Kilgraston offers exceptional pastoral care for both boarders and day girls alike, ensuring that each girl’s individual needs are catered for and that all girls can truly thrive in a caring and welcoming community.

From the well-equipped boarding accommodation to the school house system, Kilgraston fosters an environment of interaction and team spirit for all girls.

Pastoral care is at the heart of Kilgraston and ensures that each girl will grow to her full potential and have resilience that will support her as she makes her own way in the world.

Kilgraston’s BFGs was established by our Head Girls, and is designed to give pupils the benefit of a ‘big sister’ figure in the upper sixth. Any girl can request support from a BFG by popping a pink slip into a postbox in the dining hall. Our younger girls (‘LFGs’ – no explanation needed for that acronym), can turn to their BFG on issues of any scale – from a quick chat or a question about a particularly tricky assignment, right up to formal academic mentoring, shared activities and group outings. Whilst our BFGs undergo specific training in safeguarding and welfare, and have access to ongoing support from the senior team, they’re not – of course - a substitute for the more formal pastoral system. Rather, they play a complementary role that aligns perfectly with the family-like ethos of Kilgraston. If a parent wonders how their daughter will fit within our bustling school community, or is anxious about the prospects of a shy or quiet child, our BFGs offer a welcoming hand, a trusted arm around the shoulder, and a quiet word of support.

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