Acorns Cricket Festival
The Acorns Cricket Festival took place this week. One of the highlights of the summer term for parents and pupils alike, and in the end, the weather was perfect. Acorns pupils took part in a series of mini games. The games were adapted to showcase early cricket skills including batting and fielding. Reception and Form […]
NFL Flag Football
At the beginning of the year, Packwood started the mixed NFL Flag Football activity for the first time. The game is a non-contact version of American Football (with specially designed tag belts) and will be a new event at the next Olympic Games . The activity was very well received by the Year 5 and […]
Shrewsbury School Cricket Camp
A group of Packwood cricketers took part in a three day residential cricket camp to begin preparations for the knock out rounds of the David English Cup. Shrewsbury School offer incredible hospitality and flexibility to allow the team to train and play on their prestigious Senior Pitch. As part of the camp, several limited overs […]
Packwoodian Selected for Midlands ISFA U13 Team
65 talented footballers trialled for the Midlands Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) U13 team. From this competitive selection, just 20 boys were chosen to represent the Midlands, drawn from a wide area spanning Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, and Leicestershire. We are pleased to announce that Ruben (Year 8) was selected from Shropshire, a remarkable achievement that highlights […]
Lady Taverners County Runners Up
Having won the North Shropshire competition, the Packwood senior girls claimed the runners-up spot in the Lady Taverners County Final, held on 14th March at Wrekin College. After winning all the group matches and narrowly beating Ellesmere College in the semi-final, Packwood lost in a terrific final to Newport Girls High. The team showed great […]
North Shropshire Cricket Tournament Win
Packwood’s senior girls’ cricket team showcased their skill, teamwork, and passion for the game as they claimed victory at the North Shropshire Lady Taverners Cricket Tournament on 28th February at Moreton Hall. Competing in a round-robin format, the team delivered an impressive performance, winning all four of their matches. The tournament was a testament to […]
Sports Highlights
Just before the half term break, Packwood’s U13A Netball team took part in the Shropshire Schools U13 Netball Plate competition. They demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and determination throughout. In the pool, the team drew their first match against the Priory School and went on to win their matches with Ellesmere College and Oswestry School. On goal […]
Packwood Hosts British Fencing Youth Championships
On Sunday 2nd February, Packwood hosted the British Fencing Youth Championships (West Midlands Epee). The competition featured over one hundred competitors from across the region. It was a good opportunity to make memories, put our developing skills to the test and to use sport to build friendships, confidence, tactical thinking and fitness. Congratulations go to […]
Rugby and Netball with Old Hall and Oswestry
The U8 Boys took part in their first tag rugby fixtures on a particularly cold and wet Thursday. The boys all played well and worked hard to put in place the skills and techniques taught by Mr Rigby and Mr Wojda. They were encouraged and supported by Morgan (Y8) and Ruben (Y8) who refereed their […]
Regional Hockey Success
Both the U11 Girls and Boys have qualified for the regional hockey finals by coming 1st and 2nd respectively in the County Finals. The top two teams from this competition will represent Shropshire at the Under 11 Midlands Finals on Wednesday, 26th March (boys 10:00am – 1:15pm, girls 12:45pm – 5:00pm) at Nottingham Hockey Centre. The […]
