Year 13 Pupils Return in June 2022
Year 13 pupils returned to the college in June 2022 after their AS exams and were engaged in a range of activities from ‘A2’ lessons through to UCAS and ‘cv’ preparing and Virtual work placements. They also had talks on interview techniques and what lies ahead in Year 14. It was not all classroom work, […]
The Great Jubilee Bake Off
The Great Jubilee Bake Off sponsored by Andrew Ingredients and supported by the Department of Education took place in Wellington College today. First place went to Claire M (10 NK), Second place to Zoe M (10 CC), Third place to Lucy J (10 NK) The judges were delighted with the standard of entries this year. […]
Young Enterprise NI Blast Off Programme
Year 9 students had the opportunity to develop the skills needed in the world of work by participating in the Young Enterprise NI Blast Off programme.
Year 9 Employability visit to KROW
The winning groups of the Year 9 Employability competition enjoyed a trip to Krow Branding, Belfast. The students were excellent- they worked very well in class and during their own time to create high-quality presentations. The content and delivery of their presentations were superb. The students were invited to the company’s boardroom to pitch their […]
Music Department Spring Performances
In place of our usual Spring Concert, the Wellington College Music Department have put together performances that encapsulate some of their activities this term. Sit back, eat a sneaky Easter Egg and enjoy!
Year 10 Sponsored Walk in aid of Cancer Research UK
On Tuesday 5th April all of Year 10 walked from Bangor Marina to Crawfordsburn Country Park to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Despite the inclement weather everyone enjoyed themselves and so far we have raised £2,172. Well done to all involved!
Year 8 Learn Sign Language
Well done to 8DW who have learnt the sign language alphabet over the last few weeks. Una Discamus = we learn together
Year 14 student wins the ‘New Driver NI’ Draw
Congratulations to Year 14 student Abbi, in winning the ‘New Driver NI’ draw for the month of March. Abbi is pictured receiving her £100 prize from Emma Duffy from New Driver NI. New Driver NI are regular visitors to Wellington College to promote good driving habits amongst our 6th Form.
NICHS Charity Donation
Before half-term WCB raised an incredible £1713 through two fundraisers for Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS). The first was a Valentines Non-Uniform Day that saw the whole school take part and get dressed in something red! The second fundraiser saw 5 pupils and 1 teacher enter NICHS’ 5km Red Dress Run event at […]
Year 10 Alcohol Awareness Talk
We were pleased to welcome ‘Smashed Live’ to the College on 21st March to present a dramatisation on the risks of underage drinking to our Year 10 pupils. The play was delivered in an entertaining way but with a powerful message. Year 10 thoroughly enjoyed the experience and offered some valuable thoughts during the Q&A […]
