Open the Book: The Widow’s Coins

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome back the Open the Book team from St. Mary’s Church, who led our whole-school assembly with another inspiring Bible story. As always, our wonderful Year 4 children took part in the performance, acting out the story of The Widow’s Coins beautifully. Their costumes looked fantastic, and they brought th ...

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel Started Today

We want as many children as possible to scoot, walk and cycle to school – but safely so. We love seeing so many children and families choosing active travel to get to school – scooters and bicycles are a brilliant way to start the day. However, to keep everyone safe, we kindly remind you that scooters and bicycles must  not  be ri ...

Comic Relief 2025 – A Day of Red, Giggles and Giving!

What a fabulous Friday we had for Comic Relief 2025. The children looked fantastic accessorising their uniforms with all things red – from wacky hair accessories and funky socks to sparkly ties and comedy glasses. Thank you to everyone who got involved to help raise both smiles and funds. A huge thank you to our brilliant School Council, w ...

Rocking the Stage with Rock Steady!

Music filled the air at school today as our talented Rock Steady musicians took to the stage for their much-anticipated concert! A highlight of the term, this performance brought together children who have been working hard in their band sessions, learning not just how to play an instrument, but how to collaborate, listen to one another, ...

Year 4 Explore Inclusive Sports in PE Paralympics Unit

As part of our PE Paralympics unit, Year 4 have been learning about inclusive sports and how they develop key physical skills such as control, coordination, and teamwork. This week, pupils had the opportunity to experience wheelchair curling. Using chairs and unihockey sticks, they worked on their accuracy and strategic thinking, aiming to ...

The Importance of Teachers Learning

At Gomer, we firmly believe that learning isn’t just for children—it’s for teachers too! Every week, our dedicated staff take part in professional development meetings to ensure we are always improving, refining, and strengthening our practice. After all, the better we become, the better we can support our children. This evening, our staff ...

Get Ready for the Big Walk and Wheel 2025!

Today, we were delighted to welcome Bike It John to our assembly to officially launch next week’s Big Walk and Wheel 2025! Our Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) are excited and ready to start awarding the golden-lock and Jasper the Bear to our most active travellers. This is a fantastic opportunity to get moving, make a positive impact o ...

Year 6 Explore Perspective Through Art and VR

Have you ever looked up at a skyscraper and felt tiny? Have you ever wondered why things appear smaller the further away they are? Year 6 have been fully immersed in their art topic on ‘perspective’, exploring how we represent three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional surfaces. After studying the work of architect Raymond Ho ...

Chair of Governors Visit: Mr Nick Almond

We were delighted to welcome our Chair of Governors, Mr Nick Almond, to school this morning. At King’s Academy Gomer, we are fortunate to be supported by a strong and committed governing body, who play an active role in our school community. During his visit, Nick spent valuable time with school leaders, discussing our ongoing school ...

Comic Relief – Only 9 Sleeps to Go

The countdown is on – only 9 sleeps until Red Nose Day! As we get ready to raise money for Comic Relief, we want to celebrate the fantastic work this charity does. Comic Relief supports people facing hardship across the UK and around the world. From funding food banks and mental health services to helping provide safe places for people in ...