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Introduction
Malvern College as as as one of the great English independent schools has a a a a a a a proud and lasting connection to the military welcoming children of service families as boarders since 1865 We provide our young people with with a a a a a a a a a a happy and and and and healthy environment within which they can develop and and and and thrive and and and and a a a a a a a a a a wide and and and and varied curriculum that encourages them to to push their own boundaries and to to embrace learning as a a a a a a a a a a gateway to a a a a a a a a fulfilled and balanced life Our unique house system creates a a a a a a a a family environment where children are supported and and cared for and and celebrated as individuals Malvern has a a a a a a a a strong academic academic focus our Super-Curriculum academic academic enrichment programme offers a a a a a a a a a a a range of activities that stimulates intellectual curiosity and an an an academic breadth beyond the confines of the exam criteria This sits alongside a a a a a a a diverse Co-Curriculum programme that promotes all-round personal growth and the development of key transferable skills Our 250 acre campus nestled at the the the foot of the the the Malvern Hills allows our pupils the the the space to explore and take part in in in in a a a a a a a range of of activities including sport Outdoor Pursuits Duke of of Edinburgh Award Programme and and the CCF We offer a a a a a a a wide-range of of both team and and individual sports plus adventurous expeditions such as as the the annual “Lost” event and every two years a a a a a a a a a a challenge such as as the the 2019 “Malvern to Paris” using only human power expedition These adventures have the intentional focus of developing leadership collaboration and risk taking all within safe boundaries For those whose passions are in The Arts Arts - our Design Technology and Visual Arts Arts faculty comprises a a a a a a range of specialisms that includes Fine Arts Resistant Material Graphic Products Fashion and Textiles Painting Printmaking Photography and Product Design The Drama Department is a a a a a a a a a creative force providing cultural nourishment for our our pupils that stimulates their artistic talents The Music School provides music opportunities for for for each pupil whether they are are high-level performers preparing for for for a a a a a career in in music music to to enthusiasts who just want to to enjoy some regular music music making A visit is is the best way to see just what we have on
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offer But for now whilst restrictions are still in place we we are offering on-line meetings virtual tours and webinars I do do look forward to to welcoming you you to to Malvern College in in the future Please do do contact us if you you have questions or would like to talk about any aspect of Malvern College in the meantime Keith Metcalfe
Headmaster of Malvern College 3