Kilgraston Senior School 2023 Show – Fame!
Kilgraston Senior School 2023 Show was a legwarmer and leotard spectacle as pupils backflipped across the stage for top musical Fame!
It came fresh from the amazing performances by Junior Show pupils in ‘Annie’ and pulled together in little under a week, the show was testament to the incredible drive and focus of Kilgraston staff and pupils.
Pupils were unrecognisable in the outstanding costume and makeup and the Kilgraston Theatre transformed with the handiwork of the scenery team led by Mr Lapeyre.
Audiences were wowed by the talents of our pupils and in particular the crowd-pleaser and title track of ‘Fame!’. Well done to everyone for the colossal efforts and thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support this.
‘til next year…all together now…Fame!
Kilgraston’s Headteacher says “Business as usual”
Kilgraston’s Headteacher, Mrs Davie, recently spoke to local paper, Perthshire Advertiser about the strong future of Kilgraston with the investment by Achieve Education.
You can read the article here.
Photo via Perthshire Advertiser
Head Girl Team 2022 - 2023 Review of the Year
Kilgraston’s Head Girl Team 2022 - 2023 reviewed the past 12 months including Young Enterprise successes, hockey wins and much more. Take a look at Lexie, Jeanie and Amy’s highlights of 2022 - 2023.
Kilgraston Speech Day 2023
Kilgraston Speech Day 2023 had much to celebrate and alongside our existing families, alumnae attended this year’s event.
Our guest speaker was Olympic athlete, Eilidh Doyle, who gave an insightful speech into her competitive experiences and urging pupils to make the most of opportunities, staying to true to what ignites flames of ambition. Also speaking was Mr Barry Farrell, a former Kilgraston Bursar of 19 years and who is now part of the investment group, Achieve Education.
Our Junior Speech Day took place in the morning before a break for the Kilgraston tradition of picnics on the Front Lawn. Our Senior School Speech Day then followed with a special mention to Deputy Head Mrs Carol Ann Lund who is retiring this year after 34 years at Kilgraston .
The academic year 2022 - 2023 has been which will stand long in the memories of our Kilgraston family, and it has shown us all what we are capable of. Well done to all prizewinners this year and thank you to our community for your ongoing support. It has meant a great deal.
Now to 2023 - 2024 and beyond - we are excited and ready for it. See you all then.
Kilgraston pupil represents Scotland in hockey
Kilgraston’s Head Girl 2022 - 2023, and hockey captain, Lexie, has been selected to play for Scotland in the Aspiring U18 Girls squad in the EuroHockey Championships to take place in Krefeld, Germany 6-17th July 2023.
Lexie said: “I am so pleased to have been selected to represent Scotland in the Aspiring U18s Girls EuroHockey Championships this July taking place in Germany where we will play some of the top teams in Europe. I would like to thank Mr David Stott, my Kilgraston Hockey Academy coach for all of his time, encouragement and dedication during our hockey academy sessions. I have really enjoyed being Captain this year and would like to thank the team for all of their efforts on and off the pitch. I would like to wish the new team all the very best of luck for the next upcoming hockey season.”
Lexie was one of the Kilgraston XI team which won the Scottish Hockey Challenge plate and has represented Scotland on a number of occasions with over 20 caps to her name already.
Kilgraston’s Hockey Academy offers sportswomen the opportunity to grow and learn from the best. It is led by Mr David Stott, a former GB coach, and PE teacher, Mrs Emma Fraser.
Kilgraston Junior Years review of the year 2022 - 2023
Kilgraston Junior Years pupils have visited the Antarctic, burned a Viking ship, were visited by lambs and emergency services, worked hard but most of all had FUN in 2022 - 2023.
Miss Cribbin, Deputy Head of Kilgraston Junior Years, has put together a short video with some of our highlights from this year. Well done everyone, we cannot wait to see you in August 2023.
Kilgraston’s Headteacher on STV
Kilgraston’s Headteacher, Tanya Davie, appeared on STV’s flagship news programme to discuss the impressive fundraising efforts and investment deal by Achieve Education.
Kilgraston Sports Day 2023 - Juniors and Seniors
Sports Day 2023 did not disappoint. With all pupils taking part in a range of events, there was an excellent combination of competition and fun events on display. From the Sixth Form Tug of War to the blue ribboned 100m race, all our pupils were given an opportunity to shine. A highlight for many was the relays with the Junior staff challenging the Upper Third and the Senior staff racing the Upper Sixth. Both pupil teams were successful which means staff have some work to do on their sprinting technique! And of course, our parents egg and spoon races which are always highly contested.
A special mention to Libby, our piper, who led the school beautifully onto the athletics field and along the track for the presentations. A huge well done and thank you to all our athletes, staff and visitors for making the day such success.
Senior School Champions:
- 4th form Maia
- 5th form Fern
- 6th form Lexie
House winner Arran
Junior School Champions:
- Over 11 Alice
- Under 11 Jessica
- Under 9 Minnie
- Under 7 Tallulah
Junior Years Summer Show 2023 - ‘Annie’
The Junior Years’ pupils have been working hard on the production of ‘Annie Jr.’ We have been performing this week and the experience has been fantastic. The rehearsal process has been busy but amazing. It all started in February with auditions and casting. Soon after that the preparation started with blocking the first scene and creating the choreography for ‘It’s The Hard Knock Life.’ After drama rehearsals we would go to music to perfect our songs and friends would learn their solo parts and learn pitches.
On Tuesday, we started to perform it on stage and each performance has become better and better. The quick costume changes and mic changes have been mastered and everything was perfect. It is a surreal feeling to stand up on stage projecting lines and speaking into a mic doing what we all love.
The Lower Fifth have been a huge help with hair and makeup, and we are very grateful to them. Some of the hair was a bit crazy but it felt like our characters were coming to life. When we take our final bow at the end of the show it is an amazing feeling! They are all cheering for us and our show.
The whole experience has been great and I am going to miss the rehearsals and the nerves before going on stage.
Upper Third would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved who has made this production possible. A special thanks goes to Mrs Murphy and Mr Morley.
Olivia (Upper Third), May 2023
KPA Summer Fair 2023
Kilgraston Sports Hall was recently transformed into a bustling hive of stalls and entertainment for the KPA Summer Fair. With a bouncy castle and the odd bag of sweets or two, attendees meandered amongst the stands. The booths were a mixture of local businesses such as Pop Fox Interiors and pupils own business such as Lower Four’s Connie who made over £150 for the stables with her book sale.
Outside Kilgraston’s Equestrian team and ponies, led by manager, Alasdair Matheson, were kept busy with the queue of excited children looking for a pony ride. Inside, after the paninis had sold out and the crowds were treated to entertainment from Mike’s Magic Show.
Thank you to the Kilgraston staff who helped with the set-up, to all the stall holders and businesses for their support and to the KPA committee.
May 2023