Outdoor Learning Adventures in Prep School
It was an exciting winter here at Wellingborough school as our children enthusiastically embraced the wonders of outdoor learning. Through a range of invigorating activities, they have discovered the beauty of nature and developed invaluable skills. As the weather begins to warm up and spring approaches, we are thrilled to share with you the highlights […]
Year 12 Gala Dinner
Incredible! It is not often that I use such a strong adjective, but last week’s Gala Dinner event impressed me so much that incredible was what came to mind. Our Year 12 students could not have made me any prouder, the hard work put in by all in organising, co-ordinating, and communicating ensured that the […]
Introducing Anya Our OW Graduate Assistant
My name is Anya Hutchinson and I’m the newly appointed Old Wellingburian (OW) Graduate Assistant at Wellingborough School. Here I’d like to tell you a little bit about my role and my experience at our recent Senior Open Morning. After I completed my A levels last Summer and officially ‘left school’, I applied to return […]
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
At Wellingborough School we want our pupils to have a love of learning and a thirst for finding out new things, which is why in the Prep School we follow the enquiry-based International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The philosophy behind the curriculum is to provide a balanced programme which gives a thorough grounding in the core subjects […]
Year 5 Visit Chester House
Year 5 pupils started their IPC topic for this half term – Time Tunnel – with a visit to the Chester House Estate. The day started with pupils making a huge timeline which physically demonstrated just how recently events that seem ancient actually occurred, and how staggeringly long it is since people first started living […]
Year 5 Cricket Tournament
On Wednesday 17th May Wellingborough School hosted Cogenhoe Primary, Irchester Primary, Olney Middle School, Park Junior, Redwell Primary and Wollaston Primary for the Wellingborough School Year 5 Pairs Cricket Tournament. The tournament was structured for two groups of four teams, with the top two in each group competing in a semi-final and the winners of […]