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Dr Graham Hawley has been Headmaster of Kelly College since August 2008.

He was educated at Mill Hill School and Durham University where he read Natural Sciences and played a variety of sports including cricket, squash, fives and real tennis.

His research degree took him to Bangladesh, India and Kenya where he investigated the aquatic microbiology of lakes. Following his PhD he worked for the National Rivers Authority and was based in Exeter, from where he worked on the rivers and reservoirs in Devon and Cornwall. He moved from Exeter to Scotland where he investigated the water quality of the major lochs along the west coast.

The lure of teaching proved irresistible and Dr Hawley returned to Devon to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. In 1996 he was appointed as an assistant Master at Ardingly College, West Sussex, where he taught Biology. In 2000 he was appointed Housemaster, taking responsibility for sixty boys. In 2004, Dr Hawley was appointed Deputy Headmaster at Warwick School.

His hobbies include golf, walking and occasional fly-fishing. Dr Hawley is married to Rachel, also an experienced teacher, and they have two children.

Aims and Values...

 

Kelly College is a happy thriving community which exists to provide a balanced and challenging environment in which young people, respecting one another, can realise their individual aspirations and potential. A dedicated staff gives pupils a thorough preparation for life. This enables them to enter the world beyond school with a breadth of learning, a sensitivity to others and a vision of their contribution to society.

 

Kelly is a boarding school which welcomes day pupils and aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where all pupils are able to develop social and other life skills. The House system offers comfortable and relaxed surroundings within a secure and structured community.

 

Kelly College seeks to provide, within a caring and supportive community, an excellent and fulfilling education, establishing a tangible sense of common purpose by:

 

·                    maintaining an environment in which all pupils are happy, secure, confident and valued

·                    placing considerable emphasis on providing high levels of pastoral care ensuring that each child receives the individual care and support they need

·                    recognising each pupil's academic potential and other talents and ensuring that these are realised through a broad and balanced curriculum and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities

·                    encouraging the development in each pupil of spiritual and moral values, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility and respect for others

·                    promoting independent thinking and enthusiasm for learning

·                    nurturing a positive relationship with parents, Old Kelleians and the wider community

·                    supporting and developing enthusiastic, dedicated staff who feel committed to the School

·                    fostering a friendly and supportive relationship between staff and pupils

·                    producing compassionate and articulate young men and women who have the confidence and independence to flourish beyond Kelly

 
 
 
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Kelly College : Tavistock : Devon : PL19 0HZ            T: 01822 813100   F: 01822 612050
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