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  • 15/06/26

    Super Science Sessions at Upton and Beyond

    Exploring the wonderful world of science is an integral part of learning at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Children of all age groups are encouraged to embrace all aspects of the subject as well as the wider learning umbrella known as STEAM that includes science, technology, engineering, the arts...
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  • 15/06/26

    Conservation Inspires Upton’s Beach Hut Art ​​​​​​​

    A vital message about conservation of Thanet’s miles of golden beaches is being highlighted by creative children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Ten year 4 pupils have created a large-scale art installation using disused beach huts on Margate main sands. They transformed the wooden stru...
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  • 15/06/26

    Upton’s Action-Packed Activity Week Across Kent

    Unforgettable – that’s the verdict of Year 6 Upton Junior schoolchildren after a high energy week of adventure, challenge and fun. It gave 129 pupils a fantastic opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor and team-building activities at venues across Kent while creating lasting...
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  • 15/06/26

    Upton Success at East Kent Swimming Gala

    Thanet Swim Club hosted the annual East Kent Primary School Gala on Sunday 7th June at Hartsdown Leisure Centre in Margate. The event welcomed almost 200 young swimmers in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 from schools across East Kent for a day of exciting competition, teamwork and sporting achievement...
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  • 29/05/26

    Upton’s Big Sleepover Adventure

      Fantastic fun, learning independence and building self-confidence was the lesson for Upton Juniors children on a special sleepover adventure at the AirHop Adventure and Trampoline Park at Westwood Cross. The residential one-night for the Year 3 group was packed with excitement, laughter...
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  • 22/05/26

    Good Sports at Friendly Viking Games

    Everyone’s a winner at the annual games spectacular run by the Viking Academy Trust. Competitors from each of the three partnership schools united in the name of sport in mixed teams for one of the area’s largest primary school events. Almost 1400 pupils from Upton Juniors in Broad...
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  • 01/05/26

    Upton’s Swim Star Parker Is Making Waves

    Team Upton’s swimming star Parker is making waves in the sport across the south east.  The Year 6 pupil took the 400m freestyle crown when he was fastest out of 24 11 and 12 year olds at the South East regional finals at the K2 multi-sport leisure centre in Crawley, West Sussex, at the...
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  • 29/04/26

    Upton Celebrates Thanet’s Past

      The history, heritage and culture of Thanet have been explored as part of Upton Juniors School’s first ever celebration of national Local History Day. Visitors with a wealth of historical knowledge talked with the children and inspired them to find out more about the fascinating p...
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  • 31/03/26

    Public Speaking Showcase Highlights Passion and Skill

      What is your biggest passion and how do you persuade others to share in it? That was the tough challenge facing young competitors from Upton Juniors at the annual Viking Academy Trust public speaking competition. The topic was called Pitch Your Passion and it was based on a segment f...
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  • 23/03/26

    Community Success With Upton’s Music Team

      The sound of music has been echoing far beyond the halls of Upton Juniors in Broadstairs as the school’s talented young musicians have taken to the community to raise thousands of pounds for local and national causes. From festive carols to high-octane rock performances, Upton...
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  • 20/03/26

    Upton’s Fun Day Fundraisers

      The Power of Laughter was enthusiastically celebrated at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs for Red Nose Day 2026. Children made donations to the Comic Relief charity to wear their own red themed or silly outfits or even their own clothes for the day. Upton’s Personal Development Lea...
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  • 17/03/26

    Exploring the Mysteries of Ancient Greece

        A journey back to ancient Greece immersed children in its culture and heritage at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. As part of the wide-ranging adventure into the important civilisation Year 5 pupils celebrated by dressing in costume to immerse themselves in the period. It was...
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