Acorns Shrewsbury Museum Trip
On Tuesday, the Acorns visited Shrewsbury Museum for a day of hands-on learning and discovery. The trip began with a workshop focused on Charles Darwin, where the children explored his life and why he remains such an important figure in science and natural history. They listened attentively, asked thoughtful questions, and showed real interest in […]
Maths in the Wild – A Jungle Adventure for Acorns
This week Packwood Acorns embarked on an exciting rainforest themed maths day. Our young mathematicians became Rainforest Rangers for the morning, taking on missions to put their problem-solving skills to the test. Each ranger was handed a mission booklet, ready to earn stamps by tackling a series of jungle-themed mathematical challenges. From the very start, […]
Acorns Bikeability Training
This week, our Acorns pupils embraced the challenge of Bikeability training with Learn Cycle, and what an exciting and rewarding experience it was! Over the course of two days, the children developed their balance, coordination, and cycling confidence using both balance bikes and pedal bikes. The first day focused on building key foundational skills through […]
Springtime Surprise by Packwood Acorns
This morning, the children of Acorns performed their long-awaited play, “Springtime Surprise” to a full audience of parents. The play brought the vibrant change of seasons to life through the eyes of Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 children. The show followed the transition from winter to spring, with winter stubbornly hanging on before the warmth […]
World Book Day Celebrations
On World Book Day, the children in Acorns took part in a wonderfully imaginative celebration, arriving at school dressed as a wide range of their favourite book characters. The costumes were a real highlight, with children dressed as witches, wizards, dragons, fairies, soldiers, and even oompa loompas, just to name a few! It was a […]
Packwood Acorns Trip to Xplore
The Packwood Acorns trip to Xplore Science Museum in Wrexham was an exciting and educational adventure! On arrival we were greeted by a variety of interactive exhibits that made learning about science fun and engaging. One of the most fascinating parts of the visit was the section dedicated to forces. We learned how different forces […]
News from Packwood Acorns
The children in Acorns have been having a fantastic time exploring their ‘Move It, Move It’ topic, learning all about transport past and present! They’ve enjoyed discovering how transport has evolved, from the early railways to modern planes, and have been inspired by the brilliant inventors behind these groundbreaking developments. Through stories like Dig, Dig, […]
A Wriggly Nativity by Packwood Acorns
The Acorns Nativity performance was a great success, showcasing the children’s hard work and enthusiasm. The group performed A Wriggly Nativity, a lively, fun retelling of the traditional Christmas story, with each child fully engaged in their role. From the shepherds to the animals, the children brought their characters to life with energy and confidence. […]
Big Blue Theme Day: Protecting Ocean Wildlife
On the Big Blue Theme Day, the children in Acorns were buzzing with excitement as they explored the very important topic of ocean pollution. The day began with a surprising twist – when they entered the classroom, they were greeted by an alarming sight: it was covered in rubbish. Their eyes widened in shock as […]
Acorns Open Assembly
This morning, the Packwood theatre was filled with parents eager to see their children perform, many of whom were on stage for the first time. Reception class began the open assembly by sharing their wonderful fireworks artwork, while excitedly calling out words like “bang,” “pop,” and “whizz” to describe the sounds of Bonfire Night. Year […]
