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A Look Back at the First Term of the 24-25 Academic Year

24 Jan 2025

Happy Chinese New Year! 

 

As the first term of the 2024-2025 academic year draws to a close, we are delighted to share with you this Memory Index. 

 

Even though we have bid farewell to the year 2024, the phrase ‘this year’ still evokes memories of the events that unfolded in 2024. What were the highlights of the past term at Wellington College Hangzhou? 

 

We often remember a year through the activities held, performances staged, achievements attained, hot topics witnessed and articles read. This Memory Index compiles a comprehensive review of all major events at Wellington College Hangzhou since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year. We have also curated a selection of must-read articles for your reference. 

 

May this Memory Index serve as a key, helping us gather those precious moments from the term and piece together a vivid picture of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

 

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A Revitalised School Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the beginning of this term, we were delighted to introduce exciting changes to our campus. We updated facilities and spaces through multiple maintenance and renovation projects over the summer to create an even more welcoming environment for our staff and pupils, adding fresh vitality to the campus. As pupils eagerly returned to school, they were greeted by a revitalised campus that offered delightful surprises at every turn.  

 

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WCCH Pupils Won Gold Medal 

at Botball International

Robotics Final 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six pupils from Wellington College Hangzhou participated in the finals of the 2024 Botball International Educational Robotics Conference at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing. The competition attracted nearly 2,000 pupils from more than 20 regions in China and from countries such as the United States, Austria and Malaysia. In the fierce finals, our two teams won gold medals with their excellent performance. The competition was thoroughly covered by CCTV-13 and BRTV.  

 

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Outstanding IGCSE

and A Level Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pupils from Wellington College Hangzhou have continued their outstanding performance from previous years, marching into their new academic journey with excellent results. In the IGCSE exams, our overall A*/A rate for IGCSE was 87.3%, far exceeding the UK's national average of 21.7%, setting a new record. In the A Level exams, 55% of our pupils achieved A*/A grades, while only 27% of pupils in the UK reached this standard.

 

 

It is worth mentioning that Viktoria, one of our Senior School pupils, achieved a tie for the highest score globally in IGCSE mathematics, deserving the honour of a true star pupil.  

 

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Hauntingly Good Times: 

Halloween Highlights at Wellington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Monday 4 November, Wellington College International Hangzhou was transformed into a spine-chilling spectacle, festooned with cobwebs, pumpkins and heaps of Halloween spirit. Our Halloween Community Event turned out to be a day brimming with fun, frights and festivities, creating lasting memories for everyone involved. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Secrets Behind

Our Swimming Excellence 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Among the various sports offered on campus, swimming is undoubtedly one with unique charm. Our swimming lesson starts from EY4 as we aim to allow more pupils to engage with the sport and develop a passion for swimming. Adapted to differentiated teaching, our swimming coaches provide targeted support to pupils in mastering a range of basic knowledge and skills, including water safety, play, swimming techniques, life-saving skills and artistic swimming. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TEDx Youth Event: 

Will It Change How You

Perceive the World? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After months of preparation, Wellington College Hangzhou successfully held its second TEDx Youth event, ‘The Power of Redefinition,’ which was launched, led and organised entirely by the pupils from Wellington College Hangzhou. There were six speakers for this event, including pupils and staff, each exploring different aspects of the concept of ‘redefinition.’  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Illuminating Our School with Diwali Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What an incredible and joyous day we had at Wellington School celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! The visual spectacle of the day was undeniably rooted in the vibrant traditional Indian attire that everyone donned. Both Primary and Senior School pupils, as well as their parents, looked resplendent in their colourful saris, kurtas and lehengas. The traditional clothing added an authentic cultural touch and further enriched the festive spirit of the day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Magic at 

Wellington College 

International Hangzhou 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a refreshingly brisk winter Sunday afternoon on 15 December, Wellington College Hangzhou became a Christmas winter wonderland as it enjoyed its Winter Fair. Wellington College Hangzhou staff, pupils, their families and people from the surrounding community came together to celebrate this festive treat.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Be You. Be More. 

Be Changemakers on tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the enchanting autumn season, pupils from the Senior Schools at Wellington College Hangzhou ventured beyond the campus and the city to immerse themselves in nature through wilderness hikes, push their limits with activities like jetboating, zorbing and ziplining, and to revel in the splendour of glaciers, valleys and islands under starry skies. Our annual Changemakers Trips are designed to give pupils real-life experiences that are aligned with the topics and subject content delivered in school. Pupils saw for themselves the locations and features they had studied in textbooks and met experts from different fields of study.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Virtuoso Victory:

2024 Pianist of the Year Award

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In late November, the final of our annual Pianist of the Year for 2024 took place in the Grand Theatre at Wellington College Hangzhou. The piano's vibrant and spirited melodies, like a breath of fresh, crisp air, awakened the senses of teachers, pupils and parents alike, signalling the close of the year 2024. The competition was planned and organised by the music department to present a platform for pupils to showcase their talent and challenge themselves.   

 

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The Story Behind the 

‘Musical Genius’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In an internationalised school, the role and commitment of a music teacher extends far beyond merely teaching children a few songs, as some might presume.  

 

Even the act of learning to sing transcends the act itself. A music lesson with Mon encompasses his entire educational philosophy in practice: developing perception and appreciation of beauty, acquiring skills, forming habits, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and fostering leadership and collaborative abilities.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Big Gold Box:

Embracing Global Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November was an exciting month at Wellington College Hangzhou as we welcomed the arrival of the extraordinary 'Big Gold Box' into our community. 

 

'The Big Gold Box', created by Shared Studios, is not just a physical structure but a gateway to the world. It ingeniously bridges distances, making it feel as though participants are seated across from each other in the same room, regardless of their geographical locations. This state-of-the-art setup is a testament to the innovative spirit that Wellington College in the UK continually champions, bringing unparalleled educational experiences to our pupils.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Story with Jane Goodall 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pupils from Wellington College Hangzhou, the only internationalised school in Zhejiang Province invited, went to Beijing to meet the world-renowned UN Messenger of Peace, British zoologist, primatologist and animal conservation pioneer, Dr Jane Goodall.  

 

In early December, Dr Goodall visited China to join many Chinese youths passionate about the environment and animals. They gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her ‘Roots & Shoots’ programme taking root in China. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maths in the Digital Age:

Innovation Through Numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our annual Maths Week, orchestrated by the maths departments of the schools, successfully concluded in early December. With the theme ‘Maths in the Digital Age: Innovation Through Numbers’, it aimed to inspire pupils to explore the close link between mathematics and our modern world, particularly its pivotal role in artificial intelligence.  

 

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Offers Update - More from the

Top-Ranked Received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Wellington College Hangzhou enters its seventh year, the Class of 2025 has once again demonstrated their exceptional academic prowess with outstanding offers. A total of 29 offers have been received as of 17 January. Among all the graduates, nearly half have been offered places at universities ranked in the global top 20, 70% have received offers from universities in the global top 50, and one particular pupil has been admitted to the world's number one hospitality management institution.  

 

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