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THE MALVERNIAN
New Contemporary Sixth Form Centre
Exciting plans for a new contemporary Sixth Form Centre here at Malvern College have been revealed, which will see the transformation of the existing Memorial Library into a bespoke learning and social space for our Lower and Upper Sixth pupils.
The new Sixth Form Centre, on two floors, will house a series of versatile areas that can be used for independent, self-directed study as well as group and teamwork, providing diverse working ‘zones’. It is modelled on the learning spaces found throughout universities, preparing our pupils for life after Malvern College and will also bridge the gap between a traditional school environment and modern working environments. It will allow pupils to further develop the develop vital skills they will need such as collaboration, problem solving and creativity.
While demonstrating Malvern’s progressive outlook, this is a sensitive repurposing of the Memorial Library, designed by Sir Aston Webb, and arguably the most architecturally significant building on our campus. The Grade II Listed building’s character and heritage
will remain front and centre, keeping its beautiful period features such extensive wooden panelling and impressive fireplaces, while simultaneously creating bigger, brighter, modern learning and social spaces.
Works are scheduled for Summer 2024 and are due to be completed by September, in time for the start of the new academic year.
The project will be funded through the generous philanthropy of our Old Malvernians and wider Malvernian community. If you can support this exciting project to transform our Sixth Form pupils’ learning experiences, please contact:
Alexandra Albright | Head of Development
(alexandra.albright@malverncollege.org.uk) or
Fiona Paterson | Senior Development Manager
(fiona.paterson@malverncollege.org.uk) or call +44 (0)1684 581517.
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