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LIFE AT KILGRASTON THE HOUSE SYSTEM

EVERY GIRL 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, Kinnoull and Moncreiffe There is an ethos of friendly rivalry which, as well as creating a lot and every junior girl, senior girl, boarder and day, belongs to her of fun, also creates opportunities to build both team and leadership House for the whole of her school career. skills. Throughout the year, girls will be awarded House points for excellence in academic work, service to the community and for The Houses are at the heart of the school and house loyalty soon enterprise and achievement in each area of school life. builds up. Each house is led by a Housemistress and appoints, from amongst its own, a head and deputy head of house as well The girls are awarded termly certificates for these dependent on the as a sports captain. Other members of the Upper Sixth are also number of House points they have accumulated. part of the House team and they will support and mentor younger pupils within the House. The House points are also added together in each of the Houses and at the end of the year a House cup is presented to the House There are a variety of House competitions throughout the year with the most number of points awarded. The girls take great pride ranging from speech making to hockey, netball to music. Pupils in their Houses and the announcement of the winner is always of all ages from the youngest to the oldest are encouraged to greeted with a mixture of elation for some and disappointment participate in these competitions and there is never a shortage for others but a sense of ‘there is always next year’ for everyone. of volunteers. 4 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

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FAITH

THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR GIRLS IS CENTRAL TO KILGRASTON’S ETHOS.

We are a member of the worldwide network of Sacred Heart schools. These values are experienced in many ways within the academic We aim therefore to help each girl to become a responsible member curriculum, the broader curriculum and in school life as a whole. of society, to recognise her own self-value and capacity to be happy There is a strong tradition at Kilgraston of both teamwork and pupil as well as her ability to bring joy to others. We are a Catholic school leadership. We strive to live by these goals and we choose one in but warmly welcome pupils from all faiths or none. particular to focus upon each year.

We encourage girls to grow in wisdom through the experience of The Sacred Heart network has in excess of 200 schools across the formal and informal prayer. In so doing, each girl can reflect on her globe. From 2013, all senior girls have been offered the opportunity personal growth and the significant relationships in her life. Through to visit another Sacred Heart school overseas for a fortnight as part community service and participation in charitable activities, each girl of an exchange programme. This is an exciting development which can develop her full humanity and discover a sense of completeness offers a uniquely formative experience, building friendships and and purpose in her life. providing the opportunity to experience another culture in a caring and safe environment. Sacred Heart guides and inspires all we do Our Chapel is at the heart of the school We express the Kilgraston ethos through and are inspired by the five goals of Sacred Heart. Our school Chapel is located at the heart of the school. It is there the school community congregates for assembly, involving a prayer, • To develop a living faith a thought for the day and a hymn of thanksgiving. • To hold a deep respect for intellectual values • To nurture the personal growth of each girl in our care The Chapel also provides a space for each member of our school • To be a valued part of the community and to help build that community, staff and girls alike, to take time to reflect, pray and step community back from the hustle and bustle of school life. It is also a place where • To have a social awareness which impels action we gather together to celebrate and mark special occasions.

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BOARDING A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES

BOARDING IS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE EVEN FOR GIRLS WHOSE FAMILIES LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOL.

The boarding community plays a vital role in maintaining the vibrancy Pastoral help and advice day and night and pulse of the school and creates new opportunities for a wealth of cross-curricular links with other schools and organisations. Our boarding and pastoral care staff are friendly, approachable, sensitive and highly professional. The girls have an active social calendar and enjoy many events from ‘getting to know you’ evenings to Highland Balls with our brother They offer girls help and advice at any time of the day or night. school, Merchiston. Boarders are also involved in many volunteering activities within the local community. A boarder at Kilgraston will They are also there to support the girls with their studies and experience a whole new world of social and cultural opportunities work closely with each girl’s tutor to make sure she is getting the contributing to a broad new dimension to her Kilgraston education individual attention she deserves. ‘experience’. 8 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

THE SCHOOL IS PROUD OF THE DEPTH OF ITS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME. THIS PROVIDES A VITAL COMPLEMENT TO THE ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS AND ALLOWS GIRLS TO TAKE RISKS, DEVELOP LIFE-LONG SKILLS AND TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A STIMULATING AND INVIGORATING RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, PASTIMES AND HOBBIES. EACH ENRICHES THE FORMAL EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL.

This programme includes major concerts, Other activities include: Half Term, Long Weekends and theatrical productions, recitals, musical Leave Out Weekend competitions in addition to ambitious Art Club, Botanical Society, Chess Club, performances abroad, most recently at the Chinese Club, Code Club, Committees, We expect all girls to go home or to a Vatican, Rome where the school choir sang Cultural Trips, Current Affairs Club, Drama, guardian during the holidays. The exception Mass. Enrichment Club, Geography Society, to this is in the summer term when SQA Interhouse Quiz, Italian Club, Magazine Club, examinations may happen during half term. The School supports 50 different clubs and Meditation, Musical Theatre, Opera activities giving the girls exceptional choice Appreciation, Photography Club, Philosophy At that time it is possible for girls to stay in and a wealth of opportunities. These include Club, Poet Society, Science Club, STEM school for the night preceding the activities that raise social awareness. Club, Voluteering and many more… examination.

This has included the World Challenge On optional weekends we encourage girls expedition to Nepal and directly supporting Daily Routine to stay at Kilgraston, however, some girls the work of NGOs. The school day begins with Registration at choose to go home or to stay with a friend. 8.45am and Assembly at 8.55am. Teaching A boarding representative will always be on Social awareness activities for girls across all begins at 9.05am and with six periods, runs duty throughout. age groups also include looking at the through to 4.10pm. All have a common lunch importance of enterprise and developing an At other weekends we encourage boarders break and there is a morning interval. After understanding of ethical and fair trade to stay in school and participate in our school activities begin at 4.30pm and usually business practices. excellent weekend activities programme. end in time for dinner at 6.30pm (6.00pm for Sixth Form). Study is from 5.30-6.30pm for Participation in competitive sport, building fourth and fifth form pupils and 7.00-8.30pm Uniform on the expertise of the School’s excellent for sixth form pupils. sports coaches, is also a particularly key Kilgraston’s uniform is smart and practical element of the clubs and activities There is an extra evening study for younger and available at www.schoolblazer.com. The programme. girls after supper. Girls have arranged times uniform is ordered online, delivered to your for music practice. door or delivered to the boarding house with Sport and Music activities include: name tapes already sewn on. Badminton, Ballet, Climbing, Dancing, Lesson Times Dinghy Sailing, Fencing, Football, Junior and Senior Hockey, Karate, Netball, Riding, The school day consists of 6 lessons. Rounders, Running, Skiing, Swimming, Registration 8.45am Tennis, Yoga and Zumba. Assembly 8.55am - 9.05am Period 1 9.05am - 10.00am Scottish Fiddle Group, Kilgraston Pipers, Period 2 10.00am - 11.00am Chamber Choir, Senior Choir, Chapel Morning Interval 11.00am - 11.15am Singers, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Recorder Period 3 11.15am - 12.10pm Group, Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Period 4 12.10pm - 1.05pm Guitar Ensemble, Percussions and Rhythm Lunch 1.05pm - 2.10pm Ensemble and String Ensemble. Period 5 2.10pm - 3.10pm Period 6 3.10pm - 4.10pm

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KILGRASTON SCHOOL PROVIDES A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION

A guide to the Scottish Education System Scottish qualifications are highly valued by

Advanced top universities UCAS Score Higher Higher A Level An A grade at Advanced Higher is worth 56 tariff points for university 56 A = 56 A* = 56 entrance; compared to 48 points for an A grade at A level.

48 B = 48 A = 48 Advanced Highers develop sought after 40 C = 40 B = 40 employability skills

33 A = 33 Advanced Highers provide an opportunity to specialise and study subjects in depth and include an independent project that develops 32 C = 32 transferable skills in research and enquiry.

27 B = 27 Highers offer breadth and flexibility

21 C = 21 Pupils in are able to study five subjects at Higher level in Lower Sixth. Highers can be spread over two years or achieved in one, enabling students to design a personalised programme of study. The UCAS Tariff explained UCAS Tariff points are used by universities and colleges. Note that Kilgraston’s pupils thrive within the Scottish curriculum Advanced Highers A-C are worth more UCAS Pupils successfully secure places at prestigious UK and international points than A Levels A-C. universities, recently including Oxford, Cambridge, and St Andrews, and universities in Toronto and Hong Kong. 10 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

PASTORAL

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE QUALITY OF OUR PASTORAL CARE. IT IS AT THE HEART OF SCHOOL LIFE.

We ensure boarders and day girls alike can truly thrive in a caring and provided by our pastoral care team with specific training in welcoming community. We foster an environment of interaction and safeguarding and welfare. team spirit for all girls. Our aim is straightforward and our focus clear. Our BFGs importantly have access to ongoing support from senior Each girl will thrive and grow to her full potential with a resilience that staff. Younger girls can turn to their BFG at any time. will support her as she makes her way in the world. At Kilgraston, we expect all those working with our girls to help them to become This could be for a quick and reassuring chat, help with a particularly equipped with the confidence and skills to be effective learners and tricky assignment, involvement in shared activities and group outings. effective members of the community. It could also involve more formal academic mentoring.

Pupil development and pastoral care is monitored in a variety of ways. Parents are often concerned about how their shy or quiet daughter Each pupil has a Form Tutor. Up to Upper Third the Form Tutors are will fit into our bustling school community. Be assured, our ‘big sister’ supported by the Head of Junior Years. BFGs offer that welcoming hand.

From Lower Fourth to Upper Sixth each year group has a Year Head Guardians to oversee the care of each tutor group. For boarders there is the added support of a residential mistress and team of assistants in each All pupils need to have a guardian who can be contacted if parents boarding area. are unavailable for any reason. Guardians need to be able to make important decisions about the welfare of the pupils and to look after A significant ingredient of the Kilgraston approach, and a supplement them if parents are unable to do so. to the formal care provided by our highly experienced senior pastoral care team, are our Big Friendly Girls (BFGs); an innovative concept Guardians are generally based in the United Kingdom. At Kilgraston, introduced by our Head Girls. we are very fortunate to have our own in-house guardian and teacher, Mrs Bluett. Alternatively, we can provide parents with a list of BFGs are Upper Sixth students who play a ‘big sister’ role to younger recommended guardianship companies if required. girls. Critical to the success of the BFG concept is the support INFORMATION BOOKLET 11

Health and Wellbeing Support for Learning

Health and Wellbeing is an important aspect of school life and to All children and young people may experience a short term difficulty support this we have the services of a school nurse, a school doctor requiring some extra flexibility in their lessons and school work and who provides a morning surgery every Thursday for our boarding the Learning Support department can assist in making such provision. pupils, a Child Protection Officer who is available at all times and members of staff who are trained as First Aiders and Mental Health For some children and young people however, additional support in First Aiders. teaching and learning may be required over a longer period. The Head of Learning Support works alongside colleagues to support All our boarders are registered with the Taymount Practice in Perth pupils who require more that the first stage of intervention. where appointments with the GP and/or the Practice Nurse can be arranged on a daily basis if necessary by members of the Residential A member of staff will make a referral to Learning Support with an Team. We also have excellent links to external professional agencies. outline of their concern. Learning Support can make provision The Residential Team are also qualified first aiders and there is through in class support, direct tuition, accesses to technology someone on duty twenty four hours a day throughout term time. including Dragon software.

Private physiotherapy, chiropody and orthodontic appointments can Alternative Assessment Arrangements can also be put in place. At the also be arranged. Parents are advised that time-consuming dental beginning of each academic year the Head of Learning Support will treatments and six monthly routine dental check-ups should be publish an Additional Support Needs register which will be available conducted during the school holidays whenever possible. Any to all members of staff. Details of any extra support are also recorded chaperoned medical appointments held outside the School will be as a Personal Learning Plan. charged separately on the school account at the end of each term. ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages It is important to inform the school nurse of any specific medical needs your daughter may have and parents of new pupils will be The aims of the ESOL department is to enable bilingual students to asked to complete a confidential medical questionnaire to keep the develop their English skills and as far as possible fully access the school up to date on any relevant health problems. curriculum. ESOL staff support girls throughout the school within their year groups and if necessary working with individual girls who may be All new boarding pupils will have health interviews with the school needing extra support. nurse along with an appointment with the school doctor if necessary. Girls are prepared for a range of exams including Various vaccinations and boosters are available to girls at differing ages and information about these will be sent out at the appropriate • KET time. • PET • FCE We also have an excellent Independent Listening Service ROWAN • IELTS where pupils can make appointments to meet our School Counsellor. These can be arranged through the Head of Pastoral Care and ESOL staff will also arrange extra time for those girls for whom it is Boarding. applicable in SQA exams. The ESOL department works closely with teaching and residential staff to advise them on strategies to support bilingual students in all aspects of school life. 12 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

Careers Guidance In the Autumn term, Lower Sixth pupils will Reporting be introduced to E-profiling, an electronic Nearly every student from Kilgraston goes on document where they can record their There is at least one parents’ evening per to university, and although their ultimate ‘learning journey’ and achievements both in academic year for each year group, timed to career destination and profession may not and out of school. This will prove a vital tool correspond with any relevant decision- yet be known, we aim to ensure that they when applying to university and college the making cycle for that year. have a real and practical knowledge of life following year. after Kilgraston and confidence in their We believe however it is important to choice of what to do next. They will also learn how to construct a CV establish contact early on in the first term, and write a strong covering letter, important and therefore after the first few weeks Making subject and career choices is difficult. employability skills. As part of the SFS Spring parents of all new pupils will receive a short We understand this, and to help girls with programme university Admissions Tutors are “settling in” email or phone call from their these important decisions we spend time invited to Kilgraston to talk about Higher daughter’s Tutor. Normally, you will receive with them as part of the Sixth Form Studies Education on topics ranging from the UCAS a written progress report each term. This and PSHE programme. application process to student life and could be a short summary report or a fuller finance. detailed report. The school is also a member of Futurewise which provides a comprehensive and We also spend time researching and As a parent you will be issued with a personalised service to students on preparing for work experience, which username and password to enable you to career choices. will take place at Easter or in the have access to the Parent Portal where you summer holidays. will be able to view your daughter’s report. This programme provides ongoing You will receive an email informing you when membership and support from age 15 to In the Upper Sixth the girls follow a this is available and you can then log in to 23. Essentially, it starts in the Autumn Term bespoke University and College Application review. Parents’ evening appointments are of Upper Fifth when all students participate programme designed to help them also made through the portal and again you in the Futurewise Profile, a series of online successfully apply to university and college. will receive an email inviting you to log on psychometric assessments based on Visits to Higher Education Fairs and some and select your appointment times. aptitude and interests. This is followed by a Open Days are encouraged. We will also one-to-one impartial guidance interview with advise whether or not a gap year is the We are always keen to give pupils the a Futurewise Careers Adviser and a detailed right choice for those interested. opportunity to respond to any concerns their profile report, which outlines possible teachers might have expressed. However, careers they may wish to consider. at any stage of the year, if the Head of Year

and Tutor feel there is a significant enough In the Spring Term pupils will also have an concern whether it be academic or pastoral, opportunity to discuss subject choices and we will inform parents. In addition, after careers with their Tutor and the Head of consultation, subject teachers may Upper Sixth as well as attending a Higher communicate directly with parents if they Education Conference. are concerned about a pupil’s progress. INFORMATION BOOKLET 13

Admissions International Admissions

Kilgraston has day pupils from ages 5 – 18 and boarders from 8 – 18. Kilgraston is a school with a renowned reputation for excellence and We welcome applications for day and boarding places from UK and attracts students from every corner of the world. With over twelve International pupils and currently have over 12 countries represented different nationalities represented at the School, it is genuinely at Kilgraston. exciting, stimulating and enlightening to be part of such a rich cultural mix. We understand that choosing a school for your daughter(s) is one of the most important and life-defining decisions you can make. We Our international students are a huge part of the Kilgraston know how important it is to find the right school. That is why we meet community and benefit from mixing with so many different and talk with each family and will only offer a place if we believe we nationalities. are the right school for you and most importantly, your daughter. All international pupils receive 3-5 hours of ESOL a week, which is Nothing beats seeing and experiencing the school in action, so we included in the fees. encourage prospective parents and pupils to visit Kilgraston and talk to staff and students to help them decide whether it is the right As a non-selective school, our application process is very simple. school for them. You can visit our school on one of our Open Days, or, International students are required to attend an interview with the we can organise a personal visit for you on a day that suits you best. Headmistress which can be arranged via Skype, submit a recent school report and an example of a written piece of English work.

Kilgraston Entry Points

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT US, PLEASE CONTACT THE HEAD OF ADMISSIONS, MRS AMANDA JOHNSTONE ON 01738 812 257 OR EMAIL [email protected] 14 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

KILGRASTON SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SOLELY AWARDED AS MEANS OF RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCE - WHETHER ACADEMIC, IN ART, MUSIC OR SPORT AND IN LOWER SIXTH AN ADDITIONAL DRAMA AWARD.

Awards are worth 5% of the tuition fees and are made on the basis of Entry to Senior School competitive examinations or assessments. Once an award is made it will apply for the duration of the pupil’s career at Kilgraston, subject All applicants will be asked to sit an English and Mathematics Paper to continued performance and general good conduct. as well as a Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper.

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, application forms need Entry to Sixth Form to be returned to us by Monday 21st January 2019. To be eligible for scholarship you must be either registered or enrolled at Kilgraston. All applicants will be asked to sit papers chosen from the following subjects: Biology & Human Biology, Business Management, Scholarship day is Friday 8th February 2019. Candidates will Chemistry, Drama, English, French, Geography, German, History, hear if they have been successful by letter in the week beginning Latin, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Physical Education, Physics, 18th February 2019. RMPS and Spanish.

Academic Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper

A candidate may sit for a scholarship once at each school phase; The Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper is a short problem solving paper based around pictures, diagrams and shapes, and assesses critical Juniors (U3) (Yr7 / P7) thinking and logic. Senior School (L4-U5) (Yr8 - Yr11 / S1 - S4) Sixth Form (L6) (Yr12 / S5) We do not give out sample NVR papers. We do, however, have sample papers for Academic subjects to give candidates an idea of All scholarship candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level the style and length of the examination paper. These are available of commitment and must maintain top grades in all examinations to on request. maintain their scholarship awards. Scholarships for Art, Music, Sport, All-rounder and the Headmistress’ Entry to Upper 3 (P7) Special Award are also available. Candidates may also be interviewed by the Headmistress if applying for the Headmistress’ Special Award. All applicants will be asked to sit an English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper. INFORMATION BOOKLET 15

Art Sports Scholarships are awarded in the following sports: Hockey, Netball, Riding, Swimming, Tennis or to an all-round sports pupil. Pupils are required to provide a portfolio containing a variety of artwork, covering drawing, painting, design and craftwork. They will The following portfolio would be required: also be required to sit a short drawing test, of about 45 minutes, from 1. Covering letter outlining a general achievement of the candidate a primary source of their choice to assess observation, media 2. Curriculum Vitae giving dates and results if possible handling and maturity. There will also be an informal interview with the Head of the Art department. 3. Any certificates in relation to sporting achievement 4. 2 references Music 5. Any photographic evidence

The Director of Music will conduct an audition and an informal The CV should give information of school, club, district or interview to assess each pupil’s ability, interests and any International experience. extracurricular activities that they participate in. Each pupil will be Before committing to the scholarship an assessment would take place required to perform a prepared piece on their chosen instrument(s). but not necessarily on Scholarship Day due to fixtures. Times would Candidates who are auditioning on one instrument/voice should be arranged with the Director of Sport beforehand. prepare two contrasting pieces; candidates auditioning on two instruments/voice should prepare one piece for each instrument/ voice. Candidates will also be given some vocal exercises to perform All-rounder in addition to aural tests. All-rounder scholarships are available to girls who have demonstrated Graded Music examinations are not mandatory but we are looking for excellence in two or more of the above areas, including academic. outstanding ability and musical potential in our scholarship applicants. Kilgraston music scholars are expected to attend at least Headmistress’ Special Award two extracurricular musical activities and make a valued contribution to the musical life of the school, performing in concerts, recitals and Awards may be given for potential or achievement in any area. masterclasses. Enquiries We welcome applicants on all instruments and we are particularly interested in applications on Double Bass, Viola, Oboe, Bassoon and All enquiries about scholarships should be addressed for the French Horn. attention of Mrs Amanda Johnstone:

Auditions normally take place during the Scholarship Day. Head of Admissions Kilgraston School Sport (including Riding) Perth Awards are made on the basis of outstanding ability in one or more PH2 9BQ sporting disciplines. Candidates will be assessed, where possible, by watching them participate in their chosen sport and by review of their Tel: 01738 812257 portfolio of achievements within each sporting discipline. The Fax: 01738 813410 Director of Sport will also conduct an informal interview with the pupil Email: [email protected] to assess performance. All sports scholars will be expected to contribute to inter-school competitions. 16 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

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FEES 2018 - 2019

Bursaries School Year 2018-2019 Also included are books (except for special books which the pupils retain), stationery, A limited number of means-tested Application Fee – (Payable with the laundry for Boarders and the cost of bursaries are available at Kilgraston application form) – £100 enrolment in the ISCO careers and Higher through our Education Access Programme, Education Guidance Service for Senior and are made available at the discretion Guarantee Deposit (Payable with pupils. Examination fees for pupils in Upper of the Headmistress in conjunction with acceptance of a place and refunded Fifth to Upper Sixth are excluded and are the Bursar and Trustees. on leaving) charged individually.

Enquiries Boarding £1,500 The School requires all parents resident Day £750 abroad to appoint a guardian. All enquiries about bursaries should International £3,500 be addressed for the attention of Day Pupil’s overnight stay Mr Barry Farrell: Boarding Fees (per term) (where space allows) – £50 per night

Senior School Discounts (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £10,045 Where two or more children of one family are Junior School at School together, the following reductions MR BARRY FARRELL (Upper Second – Upper Third) £7,675 from fees will be made: BURSAR Day Fees (per term) Second Child at School 10% KILGRASTON SCHOOL Third Child at School 25% BRIDGE OF EARN Senior School Fourth Child at School 50% (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £5,880 Services Discount 10% PERTH PH2 9BQ Junior School There are also reciprocal discounts with (Lower Third – Upper Third) £4,600 , Edinburgh. Tel: 01738 812257 (Reception – Upper Second) £3,630 Fax: 01738 813410 In the event that a parent wishes to withdraw Email: [email protected] International Fees (per term) a pupil from Kilgraston a full term’s written notice is required to be given to the Senior School Headmistress. In the event that provisional (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £10,860 notice is given this is only valid for the term Junior School in which it is given. In the event that a full

(Upper Second – Upper Third) £8,830 term’s notice of withdrawal is not received a full term’s fees in lieu of notice will be due The above fees include all meals for and payable at the rate that would have Boarders and lunch for Day Pupils. applied had the pupil attended school.

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FEES 2018 - 2019 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Fees and extra-curricular charges: 2. Payment of Fees: Such charges will be levied until the date Boarding and Day fees include all Fees are payable to Kilgraston, by the of payment and will be added to the next expenses for tuition, meals, use of Fee Account. standard textbooks, basic stationery first day of term. Fee invoices are issued and standard school games. within two weeks after the end of each In the event that Fee Invoices are a term term and will reflect the terms fees for in arrears the Pupil will not be permitted Boarding fees include accommodation, the new term and the extra curricula to return to Kilgraston the following pastoral care, and laundry of school charges for the previous term. term, examination commitments not uniform, necessary casual clothes, bed withstanding, until the outstanding linen but does not include dry cleaning The school does subscribe to a monthly invoice is settled. or specialist laundry cleaning. payment scheme arrangement offered by Fees exclude external examination the Schools Fee Company in conjunction All sums outstanding to Kilgraston in charges. with Premium Credit. Any parent wishing respect of the Pupil will be recoverable to subscribe to a monthly payment by legal action if necessary. The Parent/s shall pay and/or reimburse arrangement must do so directly with the to Kilgraston such additional expenses School Fees Company. All sums outstanding to Kilgraston in in respect of the Pupil’s optional extras respect of the Pupil will be recoverable (for example the cost of specialist books, For more information and to apply on by legal action if necessary. In the event external examination fees, additional line go to: https://myschoolfeeplan. of fees being outstanding a pupil will stationery, school trips and special events, com/Kilgraston-PH2 not be eligible to take part in any fee travel, school uniform, individual sports paying extra-curricular activities or trips. Kilgraston offers a Credit/Debit Card or activities equipment and personal Facility, however because of the high cost Kilgraston reserves the right to allocate expenses) as may be requested by and of Credit Card payment, a 3% surcharge any payments received in this respect agreed with Kilgraston. will be added to the cost of transactions. directly against outstanding fee invoices. In the case of a foreseeable extra- Parents are urged to use an alternative 5. Instalment Arrangements: curricular charge that is likely to be in method of payment such as electronic Any arrangement for the payment of fees excess of £50, the parent/s will be bank transfer due to the relatively high by instalments will cease automatically in contacted for their approval. cost of credit card transactions. No the event of default for 30 days or more. Deliberate damage caused to property additional charge is made for debit card On ceasing, the full amount of the fees by the Pupil, other than fair wear and tear, transactions. then due shall be payable forthwith as a may be invoiced as an additional charge. 3. Responsibility for Fee Payment: debt and the administration charge will Fees will not be refunded or waived for Unless covered by a separate legal start to accrue. absence through sickness, or if a term agreement, a copy of which must be 6. Scholarship or Bursary Remission: is shortened or a vacation extended, given to the School, fees are the joint and If the Pupil has been awarded Scholarship or if the Pupil is released home before several responsibility of each person who or Bursary remission, your liability will be the normal end of term, or if food has has signed the School Acceptance Form for the amount of fees due after taking not been consumed or for any other or who has parental responsibility for the account of the award. cause except at the sole discretion Pupil. of the Headmistress. 4. Outstanding Fee Invoices: A Scholarship or Bursary award may be withdrawn with immediate effect Pupils’ Personal Accident Insurance: An administrative charge of 2% per if, in the opinion of the Headmistress, This mandatory scheme compensating month, or part thereof, together with the Pupil’s attendance, progress or for permanent disability or death covers administration and legal costs will be behaviour no longer merits the all pupils. charged to the Parent/s in relation to unauthorised late payment of fees continuation of the Scholarship or Kilgraston administers the scheme and or Direct Debit payments which are Bursary award but any such withdrawal the premium is included in the Spring not honoured, and to fees in lieu of of an award will not operate so as to term fee invoice. notice and extras that are unpaid by increase the fees due in respect of a the due date. term which has already commenced. INFORMATION BOOKLET 19

7. Fee Account Queries: The Board of Governors shall endeavour as a debt at the rate applicable on the The Parent/s who have fee invoice to give reasonable notice of any such date of invoice whether or not the place or extras queries should raise these increase in fees. can be filled. with the Assistant Bursar, prior to the beginning of any term. Notice of Withdrawal: Fees in lieu of notice means fees in Notice of Withdrawal of a student from full for the term of notice at the rate The Parent/s are obliged to pay the School, means a full term’s written that would have applied had the non-queried fee element or extras notice delivered to and actually received Pupil attended and not limited to by the beginning of term while their by the Headmistress. the parental contribution in the specific query is looked into. case of any Scholarship or Bursary In the event that provisional notice is remission awarded. 8. Review of Fees: provided this is valid only for the term in Fees are reviewed from time to time which it is given. 10. Other Events Requiring Notice: and may be increased by such amount A term’s notice is required to as the Board of Governors considers 9. Withdrawal: discontinue any extra-curricular reasonable and published in the fee list A term’s notice must be given before activity requiring contracted for the attendance of the Pupil the Pupil is withdrawn or a term’s fees instructors, including music lessons at Kilgraston. in lieu of notice will be due and payable and transport commitments. 20 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

STAFF LIST

Senior Leadership Team:

Headmistress: Mrs D MacGinty, BEd (Hons), NPQH, DipMonEd Bursar: Mr B Farrell, B Com, HDE, ACIS Deputy Head: Mrs C A Lund, BA (Hons), MA, MA (Ed Man), PGCE Head of Pastoral Care & Boarding: Mrs G McFadden Head of Junior Years: Mrs A Fidelo, Dip. Ed Director of Communications: Mrs P Stott MBE

Academic & Pastoral Staff:

Mr P Allaker, BA (Hons) Chaplain Mrs J Baird Classroom Assistant/Playground Supervisor Miss E Barnes Assistant Residential Mistress Ms C Blackler, BSc (Hons) Science Technician Mrs S Birrell, MSc, BA (Hons), PGCE (Primary) CPSychol, Head of Support for Learning, Head of Arran Mrs A Bluett, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Latin & Classics Miss Q Butcherine Boarding Assistant Mrs J Buttars, BMus (Hons), PGCE Music Mr C Campbell, MA, PGDE Head of History & Modern Studies, Year Head L6 & Head of Inchcolm Mr E Connolly, BSc (Hons), PGDE Director of Science Ms D Cooper, MA (Hons) Junior Years Form Teacher Mrs E Cran, BEd (Hons) Physical Education Miss H Davies, BA Head of Drama Mme I Dépreux, BA (Hons), Maitrise, PGCE French Mrs A Dunphie, BSc (Hons), PGCE Mathematics & Head of Business Management Miss R Elliot, BHSAI Equestrian Instructor Mrs P Ferguson, MA (Hons), PGCE Learning Support Teacher & Junior Years Form Teacher Miss C Ferrer Teaching Assistant, Residential Assistant Mrs H Ferry, BEd (Hons) Head of Physical Education, Year Head U4 Mr A Fynn, MA (Hons), PGDE Head of Modern Languages Mrs K Guthrie, MA (Hons), PGCE, CELTA English for Speakers of Other Languages Mr D Hamilton, MSc, BSc Computing Science Mrs C Heaton-Armstrong Classroom Assistant Mrs S Hewett, MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE Physics Mrs S Hewitt, BA Swimming Development Manager Mrs H Holliday, BSc, PGDE Head of Sixth Form Boarding, Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator Mrs R Husted, RGN Kilgraston School Nurse Mr S Johnston, MA, BA, PGDE Head of Religious Studies Mr T Kearns, MA (Oxon.), MA Ed., Dip.Lit., PGCE. Head of English Mrs E Lyle, BA (Hons), PGDE Spanish and French Miss R MacLean, BHSPI Equestrian Manager/Riding Instructor Miss G Macleod, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Art & Design Ms A MacPhee, MA Psychology and Junior Years Form Teacher Dr J Mathers, BSc (Hons), PhD Science Technician, Learning Support Assistant Mr J McAuley, BA (Hons) Director of Music Mrs E McAuley, BA, HND Acting & Performance, LAMDA Mrs M McCabe, PGCE Spanish and French Mrs D McCormick, BSc (Hons) Science, Head of Sixth Form & Head of Kinnoull Miss H MacKay Boarding Assistant Ms P Martin, BA (Hons) Art Mrs K Megahy NVQ Early Years Care and Education, Classroom Assistant Ms S Muller, Bachelor of Social Work, PGCE Head of Mater Boarding Mr G Murch, BMus (Hons), PGCE Music Mrs C Nichols Equestrian Assistant Mrs A O’Hear, BSc (Hons), PGCE Psychology, Head of Biology, Year Head U5 & Head of Moncreiffe Miss E Patton, MA, BSc, PGDE Physical Education Dr C Phillips, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, PGCE Head of Geography Mrs K Phillips, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE Geography INFORMATION BOOKLET 21

Ms S Ryall, BA Head of ESOL, Assistant Boarding Mistress Mrs M Saunders, BA (Hons) English Mrs L Sidey, BA Learning Support Assistant Miss A Simmons, BSc (Hons), PGDE Mathematics Mrs L Smith Assistant Residential Mistress Mrs S Speed, BSc Hons, PGCE Head of Mathematics & Computer Science Miss B Spurgin, MA (Hons) Librarian Mrs E Stewart, Dip Ed Junior Years Form Teacher Mrs P Stott MBE Director of Communications, Director of Sport, Year Head L4 Mrs F Vallance, BSc (Hons), PGDE Mathematics Miss L Watt Assistant Boarding Mistress

Administration & ICT Staff: Miss A Gibb, HNC Headmistress’s PA Mrs S Harrison School Secretary Mrs C Heaton-Armstrong Receptionist Mrs A Johnstone, BA (Hons) Head of Admissions Mrs A Macdonald, LL.B, Dip. LP, HNC Data Manager and Examinations Officer Mrs A McHugh, BEd (Hons) Receptionist Mr G Muirhead, BSc (Hons) ICT Manager Mrs L Sidey, BA Receptionist Ms T Stack Junior Years School Secretary

Catering Manager: Mr D Macdonald

Facilities & Transport Manager: Mr Corrie Garrow

Finance: Mrs K Mackie Finance Assistant Mrs A Roger Assistant Bursar

Housekeeping Staff: Mrs L Friars (Housekeeping Supervisor), Miss L Holden, Mrs C Hunter, Mrs A Kenny, Mrs D McDonald, Mrs A McCallum, Mrs P Ptak, Mrs J Sinclair, Mrs K Smith, Mrs A Thomson, Miss A Todd

Instrumental Music Staff: Mr B Allen (Brass), Mr C Baxter (Piano), Mrs V Campbell (Woodwind), Mr K Cormack (Guitar & Bass Guitar), Mr D Flower (Piano), Mr L Lynch (Upper Strings), Mrs A Mooney (Voice), Mr P Murch (Drum kit & Percussion), Miss T Russell (Clarsach), Miss L Sergeant (Lower Strings), Mr B Sinclair (Bagpipes), Miss I Spalding (Pipe Band Drumming), Miss J Sterling (Voice)

Language and Activities Manager: Ms S Littlejohn, BA (Hons)

Maintenance/Grounds/Security/Transport Team: Mr S Anderson, Mr S Cameron, Mr R Carter, Mr S Cura, Mr J Fenton, Mr M Gunn, Mr S Kettles, Mr I Shepherd (Maintenance Supervisor), Mr M Tunney

Press and Marketing Co-ordinator: Miss M Fraser, HND 22 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

TERM DATES

AUTUMN TERM 2018 SPRING TERM 2019 SUMMER TERM 2019

Staff Inset Staff Inset Staff Inset Monday 27th August Monday 7th January Tuesday 23rd April & Tuesday 28th August Boarders return Boarders return New Pupil Induction Monday 7th January Tuesday 23rd April Wednesday 29th August by 6.00pm by 6.00pm

Boarders return Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Wednesday 29th August Tuesday 8th January Wednesday 24th April by 6.00pm Optional Leave Out Optional Leave Out Day Pupils return Friday 25th January Friday 3rd May Thursday 30th August at 4.10pm at 4.10pm

Optional Leave Out Boarders return Boarders return Friday 14th September Sunday 27th January Sunday 5th May at 4.10pm by 6.00pm by 6.00pm

Boarders return Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Sunday 16th September Monday 28th January Monday 6th May by 6.00pm L6/U6 Preliminary Examinations L4-L5 Examinations Week Day Pupils return Wednesday 16th January – Monday 13th May Monday 17th September Wednesday 23rd January to Friday 17th May

Kilgraston Open Day Kilgraston Open Day U3 Examinations Week Saturday 29th September Saturday 2nd February Monday 20th May to Friday 24th May Half Term Scholarship Day Friday 5th October Friday 8th February Half Term at 4.10pm Friday 31st May Half Term at 4.10pm Staff Inset Friday 8th February Monday 22nd October at 4.10pm Boarders return Wednesday 5th June Boarders return Boarders return by 6.00pm Monday 22nd October Sunday 17th February by 6.00pm by 6.00pm Day Pupils return Thursday 6th June Day Pupils return Day Pupils return Tuesday 23rd October Monday 18th February End of Term and Prize Giving Saturday 29th June U5 Preliminary Examinations Optional Leave Out Wednesday 14th November – Friday 8th March Thursday 22nd November at 4.10pm

Optional Leave Out Boarders return Friday 16th November Sunday 10th March at 4.10pm by 6.00pm

Boarders return Day Pupils return Sunday 18th November Monday 11th March by 6.00pm End of Term Day Pupils return Wednesday 3rd April Monday 19th November at 4.10pm

End of Term Easter Sunday Tuesday 18th December Sunday 21st April at 12.30pm Dates are subject to change INFORMATION BOOKLET 23

POLISHED PERFORMANCES, YEAR AFTER YEAR

THE ACHIEVEMENT OF KILGRASTON GIRLS CONTINUES TO BE OUTSTANDING, YEAR AFTER YEAR, AND THE POLISHED PERFORMANCE OF OUR 2017 RESULTS WAS NO EXCEPTION.

OUR GIRLS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

Our Advanced Higher results 2018 ADVANCED HIGHER (Upper Sixth) (Equivalent to A level) recorded 91.8% of our girls achieving grades A-C. Grade A 38.46% Grade A-B 66.66% Grade A-C 92.3% National average A-C 80.5%

This achievement reaffirms 2018 HIGHER (Lower Sixth) Kilgraston’s status as one of (Entry qualification for Scottish Universities) the best Schools in Scotland. Grade A 39% Grade A-B 62% Grade A-C 87% National average A-C 76.8%

Our girls’ performance in 2018 NATIONAL 5 (Upper Fifth) (Equivalent to GCSE) Highers was 97% achieving Grade A 62.1% grades A-C. Grade A-B 80.5% Grade A-C 93.5% National average A-C 77.4% 24 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2016 - 2018

Aberdeen University Accounting and Finance, Anthropology Glasgow School of Art Fashion Design, Interaction Design, and Sociology, English, French, Textile Design Geography, Medicine, Spanish and Latin American Studies Greenwich University, Architecture London Abertay University Biomedical Science, Sociology Heriot Watt University Chemical Engineering, Economics Brunel University Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies Imperial College, London Aeronautical Engineering, Conservatoire of Wales Music King’s College, London Psychology Derby University Special Educational Needs and Disability Milan Art and Design Dundee University Art and Design, Biological Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Digital Interaction Northumbria University Marketing Management. Physiotherapy Design, Law, Medicine, Neuro-Science, Psychology Oxford University Engineering

Durham University Modern Languages and Culture, Oxford Brookes Sport, Coaching and Physical Modern Languages and History Education/Business Management

Edinburgh University Biomedical Sciences, Classical Studies, Oatridge College Equine Studies NC Computing Science, Chemistry, Electronics and Computing Science, Robert Gordon University Applied Sport and Exercise Science English , Geography, Geology, Law and Diagnostic Radiography German ,Mathematics and Statistics, Medical Sciences, Music, Philosophy Queen Margaret Film and Media, Psychology, and Mathematics, Primary Education Theatre and Film with Scottish Studies, Psychology St. Andrews University Classical Studies, Economics, Medicine, Edinburgh Napier Marketing Management, Psychology, Physics Social Sciences Strathclyde University Applied Chemistry and Chemical Glasgow University Anatomy, Archaeology and History, Engineering, Law, Primary Education Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, French with Politics, German, History Sorbonne University Physics and Politics, Law, Psychology, RMPS and Education ,Sociology and Politics, University of the Further Education/HND Veterinary Biosciences , Zoology Highlands and Islands

Glasgow Caledonian Podiatry University of the Filmmaking and Screen Writing University West of Scotland

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS REAFFIRMS KILGRASTON’S STATUS AS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN SCOTLAND. INFORMATION BOOKLET 25 26 KILGRASTON SCHOOL

TRAVELLING TO KILGRASTON

BY AIR Kilgraston is within easy reach of Scotland’s main international airports. Edinburgh - 50 minutes Glasgow - 80 minutes

BY RAIL Kilgraston is approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Perth Station which is well connected to the main UK rail network.

BY ROAD Bridge of Earn is a small town situated 10 minutes south of Perth and 2 minutes from the M90 motorway. Located within central Scotland and the main motorway network converging in Perthshire, means it can be easily reached from all parts of the country. Kilgraston School Bridge of Earn Perth, PH2 9BQ UK

+44(0)1738 815 523 +44(0)1738 813 410 [email protected] www.kilgraston.com

Kilgraston School Trust is a charity. Scottish Charity Number SC029664