The Class of 2024 are celebrating yet another set of fantastic results at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Headteacher, 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 previous years. The progress our year 11s have made in a number of subjects has been within the top 10% nationally, the remaining subjects at least at national averages and many more above.  Art, photography , graphics, biology, chemistry, physics, maths, sports, design technology French and Spanish stand out as particular successes with results significantly above national averages, with English language, English literature, geography, citizenship, ICT, business, drama and economics showing above national average as well - the range of highly successful subjects mirroring the range of talents our year 11s clearly have.  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’.

Mrs Cherry, Head of Year 11 2023/2024 comments, "I am incredibly proud of all the Year 11 students for their remarkable achievements. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and I am thrilled to see them embark on this exciting new chapter of their lives. Congratulations to each and every one of them!"

Mr Plumb, CEO PolyMAT, stated:

"It's delightful to see so many happy faces once again and to know that the school has changed life chances for the better. Enrolment to the 6th Form look incredibly strong and I am so proud of all our staff for making such a difference to our students and their futures."

• Jedidiah – 5 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 7
• Avanish – 5 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s
• Enosh – 5 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 2 grade 7s
• Michael – 5 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 1 grade 7
• Faizan – 2 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7
• Oluwatamilore – 2 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 2 grade 7s
• Ethan – 1 grade 9, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7
• Haris – 2 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s
• Awwal – 1 grade 9, 5 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s
• Oleksandr – 3 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 2 grade 7s

Extend your Child Benefit claim for your teen today.

It’s time for parents across the UK to extend their Child Benefit claim if their 16-19-year-old is staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training.

HMRC sent 1.4 million letters between 24 May and 17 July to parents, explaining how to extend their claim. If you haven’t received a letter, there’s no need to worry. You can still extend your Child Benefit via the HMRC app or online where eligible. 

We know how important Child Benefit can be to families, so let HMRC know by 31 August if your teen intends to stay in approved education or training.

Extending your Child Benefit ensures you won't miss out on any payments from 31 August. However, if your child changes their mind about further education or training, you can simply let HMRC know online or in the app and we’ll update our records and adjust any payments as needed.

For parents who can’t extend their Child Benefit online, you can still do so by post or by phone.

And just like that, the curtains have closed on the 2023–2024 school year!

We have had such a fantastic year full of amazing events, student triumphs, achievements, photographs, videos and articles that we've shared on our platforms. To commemorate this academic year, we've put together a video reel that showcases all the content we've shared.

We would like to thank everyone who has been active on our social media platforms - liking, commenting, sharing, and reposting - we really appreciate your support.

We have got an exciting line-up of news and updates coming your way next year so stay tuned!

On Wednesday 10th July 2024 we welcomed students, staff, parents and carers into school for our annual KS3 Prizegiving Evening. A fantastic evening celebrating the achievements of students from Year 7 to Year 9.

We were also treated to a musical interlude ‘Verdansk’ by Dave and a drama performance from ‘Red Pitch’ by Tyrell Williams.

We extend our gratitude to Dr Bolu Eso, our guest speaker. Dr Bolu is an experienced vet and TV star. He is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the British Veterinary Association. He studied Veterinary Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest. After graduating, Bolu joined a Veterinary Practice in rural Kent, before moving onto London.

Mr T Lawrence, Headteacher comments, ‘ Prizegiving is about rewarding our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. But the real prize is the learning our boys have received, the progress they have made, showcasing their talents in a broad range of subjects. They truly deserve the recognition that this ceremony provides; they deserve the applause; they deserve their achievements as the rightful outcome of all their efforts’.

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Just a reminder to all Year 6 parents and carers that the Parent Information Evening PowerPoint and Year 7 Guide are available on our website under the Year 6-7 Journey page here:

https://www.woolwichpoly.co.uk/page/...

Check out this page for a wealth of useful information, tips, and videos for both parents and students embarking on their journey at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys in September 2024.

We are so excited to welcome our new year 7 cohort in September!

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