Spotlight on Sixes Sport
A major part of the sporting programme is always the much anticipated Sixes matches, with healthy rivalry across all sports and age groups. Every child in the prep school plays their hardest alongside each other for the coveted positions to much cheering on the sidelines from parents and families. We have held 10 events this […]
Competitive Debut for many Packwood Fencers
The CMW Epee, held in Solihull, provided a great chance for our fencers to put to the test the progress they have made in their training, in a competitive environment. Fencing in U9, U11 and U13 age groups, most Packwood pupils were making their competitive debut, some as little as eight weeks into their fencing […]
Spotlight on Sport
It’s been an action-packed fortnight, with our U11 teams competing in football and hockey tournaments at Terra Nova School, and our U10s putting their footballing skills to the test at Repton. Meanwhile, the U13A team travelled to Oxford for the IAPS Regional Finals. These tournaments provide our school with valuable opportunities to challenge ourselves beyond […]
Superb Start for Sports Teams
It has been a great start to the Autumn term and despite heavy showers and even hail, all pupils have pulled on their Packwood polos and represented the school. All Year 7 and 8 boys travelled to Malvern College for pre-season rugby training. A great afternoon for returning players to enhance their skills and for […]
U11 Hardball Cup Finalists
On possibly the hottest day of the year, Packwood’s U11 Colts (including three Year 4s) travelled to Malvern to compete in the initial group stages against The Elms and St Hugh’s. Packwood won both very exciting games by very small margins. Highlights were Gabriel’s excellent 31 retired against The Elms. Kyle and George showed maturity […]
Packwood U13 v Shropshire U12 – A Tense T20
On a pleasant Tuesday afternoon, the Packwood U13A team played out a tense T20 against Shropshire U12s. Shropshire won the toss and put Packwood into bat. This seemed a good call as the Shropshire bowlers piled the pressure on the Packwood boys with precise line and length. Packwood struggled to get the run rate going […]
Acorns Cricket Festival
On Tuesday 14th May, the sun shone for the Packwood Acorns Cricket Festival, which involved all of the Acorns children participating in different elements of the game. The event was organised by Mrs Parry and supported by the Acorns teachers and three excellent helpers from Year 8 – Adam, Callie and Sam. The Reception and […]
David English / Bunbury Cup Cricket
On Friday 26th April, the Packwood U13 A cricket team travelled to Bromsgrove to play in the David English/Bunbury Cup national rounds. Packwood representing Shropshire, after their success as U12s in the county rounds last year, were up against the Worcestershire winners, Bromsgrove. Packwood won the toss and captain Adam M put Bromsgrove in to […]
Fantastic Form for Packwood’s County Lacrosse Players
Our Lacrosse players were on superb form on Sunday, playing for the A and B county teams at Stockport Lacrosse Club. In the Shropshire A team, goalkeeper Sofia was unflinching as she was bombarded with balls, saving the majority. Alice played her best game too and was voted the Shropshire A team MVP of the […]
Packwood Coach Helps Team Secure Victory
James Wojda has coached cricket at Packwood for the past two years. In addition to this, he works with the ECB and was recently appointed Head Coach of the Hawks squad, a Disability Premier League Team. This year the squad showcased their skills to the full, finishing top of the group stages and qualifying for […]
