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Lower School Summer Performance
Pupils in our Nursery, Reception and Year 1 gave a fantastic end of year Summer Performance in Chinese this morning. They performed a selection of ‘Chinese Proverb Stories by the Sea’ and had learnt their lines and songs beautifully .
We are shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year 2023 Awards!
Fantastic news! We have been shortlisted for the Independent School Parent Awards 2023 – in the category of Independent School of the Year for Outstanding New Initiative!
Embassy visit
We welcomed representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China yesterday. Minister Counsellor for Education Affairs, Ms Zhang Jin, and her colleague, Jing Li, enjoyed touring the school, meeting pupils and finding out more about Kensington Wade.
Staff Spotlight: Valene Phillip
Our latest ‘Staff Spotlight’ features Valene Phillip, Head of Early Years at Kensington Wade. We asked Valene, ‘What is your earliest memory of school?’ ‘I went to Mitchell Brook Primary School in Neasden, North West London. My earliest memory of school is starting in Reception. I remember walking into the classroom and feeling welcomed and…
Open afternoon showcases children’s wonderful achievements
What a busy open afternoon! We’ve had a beautiful art exhibition, musical performances, work and sport presentations and Reception’s amazing sea creature fashion show!
Sports Day Action!
We were very lucky as we escaped the showers last week for both our Sports Days held on Thursday and Friday at Holland Park. The children really enjoyed taking part in their races, thank you very much to all the parents who came to support them!
David Summerscale retires as Chair of Governors
We wish Mr David Summerscale the very best on his retirement as Chair of Governors of Kensington Wade. Mr Summerscale has been our Chair of Governors since the launch of the school in 2017 and will be sorely missed. He was instrumental in setting up our governors’ committee and, with his wealth of educational experience,…
Basketball fixture v Redcliffe Gardens School
Well done to Years 4 and 5 who played a mini basketball tournament yesterday against Years 4 and 5 from Redcliffe Gardens School. Lots of goals were scored and great fun was had by all at our final fixture of the term!
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 .
Outdoor art day with a special guest
Nursery and Reception had a lovely outdoor art day yesterday! They enjoyed creating a big, collaborative piece of art inspired by Jackson Pollock and made fantastic 3D sea animal sculptures and beautiful seashell art. Pupils were also joined by talented interior designer Ruyin Liu who taught our budding artists new techniques using sunlight, shadows and…
