Apply Now
Enquire
Virtual Tour
Latest News
Latest News
Homepage News and Media Latest News

A scuba trip with qualifications and more

16 Nov 2016
Wellington College’s annual scuba diving trip to Anilao was again a roaring success, with eleven students qualifying as PADI open water divers, six reaching PADI advanced open water diver status and four making it all the way to PADI rescue diver and one (aged just 10) getting her PADI adventure diver qualification. Courage – one of Wellington’s core values, makes up the bedrock of a Wellingtonian's character. The trip was a great opportunity for our pupils to demonstrate that they understand and know how to behave and react with the Wellington core values instilled. From travelling overseas on their own, mastering their very natural fears of the deep blue sea, to the momentous action of diving into a vast space of the unknown, it is courage that helps them move forward confidently. This trip has also taught our pupils to think and act independently even in the most difficult situations. Independent - this Wellington identity is reinforced in every dive as situations like running low on air, or the current being too strong, happen all the time. Staying calm when something goes wrong is what pupils can easily translate into their everyday life. Moreover, scuba diving is a fantastic way to teach our pupils to truly appreciate their planet, the environment and nature. Some of us were treated to the chance to swim with dolphins, octopus, cuttlefish, stingrays, squids and even turtles for a few enchanting moments. The pure pleasure, wonder and awe of interacting with, and being up close to, the amazing marine creatures deepens pupils’ conviction to make a difference in their daily lives to benefit the oceans. We are all looking forward to our next underwater adventure. Shane Hambling Swim coach Housemaster of Combermere

Related Articles

Awarding excellence in Sport, Arts & Academics30 Mar 2023
The future will ask a lot of our children. Their success will depend on their ability to adapt and draw connections between a variety of fields of knowledge. They will need to be resilient, self-awar
Read More
Feel the power of the Sunshine Club09 Jun 2023
Helen HeatleyTeacher of Drama and Dance Shining a light on our children’s potential through drama At Wellington, we talk a lot about how happy children are better learners. But some children need a b
Read More
Reflections on the first Model UN conference held at Wellington21 Apr 2023
Wellington Model United Nations 2023 Theme: Conflict: Healing the scars of the past In late March, Wellington Shanghai hosted its inaugural Model United Nations conference with external delegate invi
Read More