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Kensington Wade wins the ISA Art Competition 2025!
Kensington Wade picked up an incredible number of awards at this years ISA Art Competition. We were eligible to enter 22 categories this year. We submitted 15 art entries, and we are very pleased to share that 14 of them received awards: 8 First Places 4 Second Places 2 Highly Commended Congratulations to all our talented…
Mooncake Making in the Classroom and at Home
This week, pupils at Kensington Wade are making their own mooncakes as part of our Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Through this creative process, they explore the cultural meaning behind the festival while developing practical skills and deepening their understanding of Chinese heritage. Instructions on how to make mooncakes below. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at Kensington Wade:…
Kensington Wade are Finalists in the Independent Schools of the Year 2025 Awards!
Kensington Wade are finalists in the Independent Schools of the Year 2025 Awards! We are delighted to have been named a finalist for this year’s awards. Six schools have been shortlisted in the Best Use of Education Technology category, and we’re proud to be recognised for our use of technology to bridge borders, spark curiosity,…
Surge in Demand to Study Mandarin
A new report featured in TES, based on the British Council’s Language Trends England study, has revealed a significant imbalance in UK language education: for every one school offering Mandarin, there are seven students who want to learn it. While 37 percent of students aged 13 to 18 expressed interest in studying Mandarin, only 5 percent currently have…
Forest School at Kensington Wade | Outdoor Learning in London
At Kensington Wade, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens when children are immersed in nature. Today is the first of this year’s weekly Forest School sessions for our Reception class at the Holland Park Ecology Centre, one of London’s most vibrant urban green spaces. What Is Forest School? Forest School is…
Shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025!
We’re proud to share that Kensington Wade has been shortlisted for the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year Awards, in the category of Best Use of Education Technology. In a world that’s changing fast, we believe education should be both rooted in tradition and open to innovation. Our bilingual model, where children learn in both…
Kensington Wade Summer Chinese Performance 2025
This year, our school came alive with two magical end of year Chinese performances: Classic Animated Story Collection 经典动画故事集 (Nursery, Reception & Year 1) Our youngest stars charmed us with beloved animated tales, showcasing their growing confidence and joy in learning Mandarin. Chinese Mythical Stories 神话故事 (Year 2 to Year 6) Each class brought to…
Nursery Graduation Day
At Kensington Wade, we believe every milestone deserves to be celebrated and today was no exception. Our Nursery children graduated with beaming smiles, proud hearts, and a few happy tears from the grown-ups too. Our graduates have spent their early years immersed in two languages, two cultures, and one incredibly nurturing community. They’ve learned to…
Year 6 Pupils Become Published Authors!
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news, our Year 6 pupils have been selected for publication in the Wonderverse – The Secret Library of Young Minds! Earlier this year, our talented young writers entered the Young Writers competition, and we’ve just received the most exciting update: every single piece of work we submitted…
Year 6 had an unforgettable adventure in China!
From the moment they landed in China, our students embraced every opportunity to explore, learn, and connect. They kicked off the trip with a delicious taste of Peking Duck, climbed the iconic Great Wall, and were mesmerised by the magic of the Sichuan Opera. Meeting the giant pandas was a definite highlight, and the Sichuan…
