SERVICES
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Wellington College International Shanghai has
a uniform policy which all pupils and parents
need to adhere to. We believe that our school
uniform promotes a sense of pride in our school
and solidarity between pupils. School uniforms
are expected to the pupil appropriately, be
cleaned on a regular basis, and cannot deviate
from the style and colour choices. Pupils are
expected to present themselves in a neat, clean,
and professional manner at all times.
Sensible adherence to this policy is the
responsibility of everyone in the school
community. Parents, guardians, carers, staff
and pupils themselves all have a role to play in
making it work.
The school uniform and sports kits are available
exclusively from the online shop or by going to
the uniform shop on the second floor of the
sports hall which carries the complete line of
pupils’ uniforms and PE kits. Specific uniform
requirements can be found on the website.
Nursery to Year 11 HAIR
– All clothing must be neat and clean. Hair is to be clean, neat and tidy at all times.
No excessive use of hair styling agents i.e. gel,
mousse, hairspray, wax and other hair products
for unconventional or unnatural hairstyles is
permitted.
– No frayed, torn or excessively worn items.
– No non-uniform sweaters, sweatshirts,
jackets, etc.
– Shirts should be tucked in at all times.
– Skirts must be at least knee length; no
alterations to skirt lengths are permitted.
– Jackets and coats may be worn to and from
school and during break. Jackets and coats
must be school uniform or may be black,
navy or grey.
Years 12 and 13
The sixth form pupils have the privilege and
distinction of not being obliged to wear the
school uniform except for sports kits. They are
still expected, however, to present in a manner
that promotes a sense of pride in our school.
Boys are expected to wear a suit or equivalent
(e.g. formal jacket and trousers). Ties are
compulsory. Girls are expected to wear a suit
or equivalent (e.g. formal jacket and trousers).
Trainers, casual wear, jeans and/or T-shirts are
not acceptable. Sixth formers can seek guidance
from their housemasters or the head of Senior
School if they are unsure.
JEWELLERY/ MAKE-UP
The uniform shop is open during term time on
Monday and Friday mornings, and Tuesday to
Thursday afternoons.
Pupils are permitted to wear informal dress
of their own choice at specified times, such
clothing should be suitable for a co-educational
environment.
The only acceptable forms of jewellery may
include one or more of the following:
– A single set of earrings; these being plain studs
or sleepers worn in the lower ear lobes.
– A watch.
– A discrete necklace or chain that must be
tucked inside the school shirt and not visible.
– All jewellery is to be removed by pupils
before playing sport and for practical PE
lessons.
Makeup, tattoos, body piercings, stickers,
message buttons, etc. are not acceptable at
school.
SCHOOL LUNCH LUNCH FEES
Wellington College’s catering and integrated
facilities management is provided by Aden. Aden
operates from an onsite kitchen which is located
adjacent to the dining hall. The lunch fees can be settled either annually,
termly or by parents making regular top ups.
Upon a payment being made to Aden Services,
a credit is registered onto a pupil’s identity
card and this is swiped every day for lunch
consumption.
– Hair may not hang over the eyes.
– Haircuts or styles may not be distracting in
any way; no lines, patterns, multi-levels, etc.
are permitted.
– Hair colour must be consistent with natural
hair colour.
– Girls: hair of shoulder length or longer
is to be worn tied back as a health and
safety measure. Ribbons, clips, bands and
‘scrunchies’ should be navy, black or school
uniform.
– Boys: hair length may not fall below the top of
the shirt collar.
FOOTWEAR
Black, leather shoes are to be worn by all pupils
during the school day. Shoes must not have any
large, ostentatious branding on them and must
be kept clean and polished.
For all sporting and performing arts activities,
specific footwear for each discipline must be
worn. For example; football boots for football
and rugby, training shoes with non-marking soles
for court sports and athletics etc.
Pupils are expected to have a sufficient number
of each of the compulsory uniform items so that
items can be regularly laundered. A full uniform
list for each of the different schools is available
online and in the joining information. Every item
of clothing must be clearly marked with the
pupil’s name.
LUNCH OPTIONS
The standard daily cost for lunch is
RMB 32.00 and provides one of the
following lunch options:
– Western or Asian set menus
– Customised sandwich set menu
– 'La Piazza' (Mediterranean themed) set menu
– Noodle set menu
Each set menu is completed with a drink, a
dessert and access to free flow salad bar.
This information is for the main dining hall
only (not Early Years). All pupils are required
to eat school lunches, except for those who
have special reasons, such as religious or
medical reasons. Any reason for not being
able to eat school lunches will require official
documentation and permission from the Head
of School. Pupils in year 3 and above have lunch
on a rota system in the dining hall collecting food
on trays from a central server.
Pupils in years 1 and 2 will eat in a separate
dining room with lunch being served at the table.
Parents are encouraged to provide a healthy
and filling mid-morning snack for their child(ren).
Please be aware that we aim to operate a nut-
free campus so please ensure any food brought
onto site does not contain nuts. This includes
any birthday cakes or treats.
The suggested top-up amount is RMB 32.00 per
day and can be paid termly or annually (RMB
2,464 for 1st term and RMB 5,760 annually).
Credit can be added to lunch accounts at a later
date. Pupils can spend the credit to purchase
snacks at morning break (Upper Prep and
Seniors only) and at the V&A café at certain
times of the day. A print out of expenditure can
be obtained upon request from the V&A café.
Aden Services are responsible for issuing a
fapiao for the lunch fees, it will take them
between 2-4 weeks to produce. At the time of
paying the lunch fee, please complete a fapiao
request form.
If there is any credit remaining on the pupil’s
ID card at the end of the academic year, the
balance can be carried forward to the next
academic year. Alternatively, a refund can be
processed by Aden Services.
FOOD COMMITTEE
We have a food committee that consists of
parents and staff representatives. The food
committee offers all parties the chance to
feedback directly to Aden Services and regular
surveys are taken and acted upon. Pupils also
get an opportunity to provide feedback via the
student council.
BUS SERVICE
Wellington College provides a school bus
service which provides safe transport for our
pupils to and from school in cooperation with
Shanghai Peixing Transportation Service Co.,
Ltd. We have an extensive network of buses
serving the whole city, and you will be able to
spot them on the roads by their distinctive
colour. Each bus is supervised by a bus monitor,
who registers pupils as they board and leave
the bus as well managing pupil’s behaviour. All
parents of pupils using the school bus service
are required to carefully read the school bus
regulations (http://www.wellingtoncollege.cn/
shanghai/school-life/services/school-bus-service)
and ensure their child(ren) are
aware of the behaviour expected of them.
In particular, please make them aware of
the following:
– Pupils must be waiting at the bus stop 3
minutes before the bus arrival time.
– Seat belts must be fastened for the duration
of the journey.
– Eating and drinking is not allowed on the bus
except drinking from a water bottle.
– We expect our pupils to be polite and
courteous to the bus monitor, driver and
fellow passengers.
– Inappropriate behaviour, for example
standing, shouting, teasing, throwing things,
will not be tolerated. Bad language is strictly
forbidden.
– Pupils won't be recorded late in their daily
registration if caused by the school bus.
If you wish for your child to travel to
Wellington via school bus, please contact our
Services team at
[email protected]
In case of any emergency, delay or general
questions, please contact, in the following order:
– Your designated Bus Monitor
– Our Services Department
[email protected] or
021 5185 3861
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