Visitors to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Open Evening will gain a true sense of the exciting journey that awaits them here.

Music: Enjoy live trumpet and trombone performances and get hands-on with our music technology to create your own sound.

PE: Discover the full range of sports opportunities through dynamic demonstrations from our PE department.

Art: Try your hand at edible still life painting.

Science: Experience thrilling experiments that bring science to life.

Citizenship: Join live debates and see how we nurture confident, thoughtful voices.

You will also have the chance to meet our incredible teachers, whose warmth and expertise shine through in every conversation.

Information will be available on SEND support, stretch and challenge programs, and our rich extra-curricular offer – because Woolwich Poly is more than just a school.

Headteacher Talks:

• First Talk: 5.45pm
• Second Talk: 6.30pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please note the following adjustments to the school schedule:

Thursday 2nd October 2025
School will finish early, with dismissal from 2:40pm.

Friday 3rd October 2025
There will be a late start for both staff and pupils.

Pupil Schedule – Friday 3rd October:

Years 7–12

• Arrival: 10:10am
• AM Registration: 10:15 - 10:30am
• Period 2: 10:30 - 11:05am
• Break: 11:05 - 11:25am, followed by lessons as normal

Year 13

• Arrival: 10:15am
• AM Registration: 10:15 - 10:25am
• Period 2: 10:25 - 11:25am, followed by lessons as normal

Thank you for your cooperation. Please ensure your child is aware of these changes and arrives at the correct time.

Missed your child’s flu vaccine?
If your child is aged 4 - 16 and lives or attends school in the borough of Greenwich, there’s still time to catch up!

The South London Children and Young People's Community Immunisation Service is running flu catch-up clinics throughout September, October, November and December 2025 at various local venues including:

📍 Clockhouse Community Centre
📍 Waterways Children’s Centre
📍 Charlton Family Centre
📍 Greenwich West Community Centre
📍 New Eltham Library
📍 Lee Green Fire Station
📍 Waverly Scouts Hall
📍 Holy Trinity, Eltham

No appointment? No problem!
Call 020 3903 3345 or scan the QR code on the flyer to book or get more info.

We are delighted to announce that the Regional Director at the Department for Education has approved our significant change request to establish a Local Authority Resourced Provision (LARP) Satellite Provision. This new provision will serve as an extension of the existing LARP currently based at and operated by Woolwich Polytechnic School (WPS) and is scheduled to commence in 2026. The proposed expansion will increase the total LARP capacity from 15 to 45 pupils, with the additional 30 places delivered via a new satellite site. This approval is conditional upon further consultation prior to the opening of the provision as a single-sex Satellite LARP, as the initial consultation was conducted on the basis of a co-educational model.

The consultation period runs from Monday 8th September to Friday 3rd October 2025 and allows anyone with an interest (for example parents, other schools and the local community) to comment on the proposal for the satellite LARP to open as a single-sex (all male) provision rather than a co-educational one.

You can comment by emailing consultation@woolwichpoly.co.uk

Design and Technology (D&T) at GCSE and A-Level product design showcases some of the most imaginative, innovative, and technically impressive work seen in secondary education, which gets better every year!. From developing sustainable solutions to engineering cutting-edge prototypes, students consistently rise to the challenge, demonstrating not only academic skill but also outstanding creativity and resilience.

The coursework in D&T demands a unique blend of problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on technical ability. Students are tasked with identifying real-world issues and responding with thoughtful, often ingenious, design solutions. Whether it's creating ergonomic furniture, eco-friendly packaging, or programmable electronic devices, each project reflects months of research, iteration, and refinement.

What truly sets these students apart is their determination and work ethic. Behind every final model or product is a rigorous design process that includes sketching, computer-aided design (CAD), modelling, material testing, and countless adjustments. Students regularly go above and beyond expectations, spending long hours perfecting their projects and adapting to setbacks with impressive resilience.

Creativity flourishes in D&T classrooms, where students are encouraged to think independently and take ownership of their ideas. They learn to balance aesthetics with function, theory with practice, and innovation with practicality. This subject not only equips them with technical skills but also nurtures future designers, engineers, and problem-solvers who will shape the world around us.

In a world that increasingly values innovation and sustainable thinking, the work produced by GCSE and A-Level Design and Technology students is nothing short of inspiring. It stands as a testament to their talent, dedication, and potential.

Watch our new YouTube video showcasing some of the incredible pieces our students created this year - from concept sketches to final models, it’s a celebration of design brilliance and youthful innovation.

Return to school - September 2025