The last speech days as separate schools for the Haberdashers’ family of schools have taken place as the schools merge to create one co-educational school for post 11 pupils.

The prep schools of The Grange and Inglefield have already joined and have spent their last term at the centre on Hadnock Road and will be moving to the former ‘Monmouth School for Girls’ on Hereford Road along with the pre-prep school who enjoyed their last term at Agincourt School adjacent to Dixton Church.

Monmouth School for Girls enjoyed a sunny speech day with Distinguished guests, including Lord Colin Moynihan, Chair of Governors joining students, staff, and families in commemorating this special day. Common threads running through the speeches – delivered by Acting Head for Monmouth School for Girls, Mrs Rachel Rees, Lord Moynihan, Rupert Elliot and their guest speaker, award-winning writer and journalist Charlotte Hume (OG) – were the importance of hard work, celebrating achievements, and embracing change. 

The day featured a heartfelt address by Charlotte Hume, Head Girl in 1986, who highlighted the significance of creativity, hard work, and enthusiasm. Drawing from her own experiences, she emphasised how these qualities have propelled her forward in life, inspiring students to harness their passions and efforts to achieve their dreams. 

The boys school event was not last year’s sunny event but was heralded with a moving commemoration service at St Mary’s Church, before the main event on the sportsground where they had the great pleasure of guest speaker Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE, multi-paralympic gold medallist, who offered an inspiring reflection on overcoming adversity. 

Recalling her parents’ determination to enrol her in mainstream education despite her disability, she underscored the importance of gratitude, giving back, and cherishing school days. She recounted the London Paralympics as the pinnacle of her sporting career, urging students to look forward with confidence and excitement.