Wellington College Belfast Explained

Wellington College Belfast
Motto:Una Discamus
Motto Translation:We Learn Together
Address:18 Carolan Road[1]
Postcode:BT7 3HE
Principal:David Castles [2]
Staff:69[3]
Years:7
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Houses: Ferguson
Lewis
Heaney
Peters
Status:Open
Local Authority:Education Authority[4]

Wellington College Belfast (better known as Wellington College or WCB) is a co-educational, grammar school[5] located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The most recent principal is David Castles. The school was formed when, in 1989, the all-boys' Annadale Grammar School and the all-girls' Carolan Grammar School merged to become a single [6]

History

Wellington College was founded in 1989 after Annadale Boys and Carolan Girls merged. The school is named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The school moved to its current location on Carolan Road in 2002, which included 2 new rugby pitches, a gravel pitch, an astro pitch and a running track.

In 2002 the new school buildings were officially opened by Prince Andrew who met staff and pupils and had lunch with the Head Girls and Boys.[7]

Principals

Name Tenure
1 Mr Derick Woods1989-1995
2Mrs Jacqueline Weir1995-2000
3Mr Ronnie Hassard2000-2004
4Mrs Heather Reid2004-2009
5Mr Matthew Pitts2010-2014
6Mrs Nicola Connery2015-2016
7Mr David Castles2017–present

Uniform

The Wellington blazer takes its blue colour from that of the British Army during the 19th century[8] which was the uniform worn by the Duke of Wellington during his service. The sports kit for Wellington was changed in May 2011.

Extracurricular activities

Wellington offers a number of extracurricular activities to its pupils. These normally run after school or during lunch time, and are generally overseen by members of the teaching or library staff. In some cases a specialist in a particular subject may be invited to take a course (e.g. In January 2008 Neil Best and Rob Dewey helped with rugby training)[9] Activities include;

Awards

Future Chef 2011

Christopher Marshall, (a then year 10 pupil) represented Wellington in the Northern Ireland Future Chef competition 2011. He won the Northern Ireland competition on Wednesday 2 February 2011. He was then entered into the Future Chef Final and travelled to London on 21 March 2011 for the competition, getting the chance to meet Ainsley Harriott and Brian Turner.[23]

Mathematical Olympiad 2011

Dale Walmsley, (a then year 12 student at Wellington) was awarded a gold medal and a book prize in the UK Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad. Dale was the only student from Northern Ireland to achieve a gold medal and book prize in the Olympiad. This accolade means that he is ranked within the top 50 mathematicians of his age in the UK. Mr Cantley, head of the Mathematics department at Wellington at that time, stated that everyone at the college is absolutely delighted by Dale's achievement. Mr Cantley, who taught Dale since third year, stated that Dale is a truly remarkable young mathematician, having obtained an A* in GCSE Mathematics at only 14, an A* in both GCSE Additional Mathematics and A Level Mathematics at 15 and first place in the 2010 Northern Ireland GCSE Additional Mathematics examination.[24]

Notable former pupils

Name Notable Accomplishments
Rugby player[25]
Footballer[26]
Athlete[27]
Chief artisan baker at J Sainsbury plc[28]
Field hockey player[29] [30] [31]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contact. Welington College Belfast. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  2. Web site: Staff. Wellington College Belfast. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  3. Web site: Staff. Wellington College Belfast. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  4. Web site: Education Authority Northern Ireland. Education Authority Northern Ireland. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  5. Web site: Aims . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 29 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101202125044/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/aims.php . 2 December 2010 . dead . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: 20 statements about the college . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 29 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081212025105/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/history.php . 12 December 2008 . dead . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: It's the Duke of Wellington . March 12, 2023 . Paul . Dykes . belfasttelegraph.co.uk . Belfast Telegraph . April 16, 2002.
  8. Web site: Hussars . Kildare.ie . 26 March 2003 . 29 September 2012.
  9. Web site: Extra Curricular | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120510014955/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/index.php . 10 May 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  10. Web site: Scripture Union | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065420/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/su.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  11. Web site: Science Club | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065428/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/science-club.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  12. Web site: Art Club | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065434/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/art-club.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  13. Web site: Band & Orchestra | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065439/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/band---orchestra.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  14. Web site: Boys Choir | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065443/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/boys-choir.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  15. Web site: Junior Choir | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065446/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-choir.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  16. Web site: Senior Choir | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065458/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-choir.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  17. Web site: Junior Brass Group | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065502/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-brass-group.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  18. Web site: Senior Brass Group | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065508/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-brass-group.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  19. Web site: Woodwind Groups | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065513/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/woodwind-groups.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  20. Web site: String Trio | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065526/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/string.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  21. Web site: Teachers' guide to internet security - Global Gateway. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719073848/http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/pdf/Full%202005.pdf. dead. 21 October 2019. 19 July 2011. www.globalgateway.org.uk.
  22. Web site: 2007 - Kids' Lit Quiz . Kidslitquiz.com . 29 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120627171628/http://www.kidslitquiz.com/world-final/2007 . 27 June 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  23. Web site: Future Chef 2011 | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065629/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/future-chef-2011.php . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  24. Web site: Index | Wellington College . Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org . 15 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509185337/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/index.php . 9 May 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  25. Web site: Neil Best | Wellington College Belfast. www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org.
  26. Web site: Chris Brunt | Wellington College Belfast. www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org.
  27. News: Operation Transformation: from couch drunk to Tokyo Olympian. Ian. O'Riordan. The Irish Times.
  28. http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/home-economics/bakery-club.php
  29. Web site: Former pupil stars for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics. www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org. 4 November 2014. 20 September 2012.
  30. Web site: Olympian Iain Lewers returns to WCB. www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org. 9 June 2019. 7 December 2012.
  31. Web site: Iain Lewers. www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org. 7 June 2019.

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