Before half term, Year 5 took part in an exciting poetry competition called Wonderverse . This imaginative world of poetry encouraged children to explore their creativity by writing poems on any topic, using any style or technique. From incredible worlds and fantasy creatures to heartfelt emotions, favourite places, or class topics, the ch ...

Last week, 66 pupils across the school took part in an exciting competition to showcase their skills and determination with their Times Tables using our online platform – Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS). We are delighted to announce the top three performers in the school: 🥇 1st Place: Darcie (Redwood) with an incredible score of 2,052 ...

This term, Year 5 have been diving into the fascinating history of the Royal Navy during their project lessons. Recently, they created a digital quiz inspired by their research on Samuel Pepys, drawing on his diary entries and other online sources. Using Google Forms, the children crafted a range of questions about Samuel Pepys and his re ...

Year 6 were delighted to welcome Corryne from Hampshire Fire and Rescue, who led an engaging fire safety workshop. The children discovered important safety tips, including how often to check fire alarms and when to replace batteries—facts that surprised many of us! Did you know you should: Test your smoke alarms once a week Change the batte ...

Last week, our Year 6 pupils participated in the Bikeability programme, expertly delivered by Hampshire Outdoors. It was a great experience for everyone involved, as children gained essential cycling skills and road safety knowledge. For some, it was an exciting chance to learn to ride a bike for the very first time, while others advanced ...

We are incredibly proud of all our children who took part in yesterday’s Remembrance Gatherings in and around Gosport. It was moving to see so many of our pupils on parade at the War Memorial, representing Rowner and honouring those who sacrificed so much. A special commendation goes to our two Service Club representatives, who were super ...

In our most recent Lego Club, our talented builders focused on two special themes: the spooky side of Halloween, with witches and monsters, and a heartfelt tribute to those we remember each year on Remembrance Day. We are so lucky to have such creative and thoughtful builders in our school! ...

At King’s Academy Rowner, we believe in fostering a lifelong love of reading, and our new guide provides parents with practical tips to support their children’s reading journey at home. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside: Creating a Reading-Friendly Environment : Learn how to set up a cosy, distraction-free reading corner, making it ...

In a recent Art lesson, Year 5 practised the skill of monoprinting. They began by carefully creating their own printing tiles based on abstract designs they had previously drawn, then used these tiles to practise printing their designs in preparation for their final pieces. The children worked hard and stayed positive, showing great perse ...

As we approach the half-term break, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy but successful first half of the autumn term here at Rowner. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm, which helps to make our school such a vibrant and thriving community. Please take the time over the break to rest and enjoy so ...