https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk%2Fwellbeing%2Dmatters Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:32 GMT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/understanding-the-updates-to-the-rshe-curriculum Over the past two years, the Department for Education has taken a careful look at the national Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of children growing up in an increasingly complex world.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/understanding-the-updates-to-the-rshe-curriculum https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-our-children-in-a-changing-digital-landscape This week, the national conversation around children’s wellbeing has centred strongly on one issue: how we support young people as they navigate an increasingly complex digital world.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:46:22 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-our-children-in-a-changing-digital-landscape https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/roots-beneath-the-surface There is a particular sort of quiet that settles over a school at the end of the day. The corridors, so recently full of hurried footsteps and half-finished conversations, fall still. One has time then to think about the boys, about the small triumphs and disappointments that filled the hours, and about the curious way in which difficulty seems so often to accompany growth. 

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 15:31:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/roots-beneath-the-surface https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-perspective-on-artificial-intelligence Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:38:19 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-perspective-on-artificial-intelligence https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/online-safety-safer-internet-day As parents, you will know better than anyone how naturally our children inhabit the digital world.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:17:13 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/online-safety-safer-internet-day https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-quiet-power-of-belonging-childrens-mental-health-week-9-15-february Belonging is one of the quiet human needs - rarely announced, often disguised, but deeply formative. For children especially, it is not an abstract idea but a daily emotional reality.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:07:58 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-quiet-power-of-belonging-childrens-mental-health-week-9-15-february https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-our-children-through-operation-encompass At Pilgrims’ School, the safety, wellbeing and emotional health of our children are always at the heart of what we do

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:09:02 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-our-children-through-operation-encompass https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/parenting-from-the-middle Parents of prep school pupils often find themselves in what can best be described as the middle.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:05:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/parenting-from-the-middle https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/heart-more-than-a-beat In yesterday’s Lower/Middle Prep assembly, boys were encouraged to reflect on the idea of the heart, both as a vital physical organ and as a useful way of thinking about emotional and moral wellbeing.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:23:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/heart-more-than-a-beat https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/who-owns-your-attention The calendar flips. The fireworks fade. And for a brief moment, the year feels open - unwritten. January has a way of inviting reflection while pretending to offer a clean slate. We make resolutions, set goals, promise ourselves that this will be the year we focus.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:01:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/who-owns-your-attention https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-quiet-strength-of-the-season As the evenings draw in and the familiar glow of Christmas begins to settle across the school, we are reminded that this season has long brought out the very best in people.

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 08:12:47 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-quiet-strength-of-the-season https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/nurturing-growth-28nov At Pilgrims’, the development of each boy’s character and wellbeing sits alongside his academic learning. Our PSHEe programme, supported by the SCARF curriculum, provides a guiding framework that helps pupils grow in confidence, empathy and resilience as they move through the school.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:43:01 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/nurturing-growth-28nov https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/navigating-the-pros-and-cons-of-comparison Comparison is something we all do, often without realising it. Children notice who runs the fastest, who answers quickly, who colours neatly; adults do much the same, only in subtler ways.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:30:50 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/navigating-the-pros-and-cons-of-comparison https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/working-together-to-keep-our-boys-safe-and-aware At our school, the safety and wellbeing of every boy is at the heart of all we do.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:11:46 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/working-together-to-keep-our-boys-safe-and-aware https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/teaching-our-boys-to-be-kind-and-courageous-anti-bullying-week-reflections Next week is Anti-Bullying Week, and it’s a lovely chance for us all - parents, teachers, and boys - to pause and think about what it really means to be kind, brave, and part of a community. 

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 08:38:53 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/teaching-our-boys-to-be-kind-and-courageous-anti-bullying-week-reflections https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-new-academic-year-sep-25 I love being on the beach early in the morning before anyone else has been out. Seeing the waves ripple in like long, successive lines of corduroy reminds me of the timelessness of nature, and I get a kick out of being the first person to plant my footprints near the water’s edge, as if I’ve somehow been chosen to be the first human to enjoy the place.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:10:59 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-new-academic-year-sep-25 https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/learn-how-to-rest-1 I’ve recently contacted a few old friends to find out how they are, and to catch up on some news. I’ve not seen some of them in a number of years, and much has taken place during that time for each of us. What struck me though, is that all of us remarked on how busy life has become, and how little time there appears to be for meaningful rest.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 12:31:19 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/learn-how-to-rest-1 https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ending-well-1-2 This is an article I wrote at about this time last year (amended slightly). I think it still holds true, and I post it again as encouragement to our imminent Leavers. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:49:26 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ending-well-1-2 https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-children-understand-race-and-the-richness-of-diversity It begins, as so many meaningful things do in childhood, with a question.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:10:28 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-children-understand-race-and-the-richness-of-diversity https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/online-safety-the-jeffy-series As digital content becomes increasingly accessible, it's essential for us as parents to be vigilant about the media our children consume. One such concern is the 'Jeffy' YouTube series, which, despite its puppet-style animation, contains content that is not suitable for younger audiences. 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:29:15 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/online-safety-the-jeffy-series https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/honouring-tradition-the-deeper-meaning-behind-fish-and-chip-day In a fast-paced world where innovation and disruption dominate headlines, tradition can often feel like a relic from the past—something quaint, perhaps even outdated.

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:26:48 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/honouring-tradition-the-deeper-meaning-behind-fish-and-chip-day https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-parents-guide-to-keeping-children-safe-online-and-beyond Schools, families, and communities play a pivotal role in protecting children from harm. As technology continues to evolve, so do the challenges faced by young people.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 12:41:56 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-parents-guide-to-keeping-children-safe-online-and-beyond https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-your-third-culture-kid Raising children across borders is both a remarkable opportunity and a profound responsibility

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 14:45:02 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/supporting-your-third-culture-kid https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/remembering-for-the-future-why-collective-memory-matters-for-childrens-wellbeing As the world marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, 2025, millions paused to reflect on the end of World War II in Europe — a day of relief, courage, and collective triumph.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 13:19:42 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/remembering-for-the-future-why-collective-memory-matters-for-childrens-wellbeing https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/after-adolescence-why-boys-still-deserve-love-respect-and-guidance In the wake of the TV series Adolescence, a raw and often unflinching portrayal of teen boyhood in crisis, many viewers were left with heavy hearts — and a heavy question: What now?

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 14:52:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/after-adolescence-why-boys-still-deserve-love-respect-and-guidance https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/easter-a-message-of-hope-for-the-world As the world celebrates Easter, we are reminded of the power of hope and renewal that this season brings.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:16:19 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/easter-a-message-of-hope-for-the-world https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-power-of-shame-how-it-holds-us-back-from-asking-for-help-and-growing-healthily Shame is a powerful emotion that can shape the way we live, think, and interact with the world.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:23:26 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-power-of-shame-how-it-holds-us-back-from-asking-for-help-and-growing-healthily https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/slowing-things-down-why-children-in-highly-academic-environments-need-a-break In today's fast-paced world, children are increasingly exposed to high-stakes academic environments that demand performance, competition, and perfection at earlier and earlier ages.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:54:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/slowing-things-down-why-children-in-highly-academic-environments-need-a-break https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thejoyofreading-7-mar The first book I can remember being read to me is Peter and Wendy, and it sparked in me a love of reading that has lasted a lifetime. I was obsessed with the story of Peter Pan and his band of Lost Boys, and to my absolute delight, my parents took me to see the play when I was about five years old. I can remember every detail of that performance, and I still take great delight in watching the play whenever it pops up locally. 

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 09:43:45 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thejoyofreading-7-mar https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/time-for-a-break It’s time for a half-term recharge… we’re all feeling it. The snooze button is being hit when before it wasn’t, and motivating oneself to get out of the warm house and into the cold and grey morning is a challenge.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:15:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/time-for-a-break https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/some-helpful-wellbeing-resources It can be quite confusing when listening to people speak about wellbeing. There are so many voices out there nowadays, and the amount of information available can be overwhelming.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 09:56:40 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/some-helpful-wellbeing-resources https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-2025-how-we-can-support-our-childrens-well-being Children's Mental Health Week 2025, taking place from February 3rd to 9th, is an important opportunity for us as parents to prioritise our children's emotional wellbeing. Organised by the charity Place2Be, this year's theme, "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself," encourages children to develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence. As parents, we can play a crucial role in nurturing these skills at home.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:12:35 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-2025-how-we-can-support-our-childrens-well-being https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-power-paradox-strength-morality-and-raising-children-to-lead-with-integrity The pursuit of power and the will to do good often seem at odds. History and literature are filled with figures who sought power under the guise of virtue, only to become the very force of oppression they once opposed.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:56:30 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-power-paradox-strength-morality-and-raising-children-to-lead-with-integrity https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-importance-of-online-safety In today’s digital age, children have greater access to the internet than ever before. While technology offers incredible educational and entertainment opportunities, it also presents risks that we as parents need to be aware of. Online safety is crucial to protect our children from inappropriate content, cyberbullying, online predators, and data breaches.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:39:47 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-importance-of-online-safety https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/new-year-same-me As the calendar turns to a new year, we’re often bombarded with messages that tell us it’s time to reinvent ourselves.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:08:25 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/new-year-same-me https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/christmas-a-time-to-be-present-and-reflect As the year draws to a close, the Christmas season invites us into a space of celebration, togetherness, and for many, a touch of nostalgia. Amid the twinkling lights and bustling preparations, the holiday season also offers a unique opportunity to pause and reflect — on the year gone by, the relationships we hold dear, and our own personal journeys.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 12:33:09 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/christmas-a-time-to-be-present-and-reflect https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/living-with-thanksgiving Thanksgiving, celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, is a cherished time for families and friends to gather, share a sumptuous meal, and reflect on the blessings in their lives.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:36:40 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/living-with-thanksgiving https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/steering-our-children-through-uncertain-times In today's world, it can sometimes feel like we are surrounded by unsettling news. From natural disasters and political unrest to global health challenges, children are increasingly aware of the struggles we face as a society. As parents, caregivers, and educators, it's natural to want to protect children from anxiety, but it's also important to equip them with the emotional resilience they need to understand and cope with difficult situations.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:38:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/steering-our-children-through-uncertain-times https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/just-a-little-respect This week we the Pilgrims’ boys participated in Anti-bullying Week. Mr Butcher spoke to the boys about the value of respect during assembly on Monday, and they were also given the opportunity to wear odd socks to recognise the importance of respecting diversity.

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:57 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/just-a-little-respect https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/scartvisits-pilgrims-8nov This week saw the return of our annual SCARF workshops to Pilgrims’. For three days, the Octagon is transformed into a multicoloured tent where the SCARF sessions are held, and this change of scenery lends itself well to discussing ideas and learning about healthy ways of living and relating.

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 14:02:38 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/scartvisits-pilgrims-8nov https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/has-childhood-been-rewired-thoughts-from-an-educational-thinker Growing up should be an incredibly fun part of life, filled with plenty of joy, curiosity, friendship and adventure.

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:23:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/has-childhood-been-rewired-thoughts-from-an-educational-thinker https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-commitment-to-an-open-culture Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, and the theme for this year is Mental Health in the Workplace. This has become a very salient issue in recent years, and the link between a healthy workplace, where people can speak about their mental wellbeing openly, and staff working to the best of their ability, has been established time and time again.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:21:44 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-commitment-to-an-open-culture https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-our-children-manage-their-big-emotions From Mr Cuyler:

]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2024 14:39:57 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-our-children-manage-their-big-emotions https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-kids-create-balance-and-calm-in-their-lives The busyness of the past week has caused me to reflect quite a lot on the state we as parents find ourselves in from time to time. I happened to come across this article – it’s amazing what one stumbles upon at the right time – and thought I would share it as this week’s piece. I hope you will enjoy it.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:45:56 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/helping-kids-create-balance-and-calm-in-their-lives https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-assembly-ramblings I was fortunate to take the Senior Assembly yesterday morning, and I always count myself lucky to be able to speak to the Pilgrims’ boys about a range of topics.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:44:11 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-assembly-ramblings https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/surviving-in-the-wilderness I remember when the first season of Survivor was aired on television, and the excitement that surrounded those early broadcasts.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:58:35 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/surviving-in-the-wilderness https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/welcome-back-1 The start of a new academic year is very exciting. Never mind that gearing up for it is a whirlwind of frenetic activity; once the term is under way, it presents us with fresh opportunities to grow, learn, explore and participate in a myriad of activities. 

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 11:17:09 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/welcome-back-1 https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-importance-of-self-reflection As the academic year winds down, one begins to reflect on all that has been. It can be very sobering to look back and see all that was planned and perhaps did not come to fruition; or perhaps one can be pleasantly surprised at how much was achieved. Taking time to reflect on one’s achievements is an important part of knowing oneself, and allowing oneself to learn from success and failure alike.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:26:45 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-importance-of-self-reflection https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/what-a-childs-behaviour-may-be-telling-us As teachers, we encounter a very broad range of children, each possessing their own unique personality, will, likes and dislikes. The first day of each new academic year brings with it a sense of excitement, but also a little bit of nervousness, as one is never entirely sure what the melting pot of the classroom may dish up. We all have stories of children we have encountered over the years who have been real pickles; but more often than not, there is more to it than meets the eye.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:08:53 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/what-a-childs-behaviour-may-be-telling-us https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ending-well-1 This is an article I wrote at about this time last year (amended slightly). I think it still holds true, and I post it again as encouragement to our imminent Leavers.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:48:14 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ending-well-1