Exam Stress - Helpful Guidance
Published 17/05/23
Please find below links to three helpful guides that we have put together for students and parents/carers on the topics of exam stress, breathing and relaxation and sleep.
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Read MoreMessages from our staff: How to cope with anxiety
Published 16/05/23Take a look at some wonderful words of advice from our staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls for how to cope with anxiety.
Anxiety has been chosen as the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year to start a nationwide conversation, encouraging people to share their experiences and any helpful ideas on how they manage anxiety.
Read more about MHW 2023 on the Mental Health Foundation website here#tohelpmyanxiety #mentalhealthawarenessweek
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Read MoreFREE Webinar: Help your child overcome anxiety - Friday 19th May 2023
Published 16/05/23FREE Webinar: Help your child overcome anxiety - Friday 19th May 2023
Join renowned Parenting Coach and bestselling author Nadim Saad and mental health champion Dr. Mandana Ahmadi, to learn how you can help your children overcome anxiety and worries and better manage difficult feelings.
Read MoreVictim Support - Free confidential charity supporting anyone affected by crime
Published 11/05/23Who are victim support?
Victim Support is a free, independent, and confidential charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
Call Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
Read MoreWear Green Day - Friday 19th May 2023 Mental Health Awareness Week
Published 09/05/23Dear 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 19th May to raise awareness and money for the mental health charity - Mind.
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/tights
- Green shirt
- Green hair band/bow/ribbon
- Green tie
Students will still need to be in full school uniform (blazer, tie, skirt/trousers, shoes etc) and will not be permitted to have green nails or make up/face paint.
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 daughters will support us in our promotion of such an important event.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Z Drysdale
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Read MoreTeaching Information Event - 15th May 2023 4-6pm
Published 03/05/23Teaching Information Event taking place at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls on Monday 15th May 2023.
Email administrator@gradteach.uk to book a place now!
Read MoreStrike Day - Tuesday 2nd May 2023 information for parents/carers
Published 28/04/23Dear Parents/Carers,
You will be aware that NEU teachers will be striking on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.
Due to an increase in staff availability, we have now expanded our program for Year 9 and 10 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 2:30pm for invited students to the Hub
- 9:00am to 13:00pm for Year 9 targeted students only
- Year 10 students have been given timeslots to do some Science practical sessions. Students have been informed about their individual times and letters were given as well.
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 are eligible for free school meals will receive vouchers.
Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your daughter has been invited in.
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Read MoreReminder - Age Restrictions for Social Media Platforms
Published 28/04/23Reminder for parents/carers about age restrictions for social media platforms.
We have put together this helpful guide including the major platforms that our young people are likely to be using.
useful links & resources for parents/carers about social media platforms
Read MoreInformation about Year 6 Interviews - Wednesday 24th May 2023
Published 27/04/23Year 6 Interviews on Wednesday, 24th May 2023.
Parents/Carers have been contacted via email with further information,
Time slots are as follows:
1:00pm - Surnames beginning with ‘A’.
1:30pm – Surnames beginning with ‘B to C’.
2:00pm – Surnames beginning with ‘D to H’.
2:30pm – Surnames beginning with ‘I to M’.
3:00pm – Surnames beginning with ‘N to O’.
3:30pm – surnames beginning with ‘P to S’.
Read More26/04/2023 - Updated information Strike Days - Thursday 27th April & Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Published 26/04/23Dear 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 9 and 10 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 2:30pm for invited students to the Hub
- 9:00am to 13:00pm for Year 9 targeted students only
- 9:00am to 12:30pm for Year 10 targeted students only
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 are eligible for free school meals will receive vouchers.
Please look out for messages soon from us to check whether your daughter has been invited in.
Read MoreSave the Date: Poly Parent Morning - Tuesday 23rd May 2023 9.15-10.15am
Published 26/04/23Save the Date: Tuesday 23rd May 2023 - 9.15am-10.15am
Poly Parent morning is a forum where we invite parents/carers every half-term to come into our school to meet with other parents and staff to share information in an informal way that will benefit your child.
The focus of this meeting is to share the Personal Development (PD) curriculum that is taught in school, with specific focus on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in order to ensure parents/carers are fully informed on what is being taught and when, as well as an overview of statutory requirements. We are also aware that some parents cannot attend during the day, so we will repeat this session after school at some point this term, date and time to be confirmed.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible that are able to make it.
Kind regards,
Mrs R Brown
Pastoral Administrator/Student Support
Read MoreStaff at WPSfG are taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge July 2023!
Published 25/04/2329 members of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls have signed up to take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
They will be undertaking this challenge on Saturday 15th July 2023.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres), usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These hills form part of the Pennine range and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
'We have a physical challenge for staff each year and this year we are taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks. It is a great way to improve our mental health and working together to overcome physical and mental barriers. It will give each individual and the team a great sense of achievement!' - Ms Williams, Head of School
This is a fantastic challenge that our staff have chosen to undertake, and we could not be prouder of them.
Some famous faces at the London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April sent their well-wishes and words of encouragement that we thought we would share with you!
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