Overview
A Wellington education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom and the hours of the timetable. Our pupils are encouraged to discover their interests and pursue them with passion. We provide them with ample opportunities to do so through our comprehensive co-curricular activities (CCAs), our Wellington Academy Programme, academic and athletic competitions, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. We also offer a range of on- and off-site community programmes at both evenings and at the weekend.
Co-curricular activities
A well-rounded pupil is a successful pupil. That is why we encourage all Wellingtonians to pursue a diversity of interests and cultivate new talents. Our co-curricular activities (CCA) programme gives them greater freedom to do just that within the school day. This programme is compulsory for all pupils in years 1 to 13 and activities are divided into three categories: sports, the arts, and clubs and societies.
Whether athletic or academic, we believe that a spirit of competition and challenge is essential to personal growth and fostering a sense of pride in the Wellington Community. This is why we maintain a full calendar of intramural, extramural, regional and international competitions throughout the school year. Whether it is netball, football, Chinese language, debating or mathematics, your child will have ample opportunities to build character and self-confidence by putting their skills and abilities to the test.
Our performing and visual arts enrichment activities are some of the most "visual" activities we engage in at Wellington. Since the College’s inception, performances, concerts, exhibitions and productions have been a major part of what we do. We complement these with a suite of training opportunities within music, dance, drama, visual art. We aim to give our pupils as near to professional experiences within the arts as possible. We carefully select all teachers, who have relevant professional experience, to guide and direct our pupils in their development.
Model United Nations (MUN)
MUN provides pupils with the opportunity to develop diplomacy skills and learn about pressing issues facing the world, such as global warming, conflict, pandemics, and human rights. Participants learn how to research, construct and debate resolutions from the perspectives of various country's national interests. It is a great chance to public speaking, leadership and teamwork skills. Moreover, as we take part in local, national and international MUN conferences, our pupils have ample opportunities to for our pupils to extend their network beyond the College.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award promotes personal improvement through leadership training, community service and physical conditioning. Wellington College offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Award. It is an intensive programme in which participating pupils plan and ultimately go on an expedition for several days in the wilderness.
Through Wellington Extra, pupils can supplement their educational and athletic skills with coaching and mentorship from select partner organisations.
Held on-campus at evenings and weekends, these after-school programmes offer a diverse selection of courses in sports, the arts and more.
We also have affiliations with a range of quality providers who offer activities for Wellington pupils off-site, such as equestrianism, sailing, rock climbing, fencing, ice skating and skiing.
