The big day has arrived and we really are enabling ‘opportunities and success on a global stage’. Our talented dancers are on their way to the Guildhall to perform in Dance Live 2026 , 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 ...
Earlier in the wek, Year 3 and 4 had a brilliant morning filled with hands-on learning as they explored the ‘science of sound’. The children took part in a range of engaging and enriching activities that brought their science learning to life. From discovering how sound can be used to communicate through Morse Code to creating ...
This half term, Year 5 have been learning about Buddhism in their RE lessons, with a particular focus on the important concept of peace . The children explored what peace means within Buddhism and why it is such an important value, both for individuals and for the wider world. Through discussion and reflection, pupils learned that peace in ...
At King’s Academy Rowner, keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility between school and home. Each month, we send out an Online Safety Newsletter to support parents and carers with current guidance, practical tips and age-appropriate advice. These newsletters are emailed directly to families and are also available on our scho ...
Year 6 pupils have been thoroughly enjoying our LEGO® Spike Afterschool Club, and last marked the second session of the programme. The challenge was to design, build and programme a model that could move using wheels. The children rose to the task brilliantly, creating a range of imaginative and well-engineered designs. Every pupil success ...
Year 4 have thoroughly enjoyed developing their art skills through a clay project linked to their learning about geometric patterns. The children explored shape, line and repeated design, taking inspiration from ancient Greek art. They carefully shaped and moulded Greek-style plates and bowls, applying their understanding of balance, patte ...
There has been huge excitement in school today after the arrival of a large wooden crate, carefully delivered onto the site and promptly sparking curiosity, whispers and wide-eyed wonder. The crate looks remarkably like the front cover of the children’s book Zoo – sturdy wooden panels, bold lettering and a definite sense that something ext ...
This morning, a beautiful rainbow appeared and perfectly framed King’s Academy Rowner. It was a lovely moment of brightness during a rather grey week and a timely reminder to keep looking up, even when the days feel darker. The darker, wetter months can sometimes affect our mood, but as always, life at KA Rowner carries on with smiles, fre ...
Year 4 were creative in their recent art lesson, designing and making their own geometric stamps. The classroom was buzzing with ideas as pupils explored shapes, patterns and repetition to create bold, eye-catching designs. The children carefully planned their stamp patterns using a range of geometric shapes, thinking thoughtfully about ho ...
Commander Joes (CoJoes) develops character traits like resilience, empathy, and teamwork in our children. Year 4 had an amazing time developing these skills during their exciting CoJoes mission, inspired by the early encounters between English explorers and Native Americans in Virginia. Not all Native Americans welcomed the arrival of the ...