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Latest News

• Penn Wood Girls Shine at Arbour Park Football Tournament

  Sat 14 Mar 2026

  Penn Wood’s girls’ football team recently represented the school at the football tournament held at Arbour Park Stadium, delivering a fantastic performance and showing great determination throughout the competition.

   

  The girls battled their way to the semi-finals, where they narrowly missed out on a place in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout. Showing incredible resilience, the team regrouped for the third-place playoff and once again faced a penalty shootout, this time holding their nerve to secure an excellent third-place finish.

   

  The team showed great teamwork, courage and sportsmanship across the day, and we are incredibly proud of how they represented Penn Wood School. Well done to all the girls involved!

  

• Marlie Packer's visit to Penn Wood

  Mon 09 Mar 2026 Mrs Barton

  On Monday 9th March, Marlie Packer visited Penn Wood school delivering two assemblies and workshops to pupils from across the school. The England rugby star shared how hard work and determination helped her reach the top of the game. Marlie was named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year in 2023 and was also part of the winning Red Roses team in the Rugby World cup team in 2025. She told children that setbacks are normal and that resilience is important when chasing your goals. Marlie explained how she kept training and believing in herself even when things were difficult.

  
  The pupils listened carefully and asked questions about rugby, training and staying motivated. Teachers said the talk was a powerful reminder that perseverance and of course hard work can help young people achieve their dreams