The school has a long established and well-earned reputation for excellence in sport. The main team sports are hockey for girls and rugby for boys. There is a full fixture list that caters for pupils from upper primary through to Senior 6 and includes hosted teams from overseas and tours of Europe and North America.

Achievement in athletics is outstanding with a number of pupils past and present gaining medals at local, national and international levels. Sports Day is one of the major events in the school calendar, the spectacle of the House Marching competition opening the event and allowing all pupils from Primary 4 to Senior 6 to participate in a competitive but team spirited way.

In addition there are extra curricular opportunities to participate and gain skills in Cross-Country, Tennis, Cricket, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Scottish Country Dancing and Football. Pupils are offered a varied and balanced sporting curriculum during PE and Games time. Specialist teaching is provided for all pupils from Primary 1 upwards and children are encouraged to express themselves individually but also to acquire important team skills. Sport plays a significant role in the House System with several inter-house competitions in a variety of sporting disciplines taking place throughout the year.

 

Wellington School, Carleton Turrets, Craigweil Road, Ayr, KA7 2XH. | T: 01292 269321 | F: 01292 272161 | E: info@wellingtonschool.org
Wellington School is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Company Number is SC026589. Scottish Charity Number is SC005052
Headmaster: Mr R M Parlour BSc (Hons) BA PGCE (Oxon) MMBA FIAP FRSA

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