Adam Wilkie (Bn 11): In My Father’s Lane
21 April 2026Old Wellingtonian, Adam Wilkie (Bn 2006-11), son of Olympic champion David Wilkie MBE, has quit his job to take on an extraordinary challenge: to match his father’s world record-breaking 200m breaststroke time – 50 years after it made history, and just two years after his father’s death from cancer. David Wilkie was one of the […]
OWs Deliver Life-Saving Medical Supplies to Ukraine
16 April 2026In December 2025, Neil Polley (Pn 75) and Christopher Hill (Pn 76) drove more than 3,000km across Europe to Lviv, Ukraine, delivering medical supplies and support vehicles to those working on the front line. Neil and Christopher volunteered with Driving Ukraine, a charity established in 2022 that has organised 54 convoys to date. The organisation provides vehicles, medical supplies and aid to volunteer […]
Di Evans (Lynedoch Matron, 1993 – 2011)
13 April 2026We are sad to share that Mrs Diane Evans, (Mrs E), House Matron to the Lynedoch between 1993-2011, passed away unexpectedly on 11th September 2024. Mrs E was loved and respected by all the boys, her treasures, by parents and staff whom she worked with during her time at Wellington College. The College was a […]
Jonathan White (Pn 78), President of The Rivers Trust, receives OBE
13 April 2026We are delighted to share that Jonathan White (Pn 78) has been recognised with an OBE for river conservation in the recent New Years Honours List. As the current president of The Rivers Trust, and former chair of both The Rivers Trust and Severn Rivers Trust, Jonathan has long been a passionate and dedicated champion […]
17 for 17 Podcast: Stories of Sustainable Impact from Wellington to the World
09 April 2026What does it mean to build a career that truly makes a difference? At Wellington, this question is explored through 17 for 17 – a new podcast series featuring conversations between current pupils and Old Wellingtonians working to create a more sustainable future. Each episode connects to one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable […]
Tim Batstone (Parent) takes on Everest for Wellington’s Excellence & Access Campaign!
01 April 2026In April 2026, Wellington parent Tim Batstone will be heading to the Himalayas to climb the highest mountain on earth: Everest. Tim is climbing in support of the College’s Excellence and Access Campaign, which focuses on three things: people, place, and access; from investing in exceptional educators to opening Wellington to talented young people who […]