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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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Pupils have voted and we are proud to announce that the charity we are supporting this year will be the @devonairambulance
Discover more about the charity at:
www.daat.org
#DevonAirAmbulance #Charity
We are recruiting for a Deputy Head Academic. Read more about this role and apply here:
www.mountkelly.com/jobs
#LeadershipTeaching #jobsinteaching #TeachingJobs #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #BoardingSchoolJobs #tavistockjobs #DevonJobs
On Friday 16 October, we are encouraging Prep pupils to bring in a donation to support Tavistock Foodbank and help make a difference in our local community.
Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and continued support to our community. 💙
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #TavistockFoodbank #SupportingOurCommunity #CommunityMatters
This week, we were delighted to welcome Ken, who generously donated the beautiful Broadwood piano, now proudly displayed in our College Library, for a special informal concert.🎹
Our talented pupils treated guests to a wonderful mix of piano and vocal performances, from musicals to pop, showcasing the incredible musical talent within our Mount Kelly community. ✨
A huge thank you to Ken for his generosity. This wonderful addition to our Library will bring joy and inspiration to our musicians for many years to come! 💙
#MountKelly #MusicAtMountKelly #MusicalTalent #PianoPerformance #SchoolMusic #CreativeArts #MountKellyCommunity
Our GCSE Art and DT pupils enjoyed an inspiring day at the Eden Project! ✏
Exploring the spectacular grounds, pupils took inspiration from the striking architecture, statues and diverse plant life, developing their sketching skills and capturing textures, shapes and details to inspire their GCSE coursework.
A fantastic way to spark creativity and kick-start the academic year! ✏🌸
#GCSEArt #DesignTechnology #EdenProject #CreativeLearning #ArtInspiration #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
Our brand-new Mount Kelly netball team, the MK Rockets, has launched into action this year, joining the Okehampton Netball League for the first time! 🏐
With three matches already under their belts, the Rockets have made a fantastic start for the team as they take on new opposition, build their match experience and enjoy competing together.
Well done, Rockets!🚀
#MountKelly #MountKellySport #MKRockets #Netball #TeamMK #SchoolSport
The Mount Kelly Model United Nations Sixth Form Delegation is officially locked in for the Oxford MUN Global Voices Conference this November!✨
This week, our delegates confirmed their committees and countries, ready to represent a diverse cross-section of the Model United Nations, from the Security Council and World Food Programme to the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Now the preparation begins. Pupils are writing their position papers and grappling with some of the toughest challenges facing our planet. Along the way, they’re developing the confidence to question, think critically and engage openly with different perspectives.
These qualities are at the heart of the Global Voices ethos: challenging assumptions, asking bold questions and approaching complex global issues with intellectual openness and care.
Oxford, here we come! 🇺🇳
#MountKelly #ModelUnitedNations #MUN #GlobalVoices #OxfordMUN #SixthForm #GlobalCitizenship #CriticalThinking
Over the weekend, Evie W competed in the Torbay Triathlon, putting in a brilliant performance to finish 1st female and 1st overall in her category! 🥇
Even better, Evie showed a huge improvement on her previous performance, a great reflection of all her hard work and determination.👏
Well done, Evie!🎉
#TorbayTri #Triathlon #TriathlonLife #SwimBikeRun #RaceDay #FirstPlace #GoldMedal #PersonalBest #HardWorkPaysOff #TeamSuccess #ProudMoment #WellDoneEvie
Our college boarders reached new heights over the weekend!🧗♂️🧗
The boarders’ rock-climbing trip was a great challenge, giving everyone the chance to test their skills, build confidence and encourage one another along the way.💪👏
📸More action shots from the weekend can be found on our Facebook Page!
#RockClimbing #BoardingLife #BoardingSchool #Adventure #BuildingConfidence #MakingMemories #MountKelly
This time next week, on Tuesday 13 October, we’ll be welcoming guests to the College Library at Mount Kelly for our Business Breakfast. ☕
We’re looking forward to bringing together members of our local and wider business community for a morning of conversation, new connections and shared ideas.
Our Business Breakfast is a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships between Mount Kelly and the businesses around us, creating a space to connect, collaborate and share experiences, while giving our Sixth Form pupils the chance to gain valuable insight from professionals across a range of industries.
We look forward to welcoming everyone next week!
#MountKelly #BusinessBreakfast #Networking #BusinessCommunity #devonbusinesses
Today, we’re celebrating World Teachers’ Day and the incredible work of our teachers here at Mount Kelly. 🎉
Every day, our teachers encourage curiosity, empower pupils to embrace new challenges and inspire a passion for learning that reaches far beyond the classroom. ✨
Through their energy, dedication and enthusiasm, they nurture confidence, spark ambition and help every pupil discover what they are capable of.
Today, we celebrate the difference our teachers make and say a very big thank you for everything they bring to the Mount Kelly community. 💙
Inspired to discover more about life and learning at Mount Kelly? Get in touch with our Admissions Team at admissions@mountkelly.com.
#MountKelly #WorldTeachersDay #MountKellyPrep #Encourage #Empower #Inspire #Motivate #Mk #MKFamily
Tomorrow is an exciting day in the School calendar as we look forward to our annual Steeplechase and Colour Run! 🏃
Parents are warmly invited to join us for an action-packed afternoon of racing, House spirit and plenty of fun. ✨
The afternoon gets underway from 14:00, with the first race starting promptly at 14:10. Once our Prep runners cross the finish line, it’s time to add a splash of colour with the Prep Colour Run, followed by a chance for parents to get involved in the Parents’ Race before attention turns to our College runners. 🎉
The afternoon will draw to a close with the presentation of the College individual medals and overall House Trophy at 17:00. We’re looking forward to a fantastic afternoon and hope to see lots of you there cheering on our runners! 👏
#Steeplechase #ColourRun #SchoolSport #HouseSpirit #SchoolCommunity
