Year 5 pupils have been exploring landscape art inspired by the work of David Hockney. They studied his bold use of colour, line and perspective before creating their own vibrant landscape pieces.The children experimented with tone, texture and composition, showing real creativity and confidence in their final outcomes. We are impressed w ...

The children danced superbly last night at Dance Live, delivering a powerful and memorable performance of Songs for the Unsung . Inspired by The Highwayman and The Wicked Lady , the piece told a dramatic story of bravery, justice and resistance, while shining a light on the importance of remembering strong female figures whose voices are not ...

Dance Live doesn’t just happen on the stage. It takes a whole team behind the scenes to make it such a special experience for the children. From planning and rehearsals to costumes, music and last-minute nerves, so many people work together to make the magic happen. Our staff and supporters give their time, creativity and energy to ensure ...

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 ...