News Feed - Christmas 2023 articles - The Pilgrims' School

Happy Christmas!

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:18:01 GMT

to all of the Pilgrims' community and we look forward to seeing you back at school in January.

Juniors’ Trip to The Theatre Royal, Winchester

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:42:49 GMT

On Thursday last week, boys from the Junior department followed the trail of Cinderella’s glass slipper to the Theatre Royal, Winchester for this year’s knock-out pantomime: you’ve guessed it, Cinderella.

A Pilgrims' Christmas Carol

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:47:48 GMT

On a chilly Wednesday, on the final day of the term, the Pilgrims' community gathered at Winchester Cathedral for a magnificent carol service.

Something to do over the holidays?

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 11:02:04 GMT

Parents often ask me if there is any wider reading their son could be doing in Maths. I thought that this would be a good time to share some recommendations with you, when, perhaps, you're searching for those last few Christmas presents to put under the tree.

Thank you and Farewell from Mr Burton

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 12:42:26 GMT

What better way to end my Pilgrims’ career than on the organ in the Cathedral at our Carol Service?

Winchester College Carol Service, 4 December

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 10:50:52 GMT

Seemingly in empathy with Doctor Who’s recent anniversary, time appeared to collapse earlier in the week as we gathered in the Cathedral on Monday morning for the College’s Carol Service ……. barely twelve hours after enjoying its Advent Service.

Winchester College Chapel Advent Service

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 13:54:18 GMT

As we approach the festive season with its wall-to-wall carol singing, sparkly baubles, good food and even better cheer, it’s easy to forget the deeper significance of Christmas and the Advent season.

Year 3 visit Winchester's Great Hall

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 10:08:48 GMT

Year 3 had a wonderful morning on Monday. They enjoyed their walk up to The Great Hall and, once there, were treated to a little walk around The Castle Passageways and down the steps into the Basement Passageways.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 13:58:01 GMT

Merry Christmas, everyone, from all of us at Forest School!

End of term Illumina

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:55:25 GMT

Some institutions attempt to inspire loyalty through drawing their target audience into seemingly arcane rituals and ceremonies that purport to have some solemn meaning and are so to be revered.

PPA Christmas Drinks Party

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 13:42:24 GMT

This event is a relatively new one to the PPA calendar and at our beginning of term meeting we challenged whether we should continue with it. However...

Year 6 visit the Treasury, Winchester College

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 10:38:47 GMT

Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the items belonging to the collection of the Treasury at Winchester College.

Boarders' weekend report

Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:16:23 GMT

Boarders' weekend trip to the Beaulieu National Motor Museum

Drama4All workshops

Fri, 1 Dec 2023 14:34:46 GMT

Years R, 1, 2 and 3 all took part in Drama workshops run by Drama4ALL on Wednesday morning.

Year 4 Science - Forces

Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:13:47 GMT

Since completing the topic of "How to Design and Carry Out Experiments", the Year 4s have now had the opportunity to apply their knowledge of variables, equipment and fair tests to the topic of Force.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 1 Dec 2023 10:12:50 GMT

This week the boys learned the skill of square lashing several sticks together in order to create a natural picture frame.

Kingsgate lights up for Christmas!

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:26:07 GMT

'The Lighting of the Kingsgate Lights' is an annual event which the St Cross community looks forward to, and this past Thursday was no exception.

Latin and Greek Reading competition

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:51:30 GMT

Fourteen Classicists met some like-minded pupils from other schools at King Edward VI School in Southampton on Thursday afternoon to perform dialogues and readings in Latin and Greek at the annual Latin and Greek Reading Competition, Junior section.

Art competition winners

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:01:14 GMT

Christmas card 2023 competition

2023 leaver parents return to collect their sons' yearbooks

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:50:46 GMT

The Pilgrims’ spirit was alive and well for the Class of 2023 with a party for the publication of the Yearbook.

Autumn Promenade Concert raises money for BBC Children in Need appeal

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:44:23 GMT

The Autumn Promenade Concert took place last Friday and it started at 1000 with individual students busking around the school.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:13:30 GMT

Beware of our trees, for they now have faces!

Junior science work

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:58:59 GMT

Since completing the topic of How to design and carry out experiments, the Year 4s have now had the opportunity to apply their knowledge of variables, equipment and fair tests to the topic of Force.

ISEB exams done!

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:03:32 GMT

To celebrate the completion of their ISEB tests this week, our Year 6s and 7s enjoyed a cupcake and hot chocolate treat! Well done, boys.

Choristers are nominated for a Grammy!

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:47:24 GMT

Last week marked a real red letter day for the Cathedral Choristers when it was announced that the music they had been working on for the latest Star Wars Jedi Survivor game had been nominated for a Grammy Award.

Winchester Cathedral Choir news

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:34:26 GMT

Read the Cathedral Newsletter here:

Educators Harness the Power of AI

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:00:56 GMT

On Friday 10 November, school leaders gathered to attend the IAPS AI and Digital Leadership conference at RGS The Grange.

Thursday Reflection

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:02:20 GMT

In this week’s Thursday Reflection, pupils learned about some of the challenges other children face around the world and about what Children in Need is doing to help them.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:44:15 GMT

Year 3 were introduced to the art of tracking and creating a woodland trail that could be followed by others, this week.

Lord of the Flies audition

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:58:03 GMT

Congratulations to George Si, Harry K, John G and Henry B, who went to the Nina Gold Casting Agency offices in London on Wednesday for their recall auditions for a BBC production of Lord of the Flies, shooting next year.

Chorister instrumental concert

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:45:21 GMT

We were treated to a wonderful chorister instrumental concert on Tuesday evening.

Quirister instrumental concert

Fri, 1 Mar 2024 19:01:35 GMT

The regular instrumental concerts are highlights of the Quirister musical journey. This one was particularly welcome as the previous one had been in Spring term, so seemed a long time ago.

Amicabilis Concordia

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:08:36 GMT

Amicabilis Concordia is a joint choral Evensong with Eton College, held this year on Thursday 9 November.

Art

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:58:42 GMT

The Headmaster's Christmas card competition winners

Boarding excursion

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:01:14 GMT

Last Sunday, the boarders enjoyed a hot chocolate in town before their excursion to Fort Nelson, Portsmouth.

Quiristers: Requiem Mass for the Feast of All Souls, Thursday 2 November

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:05:59 GMT

This was a beautiful, moving and contemplative service on a cold, autumnal evening. The College Chapel Choir gave an intense and heartfelt performance of the Durufle Requiem. New to many of the choir and congregation, it proved to be an exciting discovery.

November visit to the Dorset coast

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:57:41 GMT

Year 8 visit the Dorset Coast near Swanage for their Geography Field trip.

Thursday Reflection

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:02:16 GMT

In 2023, Diwali starts on Friday 12 November.

PPA Fireworks event last Friday

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:54:52 GMT

Watching all the children charge around the quad in their flashing glasses and other glowing items at the annual Pilgrims' PPA Fireworks event has become one of the highlights of the school year.

Debating Commoner report by Sam Q

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 16:53:34 GMT

'This house believes that British people should stop flying abroad for their holidays.'

7Y visit Winchester Cathedral as part of their research for their Lightbox Project

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 11:50:37 GMT

One of the many elements I enjoy about my job is the way projects evolve through teacher and student collaboration – the Year 7 Lightbox Project is an excellent example of this progression.

Year 7 French trip to Maison Claire in Burgundy

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 16:47:45 GMT

After a long but rewarding journey to the beautiful depths of Burgundy, Year 7 thrived on their French language immersion trip to Maison Claire Fontaine.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 16:50:21 GMT

This week, we were again inspired by the wonderful autumn colours, but also by the wet mud and our love for pizzas.

Year 6 boys showcase sustainable STEM project

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 11:32:46 GMT

Harry and Alfie in Year 6 recently attended the Museum of London Docklands and showcased their fantastic award-winning project, 'Sustainable Housing in Brighton", as part of the annual international Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Innovation competition.

Year 3 Forest School

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:08:26 GMT

Inspired by the autumnal colours, the boys in Year 3 had a wonderful time collecting as many different coloured autumn leaves as they could.

Stress and how it affects the body and brain

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:56:37 GMT

In this week’s Thursday Reflection, pupils discussed what they understood about mental health and how it might affect them.

Christmas Card Competitions

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:03:47 GMT

Two exciting competitions for all boys - a half-term activity with a fantastic end result.

Colour Wheels

Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:46:17 GMT

This week 5L wrapped up their introduction to colour theory and academic painting. Over the last four weeks they have learnt how to use a palette knife and a palette to mix not just their secondary colours from primary colours, but also tints and shades of each.

School Council meeting

Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:55:24 GMT

On Wednesday, the School Council met for the first time this year. Vital issues like developing play spaces, ensuring water fountains work, and, of course, food were discussed.

Debating Commoner with Mrs Bailey

Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:53:30 GMT

This house believes that the most important of all human qualities is a sense of humour.