Stars of Wellington 30 August

August 30th 2024

Stars of Wellington
30 Aug 2024

Academic

Our mathematics talent, Claire from Year 8 has been making waves with her exceptional performance in the GMEC Mathematics and Math Olympiad Competitions. Here’s a look at her impressive achievements:

Regional Thailand Preliminary Awards:

1st Place Overall (Champion) in Grade 6 Mathematics & Math Olympiad

Gold Award in Grade 6 Mathematics

Gold Award in Grade 6 Math Olympiad

Final Asia-Pacific Awards @ Hong Kong University (Aug 16-20, 2024):

International Final Bronze Award in Grade 6 Mathematics

International Final Merit Award in Grade 6 Math Olympiad

Congratulations to Claire for her amazing accomplishments!

Music

Milin (Year 3) has had an extraordinary summer showcasing her musical talent on an international stage. Here’s a highlight of her remarkable achievements:

Milin advanced through the first round of the Harp Competition “RH International Prestige Award 2024” to the finals in Singapore, where she won the Best Performance Award out of 24 participants in her category. On the final day, she was invited to perform at the Gala Concert at Victoria Concert Hall as the winner.

Additionally, Milin and the young harpists group from Thailand, “Heartiharp,” won 1st Prize in the Ensemble competition for the Age 12 and Under category. They performed a “Thai Traditional Song” on Singapore’s National Day at the Festive Arts Theatre.

Milin also participated in the RH Prestige Academy, where she practiced with international harpists and performed in the “Celebration of Harps” Gala concert. She was selected to showcase her talent in the Masterclass.

In violin, Milin excelled in the Bangkok Regional Round of the 25th OSAKA International Music Competition, advancing to the final round in Osaka.

Congratulations to Milin for her exceptional achievements in both harp and violin! 🎻

Ava from Year 7 has had an extraordinary summer, achieving remarkable milestones in music competitions. She secured First Prize in the IYMMC Asia Final Round for Grade 8, showcasing her exceptional talent. Additionally, Ava won the Gold Prize at the Osaka International Music Preliminary Round 2025. She will be performing in the final round this October in Osaka, continuing to impress us with her musical brilliance. Congratulations, Ava, on these fantastic accomplishments!

Another Big News on the Music Corner! Preme from Year 4 has won the Champion Special Trophy Award at the Prelude Classical International Youth Music Competition 2024! Preme achieved the highest score in the Piano Solo Grade 2 category, earning top honours for her exceptional performance. Congratulations, Preme, on this fantastic achievement! You are a true music star!

Sport

Thomas from Year 9 achieved a remarkable victory in the 13-14 year old category at the Amazing Kids Triathlon, held at Pattana Sports Resort over the weekend. With a total time of 42:03, he excelled in all segments, completing the 3k run in just 11:19. Next month, Thomas will step up to his first senior sprint event, which includes a 750m open water swim, a 20k bike ride, and a 5k run at the same venue. We’re eager to see his continued success!

Let’s Break Some Ice! A huge shoutout to Nuclear from Year 4 for his outstanding performance in ice hockey! Nuclear and his team, the Bangkok Grizzly Bears excelled at the Thailand Youth Ice Hockey Championship 2024 where they secured 2nd Runner-Up in the U11 Top Division. Held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena, the championship was a thrilling display of Nuclear’s skill and teamwork. We’re all cheering for you, Nuclear! 🏒

A huge congratulations to Ayrton (Year 5) and Alain (Year 4) for their impressive performances at the Super Kart Thailand Open Season! Ayrton clinched 3rd place in the final, while Alain finished 9th. Both racers, representing the TrueVisions Team in the CadetB 8-9 category.

Additionally, a big shoutout to Mighty (Year 5) from the TrueVisions Team, who also raced at the Bira International Circuit in Pattaya. Well done to all our karting stars for their remarkable achievements! 🏎️

Jackfruit (Year 9) won the championship in the boy’s 14-year-old category at the prestigious Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand tournaments, clinching back-to-back victories at the PTT-Lawn Tennis Skills Development No. 5 and 6 (Northern Region). Competing at this elite level is a remarkable achievement, and with Coach Jay’s expert guidance, Jackfruit has truly excelled. We are incredibly proud of his success!

This summer, Emily (Year 6) showcased remarkable resilience in the Race to the Swedish National Championship, organised by the Swedish Tennis Federation. Despite the challenge of switching from clay to indoor courts due to rain, she fought hard and earned an impressive second-place finish with the final match going to a tense super tiebreak. Congratulations to Emily for her outstanding performance and adaptability!

Another tennis star this week! Punn from Year 5 has made a fantastic splash during the term break. Here’s a rundown of his impressive achievements:

Tennis 10s Junior Circuit #5:

Winner, Girls & Boys Doubles Under 10

Tennis 10s Junior Circuit #6:

1st Runner Up, Girls & Boys Doubles Under 10

LTAT-Pyramid Tennis 10s 2024:

2nd Runner Up, Boys Singles Under 10

Plus Ultra 2024:

1st Runner Up, Boys Doubles Under 10

All matches were organised by the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand, with the LTAT-Pyramid event held at Pyramid Tennis Academy.

Congratulations to Punn for his outstanding performances! 🎾

Get ready to celebrate Ava (Year 7)’s incredible golfing achievements! During the school break, Ava took to the course for the Step Up Championship Tournament on July 14, 2024, and clinched the title of Winner in Class C Girls. The excitement didn’t stop there—she recently dazzled at the Singha - ISF Juniors Golf Open on August 25, 2024, where she earned the impressive 1st Runner Up spot in Class C Girls. Huge congratulations to Ava for her phenomenal performances! 🏌️‍♀️

Teeing Off with Success! Congratulations to Nava from Year 5 for her fantastic performance at the TGA Singha Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking 2024-2025, Lower North, Match 3 at Narai Hills Golf and Country Club in Lopburi. Nava played exceptionally well scoring 75 (+3) in the first round and 69 (-3) in the second round. With an overall score of even par, she won the tournament in her class. Great job, Nava!

Brothers in Victory! A huge congratulations to Skyy (Year 6) and Sean (Year 4) for their outstanding golf achievements in the USA! Skyy dominated the scene by winning 5 out of 6 events including the prestigious US Kids Worlds—one of the biggest events in junior golf. His impressive wins also include South Cal US Kids, FCG International, IMG Worlds (2nd), Callaway Worlds, and World Stars World.

Additionally, congratulations to Sean for clinching his first two world titles in golf.

Well done, Skyy and Sean on your remarkable accomplishments! 🏌️‍♂️🏆🌟

Over the summer, Skye (Year 11) made a splash at the British Age Group Championships held at the historic Ponds Forge swimming pool in Sheffield. After a year of dedicated training, Skye's hard work truly paid off. He started strong by shaving 5 seconds off his best time and clinching a bronze medal in the 400m Individual Medley.

Just two days later, Skye dazzled everyone with an incredible performance in the 200m Individual Medley, winning silver and breaking the 2:10 barrier. This outstanding achievement has earned him a spot in the South East Asian Age Games, where he will represent Thailand for the first time this December.

Congratulations, Skye, on your phenomenal success! 🏊‍♂️

Last weekend, Porsche (Year 5) and Pangrum (Year 8) made a splash at the 5th Nakhonpathom Swimming Cup 2024, held at Princess Sirindhorn's College pool in Nakhonpathom City. With 58 swimming teams from across Thailand participating, they both delivered standout performances. Congratulations to Porsche and Pangrum for their fantastic achievements and for representing us so well in the pool!

Event Results:

Pangrum, Second Runner-Up Trophy for 12 Years Old