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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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:…
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…
