Our judges, Headteacher Ms Williams and CEO Mr Plumb, had the difficult task of choosing winners from more than 15 incredible entries. From banana bread and focaccia to lemon drizzle and carrot cake, the standard was truly impressive, and it became clear very quickly that this was going to be a tough competition to judge!

Staff Bake Off - The Results!

• 1st Place: Ms White with her incredible Chocolate “Piggy Oink Oink” Cake
• 2nd Place: Mrs Bridge with her delicious Luxury Cheesecake
• 3rd Place: Mrs Verrillo with her gorgeous Millionaire’s Shortbread

A huge well done to our winners and to everyone who entered - your bakes were truly outstanding.

At break, we held a cake sale where students and staff were able to buy all of the delicious entries, and everything sold out in record time. Thank you to everyone who baked, donated, or bought a slice!

We will be sharing the final fundraising total in due course - watch this space!

A huge thank‑you to everyone who baked, took part, and donated. Every contribution makes a difference. 

A special thank‑you to our friends at Churchill's Confectionery Ltd for their generous biscuit donation for our event today. They kindly sent one box of chocolate and orange biscuits and shortbread with toffee pieces.

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to add even more treats to our cake sale and we completely sold out! All funds raised are going to Macmillan Cancer Support and your contribution helped make the event a fantastic success.

We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support.

We are delighted to share the latest edition of the PolyMAT Trust Newsletter (Issue 6) - a celebration of our people, our values, and the incredible work taking place across our schools this term.

This issue explores our Trust-wide theme of resilience, reflected in everything from our inaugural PolyMAT Conference, to the inspiring activities taking place in classrooms, to the achievements and community spirit shown across each of our schools.

This edition includes:

• Highlights from the first ever PolyMAT Conference, bringing together over 500 colleagues
• Insights from each headteacher on how resilience is lived and nurtured in their school
• Free support services and activities available to families over the spring break
• A celebration of our 200th YouTube video milestone
• Updates, achievements and stories from across our Poly Family

As always, this newsletter reflects the CARE and UNITY that sit at the heart of our Trust and drive our shared vision of Success for Everyone.

We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Read the full Spring 2026 edition now

Whether you are looking for ways to keep the kids busy over the holidays, explore local culture, get creative, or enjoy the great outdoors, this list is packed with brilliant free options for families, young people and the community.

Dive in, plan your days, and share it with someone who loves a freebie! 

Greenwich

• Thrive Impact Youth Club in Thamesmead - Thamesmead
• Saturday Art Club | Royal Museums Greenwich
• Windrush Food Culture | National Maritime Museum
• Easter holidays 2026: workshops for kids at the Queen's House Greenwich
• Lesnes Abbey Easter Festival 2026 - Lesnes Abbey Woods
• FBM Ballet Class - Thamesmead
• Easter Kids Crafts - Royal Arsenal Easter Market | The Makers Nook
• Discovery Days: Spring Surprises | The Royal Parks
• Calendar - Young Greenwich Youth Services
• Family Trails and Backpacks at the Queen’s House - Self Guided Trail in Greenwich, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• Easter Trail 2026 | Bunnies in the Beds Go to Wonderland - Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust
• Preserve My Language, Protect My Culture: Language Classes
• Vegan Potluck Social
• Paper Egg Weaving
• Be a Bird

Bexley

• Bexleyheath’s Rabbit Run — Enjoy Bexleyheath
• Easter Egg Hunt | At Ruxley Manor Garden Centre Sidcup
• Easter Kids Crafts - Danson House Easter Market | The Makers Nook
• Online intermediate coding workshop for kids 7 to 11 | London Borough of Bexley
• Easter Egg Hunt and Games – Christ Church, Erith
• Bluewater Nature Trail

London

• SPRING FAMILY FUN DAY 4 April – Phoenix Garden
• Architecture Explorers: Family Trail | Southbank Centre
• Our Freedom: Then and Now | Southbank Centre
• Simmer Down: Good Friday Family Special | Southbank Centre
• Relaxed Sessions: Inspiring Exhibitions | Southbank Centre
• Community Quilting: A Family Workshop | Southbank Centre
• Print your own tea towel | London Museum
• Packaging design workshop | London Museum
• Anansi goes to lunch – storytelling | London Museum
• Paint with food | London Museum
• Tasty tropical loaves | London Museum
• Faith Events: Easter Tree of Life - Canary Wharf
• The Elephant Trail | Battersea Power Station
• LEGO® Easter Fun | Battersea Power Station
• Colour, Doodle, Draw | Battersea Power Station
• Where Can I Find A Playground In Central London? Try This Map | Londonist
• Design Club (11-14): Spring Holiday - Workshop at Young V&A · V&A
• Family Design Challenge - Workshop at Young V&A · V&A
• Drop-in Design: Wiggly Weaving - Drop-in at V&A South Kensington · V&A
• Family Activity: Micro to Macro! - Drop-in at Young V&A · V&A
• Tate Draw at Tate Britain | Tate
• Story Space Read Aloud: Dean Atta | Tate Britain
• Easter Extravaganza Tickets, Saturday, Apr 4 from 11 am to 5 pm | Eventbrite
• Easter Weekender at Camden Market - Saturday 4th! Tickets, Saturday, Apr 4 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Eventbrite
• The Roden Centre for Creative Learning: The Welcome space, our dedicated space for families | Events | National Gallery, London

SEND Inclusive

• SEND-ability - Thamesmead
• The Javan Coker Foundation Easter Adventures 2026 | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Divine Buzz Wheel of Easter – Afternoon session | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• SEND Play - Feb-June 2026 - Drop-in at Young V&A · V&A
• SENDivate's Easter Egg Hunt – Afternoon | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Learning Disability Disco Night

We are so excited to be hosting a whole‑school Bake Off and homemade cake sale this Friday 27th March, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support

This cause is especially close to our community, as our School Business Manager’s daughter is running a half marathon to support Macmillan’s incredible work.

What to expect:

• A delicious selection of homemade cakes
• Available at break and lunch
• Students can pay with cash or via the QR code on the poster or here

Allergy reminder:

Every cake will include a clear allergen label. Please remind your daughters to check these carefully before buying.

Thank you for supporting such a meaningful cause. We can’t wait for a brilliant event and truly appreciate every contribution towards Macmillan’s vital work.

Our Year 7s took part in a Famous Careers Carousel, rotating between speakers and exploring new possibilities for their futures.
Meanwhile, Years 8 - 10 enjoyed interactive assemblies led by four of our brilliant guest speakers - each offering insight, motivation, and real-life stories that truly resonated with our girls.

We were incredibly fortunate to host women from such a wide range of professions, including the police, fire brigade, solicitors, MP, funeral directors, local councillors, health & safety, dog grooming, and many more.

We were especially proud to showcase women in underrepresented industries, such as site managers in large-scale construction projects and project managers, demonstrating the power of representation and visibility in shaping young minds.

A huge thank you to every speaker who joined us - your presence made a lasting impact, and our girls left feeling inspired, empowered, and full of ambition. 

On Saturday 28th February, the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Qualifying Tournament was proudly hosted at WPG a Champion.org, bringing together young innovators from across the region for an inspiring day of robotics, collaboration and competition.

The event welcomed 12 schools and approximately 100 students and staff, all coming together to celebrate STEM excellence and competitive spirit.

We were delighted to have one team representing Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys and two teams representing Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.

All three teams competed exceptionally well, demonstrating technical skill, resilience, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament. We are incredibly proud of every team member for their hard work and commitment.

A huge congratulations to the Girls’ School team for winning the prestigious Reach Award.

We would also like to recognise the outstanding girls who volunteered to serve customers in the tuck shop and also supported the FTC event. From preparing teams for inspection to managing pit queues and ensuring everything ran smoothly, their contribution was invaluable to the success of the day.

Events like the FTC Qualifier highlight the power of teamwork, innovation and opportunity. The energy, enthusiasm and sportsmanship shown