Extracurricular

Extracurricular Infrastructure

The scale of extracurricular offerings at Malvern College is genuinely impressive. Spread across 100 hectares, the campus houses facilities that serve as creative hubs for student life. Among these are the Lindsay Arts Centre, the Music School, and St Edmund’s Hall – a space for rehearsals and performances – alongside the Rogers Theatre. The Chapman Technology Centre stands out as another point of pride, where students explore design disciplines.

Activity Streams

Extracurricular programming at Malvern College branches into three streams: action, creativity, and service. Physical development, creative expression, and empathy are considered as integral to education here as classroom learning, reflecting a holistic approach to student growth that extends well beyond traditional academics.

Creative Pursuits

Creative activities at Malvern College encompass comprehensive music and theatre programmes, along with visual arts. Within these offerings, students might join a choir or play chamber music, perform in a concert orchestra, or take on roles in professional theatrical productions. They can study new dance styles or design clothing at the Chapman Technology Centre, exploring their creative interests through hands-on practice.

Clubs

The creative stream naturally extends into clubs, of which there are over 100. These include:

• CAD Design
• Culinary Arts
• Chess Club
• Environmental Challenge
• Jewelry Making
• Literary Circle
• Origami
• Speech and Drama
• Technical Theatre
• Textiles and Fashion
• Young Engineers Society, and others

The Debating Club and the Wheeler-Bennett Society hold particular prominence, traditionally regarded as the most popular and prestigious options among students.

Active Pursuits at Malvern College

Physical education plays a central role in the extracurricular landscape. As befits a prestigious boarding school, Malvern College offers extensive options across both traditional sports and active pursuits:

• Basketball
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Fencing
• Fives
• Football
• Golf
• Field Hockey
• Horse Riding
• Netball
• Polo
• Rackets
• Rugby
• Shooting
• Squash
• Swimming

This represents only a portion of available sports. Active pursuits include:

• Fitness
• Rock Climbing
• Cross Country
• Karate
• Trampolining
• Zumba
• Rowing
• Sailing, and others

Community Service

Volunteering forms an essential component of programming at Malvern College. Students engage through the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and school council participation, as well as various community initiatives. They support wildlife conservation, assist children and elderly residents at local facilities, and contribute to projects ranging from waste recycling to dog-walking services.