AS Geography Magilligan Residential 2023
We arrived on Wednesday morning and were brought into the classroom with Natalie, our leader for the day, who introduced us to sand dune succession. After lunch, we travelled to Umbra Sand Dunes, which is one of our AS case studies and studied succession at seven different sites. Using quadrats to identify different plant species, […]
Storehouse Foodbank Visit
The Heads of House and senior pupils visited Storehouse Foodbank in Belfast to view the work that they do in providing Dignity, Significance and Hope to those in need. Thank you to Aidan who showed the group around and highlighted the key work of the organisation. The visit was in advance of an Inter House […]
Friday 10th March 2023
Wellington College remains open to pupils and staff. Site staff have been working to ensure roads and paths are gritted and accessible. The forecast is for no further snow with sunshine and thaw during the morning. If pupils are walking to school or using public transport we advise that sensible footwear is worn. Please do […]
Year 14 Talks Programme – Kate Nicholl (Alliance)
On Friday 24th February 2023, as part of our series of invitations to our local South Belfast MLAs, Wellington College hosted Kate Nicholl from The Alliance party to present a talk for our Year 14 pupils and undertake a Question & Answer session. Ms Nicholl spoke about her early years in Zimbabwe and her subsequent […]
Royal Navy Ready Steady Cook
The Food and Nutrition department enjoyed a visit from a team from the Royal Navy to highlight careers in the Navy and to challenge students to a Ready Steady Cook style competition. The two Year 11 classes were brought together and then divided into 4 teams with each team making Spaghetti and Meatballs and Sticky […]
Year 14 Talks Programme – Matthew O’Toole (SDLP)
On Friday 10th February 2023, as part of our series of invitations to our local South Belfast MLAs, Wellington College hosted Matthew O’Toole MLA from the SDLP to present a talk for our Year 14 pupils and undertake a Question & Answer session. Mr O’Toole spoke about his upbringing in Northern Ireland and his working […]
YMCA Connect Coaching Course Completed
Our Year 13 students have completed YMCA’s Connect Coaching Course. Thanks to Brian from YMCA Ireland for delivering such an informative and engaging programme.
Donation to Cancer Fund for Children
We were delighted to welcome Rebecca to the College to present a cheque to Cancer Fund for Children for £1700. This was result of the collections from the Christingle service and Christmas Jumper Day. Thanks to everyone who donated to the charity. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Why does my hot chocolate sing? BT Young Scientist Competition
Three of our year 10 pupils, Maxwell, Jackson and Jack were invited to showcase their project on frequency of sound, entitled ‘Why does my hot chocolate sing?’ at the BT Young Scientist show at the RDS in Dublin. Accompanied by Mr Cardwell, Senior Leader, they heard from the Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, were interviewed […]
Oxbridge offer
Congratulations to Laoise Corrigan, Deputy Head Girl 2022, who has received an unconditional offer to read Music at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Laoise studied A Levels in Music, Performing Arts, History and English Literature, gaining 4 A* grades. Laoise is a past pupil of Loughview Integrated Primary School. We are very proud of Laoise’s […]
