Are you currently a parent/carer of a student at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?

Do you want to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you have some spare time available and an interest in volunteering?

Have you considered becoming a school “governor”? We need you!

As a parent/carer “governor” (or Academy Committee Member as we call them) you will work with the Local Academy Committee and School Leaders on behalf of the PolyMAT Trust Board, focusing on the key priorities for the school.

Your contribution will be crucial in bringing a parental perspective to the committee and help to ensure a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please join us for our Governance Opening Morning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Please complete the Governance Registration Form

For any questions or further information, please reach out to the Governance Professional here: governanceprofessional@polymat.co.uk

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Brand New Post 16 Building at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

We're thrilled to share with you our brand-new Post 16 building at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. This development will cater to the additional numbers enrolling from the girls' school. August 2024 saw the first cohort of students to graduate from Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls and in September 2024 we warmly welcomed these students to the Sixth Form. Check out the video below that showcases the new building and how it seamlessly blends in with the existing school structure.

Mr T Lawrence, Headteacher of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys states, ‘I am delighted to be able to say that our new build has finally been finished and to such a high standard! PolyMAT, the design team and the builders have been highly flexible in consulting on our needs for an expanding 6th form and have made structural revisions to enable us to have bespoke spaces that adapt to our changing requirements, thus future-proofing the new space provided. It is a building that is welcoming, accessible and enhances the other satellite building to which it is attached, improving access and movements around the latter. And it has incorporated new solar technology as part of our commitment to a greener future. It is a most welcome new space for us to use and will enable us to continue to deliver excellence to our students.’

Mr Tim Plumb, CEO of PolyMAT, has expressed his enthusiasm for the project stating, ‘We were thrilled to be part of a project that will benefit students and the local community. By expanding our current facility, we have created an inclusive space that caters to students from Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls. This will help them not only thrive, but also enjoy their interactions with their learning, with each other and with staff. This expansion has provided students with the ideal environment to further develop their skills and strengths. It will enable them to not only excel in their studies but also to make a positive impact on the world beyond the Poly.’

A guide for parents and carers - coping with self-harm

Staying safe over the holiday - some top tips for students!

Stay alert, and keep your music/earphones turned off, so you can hear what's going on around you.

Stick to busy, well-lit roads, and avoid shortcuts through alleyways.

Keep mobile phones and other valuables out of sight.

Always let your parents/carers know where you are going, where you will be and what time you will be home.

Look before you cross the road! Do not cross the road distracted.