Police and Crime Commissioners Awards

Last night Mrs Foster and Mr Betlem got dressed up and took two of our KS4 students to attend the Police and Crime Commissioner Awards. We were joined by Professor Donna Peberdy and Fergus Mclean from Solent University and the Screening Sexual Violence project.

                         

We were all invited following our nomination in the Partnership Working category for our film Now Your Turn. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the collaboration behind the project and the important message the film shares. Unfortunately Wayne K, also an integral partner in the project, wasn’t able to join us on the evening, but we continue to keep him updated and involved. It was a proud moment to represent the partnership and the young people who helped bring this project to life.

If you havent seen our film yet check it out through the Screening Sexual Violence resource. Link below. 

https://screeningsexualviolence.com/now-your-turn/

We enjoyed a lovely meal in the Hiltons Beefy’s Lord Botham Restaurant before walking the red carpet, checking our coats and heading into the awards ceremony with our complimentary J2Os!

Although we didn’t come away with the winner’s glass trophy this time, we are incredibly proud of the nomination and look forward to receiving our certificate. The two KS4 students who attended were fantastic ambassadors for the school, and we had a wonderful evening filled with lots of laughs and the great company of Donna and Fergus. The evening was rounded off perfectly with a sneaky McDonald’s ice cream on the way home (thank you Mr Betlem!).

We are so proud of our students!

 Football Tournament at Samuel Cody School, Farnborough, 26th January 2026

Polygon School took a KS3 and a KS4 Team to the tournament to play a range of teams from schools in and around the Farnborough area.

Both teams did exceptionally well in some very cold and tricky conditions, returning it in time for the end of the day

Well Done To All Boys Involved!

3NA does Xmas....

Its beginning to look a lot like  Xmas.... 

It was lovely just before our Xmas break in 2025, to spend an afternoon celebrating with all the boys in 3NA, the day after our Xmas class trip to Millbrook Bowling and for laser quest.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all involved with 3NA

4PR Christmas

 

Christmas 4PR

Christmas arrived to 4PR and the pupils did a great job in setting the table, serving food and drinks, and celebrating the day in good spirits. 

There was a visit from the Polygon Santa and a good time was had by all, as you can see.

Into Film and Road Safety

During this half term, we are excited to be engaging with ‘Into Film,’ a fantastic nationwide initiative that has kindly provided our school with tickets to see a variety of films at our local cinemas. We have proudly partnered with Into Film for the past few years, and this programme offers pupils the chance to enjoy a shared cultural experience, relax, and spend time together in a fun, social setting.

As part of the experience, some pupils were challenged to use their geographical local knowledge of Southampton to navigate their way to the cinema independently. Miss Longhurst was particularly impressed with Year 7, who demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence in finding their way.

The trip also provided an important opportunity to put road safety knowledge into practice, linking directly to our PSHE curriculum. It was great to see students engaging in learning outside the classroom and applying it to a real-life context, reinforcing the importance of staying safe and making responsible choices while out and about.

Overall, the visit was not only an enjoyable and memorable outing but also a valuable learning experience, combining independence, safety awareness, and the joy of sharing a film with friends.

 

KS4 - Knife Crime workshop written reflections

KS4 pupils have been working incredibly hard in PSHE this week as they reflect on their first Knife Crime workshop with Paul from Hampshire Police. The session gave students an honest and powerful insight into the realities and consequences of knife crime, helping them to think deeply about personal safety, decision-making and the impact that violence can have on individuals, families and communities.

Through thoughtful discussion and written reflections, pupils have been exploring how positive choices, awareness and responsible behaviour play an important role in keeping themselves and others safe. Their maturity and engagement have been fantastic to see, and the workshop has already sparked meaningful conversations across the year group.

We are really looking forward to welcoming Paul back this Tuesday for our second workshop, where students will build on what they have learned and continue to develop their understanding of how to navigate difficult situations confidently and safely.

Another excellent example of KS4 demonstrating responsibility, resilience and readiness for the world beyond school.

 

Odd Sock Day!

It was wonderful to see our whole school community coming together to support the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance this November. The enthusiasm across the school was fantastic, and it was clear that everyone was eager to show their commitment to kindness, respect and standing up for others.

Our Odd Socks Day was a real highlight, with pupils and staff proudly wearing their most colourful, creative and quirky socks to celebrate individuality and remind each other that being different is something to be embraced. Here are just a few of the brilliant Odd Socks that were on display!

In PSHE, our Year 7 pupils have also been learning all about our online reporting system, understanding how to use it safely and responsibly to seek help, raise concerns and support each other. These lessons play an important part in ensuring that all students feel confident in knowing where to turn if they ever need advice or reassurance.

A huge well done to everyone involved, your support helps create a school environment where every student feels valued, included and safe.