One of the highlights of our transition days this week was seeing just how quickly our children settled into their new classes and got to know one another. It was wonderful to see children chatting, laughing and working together, with new friendships already beginning to blossom. The welcoming atmosphere across the school reflected the ki ...

This week has been an exciting one at King’s Academy Gomer as we welcomed our new Year 3 pupils and supported our current Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children as they stepped into their new classes for September. Transition is a significant milestone for every child. Whether joining a new school or moving into a new classroom with a n ...

This week, we were delighted to welcome a fantastic team of volunteers from HMS Sultan, who generously gave up a day to support our school community and work with Mr Guest. Supervised by one of our wonderful service dads, the team spent the day tackling a wide range of jobs, including sorting, painting and organising different areas of th ...

Last week, Year 6 had the most amazing time during their residential trip to Tile Barn. Across the three days, the children threw themselves into a range of activities, including archery, water rockets, a woodland walk, low ropes, crate stacking and wall climbing. Each activity offered the children the chance to challenge themselves, supp ...

Our Year 3 children were lucky to take part in Scooter Skills workshops this week, led by Bike It John from the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust . The sessions were great fun, but they also taught the children important lifelong skills. As well as developing confidence and control on their scooters, pupils learned how to ride safely, be aware of the ...

Recently, Year 6 were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to use the school’s VR equipment, and what a fantastic experience it was! The children became fully immersed in the exciting world of Gorilla Tag, where they were able to explore, move, problem-solve and interact in a completely different way. It was wonderful to see their ent ...

Hello from Tile Barn! We are delighted to let you know that everyone who set off from school this morning arrived safely shortly after 11.00am. The journey went really well, and the children send a big hello to their families back home! The weather is looking fantastic, the accommodation is all ready for us, and the activities are set to ...

Today, we were delighted to welcome the BBC who had heard about our success in promoting sustainable travel. The government has set a target for at least 60% of children to walk, cycle or scoot to school. We are incredibly proud that around 90% of our school community regularly walks, cycles or scoots to school – something we have successfully achieved for many, many years.

Choosing active ways to travel has so many benefits. It helps keep us healthy and active, reduces traffic around our school, improves air quality and is much better for the environment. It also helps children arrive at school feeling refreshed, alert and ready to learn. We know that not every family can walk the whole journey, which is why we also promote our Park and Stride scheme. Families who need to drive part of the way can park a short distance from school and enjoy the final part of their journey on foot.

Our commitment to sustainable travel is embedded throughout our curriculum. Children regularly learn about the health and environmental benefits of active travel, and we provide practical opportunities to build their confidence and skills. Throughout the year, pupils take part in cycling skills workshops and confidence-building sessions, helping more children enjoy travelling actively and safely.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be located in a town where it is safe and enjoyable to cycle, and we are especially grateful for the continued support of Bike It John from the charity Walk, Wheel Cycle Trust, who has worked closely with us to provide cycling workshops, activities and encouragement for our pupils. Our JRSO Team do a sterling job too.

It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our school’s achievements, and many of our children and several parents were interviewed as part of the filming. Look out for the main feature, which will be shown on the BBC Politics Show on Sunday 5 July. We can’t wait to see our school featured and hope you enjoy watching it!

Today, our Year 6 children enjoyed a trip to the beach, making the most of the sunshine with a day full of fun, teamwork and adventure. Throughout the day, the children took part in a range of activities. Some groups headed to Solent Springs Adventure Golf, where they showed great enthusiasm, resilience and sportsmanship before enjoying a ...

We are delighted to share that King’s Group Academies has been featured by IQAir for its innovative work helping pupils understand air quality and their role as global citizens. The article highlights how schools across the Trust are using real-time air quality data to connect classrooms around the world through the Air We Breathe pr ...