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23rd June 26

Award-Winning News! We are thrilled to announce that Kensington Wade has been named Most Pioneering Bilingual School 2026 – Europe in the Private Education Awards 2026. The Friends of Kensington Wade shared the following: This prestigious recognition celebrates our unique approach to education: combining the best of British and Chinese learning, culture and values within…

19th June 26

Every June, the sound of drumbeats rises over rivers and harbours across China, and wherever Chinese communities have put down roots around the world. Dragon Boat Festival, known in Mandarin as Duanwu Jie, is one of China’s oldest and most energetic public holidays, and in 2026 it falls on the 31st of May. Here’s what…

10th June 26

There is something quietly magical about the moment a brush meets paper. In Chinese calligraphy, every stroke has been considered before the ink begins to flow: the order of strokes, the pressure, the angle, the speed. It is meditative, precise and deeply expressive all at once. At Kensington Wade, calligraphy is part of our core…

2nd June 26

When Kensington Wade families ask what their child’s Mandarin fluency will mean in practice, we could answer in the abstract, talking about global economies, cognitive advantages and cultural capital. But the more honest and more compelling answer is concrete: it opens doors that would otherwise be closed, at senior school, at university, and in professional…

26th May 26

There is a question that more and more parents are asking as they think about their child’s future: which language, beyond English, will actually matter? French and Spanish are comfortable, familiar choices. But a growing number of families are arriving at a different answer, Mandarin Chinese, and the reasons are becoming harder to ignore. This…

20th May 26

Well done to Eric, who won first place in the ISA Coding Competition 2026 for coding a game named ‘Scaredy Dog.’ This competition is encouraging pupils to explore their creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking through their coding skills. Feedback from the judges: First of all, what a competition! We want to extend an immense…

11th March 26

Year 6 pupils sat 11+ examinations over the Autumn and Spring terms for a selection of their preferred senior schools, chosen by pupils and parents in close consultation with the school. 2026 Results and Destination schools Kensington Wade’s Year 6 leavers will take up places at senior schools from September 2026. Results have been outstanding,…

24th February 26

Kensington Wade welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse with our most vibrant Chinese New Year celebration yet, bringing together pupils, staff and families to honour this important festival in Chinese culture. A highlight of the morning was the traditional Lion Dance, a dazzling performance symbolising good luck, courage and prosperity. In a special moment…

11th February 26

From the Independent Schools Association: This week, hundreds of Londoners celebrate the Chinese New Year at a school in the capital that is the only one in the UK to teach all subjects in Mandarin and English. Kensington Wade’s week of celebrations includes Chinese percussion workshops with internationally acclaimed musician Beibei Wang, traditional Chinese calligraphy,…

12th January 26

Celebrate Chinese New Year with us! Looking for an exciting way to celebrate Chinese New Year in London? Join us at Kensington Wade School in Hammersmith for an afternoon of vibrant festivities, cultural experiences, and family fun. This year’s event is our biggest celebration ever, and it’s open to everyone! This event is open to all –…