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For the first time, St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery opens headteacher role to applicants outside the founding family
St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, surrounded by the stunning South Hams countryside near Staverton, Devon, has been a family-led institution since its founding in 1991. Established by Jane and Gregory Kenyon, the school began as a small nursery operating out of Berry Pomeroy Village Hall. With just three children in its first term, the…
Celebrating a remarkable Autumn term at St. Christopher’s
As we look ahead to a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible Autumn term we had at St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery. It was filled with learning, creativity, and memorable experiences – from arts to sports, music to outdoor learning, our pupils have accomplished so much and have made…
St. Christopher’s Prep School & Nursery at the Totnes Christmas Market
As part of our annual tradition, our school choir brought some festive cheer to the Totnes Christmas Market. The event, which takes place every year in the heart of Totnes, is a much loved highlight for all our children and staff alike. The weather was crisp and fresh, we set up outside St. Mary’s…
ISA South West Under 11 Tag Rugby Tournament at St Christopher’s
Last week, we were thrilled to host the ISA South West Under 11 Tag Rugby Tournament with over 100 pupils from 10 schools taking part, creating an atmosphere of friendly competition and sportsmanship. We entered two teams, both of whom showed incredible skill and determination against some tough opposition. Our Red team came tantalisingly close…
St Christopher’s table tennis teams excel at Devon Schools Championships
Last week, our St Christopher’s Prep School table tennis teams took on the best in Devon at the Devon Schools Table Tennis Team Championships in Plymouth. It was a day of fantastic sportsmanship, determination, and some impressive performances from both our boys’ and girls’ teams. The Girls’ Team Our girls’ team, made up of Elsie,…
U9 Tag Rugby Team Shine at ISA South West Competition
We’re incredibly proud of our U9 Tag Rugby team, who finished as runners-up in the ISA South West competition yesterday. Competing against much larger schools, our team showed grit and determination from start to finish. The day kicked off with a brilliant performance that saw our team top their group. In the semi-finals, they faced…
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….
Welcome back to St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery!
After a long and refreshing summer break, we were so pleased to welcome all the children back for a new and exciting academic year at St. Christopher’s! A special, heartfelt welcome to our newest little ones who have joined Reception—this is such an important milestone, and we are excited to support each child as they…
