Form 5 Hinduism Workshop
Form 5 have started their TPR unit on Hinduism. Our ‘Big Idea’ has been ‘what can we learn from the lives of others?’ We had the opportunity at the Hindu Workshop to explore our Essential Question “what can we learn from the Trimurti?” Our guest, Krishna, dressed up Sam as Brahma, Phoebe as Saraswati, Max […]
From Leadership Retreat to Scholarship Readiness
Having returned from their leadership retreat, several of our Form 8s have already had the chance to put their skills into action, having taken part in the selection process at Shrewsbury School for the Sir Michael Palin All-Rounder Scholarship, recognising commitment, character, and ability across a range of disciplines. The pupils embodied the values and spirit of […]
Igniting Curiosity Through Curriculum SOAR
Our return to school has meant the exciting launch of Packwood’s new Curriculum SOAR. Whilst our pupils were enjoying the last few days of the summer holidays, the teaching staff were busy working hard and collaborating together to develop cross-curricular links and learning opportunities across the school from Reception to Form 8; focusing on developing […]
High Altitude Balloon Launch – Woodi in Space
What goes up must come down, but for our school’s science project, the journey in between was the most exciting part! Over the past couple of terms, students from years 6 to 8 embarked on an ambitious venture: launching a weather balloon to the edge of space, tracking its incredible flight, and ultimately, retrieving our […]
Common Entrance and Scholarship success
Every single child should leave Packwood with a developed sense of what he or she can achieve, and to that end they are all scholars. Whilst the origin of the term ‘scholar’ essentially referred to anyone who went to school, it has now become synonymous with a person who has extensive knowledge in a particular […]
A Celebration of Learning! – A Look Back on Soaring Performance at Packwood
As the academic year draws to a close, we have had the immense pleasure of welcoming parents and special guests into the classroom once again for our much-loved Celebration of Learning events. These occasions have offered a vibrant window into the daily life of our school, giving families the chance to step into the world […]
Pupils Shine in LAMDA Showcase
In May, our LAMDA students in Years 3-8 sat their exams, performing for a visiting examiner and answering knowledge-based questions about aspects of speech, language and performance and the content of their prepared pieces. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) is an internationally renowned Drama school which has been accrediting exams in communication […]
Bosworth History Trip – written by Luc (Year 5)
On Tuesday 3rd June, Year 5 went to Bosworth for a History trip. First, we went to a little museum full of armour, swords and other weapons. There were two helmets which you could put your head in, and we could see people charging at you, just like in the battle. It was very exhilarating […]
Year 5 TPR Trip
Year 5 have recently enjoyed an enriching day in Derby as part of their TPR curriculum, learning about various faiths and cultures. Blessed with sunshine, the children explored the vibrant high street, where they encountered a dazzling array of foods, traditional clothing, and beautiful jewellery that reflect the area’s rich cultural tapestry. The highlights of […]
Architecture Workshops
We had three fantastic days of problem-solving and teamwork, from Reception through to Year 7, using dowels and rubber bands to bring architecture to life. We began in the theatre foyer, taking advantage of the natural light to start building the top section of a massive Egyptian pyramid with Year 3. They then carried the […]
