February 2012 News
Drumming Display
Swimming Sports
Prefects 2012
Head Boy Jack Keown (centre), his Deputies Alex Garvan (Left) and Logan Anderson (Right) and the Prefect team for 2012.
Welcome 2012
Y9 students and their parents, as well as new teachers were welcomed into the MBC community.
New staff were introduced at Y9's first assembly.
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2012 Welcoming
On 1 February 2012, Marlborough Boys’ College’s new Year Nine students commenced with the College, starting a significant journey through their secondary schooling.
The new students were welcomed by the College’s Year 13 students and Year 12 leadership group with a Powhiri on the College’s front field. Led by the Prefect team, the new students were welcomed with a vibrant and bold haka as they were welcomed onto the grounds.
The new students have spent the day undergoing orientation of the school, getting to know senior students, and the Prefect team aswell as having an afternoon partaking in sport and cultural activities which were organized by the College prefects.
Head Boy Jack Keown says that “It’s exciting to see so many fresh faces excited about the next step in their education. I look forward to meeting the young men over the coming weeks and I am sure the prefects and the rest of the student body will make them feel welcome”.
After the Powhiri, parents and students gathered in the College hall for refreshments and the announcement of form classes.
The Year 9 students have settled in well to the College and are enjoying the opportunity to meet with Prefects and senior students, before the whole school resumes on Friday 3 February 2012.
Principal Wayne Hegarty says that the new students “Have had excellent support in the induction from the Year 12 leadership group who have been absolutely superb”.
“We can see that these boys have incredible potential and have outlined the high expectations that we have for them”.
August-October 2011 News
Cycling Success
Callum Saunders
The Marlborough Two Day Cycling Tour again attracted one hundred and eighty riders over the 10th and 11th of September. The race was a nationally recognised event with the New Zealand selectors again in attendance.
Callum Saunders was the stand out of the weekend winning the King of the Mountains, the Sprint and the Overall Yellow General Classification jersey in the U17 grade. It was the first time a clean sweep of titles had been attained by a rider in tour history. Support came from Will Hart, Nick Blakiston, Quinn Karwowski and Max Bicknell. Will Hart also offered up his wheel as well for Quinn when he had punctured in the Road Race.
In the U20 field Peter Crampton finished in second place in the King of the Mountains and alongside Leatham Landon-Lane picked up seven top ten placings.
Nga Manu Korero
The MBC representatives at Tauranga.
On August 26 a group of Marlborough Boys College and Marlborough Girls College students set off for Tauranga for the Ngā Manu Kōrero Nationals.
The group stayed at Waikari Marae and everyone gained weight from the massive meals.
The students meet up with four Nelson High Schools and Motueka representing the ‘Top of the South’ region. Students spent many hours doing kapa haka practice ready for the lifting of the ‘Mauri’. The ‘Mauri’ is a carved waka that is over a metre in length which will travel through QCC to MBC and MGC before being taken to Nelson where it will rest until next year Nationals.
Members of the public frequently commented on how well-dressed and pleasant the students from Marlborough were. Two Australian teachers were ‘blown away’ by a haka performed by the students at Huka Falls.
I look forward to seeing the Marlborough students in action after all ideas and skills they have gained from this experience.
Whaea Helen Joseph
American Ambassador to NZ visits MBC
David Huebner, the United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, visited the College to speak to a group of senior leaders in the student community.
Ambassador Huebner with Y11 Dean Michael Heath.
World Cup Fever Builds
The Tongan game against the All Blacks inspired loyal support.
College students joined the haka of welcome to the Russian World Cup team.
The boys appreciated the chance to shake hands with some of the Russian visitors.
Frank Bunce, the legendary All Black, called into MBC to informally talk through his career and to give some pointers to aspiring rugby players in the First XV.
Seniors help out with Daffodil Day collection
Petelo Luka does his bit for a very worthwhile cause. |
Taylor Burn (11MX) is the latest New Zealand Sailing World Champion
Taylor sailed hard and consistently over a wide range of conditions experienced in the eight races of the 12th Splash Class World Championship. His points tally was just 15 including one discard which gave him a 54 point lead on his closest competitor. http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/sport/5485060/Burn-a-splashing-success-in-Czech-Republic |
Footloose Proves Very Popular
The Combined Colleges production of Footloose played to very good houses and great reviews. Five months of gradual preparation and rehearsal paid off for the 80 students involved in the drama, music, dance and song of a large show. Behind the scenes, another group helped with the technology and sales for the show.
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Clever use of lights helped a dynamic show enthuse the audience. (Express Photo)
Check out the Footloose Programme here!
Further photos are available on the Marlborough Express site: http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/photo-gallery/5415811/Footloose
Bully boy local Chuck (right) was not happy with the arrival of city kid Ren (left). |
Ariel (Eden Kavanagh) won many fans for belting out Holding Out for a Hero.
Shawn Lefebre loved every minute of his first major production.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5233295/Footloose-but-with-a-moral
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/community-papers/5397129/Dancing-dilemma
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5422421/Show-gets-the-feet-moving
Outdoor Education Tramp
Lunch break on Mt Fyffe at the top of the seaward Kaikouras.
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Hamish Murray attacks the biggest iceblock ever! |
Former Head Boy Lead in Underbelly
Dan Musgrove, former Head Boy, debating champion, and lead in various school productions, has made it big in Underbelly, the story of Mr Asia and the drug syndicates based in Auckland and Australia.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/5430183/Kiwi-actor-plays-Mr-Asia-in-Underbelly
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5458379/Into-the-underbelly
First XV Finish Season on a High Note
The MBC First XV won the Bowl final of the Press Cup 33-10 against Burnside High School.
December 2011 News
2012 Commencement
Returning students seeking course changes should phone the College (03 578 0119)
from Monday 23rd January to make an appointment.
School buses will operate at normal times from Tuesday January 31
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Year 13 Students and 2011 Year 13 Students returning
assemble in Hall 9.00am
New Students (all levels) who have not already enrolled,
report to College Office at 9.30am to complete enrolment
Wednesday, February 1 Year 9, 13
8.50am Year 9 assemble at Francis Street gate (Hall if wet)
Year 13 assemble as per Tuesday instructions
8.50am – 10.30am Powhiri for new staff, Year 9 and other students new to
the College. Parents welcome to attend.
Year 9 programme operates until 3.15pm
Year 13 programme finishes 12.30pm unless involved
with Year 9 programme
Thursday, February 2 Year 9, 11, 12
8.50am Year 9 go directly to Form Rooms
Year 11, 12 Assemble in Hall
Year 9 programme finishes 3.15pm
Year 11, 12 programme finishes 1.00pm
Friday, February 3 All students attend
8.50am Year 10 Assemble in Hall
All other levels go directly to Form Rooms
Full programme for all students until 3.15pm
Monday, February 6 Waitangi Day
Tuesday, February 7
8.50am All students report to Form Rooms
Normal full day timetable until 3.15pm
THE PTA UNIFORM SHOP
Hours from Monday, January 16 to Friday, January 27
(Located on Stephenson Street)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4pm to 7pm
Wednesday, Friday 12 noon to 3pm
2011 Y13 Leavers Farewell
Part of a large gathering to wish our Y13 good luck in their futures.
Leavers receive their Record of Achievement and Old Boys' envelope from Mr Murray and Mr Hegarty.
Nick Andrews (in dapper tailored jacket) and AJ Judd thank Head Boy Luka Velebit for his contribution to the school.
