Use of the College Website The Marlborough College website url is www.marlboroughcollege.org it is optimised to work on a variety of devices including phone, tablet and PC. Through this portal the sites for the Marlburian Club (OMs), Marlborough Malaysia, Foundation and Summer School can be accessed. The website is a crucial source for up-to-date information. It consists of two distinct areas. 1. The open/public area
• Please visit and bookmark www.marlboroughcollege.org/parents a handy page of useful information including term dates, policy documents and school rules that can be openly accessed. • This contains an online searchable version of the College calendar (the Almanac), term dates, information about online safety and social media. • Weekly fixture information can be accessed from the main website or via the sports website (sport.marlboroughcollege.org). Clear details of venues, time, directions and cancellations are published before each major block fixture on a Saturday. Team lists are password protected for security, and this password is shared with parents at the beginning of an academic year.
2. The secure/parents’ area The secure Parent Portal is accessed by going to https://parents.marlboroughcollege.org or by going to the SCHOOL LIFE section of the College website and selecting PARENTS. Before you can use this site, you will need to undertake a short registration process, entering details given to you by the College. Once you have registered, you will be able to login and view the latest information relating specifically to your child(ren). This information includes:
• Timetables, additional lessons, Progress Indicator Reports (PIRs), end of term reports, internal and external exam entries, arrangements and results. • There is also an online version of this Parents’ Handbook, information about forthcoming trips and other important notices, documents and letters for parents. • Details for accessing the Sports website for weekly fixtures and team lists.
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