The summer term has barely started and we were straight in yesterday with the final of the Teignbridge small schools football final. We met our friendly rivals Trinity, playing at Bradley Barton school in Newton Abbot. The game started at a frantic pace with both teams having chances to score early on before a…
We had a wonderful conclusion to our Easter term with a beautiful service at Staverton Church followed by an indoor Easter egg hunt. We’re so lucky to have Staverton Church on our doorstep. It’s less than a half mile from our school and boasts some remarkable history. Legend has it that in Saxon times, after…
How do we bring about play at St Christophers? Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, relate to others, set their own goals, and solve problems. Children learn by leading their own play, and by taking part in play which is guided by adults. Our EYFS staff decide…
A large squad from St Christopher’s School went to the Devon schools individual championships in Plymouth to give lots of pupils the opportunity to play in a tournament. Devon Schools Individual Table Tennis Championships We are incredibly proud to report that we came away with five medals which included bronze medals for Florence, William…
We love sport, and sport really is for all. It’s so good for children and we place great emphasis on it at St Christopher’s. Our all encompassing approach gives every single child a huge sense of confidence and pride, no matter their skill level. We carefully nurture each individual and build their confidence so that…
And stretch! Did you know yoga is as good for adults as it is for children and all our children at St Christopher’s really enjoy their regular 30 minute sessions. Yoga lessons take place during our indoor games sessions and during mindfulness club. There are so many benefits for children including all of the following: Helps…
Our Prep Reception class recently celebrated Chinese New Year, a 15-day festival that begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20. The children were intrigued learning about the Great Race. This fascinating story tells of how long ago in China, the Jade Emperor decided there should be a way of…
We have some lovely news from St Christopher’s with all our pupils who entered the LAMDA examinations receiving either a merit or distinction. LAMDA, which stands for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, is open to anyone and encourages learners of all ages to develop a love of literature, poetry and drama. It is…
This bursary is a fantastic opportunity for local children who embody the ethos and values of the school, but who, for financial reasons, would not normally be able to attend St Christopher’s. The bursary is in memory of Gregory Kenyon who established St Christopher’s as a Nursery School in 1991 with his wife Jane. We…