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Outdoor learning where nature is the ultimate teacher

30th August 2024

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

31st July 2024

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

31st May 2024

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

13th May 2024

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

18th March 2024

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

7th March 2024

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

7th March 2024

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

2nd November 2023

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

30th October 2023

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

23rd October 2023

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…