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Saturday 18th September
7.30 pm in York Hall
Batsford opens its doors at last!
The waiting is over! Batsford finally opens its doors on Monday 6th September after many months of hard work during its conversion from the Bursary to the fantastic junior boarding house for years 3 – 8.
GCSE Celebrations! 92.5% A* to C grades
Following last week's excellent 'A' Level and AS success, Malvern St James is delighted to announce its GCSE results.
Commemoration and Speech Day
At the end of the Summer Term, the School said goodbye to their founding Headmistress, Mrs Rosalind Hayes, who is retiring.
Kite Making
Girls in Years 2 to 4 were able to express their creative flair recently during a kite making day.
GSA Junior Olympics
Once again, the annual GSA Junior Olympics for pupils in Years 3 and 4 was a great success.
Weston Super Mare Trip – a report by Mrs Wilkinson
Girls and staff from the Junior Department set off for a day in Weston Super Mare last weekend, armed with sun-cream, buckets and spades and a change of clothes... just in case!
HMS Triumph Rededication Ceremony
One of the Ships we have adopted for School competitive events is HMS Triumph, the nuclear submarine, which has spent the last six years being refitted, following active service in Afghanistan.
Outdoor Activity Day
An outdoor activity day at Aztec Watersports Centre gave girls in Years 2 to 4 the opportunity to build their confidence and team spirit, whilst undertaking an exciting challenge.
Smite Farm Science Trip
Year R to 5 pupils had the opportunity to explore an arable farm when they visited Lower Smite Farm near Worcester.
Congratulations! MSJ is awarded the Artsmark Gold Award
This week it has been announced that MSJ has achieved the highest Award offered to schools by the Arts Council, for dedication and commitment to the Arts – the Artsmark Gold.
International Success for Lucy Walton
Lucy Walton, Year 6, continues to astound with her progress on the international Golfing scene.
Congratulations to Katie Cupper
Congratulations to Katie Cupper who has received her brown belt 3rd Kyu in Karate.
Junior History Trip
Girls in Years 4 and 5 were able to experience a taste of life during the Civil War when they visited The Commandery in Worcester.
Junior Maths Challenge
Girls from Years 6, 7, 8 and 11 took part in the Junior Maths Challenge Competition in May.
Butterfly Life Cycle
Girls in Class R-1 have studied the fascinating life cycle of butterflies as part of the Minibeasts science topic.
Manor Adventure
Year 5 and 6 pupils attended an outdoor activities trip to Manor Adventure in Shropshire.
Young Performers' Platform
The first Young Performers' Platform of the Summer Term was a great success and provided a wonderful lunchtime concert for the audience of girls, parents and staff.
MSJ looks forward to opening its new Junior Boarding House
Work on Batsford House, the new junior boarding house, is making excellent progress.
Zoolab Minibeast Visit
Girls in Years R to 3 were joined by Reception girls who will start in September for an exciting Minibeast activity.
Malvern Well Dressing Competition, a Report by Liberty Wilkinson
Last Friday Year 5 set off to West Malvern to ‘Dress the Well!'
Skydiving for Acorns Hospice
Intrepid Junior Department teacher, Miss Charlotte Kopsch, is taking her life in her hands with a sponsored skydive for Acorns Hospice.
CBSO Concert
Years R to 4 travelled to the Symphony Hall, Birmingham to hear the CBSO ‘Around the World' concert.
'Fabulous French Day'
The ‘Fabulous French Day', for girls in years R to 3, was a day of French themed activities including songs, stories, art, cookery and food tasting, fact finding and playground games.
Summer Concert in Stretton Grandison
St Lawrence Church, Stretton Grandison
Saturday 22nd May at 7.30pm
Music Department Summer Newsletter
For the latest news from the Music Department, please click here
Congratulations Lucy Walton!
Lucy has continued her excellent progress in Golf.
Closure of Heathrow Airport
Please click on the link below to access full details of Heathrow Airport Closure
Heathrow Airport Closure April 2010
All girls returning late for the Summer Term, should check the VLE and emails regularly for work and instructions from Subject Teachers.
Easter Bonnet Parade
Easter came early this week as the Junior Department pupils displayed bonnets they had designed and decorated.
Black Country Museum
Junior pupils and staff visited The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.
National Science Week – Space Odyssey
Eighty children from visiting schools took part in the Junior Schools' Science Morning.
African Sanctus
The MSJ Singers joined the Elgar Chorale for a spectacular performance of Dr David Fanshawe's ‘African Sanctus'.
'Charlie and Lola' Theatre Trip
Girls from Reception and Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Malvern Theatres to see ‘Charlie and Lola'.
African Theme
There has been a strong African theme throughout the work produced by the Junior Department.
Prep Schools Choir Competition
As part of a celebration of the music which takes place with younger children, Malvern St James held the first Prep School Choir Competition on Sunday.
Trip to Malvern Priory - a report by Frances Clifford
We are finding out about local history and the Priory seemed like a good place to start – especially as Malvern would not be here without it!
University Challenge Comes to Malvern!
Malvern St James was delighted to host a heat as part of the Junior Schools Challenge Competition.
Science Trip to Techniquest
The Junior Department discovered that the Techniquest Science Museum in Cardiff is a really exciting place to explore and investigate science in action.
Spelling Bee
The Junior Department held a Spelling Bee competition to promote spelling and literacy as being both fun and praiseworthy.
Juniors Trip to CBSO
Year 5 and 6 girls had a chance to enjoy first hand some of the music for which Malvern is famous, when they attended an exclusive schools performance of Elgar's Enigma Variations by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Body Shop Evening
Greenslade House organised a hugely popular Body Shop Evening.
Best Schools
Malvern St James has been ranked as one of the top 25 all-girls' boarding schools in the country, on the basis of its 2009 examination results, as published by best-schools.co.uk at http://www.best-schools.co.uk/best-schools.aspx
Music Department Spring Newsletter
For the latest news from the Music Department, please click here
Council Announce the Appointment of New Headmistress
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Headmistress for September 2010, Mrs Patricia Woodhouse.
It’s Official! We are OUTSTANDING!
Malvern St James Girls' School is celebrating after receiving a fantastic Ofsted report - achieving OUTSTANDING in all categories concerned with the well-being of the children.
Navy trip to Malvern St James is a Triumph
The long association of Ships and Malvern St James was re-invigorated this term with a visit from HMS Triumph.
Congratulations to Emily Hawkins
Year 5 pupil, Emily Hawkins (age 10) swept the board at the Regional British Pony Awards Ceremony a fortnight ago.
Autumn Term Open Morning
The Autumn Term Open Morning proved to be a great success as the School welcomed many new and current parents.
Halloween Party by Georgina Hobden
On Thursday 22nd October the Junior Department enjoyed a Fancy Dress (ie Halloween!) party.
Lucy Walton - more golfing success!
Congratulations to Lucy Walton, Year 6, who recently won three trophies at the Worcestershire Golf Club Ladies Section 2009 Awards.
Autumn Activity Day
Autumn was welcomed in the Junior Department with an Activity Day, comprising a pottery session, campfire cookery and a scavenger hunt.
Actions Stations Day Hailed a Great Success
Malvern St James opened its doors to over 100 students from schools across the county last week for a dedicated day of sports, specifically designed to introduce the children to a broad range of activities.
Pyjamas and Popcorn
For one night only, the Hex in Hatfield was transformed into a jumble of fluffy slippers, multi-coloured duvets and mattresses for the annual Junior Department “Pyjamas and Popcorn” party.
Malvern St James and Macmillan Cancer Support:The Perfect Blend
In championing the Macmillan Cancer Support ‘World's Biggest Coffee Morning' initiative, Malvern St James has added a further £660 to the £2400 total it has already raised for the charity through various fund-raising activities.
Survivorship - To Cancer and Beyond!
The MSJ Singers had the wonderful opportunity to perform alongside a professional cast when they provided the music for ‘Survivorship – To Cancer and Beyond!' at the Solihull Arts Complex.
Aztec Watersports Day
To begin the new term with a splash, girls in years 3 to 6 set off to Aztec Watersports for the day.
A Great Start – Mrs Wilkinson reports on the first two weeks in R-1
We are delighted to welcome our new starters into Class R-1.
Heritage Day
Visitors to Malvern St James were taken back in time to the elegant days of Victorian England thanks to the School marking National Heritage Day last week and celebrating the 90 years since the Imperial Hotel became the girls' school in 1919.
Malvern St James welcomes back Mamma Mia’s Director Phyllida Lloyd
Girls and parents at Malvern St James were excited to welcome Phyllida Lloyd as their guest speaker for the end of term celebrations in July.
Active Angels Holiday Club
Active Angels Holiday Club has just finished it's most successful year to date.
Acorns Update – Richard Branson donates to Malvern St James Fund Raising
Congratulations to all of the girls who took part in the Acorns Triple run in June.
Sinai Expedition - October 2010
For further information on the Sinai 2010 expedition, please click here
Teddy Bears' Picnic
A Teddy Bears' picnic at the end of term was a wonderful opportunity for girls in Years R to 2 to make friends with prospective pupils for next year.
Woodland Wonders
Class R-1 started the Woodland Schools initiative this term in a perfect space in the Junior Play Area.
Junior GSA Olympics
Sixty-six children attended from four GSA (Girls' School Association) Schools to take part in the Junior GSA Olympics.
Smite Farm Visit
Girls from the Junior Department enjoyed a visit to Smite Farm to support the work and topics studied in Science this term.
Trip to France
Accompanied by Madame Wadman, Mrs Sherwood, Madame Holly, Mrs Bevan, Miss Kopsch and Mrs Jones, girls from Years 5 to 8 enjoyed a trip to the Chateau du Molay, near Bayeux.
Trip to Llangorse Centre - A Report by Eve Garland Hellewell, Year 4
On Thursday 21st May, Years 3 and 4 set out for Llangorse Riding & Rope Centre.
Young Performers' Platform
The second Young Performers' Platform this term was devoted to our talented musicians in the Junior Department, who demonstrated their broad range of ability with performances from string, woodwind, brass and keyboard players, together with several singers.
Acorns Spring Run
Parents and siblings joined girls and staff from the Junior School and Years 7 to 11 and took part in the 5km Spring Run as part of the Acorns Spring Run.
Girls Give Their Verdict on Shortlisted Books
The School Library has helped girls in Years 6 and 7 to shadow the Carnegie and Greenaway Book Awards.
Sea Life Centre
Girls in the Junior Department enjoyed a trip to the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham.
Junior Maths Team Challenge
Congratulations from the Maths Department to their Junior Maths Challenge pupils!
Seaside Capers at Weston!
34 girls from the Junior Department and their teachers enjoyed a trip to Weston-Super-Mare for a fun day out.
Cycling Proficiency
Girls from Year 6 class took part in the cycling proficiency exam this term. This was meant to be a three day course but the girls were so good that it was condensed into two days.
Well Dressing - 2nd Prize to MSJ!
Last week Year 5 took part in a well dressing competition – a wonderful way to celebrate water. The theme this year was Charles Darwin and everyone took part in making something to put on the well.
Going for Gold Strategic Plan
Following an extensive period of research, which included current and prospective parents, current pupils and a review of the independent sector as a whole, we are very pleased to publish ‘Going for Gold', our Strategic Plan 2009–2012.
All Aboard for Musical Fun!
Junior Department girls, parents and staff enjoyed a musical outing to the CBSO's All Aboard Concert at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
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