Cargilfield - Past to Present

Good luck, Jack!

Good luck, Isabella!

There's T20 action between all three sides in the U18 Girls Regional Series on Sunday 🙌

It was lovely to welcome former pupil and children’s author, Leonard Harper Gow, to our Book Festival today, reading from his latest book!

Many congratulations, Laura!

We are delighted to announce our Heads of School for 2024-25, Rory B and Laura T.

The Pre Prep ladies have done it! A huge thank you to everyone who donated to their Cancer Research UK Race for Life Pretty muddy 5k. We got a certificate for the top fundraiser raising an amazing £3300 for . It was a fantastic way to spend a sunny Sunday morning if a little muddy!!!

If you would still like to donate please do on the link below.

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/katies-race-for-life-3274691476084666667562

Many congratulations to former pupils Izzy, Maddie and Scarlett who were members of the U15 Fettes_College team that won the Cricket Scotland schools’ cup this morning!

Good luck, Cody!

Many congratulations to former pupil Chris Sole!

🗞️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 🗞️

We are delighted to announce that we have signed Cricket Scotland International, Chris Sole, for the next five Vitality Blast games 💪

Read more 👉 bit.ly/ChrisSoleSigning

It was wonderful to have Vaughan Townhill supporting our music concert at Rothbury Parish Church in Northumberland this morning!

Vaughan was Director of Music at Cargilfield for 34 years, from 1974 to 2008 and inspired and encouraged so many former pupils in their music.

Good luck to former pupil Hamish!

Scotland men's squad announced to face Wales in game 1 of the series.

Get along to the Glasgow National Hockey Centre to cheer on the Blue Sticks!

Tickets available here➡️ https://seetickets.com/event/scotland-v-wales-men-/glasgow-national-hockey-centre/3016840

Former Cargilfield pupil, Jay, talking to sports scholars at Fettes about elite 400m running, and being a contestant on Love Island!

Good luck to former pupils Ollie and Izzy!

Former pupil Finlay has been selected by Gregor Townsend as a development player to go on the Scottish Rugby Summer rugby tour to the Americas. A fabulous achievement!

https://www.theoffsideline.com/10-uncapped-players-in-gregor-townsends-scotland-summer-tour-squad/

Many congratulations to former pupil Claude who has been named as one of the top 100 sommeliers in the UK in 2024!

Fantastic news from Oundle that Sophie has been appointed Head of School for 2024/25. Many congratulations!

Well done, Jack!

Good luck to Scotland U21 Men who get underway in a Belfast series tonight. They go up against Wales this evening before Ireland Dev tomorrow, and Ireland on Saturday with a finals day on Sunday.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏑

On the 80th Anniversary of the D Day landings in Normandy, today we remember the enormous sacrifice made by so many, including a number of the 64 old boys of Cargilfield who died fighting for our freedom during

The rain spoiled Scotland’s opening game of the T20 World Cup against England in Barbados, but former pupil Chris Sole still earned his 50th cap!

A 5️⃣0️⃣th Scotland cap today for Chris Sole 🙌

Congratulations, Soley 💜

It was wonderful to welcome old boy of Cargilfield Leonard Harper Gow, whose family have been such loyal supporters and friends of the school for so many years, to say Grace at the 150th Anniversary Ball on Saturday. Thank you!

A big thank you to Cargilfield old boy Henry Beeby from Goffs for running our live auction so expertly at the 150th Anniversary Ball on Saturday!

A huge thank you to the fantastic committee who organised such a fabulous 150th Anniversary Ball on Saturday. They worked tirelessly and the hugely successful event for over 500 former pupils, parents and friends was entirely down to their energy, enthusiasm and imagination to make it happen. Thank you, ladies!

Please share the link below with your friends and family for the Cargilfield 150th Anniversary auction.

https://ww2.emma-live.com/CargilfieldBall/list_lots

There are over 100 lots ranging from fabulous holidays in Mustique or Shetland, to some great sporting events and memorabilia, to fashion, art and even an overnight stay with gorillas!

The auction is online until this Saturday at 11.15pm. Please register and bid on this fabulous range of prizes.

The Cargilfield 150 Auction is now open online. Click on the link to view the bids. https://ww2.emma-live.com/CargilfieldBall/list_lots

All funds raised from this fabulous online auction will be going to the 150th Anniversary fund.

Happy browsing, happy bidding, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 1st June to celebrate Cargilfield’s 150 years!

Lot 78: the legendary Leonard Harper Gow, yours, for 2 hours to play piano at an event or just to serenade you and your family.


Leonard Harper Gow

Well done, Emma!

Emma received a commendation in the Anthea Bell translation competition in French. The competition saw 16,000 participants, only one winner for Scotland, and only a handful of commendations for exceptional entries. We are very proud of your achievement. Well done!