Tuesday evening saw the Dubbing of three new Quiristers at Evensong in the Winchester College Chapel: Ivor L, Henry S-M and Will W. The Headmaster admitted them to the College, and the current Head Qs placed their white surplices over their heads and led them arms-aloft to their places in the Choir.
Four probationer choristers enjoyed showing off their new look in red cassocks and bright white ruffs, ready for their first Evensong service on Thursday when they were initiated into their new role.
Watch this 4-minute welcome message from our incoming Headmaster, Mr Tim Butcher. Mr Butcher will be joining The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester in September 2023.
The Pilgrims' School's Summer Term was wrapped up with a Prize-Giving Ceremony in New Hall at Winchester College.
End of the Summer Term saw the Private View of the hotly-anticipated Art and D&T Exhibition in and around the school.
Benefitting from rather more musicians than were recently squeezed into the organ loft at Westminster Abbey, the Winchester College Symphony Orchestra gave monumental support to the Chapel Choir as they opened the Wykeham Day Concert with Hubert Parry’s “I Was Glad”.
This week, children from local schools came together for a special Community Engagement Concert performance at Winchester Cathedral. 150 smiling children sang together in front of their proud parents.
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The boarding landscape has changed considerably over the years. It's National Boarding Week, and in this article Tom Rainer, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Head of Boarding at Pilgrims’, talks about the benefits of boarding and how it can prepare a child for senior school.
We're pleased to share news of our scholarship and exhibition success this year.
Our Year 8 Leavers have enjoyed a fantastic week in Devon exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding area. They have run the moors, kayaked and walked through waterfalls, tree-walked and rock climbed, all whilst enjoying a week in camp with their friends, learning new skills and creating lasting achievements and memories. Well done, boys!
Last year, our Choristers went on a secret recording mission with Composer and former Chorister at Pilgrims', Stephen Barton. Now all can be revealed...
12 keen Pilgrims' skiers recently took part in IAPS indoor ski championships.
