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Year 3 Forest School
Published 01/03/24
Photo: creating a shelter in the woods in Forest School.
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Read MoreThe Townsend Warner History Prize
Published 01/03/24This week thirteen Year 8 boys were selected from around 1500 candidates to sit the second round of the Townsend-Warner History Prize. It is a national competition which was started 139 years ago and is one of the oldest institutions in the preparatory school world.
Read MoreWinchester Cathedral Choristers sing a live broadcast of Choral Evensong
Published 28/02/24On Wednesday 28 February, at 4pm, the Cathedral fell to a hush as the congregation waited for the red light to go out and the airwaves to open. And immediately there followed a most exquisite service of Choral Evensong, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
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Read MoreQuiristers' BBC recording of Evensong
Published 27/02/24Evensong is always a delightful service, but on Tuesday afternoon we were privileged to take part in a particularly special event. BBC Radio 3 were recording the service and the whole Chapel choir excelled themselves.
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Read MoreBoarding weekend news
Published 25/02/24Read about a weekend in boarding which, as usual, is full of good food, music, activities, extra-curricular learning and trips out. Plenty to do and plenty of places to go...
Read MoreQuirister Instrumental Concert
Published 24/02/24Quirsiter parents are privileged to witness many wonderful moments throughout the year, none more so than the regular Q instrumental concerts.
Read MoreJunior Bake Off casting programme
Published 23/02/24An opportunity for all young Pilgrims' bakers!
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Read MoreYear 3 Forest School
Published 23/02/24This week Year 3 learned how the Huichol Indians, who lived in the mountains of South America, made a God’s eye to watch over them.
Read MoreReading/Library Surgery
Published 09/02/24A few weeks ago, I read 'The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow, which is the Senior Book Club choice for this term. It is a very enjoyable read indeed, one that is written in verse, deals with navigating your way through school, being a young carer and accepting help when it's offered. At home, I have just finished 'My name is Leon' by Kit de Waal, and I was struck by how similar they are - in tone, narrative, choice of protagonist - the whole thing.
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Read MoreYear 3 Forest School
Published 08/02/24This week, we chatted about the concept of a ‘bird’s eye view’ and how objects can look very different from above.
Read MorePPA Lunar New Year lunch
Published 08/02/24With the rain cloud hovering and part of the Quad under water, there were nervous discussions about a wet weather plan! Well, the sun always shines on the righteous. Good things happen to good people and so much effort had been put in to make this year the best ever. The Year of the Golden Dragon.
Read MoreJuniors' VR History Day
Published 08/02/24On Thursday, the History and Digital Learning Department teamed up to provide pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 with a virtual reality (VR) history experience. In the short workshops, delivered by Heroes of History, pupils were able to experience events from the past and bring their history to life.
