<![CDATA[News Feed - Lent 24 articles - The Pilgrims' School]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk%2Flent%2D24%2Darticles Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 24 May 2024 11:53:04 GMT Fri, 24 May 2024 11:53:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Senior production: Joseph ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-production-joseph What a wonderful show! 

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:41 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-production-joseph <![CDATA[ Book Club ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/bookclub22mar late addition: article to come from LB by lunchtime

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:59:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/bookclub22mar <![CDATA[ Boarders go bouldering! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-go-bouldering The boys had an exciting trip to a new venue last Sunday, heading to Boulder Shack Climbing Gym in Southampton.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:16:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-go-bouldering <![CDATA[ Quirister Concert, St Mary’s Church, Twyford ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-concert-st-marys-church-twyford Saturday, 16 March 2024.

Hearing the Quiristers sing is always a complete delight for the ears, but last Saturday evening the pleasure was enhanced by the beautiful setting of the concert and the worthy charity cause they were supporting.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:13:09 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-concert-st-marys-church-twyford <![CDATA[ What is STEAM? ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/what-is-steam UPCOMING - PILGRIMS' STEAM EXPERIENCE: MONDAY 25 MARCH 2024

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:23:19 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/what-is-steam <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3forestschool22mar This week the boys designed their own Forest School session.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:59:17 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3forestschool22mar <![CDATA[ Year 4 Rivers with the Wessex Rivers Trust ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-rivers-interactive-assembly Year 4 was treated to an Interactive Assembly last week by Ross Irving from The Wessex Rivers Trust. And this week, followed a Rivers Session on the banks of our own chalk stream.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:21:16 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-4-rivers-interactive-assembly <![CDATA[ Pilgrims’ Got Talent has just concluded; what fun! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-got-talent-has-just-concluded-what-fun A variety of acts entertained the school for half an hour in the Pilgrims’ Hall: Theo W and Harry C made us laugh with their comedy act; Teddy W and Yan Z each showed impressive skills with their Rubik’s cubes; Bertie L entertained with his yo-yo skills; Wilfred S and Louis B amused with their very different, but equally entertaining acts; finally, young Leo HP wowed with his dance skills.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:52:55 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-got-talent-has-just-concluded-what-fun <![CDATA[ Pilgrims' 'Top 10' Artists at King Edward VI School, Southampton ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-top-10-artists-at-king-edward-vi-school-southampton This week, on Tuesday, 12 March, ten of our finest senior artists exhibited one outstanding artwork each at the 6th annual Peter Folkes Prep School Exhibition, hosted by King Edward VI School, Southampton

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:04:44 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-top-10-artists-at-king-edward-vi-school-southampton <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-school-15mar This week we chatted about the legend of ‘The Green Man’.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:49:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-school-15mar <![CDATA[ Big Bang for Science Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/big-bang-for-science-week British Science Week went off with a big bang, bringing the whole school community together.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:01:01 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/big-bang-for-science-week <![CDATA[ Year 6 D&T field trip to the V&A ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/v-and-a12mar24 This marks the third occasion Year 7 students have had the privilege of exploring the V&A's extensive collection - a treasure trove of Art and Design.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:03:11 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/v-and-a12mar24 <![CDATA[ Confirmation ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/confirmation-march24 Confirmation service in Winchester Cathedral - Saturday 2 March

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:46:53 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/confirmation-march24 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/world-book-day-7mar World Book Day fell soon after our Book Week this year and provided us with a chance to celebrate one of our most loved and inspiring writers, and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen.

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:58:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/world-book-day-7mar <![CDATA[ PPA Book Sale ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-book-sale-29feb Huge thanks to everybody who made the effort to bring in books and attend the book sale at the end of February.

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:08:07 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-book-sale-29feb <![CDATA[ Year 8 Talk on AI Literacy ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-talk-on-ai-literacy As part of their exploration into AI Literacy within our Digital Learning curriculum, Year 8 students were privileged to participate in an interactive session led by Justin Pinnells, Academic Director of CATALYST at Winchester College.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 21:49:59 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-talk-on-ai-literacy <![CDATA[ PPA Quiz night, Friday 1 March ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-quiz-night-friday-1-march Read more about this ever-popular parent and staff event! Write-up from the PPA Chair, George Burnand

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:16:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-quiz-night-friday-1-march <![CDATA[ Comic Relief and Pilgrims’ Got Talent – Friday 15th March ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/comic-relief-and-pilgrims-got-talent-friday-15th-march Next Friday (15th March) is, as you may well be aware, Comic Relief Day.  The school will mark this by having a mufti day, for which the theme is ‘wear something red’; £2 will be added to your end of term bill, which will be given to Comic Relief. 

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:17:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/comic-relief-and-pilgrims-got-talent-friday-15th-march <![CDATA[ Artworks of the week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworksoftheweek8mar 'Vanitas after Richter' by Balthasar J, Zander F & James H (Year 7, 2023).

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 20:55:00 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworksoftheweek8mar <![CDATA[ Year 3 and 5 Shakespearean performance ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-and-5-shakespearean-performance All the world's a stage - at least, the Pilgrims' Hall was, last week, when it was transformed into an Athenian Forest last week for the Year 3 and 5 Production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:40:34 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-and-5-shakespearean-performance <![CDATA[ Parents' open forum about Machine Learning and AI with guest, Dr John Cullerne from Winchester College ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/machine-learning-and-ai-morning-with-guest-dr-john-cullerne-from-winchester-college On the morning of March 2nd, our school community had the pleasure of hosting an insightful and engaging Machine Learning and AI Coffee Morning. 

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:38:31 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/machine-learning-and-ai-morning-with-guest-dr-john-cullerne-from-winchester-college <![CDATA[ Fencing success ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/fencing-success-from-two-brothers Congratulations to Leo, who recently won Gold at a national Fencing competition.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 16:27:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/fencing-success-from-two-brothers <![CDATA[ Book Club ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/book-club-lent24 For Book Week this year, we enjoyed some Escape Room activities, a tutor group quiz and cake breaks - we've had a lovely week!

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 11:53:04 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/book-club-lent24 <![CDATA[ Artworks of the Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworksoftheweek1mar 'Abstract Architecture' by Max B, Chenhan Z, Max H & Alfie L (Year 6, 2023).

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 07:35:50 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworksoftheweek1mar <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool1mar Photo: creating a shelter in the woods in Forest School.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 07:24:14 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool1mar <![CDATA[ The Townsend Warner History Prize ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/townsend-warner This week thirteen Year 8 boys were selected from around 1500 candidates to sit the second round of the Townsend-Warner History Prize. It is a national competition which was started 139 years ago and is one of the oldest institutions in the preparatory school world.

]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 14:00:34 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/townsend-warner <![CDATA[ Winchester Cathedral Choristers sing a live broadcast of Choral Evensong ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/choristers-bbc-evensong-recording On Wednesday 28 February, at 4pm, the Cathedral fell to a hush as the congregation waited for the red light to go out and the airwaves to open. And immediately there followed a most exquisite service of Choral Evensong, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 15:04:06 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/choristers-bbc-evensong-recording <![CDATA[ Quiristers' BBC recording of Evensong ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/qsbbcrecording-evensong-1mar Evensong is always a delightful service, but on Tuesday afternoon we were privileged to take part in a particularly special event. BBC Radio 3 were recording the service and the whole Chapel choir excelled themselves.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 15:06:18 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/qsbbcrecording-evensong-1mar <![CDATA[ Boarding weekend news ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarding-weekend-news Read about a weekend in boarding which, as usual, is full of good food, music, activities, extra-curricular learning and trips out. Plenty to do and plenty of places to go...

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 15:15:46 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarding-weekend-news <![CDATA[ Quirister Instrumental Concert ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-instrumental-concert-1mar24 Quirsiter parents are privileged to witness many wonderful moments throughout the year, none more so than the regular Q instrumental concerts.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 19:02:44 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/quirister-instrumental-concert-1mar24 <![CDATA[ Junior Bake Off casting programme ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/cbbc-junior-bake-off-casting-programme An opportunity for all young Pilgrims' bakers!

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:50:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/cbbc-junior-bake-off-casting-programme <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forestschool-23feb This week Year 3 learned how the Huichol Indians, who lived in the mountains of South America, made a God’s eye to watch over them.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:20:36 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/forestschool-23feb <![CDATA[ Reading/Library Surgery ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/reading-library-surgery A few weeks ago, I read 'The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow, which is the Senior Book Club choice for this term. It is a very enjoyable read indeed, one that is written in verse, deals with navigating your way through school, being a young carer and accepting help when it's offered. At home, I have just finished 'My name is Leon' by Kit de Waal, and I was struck by how similar they are - in tone, narrative, choice of protagonist - the whole thing. 

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:33:42 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/reading-library-surgery <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-9feb This week, we chatted about the concept of a ‘bird’s eye view’ and how objects can look very different from above.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:29:58 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-9feb <![CDATA[ PPA Lunar New Year lunch ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-lunar-new-year-lunch With the rain cloud hovering and part of the Quad under water, there were nervous discussions about a wet weather plan! Well, the sun always shines on the righteous. Good things happen to good people and so much effort had been put in to make this year the best ever.  The Year of the Golden Dragon.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 15:13:10 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-lunar-new-year-lunch <![CDATA[ Juniors' VR History Day ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/juniors-vr-history-day On Thursday, the History and Digital Learning Department teamed up to provide pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 with a virtual reality (VR) history experience.  In the short workshops, delivered by Heroes of History, pupils were able to experience events from the past and bring their history to life.  

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:27:42 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/juniors-vr-history-day <![CDATA[ Release of 'Lo, the full, final Sacrifice’ ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/release-of-lo-the-full-final-sacrifice Back in the old days (meaning ‘yesterday’ for parents), the release of a new CD was quite an event, particularly if it was from your favourite band. As the Qs were issued with their complimentary Advance Copy of their new recording, one was heard to ask Mr Ionascu, “Sir, what do I play this on please?” Oh well, that’s progress for you.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:21:13 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/release-of-lo-the-full-final-sacrifice <![CDATA[ Artworks of the Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworks-of-the-week-2feb Independent Printmaking by Bertie W (Year 8)

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:54:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artworks-of-the-week-2feb <![CDATA[ French - Vocabulary and Grammar Links for Years 5, 6 and 7 ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/french-vocabulary-and-grammar-links-for-years-5-6-and-7 Knowing a modern language is an exceptional skill, not only for enjoyment, but also for enhancing the ability to connect with different people and cultures across the globe.

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:52:59 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/french-vocabulary-and-grammar-links-for-years-5-6-and-7 <![CDATA[ Senior General Knowledge Quiz Update ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-general-knowledge-quiz-update This Wednesday saw matches 4 and 5 in the Senior Set General Knowledge Quiz.

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:51:37 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/senior-general-knowledge-quiz-update <![CDATA[ Book Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/book-club-and-book-week Book Week will start on Monday 19 February, as we return to school

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:31:36 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/book-club-and-book-week <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool2feb This week the boys learned about some of the amazing patterns that can be found in our natural environment.

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:47:07 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool2feb <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-school-26jan This weekend it is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, and many people across the country will be carrying out surveys to see which birds visit their gardens.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:19:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-school-26jan <![CDATA[ Sharing the little steps on the big journey ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/sharing-the-little-steps-on-the-big-journey Two snapshots of the little success stories that make up steps along Pilgrims' larger journeys... A huge 'well done' to these chaps for their fantastic progress!

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:27:54 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/sharing-the-little-steps-on-the-big-journey <![CDATA[ Spotlight on: Escape Room Commoner ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/spotlight-on-escape-room-commoner Escape Room Commoner started this week with 13 curious boys and Miss Higham. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:29:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/spotlight-on-escape-room-commoner <![CDATA[ Boarding News ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarding-news-26jan The boarders had a busy and exciting weekend prior to the upcoming exeat. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:41:09 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarding-news-26jan <![CDATA[ Quiristers sing Handel's Messiah ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/qs-handel-messiah-20jan Review of Handel's Messiah, Winchester Cathedral, Saturday 20 January (photo by Jim Pascoe)

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:45:21 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/qs-handel-messiah-20jan <![CDATA[ Year 3 D&T field trip to Winchester Science Centre ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-win-sci-mus-26jan Another week, another D&T field trip – this time for Year 3.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:29:06 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-win-sci-mus-26jan <![CDATA[ Artwork of the Week ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-26jan "Non-Violence or Stop the Tanks (after Reuterswärd's Knotted Gun)"

Bertie W, Year 8

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:32:58 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/artwork-of-the-week-26jan <![CDATA[ LAMDA Success ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lamda-success At the end of last term, 31 boys took part in our latest set of LAMDA exams, with excellent results.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:19:34 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/lamda-success