Year 11 & Year 13 PPE Timetable February 2024
Published 19/02/24
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Read MoreAfternoon Tea at Woolwich Town Hall with the Mayor of Greenwich and Councillor Lekau
Published 09/02/24Afternoon Tea at Woolwich Town Hall with the Mayor of Greenwich and Councillor Lekau
In December, Councillor Lekau invited students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys to design Christmas cards to be printed. She then met with the students in person to award prizes and showcase the winning designs. After the christmas break, the councillor invited the participating students to visit Woolwich Town Hall.
On Thursday 25th January, we took seven students from Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys on a short bus ride to the town hall, which serves as the home of Royal Greenwich's local government. Constructed in 1906 and opened by Will Crooks MP, the magnificent listed building reflects a rich history.
Upon arrival, Councillor Lekau led the students on a brief tour of the building, including the council chamber where the Mayor of Greenwich conducts meetings. The students had the chance to sit in various seats in the room, including the Mayor’s seat and even speak into the microphones.
Next, the group visited the Mayor's office, where they met with Councillor Dr. Dominic Mbang. The students introduced themselves and asked the Mayor questions about his role, including how he became the Mayor, what he does in his position, and how heavy his chain that he wears is. The students also discussed their own career aspirations. The day concluded with some wonderful refreshments and the Mayor and Councillor Lekau presented each student with a badge, a pin, and a bag of goodies.
The students thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful and informative afternoon. We are incredibly proud of these students and how fantastically they represented our school on this trip.
Read MoreRoyal Borough of Greenwich SEND Strategy survey for parents/carers
Published 07/02/24Click here to complete the Royal Borough of Greenwich SEND Survey
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently developing their new SEND Strategy and want to hear from parents/carers to help decide the priorities for Greenwich for the next 5 years.
There is also a SEND drop in session on 05/03/2024 at the Eltham Centre 10.30-11.45am where SEND officers in Greenwich and members of the Parent form will be available to support you in completing them.
Read MoreWPSfB supporting Children's Mental Health Week 2024
Published 07/02/24Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is proud to support Children's Mental Health Week 2024.
This year’s theme is: Your Voice Matters.
This Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters”.
In honour of “Children’s Mental Health Week” we have been encouraging students to speak up about their mental health and provide them with the tools that they need to do so. It is without a doubt that young people struggle with emotional literacy, so this week has been about developing that.
Each morning, a student has shared a poem they have written over the tannoy and our senior mental health lead has been reminding students to speak out if they are struggling with their mental health. We are also encouraging students to share their creative work and this will be published on the website.
My Mind is a Battlefield - Written by Zion
My mind is a battlefield my intrusive thoughts are winning
My mind is a battlefield my head feels like its spinning
My mind is a battlefield my mind feels like it is slipping
My mind is a battlefield A guiding light I am constantly grasping
My allies have arrived, and I am not surprised
They lifted me up when they heard my cries
My mind is a battlefield my mind is winning
My mind is no longer a battlefield
My mind is at peace as me and my friends are grinning
I am basking in my glory and cannot wait to tell my story
If you are struggling tell someone they may be able to help you
Here are some other activities happening in school:
- Mental health workshop with Year 8.
- Posters are displayed in and around the corridors.
- Staff have been writing the students messages of support which will be turned into an art installation.
- Support group for female 6th form students.
- PD and morning activities.
In addition, we are signposting students to get the help they need. Please reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
We are aware that global conflicts affects the mental health of many of the young people in our community, so we will be holding a fundraiser on Thursday 8th February to raise money for “Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)” for their vital medical work in Palestine.
Happy Children’s Mental Health Week: your voice REALLY does matter to us!
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 Website
useful links & resources for parents/carers and students
- Place2be - Parenting advice from our mental health expert
- Talking to your child about mental health
- Kooth.com - FREE online counselling service for 11-19 year olds
- National Literacy Trust - Happiness and wellbeing activities to do with your child
- Self-kindness tips for children
- CBBC Mental Health: 5 creative self-care ideas
- Mental Health resources for schools, caregivers and young people
- Young Minds - Mental Health resources and advice
- Mind - Useful contacts for 11-18 year olds
- NHS - Looking after a child or young person's mental health
- Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing - Greenwich Community Directory
Useful School Contacts:
Senior Mental Health Lead/ LGBTQ+ Lead and DSL for 6th form: Ms Elliott helliott@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk
DSL for whole school: Ms Kouame dkouame@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk
Mental Health coordinators: Ms Hawgood and Ms White dhawgood@woolwichPolyboys.co.uk chwhite@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk
Lead Counsellor: Ms Prescott jprescott@woowlichpolyboys.co.uk
Read MoreSafer Internet Day - Tuesday 6th February 2024
Published 06/02/24Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is proudly supporting Safer Internet Day - Tuesday 6th February 2023
Over the years, Safer Internet Day has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar. Starting as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in approximately 180 countries and territories worldwide.
From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.
We have also shared some useful links to resources for parents/carers and students, please find below:
SAFER INTERNET DAY 2024 - LINKS & RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/CARERS
- The National College - FREE courses for parents/carers
- Keeping children and young people safe in virtual worlds
- Safer Internet Day Education Resources
- Explore advice on new and emerging technologies from experts in online safety and the digital space to help keep kids safe this Safer Internet Day.
- Step-by-step Guides - for step-by-step instructions to set controls on popular devices.
- A parent’s guide to using AI with kids
- Parent/Carer Conversation Starters
- NSPCC - Keeping children safe online
- Top Tips for Parents/Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre
- Communicate safely - Cyberbullying
- Communicate safely - Fake News
- Communicate safely - Privacy on the internet
- Online Gaming: The Basics | A Parents' Guide - Internet Matters
- Online safety hub | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
- Social Media Parental Controls and Privacy Settings
- YouTube Resources to help parents/carers
safer internet day 2024 - links & resources for students
Read MoreEdurio - Parent Experience Survey
Published 05/02/24Message for current parent/carers
We are delighted to invite you to participate in a new annual survey in which we'll be giving you the opportunity to express your opinions on parent and carer engagement at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, and your overall confidence in the school’s strategy.
To help us with this, we're working together with the Edurio survey platform. You will have received a link to this survey through your MCAS account.
Surveys are completely anonymous and confidential, though the responses will be aggregated for the purpose of analysis.
The survey will be available until Friday 23rd February 2024, so please make sure to have your say and share your feedback over the next few weeks.
Your opinion and honesty are much appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch with Edurio at support@edurio.com
We look forward to your feedback!
Read MoreMeet Ms Kalicharan - Assistant Head Teacher at WPSfB & Raising Standards Lead at Sixth Form
Published 05/02/24Meet Ms Kalicharan - Assistant Head Teacher at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys and Raising Standards Lead at Sixth Form.
Find out more about Ms Kalicharan’s role at the School, the importance of a good clear routine, how students are able to get the best possible experience here and how to motivate students.
‘The teaching staff here are approachable, they enjoy what they do they are passionate and love their subject areas which is such a great reason for students to come to our Sixth Form’ - Ms Kalicharan.
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Read MoreSubject Review Days - Wednesday 7th & Friday 9th February 2024
Published 05/02/24Subject Review Day Years 10 and 12 - Wednesday 7th February
- Year 10 - 1pm- 3pm
- Year 12- 3.30pm - 6.00pm
- No appointment necessary.
- There will be an early closure for years 7, 8, 9, and 11 @ 12pm
Subject Review Day Years 7, 8, 9 - Friday 9th February
- Year 9 - 9am-10.30am
- Year 8 - 11am-12.30pm
- Year 7 - 1pm-3pm
- School will be closed for all other students unless invited in for special intervention.
Read MoreMeet Prapti - Head Girl 2022-2023
Published 24/01/24Meet Prapti!
Head Girl 2022 - 2023.
Learn about Prapti’s background, her interests, how she represented the School as one of the Head Girl’s, how helpful the teachers are at Sixth Form and her plans for the future. Prapti is studying at the University of Warwick.
‘My favourite thing about the Sixth Form is the family style environment, it is very welcoming and you will feel at home here’ - Prapti
Read MoreMeet Isimeme - A student from the Class of 2023 at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form
Published 24/01/24Meet Isimeme!
A student from the Class of 2023 at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Find out all about Isimeme’s creative journey and the skills she has learned, how positive she felt coming to school each day and the trust she built with her teachers as well as her life goals.
‘The teachers here are very good role models. There is a great sense of community here at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form, everyone is so friendly, I would advise you to come to this school’ - Isimeme
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Read MoreMeet Callum - A student who has been at WPSfB from Year 7 - 13
Published 24/01/24Meet Callum!
A student who has been at Woolwich Polytechnic from Year 7 to Year 13.
Hear all about who inspires Callum, his ambitions in life, tips on what to expect if you join our sixth form and how the workload is tough but everything is worth it when you achieve great results. Callum is studying English and Drama at Queen Mary University of London.
‘When you get to Sixth Form there is everything here from various sports clubs , board game clubs, reading and debate clubs. If there is a club that you want to run, speak to your teachers as this is what I did on two occasions’ - Callum
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Read MoreMeet Camille! Head Girl 2022-2023
Published 24/01/24Meet Camille!
Head Girl 2022 - 2023
Hear all about Camille’s upbringing and interest in drama, how she has grown in confidence, her experience being a student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form and how excited she is for the future studying drama at the University of Manchester.
‘The staff and pastoral team at Woolwich Polytechnic genuinely care for you as a person here, you aren’t just another student or statistic, which is something that you do not get at every school’ - Camille