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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY
Inclusive
One of Wellington’s greatest strengths lies in the close and colourful nature of its community;
a diverse mix of multicultural parents, pupils and teachers, drawn together by mutually
accepted values and shared experiences throughout the children’s education.
We are Wellington is a phrase frequently in use, and one which has deep meaning
within the school and to the Wellington families who feel proud to be part of the community.
Throughout the academic year, the College and Friends of Wellington (FOW) come together
to showcase their unique talents. From the minutely detailed planning of the International
Food Festival, to the extravagant annual ball, or the festive Christmas bazaar and Easter
activities, the Wellington community gives it their all.
While the staff at Wellington are extremely professional in all interactions with parents and
pupils, part of the strength of the Wellington community is that we endeavour to get to know
one another better through informal as well as formal surroundings and events. The parent/
teacher mixers held throughout the year along with the summer festival are perfect examples
of this attitude, as they represent times where families and teachers can come together, enjoy
themselves and see a more relaxed and informal side of one another.
We aim to have plenty of fun and forge great memories throughout the year, but we also have
a very strong focus on giving back to the wider community of Shanghai and the international
community. The FOW and the whole of Wellington community strive to support our chosen
charities through a range of silent auctions, books and uniform sales, raffles and various other
fundraising events held throughout the year.
We are Wellington and we are proud to be so.
Sophie Squillacioti, Chair of the Friends of Wellington
Wellington College International Shanghai
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