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Mount Kelly is an independent school located in Tavistock, Devon, UK. We are a co-educational school for children aged between 4 and 18 offering day, weekly, flexi and full boarding.
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.
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.
Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.
Our 1st XI boys enjoyed a fantastic fixture against the Devon Dumplings in an exciting and highly competitive match.🏏
Played in great spirit, the game gave our players the opportunity to showcase their skills and test themselves against experienced opposition. A brilliant afternoon of cricket! 👏
📸More photos from the game can be found on our Facebook Page.
#Cricket #SchoolCricket #1stXI #TeamMK #MountKelly #Sport #Teamwork #CricketSeason
Our Year 4 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day out at Castle Drogo this week, accompanied by a small group of Year 8 pupils.
Set high on Dartmoor, the cooler temperatures made it the perfect day to explore the stunning castle designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. 🏰
Pupils immersed themselves in history by dressing up, playing the castle`s piano, and uncovering the fascinating stories and hidden anecdotes that bring Castle Drogo to life.✨
#CastleDrogo #SchoolTrip #Year4 #Year8 #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #MountKelly #Dartmoor #SchoolLife #OutdoorLearning
A huge congratulations to our U17 cricket team, who won their National Plate Quarter-Final to secure a place in the final four teams in the country! 👏
An outstanding achievement and a testament to the team`s hard work, determination and talent. We wish them the very best of luck in the semi-finals!🏏
#Cricket #SchoolCricket #NationalPlate #SemiFinalBound #TeamMK #MountKelly #Teamwork #Determination #ProudSchool #SportingSuccess
This week, our Middle and Upper Prep pupils took part in the Shackleton Programme, developing new skills, embracing challenges and stepping outside their comfort zones. 🚣🏹✨
From climbing, abseiling and high ropes to archery, kayaking, canoeing and raft building, pupils threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork.🌟
📸 More photos from this week`s activities can be found on our Facebook page.
#ShackletonProgramme #OutdoorLearning #Adventure #Teamwork #Resilience #PrepSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #MountKelly #SimplyOutdoors #ChallengeYourself
As part of Spanish Food & Drink Theme Week, our Year 9 and Year 10 pupils put their culinary skills to the test by creating their own guacamole using an authentic Mexican recipe! 🥑🇲🇽
Working in teams, they experimented with flavours, added their own creative twists, and presented their dishes to our resident experts, Tamara and José María, who had the difficult task of choosing a winner!
¡Buen provecho y a comer! Well done, everyone! 👏
#Spanish #ModernLanguages #SpanishFoodWeek #HandsOnLearning #Year9 #Year10 #CulturalLearning #MountKelly #SchoolLife
Our Year 8 pupils took to the stage for their final production as a year group, presenting a captivating retelling of the Grimm fairy tales Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel. 🌲🐺🍎
Through creative storytelling, our audience was transported into a world of mystery and adventure, bringing these classic tales to life with a darker, more dramatic twist.
A huge congratulations to all of our talented pupils and dedicated staff who worked so hard to make this final production such a memorable success! 👏🎭
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook Page.
#Year8 #SchoolProduction #Drama #PerformingArts #GrimmTales #LittleRedRidingHood #SnowWhite #HanselAndGretel #CreativeArts #MountKelly
The U15 boys` cricket team secured a fantastic victory against Plymouth College this week. With temperatures remaining high, regular breaks were taken to ensure players stayed cool, hydrated and able to enjoy the game safely.☀️🏏
It was wonderful to see such high spirits and positive energy throughout the match.
Well done! 👏
#MountKelly #Cricket #SchoolSport #Teamwork #Sportsmanship #Victory #U15Cricket #ProudSchool #MountKellySport
What a week for our Duke of Edinburgh participants! 🌟
62 Mount Kelly pupils, 41 at Silver and 21 at Gold, have returned from an incredible expedition in the Brecon Beacons National Park. 🥾⛰️
Adapting to the hot weather, re-routing when needed, and supporting one another every step of the way, they demonstrated outstanding Courage and Commitment throughout. We were especially proud to hear members of the public go out of their way to compliment our pupils on their behaviour and attitude.✨
Every participant crossed the finish line with sore feet, lasting memories, and an enormous sense of achievement. We could not be prouder of what they have accomplished. 👏
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #DofE #DukeOfEdinburghAward #BreconBeacons #OutdoorEducation #Teamwork #Resilience #ProudSchool #ExpeditionSuccess #MountKellyAdventures
As Diversity Week comes to a close, tomorrow, Friday 26 June, is Rainbow Friday!🌈
We invite everyone to wear bright, colourful clothing to show their support.✨
#MountKelly #Showyoursupport #Schooldiversityweek #schoolcommunity #MK
Last week, our Lower Prep pupils enjoyed a wonderful French Café experience!☕🥐
The event provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to practise their French in a fun, interactive setting, ordering food and drinks while building their confidence in speaking the language. 🇫🇷
As part of the experience, the children also enjoyed listening to some of our Year 8 pupils, who read them a story in French, helping to bring the language to life.
A huge merci to everyone involved in creating such an enjoyable experience!✨
#MountKelly #FrenchCafe #LanguageLearning #LowerPrep #Bonjour
Join us this Friday at 18:00 for The Great Outdoors Gig! 🎶
Starting the evening at the Prep Front Hall for refreshments before enjoying a musical journey around our beautiful grounds, where our talented pupils will be performing in a variety of outdoor locations.🌳
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a wonderful summer evening.☀ We hope to see you there!✨
#MountKelly #GreatOutdoorsGig #LiveMusic #SchoolMusic #SummerEvening #CommunityEvent #OutdoorPerformance #MountKellyArts #SupportYoungTalent #DevonEvents
Our Greenpower Racing Club are gearing up for their first race this week!🏁
In preparation for the Predannack Regional Heat of the Greenpower F24 Series on Thursday, the car has undergone further development, including bodywork improvements and the addition of team kit.
The team`s focus has also been on pit stop practice and perfecting driver changes, ensuring they are race-ready for the challenge ahead.⚡
Good luck to the team as they take to the track on Thursday!
#MountKelly #Greenpower #F24 #STEM #RaceDay #MountKellyMotorsport #TeamSport