OWA - Wellington School

Two OWs captured at the cricket today.

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Congratulations to James in Year 7 today who was named runner up at the Ilminster Literary Festival.

James was praised for his intricately woven tale based on the theme of friendship. He is pictured with Old Wellingtonian, John James, who runs the festival.

It is truly representative of Wellington school that so many of our former pupils inspire our current ones through their passions and careers.

Mrs Pugsley was delighted to attend representing the English Department to celebrate with James.

Well done James, we look forward to reading your next piece of literature.

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Great job Will what a week you’ve had 6/20🏏

Jack Turner was in School yesterday and kindly his decathlon kit from when he represented Great Britain at the 2023 European Athletics U23 Championships.

Congratulations to Will Bere (Gillard's 2024) who was selected to bowl at the England Men as part of their preparation for the test matches starting on 4th June against New Zealand.

In Will's words:
"It was an honour to bowl at England on Monday 25th June, I got the opportunity to bowl at Ben Stokes the England Test Captain as well as Joe Root the world's number one ranked Test batsmen. Which was a new and very challenging experience. They were both a class above anyone else I had ever bowled at before. I was bowling in tandem with Sonny Baker who is one of the fastest bowlers in the UK. It was great to share ideas and plans with Sonny to try and get two of the best players in world cricket out. To top the day off I received a well bowled lad from Ben Stokes.
The whole experience was something I won't forget and gained valuable experience from the opportunity."

What an amazing opportunity!

Photo shows Will receiving his Dorset County Cricket Club Cap at the end of last summer

Many congratulations Niamh 🏏

Last Saturday we held our first OW golf day for 7 years. A group of OWs from all eras, parents, staff and students played at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club, followed by a relaxed dinner in the evening. The winning team who were presented the OW President Cup were John Cottrell , Richard Newman , John House and Louis Corbin O'Grady. John Cottrell won the cup the last time we held the OW Golf Day in 2019!

Congratulations to OW Ed Fuller.