School News
The first researcher funded by a scholarship set up in memory of a student at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools is now in post. Theo Morin, 25, is starting his scientific career after Cancer Research Wales funded his PhD studentship into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) at Cardiff University.
Theo Morin, 25, the first recipient of The Tom Walker Cancer Research
Wales PhD Studentship for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Research.
Monmouth pupil Tom Walker who died... Read More
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation schools have moved incredibly quickly and efficiently to distribute 800 laptops and iPads to their disadvantaged pupils who have been learning remotely over lockdown.
In addition to this, 365 laptops have now been deployed to staff so that they can work remotely in order to provide excellent online teaching and support for pupils. As well as the national support from the Department of Education... Read More
The Christmas Camp at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, for overseas students who could not travel home during the holidays, has been a huge success.
Although they couldn't spend time with their families, the boys and girls had a great time at the camp, run by Connexcel Ltd.
As well as the provision of study support, the outstanding facilities at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools made for a broad range of activities, from roller skating to golf, knitting to festive paper-cutting.... Read More
Despite being based on the same 100 acre site in Elstree for more than 40 years, Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls and The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School have previously operated largely as separate entities.
Heads Rose Hardy and Gus Lock
This announcement will see the schools unite under one shared vision for the first time in their history, with a 10-year redevelopment plan underpinned by the legacy of the schools’ founder, Robert Aske.
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Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls has invested £11 million into a STEM building to boost its IT and science provision.
Having seen a steady increase in the number of pupils choosing science A-levels, the school celebrated the opening of its new purpose-built facility this week with a special virtual event attended by the whole school, alongside headline speaker, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, presenter of BBC4’s The Sky at Night.... Read More
A teacher at Haberdashers' Adams won the million pound jackpot on ITV's Who Wants to be a Millionaire, which aired in September 2020.
Donald Fear, 57, who teaches history and politics, won, appropriately, with a history question: 'In 1718, which pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina?"
The options were Calico Jack, Blackbeard, Bartholomew Roberts, and Captain Kidd. The winning answer was Blackbeard.
Mr Fear, who lives in Telford, said he had... Read More
Twelve cricketers at the Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have been selected to represent Wales this summer.
Sixth Form student Harry continued his impressive start to the season with his inclusion in a two-day training match with Glamorgan this week. He played with all the senior professionals at Glamorgan under the eye of the professional county’s head coach, Matthew Maynard.
Harry, an opening batsman, has been working hard under the guidance of Monmouth School for Boys’ Director... Read More
Master Haberdasher Records Special End-of-Term Message for Students and Staff at Haberdasher Schools
The Master, Caroline Davis, has recorded an inspiring message for all the students and teachers in the Haberdasher family of schools.
Watch it here
Friends of a pupil at Monmouth School for Boys have raised more than £4,300 for a hospital children’s ward.
The staff and boarding community at Chapel House in Monmouth organised a hugely inspirational 20-hour fund-raiser in honour of Sam Badcock, who also took part in the event. Stay in Bed for Sam was organised by Ms Sheila Mone, House Parent at Chapel House at Monmouth School for Boys, and her team. ... Read More
Last week, a team from the Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools represented Wales in the UK final of Young Enterprise UK Company of the Year, for their Bumble wraps, a natural alternative to single-use plastics. They are now selling DIY cotton and beeswax wraps online: beefreshwithbumbles.co.uk. Many congratulations to all involved for a great achievement.