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The town of Monmouth is the third happiest place to live in Britain, according to a national report. Monmouth was the only place in Wales to be named in the top 10 as more than 219 areas of Britain were included in… Read more

A special Halloween hat competition generated an explosion of colour and raised much-needed funds for Cancer Research Wales. Emily aged 10, organised the competition which was well supported by her creative friends at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep. Dale Evans, from… Read more

Children in Monmouth had the chance to quiz the Speaker of the House of Commons. Pupils at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep relished the 50-minute Ask the Speaker skype session with John Bercow. They were joined by pupils at Monmouth School… Read more

A nine-year-old girl from Monmouth is celebrating after scooping one of the top prizes in a national competition. Alice enjoyed den building and stargazing activities as part of Make Your World Bigger 2018. Organised by Discovery Education, Alice was among… Read more

The new term at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep got off to a flying start. Headmistress, Mrs Hilary Phillips, and Deputy Head, Mr Tom Evans, arrived at school in a helicopter. Launching the new Fight or Flight study topic, the aircraft,… Read more

The willingness of pupils to embrace new challenges positively was a key theme in this year’s Speech Day and Prize-Giving at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep. Headteacher, Mrs Hilary Phillips, spoke about the power of yet, a growth mindset in which… Read more

Make science lessons longer and increase the length of break-time. That was the advice of three ‘new’ head teachers at Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery, Monmouth School Boys’ Prep and Monmouth School Girls’ Prep on Wednesday 16th May. Three pupils –… Read more

Children from Monmouth School Girls’ Prep met visitors from a prehistoric age in the main hall. Realistic walking dinosaurs were brought to life for the whole school by rangers on Friday 27th April as part of the children’s What Lies… Read more

The leader of the first all-female team to cross Antarctica using muscle power alone has given a captivating and inspirational talk to children in Monmouth. A Major in the Royal Army Medical Corps, Nics Wetherill, who led the British Army’s… Read more

The creative pupils at a Monmouth school showcased their musical, dancing and poetry talents at a special celebration of Welsh culture. The annual Eisteddfod at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep is always one of the main highlights of the academic year…. Read more

A Monmouth fencer, with dreams of competing for Great Britain at the Olympics, is celebrating after winning a national title in London. Niamh triumphed in the Under 11 Girls’ Foil section at The Independent Schools Association (ISA) National Fencing Tournament…. Read more

Children across Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools enjoyed a range of activities yesterday (Friday) to raise money for Velindre – Wales’ leading cancer centre. Monmouth School Girls’ Prep hosted a hugely impressive Victorian Fair for pupils, which included ice-skating, a snow machine,… Read more

Swimmers from Monmouth School Girls’ Prep created a big splash in the national finals at London Aquatics Centre. The Monmouth girls enjoyed racing in the Olympic Pool and brought home five medals from the prestigious Independent Schools Association’s National Swimming… Read more

The glow of candles and beautiful singing filled St Mary’s Church for Monmouth School Girls’ Prep’s annual Christingle service. The orchestra, soloists and choirs led the congregation to Rutter’s Star Carol, sung in candlelight tradition during the special festive celebration… Read more

Members of the ruling party at a Monmouth primary school have kept their election pledge to promote health and fitness inside and outside the classroom. Pupils at Monmouth Schools Girls’ Prep formed their own political parties earlier this year and… Read more

A kind-hearted girl who grew her hair for a year has had her locks chopped off in aid of two charities. Ellie, aged 9, has secured more than £170 in sponsorship for BBC Children in Need, which raises money for… Read more

Monmouth School Girls’ Prep has been named as the top performing primary school in Wales in a reading awards competition. The school has been recognised for the second year in succession for its first-class achievement in the Renaissance Awards, beating 86… Read more

St Mary’s Church was packed as pupils from Monmouth School Girls’ Prep and Monmouth School Boys’ Prep celebrated Harvest together for the first time. Chaplain of Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Reverend Clifford Swartz, spoke about the importance of being thankful for… Read more

The sun shone as pupils from Monmouth School Girls’ Prep explored The Kymin as part of their humanities studies. The girls from Year 3 spent an autumnal day walking up and down the impressive hill which overlooks Monmouth. The girls… Read more

Pupils at Monmouth School Girls’ Prep were transported back to the Victorian times for a fun and factual theme-packed day. Girls in Years 3 and 4 wore clothing from the era and even Queen Victoria made a special appearance. The… Read more