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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We are thrilled to announce, that yesterday, we held our first meeting with the newly elected School Council! The children were buzzing with excitement as they came together to share their ideas and thoughts about ways to make our school even better. A huge thank you to all the children who put themselves forward, and congratulations to t ...

We are kicking off the month with exciting news and activities! Congratulations to Hudson Horne in Year 3, who has been named Player of the Year by Locks Heath Lions – what a fantastic achievement! Year 6 pupils have also been busy applying for jobs, and we are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and effort. Check out the website and Fac ...

Our talented young artists in Art Club have been busy capturing the beauty of autumn! Using pastels, they’ve created autumn-inspired trees, full of vibrant colours and textures that truly bring the season to life. 🍁🍂 The children have worked with so much care and attention to detail. Week-by-week, they continue to refine their artwork, sh ...

We would like to remind you of the importance of online safety, especially as technology continues to be a part of our children’s everyday lives. Our October Online Safety Newsletter is full of helpful advice on how to keep your child safe while they use the internet and mobile devices – this will be e mailed to all parents/ca ...