Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

FREE online workshop for secondary school parents/carers - Supporting your child's anxiety

Published 12/02/25

Online workshop for secondary school parents/carers - Supporting your child's anxiety: An introduction to anxiety and how to support your teenager.

The Greenwich Mental Health in Schools Team offers an online psychoeducation workshop for parents/carers around Understanding your Teenager's Anxiety.

The session aims to provide information to parents about what anxiety is, factors that might lead to the development of problematic anxiety and to teach and empower parents to use cognitive behavioural strategies with their child to overcome difficulties with anxiety.

In addition, the session hopes to provide a space for parents to share their experiences with others and to promote a positive parent/carer and child relationship.

Click the link for more information:

Secondary school online parent workshop - Supporting your child's anxiety Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

FREE things to do locally in Greenwich and London during the February 2025 half-term

Published 12/02/25

Local events

London events

Safer Internet Day 2025

Published 10/02/25

Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11^thof February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘

Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks about the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them.

Advice and useful links

Social Media Platforms & Apps

Numeracy Week: January 20th-24th 2025

Published 05/02/25

Numeracy Week: January 20th-24th 2025 at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

This year's theme for Numeracy Week was “Maths Everywhere in Every Job.” Utilising Barclays LifeSkills resources, students explored how mathematics is integral to daily life. They engaged in open discussions about their feelings towards maths and recognised the importance of a solid understanding of it for future success.

Students had the chance to examine salaries and payslips to understand the calculations behind overtime and statutory deductions. Additionally, form tutors facilitated conversations about pensions, income tax, and student loans.

Assemblies were conducted for year groups from 7 to 10, featuring a puzzle quiz competition amongst forms, with winning teams receiving a £30 Amazon voucher. The staff also participated by determining their maths age through a set of 25 questions on a dedicated website.

Thank you to Mr Mumuluh for coordinating Numeracy Week.

Admissions - Book a personalised tour of the school!

Published 04/02/25

Our open events for this year have now concluded. However, you can still schedule a personalised tour of the School and its facilities followed up with a meeting with our Head of Transition - Ms G Franklin who will answer any questions that you might have about the next steps and how we can support you through the process. A tailored tour of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys offers an excellent opportunity to experience school life first-hand for both you and your child. During the visit, you will receive all the essential information needed to help you make the best choice for your child's education.

What to expect from a tour of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Have a full tour of our school facilities
Experience lessons in progress
Meet members of teaching staff and associate staff
Speak to current students to learn more about their experience at WPSfB

We know there are a lot of emotions that both parents/carers and students will be feeling about starting a new secondary school. We are here to make sure you know what to expect and to make the process as easy as possible. We would love to show you around our friendly school!

Please email gfranklin@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk to register your interest.

At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, we are dedicated to our vision of 'Success for Everyone'. We strive to ensure that our students reach their full potential by providing them with valuable opportunities.

This is our school; now let's make it yours.

ADMISSIONS OPEN EVENTS

Children's Mental Health Week 2025 - Useful links and resources

Published 03/02/25

Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Children's Mental Health Week 2025 will take place from 3-9 February 2025.

The theme for 2025 is focus is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, with the aim to equip and empower children and young people across the UK to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them. We want children and young people to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow and develop.

Children's Mental Health Week 2025 - Place2Be

Useful Links and Resources

Shout A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK A helpline for anyone under 35 who is struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling. You can call 0800 068 4141, email pat@papyrus-uk.org, or text 07786 209 697.

Good Thinking A London-wide NHS digital wellbeing service that offers free tools and resources for young Londoners.

Kooth A free, anonymous, and safe online service that offers mental wellbeing support.

YoungMinds A mental health charity for children and young people that can help you understand how you're feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling.

The Mix A support service for young people that can help with mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, and more.

Thrive LDN A service that offers online resources for young Londoners.

Enoch Adeniji, a former student has self-published a book titled '2 Heads: One Home'

Published 30/01/25

Enoch Adeniji is a former student of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, who completed his studies in 2023. He is now a second-year university student pursuing a degree in English and has recently self-published a book titled “2 Heads: One Home.”

2 Heads: One Home is a coming-of-age fiction novella that starts off 4 years into the future, where Emmanuel is faced with a life-changing decision. The story explores the blurred lines between right and wrong, culminating in Emmanuel’s crucial choice: his father’s values or the temptations offered by TY. The stakes are high as he navigates this path of self-discovery.

Enoch states, ‘I grew up in South East London, many of my peers stopped reading after primary school, and I think the main reason for that is underrepresentation. My book, however, speaks to the experiences that your students go through. It challenges the thin line between ethics and morals, highlighting the issues between crime and violence, whilst also making you laugh.’

Mrs Hawgood our wonderful School Librarian has purchased some copies of this book for students to take out from our school library.

We are incredibly proud of Enoch for releasing this book, and we look forward to the promising future that awaits him.

Here is the link to the book if you would like to purchase your own copy:

2 Heads: One Home: Amazon.co.uk

Try before you bike - for people living, studying and working in Royal Greenwich

Published 28/01/25

Try before you bike - a user-friendly, inclusive bike scheme.

Royal Greenwich Try before you bike

Try before you bike poster

Children’s Mental Health Week - 3rd-9th February 2025

Published 27/01/25

Children’s Mental Health Week - 3rd-9th February 2025

Children's Mental Health Week is an initiative established by the children's mental health charity, Place2Be, aimed at raising awareness about mental health. The week is designed to empower, equip, and amplify the voices of all children and young people across the UK.

This year's theme for Children's Mental Health Week is "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself." The focus of Children's Mental Health Week 2025 is to encourage children, young people, and adults to embrace self-awareness and reflect on its significance in their lives. This understanding will help them build resilience and better cope with life's challenges.

Starting January 27th, we will be selling handmade green ribbons in the Library to show our support for Children’s Mental Health Week. Please see Mrs. Hawgood and bring 20p in cash. As there are limited ribbons available, be sure to get yours before they are all gone. All proceeds will be donated to Place2Be.
Additionally, there will be a display in the library featuring a selection of self-help, well-being, and mindfulness books available for students to borrow. We have a variety of titles centred around the theme of mental health.
We will also be sharing several free, valuable links and resources through our website and social media platforms, so please stay tuned for those updates.
This year, we have invited our amazing staff members to share a quote or some insightful thoughts on how we can celebrate young individuals building resilience, the importance of fostering self-awareness, and recognising the value of strong connections with others. These quotes will be featured in a display near the canteen for all students to enjoy and reflect upon.
Staff only - wear green! On Friday 7th February we have invited all staff at WPSfB to wear green clothing to school as a gesture of support for both the charity and our students. Our commitment to supporting our students extends beyond just Children’s Mental Health Week; we are dedicated to their well-being every day. Additionally, any donations from staff will also go to the charity Place2Be.

Thankyou for your continued support.

STEM Fair - Thursday 13th March 2025

Published 23/01/25

Are you a budding scientist? Do you like making things? Are you passionate about climate and environmental changes? Do you have ideas of changes that can be made to solve some real-world problems?

If yes, then this is for you.

On Thursday 13 March, there will be a science fair for students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys from Year 7 to 11. Time: 3-6p.m. Venue: Sports Hall. Fabulous prizes are available for the winners.

To participate, please complete a registration form STEM Fair - Registration Form before 31st January to enable us to plan adequately. Alternatively, email Dr M Oguike expressing your interest to participate.

Holocaust Memorial Day 27/1 - Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Plans 2025

Published 21/01/25

Presentation to all Tutors

Each tutor group will receive a short PPT explaining the day, the events and ask for it to be delivered in AM reg.

Visit from a Holocaust Survivor

On February 12th, we will have a Holocaust survivor deliver their testimony to a group of Year 9, 12 and 13 students.

80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz & the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide Talk

Mander Hall, 30th January @ 6pm.

80th Anniversary / Auschwitz-Birkenau

Our 80 / 30

Each KS3-4 form will have 2 individuals from the Holocaust and KS5 forms will each have 3 Bosnian genocide victims to investigate and delve into the History of.

HMD Book Club

Open to both students and staff reading fiction and memoir.

Ambassador Legacy: Light in the Dark

To show our hope for a better future, we symbolise the hope and light that our 6th form students felt when visiting Auschwitz, each office, department and tutor group will be given a flame. Students and staff are to write the action that they will endeavour to take to create a 'Better Future'. Each flame will be stuck facing outwards, in yellow, to show there is always light in the dark... and hope.

Veganuary 2025

Published 07/01/25

Embrace Veganism This January!

Veganuary is an annual initiative organized by a UK nonprofit that advocates for and educates individuals about veganism by inspiring them to adopt a vegan lifestyle throughout January. We've handpicked some of our favorite (and simple to prepare) recipes from the Veganuary website to share with you.

Step out of your comfort zone and try something new! You can find all these recipes and many more at www.veganuary.com