<![CDATA[Upwell Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sun, 8 Mar 2026 13:56:37 GMT Sun, 8 Mar 2026 13:56:37 GMT <![CDATA[ Quick Sticks Hockey Tournament ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=275 Upwell Academy Shines at Quick Sticks Hockey Tournament

Seven enthusiastic Year 5 pupils from Upwell Academy represented the school with pride at the Quick Sticks Hockey Tournament hosted by Pelican Hockey Academy at Lynnsport. The event included representatives from England Hockey, creating a memorable and prestigious experience for the team.

Despite this being Upwell Academy’s first appearance at the tournament, the pupils quickly settled into the occasion. The sunny conditions on Astroturf Pitch 2 provided the perfect backdrop for an exciting day of competitive hockey.

]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2026 13:56:37 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=275 <![CDATA[ Y4 Welney Wetland Centre ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=274 Year 4 had an amazing time on their recent trip to Welney Wetland Centre, discovering so much about the ecology of our local area. Throughout the day, the children took part in a range of hands‑on activities, including animal spotting, exploring food chains, and even investigating owl pellets — which they found absolutely fascinating! πŸ¦‰πŸ”

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:38:04 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=274 <![CDATA[ Y2 Roman Day ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=273 This term, Year 2 have enjoyed some fantastic trips and special events that have truly brought their learning to life! One of the highlights was our amazing Roman Day, where the children arrived dressed as real Romans and fully immersed themselves in the past.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:36:32 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=273 <![CDATA[ Y3 at Pizza Express ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=272 Year 3 had an amazing time at Pizza Express this week, stepping into the shoes of real chefs for the day! πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:34:28 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=272 <![CDATA[ Y5 & Y6 Mixed Football ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=271 A Superb Performance from Upwell Academy’s Year 5/6 Mixed Football Team ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:49:56 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=271 <![CDATA[ New Playground Equipment ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=270 New Basketball Hoops Bring Energy and Excitement to the Playground

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 15:07:44 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=270 <![CDATA[ Welcome ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=269 Welcome Back to a New School Year.

]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:57:05 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=269 <![CDATA[ Good Luck Year 6! ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=268 You've worked hard, you're strong and bright,
Soon you'll shine with all your might.
Your brain is sharp, your skills are fine,
Just do your best, and you will shine!

]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 16:31:28 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=268 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Science - Growing ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=267 In our new science topic, we have started to learn about plants and their needs.

]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 16:28:53 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=267 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Crucial Crew ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=265 On Wednesday, Year 6 joined the team at King’s Lynn Fire Station as part of their annual Crucial Crew event. Despite only being an afternoon, we were able to visit several helpful services, who shared information on how to keep ourselves and others’ safe.

]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 16:22:26 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=265 <![CDATA[ William Shakespeare Week ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=264 Shakespeare Week is a national annual celebration giving primary school-aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare.

]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 16:21:10 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=264 <![CDATA[ Community Library opening ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=266 Our community library opening last Saturday was enjoyed by current, past and prospective pupils alike. Children had the opportunity to explore our wide range of brand-new non-fiction books recently donated by the Edith Blunt Trust.

]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 16:26:50 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=266 <![CDATA[ Message from the Principal ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=261 Welcome Back! I trust you have all had a wonderful Easter break. The Holiday and Fun Program has gone from strength to strength, with school opening to a large number of our pupils and children from the wider community attending and joining in the fun during the Easter break.

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:22:22 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=261 <![CDATA[ Easter Holiday Fun Program ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=263 The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun (BNHF) programme provides holiday activities for children and young people aged 4-16 in Norfolk. Many pupils and wider community members joined the us at Upwell Academy during the Easter break.

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:18:55 GMT https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=263 <![CDATA[ Y6 Cluster Football Tournament ]]> https://www.upwellacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=260 On Friday 4th April, a team was selected from Y6 Kingfisher class to represent Upwell Academy at the Downham Market Schools Cluster Football tournament at Hillcrest Primary school.

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