# Mount Kelly

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## News

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- [Conway Merchant Navy Trust Visit and Tall Ships Presentation](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/26/conway-merchant-navy-trust-visit-and-tall-ships-presentation/): We were delighted to welcome Mike Reeves from the Conway Merchant Navy Trust to discuss Tall Ships experiences & opportunities within the Merchant Navy.
- [Exploring the Science of Life: A Fascinating Biophysics Lecture](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/10/01/exploring-the-science-of-life-a-fascinating-biophysics-lecture/): Dr Philip Turner joined the School to share his expertise in biophysics, exploring quantum field theory and our understanding of biological systems.
- [Mount Kelly Cadets Put Their Skills to the Test at HMS Raleigh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/20/mount-kelly-cadets-put-their-skills-to-the-test-at-hms-raleigh/): On Wednesday, 23 cadets attended the Damage Repair Instructional Unit at HMS Raleigh, where they were introduced to a range of naval damage control techniques.
- [Royal Society Partnership Grants](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/21/royal-society-partnership-grants/): 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
- [Year 12 Biologists Explore Marine Science ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/18/year-12-biologists-explore-marine-science/): Year 12 A-level Biology pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to the University of Plymouth and its Marine Station.
- [Year 5 LOTC: Adventures, Art and Zebra Sharks](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/14/year-5-lotc-adventures-art-and-zebra-sharks/): Year 5 spent two busy days exploring Plymouth for their LOTC, packed with art, marine life, creativity, cooking, friendship and adventure.
- [Tall Ships Summer Experience](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/09/09/tall-ships-summer-experience/): Over the summer 10 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to sail on the Tall Ships Youth Trust Challenger yachts for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh.
- [South Africa Trip 2026](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/08/20/south-africa-trip-2026/): This summer, nine pupils from the College travelled to South Africa for our flagship Nature Conservation Programme, and it was an amazing experience.
- [CCF Summer Camp: A Week of Adventure and Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/07/03/ccf-summer-camp-a-week-of-adventure-and-challenge/): Cadets from the CCF have enjoyed an action-packed Summer Camp, taking full advantage of the outstanding opportunities available in and around Plymouth.
- [Biomedical Society Visits Derriford Hospital Laboratories](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/29/biomedical-society-visits-derriford-hospital-laboratories/): Year 12 pupils from the school's Biomedical Society were fortunate to visit the haematology and combined laboratories at Derriford Hospital,
- [Middle and Upper Prep Shackleton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/25/middle-and-upper-prep-shackleton/): This week, prep pupils took part in the Shackleton Programme, developing new skills, embracing challenges and stepping outside their comfort zones.
- [Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Through the Brecon Beacons](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/26/duke-of-edinburgh-expedition-through-the-brecon-beacons/): Over the week, 62 Mount Kelly pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh Expedition in the stunning surroundings of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
- [Year 12 Pupils Support Peatland Restoration](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/18/year-12-pupils-support-peatland-restoration/): Year 12 Geography and Biology pupils learned first-hand about the South West Peatland Partnership's (SWPP) vital work restoring Dartmoor's peatland habitats.
- [Sailing Success for Royal Navy Cadets](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/15/sailing-success-for-royal-navy-cadets/): Over the past five weeks, our Royal Navy cadets have enjoyed a fantastic sailing programme, embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm and determination.
- [Upper Prep Paris Trip 2026](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/01/upper-prep-paris-trip-2026/): Over the May half-term, pupils from Upper Prep enjoyed an unforgettable four-day trip to Paris, immersing themselves in culture, history and language.
- [Biodiversity matters: teaching young students to love nature using immersive science and data collection](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/05/biodiversity-matters-teaching-young-students-to-love-nature-using-immersive-science-and-data-collection/): 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.
- [An Unforgettable Tall Ships Experience](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/06/03/an-unforgettable-tall-ships-experience/): Several of our pupils took part in an unforgettable Tall Ships voyage from Portsmouth as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
- [Year 12 Biology Pupils Undertake Coastal Fieldwork](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/05/21/year-12-biology-pupils-undertake-coastal-fieldwork/): Year 12 Biology pupils explored coastal ecology at Wembury Beach, investigating biodiversity and environmental variation along the shore.
- [Thought for the Week | Guiding Lights](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/02/thought-for-the-week-guiding-lights/): A superb series of online talks delivered by members of staff and the wider Mount Kelly community
- [French Culinary Challenges](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/02/french-culinary-challenges/): GCSE and A Level pupils learn about the importance of food to the French culture
- [Immersive Experience at Mount Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/11/immersive-experience-at-mount-kelly/): KK-Tiger pupils enjoy an unforgettable experience at Mount Kelly
- [Sixth Form Psychology Enrichment Visit – University of Plymouth](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/05/14/sixth-form-psychology-enrichment-visit-university-of-plymouth/): Year 12 A Level Psychology pupils recently attended an engaging and informative enrichment day at the University of Plymouth. The visit provided valuable insight into university-level study, key psychological topics and potential career pathways within the field. The day began with a welcome session, introducing pupils to the university and outlining the programme ahead. This
- [Tracking Wildlife and eDNA: Pupils Prepare for Exhibition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/05/06/tracking-wildlife-and-edna-pupils-prepare-for-exhibition/): Pupils preparing for the Royal Society Summer Exhibition have been busy setting up tracking pads and investigate eDNA to track wildlife around Mount Kelly.
- [Year 8 and 9 Disassemble Dysons in Design Technology](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/05/01/year-8-and-9-disassemble-dysons-in-design-technology/): Pupils in Years 8 and 9 have been getting stuck into some real engineering during their Design and Technology lessons, thanks to Dyson’s *Engineering Box*.
- [Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/16/gold-duke-of-edinburgh-award/): Pupils and OMKS receive awards at Buckingham Palace
- [Quiz Club National Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/16/quiz-club-national-competition/): Mount Kelly teams excel in first round at Millfield School
- [OMK Day & Dinner](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/14/omk-day-dinner/): Mount Kelly welcomes over 100 former pupils, staff and their families for this year's Old Mount Kelleians' Day and Dinner
- [Medals at SW Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/14/medals-at-sw-championships/): Mount Kelly swimmers compete in 26 finals and claim eight medals
- [Ten Tors 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/12/ten-tors-2019/): Mount Kelly's teams successfully complete the challenge
- [Year 6 LOTC](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/09/year-6-lotc/): Year 6 pupils spend exhilarating three days of learning outside the classroom
- [Heritage Craft Skills Course](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/07/heritage-craft-skills-course/): Mount Kelly pupil participates in Tavistock Town Council Heritage Initiative
- [South West Youth Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/07/south-west-youth-championships/): Mount Kelly swimmers enjoy a highly successful weekend claiming an incredible haul of 70 medals
- [ESAA Track and Field Cup](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/07/esaa-track-and-field-cup/): A great day of Athletics at Exeter Arena
- [Studying Abroad After A Levels](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/06/studying-abroad-after-a-levels/): A record year for pupils at the College looking to study abroad after their A Levels.
- [SW Schools K2 Sprint Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/06/sw-schools-k2-sprint-championships/): Mount Kelly's Devizes to Westminster paddlers take to the water again
- [Excellent CE Results](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/13/excellent-ce-results/): Seven pupils are awarded 5 As or more in Common Entrance examinations
- [Mount Kelly Space Corps](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/11/mount-kelly-space-corps/): A team of 13 pupils at the Prep to launch a helium weather balloon 30km into the Stratosphere
- [Pupils Study Endangered Species](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/11/pupils-study-endangered-species/): Year 6 pupils begin Science project about endangered species with visit to Paignton Zoo
- [Devon Schools Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/09/devon-schools-championships/): Eighteen Mount Kelly pupils compete at the Devon Schools Athletics Championships in Exeter
- [Mount Kelly Band Gig](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/09/mount-kelly-band-gig/): Over 60 pupils perform to a packed Wortham Hall on Friday evening
- [IAPS National Swimming Finals](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/09/iaps-national-swimming-finals/): Mount Kelly swimmers claim 10 medals and the girls finish 2nd overall, winning the U12 Girls' category for the first time in the School's history
- [Athletics Success at Brickfields](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/06/athletics-success-at-brickfields/): Mount Kelly's boys' team win their event and the girls finish second.
- [BTEC Pupils Organise Multi Sports Event](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/06/btec-pupils-organise-multi-sports-event/): Upper Sixth pupils run a fantastic afternoon of multi sports at the Prep
- [A Level Chemists Synthesise Aspirin](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/06/a-level-chemists-synthesise-aspirin/): Lower Sixth Chemists develop organic synthesis and practical skills making Aspirin
- [Meat Free Monday at Mount Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/04/meat-free-monday-at-mount-kelly/): Pupil food committee joins nationwide initiative to combat climate change
- [Cardiff International Open Meet](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/02/cardiff-international-open-meet/): Mount Kelly swimmers produce over 50 personal best swims across three days of racing
- [Grandparents Afternoon at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/02/grandparents-afternoon-at-the-prep/): Mount Kelly welcomes over 100 grandparents to the Prep and Pre-Prep
- [The Effects of Climate Change](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/23/the-effects-of-climate-change/): Pre-Prep pupils are treated to an interactive presentation on Climate Change by Year 7 pupils
- [Volunteering](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/23/volunteering/): Pupils volunteer in the local community as part of Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
- [Cinders](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/22/cinders/): An accomplished performance by our Year 4 pupils
- [Prep Athletics Meets](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/21/prep-athletics-meets/): Strong performances from our pupils at Blundell's and King's Taunton
- [Alice in Wonderland](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/21/alice-in-wonderland/): Year 3 pupils stage a fantastic production in the Wortham Hall.
- [1st XI Wins Away at Eton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/19/1st-xi-wins-away-at-eton/): Mount Kelly's 1st XI cricket team play Eton on mini tour
- [Lecture by Professor Jeremy Black](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/19/lecture-by-professor-jeremy-black/): Professor Black gives compelling lecture about English nationalism
- [Pre-Prep Forest School Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/05/16/pre-prep-forest-school-week/): Pupils enjoy learning outside the classroom, making the most of the fantastic weather and our beautiful School grounds
- [Head Master's Assembly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/27/head-masters-assembly/): Mr Ayling's Assembly celebrates the many successes of our pupils.
- [Mount Kelly Soap Box Derby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/27/mount-kelly-soap-box-derby/): Pupils have immense fun at the first ever Mount Kelly Soap Box Derby.
- [Volunteering at Buckland Abbey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/27/volunteering-at-buckland-abbey/): Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh volunteers design and create wildflower beds at Buckland Abbey.
- [STEM First Edition Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/26/stem-first-edition-award/): Year 8 participate in the EDT First Edition Award, a scheme designed to encourage pupils into STEM careers.
- [The Great Year 6 Balloon Debate](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/25/the-great-year-6-balloon-debate/): Year 6 pupils hone their debating skills in English.
- [English Civil War Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/25/english-civil-war-day/): Pupils in Year 7 spend a day learning about life in the 17th Century
- [We The Curious Visit](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/25/we-the-curious-visit/): Year 2 pupils visit We The Curious Science Museum in Bristol
- [Bronze DofE Expedition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/23/bronze-dofe-expedition/): Mount Kelly pupils blessed with warmth and blue skies for their assessed expedition
- [Prep Inter-House Athletics Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/21/prep-inter-house-athletics-competition/): A superb afternoon of track and field events at the Prep
- [Go4SET South West Final](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/20/go4set-south-west-final/): Year 9 pupils participate in South West Final of Go4SET, winning Pupils' Choice Award and progressing to National Final.
- [CCF Dinner](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/19/ccf-dinner/): CCF bade farewell to the Upper Sixth Cadets who have led the contingent over the last year
- [Natural World Photography Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/19/natural-world-photography-competition/): Science Department at the Prep runs Natural World Photography Competition.
- [Mount Kelly Trophy](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/18/mount-kelly-trophy/): Mount Kelly wins two of the four trophies on offer in a successful day of athletics.
- [Year 8 Camp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/18/year-8-camp/): Year 8 pupils enjoyed four days in the Brecon Beacons last week
- [Year 4 Water Study](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/16/year-4-water-study/): Year 4 pupils get out of the classroom to study their IPC topic, On Tap.
- [Dartmoor Open Water Swim](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/16/dartmoor-open-water-swim/): Mount Kelly's triathletes take on Dartmoor Open Water Swim with some excellent results
- [Devon County Development Galas](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/16/devon-county-development-galas/): Mount Kelly swimmers win 38 medals over two weekends of races
- [Pre-Prep Sports Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/16/pre-prep-sports-day/): Pre-Prep pupils enjoy a lovely afternoon of sports
- [Product Design, Art & Photography Exhibitions](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/30/product-design-art-photography-exhibitions/): Parents and pupils attend excellent exhibitions at the College and the Prep.
- [Mount Kelly in Space!](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/16/mount-kelly-in-space/): Mount Kelly's Space Corps balloon has successfully reached space!
- [Independent Schools of the Year Shortlist 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/16/independent-schools-of-the-year-shortlist-2019/): Mount Kelly has been shortlisted for the 'Independent Schools of the Year 2019 award'.
- [Mount Kelly Summer Ball](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/07/mount-kelly-summer-ball/): Parents, staff, Sixth Form pupils and Old Mount Kelleians rock the kasbah on Saturday evening at the Mount Kelly Summer Ball.
- [Founder's Day 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/07/founders-day-2019/): Pupils, parents, governors and staff gather for Founder's Day at the College on Saturday 6 July.
- [Chamber Choir Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/07/chamber-choir-concert/): Mount Kelly Chamber Choir give a wonderful concert at Calstock Arts Centre.
- [Gold and Silver Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/04/gold-and-silver-duke-of-edinburgh/): 45 pupils complete their Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh assessed expeditions.
- [Prize Giving at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/04/prize-giving-at-the-prep/): Prizes and trophies are awarded to pupils at the Prep.
- [Festival of the Arts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/04/festival-of-the-arts/): Pupils travel to London for a two-day theatrical experience.
- [Mount Kelly Space Corps Launch](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/03/mount-kelly-space-corps-launch/): The Mount Kelly Space Corps' high altitude balloon is successfully launched.
- [Plastic Pirates](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/02/plastic-pirates/): A wonderful Pre-Prep summer production.
- [CCF Royal Navy Summer Camp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/02/ccf-royal-navy-summer-camp/): Cadets enjoy four action packed days at HMS Raleigh
- [Summer Concert at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/07/02/summer-concert-at-the-prep/): Our young musicians perform for friends and family
- [Year 8 Go Over The Top](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/06/30/year-8-go-over-the-top/): The Year 8 end of year production commemorates 101 years since the end of The Great War
- [Devon Hockey Champions](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/03/devon-hockey-champions/): Mount Kelly's U16 Girls' team become Tier 3 Devon Hockey County Champions
- [ESSA Relays South West](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/29/essa-relays-south-west/): Mount Kelly enjoys successful afternoon, winning six of twelve events
- [Year 10 Olga Induction](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/26/year-10-olga-induction/): Pupils experience life on board Olga, Mount Kelly's 56ft Bristol Cutter
- [Year 9 LOtC](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/26/year-9-lotc/): Year 9 pupils cover a wide academic programme on the Lizard Peninsula.
- [STEM Live Online Engineer Event](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/26/stem-live-online-engineer-event/): Year 12 Product Design pupils participate in STEM Secondary Leaders Award
- [GCSE Art Field Trip](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/25/gcse-art-field-trip/): Pupils visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives
- [Mount Kelly Market Garden](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/19/mount-kelly-market-garden/): Fantastic initiative to donate fresh produce to the Tavistock Food Bank
- [GCSE Drama trip to Theatre Royal](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/19/gcse-drama-trip-to-theatre-royal/): Year 10 pupils enjoy fascinating tour of the Theatre Royal Plymouth's Production and Learning Centre
- [Learning Outside the Classroom](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/19/learning-outside-the-classroom/): Pupils in Years 5-7 spend enjoyable few days of learning on their annual LOtC trips
- [Lower Prep Trip to the Eden Project](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/18/lower-prep-trip-to-the-eden-project/): Pupils in Years 3 and 4 enjoy Chocology workshop at The Eden Project.
- [Year 12 Visit to Hardy's Wessex](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/17/year-12-visit-to-hardys-wessex/): Year 12 pupils visit Max Gate and Hardy’s Cottage to learn more about Thomas Hardy from his childhood to the gruesome details of his burial.
- [Swim England National Development Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/16/swim-england-national-development-programme/): Eight Mount Kelly swimmers selected for Swim England National Development Programme
- [Music Staff and Scholars Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/15/music-staff-and-scholars-concert/): An evening full of outstanding performances, showcasing the talent of our music scholars and teaching staff.
- [Year 8 Geography Field Trip](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/12/year-8-geography-field-trip/): Year 8 pupils spend day on North Cornish coast
- [Cox Tor Walk 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/08/cox-tor-walk-2019/): Pupils, staff and families take part in annual Mount Kelly Cox Tor Walk
- [Offshore Sailing Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/05/offshore-sailing-programme/): Mount Kelly adopts Olga in exciting new extra-curricular initiative.
- [Sixth Form Induction](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/05/sixth-form-induction/): Year 12 pupils enjoy introduction to Sixth Form life
- [Summer Swimming Success](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/05/summer-swimming-success/): Mount Kelly swimmers enjoy a successful summer at the British Summer Championships, Home Nation Meets and other international events.
- [Conway Sea Training Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/09/05/conway-sea-training-award/): Five Mount Kelly pupils join crew on board 72ft Challenger Yacht to cross the Bay of Biscay.
- [GCSE Results 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/08/21/gcse-results-2019/): Mount Kelly top GCSE grades almost double the national average!
- [A Level Results 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/08/14/a-level-results-2019/): 76% of pupils have secured places at their first choice of university!
- [Exeter Chiefs Masterclass](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/21/exeter-chiefs-masterclass/): Mount Kelly's 1st and 2nd XV forwards enjoy a scrum masterclass with Exeter Chiefs' coach Keith Brooking
- [Swimming Success](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/18/swimming-success/): Mount Kelly claims title of Top Visiting Club at Plymouth Winter National Qualifier and break National record at ESSA
- [Science Webinars](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/15/science-webinars/): Pupils in Years 5 and 6 attend fascinating Science webinars about coral
- [Children in Need](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/15/children-in-need/): Prep and Pre-Prep pupils wear pyjamas to raise money for Children in Need
- [Victory at the Rendcomb Festival](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/15/victory-at-the-rendcomb-festival/): Mount Kelly's 1st XV retains the Cup
- [A Level Art Etching Workshop](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/14/a-level-art-etching-workshop/): Pupils attend a two-day etching course with Artist and Printmaker, Mary Gillett.
- [ShelterBox Visit](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/14/shelterbox-visit/): David Glover speaks to Geography, Economics and Business Studies pupils.
- [Remembrance at Mount Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/11/remembrance-at-mount-kelly/): The whole School community marks Remembrance with a series of events across the weekend
- [Geography trip to Iceland](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/07/geography-trip-to-iceland/): Mount Kelly pupils visit Iceland for a fantastic educational experience-of-a-lifetime.
- [South West Winter Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/06/south-west-winter-championships/): Mount Kelly enjoys highly successful weekend at Millfield School
- [Canta al Mar International Choral Festival](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/04/canta-al-mar-international-choral-festival/): Mount Kelly's Chamber Choir competes in Barcelona
- [Success in Judo](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/03/success-in-judo/): Mount Kelly pupils compete in competitions around the country
- [Pre-Prep Harvest Festival](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/17/pre-prep-harvest-festival/): Our youngest pupils stage a delightful Harvest Festival and donate to the Tavistock Foodbank.
- [House Music Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/17/house-music-competition/): The standard was high at the annual Mount Kelly House Music Competition
- [CCF National Regatta](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/17/ccf-national-regatta/): Four Mount Kelly pupils participated in the prestigious CCF National Regatta in Portsmouth
- [City of Plymouth Annual Gala](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/14/city-of-plymouth-annual-gala/): 54 medals for Mount Kelly swimmers in the competition so far.
- [Pre-Prep Fire Safety Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/10/pre-prep-fire-safety-week/): Pupils in the Pre-Prep learn about many aspects of fire safety this week.
- [Abbot's Way Walk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/09/abbots-way-walk/): Mount Kelly teams finish in third and fourth place out of seventy
- [Gold Crest Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/09/gold-crest-award/): Year 10 Go4SET regional winners receive a British Science Association Gold Crest Award which is usually only awarded to Sixth Form entries.
- [Listen to the Chamber Choir](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/07/listen-to-the-chamber-choir/): Listen to music from the Mount Kelly Chamber Choir
- [Independent Boarding School of the Year Finalist 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/07/independent-boarding-school-of-the-year-finalist-2019/): Mount Kelly has been selected as a Finalist for the 'Independent Boarding School of the Year Award 2019'
- [National Poetry Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/10/03/national-poetry-day/): Pupils across the School celebrate National Poetry Day by reading, writing, performing and sharing all kinds of poetry.
- [Pre-Prep Nativity](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/09/pre-prep-nativity/): Our youngest pupils delight audience with a Wriggly Nativity
- [Top Visiting Club at Plymouth Leander](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/09/top-visiting-club-at-plymouth-leander/): Superb weekend of racing at Plymouth Leander Winter Meet
- [CyberFirst Girls Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/07/cyberfirst-girlscompetition/): Three teams of Year 8 girls enter national cyber security competition
- [Prep House Music Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/06/prep-house-music-competition/): Hepworth victorious for second year in a row
- [Festive Cheer to Retirement Homes](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/06/festive-cheer-to-retirement-homes/): Year 6 pupils sing at St. John’s Court and Parkwood Court
- [The Pied Piper of Hamelin](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/06/the-pied-piper-of-hamelin/): Year 7 pupils stage fantastic production in the Wortham Hall
- [Pupils Visit Plymouth Marjon University](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/06/pupils-visit-plymouth-marjon-university/): BTEC Sport and A Level Physical Education pupils take part in a variety of fitness tests
- [Tree Planting at Mount Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/03/tree-planting-at-mount-kelly/): Pupils work with Greenwood Tree Group to plant 100 saplings in our grounds
- [1st XV Continues Fine Form](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/03/1stxv-continues-fine-form/): Mount Kelly's 1st XV beats Truro School in superb game of rugby
- [Christmas Lights at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/02/christmas-lights-at-the-prep/): Pupils, staff and families welcome the start of the festive season
- [Tavistock Christmas Tree Festival](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/29/tavistock-christmas-tree-festival/): Our talented musicians perform to invited guests in St Eustachius' Church
- [Senior Mathematical Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/29/senior-mathematical-challenge/): Mount Kelly pupils perform well in UK Mathematics Trust's national competition
- [Ten Tors Training](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/29/ten-tors-training/): Pupils undertake Hills Skills training course
- [Student Investor Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/28/student-investor-challenge/): Two Mount Kelly teams currently rank in top 200 of global competition
- [Pre-Prep Road Safety Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/22/pre-prep-road-safety-week/): Pupils learn how to be safe near roads
- [Marine Wildlife Champions Project](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/22/marine-wildlife-champions-project/): Mount Kelly selected to join the Devon Wildlife Trust's project for change
- [City of Plymouth Speech and Drama Festival](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/22/city-of-plymouth-speech-and-drama-festival/): Mount Kelly pupils placed in top three of each class entered
- [CCF Visit to HMS Raleigh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/22/ccf-visit-to-hms-raleigh/): CCF Royal Navy section tackles damage repair and firefighting
- [Mount Kelly's Market Garden](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/22/mount-kellys-market-garden/): Our pupil gardeners have been working hard over the last few months to establish the allotment
- [Model United Nations Conference](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/21/model-united-nations-conference/): Mount Kelly pupils participate in Model UN Conference at Oxford University
- [Geography Field Trip for Local Primary](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/11/21/geography-field-trip-for-local-primary/): Mount Kelly's Geography department takes group of keen young geographers from Lamerton Primary School out on to Staple Tor
- [Visit by James Shone](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/17/visit-by-james-shone/): James motivates pupils across Years 3-13 to overcome challenge and never give up.
- [Academic Support for Exams](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/17/academic-support-for-exams/): Teachers provide drop-in clinics and formal revision classes in the build up to mock examinations
- [Superfood Heroes](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/17/superfood-heroes/): Year 1 pupils learn about the importance of superfoods this week
- [Pupils Help to Maintain Olga](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/17/pupils-help-to-maintainolga/): Mount Kelly pupils are making a contribution to her maintenance and upkeep.
- [EAL Reading Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/17/eal-reading-programme/): Mount Kelly promotes the benefits of extensive reading for second language learners
- [Devon County Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/14/devon-county-championships/): Five champions and 35 medals for our swimmers
- [Foundation Charity Announcement](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/10/foundation-charity-announcement/): Pupils vote for Surfers Against Sewage as charity for this year
- [Pupils Selected by National Lambs](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/10/pupils-selected-by-national-lambs/): Alex and Dominic invited to go on tour with National U18 Lambs rugby squad in May.
- [Chamber Choir in Prestigious Finals](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/10/chamber-choir-in-prestigious-finals/): Mount Kelly reaches finals of The Barnardo’s School Choir of the Year and BBC Young Choir of the Year
- [Success in UKMT Senior Kangaroo](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/10/success-in-ukmt-senior-kangaroo/): Mount Kelly pupil finishes Maths competition in top 25% and is among top 1500 pupils in the country.
- [Senior Rugby Tour to Ireland](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/08/senior-rugby-tour-to-ireland/): Senior rugby team enjoys superb tour to Ireland, winning both matches
- [Winners | Arena League Western Final 2019](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/17/winners-arena-league-western-final-2019/): Mount Kelly wins Arena Swimming League Western Final 2019 and enjoys success in regional competitions
- [Wyrd Sisters](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/13/wyrd-sisters/): Three fantastic performances of Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters are enjoyed by pupils, staff and families
- [Mount Kelly Commando Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/13/mount-kelly-commando-challenge/): The CCF hosted 29 Commando Royal Artillery to put the cadets through their paces in the annual Mount Kelly Commando Challenge
- [Lord Caradon Trust Lecture](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/12/lord-caradon-trust-lecture/): History and Politics pupils attend lecture by distinguished BBC Correspondent, Bridget Kendall MBE
- [Year 9 Poetry Slam](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/12/year-9-poetry-slam/): Pupils deliver poetry on the theme of War
- [Climate Conference](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/12/climate-conference/): Year 12 Geographers attend climate conference at University of Plymouth
- [Mount Kelly's Astronomy Club](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/11/mount-kellys-astronomy-club/): Astronomy Club uses new telescope to take stunning image of the Moon
- [Prep Christmas Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/11/prep-christmas-concert/): Our choirs, ensembles, musicians and soloists bring festive cheer to Wortham Hall
- [Swim England National Winter Meet](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2019/12/09/swim-england-national-winter-meet/): Mount Kelly's best performance ever at a national event
- [Ten Tors Training 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/21/ten-tors-training-2020/): A fantastic weekend of training for our Ten Tors teams.
- [Market Garden Update](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/20/market-garden-update/): Progress steps up with pupils preparing for Spring planting.
- [Second Weekend of Devon County Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/20/second-weekend-of-devon-county-championships/): The third and fourth days of the Devon County Championships bring further success for Mount Kelly.
- [ESSA National Inter-Divisional Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/02/essa-national-inter-divisional-championships/): Ten Mount Kelly swimmers and two coaches represent South West
- [Youth Speaks District Final](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/02/youth-speaks-district-final/): Pupil wins award for best individual Proposer Speech
- [Excellence in LAMDA](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/28/excellence-in-lamda/): Over 60% achieve highest accolade of Distinction
- [Victory at Plymouth College](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/26/victory-at-plymouth-college/): 1st XI football team play with discipline and flair to win 3-1
- [Swimming Half Term Report](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/25/swimming-half-term-report/): A busy half term week for our swimmers, who competed at a variety of events around the world.
- [Lower Prep Shackleton Days](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/24/lower-prep-shackleton-days/): Pupils in Years 3 and 4 enjoy a day of adventure on Dartmoor
- [Young Choir of the Year 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/14/young-choir-of-the-year-2020/): Chamber Choir filmed ahead of their competition appearance in the BBC Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year 2020.
- [Rotary Young Photographer Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/14/rotary-young-photographer-competition/): Pupil receives Silver Award in Rotary Young Photographer Competition.
- [Valentine's Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/14/valentines-concert/): Our talented singers give a wonderful concert in the Library.
- [Devon County Championships | Weekend Three](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/12/devon-county-championships-weekend-three/): Three senior and seven junior titles for Mount Kelly swimmers
- [London Art & Biology Trip](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/10/london-art-biology-trip/): GCSE and A Level pupils visit Body Worlds, the National Gallery and the Tate Modern.
- [Go4SET Launch 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/07/go4set-launch-2020/): Two Year 9 teams attend launch at Plymouth Aquarium
- [U11A Boys Win IAPS Plate](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/07/u11a-boys-winiaps-plate/): U11A Boys' Hockey team win IAPS South West Plate at King's College
- [Band Gig 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/02/03/band-gig-2020/): Over 100 pupils take to the stage in a packed Wortham Hall.
- [Engineering Webinars](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/31/engineering-webinars/): Pupils attend webinars on humanoid robots and the use of lasers.
- [Teacher Accreditations to Benefit Pupils](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/31/teacher-accreditations-to-benefit-pupils/): Mount Kelly teachers qualify as Microsoft Certified Educator and United Nations Accredited Climate Change teacher.
- [Reading Mentor Scheme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/31/reading-mentor-scheme/): In its third year, scheme sees the largest attendance yet with over 20 pupils choosing to volunteer.
- [Soil Testing for the Market Garden](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/31/soil-testing-for-the-market-garden/): Pupils test the soil conditions and make recommendations for improvement
- [Mount Kelly Rugby Tens](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/30/mount-kelly-rugby-tens/): Mount Kelly hosts 12 schools at annual U18 Rugby Tens Tournament
- [Gong Xi Fa Cai!](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/27/gong-xi-fa-cai/): Pupils and staff across the School celebrate Chinese New Year
- [Burns Open Meet](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/27/burns-open-meet/): Strong performance from Mount Kelly swimmers in Sheffield
- [Prep Inter-House Quiz 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/24/prep-inter-house-quiz-2020/): The four Houses at the Prep go head to head!
- [Youth Speaks 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/24/youth-speaks-2020/): Pupils participate in the Senior and Junior rounds of the competition this week.
- [Palepoi Nonu | New Head of Rugby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/01/22/palepoi-nonu-new-head-of-rugby/): Palepoi Nonu will be joining Mount Kelly in April 2020 as our new Head of Rugby
- [School Tour Video](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/15/school-tour-video/): Watch our new School Tour video
- [School Tour Video (opens in new window/tab)](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/14/video/): Watch our new School Tour video
- [PPE and Cleaning Products Donation](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/16/ppe-and-cleaning-products-donation/): Mount Kelly donate PPE and cleaning products to the Devon NHS
- [Volunteering | Buckland Abbey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/25/volunteering-buckland-abbey/): Our team of Year 10 and 11 volunteers have been kept busy over the past few months
- [Lake Poet Artefacts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/20/lake-poet-artefacts/): Mount Kelly pupils view artefacts from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth and Robert Southey
- [Waterside C Race](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/19/waterside-c-race/): Our paddlers show great resilience and determination at the weekend
- [Mount Kelly Bake Off](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/19/mount-kelly-bake-off/): Auction and cake sale raises funds for Surfers Against Sewage.
- [Charity Cabaret Night](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/19/charity-cabaret-night/): A wonderful evening to raise funds for a great cause
- [Plymouth Spring Open Meet](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/16/plymouth-spring-open-meet/): Mount Kelly wins Top Club Award
- [Paint the Town](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/16/paint-the-town/): Year 7 pupils make flowers to celebrate the coming of Spring
- [Mount Kelly Steeplechase](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/16/mount-kelly-steeplechase/): Annual inter-house competition takes place at the Prep
- [Plum Society Apprentice](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/13/plum-society-apprentice/): Three inventive products compete for the title
- [Keeping Tavistock Tidy](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/13/keeping-tavistock-tidy/): Pupils across the School help with litter picking and weeding in local community
- [Let The Games Begin](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/13/let-the-games-begin/): Year 5 pupils stage a wonderful musical fantasy adventure with great confidence, skill and enjoyment.
- [Pre-Prep Science Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/13/pre-prep-science-week/): Pre-Prep pupils have undertaken a wide range of experiments and investigations
- [Choir of the Year 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/10/choir-of-the-year-2020/): Mount Kelly Chamber Choir takes the Senior title at Royal Festival Hall
- [Champions | National Arena League A](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/09/champions-national-arena-league-a/): Mount Kelly claims victory in debut appearance
- [CCF Casualty Simulation and Markmanship](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/06/ccf-casualty-simulation-and-markmanship/): The CCF deploys to Okehampton Camp
- [Pupil in Top 600 Mathematicians](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/06/pupil-in-top-600-mathematicians/): Mount Kelly pupils enjoy great success in UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
- [World Book Day 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/05/world-book-day-2020/): Pupils and Staff across the School dress as their favourite literary characters.
- [IAPS | First Round](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/03/03/iaps-first-round/): 35 swimmers from the Prep compete at Millfield School
- [OMK Wins Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/01/omk-wins-celebrity-sas-who-dares-wins/): Lauren Steadman is crowned joint winner of Channel 4 series
- [Successful Remote Learning](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/04/successful-remote-learning-2/): Mount Kelly teachers give advice on taking the stress out of learning at home
- [OMK Wins Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/31/omk-wins-celebrity-sas-who-dares-wins-2/): Lauren Steadman is crowned joint winner of Channel 4 series
- [Staff Pass It On Video (opens in new window/tab)](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/25/575904476378772/): What are staff missing about School? #PassItOn
- [House Creative Writing Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/21/house-creative-writing-competition/): Pupils from across the Prep and Pre-Prep enter creative writing competition
- [Science Experiments at Home](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/21/science-experiments-at-home/): Kettles, Space Invaders and making Aspirin at home.
- [Virtual Work Experience](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/19/virtual-work-experience/): Sixth Form pupil completes valuable work experience with Brighton & Sussex Medical School
- [The Big Feed](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/18/the-big-feed/): Mount Kelly contributes 500 meals as part of Thomas Franks campaign.
- [Real-Time Teaching Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/14/real-time-teaching-programme/): Mount Kelly delivers comprehensive programme of real-time teaching using Microsoft Teams
- [Prep Coding Club](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/14/prep-coding-club/): Pupils take up challenge of learning computer programming language
- [Enrichment Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/11/enrichment-programme/): Mount Kelly offers varied remote extra-curricular programme
- [Making A Difference](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/11/making-a-difference/): Pupils are busy helping others and raising money for charities
- [Pupils Begin HPQ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/11/pupils-begin-hpq/): Year 10 pupils start Higher Project Qualification during remote lessons.
- [Pre A Level Courses Launched](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/05/pre-a-level-courses-launched/): Mount Kelly devises programme of online lessons for Year 11 pupils to prepare them for Sixth Form
- [Chamber Choir Keeps on Singing](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/05/chamber-choir-keeps-on-singing/): Winners of the School Choir of the year 2020 perfect new arrangement of Walking on Sunshine in remote rehearsals.
- [OADF Awards for Swimmers](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/05/oadf-awards-for-swimmers/): Mount Kelly announces winners of first Swimming OADF Awards
- [Pupils Complete Ten Tors@Home](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/05/03/pupils-complete-ten-torshome/): 28 Mount Kelly pupils complete their own version of the event this weekend raising money for NHS Charities.
- [Ten Tors@Home](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/29/ten-torshome/): Mount Kelly pupils to replicate event in their gardens to raise money for NHS
- [Donation of More PPE](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/26/donation-of-more-ppe/): Mount Kelly donates aprons, gloves and goggles.
- [Remote Training for Swimmers](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/23/remote-training-for-swimmers/): Mount Kelly offers support to swimmers during lockdown
- [Award at National Go4SET Final](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/22/award-at-national-go4set-final/): Mount Kelly team wins Special Award at UK Young Scientist and Engineers 'Big Bang' final
- [Supporting 'Tavistock Locals Help'](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/04/16/supporting-tavistock-locals-help/): Assisting 'Tavistock Locals Help' by packing up and delivering food to the local community
- [Chamber Choir Records Ubi Caritas](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/12/chamber-choir-records-ubi-caritas/): Mount Kelly's Chamber Choir has released its second video produced during lockdown featuring performances recorded by the pupils at home. Their latest offering is the beautiful Latin motet, Ubi Caritas, by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. The choir has never performed this live together which makes their achievement even more remarkable. This track, together with Walking on
- [Successful Remote Learning](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/05/successful-remote-learning/): Mount Kelly teachers give advice on taking the stress out of learning at home
- [GCSE Results 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/08/20/gcse-results-2020/): 50% of all GCSE grades awarded were 9-7 and 99% were 9-4 using Centre Assessed Grades.
- [A Level Results 2020](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/08/12/a-level-results-2020/): 17% of papers taken were awarded an A*, 42% were graded A*- A and 80% A*- C
- [Pollution During Covid-19](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/02/pollution-during-covid-19/): Pupils participate in competition run by University of Bristol to investigate changes to pollution levels in the UK
- [Accelerated Reader Race](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/02/accelerated-reader-race/): Pupils at the Prep read 39,049,391 words during lockdown.
- [The Great Balloon Debate](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/01/the-great-balloon-debate/): Year 6 pupils chose a book character to represent and use their powers of persuasion to fight for their life.
- [Successful Pre Sixth Form Courses](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/07/01/successful-pre-sixth-form-courses/): Pupils are introduced to A Levels and BTECs through specially designed courses
- [Independent Schools of the Year Awards](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/30/independent-schools-of-the-year-awards/): Mount Kelly is shortlisted for Performing Arts Award
- [Full Bursary Awarded to Bright Pupil From Newham](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/28/full-bursary-awarded-to-bright-pupil-from-newham/): Full Bursary Awarded to Bright Pupil From Newham
- [Pupil Wins ISA Essay Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/18/pupil-wins-isa-essay-competition/): Tabitha wins Senior category of Independent Schools Association competition
- [Chamber Choir Records Ubi Caritas](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2020/06/11/chamber-choir-records-ubi-caritas-2/): School Choir of the Year releases second video during lockdown.
- [Learning Life Skills](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/09/29/learning-life-skills/): Year 6 pupils enjoy a morning at the West Devon Junior Life Skills Workshop in Tavistock Town Hall
- [Scholars Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/09/29/scholars-concert/): An evening of outstanding performances and showcasing the enormous talent of our pupils
- [West Devon Hockey Champions](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/09/29/west-devon-hockey-champions/): Girls' U18 hockey team win county round in impressive style
- [City of Plymouth Annual Gala](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/03/city-of-plymouth-annual-gala-3/): A fantastic performance from 56 Mount Kelly swimmers at first weekend on gala
- [Abbot's Way Walk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/05/abbots-way-walk-3/): Pupils successfully complete 23-mile route from Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock
- [ISFA England U18s](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/05/isfa-england-u18s/): Congratulations to Carys, Sariyah, Erin, Chloe and Anncharlotte who have been selected for the ISFA England U18 Girls' squad
- [The Science of Learning](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/06/the-science-of-learning/): Mount Kelly renews Cognitive Science Network membership following successful participation as founding member
- [Inspiring the Career Climb](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/06/inspiring-the-career-climb/): Annual Mount Kelly Careers Event presents a range of degree, career and work experience opportunities for pupils
- [Summer Design Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/06/summer-design-challenge/): There are some fantastic creations by our Year 8 pupils on display in the Wortham Hall
- [History in Action](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/13/the-battle-of-hastings/): Year 7 pupils re-enact Battle of Hastings on Sunny Slopes
- [Inter-House Singing Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/20/inter-house-singing-competition/): College pupils compete in annual House Singing Competition
- [Harvest Festival Celebrations](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/20/harvest-festival-celebrations/): Pupils donate generously to Tavistock Foodbank
- [Song Writing Workshop](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/19/song-writing-workshop/): Year 8 pupils enjoy song writing workshop with singer/songwriter Rich Cottell
- [Showing Racism the Red Card](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/18/showing-racism-the-red-card/): Pupils and staff showed racism the red card by wearing something red to school on Wear Red Day
- [Navigational Skills for Ten Tors](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/17/navigational-skills-for-ten-tors/): Twenty-four pupils from Year 9 to 12 venture onto the moor for their first Ten Tors training walk of the year
- [Arena League | Round One](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/18/arena-league-round-one/): Mount Kelly Swim Team claims victory at round one of the 2023 Western Premier Division Arena League
- [Dyslexia Awareness Month](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/10/20/dyslexia-awareness-month/): At Mount Kelly we use Quality First Teaching to provide the best possible care, understanding and provision to all our dyslexic pupils
- [Painting Princetown Poppies](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/06/painting-princetown-poppies/): Prep pupils have been busy painting Remembrance poppies as part of a community poppy project in Princetown
- [Pharmacists Visit Biomedical Society](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/08/pharmacists-visit-biomedical-society/): Pupils learn about the work, skills and attributes needed to be a good pharmacist
- [One Day Film School](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/10/one-day-film-school/): As part of Mount Kelly’s intensives initiative we welcomed the Young Film Academy for a One Day Film School
- [Act of Remembrance](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/10/act-of-remembrance/): A poignant Act of Remembrance takes place at the Prep and College
- [Pupils Join United Nations](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/09/pupils-join-united-nations/): Sixth Form pupils participate in Oxford Global Model UN at the University of Oxford
- [Bonfire Night](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/09/bonfire-night/): Rain does not dampen spirits at the Mount Kelly Bonfire Night on Monday 6 November
- [Victory for U18s ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/09/victory-for-u18s/): U18 girls' performance football team enjoy English Schools Football Association cup win
- [MKPA Grant Scheme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/17/mkpa-grant-scheme/): THE MKPA grant programme supports a variety of projects at the School
- [Arena League](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/14/arena-league/): Mount Kelly performs well in the second round of the 2023 Western Premier Division Arena League
- [Remembrance Concert and Parade](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/13/remembrance-concert-and-parade/): Mount Kelly choirs, soloists and musicians give Remembrance Concert in St Eustachius’ and CCF joins Parade
- [Women in STEM](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/17/women-in-stem/): Year 10 pupils attend event hosted by Schneider Electric as part of a global drive to encourage women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics careers
- [National Treasure Discovered at Mount Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/24/national-treasure-discovered-at-mount-kelly/): Victorian passport owned by first Director of the National Gallery found in old chest
- [Medals at ESSA National Finals](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/22/medals-at-essa-national-finals/): A 30-strong team of swimmers head to Sandwell Aquatics Centre
- [Planning for Sixth Form](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/24/planning-for-sixth-form/): Year 11 pupils attend A Level taster lessons
- [Understanding Genetic Disease](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/24/understanding-genetic-disease/): Upper Sixth Biologists attend presentation on the genetic disease DiGeorge Syndrome
- [Etching Workshop for A Level Artists](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/22/etching-workshop-for-a-level-artists/): Sixth Form artists participate in two-day etching workshop with print maker Mary Gillett
- [Inspiring Girls in Sport](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/28/inspiring-girls-in-sport/): Girls welcome former international rugby player Garnet Mackinder to the Prep for inspirational talk and coaching session.
- [Connecting Futures | Devon Networking Event](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/29/connecting-futures-devon-networking-event/): Mount Kelly hosts dynamic networking event bringing together pupils, professionals, and community leaders
- [Biomedical Society at Plymouth University](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/11/29/biomedical-society-visits-plymouth-university/): An insightful day at the University of Plymouth’s biomedical science department
- [College Selects Annual Charities](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/college-selects-annual-charities/): Pupils and staff vote to support Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity, RSPCA and Make a Wish
- [Mount Kelly Reward Card](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/mount-kelly-reward-card/): Developing links to support local businesses
- [The Power of Partnerships and Community](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/the-power-of-partnerships-and-community/): Mount Kelly celebrates Partnerships Week and reflects on its ever-widening links with the local, national and international community
- [Industrial Cadets Bronze Award Launch](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/industrial-cadets-bronze-award-launch/): Year 9 pupils meet industry mentors from the Product Design Engineering team at Schneider Electric
- [Fabulous Fables](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/fabulous-fables/): Year 5 pupils performed a lovely evening of Fabulous Fables last night, with a variety of talking animals taking to the stage
- [Sir Geoffrey Cox Visits College](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/01/sir-geoffrey-cox-visits-college/): Sixth Form and Year 11 pupils learn from MP and former Attorney General
- [Sports Workshops at Plymouth Marjon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/07/sports-workshops-at-plymouth-marjon/): Year 12 pupils attend workshops at Plymouth Marjon University
- [U13 Rugby Tournament](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/07/u13-rugby-tournament/): The Prep hosted a fantastic U13 rugby tournament involving 150 players
- [CCF at HMS Raleigh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/07/ccf-at-hms-raleigh/): CCF pupils try their hand at damage repair and firefighting
- [Under Milk Wood](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/08/under-milk-wood/): A large cast of enthusiastic, committed and highly talented pupils perform Dylan Thomas play
- [The Inspector Snow Trilogy](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/08/the-inspector-snow-trilogy/): Year 7 pupils take to the stage with a gritty, festive detective comedy
- [Great Christmas Hamper Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/08/great-christmas-hamper-competition/): This year sees the launch of Mount Kelly's Great Christmas Hamper Competition for Tavistock Foodbank
- [The Twinkly Nativity](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/13/the-twinkly-nativity/): The Pre-Prep cast shone brightly on stage this week in two performances of their nativity
- [Christmas Concerts  ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/15/christmas-concerts/): Two fabulous Christmas concerts at the Prep and College
- [DW Santa Sprint](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2023/12/13/dw-santa-sprint/): The last DW training session of the term takes place in Christmas fancy dress
- [The Mossy Carpet Project](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/12/the-mossy-carpet-project/): Teaching pupils about sustainability.
- [Mural at TASS Cafe](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/11/mural-at-tass-cafe/): Pupils design landscape mural for Tavistock Area Support Services
- [Girls' Sports Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/10/girls-sports-tour/): An action-packed hockey and netball tour to Scotland
- [Rugby Tens Tournament](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/26/rugby-tens-tournament/): Annual Mount Kelly U18 tournament attracts over 200 players
- [Next Steps](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/26/next-steps/): A record number of applications made to universities and offers received
- [Youth Speaks Area Heat](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/26/youth-speaks-area-heat/): Mount Kelly team qualifies for District Final
- [Biomedical Society Lecture](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/02/biomedical-society-lecture/): Biomedical Society attends virtual lecture on Anaesthesia by Tom Shane at the University of East Anglia
- [Dissolution of the Monasteries](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/02/history-lecture/): A Level historians attend lecture on Dissolution of the Monasteries by Professor James Clark
- [Completion of TASS Mural](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/02/completion-of-tass-mural/): Pupil volunteers complete mural at Tavistock Area Support Services cafe
- [Prep Inter-House Quiz](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/01/30/prep-inter-house-quiz-2/): A hard-fought match between the houses
- [Life in Victorian Times](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/02/life-in-victorian-times/): A fun-packed and informative day out for Year 4 pupils at Morwellham Quay
- [International Meets](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/21/international-meets/): A busy few weeks for Mount Kelly swimmers on the international stage
- [Art & Photography Trip](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/05/art-photography-trip/): GCSE and A Level artists and photographers undertake research trip to London's galleries
- [National Apprenticeship Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/09/national-apprenticeship-week/): Pupils attend National Apprenticeship Show in Exeter
- [Courtenay House Refurbishment](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/09/courtenay-house-preview/): A behind the scenes preview of the refurbished boarding accommodation
- [An Insight Into Genetics](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/23/an-insight-into-genetics/): Biomedical Society welcomes Dr Sawsan Khuri for an influential talk on her inspiring career
- [Marine Conservation Seminar](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/23/marine-conservation-seminar/): Dr Nicola Quick delivers fascinating seminar about Marine Conservation
- [Ten Tors and DofE Training](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/27/ten-tors-and-dofe-training-3/): Sixty-seven pupils complete first overnight training walk in challenging conditions
- [CCF Visits BRNC Dartmouth](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/29/ccf-visits-brnc-dartmouth/): Mount Kelly’s CCF visits BRNC Dartmouth for action-packed weekend
- [Chocolate Workshop](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/02/29/chocolate-workshop/): Year 3 pupils enjoy a super day out to The Eden Project
- [Empathy Week 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/01/empathy-week-2024/): Pupils across the School have participated in a range of activities to mark Empathy Week
- [Pupil Awarded Morehead-Cain Scholarship](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/05/pupil-awarded-morehead-cain-scholarship/): Sophie is awarded fully funded scholarship to University of North Carolina
- [World Book Day 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/07/world-book-day-2024/): Pupils across the School take part in a variety of activities to celebrate Book Week
- [National Arena League Final](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/08/national-arena-league-final/): Mount Kelly finishes in 2nd place in this year's National Arena League Final in Cardiff
- [DW Waterside C](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/08/dw-waterside-c-2/): Devizes to Westminster paddlers race against other schools and canoe clubs along Kennet and Avon Canal
- [Year 8 Sports Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/11/year-8-sports-tour/): Pupils head to Surrey for mini hockey and netball tour at The Hawthorns School
- [Mount Kelly Lecture](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/12/mount-kelly-lecture/): World Champion and Winter Paralympian, Talan Skeels-Piggins, talks about resilience and overcoming adversity
- [Rising Star](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/13/rising-star/): Olivia takes to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall
- [Shackleton Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/14/shackleton-programme-3/): Pupils in Years 5 and 6 enjoy outdoor adventure activity days
- [Pre-Prep Science Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/15/pre-prep-science-week-4/): An awe-inspiring week full of scientific discovery and fun
- [A Fairy Tale Adventure](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/15/a-fairy-tale-adventure/): Year 6 pupils stage a fantastic production in the Wortham Hall
- [Rugby Masterclass](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/18/rugby-masterclass/): Former captain of the England Rugby 7s, Greg Barden, prepares Mount Kelly team for Rosslyn Park 7s tournament
- [Industrial Cadets Bronze Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/20/industrial-cadets-bronze-award/): Pupils in Year 9 successfully complete EDT Industrial Cadets Bronze Award
- [Ten Tors and DofE Training](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/20/ten-tors-and-dofe-training-4/): Mount Kelly's 35-mile and 45-mile Ten Tors and Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award teams complete final training weekend in some very challenging conditions
- [The Great Space Debate](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/20/the-great-space-debate/): Prep Heads of School and Houses lead debate
- [Upper Prep Shackleton Adventures](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/22/upper-prep-shackleton-adventures/): Pupils enjoy canoeing, climbing and abseiling
- [Spring Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/20/spring-concert-2/): A wonderful Spring Concert took place in the Wortham Hall on Tuesday night
- [Poetry Recital Final](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/22/poetry-recital-final/): Pupils recite poetry on themes of identity and culture
- [CCF Try Dive Session](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/03/22/ccf-try-dive-session/): Cadets enjoy a Try Dive session in Mount Kelly pool
- [Rosslyn Park Rugby 7s](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/16/rosslyn-park-rugby-7s/): Four teams represent Mount Kelly in exciting week of rugby
- [A Victorious Renovation](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/18/a-victorious-renovation/): Courtenay House is shortlisted finalist in the ‘Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment’ Award Category of the BSA Boarding Excellence Awards 2024
- [British Championships & European Racing](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/17/british-swimming-olympic-trials-championships/): An incredibly busy Easter period for Mount Kelly Swimming
- [Sustainability Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/19/sustainability-week/): The topic of sustainability is the central theme to lessons at the Prep this week
- [UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/19/ukmt-intermediate-maths-challenge/): Year 11 pupil places in top 25% in the country
- [DW Canoe Marathon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/18/dw-canoe-marathon/): Mount Kelly crews participate in Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon
- [Earth Day 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/23/earth-day-2024/): A day of lessons without electricity and a great excuse to get outdoors
- [Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/26/inspiring-future-entrepreneurs/): Business Studies pupils welcomed angel investor, entrepreneur and Chair of Governors, Ian MacQueen
- [SW Age Group Regionals](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/23/sw-age-group-regionals/): Eighteen swimmers represent the School
- [National Cup Final Winners](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/04/26/national-cup-final-winners/): Mount Kelly’s Girls’ Performance Football team wins ISFA U18 Girls' National Cup Final
- [Biomedical Society Talk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/03/biomedical-society-talk/): Biomedical Society welcomes Dr Helen Anderson to talk about exercise testing
- [UKMT Junior Challenge](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/03/ukmt-junior-challenge/): Three Gold, four Silver and 28 Bronze for Mount Kelly pupils.
- [Mount Kelly Spelling Bee](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/03/mount-kelly-spelling-bee/): Congratulations to winners -School House!
- [Dragon's Den | The Black Death Edition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/03/dragons-den-the-black-death-edition/): Year 7 historians compete to cure the symptoms of the Black Death
- [IAPS National Finals](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/12/iaps-national-finals-2/): U13 Boys team crowned champions, plus lots more success for Mount Kelly team!
- [Growing Greener Day by Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/12/growing-greener-day-by-day/): Mount Kelly Prep awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in national award scheme celebrating excellence in environmental education
- [Pre-Prep LOTC Adventures](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/24/pre-prep-lotc-adventures/): Our Pre-Prep pupils have been learning outside the classroom all week
- [Prep Inter-House Sports Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/10/prep-inter-house-sports-day-3/): Brunel takes the title in a closely-fought contest
- [Voyage à Paris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/07/voyage-a-paris/): Upper Prep pupils put their French language skills to the test in Paris
- [Peatland Preservation](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/07/peatland-preservation/): Geography and Biology departments host lecture by South West Peatland Partnership and National Trust
- [Carnegie Shadowing Event](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/14/carnegie-shadowing-event/): Year 9 pupils meet author Candy Gourlay and present on their choice of the shortlisted books for this year
- [Mount Kelly Trophy](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/11/mount-kelly-trophy-3/): Mount Kelly hosts regional qualifier for the NPSA 2024 Championships
- [Year 8 LOTC](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/17/year-8-lotc-5/): Year 8 pupils have fantastic week on Lizard peninsula
- [Physics Trip to Geneva](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/21/physics-trip-to-geneva/): Lower Sixth Physics pupils visit CERN, the European Council for Nuclear Research
- [Rewilding on Dartmoor](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/21/rewilding-on-dartmoor/): Year 12 Biologists learn about rewilding projects on Dartmoor
- [Economics Trip to Gidleigh Park](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/27/economics-trip-to-gidleigh-park/): Economics A Level pupils visit luxury five star manor Gidleigh Park for an insider’s view of how the hotel business is operated
- [Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/06/28/duke-of-edinburgh-expeditions/): Pupils successfully complete their Bronze, Silver and Gold assessed expeditions
- [Mount Kelly Band Gig](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/03/mount-kelly-band-gig-3/): Ten terrific Prep bands rock the Wortham Hall at the sixth annual Mount Kelly Band Gig
- [The Litter Muncher](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/03/the-litter-muncher/): Pre-Prep pupils enjoy process of putting on a play
- [The Mount Kelly Prep Green Manifesto](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/05/the-mount-kelly-prep-green-manifesto/): Mount Kelly is passionate about protecting its environment and working with its local community
- [CCF Summer Camp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/05/ccf-summer-camp-3/): CCF Royal Naval section head to HMS Raleigh
- [Prize Giving at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/05/prize-giving-at-the-prep-3/): End of Year speeches and performances by the string ensemble, choir and Thunder Band
- [Mount Kelly Class of 2024 Success Stories](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/08/16/mount-kelly-class-of-2024-success-stories/): After years of hard work and months of revision, Mount Kelly is celebrating the A Level successes of its class of 2024 pupils. Over 88% of pupils have been accepted at their first choice of university in the UK and overseas, with 49% achieving places at world class Russell Group, Bath, St Andrews and Loughborough
- [Excellent GCSE Results](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/08/23/excellent-gcse-results/): Mount Kelly’s Year 11 GCSE pupils are celebrating a 94% average pass rate, and can now move confidently forward to the final two years of school life. An impressive 83% of papers achieved grades 9-5; 38% were graded 7 (A equivalent) or above and 25% of pupils achieved a grade 7 or above in at
- [Mount Kelly Mobilises Stricter Smartphone Ban](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/08/29/mount-kelly-mobilises-stricter-smartphone-ban/): As the national news reports on calls from parents and campaigners to limit the time children spend on smartphones, or ban them completely for under-11s, Mount Kelly has placed further restrictions on mobile phone usage in School. Academic research continues to point to the negative impacts of certain technologies on academic attainment, mental health, attention
- [Mount Kelly Swimming Summer Success](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/08/30/mount-kelly-swimming-summer-success/): Mount Kelly swimmers are celebrating outstanding success in the water this summer with momentous performances across international and national events. Eight Mount Kelly swimmers were selected on to national teams for the European Junior Swimming Championships which took place in Vilnius, Lithuania in early July. Highlights of the event, were when Lithuanian Mount Kelly pupil,
- [Cox Tor Walk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/12/cox-tor-walk/): Mount Kelly families, pupils and staff take part in this year’s Cox Tor walk.
- [Eco-School Green Flag Distinction Award](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/13/eco-school-green-flag-distinction-award/): Mount Kelly Prep is awarded Distinction in its Eco-School Green Flag assessment
- [Inspiration in St Ives ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/20/inspiration-in-st-ives/): Year 10 Art pupils begin their GCSE course with a visit to St Ives
- [Sports Sponsorship](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/26/sports-sponsorship-makes-mount-kelly-smile/): Mount Kelly is smiling thanks to Spring Hill Specialist Dental Centre in Tavistock
- [Mount Kelly Cultural Exhibition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/27/mount-kelly-cultural-exhibition/): Providing pupils with opportunities to share their own culture and learn about the culture of others in the school community
- [Mount Kelly Lecture](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/25/mount-kelly-lecture-2/): Pupils welcome Richard Dunne, The Harmony Project Lead at the Sustainable Food Trust
- [Scholars' Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/09/26/scholars-concert-2/): An incredible Scholars' Concert takes place in Big School
- [Careers Fair](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/01/careers-fair-2/): Pupils in Years 9 and above attend our annual Careers Fair
- [Prep Supports Children's Hospice South West](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/04/prep-supports-childrens-hospice-south-west/): Mount Kelly Prep selects Children's Hospice South West as its charity for this academic year
- [Steeplechase and Colour Run](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/11/steeplechase-and-colour-run/): Inter-house Steeplechase and introduction of a Colour Run raises money Children's Hospice South West.
- [Beyond Education: Learning Life Skills](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/18/beyond-education-learning-life-skills/): Prep pupils learn about food, cooking, production, charity and sustainability
- [Inter-House Singing Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/18/inter-house-singing-competition-2/): House Song stage of the Inter-House Music Competition takes place amid a great atmosphere of camaraderie and friendly rivalry
- [Harvest Festival Celebrations](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/10/18/harvest-festival-celebrations-2/): Children from Reception to Year 2 stage a wonderful Harvest Festival
- [Senior Rugby Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/04/senior-rugby-tour/): The Senior Rugby tour to Rome and Florence combines superb rugby with fantastic sightseeing and cultural experiences
- [Iceland 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/06/iceland-2024/): GCSE Geography five-day trip to Iceland offers pupils an unforgettable journey through the incredible landscapes and natural wonders of southwest Iceland
- [CCF National Regatta](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/07/ccf-national-regatta-3/): Four Mount Kelly pupils perform well in challenging conditions
- [Lest We Forget | John Giles](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/07/lest-we-forget-john-giles/): Ahead of Remembrance Day, we remember OMK John Frederick Giles
- [Remembrance Concert and Parade](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/14/remembrance-concert-and-parade-2/): Mount Kelly remembers the fallen in Remembrance concert, Tavistock parade and Acts of Remembrance
- [Mount Kelly | A Thinking School](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/14/mount-kelly-a-thinking-school/): "Mount Kelly truly lives up to its purpose of delivering a values-led and life-defining educational experience". Mount Kelly receives Thinking School Accreditation from the University of Exeter.
- [Women in STEM](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/15/women-in-stem-2024/): Year 10 pupils attend event hosted by Schneider Electric
- [Mount Kelly Biomedical Society](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/15/mount-kelly-biomedical-society/): Mount Kelly has a very active Biomedical Society which welcome speakers from the Biology and Healthcare fields
- [Children in Need 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/15/children-in-need-2024/): Mount Kelly is raising money for Children in Need with a spotty non-uniform day
- [Beyond Limits](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/18/beyond-limits/): Mount Kelly welcomes Lt Lily-Mae Fisher RN for inspirational session with CCF
- [Pre-Prep Road Safety Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/21/pre-prep-road-safety-week-2/): The Pre-Prep children have had a wonderful week, packed with activities aimed at raising their awareness of road safety
- [Etching Workshop for A Level Artists](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/22/etching-workshop-for-a-level-artists-2/): A Level artists participate in unique etching workshop with professional print maker Mary Gillett
- [Tall Ships Sponsorship](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/22/tall-ships-sponsorship/): Conway Merchant Navy Trust sponsors pupils to participate in Tall Ships Youth Trust voyages for Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award residential
- [Model UN 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/27/model-un-2024/): Sixth Form pupils participate in Oxford Global Model UN at the University of Oxford
- [Prep Inter-House Music Competition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/27/prep-inter-house-music-competition/): Prep pupils compete in their Inter-House Music Competition on Friday 22 November
- [One Day Film School](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/29/one-day-film-school-2/): Pupils are immersed into the world of film, exploring different genre and the many different technical aspects of story telling on screen
- [Year 5 Production | Just So Stories](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/29/year-5-production-just-so-stories/): Year 5 pupils entertain the audience with their own rendition of the Just So Stories
- [Getting in the Christmas Spirit](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/11/29/getting-in-the-christmas-spirit/): The Christmas Concert season begins with two wonderful concerts
- [Chicago | An Outstanding Production](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/06/chicago-an-incredible-production/): Chicago hit the Mount Kelly stage on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in two truly outstanding performances
- [Planning for Sixth Form and Beyond](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/06/guidance-planning-for-sixth-form-and-beyond/): Year 11 pupils attend taster lessons and interviews with careers advisers and Year 13 prepare for university
- [Year 7 | A Christmas Carol](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/06/year-7-a-christmas-carol/): Year 7 pupils bring the classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' to the Wortham Hall stage
- [Mount Kelly Christmas Fair](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/05/mount-kelly-christmas-fair-2/): Christmas Fair raises funds for Children’s Hospice South West and MKPA projects
- [Winter Swimming Success](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/12/winter-swimming-success/): A fantastic few months of racing
- [Pre-Prep Nativity](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/13/pre-prep-nativity-3/): The Pre-Prep cast shine brightly on stage in two performances of their Nativity
- [DW Santa Sprints](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/12/dw-santa-sprints/): Our Devizes to Westminster paddlers have trained hard for the race next Easter and enjoyed a fun end of term Santa Sprint
- [Christmas Concerts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/12/13/christmas-concerts-2/): Two superb concerts showcase the talent in our music programme
- [Nature Project Initiative](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/10/nature-project-initiative/): Mount Kelly secures funding for two-year research project on Nature Connectedness
- [UCAS Update](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/31/ucas-update/): Pupils receive an impressive selection of offers
- [Devon County Championships](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/31/devon-county-championships-5/): The second day of the 2025 Devon County Championships resulted in more long course success for swimmers from across the programme
- [Insights into Entrepreneurship ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/31/insights-into-entrepreneurship/): A Level Business Studies pupils gained invaluable insights into entrepreneurship from a visit by Brett Kinsman-Daw, owner of local business ABC Services
- [Guidance | Looking Ahead](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/31/guidance-looking-ahead/): Pupils attend Apprenticeship Show, receive advice about studying abroad and conduct practice interviews
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/31/lunchtime-concert/): The first of our Thursday Lunchtime Concerts of the term took place in the Chapel this week, providing a short, uplifting break in the busy day.
- [Transition to Sixth Form](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/24/transition-to-sixth-form/): To help guide our Year 11 pupils, we have been hosting a series of initiatives designed to provide information and clarity about their future options
- [ERICA The Bear](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/01/24/erica-the-bear/): ERICA the bear's name is an acronym for mistakes are Expected, Respected, Inspected, Corrected and Acted on to remind pupils that mistakes are a fundamental part of learning
- [Inaugural Literary Dinner ](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/07/inaugural-literary-dinner/): The inaugural literary dinner marks the completion of stage one of our Library Regeneration project
- [People Who Help Us](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/07/people-who-help-us/): Reception pupils enjoyed a visit from Dentist Hayley
- [Ten Tors and DofE Training Walks](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/07/ten-tors-and-dofe-training-walks/): Expedition teams set off from Princetown to complete training walks
- [Changing Places](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/07/changing-places/): Year 12 Geography pupils conduct fieldwork in Tavistock to investigate the economic, social and technological shifts impacting shopping habits and assess the extent of retail change in the town
- [Art Research Trip to London](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/14/art-research-trip-to-london/): GCSE and A Level Art pupils gain inspiration in the Capital's museums
- [Excellence in Maths](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/14/excellence-in-maths/): Pupils perform well in the UK Maths Trust Challenge
- [DW Waterside A](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/02/27/dw-waterside-a/): Two Mount Kelly Devizes to Westminster crews travel to Great Bedwyn to take part in Waterside A kayak race
- [World Book Day 2025](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/06/world-book-day-2025/): From Reception to Sixth Form, The whole of Mount Kelly embraces World Book Day
- [First Lego League](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/07/first-lego-league-2/): Five pupils represent Mount Kelly in celebration of innovation, teamwork, and the application of STEM principles to real-world challenges
- [International Women's Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/07/international-womens-day/): Pupils welcome guest speaker, Tracy Kirnig, to talk about her own story of action and empowerment
- [Pre-Prep Science Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/14/pre-prep-science-week-5/): Pre-Prep children have enjoyed an awe-inspiring Science Week, making many discoveries and learning new skills.
- [The Wizard of Oz](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/14/the-wizard-of-oz/): Our talented Year 6 pupils take to the stage for a truly spectacular performance
- [Cabaret Night](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/18/cabaret-night/): A special evening of live jazz, rock, pop, folk and funk featuring the Martin Jenkins Jazz Trio, Harry Tabb, and Mount Kelly musicians
- [Food Waste Action Week](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/20/food-waste-action-week/): Pupils participate in the Beyond Education initiative, delivered by Mount Kelly’s caterers Thomas Franks Ltd
- [Studio Production | Comment is Free](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/21/studio-production-comment-is-free/): A powerful play highlighting the consequences of posting on social media
- [Dubai Cricket Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/21/dubai-cricket-tour/): Pupils embark on an exciting cricket tour to Dubai
- [Two Counties Meet](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/18/two-counties-meet/): A successful meet with 20 Gold, 27 Silver and 21 Bronze medals
- [Prep's Got Talent](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/25/preps-got-talent/): A wide range of acts on the Wortham Hall stage raise £300 for Children's Hospice South West
- [Spring Concert](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/26/spring-concert-3/): A celebration of music from across the school
- [Mount Kelly Expedition](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/26/mount-kelly-expedition-4/): Ten Tors teams successfully complete Mount Kelly Expedition in preparation for the main event
- [ISFA Cup Win](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/27/isfa-cup-win/): Mount Kelly's Performance Football Girls win ISFA U18 Girls' Cup Final for second consecutive year
- [DW Training in Full Flow](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/26/dw-training-in-full-flow/): A busy few weeks on the water for our crews
- [Shackleton Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/03/28/shackleton-programme-4/): Our Shackleton programme offers Prep pupils the opportunity to try new activities
- [Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/04/23/devizes-to-westminster-canoe-marathon/): Six Mount Kelly crews tackled the grueling 115-mile DW Canoe Marathon, achieving two Top 10 finishes
- [Dubai Cricket Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/04/24/dubai-cricket-tour-2/): Mount Kelly cricketers enjoyed a wonderful tour to Dubai at the start of the Easter break
- [Swimming | Easter Round Up](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/04/25/swimming-easter-round-up/): Mount Kelly swimmers compete in meets around the world
- [Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/04/20/rosslyn-park-national-schools-sevens/): Mount Kelly proudly enters four age groups into prestigious Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens, demonstrating the strength and depth of our rugby programme
- [Festival Recital](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/05/02/festival-recital/): College Chamber Choir and soloists give a recital as part of this year's Tavistock Music Festival at St Eustachius' Parish Church in Tavistock
- [Mount Kelly’s Leading Football Graduates](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/10/22/mount-kellys-leading-football-graduates/): Mount Kelly is proud to celebrate the achievements of the first six graduates from our Girls’ Performance Football Programme, delivered in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. These talented young women, who completed the Programme between 2021 and 2023, have gone on to take up impressive leadership roles at Universities across the UK and the USA:
- [Fire Safety Week at Mount Kelly Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/10/10/fire-safety-week-at-mount-kelly-prep/): Our Prep pupils had an engaging week in fire safety, led by the Devon and Somerset Fire Services. The week kicked off with an engaging fire safety assembly led by Rachel May from Devon and Somerset Fire Services, where Years 3 through 8 learned key information including how to evacuate safely and why smoke alarms
- [Mount Kelly Delegates Prepare for Oxford Model UN](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/10/27/mount-kelly-delegates-prepare-for-oxford-model-un/): The Mount Kelly Sixth Form Model United Nations Delegation is preparing for their conference at Oxford University this coming November. 'Spirit of Inquiry’ drives this year’s Home Conference, showing how curiosity, critical thinking and open dialogue fuel debate, challenge assumptions and create real solutions in international affairs. Mount Kelly invites delegates to embrace curiosity as
- [Year 13 Biomedical Society](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/11/07/year-13-biomedical-society/): On Monday, the Biomedical Society were lucky enough to welcome Dr Brendon Neumann, who gave an engaging and insightful talk about his career in biological pest control. Dr Neumann shared his academic journey through university, which led to his work developing cutting-edge biological solutions for agriculture. He also spoke about balancing his sporting commitments alongside
- [Biomedical Society Explores Cutting-Edge Cardiology](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/11/19/biomedical-society-explores-cutting-edge-cardiology/): This week, the Biomedical Society welcomed Consultant Cardiologist Dr David Sarkar, who delivered an insightful and interactive session on cutting-edge cardiovascular technology. During a live demonstration, Dr Sarkar showed pupils how mechanical stents are deployed and introduced the innovative concept of biological stents that dissolve within the artery. He explained the role of TAVI valves
- [Inspiring Future Innovators](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/11/21/inspiring-future-innovators/): Year 9 and 10 pupils recently attended an exciting event hosted by Schneider Electric in Plymouth, part of a global initiative to encourage more women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. During the visit, pupils met Aleks, Steve and the team behind Schneider’s latest Wiser Smart Home products. They enjoyed a fascinating factory
- [Rugby Team Enjoys Isle of Wight Tour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/11/18/rugby-squad-enjoys-isle-of-wight-tour/): Several of our rugby players enjoyed an action-packed weekend on tour to the Isle of Wight, beginning with an exciting journey across the Solent by hovercraft. The team then faced Ryde Upon Chine in a competitive fixture, delivering a determined performance and securing a hard-fought win—a fantastic achievement that reflects their teamwork and resilience. The
- [Model United Nations Conference](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2025/12/02/model-united-nations-conference-3/): Mount Kelly Model United Nations continues to go from strength to strength. This year saw the largest delegation of fifteen MK Sixth Formers representing a diverse range of countries in committees related to their future ambitions. Pupils debated contemporary global issues ranging from climate change on Earth to the challenges surrounding putting people on Mars
- [Exploring Biodiversity: Royal Society Club Projects](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/01/10/exploring-biodiversity-royal-society-club-projects/): The Royal Society Club has launched into 2026 with an exciting range of projects focused on biodiversity across Mount Kelly. These initiatives not only contribute valuable data to our ever-growing biodiversity bank but also encourage pupils to think critically, refine hypotheses and design robust sampling methods. Current projects include: Olly S and Will F are
- [Mount Kelly Business Pupils Create their Own Personal Brand](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/01/22/mount-kelly-business-pupils-create-their-own-personal-brand/): ​Year 12 A Level Business pupils at Mount Kelly tackling the complexities of modern recruitment. ​As part of their A Level studies into Human Resource Management, pupils have been conducting mock interviews, alternating between the roles of the candidate and employer. This practical task allows pupils to understand the vital importance of person specifications and
- [Biomedical Society Lecture: Early Life and Attachment](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/01/30/biomedical-society-lecture-early-life-and-attachment/): The Biomedical Society were lucky to be joined by Dr Lyndsey Hookway who gave an inspirational talk that described how the first 1001 days of life profoundly shape a child’s long‑term wellbeing through the development of secure attachment. She emphasised that consistent, attuned caregiving builds trust, emotional security and resilience. The pupils were challenged in
- [Year 11 Pupils Visit Princess Yachts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/01/30/year-11-pupils-visit-princess-yachts/): Princess Yachts, one of Britain’s leading luxury boat builders, proved the ideal venue for a post-mocks Year 11 Business trip, as 24 pupils were given a rare behind-the-scenes insight into world-class manufacturing. The company produces a striking range of motor-powered yachts, from the 14-metre C Class right up to the impressive 29-metre tri-deck X Class,
- [GCSE and A Level Pupils Explore Art and Design in London](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/02/02/gcse-and-a-level-pupils-explore-art-and-design-in-london/): On Friday 30 January, GCSE and A Level pupils took part in a one-day educational visit to London. The trip offered pupils the valuable opportunity to encounter significant works of art and design first-hand, deepening their understanding of artists and designers studied in class. Design Technology pupils visited both the Design Museum and the Victoria
- [Charity Cycle Challenge Raises Funds for Devon Mind](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/02/04/charity-cycle-challenge-raises-funds-for-devon-mind/): Pupils and staff recently completed an impressive 24-hour charity cycling challenge, demonstrating exceptional commitment, teamwork and resilience in support of the School’s chosen charity, Devon Mind. The event brought together the whole school community in a shared effort to raise both vital funds and awareness for mental health and wellbeing. Over the course of the
- [Mount Kelly Hosts Head Injuries Talk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/03/06/mount-kelly-hosts-head-injuries-talk/): Mount Kelly recently welcomed journalist and author Sam Peters for a compelling and thought‑provoking talk on concussion in modern sport. In a chat‑show style conversation, expertly hosted by the Head Master, Sam shared insights from his award‑winning book Concussed and spoke candidly about his personal journey investigating the long‑term impact of head injuries. Throughout the
- [CCF Cadets Visit BRNC Dartmouth](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/03/23/ccf-cadets-visit-brnc-dartmouth/): Our cadets enjoyed an exceptionally enriching and memorable visit to BRNC Dartmouth, with a full programme that offered challenge, adventure and a real insight into naval life. The visit began on Friday evening with supper in the historic Gun Room, after which the cadets took part in an exciting session of team Combat Archery —
- [Inspiring Nature Education Conference](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2026/03/25/inspiring-nature-education-conference/): The recent Nature Education Conference proved to be an inspiring celebration of curiosity, collaboration and the vital role that nature plays in education. Bringing together teachers, school leaders, specialists and partners from across the region, the conference created a dynamic space for sharing ideas and shaping the future of nature-based learning. From start to finish,
- [Ten Tors 2024 Triumph](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/16/ten-tors-2024-triumph/): The Ten Tors 2024 Challenge (10 – 12 May) takes place with close to 2,400 young people in teams of six tackling 35, 45 and 55 mile routes across Dartmoor National Park. Mount Kelly had four teams entered into this year’s Challenge: two 35 mile teams of Year 10 and 9 pupils; a 45 mile
- [European Aquatics Junior Championships 2024](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/07/11/european-aquatics-junior-championships-2024/): Mount Kelly pupils, swimming for GB, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Ireland and Austria, made history the European Aquatics Junior Championships 2024 (Tuesday 2 July – Sunday 7 July), which hosted over 600 swimmers from 43 different countries. It was an historic week of record-breaking racing at the European Aquatics Junior Championships 2024 and Mount Kelly secured:
- [Think Equal: Leslee Udwin](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/17/think-equal-leslee-udwin/): The second ‘Most Impactful Woman’ of 2015 (second to Hillary Clinton, as voted by the NY Times) visited Mount Kelly Prep (Friday 17 May), as part of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) District Heads meeting, hosted at the school. Former actress, BAFTA and multi-award-winning film producer, Leslee Udwin is now a human rights
- [Biomedical Society Lab Visit](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/09/biomedical-society-lab-visit/): Article co-authored by the Biomedical Society Pupils in the Biomedical Society were truly inspired by our tour around the Peninsula Medical School laboratory in Derriford. The medical school runs in partnership with Plymouth and Exeter University and the NHS in Devon and Cornwall. Led by Dr Juri Na and Dr Leandro Jose De Assis, two
- [Year 9 LOTC](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/2024/05/09/year-9-lotc-4/): Mount Kelly's Year 9 cohort recently embarked on an action-packed Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) programme that pushed their boundaries, nurtured teamwork, and instilled the College's core values. From crawling around in the depths of caves to scaling new heights on the Mendip Assault Course, they embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and determination. The LOTC

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- [WELCOME](https://www.mountkelly.com/): Mount Kelly is an independent school in Tavistock, Devon, UK. Co-educational | Ages 4 to 18 | Day, weekly, flexi and full boarding school.
- [Sixth Form Co-Curricular](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-co-curricular/): At Mount Kelly, Sixth Form co-curricular life is not an add-on, it is at the heart of what we do.
- [College Co-Curricular](https://www.mountkelly.com/college/college-co-curricular/): At Mount Kelly, College co-curricular life is not an add-on, it is at the heart of what we do.
- [Sixth Form Guidance](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-guidance/): In Years 12 and 13, pupils benefit from weekly lessons with our Head of Guidance, focusing on exploring all post-18 options, from university to apprenticeships and beyond.
- [Staff Directory](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/staff-directory/): Please find our staff directory here.
- [Events](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/events/): At Mount Kelly we offer a programme of exciting events throughout the year including: productions/plays, concerts, balls, forums, workshops, inspiring lectures, quizes, coffee mornings, sporting events, bonfire night/fireworks, discos, holiday activities and charity days.
- [Before and After School Care](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/life-at-the-prep/before-and-after-school-care/): We understand the time pressures of busy family lives and do everything we can to accommodate different family schedules.
- [Scholarships & Awards](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/): More on scholarships & awards can be found here.
- [Term Dates](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/term-dates/): Please find the term dates for Mount Kelly here.
- [University Destinations](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/academic-success/university-destinations/): Our staff, visiting speakers, and outside organisations help to prepare Mount Kelly pupils to take the next step after finishing their Sixth Form studies.
- [Why Mount Kelly Swimming?](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/why-mount-kelly-swimming/): Please find more on swimming at Mount Kelly here.
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- [Venue Hire](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/): Mount Kelly Enterprises (MKEL) is the commercial arm of Mount Kelly, responsible for the use of the extensive facilities, particularly in the school holidays.
- [Travel](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/travel/): At Mount Kelly we understand that sending your child to school overseas is a big decision and our Pupil Travel team are here to do everything that they can to make the journey planning as easy as possible.
- [Open Days & Visits](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/open-days-visits/): Discover how a Mount Kelly education might benefit your child. How Can You Book a Visit to Mount Kelly?
- [Admissions](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/): The Admissions Team deal with the registration and entry of all pupils to the School. The following pages explain the process of applying to Mount Kelly.
- [Jobs](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/jobs/): Jobs, employment opportunities and vacancies for teachers and support staff at Mount Kelly boarding and day school in Tavistock, Devon. Teaching Jobs in Devon.
- [Performance Swimming](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/): Mount Kelly Performance Swimming is the very best solution for combining excellence in swimming and a fully integrated academic programme.
- [Coaches](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/coaches/): Please find more on our coaches here.
- [Business School](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/business-school/): As pupils step out of school, they are ready to embrace a business career. With Mount Kelly Business School, university becomes an option, not a necessity. For those who choose higher education, they will have already banked the knowledge for a significant career advantage.
- [Sixth Form Academic](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-academic/): We believe that A Levels provide the most effective route for our pupils to study at the top universities in the country.
- [Beyond the Curriculum](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/beyond-the-curriculum/): At Mount Kelly, we are passionate about offering innovative, flexible ways to help pupils shape their futures with confidence.
- [Discovery Day Information](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/open-days-visits/discovery-day-information/): Welcome to Mount Kelly Discovery Day Saturday 26 September | 10:00 - 14:30 Thank you for registering for our Discovery Day We are looking forward to welcoming you to the School and giving you the opportunity to explore life at Mount Kelly. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to meet our teachers and pupils, explore
- [Nature Education Conference](https://www.mountkelly.com/nature/nature-education-conference/): Uniting Education, Nature and Natural History for the Next Generation. Watch this space for the 2027 Conference date.
- [Food](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/food/): Please find more here on the food provisions at Mount Kelly.
- [Governing Body](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/governance/governing-body/): Find out more about the Governing Body at Mount Kelly School in Devon.
- [Reward Card](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/community/reward-card/): As part of our continued partnerships with the local community, Mount Kelly has implemented a reward card scheme for staff, pupils and their families.
- [School Bus](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/school-bus/): More on the school bus can be found here.
- [Podcast](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/podcast/): Welcome to our new monthly podcast series Mount Kelly Conversations.
- [Toddler Group](https://www.mountkelly.com/lower-prep/toddler-group/): The Toddler Group is open to children from the local community and from Mount Kelly.
- [Coaching Programme](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/coaching-programme/): Our aim as coaches is to run a happy, caring and progressive swimming programme that meets the needs of all our swimmers and allows them to reach their true potential in the fullness of time.
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- [Request a Prospectus](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/request-a-prospectus/): If you would like to download and/or request printed copy of the Mount Kelly Prospectus Pack, please complete the Request a Prospectus Form.
- [Military Families](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/military-families/): At Mount Kelly, we are proud to welcome children from military families into our community.
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- [Fees](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/fees/): How much does it cost to attend Mount Kelly? What are Mount Kelly’s tuition and boarding fees?
- [Head Master’s Welcome](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/head-masters-welcome/): Welcome to Mount Kelly. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals through a dynamic blend of academic excellence, sports, and character development.
- [Prep Pupil Leadership](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/prep-pupil-leadership/): Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. At Mount Kelly Prep, we believe that leadership is about service, not authority; responsibility, not reward.
- [Awards](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/awards/): Please find a list of our awards here.
- [College](https://www.mountkelly.com/college/): Mount Kelly is a busy, bustling place. At the College, academic lessons and a range of clubs and societies take place Monday to Friday
- [Sixth Form](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/): The Sixth Form at Mount Kelly has its own identity whilst still maintaining its place within the supportive and friendly community that is Mount Kelly.
- [Life at the Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/life-at-the-prep/): From Reception onwards we make learning a rewarding and stimulating experience at Mount Kelly Prep, building pupils’ enthusiasm for exploration, investigation and discovery.
- [Safeguarding](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/safeguarding/): Mount Kelly School recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
- [Prep Sport](https://www.mountkelly.com/sport/prep-sport/): To find out about Fixtures and Teams please visit or Sports Portal (SOCS) by clicking the link below: Sports Portal (SOCS).
- [Why Mount Kelly?](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/why-mount-kelly/): We are a leading co-educational boarding and day school in the South West of England.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.mountkelly.com/terms-of-use/): Please find our terms of use here.
- [Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/): At Mount Kelly Prep we prepare the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning and thirst for knowledge. This is the best gift we can give our pupils.
- [Nature](https://www.mountkelly.com/nature/): At Mount Kelly, nature is not a backdrop to school life. It is a classroom, a teacher and a companion in our pupils’ everyday experiences.
- [Girls' Performance Football](https://www.mountkelly.com/girls-performance-football/): Mount Kelly’s Girls’ Performance Football Programme, in association with Chelsea Football Club, continues to lead the way in girls’ sport.
- [Alumni](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/): The main point of contact for all of our alumni – that is, pupils who went to Mount House School, Kelly Prep, Kelly College and Mount Kelly – is our online community https://alumni.mountkelly.com/
- [Parent Portal](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/parent-portal/): My School Portal. Our Parent Portal communications have moved to a brand new platform called ‘My School Portal’ (MSP).
- [Parents](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/): Please find more for information for parents here.
- [Boarding](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/): What is boarding school like? Find out more about the boarding experience at Mount Kelly here
- [Lower Prep](https://www.mountkelly.com/lower-prep/): At Mount Kelly Lower Prep, curiosity is celebrated, individuality is cherished, and every day is an adventure in learning.
- [About Us](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/): If you like the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and are keen to take advantage of every opportunity, then Mount Kelly is the school for you.
- [Contact](https://www.mountkelly.com/contact/): How can visitors find Mount Kelly or get contact us
- [Facilities](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/facilities/): Set in over 150 acres, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park Mount Kelly offers a wide range of outstanding facilities available for hire throughout the year, ideal for training camps, events, and educational programmes.
- [Gallery](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/gallery/): Please click here for our Gallery.
- [College Boarding](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/college-boarding/): Mount Kelly has over 350 pupils at the College, 200 of whom are boarders.
- [Sixth Form Boarding](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/sixth-form-boarding/): Mount Kelly has 350 pupils at the College, 200 of whom are boarders. There are approximately 110 boarders in Years 9 – 11 and a further 90 boarders in the Sixth Form.
- [Non Residential Hires](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/non-residential-hires/): Set in over 100 acres, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the School has first-class facilities:
- [Sixth Form Sport](https://www.mountkelly.com/sport/sixth-form-sport/): To find out about Fixtures and Teams please visit or Sports Portal (SOCS) by clicking the link below:
- [College Sport](https://www.mountkelly.com/sport/college-sport/): To find out about Fixtures and Teams please visit or Sports Portal (SOCS) by clicking the link below:
- [Active Education](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/active-education/): Found out more about the curriculum and values at Mount Kelly School.
- [Weekends](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/weekends/): The weekends at Tavy House (Prep boarding) are all about family time. The boarders spend time enjoying each other’s company and utilising the onsite facilitates, nearby activities and organised trips.
- [Prospectus Download](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/request-a-prospectus/prospectus-download/): Thank you for completing the form to request a Mount Kelly Prospectus Pack. Please download the files below.
- [Why Mount Kelly Football?](https://www.mountkelly.com/girls-performance-football/why-mount-kelly-football/): Mount Kelly’s Girls’ Performance Football Programme, in association with Chelsea FC, offers a unique opportunity for girls aged 16-18 to pursue both their academic and footballing ambitions.
- [Co-Curricular](https://www.mountkelly.com/co-curricular/): Please click here for more on co-curricular.
- [Contact Form](https://www.mountkelly.com/contact-form/): Please complete this short form and a member of our friendly Admissions Team will contact you.
- [Contact Us](https://www.mountkelly.com/contact-us/): For more information please contact us today.
- [Policies](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/policies/): You will find Mount Kelly's policies here.
- [How to Make a Gift](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/support-us/how-to-make-a-gift/): More on how to make a gift can be found here.
- [MKPA](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/mkpa/): The Mount Kelly Parents’ Association (MKPA) organises and supports a variety of events during the school year to raise funds for specific fundraising initiatives at Mount Kelly and the charities it supports.
- [Overseas Pupils](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/overseas-pupils/): We are proud to be home to pupils from around the world, and we make sure every child quickly feels part of our lively, welcoming community.
- [Early Years - Reception](https://www.mountkelly.com/lower-prep/early-years-reception/): Nestled within our bright, purpose-built building known as The Ark, our Reception environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confident learning.
- [English as an Additional Language](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/overseas-pupils/english-as-an-additional-language/): Our EAL programme supports pupils whose first language is not English, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.
- [Lower Prep Entry](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/admissions-process/lower-prep-entry/): We believe that the best way to get a true flavour of life at Mount Kelly is to visit when the children are busy with their normal school day.
- [Russell House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/russell-house/): Russell House is ideally configured to enable your sons to thrive socially, academically and emotionally.
- [Conway House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/conway-house/): Conway House is a bright, modern and homely environment for all our day girls.
- [Marwood House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/marwood-house/): Marwood House is a base and a home for girls in Years 9 to 13, where boarders live comfortably in a happy and relaxed environment.
- [Courtenay House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/courtenay-house/): Courtenay was built as part of the original plans for Kelly College in 1890 and mimics much of the grandiose style of the College.
- [Tavy House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/tavy-house/): Mount Kelly has a strong boarding ethos, and we offer daily, weekly and full boarding from Year 3.
- [Newton House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/newton-house/): Newton, a boarding house for boys in the Years 9 to 13, provides every boy with a safe and secure environment where they can develop the confidence to engage in new experiences and activities and to achieve their full potential.
- [Information](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/information/): Our themed Parent Forums aim to explain our policies and help both Prep and College parents better understand what we do and why.
- [Admissions Process](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/admissions-process/): We welcome pupils with a broad range of abilities to Mount Kelly and at any stage in their education as long as their academic progress can be continued without disruption.
- [Website Accessibility](https://www.mountkelly.com/website-accessibility/): We would like everyone who visits the Mount Kelly website to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding.
- [Swim Club Bookings](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/swim-club-bookings/): You are able to book a residential swim camp experience for your Club or a non-residential pool or lane booking at the Mount Kelly Swim Centre.
- [Simply Outdoors](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/simply-outdoors/): Simply Outdoors (formerly The Adventure Centre) operates throughout the year and provides:
- [Residential Hires](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/residential-hires/): The historic buildings, substantial grounds and 6 boarding houses makes Mount Kelly an ideal setting for language courses, sports coaching programmes, church and youth camps and adult retreats.
- [Nuns Cross Farm](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/nuns-cross-farm/): Nun’s Cross Farm is being renovated until early 2027, unfortunately we are not accepting bookings at this time.
- [Film Location](https://www.mountkelly.com/venue-hire/film-location/): With its sweeping grounds, outstanding architecture, unique history and stunning views over Dartmoor, the grounds and buildings of Mount Kelly offer an ideal setting for period and modern dramas, and an ideal unit base for those working at nearby sites.
- [T&Cs](https://www.mountkelly.com/terms/): Please find our T&C's here.
- [Social Life](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-social-life/): At Mount Kelly, we know that Sixth Form life is about more than just studying. It is about building friendships and making memories.
- [Sixth Form Pupil Leadership](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-pupil-leadership/): At Mount Kelly, Pupil Leadership isn’t about titles or authority, it’s about real opportunities for Sixth Form pupils to step up, take charge, and make a genuine difference.
- [Why Mount Kelly Football](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/girls-performance-football/why-mount-kelly-football/): Why should you choose football at Mount Kelly? Find out more here.
- [Girls Football Form Confirmation](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/girls-performance-football/girls-football-form-confirmation/): Thank you for completing the application form for the Girls’ Performance Football Programme at Mount Kelly.
- [Girls' Performance Football](https://www.mountkelly.com/sixth-form/girls-performance-football/): Please find more on girls' performance football here.
- [Curriculum Page](https://www.mountkelly.com/sample-page/curriculum-page/): Please find our curriculum page here.
- [Prep Co-Curricular](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/prep-co-curricular/): At Mount Kelly we believe that co-curricular activities give children a chance to explore possible interests, discover their talents, and find their passions.
- [Prep Academic](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/prep-academic/): At the Prep, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and challenging academic curriculum that develops pupils’ confidence; encouraging them to take risks, think independently, and question the world around them.
- [Houses](https://www.mountkelly.com/prep/life-at-the-prep/houses/): The Prep has four Houses: Brunel, Fry, Hepworth and Scott and are named after inspirational, historical people.
- [Swimming Scholarships](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/swimming-scholarships/): Applications are welcome for entry into all year groups throughout the year when a number of small scholarships and means tested bursaries are available.
- [Results & Records](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/results-records/): Please find more on results and records here.
- [Links](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/links/): Please find links here.
- [50m Swimming Pool](https://www.mountkelly.com/performance-swimming/50m-swimming-pool/): The new Olympic legacy 50m swimming pool at Mount Kelly opened in September 2016.
- [Internet Safety](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/internet-safety/): Parent Info, CEOP and Parent Zone have provided some expert information and advice to help children and young people stay safe online.
- [Foundation Magazine](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/foundation-magazine/): Our School digital magazine is entitled the ‘Foundation’. Please click on the issues below to read them online. Foundation Magazine 2023-2024
- [Fixtures](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/fixtures/): To find out about Fixtures and Teams please visit or Sports Portal by clicking the link below:
- [Calendar](https://www.mountkelly.com/parents/calendar/): Our Calendar is now be published on our Parent Portal - My School Portal.
- [Map](https://www.mountkelly.com/map/): Please find our map here.
- [Key Stage 1 Curriculum](https://www.mountkelly.com/lower-prep/key-stage-1-curriculum/): Which year groups are in Key Stage 1?Key Stage 1 is made up of Years 1 and 2.
- [Cookie Statement](https://www.mountkelly.com/cookie-statement/): Please find our cookie policy here.
- [College Guidance](https://www.mountkelly.com/college/college-guidance/): Careers education, information, advice and guidance at Mount Kelly is a carefully planned, progressive journey designed to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take charge of their futures.
- [Choral Academy](https://www.mountkelly.com/college/college-co-curricular/choral-academy/): Music at Mount Kelly is something to be experienced, not simply studied, and our Choral Academy sits at the heart of that experience.
- [College Academic](https://www.mountkelly.com/college/college-academic/): At Mount Kelly, we take immense pride in our pupils' consistently outstanding public examination results.
- [Charity](https://www.mountkelly.com/charity/): Mount Kelly’s Registered Charity number is 306716
- [Prep Boarding](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/prep-boarding/): Welcome to prep boarding at Mount Kelly!
- [School House](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/school-house/): School House is a home from home for around 40 girls in Years 9 to 13, alongside Marwood our second boarding house for girls.
- [Houses](https://www.mountkelly.com/boarding/houses/): Please find our houses here.
- [Legacy Gifts](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/support-us/legacy-gifts/): Remembering Mount Kelly in your Will is one of the most personal, meaningful and enduring gifts you can make.
- [Bursary Fund](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/support-us/bursary-fund/): Mount Kelly owes its very existence to benefaction. Since its foundation in 1877, Mount Kelly has provided deserving pupils with bursarial support.
- [Support Us](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/support-us/): Our mission is to engage a global community of Old Mount Kelleians, parents and friends to support our philanthropic aims.
- [News](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/news/): Please find our latest news and updates on Mount Kelly here.
- [Magazine](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/magazine/): Please find our latest magazine here.
- [Join Us](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/join-us/): If you are a former pupil who attended Kelly College, Mount House School or Mount Kelly, then you are most welcome to join our thriving network Mount Kelly Connect.
- [Events](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/events/): Please find our latest events here.
- [Contact](https://www.mountkelly.com/alumni/contact/): For all alumni enquiries please contact:Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0HZ.
- [Swimming Squad Form Confirmation](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/swimming-awards/swimming-squad-form-confirmation/): Thank you for completing the Mount Kelly Swimming Squad Application Form. Please remember to email your Swim England Biographical Data to admissions@mountkelly.com
- [Swimming Awards](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/swimming-awards/): Mount Kelly develops the complete swimmer by offering excellence in swimming performance coaching and facilities, which is fully integrated with the School’s academic programme.
- [Scholarship Registration Confirmation](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/scholarship-registration-confirmation/): Thank you for registering your interest in a Scholarship at Mount Kelly. A member of the Admissions team will make contact with you to discuss next steps.
- [Non-discretionary Awards](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/non-discretionary-awards/): Mount Kelly offers a number of generous non-discretionary awards details of which can be found below.
- [Bursaries](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/scholarships-awards/bursaries/): Mount Kelly has always been proud to offer bursary and hardship support to families that need financial assistance for their child. We understand that many parents make personal sacrifices to secure their children’s education.
- [Virtual Open Day](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/open-days-visits/virtual-open-day/): Our Virtual Open Day recordings were filmed during 2020 and 2021, when travel was not always possible due to the pandemic.
- [Sixth Form Entry](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/admissions-process/sixth-form-entry/): Our Sixth Form is where pupils develop the independence, expertise, and confidence to take the next step, whether that’s the usual route of university, or if their interest lies in professional training, or a different path entirely.
- [Prep Entry Including 11+](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/admissions-process/prep-entry-including-11/): Starting a new chapter is always an adventure, and we’re here to make the transition to Mount Kelly Prep smooth, supportive, and inspiring.
- [13+ Entry](https://www.mountkelly.com/admissions/admissions-process/13-entry/): Joining the College — Years 9 to 11. We understand that every family’s journey is different; some apply early, others mid-year, and many in between.
- [Academic Curriculum](https://www.mountkelly.com/academic-curriculum/): Academic curriculum can be found here.
- [Pupil Stories](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/why-mount-kelly/pupil-stories/): More on our pupil stories can be found here.
- [Wellbeing](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/wellbeing/): At Mount Kelly, wellbeing isn’t just a priority, it’s a way of life.
- [Tribe](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/tribe/): TRIBE is our shared framework for promoting a clear identity and strong sense of belonging at Mount Kelly.
- [Thinking School](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/thinking-school/): Mount Kelly is an Accredited ‘Thinking School’Curiosity is at the heart of learning at Mount Kelly.
- [The Good Schools Guide](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/the-good-schools-guide/): The Good Schools Guide is the UK’s ‘go-to’ school guide, to help families make confident choices for their child’s education.
- [Links](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/links/): Admiral KellyRead the fascinating history of the College’s benefactor, Admiral Kelly here:
- [History](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/history/): Mount Kelly’s story begins in 1877, founded thanks to the generosity of Admiral Benedictus Kelly, a highly decorated 19th-century naval officer who played a significant role in the suppression of the slave trade - read more about him here.
- [About Tavistock](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/about-tavistock/): Access to the market town of Tavistock for pupils is a short and safe five minute walk from the school.
- [School Guide](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/school-guide/): You will find Mount Kelly's School Guide here.
- [Purpose and Values](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/purpose-and-values/): At Mount Kelly, education is about far more than results.
- [ISI Inspection Reports](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/isi-inspection-reports/): Mount Kelly is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/governance/strategic-plan/): Since the merger of the Kelly College Foundation and the Mount House School Trust in June 2014, we have become a vibrant, integrated community.
- [Governance](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/governance/): The Governing Body is a group of volunteers, up to 21 strong, including two members who are nominated.
- [Examination Results](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/academic-success/examination-results/): Find out more about our GCSE and A Level results here.
- [Alumni Stories](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/academic-success/alumni-stories/): Read out alumni stories here.
- [Academic Success](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/academic-success/): At Mount Kelly, we foster a culture of academic ambition underpinned by intellectual curiosity, individual support, and high expectations.
- [Community](https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/community/): Find out more about our community here.
- [Sampler Page](https://www.mountkelly.com/sampler-page/): 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
- [Sample Page](https://www.mountkelly.com/sample-page/): This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Staff

- [Mrs Maddy Carr](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-maddy-carr/)
- [Mr Samuel Harris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-samuel-harris/)
- [Mr David Leonard](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-david-leonard/)
- [Mr Greg King-Limb](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-greg-king-limb/)
- [Mr Benedict Harrison](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-benedict-harrison/)
- [Mr Piers Davidson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-piers-davidson/)
- [Dr Timothy Meldrum](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/dr-timothy-meldrum/)
- [Mrs Emily Neville](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emily-neville/)
- [Mrs Netty Holwill](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-netty-holwill/)
- [Mrs Ana Simoes Cox](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-ana-simoes-cox/)
- [Mrs Claire Morris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-claire-morris/)
- [Dr Llewellyn Lancaster](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/dr-llewellyn-lancaster/)
- [Mr Nicholas Chandler](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-nicholas-chandler/)
- [Ms Dawn Ashby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-dawn-ashby/)
- [Greg King-Limb](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/greg-king-limb/): Greg joined Mount Kelly in 2013 and, as Assistant Director of Swimming since 2018, has played a pivotal role in establishing the programme as one of the leading high-performance swimming environments in the country. From his coaching roots in South Devon to helping lead an internationally recognised programme, Greg has built a reputation for developing
- [Mr Daniel Lilley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-daniel-lilley/)
- [Kieran Smith](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/kieran-smith/): Kieran joined Mount Kelly in September 2026 as a Performance Swimming Coach, bringing more than 10 years of experience in competitive swimming as both an athlete and coach. Having competed at a national level, he understands first-hand the demands of competitive sport. Before joining Mount Kelly, Kieran spent three years at the United World College
- [Mr Kieran Smith](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-kieran-smith/)
- [Mr Jesse Lowe](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-jesse-lowe/)
- [Mr Matthew Way](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-matthew-way/)
- [Mrs Claire Prettejohn](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-claire-prettejohn/)
- [Miss Rosannah Morel](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-rosannah-morel/)
- [Mrs Val Petch](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-val-petch/)
- [Mr James Whitehead](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-james-whitehead/)
- [Mrs Amanda Edwards](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-amanda-edwards/)
- [Mrs Sarah Baldock](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-sarah-baldock/)
- [Mr Prav Karian](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-prav-karian-2/)
- [Mr Prav Karian](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-prav-karian/)
- [Mrs Katie Jackson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-katie-jackson/)
- [Dr Ruth Calder-Potts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/dr-ruth-calder-potts/)
- [Peter Vigh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/peter-vigh/): Peter joined Mount Kelly in the spring of 2026, coming from Teddington Swimming Club. During his time at Teddington, he grew from grassroots to Performance swimming, eventually transitioning to teaching and coaching, leading his own Performance Squad to County and Regional success and working closely with Development and National level swimmers. Peter’s coaching drive stems
- [Mr Peter Vigh](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-peter-vigh/)
- [Mrs Karen Channon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-karen-channon/)
- [Mr Samuel Massey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-samuel-massey/): Sam Massey is a British trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader based in the South West of England, working across jazz, classical, pop and contemporary chamber music. He is the founder and musical director of Superlocrian, an innovative chamber jazz ensemble whose distinctive instrumentation and genre-spanning repertoire foreground original composition and imaginative re-arrangement. Superlocrian have appeared
- [Mr Martin Jenkins](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-martin-jenkins/): Martin Jenkins Piano tuition Martin Jenkins is a freelance pianist and Hammond organist based in Devon, England. A versatile and in-demand musician, his passion for jazz, Latin and reggae music in particular has seen him headlining festivals all over the UK and Europe, working with an array of artists including The Rhythm-ites, Radical Dance Faction, Delroy
- [Miss Olivia Phelps](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-olivia-phelps-2/)
- [Miss Heidi Bower](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-heidi-bower/)
- [Miss Heidi Bower](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-heidi-bower-2/)
- [Mrs Emma Vidler](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emma-vidler/)
- [Mrs Ruth Cornish](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-ruth-cornishpiano/)
- [Mr James Davies](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-james-davies/)
- [Mr Clive Parnell](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-clive-parnell/): Clive began learning the guitar at the age of 11, initially learning rock techniques but after hearing Julian Bream play he switched to studying classical guitar. He has taught in France, Spain, Australia and the UK. Clive Parnell ARCM
- [Mr Peter Jones](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-peter-jones/): Peter Jones started his musical career aged 12 in Hartlepool, on the North East coast of England. By the time he was 14, he was playing with the Town Youth Brass Band and wind-band. The brass band had several tours in Europe and progressed to the National Youth Brass band finals at the Royal Albert
- [Mr Luke Francis](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-luke-francis/)
- [Mrs Hannah Adams](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-hannah-adams/)
- [Mrs Trudie Bratt](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-trudie-bratt/)
- [Mrs Susan Broughton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-susan-broughton/)
- [Mrs Roamy Horton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-roamy-horton/)
- [Mr Richard Stanyer](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-richard-stanyer/)
- [Miss Rebecca Callard](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-rebecca-callard-2/)
- [Mrs Louise Bott](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-louise-bott/)
- [Mr Drew Bott](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-drew-bott/)
- [Ms Cath Bateman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-cath-bateman/)
- [Mr Andrew Lamb](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-andrew-lamb/)
- [Mrs Vanessa McCarty](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-vanessa-mccarty/)
- [Mrs Susan Brassil](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-susan-brassil/)
- [Mr Dan Hillman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-dan-hillman/)
- [Mr Nathan Newton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-nathan-newton/)
- [Miss Sarah Coe](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-sarah-coe/)
- [Mr Alan Johnson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-alan-johnson/)
- [Mrs Katy Kelly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-katy-kelly/)
- [Mrs Julia Trapp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-julia-trapp-2/)
- [Mr James Dixon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-james-dixon/)
- [Mr Ian Gaffney](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-ian-gaffney/)
- [Mrs Heather Clarence-Smith](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-heather-clarence-smith-2/)
- [Mrs Heather Clarence-Smith](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-heather-clarence-smith/): Heather Clarence-Smith is the new Assistant Director of Sport at Mount Kelly. With over a decade of experience in independent schools, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for sports to her new role. From a young age, Heather was deeply involved in various community sports clubs, including volleyball, table tennis, and hockey. Her enthusiasm for sports flourished
- [Mrs Julia Trapp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-julia-trapp/)
- [Mrs Heather Ayling](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-heather-ayling/): School: 01822 813109
- [Mr Tom Honey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-tom-honey/)
- [Mr Preston Prince](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-preston-prince/): Preston has been in drum education for over 25 years. He has been a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Drums at BIMM for over 18 years. He was a lecturer at ATM in Brighton and is also a Mentor with South West Music School in South Devon as well as Director of Music at
- [Mr Pale Nonu](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-pale-nonu/): I was born and raised in New Zealand and have played rugby at representative level in different age groups for the Wellington province. I moved to the UK in 2005 and have played at a professional level in the English Championship and in the All Ireland League. I have a first-class honours degree in Sports
- [Mr Palepoi (Pale) Nonu](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-palepoi-pale-nonu/)
- [Miss Victoria Scoble](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-victoria-scoble/)
- [Mr Trevor Piper](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-trevor-piper/)
- [Mr Steve Buckley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-steve-buckley/)
- [Mr Sam Lawrence](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-sam-lawrence/)
- [Mr Philip Carr](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-philip-carr/)
- [Mr Mykhailo Pozdnikin](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-mykhailo-pozdnikin/)
- [Ms Lizzy Covey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-lizzy-covey/)
- [Mrs Liz Twyman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-liz-twyman/)
- [Mr Tom Honey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-tom-honey-2/): After spending his childhood playing all sports on offer it wasn't until secondary school that Mr Honey picked up a Hockey stick and fell in love with the sport that he is so heavily involved in today. After quickly progressing through his local clubs Men's section he was playing senior 1st XI standard by the
- [Mr Leon Horn](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-leon-horn/)
- [Mrs Laura Russo](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-laura-russo/)
- [Mrs Katie MacEacharn](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-katie-maceacharn/)
- [Mrs Julie Love](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-julie-love/)
- [Sra Julia Tomé García](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/sra-julia-brown/)
- [Miss Joanna Tribe](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-joanna-tribe/)
- [Mr Ian Trice](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-ian-trice/)
- [Mrs Hannah Chalk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-hannah-chalk/)
- [Mrs Esse Buckett](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-esse-buckett/)
- [Mr David Briggs](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-david-briggs/)
- [Mr Daniel Robson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-daniel-robson/)
- [Mr Colin Broughton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-colin-broughton/)
- [Mr Christopher Prettejohn](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-christopher-prettejohn/)
- [Mr Chris Morrell](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-chris-morrell/)
- [Mrs Charlotte Bates](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-charlotte-bates/)
- [Ms Bernadette Bishop](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-bernadette-bishop/)
- [Ms Belinda Whittleworth](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-belinda-whittleworth/)
- [Mrs Aude Richer-Langsford](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-aude-richer-langsford/)
- [Ms Amy Dymond](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-amy-dymond-2/)
- [Mrs Bianca Phillips](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-bianca-phillips/)
- [Mr Josh Norrie](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-josh-norrie/)
- [Mrs Kirsty Thorp](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-kirsty-thorp/)
- [Mrs Emma Starling](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emma-starling/)
- [Mrs Alice Selleck](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-alice-selleck/)
- [Mrs Hilary Salisbury](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-hilary-salisbury/)
- [Mrs Mallory Rook](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-mallory-rook/)
- [Miss Bethany Perring](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-bethany-perring/)
- [Mrs Annie Langman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-annie-langman/)
- [Mrs Donna Hone](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-donna-hone/)
- [Miss Katie Gilmour](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-katie-gilmour/)
- [Mrs Juliette Brereton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-juliette-brereton/)
- [Ms Lucy Watts](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-lucy-watts/)
- [Miss Laura Kerly](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-laura-kerly/)
- [Mrs Emily Harris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emily-harris/)
- [Miss Kate Butler](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-kate-butler/)
- [Miss Anna Woodman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-anna-woodman/)
- [Mrs Juliette Harvey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-juliette-harvey/)
- [Niamh Robinson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/niamh-robinson-2/): Niamh joined Mount Kelly in 2023 from Tiger Aquatics Swimming Club, Louisiana, where she spend 18 months as the lead coach of two junior squads and developing age group athletes. Niamh began volunteering for the club in 2020 before accepting a permanent position where she coached and guided a variety of swimmers to State Champion
- [Miss Niamh Robinson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-niamh-robinson/)
- [Josh Norrie](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/josh-norrie-2/): Josh joined Mount Kelly in September 2016 from Dinnaton Swimming Club where he worked as an Assistant swim coach and lead land training coach. Josh also worked at Sparkwell Primary School as a teaching assistant leading P.E across the school. In this time Josh worked with county, regional and national level swimmers both in the
- [Ernest Kwok](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ernest-kwok-2/): Ernest joined Mount Kelly in September 2024, bringing a variety of experience and enthusiasm for sports coaching. Before this, he served as a Performance Swim Coach and Athletic Development Coach at Hillingdon Swimming Club, where he coached athletes from County to National levels. Earlier in his career, he interned at Millfield Prep School, gaining valuable
- [Mr Ernest Kwok](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-ernest-kwok/)
- [Neil Edwards](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/neil-edwards/): Neil joined Mount Kelly in April 2019 from Plymouth Leander Swimming Club, where he spent the previous 3 years of his career where he worked as Head of Junior Programmes and more recently, the Head of Regional and National Age Group. During this time Neil coached a wide range of swimmers across the junior set
- [Jonathan Brayne](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/jonathan-brayne-2/): Jon came into performance swim coaching a little later in life than most, in 2009 having spent the previous 10 years in business management and coaching part time, when he joined Guildford City as the divisional head of Competitive Development. At the time this was a division of the club, where over the next 6
- [Mr Jonathan Brayne](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-jonathan-brayne/)
- [Emma Collings-Barnes](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/emma-collings-barnes/): Emma joined Mount Kelly in 2012 having previously worked as Head Coach of Rushmoor Royals and Performance Coach at Millfield School. With 16 years of coaching experience, working with all age groups in a club and performance environment, we are very proud to have Emma lead our programme as Director of Swimming since 2018. A
- [Mrs Emma Collings-Barnes](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emma-collings-barnes/)
- [Mrs Jane Johnson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-jane-johnson/)
- [Miss Alex Clemens](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-alex-clemens/)
- [Mrs Emma Birchell](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-emma-birchell/)
- [Miss Nicola Harvey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-nicola-harvey/)
- [Mrs Maria Rogers](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-maria-rogers/)
- [Mrs Laura Tabb](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-laura-tabb/)
- [Mr Guy Ayling](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-guy-ayling/)
- [Mr Adam Sandford](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-adam-sandford/)
- [Mr Bobby Skelton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-bobby-skelton/)
- [Mrs Samantha Heal](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-samantha-heal/)
- [Mrs Samantha Heal](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-samantha-heal-2/)
- [Claire Robinson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/claire-robinson/): Claire Robinson is an experienced education leader, governor and consultant, with over 24 years’ headship experience across the independent and state sectors. A former Chair of Governors, SENDCo and School Improvement Partner, she is committed to values-led, inclusive education, leadership development and sustainability. Her work combines strategic insight, neuroscience-informed practice and a strong belief that
- [Julian Whiteley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/julian-whiteley/): Julian began his career as an engineer in the Royal Navy, subsequently obtaining a teaching qualification and moving into the independent education sector. He has more than 20 years’ school leadership experience in the UK, South America and South East Asia. He was Head of Taunton School and, more recently, the CEO and Head of
- [William May Somerville](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/william-may-somerville/): William was educated at Mount House School, King’s College Taunton, and Exeter University. He then joined Dartmouth Naval College and spent 10 years in the Royal Navy specialising as a Navigation Officer. On leaving in the early nineties he set up his own business in West Devon specialising in the restoration and renovation of old
- [Wendy Davis](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/wendy-davis/): Wendy is a former primary school teacher with experience in both state and independent sectors. She works in a voluntary capacity at Mount Kelly Prep. Wendy has served on parent/teacher committees at several schools including Kelly College when her children, Catherine, Isobel and William, were pupils. She is presently a Features Editor on The Talking
- [Stu Anderson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/stu-anderson/): Stu Anderson is an Old Mount Kelleian then educated at Northumbria and Newcastle Universities holding an MBA and MPhil. A Management Consultant by trade, he has been involved in the world of entrepreneurship for most his career including running CSR programmes for corporates and extensive work with central and local Government on policy and delivery.
- [Sara Hirst](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/sara-hirst/): Sara, born and brought up in Devon, is an experienced English teacher with also wide-ranging senior educational boarding management experience. She taught at Millfield School, Kelly College where she oversaw the move to full coeducation in 1987, and Sedbergh School where, as Senior Mistress, in 2000/2001 she masterminded the transformation of Sedbergh from a boys
- [Reverend Prebendary Roger Carlton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/reverend-prebendary-roger-carlton/): Roger is the nominated representative of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral.
- [Rob Ormsby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/rob-ormsby/): Rob Ormsby attended Kelly College in the early 1970s. On leaving he joined the Dorset Police in 1975. He worked in various parts of this county until 1997, when he left to join the Regional Crime Squad. This organisation subsequently changed to the National Crime Squad (NCS), then the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and
- [Niel O’Neill](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/niel-oneill/): Niel is a Mount House old boy. His father and son also went to Mount House. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Bristol University and Petroleum Engineering at Heriot Watt University. He spent thirty-five years working with Schlumberger and Shell, mainly in the Middle and Far East. His most recent jobs were Development Manager in Syria
- [Keith Hollinshead](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/keith-hollinshead/): Keith qualified as a Solicitor in 1970, and worked mainly in private practice but also led the legal deptartment of a plc. He has been a Past Trustee and interim CEO of The Lord’s Taverners, and is currently Chairman of Trustees of The Talking Newspaper for the Blind (West Devon). He is a keen sportsman,
- [Julian Trahair](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/julian-trahair/): Julian Trahair went to Marlborough College, before studying British Archaeology at Cardiff University. He qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and worked for commercial law firms in the City of London and Plymouth. His two sons attended Mount House and he has been a Governor since 2011.
- [James Kitson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/james-kitson/): James is a local boy, having being born in, and lived all his life in, S E Cornwall – apart from a short spell in the city qualifying as a chartered accountant! He is now senior partner of Metherell Gard, Chartered Accountants and currently a trustee of Broadreach House (drug and alcohol treatment services). He
- [Ian MacQueen](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ian-macqueen/): Ian has extensive business experience, particularly in retailing, culminating in directorships and CEO roles in major UK and international businesses. He is involved with several voluntary organisations, and currently serves as Chair of the EDP Drug & Alcohol Services charity. Ian also has much experience as a school Governor.
- [Hilary Monk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/hilary-monk/): Hilary Monk studied Pharmacy at Manchester University and works as a community Pharmacist. She has been a local Magistrate for 20 years and has also been a member of Fitness to Practise committees for the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Hilary has two children – Christopher was at Mount House School
- [Duncan Swift](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/duncan-swift/): Duncan is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional practice. After attending Okehampton Comprehensive School 1973-1980, he took a Management Sciences degree at UMIST. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London in 1986 and obtained his Insolvency Licence in 1990. A nationally recognised farming and food production specialist, after a related degree from Seale Hayne, University of Plymouth, and numerous high-profile food supplier
- [Diane Ray](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/diane-ray/): Diane has significant experience working for large financial services companies, primarily in the City of London, where she has held various senior and board level positions. Her key strengths lie in business and IT operations with particular interest and focus on leveraging technology to support business growth and drive operational efficiencies. She moved with her
- [Andrew Main](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/andrew-main/): Andrew Main stepped down from being Managing Partner of the Fund Management Business, Stratton Street Capital, in 2014 having successfully developed the business from its inception in 2000 to managing and advising over £1 billion in Funds for Institutions. Most of Andrew’s experience has been spent in the City dealing with The Far East, including
- [Amanda Le Page](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/amanda-le-page/): Amanda Le Page is a Chartered Architect with specialist qualifications in architectural conservation and regeneration work. Her work includes large scale brownfield regeneration and consultancy. A director of Le Page Architects, she has worked with the public and private sector and for social enterprise organisations. She has been closely involved with a number of successful
- [Adrian Vinken](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/adrian-vinken/): Adrian is a cultural entrepreneur whose early career involved founding the pioneering Leadmill music venue in inner city Sheffield, catalysing the growth of that city’s Cultural Industries Quarter. Subsequently rooting his family life and career in the South West, Adrian was for many years CEO of the Theatre Royal Plymouth during which time he chaired
- [Kerstin Lewis](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/kerstin-lewis/): Bishop Of Exeter’s Nomination Kerstin is an experienced teacher and ex Headmistress and is an experienced ISI inspector. She taught at St Paul’s RC Girls’ Grammar School, Edgbaston, Wimbledon High School for Girls GDST, Putney High School GDST, Charters Ancaster School GDST and Abbot's Hill School Kerstin was also a governor for about 5 years
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- [Mr Andrew Thomas](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-andrew-thomas/)
- [Ms Maria Hunter](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ms-maria-hunter/)
- [Mr Mark Marshall](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-mark-marshall/)
- [Mr Joshua Devine](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-joshua-devine/)
- [Mr Dominic Brandon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-dominic-brandon/)
- [Miss Olivia Phelps](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-olivia-phelps/)
- [Mrs Sarah Gregory](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-sarah-gregory/)
- [Mrs Nina Sigley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-nina-sigley/)
- [Alan Trice](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/alan-trice/): Alan is a director-level marketer with a career spanning almost two decades, working across some of the world’s leading consumer goods, retail and entertainment companies. In his last executive role at global footwear brand, Clarks, Alan was Marketing Director for UK & EMEA and formed part of the cross-functional leadership team. Prior to Clarks Alan
- [Adrian Vinken](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/adrian-vinken-2/): Adrian is a cultural entrepreneur whose early career involved founding the pioneering Leadmill music venue in inner city Sheffield, catalysing the growth of that city’s Cultural Industries Quarter. Subsequently rooting his family life and career in the South West, Adrian was for many years CEO of the Theatre Royal Plymouth during which time he chaired
- [Duncan Swift](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/duncan-swift-fca-habrp/): Duncan is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional practice. After attending Okehampton Comprehensive School 1973-1980, he took a Management Sciences degree at UMIST. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London in 1986 and obtained his Insolvency Licence in 1990. A nationally recognised farming and food production specialist, after a related degree from Seale Hayne, University of Plymouth, and numerous high-profile food supplier
- [Mrs Sarah Armstrong](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-sarah-armstrong/)
- [Miss Nicola Harvey](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-nicola-harvey-2/)
- [Mrs Tracey Horan](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-tracey-horan/)
- [Mrs Lisa Dashper](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-lisa-dashper/)
- [Mrs Diane Ray](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-diane-ray/): Diane has significant experience working for large financial services companies, primarily in the City of London, where she has held various senior and board level positions. Her key strengths lie in business and IT operations with particular interest and focus on leveraging technology to support business growth and drive operational efficiencies. She moved with her
- [Mr Andrew Mundy](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-andrew-mundy/)
- [Mrs Clare Beatty](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-clare-beatty/)
- [Sara Hirst](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/sara-hirst-2/): Sara, born and brought up in Devon, is an experienced English teacher with also wide-ranging senior educational boarding management experience. She taught at Millfield School, Kelly College where she oversaw the move to full coeducation in 1987, and Sedbergh School where, as Senior Mistress, in 2000/2001 she masterminded the transformation of Sedbergh from a boys
- [Ian MacQueen](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/ian-macqueen-2/): Ian has extensive business experience, particularly in retailing, culminating in directorships and CEO roles in major UK and international businesses. He is involved with several voluntary organisations, and currently serves as Chair of the EDP Drug & Alcohol Services charity. Ian also has much experience as a school Governor.
- [Mrs Linda Coe](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-linda-coe/)
- [Miss Melissa Gorman](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-melissa-gorman/)
- [Mrs Judith Kitson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-judith-kitson/)
- [Barry Widdows](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/barry-widdows/): Barry Widdows is a qualified Actuary and a CFA Charterholder. He spent 25 years working for life insurance and asset management firms in London and was most recently Head of Multi Asset Portfolio Management at Prudential, responsible for the oversight of >£110bn of assets and the management of the Prudential With Profits fund, one of
- [Rob Ormsby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/rob-ormsby-2/): Rob Ormsby attended Kelly College in the early 1970s. On leaving he joined the Dorset Police in 1975. He worked in various parts of this county until 1997, when he left to join the Regional Crime Squad. This organisation subsequently changed to the National Crime Squad (NCS), then the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and
- [Patrick Harrison](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/patrick-harrison/): After service in the British Army, Patrick worked in London in the world of financial services and latterly in estate planning where he has been involved in building several consultancy businesses and developed complementary technologies for both fields. Both of Patrick’s children progressed through Mount Kelly, one representing the school in the pool and on
- [Stu Anderson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/stu-anderson-2/): Stu Anderson is an Old Mount Kelleian then educated at Northumbria and Newcastle Universities holding an MBA and MPhil. A Management Consultant by trade, he has been involved in the world of entrepreneurship for most his career including running CSR programmes for corporates and extensive work with central and local Government on policy and delivery.
- [Claire Weston](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/claire-weston/): Claire attended Birkenhead High School GDST before studying for her undergraduate Masters degree in Biochemistry at Somerville College, Oxford. Claire is a Chief Risk Officer at an international reinsurance firm based London and is a qualified actuary. Claire has held a number of Governor positions for primary schools in the state sector and together with
- [Nicholas Andrew](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/nicholas-andrew/): Nicholas Andrew attended Peter Symonds’ School and took a history degree from Queens’ College Cambridge before articles with accountants Touche Ross (now Deloitte) and then working in the business recovery and taxation departments at KPMG. For 25 years before retiring in 2017 he ran his own taxation and trust advisory practice based in St James’s
- [Mr Tommy Wheeldon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-tommy-wheeldon/)
- [Miss Liz Vernon](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/miss-liz-vernon/)
- [Mrs Allison Morris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-allison-moris/)
- [Mrs Rachel Driver](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-rachel-driver/)
- [Mrs Eleanor Tremain](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-eleanor-tremain/)
- [Mr Mathew Stevens](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-mathew-stevens/)
- [Mrs Caroline Major](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-caroline-major/)
- [Mr Ben Knight](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-ben-knight/)
- [Mrs Sarah Jordan](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-sarah-jordan/)
- [Mrs Fenella Haffenden](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-fenella-haffenden/)
- [Mr Stephen Bull](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mr-stephen-bull/)
- [Mrs Deborah Buckley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-deborah-buckley/)
- [Mrs Nicola Farris](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-nicola-farris/)
- [Mrs Trudy Webber](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-trudy-webber/)
- [Mrs Heather Ayling](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-heather-ayling-2/)
- [Mrs Carolyn Tossell](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/mrs-carolyn-tossell/)
- [Julian Whiteley](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/julian-whiteley-2/): Julian began his career as an engineer in the Royal Navy, subsequently obtaining a teaching qualification and moving into the independent education sector. He has more than 20 years’ school leadership experience in the UK, South America and South East Asia. He was Head of Taunton School and, more recently, the CEO and Head of
- [Julian Trahair](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/julian-trahair-2/): Julian Trahair went to Marlborough College, before studying British Archaeology at Cardiff University. He qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and worked for commercial law firms in the City of London and Plymouth. His two sons attended Mount House and he has been a Governor since 2011.
- [David Parlby](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/david-parlby/): David studied Economics and Statistics at the University of Bristol. He then taught English in Spain before working at Lloyds Bank, Standard Telephones and Cables and BP International. In 1982 he moved to KPMG Consulting where he was a partner at their London office for 8 years until 2002. During his time at KPMG he
- [Niel O'Neill](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/niel-oneill-2/): Niel is a Mount House old boy. His father and son also went to Mount House. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Bristol University and Petroleum Engineering at Heriot Watt University. He spent thirty-five years working with Schlumberger and Shell, mainly in the Middle and Far East. His most recent jobs were Development Manager in Syria
- [Hilary Monk](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/hilary-monk-2/): Hilary Monk studied Pharmacy at Manchester University and works as a community Pharmacist. She has been a local Magistrate for 20 years and has also been a member of Fitness to Practise committees for the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Hilary has two children - Christopher was at Mount House School
- [William May Somerville](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/william-may-somerville-2/): William was educated at Mount House School, King’s College Taunton, and Exeter University. He then joined Dartmouth Naval College and spent 10 years in the Royal Navy specialising as a Navigation Officer. On leaving in the early nineties he set up his own business in West Devon specialising in the restoration and renovation of old
- [Andrew Main](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/andrew-main-2/): Andrew Main stepped down from being Managing Partner of the Fund Management Business, Stratton Street Capital, in 2014 having successfully developed the business from its inception in 2000 to managing and advising over £1 billion in Funds for Institutions. Most of Andrew’s experience has been spent in the City dealing with The Far East, including
- [Kerstin Lewis](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/kerstin-lewis-2/): Bishop Of Exeter’s Nomination Kerstin is an experienced teacher and ex Headmistress and is an experienced ISI inspector. She taught at St Paul’s RC Girls’ Grammar School, Edgbaston, Wimbledon High School for Girls GDST, Putney High School GDST, Charters Ancaster School GDST and Abbot's Hill School Kerstin was also a governor for about 5 years
- [Amanda Le Page](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/amanda-le-page-2/): Amanda Le Page is a Chartered Architect with specialist qualifications in architectural conservation and regeneration work. Her work includes large scale brownfield regeneration and consultancy. A director of Le Page Architects, she has worked with the public and private sector and for social enterprise organisations. She has been closely involved with a number of successful
- [Keith Hollinshead](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/keith-hollinshead-2/): Keith qualified as a Solicitor in 1970, and worked mainly in private practice but also led the legal deptartment of a plc. He has been a Past Trustee and interim CEO of The Lord’s Taverners, and is currently Chairman of Trustees of The Talking Newspaper for the Blind (West Devon). He is a keen sportsman,
- [Alistair Grove](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/alistair-grove-fca/): Alistair Grove attended Shrewsbury School and went on to study Economics at Cambridge. He had two gap years (pre and post University) working and travelling in North America and Africa before joining Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers – 'PwC') in Bristol in 1979. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1982 and spent 26 years
- [Wendy Davis](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/wendy-davis-2/): Wendy is a former primary school teacher with experience in both state and independent sectors. She works in a voluntary capacity at Mount Kelly Prep. Wendy has served on parent/teacher committees at several schools including Kelly College when her children, Catherine, Isobel and William, were pupils. She is presently a Features Editor on The Talking
- [Reverend Prebendary Roger Carlton](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/reverend-prebendary-roger-carlton-2/): Roger is the nominated representative of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral.
- [Michael Atkinson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/michael-atkinson/): Dr Michael Atkinson was educated at Stonyhurst College and read Classics at St. Johns College, Oxford, gaining his BA, MA and DPhil. During his career he was an Assistant Master and House Master at Eton College where he was Master-in-charge of the King’s Scholarship Examination, rackets and squash. He was also the Chairman of Eton
- [James Kitson](https://www.mountkelly.com/blog/staff/james-kitson-2/): James is a local boy, having being born in, and lived all his life in, S E Cornwall - apart from a short spell in the city qualifying as a chartered accountant! He is now senior partner of Metherell Gard, Chartered Accountants and currently a trustee of Broadreach House (drug and alcohol treatment services). He

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