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VIKING NEWS AND UPDATES

Below you will find news and updates from the Trust. For our school news, please visit our school website news pages.

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  • 22/06/26

    Upton’s Musicians Win UK Music Awards

    Young musicians from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs topped the charts with outstanding performances at the UK Schools Music Festival. And a special celebration assembly this week saw the players cheered on as they were officially presented with their certificates and trophies. People Of the Peop...
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  • 22/06/26

    RAPS’ Good Sports Enjoy the Challenge

    It was game on for young competitors at the annual sports day at Ramsgate Arts Primary. Children from all age groups from Reception to Year 6 enjoyed a structured programme of events so that everyone took part in a range of events. Head of School Nick Budge said: “Our children really got...
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  • 16/06/26

    Science Sparks Imagination at Chilton

    Children at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate have been challenged to put under the microscope exactly what sort of science learning they want. They replied that they would love to have ‘more hands-on time’ and ‘more time to play’ during lessons. So the school’s science...
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  • 16/06/26

    RAPS’ Young Biker On The Road for Charity

    A Ramsgate Arts Primary pupil and his dad hit the road on a charity motorcycle ride across the UK. TJ from Year 4 rode pillion with father Phil as the duo combined their passion for adventure with a mission to support children in hospital via the Ronald McDonald appeal. The school joined in th...
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  • 16/06/26

    RAPS’ Magnificent Mama to Mama Charity Support

    A vital local charity that supports desperate mums to be and new mothers and babies who are living in poverty has received huge backing from the Ramsgate Arts Primary community. An appeal for specific much-needed items generated an astounding generous response for Mama to Mama – and after t...
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  • 15/06/26

    Super Science Sessions at Upton and Beyond

    Exploring the wonderful world of science is an integral part of learning at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Children of all age groups are encouraged to embrace all aspects of the subject as well as the wider learning umbrella known as STEAM that includes science, technology, engineering, the arts...
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  • 15/06/26

    Conservation Inspires Upton’s Beach Hut Art ​​​​​​​

    A vital message about conservation of Thanet’s miles of golden beaches is being highlighted by creative children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Ten year 4 pupils have created a large-scale art installation using disused beach huts on Margate main sands. They transformed the wooden stru...
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  • 15/06/26

    Upton’s Action-Packed Activity Week Across Kent

    Unforgettable – that’s the verdict of Year 6 Upton Junior schoolchildren after a high energy week of adventure, challenge and fun. It gave 129 pupils a fantastic opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor and team-building activities at venues across Kent while creating lasting...
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  • 15/06/26

    Upton Success at East Kent Swimming Gala.

    Thanet Swim Club hosted the annual East Kent Primary School Gala on Sunday 7th June at Hartsdown Leisure Centre in Margate. The event welcomed almost 200 young swimmers in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 from schools across East Kent for a day of exciting competition, teamwork and sporting achievement...
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  • 09/06/26

    Chilton’s Great Run at Cross-Country Meeting

    Young runners at Chilton Primary are celebrating one of the school’s best ever showings in a cross-country tournament. The group delivered an impressive performance across all age groups showing determination and enthusiasm at the event that attracted strong competitors from around the area...
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  • 04/06/26

    Learning Through Nature with Forest School Fun

      If you go down to the woods today – you’ll find a group of young children from Ramsgate Arts Primary enthralled in their latest learning adventure. Pupils from the Reception classes are embracing life under the trees with regular visits to nearby Newington Copse with nature...
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  • 02/06/26

    Colourful Parade Celebrates Important Life Lessons

    The importance of individuality and a sense of belonging within the Chilton Primary School family have been celebrated in style by children. An outdoor parade on the playing fields with family and friends watching on was the highlight of a term-long learning journey called Be Here, Be You, Belong...
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