Christmas Dinner Day for Students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Get ready for a festive feast on Wednesday 17th December!

Roast Turkey or Winter Squash & Kale Stuffed Wellington

Served with Roast Potatoes, Sprouts, Carrot Batons & rich Gravy

Plus a Festive Cookie – the sweetest way to finish!

All for just £2.75 – the perfect way for students to celebrate the season together.

Save the date!

What an unforgettable week for our Humanities Department! From the moment students walked through the doors on Monday, greeted by amazing costumes, the excitement was electric - and it only grew from there!

Our school was buzzing with interactive challenges and thought-provoking activities, including:

• Guess the Figure Behind the Mask – Could you uncover the historical icon and their incredible story?
• Where in the World? – Staff on the move, Geography skills put to the test!, can you guess where each staff member was? 
• Humanities Newsround – Our very own current affairs debate, keeping students informed and engaged on all things Humanities in the news. 
• Horrible Histories Quiz – A hilarious, homemade challenge packed with quirky facts and fun for our form groups to take part in. 

And that was just the start! Tuesday saw the Year 12 Polyversity Challenge - a fierce battle of brains after school—while GCSE Citizenship students transformed classrooms into live courtrooms, bringing justice to life in unforgettable scenes.

This year, Humanities Week proudly coincided with UK Politics Week and UK Disability History Month, making our celebrations even more meaningful. Students explored the History of Disability in the UK, diving into attitudes during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and will continue this important journey throughout the month.

Politics took centre stage as we held our own school-wide general election! Year 12 Politics students represented major parties, campaigning hard before the whole school cast their votes. The result? Labour stormed to victory with 40% of the electorate! Democracy in action - what a moment!

And the excitement doesn’t stop here…

• In January, we’ll welcome a local Lord to continue our celebrations of Humanities.
• Next term, GCSE History students will head to the National Archives for an incredible educational visit.
• And of course, we’re already counting down to next year’s Humanities Extravaganza!

A huge thank you to all staff and students who made this week vibrant, inspiring, and unforgettable. Humanities at Woolwich Poly isn’t just a subject - it’s an experience, and this week proved just how powerful that can be!

From Woolwich Poly With Love: Total Raised for Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund

Just one week on from our unforgettable “A Taste of Jamaica” fundraising event, we are delighted to share some wonderful news!

Together we raised a grand total of £2,251.92 in aid of the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund.

This achievement is a true testament to the generosity and spirit of our Woolwich Poly community. From those who donated raffle prizes, shared their cooking talents, gave their time, and most importantly gave so generously – we are incredibly grateful.

Thank you for helping us support a cause that means so much to us all

At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, we are proud of our innovative curriculum, designed to reflect and celebrate the diversity of our school community. Our curriculum is reviewed annually to ensure that every student has access to the right courses, tailored to their individual needs, so that all can achieve success.

Beyond academic subjects, our wider curriculum includes an extensive Personal Development programme and a fantastic range of leadership opportunities and extra-curricular activities. These experiences help our students grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for life beyond school.

Key Stage 3: Building Strong Foundations

At Key Stage 3, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum taught by subject specialists who deliver high-quality lessons designed to inspire a love of learning. Our aim is to promote curiosity and a sense of awe and wonder, helping students become specialists in their chosen fields.

Central to this curriculum is the development of literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills - essential for future success and lifelong learning. We also provide a transition curriculum for some Year 7 students, focusing on a cross-curricular approach to literacy and numeracy. Delivered by expert teachers, this programme has proven highly effective, enabling students to make progress at a rate above the national average.

Key Stage 4: Preparing for the Future

In Year 9, students select their Key Stage 4 options through our comprehensive programme and begin their courses in Year 10. Our options include a wide range of GCSE and vocational courses at Level 1 and 2, ensuring every student can follow the pathway best suited to their aspirations.

We provide close guidance and support throughout this process, helping students make informed decisions that lead to successful progression into sixth form, college, apprenticeships, and beyond.

Grammar School Intake (GSI) Programme

We are delighted to offer an exciting and challenging curriculum for our most able students through the Grammar School Intake (GSI) programme. This initiative provides a grammar school experience within our inclusive and caring comprehensive setting.

Students are selected for GSI based on prior achievements and school assessments at intake. The programme ensures that high-achieving students are stretched and supported to reach their full potential.

“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum.” - OFSTED 2023

At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, our curriculum is more than a timetable - it’s a pathway to success. By combining academic excellence with personal development, we prepare our students for life, ensuring they leave us as confident, capable young men ready to make a positive impact.

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, many of our staff, students, and their families were deeply affected. In true Woolwich Poly spirit, our incredible community came together to make a difference. Yesterday, after school, we hosted a fundraiser for staff across the trust that was nothing short of extraordinary.

The event was alive with warmth and unity – a pop-up Jamaican restaurant filled with the aroma of home-cooked dishes, vibrant music, laughter from the quiz, and the excitement of the raffle. But what truly made this evening special was the love and effort behind the scenes: staff gathering raffle prizes, planning the quizzes, our sixth form students decorating the space, and staff stepping in to cook the most amazing food.

This is what defines us. When challenges arise, we stand together. Yesterday, you could feel the strength of our community in every smile, every shared moment, and every plate served. Staff also dressed in their best Jamaican outfits, adding colour and pride to the occasion.

We are so proud of what we achieved together, and all proceeds raised will go directly to the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund.

We cannot wait to share the total amount raised, and we are excited to bring you lots of photos and videos from this incredible event in the coming days. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.