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Katie achieves first class degree at University of Oxford
February 16th, 2021Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools alumna, Katie Davies, is studying for an MA in History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, specialising in early modern Dutch art. A Deputy Head Girl at Monmouth School for Girls in… Read more
Simon and Henry’s challenge for Cancer Research UK
February 10th, 2021An active maintenance worker at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools is running 56 miles this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Simon Jones and by his canine companion, Henry, are supporting family, friends and work colleagues who have been affected… Read more
Carys proves that hard work and dedication pays off
February 9th, 2021A former student at Monmouth School for Girls is proving that hard work and dedication certainly pays off. Alumna, Carys Flew, is studying for her Master’s in International Relations in Historical Perspective at Utrecht University in The Netherlands. A student… Read more
Spin bowling all-rounder picked for Western Storm
February 5th, 2021A 16-year-old Monmouth student has taken another big step towards her cricketing dream of representing England’s women. Sophia, a pupil at Monmouth School for Girls, has been selected in the first-ever Western Storm Regional Academy Programme. Sophia, a left-arm spin… Read more
Life-changing Oxbridge offers for four talented students
February 4th, 2021Four talented pupils from Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have been offered the life-changing opportunity to study at Oxford and Cambridge universities. In fact, Ellie Cole, who was awarded two A*s and two As in her A levels last summer, has accepted… Read more
Monmouth’s Got Talent returns virtually this year
February 2nd, 2021A popular annual talent show involving secondary school children in Monmouth will be returning next month – virtually. Monmouth’s Got Talent (MGT) is a special celebration of music, dance and theatre and will be streamed via YouTube on Friday 26th… Read more
Marie’s marathon effort raises money for cancer charity
February 1st, 2021A popular member of staff at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools has run a marathon in a month in aid of charity. Health and Safety Manager, Marie Roberts‑Watkins, successfully completed 26.2 miles and has raised more than £800 for Prostate Cancer UK…. Read more
Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools will be taking part in Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week: 1-7 February 2021
January 29th, 2021This year’s theme is Express Yourself. “Communicating your individuality” “Showcase your true self” “relieve yourself of stress and free your mind” “celebrate your uniqueness” “collaborate better, build a community” This year we are taking part in Children’s Mental Health Week to… Read more
School hosts virtual netball session with Severn Stars ace
January 28th, 2021More than 40 players joined in a virtual netball session hosted by Monmouth School for Girls. In conjunction with the Nova Academy, yesterday’s interactive event featured Severn Stars and Wales International goal-shooter, Georgia Rowe. Georgia, 25, treated the girls to… Read more
Gifted artist recognised in prestigious exhibition
January 28th, 2021Two stunning pieces of work by a gifted artist, who dazzled with her oil paintings, has been accepted into a prestigious exhibition. Megan Payne, who studied A level Art and Design last year, has been recognised in the Royal Society… Read more
Campaigner wins top prize in international competition
January 28th, 2021A 15-year-old environmental campaigner has set a new gold standard after scooping the top prize overall in an international competition. Sammara, a pupil at Monmouth School for Girls, triumphed in the international section of the London International Model United Nations:… Read more
Boarders and staff enjoy winter wonderland
January 25th, 2021Boarding children and staff at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools made the most of the snowfall on Sunday morning (24th January). Pupils and staff were delighted to wake up to a winter wonderland. Boarders sledged down the slopes at the sportsfield at… Read more
Exciting promotion for investment sector leader
January 22nd, 2021A Monmouth School for Girls’ alumna, who empowers and encourages women in the investment sector, has secured an exciting promotion. Abbie Llewellyn-Waters, who grew up in the Wye Valley, works at Jupiter Asset Management based in the City of London…. Read more
Founder of rowing club leaves remarkable legacy
January 21st, 2021A former schoolteacher and coach, who inspired hundreds of children to take up rowing in Monmouth and beyond, has died at the age of 84. John Hartland was Master in Charge of Rowing at Monmouth School for Boys from 1964… Read more
Innovative and popular former Head of Music remembered
January 18th, 2021Tributes have been paid to an innovative and popular former Head of Music at Monmouth School for Girls, who has died at the age of 81. Colwyn Sillman (pictured) had a passion for conducting orchestras, held prestigious teaching roles in… Read more
Girls’ marathon challenge raises money for mental health
January 18th, 2021A group of pupils at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools has been taking part in a marathon challenge to raise funds for the mental health charity, Mind. Eight Monmouth School for Girls’ boarders, based in School House, have achieved the equivalent of… Read more
Christmas Camp for overseas boarders proves a major success
January 8th, 2021A camp at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, for overseas students who could not travel home during the Christmas holidays, has been declared a success. Despite not being able to spend time with their families, the boys and girls had a fantastic… Read more
Update on GCSE and A level examinations
January 7th, 2021Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have, this week, updated parents whose children had been preparing to sit GCSE and A level examinations this summer. “We appreciate the disappointment and apprehension for our students who had been preparing to sit GCSE and A… Read more
Outstanding educational offer moves online from today
January 7th, 2021The outstanding educational offer at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools has moved online from today (Thursday 7th January). With the entire United Kingdom in a national lockdown, the family of schools will be delivering live lessons via Microsoft Teams and, for the… Read more
Online teaching at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools
January 5th, 2021Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools will be switching to online teaching from Thursday 7th January 2021. Last summer during the first UK lockdown, the schools delivered a hugely successful online teaching programme, Habsmonmouth Online. “At 6pm yesterday, the Welsh Education Minister announced… Read more