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Partnership Celebrations
This year we celebrated 35 years of our partnership with the Mallinckrodt-Gymnasium in Germany. To mark this, we organised celebrations in Scotland. The Young Generation Orchestra from the Mallinckrodt joined Wellington musicians to perform in an anniversary concert. The two-hour concert included performances of music which had been practised in the home countries before the
Frere Jacques with Primary School
Keen to share their love of foreign languages and culture, two of our Junior Ambassadors liaised with the Primary Department to introduce P1 and P2 to the French song, Frere Jacques. They worked together with the teachers to prepare a lesson which they then delivered to the young children. They also invited one of the
International Women’s Day at Wellington
In March, we mark both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Across the school, pupils have worked on a interdisciplinary activity to examine the works, life and cultural importance of Frida Kahlo. The final displays have been coordinated for an Info Point by senior pupils and Junior Ambassadors and were posted on our social
Model United Nations 2026
In February our Model United Nations Society organised and lead a MUN conference in Bad Homburg, Germany. Five of our pupils chaired the five committees and two shared the role of Secretary General. This event requires motivation, resilience and hard work in the six months leading up to the conference. Our pupils choose the countries
International School Award Success for Wellington School
Wellington School’s EPAS activities contributed to the evidence required for the International School Award. On 2 February, Senior Ambassador, Susan Coontz, travelled to London to receive the award at the Houses of Parliament. Screenshot The assessors’ report praised the range of activities organised in school, in particular, the Model United Nations programme which gives young
Christmas across Europe
One of our Junior Ambassadors has produced a slide show about Christmas across Europe to show on our digital boards in December. EPAS Team Comment Fantastic, a great creative way to share European traditions!
Magical Christmas
On the first Sunday in Advent, our Primary 7 pupils and S6 mentors set off for our partner school in Dortmund, Germany, to learn about Christmas traditions, German culture and to make new friends. The programme was very busy! On Monday, after icebreakers and a tour of the school, the children visited the BVB grounds
Promoting EPAS during Open Day 2025
At our annual Open Day our Junior Ambassadors were busy leading tours and talking about our international programme. Two were stationed in our international hub and talked to current and prospective parents about the opportunities in school to get involved and to take on a leadership role. We had videos of many of our activities
European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages is always a highly-anticipated event at Wellington School. This year, our language captains led two assemblies, one in the junior school and one for seniors. They contacted former pupils who are using or studying languages as part of their university courses and produced a short video with updates from students in
Sports Exchange Visit to France
Teamwork, communication, cultural awareness and language skills: what better way to hone these than spending three days working with European partners in France? In September, 21 Wellington pupils spent three days at their partner school near Paris. The emphasis was on sports and the girls and boys took part in sporting activities which are not
Happy Europe Day!
On 9 May, our pupils enjoyed a European-themed lunch. The chef prepared French onion soup for starters and dessert was crepes. For the main course, typical British cuisine was represented by fish and chips. Meanwhile, one of our Senior Ambassadors spent Europe Day with partner schools in Bavaria where she enjoyed the best of German
Our Visit from Europe House
Wellington School hosted a speaker from Europe House, who ran sessions on the European Parliament and Scotland’s role in the EU for Wellington students and their Spanish exchange group.
Spanish Exchange
In January, eight Wellington students embarked on an exciting week at Salesianos in Huesca, Spain. They honed their Spanish skills, explored Montearagon, Jaca, and Zaragoza, and made lasting friendships. In March, their Spanish pals will visit Ayr, where a fun-filled cultural exchange awaits. Dive into the full story!
Magical Christmas
Wellington Primary 7s had an unforgettable trip to Dortmund, bonding with pen pals at Mallinckrodt-Gymnasium. They explored German Christmas traditions, enjoyed festive markets, and shared family time with new friends. Accompanied by S6 mentors, the experience was both fun and educational. Discover more about their magical adventure!
Valentine’s Day languages and craft activity
In February, Wellington School Junior Ambassadors hosted a fun languages and craft event for our Primary 7 kids. They guided them in writing Valentine’s Day messages in French, German, and their native languages to send to pen pals in France and Germany. It was a fantastic cultural exchange experience!
Model United Nations and Visit to European Central Bank
During February break, 15 of our Model UN members, including five EPAS Junior Ambassadors, rocked an international conference in Bad Homburg, Germany. Led by Secretaries General Lara and Erica, our Wellington crew chaired five committees. They honed skills, explored local sights, and enjoyed fun evenings. What an amazing experience!
Wellington School at the European Parliament
On October 11th, 13 Wellington School students joined the Euroscola event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg with peers from 29 countries. They interviewed EU leaders, learned about MEPs, and debated democracy and rights. Before heading home, they enjoyed some sightseeing in Strasbourg’s historic center.
Digital Notice Board
A new school year means a fresh Info Point! This time, Wellington School’s Junior Ambassadors are going digital. They’ll update the electronic noticeboards monthly with upcoming events. Check out this month’s post to see the exciting activities our Junior Ambassadors are part of. Stay tuned for more updates and get involved!