Christmas Dinner Day for Students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Get ready for a festive feast on Wednesday 17th December!
Roast Turkey or Winter Squash & Kale Stuffed Wellington
Served with Roast Potatoes, Sprouts, Carrot Batons & rich Gravy
Plus a Festive Cookie – the sweetest way to finish!
All for just £2.75 – the perfect way for students to celebrate the season together.
Save the date!
On Friday, December 12th, we invite all students to participate in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. The donations collected will support Save the Children, ensuring that every child, regardless of their birthplace, receives essentials such as food, clean water, healthcare, education, protection, and shelter. Our goal is to raise funds to help save children's lives globally.
We encourage both students and staff to wear a festive jumper and contribute a small donation. Students should continue to wear their regular school uniform, simply adding a festive jumper to the outfit. There's no need to buy a brand-new jumper to join in the fun; feel free to borrow one or embellish an old jumper with some decorations.
To learn more about Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, visit christmasjumperday.org. Your support would mean a lot in making Christmas Jumper Day 2025 a success – it's a wonderful cause, and together, we can help make the world a better place.
On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, a group of our Year 12 students visited the Metropolitan Police Crime Museum as part of their Forensics and Criminology course.
The experience took them on a fascinating historical journey, showcasing evidence from some of the UK’s most notorious cases - including Jack the Ripper and the Kray Twins. These exhibits sparked great interest and discussion among the students.
The visit provided valuable insight into chains of custody and the long-term storage of evidence, deepening their understanding and supporting their upcoming assignments.
It was an inspiring day that brought classroom learning to life!
What an unforgettable week for our Humanities Department! From the moment students walked through the doors on Monday, greeted by amazing costumes, the excitement was electric - and it only grew from there!
Our school was buzzing with interactive challenges and thought-provoking activities, including:
And that was just the start! Tuesday saw the Year 12 Polyversity Challenge - a fierce battle of brains after school—while GCSE Citizenship students transformed classrooms into live courtrooms, bringing justice to life in unforgettable scenes.
This year, Humanities Week proudly coincided with UK Politics Week and UK Disability History Month, making our celebrations even more meaningful. Students explored the History of Disability in the UK, diving into attitudes during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and will continue this important journey throughout the month.
Politics took centre stage as we held our own school-wide general election! Year 12 Politics students represented major parties, campaigning hard before the whole school cast their votes. The result? Labour stormed to victory with 40% of the electorate! Democracy in action - what a moment!
And the excitement doesn’t stop here…
A huge thank you to all staff and students who made this week vibrant, inspiring, and unforgettable. Humanities at Woolwich Poly isn’t just a subject - it’s an experience, and this week proved just how powerful that can be!
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Woolwich Poly Community Raises £2,716.92 for Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, many of our staff, students, and families were directly impacted. In true Woolwich Poly spirit, our community came together with compassion, creativity, and generosity to make a difference.
On 14th November, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls hosted a vibrant fundraiser filled with Bob Marley’s music, joyful dancing, and unity in green, gold, and black. This event raised £465, alongside further family contributions.
On 26th November, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys held “A Taste of Jamaica” - an extraordinary evening featuring home-cooked dishes, lively music, a quiz, and raffle prizes. Thanks to the dedication of staff and sixth form students, this event raised an incredible £2,251.92.
Together, our schools raised a grand total of £2,716.92 in aid of the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund.
This achievement is a testament to the strength of our community - from those who donated prizes, shared their cooking talents, gave their time, and most importantly, gave so generously. Every penny will go directly to support those affected.
We are proud to celebrate this collective effort and grateful to everyone who made it possible. 💛💚🖤
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Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Meet Ijenu & Michael
In this episode of our Alumni Stories series, we catch up with two incredible former students from Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Ijenu left our Sixth Form in 2020 with an outstanding achievement of three A grades. She credits the unmatched support she received here, including personalised one-to-one sessions, for helping her reach her goals. Today, she is thriving as a Sales Director in Canary Wharf.
Michael joined Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form in Year 12 - a decision he describes as one of the best he’s ever made. He found the community welcoming and supportive, and it gave him the confidence to succeed.
Watch their inspiring journeys and discover why Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form is the perfect place to achieve your ambitions.
Your Future Starts Here: Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Admissions Are Open
The journey to your next chapter begins now - and at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form, we are thrilled to see so many students already taking that step, with 410 applications received so far.
Why Apply Early?
Choosing your sixth form is more than ticking a box - it’s about shaping your future. Applying early means:
We believe every student deserves the chance to thrive in an environment that challenges, supports, and celebrates them.
Important Dates
Internal Students: Friday 9th January 2026
External Students: Thursday 29th January 2026
Your future is waiting. Take the first step today and apply through Applicaa today
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Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Meet Chinonso
We are so proud to share the second in a series of seven inspiring alumni videos from Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.
Chinonso completed the full 7 years at Woolwich Poly before leaving in 2017. He looks back fondly on the amazing teachers, staff, and classmates who went the extra mile and made his journey unforgettable.
Today, he’s thriving as a rail engineer while also building his own gaming agency in his spare time.
Watch his story and see how the Poly spirit continues to inspire!
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Year 12 students at Woolwich Polytechnic for Boys recently took part in an inspiring, hands‑on woodworking workshop led by Mr. Thomas, a trainee teacher and skilled furniture maker.
The session introduced students to the art of dovetail joints using traditional Japanese saw techniques – a practice that blends precision, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Stepping away from theory, pupils experienced the tactile satisfaction of working directly with wood.
Guided by Mr. Thomas, they learned how to measure, mark, and cut dovetail joints with a Japanese pull saw, a tool celebrated for its accuracy and efficiency. The challenge demanded patience and attention to detail, qualities essential for producing high‑quality joinery. Students embraced the process enthusiastically, gaining both technical skill and a deeper appreciation for the discipline of woodworking.
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As part of their final session on the Career Ready mentoring programme, Year 13 students at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form had the chance to step into the corporate world.
The cohort visited the City of London offices of SMBC Bank, where they took part in a growth mindset workshop and enjoyed a guided workplace tour. Students explored the different departments within the bank and learnt about the wide range of careers and career paths available.
During the workshop, they reflected on how to develop a growth mindset and considered the limiting factors of a fixed mindset. The tour gave them a first-hand look at how professionals work together in a corporate setting, helping them connect their learning to real-world opportunities.
It was an inspiring and memorable experience for the students – one they will not soon forget.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is proud to introduce a state-of-the-art Creality 3D Printer to our Design and Technology department. This exciting addition opens up incredible opportunities for our students to explore modern manufacturing techniques, digital design, and rapid prototyping - skills that are highly valued in today’s creative and engineering industries.
What Does This Mean for Our Students?
This new addition empowers learners to think like designers and engineers, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence in using advanced technology.
A New Era for Design & Technology at Woolwich Polytechnic!
Woolwich Polytechnic School is delighted to celebrate the outstanding success of former student Kaycee Mbette, who has earned a full football scholarship to Bradfield College, one of the UK’s premier sporting institutions.
Kaycee exemplifies the values of a true Poly Boy - humour, compassion, kindness, and resilience. His exceptional football talent, combined with determination and a positive attitude, has opened doors to opportunities that will last a lifetime.
Reflecting on his journey, Kaycee shared:
"I started Year 11 without a clear idea of what my next step after GCSEs would be. Many said it was too late for a football career, but I stayed strong and kept working hard. When Mr Walsh selected me for a trial at Bradfield College, I was shocked by the facilities and the chance to make it there. A week before my first GCSE exam, I got the call saying a space had opened for a scholarship - I was over the moon! I focused on my exams, worked hard, and shortly after, I was offered a full scholarship."
Kaycee now trains four times a week while studying for his A Levels and has already competed against prestigious colleges such as Eton. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Woolwich Poly staff, especially Mr Walsh, for their unwavering support:
"I will never forget what they have done for me - I couldn’t have done it without them. My message to younger students is simple: never give up and take every opportunity given to you!"
Miss R James, Head of Year:
"Kaycee has always been the epitome of a Poly Boy. His humour, compassion, kindness, and resilience have shone through in everything he does. His exceptional talent and determination have led him to an incredible scholarship at Bradfield College. We could not be happier for him."
This achievement highlights Woolwich Polytechnic School’s commitment to nurturing talent and supporting students to reach their full potential - both academically and beyond.
