Debating
Malvern is fortunate enough to teach Debating both as a co-curricular activity and within the curriculum, one of only two schools in the country to do so. Every member of the FY has one period of Debating per week. The first term is devoted to the key skills of debating, such as speaking clearly, with and without notes, on a series of well-researched and well-structured topics. They are also introduced to the concept of a formal debate and the bulk of the second term consists of every pupil having the opportunity to take part in such a debate. The third term's focus is on advanced skills of argument and reasoning.
Each pupil gains confidence from their opportunity to speak and debate and learns many transferable skills, useful within the school and in later life. We aim to allow all pupils to make the most of this unique opportunity. The co-curricular debating sessions allow pupils to progress to high levels of internal, local and national competitions. There are debating fixtures too, some with local schools and some further afield, including tours to London and Oxford. Malvern also aims to lead debating in the region by arranging and hosting competitions for Preparatory Schools and the annual Three Counties Tournament for senior schools.
2012 sees us heading to the United Nations in London, for what is expected to be the first in an annual involvement in the Model United Nations competition.