Meet Peter! - a former Student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Peter achieved amazing A Level results of A*, A, A.
Hear all about Peter and his journey to accepting a place at Oxford University, the transition from Year 11 to Year 12, which members of staff have supported him and why students should choose Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Watch now!
Click here to view our Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Website
Meet Myla! - a former Student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Hear all about Myla’s views on why education is so important, the ways in which the Sixth Form has helped her improve, who inspires her, her achievements at Sixth Form, the extra support available to students and what the future holds.
Watch now!
Click here to view our Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Website
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The brand new GCSE and GCE Handbooks for 2023 have just been loaded onto our website, current students can download and view these handbooks here:
Year 10 Design Technology Workshop with Open City
This workshop introduces young people to architecture and the built environment.
Open City is charity dedicated to making architecture and neighbourhoods more open, accessible and equitable.
Open City creates educational and cultural programmes discussing, celebrating and opening up historic and contemporary buildings and landscapes.
15 of our Year 10 students took part in this workshop on Thursday 9th March 2023 where they had to design an open space for 15-year-olds. Students then created models of their designs out of paper and cardboard.
A fantastic workshop that our students thoroughly enjoyed.
For more information about Open City click here
We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better, and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic for Boys as Head of Computing and ICT.
For September 2023 we are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and well qualified teacher to lead our thriving Computing and ICT department.
As head of department, you will lead a team of 5 caring and committed teachers, including a Lead Practitioner. The ideal candidate would be a Computing and ICT specialist and one with an excellent understanding of pedagogy and curriculum development.
Our school vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the Computing and ICT department strives to develop the success of our students through a carefully planned curriculum. Our results consistently exceed national averages. The school has 12 ICT suites to ensure all lessons are effectively delivered.
Click here for more information about the role and how to apply
We are delighted to say we have had 26 Year 10 students accepted on to the Exeter Scholars programme.
This is a four-day residential trip that'll take place over the Easter holiday. Exeter Scholars is a free programme giving students the opportunity to find out more about university, develop a passion for a chosen subject, and gain first-hand experience of student life at the University of Exeter.
It will provide our students with:
The programme offers opportunities starting in Year 10, and supports participants through to the end of Year 13.
Dear Parents/Carers,
You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023.
Due to significantly reduced staffing, we will be running the following limited programme for invited students only.
Year 7-10 closed for all students unless invited in for the Hub.
These students will be invited in a separate message home.
The timings for both days are as follows:
We will be providing lunch and/or break for students invited in, but normal payment arrangements will apply.
Additionally, any student not invited in for the above activities who are eligible for free school meals will be able to attend the school from 11.45am to 12.45pm to collect a take-away lunch.
Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your son/daughter has been invited in.
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Today is International Women's Day.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
International Women's Day Website
International Women's Day 2023 Campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity
Penguin - Stories about women who changed the world
Access the IWD Schools Reading list 5-15 years
Access the IWD Pioneering Women Reading List 15+ years
Access FREE IWD Inspirational Women Colouring Sheets
IWD Activities created by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts
VIDEO - What is International Women's Day?
Maurice, Year 10 student was successful in securing a place at the University Taster Week at City, University of London. Maurice attended the Year 10 Psychology session from 20th-24th February 2023 and thoroughly enjoyed his experience:
'I just wanted to say that the Taster Week at City, University of London was fantastic! I took part in lots of different activities and workshops, met new friends and had fun! I learnt loads about Psychology and Criminal Psychology. I feel that I better understand what studying Psychology will be like. One of my favourite activities was completing the escape room. I feel like I may potentially pick Psychology as an A-level as it was that good! I was really pleased that I got the opportunity to attend it, and I’d most definitely go again!
Amina Rahman is the widening Participation Project Officer at City, University of London and gave some wonderful feedback about our students:
'I would also like to add the students from the school have been amazing! So engaged, well-behaved and intuitive. A special mention of Maurice, of whom has been particularly engaging, confident and supportive of peers. It has been a pleasure hosting them both this week.'
Huge congratulations to Maurice who has fully taken advantage of this amazing opportunity and made such a wonderful impression on the staff at City, University of London. We can't wait to hear all about our other Year 10 students experiences of University Life that have secured places at the upcoming Taster Weeks - watch this space!
InvestIN's parent event series is designed to give parents/carers the essential tools they'll need to support their child on their career journey. Events are run by leading experts and are free to attend.
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Today we celebrate world book day. Regardless of age, gender or interests, reading truly is one of life’s pleasures.
We kicked off the day with a fantastic assembly led by Ms Griffiths our School Librarian and Mr McCabe – PE Teacher and Literacy Co-ordinator.
Mr McCabe had organised a fantastic activity for the whole school – The Masked Reader. 14 staff members have been filmed reading a short passage from of a book, and a snap chat filter has been added to disguise the staff member. Pupils competed as a form to work out what member of staff is behind the mask. We had some great characters including Strawberry Fizz, Simply the Zest, Spud, Notorious D.O.G, Rabbit DeNiro, and Drop Shot Diva to name a few. Well done to all the form groups who correctly guessed all of our masked readers - see the winners listed below.
Ms Griffiths shared information about the £1 book token with students and how they can redeem this and get themselves a free book. So far this year, Year 7 have borrowed over 3,000 books from our school library. We also shared some information about the top reading class in year 7, out of 8 forms 7VR came in third with 327 books read, 7JD came in second with 350 books read and 7KG came in first place reading 382 books. Brilliant work Year 7, keep up the good work!
Ms Griffiths also gave out a number of certificates and book prizes to students in Year 7 who have particularly excelled in their reading and assistance in the Library:
Best Library Helpers
Titobiloluwa, Madalin and Joshua.
Accelerated Reader Champions
Jason, Yusuf, Swikrit, Harley and Sasha.
Top Library Borrowers
Zion, Felix and Michael.
As always, our staff outdid themselves this year with their choices of costumes for the day. No longer did we have members of our associate and teaching staff but yet the BFG, The Grand High Witch, Wednesday Addams, Harry Potter, The Mad Hatter, Hagrid, Maleficent, A Playing card (Alice in Wonderland), Mrs Trunchbull and many more joined us in school today!
It should be noted that some members of staff have really thrown themselves into their chosen book character this year.
Miss Smith arrived to school today as Miss Trunchbull and made sure her presence was known in the Year 7 assembly this morning - fantastic effort!
Mrs Hawgood our wonderful receptionist arrived to school today as Maleficent - the main antagonist in Sleeping Beauty. Year 7 did not know however that Maleficent would do the splits in assembly this morning!
Thank you to all those members of staff who went the extra mile to make such a brilliant and exciting atmosphere in school today for our students and staff.
Never stop reading!
Year 13 CTECH Sport Students are running an event called 'Goal for Good' - a football tournament run for Year 8 students on Wednesday 8th March 2023.
All money raised will be going to their chosen charity - Children in Need.
A fantastic event for our school community, where our oldest students will be working with and supporting some of our youngest students.
Stay tuned for an update!
