Royal Society Partnership Grants ‘In 2024 Mount Kelly in Tavistock, Devon received a Royal Society Partnership Grant of £3,000 for a pupil-led project exploring how biodiverse the school site is. The project ran from 2025 to 2026 and was supported by a STEM partner from the University of Plymouth. Although originally planned as a Year…
The Year 12 A Level Biology pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to the University of Plymouth and its Marine Station on Wednesday 16 September. The day began with experienced marine biologists introducing pupils to the many opportunities within marine biology. They discovered how modern technology, including drones, can help scientists collect data more efficiently and…
The start of term is always an exciting time, particularly for our Middle and Upper Prep pupils as they head out for their Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) adventures. Year 5 began their LOTC experience with a trip to Plymouth and a visit to the museum, The Box, where they explored an exhibition by local…
Over the summer, 10 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to sail aboard the Tall Ships Youth Trust Challenger yachts, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Conway Merchant Navy Trust (CMNT). During this experience of a lifetime, pupils discovered just how much goes into sailing and the level of teamwork and physical effort required on…
This summer, nine pupils from the College travelled to South Africa for our flagship Nature Conservation Programme, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Pupils got fully involved in real conservation work, learning how the bush environment functions and helping to maintain and support it, and even had the incredible opportunity to…
Cadets from the CCF have enjoyed an action-packed Summer Camp at Mount Kelly, taking full advantage of the outstanding opportunities available both on the water and ashore in and around Plymouth. Day 1 – Sailing on the Sound The camp began with an excellent day of sailing on Plymouth Sound. A steady breeze provided ideal…
On the morning of Friday 19th June, five Year 12 pupils from the school’s Biomedical Society were fortunate to visit the haematology and combined laboratories at Derriford Hospital, where a wide range of medical tests are carried out each day. Upon arriving at the hospital, the pupils were welcomed by Harvey Ransome, a Biomedical Scientist…
Over the week, 62 Mount Kelly pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh Expedition in the stunning surroundings of the Brecon Beacons National Park. 41 pupils took part at Silver level and 21 at Gold, with all teams navigating and walking their routes independently under remote supervision. The expedition presented many challenges, not least the exceptionally hot weather,…
This week, Middle and Upper Prep pupils took part in the Shackleton Programme, developing new skills, embracing challenges and stepping outside their comfort zones. Despite the hot weather, this week’s programme was carefully adapted where necessary to ensure everyone could enjoy their activities safely. Years 3 and 4 travelled to the Dewerstone for a day…
Year 12 Geography and Biology pupils had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the important conservation work being undertaken by the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP), which is dedicated to restoring degraded peatlands across Dartmoor. During the visit, pupils explored an area of blanket bog and gained an insight into the techniques being used to…
Over the past five weeks, our cadets have enjoyed a fantastic sailing programme, experiencing a wide range of weather conditions on the water. From gloriously bright and breezy afternoons to more overcast and challenging sessions, the Royal Navy cadets embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, determination and good humour. As their confidence and skills developed, cadets…
Hands- on STEM learning provides significant value to children as they navigate the connections between abstract concepts learnt in lessons to real-world applications and experiences. However, many schools are unable to take students out of the classroom into the natural world to experience three-dimensional science learning; where students are able to learn by immersing themselves…
Several of our pupils recently took part in an unforgettable Tall Ships voyage from Portsmouth as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gaining invaluable experience as members of the working crew aboard Challenger. Over five days, they developed practical sailing skills including steering, sail handling, ropework and watchkeeping, while also strengthening their teamwork,…
Over the May half-term, pupils from Upper Prep enjoyed an unforgettable four-day trip to Paris, blessed with fantastic weather and plenty of sunshine throughout. The visit began at the beautiful Musée de l’Orangerie, where pupils admired some of France’s most celebrated artworks. They also had the opportunity to explore the world-famous Champs-Élysées, soaking up the…
Year 12 Biology pupils recently took part in an engaging coastal ecology field trip at Wembury Beach, where they investigated biodiversity and environmental variation along the shoreline. The visit provided pupils with the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world ecological research while developing practical fieldwork and data analysis skills. Jasmine B reflected on her…
