School News
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…
Kensington Wade’s Got Talent!
The show was the perfect opportunity for the children to showcase their talents to a large audience. It was wonderful to see such an array of different acts, including dancing, singing, gymnastics, poetry, drama and even magic. Throughout their performances, the students demonstrated great confidence and energy which was reflected in our judges’ scores. The…
Year 6 visit Fulham FC for the Junior Citizenship Scheme
Our Year 6 pupils this morning visited Craven Cottage to take part in the Junior Citizenship Scheme. This initiative, a collaborative effort between various community partners including Fulham FC Foundation, Transport for London (TFL), The London Fire Brigade, The Met Police and more, aims to equip young individuals with essential skills to navigate emergency situations…
World Book Day
World Book Day was celebrated in style by our pupils and teachers. Students were dressed to impress as a whole host of fantastic book characters! Pupils brought in their favourite books to share with a friend and dressed as the characters to match.
Kensington Wade Student Helene Wins First Place in ISA STEAM Competition 2024
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Helene, a Year 4 student at Kensington Wade School, has secured first place in the ISA STEAM Competition 2024. The nationwide competition challenges students to explore innovative solutions to modern-day problems, fostering skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), as well as teamwork, communication,…
The Good Schools Guide
Bilingual, bicultural, biliterate – and unique. A confident establishment brimming with exciting prospects. ‘I want to extend the school to years 7 and 8 because I love it so much,’ said one pupil. Who knows, maybe they will one day. This school is a beacon for the future – The Good Schools Guide Read the…
Kensington Wade School Joins Beat The Street Challenge
We are thrilled to announce that Kensington Wade School has joined the Beat The Street challenge, a council initiative promoting physical activity and community engagement throughout Hammersmith & Fulham. Our participation in this endeavour was recently featured in a South London news article. Beat The Street encourages participants to walk, cycle, or wheel through the…
