Upton pupils delve into history and heritage of China
The fascinating and complex history, heritage and culture of China is being explored by children at Upton Junior School, Broadstairs.
The Year 5 group has spent weeks of topic work finding out about the many diverse aspects of the country, from the earliest civilisation of the dynasty.
The chi...
Upton Junior School in Broadstairs has hosted qualifying heats for the national biathlon competition.
The successful event attracted more than 70 competitors from around London and the south east region, with 25 entering from Upton school.
Callum Noble, sports coach and PE Lead, said...
Upton Junior School children have explored their love of reading at Broadstairs town library.
The school’s ‘reading ambassadors’ – 32 children from Years 3-6 – spent the afternoon finding out what makes the busy community library tick.
They met some of the people...
Athletics triumph for Upton youngsters in Thanet competition
Young members of Team Upton are celebrating after the junior school won the Year 3 and 4 Thanet Athletics Championships.
They fought opposition from school squads from around the area in the three-hour sports hall athletics competition held at Ursuline College in Westgate.
The event...
The magic of Bollywood dance has inspired girls and boys at Upton Juniors to get into the groove.
Children from Years 3, 5 and 6 hit the dance floor at a series of workshops where they explored the rhythm, techniques and interpretation of movement to traditional Bhangra music...
It was an odds on winner when Upton Junior School in Broadstairs held its latest awareness campaign.
Children collectively put their best feet forward to take part in the Odd Socks Day to highlight the UK Anti-Bullying Week that runs from November 14-18.
Girls and boys across the s...
It was roll up, roll up as young engineers at Upton Juniors created mini fairground rides. The Year 6 children used Lego Robotics for their design projects and learnt about utilising a variety of gears and motors. They attached a battery, a motor and a sensor to their prototype – and then prog...
Queen Elizabeth II ‘Sense It’ sensory garden opened at Upton Junior School
An outdoor oasis of calm named in memory of The Queen has been officially opened at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. The Queen Elizabeth II ‘Sense It’ sensory garden offers a tranquil haven for girls and boys to enjoy reflective moments, quiet reading and drawing, and sharing their th...