News Archive - November 2009

Geography Trip to Iceland

Iceland is home to the largest volcanic lava field in the world and boasts more volcanoes per square whatever than almost anywhere else. Anyone who travels there can swim in rivers flowing with hot water, walk through fields where boiling water bubbles continuously out of the ground or just stand and watch as volcanic geysers hurl fountains of water and steam high into the air; and just before half term, the top year was lucky enough to be taken there by Mr Reavill. more...

Scholarship success

Shortly before half-term, three top-year Packwood boys were delighted to learn that they have been awarded scholarships to independent senior schools. more...

Packwood 1st XV plays at Leicester Tigers' ground

What an amazing experience for the 1st XV! On Wednesday 11th November at 5.30pm they kicked-off their match against St Anselm’s, not here at Packwood as originally planned, but under floodlights at Welford Road, home ground of Leicester Tigers. more...

Hill walking at Y Garn

Recently a group of us were lucky enough to be taken hill walking in Wales by Mr Rigby. more...

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Senior girls hit a purple patch!

It has been a very successful fortnight for the Senior Girls Hockey team as they have managed to win two tournaments. more...

Packwood Superstars

With its distinctive theme tune, memorable facial hair and iconic sportsmen from yesteryear, Superstars holds a fond place in many hearts – and although the Packwood children are too young to remember it first hand, on Sunday 22nd November they were transported back in time to the 1970s and Superstars’ heyday with a recreation of the competition at school. more...

Hands-on – if you’re brave enough!

What a great way for the boarders to spend a wet Sunday evening! The 22nd November saw the return of Simon Airey, our local exotic pet expert. more...

Premiership Rugby Trip

On Sunday 22nd November a group of 25 boys travelled by coach to watch the Guinness Premiership rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leeds Rhinos at Headingley. more...

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Sedbergh School Invitational U13 Netball Festival 2009

Each autumn the Packwood U13 netball team make the long journey up to Sedbergh for their first pre-season challenge, competing in the Sedbergh School Netball Festival. more...