OWA - Wellington School

A beautiful tribute outside of chapel ahead of our remembrance events this weekend. Chapel service is at 10.45, followed by the parade with the Corps of Drums that leaves the Quad at 2.30. Do join us if you are free, everyone is most welcome.

The Beech Bears have arrived. If you would like your own Beech Bear message us or email [email protected].

Thanks to OW and current Deputy Head Nigel Renyard who found this picture of JKC at the first World Cup. The current Head is hoping for a different result later.

As the rugby World Cup comes to an end we remember Headmaster John Kendall-Carpenter 1973-90 who in 1985 was selected to organise the very first rugby World Cup competition 🏉

The pot of gold is in Willows and Overside (Darks) today

The Head and his wife welcomed three former First XV captains and partners for Sunday lunch this past weekend. There was much to discuss around the World Cup, and the very tense semi-final between England and South Africa the night before.

All three Old Wellingtonians are very much involved with the School. Paul Farmer (left, Willows 83) is a member of the Development Board, Rob Palfrey (Centre, Richards 92) is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors and Nigel Renyard (right, Willows 88) is Deputy Head (Co-Curricular).

The lesser spotted DM working his magic on social media…

Have you booked your tickets for the OW Reunion yet? Why not gather your mates and enjoy an evening reminiscing about your time in the CCF? https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CHHK

It was lovely to welcome back two OWs Theo Cavaciuti (Richards '20) and Annabel Peachey (Fox's 19) who helped at our recent Apprenticeship Day.

What a fabulous reunion in HK today - amazing to share so many stories from 1988 to 2018. Thank you all for coming.Wellington School

Looking forward to having so many of our past CCF Commanding Officers join us for the CCF themed dinner on November 11th. Do join Peter Galley, David Lungley, Jeremy Hellier and David Elkington, use the link https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CHHK

Looking forward to seeing over 35 OWs at Papermoom on Sunday

Dan Millington in action in Mexico

It was lovely to welcome Peter Woodyer (Willows '56) back to the School after 67 years. Peter also joined us for the London Lunch in the RAF Club last week and met up with a number of his contemporaries.

The Carson brothers, Tom ('08), Ed ('10) and James ('12) have helped their Hockey Team, the Old Georgians, to the final round of the Euro Hockey League.

What a fantastic reunion today. Over 80 OWs joined us for lunch and a further 150 for a drink at the Iron Duke, they even ran out wine. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Here’s to even bigger and better next year!

Mao - Willows 2005 came back to school today with his lovely family for a tour with Vics Richardson, he had just seen Miller Guo in London. If you would like to catch up on the Wellington news remember we are in HK next week.

Last chance to book a space on the link below. We are so pleased so many of our OWs are coming to join us. Please just click on the link so we know you are coming and we can tell the restaurant!

Hong Kong Reunion 2023 Join the Headmaster, Eugene du Toit and Development Director, Rachel Debenham for lunch at the Paper Moon Italian Restaurant in Kowloon

OWs get everywhere! Greg Durston, a sport wellbeing teacher at Wellington, was on camping holiday over the summer and on the next pitch was Nick Ayton ( Hardwick '96). Its a small world.........

Lovely to see some reunited this weekend.

We are really looking forward to seeing David Lungley in November. Do join us for a CCF Themed Dinner on 11th November. Use the link for tickets.
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CHHK

Each Beech leaver receives a Bee good luck card a small Wellington Bear. This is Faustine's keeping her company at Uni. A lovely tradition.

Iona (Prices 18) recently qualified as a vet and had the opportunity to assist with a rather unusual patient. She was very lucky to be able to place an intravenous catheter take a blood sample assist with anaesthetic and practice her ultrasound skills under the supervision of an internal medicine specialist. What an amazing opportunity.

Many congratulations to OW Will Moore

The Old Wellingtonians' Association have kindly agreed to support this reunion by paying for the lunch at Paper Moon. To book your free ticket please use the link
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CRXR.

Hong Kong Reunion 2023 Join the Headmaster, Eugene du Toit and Development Director, Rachel Debenham for lunch at the Paper Moon Italian Restaurant in Kowloon

The latest school musical started today with one of our biggest ever casts.. ‘sometimes you have to be a bit naughty’🎶

Good luck to all our brilliant students taking part in Matilda Jnr this week. Our Prep School children caught sight of a dress run yesterday and today we invite 220 children from local primary schools to enjoy this fabulous show! Everyone lucky enough to have a ticket is in for a real treat!

Wishing all OWs starting their Universities this weekend the best of luck. Go well class of ‘23

This is the link: to book HK lunchno charge it just so we know you are coming

https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CRXR

Calling OWs in Hong Kong, we would love you to join us for lunch on 15th October. Use the link https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CRXR to book.

Have you looked at the digital photo archive yet? Dan Millington has now uploaded over 10,000 photos click here for a look

Wellington School’s albums | Flickr

Congratulations to Joseph (Year 9) who has just returned to school following a year on the West End stage! Joe’s first six months were spent as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and the last six months have been in Matilda the Musical as Bruce Bogtrotter! We are all so proud of Wellington’s very own west end superstar!🌟Well done Joseph.

Yesterday we invited former School Captains back to School for the unveiling of the School Captains boards. It was lovely to see so many Captains from across the eras. Hugh Salmon (Lights '51) was our oldest visitor and Will Mitchell (Richards '16) was our youngest. It was fabulous to hear the many memories of School.

The Headmaster recently attended a dinner in London marking the 20th anniversary of England winning the rugby world cup. Paul Farmer (Willows, '82) - pictured with Alistair Jackson (Darks, '82) and Steve Darrington (Oak, '82) – very generously sponsored a table for the celebratory event.

All 3 were in the '77-'78 U14 rugby team (pictured), the friendships formed 45 years ago have stood the test of time.

Amelia Crocombe (Fox's '22) has committed to Southern New Hampshire University, playing field hockey for PenMen and studying Psychology. She has already scored in her team's win against Saint Michael's.

We are really pleased that we are being joined by OW Eloise Brown (Prices '13) and her Vintage Ice Cream Van, Moo Bar at the Family Picnic Day on 13th August. We would love to see you there too.

We would love you to join us for the OW Family Picnic Day on 13th August. Bring your family, friends and a picnic and enjoy the wonderful surroundings of School Field. Play some tennis or volley ball and meet up with OW families.

There is no charge and you do not need to book but it would be helpful if you could express your interest on https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMWG

Our brilliant grounds team have made a beautiful display in the flower beds….. can you see what it says?

What a fabulous story. Any local OWs do come to see the current Corps of Drums in action parading through the town centre on Saturday 17th June.

Sir David Chipperfield - Lights 72 spoke to our students today about his time at Wellington School. He told the children to be curious, ask questions and to get influence from other cultures. Sir David also discussed winning the Pritzker Architecture Prize and how hard work and inspiration from his Art teacher at Wellington School helped him to become the wonderful success he is today.