Please see below copies of information sent out via email & through MCAS. 

20th July -  A few reminders for the last day of school tomorrow.

• It is a non-uniform day in return for a £1 donation to Shelter Box.

• School Dinner will be fish and chips.

• School closes at 2:15 pm, if you do not wish for your child to use their Green/Red pass please contact the office - office@uptonjunior.com to make us aware. There will be no Afterschool Club.

• Year 6 can bring a shirt for signing.

19th July - Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no crossing patrol on Broadstairs Road this week, please take extra care when crossing.

19th July - Banded reading books should be returned to school for the Summer by Wednesday 21st July

16th July - Our current Year 3 children will welcome our new Year 3 children on Monday 19th July for a picnic. Your Year 3 child will only need to bring a sunhat and suncream, no toys or food are required.  The picnic will take place after lunch and so children will need their normal lunchtime arrangements be it packed lunch or school dinner.

16th July - A few reminders for Year 6's final week.

Leavers Assemblies will be:

6B - Monday 19th July - 10:00 am

6G - Monday 19th July - 1:45 pm

6R - Tuesday 20th July - 10:00 am

6Y - Tuesday 20th July - 1:45 pm

We will be holding the assemblies outside, so please come via the field gate and bring a picnic blanket or similar that your family can all sit on together. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the event and having the chance to celebrate your child's time at Upton. 

Tuesday 20th July - Year 6 PTFA Leavers Party will take place at Upton 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday 21st July - Non-Uniform Day - Year 6 to bring old school shirt and pens for signing. School Closes at 2:15 pm

16th July - Your child's End of Year School Report will be available to view in MCAS (www.mychildatschool.com) today after 4:30 pm.  This will be found under the 'Reports' header in the app or on the website.

16th July - Year 2 Parents - Our picnic will still be going ahead on Monday 19th July. Unfortunately, we would like Teddy Bears to stay home for this picnic due to the ongoing pandemic. Instead, children can tell their toys all about their visit to Upton when they return home.

• On the day when you arrive with your child at 1:20 pm, you will come to the main gate and onto the playground where you will see the class teachers. (St Mildreds’ children will be walked over by their current teachers.)

• At 1:25 pm the Year 3 teachers will line up their ‘new’ class and lead the children on to our school field.

• Our ‘new’ Year 3 children will spend the afternoon with our ‘current’ Year 3 pupils participating in fun activities.

• Time will be spent with our current Year 3 pupils answering questions and explaining about life at Upton as well as taking part in team-building games. 

• The afternoon will end with a small picnic for the children to enjoy.

• End of the afternoon arrangements: Please enter via the main gate and walk to the back playground at 2.45 pm where your child will be led out of school with their class teacher.

We look forward to seeing you all!

16th July - On the last day of term, Wednesday 21st July we will be having a non-uniform day in exchange for a £1 donation to raise money for Shelter Box. Year 6 are also invited to bring in a school shirt and pens/markers to do shirt signing within their year group.  School will close at 2:15 pm on the last day.

16th July - The last day of term, Wednesday 21st July will be a non-uniform day in exchange for £1 donation to raise money for Shelter Box. School will close at 2:15 pm on the last day, there will be no afterschool club.

13th July - You should now have your ticket for tomorrow's Year 4 Sports Day (1:30 pm start) please keep this safe, entry will be via the field gate where you will need to show your ticket. As you are aware due to covid restrictions we are only able to admit one person per pupil and so if you have small children/babies, they will not be able to attend with you on this occasion. We thank you for your continued support during these challenging times.

13th July - A reminder that Year 5 children will be selling their Enterprise Week items after school (3 pm onwards) in their classrooms tomorrow (Wednesday 14th July).  Please bring along some money if you would like to purchase something. Children who use a green or red pass and would still like to purchase something can bring money in to do so.

13th July - A reminder that it is the Year 6 Wingham Trip tomorrow.  Children need to:

• Come wearing their normal full school uniform with appropriate footwear (such as trainers).

• The children will need to arrive at school at 8:40 am.

• We will return to school at 3.15 pm, children can be collected from the classroom as usual or go on their green or red passes. If there are any extended delays a message will be sent via the MCAS app/email.

• They will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks (preferably water) which are sufficient for the day in a rucksack.

• Please ensure they have suncream on and a sunhat. A raincoat may also be necessary weather dependant.

• Children who receive free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch by the school kitchen.

  If your child requires an inhaler or travel sickness tablet please ensure they have this with them.

12th July - A reminder that Year 4 children will be selling their Enterprise Week items after school (3pm onwards) in their classrooms tomorrow (Tuesday 13th July).  Please bring along some money if you would like to purchase something.

12th July - Year 6 will visit Wingham Wildlife Park on Wednesday 14th July, if you haven't done so already please complete the consent form here.

12th July - A reminder that 3Y's Revolution Trip will take place on Wednesday 14th July, if you haven't done so already or are unsure please complete the Revolution Waiver must be completed by Tuesday 13th July.  This will only take a few moments to complete and must be completed in full for your child to take part. If you have any difficulties completing the form here please call the school office on 01843 861393.

12th July - A reminder that children should wear their PE kit or similar sportswear tomorrow for another day of fun-filled activities.

12th July - A reminder that 6Y will be going to Lilliputt Golf on Tuesday 13th July.  They can bring a maximum of £5 to spend on a drink and ice cream. This trip will take place within normal school hours and is covered under local trip consent. They need to come to school wearing their PE kit/Sportswear again. 6Y will also be swimming in the afternoon and will need their swimming kit - goggles, hat, towel and swimwear.

12th July - You should now have your ticket for tomorrow's Year 5 Sports Day (1:30 pm start) please keep this safe, entry which will be via the field gate where you will need to show your ticket. As you are aware due to covid restrictions we are only able to admit one person per pupil and so if you have small children, they will not be able to attend with you. We thank you for your continued support during these challenging times.

12th July - Today the children received their Flour Babies, congratulations! The letter contains all the information you and they will need.

9th July - We have had a fantastic 'Real-Life Maths and Enterprise Week' here at the school. Children have used Maths in the context of the real world in many differing ways.

Next week (beginning Monday 12th July) classes will be selling items after school (3 pm onwards) that they have created using the £50 given to each class. This will take place inside the classroom. Their challenge is to make a profit on this money! 

If children leave school on a pass that day, they are welcome to bring money in to purchase an item themselves.

Parents may purchase items from the class their child is in. 

The dates are as follows: 
Year 3: Monday 12th July 
Year 4: Tuesday 13th July
Year 5: Wednesday 14th July

9th July - Year 4 will be making scones on Monday, please can you send your child in with a scone cutter if you have one.

8th July - A reminder that tomorrow is Inflatable Fun Day – Year 6 will be playing on a variety of inflatable equipment for a fabulous fun-filled day! They need to come wearing their PE kit or sportswear.

7th July - 3Y will be dismissed from the 3G classroom on Thursday and Friday this week.

7th July - Year 6 have now been sent home with their ticket for tomorrow’s Sports Day. Our apologies that due to covid restrictions we are only able to admit one person per pupil and so if you have small children they will not be able to attend with you.  We thank you for your continued support during these challenging times. Year 6 need to come to school wearing their PE kit, class coloured t-shirt, blue or black shorts and trainers/plimsolls.

7th July - This is a reminder that if you require a space at the Viking Holiday Club or Saturday Sports 4 All Club, a key survey form and full payment is required. Once these are both received, you will receive an email confirmation that will provide you with information on when and where to drop your child off.  If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Mrs Hardley at Ramsgate Arts Primary School on 01843 582847 or finance@ramsgateartsprimaryschool.co.uk Thank you,

7th July - A reminder that it is the Year 6 Sports Day tomorrow (Thursday 8th July) starting at 1:30 pm. Children will bring home their ticket today, the adult attending will be required to produce the ticket on entry to the field so keep it safe!

7th July - No Handball this Friday due to Year 5 Beach Trip.

6th July - Year 6 will be having an action-packed fun-filled week that will start this Friday with an Inflatables Fun Day and end next Friday with a day at the beach. Please see the letters here, one outlines the plans for each day, the other here provides specific details for the Wingham Wildlife Park Trip.

6th July - A reminder that Year 5 will be going to the beach on Friday 9^th July.

The arrangements are:

·         Meet at the Broadstairs Bandstand between 8:45 - 9:00 am

·         Wear appropriate clothing such as a tshirt and shorts.

·         Bring sun cream, hat/sunglasses, bucket and spade, a small towel to dry feet.

·         Packed lunch (suitable to be eaten on a beach), plenty to drink (but not fizzy), no chocolate. If your child is eligible for Free School Meals one will be provided.

The children will NOT need money or a mobile phone.

Collection from the Broadstairs Bandstand between 3:00-3:15 pm, no leaving school passes will be valid every child must be collected.

6th July - Due to the weather today 4R & 4Y's beach trip was postponed.  They will now join 4B & 4G tomorrow (Wednesday 7th July).  All the arrangements will be the same as today.  Children to come in uniform with appropriate footwear such as trainers, wear a sunhat, sun cream and bring a water bottle.

6th July - We would like to remind parents that drop off is 8:40 am, the playground gates will not open until this time.  Any child arriving before this time will be unsupervised.  Children should not be playing in the car park before or after school.

5th July - Year 6 will be baking cupcakes as part of their maths investigation on Wednesday 7th July.  If you have a muffin tray please can your child bring this in with them in a named bag on Wednesday.

5th July - The menu on the last day of term will be fish fingers and chips.

5th July - Year 4 trip reminder.  On the beach they will be litter picking, taking part in a scavenger hunt and enjoying ice creams paid for by the school. 
 
4R and 4Y will be going on Tuesday 6th July

4B and 4G will be going on Wednesday 7th July 

We will leave school at approximately 9.30 am and plan to return to school before lunch.

Please ensure children wear school uniform and appropriate footwear (trainers) they will need to wear sun cream, sun hat and bring a water bottle. On Tuesday particularly we are expecting light showers and so we do ask that children bring their raincoat

This trip is covered under the local trip consent you have previously provided.

5th July - Sports Days Reminder - 1 adult per child, tickets will be issued shortly.

Year 6	Thursday 8th July 2021
Year 5	Tuesday 13th July 2021
Year 4	Wednesday 14th July 2021
Year 3	Thursday 15th July 2021
Start time - 1:30pm Please enter via field gate near the swimming pool.

5th July - Today (Monday 5th July) marks the start of 'Real Life Maths and Enterprise Week' at Upton. Across Maths lessons this week children will be taking part in activities that show them the value of Maths in the real world - not just as a lesson they have to do at school. In addition, children will be learning about money and will engage with aspects such as budgeting,  profit and loss, VAT, wages linked to jobs and the stock market.

Each class has also been challenged to make their own profit from a class project linked to Enterprise. The school have given each Maths class £50 to create their own Enterprise and aim to turn a profit. Each class has decided what they will create and sell, priced it so that their income should exceed their expenditure and will be able to sell their items to parents in their own classes after school on the dates below:

Year 3 - 12th July

Year 4 - 13th July

Year 5 - 14th July 

It's going to be an exceptionally exciting Maths week!

2nd July - The letter here outlines the plan for this year's Sports Days'.

1st July - A reminder that tomorrow the rescheduled Class Photographs will take place, children need to come wearing their uniform and the biggest smiles!

1st July – We are happy to announce that to celebrate our wonderful Year 6's their Leavers Party on Tuesday 20^th July will now be free! If you have already purchased a ticket the money will be refunded onto the card with which you paid over the coming days. We would like to thank you for your support during what has been a very unusual year!

30th June - Transition Day Newsletter - Newsletter 15

28th June - A reminder that 3B have their Revolution Trip tomorrow and need to wear either their PE kit or other sportswear and trainers. 

28th June - Year 4 Beach Trip Letter - click here to read.

28th June - A reminder that Class Photographs will take place on Friday, all children to come wearing uniform (no PE on Friday).

25th June - 4B will be doing PE on Wednesday for next week only due to Transition Day on Thursday. They will need to wear their PE kit on Wednesday next week.

25th June - Year 5 have a Beach and Mini-golf trip planned for 9th June, please see the letter for more information.

25th June - 5G will not need to wear their PE kits to school on Wednesday next week.  They will need to bring their trainers on Friday for the afternoon lesson.

25th June - 5Y will not be having PE on our Transition Day and so will need to wear their normal uniform.  They will, however, still be swimming on Wednesday 30th June.

25th June - 5B will be having a change to their PE day for next week only.  5B will need to come wearing PE kit on Monday 28th June.

25th June - 5R will not be having PE on Monday next week, they will swim on Tuesday as planned.  For next week only they will need to wear normal uniform on Monday.

25th June - Year 6 Leavers Party Information - Red Carpet Leavers Party

25th June - Year 6 will be having a fun week of activities 12th - 16th July, the letter here contains some more information.  Further details will follow on specific events.

18th June - Class Photographs will be rescheduled due to the torrential rain, these will now take place on 2nd July.  Other events scheduled for that day will be reviewed and an update will follow. As always we thank you for your support.

17th June - Just a reminder that it is class photograph day tomorrow, children need to wear their uniform and a big smile!

16th June - It is with regret that we are writing to you following the Government's announcement on Monday of the extension to Lockdown rules. For Upton, this means we have had to change a few of the plans we had hoped to take place in Term 6.

As I’m sure you can appreciate the restrictions that will be remaining in place mean that the Family Picnic and Summer Fair will no longer be able to take place.

The Colour Run will be postponed with our hope that this can take place in September, more information will follow.

Sports Days will continue to take place. We are allowed spectators to gather in separate (multiple) groups of up to 30- the legal gathering limit.  With this in mind, we must restrict you to one adult per child (no additional adults or children will be allowed) to watch this event. Spectators must adhere to current social distancing requirements and remain in the area that is provided for your group. 

We will of course ensure the children continue to have an immense amount of fun this term!

These are the only events currently affected and we hope nothing further will be impacted.  We are of course disappointed, but we must follow government guidance.  We thank you as always for your support.

16th June - The Year 5 CAT test results are now available to view in MCAS under the ‘Reports’ tab.

16th June - Don't forget with the lovely weather we have been enjoying that children need to have sun cream on and bring sun hats and water bottles to school.

16th June - A reminder that Year 6 PE day this week will be Thursday (tomorrow) owing to class photographs taking place on Friday. Year 6 to come to school wearing PE kit on Thursday (tomorrow) for this week only. Full uniform on Friday 18th June ready for class photo day.

16th June - A reminder that Class Photographs will take place on Friday 18th June. Children need to come to school wearing their full uniform and best smiles!

15th June - Year 5 parents - Christs Hospital a Secondary School choice with a difference!

14th June - Year 5 will be doing paper-mache art week beginning 28th June we would like to ask parents to send in any old newsletters from home before this date.

11th June - Year 6 have lots of exciting things happen this term.  Next week they will be watching an animal heart dissection as part of their topic this Term, following this, they will be watching the Puberty video in class which you can view here. Towards the end of Term 6 they will also watch the PG rated film Wonder an adaptation of the book they are reading in English, if you do not wish for your child to watch the film please contact your child’s class teacher.

28th May - On Friday 11th June (the first Friday back after half term) Year 5 will be having a WOW Day to kick off their new topic on the Ancient Maya. Children do not need to buy a costume for this WOW Day as we have provided all children with a plain white t-shirt which we would like them to design with a Maya pattern or design. Children will then wear this t-shirt on the WOW Day. Please see the Year 5 blog here for more information on options for how to design their t-shirt.

28th May - Year 6 WOW Day - Thursday 10th June WOW Day Letter

28th May – We are proud to involve all members of our Upton family in the future direction of the Viking Academy Trust. Each year we create a whole 'School Improvement Plan' (SIP) for each school. This is a plan that highlights the areas we want to improve upon and new ideas we would like to implement. You have a significant role in supporting us in ensuring we deliver first class educational provision to all of our children. We want your views on what has gone well this year and areas you feel that we can improve upon. These views will form the basis of our 'School Improvement Plan' for the coming year. Please complete this brief form - VAT School Improvement Plan and be part of the future of the Viking Academy Trust!

28th May - Year Group Newsletter are now available - Year 3 - Year 4 - Year 5- Year 6

27th May - Thank you to all those of you who booked only one club for your child, this has allowed us to offer many more children the opportunity to take part in an after-school sports club. 

Now this first phase of booking has passed we can open up multiple clubs for those that wish, so if you have already booked a club for your child, and they would like to try another please go on to the app to select the other clubs available that they wish to join. If you have any difficulties please get in touch with the school office 01843 861393.

27th May -  Registration for children due to start secondary school in September 2022 will open on Tuesday 1^st June.  The  PESE (procedure for entrance into secondary education) PDF here provides further information for parents. The information on the KCC website here will be updated when registration goes live on 1^st June.

27th May - A reminder that from next Term the Upton Ship Afterschool Club hours will be extended and we can now offer:

Costs: 3:15pm- 4:30pm £20 for the week 

            3:15pm- 6:15pm £42.50 for the week

Also, if you would like to sign your child up for a space, please email office@uptonjunior.com 

Places are booked for the week and paid for in advance via school money. 

25th May – We are happy to announce that after-school sports clubs will restart in Term 6. 

Spaces are limited and so on a first come first serve basis.  Booking will go live via MCAS tomorrow (26th May) at 6:00 pm, you will see a 'Clubs' option in the menu, select this and then ‘Available’ to see the options for your child. 

As I am sure you understand due to Covid restrictions, we have had to greatly limit the number of clubs we can run and so to give as many children as possible the opportunity to take part we ask parents to be considerate and only book one club per child. If the clubs are full there is an option to go on the waiting list.

Clubs will start the first week back and run until 16th July.

19th May - Fun Day Menu reminder for Thursday 20th May.

19th May - Year 3 will take part in a WOW day for their topic on Tuesday 25th May, ‘May the Force be With You’ next week. If you have any flat bottle tops (eg milk tops) or empty tin cans, please could you send them in with your child across the rest of the week.

19th May - 3B Swimming Reminder

17th May - A reminder that Year 4 pupils need to bring in a shoebox next week to use on Wednesday 19th May. They also need clean yoghurt pots and small plastic bottles, please. Children will be designing and building environmentally friendly houses - therefore are using recycled products.

17th May - Year 6 Kent Surf School Letter

17th May - A reminder that if you have a Parent Consultation booked this week it will take place via Teams. Please ensure you can still access your child's Microsoft Teams account before your appointment time.  If you've forgotten login details these can be found under the 'Reports' tab in MCAS. Once you have logged in to Teams click the calendar and select the relevant appointment.  You will then be held in the lobby, at your appointment time the Teacher will admit you to the meeting.

14th May - Royal Mail Stamp Competition - https://www.uptonjunior.com/news/?pid=203&nid=29&storyid=3187

14th May - Great news! We are happy to announce Afterschool Club will now be open until 6:15 pm.

If your child currently attends Afterschool Club, you do not need to reapply for a place, but if you would like to extend their hours then please contact us. Also, if you would like to sign your child up for a space, please email office@uptonjunior.com Places are booked for the week and paid for in advance via school money. 

Costs: 3:15pm- 4:15pm £20 for the week 

            3:15pm- 6:00pm £42.50 for the week

14th May - This is a reminder that if you have booked into the Viking Holiday Club, or Saturday Sports 4 All Club, your booking is not secured until full payment is received and the key survey has been completed. Once your booking is secured, you will receive an email confirmation to confirm your child/children's space(s). Please bring a copy of this confirmation with you when you drop your child off.

13th May - Principals Catering will be serving an exciting menu Fun Lunch menu on Thursday 20^th May.  We would like as many children to take part as possible.  The menu will be:

Main

Classic beef burger served in an unseeded bun with tomato ketchup (wheat, sulphites).

Or

Southern spiced Quorn burger served in an unseeded bun with tomato ketchup (v) (wheat, milk, egg, soya).

With

Chunky skin-on potato wedges & baked beans.

Homemade bread (wheat, milk, soya), fruit & salad.

Dessert

Chocolate Ice Cream

Please pay in advance via www.principals-catering.com if your child is eligible for FSM you do not need to make payment.

12th May - A reminder that the Kent Life Trip to Maidstone is tomorrow:

• Come wearing their ‘Evacuee’ costume (example attached)

• The children will need to arrive at school for 8:30 am.

• We will return to school at 4:00 pm, children can be collected from the playground.

• If there are any extended delays a message will be sent via the MCAS app.

• They will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks (preferably water) which are sufficient for the day in a rucksack.

Children who receive free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch by the school kitchen. 

We would like to ask parents to avoid parking on Broadstairs Road near the Broadstairs Road gate so that the coaches have space to park up and the children can safely and swiftly disembark on their return.

12th May - Just a reminder that if you haven't done so already the consent form for the Year 5 Kent Surf School trip must be completed by Friday:

12th May - Year 4 pupils need to bring in a shoebox next week to use on Wednesday 19th May. They also need clean yoghurt pots and small plastic bottles, please. Children will be designing and building environmentally friendly houses - therefore are using recycled products.

12th May - 4Y Swimming Reminder - 4Y will be swimming on Thursday 11th May.  

11th May - Just a reminder that 3G will be swimming on Wednesday 12th May.  Children need to wear school uniform and bring the swimming kit in a bag. Children will need a swimsuit (full costume for girls/fitted shorts for boys), goggles, swim hat and towel.

10th May - Year 6 will need their cereal boxes bought in by Wednesday 12th May, ready for use next week.

7th May - Next week, Year 3 will be working in groups to create pirate ships as part of our English text, Peter Pan. Please could we ask that if you have an empty shoe or cereal box at home, that you send it in with your child by Tuesday 11th May.  Thank you!

6th May - Just a reminder that tomorrow is NSPCC Number Day and to raise money children can come to school in Maths related non-school uniform in exchange for a £1 donation.  This can be anything from a t-shirt with a number or a dotty dress!If your child's PE day coincides with NSPCC Number Day please ensure their non-school uniform and footwear is suitable for taking part in sports activities.

4th May - Year 6 will need cereal boxes for a class activity we would like to ask that they are bought in by Wednesday 12th May.

30th April - Newsletter 12

30th April - Year 5 Kent Surf School - Letter here.

30th April - Year 6 will be able to enjoy a WWII Experience Day at Kent Life, Maidstone on Thursday 13th May. Please complete the Online Consent Form Here by Tuesday 4th May, it will only take a moment to do. Full details are in the letter.

30th April - Don't forget Monday 3rd May is a Bank Holiday, the school will be closed.  We will return on Tuesday 4th May - gates open at 8:40 am with Registration taken at 8:55 am don't be late!

30th April - The optional home learning questions for Term 5 have now been set, your child's year group can be found here. Children who complete the home learning will receive a gold letter from Miss Watmough or Miss Papa-Adams in the post.

26th April - A reminder that 5R have swimming tomorrow.  Children need to come to school in their school uniform and bring their swimming kit (costume/fitted shorts, goggles, hat and towel) in a bag.

23rd April - NSPCC Number Day is on 7^th May, children can come to school in non-school uniform in exchange for £1 donation.  For a little extra fun if they have something maths or number related to wear this would be great to see!

23rd April - There is still time to get those sponsorship forms in, remember the more we raise the more books we can get for school! We thank you for your support as always.

22nd April – We have been informed by Swattenden that they are unable to accommodate us this year.  We are currently looking at options for in-school activities as an alternative and will update you further once we have more information.

Those that have paid towards Swattenden this year will receive a full refund for any monies paid.  We will send more information on this shortly.

If your child was not planning on attending Swattenden they will still have the opportunity to take part in the in-school activities we hope to arrange.

22nd April - Don't forget tomorrow is the Year 5 Wow Day, children can come dressed as their favourite animal, an explorer or in a safari outfit!

20th April - Children will be bringing home their photo proofs today.  Ordering instructions are included with the proof.

20th April - A reminder that 5G are swimming tomorrow. They will need to come to school in normal uniform and bring their swimming kit in a bag.

20th April - Don't forget Year 6 PE day will be Friday's in Term 5 - children will need to come to school in PE kit on Fridays.

20th April - Don't forget 3G's PE day is now Wednesday and will need to come to school in their PE kit tomorrow.

20th April - We have a few reminders following on from the message before half term regarding the school day: 

• The gates will once again open at 8:40 am with registration will taking place at 8:55 am.

• No dogs on the school site (excluding service dogs or by prearrangement).

• The collection time is 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm (Pass users cannot leave class before 3:15 pm). Thank you for your continued support.

1st April - Year 5 will be taking a 'walk on the wild side' for their new topic and to help kick it off they will be enjoying a WOW Day on Friday 23rd April, please see the letter here for more information and costume ideas.

1st April - Year Group Newsletters for Term 5 can be viewed here:

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

31st March - A reminder that school closes at normal time tomorrow 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm.  As usual, the children using red/green passes will not be able to leave school until 3:15 pm.

31st March - Please read the Viking Academy Trust Term 4 update for parents from Mrs Lewis, Executive Head here.

28th March - A reminder 6G will be having PE on Wednesday this week.

28th March - Sponsored Reading letter click here to read.

28th March - PE for Year 6 (all Year 6 classes) will now be on Fridays in Terms 5 & 6.  The children will still need to come to school wearing their PE kits and stay in them for the whole day on Fridays.

28th March - Please click on the link below to find a webinar offering parents and carers approaches and key skills to help recognise and respond to your child’s emotional health needs both within and beyond the pandemic.The webinar aims to:

• provide you with a safe space to pause and reflect on your own emotional needs and the needs of your child.

• Explore the possible impact that the pandemic has had on your family.

• Gain an understanding of how to protect mental health and wellbeing in challenging times.

• Take away top tips for helping your child thrive through resilience.

• Start to build your own family wellbeing toolkit.

Webinar Link

We hope this is helpful at this challenging time.

Take care.

28th March - We have a few updates for Term 5 and 6 to make you aware of:

• From Monday 19th April 2021, the school morning will return to pre-covid times.  The gates will once again open at 8:40 am with registration will taking place at 8:55 am. 

• We have also revised the Inset Day due to take place on 7th June, this will now be a normal school day, with children expected to attend school as normal.

We thank you for your continued support.

28th March - Thursday is the last day of Term and so there will be a change to the menu for school dinner on this day with be fish and chips being served.

26th March - Just a reminder following on from the newsletter the Year 4 Easter Bonnet Parade will take place on Thursday 1st April.  Children can bring in their home-made creations on the day, we can't wait to see them!

26th March - Viking Holiday Club dates for EASTER Holiday Club are:
Week 1: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April
Week 2: Monday 12th – Friday 16th April
VHC is open to all children attending a Viking Academy Trust school (Chilton, Ramsgate Arts and Upton) from Reception to Year 6.  If you have a sibling at another primary school that also wants to join the fun – no problem, they can come too!  We also have a NEW Saturday 'Sport4All' club which will run on Saturdays during the Easter holiday. For more information on how to book and pay please see here for the Holiday Club or here for Sports4All.

26th March - Year 3 will not be having a PE lesson next week so they will not need to come into school wearing their PE kit. The children will need to come into school wearing their school uniform every day.

25th March - New Sports Hall news! Read more about it here.

25th March - Next week Year 5 will be doing some DT and need junk! We would like to ask parents to send in any cleaned out junk such as empty yoghurt pots, bottle tops and cardboard boxes on Monday 29th March.

25th March - A reminder for the Year 4 WOW day tomorrow (26th March) - more information here

19th March - Newsletter 11 - https://sway.office.com/MBm6jfKewiUNuJ5L?ref=Link 

19th March - Children will be making dioramas based on their current text in English - The Iron Man in class. We would like to ask that children bring in a shoebox-size box with a lid is most suitable before Monday 29th March which they can then use to make their diorama. 

 

 

 

 

19th March - The Year 4 WOW day will take place on Friday 26th March.  Children can come to school dressed as Romans or Greeks and will have a day of activities including creating greek mosaics, making Greek salad and a Roman archaeology hunt! The letter here contains more information, including instructions on how to make a costume out of a sheet!

18th March - We can now confirm dates for next year please find attached our Term Dates and Calendar for the next Academic Year. - Upton Calendar 2021-22 & Upton Term Dates

18th March -  Just a reminder tomorrow (Friday 19th March) is Comic Relief Red Nose day, children can come to school wearing non-school uniform in exchange for £1 donation.

18th March - Year 5 will enjoy some egg-tastic fun on Monday 29th March with their Easter Egg Competition.  Please read the letter for more information - https://www.uptonjunior.com/attachments/download.asp?file=6379

16th March - This is a reminder that if you book a space at the Viking Holiday Club, or the Sports 4 All Saturday club, your booking will not be confirmed until full payment is received. The sibling discount is payable after a full price place has been paid for the first child, and if the sibling doesn't attend Upton Junior School, the payment will show under "Others", not the clubs tab. If you have any questions or queries regarding payment, please contact Lorna Hardley at Ramsgate Arts Primary School at finance@ramsgateartsprimaryschool.co.uk

15th March - Just a reminder that tomorrow is individual school photographs.  All children need is their wonderful smiles and full uniform.  If it's normally your child's PE day they will still need to come in uniform (no PE kits required). They may have 'lockdown' hair but please remind them they are beautiful with or without their hair styled, these will certainly be pictures to look back on.

15th March - 4G's PE day will be Friday this week, this coincides with Comic Relief Red Nose Day and so please ensure their non-school uniform is suitable for taking part in sports activities.

12th March - Year 3 Easter Egg-stravaganza letter here.

12th March - Dear Parents/Carers, Viking Holiday Club dates for EASTER Holiday Club Dates:

Week 1: Tuesday 6^th – Friday 9^th April

Week 2: Monday 12^th – Friday 16^th April 

VHC is open to all children attending a Viking Academy Trust schools (Chilton, Ramsgate Arts or Upton) from Reception to Year 6.  If you have a sibling at another primary school that also wants to join the fun – no problem, they can come too!   For more information on how to book and pay please see the attached letter.

12th March - Dear Parents and Carers, On Wednesday 17th March, Year 3 will be baking biscuits as part of our English lesson. All allergies have been considered and steps will be in place to ensure that there is no risk of cross-contamination. The ingredients included: caster sugar, self-raising flour and butter.  Gluten-free self-raising flour and dairy-free butter will be used for those children with allergies. If you have any questions, please get in touch with your child's class teacher. 

11th March - Dear Parents, We have been liaising with the Schoolwear Centre and from today, you will have the option to have your uniform order delivered to the school free of charge. Orders will need to be placed over the phone by leaving a voice message or via Facebook messenger as the website will only offer the paid delivery service. Any delivery orders placed prior to today will not be able to be cancelled, however. Once received in school we will give the order to your child to bring home. Kind regards, Upton

11th March - Dear Parents & Carers, Please be aware that 5B will need to wear full uniform on Tuesday, they will continue to with their indoor PE activities but they will not need a PE kit. Kind regards, Upton

11th March - Dear Parents and Carers, 5R & 5Y will have PE on Wednesday next week (17th March) due to the school photograph's taking place on Tuesday.  On Tuesday they will need to wear full school uniform.  On Wednesday 5R & 5Y children will need to wear their PE clothes all day. Kind regards, Upton

10th March - Dear Parents and Carers, A reminder that 3B have PE tomorrow and need to come to school in their PE kits which they will wear all day. Kind regards, Upton

10th March - Dear Parents and Carers, Just a reminder that individual school photos will take place on Tuesday 16th March.  If your child has PE on Tuesdays they will need to come to school in uniform, they will not be doing PE on that day. Kind regards, Upton

10th March - Dear Parents and Carers, There are still spaces in the Sports 4 All club, if you would like your child to take part please see here letter for more information on dates and fees. Kind regards, Upton

10th March - Dear Parents and Carers, Comic Relief Day is Friday 19th March children can come to school wearing non-school uniform for a £1 donation. Kind regards, Upton

10th March - Dear Parents/Carers, Please could all year 6 children bring in an empty cardboard cereal box (by the 17th March) and keep them in their lockers, please. This is for an activity we will be doing in class. Kind regards Upton

8th March - Dear Parents and Carers, It has been wonderful to have all the children back in school again and of course, being back after such a long time we have a few reminders.  Firstly we would like to remind parents that there is no parking in the school car park at either end.  When using the drop off please drive into the drop off zone, drop off your child and drive out - do not park and please drive safely.  The school gates open at 8:45 am and close at 9:00 am. Please also keep social distancing in mind when outside the school gates. Thank you for your co-operation. Kind regards, Upton

8th March - Dear Parents and Carers, Just a reminder if you have completed the key survey form for a space at either the Viking Holiday Club or the Saturday Sports 4 All Club, the place is not secure until payment has been made and you have received a confirmation letter.  Kind regards, Upton

5th March - Newsletter 10 now available to read here - https://sway.office.com/97oAhMWEvWMXT7TU?ref=Link

18th November -  Please click here for information on the educational support we can provide if your child has to self-isolate. The criteria for this supports is:

• You have been told to self-isolate by a government 'test and trace' service, because you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive ('NHS Test and Trace' in England)

• Isolating due to a member of the household testing positive or waiting results

• Awaiting test results

If your child's class bubble are informed they need to self-isolate we will provide a different option, this support is only for those children that fall into one of the above categories.

17th November - School photos will no longer be taking place on 19th November it is, however, rescheduled for 20th January 2021.

16th November - Please be aware from tomorrow the Broadstairs Road pedestrian gate will no longer be open at pick up time.  It will remain locked to preserve the one-way system we have in place. Once again we thank you for your support at this time and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

12th November - We would like to remind parents if your child does not attend Breakfast Club please ensure they are not dropped off at school before 8:30 am.  Children arriving before this time are unsupervised

If you require a place at Breakfast Club please contact the school office via email - office@uptonjunior.com to enquire about spaces.

12th November - Tomorrow (Friday 13th November) is a normal school uniform day.  Odd Sock Day is Monday 16th November, children can come to school wearing non-school uniform and odd socks for a £1 donation to 'Anti-Bullying Alliance' charity. **Year 4 ONLY** wear non-uniform sportswear along with odd socks due to it also being Year 4 PE day.

4th November - Please see this document - 'Covid-19 Absence Guide for Families' if you need help in making a decision about your child's absence during this difficult time.

23rd October - Term 2 Dates sent home or click here..

23rd October - Year Group Newsletters have been sent via email and are available on the MCAS app, they can also be found on the Year group letters page of this website.

22nd October - We have been asked to share the attached letter with our Year 6 parents and carers from the School Public Health Service regarding the Height and weight check for children in Year 6. Click here to read.

20th October - Please note we have updated the usernames and passwords for your child's Microsoft Teams account.  This is just in preparation should we need to use this system in the future.
You will be able to access the information on the MCAS app or via www.mychildatschool.com click on the 'Reports' tab, when downloading the PDF please be patient.

20th October - Due to the ongoing Covid restrictions we are reviewing our wrap around care provision for next term. I am pleased to announce that we are now able to offer this for all children from the beginning of Term 2. We need to ensure the children remain as safe as possible so will be keeping the children in ‘bubbles’. This does mean, however, that if you need your child to attend you will be required to book a place for the whole week. You will also need to pay, in advance, via school money (under ‘Trips’ section) for all sessions, regardless of whether your child attends.

We will be offering the following services:

Breakfast club will run from 7:45am-8:30am and will cost £10 for the week.

After school club will have two sessions. 3:15pm- 4:30pm, costing £20 for the week and 3:15pm- 6:00pm, costing £42.50 for the week.

Please complete the key survey form here by 9:00am on Friday 23^rd October. We will notify you by Monday 2^nd November if your child is not successful in gaining a place. If you do not hear from us, the provision will start from Tuesday 3^rd November. 

If you have already applied or your child is currently attending you will need to reapply to ensure your child has a space.

13th October -  Year 6 Parents - The Charles Dickens School has created a Virtual Open Day for Year 6 parents who are looking for a Secondary School for September 2021 Admissions.which can be view here - http://cds.kent.sch.uk/978/virtual-open-evening

8th October - Please find information from KCC here regarding admission to secondary school in Kent for 2021.

If you require further guidance please contact KCC at kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk who will be happy to help.

7th October - On Friday 9th October, children can come to school wearing yellow (just a little bit or all yellow!). To dress up in yellow they will need to bring a £1 contribution that will go towards Young Minds: a charity that raises awareness for young people who struggle with mental health.

30th September - Next week Year 3 will be learning about respecting our environment and will be creating bug hotels. 
We will scavenge natural materials on the school field but your child will also need to bring:
•    a container/base for their bug hotel, we recommend a 2L bottle or milk carton or a small shoe/cereal box. 
•    Additionally, any junk modelling items that can be used to add to their bug hotel. E.g. cardboard tube, bottle lids, pine cones, shells etc.
All materials need to be brought in by Mon 5th Oct.
Thank you in advance. 
The Year 3 Team

29th September -  Special Census Day Menu on Thursday 1st October - order online via Principals Catering www.principals-catering.com

Hot dog with fried onions and tomato ketchup Or Veggie hot dog with fried onions and tomato ketchup 

Served with chunky wedges, Boston beans and vegetable crudité 

Dessert : Chocolate sponge with vanilla ice cream