Cargilfield School

Active Day

A quick 5.6km during the long morning break with the running club! Feeling energised and ready to take on the rest of the day! It's always great to see our boys and girls voluntarily join our running club. A big thank you to our Form Teachers, Mr. Pike and Mrs. Webber, for the extra energy they bring each week!

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As P1 were leaving their woodwork club this afternoon, Form 4 invited them in next door to play their computer games they have been making in Computer Science on Scratch.

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Active Day

What an incredible effort from our team, finishing 2nd in the Ardvreck Netball Tournament! Our girls showed amazing teamwork, sportsmanship, and a fantastic attitude throughout the day. Coach Hastie-Smith said, "Our Form 6 girls played with heart, and despite narrowly losing by just 1 point in the final, they should be SO proud of their performance!

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Active Day

Our outdoor adventures took us to Bonaly, which was a fantastic hiking experience for everyone, especially with the beautiful weather. We loved seeing the gentle signs of spring emerging – nature at its best! A huge Thank You to Dr Allsop and Mr Young for organising these outings.

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Holiday Activity Weeks at Cargilfield School!

Looking for a fun, active, and engaging way to spend the holidays? Our holiday activity weeks are the perfect mix of sports, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and more – for boys and girls aged 5-12. Available during Easter, July, and August – spots are filling up fast, so don’t miss out!

Book now and give your child an unforgettable holiday experience: https://ow.ly/kJpF50VaFWT

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Individual Pathway

Adolescence is a time of change, and for prep school pupils, the transition to secondary school can be a pivotal moment. But what if staying until 13 offers even more benefits? In our latest article, Ms Anjali Dholakia, Deputy Head Academic at Cargilfield School, explores the unique advantages of making the move to senior school at 13, including greater emotional support, leadership opportunities, and a smoother transition.

Read more in our full article published in the March issue of Nursery & School Guide: https://ow.ly/Zpzq50VaCC2

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It’s Shrove Tuesday and a number of our boarders had great fun making, and eating, pancakes this evening. They were delicious!

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Individual Pathway

We are delighted to congratulate Scarlett on being awarded a Sports Scholarship to Glenalmond College. A fabulous achievement!

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Creativity Every Day

Our Nursery children had so much fun playing The Tiger Who Came to Tea at their Monkey Drama Club! From sharing tea with friends to hiding from the tiger, the boys and girls used their imagination and brought this classic story to life.

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Creativity Every Day

Continuing to explore current and voltage in electrical circuits, Form 6 are embracing science with Mr. Young. Experimenting with different connections and energy levels, they had a hands-on learning experience that sparked curiosity and plenty of 'aha!' moments!

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Active Day

Meet Cargilfield's four incredible GAP students - Isla, Dom, Gabi, and Jamie! Since joining us at the start of the Spring term, they've made a fantastic impression. From their key roles in our boarding community to their involvement in school life, they are loved by all the boys and girls.

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Active Day

We're so proud to introduce our fantastic team that makes our After School Club a fun and safe place for our boys and girls. From creating engaging activities to ensuring every child feels welcome, this team is dedicated to providing the best experience possible. Give them a round of applause for their hard work, patience and commitment!

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Creativity Every Day

Our P2s had an out-of-this-world adventure at Dynamic Earth! We explored our planet’s place in space, went on an interactive meteorite hunt, and even imagined a journey to the moon! We dressed in space suits, waved at astronauts on a spacewalk, and collected moon samples. Later, we toured the night sky in the planetarium, spotting planets like Saturn, Venus, and Mars, and learning about the upcoming Artemis mission. We left feeling like we’d been floating among the stars!

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Active Day

Well done to all those children in the Pre Prep who received Good Work Assembly from the Headmaster this morning. Keep up the good work!

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Well done to all our runners who took part in the Glenalmond College cross country event on Wednesday. The underfoot conditions were tough, but it made for some excellent racing and it was terrific to see so many brave performances from all our runners, including a number of podium finishes. Pride of place goes to Allegra for winning the U9 girls' individual race and to the U9 Girls for winning the team event!

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Active Day

Our Music Department is a vibrant hub of activity every day. Our boys and girls have dedicated time during their long morning break to practise their musical instruments, and our peripatetic teachers are on hand to support them. In fact, did you know that 90% of our Upper School students are skilled in playing at least one musical instrument.

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Active Day

Well done to the Cargilfield and Fettes boys who came together to play for the Saltires in the triangular representative hockey competition which this term was hosted by St Mary's Melrose on Wednesday.

The matches took place on the full size astro at Tweedbank, and all were very competitive with just the odd goal separating the teams; however, it was the Saltires who came out on top. Well played, boys!

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Active Day

A fantastic afternoon at St Mary’s in Melrose for the 2025 IAPS Representative Tournament! Team Saltires, featuring players from Cargilfield and Fettes, took 1st place with incredible teamwork and energy! They dominated their first game against Caledonians with sharp passing and solid play. Despite a challenging second game against Thistles, they bounced back in the second half with plenty of goals! Well done, Team Saltires!

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