Become a School Governor at King’s Academy Gomer

Do you care about shaping young lives and want to make a difference in your local community? Have some time and energy to spare? If so, we would love to hear from you because Governance is one of the most rewarding ways to make a tangible difference and build your own capabilities. Why join us? At King’s Academy Gomer, we’re proud of our r ...

A Wonderful Whole School Harvest Celebration

On Friday, our whole school came together for a Harvest Celebration. This is a special time to give thanks for all that we have and to think about those who help and support us when we are in need. Harvest is a symbolic occasion, reminding us to be grateful for the food we eat, the people who grow and prepare it, and the importance of shar ...

Sharing Kindness: The Rotary Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Once again, KA Gomer is supporting the Rotary Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This is a wonderful project that spreads joy to children and families across Eastern European countries who may not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas. Each shoebox is filled with thoughtful items such as toys, toiletries, stationery, and warm accessories. A huge ...

Data Packets

This afternoon, Year 4 was exploring how data packets work.  They have been busy this half term learning all about networks and how we can send files across different networks (the journey of a file). Children have confidently talked about the process of sending information from network to network: first it goes via the wireless ...

Lunchtime Fun at Gomer

Who says lunchtime is just for eating? Today, Mrs Adom-Baffour led the way in turning our playground into a mini party, creating a conga line out of hula-hoops! Children joined in with laughter, music and movement, showing just how creative they can be. It was wonderful to see everyone playing kindly, working together, and showing off th ...

Zones of Regulation Dress-Up Day

Today, we had a Zones of Regulation (ZOR) dress-up day. As a School of Character, we are committed to helping our children build the tools and language they need to understand, articulate, and manage their emotions every day. ZOR is a whole-school approach that uses colours to represent different feelings which we all experience. The four ...

Year 5 Explore Glaciers

Last week, Year 5 became geographers and scientists as they explored how glaciers shape the land. Using ice, sand, and a little patience, the children observed how a melting glacier carves grooves and deposits sediment, just like in real landscapes. The children were fascinated to see how these slow-moving rivers of ice can transform moun ...

Introducing Our Gomer Reps!

We are delighted to introduce our brand-new Gomer Reps for this year! These fantastic Year 6 children have volunteered their time and energy to support a variety of activities across the school. They showed great enthusiasm in applying for the role and we are so pleased to have appointed them. The Gomer Reps will begin their work by suppo ...

Year 5 Art Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Our Year 5 children have been exploring the vibrant and distinctive style of Frida Kahlo, one of the most famous Mexican artists of the 20th century. Kahlo is best known for her bold self-portraits, her use of vivid colours, and the way she used art to express her identity, emotions, and culture. Taking inspiration from her striking imager ...