The Gordon Children's Academy

As an accredited #ThinkingSchool, we encourage our children to think for themselves through the understanding of how to use purposeful Thinking Tools to support their learning and development. 🎓 This week, we are talking about the Habits of Mind. 🧠 #WeAreGordon

Hello Instagram! 📸 We're really excited to be joining the Insta-world, sharing all of the amazing things that happen at The Gordon Children's Academy! ✅ Please follow us to stay up to date with all things Gordon. Link: buff.ly/4h4gGBZ #WeAreGordon #FollowUs

In December, we will be celebrating 125 years since our school was officially opened. 🎉 To mark this milestone, we are taking a trip down memory lane. 🌟 We would love to hear from you. Share your memories with us here: buff.ly/3XWAj86 #WeAreGordon

A huge well done to Mr Lopon for receiving the prestigious The Pearson National @TeachingAwards Certificate of Excellence as an Outstanding New Teacher of the Year! 🌟 This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we're sure you'll join us in congratulating him! 👏 #WeAreGordon

#ThinkingThursday 🧠 Today, we're talking to Charlotte, a member of our student drive team about how she uses our Habits of Mind and Thinking Tools to further her learning. 🎓 🌐 Learn more about being a #ThinkingSchool here: buff.ly/49Hj7pe #WeAreGordon #HabitsofMind

Thinking Thursday 🧠 Today, we're talking the different types of Thinking Tools and how our pupils use them to support their learning. 🎓 🌐 Learn more about being a Thinking School here: buff.ly/49Hj7pe #WeAreGordon #ThinkingSchool #ThinkingThursday #ThinkingTools

There's still time to join the Gordon family. 💚 If you didn't think that you'd secure a place with us, now's your chance! We still have availability in our Reception class joining us in September 2024. 🌐Find out how to apply: buff.ly/3UvNOcX #WeAreGordon #Admissions

#ThinkingThursday 🧠 Today, we have Aiyana, a member of our Student Drive Team, describing what she loves most about going to a #ThinkingSchool like Gordon. 🎓 🌐 Learn more about what it means to be an accredited Thinking School here: buff.ly/49Hj7pe #WeAreGordon

🎉 Today is National Offer Day, and we are thrilled to welcome all those who have been offered a place at our school in September. 🎉 We look forward to welcoming our new young learners to the Gordon family. #WeAreGordon #NationalOfferDay #Welcome

Year 1 had a fantastic time on their field trip, using maps to further their Geography knowledge!

Rehearsals are well underway for the KS2 MMA Choral Festival which is happening this evening at the Central Theatre in Chatham. It’s sounding amazing already! We are looking forward to performing to our parents and the public this evening.

On Friday, we celebrated #BeYou day as part of our #WeAreOne LGBTQ+ History Month event. 🌈 Children came dressed in clothes and colours they felt represented them best, while taking part in various activities to celebrate what makes them unique and special. 🌟 #WeAreGordon

Year 5 had a fantastic time after school in their second session of School Tasking - @TaskmasterEdu Thank you to our University of Kent representatives and Mr Hinkley!

Recently, our pupils joined the largest children's choir as they performed at this year's #YoungVoices concert at London's O2 Arena. 🎵 With over 9,000 children involved, the event was outstanding and enjoyed by all. 🌟 📰 Read full story buff.ly/3OowItM #WeAreGordon

Rev Green @ststrood and I had a fab time @GordonCA_TSAT EYFS making and learning about Christingle …. They children were awesome and did a fantastic job !!!

We're halfway through our Christmas #TimesTableRockstar battle, and what a battle it's been so far! Currently, @furzehamprimary is in the lead with @AllFaiths_TSAT coming in second place, closely followed by Meon Junior School. 2 days to go. Watch this space! #WeAreTSAT

Just a snippet of the incredible Christmas doors in Gordon! The children responded with awe and wonder when they arrived in school today!

What a fantastic Christmas fayre! Thank you to the PTA for such a successful evening!

To mark Remembrance Day, here is a poem written and performed by one of our incredible students. "The Poppy" #WeAreGordon #RemembranceDay #Poem