On November 1, 2024, Wellington College International Shanghai celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Guided by a mission to provide a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, Wellington College International Shanghai opened its doors on August 24, 2014.
Over the last decade, the Wellington community has grown steadily and now spans the globe. To celebrate the school's 10th anniversary and a decade of building a global community, its community came together for a day of celebration, reflection and looking forward to building a brighter future.
Distinguished Guests
The school was honoured to share the festivities with special guests in the Wellington College Theatre.
Distinguished guests included:Joy Qiao, Founder and Chairman of Wellington College China; Xu Erjin, Chairman of the Lujiazui Group; Cai Rong, General Manager of the Lujiazui Group; Matthew Burney, HM Consul-General, British Consulate-General Shanghai; Qinjian Zhou, Director of the International Exchange Office at the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission; Sir Anthony Seldon, Founding Director of Wellington College Education and other long-standing partners.
Joy Qiao, Founder and Chairman of Wellington College China, remarked, “10 years ago, we embarked on an incredible journey when we founded Wellington College International Shanghai. We envisioned a school that would not only provide children with a world-class education but also foster international-mindedness and mutual respect through deep cultural understanding. As we look to the future, I'm filled with excitement and a profound sense of purpose. Our commitment to pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world has never been stronger. We are determined to continue being a beacon of excellence, not just for Shanghai, but for China and beyond.”
To symbolise this spirit of connection, the distinguished guests celebrated the school's common vision and commitment to continue building a global Wellington community.
Moving Reflections
The event featured speeches from special guests who reflected on the power of strong partnerships to turn vision into reality.
Founding pupil, Alex L, now in Year 13, reflected on his formative experience at the College, citing the teachers who supported and challenged him to "Be You. Be More."
“Wellington has been an amazing place to grow up, full of friends who feel like family and teachers who’ve made every day memorable. I came to Wellington as a plain canvas, and the teachers, friends, and experiences here have coloured it into a masterpiece.”
Founding parent, and current Chair of the Friends of Wellington, Felix Zhang, remarked, “As I look back on the past decade, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunities that this school has provided for my son and our family. We have made lifelong friends, forged lasting memories, and grown together as a community.”
Powerful Performances
Assembled guests were treated to extraordinary pupil performances.
Some highlights came from two Wellington Shanghai alumni, Jackson Faulkner and Isabella Petry, who took time from their busy careers to attend the special occasion.
In addition, Class of 2019 alumni Kevin Gong created a special gift for each guest, a hand-made, limited edition Wellington pupil figurine made from Wuxi black clay. Kevin has revived and brought back this traditional craft that is now honoured as one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage art-forms.
“Wellington has grown in so many profound ways these past 10 years, and I don’t just mean enrolment numbers,” said Brendon Fulton, Master of Wellington College. “With each successive year, our network has grown wider and stronger. We are increasingly better equipped to be a force for positive change in our community and the wider world, and that is the ultimate goal of a holistic education.”
Celebrating 10 years of Building A Global Community
In the past decade, Wellington Shanghai has marked many key milestones on its journey.
Along the way, Wellington has remained steadfast in its commitment to holistic education in academics, sports and the arts. Our pupils consistently excel, achieving outstanding examination scores and gaining admission to top-ranked universities, like Oxford, Cambridge, Brown and Caltech.
Beyond academics, Wellington develops the whole child, nurturing their intellectual curiosity, creativity, character and wellbeing, all firmly rooted in our Wellington values of kindness, responsibility, respect, courage and integrity.
At the heart of the school is its community, which radiates from its home in the Qiantan New Bund throughout the globe. For 10 years, Wellington Shanghai as nurtured a community of caring citizens who engage in ongoing charity and outreach activities that benefit communities locally and globally, demonstrating the school's unique ability to make a positive impact.
Join the Wellington Community
For families with child(ren) aged 11 and above, scan QR code to enquire or visit:
To learn more, please contact admissions:
+(86-21) 5185-3885
+(86-21) 5185-3864
