As part of Mount Kelly’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Year 13 Art and Design and Design & Technology pupils recently took part in the launch of the Legacy Stained Glass Project. The project will see pupils design a series of stained glass panels that will become a permanent feature at Mount Kelly, creating a lasting legacy…
Mount Kelly welcomed acclaimed author, illustrator and creator Curtis Jobling to the Prep for a special day of storytelling, drawing and creative workshops. Pupils from across the School, from Lower Prep to older pupils in the College, took part in a series of engaging, interactive sessions designed to spark their imaginations and encourage a love of…
We are excited to share the news that The Royal Society has awarded Mount Kelly another grant to support our strategy to truly embed an understanding of biodiversity and scientific fieldwork into the curriculum. Our project: Can we protect the school’s temperate rainforest from the changes in climate predicted by 2050? We believe that a…
As part of a series of five science-based lectures, the School was delighted to welcome Dr Philip Turner, a biophysicist with a background in Natural Sciences research and a particular interest in fundamental questions in quantum field theory and improving our understanding of biological systems. Dr Turner’s fascinating lecture, The Physical Principles that Govern the…
On Friday 25 September, we were delighted to welcome Mike Reeves from the Conway Merchant Navy Trust to Mount Kelly. Mike joined us for assembly, where three pupils gave an outstanding presentation to the whole school about their Tall Ships voyage over the summer. They spoke confidently about their experiences, the challenges they overcame, and…
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…
On Wednesday, 23 cadets attended the Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRIU) at HMS Raleigh, where they were introduced to a range of practical naval damage control techniques. They learnt how to erect props and discovered the origins of the phrases “rule of thumb” and “rule of boot” while using a Gunter batten. Unfortunately, on this…
The Year 12 A Level Biology pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to the University of Plymouth and its Marine Station on Wednesday 16 September. The day began with experienced marine biologists introducing pupils to the many opportunities within marine biology. They discovered how modern technology, including drones, can help scientists collect data more efficiently and…
The start of term is always an exciting time, particularly for our Middle and Upper Prep pupils as they head out for their Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) adventures. Year 5 began their LOTC experience with a trip to Plymouth and a visit to the museum, The Box, where they explored an exhibition by local…
Over the summer, 10 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to sail aboard the Tall Ships Youth Trust Challenger yachts, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Conway Merchant Navy Trust (CMNT). During this experience of a lifetime, pupils discovered just how much goes into sailing and the level of teamwork and physical effort required on…
