Information Booklet 2020/21 1. Senior School (Main Building) 2. Junior Years 3. Sports Hall 4. Indoor Swimming Pool 5. Science Centre 6. Equestrian Centre 7. Chapel 8. Pavilion 9. Tennis Courts 10. All-weather Astroturf Pitch 11. Sports Field

Boarding Houses 12. Barat 13. Butterstone 14. Mater 15. Swinton

P. Parking LIFE AT KILGRASTON THE HOUSE SYSTEM Every child who joins Kilgraston, whether in the Junior or the Senior School, belongs to a House; a community within a community and at the heart of our overall approach to pastoral care.

There are four Houses – Arran, Inchcolm, There is an ethos of friendly rivalry which, Kinnoull and Moncreiffe and every junior as well as creating a lot of fun, also pupil, senior girl, boarder and day, belongs creates opportunities to build both team to a House for the whole of their school and leadership skills. Throughout the career. year, pupils will be awarded House points for excellence in academic work, service The Houses are at the heart of the school to the community and for enterprise and and house loyalty soon builds up. Each achievement in each area of school life. House is led by a Housemistress and appoints, from amongst its own, a head The pupils are awarded termly certificates and deputy head of house as well as a for these dependent on the number of sports captain. Other members of the House points they have accumulated. Upper Sixth are also part of the House The House points are also added together team and they will support and mentor in each of the Houses and at the end of younger pupils within the House. the year a House cup is presented to the There are a variety of House competitions House with the most number of points throughout the year ranging from speech awarded. The pupils take great pride in making to hockey, netball to music. Pupils their Houses and the announcement of the of all ages from the youngest to the oldest winner is always greeted with a mixture of are encouraged to participate in these elation for some and disappointment for competitions and there is never a shortage others but a sense of ‘there is always next of volunteers. year’ for everyone.

4 5 FAITH The spiritual development of our pupils is central to Kilgraston’s ethos.

We are a member of the worldwide These values are experienced in many network of Sacred Heart schools. We ways within the academic curriculum, aim therefore to help each child to the broader curriculum and in school life become a responsible member of society, as a whole. There is a strong tradition at to recognise their own self-value and Kilgraston of both teamwork and pupil capacity to be happy as well as their ability leadership. We strive to live by these goals to bring joy to others. We are a Catholic and we choose one in particular to focus school but warmly welcome pupils from all upon each year. faiths or none. The Sacred Heart network has in excess We encourage our pupils to grow in of 200 schools across the globe. From wisdom through the experience of formal 2013, all senior girls have been offered and informal prayer. In so doing, every the opportunity to visit another Sacred pupil can reflect on their personal growth Heart school overseas for a fortnight as and the significant relationships in their part of an exchange programme. This is life. Through community service and an exciting development which offers a participation in charitable activities, every uniquely formative experience, building pupil can develop their full humanity and friendships and providing the opportunity discover a sense of completeness and to experience another culture in a caring purpose in life. and safe environment.

Sacred Heart guides Our Chapel is at the heart of the school and inspires all we do Our school Chapel is located at the We express the Kilgraston ethos through heart of the school. It is there the school and are inspired by the five goals of community congregates for assembly, Sacred Heart. involving a prayer, a thought for the day and a hymn of thanksgiving. • To develop a living faith The Chapel also provides a space for each • To hold a deep respect for member of our school community, staff and intellectual values pupils alike, to take time to reflect, pray • To nurture the personal and step back from the hustle and bustle growth of each child in our care of school life. It is also a place where we gather together to celebrate and mark • To be a valued part of the community special occasions. and to help build that community • To have a social awareness which impels action

6 7 BOARDING A whole new world of social and cultural opportunities.

Boarding is a very popular choice even Pastoral help and advice day and night for pupils whose families live within Our boarding and pastoral care staff are commuting distance of the school. friendly, approachable, sensitive and The boarding community plays a vital role highly professional. in maintaining the vibrancy and pulse of They offer boarders help and advice at any the school and creates new opportunities time of the day or night. for a wealth of cross-curricular links with other schools and organisations. They are also there to support the boarders with their studies and work Boarders have an active social calendar closely with each boarder’s tutor to make and enjoy many events from ‘getting to sure she is getting the individual attention know you’ evenings to Highland Balls with she deserves. our brother school, Merchiston. Boarders are also involved in many volunteering activities within the local community. A boarder at Kilgraston will experience a whole new world of social and cultural opportunities contributing to a broad new dimension to her Kilgraston education ‘experience’.

8 9 PASTORAL We pride ourselves on the quality of our pastoral care. It is at the heart of school life.

We ensure boarders and day pupils alike to the success of the BFG concept is the can truly thrive in a caring and welcoming support provided by our pastoral care team community. We foster an environment of with specific training in safeguarding and interaction and team spirit for all pupils. Our welfare. aim is straightforward and our focus clear. Our BFGs importantly have access to Each pupil will thrive and grow to their full ongoing support from senior staff. Younger potential with a resilience that will support pupils can turn to their BFG at any time. each individual one their way in the world. This could be for a quick and reassuring At Kilgraston, we expect all those working chat, help with a particularly tricky with our pupils to help them to become assignment, involvement in shared equipped with the confidence and skills activities and group outings. It could also to be effective learners and effective involve more formal academic mentoring. members of the community. Parents are often concerned about how Pupil development and pastoral care is their shy or quiet child will fit into our monitored in a variety of ways. Each pupil bustling school community. Be assured, our has a Form Tutor. ‘big sister’ BFGs offer that welcoming hand. From Lower Fourth to Upper Sixth each year group has a Year Head to oversee Guardians the care of each tutor group. For boarders Overseas pupils need to have a guardian there is the added support of a residential who can be contacted if parents are mistress and team of assistants in each unavailable for any reason. Guardians boarding area. need to be able to make important decisions about the welfare of the pupils A significant ingredient of the Kilgraston and to look after them if parents are unable approach, and a supplement to the formal to do so. care provided by our highly experienced senior pastoral care team, are our Big Guardians are generally based in the Friendly Girls (BFGs); an innovative United Kingdom. At Kilgraston, we are concept introduced by our Head Girls. very fortunate to have our own in- house guardian and teacher, Mrs Bluett. BFGs are Upper Sixth students who play Alternatively, we can provide parents a ‘big sister’ role to younger pupils. Critical with a list of recommended guardianship companies if required.

10 11 Health and Wellbeing Any chaperoned medical appointments Support for Learning ESOL: held outside the School will be charged Health and Wellbeing is an important All children and young people may English for Speakers aspect of school life and to support this separately on the school account at the experience a short term difficulty requiring we have the services of a school nurse, end of each term. some extra flexibility in their lessons and of Other Languages a school doctor who provides a morning It is important to inform the school nurse of school work and the Learning Support The aims of the ESOL department is to surgery every Thursday for our boarding any specific medical needs your child may department can assist in making such enable bilingual students to develop their pupils, a Child Protection Officer who is have and parents of new pupils will be provision. English skills and as far as possible fully available at all times and members of staff access the curriculum. ESOL staff support asked to complete a confidential medical For some children and young people who are trained as First Aiders and Mental pupils throughout the school within their questionnaire to keep the school up to however, additional support in teaching Health First Aiders. date on any relevant health problems. year groups and if necessary working with and learning may be required over a individual pupils who may be needing extra All our boarders are registered with All new boarding pupils will have health longer period. The Head of Learning support. the Taymount Practice in Perth where interviews with the school nurse along with Support works alongside colleagues to appointments with the GP and/or the an appointment with the school doctor if support pupils who require more that the Pupils are prepared for a Practice Nurse can be arranged on a daily necessary. first stage of intervention. range of exams including: basis if necessary by members of the A member of staff will make a referral to • KET Residential Team. We also have excellent Various vaccinations and boosters are Learning Support with an outline of their links to external professional agencies. available to pupils at differing ages and • PET concern. Learning Support can make The Residential Team are also qualified information about these will be sent out at provision through in class support, direct • FCE first aiders and there is someone on duty the appropriate time. tuition, accesses to technology including twenty four hours a day throughout term • IELTS We also have an excellent Independent Dragon software. time. Listening Service ROWAN where pupils ESOL staff will also arrange extra Alternative Assessment Arrangements can Private physiotherapy, chiropody and can make appointments to meet our time for those pupils for whom it is also be put in place. At the beginning of orthodontic appointments can also be School Counsellor. These can be arranged applicable in SQA exams. The ESOL each academic year the Head of Learning arranged. Parents are advised that time- through the Head of Pastoral Care and department works closely with teaching Support will publish an Additional Support consuming dental treatments and six Boarding. and residential staff to advise them on Needs register which will be available to monthly routine dental check-ups should strategies to support bilingual students all members of staff. Details of any extra be conducted during the school holidays in all aspects of school life. support are also recorded as a Personal whenever possible. Learning Plan.

12 13 Our School Day

Daily Routine Half Term, Long Weekends The school day begins with Registration and Leave Out Weekend at 8.45am and Assembly at 8.55am. We expect all pupils to go home or to Teaching begins at 9.05am and with six a guardian during the holidays. The periods, runs through to 4.10pm. All have exception to this is in the summer term a common lunch break and there is a when SQA examinations may happen morning interval. After school activities during half term. Kilgraston Entry Points begin at 4.30pm and usually end in time At that time it is possible for pupils to for dinner at 6pm. Study is from 5-6pm stay in school for the night preceding Kilgraston Year Group Scottish Year Group English Year Group for fourth and fifth form pupils and the examination. Junior Years Reception Primary 1 (P1) Year 1 7.00-8.30pm for Sixth Form pupils. On optional weekends we encourage There is an extra evening study for Lower 1st P2 Year 2 pupils to stay at Kilgraston, however, some younger pupils after supper. Pupils have pupils choose to go home or to stay with Upper 1st P3 Year 3 arranged times for music practice. a friend. A boarding representative will Lower 2nd P4 Year 4 Lesson Times always be on duty throughout. Upper 2nd P5 Year 5 The school day consists of 6 lessons. At other weekends we encourage boarders to stay in school and participate in our Lower 3rd P6 Year 6 Registration 8.45am excellent weekend activities programme. Upper 3rd P7 Year 7 Assembly 8.55am - 9.05am Uniform Period 1 9.05am - 10am Senior School Lower 4th S1 Year 8 Kilgraston’s uniform is smart and practical Upper 4th S2 Year 9 Period 2 10am - 11am and available at www.schoolblazer.com. The uniform is ordered online, delivered Lower 5th S3 Year 10 Morning Interval 11am - 11.15am to your door or delivered to the boarding Upper 5th S4 Year 11 Period 3 11.15am - 12.10pm house with name tapes already sewn on. Lower 6th S5 Year 12 Period 4 12.10pm - 1.05pm Sixth Form Upper 6th S6 Year 13 Lunch 1.05pm - 2.10pm Period 5 2.10pm - 3.10pm Period 6 3.10pm - 4.10pm NB: Day pupils should be in school by 8.40am

14 15 Supporting our pupils and their families

Careers Guidance In the Autumn term, Lower Sixth pupils will Nearly every student from Kilgraston goes be introduced to E-profiling, an electronic on to university, and although their ultimate document where they can record their career destination and profession may not ‘learning journey’ and achievements both yet be known, we aim to ensure that they in and out of school. This will prove a have a real and practical knowledge of vital tool when applying to university and life after Kilgraston and confidence in their college the following year. choice of what to do next. They will also learn how to construct a Making subject and career choices is CV and write a strong covering letter, Reporting You will receive an email informing difficult. We understand this, and to help important employability skills. As part of There is at least one parents’ evening per you when this is available and you can pupils with these important decisions we the SFS Spring programme university academic year for each year group, timed then log in to review. Parents’ evening spend time with them as part of the Sixth Admissions Tutors are invited to Kilgraston to correspond with any relevant decision- appointments are also made through the Form Studies and PSHE programme. to talk about Higher Education on topics making cycle for that year. portal and again you will receive an email ranging from the UCAS application inviting you to log on and select your The school is also a member of Unifrog process to student life and finance. We believe however it is important to appointment times. which provides comprehensive information establish contact early on in the first term, on the wide variety of opportunities We also spend time researching and and therefore after the first few weeks We are always keen to give pupils the available post school. This includes preparing for work experience, which will parents of all new pupils will receive a opportunity to respond to any concerns universities at home and abroad, take place at Easter or in the summer short “settling in” email or phone call their teachers might have expressed. apprenticeship opportunities and Gap holidays. from their child’s Tutor. Normally, you will However, at any stage of the year, if the Head of Year and Tutor feel there is Years. The programme also provides In the Upper Sixth the girls follow receive a written progress report each a significant enough concern whether it platforms for writing CV’s and building your a bespoke University and College term. This could be a short summary be academic or pastoral, we will inform personal statement. Application programme designed to help report or a fuller detailed report. parents. In addition, after consultation, them successfully apply to university and In the Spring Term pupils will also have an As a parent you will be issued with a subject teachers may communicate college. Visits to Higher Education Fairs opportunity to discuss subject choices and username and password to enable directly with parents if they are concerned and some Open Days are encouraged. We careers with their Tutor and the Head of you to have access to the Parent Portal about a pupil’s progress. Upper Sixth as well as attending a Higher will also advise whether or not a gap year where you will be able to view your Education Conference. is the right choice for those interested. child’s report.

16 17 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

The school is proud of the depth of its Sport and Music activities include: clubs and activities programme. This Badminton, Ballet, Climbing, Dancing, provides a vital complement to the Dinghy Sailing, Fencing, Football, Junior academic prospectus and allows pupils to and Senior Hockey, Karate, Netball, take risks, develop life-long skills and to Riding, Rounders, Running, Skiing, immerse themselves in a stimulating and Swimming, Tennis, Yoga and Zumba. invigorating range of activities, pastimes and hobbies. Each enriches the formal Scottish Fiddle Group, Kilgraston Pipers, education provided by the school. Chamber Choir, Senior Choir, Chapel Singers, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Recorder This programme includes major concerts, Group, Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, theatrical productions, recitals, musical Guitar Ensemble, Percussions and competitions in addition to ambitious Rhythm Ensemble and String Ensemble. performances abroad, most recently at the Vatican, Rome where the school choir Other activities include: sang Mass. Art Club, Botanical Society, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Code Club, Committees, The School supports 50 different clubs Cultural Trips, Current Affairs Club, Drama, and activities giving the pupils exceptional Enrichment Club, Geography Society, choice and a wealth of opportunities. Interhouse Quiz, Italian Club, Magazine These include activities that raise social Club, Meditation, Musical Theatre, awareness. Opera Appreciation, Photography Club, This has included the World Challenge Philosophy Club, Poet Society, Science expedition to Nepal and directly supporting Club, STEM Club, Voluteering and many the work of NGOs. more… Social awareness activities for pupils across all age groups also include looking at the importance of enterprise and developing an understanding of ethical and fair trade business practices. Participation in competitive sport, building on the expertise of the School’s excellent sports coaches, is also a particularly key element of the clubs and activities programme.

18 19 KILGRASTON SCHOOL PROVIDES POLISHED PERFORMANCES, A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION YEAR AFTER YEAR. A guide to the Scottish Education System The achievement of Kilgraston pupils continues to UCAS Score Advanced Higher Higher A-Level be outstanding, year after year, and the polished 56 A=56 A*=56 performance of our 2020 results was no exception. 48 B=48 A=48 40 C=40 B=40 Our Pupils’ Achievements 33 A=33 Our Advanced Higher 2020 Advanced Higher (Upper Sixth) 32 C=32 results recorded 100% (Equivalent to A level) 27 B=27 of our pupils achieving grades A-C. Grade A 72.2% 21 C=21 Grade A-B 94.4% Grade A-C 100% The UCAS Tariff explained UCAS Tariff points are used by universities and colleges. National average A-C 93.1% Note that Advanced Highers A-C are worth more UCAS points than A Levels A-C. This achievement 2020 HIGHER (Lower Sixth) (Entry Scottish qualifications are highly Highers offer breadth and flexibility reaffirms Kilgraston’s qualification for Scottish Universities) valued by top universities Pupils in Scotland are able to study five status as one of the best An A grade at Advanced Higher is worth subjects at Higher level in Lower Sixth. Schools in Scotland. Grade A 69.4% 56 tariff points for university entrance; Highers can be spread over two years Grade A-B 93.6% compared to 48 points for an A grade at A or achieved in one, enabling students Grade A-C 99.4% level. to design a personalised programme of National average A-C 89.2% study. Advanced Highers develop Our pupils’ performance 2020 NATIONAL 5 (Upper Fifth) sought after employability skills Kilgraston’s pupils thrive within the in Highers was 93.6% (Equivalent to GCSE) Scottish curriculum Advanced Highers provide an opportunity achieving grades A-B. to specialise and study subjects in depth Pupils successfully secure places and include an independent project that at prestigious UK and international Grade A 73.8% develops transferable skills in research universities, recently including Oxford, Grade A-B 92.5% and enquiry. Cambridge, Edinburgh and St Andrews, Grade A-C 98.3% and universities in Toronto and Hong Kong. National average A-C 88.9%

20 21 Some of Our Leavers’ Destinations Since 2016

Aberdeen University Edinburgh Napier Milan Accounting and Finance, Anthropology and Computing Science, Law, Marketing, Art and Design In 2020... Sociology, Applied Maths, English, English Management, Psychology, Social Sciences Northumbria University Literature, French, Geography, Law, Exeter University Marketing Management, Physiotherapy Medicine, Psychology, Spanish and Medicine Latin American Studies Oxford University of pupils were Florence Engineering 100% Abertay University Fashion Design Biomedical Science, Business, Sociology Oxford Brookes accepted into their First Glasgow University Sport, Coaching and Physical Brunel University Anatomy, Archaeology and History, Education/Business Management Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies choice of university. Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Finance Oatridge College Conservatoire of Wales and Accountancy, French with Politics, German, Equine Studies NC Music History and Politics, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Economics, Psychology, RMPS and Robert Gordon University Dundee University of pupils went to a Education, Sociology and Politics, Veterinary Applied Sport and Exercise, Science, Diagnostic 55% Art and Design, Biological Studies, Biosciences, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology. Radiography, Mental Health Nursing Biomedical Sciences, Digital Interaction prestigious Russell Design, Law, Medicine, Neuro-Science, Glasgow Caledonian University Queen Margaret Psychology Podiatry, Paramedic Science Film and Media, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre and Film Group university. Dundee Glasgow School of Art Pilot School Fashion Design, Interaction Scotland’s Rural College Design,Textile Design, Applied Animal Equine Durham University Biochemistry, Modern Languages and Culture, Greenwich University, London St. Andrews University 48% of leavers Modern Languages and History, Engineering, Architecture Biochemistry, Classical Studies, Computing went onto study Physics and Sport Science Science, Economics, Medicine, Neuroscience Heriot Watt University Physics, Philosophy, Physics Edinburgh University Chemical Engineering, Economics, French, STEM courses. Biomedical Sciences, Classical Studies, German and Applied Language Studies, Strathclyde University Computing Science, Chemistry, Cognitive International Business Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Science, Electronics and Computing Science, Law, Primary Education Imperial College, London English, Geography, Geology, Law and German, Aeronautical Engineering Sorbonne University History, Mathematics and Statistics, Medical Physics Sciences, Music, Philosophy and Mathematics, King’s College, London Primary Education with Scottish Studies, Psychology University of the Psychology, Sport and Recreation Management West of Scotland Liverpool University Filmmaking and Screen Writing Veterinary

22 23 Admissions International ADMISSIONS Step 8 Kilgraston has day pupils from ages 5 -18 Admissions PROCESS Offer accepted by parents on and boarders from 8 -18. We welcome signing the Admissions Agreement Kilgraston is a school with a renowned applications for day and boarding places and paying the deposit. from UK and International pupils and reputation for excellence and attracts currently have over twelve countries students from every corner of the world. represented at Kilgraston. Our international students are a huge Step 7 We understand that choosing a school for part of the Kilgraston community and Offer made. your child is one of the most important and benefit from mixing with so many different nationalities. life-defining decisions you can make. We Step 6 know how important it is to find the right All international pupils receive 3-5 school. That is why we meet and talk with Reports requested hours of ESOL a week, which is from current school. each family and will only offer a place if we included in the fees. believe we are the right school for you and most importantly, your child. As a non-selective school, our application Step 5 process is very simple. International Arrange a Taster Nothing beats seeing and experiencing students are required to attend an Day for your daughter the school in action, so we encourage interview with the Headmistress which can Call Miss Alison Gibb prospective parents and pupils to visit be arranged via Skype, submit a recent Tel: +44 (0) 1738 812 257 Kilgraston and talk to staff and students school report and an example of a written to help them decide whether it is the right piece of English work. school for them. You can visit our school Step 4 on one of our Open Days, or we can If you would like to visit us, please Arrange a visit to the School organise a personal visit for you on a day contact the Admissions Manager: and visit the Headmistress. that suits you best. 01738 812 257 or [email protected] Step 3 Complete the registration form.

Step 2 Prospectus Information sent out.

Step 1 Contact the Admissions Manager Miss Alison Gibb Tel: +44 (0) 1738 812 257 Email: [email protected] or complete the online enquiry form.

24 25 Fees 2020-2021 Bursaries International Fees (per term) A limited number of means-tested Senior School bursaries are available at Kilgraston (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £12,080 through our Education Access Programme, Junior School and are made available at the discretion of (Upper Second – Upper Third) £9,820 the Headmistress in conjunction with the Trustees. The above fees include all meals for Boarders and lunch for Day Pupils. Enquiries All enquiries about bursaries should be Also included are books (except for addressed for the attention of: special books which the pupils retain), stationery, laundry for Boarders and the Head of Finance cost of enrolment in the ISCO careers and Kilgraston School Higher Education Guidance Service for Bridge of Earn, Perth, PH2 9BQ Senior pupils. Examination fees for pupils in Upper Fifth to Upper Sixth are excluded Tel: 01738 812257 and are charged individually. Fax: 01738 813410 Email: [email protected] The School requires all parents resident abroad to appoint a guardian. School Year 2020-2021 Day Pupil’s overnight stay and flexible Application Fee – (Payable with the boarding (where space allows) available. application form) – £100 Discounts Guarantee Deposit Where two or more children of one family (Payable with acceptance of a place and are at School together, the following refunded on leaving) reductions from fees will be made: Boarding £1,500 Second Child at School 10% Day £750 Third Child at School 25% International £3,500 Fourth Child at School 50% Boarding Fees (per term) Services Discount 10% Senior School There are also reciprocal discounts with (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £11,175 Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh. Junior School In the event that a parent wishes to (Upper Second – Upper Third) £8,540 withdraw a pupil from Kilgraston a full Day Fees (per term) term’s written notice is required to be given to the Headmistress. In the event Senior School that provisional notice is given this is only (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £6,545 valid for the term in which it is given. In the Junior School event that a full term’s notice of withdrawal (Lower Third – Upper Third) £5,120 is not received, a full term’s fees in lieu of notice will be due and payable at the (Reception – Upper Second) £3,850 rate that would have applied had the pupil attended school.

26 27 KILGRASTON Entry to Upper 3 (P7) Music Sports Scholarships All applicants will be asked to sit an The Director of Music will conduct an Sports Scholarships are awarded in the SCHOLARSHIPS English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal audition and an informal interview to following sports: Hockey, Netball, Riding, Reasoning Paper. assess each pupil’s ability, interests and Swimming, Tennis or to an all-round sports & BURSARIES any extracurricular activities that they pupil. Entry to Senior School participate in. Each pupil will be required The following portfolio would be required: SCHOLARSHIPS All applicants will be asked to sit an to perform a prepared piece on their English and Mathematics Paper as well as chosen instrument(s). Candidates who 1. Covering letter outlining a general Scholarships are solely awarded as a Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper. are auditioning on one instrument/voice achievement of the candidate means of recognising achievement and should prepare two contrasting pieces; excellence - whether academic, in art, Entry to Sixth Form candidates auditioning on two instruments/ 2. Curriculum Vitae giving music or sport and in lower sixth an All applicants will be asked to sit papers voice should prepare one piece for each dates and results if possible additional drama award. chosen from the following subjects: instrument/ voice. Candidates will also be 3. Any certificates in relation All scholarships are honorary with no Biology & Human Biology, Business given some vocal exercises to perform in to sporting achievement remission of fees attached and are made Management, Chemistry, Drama, English, addition to aural tests. on the basis of competitive examinations French, Geography, German, History, 4. 2 references or assessments. Once an award is made Graded Music examinations are not Latin, Mathematics, Modern Studies, 5. Any photographic evidence it will apply for the duration of the pupil’s Physical Education, Physics, RMPS and mandatory but we are looking for career at Kilgraston, subject to continued Spanish. outstanding ability and musical potential The CV should give information of school, performance and general good conduct. in our scholarship applicants. Kilgraston club, district or International experience. Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper music scholars are expected to attend at If you wish to be considered for a Before committing to the scholarship The Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper is a least two extracurricular musical activities scholarship, please contact Admissions for an assessment would take place but short problem solving paper based around and make a valued contribution to the more information and an application form not necessarily on Scholarship Day pictures, diagrams and shapes, and musical life of the school, performing in via [email protected]. To be due to fixtures. Times would be assesses critical thinking and logic. concerts, recitals and masterclasses. eligible for scholarship you must be either arranged beforehand. registered or enrolled at Kilgraston. We do not give out sample NVR papers. We welcome applicants on all instruments We do, however, have sample papers and we are particularly interested in All-rounder Scholarship day is at the start of Spring for Academic subjects to give candidates applications on Double Bass, Viola, Oboe, All-rounder scholarships are available to term 2021 with a boarding taster available an idea of the style and length of the Bassoon and French Horn. pupils who have demonstrated excellence for those applying. Candidates will hear examination paper. These are available in two or more of the above areas, if they have been successful by letter Auditions normally take place during the on request. including academic. approximately two weeks after the event. Scholarship Day. Scholarships for Art, Music, Sport, All- Sport (including Riding) Headmistress’ Special Award Academic rounder and the Headmistress’ Special Awards are made on the basis of Awards may be given for potential or A candidate may sit for a scholarship once Award are also available. Candidates may achievement in any area. at each school phase; also be interviewed by the Headmistress outstanding ability in one or more sporting if applying for the Headmistress’ Special disciplines. Candidates will be assessed, Juniors (U3) (Yr7 / P7) Enquiries Award. where possible, by watching them participate in their chosen sport and by All enquiries about scholarships should be Senior School (L4-U5) (Yr8 - Yr11 / S1 - S4) addressed for the attention of: Art review of their portfolio of achievements Sixth Form (L6) (Yr12 / S5) Pupils are required to provide a portfolio within each sporting discipline. Applicants Admissions Manager All scholarship candidates are expected to containing a variety of artwork, covering will also be invited to an informal interview Kilgraston School demonstrate a high level of commitment drawing, painting, design and craftwork. to assess performance. All sports scholars Bridge of Earn, Perth, PH2 9BQ and must maintain top grades in all They will also be required to sit a short will be expected to contribute to inter-school competitions. Tel: 01738 812257 examinations to maintain their scholarship drawing test, of about 45 minutes, from a Email: [email protected] awards. primary source of their choice to assess observation, media handling and maturity. There will also be an informal interview with the Head of the Art department.

28 29 Mrs S Henning Burns, BA (Hons) MA, ALCM Mrs C Nichols Senior Academic & LAMDA Teacher Equestrian Assistant Leadership Pastoral Staff Ms L Herbert Miss L O Brien Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator Team Mr P Allaker, BA (Hons) Chaplain, Junior Years Form Teacher Mrs S Hewett, MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE Miss K Offer Mrs D MacGinty, BEd (Hons), Physics Swimming Pool Manager Ms C Blackler, BSc (Hons) NPQH, DipMonEd Science Technician Mr P Erdal Miss E Patton, MA, BSc, PGDE Headmistress Business Management Physical Education Mrs A Bluett, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs C A Lund, BA (Hons), Head of Latin & Classics Mrs M Kerbelker Dr C Phillips, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, PGCE MA, MA (Ed Man), PGCE Head of Mater boarding Head of Geography, Head of Arran Deputy Head Mr C Campbell, MA, PGDE Head of History & Modern Studies, Year Head L6 Mrs E Lyle, BA (Hons), PGDE Miss M Prince Mrs M Mackie, FCCA & Head of Inchcolm Spanish and French Junior Years Form Teacher Head of Finance Miss E Clark Ms J MacLean, MA Mrs J Ramsay, BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH Mrs S Müller, Bachelor of Social Work, PGCE Equestrian Groom Home Economics, Classroom Assistant Junior Years’ Coordinator, Head of Support for Head of Pastoral Care & Boarding Learning Mr E Connolly, BSc (Hons), PGDE Miss R MacLean, BHSPI Mrs D McCormick, BSc (Hons) Director of Science Equestrian Manager/Riding Instructor Miss B Roger Head of Sixth Form Groom Ms D Cooper, MA (Hons) Miss G Macleod, BA (Hons), PGCE Junior Years Curriculum Coordinator, Head of Art & Design Mrs M Saunders, BA (Hons) English Junior Years Form teacher Ms A MacPhee, MA Mrs E Cran, BEd (Hons) Junior Years Form Teacher Mrs L Sidey, BA Learning Support Assistant Physical Education Dr J Mathers, BSc (Hons), PhD Miss L Cribbin Science Technician, Miss A Simmons, BSc (Hons), PGDE Junior Years Form Teacher Support for Learning Assistant Mathematics Mme I Dépreux, BA (Hons), Maitrise, PGCE Mr J Maxton Mrs S Speed, BSc Hons, PGCE Head of Modern Languages, French German Head of Mathematics & Computer Science Mrs P Ferguson, MA (Hons), PGCE Mr J McAuley, BA (Hons) Miss B Spurgin, MA (Hons) Support for Learning Teacher Director of Music Librarian Mrs H Ferry, BEd (Hons) Mrs D McCormick, BSc (Hons) Mrs E Stewart, Dip Ed Head of Physical Education, Year Head U4 Science, Head of Sixth Form & Head of Kinnoull Junior Years Form Teacher Ms R Hall BA (Hons), PGCE Mr G Murch, BMus (Hons), PGCE Mrs R Taylor, B.Ed (Hons) Head of English Music Junior Years Form Teacher Mr D Hamilton, MSc, BSc Mrs H Murphy, BA Mrs F Vallance, BSc (Hons), PGDE Computing Science Head of Drama, Year Head L5 Mathematics Mrs C Heaton-Armstrong Mrs J Newton Mrs E Whatley-Marshall, Classroom Assistant Science Teacher MA (Hons), Dip, PGDE English & Support for Learning Ms K Newton Head of ESOL

30 31 Administration Finance Instrumental Maintenance, & ICT Staff Mrs M Mackie, FCCA Music Staff Grounds, Head of Finance Miss A Gibb, HNC Mrs J Buttars (Upper Strings) Mrs A Roger Security and Headmistress’ PA and Admissions Manager Assistant Head of Finance Mrs V Campbell (Woodwind) Mrs S Harrison Transport Team Mrs K Mackie Mr K Cormack (Guitar) School Secretary Finance Assistant Mr S Anderson Mr A Johnston (Piano) Mrs A Macdonald, LLB, Dip. LP, HNC Mr D Bolland Data Manager and Examinations Officer Mr G Murch (Percussion) Mr G Braithwaite Mrs A McHugh, BEd (Hons) Housekeeping Miss C Nicoll (Voice) Receptionist and Admissions Assistant Mr D Brand Staff Mrs M Sheridan-Grant (Voice) Mr G Muirhead, BSc (Hons) Mr S Cameron Miss T Russell (Clarsach) ICT Manager Mrs L Friars Mr S Cura Housekeeping Supervisor Miss L Sergeant (Lower Strings and Piano) Mrs L Sidey, BA Mr J Fenton Mr B Sinclair (Bagpipes) Receptionist Mrs C Gunn Mrs P Ptak Mr R Fox-Clarke Miss I Spalding (Pipe Band Drumming) Ms T Stack Miss L Holden Mrs M Robertson Junior Years School Secretary Mr G Gahan Mrs A Kenny Mrs M Scott Mr M Gunn, Mrs D McDonald Mrs J Sinclair Summer School Catering Mr I Shepherd Mrs A McCallum Mrs A Thomson and External Lets Maintenance Supervisor Manager Ms D Douglas, MA (Hons), Mr D Macdonald CELTA, DELTA, M.Ed Press Summer School and External Lets Manager Miss M Fraser, HND Press Officer Marketing

Mrs S MacLennan, MA, MSc Marketing Manager

32 33 Term Dates TRAVELLING TO KILGRASTON

AUTUMN TERM 2020 SPRING TERM 2021 SUMMER TERM 2021 By Air By Road Staff Inset Staff Inset Staff Inset Kilgraston is within easy reach of Bridge of Earn is a small Perthshire Friday 21st August Wednesday 6th January Monday 19th April Scotland’s main international airports. town situated 10 minutes south of Perth and 2 minutes from the M90 motorway. Edinburgh - 50 minutes Boarders return Boarders return Boarders return Located within central Scotland and the Saturday 22nd August by 6pm Wednesday 6th January by 6pm Monday 19th April by 6pm Glasgow - 80 minutes main motorway network converging in Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Perthshire, means it can be easily Monday 24th August Thursday 7th January Tuesday 20th April By Rail reached from all parts of the country. Optional Leave Out L6/U6 Preliminary SQA Exams Begin Kilgraston is approximately 10 minutes Friday 18th September Examinations by taxi from Perth Station which is well Optional Leave Out at 4.10pm Wednesday 13th January – connected to the main UK rail network. Wednesday 20nd January Friday 7th May at 4.10pm Boarders return Boarders return Sunday 20th September Optional Leave Out Sunday 9th May by 6pm by 6pm Friday 22nd January at 4.10pm Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Boarders return Monday 10th May Monday 21st September Sunday 24th January by 6pm U3-L5 Examinations Week Kilgraston Open Day Day Pupils return Monday 10th May Saturday 3rd October Monday 25th January to Friday 14th May Half Term Sixth Form Information Half Term Friday 9th October at 4.10pm Morning / Friday 28th May at 4.10pm Aberdeen Kilgraston Open Day Staff Inset Saturday 6th February Boarders return Monday 26th October Wednesday 2nd June by 6pm Dundee Scholarship Day Boarders return Thursday 11th February - Day Pupils return Monday 26th October by 6pm Edinburgh Friday 12th February Thursday 3rd June Glasgow Day Pupils return Half Term End of Term and Prize Giving Tuesday 27th October Friday 12th February at 4.10pm Saturday 26th June U5 Preliminary Examinations Boarders return Wednesday 11th November – Sunday 21st February by 6pm Thursday 19th November Day Pupils return Optional Leave Out Monday 22nd February Friday 20th November at 4.10pm Optional Leave Out Friday 12th March at 4.10pm Boarders return Sunday 22nd November Boarders return by 6pm Sunday 14th March by 6pm Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Monday 23rd November Monday 15th March End of Term Kilgraston Open Afternoon Thursday 17th December Friday 26th March at 12.30pm End of Term Wednesday 31st April at 4.10pm Easter Sunday Sunday 4th April

34 35 Experience Kilgraston School, come and visit us. 01738 812 257 | [email protected] @Kilgraston @kilgrastonschool Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, Perth, PH2 9BQ | www.kilgraston.com

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