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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…

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…

Rugby Team 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…

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…

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…

Mount Kelly’s 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

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…

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