Woolwich Poly United match report by Ahmad (Vice-Captain)

Woolwich Poly United played in the South London Special League for the fourth time on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.

In our first match, we won 3-0 with our top scorer, Emmanuel, scoring the first two goals to make it his 5th goal for WP United. He was also made man of the match. I scored my first goal to make it 3-0. Prince Michael played very well and assisted with goals. We are an exceptionally good team that showed good sportsmanship, perseverance, and teamwork.

Sadly, we lost 5-0 in our second match, but we didn’t give up as the opponent said that we played well, and we are a good team.

In our last match, we almost had a draw but unfortunately, we lost 1-0, but we tried our best as the opponent said that we played well and we are a good team.

We managed to make Mrs Murphy and the team proud as we had our second win with 7 points in third place. We managed to win our first trophy as the referee said we were very dedicated and never giving up.

Our next match will be on Thursday 25th May 2023.

Dear Parents/Carers,

You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Tuesday 2^nd May 2023.

Due to significantly reduced staffing, we will be running the following limited programme for invited students only.

These students will be invited in a separate message home.

The timings are as follows:

• 9:00am to 2:00pm for invited students to the Hub
• 8:30am to 3:00pm for specially invited Year 10 ICT students
• 8:30am to 1:00pm for all Year 11 students
• 8:45am to 3:00pm for all Year 13 students

We will be providing lunch and/or break for students invited in, but normal payment arrangements will apply. Pupils are expected to arrive in full school uniform, except the pupils for the hub. The hub pupils are to wear their PE kit.

Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your child has been invited in.

Dear Parents/Carers,

You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Thursday 27^th April and Tuesday 2^nd May 2023.

Due to an increase in staff availability, we have now expanded our program for year 10, 11 and 13 on the strike days.

These students will be invited in a separate message home.

The timings for both days are as follows:

• 9:00am to 2:00pm for invited students to the Hub
• 8:30am to 11:00pm for Year 10 ICT students only
• 8:30am to 3:00pm for all Year 11 students
• 9:30am to 1:00pm for Year 12 Finance 
• 9:00am to 1:00pm for Year 12 Further Maths students
• 9:00am to 3:00pm for all Year 13 students

We will be providing lunch and/or break for students invited in, but normal payment arrangements will apply.

Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your son/daughter has been invited in.

Dear parents/carers,

You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Thursday 27^th April and Tuesday 2^nd May 2023.

Due to significantly reduced staffing, we will be running the following limited programme for invited students only. 

We will have the hub open for our KS3 and Year 10 students and a separate programme for years 11 and 13. Parents will receive a separate message for these students that will be invited in. If you do not receive any further messages, your son/daughter will have to stay at home for those two days.

Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your son/daughter has been invited in. Additionally, any student not invited in for the above activities who is eligible for free school meals will get vouchers for those two days.

Thank you

Mr T Lawrence

Head of School

On Tuesday 28^th March, whilst playing football after school, six of our Year 8 students came across a small dog that was shivering and looked injured near the bus stop by Waterfield Close. These students went out of their way to help this dog that appeared to be lost. Our students contacted the number on the dog’s collar and were able to trace the owner and address registered to the dog.  The students put their heads together and came up with the brilliant idea of connecting all their school lanyards to create a leash for the dog and walked it back to our reception where they enlisted the help of our receptionist Mrs Hawgood. These students waited for quite some time to ensure the dog was safe. One of our current parents at the school recognised the address linked with the registered dog and walked with some of the students to reunite the dog with its owner.

‘The owner gave me a big hug. I had a big smile on my face’ – Tobi

‘My mum told me ‘Thanks for making me so proud’’ – Daniel

This is a wonderful example of how caring our students are and shows that the Trust's vision of Care and Unity is shared by all, staff and students alike.  The boys were incredibly resourceful to ensure that this dog was looked after and returned to its owner. A huge well done to Elnathan, Tobi, Albert, Mosopeoluwa, Osagioduwa and Daniel. 

Mrs Hawgood gathered these students together and gave them some chocolate to reward them for their outstanding behaviour and community spirit.

The CEO of the Trust, Mr Tim Plumb said, I could not be prouder of these students and the care that they have shown for our local community.