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 ...

The big day has arrived! Our talented dancers are on their way to the Guildhall to perform in Dance Live 2025 , and we couldn’t be more excited! After weeks of dedication (from the children and staff), energy, and hard work, our children are ready to take to the stage and showcase their incredible performance. We can’t wait to see you all ...

On Wednesday, Year 5 had a wonderful learning time participating in the RSPB Big School Birdwatch. Armed with their spotting sheets, they explored our wonderful school grounds, identifying a variety of birds. Working collaboratively, the children shared their knowledge and keen observation skills. Among the species they spotted were woodp ...

At King’s Academy Rowner, we value the voices of our children and the important role our governors play in shaping our school community. Yesterday, Ms Browne, one of our school governors with oversight for Behaviour and Attitudes, met with our Pupil Voice representatives from across the school. The children engaged in a thoughtful a ...

Year 3 have been showcasing their artistic skills as they explored the Lunar New Year through the technique of pointillism. Inspired by the Year of the Snake, the children used tiny dots of colour to create striking and detailed artwork. Pointillism requires patience and precision, and our talented artists carefully built up their designs ...

Year 3 have been busy investigating the fascinating world of magnets as part of their science learning! The children have been exploring how magnets attract and repel, testing different materials to discover which are magnetic, and developing their scientific thinking through hands-on investigations. To put their learning into action, the ...

Last week, LEGO Club saw a fresh wave of creativity and excitement! We were delighted to welcome some new children to the club, who joined our seasoned builders in unleashing their imaginations. This week’s theme was all about food, and our talented designers certainly rose to the challenge. From bustling hotels and top-class restau ...