Totnes
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…
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…
Our U11 cricket team stuns South West with a brilliant win
We are bursting with pride! Our U11 Cricket team last week won the prestigious ISA South West Cricket Tournament, a truly incredible achievement for such a small school. The U11 team, made up of pupils from Years 4, 5, and 6, played with brilliant skill and teamwork throughout the tournament. They managed to beat much…
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…
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…
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…
