Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys was proud to take part in the Greenwich Regional Final of Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge, hosted by Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls on 24 February 2026. The event brought together talented young speakers from across the borough for an inspiring evening that celebrated confidence, creativity and the power of youth voice.

Representing Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys was Year 10 student, Dyuvan, who delivered an exceptional speech that captured the attention of the audience from the moment he stepped on stage. His delivery was confident, articulate and authentic - a reflection of his hard work, maturity and growth throughout the programme. We could not be prouder of the way he represented our school.

We extend our congratulations to Fatiha (WPSfG), who was named Regional Champion, as well as all other finalists for their impressive contributions.

We also thank the Jack Petchey Foundation, Councillor Ann‑Marie Cousins, and WPSfG for hosting a fantastic and meaningful evening.

A Message from Mr T. Lawrence, Headteacher - Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

“We are immensely proud of Dyuvan and the confident, thoughtful way he represented Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. His speech demonstrated courage, character and genuine insight. Events like the Speak Out Challenge give our students a powerful platform to develop their voice and grow in self-belief, and we are delighted to see him rise to the occasion with such maturity and pride.”