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  • Wednesday 14th December - Important Information

    Published 13/12/22

    Dear parents/carers, 

    School will be open tomorrow, but due to adverse site conditions will be open only to Years 7, 8, and 9.

    Students should arrive by 8.30am. Our planned early finish due to ARD for year 11 and 13 will still stand, so students will be dismissed at 12.45pm.  Lunch will still be available. 

    Our ARD for Year 11 and 13 will now take place online.  Your appointment times will remain the same, but you will meet with subject teachers online.  Please access the appointments via schoolcloud.  

    A reminder that our Target Review Day for years 7-10 will take place on Thursday 15th December from 8.30am-1.00pm. Students and their parents/carers should only attend school for their appointment.   

    Kind Regards 

    Mr T Lawrence 

    Head of School 

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  • Winter Water Safety Advice

    Published 13/12/22

    The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has issued safety advice today to ensure everyone is aware of the dangers around frozen water and what to do in an emergency.  

    RLSS UK offer safety advice for winter water safety, with simple steps to keep safe during the winter: 

    1. Never go onto the ice to play, to retrieve an object, or a pet
    2. Never enter the ice to rescue somebody, call 999 and ask for the Fire and Rescue Service
    What to do if you fall through the ice: 
    • Keep calm and shout for ‘help’
    • Spread your arms across the surface of the ice in front of you
    • If the ice is strong enough, kick your legs to slide onto the ice
    • Lie flat and pull yourself towards the bank
    • If the ice breaks, work your way to the bank-breaking the ice in front of you anyway
    • If you cannot climb out, wait for help and keep as still as possible. Press your arms by your side and keep your legs together. Keep your head clear of the water
    • Once you are safe, go to hospital immediately for a check-up
    What to do if you see someone fall through the ice:
    • Shout for assistance and phone the emergency services – call 999 or 112
    • Do not walk or climb onto the ice to attempt a rescue
    • Shout to the casualty to ‘keep still’ and offer reassurance to keep them calm
    • Try and reach them from the bank using a rope, pole, tree branch, clothing tied together or anything else which can extend your reach
    • When reaching from the bank, lie down to avoid being pulled onto the ice
    • If you cannot reach them, slide something which floats, such as a plastic bottle or football, across the ice for them to hold onto to stay afloat whilst help is on the way
    • If the casualty is too far away, do not attempt to rescue them. Wait for the emergency services while calming and reassuring the casualty
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  • UPDATE 7am!Tuesday 13th December - Important Information

    Published 12/12/22

    Dear parents/carers,

    Unfortunately, due to transport issues affecting many staff, school is only open to year 7, 8 and 9 today.  Students of Year 7, 8 and 9 should arrive by 8.30 but will be dismissed at 2.00pm.

    Students in years 10-13 will stay at home and complete assignments set on Teams. 

    Please check our website for regular updates, although we do plan on school being open for all students on Wednesday, with early closure at 12.45 for Year 11/13 TRD.

    We thank you for your continued support.

    Kind regards

    Tom Lawrence

    Head of School

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  • Monday 12th December - Important information for parents/carers!

    Published 12/12/22
    Monday 12th December:
    • School will be open for years 7&8 only today, with school closing at 2.20pm
    • Students in years 9,10,11,12,13 should work from home. Work will be set on Teams.
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  • Christmas Jumper Day - Friday 9th December 2022

    Published 09/12/22

    Our Turkey/Receptionist Mrs Hawgood welcomed students and staff into school this morning in this amazing outfit and brought a smile to everyone's face.

    Such a lovely festive atmosphere in school today fundraising for Save the Children.

    🦃

    How amazing do our wonderful staff look in their Christmas Jumpers?!

    Mrs Hawgood has been handing out some sweet treats to all those who have got involved in Christmas Jumper Day today. So wonderful to see our School community come together for fundraising events. Thank you to Mrs Hawgood for organising this event and for always creating so much joy and fun in our School. 

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  • Christmas Lunch 2022

    Published 07/12/22

    Wednesday 7th December 2022

    Today we held our annual school Christmas Lunch, where both students and staff had the opportunity to enjoy a delicious and nutritious roast dinner (with options available for different dietary needs). The catering team also made a wonderful chocolate festive cake for dessert.

    Thank you to our amazing catering staff and all their hard work in preparing this wonderful meal for our school community today.

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  • Kooth - Supporting children and young people

    Published 06/12/22

    Kooth is an anonymous site which helps children and young people to feel safe and confident in exploring their concerns and seeking professional support. 

    Over the Christmas period our team are still here to support your young people. The website is open 24/7 so young people are still able to read the magazine, complete the activities, and talk to their peers and take part in our live forums. Everything stays the same other than our chat times. 

     

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  • Tutor Review Day: Year 7-10 - Thursday 15th December 2022

    Published 06/12/22

    On Thursday 15th December between 8:30am and 1:00pm, we will have a tutor review day for Years 7 to 10, when you will have the opportunity to meet with your son's tutor. You and your son will only need to attend the school for his appointment, full uniform should be worn.

    Parents/Carers are now able to book appointments via School Cloud for this day. Please only book once.

    To login to the site to book, view and attend your appointments, go to https://woolwichpoly.schoolcloud.co.uk/ and type in your details.

    These must match the details we hold in our records. For parents, you can view the title, first name and surname fields we have on record for you via your MCAS profile (click the Data Collection Form link in MCAS then ‘View Your Personal Details’). Please note the exact spellings and punctuation must be used.

    If any of these details are incorrect, please get in touch with the school office to request amendments.

    Telephone: 020 8310 7000

    enquiries@woolwichpoly.co.uk

    We look forward to meeting with you on Thursday 15th December.

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  • Advice for Parents/Carers - Group A Strep Cases

    Published 06/12/22

    Dear parents/carers,

    Group A strep cases – advice for parents

    You may be aware from the media that the UK is seeing a high number of Group A strep cases this year. The bacteria usually cause a mild infection which can lead to sore (strep) throats, impetigo or scarlet fever, that can be easily treated with antibiotics.

    Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is very infectious. Symptoms to look out for include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel.

    Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

    In very rare circumstances, these bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). This is still uncommon.

    As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if:

    • your child is getting worse
    • your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
    • your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
    • your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
    • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
    • your child is very tired or irritable

    Call 999 or go to A&E if:

    • your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
    • there are pauses when your child breathes
    • your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
    • your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

    Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading infections.

    Guidance for professionals

    Regards,

    Mr T Lawrence

    Head of School

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  • Citizenship Trip - 1st December

    Published 02/12/22

    On Thursday 1st December we took 32 of our Citizenship students (12x Year 10 and 20x Year 11) to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey. 

     

    We took the Elizabeth Line to Farringdon and walked down to the Royal Courts of Justice for a guided tour of this and the Legal Quarter. It was linked perfectly to Edexcel Citizenship Theme C (Law & Justice) - our guide spoke about the differences between the types of courts, explained why judges wear wigs, used key terms such as mitigating factors and also informed us of contemporary issues within the justice system which students can use as A02 in their exams. For example, he informed us of how there are 70,000 cases in backlog waiting to be tried because of COVID-19 and after arrest, cases are meant to be tried 10-12 months after, however, at the moment it's averaging at 4-5 years.

    Our guide was an ex-reporter and was able to tell us what trials were happening that day for students to choose from and got us access to a court of appeals. We saw the top judge in the country ruling on this - Jonathan from my tutor group thought they were acting, and it was all staged for them coming today - (I am yet to convince him otherwise!)

    After a little walk down to the river to see Big Ben and the London Eye, the students had some dinner and sat on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral. 

    We then walked to the public galleries in the Old Bailey to watch several court cases. The students remarked that they never want to end up in court!

    The students' behaviour in court and throughout the entire day was impeccable, and we should all be very proud of them. 

    Miss Briggs

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  • Geography A Level Trip - 30th November 2022

    Published 01/12/22

    Field work is a compulsory element of Geography A level. This week our Year 13 geographers spent the day investigating the effectiveness of coastal management on a stretch of the North Kent coast. They identified evidence of coastal process - erosion, transportation and deposition, as well as considering the impact of weathering. Students then recorded data for a beach profile and the terminal groyne. Once all data is collated they will graph the data and analyse their findings. Their next trip is in January 2023.

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