School Council 2023-24
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pupils selected for National Youth Choir training
Grace T, Abigail M, Rosie McW, Laura McG, Tai H, Gabby S, Erin D, Grace K & Alexandra P got selected for the training choir of the National Youth Choir Northern Ireland – NYCNI after auditioning at a Vocal Workshop. Congratulations to everyone- what a fantastic achievement.
Year 9 Visit to PWC Belfast
9CW and 9ML enjoyed a trip to the PWC buildings for a work based learning event. The students had the opportunity to explore the facilities, meet senior staff and take part in a range of workshops. Thanks very much to PwC LLP UK for a great day!
WCB students at COP27 Simulation Event
Two Wellington College Year 14 students, Nina and Joshua, recently attended the COP27 Climate Negotiation Simulation Event run by the British Council at Belfast City Hall. Working with 27 other NI schools and an international school in Cairo, they discovered what it was like to negotiate a climate deal. Playing the role of Egypt alongside […]
Minister’s Visit for the WCB Pollinator Project
Edwin Poots, the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, enjoyed a visit to Wellington College on Friday 21st October. Following our successful application for a £12,000 grant to develop a Pollinator Project from the Live Here, Love Here programme Mr Poots was visiting to get a first-hand view of the project. Students, staff, STEM […]
