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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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  • 02/05/25

    From Blood to Bolognese

    As part of their study of the human body, children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs created ‘blood model bottles’. They used marshmallows, cereal hoops and raisins in liquid to represent red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets and discussed their functions that keep people ali...
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  • 24/04/25

    Upton’s Fascinating Greek History Adventure

    The impact that the ancient Greek civilisation has on modern life has been investigated by children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Year 5 pupils studied the way that innovations and ideas from 12th century BC and onwards shaped and developed society through the millennia. They learnt abo...
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  • 31/03/25

    Skill and Passion at VAT Public Speaking Competition

    How do you persuade your head teacher to introduce a new subject to be taught in school? This was the tough task for young competitors taking part in the annual Viking Academy Trust public speaking challenge. The speakers had to deliver their convincing viewpoint lasting no longer than two min...
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  • 26/03/25

    Upton’s Sporting Superstars

    Sport plays a big role in life at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs – and the school is celebrating more success. Team Upton’s Year 5 and 6 boys relay swimming team excelled in the Kent Primary School event at Margate’s Hartsdown Leisure Centre – and will now represent the coun...
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  • 24/03/25

    Back to the Eighties for Charity

    Children and staff at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs travelled back to the 1980s for a special celebration day. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Comic Relief charity’s first ever Red Nose Day, a non uniform day allowed pupils to glam up in their finest sparkly outfits. To add to the fun...
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  • 24/03/25

    Hugely Popular New Outdoor Play Areas

    A new outdoor play project is winning many young fans at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The fresh resource also embraces more traditional pursuits of yesteryear from skittles and dominos to rope ladders, tree swings and sandpits. The added activity attraction for lunchtimes also features table...
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  • 17/03/25

    Upton’s Cup Winning Champs

    We are the champions! Footballers from Upton Juniors are celebrating winning this year’s Les Riggs Cup competition. The victorious team emphatically beat Broadstairs neighbours St Peter’s Juniors 4-1 in the tournament final held at Margate FC’s Hartsdown Park. It means the tr...
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  • 07/03/25

    Brilliant Book Day Bonanza at Upton

    Wonderful words telling terrific tales took over the timetable at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs for a celebration of reading. Children and staff dressed as their favourite characters from the world of literature with amazing outfits on show in classrooms, corridors and on the school playground and...
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  • 26/02/25

    Charity Cheer from Upton Singers

    Young singers from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs are on song when it comes to supporting charity. The school choir featured in a joint concert with Thanet Male Voice Choir in a special performance for the Sepsis Trust. The show, together with two other fundraisers and a generous donation from t...
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  • 11/02/25

    Serving Up A Tasty Healthy Treat at Upton

    Health-conscious children have served up a tasty treat at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. As part of their Science learning about the human body the Year 3 group focused on the importance of eating a balanced diet and how it helps people stay healthy and strong. In a series of Design Technol...
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  • 10/02/25

    Fun Filled Maths Day

    When it comes to a love of Maths and a desire to help children at risk you can always count upon of Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Once again the school pulled out all the stops to promote the awareness of the vital work of the NSPCC child safety charity through its annual numbers day that is also...
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