Academic
Congratulations to Justin Q, Leo K, Jeffrey S, Ming R, Victor Q W, Melody C and Jimmy D on achieving Gold Awards in the Senior Maths Challenge.
On Thursday, Jeffrey, Leo, Victor and Maggie M represented the College in the Midlands heat of the Senior Maths Team Challenge, finishing a very respectable 8th out of 22 schools.
Music
The Michaelmas Concert was a resounding success, showcasing the incredible depth and diversity of our musical community. Over 100 students took to the stage, performing across a wide range of genres—from the elegance of classical music to the energy of jazz and the vibrancy of pop.
The day began with inspiring workshops led by world-class musicians: conductor David Hill, jazz artist Charlie Bates, and members of the English Symphony Orchestra. These sessions provided students with invaluable insights and collaborative experiences that shaped the evening’s performances.
The concert itself was a true celebration of talent and teamwork. Highlights included ensembles directed by our visiting artists and a show-stopping guest appearance from Tony Hadley, who joined the jazz band for an unforgettable performance.
This event embodied the spirit of collaboration across ages and abilities, and the enthusiasm from both performers and audience made it a night to remember.
CCF
A late change of location sent all cadets to the 9 Acres, showcasing a core CCF principle: flexibility at every level. Rotating through each stand, teams fought to claim the coveted Top Gun Trophy—charging through paintball battles, stalking silently in laser tag, and tackling command tasks with cold precision. Casualty drills pushed their grit even further. Despite the cold, Malvern College cadets stood unyielding, driving forward throughout. Exercise Iron Foundation succeeded thanks to every participant and the senior cadets and staff who gave their all.
Sports Report
Malvern enjoyed a busy and highly successful week of sport.
In the rackets fixtures against Cheltenham, Malvern lost the first and Colts pair matches, but the afternoon’s highlight came from the FY pairing of Max T and Oscar H, who impressed with a hard-fought draw in their opening match before winning their second 2–0.
In fives, Malvern secured their first win of the season, edging out Radley 100–98. Harry H led superbly, beginning his season in dominant style by winning all his matches.
Attention then turned to football.
The girls’ team produced an excellent 3–1 away victory over Bromsgrove in the first round of the ISFA Cup. Goals came from Rosalie Jahn—whose strike is already a contender for goal of the season—alongside finishes from Arabella C and Laetitia M. Rosalie was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contribution.
In the boys’ ISFA Shield fixture, Malvern earned a dramatic 4–3 win over KSW, with Victor B scoring the decisive goal in the final moments of extra time. Malvern now look forward to a home tie against Denstone in the next round—let’s get some strong support out there when the time comes.
In rugby on Tuesday, the U16Bs faced Lucton School in a competitive match. Malvern began brightly, with powerful carries from Jason K-J and Henry L setting the early tone. Strong defensive work from Theodore T and Milo B helped maintain control throughout, and after a hard-fought encounter Malvern emerged 43–19 winners.
The Boys’ U18 Indoor Hockey team also enjoyed success, qualifying for the Midlands Regional Finals after two excellent wins against Wrekin and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Although they fell to Oakham later in the afternoon, it was a strong overall performance—good luck in the next round!
After some terrible weather, the focus turned firmly to the qualities of resilience and ambition—resilience to get out and play, and ambition to give your best for your teammates, compete fiercely, and enjoy playing together.
In Saturday’s hockey matches the 1st XI delivered a brilliant and determined 3–1 win over Shrewsbury despite arriving with only 13 players and barely any warm-up due to traffic delays. It was a performance full of grit and clinical execution, with Millie N scoring twice and Vivian S adding the third.
The 2nd XI fell 2–0, while the U15A and U15B teams both earned exciting 3–2 wins, with Issy B scoring all three goals for the Bs. The U14As battled hard but were narrowly defeated.
On the weekend Rugby fixtures, Malvern managed to play two matches despite the conditions. The U17s took on King’s Gloucester, starting strongly and dominating in both attack and defence to take a 19-point lead into halftime. Playing uphill in the second half, they maintained their intensity, with standout performances from Melino F and Ottis B helping secure a confident 29–5 victory.
The 1st XV fought bravely in another tough encounter but eventually lost 29–12. Tries came from George N, Ed Q, and Oscar D P. Check out this superb team try finished by Ed!
Border Shield tickets are now available! In what is set to be a great evening of rugby you don’t want to miss out- head to a Border Shield page for more details.
Have a good week!
No.2 vs No.5 – 24-hour charity football match
This weekend saw the return of the much anticipated 24-hour charity football match between House 2 and House 5. It was an excellent game with House 2 taking the victory 342 – 314.
Much more important than the final score, however, was all the money which was raised for charity.
House 2 is raising money for Tom’s trust, the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing psychological support to children and young people with brain and CNS tumours and their families. You can donate by clicking here.
House 5 is raising money for Sporting Wellness, a charity which provides free support for athletes aged 16+ who are struggling with mental health issues. You can donate by clicking here.