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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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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.
🎟️ Book at www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/mountkelly
🕵️♀️ Join us for the `Mystery on the Moor` night
🤝 Supporting #TASS @tavistockareasurportservices
🎟️Tickets are available at www.ticketsource.com/mountkelly
#Charity #Mystery #Tavistock
What a weekend for Team Mount Kelly at the Aquatics Next Gen Championships! 🏊🏊♀️
Across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, our swimmers delivered an outstanding weekend of racing, already winning 11 Gold 🥇, 4 Silver 🥈 and 4 Bronze 🥉 medals, alongside a huge number of Personal Bests, finalist finishes and unforgettable team performances. 🔥
A huge congratulations to every swimmer taking part. We couldn`t be prouder of the way our athletes have raced, supported one another and represented Team Mount Kelly throughout the championships.
There`s still plenty more racing to come, and we can`t wait to see what the rest of the competition has in store. Good luck to everyone still competing! 💙
#TeamMK #NextGenChampionships #MountKellySwimming #MKFamily
The summer holidays may be in full swing, but our admissions team is here to help. ☀️💙
Whether you`re considering Mount Kelly for September or planning ahead for the future, we`d be delighted to answer your questions, arrange a personalised tour, and help you discover everything our School has to offer.
Get in touch today:
📧 admissions@mountkelly.com
📞 +44 (0)1822 813193
Your Mount Kelly journey starts here.
#MountKelly #AdmissionsOpen #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #StartYourJourney #FutureStartsHere
Where champions are made, and every swimmer belongs. 🏊💙
Mount Kelly combines exceptional coaching, outstanding facilities and academic excellence to help every pupil thrive, whether they`re taking their first strokes or competing on the world stage.🌍
Interested in learning more about swimming at Mount Kelly? Get in touch with our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com to discover how our world-renowned swimming programme could help your child reach their full potential.
#MountKelly #MountKellySwimming #WhereChampionsAreMade #GBAquatics #NextGenChampionships #CommonwealthYouthGames #EuropeanJuniorChampionships #SwimmingExcellence #IndependentSchool #PupilSuccess
Our latest podcast is now live!🎙✨
Join Mrs Maria Rogers, Assistant Head - Personalised Learning, and Brooke, a former Mount Kelly pupil, for an insightful conversation about inclusive education, neurodiversity, and supporting pupils with additional needs.
Whether you`re a parent, educator or simply passionate about helping every child thrive, this episode offers valuable insights into creating environments where every learner can succeed.🌱
🎧 Listen now via the link in our bio or follow us on Spotify, where you can listen to more Mount Kelly Conversations.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SCiswOUgYYz5IjPGSOTM5
#MountKelly #MountKellyPodcast #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity #SEND #LearningSupport #Education #EducationMatters #SchoolCommunity #AdditionalNeeds #EveryChildMatters #Podcast
One final look back at this year`s Summer Ball! ✨📸
There were simply too many memories made not to share a few more of our favourite photo booth moments from a fantastic evening. 💙🎉
Want to see the full collection? Head over to our Facebook page to browse all of the photos! 👀📸
#MountKelly #MountKellySchool #SummerBall #PhotoBoothFun #SchoolLife #BoardingSchool #MakingMemories #LifeAtMountKelly #MemoriesMade
Those on our Africa Adventure headed to Eswatini for a few unforgettable days of wildlife spotting! 🌍✨
They were lucky enough to see white rhinos, elephants and lions in their natural habitat – an experience they`ll never forget. 🦏🐘🦁
Swipe to the end to see more from this incredible safari adventure! 👉📸
#MountKelly #Adventure #SafariAdventure #WildlifeExperience #TravelMemories #BucketListTravel #UnforgettableExperience
At Mount Kelly, our values shape everything we do, every day. They underpin our purpose of providing a values-led, life-defining educational experience, influencing how our pupils learn, lead, compete, collaborate and support one another.✨
Together, they encourage every pupil to embrace challenge, act with integrity and make a positive difference within our community and beyond.🌱
Active Mind. Active Body. Active Values.
To find out more about life at Mount Kelly, contact our admissions team today at admissions@mountkelly.com, or ring 01822 813193.
#MountKelly #ActiveMindActiveBodyActiveValues #ValuesLedEducation #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #DaySchool #EducationWithPurpose #FutureReady #LearnLeadInspire #DevonSchools #SchoolLife #AdmissionsOpen
Looking for things to do this summer? ☀️ We`ve got your summer reading sorted!📚
Mount Kelly teachers have shared their top book picks, with recommendations for every age and interest. Whether you`re searching for your next page-turner or looking for inspiration for the whole family, there`s something for everyone.
🔗Read the full article on the Muddy Stilettos website or the link in our bio.
#MountKelly #SummerReading #BookRecommendations #ReadingList #LoveReading #SummerHolidays #FamilyReading #DevonSchools #MuddyStilettos #BooksToRead
Ready to discover your cycling potential? 🚴🌟
This weekend, Saturday 18 July, Mount Kelly is proud to host the British Cycling South West Region Talent ID Day.
Designed for aspiring cyclists aged 12–15 (born 2010–2014) from Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for non-club riders to discover their potential and take their first step on the British Cycling talent pathway.
What to expect:
🏃 Performance testing
🚴 Cycling assessments
💡 Rider and parent workshops
⭐ Information on future development opportunities
No club membership is required, and riders who are new to structured competition are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcome from cyclists of all backgrounds who are eligible for a British passport.
If you haven`t registered yet, there`s still time!
📲 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dqBVMkjobEyLgECjItWSUHEB0DN3-GBMiqOi3tiKN6lUMTZUMEtUSEtYUkFCOFpSSkJVNzdGVEhKRS4u
#MountKelly #BritishCycling #TalentID #Cycling #FutureTalent #YouthCycling #TrackCycling #RoadCycling #SouthWest #Cornwall #Devon #Somerset #AthleteDevelopment
Best of luck to our incredible athletes as they head to the Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships and the Swim England Summer Nationals!🏊🌊🏊♂️
Mount Kelly are just getting started. 💙
You can catch all the action, from the heats through to the finals, live on YouTube!
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