In Year 4’s current RE unit, the children are exploring the concept of persuasion. Last week, they began by revisiting what it really means to persuade someone. Together, they reflected on situations where persuasion can be a positive influence, as well as times when it may not be so helpful. Through different scenarios, the class discove ...
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On Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Bike-It John back to our school. He spent time giving our breaktime scooters an MOT and carried out a series of repairs. Thanks to his hard work, nine scooters are now back in action. The children love playing on the scooters at lunchtimes. Having these scooters available is more than just fun, it ...
Year 4 have had a fantastic start to their Cojoes adventure, diving into missions inspired by Spartacus. Their very first challenge was centred around the motto: “The body achieves what the mind believes.” The children enrolled in ‘Gladiator School,’ testing their agility, strength, and determination through a series of exciting activitie ...
Earlier in the week, Year 5 enjoyed an exciting, hands-on science lesson exploring the relationship between force and mass. Working in groups, the children used force meters to measure how many newtons were needed to lift or pull different objects. As they tested a range of items, they recorded their results carefully and began to spot pat ...
In their Cojoes sessions, Year 5 have been learning about the incredible explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. This week, the children were transported to the Sahara Desert, where they faced a tough new challenge: how to carry water through the scorching heat using only paper, scissors, and tape. With great creativity and teamwork, they designed ...
This week, our pupils continued to build on their basketball skills with a focus on dribbling. Together, we explored some of the common mistakes players can make, such as double dribbling, travelling, or carrying the ball and how to avoid them. The children then had the opportunity to practise the four key passes used in basketball, combin ...
King’s Academy Rowner is a vibrant and caring community where every child is empowered to flourish. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2022), we were graded Good overall with Outstanding personal development. Inspectors commented: “There is a shared sense of pride about being part of ‘Team Rowner’. Leaders combine a strong sens ...
Year 6 have begun exploring the fascinating world of pirates in their history lessons by investigating who the very first pirates were. At the start, the children held some stereotypical ideas about pirates, but they are already broadening their thinking and deepening their understanding. The children have been learning to distinguish betw ...
It’s already time to start thinking about Year 7 in September 2026 . If your child is currently in Year 6, applications to transfer to secondary school are now open and information has been e mailed home to you. 📅 Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 31 October 2025 . You can apply online, or you can a ...