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WELCOME
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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Our Lower Prep pupils have been working hard to grow their own strawberries, learning all about their favourite fruit.
A wonderful hands-on experience in both the garden and the classroom. We look forward to seeing the results of their hard work! 🍓🌱
#MountKellyPrep #LowerPrep #OutdoorLearning #SchoolGarden #GrowingTogether #LearningThroughNature #HandsOnLearning #Strawberries #PrepSchoolLife
Our Design Technology and Art Exhibition opens on Friday 12 June and will run for one week. 🎨⚙️
Make sure you have the date in your diary as it promises to showcase the very best of what Mount Kelly has to offer, celebrating the creativity, imagination and innovation of our pupils.
#MountKelly #ArtExhibition #DesignTechnology #Creativity #StudentWork #SchoolExhibition #Innovation #ArtAndDesign #SaveTheDate #ProudMoment
Mount Kelly Prep is surrounded by nature.🌿☀️ A place where learning extends beyond the classroom, with space to explore, grow, and thrive every day.
From outdoor adventures to inspiring lessons, every child is supported to reach their full potential in a nurturing and vibrant environment.🌱
If you’re considering joining Mount Kelly Prep, we would love to welcome you for a visit and share what makes our School so special. ✨
Please contact our Admissions team at admission@mountkelly.com to find out more and arrange a tour.
#MountKellyPrep #SunnySlopes #SurroundedByNature #OutdoorLearning #SchoolLife #DevonLife #InspiringEducation #JoinUs #PrepSchoolLife #Admissions #VisitUs #Mountkelly #ThinkingSchool
Our Inter-House Swim Gala is always a highly competitive afternoon, where house take on house in the pool for the coveted title. 🏆
It was full of energy, teamwork and outstanding school spirit as swimmers went head-to-head in a brilliant display of determination and house pride. 🏊♂️
📸See more photos on our Facebook!
#MountKelly #InterHouse #SwimGala #HouseCompetition #SchoolSport #Swimming #TeamSpirit #HousePride #CompetitiveSpirit #SchoolCommunity
Huge congratulations to our 35, 45 and 55-mile teams who have all crossed the Ten Tors finish line today.
It`s been a demanding weekend on Dartmoor, requiring a lot of resilience from everyone involved. The 35`s and 45`s both stayed on track to hit their camping targets, while the 55`s put in a big late-night push to beat the 10pm cutoff at Higher White Tor.
Every team has worked incredibly hard to complete their route, and it`s great to see all three teams safely home after an unforgettable weekend on the moor.
#TenTors #Dartmoor #ChallengeComplete #MountKelly #TeamMK
Gym at Mount Kelly, taking strength and fitness seriously....👀
From focused training sessions to building confidence and resilience, our pupils are encouraged to develop both physical and mental strength in a supportive environment.
#MountKelly #StrengthAndConditioning #Fitness #GymLife #SportAtMountKelly #Wellbeing #HealthyMindHealthyBody #StudentAthletes
Join us for our Talent Day on Saturday 6 June, where you can experience life at Mount Kelly, meet our dedicated coaching team, and explore whether our high-performance swim programme is right for you. This is a great opportunity to see our facilities and training environment first-hand 🏊♀️✨
✉️ Contact admissions@mountkelly.com to learn more.
#MountKelly #Swimming #TalentDay #SwimProgramme #Sport
Good luck to this year’s cohort taking on Ten Tors this weekend! ⛰️
Months of hard work, training, and teamwork have led to this moment. Go out there, support each other and enjoy every step of the journey. We’re right behind you!💪
#MountKelly #TenTors #GoodLuck #Teamwork #Resilience #OutdoorAdventure #Challenge #ProudMoment #MKSpirit
Our Year 9 pupils had a great time on their LOTC trip.
They pushed themselves out of their comfort zones by exploring underground caverns, enjoyed Mrs Russo’s quiz, and had the chance to discover the vibrant city of Bristol. A brilliant mix of challenge and adventure!
#MountKelly #Year9 #LOTC #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #SchoolTrip #Adventure #Caving #Bristol #Teamwork #ChallengeYourself #SchoolLife
We celebrated our Year 13 pupils in style with our Leavers’ Chapel and Afternoon Tea.🍾🍰
A special opportunity for the Mount Kelly community to come together and celebrate their journey. There were smiles, laughter, and a few tears as memories were shared and friendships cherished.
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page!
#MountKelly #Year13 #ClassOf2026 #LeaversCelebration #SchoolCommunity #LeaversChapel #AfternoonTea #SchoolMemories #NextChapter #ProudMoments #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchoolLife #CelebratingSuccess #Friendship #FutureStartsHere
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
