THE Old Mount Kelleian Bridge, linking the College with the Prep at Mount Kelly, was officially opened last Friday (June 22) by chair of governors Rear Admiral Chris Snow.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was staged and attended by the mayor of Tavistock, the mayor of West Devon, governors of the school and other esteemed guests.

Head girl at the Prep, Niamh, had the honour of cutting the ribbon as the youngest pupil present.

Mr Snow gave a speech where he commemorated the bridge as the final stage of the merger linking the prep to the college, allowing the school’s community to ‘use the site to its full potential whilst enjoying a moment of tranquility in the beautiful natural surroundings over the River Tavy’.

Mr Snow also expressed thanks to the Old Mount Kelleians for their generous donations towards the building of the bridge.

The bridge is a key element of Mount Kelly’s five year strategic plan and will enable it to continue to invest, enhancing every aspect of its pupils’ educational experience.