Wellington College International Hangzhou School Activities: November

Studies by researchers in the US and The Netherlands find that regular participation in high-quality afterschool programs is linked to significant gains in standardised test scores and work habits and that there is a positive relationship between emotional and psychological wellbeing and academic achievement. 

Since its establishment, Wellington College International Hangzhou has had a wide range of School Activities (SAs) that supplement and enhance life at the school. The academic, creative, performing arts and physical SAs at Wellington allow pupils to extend and challenge their learning and development while creating opportunities to nurture talent and foster excellence in fields beyond those encountered in the exam hall. The interactions and outcomes of our SA activities enhance the sense of achievement among pupils, thus helping pupils develop into talented individuals with our school identities - inspired, intelligent, independent, individual and inclusive. Furthermore, the experiences gained through SAs can help children learn to adapt to challenging situations and build mental resilience, which is also a great addition to college applications. 

Some SAs are divided into an entry or intermediate level to cater to the needs of our pupils in different age groups. The SAs support our Wellington pupils to realise individual development and explore their potential and new possibilities. Pupils have made continuous progress and excellent outcomes in their SAs year after year. Some have competed on a global stage, some performed in choir, orchestra and musicals, and some proved themselves in sports fixtures, all of which show the SA legacy we have carried forward and the recognition gained. In a few months, SA learning outcomes this year will be presented by the end of this semester, rendering a more systematic presentation of pupils’ learning. 

Today’s article will take you to see some of the SA highlights and achievements here at our campus in November and find their positive meanings and far-reading influence on our pupils.  

Academic SAs

Academic SAs enhance curriculum learning by offering a range of opportunities for participants to apply their academic knowledge and skills in new, exciting, and novel ways.   

Science Competition 

This month, our pupils have been focusing on the preparation for 2022 Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad in December, a famous competition for middle school pupils hosted by the Chemical Institute of Canada. It will be an unforgettable experience for our children to meet their peers with similar interests. 

Fun with Maths 

Pupils start their maths journey guided by our teachers. Every session will be an adventure to explore the mystery of numbers, sequencing and subtraction. 

Creative SAs

Creative SAs are opportunities that demand creative thinking and creative skills. They enhance pupils’ ability to make connections, ask questions, and observe the world around them to discover new and exciting ways of doing things.   

Creative little arts / Clay Creation

 Children are using different materials like colour paper and clay to create their own pieces of masterwork.  

Creative Papercraft 

Through creative papercraft classes, pupils obtain certain manual skills and techniques. They can use their imagination to create their own products and develop their thinking and team spirit. They decorate their own pen holder after they complete the manufacturing. 

Gardening

We are glad to open Gardening for our pupils this semester. In their project, they planted the peony, strawberries, plum blossoms, etc. We can expect to see the blooming flowers.

Performing Arts SAs

Performing Arts SAs offer various extra-curricular opportunities to extend pupils’ talents and broaden their abilities. These activities give opportunities for pupils to showcase their skills and serve as crucial building blocks in developing the confidence, mindfulness and courage required for success in all aspects of life.  

K-pop Dance 

K-pop dance is one of the most popular dancing activities, where children learn dance moves and extend their talent and passion for K-pop music guided by teachers. 

Orchestra

Orchestra combines different families of instruments with an extremely powerful and extensive musical expression. Normally orchestras play classical music or accompany operas, and sometimes accompany popular music; nowadays, many modern orchestras also accompany movies and produce soundtracks for movies. Conducted by our Performing Arts teacher, WCH Orchestra is playing a classic violin concerto.

Physical SAs 

Skills developed during physical SAs include teamwork, hand-eye coordination and communication, a sense of fair play, resilience, and leadership. In addition, encouraging our children to take up physical activities as hobbies is essential to helping them grow into healthy adults.  

Rugby 

Rugby as a close-contact team sport can train the pupils with teamwork and physical skills. 

Volleyball 

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964. 

Ultimate Frisbee 

 It has become popular in China in recent years. It is a challenging and competitive sport. Ultimate frisbee is unlike most sports, as it relies on the sportsmanship of players and invokes the "Spirit of the game" to maintain fair play.