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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.
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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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On Friday afternoon, Year 2 enjoyed a magical dragon party! ๐๐
From nest building to disco dancing, the children had a fantastic afternoon of adventure and imagination. Excitement peaked with the discovery of a mysterious dragon egg in one of the nests! ๐ณ๐ฅโจ
#MountKelly #MountKellyLowerPrep #Year2 #DragonParty #SchoolLife #LearningThroughPlay #outdoorlearningspaces #PrimarySchool #WoodlandAdventure #CreativeLearning #SchoolFun
We are delighted to host a series of four lectures to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Mount Kelly. Each explores themes connected to Devon in honour of our founder, Admiral Kelly. Join us for one or come along to all four.
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Finished your exams and still deciding your next steps?โจ
Our brand-new Business School could be the perfect fit. Offering an innovative, career-focused approach to Sixth Form, you`ll develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in business, entrepreneurship and beyond.๐ผ๐
To find out more, contact our Admissions Team via email at admissions@mountkelly.com, we`d be delighted to discuss how Mount Kelly could be the right choice for you.
#BusinessSchool #SixthForm #FutureLeaders #Entrepreneurship #BusinessEducation #CareerReady #Post16 #ALevels #MountKelly #NextSteps
Driving into the final week of term like... ๐๏ธ ๐
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend before one last week of the Summer Term!โจ
#F24 #Greenpower #STEM #Engineering #FutureEngineers #MountKelly #FinalWeekOfTerm
Our 1st XI boys enjoyed a fantastic fixture against the Devon Dumplings in an exciting and highly competitive match.๐
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! ๐
๐ธMore 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. ๐ฐ
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.โจ
#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! ๐
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!๐
#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. ๐ฃ๐นโจ
From climbing, abseiling and high ropes to archery, kayaking, canoeing and raft building, pupils threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork.๐
๐ธ 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! ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ
Working in teams, they experimented with flavours, added their own creative twists, and presented their dishes to our resident experts, Tamara and Josรฉ Marรญa, who had the difficult task of choosing a winner!
ยกBuen provecho y a comer! Well done, everyone! ๐
#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. ๐ฒ๐บ๐
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! ๐๐ญ
๐ธMore 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.โ๏ธ๐
It was wonderful to see such high spirits and positive energy throughout the match.
Well done! ๐
#MountKelly #Cricket #SchoolSport #Teamwork #Sportsmanship #Victory #U15Cricket #ProudSchool #MountKellySport
What a week for our Duke of Edinburgh participants! ๐
62 Mount Kelly pupils, 41 at Silver and 21 at Gold, have returned from an incredible expedition in the Brecon Beacons National Park. ๐ฅพโฐ๏ธ
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.โจ
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. ๐
๐ธMore photos can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #DofE #DukeOfEdinburghAward #BreconBeacons #OutdoorEducation #Teamwork #Resilience #ProudSchool #ExpeditionSuccess #MountKellyAdventures
