PE Uniform – Compulsory for All PE Lessons

We would like to remind all parents and carers that the school PE uniform is compulsory for all PE lessons.

During periods of hot weather, students may be required to wear their PE kit instead of their full school uniform to ensure their comfort and wellbeing throughout the school day.

To Help Students Be Fully Prepared

• At least two PE shirts (to ensure a clean shirt is always available)
• One pair of PE shorts
• One pair of PE tracksuit bottoms
• Red Rugby socks
• One rugby long-sleeve shirt, which can be worn during the colder winter months for warmth and comfort during outdoor PE lessons

Having these items will ensure students are equipped for PE throughout the year and in all weather conditions.

Purchasing PE Uniform

PE uniform can be purchased from SWI Schoolwear: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys (CU-0005612). Other items of school uniforms can also be purchased through the same website.

Important Information for September – New 4G Pitch

We are delighted that our new 4G pitch will be in use from September.

To access and use this facility safely, students will need Astro Turf (TF) trainers with lots of small rubber dimples on the sole.

• Suitable for the new 4G pitch
• Can be worn for all PE lessons
• Appropriate for a range of different sporting surfaces
• Provide comfort, grip and durability throughout the school year

Please ensure your child has the correct footwear ready for September.

Thank You for Your Support

Having the correct PE kit helps students participate fully, safely and comfortably in all lessons and sporting activities. We appreciate your support in ensuring students come to school prepared for PE throughout the year.

Sports Day 2026 at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys was such a brilliant day yesterday! The morning kicked off with students in their form classes making colourful banners and getting stuck into sports quizzes to build the excitement.

After break, everyone headed over to the field - banners held high, lots of cheering, and that proper Poly buzz in the air. Years 7–9 took on a full mix of track and field events including javelin, high jump, shot put, tug of war, sprints and relays. Year 10 brought the energy with basketball and football tournaments taking place all day. It really was non‑stop from start to finish.

Well done to all students who took part and represented their form and year group so brilliantly - the effort, teamwork and enthusiasm were amazing to see.

A special shout‑out to Mr Patterson, who kept the vibes immaculate all day with music that had everyone smiling.

A huge thank you to Mr McCabe and the PE Department for pulling together another fantastic Sports Day. Massive appreciation to our Premises Team, our wonderful First Aiders, the Results Desk Team, and our Finish Line Team - you kept everything running smoothly. And thank you to every member of staff who supervised, encouraged and supported students throughout the day.

We were lucky once again with the gorgeous weather, making it the perfect celebration of sport, teamwork and Poly spirit. Photos and videos from the day will be shared soon - keep an eye out!

Autism’s Got Talent 2026

We are delighted to share some wonderful news from this year’s Autism’s Got Talent showcase!

Once again, our incredible LARP students - past and present - stepped onto the stage and performed to a packed audience, demonstrating confidence, creativity and huge amounts of courage. The variety of acts was outstanding, including singing, dancing, reciting the Quran and group performances. Every act brought something unique, heartfelt and memorable to the evening.

A huge well done to Joseph, Baneet, Ahmad, Dedee, Hudaify, Prince Michael and Zayne for taking part. You were brave, brilliant and an absolute credit to yourselves and to our school. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you - your talent, resilience and willingness to perform on such a big stage was truly inspiring.

Certificates and trophies were awarded by Alan Fairnie (Head of Campus), Smile of Hope Charity, and Anna Kennedy, with Ms Murphy also receiving a special prize, a lovely moment of recognition for her ongoing support.

A massive thank you to our dedicated LARP staff who attended to support the boys (even missing the England match!). Your encouragement, presence and care made the evening even more special for the students.

Finally, our heartfelt gratitude goes to Newhaven/Kings Park for once again offering our students this fantastic opportunity. You gifted them an evening filled with excitement, bravery and unforgettable memories. We are truly grateful and already looking forward to next year.

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.