This week, Year 4 started their new Design and Technology unit, focusing on Roman Pavilions. Working collaboratively in small groups, pupils were challenged to design and construct their own pavilion structures using only marshmallows and cocktail sticks. The activity encouraged the children to consider key design principles, such as stren ...

We are delighted to introduce our new Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs), who will be playing an important role in helping everyone at King’s Academy Rowner stay safe on the roads, whether walking, cycling, or scooting to school. Our JRSOs will be working closely with our active travel partner, to promote safe and sustainable ways to trav ...

For their final COJOs mission in the unit on Nancy Wake, themed ‘Do what’s easy and your life will be hard’, our Year 6 pupils took on a teamwork challenge inspired by Nancy’s brave journey across the Pyrenees mountains. Although the weather meant this mission had to take place indoors, the children’s determination and creativi ...

Having finished a successful half-term on Friday, we want to wish all our children and families a very happy and safe break. Just as we love spending time outdoors in our beautiful school grounds, we hope you too get the chance to enjoy some fresh air and adventures. Whether that’s close to home or a little further afield. There’s plenty ...

Some of our children had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Judo taster session facilitated by Holbrook Judo Club today. This was a brilliant experience made possible through the School Games Organiser (SGO) offer, which provides sporting opportunities for local schools to help children stay active, develop skills, and try new ac ...

Wow, what an absolutely brilliant evening we had at our spooky-themed disco! A huge round of applause to all of our fantastic children who lit up the dance floor with their amazing moves. The costumes? Ghoulishly fabulous! Whether you were a dancing vampire, a ghost that grooved, or a witch with wicked moves, you were fabulous. And what a ...

We are so proud of our KA Rowner Service Club, who have been busy creating beautiful handmade poppies that will be displayed at HMS Sultan as part of their Remembrance commemorations. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance and hope, representing those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. It reminds us to hon ...

A huge well done to the children pictured, who have been voted by their classmates to represent them as this year’s Pupil Voice Body. Using the British Value of democracy , every child across the school had the opportunity to put themselves forward for election. Those who wished to be considered wrote a short application, which they shared ...

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 ...