Tēnā koutou te Whānau Whanui Te Kareti Taitama o Wairau

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our staff; especially the Senior Leadership Team of Nicki Attridge, Michael Heath, Jarrod Dunn and Tui Raeli, who have had to manage the extra demands that Covid 19 has placed on their day to day roles and responsibilities. Their commitment to finding solutions and working as a TEAM has been hugely appreciated. Kia kaha, kia maia kia manawanui!

Leadership in Action

Our boys are given many opportunities to grow and develop their leadership skills both inside and outside the classroom.  We are delighted that so many of them are being acknowledged by having their photographs displayed in reception. This recognition acknowledges both our formal positions of responsibility and those students who demonstrate our school values of Respect, Involvement, Pride, and responsibility. Congratulations to the following boys who are living by our school values and being the best you can be.

Head Librarian - Cameron McKenzie

Deputy Head Librarian - Liam Keegan

Senior Librarian - Bravo Obetaia, Riley Barrett, Ben Johnson, Noah Begg, Logan Bay

Junior Librarian - Sheldon Williams, Joshua Wyatt, Jaydin Banks, Emmerson Bull, Ethan Roberts, Jed Cornelius, Ezekiel Lyall

NCEA History Scholarship Recipient - Leon Kendall

Kaitiakitanga – Caring for the Environment - Jamyn Port

Cactus - Toby Randall, Nico Kenyon, Max Broadbridge, Max Baker

Touch Rugby Captain - Hugh Robinson

Rowing Captain - Hugh Straker

Cricket Captain - Cooper Roberts

Student Council Co-Chairperson - Patrick Milliken, Cameron McKenzie

Student Council - Reuben Dempster, Lukas Schroeder, Louis Girling, Ted Small, Joseph Alipia, Joe May, Jack Shaw, Nathan Brooke-Taylor, Devon Mackie, Charlie Howard, Oliver Wakelin. Junior O’Brian, Alex Lee, Connor Pugh

Please take time to have a kōrero with your son/whāngai about his leadership journey.

1. Do I consider myself a leader? Why/Why not?

2. Who is a current or past leader I admire? Why?

3. What is a positive example I can set today in order to show leadership?

A Positive School Culture

A big shout out to our Prefect Team who have worked extremely hard this term to provide opportunities for our students to unplug and simply play during break times. During morning and lunchtime breaks, the atmosphere is positive as our students involve themselves in various games and activities. Staff are reporting far less pastoral issues and are enjoying their duty responsibilities.

The Malcolm Neame Trust

This Trust has been established by the Neame whānau to support individuals and groups across the school. It is open to all students enrolled at MBC. We appreciate that the majority of our co-curricular events were postponed this term. All applications that support Leadership, Service, Arts, Academic and Sports opportunities will be considered. Congratulations to John Vakaloa, Sione Papani, Senetenari Ponesi and Wayden Smith who were successful applicants of the Malcolm Neame Trust for Term 1.

If you would to apply to the Neame Trust please contact: jill.pickering@mbc.school.nz

Ngā Manu Kōrero 2022

The Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition has grown to be one of the most significant and most positive events for New Zealand secondary-school students, where competitors articulate their thoughts and aspirations in both Māori and English. The upcoming NMK Wānanga will be a great way for our students to shape and draft their speeches. They will also hear from past winners of this prestigious competition. 

Hawaiki Kura Wānanga

Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges are excited to announce that Hawaiki Kura will be delivering a series of four wānanga for some of our students this year. Hawaiki Kura specialises in delivering authentic and innovative cultural learning experiences. The series of wānanga will provide our tauira with an opportunity to learn about and participate in local mātauranga (knowledge), toi (arts) and tikanga (customs and practices) Māori.

The first wānanga will be delivered in the Wairau and will focus on setting the foundation of the wānanga and learning about foundational concepts, mau rākau and a visit to different sites of significance, here in the Wairau. The dates for the first wānanga are 12 – 14 April. 

A Knight with the Coaches

We are delighted to announce our MBC rugby fundraiser; a kōrero on the couch with Sir Graham Henry, Sir Gordon Tietjens, Leon MacDonald, Scott Robertson, and Clayton McMillan. A continuous supper will be provided and a drink on arrival; a cash bar will also be available. Following the kōrero, there will be a sports memorabilia auction.

Date: Wednesday 29 June Time: 6.00 pm

Venue: Marlborough Boys’ College Hall Tickets: $100 per person

$1,000 for a table of 10 

John Kendal

Principal - Tumuaki