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  • 17/07/25

    Upton Celebrates Top Coach Success

    A rising star in the world of cricket coaching, Callum Noble, has been named the Young Cricket Coach of the Year at the Kent Cricket Volunteer and Coach Awards. The award is in recognition of his exceptional dedication and impact on the development of young cricketers. Callum, from Broadstairs...
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  • 16/07/25

    Striding Out for Health and Togetherness

    Well-being and a strong community spirit are behind the annual Couch 2 5K runs for staff, families and governors from Thanet’s Viking Academy Trust. The second annual event drew runners, walkers, joggers, pram-pushers and dog walkers from the three schools – Upton Juniors in Broadstai...
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  • 16/07/25

    Discovering the Rainforest at Upton

    Children have been digging deep into the mysteries of the rainforest, unearthing a huge range of facts and information. The Year 3 group has explored its rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems, and the growing threats it faces today. To round off the topic in style, the children enjoyed an excit...
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  • 15/07/25

    Upton’s Millionaire Readers Celebrate

    Reading plays a huge part of the literacy drive at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs – and once again children have shown they are one in a million. All pupils who have read over a million words were invited to an afternoon tea to celebrate this fantastic achievement. They enjoyed cakes and s...
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  • 17/06/25

    Building Up A Head of STEAM Skills

    Upton Junior School children turned gold prospectors as they sifted for the precious metal in a special experiment. It was part of a project discovering STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) held at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar in Ramsgate. The Year 5 team split...
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  • 11/06/25

    Trust Games are a Sport for All Success

    More than a thousand children in Thanet have enjoyed the challenge of their own summer festival of sport. The annual Viking Games saw more than 1300 pupils from Upton Juniors, Chilton Primary and Ramsgate Arts Primary – all members of the Viking Academy Trust – joined together in four...
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  • 11/06/25

    Water World Whets The Learning Appetite at Upton

    Investigating the wonderful world of water made a splash with children and parents at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The Year 4 group dived head first into the important topic that focused on a range of aspects of one of the world’s most fundamental and vital natural assets. They investig...
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  • 14/05/25

    Super Sam Inspires Upton

    Acclaimed gymnast Sam Mostowfi took time out from his rigorous training schedule to put children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs through their paces. He ran a short fun fitness circuit session for every member of the school in the sports hall and then led an informative assembly about his life as...
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  • 07/05/25

    Flying Into History at Upton

    One of the most dramatic historic events that shaped the lives of people in Thanet was the impact of World War 2. The role played in defending the area by the flying heroes of the RAF was among the most crucial together with the bravery of other armed services and strong-hearted civilians...
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  • 07/05/25

    Exploring the Mysteries of the Ancient Maya

    The mysterious and magnificent Maya civilisation is being explored by children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. Children from Year 3 are investigating the rise and fall of one of history’s greatest cultures that arose in what is now known as Central America around 1800BC and progresse...
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  • 07/05/25

    Trust Pupils Explore The Arts Together

    Helping drive school improvement is a vital role of the junior leadership team at Viking Academy Trust. Their aim is simple but crucial – to support senior leaders in the running of the Trust’s three partners, Upton Juniors in Broadstairs, Chilton Primary, and Ramsgate Arts primary...
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  • 02/05/25

    Ancient Rome Comes To Upton

    Revolutionary Romans were on the march for inquisitive young explorers at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Understanding the development of the civilisation included an action-packed immersive focus day to spark curiosity about life in ancient Rome. The Year 3 group handled and explored real and...
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Upton Junior School
Edge End Road
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2AH

(01843) 861393