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Celebrating the joy of apples with our Apple Day adventures
We had a fabulous time celebrating Apple Day at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery this week. This exciting event is all about enjoying apples and learning about nature while having a lot of fun. So, what exactly is Apple Day? It’s a lovely national celebration that highlights the importance of apples, orchards, and the…
Join us for our Open Morning on November 28
We’re delighted to invite parents and carers to our Open Morning on Thursday, November 28, from 9am until 1pm. This is a fabulous opportunity to visit our school, meet our teachers, and chat with our Head, Mrs Alexandra Cottell. You’ll get to learn all about our nurturing environment and how we help children thrive. At…
Parent testimonial spotlight
We are incredibly grateful for the testimonials from our parents and carers. Here’s what one parent had to say about their child’s journey at St. Christopher’s: “Our daughter started at St. Christopher’s with two years left of primary education. At this point, we didn’t know what she liked or what she was good at. St….
Outdoor learning where nature is the ultimate teacher
At St Christopher’s Nursery and Prep School, we firmly believe that nature is the ultimate teacher. There’s something truly special about stepping outside the classroom and letting the great outdoors take the lead in education. The benefits of outdoor learning are vast and varied, and it can play a crucial role in our approach to…
The benefits of separate year groups at St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery
Did you know that at St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, we keep our year groups separate? We believe this approach significantly enhances your child’s learning experience. Why separate year groups? At St Christopher’s, we understand the importance of providing the best educational experience for your child possible. By keeping our year groups separate, we…
Enrichment Week at St Christopher’s
Enrichment Week at St Christopher’s proved to be a wonderful few days for all our children and staff. With fresh air and sunshine as the order of the day, it was a fulfilling experience, giving lasting memories of a positive time among friends and comrades. We’re so lucky to have such a huge choice in…
All welcome to St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery Open Morning, May 15th from 9am
Are you searching for the ideal environment where your child can flourish and thrive during their formative years? Look no further than St. Christopher’s Nursery and Prep School! Our commitment to providing a nurturing atmosphere ensures that every child receives the attention and support they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. And now, we…
St. Christopher’s joins The Mossy Carpet: A community art project highlighting climate change and the magic of moss
We are delighted to have joined The Mossy Carpet project – a community art installation created by the Art and Energy Collective. This innovative project aims to raise awareness about climate change and inspire a deep appreciation for nature by highlighting the magical, often-overlooked beauty and ecological significance of moss. The Mossy Carpet is an expansive, interactive artwork featuring thousands…
Preps 1 and 2 explore material Science with umbrella experiment
Preps 1 and 2 students at our school recently completed a fun and educational science experiment, investigating the properties of materials to discover which would be best for making umbrellas. The children displayed their fabulous knowledge, creativity, and curiosity while conducting the experiment, which aimed to determine which materials were waterproof and strong enough…
St. Christopher’s joins The Mossy Carpet: A community art project highlighting climate change and the magic of moss
Children from St. Christopher’s Prep School, a co-educational independent school in Staverton, near Totnes, have joined The Mossy Carpet project – a community art installation created by the Art and Energy Collective. This innovative project aims to raise awareness about climate change and inspire a deep appreciation for nature by highlighting the magical, often-overlooked beauty…
