<![CDATA[News Feed - Summer 25 articles - The Pilgrims' School]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk%2Fsummer%2D25%2Darticles Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:43:56 GMT Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:43:56 GMT <![CDATA[ Prize-Giving and Vin d'honneur ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/prize-giving Photos from Prize-Giving and Year 8 Vin d'honneur

CREDIT: @Jim Pascoe
Jim Pascoe Photography

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:04:41 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/prize-giving <![CDATA[ Summer Concerts ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-concerts Photos from the Summer Concerts

CREDIT: @Jim Pascoe
Jim Pascoe Photography

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:43:56 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/summer-concerts <![CDATA[ Pre-Prep Sports Day ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pre-prep-sports-day Photos from Pre-Prep Sports Day

CREDIT: @Jim Pascoe
Jim Pascoe Photography

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:58:31 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pre-prep-sports-day <![CDATA[ Year 8 final trip, Belgium ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-final-trip-belgium The final day of school for Year 8 boys is always such a significant occasion! It’s filled with a whirlwind of emotions, as we all recognise that it’s time for them to embark on new adventures.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:27:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-final-trip-belgium <![CDATA[ Athletics Finals Day, Saturday 5 July ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/athletics-finals-day-saturday-5-july Photos from Athletics Finals day

CREDIT: @Jim Pascoe
Jim Pascoe Photography

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:08:49 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/athletics-finals-day-saturday-5-july <![CDATA[ Year 3's 'Mutiny on the Piranha' ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3s-mutiny-on-the-piranha Year 3 invited Year 1 to watch them perform ‘Mutiny on the Piranha’, a play written by and starring themselves!

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:45:05 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3s-mutiny-on-the-piranha <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-4jul This week was Year 3’s last Forest School session.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 11:40:22 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-4jul <![CDATA[ Thank you from the PPA! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thank-you-from-the-ppa-jul25 What a fabulous year of events the PPA team have organised for us all! Here is a summary from Sarah Noble, outgoing Chair. Thank you to Sarah and team 2024-25!

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 16:20:31 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/thank-you-from-the-ppa-jul25 <![CDATA[ Boarders' trip to South Coast Wake Park ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-trip-to-south-coast-wake-park A perfect day out for our boarders in this current amazing weather!

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 16:29:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-trip-to-south-coast-wake-park <![CDATA[ Year 7 River Itchen Ecology ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-river-itchen-ecology Taking advantage of the recent beautiful weather...

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 16:34:14 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-river-itchen-ecology <![CDATA[ Year 6 Science practical ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-science-practical Year 6 have been planning and carrying out a variation of a long answer exam question that many did not get full marks on.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:21:47 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-science-practical <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-27jun This week the boys used a range of their Forest School skills.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:39:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-27jun <![CDATA[ Year 8 Leavers' trips ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-leavers-trips Read more about the amazing trips from the Year 8 Leavers' Programme.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:10:20 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-leavers-trips <![CDATA[ Year 6 visit the South Downs National Park (SDNP) ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/sdnp-24-jun The South Downs National Park, with its wonderful landscape and abundant opportunities for exploration, sits right on our doorstep ...

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:29:07 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/sdnp-24-jun <![CDATA[ Wings of Wisdom: A Falconry Adventure Comes to a Close ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wings-of-wisdom-a-falconry-adventure-comes-to-a-close What an incredible journey we’ve had exploring the thrilling world of falconry this term!

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:53:01 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/wings-of-wisdom-a-falconry-adventure-comes-to-a-close <![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-june-2025 On Monday, Year 3, a merry band, were driven by Mr Alford in the minibus to the Beaulieu Estate, which is also home to The Countryside Education Trust.  

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:13:27 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-trip-to-the-countryside-education-trust-beaulieu-june-2025 <![CDATA[ Changes to the PPA Second-Hand Uniform Shop ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/changes-to-the-ppa-second-hand-uniform-shop Important information about the PPA Uniform Shop.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:40:11 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/changes-to-the-ppa-second-hand-uniform-shop <![CDATA[ Breakfast at Q School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/breakfast-at-q-school Early on Saturday morning over the exeat weekend, Quiristers enjoyed a delightful breakfast in the Q School garden.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:16:43 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/breakfast-at-q-school <![CDATA[ Boarders' Theme Night: Retro Field Games! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-theme-night-was-retro-field-games There was excitement in the air on Tuesday evening. The much-anticipated Boarders' Theme Night came around again and this term it was Retro Field Games.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:13:51 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-theme-night-was-retro-field-games <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-20jun This week the boys were introduced to the concept of mandalas.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:25:17 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-20jun <![CDATA[ Year 8s prepare to visit Belgium at the end of the month ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8s-prepare-to-visit-belgium-at-the-end-of-the-month The Year 8 boys are gearing up for an exciting visit to Belgium as part of their Leavers' programme. They have a fantastic itinerary planned, which includes exploring Waterloo, enjoying a day at a theme park, dining at a delightful restaurant, and indulging in some delicious Belgian chocolates!

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:38:35 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8s-prepare-to-visit-belgium-at-the-end-of-the-month <![CDATA[ Year 5 residential to Calshot Activities Centre ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-5-calshot-jun25 Year 5 headed to Calshot Activities Centre this week for a well-earned 2-night residential trip after a week of internal exams before the exeat weekend.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:36:41 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-5-calshot-jun25 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Art Exhibition: Private View, Hidden Histories ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-art-exhibition-private-view-hidden-histories Collaborative event in the Art and D&T Department: Exhibition at Winchester College Treasury 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:46:36 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-art-exhibition-private-view-hidden-histories <![CDATA[ Year 8 Mount Kelly Activities Centre ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-mount-kelly-activities-centre Year 8 have had a wonderful week down on the Devon moors for their first residential on their Year 8 programme. 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:18:14 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-mount-kelly-activities-centre <![CDATA[ Art and Design Technology Exhibition ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/image-for-art-exhib-19june Winchester College and The Pilgrims' School are delighted to invite you to the Private View of Hidden Histories retold by children, an installation by Year 7 pupils from The Pilgrims’ School, led by Samuel Selwyn-Bazeley.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:33:47 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/image-for-art-exhib-19june <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool13jun We opened up our own woodland sculpture park this week at Elizabeth Mead.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:39:07 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool13jun <![CDATA[ Boarders' Sunday trip ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-sunday-trip Boarders' fun last weekend 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:46:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-sunday-trip <![CDATA[ Junior Science: stag beetle find ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/junior-science-stag-beetle-find Whilst on duty on Thursday afternoon, a few junior boys came to me with a beautiful stag beetle that they had found, shown here

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:39:32 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/junior-science-stag-beetle-find <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-sch-6jun The boys learned about the art of Hapa Zome, also known as "leaf-dye" or "leaf bashing".

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 14:03:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/y3-forest-sch-6jun <![CDATA[ 8W Science - fun with experiments post exams ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/8w-fun-post-exams Since finishing their Winchester Entrance exams, 8W and I have been having some fun in Science, looking at designing rockets to go to Mars, as well as doing some interesting practical experiments.

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 13:09:49 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/8w-fun-post-exams <![CDATA[ PPA announcement! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-announcement Photo: taken at the recent PPA drinks' party and opening of the Bower by the river.

We are delighted to announce that Anna Elliot has kindly agreed to take on the role of PPA chair next year!

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 16:45:29 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-announcement <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool23may Counting the annual growth rings on the trunk of a tree is the traditional way of finding out the age of a tree, but what if the tree is still standing?

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:34:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool23may <![CDATA[ Year 3 visit the Jafar Museum at Eton College ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-visit-the-jafar-museum-at-eton-college Curiosity often starts with an unusual object in a cabinet, which sparks numerous questions and leads to further enquiry and investigation.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:21:48 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-visit-the-jafar-museum-at-eton-college <![CDATA[ 8W and 8S in Science ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/in-science Fri, 23 May 2025 14:31:19 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/in-science <![CDATA[ Radley Prep Schools Fixture ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/radley-prep-schools-fixture Year 5 and Year 6 boys represented Pilgrims' at the Radley Prep Schools Fixture on Thursday 22 May

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 11:13:29 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/radley-prep-schools-fixture <![CDATA[ IAPS Sailing Regatta ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/iaps-sailing-regatta Our crew of two Year 7 boys competed at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in the IAPS Pre-Schools Regatta.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:32:27 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/iaps-sailing-regatta <![CDATA[ Pilgrims' Golf Festival ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-golf-festival The weather was beautiful for the first ever Pilgrims' golf competition at this beautiful, local golf course.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:25:50 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/pilgrims-golf-festival <![CDATA[ Boarders outing to the New Forest ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-outing-to-the-new-forest The Boarders had a great afternoon on Sunday in the New Forest.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 16:26:04 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/boarders-outing-to-the-new-forest <![CDATA[ Year 8 practical science ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-practical-science In Science, Year 8 have started their post-examination project with great enthusiasm.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 11:49:23 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-8-practical-science <![CDATA[ Falconry Commoner ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/falconrycommonermat25 The boys are enjoying learning how to handle, call and lure these powerful and beautiful birds of prey against the backdrop of Wolvesey Castle. 

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 11:59:35 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/falconrycommonermat25 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-16may Trust, sensitivity, and the sense of touch were three important elements of our sessions this week.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 09:45:54 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-forest-school-16may <![CDATA[ A Triumphant Performance in LAMDA Exams ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-triumphant-performance-in-lamda-exams We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of 24 of our boys who took their LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) exams at the end of March.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/a-triumphant-performance-in-lamda-exams <![CDATA[ Senior Speech Competition Finals ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/speech-competition-finals On Tuesday, 11 boys across Years 6 and 7 spoke persuasively or informatively about their chosen topics.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 15:06:15 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/speech-competition-finals <![CDATA[ Year 4 residential to Tile Barn activity centre, New Forest ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/tilebarnmay25 The Year 4 boys had a truly memorable experience on their recent residential trip to Tile Barn Outdoor Activity Centre. We were blessed with lovely weather—not too hot, just perfect for outdoor adventures—which helped set the tone for a fantastic time away.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 13:51:11 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/tilebarnmay25 <![CDATA[ End of Year 8 exam fun! ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/end-of-year-8-exam-fun Having finished his scholarship exams early, Hamish (Year 8) came up with a great project that kept him occupied whilst the other boys completed their exams. He writes about it here.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 11:16:33 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/end-of-year-8-exam-fun <![CDATA[ Year 7 Geography Field Trip to the Dorset Coast ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-geography-field-trip-to-the-dorset-coast The eagerly-awaited annual Year 7 field trip was this year blessed with excellent weather and fine company along the route.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 11:51:24 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-7-geography-field-trip-to-the-dorset-coast <![CDATA[ PPA Drinks' Party and opening of 'The Bower' ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-drinks-party-and-opening-of-the-bower We were delighted to officially open The Bower, our new outdoor classroom space, with celebrations that brought together boys, staff, parents and the wider school community.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 11:21:52 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/ppa-drinks-party-and-opening-of-the-bower <![CDATA[ Year 3 Forest School ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool9may This week was Patterns Week!

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 08:52:27 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year3forestschool9may <![CDATA[ Year 6 trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-trip-to-fishbourne-roman-palace Year 6 travelled to Fishbourne Roman Palace on Tuesday to explore one of the biggest villas outside Italy discovered so far.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 13:23:08 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-6-trip-to-fishbourne-roman-palace <![CDATA[ Year 3 Outdoor Day and overnight camping experience! 1-2 May ]]> https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-residential-camp-1-2-may On Thursday morning, the boys in Year 3 bounded into school with rucksacks and sleeping bags at the ready, in anticipation of their day in the great outdoors and, for many, a night outdoors as well. 

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 15:03:58 GMT https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/year-3-residential-camp-1-2-may