In the upcoming hot weather this week, we ask that jumpers are left at home.
We would like blazers to be worn to school, as a compulsory part of our school uniform. However, they can be removed during the day when it warms up.
Please ensure your child has a bottle of water that can be filled with water at break and lunch times and that they wear sun cream as appropriate.
British Nutrition Foundation
We are a public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition. Grounded in science; working with experts; supporting anyone on their journey towards a healthy, sustainable diet.
Healthy Eating Week 12-16 June 2023
Healthy Eating Week is all about supporting and promoting healthier lifestyles and this year’s theme is Healthy Eating Week - For Everyone!
The cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact on the affordability of healthier diets for so many of us. With this in mind, for Healthy Eating Week 2023 we're focussing on providing free, evidence-based advice and support for everyone who wants to find their way to eat a healthier diet regardless of these barriers.
We have put together a poster of some of the recipes from the British Nutrition Foundation website and also the healthy food recipes on BBC Good Food.
#HEW23
Coping with Exam Stress
Exam season can be incredibly stressful for students of all ages. Here's a few tips and tricks to help you cope with exam stress.
These are just a few techniques to try, what really matters is finding what works best for you.
Please find below a Year 6 to Year 7 Journey Checklist that we have put together to help prepare students and their parents/carers for the move from primary school to our school!
Have you seen our Year 6 to Year 7 Journey webpage?
It is full of useful information for parents/carers and students joining our school in September.
If you are concerned about your child's Internet use, or you'd like to know more about how to monitor and keep things safe, then you are not alone.
Please download the national online safety app to your phone. It will give you tips and information to keep you up to date.
National Online Safety’s FREE app is the easiest way to keep children safe online. It’s a one-stop-shop for parents and educators to learn everything they need to know about the latest apps, games and devices used by children. It provides instant access to online safety education, training and updates so that parents and educators can protect their children from online harm and abuse.
BROWSE HUNDREDS OF AWARD-WINNING GUIDES
Thank you for supporting us on keeping your child safe online.
App Store - National Online Safety App
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Science Department wins science equipment worth £390!
Our wonderful Science Technician Mr Crouchman entered an online competition with company Philip Harris to win some science equipment for the school. Philip Harris have been explorers of science since 1817. They empower science with high quality equipment and technician-to-technician advice.
Mr Crouchman entered this competition commenting on why our school deserves this amazing resource for studying kinematics, and on 26th May Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys was announced as the winner!
The Science Department will now own a TSA kit worth £390. This is a full kit containing the Time, Speed and Accelerations (TSA) timing module and a suite of accessories. With this kit students will be able to investigate reaction times, acceleration, speed, energy conversions, ‘g’ by freefall and speed of sound.
This is an incredible prize that will benefit our staff and students greatly in science lessons. Thank you so much to Mr Crouchman for going above and beyond for his department and our school.
#philipharris #polymat #woolwichpoly
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969, and has since spread outside the United States.
The rainbow flag was created by the artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and is used as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride. Each colour on the flag has its own meaning. In the six colour flag the colours have the following meanings:
There have been many variations of the rainbow flag. In 2021 the flag was altered to include black representing diversity, brown representing inclusivity and light blue and pink representing the colours of the trans flag.
Please find below a list of useful links for free events and activities available during the upcoming May half-term.
Free meals for kids during school holidays - Greenwich
May Half-term 2023 - Restaurants where kids can eat for free or £1 T&C's
Top Free Things to do in Greenwich
Visit London - 30 free things to do with kids in London
Free things to do near Woolwich
Fun & free events at Woolwich Centre Library Half-term
May Half-term Free events - Museum of London Docklands
Universal Credit - Affordable days out
May Half Term - Families Drawn Together - Create artwork
What's on - Southbank Centre FREE
All students in Years 7 -9 will be taking part in exam week from Monday, 12th June to Friday, 23rd June 2023. During this time, they will sit exams for all their subjects. The purpose of this is to experience exam conditions, practise timing, and test knowledge and exam skills. After the exams, teachers will be able to feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place.
It is important that your son prepares well for these exams, and it is expected that he revises at home.
Exams will take place in classrooms, but all will be conducted under exam conditions.
Exam conditions are:
Equipment required:
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Meet our Year 7 Students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys!
The transition from primary to secondary school is a very exciting time for students and their parents/carers. We also understand that this can also be a daunting and anxious time where you will have many questions about your child and their future at our school.
Please enjoy this video that we have put together where students talk openly and honestly about their experiences so far at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. For most of these students, this was the first time they had taken part in a film project, and we are delighted that they spoke with such confidence and that their sparkling personalities really shone through, we could not be prouder of them!
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please be reminded of our early closure on Friday 26th May 2023. We will close at 12.15 for all students, except for those sitting public exams.
Normal lunch arrangements will apply on the day.
Summer Term 2 commences on Monday 5th June 2023 at the normal school time.
Thank you
Mrs K Scott
Deputy Headteacher
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FREE Webinar: Help your child overcome anxiety - Friday 19th May 2023
Join renowned Parenting Coach and bestselling author Nadim Saad and mental health champion Dr. Mandana Ahmadi, to learn how you can help your children overcome anxiety and worries and better manage difficult feelings.
