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Haberdashers’ Adams in Newport, Shropshire has a reputation for academic, musical and sporting excellence. Yet not everyone is aware that around 100 boys out of its 1,000 pupils are boarders. Boarding is an excellent option for families where both parents or a single parent work long hours or travel. Many families consider the cost outside of their budget but, as a state grammar school, there are no education fees to pay, only those for boarding –£4,619 per term for 2023/24.

Junior boarders start their boarding life at Longford Hall, a Georgian mansion in 100 acres of grounds. They are cared for by a boarding housemaster and his team of matrons and tutors, who work together to create a comfortable and homely environment.

Seniors continue their boarding life in Beaumaris Hall, a purpose-built home by the school’s main entrance. Senior boarding helps pupils gain additional independence and is an ideal stepping stone between home life and university.

As a selective school, the application process does involve passing an entrance test. Prospective pupils in Yr 5 should register before 30th June to sit the test on 18th September for Yr 7 entry in September 2024.

Talented musicians from Wolverhampton Grammar School gave splendid performances at the city’s Rotary Young Musicians Competition, with Lower Sixth student Catherine winning the vocal section. WGS is home to an impressive Music department, with facilities including a recital hall, Mac suite and nine practice rooms. Over 200 students receive individual instrumental tuition, and have the opportunity to demonstrate their talent on international music tours. Music scholarships are available to internal and external applicants at Year 7 and Sixth Form entry.

The Gift Of Life

Following successful completion of sta training, St Winefride’s School has been presented with a new defibrillator. This simple piece of equipment is easy to use and can make the di erence between life and death. It was provided by The Oliver King Foundation, which was set up in January 2012 following the tragic death of 12-year-old Oliver King. The Foundation’s work has saved many lives, placing over 5,900 lifesaving defibrillators across the UK and training 135,00 sta in CPR and defibrillation.

Going The Extra Miles

Sixteen students from Haberdashers’ Adams Upper Sixth set o extra early to walk 20 miles to school, to raise money for Cancer Research. Charities Week saw the Wolves Bus Walkers give up their 50-minute school bus journey from Wolverhampton to Newport, setting o at 2am. Some questionable map reading added an extra three miles, and one student took an impromptu dip in the Shropshire Union Canal, leading to a 10.25am arrival, only a little late for the start of the school day! Their e orts raised with an incredible £3.5k.

What time do you call this!