UPTONJUNIOR SCHOOL

Our vision…is to provide a high-quality, rounded and creative education,through which every child can know the joy of learning,and be supported to reach his or her potential.

“The

inclusiveethosof

theschoolensuresthatallpupils

have

equalopportunities

tolearnanddevelopas

well-roundedindividualswithoutfearof

discrimination.”

OfstedJuly2010.

Welcometo Upton Junior School

Our aim is, at all times, to ensure that every child makes the most ofhis or her abilities. Success is a great motivator and all children havethe right to enjoy success.

All children have strengths. These can readily be seen in academicachievement or in artistic, musical, dramatic and sporting success.Equal to these are the abilities which help us to excel as people. Weaim to create a calm yet highly stimulating environment, within whichevery child can feel secure and grow in self-confidence, gaining thenecessary personal, social and academic life-skills to succeed in arapidly changing world - whilst never forgetting the vital importanceof such "traditional values" as courtesy and thought for others.

We hope that Upton Junior School stands at the centre of thecommunity. The school is well-known in the community for its heatedindoor swimming pool, which is used by many other local schools andorganisations. The school playing fields are used by our children,and many sports groups. The partnership between home, school andthe wider community is integral to the success of Upton and wewholeheartedly believe in working together for the benefit ofour children.

We are a place of LearningThe ten subjects making up the primary curriculum are either taught separately ifappropriate or are integral to the cross-curricular themes. Most work is planned termlygiving each year group a broad basis for incorporating national requirements and allowingappropriate topic work to develop in individual classes. Outlines of the work planned andrelevant information are circulated to parents each term.

All children receive tuition in the National Curriculum subjects. The core subjects of English,Mathematics and Science take up about 75% of the National Curriculum time available.

To ensure the curriculum stimulates and engages pupils, learning is brought to life beyondthe four walls of the classroom. Outside speakers, theatre companies and trips out ofschool all play their part to fulfil our aim to make sure the curriculum is relevant andinspiring for all our pupils.

We're a highly successful junior school in the South East of England;we combine a broad, challenging and high-quality education withexcellent pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunity. As aresult, we take great pride in our young people and what we helpthem to achieve, and they develop into confident, well-manneredand responsible individuals who respect others, the school andtheir environment.

We measure the success ofwhat we do not just in academicachievement - although results inthe national tests at 11 areconsistently well above nationalaverages - but in the atmosphere we foster,the care we take of each child and theopportunities we extend to all. Our aim is to educate thepupil in the broadest sense, offering a firm foundation forlife, a challenging but safe environment and a strongcommunity spirit.

Our Successes

‘’pupils make good progress and achieve well, reaching aboveaverage attainment by the time they leave.’’

Ofsted July

2010

ICT Rich EnvironmentWe fully utilise all aspects of ICT to prepare children for a technologically richworld. Lead by our leading ICT teacher and dedicated ICT support team, our ICTsuite is equipped with an excellent range of technology including Internet accessand e-mail.There are 34 networked computers. In addition every classroom also hastheir own networked computer; all classes have an interactive whiteboard and thereare 130 laptops in the school.

‘’Pupilsunderstandandappreciatetheschool'sworktopromote

e-safety,whichischampioned

exceptionallywellbyateam

ofpupils.’’

Judged

outstandingbyOfstedJuly2010

MusicWe have an excellent music tradition at Upton and employ a dedicated music teacher to teach every class music throughout the school.We see music as a performing Art with the aims of all activities being to promote understanding of the various forms and elements.musical opportunities are varied and activities include recorders, brass, strings, singing, vocals and a Rock Band.

All children have the opportunity to take part in extra curricular musical activities. Facilities for tuition from Kent Music School tutorsand private teachers are also available. Together with our ‘in house’ music tuition, Upton School offers one of the highest standards ofmusic in any school.

Sportat Upton

‘’The strong sporting tradition in the school contributes significantly topupils’ good awareness of how to stay fit and healthy.” OFST

ED July 201

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Upton is well known throughout Thanetand indeed Kent as a school that valuessports excellence and involvement veryhighly. Each year our school teamsparticipate in many local, county ornational school sports competitions andover 350 children took part in a sportsevent or school sports club outside ofschool hours. Staff at the school workvery hard, usually in their own time, toensure that children have opportunitiesto achieve their sporting potential. Ouraim is for children to get involved andenjoy themselves through sport.

“The good curriculum is enriched exceptionally well to provide anexcellent range of extra activities to broaden pupils' experiences

and skills, particularly in sports and the arts.”

Our Extended School DayWe are pleased to offer a wide range of clubs and activities outside lesson times. There issomething for everyone to choose from; Gym, Running, Lego, Athletics, Chess, Art and Dramaare just a few!

We run our own Breakfast Club from 7:50am each day and offer a variety of After SchoolChildcare options.

Being Healthyat Upton

All the children learn about healthy food in a number of ways, for example through growing vegetables in theschool vegetable garden, making sandwiches and bread or learning about how a balanced diet makes us healthy.We also run a fruit shop at morning break supplying healthy snacks. Lunchtime is part of the whole schoolexperience and children are taught to behave with consideration and good manners at all times.

We hold a Healthy Schools Award and certainly a key and integral part of our success in achieving this awardis because of our quality school meals that we produce in-house. We provide pupils with a home cooked twocourse meal with a vegetarian option always available. For those pupils wishing to have a packed lunch weencourage parents to provide a lunch that is healthy and sensible. Our in-house catering team also offer apacked lunch service.

So, for those of you those don’t feel like making up your child’s packed lunch at home why not let us do it for you.

“Children make healthy choices at lunchtimes.’’ Ofsted July 2010

Ofsted July 2010

Parents, Carers and StaffWorking TogetherAtUpton, we know that the key factor in determining a child’s success in school life is to forge a longstanding and strong partnership withparents. We expect our parents to share in their child’s learning journey.

We regularly invite parent, carers, even grandparents into our school be it to watch an assembly, join us for lunch, attend a parental consultationevening, a ‘meet and greet’ session or just an informal viewing of your child’s work. Parents/carers are welcome to assist the teaching staff on avoluntary basis. We have several volunteers who give a few hours every week to help in this way with activities such as listening to reading, anextra pair of hands in practical lessons or talking with a small group of pupils.

We have a thriving Parent, Teachers and Friends Association which has two aims:-• to foster more extended relationships between staff, parents andothers associated with the school, and

• to engage in activities which support theschool and advance the educationof the pupils attending it.

Regular events are organised to raisefunds for the school as well as toprovide opportunities for socialising.Planning and helping at theseevents provides parents, staff andothers with a good way of gettingto know each other better.

“The school always informs you of activities and achievements and there is always something to get involved with.”Parents feedback to Ofsted July 2010

“I relish the opportunity to continue to build on the good things thatmake Upton the successful school that it is, including; an experiencedand committed staff, high expectations for all, friendly and politechildren, broad and challenging curriculum, supportive parents and awide range of extended activities.”

Mrs Lewis, Headteacher

What We Believe…The foundations of our schoolis based on mutual respect, wewill deal with each other in theway that we would like to betreated ourselves.

Our Golden Rules are simple andcan be remembered by all sectionsof our community: children, staff,parents and friends, and if we allstick to them then we will achieveour ultimate goal, for every child toachieve their full potential inschool life!

Our Core Values…RespectValue yourself and others

ExcellenceStrive to always do your best

CommunityTake part and do your share

ResilienceNever give up, even when it’s hard

EnjoymentMake it fun

CompassionKindness & friendship

Our Golden Rules…• Everyone is special and important

• Treat everyone as you would liketo be treated

• Listen when others are talking

• Try your best always

• Take care of people and property

• Use the school responsibly

Upton Junior SchoolEdge End Road, Broadstairs, , Kent, CT10 2AH

T: 01843 861393 | F: 01843 608498E: headteacher@upton.kent.sch.uk | W: www.upton.kent.sch.uk