Celebrations as Habs Elstree Schools recognised for two awards
Double congratulations are in order for Haberdashers’ Elstree Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls’ School as both schools are recognised for not just one, but two prestigious awards. PATNERSHIPS RECOGNITION We are pleased to announce that Habs Elstree have been selected as a Finalist in the Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships category. Habs […]
Engaging the next generation of Haberdasher lawyers
Temi, is an Apprentice Haberdasher, as well as an alumna at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School Elstree, which she attended as Head Girl during the 2020–21 academic year. She is now a trainee solicitor, completing her first seat in commercial real estate. This Black History Month, she shares with us in her own words, why giving back […]
The Haberdashers’ Company signs the Armed Forces Covenant
On Tuesday 7 October 2025, the Master, Alderman Sir William Russell, signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation, ensuring that those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces and their families are treated fairly. It recognises the […]
Being a Mental Health Ambassador at Habs Abraham Darby
Being a mental health ambassador is one of the most meaningful roles I have taken on within my school community. Mental health is an important part of everyone’s life, and being able to play a role in supporting younger students, especially those in Year 7 and Year 8, gives me a strong sense of pride […]
Master’s Challenge 2025 – Completed!
2025 was the inaugural Master’s Challenge. Last Saturday, in rain and shine, 11 brave Haberdashers, from Apprentices to Assistants, ran, climbed and crawled through 5km of mud and several extreme obstacles (including a rather nasty electrocution right at the end!) for the Master’s Challenge 2025 – Tough Mudder. Please sponsor them as generously as you […]
A tantalising glimpse of university life
Haberdashers’ Monmouth student, Emily, received Thomas Arno funds in January 2025 to attend a short Interior Design Portfolio course for 15 – 17-year-olds at Nottingham Trent University. Emily tells us in her own words how much the grant funding meant to her in considering a future career in Interior Design. “The experience was truly invaluable. Over the […]
The Tapestry of Black Britons
History, once written solely by the victors, is being rewoven through Tapestry of Black Britons, reclaiming space for the stories that have always been here. The tapestry is both literal and metaphorical—celebrating the interconnectedness of British history and asserting that it is incomplete without recognising the deep and enduring contributions of people of African descent. […]
From classroom to ocean
Rebecca had always had a keen interest in the ocean, inspired by her Biology teacher at Haberdashers’ Monmouth. During Biology A level, she and her fellow students learnt about aquatic life and the importance of sea plants on the environment. Thanks to a grant from the Thomas Arno fund, she was able to extend her […]
The Haberdasher – Issue 55
We are pleased to share the 55th edition of The Haberdasher magazine with you. It’s been a busy time, and we very much hope you enjoy reading about some of the activities that have been taking place. From HRH The Duke of Edinburgh officially celebrating 150 years of Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls, to a fascinating dive […]
Time travellers
My aspiration to become a palaeontologist has taken a significant step forward, thanks to substantial support from the Thomas Arno Fund. This fund, and the generosity of the Haberdashers’ Company, enabled me to attend a fossil preparation programme at Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Kansas, USA. This museum is a […]