http://www.malcol.net/fileadmin/rss/rss.php?ajd News Feed http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=146&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=146&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 14/07/2010<br/><br/>Keep your eye on Tom Kohler–Cadmore, 15-year-old county cricket prospect who has been taken on by the Worcestershire County Cricket Club Academy. He is a boarder at Malvern College (No.5) and is well placed to take advantage of all the school can offer. Malvern has built a brand new Sports Complex which was opened last year where the Cricket Centre was officially opened by former England captain, Michael Vaughan. The Cricket facilities at the school are used by WCCC for their winter training programme. Steve Rhodes, Director of Cricket feels that the partnership with the College is going well – he says “The recent partnership between Worcestershire CCC and Malvern College is exciting and has been of huge benefit to both parties.First and foremost the new indoor Cricket Centre has the best surface of any that I have experienced. It is hard to replicate grass conditions, normally the surfaces indoors are either too bouncy or too quick and very often cricketers never come across outdoor pitches like that at any time in their careers. Thankfully the Malvern surface repeats just the kind of pitch that is common with English wickets.WCCC has been lucky enough to make the most of these facilities along with Tom Kohler-Cadmore who is a member of our Worcestershire Academy and who, as a pupil at the College, is able to use the facilities all year round. Tom is a product of the Yorkshire Under 15 team where he broke Michael Vaughan’s record of ‘most runs in a season’. It is not easy moving a long way from home and boarding for the first time but his attitude to the new challenges at school and in his cricket has been excellent.”Tom says “I come from Hornsea in East Yorkshire and started at Malvern College last September. I have completed my first year at school and have really enjoyed it. I am lucky enough to be a member of the WCCC Academy and so have to trained all through the winter with other members of the Academy in the College’s new Cricket Centre. I love the boarding life at school and have settled in well. This is a friendly place and being here seems very natural to me. The cricket at school has been exciting and I have learned a lot from our coaches who were county players themselves.” Tom has had a very encouraging first season at Malvern. He has had a regular place in the College’s 1st XI and has scored 680 runs – his average was 34. His highest score was 71 not out, and he took 23 wickets at an average 13.9. His best bowling figures were 5-25. With nine catches under his belt and nine stumpings as wicket keeper, he looks like a good prospect. Tom Newman, Master i/c of Cricket at Malvern says “Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been a major contributor to the team this season and, in spite of his youth, has played with authority and maturity. He was integral to the success of the side (which won 11 games this season). He has infectious enthusiasm and a very promising talent for cricket and that means he certainly has a bright future. He is a fantastic addition to Malvern and to our cricket side.” http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=146&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=146&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 14/07/2010<br/><br/>Keep your eye on Tom Kohler–Cadmore, 15-year-old county cricket prospect who has been taken on by the Worcestershire County Cricket Club Academy. He is a boarder at Malvern College (No.5) and is well placed to take advantage of all the school can offer. Malvern has built a brand new Sports Complex which was opened last year where the Cricket Centre was officially opened by former England captain, Michael Vaughan. The Cricket facilities at the school are used by WCCC for their winter training programme. Steve Rhodes, Director of Cricket feels that the partnership with the College is going well – he says “The recent partnership between Worcestershire CCC and Malvern College is exciting and has been of huge benefit to both parties.First and foremost the new indoor Cricket Centre has the best surface of any that I have experienced. It is hard to replicate grass conditions, normally the surfaces indoors are either too bouncy or too quick and very often cricketers never come across outdoor pitches like that at any time in their careers. Thankfully the Malvern surface repeats just the kind of pitch that is common with English wickets.WCCC has been lucky enough to make the most of these facilities along with Tom Kohler-Cadmore who is a member of our Worcestershire Academy and who, as a pupil at the College, is able to use the facilities all year round. Tom is a product of the Yorkshire Under 15 team where he broke Michael Vaughan’s record of ‘most runs in a season’. It is not easy moving a long way from home and boarding for the first time but his attitude to the new challenges at school and in his cricket has been excellent.”Tom says “I come from Hornsea in East Yorkshire and started at Malvern College last September. I have completed my first year at school and have really enjoyed it. I am lucky enough to be a member of the WCCC Academy and so have to trained all through the winter with other members of the Academy in the College’s new Cricket Centre. I love the boarding life at school and have settled in well. This is a friendly place and being here seems very natural to me. The cricket at school has been exciting and I have learned a lot from our coaches who were county players themselves.” Tom has had a very encouraging first season at Malvern. He has had a regular place in the College’s 1st XI and has scored 680 runs – his average was 34. His highest score was 71 not out, and he took 23 wickets at an average 13.9. His best bowling figures were 5-25. With nine catches under his belt and nine stumpings as wicket keeper, he looks like a good prospect. Tom Newman, Master i/c of Cricket at Malvern says “Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been a major contributor to the team this season and, in spite of his youth, has played with authority and maturity. He was integral to the success of the side (which won 11 games this season). He has infectious enthusiasm and a very promising talent for cricket and that means he certainly has a bright future. He is a fantastic addition to Malvern and to our cricket side.” http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=857&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=857&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 12/07/2010<br/><br/>‘Wyrd Sisters’ by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs Wednesday 30th June / Thursday 1st July 2010Based on the popular Discworld novel, Stephen Brigg’s theatrical adaptation takes its audience into a world of witchcraft, court intrigue and comedy daggers. A totally absurd piece of theatre, part fairy tale, myth and legend, Pratchett’s novel unashamedly parodies Shakespeare\'s Macbeth. The cast and crew of over 60 Foundation Year students certainly provided a thoroughly entertaining evening for their audience. This production was a constant delight to watch due to being close in proximity to the actors, with Steve Doidge’s thrust stage appropriately set on a ‘dysk’-shaped stage, and two ramps leading up to the raked main stage. The large cast worked cohesively, with excellent support from the technical and backstage crew. The lighting design by Zoi Sevastopulo (No.6) was spot on, capturing the pantomimic style of the production and sound effects operated by William Blackburn (No.7) were particularly evocative of the medieval time period. There were several excellent special effects, ranging from Granny Weatherwax’s hand flashes, bubbling cauldrons, crystal ball, trapdoor entrances and magic flashes. Gwyn Sloan’s costumes superbly evoked the medieval/fantasy time period with everyone from peasant to king resplendent in their garb. The action commenced with the three witches, Granny Weatherwax (Amelia Wall, No.3), Nanny Ogg (Natalie Seager, No.3) and Magrat Garlick (Katie O Rourke, No.4) consulting their diaries to see ‘When shall we three meet again?’ The meddling hags were a well-contrasted trio, providing much of the laughter as they moved the plot forward. All delivered quality performances: Milly Wall’s deliberately humourless, no-nonsense Granny was statuesque and commanding, with the audience reveling in the character’s eccentricities; Natalie Seager’s Nanny, a warm, hilariously cackling, larger than life character stole the show; and Katie O Rourke’s naïve, coquettish junior witch was truly engaging. Duke Felmet, played with paranoid relish by Matthew Withnall (No.5), suffered badly from remorse and a nagging wife. The Duchess, powerfully performed by Natasha Riley (No.4), presented the covetous wife with a ferocity that highlighted her cruelly dominant role in the royal marriage and made the two a well-matched comical pair of villains. It must be said the entire ensemble, peasants, guards, demons and robbers all contributed to the fun and games, wore their costumes with pride and were never lost for words. The Duke (Matthew Withnall) is seen constantly rubbing his hands to remove bloodstains. This compulsive hand rubbing culminates in bandaged hands by the end of the play. Matthew gave an assured performance as the hen-pecked husband, as did Natasha Riley as the harsh, pushy, wicked Lady Felmet. This duo contrasted well with the apparently hapless ghost figure of King Verence (Alex Kemp, No.1), who despite his hard-to-believe reputation for cruelty was deemed popular. Tomjon (Ben Donaldson), the king’s son was, meantime, being reared by theatre manager, Vitoller (a suitably luvvie performance by Rupert Harris, School House) and his wife (Olivia Darby, No.8). They were aided by a spirited performance from Aaron King (No.5) as Hywel the playwright of the play within a play.In the midst of this chaos, moved another core figure – the Fool. Jeffrey Leung (School House) made the part his own – with a nice mixture of pathetic humour and a soft centre. His scenes with Magrat worked particularly well. With such an entertaining production, this Foundation Year Theatre company has really announced itself in grand style. With hilarious dialogue and magical effects, Wyrd Sisters was an ideal end of summer term choice by Director of Drama Keith Packham, and all who attended on each night were treated to a theatrical feast complete with bubbling cauldrons and theatrical flashes aplenty! http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=857&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=857&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 12/07/2010<br/><br/>‘Wyrd Sisters’ by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs Wednesday 30th June / Thursday 1st July 2010Based on the popular Discworld novel, Stephen Brigg’s theatrical adaptation takes its audience into a world of witchcraft, court intrigue and comedy daggers. A totally absurd piece of theatre, part fairy tale, myth and legend, Pratchett’s novel unashamedly parodies Shakespeare\'s Macbeth. The cast and crew of over 60 Foundation Year students certainly provided a thoroughly entertaining evening for their audience. This production was a constant delight to watch due to being close in proximity to the actors, with Steve Doidge’s thrust stage appropriately set on a ‘dysk’-shaped stage, and two ramps leading up to the raked main stage. The large cast worked cohesively, with excellent support from the technical and backstage crew. The lighting design by Zoi Sevastopulo (No.6) was spot on, capturing the pantomimic style of the production and sound effects operated by William Blackburn (No.7) were particularly evocative of the medieval time period. There were several excellent special effects, ranging from Granny Weatherwax’s hand flashes, bubbling cauldrons, crystal ball, trapdoor entrances and magic flashes. Gwyn Sloan’s costumes superbly evoked the medieval/fantasy time period with everyone from peasant to king resplendent in their garb. The action commenced with the three witches, Granny Weatherwax (Amelia Wall, No.3), Nanny Ogg (Natalie Seager, No.3) and Magrat Garlick (Katie O Rourke, No.4) consulting their diaries to see ‘When shall we three meet again?’ The meddling hags were a well-contrasted trio, providing much of the laughter as they moved the plot forward. All delivered quality performances: Milly Wall’s deliberately humourless, no-nonsense Granny was statuesque and commanding, with the audience reveling in the character’s eccentricities; Natalie Seager’s Nanny, a warm, hilariously cackling, larger than life character stole the show; and Katie O Rourke’s naïve, coquettish junior witch was truly engaging. Duke Felmet, played with paranoid relish by Matthew Withnall (No.5), suffered badly from remorse and a nagging wife. The Duchess, powerfully performed by Natasha Riley (No.4), presented the covetous wife with a ferocity that highlighted her cruelly dominant role in the royal marriage and made the two a well-matched comical pair of villains. It must be said the entire ensemble, peasants, guards, demons and robbers all contributed to the fun and games, wore their costumes with pride and were never lost for words. The Duke (Matthew Withnall) is seen constantly rubbing his hands to remove bloodstains. This compulsive hand rubbing culminates in bandaged hands by the end of the play. Matthew gave an assured performance as the hen-pecked husband, as did Natasha Riley as the harsh, pushy, wicked Lady Felmet. This duo contrasted well with the apparently hapless ghost figure of King Verence (Alex Kemp, No.1), who despite his hard-to-believe reputation for cruelty was deemed popular. Tomjon (Ben Donaldson), the king’s son was, meantime, being reared by theatre manager, Vitoller (a suitably luvvie performance by Rupert Harris, School House) and his wife (Olivia Darby, No.8). They were aided by a spirited performance from Aaron King (No.5) as Hywel the playwright of the play within a play.In the midst of this chaos, moved another core figure – the Fool. Jeffrey Leung (School House) made the part his own – with a nice mixture of pathetic humour and a soft centre. His scenes with Magrat worked particularly well. With such an entertaining production, this Foundation Year Theatre company has really announced itself in grand style. With hilarious dialogue and magical effects, Wyrd Sisters was an ideal end of summer term choice by Director of Drama Keith Packham, and all who attended on each night were treated to a theatrical feast complete with bubbling cauldrons and theatrical flashes aplenty! http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=811&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=811&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 08/07/2010<br/><br/>Warm congratulations to our IB pupils on the very fine results achieved in the recent examinations. We are particularly pleased to announce that Stephanie Schöhl scored the perfect 45 (out of 45), a truly brilliant achievement. Cindy Cheng and Anna Wagner each achieved 44 points and no fewer than 16 candidates attained 40 points or more. Our average point score is 35.3. Well done to our IB cohort; it has been a splendid year of all-round achievement. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=924&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=924&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 07/07/2010<br/><br/>All OMs are warmly invited to join in the celebrations at one of the events planned. Please see this link for details. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=925&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=925&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 05/07/2010<br/><br/>After defeating Cranleigh in the First Round of the Cricketer Cup, the Old Malvernians overcame a strong Old Harrovians\' side at Harrow yesterday, winning by 55 runs. Top performances from Mark Hardings (61), David Nash (54), Matthew Smart (4-55) and Ollie Powell (3-19). The next match is against old rivals Repton (A) on Sunday 18th July. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 01/07/2010<br/><br/>Yannick Hecker (OM No.1) gained a Distinction in his first year examinations at Oxford, in Economics, Engineering & Management and has been awarded a Scholarship. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=147&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=147&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 01/07/2010<br/><br/>Margaret Barnes has worked at Malvern College for 32 years. From catering to laundry, there is not a job that she has not done. On Wednesday 30th June, under a cloudless sky, No.5 past and present came together for a tea party in the garden to wish Margaret the happiest of retirements. She has been a friend and colleague to so many people over the years and a very, very loyal servant of No.5. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=466&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=466&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 01/07/2010<br/><br/>On Tuesday 29th June we played our final fixture of the year against Scotch College- a 1400 strong boys school from Melbourne.We won the toss and decided to bat on a good wicket that might offer turn for our spinners after the break. We batted well in the mid-innings with Arthur Jones scoring his maiden 1st XI fifty and Odge Davey 87. Both players offered impetus after a slow start and we reached 219 in our 40 overs after setting out an original goal of 200 as a par score. Scotch College got off to a good start and took the game to our seamers but our three spinners wrestled the match back with Will Meredith taking 4 wickets. We kept taking wickets at regular stages and their chase stalled leaving us to bowl them out 175.Malvern 219-6 in 40 oversOdge Davey 87Arthur Jones 52Scotch College 175 all outW Meredith 4-33W Wright 3-35MOMA Jones for a match changing innings and maiden 1st XI fifty+ 1 wicket for 18 runs from 6 overs. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=466&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=466&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 01/07/2010<br/><br/>On Tuesday 29th June we played our final fixture of the year against Scotch College- a 1400 strong boys school from Melbourne.We won the toss and decided to bat on a good wicket that might offer turn for our spinners after the break. We batted well in the mid-innings with Arthur Jones scoring his maiden 1st XI fifty and Odge Davey 87. Both players offered impetus after a slow start and we reached 219 in our 40 overs after setting out an original goal of 200 as a par score. Scotch College got off to a good start and took the game to our seamers but our three spinners wrestled the match back with Will Meredith taking 4 wickets. We kept taking wickets at regular stages and their chase stalled leaving us to bowl them out 175.Malvern 219-6 in 40 oversOdge Davey 87Arthur Jones 52Scotch College 175 all outW Meredith 4-33W Wright 3-35MOMA Jones for a match changing innings and maiden 1st XI fifty+ 1 wicket for 18 runs from 6 overs. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=359&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=359&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 30/06/2010<br/><br/>Flying high on the rides at Drayton Manor Park, the Ellerslie House girls celebrate the end of their busy year! The weather was beautiful and the trip was a perfect way to relieve exam stress. Many thanks to the House Council for suggesting the trip, to Alba Zimmermann our Social Rep and Mr and Mrs Godsland, Mrs Angus and Mr Davidson for coming along. A repeat trip is already being planned for next year! http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=317&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=317&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 30/06/2010<br/><br/>Dave Burley brought to an end his family\'s 80 years\' barbering service to Malvern College by trimming a few of the SH barnetts in the penultimate week of the summer term. Mr Russell\'s presented less of a challenge than, say, George Homfray\'s or Gad Shawcross\'s or indeed the uniformity of the Remove and 100 chaps - Jake Cripwell, Henry Salmon, James Philip, Felix Riedl-Riedenstein and Dan Williams. Nonetheless, it was a privilege for them all to be the last in a very, very long line of Malvernians to have had their haircut by a member of the the Burley dynasty.Dave\'s father and grandfather cut boys hair at the College - his grandfather started before the War and Dave started in 1964 as a 16-year old under the watchful eye of his father (and the boys in the House, many of whom were older than him).The House gave Dave a great send-off - cake and Full House Colours - at the birthday barbecue held especially to coincide with his valedictory snip. He is acknowledged by the SH boys as a very fine Christian gentleman, and he retires with our warmest thanks and good wishes. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=228&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=228&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 29/06/2010<br/><br/>The inter-House rounders tournament took place on a very hot and sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend. No.8 started slowly but by the end were in excellent form with particularly impressive performances from Clare Ho and Hayaka Amada with Hebe Morgan bowling very consistently. Unfortunately they were not quite good enough for the strong teams from No.3 and No.4 but nevertheless achieved a very creditable third place. They were undoubtedly in first place for participation and support with the entire Remove, FY and several Sixth Formers taking part. http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=148&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 http://www.malcol.net//news-detail/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=148&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&no_cache=1 29/06/2010<br/><br/>The No.5 Junior Athletics team enjoyed a great day at the annual Sports Day. They finished winners of the Junior competition with Charlie Buiskool (pictured doing the high jump) contributing enormously to the success of the House. Charlie, Demi Onabowale and Matthew Withnall all ran well in their track events which saw No.5 come out as comfortable Junior winners on the day, watched keenly by the Chairman of the College Council, Lord Maclaurin, an ex No.5 pupil.