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Kensington Wade wins the ISA Art Competition 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce our school’s success at the ISA Art Competition 2024! Our collaborative piece, Kaleidoscope of Threads, created by Year 1 and Year 2 students, won 1st place! A huge congratulations to Luke in Year 3, whose individual textile work, Wooden House in Spring, won 2nd place nationally! Well done to all our…
Year 5 Student Achieves Top Marks in GCSE!
We are delighted to announce that Anwen took her GCSE in Mandarin over the summer and achieved the highest mark, Grade 9! GCSEs in England have a 9 to 1 grading scale and are normally sat by students aged 15 and 16. Grade 9 is the highest grade and can be seen as the equivalent…
Kensington Wade Performs at Mansion House
The students of Kensington Wade had the honour of being invited by the Lord Mayor to perform at Mansion House. The occasion, hosted by the Lord Mayor, was a celebration of the Monte San Martino Trust, which recognised the remarkable achievements of Kensington Wade. The evening also marked the launch of To the River, the…
Kensington Wade collects awards at the Chinese Bridge ceremony!
Mr May and Wang Laoshi were very proud to attend the Chinese Bridge award ceremony at the International Students House in Great Portland Street. We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Kensington Wade has once again achieved outstanding results in the Chinese Bridge UK Regional Final! Our students, who also attended the event secured…
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from Kensington Wade!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from Kensington Wade! At Kensington Wade, we are excited to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most cherished traditional holidays in Chinese culture. Students are taking part in activities all this week and have enjoyed making moon cakes!
Kensington Wade wins five awards at the Chinese Bridge Speaking Competition
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Kensington Wade has once again achieved outstanding results in the Chinese Bridge UK Regional Final! Our students have secured the top positions in both the KS1 and KS2 individual categories, with the following impressive outcomes: KS1 Category: 1st Place: Jasper 2nd Place: Solene KS2 Category: 1st…
Year 6 China Trip: A Memorable Journey
From May 13th to May 24th, Year 6 students from Kensington Wade embarked on an enriching and adventurous trip to China. The journey spanned three vibrant places: Beijing, Chengdu, and Songyang, each offering a unique blend of cultural immersion and hands-on learning experiences. Beijing In Beijing, the students explored iconic landmarks such as Tiananmen Square…
Kensington Wade celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival!
Hundreds of families gathered this weekend at our school to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with a spectacular family fair. This year’s Dragon Boat Festival was a vibrant showcase of culture, community, and fun. A highlight of the event was the stunning Dragon Dance performance by London Lion Dance, captivating the crowd with its vivid…
A Visit to the Foreign Office
Written by Caspar, Y5 In March 2024, C and E from Year 5 went to visit the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Westminster. The Foreign Office is responsible for representing and promoting British interests worldwide. It is located near 10 Downing Street, where the Prime Minister (Rishi Sunak) lives. They visited the former…
Scientists in Residence: STEAM Week at Kensington Wade
During an exciting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Week at Kensington Wade, students had the privilege of learning from Philip Leung. Philip is a PhD researcher at Imperial College London (Surgery and Cancer Department). The overarching aim of his research is to apply innovative breath analysis techniques for digestive tract cancer diagnosis. Early…
