THE MALVERNIAN Transform Their World
AUTUMN 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Dear Parents,
Academic
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Drama
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Academic Update
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Music
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Masterclasses
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Sport
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As we end the first half of the Autumn Term, I am amazed by how much has happened in such a relatively short space of time and under the unusual conditions placed upon us by pandemic restrictions. The wonderful September sunshine certainly helped, but underpinning everything has been the determination of both
Poetry Day
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MIND and Place2Be Charity Events
Duke of Edinburgh
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CCF Field Day
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Weekend Activities
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OSCAR Foundation
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Societies
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Malvern Hills Challenge
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Weekend Activities for the FY and Remove
pupils and staff to make the most of being back. Pre-season sports training and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions kicked us off even before term began. Sports, CCF and Outdoor Pursuits have proved that meaningful skills (and fitness!) can be developed, and musical concerts and dramatic performances have been re-imagined but still enjoyed by all. I have been particularly impressed by the
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pupils taking on the challenges that began during lock-down: raising thousands for charities already through self-organised 10k
Climate Change Upper Sixth Mock Oxbridge Interviews Positions of Responsibility
Your Home Away From Home
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Christmas Holidays
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Pastoral Update
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Message from the Headmaster
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Our Qualities
runs, as well as enterprising car washes and doughnut selling; leading super-curricular society talks, such as Geography, Politics & Current Affairs, Wheeler-Bennet and Aston, all attracting both online and real-life crowds of over 50 a time; and Chapel Prefects and Peer Mentors leading services and assemblies in Chapel. I hope that you enjoy the next few pages that give you just a taste
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of life over the last few weeks.
Resilience | Self-awareness | Open-mindedness | Kindness | Collaboration Risk-taking | Curiosity | Ambition | Independence | Integrity | Humility