Monmouth School is a public school for boys in Monmouth, South Wales. It is run under trust by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the Livery Companies. It was founded in 1614 by William Jones, local to the area, and first began teaching in 1615. Its Latin name (which is now out of use) is Schola Grammatica Monmouthensis. Image File history File links Habslogo. ... The term public school has two distinct meanings: elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials, or, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, a private or independent, fee-paying school, generally not coeducational, which prepares pupils for university. ... Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy) is a town in south Wales, county town of the traditional county of Monmouthshire. ... Monmouthshire (Welsh: ) is both a historic county and principal area in south-east Wales. ... This article is about the country. ... The term public school has two distinct meanings: elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials, or, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, a private or independent, fee-paying school, generally not coeducational, which prepares pupils for university. ... Single-sex education is the practice of conducting education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings or schools. ... Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy) is a town in south Wales, county town of the traditional county of Monmouthshire. ... This article is about the country. ... The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. ... Livery Companies are trade associations based in the City of London. ... Events April 5 - In Virginia, Native American Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe. ... Events June 2 - First Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ...

History

In 1613 William Jones, a prominent merchant and Haberdasher, gave the Haberdashers’ Company £6,000 and bequeathed a further £3,000 to be expended on charitable works and the founding of a school in Monmouth. Monmouth School was originally a grammar school for boys. It was rebuilt in 1865 and as a result of rising revenues from investments, the original foundation was re-organised in 1891 to support a new girls’ school and an elementary school in the town, as well as a boys grammar school in Pontypool. The elementary school was transferred to County Council control in 1940 with West Monmouth School at Pontypool following in 1955. This left the William Jones’s Schools Foundation responsible for Monmouth School and Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls, both of which acquired Direct Grant status in 1946. The schools became independent and fee-paying in 1976. Events January - Galileo observes Neptune, but mistakes it for a star and so is not credited with its discovery. ... A haberdasher is a person who sells small items via retail, commonly items used in clothing, such as ribbons and buttons, or completed accessories, such as hats or gloves. ... Grammar school can refer to various types of schools in different English-speaking countries. ... 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A large elementary school in Magome, Japan. ... Pontypool (Welsh: Pont-y-pŵl) is a town of approximately 36,000 people in the traditional county of Monmouthshire, southern Wales. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... West Monmouth School (colloquially West Mon) is a state-funded secondary school in Pontypool, Torfaen in Wales. ... Pontypool (Welsh: Pont-y-pŵl) is a town of approximately 36,000 people in the traditional county of Monmouthshire, southern Wales. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...

The School Today

With 580 pupils at the boys' school (174 boarders and 406 day boys) and 650 at its sister-school, Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls(HMSG), the two schools offer boarding and day places as well as preparatory departments in a single sex environment via The Grange and Gilbert Inglefield House respectively. However, to enable a wide range of A and AS level subjects to be taken there is some combined teaching in the Sixth Form. Joint extra-curricular activities in other years include the CCF, foreign expeditions, music and drama events as well as the popular Lion newspaper. Categories: Possible copyright violations ... A boarding school is an educational institution where some or all pupils not only study, but also live, amongst their peers. ... Grange Hall in Maine, circa 1910 The Grange movement in the United States involved the affiliation of local farmers into area granges to work for their political and economic advantages. ... An A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education usually taken during Further Education and after GCSEs. ... An A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education usually taken during Further Education and after GCSEs. ... England, Wales, Northern Ireland The sixth form, in the English, Welsh and Northern Irish education systems, is the term used to refer to the final two years of secondary schooling (when students are about sixteen to eighteen years of age), during which students normally prepare for their GCE A-level... The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the United Kingdom. ...

There are four senior boarding houses at Monmouth School; Chapel House, New House, School House and Weirhead House. School House is the current holder of the boarding house cup, having won it in 2006. There are four senior day houses; Hereford House, Monmouth House, Severn House and Town House. Hereford House hold the day house cup, and have done for several years running. There are also three junior houses for Form I and II; Wye, Dean (cup holders) and St. James' (boarding). Placement for day-boys is down to geographical location of their home: boarders choose their own house on progression into Form III (year 9). The House System is a traditional feature of British schools, similar to the collegiate system of a university. ...

Last summer the latest construction at the school, The Blake Theatre, was opened. Funded by Bob Blake, it is used as a venue for performances by both members of the boys' and girls' school but also by external performers. It was recently officially opened by HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. HRH The Earl of Wessex His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (Edward Antony Richard Louis Mountbatten-Windsor), styled HRH The Earl of Wessex (born March 10, 1964), is a member of the British Royal Family, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II. He has held the title...

In July 2005, the Headmaster, Tim Haynes, left the school to take up the Headmastership of Tonbridge School. At the start of the Michaelmas Term in 2005, Dr Steven Connors, took up the post of Headmaster at Monmouth. He was previously Second Master at Christ's Hospital. Tonbridge School is a British independent all boys boarding school in Tonbridge, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde. ... Bluecoat School directs here. ...

Chapel House

The rear of Chapel House away from the town in 2001

Chapel House is a boarding house for Monmouth School. Dating from the 1700s, it is a large Grade II listed building with a terraced garden leading down to the River Monnow. Its panelled walls are of particular interest. It was converted in the mid-1980s to its current use, before which it served as a boarding house for Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls. It has also been a home for retired clergymen (hence the name) and it is rumoured to be haunted! ImageMetadata File history File links P1100012-2. ... ImageMetadata File history File links P1100012-2. ... The River Monnow (Welsh: Afon Mynwÿ) flows through south-west Herefordshire, England and east Monmouthshire, Wales. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ...

Other boarding houses at Monmouth School are Weirhead House, New House, School House and, the junior boarding house, St James' House.

Alumni

• Eddie Butler - rugby player / TV commentator
• Derek Ezra - former chairman National Coal Board
• John Gwilliam - rugby player
• Christopher William Herbert - bishop (the present Bishop of St Albans)
• Steve James - England cricketer
• Keith Jarrett - rugby player
• Paul Langford - historian
• Richard Marner - actor (best known for his role as Colonel von Strohm in the sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!)
• Colin Moynihan - politician, sportsman (4th Baron Moynihan)
• Grant Nicholas - guitarist and singer with rock band Feeder
• Tom Price - actor and comedian
• Victor Spinetti - actor
• Cliff Tucker - politician
• Huw Waters - Glamorgan and England age group Cricketer
• Kyle Tudge - Pro Cricketer
• John Vassall - civil servant and soviet spy
• Robin Williams - Amateur Rowing Association, Chief Coach for Great Britain Lightweights; former Chief Coach of Cambridge University Boat Club

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Notable Members of Staff

Dr. Stepehen Connors - Headmaster

Mr. Michael Orton - Second Master

Dr. Tony Winter - Director of Studies

Mrs Hudson - English Department

External links

• Monmouth School website
• The Blake Theatre
• William Jones' Schools Foundation