Dear Parents and Carers,

Due to the warmer weather forecast for the remainder of the term, we are making some temporary adjustments to our uniform and dress code expectations to help ensure that students remain comfortable and can continue to learn effectively. 

Uniform Expectations

From today until the end of term:

• Students may attend school in their normal uniform but will be encouraged to remove ties, jumpers and blazers when they arrive on site.
• PE kit is permitted where appropriate.

• Staff have also been advised to wear lighter, cooler clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

School Day

The Met Office is not currently issuing any weather warnings for our area, and therefore:

• School will continue to operate with normal start and finish times.

• We will continue to monitor temperatures throughout the week and will communicate any further changes if required. 

Prize Giving

Due to anticipated high temperatures in parts of the school building during the afternoon, Prize Giving Evening originally scheduled for Wednesday 8th July has been postponed to Friday 4^th September 2026, 2pm-4pm. 

Looking Ahead

With Sports Day and Activities Week taking place next week, these temporary adjustments to uniform expectations will remain in place until the end of term to help students stay comfortable and safe during periods of warmer weather.

Thank you for your continued support. If there are any significant changes to the weather forecast or school arrangements, we will contact families promptly.

Kind regards,

Mr Lawrence

Dear parents/carers, 

Our plan for Friday 26/06/2026 will be as follows:

Please note from Monday 29th June 2026, we will resume regular school timings.

• Students are required to wear full school uniform.
• This includes lanyards.
• Shoes, not trainers.
• Blazers (which can be removed in classes).
• Jumpers are optional. 
• Non-compliant uniform (Hoodies/Tracksuits) will be confiscated.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep all students safe and comfortable.

Good afternoon, 

Due to the warm weather, please see the adapted schedule for:

Tuesday 23rd June 2026:

Wednesday 24th June 2026

Please note the following:

• Students are allowed to wear their Woolwich Poly Boys PE kit into school (T-shirt, shorts and suitable footwear). Please note no tracksuits, football kits or hoodies.
• Bring a refillable water bottle and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Apply sun cream before arriving at school (extra is available in the medical room).
• Wear a sun hat during break and lunchtime if they wish.
• Detentions will not go ahead on these days.

This will continue to be reviewed and we shall send out more details.

Thank you for your support and cooperation during this time.

Mr Lawrence
Headteacher

You’re Invited! Woolwich Poly Summer Exhibition 2026

Join us as we celebrate the incredible creativity of our students at the Woolwich Poly Summer Exhibition!

Showcasing outstanding Art, Graphics & Photography work across all Key Stages.

Featuring a special musical performance from Hawksmoor Primary School and our KS3 students.

• Thursday 2nd July 2026
• 4:00pm – 5:30pm
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Come along and support our talented students – we’d love to see you there!

Please note: students must be accompanied by an adult

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we are experiencing warmer weather later this week, we would like to inform you of some temporary adjustments to ensure students remain comfortable in school.

Students are not required to wear blazers, ties or jumpers during this period. However, all other aspects of the school uniform, including lanyards, should continue to be worn as normal. This will be for Friday 19th June, Monday 22nd June, Tuesday 23rd June and Wednesday 24th June.

We would also like to share some guidance, based on NHS advice, to help students stay safe in the heat.

Signs of heat exhaustion can include:

• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Excessive sweating, skin becoming pale and clammy
• Cramps in the arms, legs, or stomach
• Feeling very thirsty
• A raised body temperature

Further information can be found here: NHS Advice

If students experience any of these symptoms, they should inform a member of staff immediately. Students with medical conditions should also do the same if they begin to feel unwell.

To help prevent heat exhaustion, we strongly recommend that students:

• Bring a refillable water bottle and drink plenty of water throughout the day
• Apply sun cream before arriving at school (extra is available in the medical room)
• Spend time in shaded or cooler areas where possible
• Wear a sun hat during break and lunchtime if they wish
• Ensure they have a healthy breakfast and lunch
• Wear light, breathable clothing within the school uniform guidelines

We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and keep you updated if any further changes are required.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep all students safe and comfortable.

Book a Tour Today – Summer Open Week Is Nearly Here

From 29 June to 3 July 2026, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is opening its doors for Summer Open Week - a brilliant chance for families to explore secondary school life before the busy autumn season begins.

We’re excited to share our new Open Week advert, filmed with our fantastic Year 7 students. Their personality, humour and enthusiasm made filming a joy, and the video captures the energy and character of life at the Poly.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2sj5VTBavu

If you have younger children, or know family members, friends or neighbours who are currently choosing a secondary school, this is the perfect time to encourage them to visit.

A personalised tour offers the chance to see lessons in action, meet staff and get a real feel for our school community.

Book a tour today