Events 125

Headmistress, Dr Caroline Pascoe, addressed pupils and staff and all girls received a 125th Anniversary bag.

5:00pm-6:30pm

Musicians from Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools performed at Cardiff ’s premier concert venue, St David’s Hall, for an early evening celebratory concert, including works by Stravinsky, Khachaturian and Bernstein and ending with the wonderful Karl Jenkins’ In These Stones Horizons Sing.

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11:30am

The Headmistress invited former pupils to join her and the Master of the Haberdashers at a special service at St Lawrence Jewry, Guildhall Yard, to mark the 125th Anniversary of Monmouth School for Girls and the school’s historic links with the Haberdashers Company and the City of London.

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A huge group of Old Girls gathered at a special reunion as part of Monmouth School for Girls’ 125^th Anniversary celebrations. The ex-pupils enjoyed a tour of the school to see what has changed, shared fond memories and caught up with old friends.

A memorial to Monmouth School for Girls stalwart, Dorothy Moore, who passed away last year, was unveiled by Headmistress, Dr Caroline Pascoe during the reunion. Do-de, as she was affectionately known, will be remembered by generations of pupils as she was Chair of the Old Girls’ Association for decades.

Dr Pascoe said: “Do-de was very much a big part of the school – she ‘was’  Monmouth School for Girls.

“We thought long and hard about how to recognise her contribution. She wasn’t a woman who needed a lot of praise or a big show, but she was nevertheless appreciated. “This memorial has been designed to put here in her memory. As the girls go about their life, they will pass her and remember her.”

Balloons were then sent into the sky in memory of Do-de.

7:30pm – 1:00am

The Headmistress and Headmaster invited former pupils, staff and their partners from the Senior schools, together with current parents, staff and Governors to celebrate 125 years of Monmouth School for Girls at a Summer Ball.  It was a stellar event, much enjoyed by all.

10:00am – 4:00pm

Monmouth School for Girls was proud to host an inaugural Alumnae Sports Day. The event saw friends and former team mates reunite to compete against current players in netball, lacrosse, rounders, rowing and tennis. Afterwards, to refresh memories of the school’s creative cuisine, everyone enjoyed lunch in the dining room.

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Clare Balding visited the school to present an inspirational talk about her career in horse racing, and latterly, as a television sports presenter. She is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author, currently presenting for BBC Sport, Channel 4, BT Sport and the religious/spiritual programme Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2.  

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2.30pm

The school’s annual St Catherine’s Day Service was held in St Mary’s Church, Monmouth, where Baroness Cox gave a thought-provoking sermon, highlighting the importance of enthusiasm.

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6.30pm

St Lawrence Jewry,  Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AA (Map)

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6.45pm

Former pupils were invited to join the Headmistress, staff and current pupils for a traditional carol service at St Mary’s Church, Monmouth.