School News & Events

Worship and Assembly Videos

So parents don't miss out when you can't make it along to Worship and Assemblies, we will endeavour to film these to make them available for families to view. You can access videos via the link in the 'School Favourites' tile on the Compass App or Portal. Videos will remain available for viewing for approximately 4 weeks after the event.

Please note these are raw videos and not professionally filmed or produced, and whilst we aim to have these up for all Worship and Assemblies, there may be times when this is not possible.

We ask that you please do not share any part of these videos on any platform.

Year 6 Graduation

Last week we celebrated the achievements of our Year 6 students as they marked the end of their primary school journey with a special graduation ceremony. The event was filled with pride and joy as families, teachers, and peers gathered to acknowledge the hard work, resilience, and growth these students have shown throughout their years at Pilgrim. Highlights included student speeches, the dance performance, and the slideshows of photos throughout their primary school years. We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 cohort and wish them every success as they transition into high school, carrying with them the friendships, skills, and memories they have built here.

Abbey McKennall

Year 5/6 Class Teacher

Christmas Celebration

It was a lovely night to celebrate the coming of our King. We were encouraged again by all students that shared at this event. With our wonderful Performing Arts Captains and hosts to introduce all the classes and items on the night.

A highlight was the 'Unexpected Christmas' play performed by the Foundations. The Year 2 students shared on the angklungs 'Joy to the World' and the Year 1 children excitedly sung 'Christ the King of Christmas'.

We enjoyed singing 'In a Manger', 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' and 'We Wish you a Merry Christmas', led by some of our choir leaders and Miss Abbey McKennall.

The choir sang 'Carol of the Children' and 'Go Tell it to the Mountain' led by Mrs Kate Tretheway and accompanied on piano, Josh Tretheway.

Merry Christmas,

Lisa Newbury

Early Years Coordinator, Foundation and Year 1/2 Class Teacher

School of Languages

We are so glad to host the School of Languages for Mandarin and Auslan lessons at Pilgrim School!

Families can sign their children up for classes held weekly in our Oasis building after school on Thursdays.

We have been told that the School of Languages will only be able to continue with Auslan classes in 2026 if they have a minimum of 10 students. A number of our families have expressed interest and we ask you to please sign up as soon as possible to ensure this course continues in 2026.

Everyone is welcome to learn, sign, and connect. Enrolment for 2026 is open! To find out more please contact them or visit their website today:

https://schooloflanguages.sa.edu.au/enrolment/

Coffee Connections in 2026

Next year in Term 1, we will be trialling a simple way for families to gather, chat, and build community. We’d love you to join us for our first Coffee Connections. We will meet on Thursday 12th February (Week 3) and Thursday 5th March (Week 6), directly after school pick up until 4:30pm, we will be located outside the Tween Room. This will be a relaxed time to enjoy a cuppa, connect with other families, and strengthen the sense of belonging that makes our school so special. Come as you are—stay for a few minutes or the whole session. Your presence and participation will help us shape what this space could become.

Billie Jo Cook

Wellbeing Team

2025 Yearbook

A reminder that our 2025 Yearbook will be available early next year. This will enable us to include some of our end of year activities, such as our Christmas Celebration and Year 6 Graduation.

Belong and Blossom Playgroup

We have had a lovely term for Belong and Blossom, and it was fun to celebrate with some Christmas songs and craft in the last week. Thankyou for all those that attended in 2025. It has been fun getting to know you and your little people this year.

Playgroup will recommence on Monday 2nd February 2026, other dates and information will be sent out soon.

Have a lovely Christmas,

Lisa, Billie Jo and Sarah

Belong and Blossom Playgroup Team

School Shoes

Often families buy new school shoes over the holiday period. This is a good time to remind families about the requirements for school shoes that meet the current Uniform policy. Please only purchase shoes that meet our policy. If you are unsure, you are welcome to contact us.

Black School Shoes

For boys and girls with all formal uniforms:

black lace-up shoes
Foundation to Year 2 students can wear black school shoes with velcro or Mary Janes
elastic-sided boots, black sneakers, buckles, coloured stitiching and heels higher than 3cm are not permitted

Here are some samples that meet school policy: