Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

Reminder - GCSE Results Day - Thursday 22nd August 2024

Published 20/08/24

Dear Year 11 students and families,

I am writing this letter to inform you about arrangements regarding Results Day on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
Students will be able to collect their results between 9 and 10am. Families are welcome to join students during this time. There will be a videographer and photographer capturing images of the morning and these will be available to view at a later stage on our social media platforms.

During this time, there will be support available from staff members in relation to next steps, enrolment at post-16 providers and any queries regarding retakes. Sometimes decisions regarding next steps can change following receipt of results, and we will support students with any changes they are considering making. I would like to reassure all students and families that, as a school, we remain committed to our students even once they have left us and therefore, the offer of support and advice from us stretches into the rest of the summer break and the new academic year ahead. Students have access to their school email until Saturday 31st August 2024. Any contact with staff members from this point will need to take place using personal email addresses.

Any student who is not able to attend on Results Day between 9 and 10am should contact myself and Ms Curtis, Exams Officer, in order to arrange an alternative collection time. A family member can collect results on behalf of a student if appropriate ID is provided – for example, a bill with home address or photographic ID.

In order to support our students and families in younger years, we would also like to ask that any unwanted uniform items are donated to the school, and these can be brought in on Results Day.

I will be in touch again after Results Day with a summary of our first Year 11 cohort’s achievements. However, in the meantime, I would like to wish all of you a continued safe and restful summer and I look forward to celebrating with you all next week.

Yours faithfully,
Ms Holmes
Deputy Headteacher

FREE things to do this Summer Break locally!

Published 27/07/24

FREE things to do in Greenwich and London this Summer break!

Celebration Evening - Thursday 11th July 2024

Published 17/07/24

On Thursday 11th July we welcomed students, staff, parents and carers into school for our annual Celebration Evening. A fantastic evening celebrating the achievements of students from Year 7 - Year 10. We were also treated to several musical performances from the WPSfG Vocal Ensemble and Concert Band. We extend our gratitude to Jade Barnett, our guest speaker, is a public speaker, presenter, facilitator, and advocate for young Londoners, whose inspiring speech resonated with our students and audience. Thank you, Jade, for being part of this special evening.

Our Headteacher, Ms L Williams comments, ‘This evening celebrates what our students have achieved academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically. I am honoured to celebrate these achievements with you. I hope that you feel a great sense of achievement. I know that you will continue to develop into well rounded, confident and articulate young people, who will be ready to enter the world and create change for the better. May we, as staff and parents, work together to support our students as they continue their journey to success here at the Poly. Thank you to you all for attending this evening.’

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Self-care over the summer break

Published 15/07/24

Young Minds

Signpost your pupils to our self-care guide and encourage them to prioritise looking after themselves over the summer holidays – whatever that looks like for them. It’s easy for young people’s routines and healthy habits to go out the window during the summer, which can make it even harder for them to return to school come September. Supporting your pupils to learn about self-care and find accessible, enjoyable forms of it can really help their wellbeing now and in the future.

Get the self-care guide

Support for parents and carers

As you know, many parents and carers struggle over the summer holidays without the essential support that your school provides. Particularly when it comes to managing their child’s behaviour and mental health at home – but you can help. Share our list of activity ideas that can help make tough conversations about mental health easier. There are suggestions for both younger kids and teens.

How to Talk to Your Child about Mental Health | YoungMinds

Our guide to challenging behaviour provides tips on how parents and carers can look after their child and themselves.

Challenging Behaviour | Parents' Guide To Support | YoungMinds

Useful information for Year 6 to Year 7 transition

Published 15/07/24

Just a reminder to all Year 6 parents and carers that the Parent Information Evening PowerPoint and Year 7 Guide are available on our website under the Year 6-7 Journey page here:

https://www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk/page/...

Check out this page for a wealth of useful information, tips, and videos for both parents and students embarking on their journey at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls in September 2024.

We are so excited to welcome our new year 7 cohort in September!

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First ever Prom at WPSfG - Friday 5th July 2024

Published 15/07/24

On Friday 5th July 2024 we held our first ever prom at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.

Our sports hall was transformed into the perfect prom venue with beautiful white tables and chairs, balloons, decorations, a buffet, a mirror wall which was the perfect backdrop for taking photographs, disco lighting, a DJ and even a 360 photobooth.

The students arrived at 6.30pm and looked wonderful in their prom attire. It was such a lovely event where the students danced, laughed and had lots of fun all evening. We are so very proud of the Class of 2024 and look forward to celebrating with them again on GCSE Results Day.

A huge thank you to all the members of staff who were involved in organising the prom and for making it a truly memorable and special occasion for our students.

Enjoy this short video which shows just a glimpse of the amazing prom!

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Mental Health in Schools Team support during Summer Break 2024

Published 05/07/24

We wanted to give you an update on how we plan to prioritise and offer our MHST interventions during the summer break.

We will continue to accept referrals for 1:1 guided intervention for Child Anxiety and Challenging Behavior- Parent/carer .
Parents or young people can refer by emailing the following information to MHST via the Greenwich MHST email address oxl-tr.gmhst@nhs.net: Name, D.O.B, School, contact name and number, current difficulties.
We will be putting all targeted group interventions on hold till September when Schools resume.
If you are interested in any of our workshops or targeted groups for pupils/parents/staff, please contact your MHST link practitioner.

Thank you for your collaborative work with our team.

Kind Regards

Greenwich Mental Health in Schools Team

Year 11 Shirt Signing at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

Published 21/06/24

Year 11 Shirt Signing at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

We cannot believe that a week has already passed since we waved goodbye to our Year 11 students. We thought today would be perfect to share some photographs from last Friday and the students signing shirts.

Our Year 11 students had been busy customising their shirts with such detailed and creative designs using paints, pens, diamantes, pearls and even feather trims. Such a wonderful tradition which celebrated our Year 11s wearing their school uniform for the last time.

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Year 11 Celebration 2024

Published 20/06/24

Class of 2024 - Year 11 Celebration at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

Friday 14th June 2024 marked the final day for our Year 11 students here at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.

This was a significant day for the history of our school as our founding cohort get ready to embark on a new journey.

We are so very proud of everything that they have achieved.

This incredible year group have truly led the way and set a remarkable example for all students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024.

Enjoy this short video that we have put together to commemorate the event:

Supporting young people with their mental health

Published 19/06/24

Please have a look at these resources below for adults supporting young people with their mental health and, in particular, self harm. If you have any concerns about your child in terms of their mental health, please do let us know.

Also, see the following websites/apps for support: Kooth, TellMi, Shout, YoungMinds and the Anna Freud centre.

Final Parent Morning of the year - Wednesday 10th July 2024 9.15-10.15am

Published 12/06/24

Dear parents and carers,

Please save the date of our final Poly Parent Morning of the academic year. It will be on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 9.15 - 10.15 a.m.

We will be looking forward to what the new academic year holds for each year group and how parents can support their child to embrace the next stage of their education. There will also be a celebration of student achievements. More detailed information will follow nearer the time, but in the meantime, please put this date in your diaries.

Refreshments will be provided and young children/babies are welcome.

We look forward to seeing as many of you who can make it.

Mrs R Brown

Poly Parent Coordinator

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