The Week Ahead 22 May 2020

From the Master
Julian Jeffrey

Dear parents

I have written before of my determination to celebrate pupil achievement as fully this year as we would in any other. Our IGCSE, AS and A Level pupils are nearing the end of the assessment period as I write. They have worked so diligently throughout their examination courses and richly deserve some outstanding grades in the summer. In addition, there will shortly be an announcement of Senior School scholarship awards for 2020/21, with a number of our pupils being recognised for their potential in the classroom, as well as in music, sport, art and design. At the end of term, prizes will be awarded for effort and attainment, as well as awards across the Junior School and Nest for outstanding contributions in a range of subjects. No pupil should feel disadvantaged in any way by the extended break from physical schooling.

I hope that you have had the chance to read my recent letter on the 2020 Annual Review and our academic focus areas for the coming year. My colleagues and I are already at work launching some of these, as well as giving a priority to the planning and preparation for any future disruption caused by a revival of the coronavirus. We continue to work with our pupils, parents and staff from across Wellington College China as we look to build a sustainable e-learning platform to promote genuinely engaging learning for all age groups. This year’s hiatus may have been unprecedented, but that will not be true in the future, so we are determined to learn the lessons of Covid-19 as we work to make our school ever better for your child.

Best wishes

Julian Jeffrey
MASTER