Our playground has been full of energy this week as pupils have been enjoying football sessions at lunchtime, led by Mr Hill and Mr Baldwin. The excitement has been taken to another level as we’ve been getting involved in School’s Football Week, a fantastic national initiative created by The FA in partnership with Pokémon. The challenge en ...

Year 5 have been developing their maths skills by learning how to measure angles accurately using a protractor. The children showed great focus and precision as they practised lining up their protractors correctly and reading the scales carefully. It was fantastic to see their confidence grow as they tackled a range of angles. Well done, ...

Year 4 had an amazing time celebrating Greek Day, and the sunshine made it even more special. They started the day by exploring coprolite, learning how these fascinating fossils help us understand life in ancient times. The children asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed discovering what archaeologists can learn from the past. Next, they ...

Year 5 have been busy in their Design and Technology lessons, developing their sewing skills to design and create their very own cuddly toys. The children carefully cut out felt templates before learning how to sew and join materials, showing great patience and precision. They then stuffed and finished their creations, resulting in a fant ...

Chestnut Class had a fantastic day yesterday, immersing themselves in the world of Ancient Greece, bringing history to life through a range of engaging activities. The day began with pupils learning about the origins of the Olympic Games, comparing the Ancient Olympics with those we know today. They then put their learning into action by ...

With the sunshine making a welcome appearance, our pupils have been making the most of the beautiful weather as they begin preparing for the tennis season. Children have been developing their ball handling skills, improving their racket control, and practising passing and coordination through a range of fun and engaging activities. It has ...

Today, some of our Friends of Rowner (FOR), our fantastic PTA, held a very successful Special Ladies’ Shop for the children. Ahead of Mothering Sunday, the children were excited to choose thoughtful gifts for the special ladies in their lives, carefully selecting something to show their love and appreciation. There was lots of whispering, ...

It wasn’t just the children who had fun on World Book Day… our staff certainly got involved too! Here we have our fantastic Year 5 team, who dressed up as characters from the much-loved classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe . From the snowy magic of Narnia to a rather famous wardrobe, the costumes brought the story to life and creat ...

This week we were delighted to receive a delivery of over 150 new banded reading books, which have now been added to our reading shelves and are ready for the children to enjoy. At our school, every child has a colour-banded reading book and reads every day, either with an adult or independently. These new books will help ensure that pupi ...

It was wonderful to see so many children at King’s Academy Rowner celebrating World Book Day. Pupils arrived dressed as a fantastic range of book characters, and many also chose to come in their snuggly pyjamas and cosy Oodies, creating the perfect atmosphere for a day full of reading. Throughout the day, classes took part in a variety of ...