Welcome from Mrs Thornton

As I write, Spring is certainly appearing! With blossom on the beautiful Upton magnolia tree outside school, and Windsor beginning to bloom, we look forward to the Coronation next term.

This term the children have all worked very hard. Through the drizzly and chilly winter months, and a sprinkling of snow, they have sparkled, dazzled and warmed our hearts. Form 6 achieved outstanding Senior school results and a plethora of scholarships. Form 1 enjoyed the most wonderful Grandparents’ Tea Party. Our Little Uptonians in Pre-Nursery and Nursery are all utterly adorable, enjoying their exciting days at Upton. Transition continues to impress with their incredible progress and work. With Soirées, House Music, Pre-Prep Music Assembly, Careers Fair and more, Upton has been busy, purposeful and buzzing!

Our broadcasting journey continues to add innovation, fun and connections. It brings together our extended Upton family all over the world, as we are regularly joined online by family members in many countries for our events. It also draws inspiring visitors to Upton to broadcast with us and talk to the children. This term Fergus Walsh came to visit with a cameo from Huw Edwards!

Sport at Upton is incredibly important to us. We have had great success this term and our swimming, netball, football and hockey all continue to go from strength to strength. We look forward to the cricket season next term!

Academic innovation with fun challenges such as Maths in Motion inspiring healthy maths competition to see who can win the Formula One maths challenge, and the House Spelling Bee all added to the Upton calendar this term and will remain firm favourites. As will the trip to The Globe Theatre enjoyed by Form 5 and Form 6 this term and our District 10 IAPS Debating Competition initiated and organised by Upton. We have 25 schools visiting Upton next term for the heats and the final will be broadcast live from Upton on 5th June.

This is a bumper edition of The Upton Update and we very much hope you enjoy reading it.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy Easter. Don’t forget to plant your seeds for the Windsor Flower Show Upton challenge☺

Mrs Rhian Thornton

This term the Form 6 Heads of Environment, Mrs Min Ward and I hosted a meeting with Mr Nigel AylwinFoster of Reenergise to discuss the eco initiatives the girls are pursuing as well as wider environmental concerns faced by countries all around the world.