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A petition calling on the Government to require all schools to move to a four-day week has been rejected by ministers, despite attracting more than 126,000 signatures. The proposal suggested extending the length of the school day by one hour in order to reduce the school week from five days

Uphill Village Academy is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the Equal Access Schools Award by the Football Association (FA) and Barclays, recognising the school’s outstanding commitment to providing equal opportunities for girls in football. This prestigious award celebrates schools that ensure girls have the same

Congratulations to Uphill Academy’s Key Stage 1 pupils who took part in a multi-skills festival this week. Competing alongside other schools across North Somerset, pupils worked brilliantly, demonstrating skill, teamwork and dedication in every discipline they took part in. The young athletes represented the academy with pride

Dear Parents/Carers, The HAF team have asked us to get in touch to encourage you to book your child’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions as soon as possible. Whether you’re interested in family activities, arts and crafts, animal encounters, sports sessions, magical theatre trips, or games, there is

Uphill Village Academy’s amazing choir enjoyed getting out into their local community this week, spreading festive cheer with a special Christmas performance at Manor Care Home. In true holiday spirit, the choir delivered their Christmas extravaganza to delighted residents, showcasing a wide range of seasonal songs that

Pupils from Years 3 and 4 at Uphill Village Academy recently showcased their artistic creativity by crafting fabulous Viking longboats from clay. Getting hands-on, pupils carefully considered the design of their ships, focusing on key features such as the hull and dragon-headed prows. Viking longships were sleek,

As part of their latest science unit, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at Uphill Primary Academy have been exploring the concept of water resistance. Acting as young scientists, pupils conducted an experiment to test how quickly different shaped objects travelled through water, helping them understand how

Year 5 pupils at Uphill Village Academy were treated to an exciting visit from a choral singing coach this week. The session formed part of the children’s preparations for their upcoming performance at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare this December. During the workshop, the coach guided pupils

Year 2 pupils at Uphill Village Academy have been enthusiastically developing their athletic abilities as part of the school’s commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and teamwork. During recent PE sessions, pupils have been practising their balancing skills using a range of gym equipment, helping them to improve

I run The Amazing Elf Workshop and Santa Grotto in The Sovereign Centre, where we aim to provide the most fun Christmas Grotto experience. I am offering 4 amazing experiences this year: The Amazing Elf Workshop and Santa Grotto Children are given a Christmas craft activity to make while the