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Thriving at Malvern College
The teenage years can be an exciting but
also challenging time for young people and
their parents! The teenage brain is going
through significant changes, and the added complications of phones, social media, teenage culture and expectations all exert their effects. Most teenagers go through several ups and downs, and it is rarely a smooth journey into adulthood. The boarding school environment leads to busy and intense terms where emotions can become heightened; challenges can seem significant at times, but there is also greater opportunity for the development of a range
of skills, intelligences (emotional as well as academic), confidence and maturity.
There is an extensive network of pastoral support in place at Malvern College. Please trust the experience and expertise of our pastoral teams, and please communicate regularly with the relevant members of staff. Our aim is to acknowledge the rapidly evolving challenges for teenagers and to carefully support pupils and their parents as they navigate these formative years. Happiness can be an elusive objective but, in keeping with Aristotle, we are looking for eudaimonia (long-term thriving) for our pupils.
Those familiar with Martin Seligman’s book, ‘Authentic Happiness’, will recognize the
concept of happiness as using your signature strengths and virtues in the service of something much larger than you are. The Malvern College experience is designed to allow our pupils to discover their signature strengths, to discover the virtues of service and teamwork, to develop the Malvern Qualities and, eventually, to thrive.
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