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Christmas Carols at the Blue Boat
Last night was one of our favourite traditions, Christmas Carol Night at the Blue Boat. Our pupils sang their hearts out, and so did our parents, with a glass in hand and chicken wings on the table. The pub packed with KW families was another reminder of the community that makes our school so special…
Dr Phillip Leung – Scientist in Residence
This week, our pupils had the privilege of learning from Dr Phillip Leung, our Scientist in Residence, who brought the wonders of chemistry into the classroom with a fascinating chromatography experiment. Meet Dr Phillip Leung Dr Leung is a PhD researcher at Imperial College London’s Surgery and Cancer Department, where his groundbreaking work focuses on…
UK’s Mandarin School Wins Chinese Speaking Contest
Kensington Wade, the UK’s only Mandarin immersion prep school, has once again demonstrated its excellence in Chinese language education by winning top awards at the Chinese Bridge UK Final, held at the Royal National Hotel in London. The prestigious Chinese Bridge Mandarin Speaking Competition 汉语桥 celebrates young learners across the UK who excel in Chinese…
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…
