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School pupils escape from jail before running 150 miles to coast pursued by dogs
House 6 won the inaugural challenge and helped raise about £3,000 for SANDS Worcester, organisers said.
In Malvern College's inaugural Jailbreak 2026, 22 pupils aged 16 and 17 spent the night in Shrewsbury Prison before escaping and traveling more than 150 miles to the Welsh coast while evading staff posing as "bounty hunters."
Jailbreak is the latest immersive challenge under Malvern College's Outdoor Education programme, designed to build resilience, confidence, and leadership by pushing students beyond their comfort zones through real-world experiences.
House 6 pupils Yva and Clara successfully evaded capture over 43 hours, beating 10 rival teams and raising around £3,000 in aid of SANDS Worcester during the grueling event.
Jay Watts, Malvern College's head of outdoor education, praised the pupils' character, noting "there wasn't a single complaint despite sleeping on hard floors, limited comforts and constant pursuit."
Signature events like 'Hunted', 'Lost', and 'Race the Sun' have become hallmark experiences for Malvern College students, reflecting the school's commitment to character development through adventure.