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 ...

Year 4 recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace, bringing their classroom learning to life! They enthusiastically participated in hands-on workshops, where they practiced writing their names in wax, tried their hand at creating mosaics, and had fun dressing up in Roman-style clothing. As they explored the palace grou ...

What a night! Our Spooky Disco was a huge success, with everyone enjoying a fantastic evening of fun, dancing, and treats. The children impressed us with their fab outfits—some in Halloween-themed costumes and others in their favourite party clothes. There was non-stop dancing, spooky tattoos, chatting with friends, and plenty of smiles a ...

Yesterday, our school was thrilled to host a series of exciting digital workshops, delivered by the talented team from Discovery 3 – all for free! Each year group had the opportunity to engage in activities that tied directly into their current topics, with expert guidance from Discovery 3 specialists who brought all the resources and exp ...

This half term, Year 5 have been exploring the concept of faith, focusing on why faith in Jesus’ messages is so important to Christians. In their final lesson of the unit, the children engaged in group role play, acting out a scenario between a surgeon and a patient. First, they portrayed a situation where the patient had no faith in the ...