School News
Kensington Wade is featured on ‘China Daily’
We were recently visited by China Daily for a new series they are making on why people choose to learn Chinese in the UK, how it is taught and what the language can deliver to people. Please watch the short episode .
Kensington Wade is featured on ‘Which School Advisor’
We’re delighted to be included in ‘Which School Advisor’s’ piece on ‘Chinese: A growing rival to French in UK Schools?’ The article examines how and why students are increasingly looking to master Mandarin Chinese in classrooms across the UK today. To read the piece, please read here
Kensington Wade appoints Mr Huw May as Head
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Huw May as the new Head of Kensington Wade from September 2023. Mr May is a highly respected leader in the preparatory school sector and joins Kensington Wade from Eaton House Belgravia where he is Head of School. He has been a Head within the Eaton…
Chinese Bridge Competition Finals
We have just found out that all pupils who entered this year’s Chinese Bridge speaking competition made it to the final! The competition organisers received an unprecedented 90 entries from 34 schools across the country with more than 400 pupils taking part. Congratulations to the pupils and teachers involved and good luck for the final…
Our VR Headsets have arrived!
Year 4 have had an exciting afternoon using our brand new VR headsets. They were fascinated to look at sites in China including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. The VR headsets are the first purchase for our new STEAM room which will be built over the summer.
ISA Digital Art Competition Success!
Congratulations to Kaia in Year 2 who has been awarded Highly Commended in the Key Stage 1 ISA Digital Art Competition. Kaia created this piece in her own time using the skills learnt in class and also by discovering some of her own creative flair! She used the Seesaw app to create the image and…
Goodbye Little Chicks
We have just had to say goodbye to the little chicks that came to live us with us at Kensington Wade for a week. The pupils have loved having them with us – from seeing the eggs arrive last week and guessing which one would hatch first to looking after them and giving them lots…
ISA Art Awards Success
A huge congratulations to Penelope in Year 2 who has been awarded Highly Commended in the ISA Egyptian Art Competition 2023! Her fantastic picture is one of a selection of 25 of the most creative works to have been chosen from over 200 entries. Well done Penelope!
Year 2 become Greek Archaeologists
Year 2 have been really enjoying their topic on Ancient Greece. Last week they became archaeologists for the day and were tasked with uncovering artefacts in sand to find out more about how the Ancient Greeks once lived. Great work Year 2!
Author Camille Goodman visits Kensington Wade
Pupils were very excited to meet Camille Goodman yesterday when she came to visit Kensington Wade. Camille led a Coronation-themed workshop to different year groups and read her best-selling book ‘Mister Finch and the Queen’.
