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  • Pride Month 2023

    Published 06/06/23
    What is pride month?

    LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969, and has since spread outside the United States.

    What is the pride symbol?

    The rainbow flag was created by the artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and is used as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride. Each colour on the flag has its own meaning. In the six colour flag the colours have the following meanings:

    • Red – symbolic of life
    • Orange – symbolic of healing
    • Yellow – sunshine
    • Green – Nature
    • Blue – Harmony
    • Purple – Spirit

    There have been many variations of the rainbow flag. In 2021 the flag was altered to include black representing diversity, brown representing inclusivity and light blue and pink representing the colours of the trans flag.

    Useful links and resources:

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  • Year 13 student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form published Author!

    Published 06/06/23

    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

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  • FREE Things to do in Greenwich this half-term

    Published 25/05/23

    Please find below a list of useful links for free events and activities available during the upcoming May half-term. 

    Free meals for kids during school holidays - Greenwich

    May Half-term 2023 - Restaurants where kids can eat for free or £1 T&C's

    Top Free Things to do in Greenwich

    Visit London - 30 free things to do with kids in London

    Free things to do near Woolwich

    Fun & free events at Woolwich Centre Library Half-term

    May Half-term Free events - Museum of London Docklands

    Universal Credit - Affordable days out

    May Half Term - Families Drawn Together - Create artwork

    Fun in greenwich - workshops

    What's on - Southbank Centre FREE

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  • Reminder - Early Closure Friday 26th May 2023

    Published 22/05/23

    Dear Parents/Carers,

    Please be reminded of our early closure on Friday 26th 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 5th June 2023 at the normal school time.

    Thank you

    Mrs K Scott

    Deputy Headteacher

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  • Wear Green Day - Friday 19th May 2023 Mental Health Awareness Week

    Published 12/05/23

    Dear Parents/Carers 

    As you may be aware, the week beginning 15th May is Mental Health Awareness Week.  We will be doing various activities with the students throughout the week, culminating in ‘Wear Green Day’ on Friday 19h May to raise awareness and money for the mental health charity Young Minds.

    We ask that students to contribute £1 on the day and wear an item or combination of items that are green from the following list: 

    • Green socks 
    • Green shirt 
    • Green hat  
    • Green tie 
    • Green jumper 

    Students will still need to be in full school uniform (blazer, tie, trousers, shoes etc) and will not be permitted to have face paint, trainers, or hoodies. 

    For further information on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, please visit this website https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week. Staff will also be taking part and contributing to this event, and we will be sharing our activities and photos on the school website and social media pages.  We hope that you and your children will support us in our promotion of such an important event. 

    Yours faithfully, 

    Ms H Elliott 

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  • Year 12 Conditional Offer - Update

    Published 02/05/23

    Year 12 Conditional Offers - Update

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  • Strike Day - Tuesday 2nd May 2023

    Published 28/04/23

    Dear Parents/Carers,

    You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

    Due to significantly reduced staffing, we will be running the following limited programme for invited students only.

    These students will be invited in a separate message home.

    The timings are as follows:

    • 9:00am to 2:00pm for invited students to the Hub
    • 8:30am to 3:00pm for specially invited Year 10 ICT students
    • 8:30am to 1:00pm for all Year 11 students
    • 8:45am to 3:00pm for all Year 13 students

    We will be providing lunch and/or break for students invited in, but normal payment arrangements will apply. Pupils are expected to arrive in full school uniform, except the pupils for the hub. The hub pupils are to wear their PE kit.

    Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your child has been invited in.

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  • Updated information Strike Days - Thursday 27th April & Tuesday 2nd May 2023

    Published 26/04/23

    Dear Parents/Carers,

    You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

    Due to an increase in staff availability, we have now expanded our program for year 10, 11 and 13 on the strike days.

    These students will be invited in a separate message home.

    The timings for both days are as follows:

    • 9:00am to 2:00pm for invited students to the Hub
    • 8:30am to 11:00pm for Year 10 ICT students only
    • 8:30am to 3:00pm for all Year 11 students
    • 9:30am to 1:00pm for Year 12 Finance 
    • 9:00am to 1:00pm for Year 12 Further Maths students
    • 9:00am to 3:00pm for all Year 13 students

    We will be providing lunch and/or break for students invited in, but normal payment arrangements will apply.

    Additionally, any student not invited in for the above activities who is eligible for free school meals will be able to attend the school from 11.45am to 12.45pm to collect a take-away lunch.

    Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your son/daughter has been invited in.

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  • Creative Careers Day 29th April 2023 hosted by Tramshed

    Published 25/04/23

    Tramshed in Woolwich is hosting a Creative Careers Day on 29th April, starting at 11am.

     
    There will be two separate spaces for young people and their parents to come and find out more about working in the Creative and Cultural Industries. This is a thriving area of our economy:

    • 1 in 8 UK businesses are part of the Creative Industries
    • 34% of all creative businesses are based in London
    • Creative Industries contributing £116bn in GVA in 2019, growing twice as fast between 2011 and 2019 than the rate of the UK economy as a whole (DCMS 2021)
    • October 2019 to September 2020 the Creative Industries accounted for 2.2 million jobs (DCMS 2021). The creative economy (Creative Industries plus creative jobs in other sectors) employed 3.2 million in 2018 (DCMS 2019).

     
    Tramshed is hosting workshops and conversations in our newly refurbished venue at 51-53 Woolwich New Road SE18 6ES, to share information about skills and pathways into a creative career. All attendees can speak to highly experienced practicing artists who have worked with Lesley Garett, Bryn Terfel, James Brown, Quincey Jones, The Royal Court, Bloomsbury Festival, Breakin’ Convention at Sadlers Wells and the West End amongst many more. Lunch will be provided.
     
    Please contact participation@tramshed.org for further information.
    A sign-up for the event is here for young people and their parents. 
     
    You can also sign up via the QR code in the above digital flier. 

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  • Strike Days - Thursday 27th April & Tuesday 2nd May 2023

    Published 25/04/23

    Dear parents/carers,

    You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

    Due to significantly reduced staffing, we will be running the following limited programme for invited students only. 

    We will have the hub open for our KS3 and Year 10 students and a separate programme for years 11 and 13. Parents will receive a separate message for these students that will be invited in. If you do not receive any further messages, your son/daughter will have to stay at home for those two days.

    Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your son/daughter has been invited in. Additionally, any student not invited in for the above activities who is eligible for free school meals will get vouchers for those two days.

    Thank you

    Mr T Lawrence

    Head of School

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  • FREE webinar for parents/carers - understanding more about county lines

    Published 19/04/23

    FREE webinar for parents/carers - understanding more about county lines.

    Join our interactive webinar where we will share what criminal exploitation including county lines is and how to spot signs it may be happening to your child or a child you know. We cover what it looks like in your local area and where to get advice and support if you are concerned. The interactive webinar will also give you the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and connect with others.

    Learn what county lines is.

    Understand what is happening in your local area.

    Understand the signs that your child might be at risk.

    Learn how offenders groom and exploit children.

    The webinar will be hosted live over zoom, once you have registered we will send you the login details for joining.

    Register now

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