Monmouth School for Boys & School Boys’ Prep Haberdashers’ Schools

Information Booklet 2020 Entry Contents

Welcome 3 Visiting the schools 4 Admissions and entry guidelines 5-6 Admissions for overseas students 7 Scholarships and awards 8 Family fee support - bursaries 9 Fees 10 11 Monmouth School Boys’ Prep 12-13 Monmouth School for Boys results 14 Destinations of leavers 15-18 Clubs and Activities 19 Term dates, exeats, leave-outs 20 Boarding 21 Links with Monmouth School for Girls 22 Transport arrangements - local and airport 22 The house system 23 Day houses 24 Boarding houses 25 Teaching staff and governors 26-27 Equal opportunities 27 How to find us 28

2 Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Monmouth School for Boys and Monmouth School Boys’ Prep.

I hope that this booklet will provide you with helpful information about our school. Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions: our Admissions Registrar will be delighted to answer your queries.

The best way to learn about our school is to visit us and to meet some of our boys and staff. I look forward to welcoming you to Monmouth School for Boys and we will be very happy to show you around.

HEADMASTER Dr Andrew Daniel*

PRINCIPAL Mr James Murphy O’Connor

‘I am delighted to be appointed as the schools’ first Principal. This position has been created to support the schools as they meet the challenges of the next decade in a confident and imaginative way. The schools have a long- standing reputation for forming young men and women of ambition and quality who go on to make outstanding HEAD OF MONMOUTH SECOND MASTER DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC FOUNDATION BURSAR contributions to their communities and to society at large. BOYS’ PREP Mr Simon Dorman Mrs Liz Gregory Mrs Tessa Norgrove The schools’ mission and values of shaping students into Mr Neil Shaw** people of integrity, humility, ambition and service will remain at the core of my contribution over the years ahead.’

Admissions Monmouth School for Boys Miss Ellie Townsend Tel: 01600 710433 [email protected]

Monmouth School Boys’ Prep PA to the Head, Mrs Chris Hunt Tel: 01600 715930 HEAD OF SIXTH FORM HEAD OF BOARDING ADMISSIONS REGISTRAR BOYS’ PREP, PA TO THE HEAD [email protected] Mr James Boiling Mr Alex Peace Miss Ellie Townsend Mrs Chris Hunt

* Member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) ** Member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) & HMC (Junior)

3 Visiting the schools

Welcome from Admissions Open Days Individual Visits

Thank you for your interest in Monmouth School for Boys We host a number of open events throughout the year, If you would like to arrange a mutually convenient and Monmouth School Boys’ Prep. Our aim is to make please see these listed below. A typical Open Day will appointment to discuss matters with the Headmaster and the transition to a new school as smooth as possible and include a welcome from the Headmaster in the Blake have a tour of the school, please contact the Admissions we are always delighted to welcome families to visit us. Theatre followed by tours of the school, led by one of our Registrar, Miss Ellie Townsend, on 01600 710433. For an Visitors will gain a true feel for the school, whilst seeing pupils. Visits to boarding houses, junior day houses, the appointment to meet the Head of Monmouth Boys’ Prep, lessons in progress, meeting teachers and pupils and Sixth Form centre, our sports facilities and our preparatory please contact his PA, Mrs Chris Hunt, on 01600 715930. touring our grounds and facilities. school can be incorporated into the tour too.

We have multiple entry points for children applying to Open events also offer the opportunity to talk to key Taster Days join us and we welcome applications throughout the year members of our academic staff and ask any further (subject to availabilty). Early application is encouraged specific information about joining the school. It is possible There are opportunities for boys to experience taster days to avoid disappointment at our key entry points, however, to register your attendance online or by contacting the and boarding tasters at the school and further information we aim to tailor the admissions process where possible to Admissions Team, and we will look forward to welcoming may be obtained from the Admissions Registrar. Those accommodate your requirements. you. arranged for particular groups are as follows:

For families who are unable to visit us, we are able to th conduct meetings via Skype and entrance assessments Friday 4 October 2019 Activity Morning can be sat remotely, if required, by prior arrangement. 2.15pm - 4.00pm Saturday 9th November 2019 We also visit a number of overseas education exhibitions, Headmaster’s welcome at 2.30pm providing an opportunity to meet us in person. 2.00pm - 4.00pm Boys’ Prep This is for Year 6 pupils considering joining Monmouth School for Boys in Year 7, September 2020. We understand how important it is that you make the right choice for your family and the Admissions Team is Saturday 5th October 2019 here to help you. We look forward to meeting you and to Boarding Taster Weekends 10.00am - 12.30pm telling you more about what our schools can offer you and your family. Headmaster’s welcome 10.15am Specified weekends for Year 5 to Year 8 pupils are available 9.30am - 12.00 noon Boys’ Prep from Admissions and boarding for other year groups can be arranged on request A light lunch is available in the Sports Pavilion and families are welcome to watch the rugby matches. Sixth Form Taster Day and Information Evening th Saturday 16 May 2020 th 10.00am - 12.30pm Wednesday 6 November 2019 Headmaster’s welcome 10.15am This is a taster day arranged at Haberdashers’ Monmouth 9.30am - 12.00 noon Boys’ Prep Schools. Parents are able to join their sons following the taster day at 6.15pm to meet the Headmaster, Head of A light lunch is available in the Sports Pavilion and families Sixth Form and Heads of Departments to learn more are welcome to watch the afternoon matches. about Sixth Form life.

4 Admissions and entry guidelines

Entry at 7 (Year 3) Entry at 11 (Year 7) sufficient). A small number of questions (accounting for a maximum of 20% of the final assessment) may be set to test the candidate’s ability to understand and apply a General Entry Assessments new idea. Assessments st th Saturday 1 February 2020 Saturday 7 March 2020 A Verbal Reasoning Test (50 minutes) • Written tests in English, Mathematics and Verbal These are conducted at school in an informal way with Maths and English sample papers for entry to the Reasoning boys being given plenty of guidance and encouragement Senior School are available from the Admissions • An interview (January 2020) throughout. We expect boys to be working confidently Registrar. • Report from present school at a level which is appropriate for their age; however, potential is an important aspect of the assessment. Guidelines • Oral and written assessments in English, Mathematics, reasoning and logic The English and Mathematics papers will be largely based • Informal interview upon levels 1-4 of the National Curriculum. • Report from present school English (60 minutes):

Guidelines Candidates will have the opportunity of writing both imaginatively and in response to prose, poetry or visual English: listening skills, reading, and writing. material. They will be expected to show that their handwriting, spelling and presentation are adequate, and Mathematics: familiarity with the basic rules of numbers. that they are familiar with simple parts of speech Addition and subtraction to tens and units. Tables 2, and basic punctuation. Straightforward questions on 5, 10. Knowledge and use of such concepts as money, vocabulary, use of pronouns and conjunctions etc. may time, measurement, shapes. Questions designed to test also be set. The format of the paper may vary from year understanding of basic mathematical concepts, reasoning to year. and logic. Mathematics (50 minutes) The Head of Monmouth School Boys’ Prep will be pleased The Maths exam will be in two parts: to discuss the entry procedure with parents in more detail and to look at their son’s current work in advance of the 1. The first part will be a 15 minute test consisting assessment, if requested. entirely of arithmetic questions which are to be answered without the use of a calculator.

2. The second part will be a 35 minute test consisting of questions and problems which would cover all aspects of the mathematics curriculum (arithmetic, algebra, shape and space, handling data and applications).

Candidates will be allowed to use calculators for this part. (A simple four function (+,-,x,%) calculator will be

5 Admissions and entry guidelines

Entry at 13 (Year 9) Entry to Sixth Form (Year 12) Guidelines We welcome applications from candidates who wish to study A levels, either as boarders or day pupils. Foundation Scholarship Examination Sixth Form Scholarship th nd • Candidates are required to sit three subject papers (in 20 - 22 January 2020 their likely A level subjects) or two subject papers and a General Paper The Foundation Scholarship Examination is held over three • Interview with the Headmaster and/or Head of Sixth days and overnight accommodation can be provided at Form Monmouth School for Boys. Six compulsory papers are • Satisfactory report stating predicted grades taken, each of 1½ hours duration: English, French, History • Predicted at least five GCSEs at grades 9 - 7 (A*-A) or and Geography, Mathematics I, Mathematics II and Science. equivalent Candidates, who so wish, may offer in addition Religious Studies, Latin, Greek, Spanish and Music, provided this is By GCSE admission requested well in advance of the examination. Candidates • Satisfactory report stating predicted grades may bring with them a selection of art work, and are • Interview with the Headmaster and/or Head of Sixth encouraged to bring other current project or course work Form of interest in subjects such as History and Geography and • 5 GCSE passes at grade 5 or above (or equivalent) and to scientific investigations. include English and Maths, with ideally grades 7 or above in subjects to be studied at A level. Common Entrance Examination Sixth Form Scholarship Examination 2nd - 5th June 2020 (boys attending IAPS schools) 15th - 16th November 2019 The syllabus is published by the ISEB (Independent Schools Candidates will be asked to nominate three from the Examination Board). following list of subjects for the examination:

13+ Examination Art Biology Chemistry th Computing Design Economics 20 January 2020 (boys attending other schools) English Literature French Geography German Greek History This is of a standard equivalent to that of Common Entrance, Latin Mathematics Music and consists of a Mathematics, an English and a French paper. Physics Religious Studies Spanish Candidates will also be invited to an interview. The Sixth Form Scholarship Examination is held at Sample papers are available from the Admissions Registrar. Monmouth School for Boys. Overnight accommodation can be provided and details of the arrangements will be sent to parents of registered candidates after the final date for registration.

6 Admissions for overseas students

We welcome enquiries from overseas students who wish Registration to join Years 5-10 or Sixth Form. There are currently a small number of overseas students and we maintain a It is recommended to register candidates a year in advance good balance of British and international students in the of the entry date, and in any case before the end of boarding houses. November, prior to the September of entry. Registrations can be considered at other times if places are available. All international students will be taught in an English medium and therefore are required to have a reasonable Please complete the Registration Form and return with the working knowledge of English. We are not a Language £60 Registration Fee. The Registration Form is enclosed School, but English as an Additional Language (EAL) is with the prospectus or may be downloaded from the provided by experienced English teachers, for those that website www.habsmonmouth.org. require it. Pupils can be prepared for recognised EAL examinations. Extra charges are applicable. Curriculum

Entry Assessments Overseas students follow the same curriculum as our British students and they work towards General Certificate Years 3 - 10 of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations in Years 10 • Candidates are required to sit entry papers in English and 11. In the Sixth Form they will proceed to Advanced and Mathematics and in most cases they will also sit an (A level) examination courses before applying to university. EAL paper Assistance to take GCSE examinations in their own • Report from the present school or a report from language will be given where possible. a recognised international agent • Interview with Headmaster/Deputy Head Academic or Guardians detailed report of an interview conducted by a recognised international agent All students whose parents reside overseas, are required Sixth Form Foundation Year to have a suitable, reliable educational guardian. This is • Candidates are required to sit entry papers in English someone with whom they can reside during half-term (to meet EAL requirements) and Mathematics holidays or leave-out/exeat weekends and who can act • Report from the present school or a report from in case of an emergency. This could be a reliable friend a recognised international agent or relative who is prepared to take on this task, but if not, • Skype interview with Headmaster and/or Head of EAL or the school can provide a list of professional guardianship detailed report of an interview conducted by a recognised organisations for parents to contact. However, it is the international agent responsibility of parents to arrange their son’s guardian and not the school. A list of recommended and accredited Sixth Form (Year 12) Guardianship companies can be found on our website. • Candidates are required to sit entrance examinations in 2 subjects they will study in the Sixth Form. Candidates may also be required to sit an EAL paper • Report from the present school or a report from a recognised international agent • Skype Interview with Headmaster and/or the Head of Sixth Form and/or Head of EAL

7 Scholarships and awards

Various Scholarships, are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ in more than one instrument, or are instrumentalists Art Scholarship Guidelines entry levels for strong candidates, whether boarders or day and singers, and in whom the school is able to hold a boys. Academic scholarships are awarded on consideration reasonable expectation that they will play a prominent 13+ January 2020 of entrance examination results. role in school music throughout their time here. Decisions regarding Awards are based on a candidate’s musical Sixth Form November 2019 • Academic Scholarships accomplishment, previous experience, and enthusiasm. It is anticipated that successful candidates at 11+ and 13+ There is no formal examination for this subject. It is expected • Music Scholarships & Music Exhibitions (see below) that the candidate will produce a comprehensive portfolio • Art Scholarship (for those joining at 13+ or Sixth Form) will study music to GCSE level, and at 16+, A level. Award holders should be confident they can offer to their peers of work and attend an interview in the Art and Design • Vaughan Jones Sports Scholarship and Awards (see Department. The folder of work must include a work journal, below) an outstanding example of quality and loyalty throughout their time with us. Awards are reviewed at the end of Year which will show progression of ideas, observational studies and • Hitchcock Scholarship (awarded biennially to a new 8 and Year 11. independence of thought and experimental use of materials. Sixth Form candidate) Candidates awarded a scholarship should expect to study • Mountjoy Awards & Old Monmothian Awards (for GCSE or A level Art as appropriate. candidates who show all-round ability and potential) Sports Scholarship and Award • EF Bulmer Award (for Sixth Form candidates from Guidelines Candidates should contact the Head of Art and Design, for Herefordshire) further information, if required. • Family Fee Support - Bursaries (see page 9) 11+ Sports Trials • HM Forces Bursaries Wednesday 29th January 2020 Music Scholarship Guidelines 13+ Sports Trials th 11+ Music Auditions Friday 17 January 2020 January 2020 Sixth Form Trials th 13+ Music Auditions Thursday 14 November 2019 or rd January 2020 Thursday 23 January 2020 • Details of the candidate’s sporting achievements Sixth Form Auditions should be provided along with the names of two November 2019 people who are able to comment on the candidate’s proficiency and potential in sport • Proficiency in 2 instruments, or one instrument and voice • Candidates will be invited to the school for trials and • 2 pieces, plus sight reading, on first instrument aptitude tests • Experience as a singer • Candidates must fulfil the academic entry • Scales, arpeggios and aural tests as appropriate requirements and have a satisfactory school report • At age 11 Grade 3 or above, at age 13 Grade 5 or above, at age 16 Grade 7 or above Award holders must be prepared to play a full and active part in sport within the school and offer a strong and Music Awards, giving remission on fees and free tuition on positive example of sporting commitment to their peers. two instruments, are offered to candidates for whom music is a first priority, and who are confident they will make a Application Forms may be obtained from the Admissions strong contribution to the music of Monmouth School for Registrar. Boys. Successful candidates are those who are proficient

8 Family fee support - bursaries

The Governors of Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools are Each case is assessed on its own merits and awards are committed to broadening access to the schools by offering made accordingly at the discretion of the Headmaster of to eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial Monmouth School for Boys or Headmistress of Monmouth support with the payment of school fees. Such support is School for Girls, subject to the school’s ability to fund these known as a Bursary and these may be awarded in the form in the context of what is viable within its overall budget. of a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees, depending on the financial, compassionate or other pertinent The schools respect the confidentiality of Bursary awards circumstances of the applicants, including the number of made to families and recipients are expected to do likewise. children in the family. Pupils holding bursaries may also be given help with travel and other expenses. To discuss the Bursary scheme in more detail, please contact Mrs Tessa Norgrove, Foundation Bursar on Requests for financial support usually fall 01600 710401. into two categories: To request an application form together with guidance • Existing pupils where a change in parents’/guardians’ notes, please contact the Admissions Registrar circumstances has resulted in difficulty in meeting tuition fees and may result in the child being withdrawn part way through a stage of education

• New applicants to the school, where parents/guardians are unable to fund all or part of the tuition fees. In order to be considered for assistance, application forms must be completed prior to assessment

A Bursary may be applied for by parents who feel they are unable to accept or retain a place without financial help. All awards are subject to a review each year and may be varied upwards or downwards, depending on family circumstances. Financial support may be made available to parents/guardians of children entering Monmouth School for Boys or Monmouth School for Girls. Bursaries are not normally available for pupils at Monmouth School Boys’ Prep, Monmouth School Girls’ Prep or Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep & Nursery. Parents/guardians seeking financial assistance are required to complete an application form which seeks to establish the financial circumstances of the household. The form, which requests details of income and capital, must be accompanied by full documentary evidence.

9 Fees

Monmouth School Miscellaneous Educational Visits per annum per term Boys’ Prep There will be a charge for public examinations A variety of educational visits will be provided for the pupil. Day Fees £11,415 £3,805 (For example GCSE and A level) Visits that cost more than £30 will be payable in advance. Additional costs will be added to the fees invoice. Boarding Music Individual tuition: £26.25 per 35 min session £20,868 £6,956 (including tuition fees) Subscriptions Shared with 1 other: £16.80 per 35 min session Monmouth School per annum per term Old Monmothian Club for Boys Charges for use of school instruments will apply. (15 termly instalments) £10

Day Fees £16,275 £5,425 Rowing Fee The Old Monmothian Club supports the boys of Monmouth School Year 9 and Year 10 £165 per annum for Boys providing bursaries, equipment, careers networking, social Boarding Year 11 and Year 12 £195 per annum £30,852 £10,284 and sporting activities and keeps OMs in touch with the school. (including tuition fees) www.oldmonmothianclub.co.uk *Charges for coaching in Fencing, Squash and Tennis will Sixth Form per annum per term depend upon the demand for places. New Sixth Form Joiners £33,498 £11,166 Lunches for Day Boys £676.45 per annum NOTES: Foundation Sixth Form Casual Meals £4.40 per meal - lunch 1. Tuition fees include the cost of paper stationery and the use of £33,498 £11,166 £3.60 per meal - breakfast (one year GCSE course) ordinary text books, apparatus etc. but books or apparatus lost £5 per meal - supper or damaged must be replaced. A charge is made for public examination fees. School Diary £10 2. Payment of fees may be made in full on the first day of each Additional charges: EAL £600 per annum term or alternatively in instalments as follows: the total amount (£200 per term) of each bill will be divided into three payments which will be Registration Fee £60 (non-refundable) collected, for the Michaelmas Term in September, October and Study Support £17.50 per lesson November; for the Lent term in January, February and Deposit to be paid on acceptance of a place and returnable March; and for the Summer term in May, June and July. with final bill: Boarders’ House Funds 3. Cheques for the Registration Fee (£60), made payable to Day boys £200 Boarders £500 A charge of £22 for each of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, and “Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools”, should be sent together £17.50 for the Summer term in arrears. Junior boarders £17.50 with the completed Registration Form. Bank transfers and For overseas boarders: the deposit is equivalent to one per annum. on-line payments should be sent to Haberdashers’ Monmouth term’s fees. Schools; Bank account 00095828, Sort Code 30-95-71 Lloyds TSB, Monmouth NP25 3XH quoting the pupil’s name as reference. Overseas payments may also require BIC: LOYDGB21493 IBAN: GB54 LOYD 3095 7100 0958 28

4. In the event of withdrawal of a boy or the discontinuance of an extra subject, a term’s notice must be given in writing or the appropriate fees paid in lieu of such notice.

10 Monmouth School for Boys

School Uniform Shop Year 9 Monday to Friday

In addition to selling school uniform, the shop sells a wide As above with the following changes: Biology, Chemistry 8.35 Registration range of sports equipment and footwear. It also stocks and Physics are studied as separate sciences. Pupils a wide selection of stationery; including art materals either continue with Latin or begin Spanish or German. In 8.40 - 8.55 Chapel/Assembly/Tutor Period and calculators. All items are competitively priced, and addition they choose three of the following four options: 9.00 - 9.35 Period 1 if an item is out of stock, we will endeavour to obtain it Art, Music, Design Technology, Drama and Greek. 9.40 - 10.15 Period 2 during the Summer holiday. An appointment system is in operation in order to provide an efficient service. Overseas Years 10 & 11 10.15 - 10.30 First Break boarders will be required to use the booking system upon 10.35 - 11.10 Period 3 arrival. 10 subjects are taken at GCSE level. Compulsory Subjects: 11.15 - 11.50 Period 4 Shop term time opening hours English, English Literature and Mathematics. Science core: 11.50 - 12 noon Second Break Biology, Chemistry, Physics or dual award scheme. Four 12 noon - 12.35 Period 5 Monday to Friday 12.30 - 2.30pm and 3.30 - 4.30pm subjects to be chosen from the optional subjects: French, The first Saturday of each haf-term 12 - 1pm Spanish, German, Art & Design, Computer Science, Design 12.40 - 13.15 Period 6 Technology, Drama, Geography, Greek, History, Latin, Music 13.15 - 13.55 Lunch break and Religious Studies. Enrichment course: PSHE. 13.55 - 14.50 Activities The Senior School Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13) 14.50 - 15.25 Period 7 • 520 pupils 15.30 - 16.05 Period 8 • 30% boarders 70% day pupils Subjects currently available to Sixth Formers: Art & Design, • 11-13 year olds - 2 day Houses and 1 boarding House Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Saturday* Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama & Theatre • 13-18 year-olds - 2 Sixth Form day houses, 4 Middle Studies, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, School day houses, 3 Senior boarding houses and a German, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics, Further 8.35 Registration Sixth Form boarding house Mathematics, Music, Physics, PE, Philosophy & Ethics, 8.40 - 8.55 Chapel/Tutor Period Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish. All pupils take enrichment courses in Year 12. 9.00 - 9.35 Period 1 Curriculum 9.40 - 10.15 Period 2 Year 7 School Timetable 10.20 - 10.55 Period 3 10.55 - 11.15 Break The school timetable contains 45 periods in a week, eight each English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Design & Technology, day Monday - Friday, and five on Saturday. A full programme 11.15 - 11.50 Period 4 French, Geography, History, Computing (via PSHE), Latin, of extra-curricular activities (including music, drama, clubs, 11.55 - 12.30 Period 5 Music, PSHE, PE, Religious Studies and Drama. societies etc.) is arranged during lunch hours, after school and at weekends. * There will be no timetabled lessons for Sixth Form boys Year 8 on a Saturday. However, they are expected to honour any School commitments on Saturdays. As above

11 Monmouth School Boys’ Prep

The Preparatory School Monday to Friday

• 130 pupils 8.00am Early boys arrive • 7-11 year olds - day and boarding from Year 3 8.30am All boys to be in school. Curriculum 8.30am Registration 8.40 am Period 1 Year 3 - Year 6 9.15 am Period 2 English, Mathematics, Science, Information & Communications Technology, History, Geography, Art, 9.50 am Period 3 Design & Technology, Music, Physical Education, Games, Religious Education, Personal, Social and Health Education, 10.25 am Assembly Drama,French, Humanities (Years 3 & 4 only), Latin (Years 10.45 am BREAK 5 & 6 only) 11.00 am Period 4

School week 11.35 am Period 5

Monmouth School Boys’ Prep timetable contains 45 12.10 pm Period 6 periods in a week, nine each day, Monday to Friday. There is no Saturday school. A full programme of extra-curricular 12.40 pm LUNCH activities including music, sport, art, chess and many more are arranged during lunch hours and after school. 1.40 pm Registration 1.45 pm Period 7 The Prep is open for boys between the hours of 8am and 6pm. The school day runs from 8.30am to 3.45pm. There 2.20 pm Period 8 are optional after school activities until 5pm and After School Club runs until 6pm. 2.55 pm BREAK 3.10 pm Period 9

3.45 pm End of lessons.

4.00 pm After School activities

4.15 pm After School Club starts

5.00 pm After School activities cease.

5.15 pm Second session of After School 6.00 pm All After School Club boys to have been collected

12 Monmouth School Boys’ Prep

Buses & end of school day and outdoor activities. All boys take part in residential courses at outdoor pursuits centres where they participate Pupils in Monmouth School Boy’s Prep are able to use the in a variety of activities, typically including rock climbing, school buses, which drop off and pick up from the front of abseiling, caving, canoeing, high rope trails and much more. the school at the start and end of the school day. Reports For boys who do not use the bus service, parents may request that their son is given permission to walk home School reports are uploaded to the Parent Portal four unaccompanied; otherwise boys will be supervised until times a year. Of these, one is an attainment report giving collection. effort and attainment grades and a form tutor comment, two are interim reports giving effort and attainment grades Extra Curricular Activities and an English, Maths and a form tutor comment and one is a full written subject report. There are annual formal Extra curricular activities, which vary slightly from term teacher parent meetings and informal opportunities to to term and are dependent on year group, include the liaise with the staff at the end of a school day. following throughout the year: individual musical instrument lessons, string orchestra, band, choir, chess, art, swimming, Transfer to the senior school computing, drama and fencing. Activities also include rugby (Michaelmas Term) football (Lent Term) and cricket and Transfer to the senior school is expected and is likely. It is tennis (Summer Term). In addition, in After School Club, boys subject to a successful outcome of the General Entry Paper. may take part in an activity and then do their prep in the Each candidate is considered for an academic scholarship library. and is invited to apply for a music scholarship or sports award – these being subject to assessment. Please see the Sport senior school pages for further details. The most likely outcome of the General Entry Paper is that all Prep boys A full sporting programme within the curriculum includes will be offered a place in the senior school and there is an regular fixtures against other schools on Wednesday excellent record of scholarships and awards being offered afternoons. In addition, there is plenty of opportunity for to Prep boys. Following the General Entry Paper, Year 6 more sport after school with rugby, football, cricket, tennis, boys embark on a programme to prepare them for entry to swimming and fencing. Boys are actively encouraged to the senior school. enjoy their sport whatever their level. Music The majority of boys learn a musical instrument. All boys in Year 3 are introduced to playing the violin or cello in class instrument lessons and most take up individual lessons thereafter, either on a string instrument or other orchestral instrument. Tuition is available on any orchestral instrument, subject to demand. Outdoor pursuits In addition to the wide programme of sports on offer there is a programme of leadership training, confidence building

13 Results

Monmouth School for Boys celebrated the achievements of pupils after another year of strong IGCSE/GCSE and A level results, which highlighted the dedication and hard work of pupils and teachers alike.

On average 60% of boys gained places at Russell Group Universities with the majority of students gaining first or second choice offers. A levels IGCSE/GCSE

Almost 20% of all grades achieved coveted new 9 grade A* 11.1% A 29.6% A*-A/9-7 56% B 26.1% A*-C/9-4 96%

Pass rate 99.1%

14 Destination of Leavers 2019

UK Universities London Nottingham King’s College Civil Engineering Chemistry Bath Economics Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Queen Mary Mechanical Engineering History and Politics (2020 entry) Nottingham Trent Business Management and Entrepreneurship University of the Arts Ancient and Medieval History (2020 entry) Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Oxford, Brasenose College Design Bristol History Applied Anatomy Lancaster Oxford Brookes Design Management and Information Technology Business and Management Economics (OM) History Economics and Mathematics (OM) Psychology Physiotherapy Engineering Design (OM) Leeds Geography with Study Abroad Economics Plymouth Cardiff Leeds International Study Centre Ocean Exploration and Surveying Geology Biomedical Sciences x 2 Foundation in Science/Engineering/Computing Medicine Biomedical Sciences (OM) Dentistry (OM) Liverpool Reading Medicine (OM) Mathematics with Languages Accounting and Management Biochemistry Cambridge Loughborough Business and Management St John’s College Automotive Engineering Business Management (2020 entry) Veterinary Medicine (OM) Computer Science x 2 Manchester Entrepreneurship and Management Edinburgh Biomedical Sciences (OM) Economics Electrical and Electronic Engineering Scotland Royal Conservatoire Exeter Manchester Metropolitan Music (OM) Computer Science with Industrial Placement Manchester City Football Coaching Philosophy Politics Sheffield Liberal Arts (OM) Landscape Architecture Modern Languages x 2 Newcastle Architecture (2020 entry) St Andrews Biochemistry Biology Computer Science

15 Surrey Biological Science Economics (OM)

Swansea Business and Management (OM) Business Management x 2 Economics and Finance Economics Mechanical Engineering Sport and Exercise Science Software Engineering

UWE International Business

University of South Business (OM)

Warwick History History of Art (OM) Mathematics

Overseas Universities

Hong Kong University Medicine

Cal Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo

Suffolk University in Boston, USA

16 Destination of Leavers 2018

A levels Economics and History Gloucestershire Dentistry Computer Games Design Medicine Dentistry Harper Adams Physiotherapy Agriculture

Cardiff City College Kent A* 10.8% Fine Art (Foundation) Art History and Film A 32.7% Sociology B 21.2% Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport and Exercise Science Liverpool Medicine (OM) Coventry History (2019 entry) Psychology UK Universities London Durham University College, London Bath Business, Econ, Accounting, Finance Economics Economics St. John’s College Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering Philosophy, Politics and Economics Civil Engineering Trevelyan College Chemistry (OM) Economics Classics City University, London Business Administration St Mary’s College Banking and International Finance General Engineering Birmingham Loughborough History Edinburgh Mechanical Engineering History and Politics (OM) Sports Management Brighton and Sussex Medical School History and Politics Aeronautical Engineering Medicine (OM) Biomedical Sciences (2019 entry) Oxford Brookes Bristol Exeter Int. Business Management Civil Engineering Law (OM) Business and Management (OM) German Law Aerospace Engineering Politics and International Relations (2019 entry) Newcastle History and International Relations Classics Brunel History Electrical and Electronic Engineering Modern Languages (2019 entry) Nottingham Computer Science Economics Cardiff Law with European Study Biochemistry Criminology (OM)

17 Plymouth Marjon Physical Education (Secondary) (OM)

Portsmouth Business and Management

Reading Biomedical Engineering

Royal Agricultural University British Wildlife Conservation

Strathclyde Business Analysis and Technology

Swansea Economics 2019 Accounting and Finance Economics and Business Aerospace Engineering Law Business Management Computer Science

Warwick Economics

Worcester Biochemistry

York Psychology Overseas Universities

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18 Monmouth School for Boys clubs & activities Michaelmas Term 2016

There are over 60 clubs and activities which take place Chess Club 1.50 - 2.40 All each week at lunch time and after school as well as an Wednesday Time Year extensive range of boarders’ activities which, in most are Chapel Choir Trebles 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Junior Drama Club 1.55 - 2.40 7-9 organised with Monmouth School for Girls. The example GCSE Music Clinic 8.35 - 8.55 10-11 Creative Writing 2 - 2.30 All below lists the weekly activities which take place during the Michaelmas Term. (Subject to change) Art Club 1.50 - 2.40 All Musical Theatre Choir 2 - 2.35 All Cricket one-to-one 2 - 2.40 Invitation Literary Society 2 - 2.40 12-13 Latin Scrabble Time 2 - 2.40 All Cricket one-to-one 2 - 2.40 Invitation Monday Time Year Art GCSE & A Level Studio time 4 - 6 10-13 Art Club 4.10 - 5.30 10 -13 Art Club 1.50 - 2.40 All Rowing Circuits 4.15 - 5.45 8-13 Canoeing Club 4.15 - 5.30 All History Discussion Group 1.55 - 2.20 12 U16 Rugby Training 4.15 - 5.30 11 Football 4.15 - 5.30 Invitation Bach Orchestra 1.55 - 2.40 7-9 Thursday Time Year Senior Rowing* 4.15 - 5.45 11-13 Cricket one-to-one 2 - 2.40 Invitation Chapel Choir Lower Voices 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Saturday Time Year Squash* 4.10 - 5.20 All Percussion Ensemble 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Rowing* 10.30 - 12 12 - 13 Senior Art Club 4.10 - 5.30 10-13 Quiz Club 1.50 - 2.45 All Rowing* 1 - 3 10 - 11 Symphonic Winds 4.15 - 5.30 10-13 Science Club 1.50 - 2.40 7-8 * Please note that this activity is chargeable Senior Rowing* 4.15 - 5.45 11-13 Ceramics Club 1.50 - 2.40 7-9 Senior Strings 4.20 - 5.20 9-13 Chapel Choir 1.55 - 2.40 Invitation Tuesday Time Year Languages Olympiad 2 - 2.30 7-9 Literati 1.50 - 2.15 7-8 Junior Science Club 2 - 2.40 7-8 Junior Winds 1.50 - 2.35 7-9 U12 Rugby 4 - 5.15 7 Art Club 1.50 - 2.40 All Swimming 4.15 - 5.15 All Art GCSE & A Level Studio time 1.50 - 2.50 10-13 J15 Rowing* 4.15 - 5.45 10 Sedgwick Society 1.55 - 2.20 7-11 Junior Rowing Club* 4.15 - 5.45 9 Word Play 2 - 2.35 7-10 U14 Rugby Training 4.20 - 5.20 9 House Football 2.10 - 2.40 9 Softball 4.30 - 6 9 - 12 Art GCSE & A Level Studio time 4 - 5 10-13 Jazz Orchestra 4.40 - 5.40 Invitation Water Polo 4.15 - 5.15 All Fencing* 6.30 - 8 All Senior Rowing* 4.15 - 5.45 11-13 Friday Time Year Golf* 4.20 - 5.20 All Wind Chamber Music 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Music Theory Club 4.20 - 5.20 All String Quartet 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Choral Society 4.20 - 5.20 All Brass Band 8.30 - 8.55 Invitation Astronomy Society (MARS) 7.30 - 9.30 All Art Club 1.50 - 2.40 All

19 Term Dates 2019-2020

Michaelmas Term 2019 Lent Term 2020 Summer Term 2020

Tuesday 3rd September to Friday 13th Monday 6th January to Monday 20th April to Saturday 4th July th Boarders return Monday evening December Friday 27 March st rd Boarders return Monday evening Day boys return 21 April Tuesday 3 September arrival of all boarders in Years 7, 8, rd 9 and 12 and new and overseas boarders. Other boarders Day boys return 7th January 2020 Prep only, term ends following Prize-giving Friday 3 July return Wednesday evening. Day boys return 5th September. Exeat: from 4.05pm Exeat: from 4.05pm th th Exeat: from 4.05pm Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January Thursday 7 to Monday 11 May th nd Boarders return Sunday evening Boarders return Sunday evening from 7pm Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September th Boarders return Sunday evening (Friday 8 May VE Day Anniversary and Bank Holiday)

Half-term: from 4.05pm Half-term: from 4.05pm Half-term: from 4.05pm th rd Friday 18th October to Sunday 3rd Friday 14 to Sunday 23 February Friday 22nd to Sunday 31st May Boarders return Sunday evening November Boarders return Sunday evening Boarders return Sunday evening

Exeat: from 4.05pm Speech Day th Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November Saturday 4 July rd Boarders return Sunday evening Prep: Friday 3 July

Dates for beginnings of term and ends of half-term are dates on which boarders return. Day boys return the following morning.

Exeat Weekend extends from 4.05pm after school on Friday until 7pm on Sunday evening (or Monday evening if there is an INSET day).

Leave-out Weekend extends from 12.30pm after school on Saturday until 7pm on Sunday evening (or Monday evening if there is a Bank holiday).

20 Boarding

Junior Boarders (9 - 12 year-olds) are accommodated in Boarding Taster Weekends Chapel House, which includes places for those who wish to be boarders in the final two years at Monmouth School We offer boarding taster weekends for those who Boys’ Prep as well as those in their first two years at wish to try boarding and join in the weekend activities. Monmouth School for Boys. Separate charges apply to Prep boarders and after-school arrangements. Further information and a list of weekends Form III, Year 9 boarders transfer to one of three senior are available from the Admissions Registrar. boarding houses and are joined by other new boarders. The school offers full boarding with a programme of Senior Boys Boys Prep weekend activities, which are often run in conjunction Costs with Monmouth School for Girls. Boarding can be flexible Library after school No charge No charge so that boys may go home at weekends once school Breakfast £3.60 £3.60 commitments have been fulfilled. Supper £5 £5 Occasional boarding and after school £72.50 day boys £63.50 Boarding - One night £54.50 facilities for day boys day boarder

There may be occasions when your son wishes to stay at Boarding Weekend £195 day boys £190 school after 4pm or stay the night. You may be interested Boarding - One full £460 £405 to know that the school can help in the following ways: week day boys

• The school library is open until 6pm for supervised Day boarder per term £560 homework After school care • Supper is available in the Dining Hall from 5.30pm. Single day to 9pm (Tickets are available on the day from the library from Includes supper, prep £24.40 supervision and evening 5-6pm) activities

• Occasional boarding is for a single night, weekend or 4.15 - 5.15pm £3.72 longer. (Please try to give at least one week’s notice) £5.37 5.15 - 6pm (includes supper) • Day boarders are permanent members of a boarding house, who have supper at school and have a work station in the house. Regular Boarding special rates (Prep only)

Minimum 4 weeks per term If you wish to find out more about the boarding option, 1 night per week 20% discount please contact the Boarding Secretary, Mrs Melina Willis on 2 nights per week 25% discount 01600 711252 or [email protected]. 3 nights per week 30% discount

All boarding is subject to availability

21 Links with Monmouth School for Girls & transport arrangements - local and airports

Links with Monmouth School for Girls Transport arrangements Newport train station minibus Minibus transport to Newport train station is provided at Monmouth School for Boys and Monmouth School for Girls Daily school buses leave-outs, exeats and half-terms. enjoy close links. From September 2018, we have a fully co-educational Sixth Form. We share the same foundation These are shared with Monmouth School for Girls and are and have the same Board of Governors. as follows: Airport transport

The Headteachers, teachers and pupils are often in contact At the beginning and end of each term, coach/minibus Bus 2 Crickhowell, Abergavenny on a day-to-day basis, although each school is proud of its transport is provided, in conjunction with Monmouth individual identity. This means that Sixth Form pupils from Bus 3 and 17 Caerleon, , Usk, Raglan School for Girls, to and from Heathrow airport and a fee each school: Bus 5/5A Caldicot, , Wye Valley charged per journey. Journeys are coordinated by Mrs Rachel Skelsey-Beard at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Bus 6 Dennel Hill, Tutshill, Chepstow, Trellech • Have access to a range of well around 25 A level [email protected] and details of flights subjects Bus 7 Hereford , Much Birch should be emailed to her. If pupils are arriving or departing • Are able to choose from a greater number of subject Bus 7A Lock’s Garage, Wormbridge, Cross Ash at other times or from other airports, we can arrange combinations individual taxi transport. Bus 8 Gilwern, Abergavenny, the Old A40 • Pupils in the Lower Sixth take part in the Enrichment programme Bus 9 Hewelsfield, St Briavels, Newland • We encourage cooperation in music, drama and extra- Bus 10 & 10A Ledbury, Newent, Upton Bishop, curricular activities to increase the opportunities available to pupils from both schools Ross-on-Wye • A careers convention and gap year evening are also run Bus 11 Lydney, Blakeney, Coleford, Lydbrook, jointly Walford, Goodrich Bus 12 Llandaff, Cardiff, Bus 15 Newport Bus 16 Magor, Caerwent, Shirenewton Bus 17 Caerleon Bus 18 Falfield, Thornbury, Tockington

These are normally charged for on a termly basis in advance, although occasional journeys, paid for in arrears, are possible if space permits.

Copies of the bus timetables and charges are available from the Admissions Registrar.

Enquiries about the availability of places and other bus details are available from the Bus Co-ordinator, on 01600 711292 or email: [email protected].

22 The House System

There are two junior day houses, and one junior boarding Glendower House house for boys aged 7 -11 Mr Keith Madsen Along with the new entrants at 13, boys may join either is Housemaster of Glendower House, one one of the four senior boarding houses or one of the four of two Sixth Form day houses, he is also senior day houses. Head of Economics and Business. After In the Sixth Form, day boys move to Tudor or Glendower gaining a degree in Economics, Politics House, in the Sixth Form Centre. Although boarders and Sociology from Hull University remain in their Houses, the Sixth Form Centre may be used and completing a PGCE at Edge Hill as an academic and social base by all Sixth-Formers at University, he taught at Woodruffe School, Lyme Regis and both Monmouth School for Boys and Monmouth School then Pocklington School, York before joining Monmouth for Girls. School for Boys in September 1989. He has been heavily involved with school sport having run both the second XV The Housemasters are in overall charge of a pupil’s pastoral care, but they are assisted by a team of tutors who Rugby team and the second XI Cricket team. He still runs meet regularly with their tutees and who monitor their the School Golf team and has developed close links with academic progress. All boarding houses have a resident the Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club. He is married to Sally, Housemaster and his family as well as a resident tutor. who is also a teacher, and they have a grown up daughter who is pursuing a career in golf. Visiting parents are invited to view the facilities of the boarding and day houses and if possible to meet Housemasters. Tudor House Mrs Georgina Peace Georgina Peace is Housemaster of Tudor House, one of the Sixth Form day houses. She also teaches English, is the Monmouth Girls’ Link Tutor and edits The Dasher magazine. She studied at Queen’s University, Belfast, completing a BA Hons degree in English Literature and a Masters in Renaissance Literature before working in journalism and PR in London. She started her teaching career at Whitgift School, then moved to Monmouth School in 2008 and lived in St James’ House where her husband, Alex, was Resident Tutor for three years. Georgina was Head of English from 2009-2015 and previously lived in New House with Alex from 2013 - 2019. Outside of school, she enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with her two young children.

23 Day Houses

Dean House Hereford House Severn House

Dr Jon Danks Mr Mark Tamplin Mrs Lydia Livingston is Housemaster of Dean House and he is Housemaster of Hereford (“Here”) is Housemaster of Severn House and teaches chemistry. Before teaching, he House and is a mathematician. An Old teaches English and English Literature. gained a degree and D.Phil in chemistry Monmothian, he left school and gained a After gaining her English degree from the at Warwick and Oxford, respectively. He degree and a PGCE from Exeter University. University of Birmingham, she worked in then spent a further 6 years undertaking Before returning to Monmouth School for both publishing and social care before postdoctoral research at Edinburgh and Boys in 1998, he worked as an accountant completing her PGCE at the Roehampton Nottingham. Jon spent one year teaching for Price Waterhouse in Bristol. Mark is a Institute. She has taught English and at Monmouth then a further 5 at RGS Guildford, before keen sportsman, playing cricket for Usk C.C. in the Welsh Drama in a variety of schools, including comprehensive returning to Monmouth in 2004. Jon enjoys his sport and League. At school, he coaches cricket, rugby and the 1st XI schools in South East London, as well as several years regularly plays squash for Monmouth Town in the Gwent football team. He is master in charge of football. at the Purcell School of Music, London and Badminton leagues. At school he coaches the U13 Rugby teams. He is School, Bristol. She has taught English at Monmouth married to Rachel and has two daughters. School for Boys for ten years, alongside being a form tutor, and she was formerly the PSHE co-ordinator. She runs the Literary Society as well as the Creative Writing group and is a member of the Wye Valley Writers in her spare time; she also enjoys gardening and weight lifting. She is married to Brian, has two children, and lives in Chepstow.

Wye House Monmouth House Town House Miss Sarah Fowler Mr Robert Howe Mr Andrew Hawley is Housemaster of Wye House and is Housemaster of Monmouth House is Housemaster of Town House and is teaches Music. After graduating with a and teaches geography. He joined the an English teacher. A graduate of the joint honours degree from the University school in 1997, having previously taught University of Hull, he worked as an of Wales, Swansea, she worked in various in London. After graduating in geography, Immigration Officer at Gatwick Airport sectors of industry and for Gwent Police from Royal Holloway College, London, before obtaining a PGCE from the before running her own successful Music he worked in shipping and construction University of Sussex. He has taught in a Studio, teaching individual private lessons industries before embarking on a PGCE variety of schools, including seven years in and running numerous music and drama youth ensembles. at Brunel. He is a keen oarsman, with a Triple ‘Purple’ at Tredegar Comprehensive and two years teaching English After gaining her PGCE she worked at various state and UL. He twice represented Great Britain at the World U23 in Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew coaches the 14B independent sector schools before joining Monmouth Rowing Championships, winning a bronze medal in the VIII football team, organises debating teams and helps run the School for Boys in 2014. At school, Sarah is also a deputy and reaching two Henley finals. He was formerly Master in Sedgwick Society. Married to Julia, with two daughters, he Safeguarding Officer and Prep School’s Challenge charge of rowing and has coached the 1st VIII for much of lives in Crickhowell. co-ordinator. When not in school, she enjoys performing his time at Monmouth but is now keen on developing the with her various bandmates and acting/singing/directing younger talent at the school. Rob has a daughter and a for local amateur dramatic societies. son, both educated at Monmouth.

24 Boarding Houses

Head of Boarding Chapel House School House Mr Alex Peace Ms Sheila Mone Mr Matthew Lewis joined Monmouth’s Biology Department has been Housemaster of Chapel House, is Housemaster of School House. He in 2008 from Whitgift School where he our junior boarding house for years 3-7 for teaches history, games and coaches the taught biology for five years, was Assistant two years. With a first class degree from U12s rugby teams. After graduating from Head of Year and coached rugby and Leeds University and a PGCE in Design Cardiff University with a BA Hons degree rowing. He completed a Biological Sciences Technology she is a talented artist and in archaeology, he spent 8 years teaching degree at Swansea University, while also designer. She has been a teacher of Art history at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar playing rugby and deploying with the & Design for twelve years and also runs School in Barnet, North London, where Naval Reserves. As a fluent Spanish speaker, he spent a Bridges Youth Committee and facilities Junior Monmouth’s he was also responsible for running a large day house. He year at Granada University in Spain studying Genetics. At Got Talent as well as other fundraising events. Prior to joined Monmouth in September 2009 and he has been a Monmouth, Alex has been Housemaster of New House teaching Sheila trained as a nurse and has worked in resident tutor in both New House and Buchanan House and a Resident Tutor in both Weirhead House and St James University Hospitals in Cardiff and Leeds. Her partner before being appointed as the Housemaster of School House. Outside of school, he enjoys sailing, diving and William runs a research communications agency and they House. His wife teaches religious studies at Monmouth snowboarding. He lives with his wife Georgina, who teaches have five grown up children. Two are still at university, one School for Boys and they have two young sons. English at the school, and their two young children. in Budapest and the youngest in Manchester.

Buchanan House New House Weirhead House

Mr Ian Lawrence Mr Philip Vaughan-Smith Mr David Hope is Housemaster of Buchanan House. After is Housemaster of New House from is a teacher of Latin, Greek and Classical graduating in chemistry from University September 2019. He is a teacher of History Civilisation, and is Housemaster of College London, he gained a commission in with a particular interest in the Stuart Weirhead House. He is a Classics graduate the army. As an infantry officer, he served period. He has been Resident Tutor in both of King’s College London and has a PGCE all over the world: he was official media New House and Weirhead Houses. After from Cambridge. He joined Monmouth spokesman for all UK troops in Helmand graduating from Oriel College, Oxford with School for Boys in September 2001 from Province, Afghanistan. He has an interest in a degree in Modern History, he completed Bedford Modern School, where he was the application of science and following an MSc in computer a PGCE at Nottingham University. He taught History and Head of Classical Civilisation and a Housemaster. David is modelling, he conducted research at Porton Down, the UK’s Religious Studies at Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Gloucester totally committed to school sport, running a team in each chemical and biological defence research establishment. Ian before coming to Monmouth in 2002. With an interest in of the three terms. He looks after the U14A XV rugby team is a keen rugby coach and has coached several county sides as aviation, he is also commander of the school’s CCF/RAF as well as coaching the cricket U15A XI and football U15B well as developing elite players within the Harlequins and Bath Section. He is a keen cook, quiz enthusiast and follwer XI. Away from school, he continues his passion for the Academies. He was selected to be an RFU coach mentor. He of Watford FC. He lives with his wife Fiona, who, who is Classical World by reading Greek poetry and researching now teaches chemistry, is the contingent Commander of CCF manager of the school’s Blake Theatre, and their children Greek history. He is married to Lyndsay, who is Head of and coaches the U15A rugby team. He is married to Fiona, William, Isabella and Alexander. Computing at the school, and they have three children. a Sister at Hereford Hospital; they have a daughter who is a teacher and two sons at university.

25 Teaching Staff

Monmouth School for Boys Chaplain Miss Jessica Creak BA (Cantab) Revd. Clifford Swartz BA (Connecticut) MA (Cantab) John Danks BSc (Warwick), DPhil (Oxon) Darren Ogborne BSc (Cardiff) MSc (Bristol) Headmaster English PhD (Southampton) Dr Andrew Daniel BSc (East Anglia, Washington), Ms Emma Arrand BA (Winchester) Ian Lawrence BSc, Msc (Cranfield) MEd (Open), PhD (Liverpool) Robert Picken BA (Newcastle) Mrs Linda Parr BEng (Cranfield), BSc (OU) Ms Kate Bourne BA (Brookes) Alex Peace BSc (Wales) Second Master Andrew Hawley BA (Hull) Paul Williams BA (OU) Simon Dorman MA (Oxon), MPhill (Belfast) Mrs Lydia Livingston BA (Birmingham)

Mrs Tamzin Matthews BA (Manchester) Deputy Head (Academic) Religious Studies Mrs Georgina Peace BA, MA (Belfast) Mrs Rhiannon Wynne Lord MA (Cantab) Mrs Liz Gregory BA (Reading), MEd (Buckingham) Mrs Louisa Lewis BA (York) Drama Head Of Sixth Form Phillip Griffin BA (Middx) Classics James Boiling BA (Dunelm) David Murray MA (Aberdeen) Robert Whiteman BA (Oxon) Andy Shakeshaft BA (Loughborough) Head of Boarding Patrick Daley BA (Exeter) MStud (Oxford) Alex Peace BSc (Wales) History David Hope BA (London) Dr James Harrison BA (Cantab), PhD (Manchester) Senior Boarding Houses Housemaster James Boiling BA (Dunelm) Modern Languages Buchanan House Ian Lawrence Matthew Lewis BA (Cardiff) Mrs Laure Parsons Deug in English (Limoges), BA New House Philip Vaughan-Smith Philip Vaughan-Smith BA (Oxon) (Cardiff) School House Matthew Lewis Mrs Sheila Atherton BA (Leeds) ACII Weirhead House David Hope Geography Mrs Jenny Cardenas MSc (Cardiff), MA (Pontificia Gerry Stentiford BSc MSc (Durham) Universidad Javeriana) Junior Boarding House Houseparent Rob Howe BA (London) Simon Dorman MA (Oxon), MPhil (Belfast) Chapel House Ms Sheila Mone Mrs Rachel Marsh BSc (Birmingham) Miss Lauriane Goupil BA (LLCE) MA (Rennes) Owen Williams BSc (Loughborough) Mrs Jessica Gunn BA (Cardiff) Senior Day Houses Housemaster MA (London) Russian Town House Andrew Hawley Mrs Jo Johnston MA (St. Andrews) Monmouth House Rob Howe Science German Severn House Mrs Lydia Livingstone Miss Emma Barson BSc (Southampton) MSc (East Miss Sophie Williams MA (Estonia), BA (Cantab) Hereford House Mark Tamplin Biology Anglia) Tudor House (Year 13) Mrs Georgie Peace Tony Winter BSc (Liverpool), PhD (Wales) Mathematics Glendower House (Year 12) Keith Madsen Chemistry Huw Evans BSc (Cardiff), MSc (Oxon) Dan Jones M.Phys, PhD (Swansea) PhD (Cardiff) Junior Day Houses Physics Dr Elizabeth Evans BSc(Cardiff), PhD (Cardiff) Dean House John Danks Mrs Emily Aldridge BSc (London) Miss Laura Watkins BA (Oxford) Wye House Miss Sarah Fowler Mrs Elizabeth Cole BSc (London) John Griffiths BSc (Imperial & OU)

26 Teaching Staff, Governors & Equal Opportunities

Mrs Debbie Harding BSc (Loughborough) The Governors David Pearson BSc (Brighton) Mark Tamplin BSc (Exeter) The Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools are governed by a single Board of Governors. Responsibility for key areas is Economics & Business Studies delegated to smaller committees, including the individual Keith Madsen BA (Hull) schools, academic, safeguarding and finance/estates. The John Bateman Llb (Cardiff) Board sets the schools’ vision, ethos and strategic direction; oversees the educational provision and performance of the schools; and has responsibility for financial control. Design and Technology Andrew White BA (Loughborough) Governors come from a range of backgrounds and work Keiran Chaplin BSc (Wales) with the schools’ management to ensure the best possible Nick Goodson BSc (Loughborough) education for present and future pupils.

Mr Audley Twiston-Davies (Board Chairman) Computing Ms Lyndsay Hope Monmouth School Boys’ Prep Jon Despontin BSc (Cardiff), MSc (Bristol) Mr Phil Alderman Mr Martin Anderson Mrs Liz Ashford Mrs Jo Booth Headteacher Prof Mrs Sharon Clayton Music Mr Neil Shaw MA (Exeter) David Lawson BA (Liverpool) CRE Mr Max Davidson Dr James Kelly Miss Sarah Fowler BSc (Swansea) Deputy Head Mr Mike Kerrigan Mr Noel Manns Mrs Kate Kirman BSc (Birmingham) Mr Roger Miners Mrs Hilary Moriarty Art Cllr Richard Roden Mrs Ruth Rose Matthew Peake BA (Dundee) Adam Ahmad BSc (Gloucestershire) Mrs Lesley Russen Mr Nick Waters Sheila Mone BA (Leeds) Mrs Laetitia Davies BA (Limoges-Cardiff) Dr Ruth Weeks Mrs Rachel Williams Miss Rachel Forester-Bennett BA (Bath Spa) Physical Education Keiran Fradd BSc (Aberystwyth) Andrew Jones BA (Exeter) For further information, please visit: Callum Stonier BSc (Gloucestershire) Paul Morris BEd (Cheltenham) www.habsmonmouth.org/governors David Murray MA (Aberdeen) Study Support Kevin Shepherd BA (Manchester) Mrs Rachel Widdicks BA (Sussex) (Literacy) Mrs Anne Taylor LRSC (Gloucestershire) Mrs Alex Copley BEd (Kingston) (Literacy) Dr. SiÔn Wall BSc (Glamorgan), PhD (Cardiff) Mrs Siân Holmes BEd (Wales) (Numeracy) Joe Walton BMus (Birmingham) Equal Opportunities Mrs Liz Waters BA (Kingston) Librarian Monmouth School for Boys is an independent and selective Richard Boardman MA (St Andrews), Learning Support school for boys. Within this framework, the school is committed PGDip (Robert Gordon) Mrs Siân Holmes BEd (Wales) to providing equality of opportunity, regardless of race, religion, Francois Somerset-Norris BA, MSc (Brighton) gender or sexual orientation.

The school has a Christian Foundation and traditions, but pupils are admitted regardless of religion or race. Those of non-Christian faith are respected.

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