In art this week, Year 4 have been working on the final outcome of their still life unit. Last lesson, they created their first pieces, applying the skills they’ve developed so far, experimenting with different media, drawing from observation, and using texture to bring their work to life. Their artwork is inspired by the artist Giorgio Mo ...
At King’s Academy Rowner, we believe it is vital to be actively anti-racist and to promote equality, kindness, and respect in everything we do. On Friday, we showed our support for Show Racism the Red Card by wearing red accessories with our uniform. This was a powerful reminder that small actions can make a big difference when we stand t ...
A huge thank you to all the parents and carers of Year 2 children who joined us for our Open Day on Thursday. It was wonderful to welcome both new and familiar faces into our school community. We were so proud of our children who led the tours – all pictured here. The children did so with such enthusiasm, confidence, and pride. They ...
We are seeking a Classroom Teacher to join us on a maternity cover contract in Year 4, starting January 2026. Our school values, Honesty, Faith, and Courage, are at the heart of everything we do. We are ambitious for every pupil, ensuring they experience a school where creativity, ambition, and care go hand in hand. King’s Academy Rowner i ...
In their most recent History lesson, Year 3 became detectives of the past. The children explored a range of historical sources, including objects and images, to uncover clues about how people once lived. Working carefully, they discussed what each item might be, what it could have been used for, and what it revealed about life in the past ...
As part of our RE unit ‘Belonging’ from the Living Difference agreed syllabus, Year 3 visited St Mary’s Church to take part in a special role play experience. During the visit, the children learned about Baptism and how this important Christian ceremony links to the idea of belonging. They watched and took part in a role play / re-enactme ...
On Friday, some of our thoughtful Year 4 children made an amazing discovery in Forest School. They discovered that a little hedgehog had managed to get itself stuck inside a piece of rubbish. The children quickly called for help, and after a few careful attempts, the hedgehog was safely freed. Mrs Knoll was on hand to capture the moment, ...
As part of our Personal Development curriculum, Year 3 enjoyed a special visit from the Hampshire Mental Health Team, which linked to World Mental Health Day. The session helped our children understand how their brains work, introducing the idea of the ‘upstairs and downstairs brain’ to explain how we process thoughts and feelings. Togeth ...
This week, Year 4 have been focusing on the skill of teamwork during their COJOES learning. ‘Build people up and you will always have a fortress around you. ‘ During this challenge, the army of slaves had finally escaped the harsh conditions of the gladiator school and found safety on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. But their freed ...
What a fantastic match! Our football team played away at St Mary’s and came away with a brilliant win! The team showed superb teamwork, with excellent passing, communication and support for one another throughout the game. Every player gave their all, and it really paid off. We are so proud of how they represented King’s Academy Rowner bo ...