I'm almost tempted to deliver this write-up as before and after images...Picture one: Cubs lolling on the floor, hidden behind taller boys, out of shot and generally looking less than shipshape. Picture two: perfect salutes, all 18 faces visible, and straight backs. Welcome to the world of the professional leader.
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In order to gain their science badge, Scouts must explore and discuss the science behind scouting activities. This week we were extremely fortunate to have Sally Walmsley leading our session and this is the challenge she gave the boys: "You’re in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime sailing trip around the world. As you pass the tropics, you plough into a pile of floating debris. A large log smashes into your hull and your yacht quickly sinks. Luckily for you, you’re a great swimmer, and you can see a small island on the horizon. Unluckily for you, it is uninhabited. Your challenge is to stay alive until help arrives."
Following on from the Gunpowder Plot which formed part of our cross-curricular studies of London through the ages, we have continued the theme of light.
Friday 16 November was the occasion of the first round of the Set cross country competition. Conditions were excellent - no wind, no chill and gently spongy underfoot – and the boys were fit.
The soccer season finished with matches against Papplewick and Farleigh. Papplewick was a tough but worthwhile fixture with victories for the 2nds, 4ths and Foals Maguire. The 1sts drew and we had some narrow defeats.
The school's Service for Remembrance was held in Winchester College Chapel.
Mulled wine, hot chocolate, gingerbread, and five hundred pairs of eyes gazing skywards. Few events bring the school together like the annual firework display.
Change starts here. Change starts now. Change starts with us.
The Year 5 English teachers handed out their first wave of pen licences this morning! Congratulations to all the boys who received their licences, we look forward to handing out more next term. Well done to Otto, who also received his pen licence today but was absent for the photo.
This was another fantastically close match, as two Pilgrims' sides battled against each other.
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The Reception and Year 1 boys spent a wonderful few hours at Pizza Express in Winchester, just a short walk down the river from our classrooms.
Over the past few days, the Year 1 boys have harnessed their creative skills and made their own Diva lamps as part of our learning about the festival, Diwali.
