It has been revealed that Rowner Junior School has been shortlisted for the final of The Tes Schools Awards 2023 for Excellence in Creative Arts. The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years settings, primary and secondary. We pride ourselves on our broad curriculum
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This morning we completed a dynamic risk assessment to assess the impact of the strike action on our capacity to open the school. Due to the volume of staff who have withdrawn their labour today, we need to close Bay House, Brune Park, LWS, to all pupils in Years 7-11. Gomer Junior is open to
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At this point in time we feel that there is a real possibility that GFM schools, like many others, will be affected by the planned strike action on Wednesday 1 February 2023. There is a strong likelihood that we need to consider partial or full closure on this day and so you may wish to
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Congratulations to the five Youth Speak Teams who participated in the annual Rotary Youth Speaks competition. The learners prepared some incredibly detailed speeches and had the judges transfixed with their eloquence and salient points. The students spend considerable time preparing for the competition which was evident in their speeches and personal presentation. Competing against Bridgemary,
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Rowner Junior was subject to an Ofsted Section 5 graded inspection on 11 and 12 October 2022. We were delighted to inform our families today that Ofsted has graded Rowner Junior School as a ‘good’ school – they saw where we are outstanding too. Ofsted grades: Overall effectiveness: Good Quality of education: Good Behaviour and
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Today, learners who represent our Service Families, from Bay House, Brune Park, Gomer Junior and Rowner Junior attended the Remembrance Service at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital. Our learners proudly presented several wreaths on behalf of the GFM. Our Junior Service Children were supported by Mrs Whiting and Miss Hall (who leads the Gomer service
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The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, our community will take time tomorrow and during the national period of mourning, to reflect on her life and her commitment to our nation. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom. During a
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Having been shortlisted for two Tes Awards this year, representatives from the GFM attended an awards ceremony on Friday evening in London. And, we are REALLY proud to announce that the GFM won the award for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year. Judge Sir Tim Brighouse said: “They demonstrated all sorts of data showing that
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Many local residents gathered on the St. Mary’s Parish Centre lawn on Sunday to join together for a picnic and entertainment. The sea of red, white and blue set the scene for a wonderful community event. The Bay House Band started the festivities. The band performed an awesome set which the community thoroughly enjoyed. The
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