A school anniversary is a celebratory occasion, but also a chance to reflect back on where it all began
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls: 125 YEARS
Haberdashers? Monmouth School for Girls is delighted to be celebrating its 125th anniversary, and has organised an exciting array of events to mark the special occasion, including an Old Girls? reunion, a summer ball, an HSMG alumnae sports day and a service at St Lawrence Jewry in London.
Monmouth School was founded in 1614 as a place to educate local boys, but the trustees felt that girls should be also given the right to an education. In 1892, Haberdashers? Monmouth School for Girls opened its doors, with 46 girls in attendance ? a stark contrast to the 625 pupils that now walk the halls. Above, the students perform Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ in 1913
Above, pupils of the past at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls
Tuition fees were originally fixed at £6 a year, and boarding fees at £40 a year. Boarders used to knit in their time outside lessons, and sent much of their needlework to patients at the London hospital, including handmade dolls.
In 1911, cottages were acquired for boarders to use at the weekends, and the children would have their bedding and necessities transported by Chocolate, who was the school?s donkey.
HSMG acquired Direct Grant status in 1946, and they finally became independent in 1976. In 1997, Haberdashers? Agincourt School also joined the family ...