The OW Society

On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, we celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe and remember the heroes who made it possible. “We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing...” — Winston Churchill, VE Day, 1945 #VEDay80

We’re proud to announce that Tim Head, Deputy Director of Admissions & Marketing, has won the Stephen Winkley Award @bsaboarding Supporting Excellence Awards! Read more here: wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/we… #BSASupportingExcellenceAwards

We have also been shortlisted in two categories at the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2025! The ‘Steven Winkley Award' recognising Tim Head for his outstanding contribution to boarding and the ‘Belonging and Inclusion Initiative Award’. wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/we…

We’re thrilled to share that James Dahl, Master of Wellington College, is shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year at the Tes Awards 2025! Hear his take on character-led leadership in the latest Master’s Voice: “Serve to Lead.” wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/th…

From our annual Finance & Insurance Networking Evening, to OW University Dinners and our first STEM & AI Networking Evening - Lent is set to be a busy term! To see the full calendar, find out more and book your place, visit wellycom.net/all-events/

On Monday 16th December, the 1984 Cricket Tour to Australia met for their 40th Reunion dinner at the Garrick Club, London 🏏 Have you recently had or are planning an OW Reunion? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Among our most cherished traditions is the Nine Lessons and Carols service, where the Chapel comes alive with joyous singing and offers a moment of thoughtful reflection to carry into the holiday!

On Friday, the Class of 2014 celebrated their 10 Year Reunion in London 🎉Wellington teachers Jonathan White and Dushy Clarke thoroughly enjoyed the evening; special thanks to Emily Evans (Ap 14) for helping us to organise it🧡

On Saturday, we hosted a special OW Reunion for OWs who left College in the late 70s. Several OWs joined us at College for a tour before heading to the match on Bigside 🏉 In the evening, they joined more OWs for dinner at the Bird in Hand. Thank you to everyone who attended!

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday

On Wednesday evening, the Wellington Community came together for our third annual Entrepreneurs' Exchange 📈 Over 50 parents and OWs, 20 pupils and 8 fantastic pitches...thank you to everyone who joined us!

Each year, we honour over 1,200 Wellingtonians who fell in the World Wars, their names displayed in Great School by candlelight. Remembrance readings inspire our community to uphold service, honour, and remembrance. #wewillrememberthem

Tickets are now available for our senior play, Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, adapted. This powerful and compelling story of courage, love, friendship, and loss is brought to the stage in a version by Rachel Wagstaff. Tickets are available here: ow.ly/WMq650TWwS3

Congratulations to Wellington Teacher and member of the OWXC Deirdre McDermot who took part in and won the Run Barns Green 10K in Sussex on Sunday 29th September with an amazing time of 37 minutes 38 seconds! 👏🎉🏃‍♀️@WellySport @WellingtonUK

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the OW Reunion at College. It was wonderful to welcome so many of you back and we hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did!

Celebrating the inspiring journeys of Saskia and Toby, two exceptional Wellingtonians! From sports to drama, they balanced passion with academic excellence. Hear their inspiring stories as they embark on exciting new chapters 🎓 wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/sa…

On Friday 13th September, 50 of the Class of 1994 met to celebrate their 30 Year Reunion at the Duke of Sussex! Sam L (Ap 94) said; "Everyone had such a great time. The room was so full and full of smiles & laughter!"

Four pupils from the WCCC team made a notable appearance at the Annual Alumni Race on Wimbledon Common. This marked only the second time in the 72-year history of the race that current students joined the OWXC for this event. Congrats to all involved! wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/pu…

Exciting rugby matches ahead! This weekend, don't miss the Seb Adeniran-Olule Memorial Game at Whitgift. Thanks to @Nextgenxv for the coverage and live stream. Full preview and link: nextgenxv.com/2024/09/11/liv… @sebsfoundation @rugbywelly #rugby #englandrugby #rugbyunion

We’re thrilled to announce that Wellington College has been selected as one of three finalists for the ‘Social Mobility Champion’ award at the School House Awards 2024! We look forward to the final results in October! 🤞 wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/we…