Opening of the Carson Centre

The College has formally opened its new £2.4 million state-of-the-art teaching facility.

Hugh Carson, Headmaster of Malvern College from January 1997 to his retirement in August 2006, unveiled the new Carson Centre to assembled guests, parents, and pupils in front of the original Pavilion Block.

The building has now been extended to include fifteen new classrooms and an IT suite. In addition, the seven original classrooms have been refurbished. The 1350 m2 (13500 sq ft) space also includes three assistant teaching spaces and two offices.

Hugh Carson said: “It gives me great pleasure to return to Malvern College and formally to open this superb facility that enhances the College’s reputation for providing a first-class education in outstanding facilities.”

Lord MacLaurin, Chairman of the Malvern College Council, said: “The newest addition to the College is part of our vision and detailed development plan to provide the best education for our pupils in the finest facilities. The Carson Centre is part of a development that will also provide two new boarding houses, a state-of-the-art sports complex, an all-weather athletics track and modern changing facilities. Malvern College has long enjoyed an enviable international reputation for academic excellence, and the new teaching facilities will further strengthen this position.”

Construction began last July and was completed both within budget and on time. Architects Squires & Brown completed the design and the building contractors were Speller Metcalfe.


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