SUMMER 2026 | ISSUE 9
THE BADGER
PART OF THE MALVERN COLLEGE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
In this Issue Mini Malvern
3
Pre-Prep
5
Boarding
8
Creative Arts
10
Design Technology
18
Equestrian Team
20
Academic Report
21
English: The Year of Reading
23
Maths
24
13+ Scholarship Results
25
125 Anniversary Ball
26
Old Downian Reunion
26
Visits from Old Downians
27
What makes a Downian?
28
Science at The Downs Malvern 30 Forest School
34
Eco Team
35
Sport
36
Leaving The Downs Malvern
40
Friends of The Downs
42
“The Halls are Alive with the Sound of Music”
44
Heads of School Speeches
48
Year 8 Parent Reflection
50
House Competition
51
Year 8 Leavers’ Gift to TDM, painting by Antony Bridge
Welcome from the Head Welcome to the 2026 Summer Edition of The Badger, celebrating another memorable year at The Downs Malvern and the people, achievements and experiences that have made it so special.
I
am sure that, like me, you find it hard to imagine that yet another academic year has flown by, as the adage goes, ‘Time flies when you are having fun’, and there has certainly been plenty of enjoyment over the course of the year, which may explain why the months have gone by so quickly!