Proud Hosts, Proud Champions: WPSfG Wins the Greenwich Regional Final

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls was proud to host the Greenwich Regional Final of Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge on 24 February 2026. The evening was a powerful celebration of youth voice, confidence and creativity, with each speaker demonstrating remarkable courage and authenticity.

Representing Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls were three exceptional Year 10 students - Yaiza, Daniela and Fatiha  all of whom delivered confident and compelling speeches that made a strong impression on the audience.

However, the highlight of the evening for our school, and a moment of immense pride for our entire community, was the outstanding achievement of Fatiha Sanni, who was named Regional Champion. Her speech was delivered with exceptional clarity, insight and emotional impact, earning her the top honour of the night. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishment and the hard work, dedication and maturity she demonstrated on stage. This is a truly significant achievement, and we could not be prouder.

The results of the evening were:

• Regional Champion: Fatiha Sanni - Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
• Runner-Up: Nia Green - Eltham Hill School
• Third Place: Isabella O’Connor - Eltham Hill School

We congratulate all the winners and commend every participant for contributing to a memorable and meaningful event.

Adding to the atmosphere were superb musical performances from our talented students Elisha, Neriah and Isimeme, who showcased their vocal and piano skills and helped make the evening even more special.

We were also delighted to support our partner school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, whose Year 10 representative Dyuvan delivered a fantastic speech and represented his school with confidence and conviction.

A heartfelt thank you to the Jack Petchey Foundation for making this opportunity possible, and to Councillor Ann‑Marie Cousins of Abbey Wood Ward, who kindly joined us to present the certificates and awards to our young people. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms J. Ross, whose dedication and behind‑the‑scenes leadership made this event, and our involvement in the Speak Out Challenge, such a success. (Quote from Jill here)

Hosting the regional final was an honour for Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, and the evening highlighted the courage, talent and sense of community that define our students. It was a night we will remember with great pride - especially as we celebrate Fatiha’s remarkable success as Regional Champion.

‘It was a wonderful evening that showcased the confidence and talent of our young people. I was especially proud of Fatiha, whose outstanding speech earned her the title of Regional Champion - a remarkable achievement for her and for our school. I was equally proud of Yaiza and Daniela, who represented the school so beautifully and spoke from the heart with honesty and courage. The evening highlighted once again how remarkable, creative and talented our young people are.’
Ms L. Williams, Headteacher