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  • HMRC financial support for parents & teens

    Published 21/08/24

    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.

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  • FREE things to do this Summer Break locally!

    Published 27/07/24

    FREE things to do in Greenwich and London this Summer break!

     

     

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

    Published 19/07/24

    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!

     

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  • Sports Day 2024 at WPSfB

    Published 17/07/24

    Sports Day at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys took place on Friday 12th July 2024.

    Students spent the first part of the morning completing a sports themed quiz and creating banners for the day in their form groups. Students then headed out to the sports field where the various track and field events began for Year 7, 8 and 9, while Year 10 students took part in a Basketball and Football Tournament.

    The day was a great success with many students winning medals and wearing them with pride. A big thank you to the PE department for coordinating the event and to all the staff for their support in ensuring the day ran smoothly.

    Sports Day 2024 - The results!

    Year 7

    • 1st - 7PC (62 points)
    • 2nd - 7SS (46 points)
    • 3rd - 7TA (40 points)

    Year 8

    • 1st - 8SG (37 points)
    • 2nd - 8JD & 8KG tied (36 points)
    • 3rd - 8VR (33 points)

    Year 9

    • 1st - 9JB (53 points)
    • 2nd - 9FM (40 points)
    • 3rd - 9SD & 9DP (38 points)

    Year 10

    • Basketball Champions - 10OO
    • Football Champions - 10SW

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  • KS3 Prizegiving Evening - Wednesday 10th July 2024

    Published 16/07/24

    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’.

     

    #woolwichpolytechnic #woolwichpoly 

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  • Self-care over the summer break

    Published 15/07/24

    Young Minds

    Signpost your pupils to our self-care guide and encourage them to prioritise looking after themselves over the summer holidays – whatever that looks like for them. It’s easy for young people’s routines and healthy habits to go out the window during the summer, which can make it even harder for them to return to school come September. Supporting your pupils to learn about self-care and find accessible, enjoyable forms of it can really help their wellbeing now and in the future.

    Get the self-care guide

    Support for parents and carers

    As you know, many parents and carers struggle over the summer holidays without the essential support that your school provides. Particularly when it comes to managing their child’s behaviour and mental health at home – but you can help. Share our list of activity ideas that can help make tough conversations about mental health easier. There are suggestions for both younger kids and teens.

    How to Talk to Your Child about Mental Health | YoungMinds

    Our guide to challenging behaviour provides tips on how parents and carers can look after their child and themselves.

    Challenging Behaviour | Parents' Guide To Support | YoungMinds

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  • Useful information for Year 6 to Year 7 transition

    Published 15/07/24

    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!

    #woolwichpolytechnic #woolwichpoly #year6toyear7 #year6transition #newyear7 #year6toyear7journey #polymat #polymatschools

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  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys win two awards at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Great Debate

    Published 05/07/24

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys win two awards at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Great Debate

    On Tuesday 2nd July 2024 a group of Year 8 students participated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich Great Debate at The John Roan School. It was our first time taking part in this event and they were the only team made up of only Year 8 (as all the other groups had Year 9 students). Our students were fantastic and excelled and out of four awards on offer, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys won two!!

    Jude H - Best proposing speaker

    Leon Y - Best audience member (asking astute questions of the other schools)

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls were also at the event and shined, winning the award for opposing speaker so it was 3 out of 4 for the Poly!

    We are hugely proud of the way that the students in the team both, speaking and in the research team, conducted themselves at the event. They were well-behaved, elegantly dressed, and engaged wonderfully with other teams' debates and topics.

     

    Royal Borough of Greenwich #GreatDebate #woolwichpoly #woolwichpolyboys #woolwichpolytechnic #thamesmead #greenwich #polymat #polymatschools

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  • Mental Health in Schools Team support during Summer Break 2024

    Published 05/07/24

    We wanted to give you an update on how we plan to prioritise and offer our MHST interventions during the summer break.

    • We will continue to accept referrals for 1:1 guided intervention for Child Anxiety and Challenging Behavior- Parent/carer . 
    • Parents or young people can refer by emailing the following information to MHST via the Greenwich MHST email address oxl-tr.gmhst@nhs.net: Name, D.O.B, School, contact name and number, current difficulties.
    • We will be putting all targeted group interventions on hold till September when Schools resume.
    • If you are interested in any of our workshops or targeted groups for pupils/parents/staff, please contact your MHST link practitioner.

    Thank you for your collaborative work with our team.

    Kind Regards

    Greenwich Mental Health in Schools Team 

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  • Hot weather & Hayfever

    Published 25/06/24

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    As temperatures are increasing this week, please can you ensure your child/children attend school with a water bottle each day, so they can take sips of water throughout the school day and refill their bottles as necessary. This will not only ensure they do not become dehydrated but ensures they remain in class.

    We also advise that you also ensure that your child/children have breakfast each morning and, if not possible, at least a piece of fruit to ensure their body is provided with the required nutrients and energy to keep them going and engaged in lessons, at least until lunchtime.

    Lastly, if your child is suffering from any symptoms of hayfever, please can antihistamine be purchased (piriton, cetirizine, loratadine) from your nearest drugstore/pharmacy and be taken in the morning before school.

    Symptoms of hayfever include:

    •  sneezing and coughing
    •  a runny or blocked nose
    •  itchy, red or watery eyes
    •  itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears etc.
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  • Year 11 Graduation 2024

    Published 20/06/24

    Year 11 Graduation - Monday 17th June 2024

    On Monday 17th June we welcomed into school our Year 11 students and their families to celebrate their graduation. A wonderful occasion filled with lots of heartfelt and supportive speeches from staff and the students.

    Thank you to everyone who attended this special event and thank you to everyone who has supported this Year 11 cohort in their journey here at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys.

    A huge congratulations to the Class of 2024!

    Enjoy this short video that we have put together to commemorate the event.


    hashtag#woolwichpolytechnic hashtag#woolwichpoly hashtag#thamesmead hashtag#greenwich hashtag#polymatschools hashtag#polymat hashtag#year11 hashtag#year11graduation
     

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  • Year 8 Football Team District & London Schools FA Cup Champions 2024

    Published 14/06/24

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Year 8 Football Team District & London Schools FA Cup Champions 2024

    Yet another triumphant season for the Year 8 Football Team, clinching victory in both the District and London Schools FA Cup.

    These talented students have secured five major trophies during their two years at the school, showcasing their remarkable success.

    We are incredibly proud of these students and what they have achieved.

    These are the two fantastic cups that our Year 8 Football team has won this season, all set to be proudly put on display at school!

    Huge thanks to our outstanding PE department for their invaluable support in leading the Year 8 Football Team to success.

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