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Runway Ready: From Classroom to Cover Story
Earlier this year, Fashion Design Scholar Evelyn Y earnt herself a major feature in Selin Art Magazine for her innovative fashion design. Selin Art Magazine, based in the Netherlands, explores high-end beauty and fashion, showcasing stories of individuals all around the world and celebrating diverse fashion designs that express unique identities.
Evelyn’s striking design ‘Inferno’ brilliantly captures society’s obsession with screens and devices, in a contemporary echo of Dante’s inferno - where fixation instead lay in deities. Evelyn’s feature recognises her emerging talent on a global platform and follows impressive accolades including being shortlisted for the Forbes China Top 100 Young Artists and named as a Pearson Edexcel Featured Artist.
Welcome Message
At this time of year, across the Malvern family of schools, we pause to reflect on the growth and achievements of our pupils. Once again, our school community has shown that education is far more than the acquisition of knowledge - it is a journey shaped by character, creativity, resilience and purpose.
Over the past year, our pupils have continued to thrive in all aspects of school life. Academically, they have faced the rigours of examinations with determination and diligence, embodying the Malvernian spirit of intellectual curiosity and personal ambition. Whether sitting GCSEs, A-levels or the IB, they have demonstrated not only academic knowledge but also integrity, discipline and the confidence to think independently. These moments of assessment offer a glimpse into their potential - nurtured through years of guided discovery in supportive learning environments.
As communicators, our pupils have excelled in music recitals, theatre productions, debating competitions and art exhibitionsboth physical and virtual. They have showcased their creativity in fashion design and embroidery. In sport, they have participated in a wide range of competitive disciplines, from figure skating to shot put, gymnastics to skiing, dance to rugby. Through outdoor adventure activities, they have grown as team builders, explorers and path finders.
We are especially proud of their contributions to charity and community events, where they have demonstrated compassion, a strong sense of global citizenship and innovative thinking through their engagement with AI and robotics. It is in these diverse arenas that confidence is built, leadership is nurtured and lifelong passions are discovered.
This edition captures the essence of what it means to be a Malvernian: learners, leaders and individuals of character. May it serve as both a celebration of the year gone by and an inspiration for all that lies ahead.
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Sporting Stars
Glorious Gymnasts
Prep pupil Rukaya represented her club, Heliopolis Sporting Club, at the Championship for Artistic Gymnastics earlier this year. Alongside her partner, Rukaya achieved an impressive fourth place in the U11 category, across Beam, Bar, Floor and Vault, ranking 4th in Egypt among 600 gymnasts! Rukaya will now compete among the top 20 gymnasts in her age group later this summer.
4th in Egypt
Also succeeding in gymnastics, Malak I. A competed in the Egyptian Gymnastics Cup Festival and won gold for her age group across multiple events! This golden moment is the result of countless hours of dedication and pure determination.
Three prep pupils from MCHK recently competed at the Pro Gym Kids Gymnastics Tournament 2025 and achieved in a myriad events. Moses claimed two silvers, one gold and the All-Around Gold Trophy, meaning he will now take his skills to the next level as he travels to Thailand to compete amongst Asia’s top junior gymnasts!
Isabelle also performed exceptionally well, coming away with a gold medal on Beam, silver on Vault and placed second overall in her age category, whilst Megan placed second for her Floor routine and third overall.
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Making Waves
Year 6 pupil Coco G joined the High-tech Zone Swimming Association in 2021, and since then she has gone from strength to strength. In April whilst representing her local club, Coco triumphed at the Fourth National City Series Swimming Competition Youth Group, winning both the 50m and 100m freestyle events. Coco then went on to compete in the Youth Championship of Sichuan Province, which featured over 2,000 young swimmers, and came second in the 50m freestyle. And just last month she achieved further success winning three races competing for MCC at the highly competitive Wellington Aquatic Sports Invitational.
Sportswoman of the Year Nomination
We are delighted once again to feature Arianna L in this edition of Making Malvernians as she was nominated for the Cathay Hong Kong Sportswoman of the Year Award, following her previous nomination last season, in recognition of her outstanding golfing achievements to date. Arianna has an impressive World Amateur Golf Ranking of 43 and has twice won the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Girls’ Junior Championship, won the Girls 15-18 division of the Junior World Championships and finished third in the World Junior Girls Championship in Canada last year. She is indeed an outstanding sporting role model for the entire Malvern College Family of Schools.
Number One in the UK
Year 9 pupil Sebastian S recently competed in the England Athletics Open Indoor Championships at the English institute of Sports in Sheffield, the pinnacle of the athletic season for young British athletes.
Seb threw 15.61m in the Shot Put, not only earning him first place but officially ranking him number one in the UK for the Under 15 indoor Shot Put! This was a fantastic achievement marking Seb’s personal best throw but also building on his impressive record as U12, U13 and U14 national champion!
4x National Champion
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In the Fast Lane
Skating to Success
Prep school pupil Esmae S recently competed in the Hong Kong Glacier Open and Basic Challenge 2025, putting her prodigious figure skating talents to the test. Organised by the Hong Kong China Skating Union, the competition provides a platform for young skaters of various skill levels to showcase their developing talents and compete in a supportive environment. Esmae performed wonderfully and was awarded First Place in the Open Freestyle Bronze category! Her achievement is all the more remarkable as she was the youngest skater in her category.
After an outstanding performance at the APSSO swimming competition hosted by Stamford American School in May, Prep 3 pupil Hannah C came away with two gold medals! She was victorious in the 50m freestyle and the 25m backstroke, following on from previous wins at Stanford Swim School where she won gold in the 25m freestyle and backstroke, out-swimming fierce competitors.
Prep 5 pupil Carlson C also swam excellently in the APSSO competition earning him gold in the U11 butterfly! Congratulations to both swimmers for their dedication and hard work leading up to these events, and for excelling in such highly contested waters.
Asia Cup Skiing Festival
Earlier this year, a team of pupils from Malvern College, UK, attended the inaugural Independent Schools Asia Cup Skiing Festival at the Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Japan. This transformative festival saw pupils receive expert race coaching and participate in bespoke training sessions. Our Malvernians performed superbly in the final competition, achieving the following: Beatrice SP won Gold in both the U18 Girls Slalom and Giant Slalom, Lotta W won Silver in the U18 Girls Giant Slalom and Leonhard S-M won Gold in the U14 Boys Giant Slalom!
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Centre Stage
Talented Sports Scholar Charlotte L recently earned first place in the Junior Solo Jazz category and second place in the Junior Solo category at the Dance World Cup Asia 2025! This success means that Charlotte has qualified to represent Hong Kong in the prestigious Dance World Cup Finals in Burgos, Spain this July.
This outstanding achievement follows numerous accolades for Charlotte, including a recent trip to Cambodia having been invited by His Excellency Sann Vathana, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, to lead a dance workshop for over 100 teachers at Phnom
Penh Teacher Education College. Charlotte helped showcase dance as a tool for physical, mental and emotional well-being, highlighting its inclusivity and benefits for all through a transformative workshop.
In Sync
Just this month Vivienne K and her team from the Cheltenham Artistic Swimming Club were awarded First Place at the Swim England South West Artistic Swimming Combo Competition! Vivienne’s team were victorious in the 13/15 Div 1 Category, showcasing energetic choreography and impressive synchronised movement, and were the third highest scoring team overall. They will now progress to the National Competition held in Sheffield this July.
International Rugby Representative
Earlier this year, prep pupil Alistair F was selected to represent the Hong Kong RFC at the annual KL Tigers International Rugby 10s in Kuala Lumpur. Alistair’s team performed superbly at the tournament, earning third place in the U9 category! As one of Southeast Asia’s premier youth tournaments, the competition was an inspirational opportunity for Alistair, with 7,000 participants and spectators.
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Rory Runs to Glory
Year 7 pupil Rory recently competed at the National Cross Country Finals in Northampton, representing Worcestershire. Rory showed great resilience and determination throughout, in what was a tough race with an uphill start and is now ranked in the top 100 cross country runners in the country for his age group!
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Dominating the Courts
Prep pupil Seidon N was part of the winning team at the recent Hong Kong Junior Basketball League Championship! Playing in the U10 category, Seidon’s team were dominant throughout the competition, with a string of previous victories under their belt.
Top Tier Success
Talented hockey player Florence C recently played a key role in helping her team secure a historic victory at the U14 Tier 1 Plate National Finals, held at Nottingham Hockey Centre! Representing her club, Stourport, Florence and her teammates dominated the final match, triumphing with a 5-1 win over Sevenoaks. This remarkable performance earned Stourport its first junior national title since 2003 – a significant milestone and a testament to the power of teamwork, collaboration and commitment.
Junior Duke World Champion
Prep pupil Jim T recently competed in the Junior Duke Award challenge and achieved an extraordinary feat. Inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the Junior Duke is a life-skills development programme designed for primary-aged children to build independence, confidence and resilience through a series of challenges. Jim showed exceptional endurance in the wall sit task, outshining his peers worldwide and earning the impressive title ‘Junior Duke World Champion’! Jim completed 30 minutes and 25 seconds in the wall sit, over 10 minutes longer than the second-place pupil.
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Dodge, Duck, Dip & Dominate
At the Hong Kong Dodgeball Junior Open 2025, our talented U12 team performed brilliantly to come away with the third-place trophy! Organised by the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association, this major youth tournament saw over 600 young players and 50 teams compete on the court. Our Malvernians displayed incredible speed, strategy and teamwork throughout and conducted themselves admirably, exemplifying our Malvern Qualities.
The mixed U18 team have also achieved recent success, coming out victorious as champions at the Hong Kong Inter-School Dodgeball Competition! After qualifying at the District round, our pupils dominated in the Finals, an impressive feat in a competition with over 50 school teams.
Star players Anthony, Abigail and Bella were all selected to represent Team Hong Kong at the World Youth Open Dodgeball Competition in Calgary. Remarkably, Anthony’s team came first in the U18 category while Abigail and Bella’s U12 team also won top spot! Additionally, Abigail was selected for the prestigious All-Star Game which concluded the tournament, in recognition of her rising talent.
Futsal Phenomenon
Karl K has been training hard in the world of Futsal having been selected to represent Hong Kong at the prestigious Futsal Team Training Camp in Shenzhen! Karl’s selection for this elite training camp is a testament to his exceptional talent, dedication and athletic potential.
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Academic Achievements
Slamming the Competition
Year 8 pupil Janice K won second place at the Chengdu International Schools Association (CISA) Poetry Slam, performing a poem of her own creation, for the second year running! Janice’s literary talents were also recognised with an impressive silver award in the National Language Art League – a competition assessing critical thinking, grammar, spelling and vocabulary. Further to this, Janice was also the fastest female runner in the gruelling MCC Ledder earlier this year!
Double Gold in Mind and Machine
An emerging talent in STEM, Dylan C has earned many accolades in both Mathematics and Robotics. In the 2025 Hong Kong Mathematics Kangaroo Contest, Dylan was awarded the prestigious Peak Award for scoring within the top 10% of his age group! He also competed in the 2024-25 RoBoRAVE Online (China Open Round), where he put his robotics skills to the test in a series of rigorous challenges - ultimately coming away with First Prize!
Global Scholars
Year 8 pupil Tepu L has proved himself a strong academic role model, excelling in a variety of fields. He achieved National Gold in the Introductory Science level 4 competition, run by the National Science League, followed by First Place (Provincial Level) in the WSDA Speech and Debate Tournament and an impressive Gold Medal in the American Language Arts League - competing against over 1000 pupils. And to top it all, Tepu independently participated in the World Scholar’s Cup and will now be progressing to the national round later this summer!
Talented pupil Sophie R also competed in the World Scholar’s Cup this year, winning a series of medals and trophies, and earning a place in the national round! The World Scholar’s Cup is an international academic competition that brings together students from all around the world to celebrate learning across a wide range of subjects. Sophie was one of very few pupils selected for the prestigious Debate Showcase, where she demonstrated her exceptional debating and public speaking skills. Sophie particularly enjoyed the Collaborative Writing challenge, which allowed her to express her love of storytelling whilst working creatively with others. The competition culminated in a talent show, where Sophie choreographed and performed a song that received high praise from the audience.
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Cracking the Code
Gifted pupil Zenos Z recently earned third prize in the China Computer Confederation (CCF) competition in the CSP-J/S category – known as the non-professional level software proficiency certification. Zenos is the first pupil from MCQ to achieve in a competition of this kind and his achievement follows a range of impressive accomplishments as founder of the Olympiad Informatics Club and a previous win in the World Robotics Competition!
Science Superstars
Three sixth formers have recently achieved Global Gold Awards in prestigious international science competitions. Lilian excelled in the British Biology Olympiad, demonstrating deep analytical skills and understanding, whilst Kitty secured Global Gold in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad! Jacky also achieved a Global Gold in the UK Chemistry Olympiad where he impressed the examiners with his advanced problem-solving abilities.
Diplomatic Dynamo
Representatives from MCHK recently participated in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences across the country. Charis C represented India at the LPC MUN conference and was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Delegate’ award for her superb diplomacy, public speaking and leadership skills!
Pioneering Sustainability at MCC
Jerry L, an impressive Year 9 pupil, has created an intricate Plant Watering System as part of MCC’s Sustainability Project Proposal for a competition run by the British Chamber of Commerce, and won 2nd place in the whole of China! Jerry’s ingenious system features innovative Arduino technology, a moisture and temperature sensor and an LCD display to show the readings. This achievement is particularly impressive as the project was judged against over 100 school submissions. Jerry is already looking ahead to next year’s competition and is working on a new water pump system using sensors.
2nd place in China
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Malvern Gold
Award Winners
Congratulations to sixth formers Daisy T, Flynn G and Will R who have been awarded the Malvern Gold Award –the pinnacle of all-round Malvernian excellence at Malvern College in the UK. The Malvern Award recognises outstanding levels of pupil achievement and performance across a wide range of activities. Launched in 2022, the award recognises Gold, Silver and Bronze levels, placing a significant emphasis on leadership and role model behaviour.
Top in China
National Economics Challenge Champions
Four talented students recently represented MCC in the finals of the 2025 National Economics Challenge (NEC) and came away victorious! James, Leo, Lilian and Cici demonstrated exceptional understanding of economic principles and used their collaborative skills in the fiercely competitive finals in Changsha. The team dominated across all stages and tasks, advancing to the Quiz Bowl before an audience of 3,000! James, Leo, Lilian and Cici showed resilience and determination, emerging victorious over 400 of China’s top schools.
Artistic Accolades
From the Classroom to the Gallery
Earlier this year, Genshu in Year 10 was selected to exhibit his work at the prestigious international art residency ‘Chitrashaala 2025’. The youngest of sixty artists from over thirty countries, Genshu displayed his portfolio with great pride and presentation skills, which included a large-scale painting and scratch-art piece. He described the experience as “the greatest of my life” and reflected that he “grew not just as an artist, but as a person.”
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Piano Proteges
Prep pupil Dylan C recently competed in the annual Hong Kong Schools Music Festival in the Grade 6 Piano Solo category. He played beautifully and thoroughly impressed the judges, earning him First Place!
Cayden C also showcased his musical prowess at the prestigious Pianists of Asia Pacific Association (PAPA) International Festival, winning First Prize! Performing alongside leading musicians from across Asia, Cayden wowed the judges, one of whom praised him as a “true talent who makes the piano sing.”
Earlier this year, George was awarded the prestigious Marion Baker trophy with honours, at the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival! Competing in a mixed instrument category for grade 6 standard and above, George impressed the judges with two contrasting piano pieces – a lively jazz number and Prelude in C-sharp minor by Heller. As the winner of his class, George was also invited to perform at the prestigious Festival Gala Concert alongside other standout musicians.
Stitching to Success
Prep pupils Jasmine Z, Apple S, Joy Q, Miko C, Queena L and James R represented the Malvern community on a global stage at the 6th International Future Envoy Contest and won the Silver Award! The team was also awarded the Pioneering Award for Non-Heritage Inheritance in recognition of their exceptional creativity and dedication as they replicated the traditional techniques of Yi Embroidery. The team worked on their project for nearly a term, delving into the history of Yi Embroidery, creating hand-painted images, using AI technology to turn their designs into digital posters, exploring 3D printing and creating merchandise which was sold with the profits going to charities such as the Sichuan Provincial Cancer Hospital.
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Picture Perfect
We are delighted to share that Year 7 pupil Ava N’s vibrant artwork has been selected as the cover image for the latest edition of the ‘Perfect Pets’ publication! Inspired by her beloved dog, Pluto, Ava’s joyful painting captured the judges’ attention and earned her a goody bag of art materials.
Two prep pupils from MCC have also been recognised for their artistic talent in the 2025 ‘Panda Cup’ China International Youth Competition on Aesthetic Ingenuity and Cultural Creativity. Both Kai L and Queena L were awarded first prize in their age categories for their exceptional creations!
Making a Mark
Year 4 pupil Ema O has continued to excel creatively, following on from her prize last year in the 51st Japanese Calligraphy Competition. This year, Ema has earned a brilliant bronze award in the primary section of the 51st Wood-Engraving Competition for her beautifully crafted piece ‘The Nocturnal World’.
Village Visionaries
Year 10 pupils Adna C, Delphia C and Amelia B have enjoyed outstanding success at the 2025 PolyU Design Hatch competition. The youngest of 28 finalist teams, the pupils impressed the judges with their ‘Villagescape’ project – an immersive virtual experience documenting Ho Sheung Heung Village’s heritage through 3D scanning, interviews and oral histories. Their innovative approach was awarded second place overall AND the ‘Most Innovative’ prize in recognition for their originality.
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Award Winning Garden
Last month TDM’s fabulous ‘Forest Schools Around the World’ garden was awarded both the Best Use of Recycling and Highly Commended awards at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival! The judges loved the fun, interactive garden that depicted a Jungle School in Costa Rica, Bush Kindy in Australia and Mountain School in Norway. Over the past 6 months, pupils from Nursery to Year 8 have been busy designing and creating the garden as well as digging, planting, sowing and potting for this school-wide project.
International Art Competition 2025!
We are delighted to share the results of our recent International Art Competition 2025 which saw over eighty pupils from across the Malvern College family of schools submit insightful works inspired by the theme of ‘Sustainability’.
Judged by Old Malvernian artist, educator and leader in the UK creative sector, Dr. Benedict Carpenter van Barthold, the winning entries showcase the exceptional range of creative talent across our global Malvern community.
Year 6-8 Category Winner
Year 3-5 Category Winner
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Theo P, The Downs Malvern
Felix W, TDM Sean C, MCC
Isobel T, The Downs Malvern
Stanislav M, TDM
Hugo W, TDM
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International Art Competition 2025!
Year 9-13 Category Winner
Overall Winner
Congratulations to Year 13 pupil Vianna K who has been named the Overall Winner of the International Art Competition 2025! Vianna’s acrylic painting ‘Genesis’ is part of her IBDP coursework portfolio and explores the interconnectedness of all life forms and the perpetual cycle of birth and rebirth through the shell and its outer bubbles. Vianna’s prize will be an invaluable mentoring masterclass with our esteemed judge Dr. Carpenter van Barthold!
Adam B, Malvern College Egypt
Vianna K, Malvern College Hong Kong
Kevin T, MCQ
Alfie C, MCHK
Emilia C, MCUK
Zoey M, MCQ
Hannah D, MCQ
Karson K, MCHK
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From Making Malvernians to Malvernians Made
Old Malvernian Rose Harvey left Malvern College back in 2010 and since then has forged a remarkable career as a professional long-distance runner. She proudly represented Great Britain at the Paris Olympics last year – an extraordinary feat made even more inspiring by the fact that she completed the race despite suffering a broken leg.
This April, Rose competed in the Elite Women’s Race at one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events, the London Marathon. Finishing with an impressive time of 02:25:01, she placed 9th overall among the women and was the 3rd British female to cross the line.
A true role model for the Malvern community, Rose exemplifies our Malvern Qualities through her resilience, determination and ability to inspire others around the world.
Malvern Qualities
At Malvern we teach the importance of a set of well-tested values called the Malvern Qualities.
These are the traits that prepare our pupils for life beyond Malvern and enable them to work with anyone, anywhere.
These qualities are fostered and encouraged through all areas of school life – from building a sense of teamwork in School Houses to digging deep and displaying true resilience while out on expeditions.
Communicators
Self-aware/Humble/Kind
Risk-takers with Integrity
Ambitious/Resilient
