Due to popular demand, and multiple requests from students and parents, we have released extra tickets for external students who wish to attend our open evening on Wednesday, 8th November 2023.

You can book your ticket using the link below, and the deadline has been extended to 9am 8th November, so act fast!

We will be operating on a strict no ticket no entry policy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form.

External students can book a ticket here:

Please reserve a place for one of the three slots by reserving a ticket here - 

Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form- Open Evening from 5:15 Tickets, Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 17:15 | Eventbrite

https://www.polysixthform.co.uk/admissions/open-events

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On Thursday and Friday this week, we were welcomed Fuel Theatre Company in to perform Inua Ellams’ “The 14th Tale” for Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students.

The story followed Inua’s real-life journey from his birthplace in Nigeria to the culture-shock of England, charting his trials, tribulations, and mischief-making along the way.

The Company also led workshops with KS4 and KS5 Drama Students which were really well perceived by our students. Thank you to Fuel Theatre for bringing the performance and workshop to the boys, and a special thank you to Zaccheus for answering all the burning questions about Acting and Drama School that our very keen students had!

This month, we are highlighting the incredible achievements and successes within the Black community, with a special focus on the remarkable contributions of Black women.

It's a time to honour the ambition, resilience, excellence, and leadership that have shaped our world for the better. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Black history, filled with accomplishments, artistry, and brilliance.

Black History Month events, display and book recommendations from our wonderful Librarian Ms Griffiths.

#blackhistorymonth #BHM2023 #blackhistorymonth2023 #woolwichpolytechnic #woolwichpoly #polymat

The role of a parent ACM

As a parent ACM, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the committee, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.

To be a parent ACM you should have:

• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
• Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The specific skills required to make sure the committee delivers effective governance

The committee is keen for candidates to have skills in the following:

• Knowledge of/ can identify with the communities served by the school;
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
• Analyzing Data/ KPIs.

Expectations of governors

• The term of office for an ACM is 4 years, and ACMs are expected to commit to completing their full term, unless there are extenuating circumstances why they need to step down earlier;
• ACMs are required to attend 6 meetings per year, either online or in-person;
• ACMs are also required to attend 3 Deep Dive Forums per year, and the annual conference. These are all in-person;
• ACMs are required to undertake a monitoring visit to the school at least 3 times per year;
• ACMs may be required to become Link ACMs for a specific area, including visiting the school and writing a report. Full support will be given;
• ACMs must maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to matters discussed at meetings;
• The Trust expects that members will undertake appropriate induction training and regular additional training, for which we provide access to both the National Governors Association and The Key.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the candidate form Parent ACM Application Form and Information and return to Mark Guest (mguest@polymat.co.uk) by Friday 17th November.

If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will be carried out. We will inform you closer to the time if we have to do this.

If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact me.