Wellington College Belfast
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{{Infobox school
| name = Wellington College Belfast
| logo = Wcblogo.jpg
| motto = Una Discamus
| motto_translation = We Learn Together
| address = 18 Carolan Road{{Cite web|url=https://wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/contact/|title=Contact|website=Welington College Belfast|language=en-US|access-date=2023-03-14}}
| city = Belfast
| county = County Down
| postcode = BT7 3HE
| country = Northern Ireland
| principal = David Castles {{Cite web|url=https://wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/our-school/staff/|title=Staff|website=Wellington College Belfast|language=en-US|access-date=2023-03-14}}
| years =
| gender = Co-Educational
| lower_age = 11
| upper_age = 18
| enrollment = 790
| enrollment_as_of = 2023-2024
| houses = {{colour box|green}} Ferguson
{{Colour box|blue}} Lewis
{{Colour box|red}} Heaney
{{Colour box|yellow}} Peters
| colours = {{Colour box|red}}{{Colour box|green}}{{Colour box|blue}}{{Colour box|yellow}}
| schooltype = Controlled Grammar
| religious_affiliation = Non-Denominational
| established = {{start date and age|1989}}
| status = Open
| website = https://wellingtoncollegebelfast.org
| local_authority = Education Authority{{Cite web|url=https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/types-of-school/school-type/post-primary/wellington-college-belfast|title=Education Authority Northern Ireland|website=Education Authority Northern Ireland|language=en-US|access-date=2023-03-14}}
}}
Wellington College Belfast (better known as Wellington College or WCB) is a co-educational, grammar school{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/aims.php |title=Aims |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=29 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202125044/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/aims.php |archive-date=2 December 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }} 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 {{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/history.php |title=20 statements about the college |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=29 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212025105/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/history.php |archive-date=12 December 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
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.{{cite web |title=It's the Duke of Wellington |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/its-the-duke-of-wellington-28092293.html |access-date=March 12, 2023 |first=Paul |last=Dykes |website=belfasttelegraph.co.uk |publisher=Belfast Telegraph |date=April 16, 2002}}
Principals
| class="wikitable"
! # !! Name !! Tenure |
| 1
| Mr Derick Woods |1989-1995 |
| 2
| Mrs Jacqueline Weir | 1995-2000 |
| 3
| Mr Ronnie Hassard | 2000-2004 |
| 4
| Mrs Heather Reid | 2004-2009 |
| 5
| Mr Matthew Pitts | 2010-2014 |
| 6
| Mrs Nicola Connery | 2015-2016 |
| 7
| Mr David Castles | 2017–present |
Uniform
The Wellington blazer takes its blue colour from that of the British Army during the 19th century{{cite web|url=http://kildare.ie/Monasterevin-Historical-Society/hussars.htm |title=Hussars |publisher=Kildare.ie |date=26 March 2003 |accessdate=29 September 2012}} 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){{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/index.php |title=Extra Curricular | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510014955/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/index.php |archive-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
Activities include;
- Scripture Union{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/su.php |title=Scripture Union | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065420/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/su.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Science Club{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/science-club.php |title=Science Club | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065428/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/science-club.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Art Club{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/art-club.php |title=Art Club | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065434/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/art-club.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Concert Band{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/band---orchestra.php |title=Band & Orchestra | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065439/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/band---orchestra.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Boys' Choir{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/boys-choir.php |title=Boys Choir | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065443/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/boys-choir.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Junior Choir{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-choir.php |title=Junior Choir | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065446/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-choir.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Senior Choir{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-choir.php |title=Senior Choir | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065458/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-choir.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Junior Brass Group{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-brass-group.php |title=Junior Brass Group | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065502/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/junior-brass-group.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Senior Brass Group{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-brass-group.php |title=Senior Brass Group | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065508/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/senior-brass-group.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Woodwind Group{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/woodwind-groups.php |title=Woodwind Groups | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065513/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/woodwind-groups.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- String Trio{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/string.php |title=String Trio | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065526/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/extra-curricular/music/extra-curricular/string.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- School Council
- Senior Chess Club
- Senior Photography Club
- Drama Club
- Rugby Team
- Hockey Team
Awards
- 2005 International School Award{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalgateway.org.uk/teachers-guide-to-internet-security/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719073848/http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/pdf/Full%202005.pdf|url-status=dead|title=Teachers' guide to internet security - Global Gateway|date=21 October 2019|archivedate=19 July 2011|website=www.globalgateway.org.uk}}
- The school KLQ team won the Kids' Lit Quiz in 2007 at the world final in Oxford.{{cite web |url=http://www.kidslitquiz.com/world-final/2007 |title=2007 - Kids' Lit Quiz |publisher=Kidslitquiz.com |accessdate=29 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627171628/http://www.kidslitquiz.com/world-final/2007 |archive-date=27 June 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
- Wellington received an award for raising money and providing donations of items to Haiti after the earthquake.
- In 2012, three pupils in Year 11 won the Northern Irish Regional heat of the WorldWise Geography quiz and then became runners up the next year. The team consisted of Jack Taylor (captain), Adam Callender and Marc Thompson.
=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/future-chef-2011.php |title=Future Chef 2011 | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327065629/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/future-chef-2011.php |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/index.php |title=Index | Wellington College |publisher=Wellingtoncollegebelfast.org |accessdate=15 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509185337/http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/index.php |archive-date=9 May 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
Notable former pupils
References
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External links
- [http://www.wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/ Official website]
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