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Subject Review Day Years 10 and 12 - Wednesday 7th February
Subject Review Day Years 7, 8, 9 - Friday 9th February
Message for current parent/carers
We are delighted to invite you to participate in a new annual survey in which we'll be giving you the opportunity to express your opinions on parent and carer engagement at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, and your overall confidence in the school’s strategy.
To help us with this, we're working together with the Edurio survey platform. You will have received a link to this survey through your MCAS account.
Surveys are completely anonymous and confidential, though the responses will be aggregated for the purpose of analysis.
The survey will be available until Friday 23rd February 2024, so please make sure to have your say and share your feedback over the next few weeks.
Your opinion and honesty are much appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch with Edurio at support@edurio.com
We look forward to your feedback!
Meet Ms Kalicharan - Assistant Head Teacher at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys and Raising Standards Lead at Sixth Form.
Find out more about Ms Kalicharan’s role at the School, the importance of a good clear routine, how students are able to get the best possible experience here and how to motivate students.
‘The teaching staff here are approachable, they enjoy what they do they are passionate and love their subject areas which is such a great reason for students to come to our Sixth Form’ - Ms Kalicharan.
Watch now!
Meet Prapti!
Head Girl 2022 - 2023.
Learn about Prapti’s background, her interests, how she represented the School as one of the Head Girl’s, how helpful the teachers are at Sixth Form and her plans for the future. Prapti is studying at the University of Warwick.
‘My favourite thing about the Sixth Form is the family style environment, it is very welcoming and you will feel at home here’ - Prapti
Meet Isimeme!
A student from the Class of 2023 at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Find out all about Isimeme’s creative journey and the skills she has learned, how positive she felt coming to school each day and the trust she built with her teachers as well as her life goals.
‘The teachers here are very good role models. There is a great sense of community here at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form, everyone is so friendly, I would advise you to come to this school’ - Isimeme
Watch now!
Meet Callum!
A student who has been at Woolwich Polytechnic from Year 7 to Year 13.
Hear all about who inspires Callum, his ambitions in life, tips on what to expect if you join our sixth form and how the workload is tough but everything is worth it when you achieve great results. Callum is studying English and Drama at Queen Mary University of London.
‘When you get to Sixth Form there is everything here from various sports clubs , board game clubs, reading and debate clubs. If there is a club that you want to run, speak to your teachers as this is what I did on two occasions’ - Callum
Watch now!
Meet Camille!
Head Girl 2022 - 2023
Hear all about Camille’s upbringing and interest in drama, how she has grown in confidence, her experience being a student at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form and how excited she is for the future studying drama at the University of Manchester.
‘The staff and pastoral team at Woolwich Polytechnic genuinely care for you as a person here, you aren’t just another student or statistic, which is something that you do not get at every school’ - Camille
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Exciting new videos on our YouTube channel - Check out @polymatschools and watch now!
Meet the Class of 2023 at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form
At Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form, we take great pride in our students' growth, achievements and success stories. Take a moment to hear from some of our former Year 13 students and learn about their unique journeys and life experiences at our School.
These five videos explore a variety of topics, where students speak openly and honestly about the challenges of Sixth Form, discovering a new career path option, the impact of inspiring teachers, and the personal growth experienced through extracurricular activities as well as so much more. These videos offer just a glimpse of the incredible stories and accomplishments of this amazing group of students.
If you are in search of a welcoming, inspiring, inclusive, and supportive Sixth Form full of new and exciting opportunities with a family feel, look no further than Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Fragility of Freedom is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.
– Anne Frank, diary entry, Saturday 20 June, 1942 – reflecting back on May 1940 when the Germans arrived in the Netherlands
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. We promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) – the international day on 27 January to remember the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of people murdered under Nazi persecution of other groups and during more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable, and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.
HMD is for everyone. Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. We know they learn more, empathise more and do more.
Together we bear witness for those who endured genocide, and honour the survivors and all those whose lives were changed beyond recognition.
Our School Librarian has put together this informative and thought-provoking display about Holocaust Memorial Day in the Library, with lots of great book recommendations.
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We understand how challenging it can be for students to secure meaningful work experience in the fields of dentistry and medicine. That's why attending a Get Into Medicine or Get Into Dentistry conference is crucial, as it provides INSTANT access to our Virtual Work Experience programmes.
Virtual work experiences have been accepted by the Medical Schools and Dental Schools Council as valuable alternatives to traditional, in-person shadowing, and this month we're diving into the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine and Dental Hygiene, Dentures & Difficult Decisions.
Students can find out more here:
https://medicmentor.org/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/
Participating in this virtual work experience not only opens doors for students to gain insights and opportunities that may otherwise be hard to access but also serves as a crucial step in preparing them for their upcoming physical placements. Partnering with Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust, our Virtual Work Experience has been a game-changer for thousands of secondary school students in the past year.
Combined with the essential knowledge on how to get into medicine or dentistry and valuable advice from doctors and dentists shared at the Get Into conferences, registering for the conference becomes vital.
If your students aged 14-18 haven't yet attended a Get Into Conference but are interested in joining the Virtual Work Experience, they can sign up for the upcoming conferences on these dates to gain INSTANT access after attending:
For aspiring Doctors: FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Medicine conference dates:
Saturday 27th January, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 3rd February, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 4th February, 9:30am - 3:30pm
For aspiring Dentists: FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Dentistry conference date:
Sunday 28th January, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Students and parents can register for free at these links:
Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into-medicine-ucas-conference/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-ucas-conference/
Throughout these conferences, students will have the chance to interact directly with doctors, dentists, and medical and dental students LIVE. They'll gain critical information to make a competitive application to study medicine or dentistry at university.
Students aged 14 - 18 are invited to attend with a parent or guardian, equipped with a working camera and microphone.
Medical Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO
Dental Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE
RLSS UK offer safety advice for winter water safety, with simple steps to keep safe during the winter:
Click here to read the full article on the Royal Life Saving Society UK Website
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There is lots of support available in Greenwich this winter including:
Household Support Grant
Vital financial support will be available for eligible families across Royal Greenwich this winter, as the Royal Borough of Greenwich steps up to help those who are struggling. Using money from the Government’s Household Support Grant, we will be supporting a number of schemes throughout December, until March, to ensure our residents stay warm, well and safe.
Stay warm
It's important to keep yourself and your home warm in winter. Cold weather can cause health problems such as breathing problems, strokes or heart attacks. Being able to afford to heat your home in winter can be a real worry, but there's help available. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is providing extra services and support for residents who may be at risk during the cold weather. Residents who are over 60, caring for a young or vulnerable person or having problems paying their winter fuel bills could be eligible for support from Stay Warm Stay Safe.
https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/staywarm
Look after your mental wellbeing
Winter can be a difficult time for lots of us. The cold weather and dark evenings can take their toll, and, whether or not it's part of your life, Christmas can bring up some tricky feelings and affect your mental health. But there are things we can all do to look after ourselves and loved ones. It's okay to ask for help, and lots of support is available.
https://livewellgreenwich.org.uk/lookafteryou/
For young people’s mental health: https://livewellgreenwich.org.uk/young-people/
Look after your body
Moving more is easier than you think. It can be easy to fall out of the routine of keeping active as the weather gets colder, but if you build it into your daily routine, you'll be moving more without even realising! Although some may still feel anxious about going outside, going for a short walk in the fresh air can make both your body and mind feel good.
https://greenwichgetactive.com/
Eating well for less
If the cost of food is putting you off eating well, here are 20 top tips on: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/20-tips-to-eat-well-for-less/
If you're struggling to afford to eat, call Live Well Greenwich on 0800 470 4831 to speak to a friendly advisor today. They will be able to organise support either through the https://greenwich.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/, a food club or to access the Emergency Support Scheme.
For updates around food, and support and advice to eat well, visit https://www.goodfoodingreenwich.org/
Holiday meals
During school holidays, Royal Borough of Greenwich provides food at a range of locations across the borough.
Holiday Food and Fun
This winter, we're funding free holiday club spaces for eligible children and young people. If your child is aged between 4 and 16, and receives or is eligible for free school meals, they can claim a spot at one of our participating clubs. Every club will provide a filling meal each day too, so parents and carers don’t have to worry about what to do with the little ones.
All programmes will have places for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/holidayfoodandfun
Support for children and young people
Young Greenwich
Young Greenwich offers local children and young people between 8 and 19 (up to 25 for people with SEND), the opportunity to attend youth hubs and take part in free or affordable activities, trips and classes in a fun, safe and welcoming environment outside of school.
https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200235/youth_support/2257/young_greenwich
Children's Centres
Children’s Centres offer Mums, Dads children and families help and advice, family support and parental outreach and children and family health services.
https://livewellgreenwich.org.uk/livingwell/childrens-centres/
Families Information Service and Local Offer
The Families Information Service offers help and advice on a range of issues that affect you and your family. You can also find information, advice and a range of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on our Local Offer.
https://www.greenwichcommunitydirectory.org.uk/kb5/greenwich/directory/home.page
Bexley’s Winter Holiday Activities and Food Programme
As part of the government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, Bexley is providing enjoyable activities and healthy food to school-age children and young people from Reception to Year 11.
Between Wednesday 20 December and Friday 5 January, Bexley’s Winter HAF Programme will offer children and young people lots of exciting ways to keep active, being creative and trying something new during the winter holidays. The programme will include a variety of fun activities, including sports, food-making activities, arts and crafts, computer coding, confidence-building sessions and CV writing, and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop new skills, alongside a nutritious meal each day.
Places are funded for those who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) and attend a school in Bexley. Paid for places are also available for those not eligible for the funded places.
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/news/bexleys-winter-holiday-activities-and-food-programme
The Money Saving Expert website has lots of tips and advice around money, including cards and loans, household bills, mortgages, insurance, budgeting and savings. You can also sign up for the free weekly email which contains lots of money tips. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
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