Thriving in Community with Others
Published 08/03/24, by Angela Slater
Running Holiday Clubs for Scripture Union in South Africa was one of the first places where I learnt the value of being part of a community.
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Read MoreWellbeing Matters
Published 01/03/24, by Angela SlaterIt can be quite confusing when listening to people speak about wellbeing.
Read MoreSustaining Brotherhood: Nurturing Boys’ Relationships Into Adulthood
Published 23/02/24, by Angela SlaterThe tapestry of human connections is intricate and varied, with friendships forming a crucial part of our social experience.
Read MoreChildren’s Mental Health Week – My Voice Matters
Published 09/02/24, by Angela SlaterThis week has been Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme is, ‘My Voice Matters’. Student voice refers to the collective opinions, ideas, and preferences of students within an educational environment.
Read MoreShould we pad the playground of life for our children?
Published 02/02/24, by Angela SlaterNo good parent wants to see their child get hurt or fail at something, and it is entirely natural to want to step in and smooth the way for them.
Read MoreA Lesson in Determination and Wellbeing
Published 19/01/24, by Angela SlaterDuring Senior Assembly on Thursday, I spoke to the boys about the value of determination, and mentioned a number of examples of people who have overcome considerable challenges to achieve great things in life.
Read MoreHappy New Year
Published 12/01/24, by Angela SlaterA very happy New Year to all our Pilgrims’ families. We trust that 2024 will bring many new opportunities for growth and success.
Read MoreThoughts on Christmas
Published 08/12/23, by Angela SlaterThe build-up to Christmas at Pilgrims’ is very special. There is a definite sense of the holiday season approaching when the sound of Christmas carols begin to emanate from the Pilgrims’ Hall and Octagon, and boys are humming their favourite tune as they move around the school.
Read MoreNavigating Gaming with our Children
Published 01/12/23, by Angela SlaterThe day my brand new Commodore 64 computer arrived was a big moment for me; almost as big as the day I received my vinyl of Paul Simon’s Graceland!
Read MoreThe Myth of Sisyphus
Published 24/11/23, by Angela SlaterI happened upon Albert Camus in my second year of university, when a friend of mine who was reading Philosophy at the time, tossed a copy of the essay The Myth of Sisyphus my way.
Read MoreWellbeing matters
Published 17/11/23, by Angela SlaterMake a Noise About Bullying – Anti-bullying Week
Read MoreSCARF Workshops at Pilgrims'
Published 10/11/23, by Angela SlaterAs part of the Wellbeing area of our PSHEe programme, SCARF workshops are engaging and comprehensive.
