Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to express serious concerns about the unsafe driving practices observed around our school during drop-off times. We have received multiple complaints from members of the public, and as a result, Greenwich Council will be issuing fines to any drivers who stop on the roundabout to let their daughter out of the car.

In particular, we ask that you do not stop at the beginning of Birchdene Drive to drop off your daughter and then perform a U-turn, as this causes significant traffic build-up and poses a danger to students and other road users.

To ensure the safety of all, we kindly ask that you use one of the following safer alternatives:

• KFC Car Park: Drop your daughter off here and allow her to walk through the underpass, so she does not need to cross the road.
• End of Birchdene Drive: Drive all the way to the roundabout at the end, where it is safe to turn around and drop your daughter off.

Please also avoid using the staff car park entrance to turn around, as this blocks access for staff who need to get to work.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students and community safe.

Kind regards,
WPG SLT

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on families in our local and global community, we're holding a fundraising day on Friday 14th November.

We invite all staff and students to wear black, gold/yellow, and green – the colours of Jamaica in solidarity and support.

Minimum donation: 50p
Cash donations can be brought in and placed in tutor group envelopes.
All proceeds will go to: Donate to Jamaica - Hurricane Melissa Disaster Fund

A donation link will also be available via MCAS for families who wish to contribute online.

Let’s come together to show compassion, raise funds, and make a difference. 

Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Best Bits

We are so proud to share the first in a series of seven inspiring alumni videos from Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form.

Hear directly from former students as they reflect on their time with us.

This ‘best bits’ video offers a glimpse into their journeys of growth, ambition, and achievement – all of which began right here.

What makes us even prouder? So many of our alumni return to give back, support and uplift our school community.

New videos will be released over the coming weeks, so stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the incredible stories of our alumni.

Inspired by their stories?

Apply today and take your next step with Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form

State-of-the-Art Facilities at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we believe that an inspiring environment is key to unlocking student potential and our facilities reflect just that.

A Modern Campus Designed for Learning and Growth

Opened in 2019, our purpose-built school in Thamesmead offers a dynamic blend of traditional learning spaces and innovative environments that support academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing.

Here’s just a glimpse of what our students enjoy:

• Fully Equipped Sports Hall - Supporting physical education and extracurricular activities
• Professional-Grade Dance & Drama Studios - Perfect for performance, expression, and confidence-building
• Spacious Assembly Hall - A bright, welcoming space for gatherings, celebrations, and community events
• Vibrant School Library - A safe, inclusive hub for reading, discussion, mindfulness, and friendship
• Open Social Spaces - Encouraging collaboration, relaxation, and a strong sense of community
• Modern Classrooms & Science Labs - Equipped with the latest technology to support world-class learning

Whether it’s through sport, the arts, or academic study, our facilities are designed to help every student thrive.

These beautiful pumpkins, grown from seed in our school garden, have been lovingly decorated by members of our Green Club.

They are now proudly on display in our school reception - a wonderful celebration of what our garden has produced and the creativity of our students.

Dear Families,

We’re excited to be supporting Wear It Pink Day this Friday, 24th October, raising awareness and vital funds for those affected by breast cancer.

Students are invited to wear as much pink as they like — clothing, shoes, accessories such as headbands, scrunchies, or bows. If students choose not to wear at least one pink item, they must attend in full school uniform as usual.

To take part, we ask for a minimum donation of £1, which can be made via our JustGiving page

If donating is difficult for any reason, please contact your daughter’s form tutor. Email addresses can be found on the school website under the ‘Contact Us’ section.

Important reminders:

• Lanyards must be worn by all students taking part.
• Students without lanyards will be asked to go to the back of the break and lunch queue and will receive a reset.

Wear It Pink Day is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, show support, and help make a difference. Thank you for your continued generosity and enthusiasm.

Warm regards,
Miss Burrows