Headmaster’s Comments
Equestrian Event
Over half term our annual Equestrian event took place at Keysoe. Riders came from many parts of the country to take part in a day of show jumping and we are grateful to Carter Jonas for, once again, sponsoring the event. When speaking to parents of children who are heavily involved with equestrian events, their comments all had a familiar theme – the impressive organisation of the show, particularly running to time - apparently not a regular feature at other equestrian meets. We say thank you to Katharine Owen and Charlotte Woodward for all their hard work organising the event and also to all the staff, parents and pupils who helped, thus ensuring the smooth running of the day. Read more...
Staff News
In September Lee Irvine, currently teaching at Thomas’ School in Clapham, will be joining us as our new Head of Sport and will be replacing Gideon Sutcliffe. Mr Irvine will be visiting us on a number of occasions over the second half of term; this will give him the opportunity to find out more about the workings of the department and a chance to meet pupils and parents.
On the first Sunday of half term, George Houghton married his fiancée Kate in Mears Ashby church. During the service the Chapel Choir sang a number of anthems; this was a lovely addition to what was a beautiful service and day.
Sport 
There are not many afternoons where the School is quite as busy as it was on Wednesday, which was ‘chock-a-block’. We played three sports against five schools. Of the 11 cricket matches played, we hosted Kings Ely 
with three girls’ cricket teams. Thank you to all members of the Games Department for their involvement in ensuring the smooth running of the day, plus congratulations to Mr Sutcliffe for organising such an eventful afternoon.
Attain Innovation Challenge
Earlier in the week we received news from Attain Magazine that James Denton came 5th, winning a Raspberry Pi mini computer, in their Innovation Challenge Competition. Congratulations to James and also to Adam McLean, who was selected as one of the ten finalists.
Achievements
Krishna represented WPS at the Inter-County Mega Finals winning the trophy and title of ‘U9 Supremo’. Krishna qualifies for the Gig Finals in Manchester.
Henri Codling was selected into the Northampton Saints "England Player Development Group" the highest level he can reach for his age group.
Edward Colmer acheived 2nd in the Discus and 3rd in the Shot Put for the U13 age group at the Bedfordshire County Athletics Championships.
Dylan Mukhtar was awarded a silver medal in the 300m race at the NAA County Championships
Henri Codling ran a PB of 4.38.7 in the 1500m at the NAA County Championships.
Molly Barnes attended the All England Dance semi finals for her ballet, modern and Greek solos, duets and groups. She achieved distinction with special commendation for these and honours for some groups.
Lili Howe attended the All England Regional Dance Finals and successfully qualified in 7 solo’s and duets and is through to the Finals in London in July.
Twenty20 Cricket
The weather has improved and will hopefully remain fine for our re-arranged Twenty20 match on Friday, 19th June. The WPSA committee are looking for parents who would be willing to help supervise some of the activities or do a ‘stint’ on one of the stalls. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please reply via the Clarion email or alternatively contact Sam Cunningham at wpsa@wellingboroughschool.org.
Mr Mitchell
Life Education Bus
This week our Years 4, 5 and 6 pupils have experienced the Life Education Bus as an educational tool to further their knowledge and understanding of drugs. Pupils gained an interactive experience looking at peer pressure, effects of certain drugs and risk taking behaviour. The mobile classroom had technology to engage the children as well as a life-sized illuminated model of the human body. Bringing our classroom learning to life was an experience we hope will remain with them in the future.
Mrs C Petrie
Club Music
All pupils who take instrumental or singing lessons at School or externally should be preparing a piece to perform to Mr Leutfeld or Mr Runnells in their music class in preparation for Club Music.
All-Comers' Tea Time Recital
Pupils who take instrumental or singing lessons are welcome to take part in the next tea time recital, which will take place after school on Monday, 29th June. Please see any member of staff in the Music School with details of the piece you would like to play.
Mr Leutfeld
The Nearly New Shop
The Nearly New Shop will be open on Thursday, 18th June from 4pm – 4.30pm. With the introduction of the new style Sports Kit stocks of unbranded skorts and tracksuit bottoms are available at £5 each and maroon sweatshirts are available at £2 each. There is a very low-stock of Prep and Senior School ties so donations would be gratefully received. All items can be left in the Prep Office.
Mrs Crook
East Region Athletics
The senior athletes attended the regional finals yesterday at Bedford, where over 300 pupils were competing from 52 of the top Prep Schools in the East of England. Read more…
U11 Rounders Success
Huge congratulations to the Year 6 rounders squad who achieved a silver medal at the Rugby School tournament on Wednesday, 3rd June. Read more…
Old Wellingburians U11's v Old Northamptonians 'B' Cricket
OW 's won the toss and elected to field first. Despite bowling more wides than usual we restricted the ON's to 265. Read more…
Wellingborough Prep School’s Top Ten Most Read Books
To view the top ten most popular reads for the first half of term based on the number of Accelerated Reader quizzes being taken over the last four weeks for Juniors and Seniors click here.
WPS CCF Regatta – Friday, 3rd July 2015
All members of Wellingborough School are welcome to enter.You will need to be a reasonably confident sailor, able to rig your dinghy safely and able to sail a triangular course.
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Summer Holiday Camps
For more information click here.
England Netball Summer Camp at Moulton College
For more information click here.