There’s a new sound that’s creating a buzz of excitement around Upton Juniors in Broadstairs – the launch of the school’s radio station. In the few weeks since it began Radio Upton has become popular with children and staff, and plans to extend its programming and reach ar...

Upton swimmers were in fine form at the Thanet primary schools gala. Competing against tough opposition from around the district at the Hartsdown leisure centre pool in Margate, Team Upton meant business in both age groups. In the Year 3 and 4 session, Upton came a very respectable second plac...

Have fun and stay safe at the seaside – that is the clear and simple message for children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. In a pre-summer talk representatives from the RNLI said that while Thanet has miles of award-winning safe beaches, it is important to understand simple safety rul...

We are the champions – Upton’s team is celebrating after winning the Football Futures Schools Tournament in Whitstable. It is the first time any school from Thanet has been invited to enter the event for children in the Year 4 age group. In the group stage Upton bagged an impressiv...

"If I ruled the world, the first thing I would do would be to....” was the thought-provoking and challenging theme that children explored in the annual Viking Academy Trust public speaking competition. The theme tested pupils at each of the Trust schools – Upton Junior, Chilton P...

When soggy conditions meant the Thanet primary cross country races were cancelled at Quex Park in Birchington, Team Upton still held their own championships on their school field. The inter-school event was cancelled because the very wet surface around the running area meant parking for vehic...