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College Guiding Statements Children come first when: 1. The College cultivates the whole child Pupils at the College enjoy a balanced education which aims, through an excellent academic and co-curricular programme, to develop their individual intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing. 2. The College values community well-being and provides a safe learning environment Pupils, parents and staff are provided with a secure and safe environment to promote personal, social and emotional well-being and growth. 3. The College shapes children to become global citizens who have an understanding of the complexities of an ever changing world Through developing an understanding of the needs of global communities, an awareness of the world around us and celebrating cultural diversity, pupils truly become global citizens. 4. The College develops a passion for learning through enquiry, curiosity and active collaborative participation Pupils at the College are encouraged to become self-motivated inquirers and thinkers with a passion for learning. Pupils develop the confidence to self-assess and to collaborate with others, becoming effective communicators. 5. The College respects the natural world and its resources both globally and locally The College develops individuals who are knowledgeable about the world in which they live. Pupils should aspire to be caring individuals with compassion and tolerance for others and an awareness of environmental issues. 6. The College prepares children to live their lives honestly with a spirit of respect for themselves and others We believe it is important for our pupils to have a firm commitment to deep-rooted values in order to nurture principled individuals who act with honesty, integrity and respectful manners; as well as being flexible, pragmatic and open to new ideas. The College expects its pupils to be open-minded and respectful of the diversity of our community, including themselves. 7. The College prepares children to take risks and show endurance and resilience to achieve goals Pupils at the College are encouraged to persevere as they encounter unfamiliar situations and explore new ideas and to be resilient in the face of adversity, inspiring the self-belief to become confident risk takers. 8. The College challenges each child to be the best that they can be and discover who they might become The College creates a learning environment that encourages exploration, experimentation, questioning and discovery. It prepares its pupils to be reflective in analysing opportunities, in facing challenges and to learn from their mistakes.
Definition of Learning Good learning is an experience which inspires pupils to take ownership of their knowledge and understanding. Pupils are happy, engaged, challenged and valued. They are able to question, reflect independently and collaboratively, and communicate confidently on their progress.
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Table Of Contents Page
Contents
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College Guiding Statements
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Definition of Learning
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Welcome from the Headmaster
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MCUK Visit
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Parent Teacher Consultation Day
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Golf Tournament
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Gala Dinner
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School Photographs
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World Scholar’s Cup Team
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A Gap Year at MCE
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Sitara Trip Reception and Year 1
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Sitara Trip Nursery
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Pharaonic Village Trip
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Family Park Trip
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Fagnoon Trip
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Kidzania Trip
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Elgar House Charity Mural
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Wellspring Trip
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London Trip
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Ski Trip
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Cyprus Trip
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Dress-up Days
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French Week
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International Day
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Book Week
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Cliff McNish
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Ann Bryant
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Dorothy’s Journey to Oz
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Art Exhibition
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Swimming Competitions
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Football
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Stoke City Camp
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Sports Day
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Year 1 & Year 2 Sports Day
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The Malvern Qualities
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Welcome From the Headmaster This is quite a bumper edition of the Malvern View, reflecting the vast array of interesting and even challenging activities that have recently taken place at the College. I am incredibly proud to be a part of this busy community and I hope you all enjoy the following articles as much as the pupils enjoyed taking part in them. As we approach the end of only our second academic year I believe it is remarkable what has been achieved in our short history. From internationally renowned authors visiting the College to an environmental trip to Cyprus our pupils have been given wonderful opportunities to learn well beyond the amazing lessons that take place in their classrooms. This is only possible thanks to the incredibly dedicated teachers and support staff at MCE. I would like to thank all teachers for their continued hard work and I am sure they are all preparing to enjoy a well earned summer break. I look forward to seeing what new and amazing activities take place next academic year. Warmest regards, Wayne Maher Headmaster
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MCUK Visit We were thrilled to welcome our visitors, Mr Allan Walker, Director of International Schools, and Ms Nicola Dudley, Director of Education from Malvern College UK, as part of our annual quality assurance process and termly board of management meeting. We hope that they had a wonderful stay with us here in Cairo and we look forward to sharing their feedback with our community soon.
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Parent teacher consultation DAy This day was well attended by parents and pupils. It is a great opportunity to develop the all-important partnership between parents and MCE staff for the benefit of our pupils. Communication and collaboration are key to a child’s success.
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Golf Tournament
On March 2nd 2018 Malvern College Egypt were amongst the sponsors for 14th Green and Gold Gala and Golf Tournament. In the morning and afternoon 130 golfers played in a Texas Scramble Tournament at the beautiful Kattameya Dunes Golf Course. Two teams of MCE staff played well and enjoyed the round but sadly there was no podium finish. However, Mr Kittermaster won a prize for being nearest the pin on hole number 8!
GAla dinner
In the evening the Green and Gold Ball was held at the lovely Dusit Thani Lakeview Hotel and the theme for the Ball was “Havana Nights�. The gala ballroom was beautifully decorated with a Cuban theme of fuschias and palm trees. Many of the MCE staff attended the ball and looked amazing in their black tie outfits and gorgeous dresses! The evening started with a cocktail reception before the guests were served a delicious meal. Then the guests danced the night away to the tunes of the popular jazz singer Ahmed Harfoush and DJ Tamer. A wonderful day was had by all.
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School Photographs School photographs were taken by a UK firm Pret â Portrait. The children looked very smart and photogenic in their uniforms.
World scholar’s Cup Team On the weekend of the 20th - 21st April a number of Secondary School pupils represented Malvern College Egypt at the regional round of the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) event. Over two days they competed against other Cairo schools in quizzes, tests, collaborative writing and team debates covering the Arts, Literature, Science, History and Social Studies. The event was challenging. However, we are proud to say that each member of the team rose to the challenge. Due to their efforts they have qualified for the global round in Kuala Lumpur in June. This will be the biggest and most ‘global’ of all the Global Rounds, and will be an inspiring and unforgettable experience for our WSC team. Each member of the team was a credit to themselves and to the College. They were a shining example of team work and exemplary behaviour to all. Well done!
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A Gap year at MCE
The year is almost coming to an end for our current gap Students, Francesca Descher and Duncan Drew. What a year to remember it has been for them. Duncan: “I was adamant upon landing in Egypt that it would be wrong to have spent 6 months here without attempting to pick up the language. Working alongside the PE Department has helped me to be able to frequently practise my Arabic but I have also benefitted from the Beginners’ Arabic CCA that the Arabic department set up. My personal highlight has to be International Day. I was mainly helping out on the England stall, dishing out the scones, cream and jam to the guests. I am now looking forward to starting my degree in Chinese and Spanish at Bangor University in September. My time spent at MCE has been unforgettable, I have learnt so much in my short time here and hope to keep in contact with the friends I have made.”
Francesca: “To think that this time last year I was myself still in school and sitting my A levels is quite remarkable! Cairo, and Egypt in general, has been an incredible place to live for the past year. Exploring its rich history and getting to know the people has been extraordinary, as has the glorious weather! Working in the Public Relations department has allowed me to get to know a different side of the school and develop invaluable skills that I know I will implement in my own career. There have been so many memorable moments at MCE that it would be impossible to choose just one, but helping with the organisation for the School Production and International Day were among some of the projects that I feel very proud to have been a part of. The members of staff who I have got to know this year have been so supportive, and many of whom I will no doubt keep in contact with for years to come. I feel incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity for my gap year and I will really miss MCE but I am excited to begin the next chapter of my life, studying International Relations and Spanish at the University of Exeter. Thank you to all who made my time so special!”
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Sitara TRIP reception and year 1 The Reception and Year 1 children enjoyed a wonderful trip to the Sitara Theatre at Porto Cairo Mall to see the show, Little Red Riding Hood. The Year 1 children had the opportunity to join in and do some acting and demonstrated outstanding self-confidence and the ability to perform in front of an audience. All the children also took part in a workshop which involved making rockets from ultra-violet materials. The smaller workshop theatre was set up with special lights which show up the bright colours when viewed under ultra-violet lighting. During this workshop each child was able, within a small group, to dance on the stage to music and move their rocket around. The children in the audience could only see the rockets whirling and twirling around the dark space. It was an exciting spectacle and so much fun for each child to watch their friends and to take part themselves. This ultra-violet light was also used for the short production of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, an excellent production acted completely in the dark by the Sitara actors. The team at Sitara provided a wonderful experience for our children. To be part of a live performance is incredibly special.
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Sitara TRIP Nursery We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! The Nursery children were so well behaved and represented Malvern College Egypt in such a positive way during our morning at Sitara for the We’re Going on a Bear Hunt workshop. Each class watched the actors perform the story for us, which was exciting and extremely enjoyable. This was followed by a short break, after which each class got to go on their very own Bear Hunt! Whilst one class were going on the Bear Hunt, the other three classes participated in role playing as the bear in the bear cave, or using musical instruments and props to create the sounds for those children going through the swishy swashy grass, the squelchy, squerchy mud and so on. Everyone had an amazing time.
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Pharaonic Village trip
In March, Year 3 went to the Pharaonic Village in Giza to reinforce and enrich their topic on Ancient Egypt. They travelled back in time to look at various scenes from ancient Egyptian daily life being acted out beside the River Nile - they loved watching this from a boat! They also visited a replica tomb of Tutankhamun and participated in an art activity where they painted a pharaonic boat. Finally, they enjoyed lunch with their friends in the restaurant, before returning back to school tired but happy. This was a very engaging and valuable learning experience. The children’s enthusiasm for this topic was really overwhelming!
Family Park trip The Reception children enjoyed an educational and fun visit to the Family Park. The purpose of the visit was to explore the outdoors and to learn some more about plants. The children took a train ride around the park and took part in a scavenger hunt to identify plants and mini-beasts.
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Fagnoon trip
Year 1 and 2 had an amazing experience visiting Fagnoon Farm. Year 1 took part in a farming and pottery activity. Year 2 did woodwork and weaving. All children had the opportunity to learn how to make baladi bread, to feed goats and to ride on a camel, horse or donkey. A great time was had by all and we returned to school with some very tired pupils.
Kidzania Trip
The children in Nursery learned all about people who help us. Along with our in-school activities, the children were given the opportunity to visit KidZania - an interactive city that combines inspiration, fun and learning through realistic role-play. Upon entry, the children were given their own cheques to cash into “Kidzos” at the Commercial International Bank (CIB) and learned the importance of working hard to earn their “Kidzos” and spend them. The children were able to move about, put themselves in someone else’s shoes, wear costumes, use props, and communicate and make decisions in character. Throughout the day, they visited several child-sized establishments including the hospital, cheese factory, DHL delivery service and many more. At the police station, they were given clues to solve mysteries and capture burglars. They awaited the fire alarm at the fire station, rode the fire truck and operated the water hoses to put the fire out. At the Spinneys supermarket, they sorted out all the items in stock and operated the checkout machine. Some trained to be pilots at the aviation centre, and some worked at the construction site to build walls and roads. At every establishment, the children practised good hygiene and how to keep safe in emergency situations. They followed instructions carefully and worked together in teams to get all the jobs done.
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House charity Mural A number of pupils and teachers were involved in painting a fantastic wildlife mural on the wall of the charity ‘Branches of the Vine’ in Maadi. This organisation cares for children with disabilities, and is supported by the Elgar House, one of our four Houses at the College. This project was a great example of the team spirit we are developing at Malvern College Egypt, and also the artistic talents of our clever pupils and teachers!
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Wellspring Trip Year 5 had very successful trip to the Wellspring Overnight Camp in Wadi El Beit. Sunday morning couldn’t arrive quickly enough for some of the children; they were so excited, and the buses were bubbling with great anticipation on the journey there. As soon as we arrived, the children were straight into their first activity which included meeting and greeting their counsellors, the young people who were to be their guides and supporters throughout the camp. One of the most enjoyable activities was the zip wire - always a favourite! As teachers, we were so proud to see so many of our children overcoming their initial fears and taking a risk. To see the smiles on their faces was a truly wonderful sight. Amongst the many reasons for arranging these camps is to encourage independence, self-confidence, self-awareness and collaboration which is achieved through the many activities and games that are played. What may seem to be a simple game of dodgeball very soon turns into a discussion about tactics, cooperation and teamwork. The final evening of the camp was spent dancing and eating popcorn around the camp fire. The three days of this camp were nonstop and, needless to say, the buses were much quieter on the journey home.
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LOndon Trip
Thirteen pupils and three teachers travelled to London for the Art and Drama trip. For many of the pupils it was their first time in England and on the evening of the first day many of them experienced snow for the first time. Despite the cold temperatures we went for a walk along the bank of the River Thames to see some of the sights including Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
On the second day we went to see the scary London Experience, a theatrical performance about the history of London Bridge and the surrounding area. After this we took the London Underground to the iconic Planet Hollywood Restaurant for lunch where pupils were surrounded by famous props from different films. We then went on a bus to the Saatchi Gallery in the upmarket area of Chelsea, where pupils were able to see many examples of modern art. In the evening we went to see the brilliant musical Wicked at the Apollo Theatre in London. Despite the cold winds, the pupils were in high spirits and wrapped up warm as we walked around London.
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The next day we headed to the British Museum where we saw many ancient Egyptian artefacts including the Rosetta stone. We then went to Camden Lock for lunch, before getting on the London Underground down to Covent Garden for the evening performance of The Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre. This whole show was performed by only three actors and was a very intense and often frightening show. Wednesday was one of our busiest days starting with a visit to the National Portrait Gallery before walking through Trafalgar Square and down Pall Mall to Buckingham Palace for some great photos. We then went to Leicester Square where pupils were given the chance to go to M&M World, a highlight for many of the pupils. After that we went to the matinée performance of “The Lion King” at the Lyceum Theatre. After the incredible show we headed over the Thames to the London Eye where we had our own private VIP pod all to ourselves. For many of the pupils this was their favourite part of the trip as they were able to take some amazing photos across London at sunset. We then had some traditional fish and chips for dinner before walking back along the Thames to our hotel. Thursday was our last full day in London but the fun did not stop. We started the day with a cruise along the Thames. The cruise started from Westminster Pier and headed east towards Tower Bridge, past lots more historic buildings including the Tower of London. We then went to Borough Market for lunch and then went to St Paul’s Cathedral, where most of the pupils climbed all the way to the top of what was once the tallest building in the world. Our final show was the incredible “Matilda” at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden. The pupils were impressed by the age and performances of some of the young actors in this show and came out buzzing. We flew back to Cairo on Friday, after what was an incredibly busy week with lots of memories and souvenirs of an enjoyable trip.
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SKI Trip We set off for a week in the Swiss Alps and our second home of Les Efles La Tzoumaz. After a painless flight and easy transfer through Geneva Airport, we made our way up to the resort which is at 1,500m above the sea. Snow covered the roads as we climbed the twisty mountain road until we arrived and were greeted by many of the same staff as last year. Ski fitting always happens on arrival day and it was great that so many of our pupils knew exactly what size boots and skis they needed, having been to Ski Egypt previously. The snow conditions in La Tzoumaz were incredible. We were lucky enough to be skiing in the best conditions they had had for almost 10 years. With perfectly groomed pistes and fresh snow most nights, the MCE ski trip could not have been anything but an amazing week.
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We were so proud of all the pupils on the trip as the progress they made was outstanding. Our beginners were up on the mountain skiing ‘Red’ runs by the end of the week, the advanced group were skiing ‘Itineraries’ (which were sign posted for “Very Good Skiers only”) and the staff enjoyed skiing with all groups. The staff at Les Elfes were again fantastic. From morning to night, everything we could have asked for was done, often before we asked! We cannot thank Les Elfes enough! We are already planning next year’s trip. Hopefully next time we will have more MCE pupils participating on this fantastic trip.
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CYPRUS Trip
Nine pupils from Malvern College Egypt travelled to Cyprus on a journey of environmental discovery. Their mission was not to save the world but to have fun, enjoy the outdoors, try something new, and become more aware of how they can look after the environment and spread the word to others when they returned to school. As part of their commitment, the pupils went without their phones, laptops and all other electronic devices for the whole of the trip. Although this seemed a little daunting at first, many of the pupils enjoyed interacting more with the world around them. The week was full of themed activities and included horse riding, gorge walking, orienteering, forest activities and a beach clean-up. During the trip to the gorge, pupils learnt about climate change, vegetation and the impact of humans on the environment. They made links with the environmental issues and many of the subjects they learn about at school and were impressed with how many subjects were covered. After a competition to clean up the beach, pupils were amazed at how much rubbish they found. Some rubbish had been washed up by the tide but there was rubbish which had just been left by people visiting the beach. The pupils took photos of the items they found and each group collected around two large bin liners full of rubbish. Later in the evening pupils put together a PowerPoint to show to other pupils on their return. They researched how long it would take for the items they found on the beach to biodegrade. They were shocked to find out that a jerry can could take up to a million years to biodegrade!
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After returning to school, the pupils gave a presentation to the Secondary School about the 6 R’s: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Repair, Refuse and Rethink. During the month of May pupils and teachers at Malvern College Egypt had been asked to make a pledge to the environment about what they will do to Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Repair, Refuse and Rethink. Let’s hope that the good work will continue and the Year 9 pupils carry on spreading the word and helping us all to think more carefully about how we look after the environment.
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Dress up days Several dress-up days took place in the second half of the academic year. The Lewis House non-uniform day “carnival� resulted in a wonderful array of colours. Although the yellow colours of Lewis were dominating the day it was great to see how many pupils expressed their carnival spirit from wearing bright clown wigs to extravagant face paints. As part of the International Day and continuing with the international theme, our pupils wore fantastic costumes on International Dress-Up Day. Additionally pupils came dressed as book characters during Book Week and dressed as Smurfs or in blue for the Sanger House dress-up day.
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French week
During “Francophonie Week� pupils learnt about other French-speaking countries around the world. This was an opportunity to understand that French is an important language and that it can be a great asset later in life as it is spoken on all continents. All in all, it was a positive week and pupils were very interested in taking part in the different activities offered.
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International day
Malvern College Egypt hosted the annual International Day celebration. Some of the highlights of the day included songs and gymnastic demonstrations from our own MCE pupils, as well as performances from African Hope, the Cairo Symphony group and also some talented parents joining in too. Aside from the aim of the event being to celebrate the College’s internationalism, it also allowed us to raise significant funds for the House charities, greatly exceeding the money that was raised last year. The spectacular event was only made possible thanks to the effort and contributions from the whole Malvern College Egypt community.
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MCE offered a wide range of activities to pupils during Book Week. We were incredibly fortunate to welcome both Cliff McNish and Ann Bryant, two internationally renowned authors, to MCE for presentations and workshops for our pupils. As well as the author visits, the pupils were involved in games of giant scrabble (on a huge 7m by 7m board), DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) and much more to hopefully further their excitement for reading. Book Character Dress Up Day was quite spectacular, showing off the astonishing imagination of our pupils with ways in which they could recreate the look of their favourite characters. The children focused on books and reading in their lessons and created story book door displays.
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Cliff McNish
Our Secondary School pupils were lucky to receive a visit from Cliff McNish. Cliff has written thirteen novels and has been published in twenty six languages. He began the day by talking to all secondary school pupils about his writing and where he finds inspiration for his work. The pupils were gripped by his talk and engaged excellently in the question and answer session. Cliff then led a series of workshops with Years 7, 8 and 9. With Years 7 and 8, he explored how to develop a plot and create realistic, rounded characters by considering the problems and barriers individuals may face. His workshop with Year 9 was based on his own multi-award winning novel Breathe, a modern Gothic tale. He explored how to develop a believable ghost, and how to use sensory language to build tension. This linked perfectly with the pupils’ short story writing module. This was an excellent way to encourage creativity and ambition in our pupils.
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Ann Bryant
As part of our activities during Book Week, the Primary School were lucky to have a special visit from Ann Bryant, a very talented music educationalist and children’s author. Ann has written well over 100 books with themes of friendship, family and fun. Ann ran workshops with all children from Reception upwards; these were very well received. The older primary children listened to her advice about how to create stories, played word games with her and took part in interactive poetry performances. In the Reception workshops, each child listened attentively to her story about Mr Grey and the animals in the jungle. All children joined in dancing and moving to music applicable to one of the animals. The children moved around our Early Years shared area, listening to the different music pretending to be frogs, beetles, butterflies and monkeys. With some role play and dancing they completed the story together. They then had the opportunity to listen to Ann play the piano whilst identifying the book titles she was singing about. Ann finished the Reception workshop with an active story reading and dance session. All the children were engaged and participated enthusiastically throughout. Primary children also had the chance to buy one of Ann’s books and have a brief personal meeting with her to get the book signed. They were really excited about this opportunity and benefited greatly from this unique experience to meet a very inspiring lady.
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In the third term MCE produced its first spectacular full scale musical production of ‘Dorothy’s Journey to Oz’. We were thrilled to be part of the very first production team in the newly built theatre. The play told the story of Dorothy and her little dog Toto finding themselves in Munchkin-land and their adventurous journey to meet the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. It was a modern twist on the classic 1939 film of “The Wizard of Oz” and created another opportunity for our talented young performers to shine.
The cast was made up of pupils from Years 3 to 10 allowing pupils and teachers from different year groups a great opportunity to get to know each other and work together. A production is a colossal commitment and we spent months of CCA time, lunch-times and a few weekends too, rehearsing for the big day. For many of our pupils this was their first experience of being on stage, learning lines and choreography; making their accomplishment even more commendable. Mariam took the lead role of Dorothy and performed absolutely brilliantly with a heart warming rendition of ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’. Mariam was successfully supported by Lara as Toto, Nourhan as the Scarecrow, Talita as the Tin Man and Seif who kindly stepped in and played the Lion as our original Lion, Omar Shalaby, unfortunately broke his leg while skiing. When we said ‘break a leg’ Omar, we didn’t want you to take it literally!
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Although all members of the cast performed wonderfully, who could forget the frightening performance of Mawada as the Wicked Witch of the West! Her green make-up, fabulous costume and shocking cackle had smaller members of the audience shrinking in their seats during some of the scarier scenes. Luckily Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, played by Nesrin, helped to comfort and reassure the audience. As it said on the program, it is hard to know where to begin to thank everyone who was involved in this production. As our first production, we were starting from scratch with no set or props or costumes. The sound and lighting equipment was new to us too and it really is commendable how everyone rolled up their sleeves to make it work. Secondary School pupils lent a hand as backstage crew or assisting the Art department with painting the set and making the props. Not only were so many terrific memories made by the children, but as teachers it was lovely to see the progress and confidence develop in each individual pupils from beginning to end. This production really was a shining example of MCE at its best. All of the staff and pupils involved demonstrated collaboration, kindness, risk taking, integrity and ambition‌ many of the Malvern qualities that we all strive to encourage and embrace within the MCE community. We were immensely proud of every person that worked on this production. Thank you. We pulled it off and are all a little braver, wiser and closer together.
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Art Exhibition
We have seen a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication from our pupils this year, this is evident in the many diverse and unique pieces of artwork produced within this year’s Art Exhibition. Well done! The Art Department is flourishing, helped along by the efforts of our first Y10 GCSE Art class who presented an exciting and inspirational range of final artworks at the exhibition. The GCSE class in Year 9 and Year 10 worked extremely hard to produce art of an exceptionally high standard. This dedication and remarkable talent is not confined to GCSE. At Key Stage 3, pupils produced a whole range of artwork encompassing drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and ceramics. Year 8 pupils investigated portraiture this year. Within the art exhibition they exhibited some outstanding work which included semi-abstract portraits inspired by the Cubist art movement, as well an exceptional number of portraits in chalk and charcoal and some fabulous lino prints. All this work has been supported by learning how portraiture has developed since medieval times and focusing on the evolution of the portrait into the diverse range of expressive responses made in contemporary art that we see today.
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Among the range of work exhibited by Year 7 were the illustrations in the style of the children’s story book illustrator Eric Carle who is the author of the ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’. For this work the pupils experimented with mark making as well as a range of different media. They demonstrated their knowledge of colour and had to combine these skills to make an illustration with collage, acrylic paint and drawing inks to produce a wonderful and exciting display! Within the Year 6 collection, we enjoyed some creative and expressive outcomes from the pupils. This included the George Rouault inspired sea creatures using a tempura batik. This work was confidence building and required the pupils to take a real leap of faith into the unknown by experimenting with media and taking risks. The Year 5 pupils exhibited some brilliant art work this year and have successfully produced some fabulous paintings inspired by iconic buildings. They investigated the work of Keith Haring who is a Pop artist. This year they experimented with mixed media and developed their ability to use colour skilfully.
Year 4 pupils exhibited a number of projects from Viking Ships on Stormy Seas investigating colour and mark making to Geometric Designs inspired by Mondrian. Their contribution to the MCE Art Exhibition was memorable and covered such a diverse range of projects. Well done to the Year 3 pupils this year for producing such a variety of wonderful artwork. It was so nice to see the amount of work that went into their topic. A particular favourite was the artwork inspired by ancient Egyptian culture. This year it was wonderful to see the addition of so much exciting and beautiful artwork from pupils in the Early Years and Years 1 and 2. Some of the wonderful themes included Volcanoes, Wishes, Houses and Homes, Dinosaurs, Robots and more in such a range of creative projects. Well done to all of our pupils who have worked so hard and made such an effort to contribute to the Art Exhibition 2018, and take time to think about our art motto, “In art the journey is as important as the destination.”
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Swimming Competitions
Well done to all our swimmers who competed with such determination. MCE achieved 3rd place overall for the season in the competition out of 11 schools. Our thanks to MCE coaches and our swimming team for all the hard work. Keep up the great effort everyone.
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Football
In May the MCE Lions under 12’s boys football team undertook a friendly match against The British School of Rehab. The MCE Lions’ team took two squads of six players, The team played against a very physical and well organised The British School of Rehab side and played some elegant and entertaining football. The final score was 4-2 to The British School of Rehab, however Malvern College Lions fought to the end and did themselves and the College proud. Continuing on with the friendlies, MCE Lions boys and girls played against the New Cairo British International School (NCBIS) under 13 football teams, to give them practice before they flew to England to compete in the COBIS games. MCE played with 2 squads and in matches of four quarters. The final score for the boys was 5-5. Every player played their part and contributed to the match. The girls team also worked incredibly hard to achieve a 0-0 draw against the NCBIS girls, with both teams showing excellent levels of motivation and determination in not allowing the other side to score a goal. The future is extremely bright for Malvern College Egypt’s football teams and we look forward to next season. A very well done to both the boys and girls for competing in this seasons football fixtures across all age groups and a special mention for Mr. Gale, Mr. Birch and Mr. Bailey for coaching and guiding the pupils onto great success.
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Stoke City camp In February we had the privilege of hosting the first ever Stoke City Skills Camp in Egypt. The pupils undertook sessions on improving their skills and techniques and also developing the concepts of teamwork, resilience and empathy. The whole experience was enjoyed by all and two very lucky pupils who were identified as being top performers and talented prospects, were invited to travel to Stoke City. Congratulations go to Bassem and Youssef who were selected. We look forward to working with Stoke City in future years!
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We enjoyed Years 3 to 10 Sports Days at the Maadi Olympic Stadium. Years 1 and 2 and the Early Years Sports Day took place at MCE. It was wonderful to see the growing progress of the pupils as they move up through the school and the fine balance between being competitive and inclusive. At the Olympic Stadium it was great to see the competitive nature of the House system in action with every athlete being cheered along by their House. There were some outstanding performances with many personal bests and new College records being set. Well done to Foster who were the overall Year 3 to 10 winners on the day, but congratulations to all the pupils for participating and thank you to the Heads of Houses and House Captains for all their work.
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Year 1 & year 2 sports day
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Malvern College Egypt holds a firm commitment to absolute and fundamental values that have stood the test of time. While we refer to them as “Malvern Qualities” they are as relevant in the town of Malvern UK as they are in our city of Cairo. It is through our common emphasis on these values that pupils across the Malvern family of schools will leave well-prepared as global citizens who are ready to both understand and solve issues facing our world in the 21th Century.
Resilience
Showing persistence and perseverance in the face of difficulty. Having the ability to face challenges with confidence and with good humour. Being able to respond positively to setbacks and to see them as an opportunity to learn.
Self awareness
Being reflective about the process of learning and what we do. Showing an awareness of both strengths and weaknesses and taking responsibility for personal development.
Open mindedness
Being open-minded to the wide range of beliefs, opinions and cultures that make up the modern world and yet having the strength of character to stand by one’s own. Showing respect and acceptance to those who hold contrary views and the intellectual flexibility to see others’ points of view. Having a global outlook and actively contributing to a multicultural society.
Kindness
Recognising that kindness and consideration are an essential part of a civilised society and a happy community. Acting with compassion and showing empathy towards those in difficulty.
Collaboration
Demonstrating an awareness that collaboration is a vital skill in society. Working with others to bring about the greater good and to offer service. Showing generosity towards other opinions and ideas and an ability to recognise that other ideas may be better than one’s own. Working together to learn.
Risk taking
Demonstrating a confident, imaginative and innovative approach to what is possible. Pushing oneself both mentally and physically in unfamiliar situations. Showing curiosity and creativity to explore new ideas and opportunities.
Curiosity
Having an inquisitive and investigative attitude.
Ambition
Being forward-thinking with a vision of the future, and showing the determination and courage to follow this path.
Independence
Showing self-reliance and resourcefulness in all actions.
Integrity
Showing the strength of character to be an honest and trustworthy member of society and to stand by one’s beliefs. Being willing to accept personal responsibility where things go wrong and to learn from mistakes when they occur. Demonstrating intellectual honesty by acknowledging sources of information and ideas.
Humility
Having awareness of one’s strengths and abilities but with a sense of modesty. Recognising the distinction and benefits of a Malvern College education, making the most of the opportunities it provides and understanding with sensitivity and humility that others do not enjoy the same advantages.
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