Remembrance 2023
Published 10/11/23
Remembrance Day at Upwell Academy is a time to teach our children about the reasons and customs connected with the commemoration of Remembrance Day.
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Read MoreUpwell Academy Eco Committee
Published 08/11/23NEW ECO Committee News - Mrs Kirk, ECO Coordinator
The Eco Warriors have been busy picking litter on the school grounds this week.
Read MoreEYFS Firefighter Visit
Published 05/11/23EYFS - Enchanted Forest Class' Firefighter Visit
We loved welcoming the Fire Brigade to the Academy this week - don't worry, no emergency! They were here to talk with our Reception children as part of our learning about our local community and the people who help us. See our latest news to find out more.
Read MoreArmy Officer’s Inspirational Assembly
Published 01/11/23This week we welcomed Major Anthony Gleave, who serves with the Royal Engineers. Major Gleave joined Reception Class pupils for a special exclusive meet and greet and led a whole school assembly for pupils from Reception to Year 6.
Read MoreParents Evening Oct 2023
Published 24/10/23PLT News - This week we supported the Senior Leadership Team to prepare for parents’ visiting. We set up the IT equipment to enable parents to complete our Parent Survey. If you haven’t done so would you please as this will help us to know how we can be even better. Thank you.
Read MoreNew Library Official Opening!
Published 20/10/23Today, our new library officially opened!
This morning, our very talented, newly-appointed, Junior Librarians joined by Mrs Roberts, our resident Librarian and Mrs Fisher our English Lead and Reading Champion, held a special ceremony with the support of Nicky O’Regan, Deputy Chair of FOSA and Mrs Ward, FOSA member.
Read MoreThank You Curson Farms
Published 13/10/23A HUGE Thank you KJ Curson Farms!
Today, all children across the Academy received their free pumpkin which have been kindly donated once again by KJ Curson Farms in Upwell. Thank you to Mr Gibson for organising this for us.
Read MoreEdith Blunt Orchards
Published 09/10/23King’s Coronation Tree Planting at Edith Blunt Orchards
Pupils joined members of the Blunt Family Trust this week at Edith Blunt Orchards and helped to plant a Magnolia tree. Thank you to the parents, grandparents and family members that joined us.
Read MoreNorfolk Constabulary Visit
Published 08/10/23People That Help Us!
We were pleased to welcome PC Chris Lorraine and PC Iain Fisher to the Academy earlier this week. The officers were invited to support us with the children’s campaign in creating a safer school environment during the school run, as well as promoting active travel.
Read MoreHarvest Festival Celebration
Published 30/09/23We celebrated this year’s Harvest with a Special Harvest Festival Assembly on Thursday led by Raine Tharrold, our Academy Committee member.
Read MoreOur Pupil Leadership Team (PLT) 2023-24
Published 27/09/23Our New Pupil Leadership Team will now extend to our Academy Council and be led by our Head Girl & Head Boy: Sophie & Toby and Deputy Head Girl & Deputy Head Boy: Maisie & Race. Congratulations to all that have been nominated to represent their class this year!
Read MoreRoald Dahl Day 2023
Published 15/09/23Happy Birthday Roald Dahl!
Today we have celebrated Roald Dahl’s 107th birthday! While staff dressed up as just some of his most famous characters, children came to school in the famous author’s favourite colour – yellow!