Kilgraston Sixth Form - Bonjour Paris
Kilgraston Sixth Form visited Paris as their final year trip:
On Monday 13th June a group of 35 Upper and Lower Sixth accompanied by Mlle Depreux, Mr Connolly, Dr Phillips and Mrs McCormick travelled to Paris. Starting the day on Tuesday we boarded a Parisian Seine cruise at the impressive base of the Eiffel Tower. We viewed Notre Dame, breath-taking Parisian bridges, l’île de la Cité, and Parisian architecture. Next we took a walk along the Champs Elysées viewing L’Arc de Triomphe, tasting the famous La Durée macarons, Parisian croque-monsieur and window shopping well known brands.
Our next stop began with a magnificent, but challenging climb to the beautiful Sacré Coeur which was truly an incredible experience. The Montmartre area with its charming bistros enchanted us all ending what was a day which was an incredible stimulation of the senses. On Wednesday we spent the day at Disneyland Paris; to get our adrenaline soaring we braved Star Wars Space Mountain, a Disney ‘Big Thrill’ which even Mlle Depreux enjoyed. Ratatouille was a firm favourite amongst the group as well as Big Thunder Mountain the clattering runaway train and for some a big highlight and brave achievement the Tower of Terror. The finale of this day was spectacular firework display around the Disney Princess castle, a magical experience.
On Thursday we divided up to either shop at Val d’Europe or relax and enjoy the Parisian heat wave. What made this trip such a success was the comraderie and sense of team adventure displayed by our girls. The laughter they shared, along with confidence gained from exploring a new city and for those braving to speak the French language including both Mr Connolly and Dr Phillips. The girls represented themselves, their parents and the school tremendously well and have hopefully made memories to last a life time. There was even a chorus of ‘Where Next’ from Lower Sixth.
Mrs McCormick, Head of Sixth Form
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