Two Monmouth schools shortlisted in national awards

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Monday, 3 December 2018 20:53

The creativity at two institutions in the Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools' family has been recognised nationally.

Monmouth School for Girls and Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery have been shortlisted in the Creativity section in the 2019 Tes Independent School Awards.

Monmouth School for Girls' initiative for Year 9 pupils, known as The Challenge, is hailed as a sector-leading practice by Estyn, Wales' version of Ofsted.

"Last year's focus was to create a relevant and well organised campaign on the subject of women's rights and education in commemoration of the 100 years since women won the vote," said Mrs Zoe Harvey, Head of English and Drama.

Headmistress at Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery, Mrs Jennie Phillips, said: "Whether it be a huge nest and giant egg appearing on the roof overnight, an enchanted forest suddenly springing into growth or a huge purple submarine coming into dock, the ability to suspend belief is essential to life at Agincourt."

She added: "We are proud that two institutions from two Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools have been recognised among the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the independent sector has to offer."

The winners will be revealed at a gala awards evening for more than 400 people, including government ministers, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday 1st February 2019.