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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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Only one sleep to go! 🇿🇦🦒🌿
Our South Africa 2026 Nature and Conservation adventure departs tomorrow, with pupils and staff ready for an unforgettable adventure.✨
This beautiful giraffe was photographed from the very camp where pupils and staff will be staying, a wonderful reminder of the incredible wildlife encounters that await
#Mountkelly #MK #SouthAfrica #Safari #Wildlife #Conservation #Nature
And that`s a wrap on another Summer Term and academic year! 🎉
A huge thank you to our pupils, staff, parents and the wider Mount Kelly community for making it such a memorable year.
We`re looking forward to celebrating together one last time at the Summer Ball tomorrow before everyone heads home for a well-deserved break.
Wishing all our families a fantastic summer, and we can`t wait to welcome everyone back in September! ☀️💙
#MountKelly #MKFamily #EndOfTerm #SummerHolidays #SchoolLife
This Saturday, we`ll be celebrating the end of the academic year with our annual Summer Ball. ✨
As part of the evening`s celebrations, there will be a short fireworks display from 22:45, lasting approximately 15 minutes.
We appreciate that fireworks can affect pets and some members of our community, so we wanted to give advance notice and thank you for your understanding and support.
We look forward to marking the end of another fantastic academic year with our school community.💙
#MountKelly #SummerBall #EndOfTerm #Summer #MKFamily #Celebration
Our team of pupils are proudly showcasing Mount Kelly at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition!🔬🌿
They`re presenting their research on measuring biodiversity across our school grounds at one of the UK`s biggest public science events, sharing their work with thousands of visitors throughout the week.
Well done! 👏
#MountKelly #RoyalSociety #SummerScienceExhibition #STEM #Biodiversity #YoungScientists #ScienceEducation #ScienceInAction #ProudToBeMK #DevonSchools
🌼 What a way to end the Term!🐸
Our Lower Prep pupils wowed audiences with their fantastic production of `Croak`. From buzzing bees and graceful butterflies to dancing flowers and a chorus of frogs, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, with the help of Year 3, brought the garden to life with brilliant performances, colourful costumes and plenty of smiles.
A huge well done to all our young stars! 🌟👏
📸More photos from the performance can be found on our Facebook Page!
#MountKelly #MK #MountKellyPrep #LowerPrepProduction #Play
European Senior Championships 🏊♂️
From potential to performance. From aspiration to international selection.
This summer, six current Mount Kelly swimmers have been selected to compete at the European Senior Championships.
🇬🇧 Rio Daodu (Great Britain)
🇮🇪 Adam Bradley (Ireland)
🇵🇱 Flawia Kamzol (Poland)
🇪🇪 Maari Randvali (Estonia)
🇱🇹 Mantas Kauspedas (Lithuania)
🇦🇹 Aviva Hollinsky (Austria)
We`re also delighted to celebrate Old Mount Kelly swimmer Matt Ward, who has earned selection for 🇬🇧 Great Britain.
To see current and former athletes progressing to the highest levels of international competition is a testament to years of hard work, expert coaching, and a culture that encourages young people to pursue excellence while remaining grounded, balanced, and ambitious.
Our congratulations to all those selected. Your #MKFamily is behind you as you step onto the blocks for your countries. 💙
#MountKellySwimming #EuropeanChampionships #SwimmingExcellence #InternationalSwimming #TeamMK #MKFamily
Sometimes it`s not just about the players on the pitch, in the pool, or on the court. It`s about those on the sidelines too.
There is nothing better than seeing our pupils turn up to support their friends and peers, bringing with them an incredible sense of camaraderie, encouragement and school spirit. 👏
We are incredibly lucky to have so many pupils who embody our values and make the most of all that is on offer at Mount Kelly. 💙
Want to learn more about the opportunities available at Mount Kelly? Contact our admissions team today at admissions@mountkelly.com and discover how your child can become part of our vibrant and supportive community.
#MountKelly #SchoolSpirit #TeamMountKelly #PupilLife #SchoolCommunity #MKFamily #SupportEachOther #ProudToBeMountKelly #IndependentSchool #DevonSchools #Education #MountKellyPrep
A heartfelt thank you to Sarah Jordan as she steps down from her role leading the Mount Kelly Parents` Association (MKPA). 💙
Sarah has given her time, energy and enthusiasm, helping to strengthen our school community and supporting countless events and initiatives over the years. Her commitment has made a real difference to the experience of so many pupils, families and staff.
On behalf of everyone at Mount Kelly, thank you.
#MountKelly #MKFamily #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #MKPA
Mount Kelly Staff, pupils and their families may pick up their Reward Card from either Reception.
www.mountkelly.com/reward-card
🏊INCOMING🏊
European Senior Swimming Selections
⏰4pm
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National Plate Semi-Final Winners!🏏 🙌
A huge congratulations to our U17 team on an incredible performance.
Your hard work and teamwork shone through in some amazing games.
Bring on the final! 💪🎉
#MountKelly #Cricketseason #MK #TeamPride #U17 #NationalPlate #FinalBound
With football fever in full swing, our girls` squad shared who they`re supporting. ⚽🙌
#MountKelly #GirlsFootball #GirlsInSport #SchoolSport #TeamSpirit #FootballFans
