5 years strong: Memories of founding members of WCCH community

Master of

Wellington College Hangzhou

As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Wellington College Hangzhou, it is essential to reflect on our commitment to a culture of lifelong learning, collaboration, and innovation embodied in our visionary statement, "We Are Learners, Connectors, and Changemakers."  We aim to empower our pupils to become confident, responsible and engaged global citizens capable of bridging worlds and contributing to the betterment of society. 

Our steadfast vision, since the inception of the school, has been to provide a world-class education that combines the best of British and Chinese educational traditions, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and holistic development.  

The past five years have been remarkable with our pupils embodying the spirit of our motto, "Be You. Be More." This ethos encourages our pupils to embrace their unique strengths and talents while striving for continuous improvement. We believe that authenticity leads to greatness and a positive impact on the world, demonstrated by the talent and dedication displayed in academic pursuits, arts, sports, music and personal growth.  

Gratitude is extended to the invaluable support of our parents, Friends of Wellington (FoW) and the wider community, pivotal in shaping the success of our school.  As we move forward, we remain committed to ensuring that Wellington College Hangzhou continues to innovate and improve, providing a world-class education that prepares our pupils for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. We are excited to see what the next five years hold for our school and our pupils, and we are confident that with the support of our community, we will continue to thrive and make a positive impact on the lives of our pupils because each and every day inspires at Wellington College Hangzhou. 

Ivey Wang

Principal of

Wellington College Hangzhou

Over the past five years, we have successfully shaped the image of our Hiba  pupils: they are learners, connectors, and changemakers. They are upright, confident, respectful of others, compassionate, have a global perspective, and the courage to act responsibly. We take pride in each pupil’s progress, every academic achievement, every victory in sports competitions and every successful artistic performance.  

A proud tradition, educating for the future. Over the past five years, the school’s facilities have greatly improved, the quality of education has continuously risen, and the academic achievements have been remarkable. We express our gratitude to all those who care for and support the development of WCCH. We extend special thanks to the teaching and non-teaching staff for their hard work and to the parents for their trust and generous support. Our joint efforts and relentless pursuit have resulted in WCCH achieving an extraordinary reputation in the field of education.  

Be You. Be More. The fifth anniversary is just the beginning of our beautiful memories, always upholding the original mission of a Wellington College education, working together, we believe that WCCH will achieve even more excellent growth in the future. 

West Chen

Senior Government 

Affairs Manager

Since joining WCCH in 2016, before even the first foundation stone was laid, I have gradually come to a profound understanding of employee happiness. One of the most intriguing terms I've learned at our school is "open-mindedness." Here, expressing different opinions is encouraged, we are free to do so, and the management is exceptionally accommodating. During the pandemic, the school showed responsibility, providing a sense of protection for its employees. As a non-teaching staff member, I see our role as serving the teaching team to allow them to focus better on teaching. Personally, the school has taught me a sense of belonging. What started as eight years has become unexpectedly fulfilling, and Wellington has made me feel a true sense of belonging. 

Head of Primary Pastoral

HSH

As one of the founding staff members of WCCH, I have had the privilege of witnessing the vigorous development of the school and the continuous expansion of the teaching team. It has been a truly wonderful experience to work in this inclusive, culturally diverse bilingual community with a group of teachers full of educational aspirations. It is incredibly inspiring when both the international and local teaching teams work closely together, dedicating themselves to providing comprehensive care for the wellbeing of the pupils while also supporting their academic and holistic development. I am honoured to be part of such an efficient team that holds itself to high standards, and I look forward to continuing to achieve and break new ground in my future work with WCCH. 

Candice Wang

Mathematics Teacher/Grade Leader

HSH

Over these five years, the school has undergone many wonderful changes. The school's teaching facilities have continuously improved, and the quality of teaching has been constantly enhanced. The school has provided more opportunities and platforms for teachers and pupils, enabling them to fully develop their potential and talents. The school's culture and atmosphere have also gradually formed, becoming a vibrant and creative learning community. Each teacher has their own teaching style and philosophy, they influence pupils in their own way, ensuring they reap rewards in both their academic and moral education. 

Over these five years, I have been growing and innovating with Hiba School, transitioning from a teaching teacher to a form tutor, then to a head of year. I have left my own footprints and sweat in the school, and I am thankful for the development platform and opportunities the school has provided me. These memories are precious wealth and also serve as my motivation to keep marching forward. 

Early Years

Class teacher

I still remember the month of my induction training; initially, I was very nervous as this school environment was quite unlike anywhere I had experienced before. Yet, in this unfamiliar setting, I discovered I could hear many "voices" at any given moment—on the school bus, someone would share their experiences of joining; in the canteen, someone would patiently explain the meal offerings; during training sessions, the headteacher might suddenly appear behind you to join in the discussions; and the IT staff were always on hand to quickly resolve any computer issues that arose. Wherever I went, people would demonstrate with their concerned voices and actions, telling me: "You belong here; we are together."