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MALVERN SCHOOL GIRL GOES GLOBAL!

Alice Wright, former Head Girl returned to School this month to present her experiences as one of only 100 students in the UK to gain a place on the Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship.

The scheme was launched by the government in 2008 to give one hundred outstanding 18 and 19 year olds the opportunity to experience first-hand the drive, energy and competitiveness of the major countries of the new global economy. The final selection for applications was made by the Prime Minister’s office and the Secretary of State at the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

This first group of young people selected for the Global Fellowship visited Downing Street and enjoyed the opportunity to discuss their experiences with the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for the DCSF.

Commenting on the Global Fellowship, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: “Now, more than ever we recognise how important it is for Britain’s young people to understand how the world is changing and how the new global economy will affect their future. In the years ahead this country will need people with the enterprising spirit and international outlook the Fellows have acquired through this scheme. I congratulate the outstanding young people from all over the country who have taken part; their experience will help shape their lives and benefit Britain too.”

Alice, who spent six weeks in China as part of the Global Fellowship programme, said ‘The life long friendships I have made, the numerous things I have learnt, the inspiring debates we have shared made the Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship unique. It is a trip like none other’.

Mrs Hayes said, ‘Alice demonstrated drive, energy and excellent interpersonal skills as Head Girl and I am not surprised that she was selected to take part. We shall encourage more of our students to apply in the future for this exciting new scheme.”