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Kensington Wade Students Practise their Translation Skills with a United Nations Interpreter
Our students honed their translation skills with a visit from a United Nations Interpreter, mastering the art of communication, lightning-fast note taking and simultaneous translation. Students were translating from Chinese to English and English to Chinese in real-time. These lessons not only equipped our students with valuable linguistic tools but also cultivated a deeper appreciation…
Y5 pupils perform at the Chinese Embassy
Our talented students wowed the audience with their rendition of the Chinese poem ‘Like a Dream’ at the ‘Our China Stories’ screening by People’s Daily. We are grateful for the opportunity and would like to thank the Chinese Embassy and the China National Tourist Office for their kind words! Read more on People’s Daily China….
The Ellas Kitchen food truck rolls into school to teach students to eat their fruit and vegetables!
Yesterday, our Early Years classes had a fantastic time aboard the Ella’s Kitchen food truck. Their immersive and interactive truck offers a multi-sensory experience and makes learning about healthy eating fun. The truck, decked out with its very own broccoli wing mirrors and packed full of fun sensory activities, visited Kensington Wade to deliver the…
Education Matters Talk with Cat Sutherland-Hawes
Another thought-provoking Education Matters Talk was delivered by Cat Sutherland-Hawes. Cat had some insightful tips on how to deal with admissions teams and strategies for making the process as stress-free as possible. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for details of the next talk. Previous education matters talks.
Nobel Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse officially opened our STEAM room.
“What drives scientists is the same thing that drives students like you – curiosity.” – Sir Paul Nurse Yesterday, we welcomed Sir Paul Nurse to officially open our STEAM room. After an insightful and inspiring talk from Sir Paul, students from both Kensington Wade and Melcombe Primary School presented the findings of scientific experiments they…
Kensington Wade Governor, Professor Li Wei, appears in BBC Ideas ‘Why being bilingual is good for your brain’
We are very proud to share with you a feature from the BBC Ideas site ‘Why being bilingual is good for your brain’. It includes an interview with Kensington Wade governor Professor Li Wei, director of the UCL Institute of Edcuation’
Incredible musical talents displayed at Kensington Wade’s informal concert
On Friday morning, our students presented their outstanding musical abilities to an invited audience. The audience was treated to a delightful blend of genres, from classical masterpieces to contemporary tunes. The concert not only highlighted the students’ musical talents but also demonstrated their ability to command the stage with confidence. A few clips from the…
Kensington Wade student achieves 4th place in Global 2023 ‘Chinese Bridge’ Chinese Language Show
We are delighted to share the outstanding achievement of Myrah, a student from Kensington Wade, who represented the UK in the ‘Chinese Bridge’ Global Final (Primary section) held in China last week. Myrah’s exceptional skills and dedication earned her 4th place globally, showcasing her proficiency in Chinese language and cultural knowledge. Initiated by the Centre…
Our Head of Chinese wins prestigious Mulan Award
Congratulations to our Head of Chinese, Wang Jing, who was awarded the Mulan Award for Contribution to Education by Lady Blair CBE KC at an awards ceremony last night! The judges of the awards were impressed by Wang Jing’s dedication and her direct impact on the education of children, as well as her sharing of…
Kensington Wade appears in Focus magazine
We’re pleased to be included in this month’s Focus magazine. Huw May wrote an article for the magazine on the benefits of a bilingual education and the importance of learning Mandarin. Read the article here: FOCUS Magazine Autumn 2023
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