south devon
What a half term at St Christopher’s!
It’s been a busy and brilliant first half of term at St Christopher’s, filled with discovery, laughter, and plenty of muddy knees. From apple pressing and heart dissections to beach football and Wheely Wednesday, our pupils have certainly made the most of every opportunity. Our Enrichment Programme has taken learning to new heights – quite…
A fabulous week of learning, fun, and discovery at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery
Last week was fabulous at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, an independent school in Staverton, near Totnes. We started off remembering our fabulous Apple Week, when pupils learnt all about different apple varieties and how they grow. Our Lower School children enjoyed a wonderful trip to Mrs Kenyon’s orchard, where they collected apples ready…
Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery
Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery in South Devon was bursting with colour, laughter, and discovery. From our Nursery children to those in Year 6, everyone joined in to celebrate all things apple – learning, tasting, creating, and exploring together. The week began with an adventure to Mrs Kenyon’s orchard, where our…
Prep Reception Open Afternoon – Monday, April 28
Discover the perfect start to your child’s educational journey at St Christopher’s! We warmly invite prospective families to our Prep Reception Open Afternoon on Monday, April 28, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Meet the Teacher – Chat with our friendly Prep team and learn about our nurturing approach….
St Christopher’s Celebrates Sporting Success Across the Boar
It’s been an action-packed and rewarding few weeks for St Christopher’s sports teams, with standout performances across cross country, football, and table tennis. The excitement began at the ISA South West Cross Country Championships in Gloucestershire, where our pupils took on a gruelling, muddy course against some of the best runners in the region. Freya…
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…
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…
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…
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…
