Sheffield University Visit
8S were afforded a unique opportunity to visit the Bateson Centre at the University of Sheffield. Upon arrival, the pupils were warmly welcomed by Cat Loynes, a Research Associate at the University. The visit commenced with an insightful presentation by another research associate, focusing on Tuberculosis and other diseases. This presentation highlighted the important work […]
English Speaking Board Success
Our Year 6 pupils have once again excelled themselves with their tremendous efforts in the English Speaking Board (ESB) assessments this term. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, with all participating pupils achieving either a merit or distinction grade – a remarkable achievement. From Botswana to Mount Everest and fishing to fashion, the […]
Maths in Action at Bangor on Dee
Year 6 recently enjoyed a visit to Bangor on Dee races with the wonderful charity Racing to School. Our pupils were given VIP access on the day allowing them to visit the weighing room to discuss the weights and measures used in racing, along with the concept of handicapping to make the races as fair […]
Year 5 Hinduism Workshop
Year 5 are thoroughly enjoying their Hinduism topic this term. Just before half term, they had a visit from the Hinduism Education Company. Krishna brought with her a colourful array of Indian artefacts and everyone enjoyed learning about Hindu stories, culture, dance and philosophy. The children re-enacted the story of Rama and Sita. They dressed […]
Embracing Autumn: Year 4 Pumpkin Project
We use thematic English to inspire creativity and this term, our Year 4 pupils have been embracing all things autumnal. During our weekly wellbeing sessions, they have enjoyed decorating pumpkins, creating leaf scratch art, and ‘broccoli painting,’ where they used broccoli as paintbrushes to make fun, textured designs. These autumn-inspired activities have not only been […]
History in Action – A Year 8 Project
Our Year 8 History students have embarked on a captivating journey into the past, delving into the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London. To truly comprehend the impact of this historical catastrophe, they have taken on the creative role of filmmakers, writing, producing and editing their own video reenactments. Dressed in costumes, our […]
Illuminating Ideas – Year 8 Science Videos
Our Year 8 students have been shining a light on their understanding of electricity! As part of their science curriculum, they were tasked with creating informative videos explaining key concepts. From planning their scripts to gathering the necessary equipment, our young filmmakers have been working diligently to produce engaging and educational content. We’ve been impressed by their […]
Year 5 TPR Trip
Year 5 completed their studies on Islam and Hinduism with a visit to the Derby Open Centre earlier this term. Here, in this very special organisation, members of various faiths invite visitors to see their places of worship. Sam, one of the guides, invited the group to see the Hindu Mandir. This was full of […]
Year 4 History Trip
This week an intrepid group of Year 4 children scaled the battlements of Stafford Castle and took on all before them in a day of conquest, discovery and creativity. In Year 4, the children finish the year by learning about William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings. Stafford Castle supplements this learning brilliantly as […]
Celebration of Learning
Parents of the Year 3 and Year 4 children enjoyed a variety of lessons at the Packwood Celebration of Learning. Year 3 worked inside and outside to consolidate and extend their learning about ‘adverbs’. They described how bubbles moved, checked their spelling of different adverbs, and completed sentences and poems with adverbs. In French, the […]
