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Many congratulations to Alexander Cirstea and Edward Thomson who have been successful in sitting Election at Winchester College.
Many congratulations to Alexander Cirstea and Edward Thomson who have been successful in sitting Election at Winchester College.
We are delighted to congratulate the latest of our senior school award winners, Julian Ho, who has won a King’s Scholarship to Eton.
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The flag of England has been flying valiantly at the school.
It is important for children to see art and design in the wider world and to learn about exciting careers and opportunities.
Scout camps give the boys extra time to bond as a pack, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors.
James Womersley, ex-Headmaster of Beaudesert Park in Gloucestershire, has been in school this week giving our Year 6 boys helpful interview practice ahead of the interview season in the spring.
Following the end of their exams, Mr Burton gave a presentation to Year 8 to inspire future entrepreneurs, based on his own recent experience of setting up a new company.
Pilgrims' Parents v Western School Parents 2-5
The new fixture on the list this season posed an unknown quantity. Alarm bells should have rung when prior to the match the opposition stated they practise twice a week.
The match started well for Pilgrims' with an early lead via an Alex Gulliford header from a corner. Western’s preparation started to show and their short passing game had Pilgrims' chasing the ball in midfield. Two goals were conceded in the first half. The second half was a similar affair, Pilgrims' struggled to string passes together and create chances. Three further goals were conceded before an excellent consolation goal from Maxim Crewe. A humorous moment was a rugby tackle from David Hartwright on the Western captain; David harking back to his rugby roots was made all the more amusing when their captain confessed that he had undergone surgery under David’s care a few months before!
Gorav Datta (Pilgrims' parent)
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."
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.