Summer Fair

Charity Summer Fair

Wellington College International Tianjin

In support of the China Hearts Foundation

Date: Saturday 18th June Time: 1000hrs-1500hrs (Gates Open 0930hr) Location: Wellington College International Tianjin

A celebration of family, friends and the Tianjin community at Wellington’s biggest and most colourful international festival

With the support of pupils, staff, parents at Wellington and the wider Tianjin and Beijing communities, this year’s Charity Summer Fair is set to be one of the largest and most exciting annual celebrations that the School has hosted to date. China Hearts Foundation (共铸中国心基金) The overall, collective aim of the Summer Fair is to support the China Hearts Foundation – a government-endorsed charitable organisation that works to improve healthcare and provide medical treatment for provinces in west China and across ethnic minorities. To learn more about the China Hearts Foundation, please see the short introduction below or visit their website - http://www.china-hearts.com/.

Our sponsors

The Charity Summer Fair is not possible without the support of a range of external organisations, including vendors and our many sponsors. On behalf of the School and the China Hearts Foundation, we would like to thank our sponsors for their support of this year’s event.

Games and Activities

From traditional English Summer Fair games to Bubble Football, there will be something to entertain children, grandparents, Mums and Dads. Below is a list of only some of the things to do at this year’s event:

• Enjoy pupil-run games and activities, ranging from Wellesley House’s Sponge the Teacher to the Junior School’s Whack the Rat;
• Learn more about educational and entertainments offerings in the wider Tianjin and Beijing community, with Imagine’s Bubble Football, Micro’s Scooter Zone and Ask’s Health and Fitness Tent being part of a wide selection of fun and engaging offerings;
• Become more immersed in your traditional surroundings by experiencing the magic of our guests from the Ancient Culture Street;
• Experience the Great Green Outdoors, as our Nest and Junior School parents magically turn the Sports Hall into a themed play-area for our younger audience and Nest pupils;
• Relax in the surroundings of our South East Asian Garden, as the Wellington Arch is transformed into a shaded rest area with food and refreshments available.

Food and Drink

With more food and drinks options than any major shopping mall, here is a bitesize list of some of the things on offer during this year’s event:

• Delicious international cuisines from Wellington parents, including Indian, Czech, Korean, Chinese and so much more;
• Fresh fruits, vegetables and juices from a variety local groups, including Joy City’s Element Fresh, Organic and Beyond, Dou Jea Organic Vegetables;
• Freshly-baked cakes and snacks from a range of local vendors, including Gang Gangs Delicatessen, Tiptree, Beijing Bagels, Le Crocbag Bakery, the Cake Factory
• Refreshing drinks stations from the Westin Hotel, Tianjin, Doi Chaang Organic Coffee, We Brewery, Primator Czech Beers, Madame He & Tucher Beer to name but a few;
• No fair is complete without a BBQ and hot-dogs – with thanks in advance to Trolley Bar and Restaurant and the Shangri’la Hotel, Tianjin.

Charity Raffle

An excellent way to support our chosen charity is to take part in our Charity Raffle. There are a wide range of great prizes on offer – from flight tickets to the UK from Tianjin Airlines to five-star hotel packages at the Hyatt Regency East, Tianjin, and the top 15 prizes will be announced on the day of the Charity Summer Fair between 1330-1400hrs. Tickets are available for purchase from the Front Reception Desk at Wellington College International Tianjin.

One ticket = RMB 25

Five tickets = RMB 100

The finalized list of Raffle Prizes will be available for download shortly.

Stage Performances

Beginning with the Opening Ceremony at 1000hrs, throughout the course of the day we will be treated to a variety of international performances from pupils and staff, amateur and professional performance troupes and local artists. The Tianjin Stilt Walkers (天津高跷) – one of the signature performances of our annual event, will perform between 1000-1030hrs.

Our finalized programme of events will be available for download shortly.

This is a community event, open to the whole of the Wellington and wider Tianjin community.

Ticket prices:

CHILDREN: RMB 10

ADULTS: RMB 20

To pre-purchase entrance tickets, coupons or raffle tickets, please contact the Front Desk at Wellington College International Tianjin, or email events@wellington-college.cn.

Reserve tickets early to avoid disappointment.