A Season of Song

A group of school children rehearsing together as a band

It has been great to see all our ensembles, bands and the three choirs in action over the last four weeks. Our daily assembly hymns are being sung with real gusto. Rumours abound about a mystery ‘staff choir’, the Frozen song rehearsals are now well underway, and the House Music competition starts next week, another […]

Packwood’s Summer Concert

A choir of boys and girls performing school concert outdoors

Having rescheduled the concert due to weather, it was a great relief to see almost perfect evening sunshine and nothing more than a gentle breeze for Monday’s Summer Concert. The grounds looked beautiful and the 80 children who were taking part had dressed smartly for the occasion. Musicians were drawn from Years 3 to 8 […]

Junior Concert Delights Audience

Pupils on school theatre stage performing musical concert

On Tuesday we were treated to a fantastic Junior Concert, performed by our talented young musicians in Years 2 – 5. They showcased their wonderful musical talent in front of a packed theatre audience. Whether enthusiastically starting their journey, or confidently rocking it to the audience, the performances were tremendously uplifting and thanks go to […]

The Greatest Show

The cast and crew of Packwood School Play

Performed by Year 5 and Year 6 children, this year’s Junior Play, ‘The Greatest Show’, was a colourful and energetic production loosely based on the hit film ‘The Greatest Showman’. Characters such as ‘Harry Houdinit’, ‘Maximus Girder – The strongest woman in Shrewsbury’ and Branston & Lily Pickle, all added to the story about a travelling […]

Packwood Christmas Concert

Three pupils playing musical instruments

Around 30 pupils were involved in this year’s Packwood Christmas Concert. The Old Library, decorated for Christmas, provided a lovely setting for a chamber concert, and an ideal performance opportunity for pupils from Years 4 to 8. Some highlights included the Year 7 Clarinet Quartet, the newly-formed Senior String Quartet, a mixed Woodwind Ensemble and […]

Dazzling Dance Performances

Boys and girls performing dance piece

On Saturday 18th March, Packwood took part in the John Weaver Dance Competition hosted by Shrewsbury School. Our Year 6 and 8 girls performed a ballet piece based upon the idea of a dream. And the Year 8 group performed a contemporary piece based upon how diverse our society is. The contemporary piece won its […]

Junior Play Wows Audience

Vibrant drama performance

Junior Plays at Packwood are usually fun and energetic, with a sprinkling of chaos, but it is fair to say that this term’s production of ‘Star Warts, the Umpire Strikes Back’ was in a galaxy all of its own. “Toby Wonky Nosebleed, you are our only hope…” pleaded the Princess with the iconic hairdo. It […]