Welcome

I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce Haberdashers’ Adams to you and thank you for expressing an interest in our school.

 

I firmly believe that any school should be the sum of the parts. This is especially true of Adams. On the pages of this site you will hopefully get a glimpse of what we have to offer and appreciate our values and what we stand for. Our philosophy is simple and hasn’t changed much for many years: we want to develop confident, articulate young men and women who are interesting, balanced and who care for each other.

 

We think we offer an outstanding learning experience but we are so much more than just our examination results. Although we do pride ourselves on our academic success, the outcome of a school should never be measured only in statistical summaries, but rather it is the journey as well as the destination of our pupils that is key to our success. This means we focus on many aspects of the development of our young people – we recognise the importance of developing a strong sense of belonging and believe in educating the whole person and teaching traditional values. By encouraging pupils to take part in the wide variety of activities available, we can nurture their leadership qualities, promote high moral values and encourage excellent communication skills. We want our pupils to be simultaneously competitive, co-operative and caring, as this will ultimately prepare them for life.

 

At Adams we have high standards and we expect the same of our pupils; we want them to be ambitious for their own development, and apply themselves to their studies with intellectual curiosity and academic endeavour. The celebration of success is important to us and we take every opportunity to commend our pupils for their achievements, whether they be at house, school, regional or national level. Our pupils are an inspiration to others around them.

 

Education is a lifelong journey, and we have the privilege of being able to prepare young men and women for the next part of that journey. If you share our values and aims and are interested in learning more about Adams then I invite you to pay us a visit, meet some of our inspirational pupils and spend some time with us in school.

Gary Hickey
headmaster

Gary Hickey

Boarding Life

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Learning to live in a close-knit community.

I am delighted to introduce you to boarding at Haberdashers’ Adams, Shropshire. Haberdashers’ Adams is one of a very few selective state schools in the country to have a boarding facility. With no charge for tuition, it offers a very affordable option for many. Around one hundred of our pupils are boarders (boys only) and boarding contributes much to the ethos of the school. We have a long tradition of academic excellence. However, we also emphasise the importance of developing the whole person, if boys are to be fully prepared to take on important and leading roles in society. The experience of boarding at Adams is itself a significant benefit in a boy’s development. Pastoral care is extremely important. To this end, each boy has a Personal Tutor who provides a link between boarding, school and parents and who

is concerned with all aspects of a boy’s education, personal development, welfare and happiness. Boarding is an integral part of school life at Haberdashers’ Adams and it is noticeable that boarders often achieve remarkable success in all areas of school life. Boarders have additional time at school and receive greater encouragement to sample all of the activities which the school offers. Experience shows that they all find something from which they can gain enjoyment and achievement and this soon builds confidence. I hope the following pages will help to give you more information on what it is like to be a boarder at Haberdashers’ Adams.

Gary Hickey, Headmaster

Why board?

Boarding is an integral part of school life at Haberdashers’ Adams and it is noticeable that boarders often achieve remarkable success in all areas of school life. Boarders have additional time at school and receive greater encouragement to sample all the activities which the school offers whether these are on the sporting field, on stage or with the CCF.

Structured and supervised prep sessions help ensure pupils develop excellent routines which will aid them throughout their life. A team of tutors, made up of academic staff, provide help and support during prep, often allowing issues to be quickly identified and resolved before they develop into a problem. Each house also has its own team of matrons who are a key component of the care provided to pupils.

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“As soon as I moved into the boarding house I immediately felt I belonged. The friends I have made in boarding will be life-long friends.”

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A Shropshire Life

Shropshire is sometimes an overlooked part of England yet it is surprisingly close to London, Birmingham and Manchester with great transport links by road and rail. Newport is a small market town and provides boarding pupils with a peaceful environment in which to develop.

Boarders can choose to remain at school over the weekend or return to their families. Often this is dictated by their busy schedule as well as how far away their family home is. For pupils who stay at the weekend, a programme of events and activities is arranged such as visits to the cinema, walks, ice-skating and swimming.

We welcome a small number of international boarders each year and they greatly enhance the life of the boarding houses. More details on joining us as an international boarder can be found here.

Get In Touch

Selecting a boarding school is a really important decision and we recognise that families have lots of questions. Please contact us using the form below to register your interest in boarding or email us with any questions you may have and we will be very happy to help.

We can arrange for a tour of the school and boarding house and, if appropriate, a taster night for your son so that he can gain a better understanding of what boarding at Adams is like.

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