Visit of Shrewsbury School Bangkok – Football Tour 2025
Last weekend, we were delighted to welcome pupils and staff from Shrewsbury School Bangkok to Packwood as they began their football tour of the UK. The visiting team stayed in Park House, making full use of our facilities and joining in a variety of activities with our pupils throughout the weekend, including experiences of our […]
Harvest Festival Service – 27 September
Our first service of the school year was a joyful celebration of Harvest, held in Ruyton Parish Church and led by Revd. Lucinda. The church was beautifully decorated, and it was wonderful to see pupils, staff, and several of our families gathered together in thanksgiving for all that we have and share. Families had donated […]
Voices That Shape Packwood: School and Food Councils Meet
We are delighted to share the success of the first School Council and Food Council meetings of the year at Packwood. Both councils bring together enthusiastic representatives from across the school, giving pupils a real voice in shaping school life. During the School Council meeting, pupils eagerly shared ideas about how to make life at […]
Nurturing Happiness and Wellbeing at Packwood
At the heart of Packwood’s Strategic Plan 2030, lies a focus on the importance of childhood joy and wholehearted wellbeing. Our mission – soaring performance, adventure, and character – is a daily commitment to building confident, spirited, and determined young people, anchored by our core values of tenacity, respect, and humility. Pupils flourish when they […]
Camp Out and Long Mynd Hike – by Alex (Year 7)
The Year 7 camp out was absolutely brilliant! After setting up our tent down at the former potato fields (spinney fields), we roamed around the forest and played some manhunt tag. We started a fire in our wonderful fire pit, and warmed ourselves up as the weather started cooling down. We had a variety of […]
Year 8 Leavers Embrace Adventure in Pembrokeshire
Packwood’s Year 8 leavers rounded off their time at school with an unforgettable trip to Pembrokeshire, based at the stunning Newgale Lodge. The week was packed with thrilling outdoor activities including coasteering, rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and go-karting. The children threw themselves into every challenge, developing resilience, teamwork and confidence as they stepped outside […]
Visit from the High Sheriff of Shropshire
We were delighted to welcome Jane Trowbridge – mother of three children who left in the 2000s – back to Packwood on Friday. Mrs Trowbridge has begun her one-year term as High Sheriff of Shropshire, an ancient crown appointment to support local work, the judiciary and local councils. Drawing on her experience as a magistrate, […]
Packwood Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents’ Day is always a much-anticipated highlight of the Packwood calendar, and this year’s event was no exception. Blessed with glorious sunshine, the school grounds were in full bloom, and the tables were adorned with flowers gathered from our gardens. Our guests enjoyed tea and coffee before being greeted by their grandchildren, who proudly took […]
VE Day Picnic and Fête
The recent VE Day picnic and fête was a resounding success, blessed with glorious sunshine and set against the stunning backdrop of the school grounds in full bloom. The beautifully maintained gardens and vibrant spring flowers created a picturesque setting for an afternoon filled with celebration and community spirit. Everyone enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch, […]
Bluebell Walk
The Packwood community came together for the annual BBQ and Bluebell Walk – an event that perfectly marks the end of the first week back and sets a joyful tone for the summer term ahead. The afternoon began with a barbeque, where families, staff, and pupils gathered to enjoy the food, good company, and the […]