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  • 'Success for Everyone' - Celebrating GCSE Results Day - Thursday 24th August 2023

    Published 24/08/23

    GCSE Results 2022-2023 

    The Class of 2023 is celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys with increases in English and Maths at grades 4 and 5, as well as impressive results in a wide range of other GCSE's.

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is delighted to celebrate GCSE examination results that make us all proud.   

    Our boys have matched our last pre-pandemic results of 2018-19 and, indeed, at 4+ and 5+ in English and maths, even more students have secured these grades, vital for future study. This is a significant achievement as this year’s cohort still bore the brunt of substantial and prolonged disruption to their learning, unlike the class of 2018-19.  

    Also, the gap between our disadvantaged students and the whole cohort was significantly below the national gap, proving that our Vision of "Success for Everyone" is at the heart of all we do. 

    The boys, staff and parental support have been instrumental in overcoming the pandemic challenges; the students have achieved truly great things by demonstrating resilience, ambition, and discipline.  Many students attended additional lessons voluntarily every Saturday - such commitment is highly impressive and reflects our values of Care and Unity. 

    Huge congratulations to our staff, many of whom have been part of The Poly for many years; they have worked incredibly hard and delighted in seeing the students being rewarded with such success. 

    Head of School, Mr Tom Lawrence, says: 

    ‘I am delighted and immensely proud to announce that Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys have achieved GCSE results that compare very favourably to the pre-pandemic years, now that support given to the last three years’ cohorts has been removed for this year’s students.  Our success translates to even more deserved opportunity for our outgoing year 11s, many of which we are welcoming back to extend their success in our Sixth Form.  I must also congratulate teachers for their enormous efforts and offer my gratitude to parents for supporting their sons and us through these times: everyone’s efforts have been rewarded with great success’.

    CEO of PolyMAT, Mr Tim Plumb states:

    "I am delighted that the hard work has, once again, paid off and our students have gained the results that they richly deserve.  Our Sixth Form will again be oversubscribed as students’ progress to the next stage of their education.”

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  • REMINDER - GSCE Results Day - Thursday 24th August 2023

    Published 21/08/23

    This is a reminder that GCSE results day is this Thursday. Students will be able to collect their results at 9.30am from school in person.  Alternatively, if you or your son are not available, you will be able to contact the schools exams office if you haven't already done so, to arrange for the results to be emailed to you.  

    It’s important for you and your son to be prepared and focused for results day and have conversations about all possible outcomes beforehand. Being aware of what the next steps are if he doesn't achieve the grades he needs is also crucial, as you will both most likely want to take immediate action on the day itself.

    Hopefully your son will get the exam grades they need, but if they just miss out, be aware that the post 16 establishment might accept them anyway, so always check this first. If your son doesn’t get the grades they need, there’s no need for them to feel disheartened. There are many routes to success and be sure to remind them that it is possible to retake their exams.

    If your son is unhappy with his results, they should talk to their subject teacher first as they’ll be able to give them an idea if they think they could achieve a better grade or if they should appeal. Re-sitting a GCSE is free if the exams they are taking are mandatory. This includes English and maths if students didn’t gain a passing grade (at least a 4). If the exam is not compulsory, then you will have to pay additional exam fees, but this will depend on the area and exam board.

    If your son does not have a confirmed place for September, you can contact help-me-with-my-future@royalgreenwich.gov.uk When emailing, they will need to say if they need careers guidance or if they have a good idea about what they want, they will then be offered the support required.  If you can include their name, contact number, email address, and a little bit about their requirements. 

    Additional support and guidance can be accessed via the following links:

    In addition to the support available in school today, there will be a  Careers Adviser available to offer Careers Information, Advice and Guidance at The Woolwich Centre (see address below.)  They will be based at the Service Centre in room 3, between 10am and 4pm. 

    Information on enrolment for local colleges can be found in the PDF attached.

    In addition, you can also request support and guidance via emai: Help-me-with-my-future@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

    I look forward to seeing your son on Thursday. 

    With best wishes 

    Ms Sherren 

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  • Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form - Open Evening 2023

    Published 21/08/23

     

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  • Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form - A Level Results Day 2023

    Published 21/08/23

    It is with tremendous pride that Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, celebrates the success of the Class of 2023.

    47% of our students received A* - B grades, with a significant number continuing their academic pathways at Russell Group universities, including Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Warwick amongst others.

    Head of School, Mr Tom Lawrence states, "Our class of 2023 have done themselves proud and nearly all have achieved their first-place offers or high-end apprenticeships, securing an average grade that matches 2019 and 2022. We have many students again going to illustrious Russell Group universities. The results day itself has been a great day of rightful celebration for staff and students. All these enormous achievements have been made against a backdrop of significantly tougher marking, particularly at the top end."

    This sentiment is shared by Mr Tim Plumb, CEO of PolyMAT, "After such hard work through challenging times, it was fantastic to see so many students with happy faces, being rewarded with progression to university and apprenticeships. This is why we all work so hard, to change lives and ensure ‘Success for Everyone’ that will last for many years to come." 

    Ms Hannah Elliott, Head of Sixth Form, comments: “I am so proud of all our students here at Woolwich Poly. Each of them has shown resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Year on year, our results echo our school ethos of ‘Tomorrow's Leaders’ demonstrating the dedication and commitment of the students themselves, as well as our hardworking staff and supportive wider community. We look forward to seeing the future successes of our students as our Sixth Form expands next year to accommodate Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.” 

    • Abubakar - Engineering at Cambridge (A*A*A*A)
    • Sam - Maths at Bath (A*A*AA)
    • Dario - Engineering at Edinburgh (A*A*AA)
    • Mercy - Architecture at Leeds (A*AB)
    • Yedidia - Medicine at Plymouth (ABC)
    • Calista – Medicine at Southampton (BBB)
    • Andrei - Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham (ABB)
    • Pharell - Computer Science at Warwick (AAA)
    • Prapti – Global Sustainable Development at Warwick (A*AB)
    • Callum - English and Drama at Queen Mary’s (A*A*B)
    • Neha - English Literature at Kings (AAB)

    #woolwichpoly #woolwichpolytechnic #thamesmead #greenwich 

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  • Parents/Carers - Concerned about your child's wellbeing during the summer holiday?

    Published 24/07/23

    Oxleas NHS - Children and Young People's Directorate Greenwich CAMHS

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    We are a service working with your school to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of your children. Some of you may have already been in touch or heard of us through your school’s Head of year/ teacher/inclusion lead/SENco or counsellor.

    We will continue to offer our service throughout the summer holidays and wanted to encourage all parents to get in touch with us if you have any concerns regarding your child’s emotional wellbeing and mental health at this difficult time. Interventions will be offered face to face at High point house at Shooters Hill or virtually via MS Teams whichever works best for the young person.

    We offer 6-8 sessions of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) based support for child/ young person. We offer Adolescent anxiety intervention and/or Low mood intervention.

    If you have noticed that your child seems more worried than usual, reluctant to engage in their everyday activities, having difficulties with their behaviour or noticed a change in their sleep/eating habits which could be related to emotions and mood, then we may be able to help.

    To speak to one of our team about how we might be able to support you, please email the address below:

    oxl-tr.gmhst@nhs.net With the following information:

    • Name:
    • Date of Birth:
    • School:
    • Contact Number:
    • Current Difficulties:

    A member of our team will then contact you over the phone to think about what kind of support you and your child would benefit from and set up a meeting with one of our Education Mental Health Practitioners if this feels right for you.

    Yours sincerely,

    Mental Health in Schools Team

    Greenwich CAMHS

    Children and Young People’s Directorate Greenwich CAMHS Highpoint House Shooters Hill London SE18 3RZ

    Tel: 020 3260 5211

    Fax: 020 8331 4172

    www.oxleas.nhs.uk

    www.headscapegreenwich.co.uk

     

     

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  • Reminder arrangements for the last day of term - Friday 21st July 2023

    Published 21/07/23

    Dear Parents/Carers, 

    These are the approximate times for dismissal from school today.

    Year 7 – Dismissal at 12.50pm.

    Year 8 – Dismissal at 12.40pm.

    Year 9 – Dismissal at 12.30pm.

    Year 10 – Dismissal at 11.50pm - from the back gate.

    Thank you.

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  • Arrangements for the first week of term September 2023

    Published 20/07/23

     

     

     

     

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  • Sports Day - Friday 14th July 2023

    Published 14/07/23

    A huge thank you to all the staff and students involved in the successful running of the Sports Day today. The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits, and it was a joy to see so many smiling faces getting involved in all the activities. The banners that the students created were fantastic and really added to the atmosphere of the day.

    Mr Davies - Head of Physical Education

    And the results are in!

    KS3 Sports Day 2023

    Year 7

    1. 7SA
    2. 7JD
    3. 7RB
    4. 7IY
    5. 7KG
    6. 7SG
    7. 7VR
    8. 7RE

    Year 8

    1. 8JB  
    2. 8SD
    3. 8DP
    4. 8FM
    5. 8BS
    6. 8KA
    7. 8NG
    8. 8MC

    Year 9

    1. 9AA
    2. 9MO
    3. 9CA
    4. 9TF
    5. 9SW
    6. 9WE
    7. 9NV
    8. 9AK
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  • Thursday 20th July 2023 - Academic Review Day

    Published 12/07/23
    Academic Review Day for Years 7-10 - Thursday 20th July 2023

    8.30am - 12.15pm

    Meeting with Tutor in school, to collect and discuss school report. Appointments should be booked through school cloud.

    Please arrive in school 10 minutes before your appointment time. 

    Student need to wear their school uniform as normal.

    School will close for students and parents/carers at 12.30pm.

    Reminder - Year 12 students are on Work Experience. 

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