Judah C, a Year 11 student from the Class of 2024, has been awarded with the Orwell Scholarship at Eton College

Judah is an embodiment of all that it means to be Poly and Proud.

He seized every opportunity offered to him by our school and it resulted in outstanding success: from achieving an A* in A-Level Maths in Year 11, to eight level 9s at GCSE, finally to obtaining the Orwell Scholarship at Eton College.

We could not be prouder of Judah, and we look forward to many other students following in his success.

Save the date! 

Our Open Evening for external students only, will be taking place on Wednesday 6th November 2024 between 4-7pm.

You will need to book a free ticket in advance of this event, more details and to be confirmed nearer the event.

There is a separate open event for Year 11 students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, click here for more information.

We are currently dealing with an ongoing cyber security incident. The security of our systems and customer data is very important to us, and we have taken immediate action to protect our systems. 

We identified some suspicious activity on Sunday 1 September and took action to limit access.  We are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, alongside the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre. 

Although there has been very little impact on our customers so far, the situation is evolving and our investigations have identified that certain customer data has been accessed. This includes some customer names and contact details, including email addresses and home addresses where provided.

Some Oyster card refund data may have also been accessed. This could include bank account numbers and sort codes for a limited number of customers (around 5,000). 

If you are affected, we will contact you directly as soon as possible as a precautionary measure, and will offer you support and guidance.

We are doing all we can to protect our services and secure our systems and data. Our proactive measures mean that:

• Live Tube arrival information is not available on some of our digital channels, including TfL Go and the TfL website. In-station and journey planning information is still available
• Applications for new Oyster photocards, including Zip cards, have been temporarily suspended. If you want to replace a lost photocard, please call us on 0343 222 1234, 08:00-20:00 every day, and select option 1 (charges may apply)
• If you have been unable to apply, please continue making your journeys as usual and keep a record of any fares paid. We may be able to arrange a refund once the incident has been resolved and you receive your new photocard
• If you travel using a contactless payment card, you won’t be able to access your online journey history
• Currently we are unable to issue refunds for incomplete pay as you go journeys made using contactless, so always remember to touch in and out. Oyster customers can self-serve online.
• Many of our staff have limited access to systems and as a result there will be some delays responding to any online enquiries.

We’re also undertaking an all-staff IT identity check. Although we don’t expect any significant impact to customer journeys as we carry out this process, temporary and limited disruption is possible to some services. Please check before you travel.

We will continue to keep you updated. We are sorry for the inconvenience this incident may cause and thank you for your patience.

Yours sincerely

Customer Information Team
Transport for London     

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is cracking down on phone and designer item theft and sharing tips on how to stay safe.  

Councillor Rachel Taggart-Ryan, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement said: “We want to improve the quality of life and health of our residents. No one should have to worry about being the victim of crime. Unfortunately, valuable theft is on the rise, but we are supporting the Police who are working to locate, arrest and prosecute perpetrators across the borough.  

"Prevention is always better than cure though. There are things we can all do to protect ourselves and families by keeping valuables out of sight, or leaving them at home, and staying alert to what's going on around us.”

Royal Borough of Greenwich Website Link - Stay safe from street theft and robbery

We’re cracking down on theft and sharing tips on how to stay safe when you’re out and about.

Some criminals use bikes, mopeds or e-scooters to snatch your valuables, so remember to always look up, look out and keep your mobile phone in a safe place  Watch video here

We’re sharing tips on ways you can prevent becoming a victim of theft and robbery. Earbuds and headphones can be a distraction, so if you’re using them try to keep them on a low volume  Watch video here

Thursday 5th September

Year 7 Induction Day – 9.30am-2.30pm

Year 12 Induction Day – 8.30am arrival at School

All other year groups at home

Friday 6th September

Years 8-11 Academic Target Setting Day – 8.40am-3.20pm – attend only for your allocated appointment time

Year 12 -  Nuclear Races - 8.15am arrival at School

Year 13 - 9.30am arrival to Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre, Eltham Rd, London SE9 5LW. 

Year 7 at home

Monday 9th September

Full school return – Student arrival by 8.35am for 8.40am start.  Finish at 3.20pm. Full school uniform and equipment required.

Year 12 & 13 - 10.45am arrival to School. Full school uniform and equipment required.

FREE things to do in Greenwich and London this Summer break!

• Free summer holidays events for kids in London: National Maritime Museum (rmg.co.uk)
• 100 Free Summer 2024 Activities for Kids and Families in London – Kiddo Adventures
• Holiday Activities | Waterfront Leisure Centre | Greenwich | Better
• What’s On - Visit Greenwich
• Woolwich Works: What's On | Woolwich Works
• Tump 53 half term open morning - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Silent disco skate jam - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Youth Unity Hub at The Cage - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Lakeside Garden Club - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Art Therapy in Nature - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Thamesmead Festival - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Youth Unity Hub at the Moorings - Thamesmead (thamesmeadnow.org.uk)
• Bow Families: bring bling to your shoes! create unique wearable overshoe accessories with Hernán Guardamagna  - Bow Arts
• Make the most of your summer evenings with Woolwich Lates (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)
• Holiday Fun Fridays - Greenwich Dance
• What's on | Southbank Centre
• 5 FREE Activities for Kids in London during Summer 2024 (thestringsclub.org)
• Kids eat free (or for £1): UK summer holidays 2024 guide < RAF Families Federation (raf-ff.org.uk)
• Summer activities 2024 (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
• Events happening in Bexleyheath — Enjoy Bexleyheath
• Summer Reading Challenge
• See and do | Science Museum
• What's on – Exhibitions and Events | Museum of London Docklands
• What's on | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)
• What's On · Exhibitions, Events & Courses · V&A (vam.ac.uk)
• Events Calendar - National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk)
• Talks, courses and workshops - Design Museum
• What's On | Tate