The Week Ahead 11 May 2018

MEET THE MASTER Common Room 1400hrs-1515hrs, Thursday 17th May This week, the Meet the Master slot is aimed at parents of pupils in Years 2 to 6. If you would like to attend, please confirm via email with Ms. Emma Shi by Wednesday 16th May.There is an additional presentation this week by the Bursar, who will be unveiling the new school uniform for 2018/19. All parents are warmly welcome to the session. Ms. Emma Shi: emma.shi@wellingtoncollege.cn SUMMER FAIR Saturday 19th May Our annual celebration of summer is next weekend. The forecast is set fair and the range of activities for children of all ages has never been greater. 45 musical acts, all drawn from the Wellington community, will perform on our stage during the Fair and we have some wonderful prizes to be won in the raffle draw. Pupils, staff and parents have worked very hard to make the day a real highlight of the year for the school, so please do come and share in the fun by buying your tickets in advance. Our theme this year is respect for the environment and as part of our commitment to keeping Tianjin green, we are only issuing tickets online and they will not be available for purchase on the day. Please long press the QR code below to buy your tickets. Each ticket comes with a chance to win one of our fantastic raffle prizes. Please scan the QR code on the poster in the Week Ahead to buy your tickets. Each ticket comes with a chance to win one of our fantastic raffle prizes. Summer Fair Notice As a result of some heightened security requirements at major public events in the city, we have been asked by the authorities to check all identification on entry to the school on 19th May.  This means that, for all members of the Wellington community, you will need to bring your College id card with you. If you do not have one, please bring along your passport or identity card. I apologise for the inconvenience, but safety is obviously our shared goal for all our community and visitors. University Update Common Room 0900hrs-1000hrs, Wednesday 16th May 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 Jayne Sabio, the Head of Sixth Form, will present a brief presentation on the updates of university application and admission. Parents of pupils in all year groups are welcome to attend. Year 5 Trip to Shanghai 15th - 18th May Year 5 and some Year 6 pupils are looking forward to next Tuesday when they will be travelling to Shanghai by train and will be returning on Friday. This will be great learning opportunity with some fun thrown in. The highlight of the trip will be when they meet their pen-pals from Wellington in Shanghai. Joy City Workshops Year 4: Wednesday 16th May Year 3: Thursday 17th May Years 3 and 4 have a school trip to Joy City to take part in art workshops where they will be participating in many hands-on practical activities. These will develop their artistic and practical skills. Junior School Open Day Thursday 17th May The Junior School Open Day will once again take place on Thursday morning on 17th May. It is an opportunity for our Junior School parents to learn more about our curriculum, teaching and learning strategies and also see any changes that have taken place. Places are limited so please make sure you contact Ms Polly Zhang and book in advance. Ms Polly Zhang: polly.zhang@wellingtoncollege.cn

Reports Published: Years 7-10 and Year 11 (A Level group) Monday 14th May The Interim reports for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (AL) will be published on the Parent Portal on Monday, 14th May. Pupils have set up their targets for the rest of the Summer Term and upcoming Assessment Week, together with their tutors. Please support your child in the weeks up to the Assessment Week. Planned revision, good time management, balanced diet and a good night’s sleep will allow them to be at their best when the week starts. University Visit: Yonsei University Common Room 1700hrs, Tuesday 15th May There will be a visit from Yonsei University on Tuesday 15th May at 1700hrs in the Common Room. Yonsei University is ranked number 2 in South Korea and 103 in the world. Parents and pupils in all year groups of all nationalities are welcome to attend. Nest Open Morning 0830hrs-1100hrs, Wednesday 16th May Nest parents are invited to our Open Morning on Wednesday 16th May from 0830hrs to 1100hrs. Please join us for a tour among the different groups from Eaglets to Year 1. It will be a wonderful opportunity for parents to experience the learning that is taking place. If you are interested in attending, kindly contact Agnes Cui to reserve your space. Agnes Cui: Agnes.cui@wellingtoncollege.cn Year 12 Art Trip Rescheduled The Year 12 Art trip to Beijing has been rescheduled from Thursday 17th May to the last two weeks of June. This is to avoid any clashes with study and exams and a revised date will be sent out after half term. Apologies for any disappointment caused. Reading Group (Language in Chinese) MB125 0900hrs-1200hrs Thursday Welcome to Reading & Sharing Class! This event was inspired by some of the Year 6 mums who felt that they would like to create a chance to exchange ideas on topics other than kids and the school’s daily routine. Here is what we will do: reading books over two or three weeks, then sharing ideas and listening to each other in two or three hours. Let’s make this Reading Group a special moment only for yourself as well as for the book you like. Please feel free to contact me at 712205@qq.com. Positive Parenting Class (Chinese language) 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 Lovers and Environmental supporters, there will be a few words for everybody. Art lovers first - just letting you know that WCA ART Classes have started with textile exploration, doing a very old technique called Batik. Painting on textile, lots of fun, applying knowledge to a new medium, plus a totally new approach of thinking in material. Come and join us. Regarding the Art Recycling ASA - please put May 18th in your schedule, as this is the date when the winners of the ART Recycling Challenge will be announced in Hard Rock Café Tianjin. Environmentally aware people, as well as those who are interested in improving themselves in that field, will enjoy our ART RECYCLING Activity at the Wellington Summer Fair on May 19th. Since we will be making a group Art project in which everybody can participate, please join us at the ART RECYCLING stand and help save the planet. Happy to work on making Earth a better place! See you at the Wellington Summer Fair. 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. MB125 1000hrs-1100hrs every Tuesday Mandarin We are holding a Mandarin language group to help foreign parents living in China. We will use different scenarios to help you speak in different situations. We will also explore local customs and practices. We welcome those who have some experience in PinYin. Pilates Dance Studio 0900hrs-1000hrs every Tuesday 0930hrs-1030hrs every Friday Pilates is 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. Yoga Dance Studio 0900hrs-1000hrs every Wednesday Welcome to our yoga classes at Wellington College. Yoga philosophy and practice has its origin in India. The word Yoga comes from the word “yuj”, which means "to yoke", to unite your body and mind. Regular yoga practice helps your body to become strong, flexible, balanced and healthy. The same will happen with your mind. Yoga has become very popular all around the world for its healing benefits. It doesn’t matter if you are new to yoga or regular practitioner, everyone is welcome.