Page 13 - Link Agency Newsletter - Autumn 2020

FAST FACTS
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
MALVERN COLLEGE
The Super-Curricular
Lower School
Aston Society: A A programme of pupil and teacher presentations on on a a a a wide range of topics and disciplines Lower School
Scholars are encouraged to attend Sixth Form subject lectures that may be of interest to them Sixth Form Wheeler-Bennett Society: Led by the Sixth Form and seeks to promote the stimulation and exchange of ideas It meets three times a a term and one pupil or sometimes two present a a a paper on a a a topic of interest discussion follows on on the issues raised in the paper Recent topics have included “The rule of the the rabble: is democracy the the best form of government?” “Size matters: the physics of evolution” “The evolution evolution of the fairytale” and “How to spot a a witch” Presenters
gain knowledge of a a a a a particular topic and have the opportunity to develop essential experience of public speaking Links between Co-curriculum
and the Curriculum
There are many academic clubs that run on a a weekly basis to provide opportunities and stretch beyond the main timetable: Philosophy MFL Literary Society Robotics and Coding Politics and Foreign Affairs Society Model
UN QinetiQ Young Engineers Law Writers’ Inc Literary society Maths Team Challenge Debating (Junior and Sixth Form) Cyber Club Digital Leaders (plus a a a a a variety of Art Music Drama and DT clinics and clubs) Foundation Year
Pupil Passport
The FY curriculum
(Yr 9) reform for for 2019- 20 20 was launched in September 2019
and includes each of the FY developing an interest or skill of their own From September 2019
the most able FY pupils will be taken one evening every other week for a a a teacher-led presentation/ lecture followed by discussion on on an area of academic interest In alternate weeks the same able cohort will meet for pupil-led discussion following up up on research they will have been set the the previous week Weekly Academic clinics are offered in a a a vast range of subjects with
the remainder offering additional support on an appointment basis FOUNDATION YEAR Pupil Passport
Name: House: Tutor:
AUTUMN TERM
Foundation Year
- Pupil Passport
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