Staverton
A happy hum as families choose St Christopher’s for Reception
There’s a lovely hum of activity around St Christopher’s at Staverton, with Reception places for September filling steadily as more families choose the school for their child’s first steps into learning. With our peaceful setting, small class sizes and a strong sense of continuity from Nursery through to Prep, St Christopher’s continues to attract parents…
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…
Farewell and thank you Mrs Cotttell
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Mrs Alexandra Cottell, who has concluded her time as head teacher. Mrs Cottell is moving with her young family to London to join her husband Ben, who serves in the Royal Navy. We are incredibly grateful for her dedicated leadership and the hugely positive…
Enrichment week
What a truly fabulous and fulfilling time we’ve all had during Enrichment Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery! This special week is always a highlight, offering our students invaluable experiences beyond the classroom. From exploring lighthouses to getting hands-on with wildlife, every day was packed with discovery and fun. Our Prep Reception, Prep…
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…
Nursery provision, summer holiday programme and wrap around care
We are delighted to announce that from September we will be extending our nursery provision for children at St Christopher’s. This is really great news if you are a busy working parent juggling hectic schedules. We accept the full 30 hours funding. For 2023 – 2024 the provision will be 44 weeks per year. St…
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…
