Packwood Welcomes Partner Schools

One of the great strengths of a Packwood experience is the opportunity for global perspectives. As part of the Shrewsbury Global Family of Schools, we are nourishing relationships with schools in Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia and India. Our 2030 Strategic Plan explicitly highlights ambitious plans for pupil and staff collaborations. It was therefore wonderful to […]
Chocolat Shows

Mr and Mrs G are loving their weekly hot chocolates with each class during break times. As an opportunity to see all the children and allow them to show off a piece of work they are particularly proud of, it has been great to see their individual passions. There’s always time to sit round the […]
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 […]