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The Mount Kelly education stands apart in the values and attitudes of its young men and women. Compassion, tolerance, kindness, integrity, generosity of spirit and a commitment to service underpin a determined dedication to academic excellence.
Mount Kelleians are nurtured by a sensitive rigour in which they are expected to take the risk of being more than what they may think they are, to pick themselves up, and others too, when things do not go their way and in so doing to learn the true nature, joy and responsibility of success.
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Nature At Mount Kelly
SWIMMING
Mount Kelly has an internationally recognised Performance Swimming programme, managed by Emma Collings-Barnes. There are three pools on our campus including a 50m, 8 lane Olympic Legacy swimming pool.
GIRLS' FOOTBALL
Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.
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Our Girls 1st XI football team took part in a friendly yet competitive fixture against PAFC U18, producing an exciting game of football from start to finish.⚽👏
Both teams showed great determination throughout the match, with Mount Kelly narrowly defeated. The girls demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience and spirit throughout. Well done to everyone involved! 💙
#MountKelly #GirlsFootball #TeamSpirit #SchoolSport #Football #MountKellySport #Resilience #Teamwork #PotentialPathway
Our Sixth Form athletes gathered for the annual Sports Dinner, a highlight of the sporting calendar and a celebration of an exceptional year of sport at Mount Kelly. 🏆
The evening recognised the dedication, talent and teamwork of our senior pupils across all disciplines, with plenty of laughter and reflection on a year filled with hard work, commitment and achievement. 👏💙
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page!
#MountKelly #SeniorSportsDinner #SchoolSport #Teamwork #SportingExcellence #MountKellySport #CelebratingSuccess #MKFamily
We’re delighted to share the latest Muddy Stilettos Schools review of Mount Kelly School in Tavistock. The review offers a great insight into day-to-day life at the School, highlighting our strengths in academics, sport, and boarding.
Link can be found in our bio!
#MountKelly #MuddyStilettos #IndependentSchools #Tavistock #BoardingSchool #Education #SchoolLife
Ready to take charge of your future after GCSEs?
The Mount Kelly Business School is a bold new Sixth Form pathway designed to equip young people with the skills, mindset and confidence needed for the realities of the global business world and the fast‑changing demands of the 21st‑century economy. 🌍
Launching this September, the programme combines academic excellence with real‑world professional preparation from day one. Applications for Year 12 entry in September 2026 are now open.📚
✉Contact our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com to find out more and discover how your future could begin at Mount Kelly.
#MountKelly #MountKellyBusinessSchool #SixthFormChoices #PostGCSE #FutureLeaders #BusinessEducation #GlobalThinking #NextSteps #ThinkingSchool
The Performing Arts Showcase was a true showstopper, celebrating the incredible range of talent across Mount Kelly.🌟
From our Pre Prep performers, with our youngest aged just 4, to our College pupils, the evening was packed with ballet, freestyle dance, poetry, instrumental solos, Upper Prep choir, Shakespeare and singing, making it an action-packed event to remember! 🎭🎶✨
📸More photos from the evening performances can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #PerformingArts #PupilTalent #Showcase #CreativeArts #SchoolLife #Proud #MKShowcase #Showstopper #MountKellyPrep #Thinkingschool
Join us tomorrow, Thursday 7 May at 6pm, in the College Library for an engaging talk with Rob Thomas from Sporting Elite USA. ✨
Open to parents and pupils in Years 9 to 13, this session will explore sports scholarship pathways in the USA and how to apply. ⚽
#SportsScholarships #StudyInUSA #SchoolEvents #SixthForm #Opportunities #BeyondSixthForm #ThinkingSchool
Last week, as part of the Tavistock Festival of Music, Performance, Art and Dance, the Mount Kelly Chamber Choir delighted local audiences with a varied programme of solo and choral performances. 🎶
From standout solos and duets to beautifully performed choral works, it was a fantastic celebration of musical talent.👏✨
#MountKelly #TavyFest #Choir #PerformingArts #SchoolLife #Community #Talent
Well done to 7 Mount Kelly pupils who took on the incredible Exmoor Challenge over the weekend. 💪 Under varying weather conditions, they completed a 16-mile circular route through some of Exmoor’s most stunning landmarks, including Tarr Steps. What an incredible achievement! 🌿👏
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #ExmoorChallenge #OutdoorEducation #PupilAchievement #Exmoor #Teamwork #Adventure #hiking
Every swimmer’s journey is unique and we’re here to support yours. 💙
At Mount Kelly, we provide a nurturing yet high-performance environment where young swimmers can grow, improve, and thrive. 🏊
Our Talent Day on Saturday 6 June is a great opportunity to experience life here, meet our friendly coaching team, and see if our swim programme is the right fit for you.
We’d love to welcome you to the pool. ✨
✉️ admissions@mountkelly.com
#MountKellySwimming #SwimCommunity #TalentDay #FutureChampions
Girls` Performance Football at Mount Kelly offers pupils a strong pathway to develop their ability, confidence and game understanding. ⚽
With structured coaching and a clear progression route, pupils can develop their skills over time and explore opportunities to play at a higher standard, including school teams and beyond.
📩 To find out more, contact our Admissions team today at admissions@mountkelly
Still unsure of your next steps?
Mount Kelly Sixth Form offers an inspiring environment where academic ambition, personal growth and future‑focused pathways come together - helping pupils develop the confidence, skills and independence needed for life beyond the classroom.✨
Contact our admissions team to find out more about Sixth Form opportunities at admissions@mountkelly.com
#MountKelly #MountKellySixthForm #NextSteps #SixthFormLife #FutureFocused #AcademicExcellence #PersonalDevelopment #LifeBeyondTheClassroom
Good luck to all our Year 8 pupils taking on the Exmoor Challenge this weekend! 🌄💪
You’ve got this every step of the way.✨
#ExmoorChallenge #MountKelly #GoodLuck #Teamwork #Adventure #Year8 #ChallengeAccepted #OutdoorLearning #ThinkingSchool
