Llangattock School was built in 1870 by John Rolls, the father of the aviator Charles. During the war it was home to over a hundred children and it remained open as the Village School until 1991. Many local people remember with affection their days at the School and we are often visited by older children and adults of all ages who want to reminisce.
After two years rest Llangattock School opened its doors again as Monmouth Montessori School, providing popular Nursery education for the wider community. The Nursery remains an important part of the School, retaining its own identity and enjoying two large rooms.
By 2000, Rosemary Whaley was convinced that there was room in Monmouth for a different style of education to that already on offer. Unhappy with the state ethos and the Private style of learning, she formulated the scheme that now runs so successfully.
The school attracts the wider attention of the local community, many of whom are happy to become involved. Some of them are on our Board of Advisors which meets every term, sometimes more, and which keeps our profile high in the locality and puts feelers out to businesses so that we receive sponsorship and bursary help.
To date we have received ten computers, two brand new screens, a large TV, and lots of furniture.
We are committed to providing this natural education to all who wish for the best for their children, and to this end we keep the fees very reasonable and we are forming a charity to subsidise fees for those in need of assistance to pay.
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