Malvern Monday: Tradition, New Beginnings and Success Across the College
From the 139th running of the Ledder to an exciting new chapter for girls’ rugby, it has been another week of achievements and opportunities across the Malvern College community.
The Ledder
One of Malvern’s most enduring traditions returned for its 139th running, bringing pupils together for the challenging route across the Malvern Hills and College campus.
Covering 12.5km with 1,083ft of ascent, the Ledder tests both physical endurance and determination. This year’s winners were Benedikt N and Amaya F, while Houses 6 and 9 also received House Awards.
Girls’ Rugby 7s
An exciting new chapter began with the first meeting for girls’ rugby 7s, attracting an impressive 28 girls keen to get involved.
With sights set on the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens in March, the College is preparing to enter its first girls’ rugby teams into the tournament, marking an important milestone for girls’ rugby at Malvern.
Sport
It was another busy week across the sporting programme, with pupils competing in basketball, hockey, rugby, football, netball and squash.
There were two wins for rugby and two for the netball teams, reflecting a positive week of competition across the College.
Drama
The Rogers Theatre hosted an exceptional evening of drama as pupils performed DNA by Dennis Kelly.
Initially appearing to promise a humorous story, the play developed into a dark and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, peer pressure and the consequences of our choices. The cast brought this chilling production to life, tackling themes that resonate with young people and the challenges they may encounter in school today.
Old Malvernian Jack Haynes Selected for England Lions
Old Malvernian Jack Haynes has been selected for the England Lions’ upcoming tour of the Caribbean.
The squad will face West Indies A in three T20 matches and five 50-over fixtures, providing another exciting opportunity for Jack to represent England at this level.
OM Ledder Run and Walk
The Ledder also brought together Old Malvernians and parents to celebrate a tradition that has been part of College life since 1879.
This year marked the inaugural Ledder Walk, with 12 OMs and parents taking on the historic 7.3-mile route from Ledbury over the Malvern Hills and back to the College. Among them was Tony Potter (No.8, 1972–76), who returned to the route 50 years after winning the 1976 run in 47 minutes.
After enjoying the views and catching up with fellow Malvernians, the walkers gathered for lunch in The Grub before the afternoon run began. Four OMs joined current pupils for the challenge, with Benjamin Attwood (No.2, 1990–95) achieving an impressive finish of 1 hour and 3 minutes. Jonathan Waterhouse (No.5, 1979–84), Spencer Smith (No.4, 1983–88) and Stephen Wray (No.5, 1979–84) also took part.
A big thank you to all the OMs and parents who joined the walk, ran the route or came along to support the participants. It was a wonderful celebration of the community and a tradition that continues to bring generations of Malvernians together.
