The Pilgrim School

A voluntary controlled, Church of England, Primary School

 

School motto - He who would true valiant be, let him come hither

 

Warwick Crescent

Borstal, Rochester

Kent ME1 3LF

 

(Tel) 01634 335959

 

You can also contact the school via the following email address.

 

Email: office@pilgrim.medway.sch.uk

 

 

THE PILGRIM SCHOOL VISION   The Pilgrim Church of England Primary School is a Christian community committed to excellence.   We pride ourselves on our open relationship between school, parents, Church and community.   We strive to achieve the highest standards in a safe, happy and dynamic environment; where each individual can thrive morally, academically and spiritually whilst accepting responsibility for grasping all opportunities with both hands.

 

 

WINTER CLOSURE   If the school closes due to severe weather it will be posted here. We will also notify Heart FM, KM FM and BBC Radio Kent.

 

Welcome to The Pilgrim School official website!

 

The Pilgrim School is based at Warwick Crescent in Borstal, Rochester, Kent.

 

The school site is used extensively as a resource to deliver the curriculum.  The play areas, both tarmac and grass, are a credit to both sites and offer plenty of opportunity for play, nature observations and PE activities.  Beyond the school, we use the village of Borstal to explore geographical and historical principles that allow the children to see themselves as part of a much wider community.

 

The school is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation that is always looking for new and invigorating ways to ensure children achieve high standards.

 

Parents and children who are new to the school will be shown around by a member of staff to familiarise themselves with the layout of the buildings.

 

There is a fortnightly newsletter sent home with your child (this will be published online under the heading 'Newsletters').  The newsletter will keep you informed about forthcoming events, teaching points and any organisational changes.

 

Office Times

The school office is open between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you wish to make an appointment to see Mrs Taylor, the Headteacher, or wish to make an enquiry, please phone or visit during these times.  Alternatively you can submit an enquiry via our enquiry page and we promise to get right back to you as soon as we can.

 

Term Dates for 2011-2012

Term 1 - Tuesday, 6th September to Friday, 21st October

Term 2 - Monday, 31st October to Friday, 16th December

Term 3 - Wednesday, 4th January to Friday, 10th February

Term 4 - Monday, 20th February to Friday, 30th March

Term 5 - Monday, 16th April to Thursday, 31st May

Term 6 - Monday, 11th June to Thursday, 19th July

   

Admissions to The Pilgrim School

Admission to The Pilgrim School is dealt with by the Casual Admissions Department at Medway Council.  Please contact them on 01634 306000 to ask about the process of being admitted to The Pilgrim School. 

 

For admission to the FS2 (Reception Class) the Primary Admission Booklets are usually available from the school office in the October of the year before admission.  Completed Admission Forms are then sent to Medway Council who deal with the admission to The Pilgrim School.  We have a planned admission limit of 30 and parents who are unsuccessful in gaining a place at the school have a right of appeal via the Local Education Authority.  

 

Attendance

If your child is absent for any reason, please telephone, send a note or let us know via this website.  If you have not telephoned, you will receive a telephone call from the school office requesting a reason for your child's office.  Any unexplained absence has to be recorded as unauthorised.  Please let us know if your child has a medical appointment during the school day and we will issue your child with a pupil pass.  Please note that children are unable to leave the school unaccompanied by an adult during the school day.

  

If you wish to take your child on holiday during school time you will need to complete a holiday form which will then be signed by the Headteacher.  These are available from the school office.

 

If your child is sick during the school day we will contact you to collect them.  Please ensure that your emergency contact numbers are kept up to date.  Appropriate first aid will be administered by qualified staff, where necessary.

 

If your child is often late they will miss a vital part of the lesson, disrupt the lesson for everyone else and have their name put in the late book.  If this happens, we will refer them to the Educational Welfare Officer. 

 

The breakfast club is an excellent facility for people who have trouble managing the mornings as well as those who just want to have a lovely breakfast!

 

Homework

The homework set will vary with your child's age and ability.  Younger children will tend to be set activities related to reading and learning number bonds.  As they progress through the school, homework may involve using a library for research, and a wider range of mathematical work.  It is our policy that Key Stage 2 children have regular homework in all classes.  We look for your support in encouraging your child to complete the work that is set.  At the start of each school year, you will be told on which days to expect your child to bring homework home.  If you are unsure of what is required, please see your child's teacher.

 

If your child fails to return homework, you will be contacted so that you are aware that the homework is not being completed.

 

 

After School Clubs

At present we are running the following after school clubs : -

Monday - Football club run by Mr Newman and Mr Barrance for years 4 - 6

Monday - ICT club run by Miss Cadby for years 1 and 2

Tuesday - Football club run by Mr Newman and Mr Barrance for years 2 and 3

Wednesday - Netball club run by Mrs Adams and Mrs Barker for years 5 and 6

Wednesday - Sign Language club run by Mrs Everhurst

Wednesday lunchtime - Choir run by Mrs Unger

Thursday lunchtime - ICT club run by Mr Sverha

Thursday - Theatre club run by Mrs Taylor

Friday - Table Tennis Club for years 5 and 6 run by Mr Sverha

 

Breakfast Club

We currently run a breakfast club each day from 8:00 a.m. until the start of the school day.  The cost is £1.50 per day or £7.50 for the week.