The Big Red Bus Visit
There was a palpable sense of excitement across the school when the Big Red Book Bus arrived on site. Its bright red exterior proved impossible to miss and quickly became the talking point of the day. As word spread and classes awaited their turn to visit, anticipation mounted throughout the school, and it was clear […]
Spotlight on Maths
From our youngest learners exploring number concepts to senior pupils tackling complex mathematical thinking, there is a clear focus on developing confident, capable and curious mathematicians across the school. The roll-out of the White Rose Maths approach is playing a key role in ensuring a consistent and ambitious learning journey for all pupils. This carefully […]
Academic Round Up
As we reach the end of the first few weeks of term, it has been wonderful to see such a positive and purposeful start across the school. Pupils have returned refreshed, motivated and ready to embrace new challenges, and classrooms have quickly settled into a productive rhythm, with new exercise books rapidly filling up and […]
Form 4 Explore Farming and Food Production
Form 4 headed out for a fascinating day on the farm, discovering first-hand where their food comes from and the vital role that weather plays in food production. The visit complemented their Geography studies this term, which explore the importance of the water cycle in creating weather patterns and the crucial role farming plays in […]
Form 8 Common Entrance
We are delighted to celebrate our Form 8 pupils who completed their Common Entrance exams last week, marking the culmination of their learning throughout their time at Packwood. Looking out from the Old Library across the cricket pitches, the wonderful setting did not detract from the hard work in the exam rooms, as our pupils […]
LAMDA Showcase
On Tuesday 19th May, many of our LAMDA students gathered to perform as part of the LAMDA showcases which are intended as a sharing of their work to date with a supportive audience ahead of their examined performances. Packwood is proud to offer children the opportunity to work towards these qualifications offered by the London Academy […]
Form 5 Explore Faith, Culture and Philosophy
Form 5 enjoyed a fascinating and enriching visit to the Derby Open Centre as part of their Theology, Philosophy and Religion (TPR) studies. The day began with a warm welcome from Sabina, who guided our pupils through the high street to the Hindu Mandir. Along the way, they observed sari boutiques, jewellery shops and specialist […]
Form 4 Stafford Castle Trip
On Friday morning Form 4 set off to the impenetrable fortress of Stafford Castle, a classic Norman Motte and Bailey Castle with all the trimmings; a Keep, Outer Bailey, Inner Bailey, Moat, Motte. The pupils were completely enthralled by our hugely enthusiastic and seemingly RADA trained tour guide who brought the whole experience to life. […]
Form 6 ESB
The range of topics chosen was both impressive and, at times, wonderfully unexpected. We heard thoughtful and engaging presentations on The Cold War, anti-poaching efforts, and rationing, alongside passionate talks on horse racing, favourite hobbies, and beloved animals. One pupil even shared the fascinating fact that a breed of chicken is called a “Mars Bar”! […]
Darwin Science Quiz
Packwood’s Year 7 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day of discovery, challenge and collaboration at the Darwin Science Competition, hosted by Shrewsbury School on 19 March. The event brought together prep schools from the Shrewsbury School Family for a day dedicated to Science. Pupils competed in a series of engaging rounds covering biology, chemistry and physics, […]
