Message from the Incoming Chair of the Education Committee
As incoming chair of the Education Committee, James Penney looks back on Richard Glover’s tenure and ahead to his own exciting new challenge. It is a privilege and a significant responsibility to take over as Chair of the Education Committee, particularly following in the footsteps of Richard Glover! The past seven years have seen considerable […]
Message from the Outgoing Chair of the Education Committee
Stepping down from the chair of the Company’s Education Committee offers Richard Glover an interesting opportunity to reflect. Thinking back over the last seven years, my principal conclusion is that educationally, across all our school groups, we have become more ‘joined up’. A year or so after I took the chair, we held the first […]
Dedication Service for Adams alumni who gave their lives in WWI
Plaque commemorating World War 1 Haberdashers’ Adams alumni unveiled in St. George’s Church, Ypres, Belgium. On Saturday 28 September 2024 a service of dedication for the Haberdashers’ Adams Memorial Plaque was held at St. George’s Memorial Church in Ypres, Belgium. The congregation was made up of students from Years 8, 9, 10 and the Upper […]
Haberdashers’ Character: Year 12 Leadership Conference
This event provides sixth form student leaders with practical skills to support them through their first experience of leadership, and inspirational role models to help them identify their own ambitious direction in life. In 2024 the Company hosted the inaugural student leadership conference. 85 student leaders visited Haberdashers’ Hall for a two-day event in order […]
Hatcham X UEL: Coming Full Circle and Giving Back
As a University of East London (UEL) Alumnus, entrepreneur and professional footballer, Amadou Kassarate understands first-hand the pivotal role his environment played in propelling him to excel in academics, business, and elite sports. With a desire to offer invaluable insights to the next generation of students from Haberdasher students therefore, he took the initiative to […]
Haberdashers Futures: Allied health careers conference
Health Careers in collaboration with St Barts Hospital In 2023, students in Y12 across our Haberdashers’ secondary schools who are interested in pursuing a career in the health sector, joined us at Haberdashers’ Hall for a two day-long careers conference. Habs students who are considering a medical career applied to take part in the opportunity […]
Education trailblazer wins major prize at national awards
A Haberdasher who has dedicated her life to working in education, including her role as Principal at two Haberdashers’ schools, has received the highest award at the Tes Schools Awards, one of the biggest nights in the UK education calendar which was held last month in London. Dr Elizabeth Sidwell CBE, received the ‘Lifetime […]