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24/02/26Performance Poetry Inspires Upton Pupils
Poetry has been brought to life on stage with a special performance by children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Children from all age groups were inspired by a diverse range of poets who they have explored as part of their literacy learning. As well as researching about the poets, pupils a...Read Full Story
13/02/26Smart Tech – Safe Choices at Upton Juniors
The way Artificial Intelligence is shaping the online world was the main focus of Safer Internet Day at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The global annual event saw Upton’s digital leader team from Year 5 and Year 6 pupils present a special information assembly to the whole school...Read Full Story
09/02/26Rocking out for maths and charity at Upton Junior School
Having fun with Maths and wearing outrageous rock star outfits and costumes depicting a range of maths numbers and symbols were centre stage at Upton Junior School, Broadstairs. Pupils and staff showed their creative cleverness as the whole school celebrated the NSPCC national Numbers Day 2026 an...Read Full Story
28/01/26Upton’s Anglo-Saxon Arrival in Canterbury
The Anglo-Saxon arrival in Britain has been re-enacted at Canterbury cathedral by costumed characters from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. As part of their history learning, the Year 5 group dressed in period-appropriate outfits as they immersed themselves in the historical context of their studies...Read Full Story
23/01/26Eruption of Creativity at Upton
Learning is hot stuff at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs – especially when the subject is fiery erupting volcanoes. Cracking the Earth’s Core is the challenge for Year 4 children who are investigating how earthquakes occur and how volcanoes are formed. A special WOW Day saw pupils tak...Read Full Story- 19/01/26
Help with Childcare Costs for Wraparound Childcare
Dear Parent/Carer, Help with Childcare Costs for Breakfast Club, After School Club and Viking Holiday Club You can pay for wraparound care using Tax Free Childcare, Childcare Grant, Employee Childcare Vouchers, or Universal Credit. Tax Free Childcare...Read Full Story 
15/01/26Celebrating Upton’s New Washroom Project
Smart new washrooms have been opened as part of an upgrading of the facilities across the school. The first phase of the unisex amenities became operational this week, with more to open across the Upton site by Easter. Joanna Brand, Viking Academy Trust safeguarding lead, and Robin Curtis chai...Read Full Story
12/01/26Pyramids, Pharaohs, Tombs and Treasure for Upton’s Explorers
Children became explorers to delve into the world of Ancient Egypt at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The Year 4 group unearthed a variety of information as they pieced together the creation and development of one of the most fascinating periods in history. Their learning encompassed a...Read Full Story
17/12/25Innovative Imaginative Science Learning at Upton
The Royal Air Force took off with high flying science learning at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Year 5 children took part in a special STEM Day (Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths) working from an RAF video information film where they acquired insights into the engineering principles unde...Read Full Story
04/12/25Viking Academy Trust Schools Support for the Environment
Safeguarding the environment is a united task adopted by Junior Leaders representing Viking Academy Trust schools Upton Juniors in Broadstairs, Chilton Primary in Ramsgate and Ramsgate Arts Primary. They have vowed to increase their support for the natural world and local habitats following an in...Read Full Story
04/12/25Viking Academy Trust Schools Support for the Environment
Safeguarding the environment is a united task adopted by Junior Leaders representing Viking Academy Trust schools Upton Juniors in Broadstairs, Chilton Primary in Ramsgate and Ramsgate Arts Primary. They have vowed to increase their support for the natural world and local habitats follo...Read Full Story