In the lead-up to World Book Day on Thursday 6th March, our LEGO Club challenge this week and next is all about celebrating stories! We are inviting our LEGO builders to take inspiration from their favourite books, films, and stories to create amazing LEGO designs. Whether it’s a famous book scene, a beloved character, or a movie mo ...

In their COJOES mission, Year 3 were transported to Egypt in the midst of the Sahara Desert! With the water supply scarce, the children worked hard to transfer the water without spilling a drop. Although, they did have some obstacles and interesting containers to contend with! The children showed super teamwork, creativity and problem sol ...

This week in Art & Crafts Club, our talented young artists explored the world of tissue paper crafts! With a little inspiration to get them started, they had the freedom to let their imaginations run wild, creating their own unique designs. The focus and effort they put into their work was wonderful to see, and the results speak for t ...

Spring is on its way, and our bee garden has had its first pop of colour with the arrival of beautiful spring crocuses! These delicate flowers have pushed through the soil to brighten up the space, adding a welcome splash of purple. Although they look so pretty, they do seem a little lonely! That’s why next month, we’ll be wilding the are ...

Welcome back to a brand new half-term at King’s Academy Rowner. We hope you all had a restful break and are as excited as we are to start this term with renewed energy and enthusiasm. As we come together again, we’d like to extend a very special welcome to the three new learners joining us from other local schools. You are very much ...

While our children have started their well-earned half-term break, today has been a fantastic day of learning for our staff at King’s Academy Rowner. And what better way to celebrate our love for learning than on Valentine’s Day. We began the day with an address from our CEO, Mr Nick Cross, who encouraged us to continue embedding our vision—opportunity and success on a global stage—and our values of honesty, faith, and courage into everything we do. His words set the tone for a day filled with professional growth and collaboration.

Next, we delved into a refresher session of ‘Opening Doors’ with the one and only Bob Cox. Immersing ourselves in the world of literature and writing, we explored ways to ignite a love for writing, reading and creativity in our classrooms. It was a true reminder of the power of high-quality texts to inspire both children and teachers alike! Our Teaching Assistants also engaged in a variety of sessions, further developing their skills and learning new strategies to support children across the curriculum. Their dedication to continuous improvement is invaluable in helping every child thrive.

A highlight of the day was sharing this learning experience with one of our family schools, King’s Academy Gomer. We always love welcoming them to Rowner, and it was wonderful to strengthen our shared sense of belonging within our wider team. At King’s Academy Rowner, we love learning—and by investing in our own development, we ensure we provide the very best for our children.

Wishing all our families a wonderful half-term!

The judges found ‘Catwalk of Envy’ to be a vibrant, engaging, and well-thought-out performance with strong execution across all elements. The performance was highly engaging, creative, and well-executed, with strong storytelling and dynamic choreography. The judges praised the seamless transitions, emotive performances, and st ...

This afternoon, Year 5 had an exciting opportunity to engage with a group of special visitors who shared fascinating insights into their careers. This session supported their current PDL learning theme, ‘Living in the Wider World,’ and helped answer key learning questions such as: ‘What is a career?’ and ‘Which subjects are linked to diff ...

At our school, we take great pride in keeping our environment clean and welcoming. Occasionally, we do notice a bit of litter – not because people are being careless, but sometimes the wind carries it from bins or it travels in from outside. Thankfully, we are incredibly lucky to have children who volunteer to help with litter picking! Th ...

Last night, our Dance Live! performers took to the stage at the Guildhall in Portsmouth and smashed it! The children looked fabulous and gave it their all, delivering a performance filled with energy, precision, and passion. Their stunning rendition of Catwalk Envy —a powerful fusion of Greek mythology, modern-day experiences, and emotions ...