Please find below a list of local activities and events that we wanted to share with our community:

Street Doctor - First Aid Training - Tuesday 20th June 2023

The Thamesmead Hot Air Balloon is back - Saturday 17th June 2023:

The Thamesmead hot air balloon is back! See it take flight at the launch of the #FieldsofEveryWhen exhibition this Saturday 17 June. The exhibition showcases the original artworks that were used for the fabric of the balloon which features more than 200 images and took flight at different locations in Thamesmead last summer. In celebration of the exhibition launch, the balloon will be inflated at the park behind the 'Southmere Lake' bus stop on Harrow Manor Way, SE2 9TX (sometimes called Abbey Wood Park). There will be a side inflation from 2.30pm where you'll get the chance to walk inside the balloon, followed by a tethered flight from 6.30pm. Please note that this is all dependent on suitable weather conditions. Before planning your visit please check www.g-foew.art for the latest updates. The Fields of EveryWhen exhibition will run from Saturday 17 June to Thursday 29 June at The Nest Community Building and Library SE2 9FA. Opening times will be: Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 5pm. Find out more  https://bit.ly/3p0Rd6p

Do you want to learn sewing and needlework skills?

Do you want to learn sewing and needlework skills? You can attend a FREE series of textile workshops kicking off on Saturday 17 June and make a banner that will be displayed at the #ThamesmeadFestival on 12 August!

Find out more   https://bit.ly/3WY3w07

Volunteers needed for a community garden:

Greenwich in Bloom

Is your back garden packed with flowers? Are your window boxes bursting with colour? If so, then enter #GreenwichinBloom before Wednesday 19 July.

royalgreenwich.gov.uk/greenwich-in-bloom

Thamesmead Cycle HUB - Saturdays

Find out about the different cycling opportunities available for different experience levels in Thamesmead.

• Date: 15 April -31 December
• Time: 10am-12pm
• Location: Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Ave, Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ
• Contact: roadsafetyeducation@bexley.gov.uk
• Price: FREE
• Thamesmead Bike Club

Suitable for adults, from beginners to improvers or anyone who wants to practice cycling.  

• Time: 10am - 12pm
• over 16s only
• Bikes and helmets can be provided if needed 

Family Bike Club

• Time: 12pm - 2pm
• suitable for riders aged 5+

Sessions are free, but spaces need to be booked in advance. Email roadsafetyeducation@bexley.gov.uk to book your space.

 

Thamesmead Festival - Saturday 12th August 2023

The Thamesmead Festival is returning to Southmere Park on Saturday 12 August. Be sure to save the date!

Coping with Exam Stress

Exam season can be incredibly stressful for students of all ages. Here's a few tips and tricks to help you cope with exam stress.

These are just a few techniques to try, what really matters is finding what works best for you.

Kooth's Exam Tips

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Science Department wins science equipment worth £390!

Our wonderful Science Technician Mr Crouchman entered an online competition with company Philip Harris to win some science equipment for the school. Philip Harris have been explorers of science since 1817. They empower science with high quality equipment and technician-to-technician advice.

Mr Crouchman entered this competition commenting on why our school deserves this amazing resource for studying kinematics, and on 26^th May Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys was announced as the winner!

The Science Department will now own a TSA kit worth £390. This is a full kit containing the Time, Speed and Accelerations (TSA) timing module and a suite of accessories. With this kit students will be able to investigate reaction times, acceleration, speed, energy conversions, ‘g’ by freefall and speed of sound.

This is an incredible prize that will benefit our staff and students greatly in science lessons. Thank you so much to Mr Crouchman for going above and beyond for his department and our school.

#philipharris #polymat #woolwichpoly

Year 13 student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form published Author!

We are so proud to announce that Enoch in Year 13 has published a Fiction novella named ‘Devotion: The Tale of Seraun’. There are copies available in our School Library or you can order your own copy on Amazon here:

Devotion: The Tale of Seraun: Amazon.co.uk: Adeniji, Enoch: 9798373299794: Books

Devotion is a Coming-of-Age Fiction novella that entails protagonist Seraun’s quest to become a professional basketball player. However, with the death of his father, injuries and external doubters, these dreams appear to be a lot further away than expected. With the help of Dala’s advice, perhaps this pursuit becomes more attainable. Seraun undergoes numerous trials and tribulations in the hope of achieving what he believes he was born to do.

“Who wrote that they wanted to be a famous basketball player”- the teacher exclaimed in a slight chuckle. I raised my hand up boldly, hoping that I was going to receive some level of praise in front of the whole class, but I got the opposite.
"You need to aim for something within your reach” The whole room joined in an alliance of laughter towards the situation: I too joined in the laughter, but I did not understand the joke. - CHAPTER 2: ANEW

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please be reminded of our early closure on Friday 26^th May 2023.  We will close at 12.15 for all students, except for those sitting public exams.

Normal lunch arrangements will apply on the day.

Summer Term 2 commences on Monday 5^th June 2023 at the normal school time.

Thank you

Mrs K Scott

Deputy Headteacher

Year 12 Conditional Offers - Update