Pilgrim School
Welcome to Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School is a Foundation to Year 6 school, providing the highest quality Christian education, with a wonderful community feel reflecting a high level of care for children and their families.
Our school is located on the Aberfoyle Park Primary School Campus with outstanding facilities. We enjoy being on an expansive grounds that incorporates 3 ovals, an outdoor covered learning area, and nature play spaces to investigate, explore and interact with friends.
Pilgrim is known for it’s strong sense of community and connection. We are a caring, compassionate Christian community, where children: Belong, Explore, Flourish and Serve.
This year we celebrate 41 years of Pilgrim School and the Aberfoyle Park Primary School Campus.
Learning at Pilgrim
The staff at Pilgrim cares for the wellbeing of every child in our community. We encourage the emotional, social, academic, physical and spiritual development of each child and work in strong partnerships with families to achieve positive growth and development for students.
Our Christian faith is foundational to all we do. It informs our teaching practices, curriculum and pastoral care.
A hallmark of our students is a passion for learning and their ability to be independent thinkers. Academic standards at Pilgrim are excellent with consistently high achievement over many years, reflected in the yearly NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy).
Over many years our graduating students excel in secondary school demonstrating confidence and academic strength. Students develop in their and leadership as responsible, caring, loving people.
Our Year 6 graduates move onto secondary schools as confident, responsible and caring young people with strong values as they flourish in leading and serving.
Curriculum
Classes follow the Australian Curriculum integrated with our Christian values. Pilgrim School places a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, communication and thinking skills. Our History, Science and Geography lessons are taught through inquiry-based learning aimed at engaging students in the learning process and teaching them lifelong research and learning skills.
Our co-curricular activities and Facilities
Pilgrim School is part of an unique, extensive campus, with excellent grounds, facilities, amenities and programs that start at preschool level. Cross-campus activities include Performing Arts and Sport classes, a wide selection of instrumental music lessons, band, choir and competitive sport opportunities, as well as Out-of-School-Hours Care and Vacation Care programs.
And Camps and excursions provide opportunities for learning and engagement beyond the classroom walls.
School Fees
Pilgrim School is a Uniting Church school and fees are set at a level to enable all families to consider a Christian based education for their children. The School Board aims to maintain fees as low as possible without compromising student learning. Student fees, along with Government funding and Campus involvement, enable Pilgrim School to provide challenging and engaging learning programmes in a supportive educational environment.