wellington. It is all our wonderful differences that make this such a fantastic place to learn and which make life interesting!
Georgia Weaving
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Thank you for inspiring me every day with your enthusiasm as we have delved into your interests with architecture, traditional (and not so traditional) tales, growth and change, physical challenge, and deep, detailed role plays. You have all taught me so much with your curiosity and ideas as you have grown throughout the year.
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We started this year getting to know each other over screens, but despite that, the relationships you have built throughout your time in Stork class are stronger than ever. This class is made up of individuals and each one of you has brought your own unique magic to our community so that together, we have had a year full of laughter, creativity, kindness, and an awful lot of talking! I will truly miss the epic conversations we have had each day in Stork class this year and seeing your confidence and imagination grow has been spectacular.
Thank you, parents, for your unwavering support during this challenging year, Your constant kindness and encouragement has meant so much to the teaching team and your children, and it has been very clear to see that they are receiving constant positive messages about School from home, which is essential to their confidence and happiness during their time here.
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I know you are all going to love moving into Year 1 and you will continue having lots of fun at school. I am excited to see your progress and growth next year too.
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Do not forget that mistakes are good, they help you learn and to keep being kind and thoughtful to your friends and enjoy the rest of your Wellington College journey.
Dove parents – thank you for your amazing support and kindness. I have never worked with such lovely parents before. You have all made me feel so welcome and I have loved getting to know you all too.
Faye Foster
Dove class, you are the first class that I have taught at Wellington College and my first class in Thailand, and I feel extremely blessed for this, as you are all wonderful. I will never forget you. I remember when we all first met on Zoom, I was so impressed with your concentration, and then when you all started in school, you ‘blew my socks off’ because you were so eager to learn and play. We have had made many incredible memories and shared so many laughs. I will always look back in fondness to our daily dough disco and dance session. I have also loved our one-to-one reading sessions and spending that quality time with you, individually.
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Hollie Shipley
• Using the large construction to build obstacle courses for our friends to travel through
You are now ready to spread your wings and fly off up to year one and I can’t wait to continue to watch you grow as you embark on your next step in your learning journey.
As we reach the end of the year, I always like to take this time to reflect and think about the beginning of the children’s journey in Reception and just how far they have come. To say I am proud of my Hummingbirds would be an understatement!
I feel privileged to have taught you this year and to have got to know each and every one of you and your individual interests including –
• Using our imaginations to create props to support our role play
• Running around the garden as superheroes chasing the bad guys
You have all shown a tremendous amount of enthusiasm towards your learning. We have made some fantastic memories together and I will always remember my first year at Wellington College Bangkok as being filled with fun, enthusiasm, and play.
• Singing and dancing with our play dough to all our favourite songs
Hummingbirds – you have shown such a conscientious attitude towards your friends and your learning, and your empathy and awareness of others is a pleasure to see and a skill that I hope you continue to use through life. Thank you for putting a huge smile on my face every morning as you come into school. I am going to miss chit chatting with you all and listening to your amazing ideas. I hope you continue to take your curiosity and love for learning into year one, keep asking questions and keep being the brilliant superstars that I know you all are!
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• Working as a team to find Rosie’s egg and
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• Caring for Starbeam, our alien visitor from space. Now that you have reached the end of the Early Years, you will move to Year 1 as enthusiastic, resilient learners. Kookaburras - “You really are amazing!”
• Flying away on a magic carpet,
Sarah Josefsen
We enjoyed so many fun learning activities together this year. Some favourites were
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Over the year, I have shared these words many times with the Kookaburra children, parents, and teachers, and it is true… “The Kookaburra class is amazing!” Kookaburras, you have shown such kindness towards each other and have been so thoughtful in your play. Every member of the class had a wonderful talent to share, whether it was dancing, singing, being a good friend, climbing, writing, running twice around the track, solving problems or using your imagination. You were all superstars and were certainly all Stars of the Week, every week! When you think of the story that we shared called Only One You, you will remember how special you are.
• Counting every day to 100
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“All I’m saying can be summed up in two words…trust children. Nothing could be more simple…or more difficult. Difficult because to trust children we must first learn to trust ourselves, and most of us were taught as children that we could not be trusted” …. John Holt.
Lastly, I wish to say ‘thank you’ - to you – the parents. You have been unequivocally the vital partners in the education of your child. It is you who have influenced their attitude about learning and supported that learning at home. It is you who have been the vital link between home and school. And it is you who have become involved in the life of School and made it a better place to learn, grow and thrive.
Jamie Perrin
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As another year ends, I reflect on the extraordinary journey I have made during which I have had the opportunity to get to know each and every one of your children very well. I also reflect on the moments when each child became confident enough to share their own journey of discovery, laughter, challenge, setbacks and accomplishments and open their lives to me. What a privilege it has been to share in this journey and, whilst our Reception doors will always be open to you Woodpeckers, I say goodbye safe in the knowledge that you are ready for your next adventure.
Parents, I thank you for entrusting your children into our care.
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Siobhan Entwistle
Donaldson, it has been an absolute pleasure teaching you this year! I am incredibly proud of the progress that all of you have made, especially with the tricky start to the year. I have loved your enthusiasm, especially with our very first performance on the theatre stage! I have been incredibly impressed with the kindness that you have shown each other in class and with the friendships that have been forged.
“Promise me you’ll always remember you’re braver than you believe, you are stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” – Winnie the Pooh
I remember at the start of the year; children were so worried about making mistakes that they would not even try but your resilience has grown so much over the year. Remember, always try your hardest and never give up!
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Murphy class, in the words of Charlie Mackesy, ‘Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring to the world things no one else can.’ And in the words of Ms Monro ‘You are awesome!’
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Murphy class, this year was not an easy one at all but all of you have made the absolute best of it and shown a huge amount of resilience and courage with all that has been expected of you. I am so proud of how you have all matured, grown and progressed with your learning. I really hope that you are proud of yourselves and understand how much you have achieved. Murphy class is often praised for how calm and how engaged you are and your love of learning has meant you have all been a true pleasure to teach. I cannot wait to see what you achieve in Year 2!
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I am so confident you will be super successful in Year 2. Best of luck!
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Frankie Tickner
Yamada Class, you are certainly a class I will never forget. I have to say, you are one of the most exciting and enthusiastic classes I have ever encountered. Something that I will miss so dearly is how eager you all are to be in school every morning. It is so charming to see how kind and caring you are about each other and how much you all care for your fellow classmates.
It has been amazing to see the progress you have made this year. Not just academically, but also in terms of developing your friendships and behaviour for learning. We have had some amazingly fun and noisy lessons and have had a real laugh together. I have also adored the moments when we are gathered on the carpet reading a story together and everyone is so calm and engaged.
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Atinuke – what a year it has been! You’ve all handled a tricky year with maturity and resilience, and I am so proud of each and every one of you for how far you have come since September. This year, we have enjoyed learning about significant individuals, the history of medicine, Africa and much more.
Beth Upton
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It has been a lot of fun to celebrate Loy Krathong, Songkran and Chinese New Year together. We’ve played endless games of Daily 10 and Bingo to learn our times tables, and your recipes, stories, nonchronological reports and poems this year have made me laugh (and almost cry when you wanted to turn me into a frog).
It was always difficult to choose Star of the Week because you all impressed me every single day. Remember, you can do anything in life that you choose… Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, work hard and always be kind.
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Tomlinson, we did it! This year has been full of energy, enthusiasm, entertainment and endless hard work. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of you as you have navigated your way through another exciting year with many twists and turns throughout the journey. Thank you for consistently rising to the challenges that I set you and for making me laugh and cry (mainly with happiness!) along the Duringway.our
Charlotte Patel
Step one – stay honest and true to yourself
Step three – keep smiling
Step two – focus on what is best for you
learning, your inquisitive nature and endless questions were inspiring, especially when tackling difficult subjects such as inequality, injustice and discrimination. I’ve watched you grow and mature over the last two years and cannot wait to hear about all your achievements in Year 3. We always end the day with our three steps, but this time I’m going to end the year with slightly different ones.
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Good luck in Year 3 to all our Dahl students!
• Dressing up and getting into the spirit of learning in Term 3 was fun during Book Week and Discover India with everyone getting on board with amazing colourful costumes
What an amazing year we had in Year 2 Dahl. From starting in remote learning to getting to know each other in person in class and around the school. During Term 2 students learned how to adapt quickly to a new normal. We gradually got back to being in School more and integrating and getting to know other, students in the Year Group as bubbles started to relax.
• Creation of our non-chronological text where students envisaged a creature they created, painted and described
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Chris Jenkins
Highlights include -
Choosing Stars of the Week each week proved a difficult task as every member of Dahl was a star.
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What an amazing year we have had Kitamura Class! Despite various bouts of remote learning, your enthusiasm and willingness to learn is second to none and it has been lovely to see you all grow into the mature, inquisitive and intellectual children that you are. My favourite parts of this year have been being transported to different magical worlds through reading our various class texts together. Whether it has been Narnia, Nanvi Dar, Mount Merapi or even Lebanon, seeing how engaged and immersed you have all been in the stories and how you have used these as inspiration for your own writing has been wonderful.
Julia Bridden
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Some of the highlights from this year include our wonderful house assembly, where you all confidently articulated the importance of education, and seeing you all dress up in your costumes for Book Week. I especially loved watching you all during the Bollywood Bonanza- you all looked beautiful up on the stage and I was so incredibly proud.
What a fantastic year you have all had Kitamura class - I can’t wait to hear about your continued success next year!
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Palesa Gunn
Lewis Class, we have reached the end of the year and what a year it has been! For most of you I have now been your teacher for two full years and it has been the most wonderful experience. I have watched each of you grow, mature and blossom into the inspired, excitable, compassionate children you now are, and it has been a joy! It’s difficult to choose a highlight, but our recent year group assembly on the importance of education will always stick in my mind. Watching you speak with such passion and confidence about what your education means to you and how you feel when you’re learning, then hearing you urge your schoolfriends and parents to commit to helping others, was something so special. I could not have been prouder.
Good luck next year. Your new teacher is very, very lucky.
We have been on a huge learning journey and incredible progress has been made, but I am most pleased to see how you have each discovered such a love of reading, a love which will stay with you now into adulthood. From Mr. Tumnus to Ambrose the Abominable, we’ve made many new fictional friends this year and have immersed ourselves in the magical worlds of Narnia, the Himalayas and Mount Merapi. Keep nurturing this passion for reading, there are many more worlds to discover!
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• I was proud to listen to your problem-solving conversations in Maths
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• I was so impressed by your creative writing
• I didn’t even mind tying three thousand knots when we were doing Mandala weaving! You have certainly kept me on my toes - thank you for being such good fun. This year has flown by. I can’t wait to hear about all your wonderful achievements in Year 5 and I am sure I will continue to be inspired by examples of your ever-developing kindness, selflessness and integrity around school. Most importantly, remember: draco dormiens nunquam titillandus.
Morpurgo Class, as I have told you before, when I look around the classroom, I don’t see twentytwo nine-year-old children, I see the world’s next leaders in the making. You are all individuals in possession of incredible gifts, and it has been a privilege to accompany you on this part of your learning journey. I have enjoyed seeing you grow and adapt, I have loved seeing you flourish and progress, and I have even been glad to see you fail – because that is where the best learning is done. Never be afraid to make a mistake and never be afraid to go slowly – just make sure you always keep going no matter what. As J.K. Rowling says: “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” We have done so much this year –
• I loved hearing your Grand Tour of Europe itineraries
• I was thrilled to share my passion for all things Harry Potter with you
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Keep striving to be better and good luck in Year 5!
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YEAR 4
You all made huge progress in your writing of portal stories, playscripts, balanced arguments and information texts. Your enthusiasm to learn more about different countries throughout the year was wonderful to see. What pleased me most was seeing your confidence grow whilst presenting the projects I assigned.
Deary Class, the year has come to an end and you now have Year 5 to look forward to.
I am extremely proud of you all. You should embrace the challenges ahead as they are opportunities to learn even more. It has been a pleasure to see you mature and be involved in your learning journey. I was delighted to see your resilience when tackling difficult reasoning and problem solving activities in Maths.
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Your creativeness and independence has allowed you all to discover more about yourself and be ready to transition into Year 6.
I will miss our mini workouts to wake us up in the morning and the random topics of conversation we have mid lesson. This year has flown by so fast, and I will miss you all so much. Continue to achieve greatness and most importantly, believe in yourself! Good luck!
My fondest memory must be your enjoyment within performing. Seeing you all fall in love with dancing, which means so much to me, has been a pleasure and watching some of you discover a talent, you didn’t realise you had, has been incredible. You were all super stars on that stage and opened the show with greatness! Watching you speak, perform, and interact with others around the school has made me incredibly proud to be your teacher.
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What a year it has been Almond class! As we reach the end of the year, I thank you for giving me pure enjoyment and entertainment within my final year at Wellington. Your energy and attitudes have inspired me and your peers through some tough times and so I thank you for being you!
With an ever-increasing class, new and old relationships have blossomed, outbursts of giggles have erupted, and heartfelt memories have been made. Your inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn has been wonderful to see and has allowed each and every one of you to push yourself to new limits and make fantastic progress in your learning.
Grace Collins
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Nothing has made me smile more than quietly watching your kind encouragement for your peers as they had moments when they were in need of a little encouragement and someone to believe in them. Anything is possible with a positive attitude and teamwork. Thompson Class, I cannot believe that it is time for you to move into Year 6, but know you are ready. I am looking forward to seeing you succeed and achieve so much more than you have already.
Felicity Kleinsmith
You have amazed me with your resilience throughout the challenging times. You truly are incredible children. You have brightened my days and made me smile every single day this year. We have such wonderful memories of working together as a team, from lessons and our Fair-Trade Fair to the sports field and House competitions. It has been an honour to be your teacher and watch you grow in your own confidence and as a class learning to support each other.
As a new adventure awaits you, I know you are going to rise to the challenges that lie ahead of you and prove time and time that you are all incredible individuals with so much to share with the world.
The time has come to reflect on the year and what a year it has been! You have been my first class in Thailand and a class that I will always remember with a great deal of fondness. Thank you for making it such an amazing year. I got to know you during remote learning and couldn’t wait for the day when I could welcome you into our classroom.
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As this school year comes to a close and you look ahead to life in the Senior School, I want you to celebrate all of your successes from this year. Despite the many challenges that have been thrown at you, you have shown grace, maturity and resilience throughout.
I have so many favourite memories from this year but seeing you all come together to dance the Bollywood dance was a definite highlight.
You have plenty of wonderful things ahead of you, some will be a challenge and others will be exciting but remember to continue to work hard and strive for progress and not perfection. As Einstein once said, a person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new. Be brave, stay focused and keep kindness at the heart of everything you do.
Poppy Green
I have been proud to call you my class and I want to say thank you to all of Pullman class for making this such a special, memorable year. I could not have asked for a more caring, hardworking and kind group for my first year at Wellington. I have been inspired by your effort in tackling increasingly difficult Maths, your creativeness in writing persuasive speeches and scary stories and curiosity throughout our war and peace Theme topics.
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YEAR 6
With spiral staircases, free-periods and Taco Tuesdays now calling – you would be forgiven if your heads have been turned by the excitement of Senior School! Before spreading your wings completely, pause for a moment and reflect proudly on your academic progress, sporting success and the strong friendships you have built in Junior School. Each one of you has contributed to an unforgettable year… from celebrating Mexico’s Day of the Dead remotely on Zoom to Bollywood dancing with your friends together on stage. They also say the best is yet to come… Have much fun, be kind and shoot for the stars!
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They say all good things must come to an end… Year 6 Laird you have personified our Wellington values through your individual brilliance, shared experiences and collective spirit this year! A growth mindset towards challenges and a common desire to question concepts routinely have enabled you all to grow positively in character and gain a deep understanding across the curriculum. It has been a privilege to see you all shine and call myself your teacher.
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Hopetoun House 2022 – Miss Carzana’s Dream Team WOWWW!! Where should I begin with year?!
Hopetoun House love their sport! House Football Captain Guan Ing, the apex of our House Spirit, believes that equality is everything. He’ll make you cry with laughter with his lovely sense of humour and run circles around Ronaldo. I will never forget his appearing as a ghost in Remote Learning sending me flying off my chair!
The most important part of Hopetoun House for me are the students and the close relationships they have built to make Hopetoun House their family! I will miss each and every single one of them.
Kin, the mighty Kin! He never fails to surprise me with his clever sense of humour and his passion to explore ins and out of the school. Hopetoun House would be a quiet place without him. We must not overlook our sporting heroes!
Nicola Carzana
Let’s start with Lanna, the House’s adopted parent, amazing House Football Girls’ Captain, and top basket scorer in House Basketball. Where would we be without her? She keeps everyone calm, collected, and in order. Female empowerment in Hopetoun is strong, just take a look at new student Ivy! She’s an inclusive and compassionate leader whose confidence to challenge herself in all areas of school life inspires us all!
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Aoei may be the sweet and quiet one, but she has certainly impressed us all with her growing confidence, Aoei is the epitome of embracing creative activities and displaying true house spirit.
we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt. What a great addition with his musical and sporting passion! What a great term the Summer was! A highlight for me was definitely the 7-man defence in House Football – I think this will go down in Apsley history.
Hopetoun House have blown me away this year with their dedication to one another and personal growth. We started the year connecting through screens, and it was during the first week when we won the Big Wellington Mystery House Competition, I knew we were going to the most cohesive and enthusiastic House Tutor Group.
Leila, a swimming phenomenon who is regarded as a sister to all. With Leila and her bright smile in the room,
Christmas came and went; January saw us welcome Mira and Ivy to Wellington College Bangkok and Hopetoun House. Their academic and sporting prowess has been integral to Hopetoun House. I was delighted to see Ivy step up to be elected for House Captain – a true role model and inspiration to AfterHopetoun!Songkran
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Our golf star Tepan, a future Minjee Lee. You can’t miss her; she’s a joy to behold. She was a Duke of Edinburgh trooper … but keep her away from the worms if you want your hearing intact!
Matt showed basketball prowess on the court and clever leadership skills as Director of Apsley House Music. Look out for him on Youtube, a famous musician in the making!
Last but not least, Mira – the kind, bubbly and organised sister to us all! I will never forget her passion and commitment to growing Netball Club from the early days of 3 members to a squad of 20. The first ever Wellington College Bangkok Netball fixture – you were a
it has been a pleasure to be your Lead House Tutor. Thank you for all the amazing memories we have created together. I will cherish them forever and will miss you all next year! Continue to grow, thrive, and embrace the challenges that school, and life present you with! Reach for the stars Hopetoun, spread your wings and fly. Always remember, you never know what you can do until you try!
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there is never a dull moment. Her enthusiasm and passion to make the most of every opportunity is infectious!
Our House Football star Tawan, appeared out of nowhere much to our surprise and found an elder brother in Matt. He is the man with the hat, who would simply be lost without Mickey. Mickey, he is the role model to all. When Mickey is around, be ready for a challenge, he has impressed me from the day I met him with his passion and commitment to developing his knowledge.
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Orange, you can give yourself a pat on the back! You have been champions this year and I feel privileged to be your Lead Tutor. We faced many challenges together and I am impressed by your resilience and positivity. Orange is such a wonderful mix of personalities and talents: Alexandra, our chess genius telling us all about her exploits and Orca, our gold medal winning swimmer keeping us entertained and always willing to speak up. Atom, our friendly – and only –Year 8 student representing an entire year group. NJ, always willing to help and my go-to guy for computer problems, and Jida, a model of organisation and determination. Pai and Nice, our star golfers, balancing academics, sports, and life. Jaytin, always showing motivation and kindness, and Ete, our newest student and stellar music scholar. Lastly, our fearless leader and House Captain: Maple. Thank you all for an interesting and inspirational year.
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We have had great fun celebrating birthdays, eating cake, homemade flapjacks, eating ice-cream and cheering each other on in all our House Competitions.
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Here’s to next year when we invite our new Year 7s into the group.
Sally Nunes
Hill have been an amazing tutor group this year and we encompass a variety of talents. From Golf Scholars to Academic Scholars, Musicians, Sports people and even Comediennes. We have been one big family this year, looking out for each other during our highs and lows.
The Year 9s have matured over this year, Kunpol stills tells terrible jokes, Gam is still smiley and happy, Jesper is still going strong with his golf and Bua is the sensible academic. We hope to add more Year 8s to Hill next year. Josiah and Kunpat have been a fantastic duo helping us build our House Points. We cannot forget our youngest members of Hill-Stanley, Elyssa, Maya, Miki, Kaka and Marwin who have all been such fun and always full of energy.
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Sarah Norwell
Oh Murray, what a year it’s been! From that first day in August when we met over a screen. Faces and people I didn’t yet know; what a pleasure it’s been to watch you all grow! Our tutor times are full of fun, with Jerry and Ton Aor racing to shout ‘done’, as they compete to do the daily Wordle. In the middle sits Omni with a continuous burble, of delightful chatter and pitter patter. Suri is sunshine personified, smiling and laughing as in Skye glides, shirt untucked and pondering, ‘when can I go back to online learning?’. Lily is kind to everyone and rolls her eyes as I attempt a pun. Meanwhile Freya sits quietly and pontificates, while Dew and Mungkorn giggle as mates. Vee is studious and enthusiastic, as Nicha updates us as to who in BTS is currently sick. Oh, what a lovely group of people you are, I know in life you’ll each go far. Thank you for a year of fun, I’m already looking forward to the next one!
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Anglesey is a family and this is something that we should cherish and continue to push. To finish, I would like to wish Tun, one of our founding students, the best of luck as he moves to The King’s School Canterbury to attend their boarding school. We will really miss you and please keep us posted about life in the South of England. I am already excited to see what next year brings for the mighty Anglesey House.
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Anglesey, I am so proud of what we have achieved this year! I have loved watching our House grow, both literally and metaphorically and I am excited to see this continue next year. Throughout the year, we have welcomed Aeyyah, Ping Ping, Ben, Lydia and Neya to our House and the kindness and inclusivity shown to each of them has been fantastic to witness.
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Stewart Findlay
As individuals, it has been amazing to see each of you develop the characteristics of a true Wellingtonian. We have taken part House competitions, and I have been thrilled that we have placed in many of them, highlighting our academic, musical and sporting strength. Winning the overall House Point Championships, has been an amazing achievement. Well done you!
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I am already looking forward to next year!
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Ella,Talbotan!Winnie and Clareko, you are our academic power houses, always keen to compete and learn, always willing to help. You are kind, caring and responsible. P and Mark you have grown so much in confidence this year and you are starting to show us all what you are capable of! Ryu thank you for making us laugh in class and for mixing seemlessly between all year groups and helping to bring the whole house together. Peppin and Troy, your enthusiastic personalities are infectious, and you have been pivotal in establishing the open and good-natured environment in our classroom. Max who is always so polite and willing to help and Tasha whose confidence grows daily - both of your contributions to our House extend far beyond the classroom! Nano, thank you for making everyone smile and for bringing everyone together.
SENIOR SCHOOL Kate Salisbury
Talbot you have been fun, inviting, inspiring and caring and I am very proud to be in our House. How we have evolved over the course of the year! Rising to all of the house challenges with enthusiasm, we have displayed our talent and have demonstrated everything that it means to be a
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I’ve admired your positivity throughout all of this, as well as your inclination to pull together and support each other. I think this is the essence of our House Spirit: quiet positivity, resilience, and an instinct to look out for the needs of our peers. With this spirit, you’ve all grown considerably this year, whether that meant applying yourselves more in lessons, taking a greater share of responsibility in House or school events, being a better friend to members of the community, or all of the above!
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I’ve felt privileged to have accompanied you on this journey, and I’m looking forward to seeing even greater accomplishments from all of you next year!
LYNEDOCH
Lynedoch, what a journey we’ve been on this year! From being cooped up at home for weeks, only able to connect via videoconferencing, to being back at school under intense social distancing restrictions, to finally reclaiming some normality, having some freedom, and even competing in House events and activities. Oh, and there was the minor event of moving into our fantastic new purpose-built Senior School building!
Andrew McCarthy HOUSE
SENIOR SCHOOL
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J-Jean
Together, you have been a kind, generous, understanding and supportive group, and it has been a real pleasure to be your tutor. Have a well-deserved, fun and restful break. A new chapter awaits you next year, with even bigger academic and personal adventures!
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Duna Carbonell
HOUSE CAPTAIN
Picton do you remember how our story began? It was only a year ago that the Benson family doubled in size, which led to us. Great seeds were planted by a small group of existing Benson members, who welcomed our younger and new students with genuine warmth. Year 7 and 8s, you injected so much energy into the group and did an amazing job at adopting the Senior School routines with maturity and enthusiasm. Year 9s, you have been the perfect ‘older brothers and sisters’, becoming increasingly proactive in taking the lead throughout the year.
PICTON
SENIOR SCHOOL
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