National Youth Choir NI Workshop
On Thursday 6th October, the National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland held an exciting and engaging workshop in Wellington College. The conductor, Andrew Nunn, hosted a variety of pupils from the school choir, Joseph Cast, as well as GCSE Music and A Level Performing Arts students. The pupils performed a variety of energetic exercises and […]
Past Pupil Visit to 6th Year Assembly
Sixth Year welcomed Sophie Kane, the Deputy Head Girl for 2021-2022, to their assembly on Wednesday 28th September. Sophie offered the students her advice and wisdom from completing her A Levels last year. She reflected on what she learnt on how to have a successful Sixth Year experience, offering incredible insight and knowledge that was […]
The Code Show NI visits Wellington College
The Code Show NI is a pilot programme, using 1980’s 8 bit technology to enthuse KS3 to choose IT pathways at GCSE and as a career. The primary target audience of this event is KS3 pupils, primarily girls. The premise is to spark an interest and encourage pupils to choose IT as a subject and […]
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition
29 students from year 11 and year 13 completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st June. They hiked for two days through the Mournes, walking over 20km and camping overnight in Tollymore Forest Park. All students and staff had a fantastic time! If you are interested in completing the […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
Year 13 students visit the UCAS convention
Year 13 students visited the Eikon Exhibition Centre for the opportunity to hear from hundreds of universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers. Students took part in course and career taster sessions, attended personal statement workshops, and had the chance to speak to experts from universities and colleges throughout the UK. This was the first stage in […]
Former Head Boy (2011) Visit
Wellington College Year 14 pupils welcomed back former Head Boy Gary McAllister (class of 2011) to their year group assembly in March 2022. As a loyal member of the Wellington College family, Gary was only too happy to return to give our senior students his wisdom and advice as they approach their final weeks ahead […]
A-Level Chemistry trip to Cafre
The A-level Chemistry students enjoyed a day out at the Food Technology centre in Cafre, Cookstown. With a focus on A-Level Chemistry, we went on a molecular gastronomy masterclass. Here, pupils worked in the laboratory with Food Technologists, applying the principles of precipitation and ionic bonding of complex polysaccharides to create a drinkable sphere; otherwise […]
