Hello my name is Ava from Y6 Zephaniah and this is our Wellington Newspaper.
For this report we have a Sports page, Teacher Feature, Wellington Celebration and lots more! This bulletin is made by the Year 3Year 6 Newsroom Enrichment students. These announcements will be refreshed and changed regularly. It can be read by anyone in our school community; children, parents, teachers, ALTs – anyone! We hope you enjoy it.
Written by Noah and Jeff
Noah and Jeff contacted the archivist at Wellington College UK, Caroline Jones, to find out more about the school’s history.
Have you ever wondered about ourschoolHouses?WellingtonUK openedtopupils,allboys,in1859. It was named after The Duke of Wellington. They have 17 houses in the UK whilst Wellington College Bangkok’s Junior School has4houses.
Haveyoueverbeencuriousaboutwhywehavetheemblems(pictures)foreachHouse? Archivist at Wellington College UK, Caroline Jones, says that the students of the school cameupwiththemthemselves!Theywerefirstfeaturedonrugbycapsandfirstrecord ofthisisinarugbyrecordbookfromthe1860s.Itappearsthatmanyofthechoiceswere alittlerandombutwecanconjectureaboutwhythe
The first House is Wellesley The symbol forthisisapelican.Thisisthoughttobea random choice by the archivist, but she suggestsitcouldbebecausethepelican isaChristiansymbolofself sacrifice.The House itself is named after the first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley. He was born on 14th May, 1769 in Dublin, Ireland, and he died on 14th September, 1852. He faced Napoleon in the battle of Waterloo He served as prime minister twice between1828to1830and1834to1834 He wasgivenastatefuneralwhenhedied.
The next House is Stanley. The emblem for this is a unicorn This may be because unicorns are a well knownsymbolusedtorepresentpurity,strengthand power. It was Edward Stanley who first discussed creating a school named after Arthur Wellesley with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert after his death. EdwardStanleyservedasPrimeMinisterthreetimes from23Februaryto17December1852,20February 1858to1June1859,and28June1866to25February 1868.
The third House is Apsley It is named after the house calledApsley,thehomeoftheDukeofWellington.The emblemforthisisapineappleandwaschoseninthe 1970s when the house opened. It is thought that Apsley is represented by a pineapple because there were lots of stone pineapples adorning the roof of Wellington Caroline Jones also says, “It is rumoured this is because they were the Duke’s favourite fruit, but more likely they were just a popular architectural motif which symbolised prosperity” The house itself was given the popular nickname of Number One, London, since it was renowned by visitors who travelled from the countryside after the toll gates at Knightsbridge.TheDuke’scavalierstatuecanbeseen acrossthelivelystreets.
Our final House is Benson The symbol for this is a rose. Edward White Benson was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until he passed away. He was the first master of Wellington College from 1859 to 1872.
Interestingly, the pelican and the unicorn are not the only animals included in Wellington UK’s emblems – they also have a house called Raglan which is represented by a leopard. This is the only symbol which has a link to a coat of arms – Baron Raglan’s coat of arms features a leopard and a dragon.
The colours of the Houses changed several times during the 19th Century. In the case of one Wellington UK house, Picton, they know that the boys in the House could not agree so they let the Housemaster’s daughter decide the colour.
Wellington UK and Wellington Bangkok share a commitment to the 5 Is.
The first ‘I’ is Independent Wellington College encourages us to become truly independent, as those who can think, learn and corporate independently will be leaders and change makers in the future.
The second ‘I’ is Individual WellingtonCollegehelpsustobe valued and to be developed as an individual so that we have space and freedom to become ourselves.
The third ‘I’ is Inspired At Wellington College, they guide us to be inspired by everything wedo.Itisveryimportantthatwe are excited by everything we learn.
The fourth ‘I’ is Intellectual Wellington College wants us to adopt a genuinely intellectual approach to our academic progress and in the way we view theworldaroundus.
The last ‘I’ is Inclusive At Wellington College they teach ustobe inclusivewithalldealings and to be able to engage with everyone and anyone, despite apparent differences. We are global citizens and we have responsibility to be kind and thoughtful to everyone in the world.
Our school is very modern but, at the same time, it has distinguished historical roots. It is important to know where we come from as this can help us on the way to where we are going.
As you may know, there was a under 11 basketball competition between Wellington and Shrewsbury on the 22nd of September 2022. It was a win lose. The girls’ team won 20-8 whilst on the boys’ team had a close match but ended up losing 6 2.“ It was a very exciting start for the season,” Ava said (a player who participated in the tournament). On top of that, the basketball players tried very hard on both sides and a special well done to them.
It was a very exciting start for the season, Ava said
Moreover, it has a mountain with golden engraving of the Lord Buddha, Phra Phuttha Maha Wachira Uttamopat Satsada, which is considered the world’s largest Lord Buddha presented on the cliff, which can be seen from every hole. There are about 100 golfers, who participated in the tournament from around 10 schools At the end of the day, it was a great start to the season, the Wellington golf team came tied 1st with American School Bangkok (ASB) and Regent Pattaya we closely lost in cont ack finishing 3rd Furthermore, special well done to the girls’ team who won the girls team champion overall.
On Monday the 26th of September 2022, Wellington took 12 golfers to participate in the International School Golf Tour (ISGT). It was the first ISGT tournament this new academic year hosted by Shrewsbury International School Bangkok. The tournament took place at Chee Chan golf resort located in Pattaya, Chonburi. The course has 18 holes designed by David Dale of Golf plan as the golf course architect. It is well known for having a beautiful golf course.
On the 4th of October, our Wellington team traveled to Verso International School Bangkok. The Under 13 match was very competitive since Jun, who was on our team and left, played for the opposing team Mickey a Year 8 played very well in the match. We ended up winning 17-14. After that, the Under 11 started and 3 minutes into the game Ooryuu scored the first basket for Wellington making us in the lead The third quarter started and the second team substituted. About 2 minutes into the quarter Mike did a beautiful layup and 1 minute later he did another layup making it 8 0. We got a pass in and Mattie swung the ball up to Aiden as he dribbled the ball to the basket for a jump ball making the score 10 0. Harry got the ball and did a beautiful side shot. We ended up winning
By Tiya, Haru, Anya and Whipcream
Wellington College Bangkok released its amazing enrichment program this term. A s a result, the children were excited by the wonderful range of activities on offer.
On 21st September, the school started wild enrichments which wowed the students. There are all sorts of fun activities available such as: Wellington News Room, War Hammer, chess, drawing,craftingandalotmore!
The roving reporters of the Wellington News Room asked children and teachers about their Enrichment experiences so far. One student from the War Hammer Enrichment said, " I reallylikepaintingandaddingdetails Also,Ilike board games. I rate this activity 10/10!" Mr Whitham, who runs this Enrichment added, "I feel good about this Enrichment It was really popular and I thought it was great to have the
Baramii who enjoys Yoga said, “I love the stretching and meditation” Mr Dass from the Chess Enrichment says, “Chess teaches brilliant strategy which links to mathematical thinking as well as logic and patience. It is a great skill. I recommend everyone is given the chance to learn and enjoy!” A child from Miss Green’s Strings and Things says, “I love this Enrichment because it’s peaceful and we are learning to braid bracelets.” Miss Green says: “I have really enjoyedStringsandThingsthisterm.Ithasbeen wonderful to see the progress that all of the students have made and they are becoming skilledatmakingbeautifulfriendshipbracelets.I hope this is an activity that the students will come back to time and time again when they wanttodosomethingcreative.” Clearly
the Enrichment program has been a great success. The idea is to give children a well rounded experience so that they develop passions in all areas of life
This is Miss Clare She is new to Wellington College Miss Clare currently works with Mr Perrin in Reception Miss Clare lived in Kenya and then worked in a culinary school in the UK Rollo and Tantan interviewed Miss Clare about how she is settling in.
What do you like about Wellington?
I like working in this school because everyonehasveryhighstandards
The adults put the children first and everyoneworkstogethertomakeitan excellentlearningenvironment
Why did you move to Thailand?
I first came to Thailand while I was at University in the UK. It is such a beautiful country, and the people are so friendly! I never thought I would have the opportunity to live here and feelveryblessed.
What do you like a Bangkok?
II love the food in Bangkok, it's so exciting trying new flavours. My Thai languageskillsareterriblesoit'sfunny tryingtoworkoutwhatthingsare,with a bit of help from Google Translate. The Thai people are so patient and helpful.
What are your hobbies?
Ilovenatureandanimals wehavea family dog called Ember. I also love lots of sporty activities like skiing, tennis&tabletennis. Most of the time, I just enjoy spending timewithfamilyandfriends.
What do you about teaching?
I love seeing the progress the children make with their learning; it's great to see them develop new skills and confidence.
How can the school be improved?
Well,thatisahardquestion.Maybeon aFridayafternoonhavesomethinglike siblingtimewherebrothersandsisters can see each other for maybe half an houratschool.Thatwouldbenice.
We wish you all the best as you continue to get to know our lovely school and we are glad you joined the team!
When and where were you born?
IwasborninEngland,aroundLondon,and IwasbornonMaythe21st.
Did you have a pet or what would your dream pet be? Ineverhadapetbutmydreampetwould probablybeadog.
What is your favourite food or recipe?
My favourite food would be an egg on toast, like anything with an egg is just deliciousandsimplyamazing.
Where did you learn?
IwenttoschoolinEnglandandIattended two junior schools and two senior schools so I had to move quite a lot when I was studying.
What is your favourite sport?
IamnotaveryathleticpersonbutIdo love swimming, free diving and scuba diving.
How long have you been in Thailand? I have been in Thailand for three months and I am really enjoying the country!
What was your favourite subject?
My favourite subjects were Art, English. IalsolovereadingandIreallylovearts andcrafts.
Who inspired you to be a teacher? IbecameateacherjustbecauseIwas very very talkative and love to share my ideas so I really wanted to be a teacherorprofessor.
What was your dream job? I always wanted to be a teacher but beforeIusedtowriteinmyjournalthat Iwantedtobeazookeeper.
Welcome, Ms Baxendale. We are happy you are here!
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Hello to all of you book-lovers out there in Welly!
Reporter Ingwa has a first class ticket to transport you to the Wizarding world of Harry Potter.
The Harry Potter series is full of magic, mystery and intriguing plots about a scrawny boy who finds himself in the surreal school of Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry Along with his new found friends, he embarks on a perilous journey through the series J K Rowling is one of the most well known authors in the world we even have a class named after them!
To give you a taste, Harry is an orphan who lives with his uncle, aunt and cousin (the horrible Dursleys One day he discovers he is actually a wizard. He and his companions set out to save the wizarding world from the Dark Lord....
Enjoy this extract below:
Albus Dumbledore didn't seem to realize that he had just arrived in a street where everything from his name to his boots was unwelcome He was busy rummaging in his cloak, looking for something But he did seem to realize he was being watched, because he looked up suddenly at the cat, which was still staring at him from the other end of the street. For some reason, the sight of the cat seemed to amuse him.
He chuckled and muttered, "I should have known."
He found what he was looking for in his inside pocket. It seemed to be a silver cigarette lighter. He flicked it open, held it up in the air, and clicked it. The nearest street lamp went out with a little pop He clicked it again the next lamp flickered into darkness Twelve times he clicked the Put Outer, until the only lights left on the whole street were two tiny pinpricks in the distance, which were the eyes of the cat watching him.
If anyone looked out of their window now, even beady eyed Mrs Dursley, they wouldn't be able to see anything that was happening down on the pavement Dumbledore slipped the Put Outer back inside his cloak and set off down the street toward number four, where he sat down on the wall next to the cat He didn't look at it, but after a moment he spoke to it "Fancy seeing you here, Professor McGonagall."
If you are interested in reading this series, you can ask Ms Ferguson in the Library.
Reportor Ingwa has a boat trip planned for you to sail through historic universe of Percy Jackson.
This week I (Ingwa) have another book recommendation for you, Percy Jackson It is about a 12 year old boy who discovers his father is Poseidon the Greek god of the sea and that all the ancient Greek myths exist! He goes on a quest with a daughter of Athena and a satyr to save Olympus from the Kronos the King of Titans and God of time Percy Jackson is a mix of myth and modern, full of quarrelling gods, a magical ballpoint pen that could turn into a deadly sword, friendship, wit and bravery.
Here's a snippet from the first book Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief:
Thunder shook the building ‘We are not fools, Percy Jackson,’ Mrs Dodds said ‘It was only a matter of time before we found you out Confess, and you will suffer less pain ’ I didn’t know what she was talking about All I could think of was that the teachers must’ve found the illegal stash of candy I’d been selling out of my dorm room Or maybe they’d realized I got my essay on Tom Sawyer from the Internet without ever reading the book and now they were going to take away my grade Or worse, they were going to make me read the book ‘Well? ’ she demanded ‘Ma’am, I don’t ’ ‘Your time is up,’ she hissed Then the weirdest thing happened Her eyes began to glow like barbecue coals Her fingers stretched, turning into talons Her jacket melted into large, leathery wings She wasn’t human She was a shrivelled hag with bat wings and claws and a mouth full of yellow fangs, and she was about to slice me to ribbons Then things got even stranger Mr Brunner, who’d been out in front of the museum a minute before, wheeled his chair into the doorway of the gallery, holding a pen in his hand
‘What ho, Percy! ’ he shouted, and tossed the pen through the air Mrs Dodds lunged at me
With a yelp, I dodged and felt talons slash the air next to my ear I snatched the ballpoint pen out of the air, but when it hit my hand, it wasn’t a pen any more It was a sword Mr Brunner’s bronze sword, which he always used on tournament day
Mrs Dodds spun towards me with a murderous look in her eyes
My knees were jelly My hands were shaking so bad I almost dropped the sword
She snarled, ‘Die, honey! ’
And she flew straight at me
If you are interested in seeing what happens next the series can be found in the library.
Overhill,overdale, Thoroughbush,thoroughbrier, Overpark,overpale, Thoroughflood,thoroughfire! Idowandereverywhere, Swifterthanthemoon’ssphere; AndIservetheFairyQueen, Todewherorbsuponthegreen; Thecowslipstallherpensionersbe; Intheirgoldcoatsspotsyousee; Thoseberubies,fairyfavours; Inthosefreckleslivetheirsavours; Imustgoseeksomedewdropshere, Andhangapearlineverycowslip’sear.
Itrains,andthewindisneverweary; Mythoughtsstillclingtothemouldering Past,Butthehopesofyouthfallthickintheblast, Andthedaysaredarkanddreary.
Well
done to
YYear 1 Donaldson: Nita
Year 1 Carle: Varen
