Upton Junior School

🎶🌟 A HUGE congratulations to our latest music exam candidates! 🌟🎶

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our young musicians, who have recently completed their music examinations with fantastic results.

🎵 Matilda F – Grade 3 Drums (Merit)
🎵 Alex P – Grade 2 ABRSM Clarinet (Distinction)
🎵 Freya N – Grade 1 ABRSM Piano (Merit)
🎵 Mia S – Grade 1 Drum Kit (Distinction)
🎵 Amelie D – Grade 1 Drum Kit (Merit)
🎵 Year 5 Pupil – Grade 1 Drum Kit (Merit)
🎵 Ottilie S – Debut Drums (Merit)
🎵 Owen F – Debut Drums
🎵 Sophie C – Debut Piano (Merit)
🎵 Robbie H – Debut Piano (Merit)
🎵 Marvellous O – Debut Piano

Music grading examinations at junior school age are relatively uncommon, making these achievements even more remarkable. These results reflect not only the talent and dedication of our pupils, but also the hard work, encouragement and expertise of our music staff and supportive families.

To see so many children achieving at such a high level is truly exceptional. These outstanding results continue to demonstrate the strength of our music provision and the wonderful musical opportunities available to pupils at our school. We couldn't be prouder of what they have accomplished. 🎹🥁🎶

📢 Interested in your child learning a musical instrument from September?

Now is the perfect time to sign up! Whether your child dreams of playing the piano, drums, clarinet or another instrument, instrumental lessons provide an excellent opportunity to develop confidence, resilience, creativity and a lifelong love of music.

Application forms for September lessons are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website.

With pupils achieving examination success at unprecedented levels, there has never been a better time to become part of our thriving music programme.

Well done once again to all of our amazing musicians – we can't wait to see what you achieve next! 🎉🎵

Year 3 and 5 put their best foot forward 🕺💃 this afternoon and lit up the dance floor at their fantastic disco! 🎶✨ A huge thank you to the PTA 🙌 for organising such a totally brilliant event—everyone had an absolute blast! 🎉

🔥 Year 5 and 6 Fire Safety Visit 🚒
Year 5 and 6 were delighted to welcome the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 They learned how to stay safe on the heathland 🌿 and what they can do to help prevent dangerous heath fires.
The team also spoke about fire safety at home 🏠, including how to reduce risks and what to do in the event of a fire 🔥.
✅ Please take a few minutes to go through the following form with your child, helping them understand how to keep themselves safe both indoors and outdoors:
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/3ZjbvzmGVC
🎁 At the end, there’s an exciting opportunity to enter a prize draw! Prizes include:

🚒 A VIP trip to a DWFRS fire station
🧱 Emergency Services LEGO
🧸 A Blaize Bear
🛍️ A £10 Amazon voucher

Thank you for supporting your child in learning these vital safety skills!

🎵 Summer Concert Reminder 🎵

Just a reminder that if your child is performing in our Summer Concert, they should have received a letter in a white envelope on the last day of school before half term.

Please remember to sign and return the permission form as soon as possible so that we can finalise arrangements for the event.

🎟️ Tickets will be on sale from the school office from tomorrow, so be sure to get yours early!

We look forward to celebrating an evening of fantastic music and performances from our talented pupils.

🎓 Year 6 have finally got their hoodies—and they’re wearing them hood‑wit pride! 😄 Even the warm weather hasn’t stopped them showing them off. ☀️👕
⏳ It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has flown—only half a term left to go. Where has it all gone! ✨

What an incredible morning at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Sing Out concert at The Lighthouse in Poole! 🎶✨

A group of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to take part in this inspiring musical event alongside schools from across the region. Sing Out brings young voices together to perform with the professional musicians of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, giving children the chance to experience live orchestral music in a truly unforgettable setting.

Our pupils were amazing ambassadors for the school, showing enthusiasm, confidence and brilliant teamwork throughout the performance. The experience not only developed their musical skills, but also gave them the opportunity to perform in a professional venue, work with talented musicians and be part of something really special.

We are so proud of everyone who took part and grateful for such a memorable experience! 🎤🎻👏

🏐 Upton Schools Handball Team Takes the Leap! 🏐
The Upton Schools Handball Team at the weekend stepped onto the court for their very first tournament—and they certainly didn’t drop the ball! 🙌 Taking on teams from local schools, they played with fantastic enthusiasm and determination throughout.
Made up of a mix of year groups, this spirited squad showed incredible teamwork 🤝, resilience 💪, and sportsmanship 🌟 from start to finish. The children supported and encouraged one another brilliantly, representing the school with pride every step (and throw!) of the way.
It was a truly memorable experience filled with smiles 😊, excitement ⚡, and moments to treasure. Well done to all of the players for their amazing effort and team spirit—you really handled yourselves brilliantly! 👏

On Friday ⚽️, Mr Thompson had the pleasure of taking a squad of Year 4 superstars to represent Upton at a Football Festival hosted at the Hamworthy County Ground 🏟️. They played 6 matches against 3 other schools, showing outstanding integrity 🤝, teamwork 🧩 and respect 🙌—all the more impressive as it was their first time playing together. A fantastic debut performance… they really kicked off in style! 👟🔥

🎉 And that’s a wrap… or should we say, a SATs‑ational finish! 🎓
Year 6 have completed their SATs in true style 🌟. They’ve shown such a positive attitude 😊, worked incredibly hard 💪, and certainly made the most of those extra breakfasts 🥐🍓 each morning!
Everyone at Upton Junior School is immensely proud of our amazing Year 6 pupils 🏫❤️—not just for this week, but for all the dedication and effort they’ve shown leading up to it. What a fantastic achievement! 👏✨ Also a massive thank you to the Year 6 team for all their effort and support to the pupils.