World Smile Day 2024

WCB celebrated World Smile Day on Friday 4th October in which everyone was encouraged to do one small act of kindness and help one person smile. It was great seeing so many people get involved with the Smiley Frame and the Smile Day activities.

WCB visits Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

WCB students, along with Mr McFarland, were delighted to attend the HE+ Trip to Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, to gain an insight into university life. Thanks to James and all the team for an enjoyable, informative few days. We are also super proud of Rabeekah and Elif who were invited to attend the […]

Paris Trip

What a brilliant way to end the year – our Year 11 and 13 French students are off to Paris. Have a great time!

Interview Skills Workshop

Many thanks to Beth and Tom from Ernst & Young for delivering a great interview skills workshop for our Year 13 students.

SOAR Programme

SOAR Programme

Leading the way – Year 13 and 14 students recently completed Exodus’s SOAR Programme which equipped them to lead themselves well. See more about SOAR at: https://www.exodusonline.org.uk/soar

Translink Safety Bus Visit

Translink safety bus visit

Thanks so much to Kevin and Paul from Translink for providing an insightful and informative talk regarding Bus Safety to all of Year 8.

Anti-Bullying Week Assembly

Rhea Melvin at Anti Bullying Week assembly

We had a fantastic culmination to our Anti Bullying week activities on Friday. Local music star Rhea Melvin joined us for an assembly where she spoke about her experience of bullying, how she overcame it and gave great advice on how we should treat each other. Jayla and Melissa (and supporting actress Miss McDowell!) also […]

A-Level Sociology Conference at Queen’s University Belfast

Year 14 pupils at the A-Level Sociology Conference at Queen's University Belfast

On Tuesday 7th November 2023, the Wellington College 6th Form Sociology pupils attended the annual A-Level Sociology Conference at Queen’s University Belfast. The topics presented ranged from Research Methods, the Morality of Covid Responsibilities through to the Theoretical Approaches to Crime. There was also a presentation on studying Sociology at QUB. The pupils responded well […]

Year 14, Ulster University talk

Ulster University visit to students

Our Year 14 pupils were delighted to welcome Michael McCamley, the student outreach and recruitment officer for Ulster University, who spoke about what they can offer our students. Michael emphasised the major UU relocation to the new Belfast site, and the benefits this will bring. He also noted the wide range of placement opportunities that […]

World Smile Day 2023

Smile day 2023

World Smile Day arrived at Wellington College today. It was great to see so many staff and pupils actively getting involved with the event. View the gallery of smiles!