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  • Healthy Eating Week 2023

    Published 12/06/23

    British Nutrition Foundation

    We are a public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition. Grounded in science; working with experts; supporting anyone on their journey towards a healthy, sustainable diet.

    Healthy Eating Week 12-16 June 2023

    Healthy Eating Week is all about supporting and promoting healthier lifestyles and this year’s theme is Healthy Eating Week - For Everyone!

    The cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact on the affordability of healthier diets for so many of us. With this in mind, for Healthy Eating Week 2023 we're focussing on providing free, evidence-based advice and support for everyone who wants to find their way to eat a healthier diet regardless of these barriers. 

    We have put together a poster of some of the recipes from the British Nutrition Foundation website and also the healthy food recipes on BBC Good Food.

    #HEW23

    links to healthy recipes

    Recipes - British Nutrition Foundation

    Avocado pasta recipe - BBC Food

    Shakshuka recipe - BBC Food

    Banana choc ices recipe - BBC Food

    Healthy chicken and sweet potato curry recipe - BBC Food

    Yoghurt bark recipe - BBC Food

    Lighter vegetable lasagne recipe - BBC Food

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  • Kooth's Guide to Coping with Exam Stress

    Published 09/06/23

    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

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  • Download the FREE National Online Safety App

    Published 07/06/23

    If you are concerned about your child's Internet use, or you'd like to know more about how to monitor and keep things safe, then you are not alone.

    Please download the national online safety app to your phone. It will give you tips and information to keep you up to date.

    National Online Safety’s FREE app is the easiest way to keep children safe online. It’s a one-stop-shop for parents and educators to learn everything they need to know about the latest apps, games and devices used by children. It provides instant access to online safety education, training and updates so that parents and educators can protect their children from online harm and abuse.

    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF AWARD-WINNING GUIDES

    • A new guide every week as part of our #WakeUpWednesday campaign.
    • Find out about the latest online platform, game or device children are talking about.
    • Search for online risks and get tips for keeping children safe online.
    • Learn about parental controls and how to monitor online activity.
    • Share, review and download your favourite guides.

    Thank you for supporting us on keeping your child safe online.

    App Store - National Online Safety App

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  • WPSfB Science Department wins equipment worth £390!

    Published 07/06/23

    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 26th 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

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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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