International Day at King’s Academy Gomer

At King’s Academy Gomer, yesterday, we were excited to launch the International Dimension to our curriculum with our very first International Day. This event was an integral part of our commitment to fostering a global understanding within our curriculum, aligning with The King’s Group vision. It was an opportunity for our children to con ...

A Heartfelt Thank You for Love in a Shoebox Donations

We are delighted to announce that we have collected an incredible 43 Love in a Shoebox donations for the Rotary appeal! A huge thank you to our wonderful community for your generosity – whether you donated a full shoebox, contributed gifts, or helped cover postage costs. Your warm-hearted support will make a huge difference to children wh ...

¡Viva México! Mexica Menu for International Day (tomorrow)

¡Viva México! Mexican-Themed Menu for International Day – Tuesday 15 October. We’re excited to announce a special one-off Mexican-themed menu in celebration of International Day on Tuesday 15 October ! For just £3.00 per meal, the children can enjoy a delicious and exciting lunch with a taste of Mexico. The menu will feature two tast ...

Gomer Victorious in First Football Fixture

We are thrilled to announce that we have won our first football fixture of the season, securing a fantastic 8-1 victory against Leesland Junior. Our team displayed outstanding skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the match, showing just how superbly they have been playing in training. From the first whistle to the final goal, eve ...

World Mental Health Day: A Bright Day for Well-being

Today, our school was glowing as our wonderful children embraced World Mental Health Day by wearing vibrant yellow in support of Young Minds and the Hello Yellow campaign. It was fantastic to see so many children dressed in such cheerful colours, and we are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and generosity in making donations to this im ...

The Joy of Reading at King’s Academy Gomer

At King’s Academy Gomer, reading isn’t just a lesson—it’s a pleasure, and we’re committed to providing every opportunity for our pupils to explore the joy of reading in a way that feels fun and engaging. We e believe in the power of reading for pleasure and the lifelong benefits it brings. Research shows that children who read regul ...

St. Mary’s Church Visit: Experiential Learning in Action

Year 3 children recently had the opportunity to visit St. Mary’s Church in Alverstoke, where they took part in an interactive RE role-play, guided by Rev. Andy. This enriching experience was connected to our current learning unit, Belonging, where the children explore where and how they belong, and discover how Christians use baptism as a ...

Exciting Times in Coding Club

In the first few weeks of Coding Club, we have been busy mastering our block coding skills on Scratch by creating some fun and challenging games like a Super Mario-style adventure, Whack-A-Mole, and even Pac-Man! Now that we’re coding pros, we’ve moved on to something even more exciting—programming the Ollies. This week, our budding code ...

Swiss Trainees Bring the Heat with Brennball

Last week, our Swiss teacher trainees finished their three-week placement. On Friday, to mark their final day, they taught us an amazing Swiss/German game called  Brennball ( Burnball) —and  we had a fantastic time. It is safe to say the  competition was heating up  as we dodged, ran, and scored our way through the game.  It is not every day y ...

Yee-haw! Year 3 dancing through the school day!

As part of our exciting North America unit, we’ve been ‘two-steppin’ and heel-clickin’ to Dolly Parton’s classic hit, ‘9 to 5’!   Our little line dancers have learned that hard work can be a lot of fun when you are shuffling to the right tune.  The children have been working “8:40 to 3:10” (school hours, of course  ) and s ...