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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.
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.
Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.
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.☀️🏏
It was wonderful to see such high spirits and positive energy throughout the match.
Well done! 👏
#MountKelly #Cricket #SchoolSport #Teamwork #Sportsmanship #Victory #U15Cricket #ProudSchool #MountKellySport
What a week for our Duke of Edinburgh participants! 🌟
62 Mount Kelly pupils, 41 at Silver and 21 at Gold, have returned from an incredible expedition in the Brecon Beacons National Park. 🥾⛰️
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.✨
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. 👏
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #DofE #DukeOfEdinburghAward #BreconBeacons #OutdoorEducation #Teamwork #Resilience #ProudSchool #ExpeditionSuccess #MountKellyAdventures
As Diversity Week comes to a close, tomorrow, Friday 26 June, is Rainbow Friday!🌈
We invite everyone to wear bright, colourful clothing to show their support.✨
#MountKelly #Showyoursupport #Schooldiversityweek #schoolcommunity #MK
Last week, our Lower Prep pupils enjoyed a wonderful French Café experience!☕🥐
The event provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to practise their French in a fun, interactive setting, ordering food and drinks while building their confidence in speaking the language. 🇫🇷
As part of the experience, the children also enjoyed listening to some of our Year 8 pupils, who read them a story in French, helping to bring the language to life.
A huge merci to everyone involved in creating such an enjoyable experience!✨
#MountKelly #FrenchCafe #LanguageLearning #LowerPrep #Bonjour
Join us this Friday at 18:00 for The Great Outdoors Gig! 🎶
Starting the evening at the Prep Front Hall for refreshments before enjoying a musical journey around our beautiful grounds, where our talented pupils will be performing in a variety of outdoor locations.🌳
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a wonderful summer evening.☀ We hope to see you there!✨
#MountKelly #GreatOutdoorsGig #LiveMusic #SchoolMusic #SummerEvening #CommunityEvent #OutdoorPerformance #MountKellyArts #SupportYoungTalent #DevonEvents
Our Greenpower Racing Club are gearing up for their first race this week!🏁
In preparation for the Predannack Regional Heat of the Greenpower F24 Series on Thursday, the car has undergone further development, including bodywork improvements and the addition of team kit.
The team`s focus has also been on pit stop practice and perfecting driver changes, ensuring they are race-ready for the challenge ahead.⚡
Good luck to the team as they take to the track on Thursday!
#MountKelly #Greenpower #F24 #STEM #RaceDay #MountKellyMotorsport #TeamSport
We`re excited to invite members of the local community to a public consultation on Tuesday 30 June 18:00 - 20:00 at the Bedford Hotel, Tavistock, on the proposed development of new padel courts at Mount Kelly.✨
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world as it is easy to learn, low-impact and suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you`re looking for a new way to stay active, enjoy social sport, or access an inclusive sporting opportunity, padel has something to offer.
These proposed courts represent an investment in the health and wellbeing of our community, and we`d love to hear your thoughts. Come along to find out more about the plans, ask questions and have your say.
We look forward to welcoming you.
#MountKelly #Padel #PadelTennis #Tavistock #CommunityConsultation #SportForAll #InclusiveSport #CommunityWellbeing #HaveYourSay #WestDevon
We are recruiting for a Swimming Instructor and Lifeguards.
Discover more or apply at www.mountkelly.com/swim-centre/about-us/jobs/
#Jobs #Lifeguard #SwimmingTeacher #Tavistock #Devon #JobsInSwimming #SwimmingJobs #TavistockJobs
It was a hat trick of wins for our cricketers yesterday, with victories both home and away! 🏏
Congratulations to our U15 Girls, and our U13A and U13B Boys teams on their fantastic performances. A brilliant effort from all involved! 👏
📸More photos from the home games can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #Cricket #TeamMK #HatTrickOfWins #girlscricket #boyscricket #cricketseason
🎼🎤 The Mount Kelly Choral Society invites you to `Come and Sing Workshop`.
Some of our swimmers were delighted to visit Tor Bridge Primary School yesterday to share their experiences of competing at events, ranging from national competitions to the Commonwealth Games.🏊♀️
The group spoke about life as athletes at Mount Kelly, highlighting the dedication, resilience and hard work required to achieve their goals. They also discussed the importance of the Mount Kelly Values, compassion, respect and humility, both in sport and everyday life.✨
A huge thank you to everyone at Tor Bridge Primary for such a warm welcome and for asking some fantastic questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit!
#MountKelly #PupilAthletes #MKValues #InspiringTheNextGeneration #ThinkingSchool #MKFamily #Swimming
Could you be the next cycling talent?🚴♂️🌟
Mount Kelly is delighted to be hosting the South West Region Cycling Talent ID Day, delivered by British Cycling.
Open to aspiring cyclists aged 12–15 (born 2010–2014) from across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for non-club riders to discover their potential in the sport.
On the day there will be:
🏃 Performance testing
🚴 Cycling assessments
💡 Rider & parent workshops
⭐ Opportunities for future development pathways
Club membership is not required, and riders who are new to structured competition are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from cyclists of all backgrounds who are eligible for a British passport.
📲 Click the link below or scan the QR code to complete the registration form found in our bio.
#MountKelly #BritishCycling #TalentID #Cycling #FutureTalent #YouthSport #RoadCycling #TrackCycling #Cornwall #Devon #Somerset #SouthWest #AthleteDevelopment