News & Events
A beautiful conclusion to our Easter term
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…
Why is playtime important in the classroom?
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…
News from St Christopher’s School’s Table Tennis Teams
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…
Sport at St Christopher’s
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…
Yoga classes for St Christopher’s Early Years Children
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…
Celebrating Chinese New Year at St Christopher’s
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…
Pupils rewarded with top marks in LAMDA exams
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…
Our bursary, offering up to 100% off school fees, is open for applications
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…
A win for our under 11s boys football team
On Friday, (January 13, 2023) St Christopher’s under 11s boys football team travelled up to Dartmoor to play Christow School in the Teignbridge Small Schools League. It was a tight match with both goalkeepers being named player of the match. A breakaway goal midway through the second half from Casper gave us a 1-0 win….
