A Monmouth prep school has been named a Microsoft Showcase School for 2024-2025.

This prestigious recognition places the Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep School among a select group of institutions worldwide that are leading the way in educational innovation.

It highlights their commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, preparing students for success in school and in their future careers.

Neil Shaw, Head of Prep, expressed his pride saying: "At Haberdashers’ Monmouth Prep, we are very proud to become a Microsoft Showcase School, the first Haberdashers’ school to receive this global status. Through our innovative approach to digital learning, we are transforming our teaching and learning environment."

Becoming a Microsoft Showcase School means embracing digital tools that create dynamic, inclusive environments, inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep now joins a global community of schools dedicated to enhancing education through technology and innovation.

“The use of technology is empowering our students to change the way they learn, to take responsibility and ownership of their learning pathways whilst becoming members of a global community,” added Shaw.

At Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep, students are equipped from a young age with critical digital skills that will serve them well throughout their education and into their careers. By integrating Microsoft tools such as Teams, Excel, and the Microsoft 365 package into daily learning, students become adept at navigating the digital world. These platforms make learning more interactive and engaging, while giving students a significant advantage as they progress through Senior School, Sixth Form, university, and beyond.

Shaw highlighted the advantages for staff as well, saying, “The use of insights is transforming the way teachers use data to inform their planning, producing an individualised approach for different pupils. Technology is freeing up teachers' administration time, enabling them to spend more time focusing on enrichment and pastoral care.”

This forward-thinking approach ensures that Monmouth Prep students are not just passive consumers of technology but confident, capable problem-solvers. Whether it's using Excel for data analysis, collaborating on Teams, or presenting ideas through PowerPoint, these digital skills are directly transferable to both academic and professional environments.