Stars of Wellington

Stars of Wellington

From sports and academics to the performing arts, our students have shone brightly across every corner of the school. 🌟 Huge congratulations to our shining stars. Let’s make this term another amazing one!

Sport

Historic Milestone in Thai Karting – Congratulations to Ferrari Year 7!
Representing Wellington College, Ferrari claimed back-to-back victories in Round 2 of the TrueVisions – Toyota Junior Kart Championships 2025, Cadet B category (ages 10–11), held on 31 August 2025 at Bira Kart Circuit, Pattaya.

Behind the wheel of kart No. 99, she delivered a flawless performance, outpacing her rivals with precision and composure. With this triumph, Ferrari becomes the first female driver in Thailand to secure two consecutive wins in Cadet B and now leads the national standings. An achievement that marks a historic moment in Thai karting.

The final round of the championship will take place on 5 October 2025, promising more excitement for this rising motorsport star.

Ferrari’s determination, skill, and passion continue to inspire the next generation of young athletes.

Congratulations to Ayrton Year 6!
Thailand’s rising rookie go-kart driver, Ayrton, has recently secured the Celebration Nights Sponsorship from Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa, part of Marriott Bonvoy, following his Asian debut.

Competing in RMC Thailand Round 2 and the Joint Race, RMC Asia Round 3, Ayrton faced tough setbacks, including a practice crash and technical issues with his kart. Despite these challenges, he demonstrated remarkable determination and skill.

Starting from the back of the grid in every heat, Ayrton staged an incredible comeback to reach the podium, finishing P3 in the Micro Rookie Winner class with the expert support of Team Sodi Thailand (DT Motorsport).

“I never gave up, even when things didn’t go as planned. Standing on the podium makes all the hard work worthwhile,” Ayrton shared after his thrilling performance.

Congratulations to Nuclear (Year 5) for winning the Zodiac Ice Hockey League 2025 on 10 September at the Theater of Dream Warrior Ice Arena!

CHAMPION
Gold Medal – Elite Division
Position: Forward | Jersey #33
Well done, Nuclear, on this fantastic achievement! Your skill, teamwork, and determination shine on the ice.

Congratulations to Punn (Year 6) his outstanding performance at the Visda Park Tennis 10s Indoor 2025! 

Seeded No. 1, Punn and his doubles partner advanced smoothly through the tournament, winning the Semifinals 6-1 and the Final 6-2, and were crowned Champions of U10 Doubles. 

Punn’s skill, focus, and teamwork continue to inspire! 

Congratulations to Vda Year 5! 
At the U.S. Kids Golf Thailand 2025 Local Tour held at Black Mountain Golf, Hua Hin, Vda showcased resilience and determination across two exciting rounds.

23 August 2025 - 5th place with a score of 78 (+6)
24 August 2025 - Bounced back with an impressive even-par 72, finishing Tied 2nd after a thrilling playoff, marking her first-ever playoff experience.

This achievement reflects Vda’s focus, skill, and perseverance under pressure. Well done, Vda. We are so proud of you!

Academic

Congratulations to Allie Year 5!
During the recent school break, Allie participated in the SIL English Test, a programme designed by graduates of the University of Oxford and aligned with the British National Curriculum.

We are delighted to share that Allie achieved First Place with the highest score among all candidates in her age group.

Well done, Allie. A wonderful accomplishment that reflects your dedication and hard work!

Congratulations to Lincoln Year 8!
Lincoln achieved 1st Place in Thailand at the Thailand Science Ideation Contest 2025 (TSIC 2025), competing in the English language category, Upper Primary level (Grade 4–6).

The contest, held from 7 December 2024 to 6 July 2025, brought together students from across Thailand and was divided into two stages:

• First Round: Lincoln placed 2nd nationally, earning a Gold Medal and qualification for the Final Round.
• Final Round: He presented his invention, “Smart Alert Uniform,” live on stage before a distinguished panel of professors from the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Mahidol University, NECTEC, and the Faculty of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi.

In the Final Round, Lincoln was awarded 1st Place in Thailand. The award ceremony was held at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi on 6 July 2025.

Lincoln’s creativity, dedication, and innovation have earned him national recognition. Well done!

Congratulations to Kirin Year 3!
Kirin represented Thailand at the Global Mathematics Elite Competition (GMEC) 2025 in Hong Kong this August. Competing at an international level, he earned Bronze Medals in both Grade 1 Mathematics and the Grade 1 Math Olympiad.

We are very proud of Kirin’s hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance on the global stage!

Performing Arts

Congratulations to Tara Year 6!
We are delighted to celebrate Tara’s outstanding musical achievements during the school holidays:

Piano – Competed in Section I of the Osaka International Music Competition, the most challenging category judged on a Pass/Fail basis. Tara successfully passed and has been selected to compete in the Final Round in Osaka, Japan this October.

Vocal – Won First Prize at the Kawai Thailand International Music Competition on 31 August 2025 and has earned a place in the Final Round in Tokyo, Japan this December.

Tara’s dedication, talent, and perseverance continue to inspire us all. Well done!

Huge congratulations to Shuya (Year 2) for winning the Absolute First Prize with the highest score at the Kawai Thailand International Music Competition 2025! She’s now headed to the Final Round in Tokyo, Japan. What an incredible achievement!

Congratulations to Mochi Year 5!
We are delighted to celebrate Mochi, for being awarded the Five Stars Prize at the Master Class Competition 2025 of Star Maker for her outstanding performance of “Don’t Rain On My Parade.”

Mochi’s talent, dedication, and passion for music continue to inspire us all. Well done!

Congratulations to Alice Year 7!
In the Thailand Strings Competition 2025, Alice earned a Gold Prize Award for violin in the Age Division during the First Round and has advanced to the Semi-Final Round, which will be held in September 2025.

Alice’s dedication and talent continue to shine through her outstanding musical achievements.