Whether you want arts, nature, sports, culture, or just something new to explore, there’s plenty happening this summer break - all completely free to enjoy.

Greenwich

• Cycle hub at Sporting Club Thamesmead - Thamesmead
• Growing Together: Lunchbox Legends - Thamesmead
• Growing Together: Eat Well, Spend Less - Thamesmead
• Thrive Impact Youth Club in Thamesmead - Thamesmead
• Growing Together: Family Sports Day - Thamesmead
• Creative Roots: Painting and Creative Arts Workshop | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Woolwich Carnival Making Workshops | Woolwich Works
• Cool Spaces at Eltham Library: Beat the Heat Safety session | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Ignite! | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Creative Roots: Youth Art Exhibition and Pop-Up Gallery | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Royal Greenwich Festivals: African Visual Art Exhibition and Creative Workshops (ISE AGBE) | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Vegan Potluck Social | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• ROYAL GREENWICH FESTIVALS Welcome to the IṢẸ́ ÀGBẸ̀ FESTIVAL "Explore the Heartbeat of Our Heritage" Our Language Our Culture
• Woolwich Summer Lates: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Thrive Impact Youth Club in Thamesmead - Thamesmead
• Play in the Park | The Royal Parks
• Park Yoga in St. James's Park & Greenwich Park | The Royal Parks
• Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Bandstand Events | The Royal Parks
• The Regent's Park Music Festival | The Royal Parks
• Greenwich Park Bandstand Concerts | The Royal Parks
• Summer Nature Roadshows | The Royal Parks
• Discovery Days: Peter Pan | The Royal Parks
• Greenwich and Docklands International Festival | The Royal Parks
• Park it in the Market Greenwich | Summer Special 2026

Bexley

• Broadway Super Saturday | Broadway
• Bexley Arts Trust - Hall Place & Gardens
• Dave Tonge - The Yarnsmith of Norwich - Hall Place & Gardens
• Miniature Railway - Hall Place & Gardens
• AllPace Run Club | London Borough of Bexley
• Thursday Board Games Club - 9 July 2026 | London Borough of Bexley
• Hub Summer Fun | London Borough of Bexley
• Family Art Club — The Exchange
• Make & Wonder - Summer Session — The Exchange
• Hub Summer Fun 19 August 2026 | London Borough of Bexley

Museums

• Tots at the docks | London Museum
• The flag of many colours | London Museum
• Family festival of Caribbean culture | London Museum
• Roman London family quest returns! | London Museum
• Paint with food | London Museum

London

• London Parks: An Exhibition | Southbank Centre
• Quentin Blake: The Southbank Parade | Southbank Centre 
• Luke Jerram: Stepping Out | Southbank Centre
• Kinetika Bloco x Tomorrow’s Warriors | Southbank Centre
• Steel Rising | Southbank Centre
• Steel Sounds with Just Vibez | Southbank Centre
• https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/steel-sounds-with-just-vibez/ 
• ZooNation: Hip-Hop Showcase for All Ages | Southbank Centre
• Heart n Soul’s Let It Be Awesome Party! | Southbank Centre
• New to Wood Wharf this summer
• Alfresco Arts: Family - Canary Wharf
• Summer Screens - Canary Wharf
• Minigolf by Craig & Karl - Canary Wharf
• Royal Docks Summer Splash | Royal Docks
• Sky Garden London :: Ticket Selection :: Tickets
• Covent Garden | Shopping, Dining and Culture Destination
• The best of FREE things to do in Covent Garden | Covent Garden
• Massive UK Summer Quest Event in Pokémon GO (2026)

Teens

• Friday Lates life drawing: Brixton Life Drawing | Events | National Gallery, London
• Postcard sketching: Creative session | Events | National Gallery, London
• Constable in 30 minutes: Lunchtime reset | Events | National Gallery, London

Inclusive

• SEND Family Fun and Info Day | Woolwich Works
• Look Back at Love - Canary Wharf
• The Deptford Ravens: Inclusive beginner-friendly kickabouts | Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Neurodivergent Strategy Community Showcase | Royal Borough of Greenwich

This edition is all about community at the heart of our schools - the people, partnerships and moments that make the Poly Family so special.

Inside this issue, you’ll find highlights from across the Trust, including:

• A Message from our CEO reflecting on a year of achievement, celebration and togetherness
• Free Support Services and Free Summer Activities for families over the holidays
• A look Across Our Platforms - from 63 new YouTube videos to over 700k Facebook views
• Community: The Heart of Our Schools - stories from Bannockburn, WPSfG and WPSfB showing how belonging, inclusion and shared experiences shape student life
• Reflections from each Headteacher on what community means in their school
• Photo highlights capturing the energy, pride and spirit across the PolyMAT family

And we can’t quite believe that we are already sharing Issue 7, another milestone showing how much our community continues to grow, connect and celebrate together.

PolyMAT Summer Newsletter 2026 - Issue 7

Our blog is a space where we celebrate the life of our school, sharing the wonderful learning, achievements and experiences that make our community so special. From classroom activities and school events to pupil successes and important updates, this is where you can stay connected with everything happening at Bannockburn.

We are proud of our pupils, our staff and our families, and this blog gives us the chance to showcase the creativity, effort and enthusiasm that takes place every day.

Thank you for visiting – we hope you enjoy following our journey.

Their menus are available on our website here

We’re delighted to share our new online home and hope you find it clear, informative and easy to use. Whether you’re a parent, carer, pupil or visitor, you’ll be able to find everything you need about our school, our values and our community.

We look forward to sharing our latest news, celebrating achievements and keeping you up to date with everything happening at Bannockburn.

Thank you for visiting - we are glad you’re here.