The Malvernian - Autumn Term 2020

THE MALVERNIAN
Transform Their World
AUTUMN 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Academic 2
Academic Update 2
Masterclasses 3
Poetry Day 3
MIND and Place2Be Charity Events 4
OSCAR Foundation 5
Societies 6
Malvern Hills Challenge 7
Climate Change 8
Upper Sixth Mock Oxbridge Interviews 8
Positions of
Responsibility 9-10
Drama
Music
Sport
Duke of Edinburgh
CCF Field Day
Weekend Activities
Weekend Activities the FY and Remove
Your Home Away From Home
Christmas Holidays Pastoral Update
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20-21 22 22
Message from the Headmaster 22
Dear Parents,
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 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 pupils taking on the challenges that began during lock-down: raising thousands for charities already through self-organised 10k 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 of life over the last few weeks.
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