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Virtual Walks with Wide Eyed London

25 September 2020

To replace cancelled bookings with the college, professional guide Rosalind Vincent has kindly agreed to create some mini virtual walks in London. To kick the series off, she will be focusing on aspects of London connected with the 1st Duke of Wellington. These short videos are designed to give you a taster of what is […]

OWs IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

18 September 2020

This week, as the country commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we look back and remember those Old Wellingtonians who took part. The “Battle of Britain” was a term coined by Winston Churchill in a speech to the House of Commons in June 1940, to describe the struggle for air superiority in […]

VJ Day

17 August 2020

As we mark VJ Day on 15 August, this week we remember those Old Wellingtonians who served in the Far East during World War Two. At least sixteen Wellingtonians died fighting in the Far East, excluding the many more killed in the Burma campaign. Most lost their lives during the Japanese invasion of Malaya, Singapore […]

Upcoming OW Events

19 November 2020

Virtual Resilience Workshop by Bill Lawry

6:00pm-7:00pm

We are delighted that Bill Lawry, current parent and founder and CEO of Ascend will be hosting this very exciting workshop on resilience. Bill has hosted numerous workshops over the last few months for our wider Wellington Community and we are delighted that he will back hosting this fascinating workshop for our current 6th form students and young OWs.

This workshop will give participant’s a framework and tool kit to enhance their own resilience and create a climate where others can be more resilient in these turbulent times. It will be a blend of insightful, impactful content, facilitated discussion, with time for question and answer. The session will last for around 70 minutes in duration.

Bill has worked alongside Olympic champions, executive teams and individuals in the field of organisation, team, and executive performance for over 25 years. Bill has a passion for helping people and teams make the mindset and behavioural shifts they need to make in order to achieve their business, career and life goals. He has worked with global brands such as, ARUP, British Gas, Charles Taylor, Chemring Group, Coca Cola, Daimler, Eon, Eversheds, HSBC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PayPal and Unilever as well as a number of investment backed smaller companies and start-ups. His work has taken him all over the world, extensively in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.

To register please email us at: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

12 June 2021

200 Anniversary Ball at Eagle House

On behalf of Andrew Barnard, the Headmaster of Eagle House School, we are delighted to warmly invite all former Eagle House pupils, parents and staff to join the Bicentenary celebrations for Eagle House in 2020. Founded in 1820 the school reaches this exciting landmark in its history and is keen to extend its celebrations to all who have been involved in this journey to be an outstanding prep school.

One of the main events in which Eagle House would love for you to join them at to celebrate the Schools history and achievement is their 200 Anniversary Ball. This event will be the chance to celebrate the achievements of the past 200 years and, also, to look forward to the next exciting chapter in Eagle House’s history. The Anniversary Ball will include live music, and fireworks, to accompany a lavish three course meal.

To book your tickets please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eaglehouseschool

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