<![CDATA[News Feed - Summer 2023 articles - The Pilgrims' School]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk%2Fsummer%2D202 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:01:36 GMT Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:01:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Summer Reading Lists ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-reading-lists Look out for the Reading Suggestions Summer 2023 on My School Portal coming soon.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 15:58:50 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-reading-lists <![CDATA[ Visit from our Benedictine friends ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/visit-from-our-benedictine-friends This week we were joined by our Benedictine friends from Fleury Abbey in France. Pre-Prep and Junior boys performed some lively French songs to welcome them.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 15:53:25 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/visit-from-our-benedictine-friends <![CDATA[ End of Summer term in Boarding ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-final-sunday-in-boarding With a busy schedule up to the end and some amazing weather, what a fantastic last few days they were!

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 19:41:21 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-final-sunday-in-boarding <![CDATA[ Tutor Group Football ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/tutor-group-football On Wednesday the boys enjoyed the eagerly anticipated Tutor Group Football. See some photos here.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 16:10:30 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/tutor-group-football <![CDATA[ Rings a bell ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/rings-a-bell This week, four boys in Year 6 have taken part in a quiz called 'Rings a Bell' on BBC Radio Solent, describing objects and places. 

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 14:20:56 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/rings-a-bell <![CDATA[ Pilgrims' puppets galore ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-puppets-galore Boys have been working hard on their design and sewing skills in two of our commoner activities. 

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 15:51:59 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-puppets-galore <![CDATA[ 6s and 7s concert ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/6s-and-7s Last Monday evening saw the great return of the Sixes and Sevens concert. One boy defined ‘to be at sixes and sevens’ as a total shambles, the concert itself proved to be the opposite.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 17:18:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/6s-and-7s <![CDATA[ Quirister Day ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-day-2jul The Qs have had a busy but wonderful end of term. Last Thursday saw them sing their final Evensong of the year in the Winchester College Chapel as part of its full Chapel Choir. 

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 14:16:01 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-day-2jul <![CDATA[ Year 4 and Pre-Prep performance, Rock the Boat ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-and-pre-prep-performance-rock-the-boat Parents of Y4 and Pre-Prep were transported back to biblical times with the performances of 'Rock the Boat', which is a tale of Noah's journey on the Ark.

]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 11:25:04 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-and-pre-prep-performance-rock-the-boat <![CDATA[ Year 6 and Year 7 trip to Sandbanks Watersports Academy ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-and-year-7-trip-to-sandbanks-watersports-academy Year 6 and 7 boys enjoyed time on the water at Sandbanks Watersports Academy this week.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:02:07 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-and-year-7-trip-to-sandbanks-watersports-academy <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool30jun This week was Year 3’s final Forest School session. It has been wonderful watching the boys grow in confidence, independence and resilience over the last few years.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:19:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool30jun <![CDATA[ Summer Art and D&T Exhibition ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-art-and-d-and-t-exhibition Friday 30 June saw the Private View of the hotly-anticipated Art and D&T Exhibition in and around the school. The Octagon and Art Studio had been shrouded in mystery for much of the week, while Mr Walters and Mr Armstrong worked their magic and set up the work of their departments throughout the year for everyone to see.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 15:49:15 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-art-and-d-and-t-exhibition <![CDATA[ LAMDA Showcase ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lamda-showcase Last Friday the parents were treated to our summer LAMDA showcase. This gave the boys the opportunity to share with their parents the amazing work they have done during the year.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 14:16:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lamda-showcase <![CDATA[ Year 8 leavers' programme continues with a trip to Belgium ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-leavers-programme-continues As the leavers’ jam-packed itinerary continues, this week our Year 8s spent three days in Belgium. 

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:14:25 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-leavers-programme-continues <![CDATA[ Year 3 Greek plays ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-greek-plays This morning, both Year 3 classes entertained their parents and the rest of the Juniors with their re-telling of two famous Greek myths.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:19:43 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-greek-plays <![CDATA[ Year 6 Geography Field trip to the South Downs National Park ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-geography-field-trip-to-sdnp With such wonderful landscape and opportunities to explore, the South Downs National Park is right on our doorstep and is used as an example in our Year 6 studies of National Parks and environmental offsetting.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:08:20 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-geography-field-trip-to-sdnp <![CDATA[ Year 5 trip to Horseshoe Lake ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-5-trip-to-horsehoe-lake Last Tuesday, following a very busy and hectic exam week, Year 5 were taken to have some fun at Horseshoe Lake. To our luck, the pessimistic weather forecast was wrong again and the boys enjoyed Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Raft Building and Dragon-Boat Racing in the bright sunshine. 

]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 11:25:37 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-5-trip-to-horsehoe-lake <![CDATA[ Year 3 Trip to The Countryside Education Trust, Beaulieu ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-trip-to-the-countryside-education-trust-beaulieu-23ju On Monday, Year 3 were driven by Miss Akinin and Mr Bell, in the minibuses, to the Beaulieu Estate which is also home to The Countryside Education Trust.  

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:01:36 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-trip-to-the-countryside-education-trust-beaulieu-23ju <![CDATA[ Year 6 Fishbourne trip ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y6fishbourne20jun Sometimes it is easy to overlook what lies at our doorstep, even when that something is extraordinary. Fishbourne is one of those places.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:17:13 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y6fishbourne20jun <![CDATA[ Thursday Reflection ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thursdayreflection-23june The Benefits of Daydreaming

Daydreaming Painting by Augusto Volpini

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:06:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thursdayreflection-23june <![CDATA[ Forest School, Year 3 ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forestschool23-jun Where would your magic carpet take you and what would it look like?     

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:12:28 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forestschool23-jun <![CDATA[ Wykeham Day at Winchester College ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wykeham-day-at-winchester-college Wykeham Day is the College's annual celebratory event for the whole school community. The name commemorates our founder, whilst also acknowledging the wide range of events and activities taking place that day.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:03:36 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wykeham-day-at-winchester-college <![CDATA[ Artwork of the Week: Friday 23 June ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-23-june Albert, Hauts-de-France (2023) by Ben T (Year 8)

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:29:13 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-23-june <![CDATA[ The Fête Grand Auction - tomorrow ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-fte-grand-auction-tomorrow The Fête Grand Auction is all ready to go and has launched earlier today (5pm). It will conclude at 12pm on Saturday. 

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:08:04 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/the-fte-grand-auction-tomorrow <![CDATA[ Lads v Dads cricket report ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lads-v-dads-cricket-report A newly minted trophy was up for grabs in the Leavers vs Parents annual cricket fixture, which took place on a glorious summer’s evening on Wolvesey. That, and standard family rivalry meant this was a keenly contested match.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:11 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lads-v-dads-cricket-report <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Matters ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wellbeing-matters-16jun Being Teachable is a Key Skill.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:40:54 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wellbeing-matters-16jun <![CDATA[ Quiristers joined by St George's School Windsor Castle ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quiristers-joined-by-st-georges-school-windsor-castle Probationer Quiristers step up and the Chapel Choir are joined by St George's School Windsor Castle

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:14:22 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quiristers-joined-by-st-georges-school-windsor-castle <![CDATA[ Summer Fête, Silent Auction and Festival of Cricket – Saturday 24 June ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-fte-silent-auction-and-festival-of-cricket-saturday-24-june After several years (due to COVID) we finally have the return of the Summer Fête, Silent Auction and newly added Festival of Cricket.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:50:10 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-fte-silent-auction-and-festival-of-cricket-saturday-24-june <![CDATA[ Wine Blast Podcast and Summer Drinks party ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wine-blast-podcast The PPA Wine Blast podcast and Summer Drinks party were a great combination of events, enjoyed by many parents last Friday night. The drinks were accompanied by the babbling river and the delightful music of a group of senior boys, all in the most perfect setting!

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:46:42 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wine-blast-podcast <![CDATA[ How will you make the most of the summer holiday? ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/how-will-you-make-the-most-of-the-summer-holiday This week's reflection was about the summer and thinking about how we can make the most of it.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:54:02 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/how-will-you-make-the-most-of-the-summer-holiday <![CDATA[ Artwork of the Week: Friday 16 June ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-16-june "Cheyney Court" by Otto G (Year 8)

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:28:54 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-16-june <![CDATA[ Artwork of the Week - Friday 9 June ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-9-june "Architectural Model, after Gehry" by Harry H (Year 8)

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:18:12 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-friday-9-june <![CDATA[ Year 8s have arrived at Mount Kelly ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8s-have-arrived-at-mount-kelly The boys arrived at Kelly College, full of excitement and anticipation.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:21:57 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8s-have-arrived-at-mount-kelly <![CDATA[ 'Good things happen to those who wait', said the Guinness advert and how true it is. ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/good-things-happen-to-those-who-wait-said-the-guinness-advert-and-how-true-it-is Finally, the examinations are over for all our Year 8 boys, and they have celebrated in style with a BBQ, ice creams and games on Wolvesey this afternoon.

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 16:06:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/good-things-happen-to-those-who-wait-said-the-guinness-advert-and-how-true-it-is <![CDATA[ Thursday Reflection ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thurs-reflection-9jun This week’s Thursday Reflection was about How Your Memory Works.

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 09:24:28 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thurs-reflection-9jun <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forest-school-9jun This week in Forest School the boys in Year 3 were introduced to the idea of creating a mandala.

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 09:21:33 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forest-school-9jun <![CDATA[ Seaside holiday chat with friends at St John's ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/seaside-holiday-chat-with-friends-at-st-johns On Monday afternoon, Year 3 strolled through the June sunshine to meet up with our friends at St John’s Almshouses.

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 14:56:55 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/seaside-holiday-chat-with-friends-at-st-johns <![CDATA[ Year 4 D&T trip to Paultons Park ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-d-and-t-trip-to-paultons-park Design is everywhere, especially at theme parks! Tuesday’s inaugural Year 4 D&T field trip to Paultons Park was...

]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 12:45:41 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-d-and-t-trip-to-paultons-park <![CDATA[ Senior Inter-set Solo Competition ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-inter-set-solo-competition The half-term was rounded off perfectly with a musical treat in the form of the Senior Final of the Inter-set Solo Competition.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:16:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-inter-set-solo-competition <![CDATA[ PPA School of Rock ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-school-of-rock-may23 Thank you to all the staff and parent helpers, particularly Chris Burton, without whom School of Rock could not happen, and to Deborah Simpson for arranging the stalls.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:02:58 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-school-of-rock-may23 <![CDATA[ Thursday Reflection ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thurs-reflec-26may In this week’s Thursday Reflection, pupils learned about the psychological benefits of positive self-talk.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:51:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thurs-reflec-26may <![CDATA[ The Boarders' Seaside Theme Night ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boardersthemenight23may The boarders headed to the virtual beach on Tuesday evening for fish and chips and seaside fun!

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:06:39 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boardersthemenight23may <![CDATA[ Weekend Trip to Go Ape! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/goape21may The boarders enjoyed a trip to Go Ape! last weekend, where zip wires and tree walks provided lots of fun challenges.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:08:46 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/goape21may <![CDATA[ Artwork of the Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworkoftheweek26may Friday 26 May

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 08:41:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworkoftheweek26may <![CDATA[ Old Wykehamist Chapel Choir Society ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/old-wykehamist-chapel-choir-society On Saturday 20 May the inaugural Evensong sung by the newly formed Society took place in College Chapel with the sun streaming down through the stained-glass.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:27:01 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/old-wykehamist-chapel-choir-society <![CDATA[ Quiristers - Year 8 Countdown ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-story It has been a busy half of term for the Quiristers, and a bittersweet edge to it for the Year 8s who are beginning the countdown to their last services.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:46:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-story <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3-forest-school-19may This week in Forest School, Year 3 learned the skill of leaf bashing – Hapa Zome.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 15:10:02 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3-forest-school-19may <![CDATA[ Commoner Concert ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/commoner-concert Thursday 18 May

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 13:53:26 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/commoner-concert <![CDATA[ Library News ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/library-news-19may Still a place for printed books? Make space for comics too? How looking after your library books can help. 

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 12:56:31 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/library-news-19may <![CDATA[ Thursday Reflection ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thursday-reflection-19may The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 12:57:17 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thursday-reflection-19may