EDUCATION
Open Days Are Here Again! It’s that time of year when many of us look ahead to the next stage of our child’s education, and The Downs Malvern has two Open Days in May to provide a window on the school to prospective parents. Staff at the school believe
subjects, but Art, Design and Technology,
that giving children the very
Drama, Music and Sport too. Our remarkable
best possible start is all about
children have achieved 24 awards to a wide
individual
array of schools including Malvern College,
interests and abilities, and instilling the joy
The King’s School Gloucester, King’s School
of learning. “The benefit of a great early
Worcester, Monmouth School for Boys,
education is not simply learning sufficient
Repton and Sedbergh.
understanding
each
child’s
facts and figures in order to move on to the next stage of our academic ambition,” says Headmaster Alastair Cook. “It’s much more than that; it’s about embedding a thirst for knowledge and a confidence in our personal potential that will stay with us for life.”
The May Open Day, held on the Thursday 27th May, will (of course!) be subject to prevailing
restrictions.
Another
Open
Day, specifically for Her Majesty’s Forces families, is planned for Saturday 22nd May in conjunction with our associated school,
Children can join The Downs at any age from
Malvern College. If required, these events
three upwards, with many beginning in Years
will be held virtually. n
7 and 8 to boost their chances of getting into the senior school of their choice.
Visit our website for further details, thedownsmalvern.org.uk
or
contact
This year has seen another bumper number
our Registrar, Mrs Katherine Cox on
of 13+ scholarships – not just in academic
+44 (0) 1684 544108.
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