M a r l b or o u g h

B o y s ’ C o l l e g e

m a r l b o r o u g h n e w z e a l a n d

college of choice

futurefacing the

with enthusiasm

contents page

Welcome 2

The College Mission 3

Vision Statement 3

A Quality Education 4

History 5

Studies 5

Junior/Senior School Subjects 6/7

Outdoor Education 8

Cultural and Recreational Activities 9

Board of Trustees By-Laws 10

Uniform 11/12

Innes House Hostel/Homestay 13

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our college. We

are extending you an invitation to become part of our

College Community.

This prospectus will help you to understand what services

our College has to offer. It will tell you more about our

goals, and the procedures that are in place to assist our

students on their journey towards leading their own

lives.

At Marlborough Boys’ College we promote self-discipline

and encourage our students to recognise their

responsibilities. We do this within an environment in

which our students are secure and to know what is

expected of them. Our staff also encourage our students

to become fully involved in the activities of the school,

be they academic, cultural, sporting, leadership or

extension activities. We will work with you to help you

to achieve these important objectives.

I warmly invite you to contact us if you have questions.

P J Rodgers

Principal

welcome...

OUR MISSION...

To be a community of learners which reflects the bicultural partnership

of our society and which achieves excellence by being: well-organised,

committed to continuous improvement and accepting of the values of

our multicultural community.

We are focused on a holistic approach to learning and achievement, in

an environment that encourages:

pride and the fearless pursuit of knowledge, and the qualities of leadership

as exemplified by honesty, integrity and teamwork.

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c. RelationshipsIn Relationships we envision that:

i. The Board will lead by encouraging thedevelopment of self-esteem, tolerance,and the taking of personal responsibilityamong the members of the collegecommunity.

ii. Staff will lead with actions that stimulateself-esteem, tolerance, personalresponsibility and show respect andsupport for the individual differences ofother members of the College community.

iii. Students will lead by taking personalresponsibility and demonstratingtolerance; they will be cooperative andrespectful and supportive of others.

iv. Parents and caregivers will lead bymaintaining positive working relationshipswith the college and its staff.

d. EnvironmentIn Environment we envision that:

i. The Board will lead by providing strategicdirection that will support the developmentof a safe and effective but challenginglearning environment.

ii. Staff will lead with the provision of qualityteaching equipment and resources andan environment designed to facilitatelearning.

iii. Students will lead with an activecontribution to, respect for and positiveuse of the learning environment.

iv. Parents and caregivers will lead bysupporting college initiatives to enhancethe learning environment.

mission,the college

a. CurriculumIn Curriculum we envision that:

i. The Board will lead by ensuring thatGovernment direction and the needs ofour local community is transferred intorelevant policy and the college StrategicPlan.

ii. Staff will lead with challenging curriculumwhich balances social, intellectual, cultural,emotional and physical development andwhich is carefully designed to meet theindividual needs of students.

iii. Students will lead with a determinationto meet the challenge of the curriculumthrough commitment to self-developmentin a balanced range of achievements.

iv. Parents and caregivers will lead byencouraging their sons/wards to activelyengage in the learning required by thecollege curriculum.

b. AchievementIn Achievement we envision that:

1. The Board will lead by providing strategicdirection that emphasises successfuloutcomes for all students.

i. Staff will lead with the provision of qualityteaching approaches that develop anawareness of the Learning Process,problem-solving skills, the challenge ofself-assessment, and the joy of personalachievement.

iii. Students will lead by demonstrating thewill to learn, to set goals, to self-monitorand to risk the pursuit of achievement.

iv. Parents and caregivers will lead byencouraging their sons/wards to place ahigh value on achievement.

vision and focus

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GENERAL FOCUS AND VISION

The College has identified four general areas under which VISION has beendeveloped and goals set.

These four areas encapsulate the whole range of the activities of the College.

VISION STATEMENT

It is our Vision that the Board of Trustees, staff, students and parents and caregivers will allplay key leadership roles in the College in each of these four areas.

qualityeducation

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We are committed to providing educationalprogrammes, which meet the needs of ourstudents. Our work both inside and outsidethe classroom is focused on creating andmaintaining an effective learning community.

The College motto, Virtutem Doctrina Parat,provides us with a focus for our endeavours.We set out to make every member of ourlearning community a leader of their own lives.

The Marlborough Boys’ College way is foundedon:

A) for AffirmationB) for BoundariesC) for Challenge

Our approach is based on a commitment topositively affirm our boys, to require that theyrespect reasonable boundaries and to challengethem to achieve excellence – ABC.

In 1899 Marlborough Province went aheadwith the idea of founding its first secondaryschool. The College opened in 1900 asMarlborough High School.

In the mid-thirties the original single storeyschool was replaced with the existing two-storey old main block.

In 1919 the school changed its name toMarlborough College, and thus it continuedas a co-educational establishment until 1962. At that time Marlborough Boys’ College andMarlborough Girls’ College were formed. Theycontinue to serve the province. Each schoolnow has about 1,000 students, including adultstudents.In the sixties and seventies a vigorousrebuilding and renovating programme gotunderway. In the 1990’s a furtherredevelopment programme began. In 1993the Sir Gordon Bell Science Block opened.The John Stewart Block had extensiverenovations completed in time for the 2000Centenary. In 2003, the Goulding SportsPavilion was completed. The new auditoriumand music centre were completed in November2004. The school reception upgrade will bethe next step in refurbishment.

We have met the quality assurancerequirements of the New Zealand QualificationsAuthority. Indeed we have gone far beyondthat. In 1994 we sought and gained certificationto the ISO 9001 standard for The Design andDelivery of Education Programmes. Our aimin doing that was to provide the best possibleeducational opportunities for all who participatein the programmes, which we design.

a history of

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studies

In the choice of electives or option subjects, every effort will be madeto meet the wishes of students and parents. The College reserves theright to place or classify student.

All students are placed into form groups in each year level at thebeginning of the year. Year 9 & 10 students are placed in their respectiveforms on the basis of information provided by the contributing schoolsand straightforward entrance tests given in the year before they enterthe College.

The Academic Dean, in consultation with the International ProgrammeDirector, is responsible for placement of boys entering Years 9 – 13.Subject availability will depend on demand and school resources.

The College operates on a three level system in both the Years 9 & 10.This structure enables us to respond effectively to the learning needsof our students.

Homework is an essential part of every student’s programme. Ahomework notebook is supplied. Parents of Years 9 & 10 can assistthe development of good study habits by checking their son’s notebookand signing it each evening. In this way a very close check is kept onwork required to be done.

Recommended homework times per night:

Year 9 - 1 hourYear 10 - 1.5 hoursYear 11 - 2 hoursYear 12, 13- 2.5 hours

It is the aim ofMarlborough Boys'

College to provide abroadly based

education for allstudents.

a co-operative effort

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SUBJECTS

LANGUAGES MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL HEALTH and ARTS TECHNOLOGYWELL BEING

FACULTY AREAS

Year

9

SCIENCES

English

Te Reo Maori

Foreign LanguagesStudy

ESOL (English forSpeakers of OtherLanguages)

Mathematics Science People & Society Physical Education

Health Education

Outdoor Education

Art

InstrumentalMusic

Vocal Music

Drama

Design Technology

ElectronicsTechnology

Food Technology

Film ProductionTechnology

Print ProductionTechnology

MaterialsTechnology

English

Te Reo Maori

French

ESOL (English forSpeakers of OtherLanguages)

Mathematics

Year

10

Science

Agriculture andHorticulture

Biotechnology

Structures &Mechanisms

Design Technology

Food Technology

Food and Nutrition

Graphics

Workshop Skills(Engineering)

Workshop Skills(Furniture Making)

Information &CommunicationsTechnology

Digital MediaTechnology

Art

Music

Drama

Physical Education

Health Education

Outdoor Education

People & Society

Business World

Economics forOur Times

Journeys throughTime and Place

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SENIOR SCHOOL SUBJECTS

LANGUAGES MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL HEALTH and ARTS TECHNOLOGYWELL BEING

FACULTY AREAS

Year

11

SCIENCES

English

Te Reo Maori

French

ESOL (Englishfor Speakers ofOtherLanguages)

Mathematics Science

AgricultureandHorticulture

Economics andAccounting

Geography

History

RecreationalActivity

Physical Education

Art

Music

Drama

Food and Nutrition

Furniture Making

GeneralEngineering

Graphics

Computer Studies

Year

12

English

Te Reo Maori

French

ESOL (Englishfor Speakers ofOtherLanguages)

Mathematics AgricultureandHorticulture

Aquaculture

Biology

Chemistry

Electronics

Forestry

GeneralScience

Physics

Accounting

Economics

Classical Studies

Geography

History

Enterprise andManagement

RecreationalActivity

Physical Education

Outdoor Education

Sports Certificate

Art

Music

Drama

Chef Training

Furniture Making

GeneralEngineering

Graphics

Computer Studies

Media Studies

Year

13

English

Te Reo Maori

French

ESOL (Englishfor Speakers ofOtherLanguages)

Mathematicswith Calculus

Mathematicswith Statistics

GeneralMathematics

AgricultureandHorticulture

Aquaculture

Biology

Chemistry

Electronics

Forestry

Physics

Accounting

Economics

Classical Studies

Geography

History

Physical Education

Outdoor Education

Sports Certificate

Painting

Design

Music

Chef Training

Furniture Making

GeneralEngineering

Graphics

Computer Studies

Media Studies

outdooreducation

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Year 9All classes attend a four-day camp at NydiaBay Lodge in Pelorus Sound. The camp hasa maritime emphasis, and students learn touse sailing dinghies, wind surfers and kayaks. Fishing, orienteering, studies of the podocarpforest and rocky shore life, a visit to an earlyMaori campsite, inspection of turn-of-the-century saw milling relics and one night undercanvas are some of the camp’s variedcomponents.

Year 10All classes are required to take part in a five-day stay at Rotoiti Lodge in Nelson LakesNational Park. This venue offers an alpineenvironment with skiing or sailing, Canadiancanoeing, ice-skating, rock climbing, alpineplant identification and glaciation studies asnormal activities. An overnight expedition toan alpine hut teaches a valuable mountainsafety message. This camp is an integral partof the Year 10 course, giving necessarybackground experience for Senior Schoolcourses in and out of the classroom.

Senior SchoolAt Year 12, students can choose to studyEducation Outside the Classroom. This courseinvolves outdoor pursuit modules and practicalfieldwork. There are several other courses,which have Outdoor Education components.

The Year 12 Biology course involves a four-day camp to carry out intensive fieldwork andlaboratory studies. The Year 12 & 13 coursesboth involve a major element of OutdoorEducation.

Students participatein this carefully

designed and wide-ranging programme

at various levels.

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culturaland recreational activities

The College provides as wide a range of extra-curricular activities as possible. We are committedto the view that they are a vital part of a balanced education. They are an essential complementto classroom work, they encourage the constructive use of leisure time and they assist in thesocial, intellectual and moral growth of students. For these reasons parents are asked to urgetheir sons to participate in school activities, to join sporting groups and to assume a role ofresponsibility within the College.

ChessChoir (Marlborough Soundz)Combined College MusicalsComputer ClubDebatingDramaThe Young New Zealanders ChallengeFuture Problem SolvingLibrariansNote: These may vary from year to year.Maori ClubModel Aeroplane ClubMusic Tuition GroupsPhilosophy ClubPhotographyRock BandsSpeech CompetitionsStudent CouncilTheatre Sports

AthleticsBadmintonBasketballClay Bird ShootingCricketCross CountryCyclingEquestrianGolfHockeyLawn BowlsMotorcycle ClubMountain BikingMultisportsPetanque

House CompetitionsThere is also a comprehensive HouseCompetition each year, which incorporatessporting and cultural activities and drama anddebating.

School SocialsSchool socials for both senior and juniors arean important part of each student’s generaleducation. There is a regular programme ofsocials has been developed.

The FormalThe Formal, held with Marlborough Girls’College, is the premier dinner and dancefunction of the year for year 12 year 13 students

Combined College MusicalA highlight of the school year is the majormusical theatre production. Up to 150 studentsfrom both Colleges combine musical, dramatic,singing and technical talents in shows asdiverse as Grease, Oklahoma, Big River, Wizardof Oz, Forbidden Planet, Fame, South Pacificand Paris.

RowingRugbySki Club (Snow)Small Bore ShootingSoccerSquashSwimmingTable TennisTeam SailingTennisTouch RugbyTriathlonUnderwater HockeyVolleyballWeight Training

SPORTING ACTIVITIES CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

codeof behaviour

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Marlborough Boys' College Code of Behaviour

Learn to Lead: Act Positively, Choose Wisely, Take Responsibility, Aim to Achieve.

Responsibility for the College Community

• Co-operate – follow the rules and requirements of the school.• Look after the environment – prevent littering and vandalism.• Look good – keep neat and in correct uniform.• Be healthy – keep out of alcohol, drugs or cigarettes. Eat sensibly.• Get on with others – treat people well. Stop harassment and theft.

Responsibility for Classroom Learning

• Cooperate – follow teacher or group directions.• Be organised – get to class on time, with gear.• Be considerate – don’t distract or annoy others.• Get results – stay on-task and get work finished.• Get on with others – be polite and positive.

• The students of the Marlborough Boys’ College shall be subject to the disciplinary authority of the College whenproceeding to and from school, or school functions, or school activities, and while attending school, school functions and activities.

• The student of the Marlborough Boys’ College shall at all times, when subject to the disciplinary authority of the College, obey the rules of the College as they relate to behaviour, dress and demeanour.

• Where the Principal or his delegated officer has reasonable cause to believe that a student or students have forbidden or illegal substances or stolen property on the premises, a search of the student’s possessions maybe carried out by two senior staff members.

Some Board of

Trustees By-Laws

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uniforma comprehensive summary

Uniform for Summer Terms

ShirtShort sleeve closed front shirt in sky blue endon end polyester/cotton blendMiltan style 3023JerseyWool/nylon knit. Navy blue with gold trim andcollege monogram attachedHamiltonShortsUnlined belt loop short in dark charcoalpolyester/viscoseMiltan style 4050JacketRipstock showerproofed jacket. Navy blueTechnowearStyle RTJSocksWool/nylon long sock, dark grey with goldand blue bandsOtago KnitwearHoleproof ShoesPlain black leather lace up shoes which aredress / formal in style; not sports shoes. Blacklaces. OrSandalsBrown or black (plain) with heel strap. Nosocks. (Terms 1 and 4).

The school encourages pride in appearance and personal grooming.Correct school uniform is to be worn at all times while students aretravelling to and from school and during the school day. Hair is tobe kept clean and tidy. No extreme hairstyles will be acceptable.Students are to be clean-shaven. No visible jewellery, except onesmall ear stud may be worn.

The wearing of the regulation uniform is compulsory and a conditionof enrolment. The Marlborough Boys’ College P.T.A. Shop stocksthe full uniform requirements; other stockists are Thomas’s. Allarticles of clothing, including footwear, must be clearly named.College authorities expect the co-operation of parents and guardiansin seeing that the uniform is worn correctly, and that boys of theCollege conform at all times to a standard of dress and groomingthat will bring credit to themselves, and to the College.

Uniform for Winter Terms

ShirtLong sleeve closed front shirt in sky blue endon end polyester/cotton blendMiltan style 3024JerseyWool/nylon knit. Navy blue with gold trim andcollege monogram attachedHamiltonTrousersBelt loop 2 pleat trousers in dark charcoalpolyester/viscose blend or shorts as above.Miltan style 5019BeltBlack leather beltBlazer2-button front blazer in dark navywool/polyester blend with college monogramattachedMiltan style 6072TieNavy/gold stripe College tieSocksAs for summerShoesPlain black leather shoes as for summer.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMThe correct Physical Education uniform is also compulsory for Years 9 - 11. It is to bepurchased from the PTA shop at the College.

P.E. Top: Option:1. Navy T shirt with MBC monogram.

or 2. Navy short sleeved Canterbury rugby jersey with MBC logo.

P.E. Short: Option1. Navy Taslon short with MBC monogram.

or 2. Navy Polyester short with MBC monogram.

Sports Shoes - Pupils are encouraged to wear these for inside and outdoor activities. For gymnasium use they must be clean and non-marking.

Cold Days - Pupils may wear their College jersey and/or College windbreaker over the correct Physical Education uniform.

Specific Activities - On a few occasions, pupils may be asked to wear rugby jerseys - at the teacher’s discretion.

When representing the School in either Sports or Cultural events. - Long grey trousers, white shirt, tie, black shoes, grey socks black belt, blazer or school jersey, unless the coach/manager has decided the team may travel in the school tracksuit.

Year 13 Dress Code

A high personal standard of neatness in dressand grooming is to be set.Year 13 students are to wear:ShirtShort sleeve polo shirt, navy bluepolyester/cotton blendMiltan style 3100ShortsOrTrousersPlain front fawn polyester/cotton blendLong grey as for Years 10 – 12 (with blackschool shoes).Style 6000JerseyA plain navy top or College jersey as above.Summer ShoesSneaker or boat type, with or without white ornatural coloured sports socks or the CollegesocksWinter ShoesPlain black leather as for Years 9 to 12.

Year 13 students are permitted to wear the same uniform as Year 12 if they prefer.Year 13 may wear white shirt, tie and blazer with grey longs if preferred.Year 13 Uniform is available from Thomas’s Ltd and Marlborough Boys' College P.T.A. Uniform Shop.

INNES HOUSE HOSTELOur coeducational facility was established in1964. It provides comfortable accommodationfor the boys of our College and the girls of theMarlborough Girls’ College.

It is organised jointly with Marlborough Girls’College.

Boarders are subject to College discipline whilethey are resident at the Hostel, and while theyare travelling to and from the Hostel.

Innes House enables students to developsystematic study habits and to make the bestuse of their college years. A strong emphasisis placed on fostering a family atmospherewithin the hostel environment.

An Innes House Prospectus is available.

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accommodationa secure

living environmentHOMESTAYHigh quality homestay accommodation isprovided by the college contractor ACEHomestays Limited.

A homestay Prospectus is available.

the application processTHE PATHWAY TO A FUTURE AT MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE

STUDENT DECIDES:To enrol at Marlborough Boys’ College

STUDENT APPLIES:Sends application to Marlborough Boys’ College.

College will action the application.

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE DECIDES:

To accept.Sends ‘Offer of place’

To decline.Advises the student.

OR

STUDENT ACCEPTS:

Pays:• course fees• insurance• accommodation• other fees where necessary

STUDENT APPLIES ELSEWHERE:

To another institution (student’s secondchoice) to secure a place for the student.

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE:Sends receipt and confirmation of place.

VISA APPLICATION:Student contacts the New Zealand Embassy: completes a

visa form and provides necessary supporting documentation,including receipt for course fee.

STUDENT ARRIVESIN NEW ZEALAND

Marlborough Boys’College

5 Stephenson StreetBlenheim, New ZealandTelephone 64 3 578 0119

International Programme Director Extension 280Cellular 64 2 157 8527

PA to Director Extension 290Email: international@mbc.school.nz

www.marlboroughboys.school.nz

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