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 […]
A Delightful Day at Moel Famau
Some of our pupils enjoyed a memorable day out in the picturesque foothills of Moel Famau, where they were warmly welcomed by some very special four-legged friends. The visit began with an introduction to four sheep, one Dorset and three Valais Blacknose, who were awaiting their spring shear. The children had the opportunity to observe […]
Introducing the Paperclip Cup
This term sees the launch of the Paperclip Trophy (Jebb Prize), which will be regularly awarded to the group or individual that has demonstrated a desire to make the world a better place. The Prize honours the memory of humanitarian, Eglantyne Jebb (1876 – 1928), whose family has very close ties with Packwood. This term, […]
A Joyful Christmas Lunch
The whole school community was in for an absolute treat at our Christmas Lunch. The brilliant catering team served a truly scrumptious meal, over three different sittings, with the first sitting reserved for Acorns. Everyone was able to sit together on beautifully decorated long tables, pull their crackers and share jokes with each other (What […]
Christmas Hat Competition
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the DT and Art room, with the most wonderful variety of Christmas hats! The children have been busy with their creations, some have been contemplating their design ideas for quite some time, carefully planning every detail. It is clear that a huge amount of effort and […]
