Marlborough Boys’ College college of choice
marlborough new zealand
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facing the
future with enthusiasm
contents
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Welcome
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The College Mission
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Vision Statement
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A Quality Education
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History
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Studies
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Junior/Senior School Subjects
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Outdoor Education
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Cultural and Recreational Activities
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Board of Trustees By-Laws
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Uniform
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Innes House Hostel/Homestay
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welcome... 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 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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
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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the college
mission, vision and focus
GENERAL FOCUS AND VISION The College has identified four general areas under which VISION has been developed 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 all play key leadership roles in the College in each of these four areas. a.
Curriculum In Curriculum we envision that: i. The Board will lead by ensuring that Government direction and the needs of our local community is transferred into relevant policy and the college Strategic Plan. ii. Staff will lead with challenging curriculum which balances social, intellectual, cultural, emotional and physical development and which is carefully designed to meet the individual needs of students. iii. Students will lead with a determination to meet the challenge of the curriculum through commitment to self-development in a balanced range of achievements. iv. Parents and caregivers will lead by encouraging their sons/wards to actively engage in the learning required by the college curriculum.
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Relationships In Relationships we envision that: i. The Board will lead by encouraging the development of self-esteem, tolerance, and the taking of personal responsibility among the members of the college community. ii. Staff will lead with actions that stimulate self-esteem, tolerance, personal responsibility and show respect and support for the individual differences of other members of the College community. iii. Students will lead by taking personal responsibility and demonstrating tolerance; they will be cooperative and respectful and supportive of others. iv. Parents and caregivers will lead by maintaining positive working relationships with the college and its staff. d.
b. Achievement In Achievement we envision that: 1. The Board will lead by providing strategic direction that emphasises successful outcomes for all students. i. Staff will lead with the provision of quality teaching approaches that develop an awareness of the Learning Process, problem-solving skills, the challenge of self-assessment, and the joy of personal achievement. iii. Students will lead by demonstrating the will to learn, to set goals, to self-monitor and to risk the pursuit of achievement. iv. Parents and caregivers will lead by encouraging their sons/wards to place a high value on achievement.
Environment In Environment we envision that: i. The Board will lead by providing strategic direction that will support the development of a safe and effective but challenging learning environment. ii. Staff will lead with the provision of quality teaching equipment and resources and an environment designed to facilitate learning. iii. Students will lead with an active contribution to, respect for and positive use of the learning environment. iv. Parents and caregivers will lead by supporting college initiatives to enhance the learning environment.
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a history of
quality education
In 1899 Marlborough Province went ahead with the idea of founding its first secondary school. The College opened in 1900 as Marlborough High School. In the mid-thirties the original single storey school was replaced with the existing twostorey old main block. In 1919 the school changed its name to Marlborough College, and thus it continued as a co-educational establishment until 1962. At that time Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College were formed. They continue to serve the province. Each school now has about 1,000 students, including adult students. In the sixties and seventies a vigorous rebuilding and renovating programme got underway. In the 1990’s a further redevelopment programme began. In 1993 the Sir Gordon Bell Science Block opened. The John Stewart Block had extensive renovations completed in time for the 2000 Centenary. In 2003, the Goulding Sports Pavilion was completed. The new auditorium and music centre were completed in November 2004. The school reception upgrade will be the next step in refurbishment.
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We are committed to providing educational programmes, which meet the needs of our students. Our work both inside and outside the classroom is focused on creating and maintaining 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 our learning community a leader of their own lives. The Marlborough Boys’ College way is founded on: A) for Affirmation B) for Boundaries C) for Challenge Our approach is based on a commitment to positively affirm our boys, to require that they respect reasonable boundaries and to challenge them to achieve excellence – ABC.
We have met the quality assurance requirements of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Indeed we have gone far beyond that. In 1994 we sought and gained certification to the ISO 9001 standard for The Design and Delivery of Education Programmes. Our aim in doing that was to provide the best possible educational opportunities for all who participate in the programmes, which we design.
studies
a co-operative effort
It is the aim of Marlborough Boys' College to provide a broadly based education for all students.
In the choice of electives or option subjects, every effort will be made to meet the wishes of students and parents. The College reserves the right to place or classify student. All students are placed into form groups in each year level at the beginning of the year. Year 9 & 10 students are placed in their respective forms on the basis of information provided by the contributing schools and straightforward entrance tests given in the year before they enter the College. The Academic Dean, in consultation with the International Programme Director, 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 needs of our students. Homework is an essential part of every student’s programme. A homework notebook is supplied. Parents of Years 9 & 10 can assist the development of good study habits by checking their son’s notebook and signing it each evening. In this way a very close check is kept on work required to be done. Recommended homework times per night: Year 9 - 1 hour Year 10 - 1.5 hours Year 11 - 2 hours Year 12, 13- 2.5 hours 5
JUNIOR SCHOOL SUBJECTS FACULTY AREAS LANGUAGES
SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES
HEALTH and WELL BEING
Science
People & Society
Physical Education
Art
Design Technology
Te Reo Maori
Health Education
Instrumental Music
Electronics Technology
Foreign Languages Study
Outdoor Education Vocal Music
Food Technology
Drama
Film Production Technology
Year 9
English
MATHEMATICS Mathematics
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ARTS
TECHNOLOGY
Print Production Technology Materials Technology
English Te Reo Maori
Year 10
French ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Mathematics
Science
People & Society
Physical Education
Art
Biotechnology
Agriculture and Horticulture
Business World
Health Education
Music
Structures & Mechanisms
Economics for Our Times
Outdoor Education
Drama
Journeys through Time and Place
Design Technology Food Technology Food and Nutrition Graphics Workshop Skills (Engineering) Workshop Skills (Furniture Making) Information & Communications Technology Digital Media Technology
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SENIOR SCHOOL SUBJECTS FACULTY AREAS LANGUAGES
Year 11
English
SCIENCE
Mathematics
Science
Economics and Accounting
Recreational Activity
Agriculture and Horticulture
Geography
Physical Education
Te Reo Maori French
SOCIAL SCIENCES
HEALTH and WELL BEING
ARTS
TECHNOLOGY
Art
Food and Nutrition
Music
Furniture Making
Drama
General Engineering
History
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English
Year 12
MATHEMATICS
Graphics Computer Studies
Mathematics
Te Reo Maori
Agriculture and Horticulture
French
Aquaculture
Accounting
Recreational Activity
Economics Physical Education Classical Studies Outdoor Education
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Biology
Geography
Chemistry
History
Electronics
Enterprise and Management
Art
Chef Training
Music
Furniture Making
Drama
General Engineering Graphics
Sports Certificate
Computer Studies Media Studies
Forestry General Science Physics
English
Year 13
Te Reo Maori French ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics General Mathematics
Agriculture and Horticulture
Accounting
Physical Education
Painting
Chef Training
Economics
Outdoor Education
Design
Furniture Making
Aquaculture
Classical Studies
Sports Certificate
Music
Biology
General Engineering
Geography
Chemistry
Graphics History
Electronics
Computer Studies
Forestry
Media Studies
Physics
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outdoor education
Students participate in this carefully designed and wideranging programme at various levels.
Year 9 All classes attend a four-day camp at Nydia Bay Lodge in Pelorus Sound. The camp has a maritime emphasis, and students learn to use sailing dinghies, wind surfers and kayaks. Fishing, orienteering, studies of the podocarp forest and rocky shore life, a visit to an early Maori campsite, inspection of turn-of-thecentury saw milling relics and one night under canvas are some of the campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied components. Year 10 All classes are required to take part in a fiveday stay at Rotoiti Lodge in Nelson Lakes National Park. This venue offers an alpine environment with skiing or sailing, Canadian canoeing, ice-skating, rock climbing, alpine plant identification and glaciation studies as normal activities. An overnight expedition to an alpine hut teaches a valuable mountain safety message. This camp is an integral part of the Year 10 course, giving necessary background experience for Senior School courses in and out of the classroom.
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Senior School At Year 12, students can choose to study Education Outside the Classroom. This course involves outdoor pursuit modules and practical fieldwork. There are several other courses, which have Outdoor Education components. The Year 12 Biology course involves a fourday camp to carry out intensive fieldwork and laboratory studies. The Year 12 & 13 courses both involve a major element of Outdoor Education.
cultural
and recreational activities
The College provides as wide a range of extra-curricular activities as possible. We are committed to the view that they are a vital part of a balanced education. They are an essential complement to classroom work, they encourage the constructive use of leisure time and they assist in the social, intellectual and moral growth of students. For these reasons parents are asked to urge their sons to participate in school activities, to join sporting groups and to assume a role of responsibility within the College.
SPORTING ACTIVITIES Athletics Badminton Basketball Clay Bird Shooting Cricket Cross Country Cycling Equestrian Golf Hockey Lawn Bowls Motorcycle Club Mountain Biking Multisports Petanque
Rowing Rugby Ski Club (Snow) Small Bore Shooting Soccer Squash Swimming Table Tennis Team Sailing Tennis Touch Rugby Triathlon Underwater Hockey Volleyball Weight Training
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Chess Choir (Marlborough Soundz) Combined College Musicals Computer Club Debating Drama The Young New Zealanders Challenge Future Problem Solving Librarians Note: These may vary from year to year. Maori Club Model Aeroplane Club Music Tuition Groups Philosophy Club Photography Rock Bands Speech Competitions Student Council Theatre Sports
House Competitions There is also a comprehensive House Competition each year, which incorporates sporting and cultural activities and drama and debating. School Socials School socials for both senior and juniors are an important part of each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general education. There is a regular programme of socials has been developed. The Formal The Formal, held with Marlborough Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College, is the premier dinner and dance function of the year for year 12 year 13 students Combined College Musical A highlight of the school year is the major musical theatre production. Up to 150 students from both Colleges combine musical, dramatic, singing and technical talents in shows as diverse as Grease, Oklahoma, Big River, Wizard of Oz, Forbidden Planet, Fame, South Pacific and Paris.
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code of behaviour
Some Board of • Trustees By-Laws • •
The students of the Marlborough Boys’ College shall be subject to the disciplinary authority of the College when proceeding 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 may be carried out by two senior staff members.
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 • • • • •
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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.
uniform
a comprehensive summary The school encourages pride in appearance and personal grooming. Correct school uniform is to be worn at all times while students are travelling to and from school and during the school day. Hair is to be kept clean and tidy. No extreme hairstyles will be acceptable. Students are to be clean-shaven. No visible jewellery, except one small ear stud may be worn.
The wearing of the regulation uniform is compulsory and a condition of enrolment. The Marlborough Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College P.T.A. Shop stocks the full uniform requirements; other stockists are Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All articles of clothing, including footwear, must be clearly named. College authorities expect the co-operation of parents and guardians in seeing that the uniform is worn correctly, and that boys of the College conform at all times to a standard of dress and grooming that will bring credit to themselves, and to the College.
Uniform for Summer Terms
Uniform for Winter Terms
Shirt Short sleeve closed front shirt in sky blue end on end polyester/cotton blend Miltan style 3023 Jersey Wool/nylon knit. Navy blue with gold trim and college monogram attached Hamilton Shorts Unlined belt loop short in dark charcoal polyester/viscose Miltan style 4050 Jacket Ripstock showerproofed jacket. Navy blue Technowear Style RTJ Socks Wool/nylon long sock, dark grey with gold and blue bands Otago Knitwear Holeproof Shoes Plain black leather lace up shoes which are dress / formal in style; not sports shoes. Black laces. Or Sandals Brown or black (plain) with heel strap. No socks. (Terms 1 and 4).
Shirt Long sleeve closed front shirt in sky blue end on end polyester/cotton blend Miltan style 3024 Jersey Wool/nylon knit. Navy blue with gold trim and college monogram attached Hamilton Trousers Belt loop 2 pleat trousers in dark charcoal polyester/viscose blend or shorts as above. Miltan style 5019 Belt Black leather belt Blazer 2-button front blazer in dark navy wool/polyester blend with college monogram attached Miltan style 6072 Tie Navy/gold stripe College tie Socks As for summer Shoes Plain black leather shoes as for summer.
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uniform continued
Year 13 Dress Code A high personal standard of neatness in dress and grooming is to be set. Year 13 students are to wear: Shirt Short sleeve polo shirt, navy blue polyester/cotton blend Miltan style 3100 Shorts Or Trousers Plain front fawn polyester/cotton blend Long grey as for Years 10 – 12 (with black school shoes). Style 6000 Jersey A plain navy top or College jersey as above. Summer Shoes Sneaker or boat type, with or without white or natural coloured sports socks or the College socks Winter Shoes Plain black leather as for Years 9 to 12.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM The correct Physical Education uniform is also compulsory for Years 9 - 11. It is to be purchased 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:
Option 1. 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 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.
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accommodation a secure living environment
INNES HOUSE HOSTEL
HOMESTAY
Our coeducational facility was established in 1964. It provides comfortable accommodation for the boys of our College and the girls of the Marlborough Girls’ College.
High quality homestay accommodation is provided by the college contractor ACE Homestays Limited.
It is organised jointly with Marlborough Girls’ College.
A homestay Prospectus is available.
Boarders are subject to College discipline while they are resident at the Hostel, and while they are travelling to and from the Hostel. Innes House enables students to develop systematic study habits and to make the best use of their college years. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a family atmosphere within the hostel environment. An Innes House Prospectus is available.
the application process THE 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’
OR
To decline. Advises the student.
STUDENT ACCEPTS:
STUDENT APPLIES ELSEWHERE:
Pays: • course fees • insurance • accommodation • other fees where necessary
To another institution (student’s second choice) to secure a place for the student.
VISA APPLICATION: MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE: Sends receipt and confirmation of place.
Student contacts the New Zealand Embassy: completes a visa form and provides necessary supporting documentation, including receipt for course fee.
STUDENT ARRIVES IN NEW ZEALAND
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KOREA JAPAN CHINA
Pacific Ocean
INDIA
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SO L O M O N I S .
Indian Ocean FI J I NEW CALEDONIA AUSTRALIA
Tasman Sea
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
Wellington BLENHEIM
Christchurch
Marlborough Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College 5 Stephenson Street Blenheim, New Zealand Telephone 64 3 578 0119 International Programme Director Extension 280 Cellular 64 2 157 8527 PA to Director Extension 290 Email: international@mbc.school.nz www.marlboroughboys.school.nz