In case you missed it: June 2023
Here is your month in review
This is it, our penultimate month of the academic year. From spectacular stage performances to TEDx Talks to dragon boat races, June was full of action and excitement. It even literally ended with a bang when we awarded the 2022-23 House Cup. Here is our final monthly round up!
Storytelling Competition
Three pupils made us proud this month by placing high in the Forbidden City Storytelling Competition. Since February, over 1,500 pupils have participated in presentations and speech competitions, with 32 pupils from 18 schools making it to the final round. The primary, junior high, and senior high school groups were well-represented, with children from various countries and regions offering unique perspectives on the Forbidden City and China's history. Wellington pupils excelled, with Jessie (year 5) winning third prize in the primary group, Lucy (year 7) taking first prize in the junior group Charlie (year 9) earning second prize in the senior group. They were honoured for their performances in an awards ceremony earlier this month.
In addition, Charlie performed a talk show at the awards ceremony which received high praise from everyone in the audience.
The FOW showed their appreciation for our teachers and parent volunteers with their Golden Gratitude Trees. Cards were given to all pupils to write notes of gratitude to their favourite teachers and attach them to the trees at both the main campus and the Early Years Centre. This was an opportunity for the pupils to thank the educators who supported and guided them throughout the school year. The Core Committee and Senior Leadership Team also hosted an appreciation event at V&A, with speeches and refreshments for all volunteers who supported our community throughout the year. All those that volunteered also went home with one of Wellington’s coveted Community Trinkets to mark the moment!
Our Dragon Boat festivities were the capstone to the year’s house competitions. So, after the final dragon boat crossed the finish line, all points were tallied, and the House Cup, our award for the house that excelled in academics, sports and the arts, was ready to be presented to this year’s winners. Canons blasted massive plumes of powder blue smoke, signifying that House Stanley was the victor. Mr Fulton presented the coveted crystal trophy to the winners. Congratulations, House Stanley, on a job well done!
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