BEING A WELLINGTONIAN
We have a very clear vision of what a
Wellingtonian will become. We call it the
Wellington Identity.
A Wellingtonian is Inspired, Intellectual,
Independent, Individual and Inclusive.
Being inspired is to be excited by our time
at the College and to develop a zest for life.
Being intellectual is to think critically and to
engage in deep learning not limited by any
curriculum. Being independent is to have
the personal, cognitive, social and study skills
to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Being
individual is to be given the freedom and
encouragement to be yourself in every sense
and to be given the rich experiences to develop
your personal skills and talents. Being inclusive
is to recognise our privileges and to reject
elitism and exclusivity by developing moral
values, a social conscience and a desire to serve.
We take great pride in our internationalism, our
co-educationalism and our service programme.
Alongside developing the Wellington Identity in
our pupils, sits our Wellington Values: Kindness,
Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility.
Together they ensure that we offer a broad and
wide-ranging, genuinely holistic education.
By collectively upholding the Wellington Values,
we will make the experience of living, working
and studying at Wellington College one that
enhances and enriches life.
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Courage is the ability to confront fear, pain,
danger, uncertainty or intimidation and
to take calculated risks in the pursuit of
goodness.
Respect is the positive feeling of esteem for a
person or group. It encourages us to act with
fairness. It includes self-respect: being true to
ourselves and not compromising our values.
Integrity is honesty, consistency and
authenticity. It requires us to act in line with
our values.
Kindness is showing consideration for others
and acting selflessly for their benefit.
Responsibility is being reliable, dependable,
and accountable for our conduct. It can
include developing a sense of duty and the
desire to serve and support our communities.