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7th October 2019

Over the next few days, we are observing and celebrating World Space Week at Wetherby-Pembridge. Officially, this falls on 4th to 10th October annually and it is the largest space event on Earth. More than 5,000 events in over 80 countries celebrated the theme “Space Unites the World” in 2018. This year, the 2019 theme is “The…

26th September 2019

The building has been ringing with learning, laughter and visitors over the last two weeks. Monday 23rd September was an exceptional evening for the School on so many levels. The launch of our treasured new publication, ‘Through the door of Wetherby-Pembridge’ is a beautiful memento of our history, journey and educational philosophy in New York….

23rd September 2019

We are delighted to present our new book: “Through The Door of Wetherby-Pembridge: A British Education in New York”, a celebration of our London roots and of our future in New York. Heartfelt thanks to Sir John Ritblat and Dame Rosalind Savill for their introductory words, and to the Heads of Wetherby School, Wetherby Kensington,…

23rd May 2019

Over the 20 years I have spent in schools and education, I have attended some excellent events, witnessed some notable displays of talent and effort and have marvelled at the confidence and ability of the younger generation in our care. Having directed and produced many school plays in my time, I know how beneficial performance…

3rd May 2019

Please join us on Thursday May 9th, 6 to 7:30pm for an Education Evening on navigating how to speak to children about money. Joanna Dingle and Emily Grace will present strategies to foster a responsible awareness of the value of money and how to explain financial matters to children. “We all agree that the financial…

25th April 2019

Last week we celebrated Passover and the Easter Holiday weekend. Sunday 21st April saw the annual NYC Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, a New York City tradition that stretches back to the 1870’s. Starting at 10am and continuing until 4pm, the parade marches north on Fifth Avenue, from 49th to 57th…

23rd April 2019

St. George’s Society of New York visited Wetherby-Pembridge to talk about charity and the great works they do to support  communities in need. In honor of St. George’s Day, the children created “helping hands” and wrote acts of kindness on them, and they discussed how those acts can have a big impact.  

15th April 2019

Join us for an Education Evening on Tuesday 23rd April, 6 to 7p : Understanding Children and Anxiety Dr. Emma Zoloth of the Child Mind Institute will present to parents and educators on the topic of children and anxiety, how and why it develops, the importance of addressing it and methods to alleviate it. This…

11th April 2019

29th March 2019

Choosing a school for your child is a huge responsibility and careful planning is vital. Parents should consider what type of education and school community best suits their child and their family. Questions to ask are: do we prefer traditional or progressive? Single sex or co-ed? Is the class size large or small? Does the…