That’s a Wrap on Another Fantastic Year

As we reach the end of another busy and successful academic year, we would like to wish all of our KA Rowner families a very happy, safe and enjoyable summer break. It has been a wonderful year full of learning, achievements, challenges, celebrations and memorable moments. We are incredibly proud of all our children and grateful for the c ...

Farewell Year 6 – What a Wonderful Send Off

What a way to celebrate our amazing Year 6 pupils as they prepare to leave King’s Academy Rowner. After months of hard work, dedication and determination especially during their SATs preparation, our Year 6 children certainly deserved a fantastic end to their primary school journey. They have worked incredibly hard, shown resilience and d ...

A Fantastic Annual Sports Day

What a wonderful success our annual Sports Morning was this year! We had been carefully keeping an eye on the weather forecast, and although it was a warm day, the cooler morning temperatures and the lovely sea breeze helped ensure that children could fully enjoy taking part in a fantastic range of sporting activities. From running races a ...

Careers Day Inspires Future Aspirations

Last week, our children enjoyed a wonderful Careers Day, providing them with an exciting opportunity to think about their futures and explore the many possibilities available to them. Throughout the day, children had the chance to meet and learn from a range of inspiring volunteers who generously gave their time to share their experiences, ...

Year 5 Enjoy Healthy Eating Workshop

Recently, Year 5 enjoyed a hands-on healthy eating workshop with Chartwells, where they made colourful rainbow wraps while learning about the importance of a balanced diet. It was a fun and practical way to explore healthy food choices and nutrition. We were particularly proud of the children for trying new foods, including beetroot, show ...

Year 5’s Beach Day… with a Twist!

Although Year 5 were due to spend Friday learning at Stokes Bay, the forecast hot weather and the lack of shade and readily available drinking water meant we made the decision to relocate the day to the school site. The venue may have changed, but the learning certainly didn’t! Children explored the importance of water safety, discov ...

Drama Club Showcase

Our talented Drama Club have been working hard throughout the year, rehearsing and perfecting their performances. Their dedication and enthusiasm were clear to see as they took to the stage to perform for our Lower School children. The children enjoyed a fantastic showcase featuring “Joyful, Joyful,” “The Greatest Showman” and the much-lo ...

Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge!

We were delighted to welcome a special visitor from our local library to King’s Academy Rowner to introduce this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – “Read to the Beat!” The children enjoyed learning all about the challenge, including what counts as reading and how they can take part over the summer holidays. We are excited to be supporting t ...

Leadership and Teamwork in Action

This week in Cojoes, our skills focus was leadership and teamwork. The children worked collaboratively to create SOS messages using a variety of materials, demonstrating excellent communication, problem-solving, and cooperation. It was wonderful to see them supporting one another and working together to achieve a shared goal! ...

Exploring the Alver Valley

As part of Year 6 Activities Week, Year 6 enjoyed a visit to the Alver Valley. Our long, scenic walk was a fantastic way to stay active while exploring and learning more about our local area. Along the way, the children enjoyed spending quality time together, taking in the beautiful surroundings and making the most of opportunities to pla ...