One of our longest-serving members of staff set for retirement
At the end of this month, Kilgraston is saying a fond farewell to one of our most recognised and longest-serving members of staff, Mrs Lillian Friars, who is retiring. Lillian has worked at Kilgraston for 30 years and has seen many changes.
Lillian said: “When I first started working at Kilgraston, the Grange was just being renovated. There was no equestrian centre, it was just fields full of sheep. There was no science centre or swimming pool either. I’ve worked with five Kilgraston Heads and it has changed a lot but what hasn’t changed is the sense of family in the school.”
In 1992, Lillian initially started working in the school’s laundry which, as every pupil knows, is a vitally important role. She worked her way up and is now Housekeeping Supervisor, managing a team of ten who collectively keep our extensive school buildings – and our boarders - looking spick and span throughout the year, both in and outside of term-time.
Lillian said: “Kilgraston has been a big part of my life for so long, it’s a great place and it’s the sense of family which keeps people working here. I am looking forward to retiring though and to travelling but I will miss the food from the catering team, in particular Helen’s soups which are simply delicious.”
We wish Lillian all the best in her retirement – do send us postcards!
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