Malvern Times1

MALVERN TIMES1

MARCH 2020

The Chamber Choir at the Barnardo’s National Choral Competition, Royal Festival Hall IN THIS ISSUE Dear Parents, Chapel Prefect 2 We are ending this term in a way that nobody could possibly have imagined. The sun is shining, the grounds are looking beautiful, the pitches ready to be played on and lessons are ongoing, but the campus is strangely quiet. With Covid-19 utterly transforming people’s lives across the Parent Portal 2 globe, we have all had to rapidly adapt the way we undertake our usual routines. Thanks to an advanced IT set-up and some excellent foresight, teachers and pupils were already set up with Academic News 3 Microsoft Teams so that the switch to remote online learning has been (almost!) seamless. The aims of retaining a sense of structure and normality, as well as maintaining ongoing opportunities to develop intellectually and personally, seem to have worked well, but no doubt there will Sport 4 be some refinements to be made as we prepare for what is likely to be a continuation of the model well into the summer term. In addition to the academic programme we are developing a Music 7 growing number of co-curricular activities that we hope pupils will engage with to ensure that they stay healthy in mind and body and continue to collaborate just as they would if they were Drama 8 here in the shadow of the hills. For now, I hope that you will enjoy reading a brief round-up of recent events. The Science Photography Competition 9

Outdoor Pursuits 9 Keith Metcalfe Headmaster

Chapel Prefects 2020 - 2021

The following have been invited to become Chapel Prefects for the year 2020 - 2021 Banita Dodhia (House 6), Tom Hughes (House 5), Shea John (House 2), Jacob Perry (School House), Amani Priddy (Ellerslie House) and Georgina Wood (House 3).

Decisions about specific roles and responsibilities, including that of Senior Chapel Prefect(s), will be made once pupils have returned to normal College life.

Parent Portal

With the end of term happening virtually, and with so many of us social distancing or in isolation in one form or another, we have been aware that for some they have missed the sense of community, which is such a strong part of Malvern’s ethos.

Therefore we have created a section in the Parent Portal of the website to keep you up-to-date and to store all the information that you might want to access to keep you in touch with all things Malvern: www malverncollege org.uk/ parent-portal/easter-2020.html

On here you will find: what would have been my end of term Chapel Notices – this includes information regarding planned Parent Portal teaching for next term for all year groups including: Hundred and Pre Sixth; Upper Sixth: A level and IB; as well as announcing sporting awards for the term, so do take a look. You will also find Reverend David’s reflections in Chaplain’s Podcast, the latest Malvern View from this term, a new pastoral bulletin along with various video messages.

We have also included a section from Malvern College Sports team for lots of sporting programmes, activities and challenges.

We will continue to put information here so please do keep checking in. Don’t forget to send in your videos of any new activities you are trying while you are away from school. Email any videos to [email protected]

Online Learning with Dan Eglin, Head of Academic IT MALVERN TIMES 3

Academic News

Academic Colours Hundred: Floris Tjan, Josi Jebens, Emilio Dorai Raj, Kitty Holroyd, Clemens Tuczka, Lara Wilson, Robin de Plaa, Louisa Academic Colours are awarded to those pupils who have been Marsden-Smedley, Morgann McGee, Tarush Agrawal, on the Honour Roll four times. The pupils that have qualified for Sophie Roberts, Harriet Carpenter, Lucy Marriott, Konrad this award this term are: Harmer, Nayanna Sira, Lea-Marie Nusser, Heather Harris, Upper sixth: Jessica Biddle, Harvey Gearon and Jack Bedford, Angus Catto, Bella Cole, Rehaan Edavalath, Annabel Slater Megan Smyth, Georgia Zhang, Lucy Leicher, Gloria Chan, Jessica Vickers, William Waterhouse, Ned Norbury, Coco Lower Sixth: Chioma Anazodo, Jan Olschewski and Anderson and Zachary Watson. Charlotte Welge Remove: Oliver Beer, Thomas Bourne, Lily Brown, Samuel Hundred: Ruby Chen, Oli Doherty, Alice Gudkova, Cook, Joel Cox, Lexi Darby, Emily Guo, Laya Hoyos, Sam Rory Upton, Johnny Wan Ingram, Evelyn Kenrick, George Kidson, Oliver Kidson, Eve Remove: Amelia Scott and Alek van Dam Leslie, Kevin Liu, Chloe MacKellar, Clara Marinescu, Khaya Ntuli, Abi Polack, Max Rosam, Sam Shardlow, Harriet Honour Roll Sneyd, Lucy Underwood, Josephine Von der Linden, Libby The Academic Honour Roll is announced and the criteria for Wharrad, Nicholas Wilson, Adina Yertayeva and Jessica Zhai. inclusion on this termly roll are reflective of a pupil’s average effort grade and/or the pupil’s “working at” grade. The criteria Foundation: Lily Angling, Aiza Aziz, Isabel Barrett, Noah is challenging, but it is within the reach of every pupil within the Goryn, Alexander Green, Iona Lapsley, Jialu Li, Charlotte Li, school to be placed on the Honour Roll. Freya Newman, Kipp Norbury, Matilda Pile, Hana Preston, Hongyu Rao, Céline Reuther, Alice Sclater, Constance Upper sixth: Sapphire Anderson, Alexander Baert, William Shardlow, Arabella Shuttleworth, Anna Smyth, Shijia Tan, Baert, Aodren Clemit, Imogen Cole, Cameron Coleman, Isabelle Wilson, Wentian Xiang and Emma Youngs. Chicco Coppola, Ale Coppola, James Dawson, Anna Doroshenko, Evyanne Ewusie, Antonia Fetzer, Georgina Lea-Smith Reading Final Inchbald, Eily Lo, Annabelle Moody, Jasper Penrice, Siima Rukandema, Freya Saxton, Nikki Stonham, Kira Angling, Jock Catto, Bonnie Green, Robbie Hardwick, Georgina Hartley, Olivia Holt, Nicholas Horn, Harrison Hudson, Louise Little, Isobel Lloyd, Gemma Luscombe, Finn Mangham, Harry Smith, Isobel Standen McDougal, Viktoriia Usova and Helen Wu.

Lower sixth: Jyothirmay Baldota, Peter Ingram, Tendo Kauma, Jayda Khimji, Anieshka King, Virginia Lawrence, Georgina Macakiage, Fia McDonnell, Agueda Ortiz Flores, th Pia Schmitz, Francesco Totaro, Charlotte Williams, Georgina On Tuesday 17 March, the Lea-Smith Reading Final was held in Big Wood, Feiyang Xu, Wei Tzu Chen, Marleen Collingridge, School. Students read exceptionally well from an incredible variety Banita Dodhia, Emily-Rose Finch, Cecilia Gerber, Missy of pieces: from T.S. Eliot’s ‘Murder in the Cathedral’, to a speech Hingley, Shea John, Lakshya Joshi, Amelia Kold, Ailing by the suffragette Emeline Pankhurst, the (limited) audience was Liu, Charlotte Livesey, Jin Hao Dylan Loh, Amani Priddy, treated to a wealth of literature. In the FY, Hana Preston was the Rhiannon Procktor, Antoine Sclater, Ishbel Spencer-Nairn, worthy winner, in the Remove, it was Eve Leslie who triumphed, Antonia Worrallo and Qirui Wu. in the Hundred, Jonathan Tunstall was awarded victory, in the Lower Sixth, Lottie Williams stormed ahead, and finally, in the Pre 6: Anna-Letizia Attolini, Jovana Bajkovic, Victoria Upper-Sixth Zhiwei Yan ascended to the heady heights of victor. Heymann, Amelie Kantowsky, Vincent Leicher, Salomé Once again, House Three claimed the Lea-Smith cup for their own, Naef and Laura Westhoff. continuing their winning streak. Well done to all involved; the competition was fierce! MALVERN TIMES 4

School Partnership The Quest for the Silver Test Tube Congratulations and thanks also to Ollie Aladegbami, Amelie Our interhouse science competition came to its conclusion on Vegter, Will Gutermann, Arent Riemer, Floris van der 18th March in the physics department. The teams of 4 from each Werff and Melissa Shorter for delivering a hugely exciting and House were tasked with creating a self-propelled vehicle from items interactive lesson on the theme of energy to the Year 6 pupils such as polo mints, cardboard, elastic bands etc. The winners of the of The Wyche Primary school; as this will be the last outing that physics round with the amazing distance covered by the vehicle these Year 6 pupils will have as a class I’m sure that they will of 10.2 m (and still going when it collided with the wall!) was remember it for many years to come. House 9.

The Wheeler-Bennett Society As a recap, House 7 won the chemistry round in November, and House 8 won the biology round in February. However, the House The Wheeler-Bennett Society continues to go from strength to with the highest point score due to a strong performance in all the strength with 56 members of the L6 signing up to be members rounds is School House with Houses 7 and 9 runners up on the for 2020-21. In a new departure, the Society will be overseen same point score. Well done to all pupils who were involved in all of by a committee consisting of: President: Peter Urbahns. the rounds: there was a lot of great team-work and experimenting Vice-Presidents: Virginia Lawrence, Felix Olschewski, Jacob going on throughout. Perry, Charlotte Williams. Secretary: Charlotte Livesey. Congratulations but also thanks to them as they take up the oversight of this intellectually stimulating cross-curricular society; we look forward to their tenure in office.

Sport

Netball Cross Country All the girls’ teams have been brilliant all season but it is safe to Well done to Lottie Livesey, Tom Birley and Emma Youngs say that the 1st VII have led from the front, putting in brilliant who all competed in the National Schools’ Cross Country performances all season. Led by captain Molly Gibbard, the Championships representing Hereford and Worcester County on team have several players who have been playing together since the Saturday of Leave Out in tough conditions with all running in the FY, strengthened by other girls joining at other points, and races with 300+ runners. All three of them ran extremely well and have been nothing short of fantastic, particularly as role models we are extremely proud of their performances. to other year groups. Their run in the Sisters in Sport National Plate competition has been outstanding and as the girls’ final Canoe Polo match of the season, they hosted St Bede’s College, Manchester The Canoe Polo As and Bs travelled to Bedford on the last Saturday for the semi-final. After the first quarter we were behind by 1 and in April (29th February 2020). The As won 3 of their 4 matches the match looked set to be a close encounter. The Manchester- against some very competitive opposition, included beating based team had an outstanding defensive line up and a shooting Meridian 2-1, a team with U21 GB players in their ranks. Special pair who rarely missed. Fia McDonnell and Laura Browne really mention to our U6th players Max Horler, Dougal Lemon, caused them problems, but the gap just got too big to chase as Tassilo Ritter Kempski von Rakoszyn, Georgie Inchbald, the game went on. The girls have been outstanding this term and Marco Garbi and Esther Woods who have been key players for a semi-final is really something to be proud of. Malvern College Canoe Polo over the last few years, in this their last tournament for the College. Girls Football The girls 1st XI have had a few good fixtures over the course of this term but their most recent visit to Cheltenham College was of special note as they put in an excellent team performance to win 2-1. With goals coming from Vivien Kruse and Jovana Bajkovic and player of the match, Josi Jebens, outstanding in defence. MALVERN TIMES 5

Hockey Rugby Sevens With the weather playing a huge part in the cancelling of so much of the Rugby Sevens season, it was great that the boys’ U16s and U18s got to compete in at least one tournament each. The U18s attended the Shakespeare 7s tournament in Stratford. With some tough opponents in the group stages and some close games, the boys went on to win ‘The Bowl’ trophy beating The Crypt 54-0 in the semi-final and Warwick 33-5 in the final. Louis Staley, Kit Staley and Josh Marsden epitomised the attitude and work rate of the team in the knockout stages.

The U16s squad travelled to Stowe for a very competitive 7s tournament. They played MCS Oxford and Warwick School, winning both matches, before losing to Stowe and Millfield. This placed Malvern College 7th overall out of 15 participating schools placed Malvern against Bromsgrove in the Plate Semi Finals. Malvern had lots of possession and worked hard but some decisions and the bounce of the ball didn’t go their way, narrowly losing 14-12 after being the dominant side. Will Crossland led The second half of term has been a busy one for the boys’ Hockey from the front and epitomised the work rate and desire of the teams. Over the course of the term, the standard of play and squad, which included five U15 players. Overall some good performances in matches has continued to develop and the boys foundations in their first (and last) tournament of the season. have impressed with some exciting Hockey.

The 1st XI performed brilliantly in the England Hockey National Cup Fives and there was a great win in the 3rd round against King Edward’s Bath, where they came back from 1-0 at half time to win 2-1, with goals from Finley Morris and captain Georg von Grolman. Player of the match was William Vande Vyvere. Unfortunately they lost to Sherborne in the 4th round, 3-2, having come back from being 2-0 down showing true Malvern resilience, with player of the match Felix Berger working tirelessly and goals coming William Vande Vyvere and Marco Garbi. A great run in this tournament from the boys; they should be proud of their achievements.

The U14s competed in the Regional Finals at Rugby School and played some exciting Hockey and defended excellently. In the four games they played, they drew two and lost two; with the player of The Fives team have had a busy few weeks playing matches the tournament being Jack Randall. The highlight of the season against Rugby School, Winchester College, UCS Old Boys and was the U14s winning their match 3-2 against Rendcomb College, the Old Malvernians. Within this there have been some great with goals coming from Will Clayton, Fergus Morris and Charlie performances, for example in the match against Rugby School, Greenwood, with Fergus Morris also named player of the match. the Malvern squad, consisting of an U14 side, U15 side and one The U15s also continued to develop and impress producing 6th form girl, won 102-91, with excellent performances form a brilliant 3-1 win also against Rendcomb, with Jagger Linford Georgina Wood, Will Clayton, Will Hughes and Matt Vickers. scoring a hat-trick. MALVERN TIMES 6

Inter-house Competitions There were some great events held this term but some events planned were lost to the disruption caused by the COVID 19. Basketball Hockey In the boys inter-house Hockey competition, following some impressive matches, House 7 claimed third place, with the final being contested between House 9 and School House. This match went to penalties, with No.9 coming away with the win. A great tournament with the standard of Hockey improving year on year.

Fives The boys inter-house Fives competitions were exciting, with the overall level of play being far higher this year, especially in Junior Fives where the number playing through the PE program has been beneficial. It was great to see all Houses able to put out full The group stages of the inter-house boys’ Basketball teams. After some impressive matches in the Senior Competition, competition were both competitive and fast-paced. There No. 1 finished in third place with No.9 finishing in 2nd place and was some fantastic shooting with several boys sinking 3 No.7 winning this year’s competition. In the junior competition, pointers, some fast-break lay-ups to the hoop and physical in third place was School House, No.1 finished in 2nd place and defending with the rebound of the tournament coming from No.9 dominated this year to win. Jock Catto. The semi-finals, between House 1 and School House, and House 7 versus House 9, were exciting, but it was House 9 and House 1 that made it through to the final, which turned out to be a very close game. In the end, House 1 were victorious, winning by just 3 points.

The Ledder In what proved to be the final big school event of this term the 133rd ‘Ledbury Run’ took place as planned with 200 runners, pupils, staff, parents and OMs taking part in what proved to be a challenging race. Cameron Coleman (No.1) won the boys’ race in a time of 55 mins 38 seconds, followed by Adriaan Berger (No.2) in second place with a time of 58 mins 35 seconds. In the girls race Charlotte Livesey (No.6) won the girls’ race in a time of 1 hr, 6mins 50 seconds followed by Charlotte Welge (No.8) in a time of 1 hr, 13 mins.

In the boy’s competition House 1 finished in third place with 106 points, House 2 finished in second with 102 points and the winners were House 9 with 63 points. In the girls’ competition, No.3 finished in third place on 115 points, No.8 were in second place on 60 points and No.6 were the winners with 47 points. MALVERN TIMES 7

Music

Despite the COVID-19 putting paid to the finals of the House ever, very high. Before the COVID-19 crisis forced all schools to Music competition, there has been much to enjoy in Music close, we did manage to complete the Unplugged category this term. of House Music. Once again, this was a concert of real quality, and we were fortunate to have Beth Roars (professional singer, Before half-term, we had the Chamber Choir singing at Great arranger, Musical Director and vocal coach to an impressive list of Malvern Priory making their annual performance in the Lunchbox performers) come and adjudicate. Nick Horn won the category series to a very large audience. As well as the choir Jacob Perry, with a very virtuosic improvisation of a Blues, with Eily Lo and Shea John, Nalni Chen and Cameron Eldridge all performed Kitty Holroyd joint second and Bonnie Green in third place. excellent solos on their respective instruments. There were many complimentary remarks about the performances. Then, later that However, I think it fair to say that pride of place this term goes day, we were treated to a sparkling evening as the Rock Band to the Chamber Choir who acquitted themselves fantastically presented a charity gig in the Rogers Theatre to raise money for at the Barnardo’s National Choral Competition, held at London’s the Teenage Cancer Trust. A huge amount of work went into great Royal Festival Hall. They were an enormous credit and the event, and their performances were exceptional. Currently, excellent musical ambassadors for Malvern College and, whilst the concert raised nearly £800 - well above what the band were they weren’t placed in the top 2 in the Under 18 category, the hoping for, and thanks to everyone who has donated for this very quality of their singing was truly excellent. The adjudicators’ worthy cause. Nicholas Horn deserves a special mention as the comments were very complimentary and, in having their concert was his brainchild and he was driving force behind the performances described as outstanding in artistry and technique initiative, so a particular well done to him. and showing a complete understanding of the music and text, combined with the ability to communicate to the audience, the Since half-term, the Jazz Band have, again, performed at The Chamber Choir were described as a first-class, accomplished Elms School as part of their Jazz and Swing evening. In front of a choir. On a national platform in one of the great concert halls packed audience, and as part of a concert including ensembles in the world, the response of an entirely neutral audience at from 3 other schools similar to Malvern College, they performed the post-competition concert of more than 1000 people spoke 5 numbers in a variety of styles, attracting many favourable volumes, as the Chamber Choir were given the most enthusiastic comments and compliments, and represented the College very of congratulations, unmatched by any other of the Under 18 age well indeed. Their playing was very warmly received so very well group choirs. There were numerous comments made afterwards done to the them. We were also treated to our termly Community indicating the warmth of those there to their singing. and Informal concerts, and the quality of music-making was, as

Royal Festival Hall, London MALVERN TIMES 8

Drama

Congratulations to our Drama and Musical Theatre performers on Best Ensemble their success in recent LAMDA examinations. Tanush Sanghai, (generating House Spirit, production discipline) Tarush Agrawal and Jayda Khimji passed their respective Nominations : Ellerslie, House 6, House 8 and House 7 grades with merit, and Lucy Marriott, Morgann Mcgee, WINNER : Ellerslie Charlie Canton-Smith, Noah Goryn, Cati Romanzina, Georgie Kenyon, Eve Leslie, Freya Simpson, Amani Priddy, Best Entertainment Jonny Tunstall, Eduard Sanders and James Christoforou Nominations: House 7, House 9, House 8, House 5 passed with distinction. and House 4 Recently the Hundred GCSE Drama pupils performed their WINNER : House 8 component 2 examination pieces before a visiting examiner, and our Musical Theatre performers presented ‘A Night at Best Actress the Musicals’ in the Lyall Foyer. Morgann McGee, Syuzanna Nominations: Bonnie Green, Freya Simpson, Avanesova, Cameron Eldridge, Oli Doherty, Jonny Tunstall, Morgann McGee, Hattie Sidthorpe, Cati Romanzina Amani Priddy and Missy Hingley presented songs from and Amani Priddy London’s West End and Broadway to great acclaim. WINNER : Bonnie Green and Freya Simpson (3) House Drama was held earlier in the term and congratulations to Best Actor the following pupils: Nominations: Jack Yeoward, Freddie Lawton Smith, Best Supporting Actress: Oli Doherty and George White Nominations: Emily Elgar, Madison Francis, Maissa De Olivera, WINNER : Oli Doherty (2) Boo Forbes and Laura Brown. WINNER : Madison Francis (8) Best Director Nominations: Lexi Clarke, Harrison Hudson, Best Supporting Actor Jada Khimji & Chioma Anazodo, Georgina Wood Nominations: Surya Rana, Harvey Freeman, Harry Brough, & Maissa De Oliviera and Shareek Oluwo Shea John and James Myres WINNER : Harrison Hudson (2) WINNER : Shea John (2) Best Production Best Technical Girls - House 3: (Daisy Pulls It Off) Nominations: House 8, House 6, Ellerslie, House 1, House 3 Boys - House 2: (The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas) and House 2 WINNER : House 3 MALVERN TIMES 9

The Science Photography Competition

The Science Photography Competition 2019 invited submissions time-lapse photography to record the movement of fireflies in a of images taken in 2019 that had some link to Science. There woodland. Second prize was awarded to Rococo Anderson for were just over 60 images entered into the competition, ranging her monochrome photograph of “Synchronised Pelicans”, and from fossils and rust to spiders, portraits, and sensational third prize went to Hana Preston for “Tungsten Filament”. panoramas from around the world. Winners were voted for by Entries for the competition were welcomed from staff as well, and College staff when the images were displayed in the Science the staff prize was awarded to Chris Rickards for his photograph Centre. A large majority of the votes were for Ruby Chen’s of “Honey Bees Collecting Pollen”. “Little Fireflies....”, a beautiful and poignant image which used

Little Fireflies - Ruby Chen Honey Bees Collecting Pollen - Chris Rickards

Outdoor Pursuits

As the nights draw out and Spring approaches, Outdoor Pursuits sees the end of another successful winter of night biking on the Malvern Hills. Pupils head out onto the hills each week, navigating their way using powerful torches on their helmets, handlebars and seat posts. The atmosphere and views are stunning, with pupils dealing with cold clear nights, near complete whiteout conditions with no visibility and everything in between.

Outdoor Pursuits has now become Online Pursuits, look out for the ongoing challenges from Mr Watts, Mr Major and the OP Team.

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