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!

School Council 2023-24

School council members with principal and senior teachers

Well done to our newly formed school council who took part in their training day today, Friday 22nd September. This gave them the opportunity to get to know each other and to learn about the workings of the school council. Everyone participated in the various activities and are now ready for their first official meeting.

Young Enterprise Step Up

Young Enterprise step up event

Year 8 students had the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and positive attitudes by participating in Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Step Up. Year 13 students were also great mentors at the event.

Year 14 Leavers 2023

WCB Leavers 2023 logo for video

As we say Goodbye to our fantastic Year 14 as they set off on study leave, we thought we would share some memories of their time in Wellington College. Good Luck for your exams and we wish you well for everything you do in the future!!! ❤️💙💚

Norwegian School Visit to Wellington College

Photo from the Norwegian School visit of the entire group of students and teachers

On Tuesday 18th April 2023, Wellington College hosted our annual visit from the Norwegian school – Kongsbakken Upper Secondary. This saw two teachers and six pupils come into the school to view a typical day in the life of a Belfast school. They were able to observe a Year 14 Sociology class with Dr Agnew […]