The Week Ahead 13 April 2018

MEET THE MASTER Common Room 1400hrs-1515hrs, Thursday 19th April This week, the Meet the Master slot is aimed at parents of pupils in Year 2 to 6. If you would like to attend, please confirm via email with Ms. Emma Shi (emma.shi@wellingtoncollege.cn) by Wednesday 18th April. Mr Raja Ali, the new Head of the Junior School, will be introduced to parents at this event. PARENT BRIEFING: CATERING Common Room 0900hrs-1000hrs, Wednesday 18th April Every Wednesday morning from 0900hrs, parents will have the chance to engage with the school in sessions that cover all aspects of your child’s education, from the Early Years to A Levels and university admissions. The venue will vary according to the anticipated audience, and for next week’s meeting, Mrs Julia Ji, the Bursar, will be there to share updates and feedback on the catering service across the whole school. Parents' Evening: Years 9 Dining Hall 1700hrs-1830hrs, Tuesday 17th April Parents' Evening for the parents of the pupils in Year 9 will be held on Tuesday, 17th April from 1700hrs to 1830hrs, in the Dining Hall. Pupils should make appointments with their teachers in advance to ease the queues that can form at such events. Parents will have an opportunity to talk to their child's teachers about their performance in class. Members of the Senior Management team will be present to address any questions that parents might have. Parents' Evening and University Presentation: Years 12 and 13 1630hrs-1830hrs, Thursday 19th April There will be a Parents' Evening for Years 12 and 13 on Thursday 19th April. It is very important that parents attend at this important time, before pupils sit their public exams. Teachers will be giving a lot of advice on how to succeed in the exams. Just before the Parents' Evening from 1630hrs - 1700hrs, there will be a short presentation on universities and summer schools followed by a Q&A session in the Black Box. Parents' Evening will take place from 1700hrs - 1830hrs in the Dining Hall as usual. Year 10 Mandarin Trip to Yangliuqing Ancient Town 08:30hrs – 12:00hrs, Tuesday 17th April Mandarin Department will take Year10 Mandarin learners to Yangliuqing ancient town on next Thursday morning. We will set off at 08:30hrs and return to school before 12:00hrs by school bus. Students should wear school uniform and bring their student card with them. Milepost 1: Educational Visit to Greening Exposition Park 08:30hrs – 12:30hrs, Wednesday 18th April On Wednesday Milepost 1 will explore the ‘Greening Exposition Park’. They will have an opportunity to see the miniature reproductions of the famous landmarks in China in conjunction with their new IPC unit ‘Hooray…let’s go on holiday!’ We will also have a fun picnic by the lake, a common summer holiday activity. Fingers crossed the weather and clear air holds! Korean Culture Day Dining Hall 12:00-16:30, Friday 20th April Next week sees our first Korean Culture Day at Wellington College International in Tianjin. Our caterers, Compass, will prepare Korean food for lunch and on the menu will be Bulgogi, JabChae (noodles), Korean style Vegetable pancake and Beef soup with Daikon. After lunch, the Korean community will open a Korean Bazaar in the Dining Hall between 14:00-16.30 (late school buses will be available). You can enjoy K-Pop, Korean snacks and souvenirs, as well as games and more. Pupils are encouraged to wear Korean traditional costumes. All are warmly welcome to attend and enjoy Korean culture in Wellington! Positive Parenting Class (Language in Chinese) MB125 9:30hrs-11:30hrs, every Monday Charges: 30RMB/time Positive Discipline is a programme designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Based on the best-selling positive discipline book by Dr Jane Nelsen, it teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. Parents will learn to avoid power struggles while helping their children to learn self-control and self-discipline. Classes are in a small group setting, allowing deeper discussions and very personalized experience. www.positivediscipline.com Art Class Junior Art Room 0830hrs-1100hrs, every Friday Dear Art Appreciators Exploring Chinese traditional paintings as one of the oldest continuous Art traditions helps us realize so many things about Chinese culture. From meticulous to free style paintings, we will be discovering different ways of perceiving the world. Come and join us in celebrating our first trials in so many techniques, from Chinese watercolors to ink wash. As always, balance is so important for our self-control, in art as well as in life. Win (or fight for) your piece of freedom in the Art Room every Friday. You deserve it. Art is a real link of our lives. Reconnect yourself! Art always helps as a best friend. Lower Level EAL Class MB 235 0830hrs-0930hrs every Tuesday  This class is for beginner level learners who would like to improve their grammar, vocabulary and all-round language skills. Higher Level EAL Class MB 231 1100hrs-1200hrs every Thursday  This class is for more confident learners who would like to extend their grammar and vocabulary and will have a focus on improving spoken fluency. Pilates Dance Studio 0900hrs-1000hrs every Tuesday Dance Studio 0930hrs-1030hrs every Friday Pilates is a physical exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates. It is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Pilates focuses on core strength and balanced muscle development as well as flexibility and increased range of motion for the joints. So, don't hesitate, join our classes and feel better. You are warmly welcomed. Monday 16 April 2018 All Day Catering Survey (to 20th) 9:30AM - 11:30AM WCA: Positive Behaviour (PHP) group (ES) (MB 125) 4:00PM - 6:00PM HS Boys’ and Girls' Football vs TIS (a) (SC) 6:30PM - 7:30PM Parent Lecture: Soft skills for 21st Century and the Wellington Values (YY) (Common Room) Tuesday 17 April 2018 All Day GCSE Art Examination (to 18th) (MFC) (Art School) 8:30AM - 9:30AM WCA English Class: beginners (PF) (MB 235) 8:30AM - 12:00PM Year 10 Mandarin Trip to Yangliuqing Ancient Town (YZ) 9:00AM - 10:00AM WCA: Pilates (Dance Studio) 10:00AM – 11:00AM WCA: Mandarin lesson with Mei and Aileen (CR) 4:00PM - 4:45PM Charity Committee meeting (MR) (Duke of York room) 4:00PM - 5:30PM MS Boys' Basketball vs TIS (h) (SC) 5:00PM - 6:30PM Parents' Evening: Year 9 (DP) (Dining Hall) Wednesday 18 April 2018 8:30AM - 12:30PM Milepost 1: Educational Visit to Greening Exposition Park 9:00AM - 10:00AM Parent Briefing: Catering (JJi) (Common Room) 9:00AM - 10:00AM WCA: Yoga (Dance Studio) Thursday 19 April 2018 11:00AM - 12:00PM WCA: English Class - Intermediate/Advanced (PF) (MB 231) 2:00PM - 3:15PM Meet the Master: Years 2-6 Parents (ES) (Master's Study) 4:30PM - 6:30PM Parents' Evening and university presentation: Year 12/13 (DP) Friday 20 April 2018 All Day The Nest: Tapestry reports published (DZ) 8:30AM - 11:00AM WCA: Art Class (KM) (Junior Art Room) 8:40AM - 9:30AM Assembly: Year 5R (YT) (Theatre) 9:30AM - 10:30AM WCA: Pilates (Dance Studio) 9:30AM - 12:00PM Nest Open Day (PR) (The Nest) 12:00PM - 3:30PM Korean Culture Day (HK) Saturday 21 April 2018 9:00AM - 11:30AM Sixth Form Open Day (PR) (Atrium) 9:00AM - 12:45PM Academy Programme (EvK)