It is with great sadness that we announce the death in August of Mrs Jenny Sale, the founding Head of our Pre-Prep and Nursery.

Jenny came to Cargilfield in 1979 to set up the Pre-Prep in Benbow House, which was on the site of today’s Pre-Prep. She started with 9 children all of whom she taught in one class spanning P1-3. The Nursery was later opened in 1982 and when Jenny left Cargilfield five years later, the department had grown to 80 and there was a waiting list.

Our first Pre-Prep parents took a leap of faith in sending their children to Cargilfield and were not disappointed. After the Pre-Prep 40th anniversary celebrations in 2019, I received a letter from Jenny’s first parent to say how much she was impressed with the Pre-Prep and what a wonderful start Jenny had given her boys all those years ago.

Throughout the years Jenny continued to show a keen interest in the work and development of the Pre-Prep. She was guest of honour at our celebrations in 2019 and the oak tree she gave us then will be an ongoing reminder of her invaluable contribution to the School.

All in the Pre-Prep are very grateful for the kindness and thoughtfulness of Jenny in requesting that rather than send floral tributes to her funeral, donations are instead given to the Pre-Prep development fund.

Our thoughts are with Jenny’s husband, Tim and her children and grandchildren at this difficult time.