Malvern Monday: A Week of Music, Sport and Adventure
From music and sport to outdoor adventures and opportunities for the future, it has been another busy week across our Malvern community.
Music Makers Unplugged
Music Makers Unplugged was a fantastic evening of performance, bringing together classical pieces and contemporary favourites for an informal and enjoyable concert.
The evening was supported by our pupils, with Music Ambassadors encouraging others to attend and support their peers. A particular highlight was the pupil leadership involved in developing and performing the programme, creating an atmosphere that was both supportive and professional.
CCF Success at the Normandy Cup
The Pringle team enjoyed an outstanding weekend at the Normandy Cup, bringing home two trophies for Map Reading and Endurance.
The team were congratulated by the Royal Marines team for their superb morale, excellent communication and fantastic teamwork, exemplifying brilliant Malvern Qualities.
Led by Adrian K and Amaya F, the team showed great commitment throughout the weekend and should be proud of their achievement.
A Strong Week of Sport
It was another busy and successful week across our sports programme.
In rackets, we welcomed Clifton College, with Ed T and Charlie T securing a 3–0 victory, followed by another 3–0 win for Mo F and Max H. Rayyan A and Will B also produced an excellent performance, with Rayyan named Player of the Day.
There were some impressive rugby results too. The 2nd XV recorded a 44–0 victory against RGS, while the 1st XV beat Monkton Combe 52–7. The U17s also secured a 47–12 win, with the U15A recording their first win of the season, beating Monkton Combe 34–17. The U14A produced an outstanding 65–20 victory, with Hugo S and Fletcher R-H both scoring hat-tricks.
In football, the 1st XI earned a hard-fought 1–0 win against Clifton, with Kai P scoring his first goal for the team. The 2nd XI narrowly missed out in a 4–3 defeat but showed great spirit to mount an impressive comeback.
The Junior A hockey team also enjoyed a convincing 5–0 victory over Bloxham, while the Junior B team narrowly lost 3–2 in a closely fought match.
There were strong performances in squash and netball too, with Max T making his squash debut and Rayyan A also securing a win against Cheltenham College. In netball, Ellie B was named Player of the Match for the U16A team.
International Success in Canoe Racing
Doogal B has enjoyed an outstanding few weeks of competition, representing Great Britain across both canoe marathon and canoe sprint disciplines.
His recent racing schedule has included the French National Championships, the Waterland Marathon in Amsterdam and the prestigious Olympic Hopes Regatta in Bratislava. Across these events, Doogal B achieved multiple top-ten finishes and a fantastic silver medal.
The results bring an exciting and successful season representing Great Britain to a close, and we look forward to seeing what next year holds.
Equestrian Success
Fleur and Chilli competed at an NSEA show jumping qualifier at Moors Farm on Sunday.
After the 80cm class did not quite go to plan, they came back strongly in the 90cm, finishing in second place and securing their qualification for Hickstead. Having Jess there, who also qualified for Hickstead, made it an even more enjoyable experience.
FY Adventure
Our FY pupils took to the hills, walking to the top of the Worcestershire Beacon before making their way all the way back to school.
Along the way, they developed their outdoor and teamwork skills, learning how to use the terrain for shelter, navigate steep ground and stay together as a group across undulating terrain. Most importantly, they tackled the challenge with plenty of laughter along the way.
Looking Ahead to Sixth Form
Our Year 11 pupils also had the opportunity to explore their options for the next stage of their education at our Sixth Form Subject Fair.
The event provided an opportunity to find out more about the subjects available and begin considering the choices that will shape their Sixth Form experience.
Welcoming Visitors to Open Day
We were delighted to welcome prospective pupils and their families to Malvern for our Open Day.
Visitors had the opportunity to meet pupils and staff, explore our community and discover more about academic, co-curricular and pastoral life at the College.
It was a wonderful opportunity to share what makes Malvern such a special place to learn and grow.
