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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…
Design and Technology at St Christopher’s
At St Christopher’s we encourage our children to embrace design technology and we are one of the few private schools to offer extensive classes in this. So why is Design and Technology important in primary schools? At St. Christopher’s, we firmly believe that inspiring the next generation to embrace technology and design from a young…
Introducing St. Christopher’s Toddler Group
Are you a parent in search of a welcoming and engaging environment for your little ones? Look no further! St. Christopher’s is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Toddler Group, set to kick off on November 9th. It’s a fantastic opportunity for toddlers and their parents to come together for a morning of…
Celebrating Success at the ISA South West Art Competition
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of our young artists at the ISA South West Art Competition. With two wins, a second place, and a highly commended, our budding artists have truly shone. But what makes these accomplishments even more special is the incredible impact of art on children’s development. Art is not…
Learning History Through Active Exploration: A Lesson in Archaeology
Dale Carnegie once said, “Learning is an active process. We learn by doing. Only knowledge that is used sticks in your mind.” In the world of education, this quote couldn’t be truer. Active learning not only engages students but also helps them retain knowledge more effectively. At Prep 1, a group of enthusiastic young learners…
Totnes Renewable Energy Society’s REEL programme empowers pupils to explore renewable energy technologies and take action
Last month, St Christopher’s School enthusiastically participated in the Totnes Renewable Energy Society’s (TRESOC) REEL program – thank you so much to Mrs Murrall-Smith for giving up her time. This remarkable initiative fosters a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies, their local significance, and their impact on broader energy issues. St Christopher’s has been a…
