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MGC Bulletin - 20th October 2023

Key Dates -  Please note the following important occasions and key dates in Term 4.

Labour Weekend - 23rd October 2023. School will be closed.

Marlborough Anniversary Weekend - 30th October 2023.  School will be closed.

Seniors Last Day - 1st November 2023.

Senior Prizegiving - 1st November 2023, 6pm.

Board Meetings - 2nd November 2023 and 30th November 2023, 5.15pm, Boardroom.

NCEA Exams start - 6th November 2023

Staff Only Days - 14th November 2023 and 20th November 2023.  School will be closed for instruction.

Junior Prizegiving - 7th December 2023

Last day of school for Junior students - 7th December 2023


Contents

Erin Green - 2023 Sportsperson of the Year

2023 Sports Prizegiving

by Marlborough Girls' College

Congratulations to all our award recipients and performers at the MGC Sports Prizegiving Ceremony on Wednesday 11 October 2023. We are very proud of your hard work, dedication, commitment to your team and sportsperson-ship. Regardless of whether you win, loss or drew, you represent our school region and our country with pride.

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Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua. I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.

by Mary-Jeanne Lynch

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60th Jubilee Celebration

by Marlborough Girls' College

As 60 years passed, we celebrated a special weekend with present and past MGC Principals, students and teachers, sharing memories, stories and antics!

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Excellence awards for MGC students at the YES Regional finals

by Marlborough Girls' College

Last night, three MGC Business teams competed in the YES regional finals held in Nelson. They were up against some tough competition from Waimea College, so unfortunately didn't come away with a win, however, they did come away with the three Business Excellence awards noted below.

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Visual Arts senior portfolios showcase

by Marlborough Girls' College

On Tuesday from 2pm, we will be showcasing the Visual Arts senior portfolios and selected examples of artwork created in our junior programmes. Our doors will be open until 6:30pm, so if you have a moment between those times, please join us in celebrating the hard work of our students, and selected examples of artwork created in our junior programmes.

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Manaakitanga within our School

by Marlborough Girls' College

We often focus on the achievements and academic endeavors that make MGC a great place for learning. However, it's essential to remember that our values extend to every corner of our school, including the bathrooms.

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LOOK AT WHAT'S NEW IN CAREERS!

by Marlborough Girls' College

During the school holidays, the Careers and Pathways department have been lucky enough to have a new Inzone Kiosk installed.

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We are looking for Host Families!

by Marlborough Girls' College

Are you looking for a chance to expand your family and welcome a world of culture into your home?

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Minami, Mizuki, Chie, and Yuka gathered together for their final lunch with the MGC International Learners

Farewell to some of our International Learners

by Marlborough Girls' College

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Student USA Trip

by Marlborough Girls' College

On the 27th September 2023, a group of 74 students, along with teachers and parents, left Blenheim on a two week trip of the East Coast of the USA. Below are blogs from two students, Sylvie Crowe and Harriet McLauchlan, about their experiences on the trip.

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Careers Department - Trades Academy Students

by Marlborough Girls' College

On the last day of term three, talented students from the Top of the South Trades Academy Beauty, Hairdressing & Creative Design programmes from the Blenheim & Nelson classes took part in a competition to showcase their skills and learning.

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NCEA Exams and Study

by Marlborough Girls' College

We are heading into the end of year for senior students....

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Please Donate!

by Marlborough Girls' College

Help people in need! If you have spare non-perishable cans of food please donate to your whanau classes food box or go into the guidance office and place your donations into the box provided.

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Romeo and Juliet - the production!

by Shalom Del'Monte-Aberhart

For the first time since 2017, Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ Colleges are putting on a combined Junior Production.

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MGC team of Erin Green, Neve McKenzie and Maddy Sinclair came second in the under-20 Cross Country Relay Team.

Mountain Biking Championships

by Marlborough Girls' College

The Skoda National Schools Mountain Biking Championships were staged in Marlborough during the second week of the holidays.

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MGC Students Koko Wong (left) and Hayley McCormick (right).

MGC Students selected for Water Polo national training.

by Marlborough Girls' College

Hayley McCormick and Koko Wong have been selected to attend a New Zealand Water Polo camp as part of an under-16 development squad, whose long-term view is the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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Spring Fest 2023

by Marlborough Girls' College

Spring Fest 2023 was a great youth event organised by Marlborough Youth Trust on Friday the 13th October at the A&P grounds.

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The winning team of the Te Waipounamu Maori Rakatahi Rugby Tournament.

Te Waipounamu Maori Rakatahi Rugby Tournament

by Marlborough Girls' College

Four MGC students travelled the last four days of the school holidays to Dunedin for the Te Waipounamu Maori Rakatahi Rugby Tournament, representing U17 Wahine Te Tau Ihu.

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TUNZ Open Championship 2023 in Wellington

by Marlborough Girls' College

Jazmine Moon competed at the TUNZ Open Championship 2023 in Wellington over the holidays. Jazmine took home a Gold medal in Traditional Poomsae. We are very proud of Jazmine!

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Board of Trustees Mid-Term Parent Representative Elections (2 positions)

by Lynette Hunter, Board Secretary

Nominations for the Mid-Term Parent Representative Election have now closed.

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School App and Parent Portal

by Marlborough Girls' College

How to log in to the Schoolbridge app and parent portal for caregivers.

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Co-location update

by Marlborough Girls' College

There's been plenty of action on our field as the new Hockey Turf is beginning to take shape. Plenty of other work is happening behind the scenes too.

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Policies up for review

by Lynette Hunter, Board Secretary

MGC has its Curriculum and Student Achievement policies up for review by Parents/Whānau during Term 4.

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Community Noticeboard

by Marlborough Girls' College

Check out what's going on around our community!

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Student Opportunities

Opportunities, Competitions & Scholarships

by Marlborough Girls' College

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