Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Step back in time with our Year 10 Historians!

Students visited the Old Operating Theatre, Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatre, where the history of medicine and surgery really comes to life. Linking directly to their study of Health and the People, students explored what healthcare was like before anaesthetics and antiseptics. Gaining key insight, and even taking part in a re-enactment, into the realities of early surgery and just how far medicine has come.

Important Medication Reminder for Parents/Carers

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, please take a moment to read our latest guidance on medication in school.

Read the full letter here:

Important Medication Reminder for Parents/Carers This is a reminder that only students who have been prescribed emergency medication (e.g., adrenaline auto-injectors or inhalers) should carry medication with them whilst at school. All other medications brought onto site must be stored securely in the locked cupboard within the medical room.

On Thursday 18th June, a small group of Year 9 students took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Multi‑School Outreach Programme, focusing on Life in a Ghetto. As part of the session, students had the powerful opportunity to hear the life story and testimony of Steven Frank.

Steven grew up in Holland and, along with his mother and brothers, was forced into the Terezin Ghetto during the Second World War. Students learned about why and how his family were moved, explored the precious artefacts he has kept from that period, and followed his journey to Britain at the end of the war. The session ended with students asking an incredibly thoughtful range of questions, showing real maturity and curiosity.

This experience offered our students a meaningful and human connection to history - one that deepens understanding far beyond the classroom.

Warm Weather Update for Families

With higher temperatures expected over the next few days, we have shared an important update with parents and carers about temporary uniform adjustments and guidance to help students stay safe and comfortable in the heat.

Students will not be required to wear blazers, ties or jumpers on Friday 19th June, Monday 22nd June, Tuesday 23rd June and Wednesday 24th June, and we’ve included NHS‑based advice on recognising and preventing heat exhaustion.

You can read the full letter here:

Warm Weather Update for Families As we are experiencing warmer weather later this week, we would like to inform you of some temporary adjustments to ensure students remain comfortable in school.

Vacancy - School Nurse

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking for a School Nurse to play a pivotal role in student well-being. This position offers a unique advantage: no regular nights or weekends, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will join an established safeguarding and pastoral support structure with existing healthcare systems and procedures already in place.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 July.

For full details and to apply please follow the below link:

School Nurse - Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, Greater London Closing date: Midnight, Sun 28th Jun, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Important Update for Parents/Carers – Smartphone-Free Policy

We are committed to creating a calm, focused and distraction-free learning environment for all our students.

Please read our full letter from Ms D Kouame (DSL & Head of Pastoral) outlining our Smartphone-Free Policy, including guidance on permitted devices, pouch use and expectations on site:
https://www.woolwichpoly.co.uk/news/?pid=28&nid=2&storyid=696

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain high standards and a positive school environment.

Smart Phone Policy In line with the Department of Education guidelines around mobile phone in schools and to support a focused and distraction-free learning environment, students are not permitted to bring smartphones onto the school site unless they are securely locked in a designated pouch. These pouches will be che...

Free Oracy Workshop for Primary Schools (Years 4 & 5)

We are excited to offer local primary schools a free, high-impact 90-minute Oracy workshop, delivered on-site by trained students from Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.

This engaging and interactive session introduces pupils to the power of spoken word - helping them build confidence, express ideas clearly, and find their voice. Led by Sixth Form students, it also provides relatable role models and a truly inspiring experience for younger learners.

By the end of the session, pupils will have explored how spoken word can convey powerful messages and will have created and shared their own ideas.

Book your session here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/u3w1GsAxfn
We would love to bring this opportunity to your school!