Our open events for this year have now concluded. However, you can still schedule a personalised tour of the School and its facilities followed up with a meeting with our Head of Transition - Ms G Franklin who will answer any questions that you might have about the next steps and how we can support you through the process. A tailored tour of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys offers an excellent opportunity to experience school life first-hand for both you and your child. During the visit, you will receive all the essential information needed to help you make the best choice for your child's education.

What to expect from a tour of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

• Have a full tour of our school facilities
• Experience lessons in progress
• Meet members of teaching staff and associate staff
• Speak to current students to learn more about their experience at WPSfB

We know there are a lot of emotions that both parents/carers and students will be feeling about starting a new secondary school. We are here to make sure you know what to expect and to make the process as easy as possible. We would love to show you around our friendly school!

Please email gfranklin@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk to register your interest.

At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, we are dedicated to our vision of 'Success for Everyone'. We strive to ensure that our students reach their full potential by providing them with valuable opportunities.

This is our school; now let's make it yours.

Enoch Adeniji is a former student of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, who completed his studies in 2023. He is now a second-year university student pursuing a degree in English and has recently self-published a book titled “2 Heads: One Home.”

2 Heads: One Home is a coming-of-age fiction novella that starts off 4 years into the future, where Emmanuel is faced with a life-changing decision. The story explores the blurred lines between right and wrong, culminating in Emmanuel’s crucial choice: his father’s values or the temptations offered by TY. The stakes are high as he navigates this path of self-discovery.

Enoch states, ‘I grew up in South East London, many of my peers stopped reading after primary school, and I think the main reason for that is underrepresentation. My book, however, speaks to the experiences that your students go through. It challenges the thin line between ethics and morals, highlighting the issues between crime and violence, whilst also making you laugh.’

Mrs Hawgood our wonderful School Librarian has purchased some copies of this book for students to take out from our school library.

We are incredibly proud of Enoch for releasing this book, and we  look forward to the promising future that awaits him.

Here is the link to the book if you would like to purchase your own copy: 

2 Heads: One Home: Amazon.co.uk

Children’s Mental Health Week - 3rd-9th February 2025

Children's Mental Health Week is an initiative established by the children's mental health charity, Place2Be, aimed at raising awareness about mental health. The week is designed to empower, equip, and amplify the voices of all children and young people across the UK. 

This year's theme for Children's Mental Health Week is "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself." The focus of Children's Mental Health Week 2025 is to encourage children, young people, and adults to embrace self-awareness and reflect on its significance in their lives. This understanding will help them build resilience and better cope with life's challenges. 

• Starting January 27th, we will be selling handmade green ribbons in the Library to show our support for Children’s Mental Health Week. Please see Mrs. Hawgood and bring 20p in cash. As there are limited ribbons available, be sure to get yours before they are all gone. All proceeds will be donated to Place2Be. 
• Additionally, there will be a display in the library featuring a selection of self-help, well-being, and mindfulness books available for students to borrow. We have a variety of titles centred around the theme of mental health.
• We will also be sharing several free, valuable links and resources through our website and social media platforms, so please stay tuned for those updates.
• This year, we have invited our amazing staff members to share a quote or some insightful thoughts on how we can celebrate young individuals building resilience, the importance of fostering self-awareness, and recognising the value of strong connections with others. These quotes will be featured in a display near the canteen for all students to enjoy and reflect upon.
• Staff only - wear green! On Friday 7th February we have invited all staff at WPSfB to wear green clothing to school as a gesture of support for both the charity and our students. Our commitment to supporting our students extends beyond just Children’s Mental Health Week; we are dedicated to their well-being every day. Additionally, any donations from staff will also go to the charity Place2Be.

Thankyou for your continued support.

Presentation to all Tutors

Each tutor group will receive a short PPT explaining the day, the events and ask for it to be delivered in AM reg.

Visit from a Holocaust Survivor

On February 12th, we will have a Holocaust survivor deliver their testimony to a group of Year 9, 12 and 13 students.

80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz & the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide Talk

Mander Hall, 30th January @ 6pm.

80th Anniversary / Auschwitz-Birkenau

Our 80 / 30

Each KS3-4 form will have 2 individuals from the Holocaust and KS5 forms will each have 3 Bosnian genocide victims to investigate and delve into the History of.

HMD Book Club

Open to both students and staff reading fiction and memoir. 

Ambassador Legacy: Light in the Dark

To show our hope for a better future, we symbolise the hope and light that our 6th form students felt when visiting Auschwitz, each office, department and tutor group will be given a flame. Students and staff are to write the action that they will endeavour to take to create a 'Better Future'. Each flame will be stuck facing outwards, in yellow, to show there is always light in the dark... and hope.

Message for current Parents/Carers

With the drop in temperatures over the coming weeks, it is essential that your child comes to school with a coat/jacket to wear when they are outside. Our students are outside at breaktime and lunchtime, and on days when temperatures are not much above freezing they may get cold.

Please remind your child to bring their coat each day.

On behalf of everyone at PolyMAT, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope you enjoy a restful and safe holiday season, and we look forward to a successful 2025 together.

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