Open Evenings This Week Across PolyMAT!

We are so thrilled to be opening our doors this week 5-7pm for Open Evenings at both our schools, a key moment in the PolyMAT calendar and a chance for families to truly experience what makes our Trust so special.

Visiting in person offers something that no website or prospectus can fully capture - the atmosphere, the energy, and the sense of community that defines our schools. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet our passionate staff who go above and beyond every day to support and inspire our students.
• Speak with current students and hear firsthand about their experiences, achievements, and aspirations.
• Explore our facilities, from classrooms and creative spaces to sports and science labs.
• See learning in action, with interactive displays, student work, and live demonstrations.
• Ask questions, get honest answers, and feel confident about the next steps in your child’s education journey.

Whether you're joining us at the Girls’ School on Wednesday 1st October or the Boys’ School on Thursday 2nd October, we cannot wait to welcome you and show you the vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving environments we are so proud of.

We cannot wait to meet you! 💙

Back to School: A Warm Welcome to All Our Students!

As we begin a brand-new academic year, I want to warmly welcome all students, staff, and families across our Trust.

This week marks the first day back for our schools, and the sense of excitement and optimism is truly inspiring.

A special welcome to our youngest learners joining Nursery and Reception at Bannockburn Primary School - we are so thrilled to be part of your first steps in education. To our new Year 7 students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, and our Year 12s joining Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form - welcome to the next chapter in your journey. We are proud to support you as you grow, explore, and thrive.

We’re also delighted to welcome new members of staff joining our schools this term, thank you for choosing to be part of our community. And to all our dedicated staff across the Trust: your continued commitment, care, and hard work are the foundation of everything we achieve. You are truly appreciated.

Across all our schools, we are looking forward to a year filled with ambition, creativity, and opportunity. With dedicated staff, supportive families, and incredible young people, we know this term will be full of progress and success.

Here’s to a fantastic start to the year - let’s make it one to remember!

Mr T Plumb

CEO, PolyMAT