Kilgraston Activity Days 2022
Kilgraston Activity Days have become an essential part of the calendar year where we celebrate and spend some much-needed social time together. The days, free from academic work, have helped developed a wide range of inter-personal and team work skills along with building resilience.
The days have provided a wide range of activities, ranging from the creative with ‘Crafternoon’, the calming games on the lawn, the thrilling Laser Tag and the adventurous water sports at Blown Away at St Andrews. These were but a few. There was also bowling, Woodland Combat and the Aloft Tree Top Challenge at Crieff Hydro, climbing at the University of the Highlands and Islands, tennis, swimming, football, cricket, stone art, Air Thrill, quizzes, golf, baking, scavenger hunts, camping along with the obligatory s’mores. Then there were the residential trips to York for the Lower Four, Alton Towers for Upper Fifth and Paris for Sixth Form. A formidably packed few days for pupils and staff alike.
As with all events and adventures that bring us together through laughter and shared experiences, it cements our common bond. Cor Unum.
Ms Hall
Duke of Edinburgh experience at Kilgraston
Duke of Edinburgh, while a tough experience was something I will remember forever. It made me realise just how resourceful I could be and how valuable a good team is! I will also remember the amazing memories with the girls, while it was difficult, it was also really fun.
Of course, it wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine (although we did see a double rainbow and lots of sun at the end of day two), The laughs while walking up hills out of breath and my wet sleeping bag (make sure to put everything in dry bags) were worth it. It also tested my cooking skills, as I managed to make a stir fry for lunch on day two consisting of pepper and spinach.
I will definitely use the skills that I learnt from Duke of Edinburgh, such as patience, medical skills (like the use of blister plasters) and how to have an amazing time in the most unlikely circumstances.
On day one we were all really discouraged at the start because we went the wrong way, only to fix it and loose a member of our team to injury, however by the end of our bronze expedition we got to see a double rainbow, and a group of extremely aggressive sheep who definitely did not want us there.
Overall, Duke of Edinburgh was worth all the hardships, and you can be sure I am doing silver next year!
Aine, Lower Fifth
Kilgraston Botanical Society
The Botanical Society are delighted be back this year. The girls have propagated a range of plants in the flower beds including roses, calendular, raspberries, marshmallow and lavender, together with tomato plants in the green house. The intention is to turn these botanicals into a range of beauty and confectionery products. We have already practiced making botanical candles, using bees wax.
Watch out for our stall at the upcoming Spring fair. Our future projects include establishing a Kilgraston Apiary - we have already practised making honey comb frames. This would be in conjunction with an our outdoor classroom including wild flower and a wildlife pond.
Find out more about the other clubs and activities on offer at Kilgraston.