Bushcraft Adventure

It was fantastic to welcome so many families to our recent Bushcraft Morning and to share a flavour of outdoor learning at Packwood. The children began the morning by working together to build mini dens in the woodland, developing their teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills. They then enjoyed learning practical bushcraft techniques, including how to […]

Grandparents’ Day at Packwood

We were delighted to welcome grandparents from across the country to Packwood for our annual Grandparents’ Day, which was blessed with glorious sunshine from start to finish. The day began with tours of the school led by the grandchildren themselves. It was wonderful to see the pride with which the children shared their classrooms, favourite […]

Spotlight on: Heads of School

As we sail into the final term of the academic year, it is with great pleasure that we announce the appointments of Esme, Gabriel and Rory as our three Heads of School for the term. Following the excellent example set by James, Lulie, Maisie and Geordie, they will play a key role in setting the […]

Packwood Colour Run

The final day of term was filled with colour, laughter and excitement as pupils from across the school came together for our first ever Holi Colour Run. From our youngest children in Acorns through to the oldest pupils, everyone took part in this joyful and energetic celebration. The event also coincided with our home clothes […]

Final Assembly and Sixes Shield

As is customary, the Prep School gathered together on the final day of term to share in the celebration of individual and collective successes. First to be awarded were the individual form effort prizes, presented to a pupil from each form who has shown a sustained commitment to their studies during the term. In discussing […]

Coco and Alice arrive at Packwood for Short Stay Immersion Programme

We are delighted to welcome our short stay immersion pupils, Alice and Coco, who arrived from China last week for stays of two and three weeks. This is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to experience life in a UK boarding prep school and to fully immerse themselves in the Packwood community. Both Alice and […]

Packwood’s Food Councils Serve Up Fresh Ideas

The Junior and Senior Food Council meetings in January were lively, positive, and full of brilliant ideas, giving pupils a real chance to shape the food on offer at school. There was fantastic engagement, with lots of thoughtful (and delicious!) suggestions across lunches, snacks, themed meals, and boarding provision. Many pupil requests are already in […]

Snow at Packwood

Just as the light sprinkling of snow over Packwood on the day before term started was a teaser, the heavy accumulation across North Shropshire at the end of the first week of term meant only one thing – morning lessons had to be cancelled, the toboggans found quickly, hot chocolate brewed and everyone assembled on […]

Packwood Remembers

As Mr. Goldsmith’s monthly blog (here) alludes to, Remembrance is a brief interlude in an otherwise busy and frenetic world where a community can pause – both to honour the ultimate sacrifice made my many who have gone before us, but also to look ahead – through youthful eyes – to the future. Our contribution […]

Bonfire Night at Packwood

Always an absolute treat in the school calendar, Bonfire Night at Packwood did not disappoint. A tradition that should burn long into the future, there is something rather magical about the community gathering together as winter sets in. A surprise this year was the way our trees had been beautifully lit, thanks to the generosity […]