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M ALVERN VIEW Issue 29 | Autumn 2017

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Costa Rica: from coast to coast

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Work experience at the offices of Harriet Baldwin MP

From the Headmaster

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Last year, I applied to shadow MP Harriet Baldwin and was fortunate to receive a work experience placement during the general election campaign.

During this week of work experience, I gained insight into the role of public relations and marketing in politics. One of the most interesting aspects was answering telephone calls from local constituents about their concerns and hearing their views on the Conservative manifesto. This gave me great insight into the work of an MP, and of the need to understand and empathise with different points of view.

I have extended my political interest at Malvern College through research for my Wheeler-Bennett Society presentation in which I questioned why America still employs the ‘War on Drugs’ policy. I evaluated the political, cultural and historical reasons behind the policy and also had the opportunity to engage in the fascinating academic discussion that followed the presentation of my paper. My presentation examined the view that the policy was the source of internal conflict and discussed mass incarceration, racial profiling and the future for America’s policy on drugs. I hope to apply my interest in politics and my passion for current affairs to Law at University.

Here is a bumper edition of the Malvern View and I hope that you will enjoy reading of the diverse interests and aptitudes of our pupils and, indeed, about the rich variety of life at Malvern. There have been some extraordinary academic experiences for our young people, along with opportunities such as travelling from coast to coast in Costa Rica and visiting China.

Life at Malvern continues to be very full and varied and I do hope that you will feel inspired by the pages which follow.

Miranda Bruce (Upper Sixth)

Antony Clark Headmaster

Dymock poets picnic At the end of the Summer term and for the last Malvern Literature Society (‘Lit Soc’) event of the academic year, we went to the Gloucestershire village of Dymock to re-trace the lives of the famous Dymock Poets (Rupert Brooke, Robert Frost, Edward Thomas and others). After visiting the museum in the local church, then walking along Poets’ Path and navigating the wildlife, the group sat down to a sumptuous picnic and afternoon of reading and writing poetry in the glorious sunshine.

Ah, the literary life!

Dr Bradley Wells, Head of English

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US University tour Near the end of the summer holiday, 19 aspiring Malvern College US university applicants from the Lower and Upper Sixth assembled at the ‘Dunkin Donuts’ stand at Boston Logan Airport for a week-long tour of college site-seeing in the north-eastern States of America.

Starting with Harvard, we saw three colleges in Boston, before travelling through Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, DC, and Virginia. Our pupils were excellent ambassadors for the school, asking intelligent questions of the admissions officers, and showing interest in everything. And it wasn’t all a gruelling process of university research; we managed to find a little time for shopping, for marvelling at the security of Trump Tower, to get to the musical ‘Cats’ on Broadway, as well as popping in to visit Abraham Lincoln in his memorial.

Chey West, Director of Sport

New York: Photograph by Malvern pupil Bosa Gubago, on the visit to Columbia University.

Medic Mentor – motivating medical minds Medic Mentor provides a chance for students, parents and teachers to engage with healthcare professionals from a range of professions including medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, and each month their Mentor magazine provides those studying medicine or a related discipline with the opportunity to publish their articles. In the last edition (Autumn) Annika Schulz in the Upper Sixth at Malvern had an article published on the difficulty of test trialing new drugs. Her article is entitled ‘Of Mice and Men’ and is a very impressive take on the problems that stand in the way of effective trials of new formulae.

Congratulations Annika, on having your second article published in this prestigious magazine.

Dr Natalie Watson, Head of Science

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Professional Apprenticeship Schemes – the way forward?

Malvern is enthusiastic about the recent increase in apprenticeship opportunities offered both through the new, governmentbacked, Degree Apprenticeship Schemes in industry and in the service industry sector where professional qualifications are gained whilst in a full-time working role.

Henry Henshall, who left Malvern in 2014, is working with Jaguar Landrover (JLR) on their Degree Apprenticeship Scheme, and Jasmine Dawson will take up an offer from Ernst & Young, one of the largest accountancy firms in the world, to join their scheme when she leaves Malvern next year.

At Jaguar Landrover Henry works in the Electrical Integration Department within R&D, working on prototype vehicles. He worked on the new Range Rover Velar, throughout its development, and went with the Velar team to Geneva for its public reveal at the annual Geneva Motor Show. JLR paid the tuition fees for his Foundation degree course in Engineering and are funding his fees for the Bachelor’s degree in Applied Engineering that he is presently studying for at Warwick University; they also pay him a salary. Crucially, he says, this scheme also gives him real, full-time work experience.

Henry says, “I have enjoyed every moment of the programme so far and the many challenges that it has presented. It is very hard work but my enjoyment of university life has not been greatly affected because I am a full-time employee as well as a student. I am an active member of the Nordic Society and the

Swimming team and Underwater Hockey team. You should always try something new at university!”

Jasmine is looking forward to her new role at EY and says, “The offer is for an apprenticeship with the firm in Birmingham, where I will work and study for the industry’s recognised qualification, ICAEW Certificate in Finance Accounting and Business, for two years before completing my ACA qualification over the next five years. I will be working in the Auditing department, with a team managing clients’ accounts. I am very happy to have received this offer and look forward to joining the world of work next year!”

Richard Thurlow, Careers

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Australian exchange visit “I was delighted to be able to take part in the Australian exchange programme,” says Georgina Inchbald (Remove). “It was a wonderful experience and I have come back from Australia with a treasure trove of memories that I will look back on fondly for ever.”

Georgina writes, “I had been communicating by email and social media with my exchange partner Annika Sanker, so we knew a bit about each other, but when we met at Heathrow we hit it off immediately.

“In England, we did a lot of sight-seeing and visited wonderful places like Warwick Castle, the theatre at Stratford, where we saw the RSC production of Antony and Cleopatra, and in London we saw Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

We did all of this as well as lessons at school and activities like target shooting and Kayak polo.

“On the return-leg we travelled to Sydney where Annika attends the Tara Anglican School for Girls. Everyone was very welcoming and lessons were similar to those at Malvern but had a different perspective. It was most interesting, for example, to

learn about the aftermath of World War II, and the Vietnam War from an Australian point of view. We also went on various trips, among which was an excursion to see Macbeth performed at the famous Royal Opera House.

“We visited Sydney centre often and went to the Botanical Gardens, the Library of New South Wales, the Gallery of New South Wales, the Rocks (the oldest part of Sydney) and Darling Harbour. We also did the famous Harbour Bridge Climb, and a 6km walk from Bondi beach to Coogee Beach.

“Annika’s family were very kind to me and I was sad to leave.

I know that through this programme I have grown in confidence, and my decision-making has definitely improved! This was a wonderful opportunity for me and an amazing experience from beginning to end.”

Footprints lecture At the beginning of term Rhadeena de Alwis LLB, a young barrister and energetic activist for women’s and children’s issues in Sri Lanka, presented the Footprints lecture at Malvern College.

Her work with Footprints also involves working with the International Committee of the Red Cross and she is the co-author of the internationally recognised book ‘The Hybrid Court: Ideas for Sri Lanka’. A champion of children’s rights, Rhadeena, at the age of 18, represented South Asia at the World Economic Forum at Davos in 2008. She will shortly return to Sri Lanka following the completion of her year as a guest of the British Government and is a Chevening Scholar 2017 (a scheme for developing young global leaders).

Our pupils were able to discuss with her the various kinds of volunteering opportunities available at Footprints, a small, friendly refuge and home for under-privileged children (a charity

which has even caught the attention of members of Arsenal Football Club and the UK Under-19 cricket team). Our pupils engaged with her well, asking many challenging and thoughtful questions. An inspiring evening.

Roberta Keys, Deputy Head: Logistics

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Creative careers: Aston Martin at Malvern College Malvern has become known for its Festival of Innovation – a window on developments that will shape our future. Each October a series of activities is staged that are designed to inform and inspire next generation innovators in STEM design and entrepreneurship. Teachers and pupils are invited to attend and take part in lectures and practical demonstrations devised to incubate interest and encourage the young to enter the field of technological development.

As part of the Festival programme Malvern College hosted the Aston Martin lecture presented by STEM ambassador Dr Bal Choda who spoke about the opportunities that exist in

QinetiQ: Young Engineers’ Scheme Eight Malvern College pupils have been selected for this year’s QinetiQ Young Engineers’ Scheme.

They have been set a task by the customer (QinetiQ): ‘to provide a design solution that will track and autonomously report a target’s position, within the modern theatre of Electronic Warfare’.

Split into two teams, over the next two terms, they will work alongside their engineering mentors from QinetiQ to produce a design that meets the client’s requirements. If they successfully complete the task they will have met the stipulation of the Gold Crest Award given by the British Science Association.

Articles by Darren Stokes, Director of Design, Technology and Art

engineering and the ethos and brand of Aston Martin.

Pupils and teachers from Malvern College and local schools attended and were able to find out how the cars are designed, tested and manufactured and how they could get involved in world of engineering through university or via apprenticeships, a way of acquiring the requisite skills that is becoming increasingly popular. After the talk, pupils were able to get a close look at the most recent Aston Martin model exhibited at the event, outside the Malvern College Sports Complex.

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Capturing Malvern in all its glory Famous for its water and captivating landscape, Malvern attracts tourists from all over the world.

Malvern water has been the choice of the royal family for more than 400 years and the Malvern Hills are perfect for those interested in a gentle stroll or an energetic trek.

Malvern is a small town which has much to offer and it has several busy charity shops in which I noticed a distinct lack of photographs that paint a picture of its true beauty. I wanted therefore, to create something that would display the features that attract people to Malvern, as well as something that can be preserved as a memory of a visit. To capture Malvern in all its glory, as well as raise money for charity, I photographed different parts of the town and created postcards to give to local charities to sell.

The postcards include photographs of the Hills, the town, and occasionally added an overlay of water droplets to represent Malvern water.

Through this enterprise I aim to raise a considerable amount of money for local charities whilst, at the same time, highlighting how truly fascinating Malvern is.

Saamiah Zaveri (Upper Sixth)

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CCF Senior appointments 2017/18

Senior Cadet: CCF Amelia Wilson

Head of Royal Marine section Federico Amodeo

Head of Army section Ella Warren

Head of RAF section Annie O’Gorman

Senior Cadet, Stores and Tactics Luc Gillard

CCF deployed to Nesscliff Training Camp In July 20 members of Malvern College CCF deployed to Nesscliff Training Camp as part of 11 Sigs & WM Bde Central Camp.

An intense eight days of training followed, covering a variety of skills such as: »» Live Firing »» Training in Built Up Areas (TIBUA) »» Close Quarter Battle (CQB) »» Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) »» Section Attack »» Dismounted Close Combat Training (DCCT) »» Observation »» Personal Development

The cadets were challenged to a 36-hour tactical exercise in which they were deployed to a hasty harbour area to conduct aggressive patrols against a determined enemy force. A chance encounter enabled enough information to be recovered for the planning of a Platoon ambush and ultimately the destruction of the enemy operating in our Area of Responsibility.

Throughout the training every cadet displayed fortitude, humour and the desire to learn. This was illustrated by the fact that Malvern won a number of awards and praise from the regular members of staff.

Bert Lacey, Malvern College CCF Contingent Commander

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Pringle Competition In October, the Pringle team competed at the Commando Training Centre of the Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone, Devon, in the prestigious Sir Steuart Pringle Competition, involving the 18 RM CCF sections from all over the country.

The Section had trained tirelessly for weeks and were keen to begin the contest. There was an initial briefing and a final kit check, before we moved out on to the bleak Woodbury Common at 22:00 where we set up camp in the field ready for a 05:30 reveille. At the crack of dawn, the section was up and raring to go. There was just time for a tasty ration pack and a warm brew to set us up, and we were away.

At 07:30, we started confidently with an Ambush stand in which we successfully managed to suppress the enemy. We were filled with confidence as we entered the remaining stands.

However, not everything went according to plan. We could have worked better together in the First Aid stand but were the best in the Section Attack, a very important stand, earning us our first silverware in a number of years.

We spent the second night in the RM Gymnasium, where we were finally able to catch up on some sleep, and, more importantly, find some great food from the canteen. The final stands awaiting us on the following day were Drill and the muchdreaded Endurance Course. Widely regarded as one of the most brutal tests of mental and physical endurance, the Endurance Course, a three-mile-long circuit of steep hills, streams, neckdeep water, suffocating tunnels and, above all, the feared sheep dip, took us to the limit and beyond. But we always stayed together; the bond that had formed between us, through two days of the most difficult challenges, was strong. As we desperately sprinted to the finish line, up the final hill, we knew what a

special experience this had been and when we finally crossed the line, the feeling of satisfaction was overwhelming.

At the end of the competition, the award ceremony allowed us to pay tribute to the most successful teams, and also to collect our trophy, as Section Attack winners. As this was my last Pringle competition, I was extremely pleased with the result and immensely proud of the effort put in by the whole team.

Sgt Federico Amodeo (Upper Sixth)

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CCF Field Day This year over 140 pupils took part in an extended Field Day programme at the MoD Training Area at Sennybridge in Wales. Under the guidance of Mssrs Jarvis, Woodward and Lacey where the Remove took part in a series of activities that ranged from using the latest radio systems, to building ‘bashas’ and competing in an ‘Observation Stand’. They also

learned about ‘night noises’ and tactical patrolling including navigation by the stars. The RAF section were able to fit in a full Section Battle Drill which was an added bonus.

The senior cadets were outstanding by the manner in which they led and presented their stances, and the NCOs and section i/c’s demonstrated terrific quality throughout.

Cadets Skill at Arms Meeting The annual CSAAM was held over a weekend in late September at Kingsbury Ranges near Tamworth. Teams from across the county representing both the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) competed in an exciting and challenging shooting competition using the standard issue Cadet L98A2 rifle.

Saturday was a target shooting day and a familiarisation for the kinetic shooting exercise, where reactions needed to be quick and for success, judgement of distances vital, on Sunday.

Malvern achieved pole position throughout the exercise, faltering near the end, but did achieve third place overall. In addition, at

the final presentation, Malvern cadets won awards for the Best Cadet and Best Shooting Pair, as well as coming runners-up in the Falling Plate Shoot.

Congratulations to Sgt Ahmad Fauzi, Sgt Gillard, Cpl FowlerDewe, Cpl Reuther, LCpl Denham, LCpl Houghton, LCpl Fourier, Cdt Fletcher and Cdt Green.

Articles by Bert Lacey, Malvern College CCF Contingent Commander

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Exploring our DNA This Autumn term the Biology department took some steps into the exciting world of molecular biology by investing in a PCR machine, used to amplify DNA. The quantity of DNA available from a drop of blood or just a few cells can be hugely increased (by around 30 million times) through the process of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This is a procedure regularly used for medical research or in forensic science - areas of Biology which pupils often find most interesting.

The Upper Sixth A level Biologists have been trying out a PCR protocol which takes DNA through many cycles of heating and cooling, and uses a specific heat-tolerant enzyme to copy the DNA. In order to check whether the PCR has worked, some of the DNA is visualised using a process called gel electrophoresis in which the DNA molecule is pulled through a gel matrix and then stained with a fluorescent marker. Loading an electrophoresis gel takes a lot of concentration!

Cathy Hartog, Biology

Chemistry in Action at Warwick University Our Upper Sixth Chemists benefited from a series of lectures in a ‘Chemistry in Action’ presentation at Warwick University in November. Subjects ranged from developments in the field of nanotechnology, to the existence of robots in nature and how we can learn from them. There was a fun exploration of the chemistry of oxygen illustrating its powers, from the explosive to its unexpected magnetic properties. Over lunch those attending were given helpful advice on preparation for their forthcoming A level and IB examinations by members of the Royal Society of Chemistry. In the afternoon, we learned about marine ecosystems, which have been much in the news recently

and finally, Dr Peter Wuthers of the University of Cambridge gave an entertaining talk on “Gods, Devils, and Alcohol” in exploring how chemicals got their names.

This was a fantastic opportunity for our Sixth Form pupils to gain an insight into how Chemists have made an enormous impact on the world and the way we live. There are many challenges for this generation of scientists to solve and we hope that our pupils will be inspired to help solve these problems in the future.

Stewart Vaughan, Chemistry

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Project – Dragons’ Den! At the end of the summer, the Foundation Year pupils were given an inspirational talk by Andrew Harper of Malvern Cosmeceutics (a local company making creams for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries) who introduced them to the task on which they were to work for the next two days.

In groups of four or five, pupils were tasked with producing a skin cream and lip balm, creating a company and a brand, a marketing campaign, a business strategy (to maximise profits) as well as producing an advertisement and a logo design together with the packaging for the product. The idea was to get each group to work as a team, bringing together all their skill sets, and to develop more skills through the process, that they could use in the future.

As well as having to communicate well and work effectively within the team, pupils needed to work out costings and create a

Science at the Malvern Festival of Innovation In October 30 pupils from the Foundation Year were given the opportunity to go to a Malvern Festival of Innovation event at the Three Counties Showground. They all took part in workshops and also had chance to look at many different technologies at the stands where exhibitors showcased the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities they are associated with in the work they do.

Rory Upton writes: “Our first talk was given by Nick McCloud, an engineer and hobby balloonist who explained the science behind the highaltitude balloon launch which he was preparing for. The balloon would reach an altitude of 30 km, the edge of space, and in the course of its flight it would increase in size to a maximum volume of six square metres.

We watched the launch and throughout the day were able to monitor its progress via the tracking equipment on board.

Strong winds drove the balloon over the Isle of Wight where it descended and eventually it came down in the English Channel and was lost - along with the contents that included items from all the schools that were there at the launch!”

Grace Knuth and Josi Jebens write: “One of our favourite workshops was about creating our own business plan for an ice cream store or chain of stores. In small groups, we worked through different concepts, including location, price, marketing, and produced an outline business plan.

We learned about the skills required to start a business: not just statistics and numbers, but also the creative side. Each group presented ideas for their business and we discovered that each group had gone in a completely different direction! This showed very well the nature of entrepreneurship. We learned about USPs (Unique Selling Points) that make your business different from any other, but also discussed the risk involved in starting a business. This was a very interactive learning experience and we really enjoyed it.”

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business model, look at possible rates of turnover and projected growth. The task was deliberately open-ended to allow solutions to be inventive. And they were.

All groups produced excellent and inventively scented creams and lip balms. There were some fantastically well-crafted video advertisements, some even translated their adverts into a different language, whilst other groups produced internet sites (some of which got hits even before they presented their ‘pitch’).

There was, throughout the process, huge commitment to the task and a tremendously high level of productivity, right up to the eleventh hour of the project – the end of term!

Dr Natalie Watson, Head of Science

Maria Kuprienko says: “Today I most enjoyed looking at the 3D printing machines and workshops. The machine was able to print objects and shapes from a block of chocolate. I found it very impressive; it looked like a piece of art and was completely edible!”

Harriet Carpenter writes: “I was drawn to the Malvern Instruments stand by being asked to try some chocolate! One kind of chocolate was gritty and not very nice, and another tasted very nice and smooth. It is all to do with the size of particles contained in the chocolate, and they showed us the machine that measures this.”

Emilio Doraj Raj says: “Today’s visit to the Malvern Science Fair was a blast! I especially enjoyed the seminar from representatives of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) who told us about their trip to Mars and about the galaxies and the universe. Astronomy has always been a fascination of mine, from the stars and planets, to the ultra-powerful spaceships used to get up there. I really hope there is, or will be life on Mars. Answering one of biggest theoretical questions known to man: Are we alone in the universe?

I also enjoyed trying cool new games like the airplane simulator on the Royal Air Force stand − the Plane Creator and the workshop where my friends and I used our teamwork skills to build a robot, which we got a score of 10/10 for! If I could have stayed longer I would have tried the electric powered car and asked a bit more about how it works.”

A successful and exciting day enjoyed by all!

Dr Natalie Watson, Head of Science

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Lucretian Society lecture: Being a Cyberist Bryan Lillie, Chief Technical Officer Cyber, at QinetiQ, gave this term’s Lucretian Society presentation on Cyber Security. As well as giving us a wonderful insight into the developments in the field, from the very first computers all the way to the present era of smart phones and unlimited internet access, he spoke about other important issues: how to create effective passwords, the importance of establishing a level of trust with App developers and the ever greater need for increased security.

In addition, he gave our pupils some helpful advice on how to embark upon a career in cyber security, should they be interested. I certainly would have been at their age!

Michal Hnatek, Head of Physics

Prep Schools’ Girls’ Cricket Competition This year we staged our second Prep Schools’ Girls’ Cricket Competition, for the Roger Tolchard Trophy, in glorious sunshine.

We welcomed six schools and it was fantastic to see them all in their coloured kits and keen for the off.

The girls’ technique and tactical match play has improved year on year, and there is an enthusiasm for the game which is very exciting. There was some dominant batting, sensational bowling and some outstanding fielding. The wicket keepers impressed with their excellent skills and their motivation which kept the teams on their toes.

Following the group stages The Downs Malvern faced Birchfield in the first of the semi-finals, which The Downs Malvern won. Abberley Hall beat Packwood Haugh in a very close game in the second group semi-final. The finals for the Trophy and the Plate were fiercely contested with some brilliant bowling and fantastic fielding in evidence. Catches were taken, and a

few missed, there were run-outs and some superb batting with batters piling the pressure on the fielders with very good running between the wickets. In the end Abberley Hall was victorious and lifted the trophy for the second time. Packwood Haugh had a great batting innings and despite a spirited run chase from Birchfield, managed to defend their score to win the Plate Final.

It was a fantastic day and well done to all the girls who played and provided an exciting day of cricket for all the spectators and supporters. It was very encouraging to have more teams this year, demonstrating that girls’ cricket is developing fast. We look forward to seeing the girls playing more cricket at Malvern in the future!

Chey West, Director of Sport

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How free are we?

Dermott O’Keefe asks the pupils and staff at Packwood Haugh Preparatory School In September, Dermott O’Keefe, Head of Philosophy at Malvern College gave a talk for the pupils at Packwood Haugh, a leading preparatory school just north of Shrewsbury. The presentation was designed to be interactive, and the audience of 20 pupils and four teachers were receptive and vocal. The pupils examined the ‘Oreo Test’ (on the pretext that how people eat their cookies says something about them), how men choose socks, the factors required for successful parole hearings and the genetics of risk-taking!

Evidence from psychology and sociology was assembled to construct a philosophical case – an annoying and perplexing one. Pupils made many good and insightful points – and asked some searching questions. Many of the group showed a marked potential to study philosophy, an exciting prospect for the future.

Roberta Keys, Deputy Head: Logistics

Prep Schools’ Debating Day Over 40 pupils from different preparatory schools around the country (including Packwood Haugh, The Elms and The Downs Malvern) attended the Prep Schools’ Debating Day at Malvern.

This annual event is always a popular day for both guests and hosts. The day includes various workshops, games, masterclasses (on such topics as pacing, voice modulation, argument, gesticulation, ‘the power of the pause’ and teamwork), and, of course, the actual rounds of the annual debating competition.

This year the topics included “that this house would ban school uniforms”, “that this house would lower the voting age to 16”, and “that this house would pay teachers according to how well their pupils perform in public exams”.

The debates that ensued were vigorous, animated and quite passionate and, while the votes from the floor did not always equate with the adjudication (allegations of vote stacking are still being investigated!), everyone was a winner on the day. All pupils left with a greater understanding of the skills or verbal argument and the power of persuasion. No doubt we will be hearing from these young speakers again in the future.

Congratulations to Packwood Haugh for being this year’s winner of the Prep Schools’ Debating Day Cup. Dr Bradley Wells, Head of English

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The Magic of Science Over two occasions in June, Malvern College hosted a total of 240 local Year 6 primary and preparatory school pupils with their teachers at a ‘Magic of Science’ event.

Nick Barker, from the Royal Society and the University of Warwick’s Outreach representative, opened the first event at Malvern College’s Science Centre. His young audience was spellbound as he created elephant’s toothpaste, and froze a banana and used it to hammer a nail into a piece of wood. There were demonstration sequences of changing the colour of solutions and a ‘whoosh’ bottle (named for the sound it makes when a fuel in it is ignited) that all caused great excitement and curiosity.

At the second event Maria Pavlidou, a Physics lecturer from the University of Birmingham Physics department, gave a presentation on the effects of ‘hot and cold’. She used liquid nitrogen (with a boiling point of -196 °C) to shatter a rose, and she got the audience excitedly counting in seconds (“crocodiles”) to compare how quickly a magnet dropped through a copper pipe at room temperature, then how long it took in a pipe cooled in liquid nitrogen. The audience was astonished to see that the cooled copper pipe slowed the magnet down by several crocodiles!

Finally, she performed an amazing levitation trick using a special super-conducting material (Yttrium Boron Copper Oxide) that had been cooled in the liquid nitrogen. Not only did Maria lift a magnet above the special material, but she also made the magnet levitate under the material too, and this really entranced the young scientists.

After the presentations, our young visitors worked in the College’s new science laboratories, rotating around the three sciences. In Biology, they investigated their own senses and

responses to stimuli; in Chemistry, they looked at colour changes, exothermic and endothermic reactions, and then met the challenge of creating a rainbow in a test tube. There was great energy and enthusiasm in Physics labs as the pupils investigated the science of bubble mixture and tried to work out which bubble mixture produced the bounciest, longest-surviving, or biggest bubbles.

The excitement and enthusiasm was contagious and it is wonderful to see the young pupils so inspired. Our thanks go to Nick Barker and Maria Pavlidou for their help with our Outreach work.

Dr Natalie Watson, Head of Science

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U11 Boys’ Rugby Coaching day and festival Malvern welcomed five prep schools (The Downs Malvern, Abberley Hall, Moor Park, Packwood Haugh and Prestfelde) to the U11 Boys’ Rugby Coaching Day & Festival held in September.

In the morning, the players had a series of coaching sessions learning techniques they could use later in match play. We had expert coaching advice on hand from our Master i/c Rugby (and Worcester Warriors Academy Coach), Nick Tisdale and from Will Butler (England U18s & 20s), Nick Rigby (England U18s), Zac Xiourouppa (England U18s & U20s), Oli Allsopp OM (Moseley RFC) and Steve Joslin (Warriors Community Manager).

Later at a festival of matches, Abberley Hall took the honours, with The Downs Malvern finishing as runners-up, with Senior Worcester Warriors player & U20 World Cup winner Huw Taylor presenting the prizes.

This was a great day of rugby, with the emphasis on education and development.

Mark Cox, Director of Sports Liaison

Staff Profile: Karen Tudor I joined Malvern College as Science Secretary in June 2006 and subsequently moved to the Mem Lib as Common Room Secretary. This means I work mainly with the teachers, and find that when I meet pupils, the easiest way to explain who I am is to mention that I do the House Notices. I like having the overall structure of the school year as a framework but also enjoy the fact that each day will bring something unexpected. Malvern is a beautiful place and I feel lucky to work here.

Life before Malvern: I grew up in Malawi in southern Africa and I realise, in retrospect, that I had a very privileged and extraordinary childhood. I studied Zoology and Physical Geography at Sheffield University, after which I joined the Royal Air Force, serving as an Air Traffic Control Officer for 11 years. My family moved to Malvern with our two young daughters in 2003.

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singing in choirs, playing (and watching) tennis, going to the theatre, and long holidays cauliflower, misplaced apostrophes, Christmas decorations appearing in October

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Portfolios in Art Here we feature two A level pupils studying Art, one painter and one photographer, and a third, a painter, in the Hundred, studying for her GCSE. Work from all three will be featured in the final show of the term in the Lindsay Art Centre later this year.

“We really look forward to seeing their final work displayed this summer”, says Chrissie Pritchard, Head of Art.

Lucie Gonder (100) GCSE Art Lucie’s coursework project asks her viewers to consider an alternative view of the female form. Instead of seeking beauty within it she has been looking to find unflattering and unsettling viewpoints through her work. Inspired by the work of Paula Rego and Jenny Saville, she has researched the history of the Cinderella story to illustrate her ideas. Working in acrylics and etching, Lucie’s work challenges the viewer to consider the female figure outside of society’s expectations.

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Darcie Coates (U6) A level Art Darcie’s A level coursework explores the theme of Movement. Her initial research into Eadweard Muybringe led her to consider how movement can be portrayed within a still image. As her ideas developed through photoshoots she has begun to explore ways to include her interest in fashion within the project.

Using the alterations in fashion, in particular woman’s fashion, she has been exploring the changing female silhouette as a means to further illustrate movement across eras.

She is currently resolving her research in a largescale painting inspired by the work of Christina Troufa and a hand drawn film piece inspired by our trip to the BP Portrait awards and the work of Dryden Goodwin.

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William Brodie (U6) A level Art Will’s coursework theme is ‘Blot on the Landscape?’. His research has led him on a journey of study through the work of Simon Marsden and the beauty of derelict, un-loved buildings, to the work of Michael Kenna and his Fine Art photographs of power stations.

Will planned his photoshoot at Ratcliffe Power Station with precise, well thought-out detail, including getting specific permission to photograph from the perimeter. His shoot was also weather-dependent because he wanted to capture dramatic skies over these majestic structures.

Rachel Bridgen, Teacher i/c Photography

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OLD MALVERNIAN NEWS

OM News Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Steffan Ball (No.8, 1995-97) has been appointed Chief Economic Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, where one of his first tasks was to advise on November’s budget.

Steffan studied Economics and Mathematics at Malvern and was winner of the Shaw Political Economy Prize. He achieved a First-Class Hons Degree and Doctorate in Economics at Cambridge University. He has previously worked at Citadel, the US investment firm and split his work between London and New York. Before that he worked for five years at the US Federal Reserve and at the Bank of England.

‘The Man Who Climbs Trees’ We were delighted to make contact with James Aldred (No.7, 1991-93) who has published a book on his adventures as a wildlife photographer, entitled ‘The Man Who Climbs Trees’. James is working as a freelance wildlife cameraman for the BBC and National Geographic and has worked alongside David Attenborough and other top nature presenters. His work has taken him to Borneo, Venezuela and to the Congo to film a variety of wildlife species from eagles to elephants and from orangutans to birds of paradise.

For more information about James’s book, ‘The Man Who Climbs Trees’ please visit www.jamesaldred.com

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The Kampala 22 choir I am on a gap year before going to the London School of Economics to study law, and while singing at Merton, Oxford, decided it would probably do Kampala a bit of good to have an impressive choir sing pieces there, from the standard choral repertoire. So I created ‘The Kampala 22’, which we hope will soon become a fully professional choir.

We had a wonderful concert earlier this year and one of my great hopes is to get funding for 8-10 choral scholars in Kampala to be taught singing along with their studies. However, we have a way to go to achieve this. I will begin to try to find a teacher who could come here to teach them and I will let you know of my progress.

Cezar Rugasira (SH, 2011-16)

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No.5 wins the Junior Cricket There was a great deal of expectation this summer as the boys went into the Junior inter-House cricket competition. The punditry was rife at lunchtime (and also very amusing!) and the team sheets were kept a close secret. Could the boys do ‘the double’?

Two tight group games allowed No.5 to inch into the final.

Fittingly, on the Junior South we accomplished the victory. Jock Catto batted solidly and Ludo Staley powered his way to a big score (with his younger brother bowling at him). The bowling was tidy and we never allowed the opposition to score freely.

Honours to No.5. Well done lads!

Richard Howitt, Housemaster No.5

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Remembrance On Sunday 12th November some 1,400 pupils, staff and visitors were present for our Remembrance Day services, and the joint Act of Remembrance which took place around St George at 11.00am. A fortunate break in the weather allowed the assembled company to mark the solemnity of the occasion under bright skies.

Wreaths were laid by the Senior Chapel Prefect and representatives of The Malvernian Society, The Downs Malvern, Colonel Bettinson OM (No.7 1987-92) and the Senior Cadet, CCF Malvern College.

The address at each of the services in Chapel was given by Colonel George Wilson OBE MA. He reminded the members of The Downs Malvern and the College about the importance of the forgotten; those lost in battle and those whose lives and graves went unmarked. The services included a poem ‘For the Fallen’, by Laurence Binyon, readings from St John and St Luke, as well musical pieces ‘Remember Me’ by Chilcott, ‘Lead, kindly light’ by Howard Goodall, ‘Dear Lord and Father of mankind’ by Parry (arr. Chambers) and ‘Greater Love’ by John Ireland, one of the great Remembrance anthems.

Roberta Key, Deputy Head: Logistics

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Impressive academic prowess: No.6 In the second week of the Autumn term two of our No.6 girls were able to demonstrate their impressive academic prowess.

At the first of the Wheeler-Bennett Society (the College’s Sixth Form academic society) meetings Sofija presented a paper on ‘Catastroika: Why Did Chinese-style Economic Reforms not save the Soviet Economy?’ and Laura Ihm, a paper on ‘Vaccination: Friend or Foe?’.

The Wheeler-Bennett Society is named after John WheelerBennett (No.5, 1917-20), a historian of note who, among his many other achievements, wrote the official biography of the late King George VI, at the request of his wife, HM The Queen Mother.

Vanessa Young, Housemistress No.6

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Malvern College and the Self-Esteem Team join forces for second annual Mental Health Conference It was with great pleasure that we welcomed Grace from the nationally acclaimed Self-Esteem Team for the second Mental Health Conference held at Malvern College this September.

Malvern College supports and champions the safeguarding of our pupils’ mental wellbeing and it was wonderful to see this conference supported by so many other schools.

It was immediately clear that Grace, a musician, had energy and empathy by the bucketload. Her sensitivity and humour, and her understanding of the problems that can overtake the young, made her a huge hit with delegates. She delivered lectures, seminars and workshops to the pastoral teams from preparatory and primary schools, as well as giving a dynamic and enlightening lecture to the parents of children at Malven College in the evening.

Grace covered topics such as anxiety, depression, self-harm and body image and was well supported by the Malvern College pastoral professionals: Penny Bijl (Designated Safeguarding Lead), Sarah Angus (Senior Deputy Head) and Lewis Faulkner (Deputy Head: Pastoral) who each delivered seminars on the important topics ‘Safeguarding within a secondary school’ and ‘Making the Transition from prep school to senior school’.

This was a hugely informative and lively conference that will help us all to continue to do good work on mental health issues that arise in schools.

Tom Newman, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Malvern, and Conference Director

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China trip Malvern pupils travelled to China on a joint trip with the Cheltenham Ladies’ College this half term. Malvern pupils were accompanied by their Chinese tutor Shawee Zhang-Evans and Dr Sophie Holroyd from the ToK/English department.

We landed in Shanghai, a city of 25 million people, and made memorable visits to the Oriental Pearl Tower, a silk museum and a chocolate factory, as well as an evening acrobat show, then travelled to Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province. There we enjoyed the peace, tranquillity and fresh air of a tea plantation, and a boat trip on the historical and beautiful West Lake. In Hangzhou, we also had the opportunity to experience education in another culture by spending the afternoon in a Chinese school where our pupils attended lessons, and had lunch with the students. Before saying goodbye, our Malvern pupils proudly performed a rendition of ‘Jerusalem’.

An overnight train journey took us to Beijing, where we were able to appreciate the extraordinary contrasts between Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and make the epic climb of a section of the Great Wall, and were thoroughly entertained by a Kung Fu show.

Another overnight train took us to our final destination, the ancient city of Xi’an, where we marvelled at the Terracotta Warriors, pagodas and temples, and had lessons in calligraphy and dumpling-making. A distinct feature of the trip was the food: enormous banquets that appeared three times a day. It’s a very good thing the trip also involved a lot of walking, a cycle tour of Xi’an’s city walls, and a great deal of full-on and exhausting shopping!

Shawee Zhang-Evans and Dr Sophie Holroyd

The Tea Plantations in Hangzhou. Joint trip to China, Malvern College and The Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

Great Wall of China The Great Wall that has seen two thousand years of Chinese history.

Behind the pupils is Chairman Mao’s famous pronouncement, in his own handwriting, ‘He who has not climbed the Wall is not a true man’.

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Borneo Service Expedition On the last day of the Summer term, 14 Lower Sixth pupils with two teachers travelling in a supervisory role, embarked on a 14-day expedition to Borneo. This was to be a pupil-led trip offering service to others in need, that for some, formed part of the pupils’ qualifying commitment for their International Baccalaureate Diploma. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Diploma at Malvern College, one of the first schools in the UK to run the course.

The flight to Kota Kinabalu in Malayan Borneo took 18 hours and the next day we set off to start on a project at a primary school two hours away near the central highway where we stayed in a traditional longhouse (encountering surprisingly large insects). Over several days we marked out and built a concrete assembly square where the school children could gather and play. The concrete would eradicate the standing water on the grass where mosquitoes breed and present the risk of malaria.

A lot of hard work later, the square was completed, constructed with equipment purchased from the funds pupils had raised for the trip. A great accomplishment! Now was our chance to join in and play with the children. Rock, paper, scissors; football; handball and heads, shoulders, knees and toes were only a few of the different activities and, after a great celebratory lunch given by the children’s parents, it was time for us to depart.

The trip was organised in three phases; having completed the community project the team moved on to testing themselves by trekking across country and climbing the highest mountain in South East Asia (Mount Kinabalu). The two-day hike took us up 4,095m – where we watched the sun rise at 6am from the summit. Fantastic!

The final phase gave us an insight about the wildlife of Borneo. We visited the Sandakan National Park where we did some snorkelling on Sapi Island. We also travelled to visit the Borneo Sunbear Conservation Centre and the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre where pupils gave their own remaining funds to support

a young sunbear over the next three years of its life.

This entire trip was full of amazing and inspiring experiences and, over the time we were away, every member of the team had the opportunity to lead the group for a day, while the others managed catering, accommodation, transport, health and safety and finance. The trip was designed to tax individual resources, getting pupils to plan and organise for themselves and the others. At the last meal in Kota Kinabalu it was evident how close the team had become and we all felt that the time had passed very quickly. Every one of us had made unforgettable memories on this expedition.

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Berlin exchange visit The return visit to Malvern, by 20 pupils from Gymnasium Steglitz in Berlin was a great success, helped by some stunning June weather that surprised us all.

The combined group of Malvern Remove pupils and our visitors enjoyed day trips to Bath, Oxford, Worcester and Upton and experienced a wide range of typically English activities such as punting on the river in Oxford and walking on the Malvern Hills. They also visited the Royal Three Counties Show and

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watched plenty of cricket in the sunshine. Our pupils proved to be excellent hosts and established many firm friendships, and this opportunity to test out our German skills was well exploited.

Many thanks to all the teaching and boarding house staff who helped make our guests’ stay so enjoyable, ensuring this wonderful exchange programme continues to thrive.

Will Mathews, Head of Modern Languages

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IN CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS OF

Jo Cruse: ‘Learning to lead’ lecture A passionate advocate of a purpose-driven career, Jo Cruse presented an inspiring lecture entitled ‘Learning to lead’, to launch Malvern College’s celebration of its 25th Anniversary of co-education. The lecture exemplified her philosophy on life; that we all have the ability to shape our future, to make our own luck and to be the authors of our own success.

Jo is British-born and South African-raised, with a professional background in Politics and Communications and her work has appeared in a range of media outlets including BBC World News and Huffington Post. She holds a degree in Politics, Economics and Philosophy gained from the University of Cape Town and is Managing Director of The Unreasonables, an organisation which propounds the philosophy of George Bernard Shaw’s unreasonable man: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”

We were privileged and delighted to have the opportunity to hear Jo speak: she both inspired and motivated her young audience of whom we have great hopes for the future.

Roberta Keys, Deputy Head: Logistics

Women in Economics Day Four Malvern College Oxbridge applicants (Hannelore Elsden, Chimdinma Emuchay, Megan Davies and Sofija Rakcejeva) visited Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge for the Women in Economics Day in September. Speakers included Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of the Confederation of British Industry, who discussed Brexit and the British Economy, and Victoria Bateman, Director of Studies in Economics at Gonville & Caius, who teaches Macroeconomics and Economic History.

Roberta Keys, Deputy Head: Logistics

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Dr Poppy Lamberton: Lucretian Lecture ‘It’s a wormy world’ In the year in which Malvern College celebrates 25 years of co-education it was particularly gratifying to be visited again

by OM Dr Poppy Lamberton (No.6, 1996-98) who is currently a Senior Lecturer in Global Health at Glasgow University, and an expert in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

Admitting to having studied sciences “because she was nosey and wanted to find out something no one else had learned”, Dr Lamberton studied the Biology of Tropical Diseases at Oxford for her degree, and then researched NTDs for her PhD at Imperial College. Eighteen months ago, she based herself at Glasgow University and, supported by funding, is looking at the treatment and incidence of schistosomiasis in Uganda and Tanzania.

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, currently affects about 300 million people worldwide. While it can be treated, it has proved to be difficult to cure, because of the high reinfection rate. The worm causing this disease has a life-cycle reliant on humans and snails, enters through the skin into the bloodstream where it travels to the liver. Within the liver it starts to lay eggs, the eggs are then dispersed into the environment via faecal matter, and the larvae then have a developmental stage within freshwater snails before the cycle begins again.

This fascinating lecture was well attended by the Sixth Form as well as some of the more scientifically minded FY and Remove.

We learned a lot about the main issues preventing the eradication of schistosomiasis and other NTDs, which include factors such as: lack of footwear; lack of proper, effective sanitation; and general reliance on rivers as source of food and as places to wash. Two of the biggest problems in treating the disease are the lack of

long term funding and the fact that it is very difficult to break the cycle of transmission.

Disease management regimes initiated in 2004 have not been successful, despite the generous donation of large quantities of drugs by pharmaceutical companies. The reason for this is unclear and could be sociological as well as biological. The focus now is to work out why treatment strategies have not worked.

New, fast genetic analysis techniques are being used to help to solve this question and studies into population demographics and how communities live are all strands of the current research.

The audience kept Dr Lamberton for quite a while afterwards, asking some very interesting and pertinent questions: Jacob Perry asked if anyone knew why the incidence of the disease had increased despite treatment. Ali Hawkins wanted to know whether the environment could be treated instead of people in order to try to break the transmission cycle. Nana Asante asked how long it might take to develop new drugs, if resistance to the disease was the problem. And even when most of the audience had left, a small group remained behind asking Dr Lamberton more questions about her career. It was clear that some pupils were really inspired by the lecture and were keen to follow in her footsteps.

Cathy Hartog, Biology

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‘1984’ by George Orwell Performed in the Temporary Drama Studio and presented ‘in the round’, this was a startling theatrical adaption of Orwell’s ‘1984’ by the Upper Sixth Dramatic Society. The cast comprised Ali Hawkins, Annie O’ Gorman, Heleena De Oliviera, Alice Blyth, Miranda Bruce, Maddie Martyn-Smith, Oli Garnett, Mac Sainsbury-Plaice, Lauren Maxey, Jack Bishop, Declan Swinburne and Mahaaz Ahmed. Eliott Gilling-Smith as the main protagonist Winston Smith, Elise Black as the duplicitous Julia, and Amelia Wilson as the sinister O’Brien excelled throughout, as the cast viscerally brought to life this dystopian tale of one man’s struggle against Big Brother’s repressive regime.

Swirling lighting, telescreens and ominous music created

Upper Sixth Dramatic Society production a deliberately disorientating atmosphere and the lack of eye contact and isolation of the characters, the robotic nature of the human interaction that prevailed in Orwell’s world.

Luc Gillard operated the lighting board and the creative team of Mr Doidge (lighting) and Mrs Fryer (costumes) wonderfully supported the production. The costumes captured a society trapped in austerity and created a sense of timelessness. At the end the audience responded enthusiastically, loudly applauding the ensemble for this slick, atmospheric and thoughtful dramatic production of Orwell’s literary classic.

Performances for Malvern Theatres Young Company and the National Youth Music Theatre Congratulations to Siima Rukandema, Lucie Fletcher, Beatrice Forbes, and Edmund Thurlow on their performances in the Malvern Theatres Young Company and National Youth Music Theatre productions during the summer. Siima appeared as Tituba in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’, whilst in ‘Guys and Dolls’, Edmund played the role of a low-life gangster and Lucie was the principal lead role of Sarah Brown. Beatrice appeared in the National Youth Music Theatre production of ‘A Little Princess’ at Sevenoaks School. These activities offered a wonderful opportunity for pupils to work with directors in a professional theatre environment and extend their skills and experience of performing.

Articles by Keith Packham Director of Drama

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Our plans for the Rogers Theatre Built in 1903, the Rogers Theatre was originally designed as a gymnasium with a b oxing ring, before being converted in 1983 into the College’s Rogers Theatre.

This charming Edwardian building is now unable to meet the demands of an active Drama department and its teaching and performance schedule. So, plans are well underway to install a more flexible layout that will allow for modular staging, giving us for example, theatre-in-the-round, as well as other performance layouts; an extension of the balcony and new retractable seating; improved lighting and acoustics; additional backstage space and a new-build extension creating a studio and much needed front-of-house space.

Pupils will be able to be much more involved in the backstage technical aspects of the new theatre and it is a very exciting prospect. We are incorporating features into the original Edwardian building with sensitivity, honouring both its history and the affection many feel for it.

If you wish to name a seat now is your chance! Contact: development@malcol.org or telephone Fiona Paterson: 01684 581653 or visit http://bit.ly/Rogers_Theatre Keith Packham, Director of Drama

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Outdoor Pursuits news Jay Watts, Outdoor Pursuits & Leadership Co-ordinator

Mountain-biking Mountain-biking activities get more and more popular term on term, and this year we have made a move into night riding! Now the clocks have changed, we will be kitting the pupils out with high powered bike and helmet lights allowing us to continue with our weekly sessions. Laurence Elgar, Saskia Griffiths, Henry Queen, Lucie Gonder, William Brinkman, Oli James, Jonny Tunstall and Jack Hamilton-Russell continue to shine in this discipline.

Paddlesports Paddlesports in the Autumn term mostly consists of white water kayaking and the return to canoe polo. We have run regular trips on the River Usk, Tryweryn and other grade 3 venues. Pupils continue to develop their skills in white water.

In canoe polo, the As and Bs were back in action this term, competing in the British Canoeing South West League. After last year’s success the teams are at a great starting point for the season, aiming to establish themselves in the top division this year. A special mention here to Laurence Elgar, Hamish Brodie, William Brodie, Saskia Griffiths, Julius Lange, Kira Angling, Max Horler, Marco Garbi and Lucie Gonder for their continuing commitment to paddlesports at Malvern College.

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Scuba-diving Scuba-diving has started well this academic year, with pupils learning the range of skills needed to dive outside and hopefully sufficient to gain their PADI Open Water Diving certificate.

We have weekly sessions in the College swimming pool and pupils, once sufficiently trained, are able to use their skills in an open water environment. Mr Hopkirk oversees the group while they work towards the PADI qualification.

Climbing Lead climbing is proving as popular as ever, with four of our elite climbers taking part in the ‘Bloctoberfest’ bouldering competition at the Redpoint climbing wall at Worcester. There were 25 bouldering routes (short routes climbed without a rope) ranging from easy to virtually impossible, and scores were given for how long it took to complete the routes.

The climbers had four hours, and our group climbed solidly with incredible energy and determination. They were among the youngest there, but Kira Angling was the sixth best female climber in her first ever competition. Well done too, to Vivien Kruse, Molly McNicholas, Lucie Gonder, and Shea John who continue to excel.

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Costa Rica: from coast to coast In November 2015 twelve enterprising pupils signed up for a unique challenge; a first in the school expedition world. The plan was to cross Costa Rica from coast to coast, from the Pacific to Caribbean, by human power only: biking, hiking, kayaking and rafting over 400km of fairly inhospitable terrain. The journey would take us over mountains, through jungle, kayaking on the sea and on rivers, through crocodile territory and through more than a few stretches of ferocious white water.

We organised five UK-based training events to try to simulate the physical commitment that would be required and undertook some serious logistical planning. We also did a series of very early morning spinning classes throughout the winter months and a host of crack of dawn rides up and down the Worcestershire Beacon. The team had all now come to know each other well and we felt that we had planned and prepared as much as was physically possible.

June 2017 – the summer term was drawing to a close and the time had come for us to begin this epic journey. There was a huge sense of excitement as we stood on the Pacific coast with our backs to the wind, anticipating the task ahead.

Over the following 19 days, the team made its way eastward: a 20km open sea kayak crossing in thunderstorms and lightning, biking and hiking in sweltering heat, navigating difficult trails and what seemed like impossibly challenging terrain. We kayaked in the early morning darkness and watched the most beautiful of sunrises. On the third day, a pod of dolphins kept pace with us in the sea, lifting our spirits by their magical presence. We hacked through jungle and traversed mountain passes, walked in torrential rain, and cycled over hill after hill, ascending well in excess of the height of Ben Nevis in a single day on several occasions. On the Caribbean side the going eased, with descent becoming the theme. This was not, however, without its challenges. Descending thousands of metres on rugged tracks on bikes proved to be hard going, the vibration taking its toll on our bikes and our battered bodies. The final stages were completed by raft on grade III/IV rivers, where the pupils had to work hard together to stay safe and navigate some fearsome rapids.

Everything was made infinitely harder by the fact that the pupils themselves were in charge of all meal preparation, route planning, navigation, budgeting, accommodation, camp craft, communications and, of course, making coffee in the mornings (the most important job!). This expedition was not an easy

undertaking, it was for real and each day was hard going, requiring application and forbearance. The adults present ensured the team’s safety and were there to share experience, but not to lead.

It is impossible to explain how it felt to reach the Caribbean on that final day. Each member of the team had his or her own reflections of journey, but this was quite a moment for all of us.

We made it to the sea at 12.13pm on Thursday 20th July, having covered a distance of 440km – coast to coast. The team had accomplished almost three weeks of continuously hard biking, rafting, kayaking and walking.

Laughter, tears, occasional periods of despair, exhibitions of strength, and unexpected and impressive demonstrations of leadership were all features of this expedition. We knew that this had been quite an exceptional team effort. Each of us has powerful recollections of the expedition. My own is of the brave dedication to the task of each and every pupil who took part.

I am immensely proud of this group of young people who accomplished a serious challenge so magnificently.

Very well done to you all.

Jay Watts, Outdoor Pursuits & Leadership Co-ordinator

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DofE Bronze Mountain Bike Qualifier – New Forest We rounded off our first year of biking for the DofE Award with six pupils in the Remove completing a fantastic couple of days in the New Forest in Hampshire. (We certainly learnt about the capabilities of our new trailers and how not to ride them at speed over bumpy ground!)

Up early, with a stunning sunrise we cycled through the beautiful forest landscape with only horses to watch our progress. Well done to this group for being the first to tackle this uncharted territory and paving the way for more biking at Silver and Gold levels next year.

Articles by Jay Watts, Outdoor Pursuits & Leadership Co-ordinator

DofE Bronze Canoe & Kayak Qualifier – Llangollen Canal Both the DofE Canoe and Kayak groups did their Bronze Qualifier in mid-Wales on the Llangollen Canal, navigating their way through Chirk Tunnel which is 421 metres of total darkness, and finishing by traversing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct that towers 126 feet over the river valley below!

The weather was mostly kind to us, with only a couple of hours of light rain. All of the pupils did really well, leading their groups competently and safely managing their boats through the weirs (and past other waterway users). Well done to you all!

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DofE Gold, Sea-kayak Qualifier – Norway For their final expedition, seven Lower Sixth pupils travelled to Norway to sea-kayak through the stunningly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site at Naeroyfjord. They had completed their Practice Expedition in a tough, wet and wild trip to Scotland so were prepared for anything.

Arriving at Bergen, we found our way down to the town of Gudvangen to collect the boats, and over the next five days the pupils took on the challenge of complicated navigation. Keeping track of our location was just one aspect of the the constant need for tactical route planning to cope with ever-changing sea conditions and variably wind speeds. The group crossed open water in high winds, basked under sunny skies, cruised along shorelines of crystal clear waters and hunkered down in torrential rain for one interminable afternoon but completed the task.

Well done to you all − a hard-earned and well-deserved pass in your expedition section!

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FY residential in the Isle of Man During the final week of the Summer term the Foundation Year travelled, en masse, across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man famous for its TT bike racing, Loaghtan sheep and for serious adventure!

Throughout the five-day trip, pupils tried their hand at a staggering array of outdoor adventurous activities including sea-kayaking, mountain-biking, coasteering, gorge-walking, hill-walking, rock-climbing, abseiling, assault course, air rifle, raft-building and even spent a night under canvas! The trip was a fitting finale for their first year at Malvern College. They stepped up to the tasks, facing their fears, showing grit and determination and pushing themselves in changing and challenging environmental conditions.

Well done to you all and thank you to the FY tutors and Head of the Lower School, who kindly came along in support and got stuck in to each and every activity!

Rock-climbing at Symonds Yat It is a great thrill to climb outside in the British sunshine and this term a number of Foundation Year and Remove pupils were able to test their climbing technique on real rock at Symonds Yat. With much more to think about than climbing inside, this is a valuable experience for all would-be climbers; a test of their skills and ingenuity.

A fantastic day out was had by all, the first of many, we hope, this year.

White-water kayaking in North Wales In North Wales four of our Sixth Form pupils paddled their first Grade-3 river, on the mighty river Tryweryn! This river is a challenge; littered with obstacles, and with fast flowing white-water and drops that can catch out the unprepared. This exercise forms part of the pupils’ training for the planned expedition to Slovenia next summer for two weeks of alpine white-water kayaking!

Articles by Jay Watts, Outdoor Pursuits & Leadership Co-ordinator

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Malvern College wins Bronze at The National Schools Equestrian Association Championships Malvern College had two teams qualify in the 90cm showjumping event at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in October – in itself a great achievement.

Nationally, 60 teams competed for the finals, comprising 240 riders, all of whom have to qualify regionally to have a chance of making it to the NSEA Championships.

We knew this would be a tough contest, as only 10 teams qualify for the final jump-off and the pressure is really on to make the final stage.

‘Malvern Blue’ - Freya Bedell, Otty Thomas and Harry Finch - jumped first, but did not qualify; ‘Malvern Red’ - Livvy Davies, Milly Kold, Lexie Clarke, and Verity Manning Cox – jumped with zero penalties in a very respectable time and qualified for the final jump-off.

We waited all day from the first stages early in the morning, until 6.30pm for the jump-off. By then, it was a rather nervous Malvern Red team that turned into the ring, but they gave it their

all! Of the 10 teams in the jump-off we were one of only three to jump clear, and were eventually placed in third position, a whisker behind the second place (.03sec)!

This was the closest finish in NSEA history but our congratulations go to this tremendous Malvern College team who jumped superbly. A very impressive result for Malvern College and what an experience!

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Holly Needham, GB eventer Holly Needham, with her horse ‘Strike a Pose’ (Striker) is currently ranked in the top 20 Under-21 riders in the UK, and competing at the Junior British Eventing Selection Trials (from March onward) posted some excellent results. She progressed to the GB long-list and made final selection in June. From these trials, a squad of six was chosen to represent Team GB as part of the Racesafe Junior Three-Day Event Squad at the European Championships held in

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Ireland in July. She thus became one of the top six riders in the country in the Under-18 category.

The team was victorious, winning Silver, a terrific result. And for Holly it has been a fantastic experience. She is very much hoping to be selected again next year for the Young Rider Squad.

Emily makes the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings Emily Archer and her pony ‘Top Star’ represented Great Britain at Hickstead International this year. She gained placings in all three classes, scoring an excellent 68.52% which meant that they were placed fifth, seventh and eighth. Subsequently, Emily has made the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings which is a tremendous honour. In recognition of this Emily and Top Star were invited to accept a certificate at the National Championships event.

Emily and ‘Top Star’ also competed at the Sheepgate Under-25 Championships, riding two super tests, and were awarded overall Reserve Champions. Emily says that she is fortunate to have such a talented pony, she gives him all of the credit!

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Otty Thomas and the HOYS The North Hereford Prince Philip Cup team of five riders, and their amazing ponies train every Wednesday evening – come rain or shine. Otty Thomas, aged 13 and a Malvern College pupil in the Foundation Year, is a member of that team and in October they competed in the HOYS at the NEC in Birmingham. What a thrill for these young riders to perform at such a prestigious event before a crowd of around 5,000 people.

“It was fun,” said Otty, “but we were up at 5am and after our practice in the arena at about 6am, we had to go back to bed till 11am! In the afternoons, we had sessions in the arena with the public watching and then an evening performance. I loved it!”

Area competitions in April led to qualification for the Zones in Warwickshire. In July, at the Zonal competition they qualified for the Pony Club Championship in Cheshire, and in August there remained only 24 teams from the original 250. Just two places were available for the HOYS. This team however, was determined.

They were through to the top six teams in the country and had a fabulous opportunity to go for it. At the NEC they spent seven nights sleeping in a horse lorry, performing twice a day, before an immense crowd of enthusiasts, and what a wonderful time they had. Fifth placed and very pleased to have come so far, they were all exhausted but delighted to have been a part of it.

Well done to The North Hereford Prince Philip Cup team and to Otty for an amazing run.

A great performance at Stonar Lexie Clarke was entered in the 90cm showjumping class at Stonar and Harry Finch and Verity ManningCox, in the 100cm class. Everyone achieved exceptional dressage scores, and they all went clear in the showjumping and in the cross country. Lexie was eighth in her section, Verity was second, and Harry was just out of the placings. Well done!

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George Sayer’s Blue Plaque George Sayer would, we hope, have been pleased to be permanently remembered in his home town. A traditional Blue Plaque was raised in his honour in June by Malvern’s Civic Society at his former home in Malvern Link. It acknowledges his long friendship with both CS Lewis (SH, 1913-14) and JRR Tolkien with whom he shared many hours in conversation on walks on the Malvern Hills during their visits to the Sayer family in Malvern.

Malvern College owes a great debt to George Sayer for his inspirational teaching as Head of English, and his sense of fun (the secret of a good teacher). And he may have been more help than he realised at the time, to a subdued and despondent Tolkien who could not find a publisher for his Lord of the Rings trilogy. George had a reel to reel tape recorder that he was using to record presentations by his pupils for their examinations. Encouraged to read his poetry and to sing the haunting songs from his writings, Tolkien’s energy to find a publisher was renewed. The rest, as they say, is history.

The Civic Society was grateful to the Headmaster, Antony Clark for meeting all who attended the unveiling ceremony, and all were delighted to meet George Sayer’s family. Bradley Wells, the present Head of English at Malvern College and an Inklings Scholar, spoke on behalf of the College. Guests were welcomed back to the College afterwards where it was announced that a George Sayer Fellowship would be set up, that would fund a series of lectures in the future, in his honour.

Stormsy Stan!

Well done to Theodore Terlinden (U6), who gave up much of his weekend to become Stormsy Stan and support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. He spent between 11am and 3pm at Malvern Fire Station, and raised much-needed money for this wonderful charity.

The highlight of the afternoon, however, was undoubtedly Stormsy’s ‘dance-off ‘ with Blazes the Bear – long will it live in the memory!

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Fantastic Ellerslie reunion It was a great pleasure to welcome so many Ellerslie Old Girls to the biggest reunion Malvern has held to date, with 171 guests in total, from both Ellerslie School and from Ellerslie House at Malvern College!

Ellerslie was the former all-girls school that joined with Malvern College in 1992, 25 years ago this year, and we are very proud of the connection. The Ellerslie schoolgirls of the early nineties were therefore the first girls to join the College, and it is an honour to bear their name. It was an absolute delight to see the joy on their faces as EOGs and OMs reconnected with old friends and members of staff from their time at school in

Malvern; the atmosphere buzzed all afternoon.

We had many special guests but I must mention Miss Pamela Binyon, former Headmistress of Ellerslie School, now in her eighties. What a privilege it was to meet her.

Thank you to the Malvernian Society, most especially Mia Balkham, and the outgoing Malvernian Society Secretary Syd Hill, for a truly wonderful afternoon in which so many friendships were made and rekindled.

Emma Brown, Housemistress of Ellerslie House

Informal Concert The Informal Concert series gives staff and families the chance to support musicians who gain practice at performing. We therefore welcome these evenings where new talent and established performers combine to delight the audience.

This concert began with the Cello Club performing an imaginative arrangement of the main theme from the TV series Games of Thrones, led by our fabulous cello teacher Suzie Walden. Sofia Hsu followed with a sensitive performance of Long ago and Far Away from Kern’s Cover Girl. Johnnie Stephenson - one of our new Music Scholars - played Pernambuco’s Sons de Carrilhoes on his classical guitar, shaping the phrases beautifully. Following this, Charles Izzard played Bach’s well-known Polonaise from the B minor suite for flute, and Imogen Cole performed Valse Lente by Merikanto on the piano.

Kitty Holroyd, another new Music Scholar but no stranger to music at Malvern College, played the 1st movement of Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto. Our next classical guitarist, Jamie Hawkins, followed with Study by Carazzi, and then Heleena De Oliveira sang two songs, Music for a While (Purcell) and What good would the moon be (from Street Scene), by the well-known American opera writer Kurt Weill. Jasper Penrice’s playing of the second movement of Saint-Saëns’ Clarinet Sonata was equally

musical and beautifully crafted. Annie Moody finished things off with an energetic, fluent and fun performance of Botsford’s Black and White Rag with not a snooker cue in sight!

Jonathan Brown, Director of Music

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Concerto Concert The Concerto Concert is a prestigious event in the Malvern music calendar and features our most advanced, senior musicians performing a Concerto movement or Opera aria, with a professional orchestra. This is a fantastic experience for our pupils, and an opportunity that many advanced musicians never have.

Freya Westwood and Flora Cripwell performed two items each – Flora singing Mozart’s Deh vieni from the Marriage of Figaro and the first movement of Vivaldi’s Flute Concerto in D minor most musically; Freya played the final movement of Goltermann’s 4th Cello Concerto and the hauntingly beautiful second movement of Shostakovich’s 2nd Piano Concerto, the latter, in particular, being beautifully presented with a fabulous sense of musicality.

James Zhao played the 1st movement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Trombone Concerto in a very forthright, confident manner, while Jessica Freeman played the Fantasie for Flute by Faure, successfully contrasting the lyrical opening with the technicallydemanding Allegro. Sofija Rakcejev performed How beautiful are the feet from Handel’s Messiah very well indeed, whilst Antonia Jebens played Bloch’s Prayer on the cello, where she captured the mournful, emotional message in the music very beautifully indeed.

Charlie Bijl played the 1st movement of the Trumpet Concerto by Edward Gregson. This piece is a real challenge and Charlie certainly rose to the occasion, playing with excellent control and projection − it was a real tour de force! The concert concluded with Chloe Underwood who sang Una voce poco far from Rossini’sil Barbiere di Siviglia with her customary lyricism and panache.

Well done, to everyone, and thank you for a wonderful evening.

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Inter-House Singing Competition This year’s inter-House Singing Competition took place in the Forum Theatre at Malvern Theatres complex. It was hugely enjoyable and a great success. Very well done to everyone who performed, including those who accompanied the singers and the conductors.

No.5 performed Coldplay’s ‘Paradise’ No.4, Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ No.1 sang ‘History’ by One Direction Ellerslie House performed George Ezra’s ‘Budapest’ No.2 sang Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Boxer’ No.8 performed ‘How far I’ll go’ No.7 were next with Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ No.6 performed Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’ No.9 performed Gary Barlow’s ‘Let me go’ No.3 were the penultimate item with ‘Wouldn’t it be nice’ by the Beach Boys School House brought the singing to a close with ELO’s ‘Mr Blue Sky’

After the series of House songs there was a new initiative.

Tom Doherty and Lucie Fletcher provided two excellent musical performances whilst our adjudicator, Dr Richard DunsterSigtermans, made his deliberations. Hugely impressed with the overall quality of the House choirs, he gave most helpful and encouraging comments to each and we thank him for his thorough and insightful feedback.

The winners were: 1st place – No.2 2nd place – No.6 for the Tims Cup Adjudicator’s Prize – No.8 − Lucie Fletcher and Honey Green − for their direction and arrangement

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, and particularly to those who worked so hard to arrange the songs and organise rehearsals. An enormous amount of work went into this event, and the standard was very high.

Jonathan Brown, Director of Music

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Hockey and Netball Tour Cape Town, South Africa Almost thirty girls from three different year groups made this trip and were accompanied by Mr Moss, Miss Turnbull, Miss Jenkins and Miss West. We had a full 12 days to play a series of matches and see some of the wonderful sights of the Cape.

The girls played five games of netball and five games of hockey. The first of these was against DF Malan; both netball and hockey teams winning their matches. York High School provided a tough challenge, and it was here that the hockey girls suffered a defeat, but the netball girls put in an outstanding performance to win their match. At Glenwood High, the girls were hosted by school families and this time, two netball teams were in action, one team was victorious and the other lost their match by a very small margin. The hockey girls played well again here but despite a spectacular goal by Alice Day, they lost this match.

Rustenburg Girls was the next fixture and it was here the netball girls suffered the only defeat of the tour. In the final game, the girls played both netball and hockey against Wynberg Girls.

Here we made two fine performances to end the tour, with the netball girls winning well and the hockey girls playing some of their best hockey despite being edged out of the win.

We saw some wonderful sights over the course of this trip and felt enormously privileged to be able to see Cape Point, the Cango Caves, an Ostrich Farm and the view from the top of Table Mountain. We went on an amazing game drive, and visited Robben Island, a chance to walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, and then we took the Seal Cruise to the Duiker Island Seal Colony. However, one of the highlights of the tour was spending some time at the HOKISA community, Home for

Orphaned Kids in South Africa. The Cape Town family cares for up to twenty children affected by HIV/AIDS, in a home-centred environment, seven days a week. They were thrilled to see us.

Although not all of the match results went our way, the tour was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to experience a different culture and experience sport overseas. It was fantastic to see the girls supporting each other and battling it out in all their match-play encounters. This was a brilliant tour with a fantastic bunch of girls!

Chey West, Director of Sport

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England Schools’ Competitions Girls’ Hockey Our girls continue through to successive rounds of the England National Schools Hockey Competition after becoming County Champions at U14 and U18 levels. In the recent Midlands Zonal Tournaments, both the U14 and U18 sides went through to the Regional finals after four wins each, having, in all their matches, conceded only one goal.

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Will Lane makes debut for Worcester Warriors Cavaliers “It was an amazing experience just to be a part of the Worcester Warriors Cavaliers side! The excitement I experienced from playing in a professional environment was unbelievable, especially when I came out onto the pitch to make my debut in front of a home crowd. The team couldn’t have been more supportive towards me which made me feel a lot more confident to be around such high-quality players, some of whom have represented their countries.”

Nick Tisdale, Master i/c Rugby

Girls’ County Cricket U17 selection Elise Black and Scarlett Woods represented the Worcestershire County Cricket U17 team last season; a first for both girls. Elise and Scarlett had trained hard throughout the winter months but it was good to get out onto the pitch in the summer and play the game. They had a tough season, but they both relished playing the sport at the higher level. By the end of the season the team had gained promotion to the first division of the T20 game so worth all the hard work.

A highlight for Elise was taking a good catch in the final game of the season against Hertfordshire U17’s.

Chey West, Director of Sport

Scarlett and Elise delighted to be selected to play for the Worcestershire U17 team.

British Taekwondo Championships Charlie Canton- Smith had an excellent British Taekwondo Championships, fighting his way to the semifinals to win a Bronze medal. Even better, he won Gold in the Team Sparring competition. Congratulations Charlie!

Mark Hardinges, Housemaster School House

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Malvern College Rugby Tour of New Zealand and the Cook Islands A 41-man squad of 1st team and Development Team players took part in this tour, and acquitted themselves well. New Zealand and the Cook Islands is the home of rugby and the game is played with a passion that supercedes all. We would have our work cut out to play well here.

1st XV Malvern 1st XV won against: Tereora College, Rarotonga (7-17), against Otumoetai College, Tauranga, against Nelson College (14-66) and against St Thomas’ College(7-31).

Starting the tour at Rarotanga, the biggest of the Cook Islands, we played at a packed BCI stadium which is home of Cook Islands Rugby. Here, as at all of our matches we received a traditional Maori welcome, a prayer and a Haka. This very physical game was won by the touring side but both teams competed valiantly.

At the next stage of the tour we had our first opportunity to enjoy staying with host families. The Otumoetai side performed their Haka to the entire 41-man Malvern squad, laying down the challenge, and the match played to a crowd of more than 1,000 spectators.

On a bright, crisp morning overlooking the Tasman Sea, Malvern faced a Nelson College XV and a highly charged Haka.

But Malvern rose to the challenge and took the battle to the opposition gaining a well-earned victory with a convincing performance to take into the final game of the tour.

At St Thomas’s Malvern set themselves the final challenge – to win four out of four matches on this tour, not an easy task as this school is known for its rugby prowess. Before this final game I presented the squad with their tour shirt – an emotional moment as some boys were making their last appearance for Malvern.

The ensuing game was intense and the matchplay impressive.

The final score was 7-31 and this superb performance capped off another unbeaten tour for the Malvern 1st XV. There were players of the match chosen along the way but all gave of their best and were entitled to celebrate the great success of this wonderful tour.

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Development Squad Malvern won against Tereora College, Rarotonga (5-24) and against Otumoetai College, Tauranga (0-46) but lost against Nelson College (37-7). They won the final match against St Thomas’ College (10-12).

At Rarotonga, in their first match, the team face a stern physical challenge from Tereora College. The opening exchanges were fiercely contested with every collision enthusiastically cheered by the excitable crowd. Pleasingly, our boys rose to the challenge, matching the hosts’ physicality and snuffing out opposition attacks with committed tackling.

In New Zealand, we landed at Auckland and travelled the two hours to Tauranga for the second match of the tour against Otumoetai College. Here we met big, physical opponents but our game made better use of the width of the pitch so we were able to triumph. We took a few injuries but, to their huge credit, our boys re-organised superbly with the replacements slotting seamlessly in to the flow of the game. Against Nelson College we began on the back foot and a first score by the hosts seemed to dent the Malvern resolve.

Despite the loss, some important lessons were learned and many friendships made with our hosts and, given the quality of opposition (South Island Under-16 Champions), we left Nelson with our heads held high. The final fixture was in Christchurch at St Thomas’s and this turned out to be the most tightly contested match of the tour and we did very well to close the game with a well-earned 12-10 win.

What a superb tour; this was magnificently played, lads!

Nick Tisdale, Master i/c Rugby

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The Border Shield: Malvern College v Monmouth School for Boys Malvern College and Monmouth School for Boys played a closely-fought first encounter in the new Border Shield Competition on Friday 13th October at Ledbury RFC. The new competition acknowledges the strength of these school rugby sides and the inaugural match was watched by over 400 enthusiastic supporters under the lights at Ledbury’s superb local rugby club ground.

The game started at a frantic pace with both teams having early chances to score. Our attack from the set piece was very clinical with Will Lane, George Sandy and Nye Owen all making line breaks but we didn’t score from them. After sustained pressure George Sandy kicked a penalty (3-0). Monmouth started to apply pressure on our defence and we defended strongly for five minutes in our own 22. We looked comfortable defending until a missed tackle allowed Monmouth to score under the posts (3-7). More pressure gave George Sandy another penalty and he took the opportunity (6-7). We lost Will Lane and Jake Preston to injuries before the half time whistle and this affected how we attacked and defended.

Half time score 6-7.

The second half was as frantic as the first, with both teams throwing everything they had into the game. George Sandy was our third back to leave the field with an injury, but the boys who replaced our injured players really stepped up to the plate. As the game went on and the fatigue set in, both teams started to score a try then concede a try. It was a nail biting last twenty minutes with Phil Döhring, Max Taylor and then Oliver Garnett scoring fantastically created tries and George Sandy who had earlier come back on to the pitch kicked a conversion. This match, which had been level pegging all the way in the final minutes, began to pull away from us. Final score 31-23 to Monmouth.

Congratulations to Monmouth and thanks to all for a great event. This was a great effort by our side who can’t wait for the chance to play the fixture again next year.

Result: 31-23 (Loss) Try Scorers: Paul Döhring, Max Taylor and Oliver Garnett Conversions: George Sandy Nick Tisdale, Master i/c Rugby

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Cricket: Leavers XI vs Future XI Leavers XI 143-8 • Future XI 146-7 Future XI win by three wickets On Commemoration Day this year we held the first contest between a Leavers XI and Future XI. They competed for the Hardinges/Brett trophy and at this inaugural event the Future XI won, chasing down 138, the Leavers’ total.

The Leavers were up against it after they lost two wickets in the second over of the game. Josh Haynes held the innings

together with a very well made 100 but there was always the underlying feeling that their final total was not going to be enough. Callum Lea and Jack Haynes got the youngsters off to a flyer and despite four wickets from Jack Charters the Future XI cruised to victory.

Great game, lads!

Mark Hardinges, Master i/c Cricket

Cricket: 1st XI v St Andrew’s College, South Africa St Andrew’s 321 for 4 Malvern 303 all out

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On a gloriously sunny day Malvern lost the toss and were asked to field. The outfield was quick and it was always going to be a tough day for the bowlers. The opening pair for St Andrew’s were fine players and got the visitors off to a strong start. It was hard work but the bowlers kept going, eventually reaping some rewards in the middle of the innings. Malvern could not, however, get the St Andrew’s opener out and he led the away team to a very competitive total of 321 in 50 overs.

Malvern then got off to a great start in the chase, with Jack Haynes and Callum Lea both in fine form. We were easily up with the run rate, with Jack Haynes particularly brutal against anything short. When Callum Lea was out Dan Holland proved an able replacement, rotating the strike with ease. At the half-way stage Malvern were well ahead of the game and Jack had eased his way to a 100. Then came the dreaded run out!!

Jack was run out for a brilliant 111, and this changed the game. The incoming batsman lacked confidence under pressure to chase a big total, and from being firm favourites at the halfway stage it now looked increasingly unlikely we would win.

The boys did not capitulate but were eventually bowled out for 303, losing by 18 runs.

What a match!!

Mark Hardinges, Master i/c Cricket

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Junior Paris Cup Congratulations to Izzy Lloyd who came third in this two-day competition held at Magny Le Hongre in Paris

Old Malvernian Golfing Society Awards The annual Old Malvernian Golfing Society match against Malvern College took place at Sunningdale Golf Club in June and was won by the OMs 3-2. This was an excellent opportunity to present several awards at the clubhouse.

Chris Crisp (No.7, 2012- 17) was awarded the prestigious OMGS Player of the Year Award for 2017 by OMGS Captain Rob Mason (No.4, 1977-82). Chris, for the second year running, was also awarded the Hind Award donated by Matthew Hind (No.5, 2010-15) for ‘Contribution to College Golf’. Chris, like Matthew before him, was a stalwart of the Golf Team for five years and leaves the College playing off a handicap of 1. The award, in Mathew’s absence, was presented by Blake Raymond (former Head of House No.5, 1999-04). The Captain’s award went to Allaster Renton, who received his award from Chris Crisp, the outgoing Captain of Golf (2016 & 2017).

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Izzy Lloyd is Junior County Champion This summer, Izzy added yet another title to her growing list of successes in golf competition. In July, she won the Gloucestershire Junior Championship Trophy (Best Nett) held at Bristol Golf Club with a nett of 66 Competition Scratch Card (CSS was 71), finishing 5 shots under her handicap.

She was presented with the Townsend Salver by Carole Stratford, President of the Gloucestershire Ladies County Golf Association.

Golf tour The College golfing year ended in customary fashion with our annual tour to the North West: Chris Crisp, Charlie Hickman, Jonas Knobloch, Ally Renton, Marco Garbi and Will Green were accompanied by Mr Cox and Mr Cleal. Links golf is always a challenge but this year it proved more so than usual because of strong winds and showers.

Thanks, as ever, to two OMs who continue to support

College Golf each year. Charlie Shepherd (No.3, 1984-89) for hosting an excellent first day at Royal Liverpool Golf Club and to Tony Ensor (SH, 1950-55) for organising our second day at Formby Golf Club. These fantastic days of golf were followed by matches with Rossall School Golf Academy at Fleetwood Golf Club and Birkenhead School at Leasowe Golf Club.

John Cox, i/c Golf

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A buzz of excitement

The Bunbury Cricket Festival 2017

Trials for the Midlands squad for the Bunbury Festival started in March, with over 50 lads’ names put forward by their various counties. I was over the moon when I was offered a place in the squad for this famous cricket festival – this year to be held at Stowe School.

Three training sessions and a practice match later, we were on our way to Stowe for this awesome summer festival. We arrived on Sunday, and on Monday received our caps from England’s Ben Duckett; an extremely proud moment for me and for all of the other players. Then it was straight on to the field as the action-packed week got underway.

The grounds at Stowe are magnificent with the splendid school buildings forming a backdrop, a fantastic venue for this prestigious event. We played five games, finishing runners-up in the 50 overs competition and fourth in the 20/20 competition. I batted reasonably well throughout the week, in bowler-friendly conditions, scoring 35 to help win a game against the South and West, and I made two scores of 20+.

All week there had been a real buzz of excitement around the place among the players and parents. Former England Test players Mike Atherton and Andrew Strauss were on hand to offer advice to all of the lads; they were there as part of the Sky Sports team filming the matches. But there is always a hub of excitement around David English, founder of the Bunbury Festival and the driving force behind its success. He has run it for over 30 years and was there throughout to provide us with encouragement and entertainment.

Taking part in the Bunbury Festival was a fantastic experience and it is quite inspiring when you hear about the many players who have gone on to play county and international cricket from those beginnings. I am now even more determined to work hard on my game to try and follow in the footsteps of other Old Malvernians to reach my goal of becoming a professional cricketer.

Daniel Holland (Hundred)

Future Activities National Preparatory Schools’ Cross Country Championships Sunday 11th March 2018 OPEN DAYS Malvern College Saturday 12th May 2018 Year 9 and Year 10 entrance only Malvern College Saturday 16th June 2018 Lower Sixth entrance only The Downs Malvern Monday 7th May 2018 National Schools Symphony Orchestra 2018 Residential music course for ages 9 to 19 at Malvern College 8th – 15th July 2018 For more information visit www.nsso.org Malvern College Summer School Residential English language and activity courses for ages 8 to 15.

5th July – 1st August 2018 www.malvernsummerschool.com

West Bromwich Albion Football Camps Day camps run during school holidays for ages 4 to 14. www.wba.co.uk/foundation/sport-development/camps/ Worcester Warriors Rugby Camp Residential camp for ages 10 to 16. 13th – 17th August 2018 www.warriors.co.uk/community/rugby-camps/ MRM Hockey Coaching Day camps held at Malvern College and The Downs Malvern www.mrmcoaching.co.uk National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Day courses run during school holidays for age 16+.

Contact Tom Boyle at Malvern College Sports Complex 01684 581681.