Acorns Assembly
Friday 7th November was a day to remember as Acorns brought the magic of castles and crowns to life in our Turrets and Tiaras themed open assembly. The hall was filled with anticipation as families gathered to see the children showcase their learning. The morning began with Form 2 delivering an impressive fact-filled medley, sharing […]
Acorns Visit Ludlow Castle
The Acorns had a wonderful adventure on their trip to Ludlow Castle, exploring its towering walls and winding staircases. The children were full of excitement as they imagined what life might have been like for kings, queens and knights long ago. They enjoyed spotting arrow slits, peeking through the windows of the towers, and learning […]
Turrets and Tiaras – Acorns Theme Day
Last week, Acorns children arrived at school dressed as princesses, kings, and brave knights, ready to enjoy a special ‘Turrets and Tiaras’ theme day. During the morning, they took on three exciting tasks: designing coats of arms to discover how families once used symbols to represent themselves; creating “stained glass windows” with coloured paper to […]
Acorns Cricket Festival
The Acorns Cricket Festival took place this week. One of the highlights of the summer term for parents and pupils alike, and in the end, the weather was perfect. Acorns pupils took part in a series of mini games. The games were adapted to showcase early cricket skills including batting and fielding. Reception and Form […]
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 […]
