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Marlborough Boys’
College
JULY 2021
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tēnā koutou te Whānau Whanui Te Kareti Taitama o Wairau
I would like to acknowledge Jack Flynn and his Prefect team for the planning and organisation of our senior school Formal, this term.
It was amazing to see everyone having a wonderful evening and enjoying each others’ company throughout the entire evening.
Matariki – Māori New Year
It was great to be able to celebrate the sighting of Matariki last week, with over 100 whānau attending our early hikoi/journey out to
Rārangi to hear about the importance and significance of the Māori New Year. A special thank you to Matua Kiley Nepia for sharing
your knowledge and passion with our whānau, hapu and iwi.
Manawatia a Matariki!
Social Media
Frustrations or comments are easily expressed via the world of social media. However, I know from experience that the best way to
deal with any concerns relating to your son/whāngai is by contacting his whānau teacher, subject teacher or House Dean. I am only a
telephone call or e-mail away should you wish to discuss any matters with me; direct dial 03 9214321 or john.kendal@mbc.school.nz
MBC Graduate Profile Evening
A big shout out to our parents and caregivers who attended the MBC Graduate Profile Evening this term.
The following bullet points were discussed at the evening.
• We want to see our boys wanting to give back to their school and community
• We want our boys to have a good connection to our school and local histories
• We want our boys to be able to find there WHY
• We want our boys to keep focus on our school values
• We want our boys to embrace change and opportunities John Kendal
Principal - Tumuaki
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2021
Term Dates
Term 3 26 July - 1 October
We extend a warm welcome to our whānau and community to hear from the three Principals of
Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls’ College, and Bohally Intermediate School. This Term 4 18 October -
will be an opportunity to hear directly about the planning progress and developments in place for 14 December
2021. We look forward to sharing and hearing from parents and caregivers.
Date: 18 August 2021 Time: 6.00 pm Venue: Marlborough Girls’ College Hall
Term Three
3 - 7 August
Southern Jam
Thursday 5 August
MBC Options Evening
Wednesday 11 August
NCEA Day, Staff Only Day
Thursday 12 August
Business Studies Market Day
Semi Formal
16 - 17 August
St Bedes Exchange
Plunket Foundation Lottery
17 August
Year 8 Information Hui
Target: To Sell All Tickets 4-6pm
A Million for MUMS Term 3 2021
• We aim to sell all 138,000 tickets 20 August
This year Marlborough Boys’ College, along with in term three and raise over one
our 44 brother schools, are supporting the Plunket Senior Option Deadline
million dollars for NZ families
Foundation Lottery 2021. We hope to be able to and whānau 20 - 27 August
support the goal of raising a Million Dollars for Mums.
• Schools from the association of Derived Grade Exams
Check out below why we are supporting this cause;
boys' schools will be taking part
https://vimeo.com/551396655/2e74c12e78 30 August - 3 September
• Students will be encouraged to
sell lottery tickets to family and Winter Tournament Week
the wider community
Wednesday 1 September
• Tickets are only $10.00 each
House Talent Quest
• Tickets come in handy books of
5 tickets Thursday 16 September
Junior Social
30 September - 1 October
Senior Conferences
Remember to like our
Marlborough Boys’ College
Facebook page for more
updates, information and
celebrations of students past
and present!
The College’s Daily Notices are available via the quick link at www.mymbc.school.nz
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Uniform Expectations
MBC POLICIES
Marlborough Boys’ College encourages pride through appearance.
AND PROCEDURES
Wearing the regulation uniform is compulsory and a condition
of enrolment. We appreciate your support to ensure that the
uniform is worn correctly, and that boys of the college always
conform to a standard of dress and grooming that will bring credit
MBC Policies and Procedures review cycle -
to themselves and the college.
SchoolDocs
The Uniform Shop operated by our Parent Teacher Association
We have one school policy being reviewed in Term 3
(PTA) stocks most uniform requirements. This shop is located
Concerns and Complaints
on the main school block on Stephenson Street opposite Carvell
Behaviour Management Street. The shop is open during term time only, excluding public
holidays, however it will be open during the summer holidays.
For any uniform queries please email uniformshop@mbc.school.
Instructions for reviewers
nz
1. Visit the SchoolDocs website
From the beginning of term 3 students that do not meet our
https://marlboroughboysschooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm uniform expectations will receive one initial warning. This will be
2. Enter the username (marlboroughboys) and signalled to parents and caregivers via email or phone. Following
password (stephenson). this students will be sent home or removed from class until
they are able to attend school in the correct uniform. If there is
3. Follow the link to each policy in the table above.
a genuine issue regarding the unform please inform your son’s
4. Read the policy. whanau teacher or House Dean.
5. Click the red Policy Review icon at the right-hand Financial assistance is available to help purchase correct uniform.
top corner of the page. A new screen will appear. Please follow this link and complete the form. https://forms.
6. Select your role (board member, staff member, or office.com/r/qDuS1Cm8Gf
parent/caregiver) from the drop-down list.
7. Enter your name (optional).
8. Submit your ratings and comments.
Cyber Safety
Reminder that everyone will need to continue to follow the public
health requirements we are very familiar with, at all alert levels:
• Stay home (or go home) if you are unwell.
• If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and
call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to see if you
need a test.
• Keep up your good hygiene practices (washing hands, cough/
sneeze etiquette). Monday 2 August
• Keep track of where you have been. at 7pm
• If there is an outbreak check the locations of interest on the Marlborough Girls' College
news site. A free event for parents and whānau of Marlbourgh Girls' College,
Marlborough Boys' College and the surrounding schools about
The following website continue to be the best source of
keeping young people safe online. Netsafe's Education Advisors
information regarding COVID-19 in New Zealand:
Paula Wistrand and Shelly Hirst will be talking about the risks,
Unite against COVID-19 challenges and opportunities of digital technology, and the
practical ways we can all help young people to be safe online.
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VARIETY CONCERT Page 4 of 13
STAFF NEWS
Royal Fellowship
Towards the end of last year, I was The projects that I will be involved in include:
lucky enough to be offered a place • Sounds islands pest monitoring involving the use of tracking
on the Science Teaching Leadership cards, trail cameras and trap networks to verify continued
programme (STLP) with the Royal
island’s pest free status.
Society for the second half of 2021.
• Ongoing restoration planting at several Reserves.
• Powelliphanta (giant carnivorous land snail) monitoring.
This programme involves two phases:
• Hamilton’s frog population monitoring.
• Phase one (terms 3 and 4 2021), is
• Collaborative wetland restoration project at Moawhitu,
where the participant teacher is on
D’Urville Island.
professional development leave from their school to undertake
a programme focused on extending their understanding of the • Collaborative project working on expanding knowledge of king
Nature of Science that includes placement in a host science shag within Sounds.
organization. There is also a focus on leadership in readiness for • Assistance with orange fronted kakariki research on
their science leadership role during phase 2. Oruawairua/Blumine Island.
• Phase two during 2022 and 2023 involves 12 – 18 months • Weed control projects on both Sounds islands and mainland
science development of the school’s science curriculum. reserve sites.
• Assisting with community driven conservation projects e.g.
At the end of this term, I will be embarking on phase one of Kaipupu Point wildlife sanctuary.
the programme. My host organisation is the Department of • Monitoring of various rare Sounds plant species e.g. Leptinella
Conservation, and I will be based primarily with the Picton team. nana within Rai River catchment.
During the second half of the year, I will be working alongside
• Assistance with aspects of Te Hoiere/Pelorus River restoration
the Department of Conservation staff on a number of ongoing
biodiversity conservation management projects within the project.
Sounds District. Islands within the Marlborough Sounds are a • Recording and reporting on project undertaken using various
focus of the DoC biodiversity team due to their mammalian pest DOC recording systems (including basic mapping of the tasks
free status and the value this provides to our endemic wildlife, undertaken e.g. weed control).
including at risk plant species. I will be supporting DoC with their
work on these, and mainland sites, to experience the practical use I am hugely excited for the opportunities I am being offered and
of science in NZ conservation. I will also have the opportunity to look forward to using the knowledge and skills I gain this year in
participate in hands on science driven surveying of at risk species developing the Science curriculum at MBC next year.
and science informed management of these with the aim of
developing a firm foundation of knowledge and understanding of Rosanne Homewood
the practical application of science within NZ conservation as well Science
as associated field skills.
New Staff Members
It is with great pleasure that we introduce two new teachers to
the Technology Faculty.
Keaton Hendy has joined us as our senior Furniture teacher. He
is also teaching junior Graphics and junior Digital Technology.
He is a 29 year old Canadian who has travelled extensively both
worldwide and within New Zealand shores.
Ben Eustace joined us in Week 3 of term two and will run the
Construction area of the Faculty. He is an experienced tradesman
whom, we are sure, will be able to pass on his substantial
knowledge to the boys.
Please feel free to contact either teacher on their respective
emails:
keaton.hendy@mbc.school.nz and ben.eustace@mbc.school.nz
New Technology Staff members Keaton Hendy and Ben Eustace
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CAREERS AND TRANSITION
School leaver process
We have started our leaver process so Year 13 students can make
a seamless transition to either further training or the workplace.
The meeting to explain this was well attended by students and
parents and we would ask that those who could not attend to
catch up with the careers department as soon as possible. Please
hand in the forms for your teacher selection and selection of
option from the finished Record to Claire Matthews as soon as
possible.
Students considering tertiary study could spend time in the next
holidays gathering the information and documents they will need.
Students may also write their personal statement and email this to
claire.matthews@mbc.school.nz. If students want help with this
then they can approach Gail Fletcher or Jared Bell. The documents
they need to gather are certified copies of their birth certificate
or passport, a certified copy of both their IRD number and bank Sean Goodall-Cromarty and his father Darren talking to Paul Booth from
account numbers, as well as a letter from some institution such as the Motor Industry Training Organisation.
a bank that is proof they live in New Zealand. Another task that is
relatively urgent is to check on Kamar that all of the groups they We were very pleased with the number of students and parents
are in or have been in, are listed and that the awards they have who attended our annual Careers Evening. Of particular note was
been presented with, are there as well. the number of businesses present who were able to explain the
careers available in their industry or direct them to an appropriate
training provider.
Gateway
Gail Fletcher
Gateway numbers are higher than usual, and we have the majority
Head of Faculty
of the students placed. The second Health and Safety Course is full,
and many students are gaining valuable credits and skills through
this course as well the Driving Education Programme delivered
by Eddie van der Westhuzien. There is still some room for more
students but to be part of the programme students would have to
apply before the end of term and would need to be in a CDV class.
Careers
The annual Careers Evening was held on 21 June and was well
attended. It was pleasing to see many parents accompanying their
sons/daughters. Local businesses attending gave visitors a good
insight into how careers operate in their industry. Another pleasing
note was the number of ex-students who were with providers
giving another perspective on how careers operate for a young
person starting out. Many people made contact with providers,
and I would encourage you to follow up on these. If you were
unable to make a personal contact or want more information,
please contact the careers department.
Career events will be listed on the Daily Notices and parents are
welcome to attend these sessions. Students gain valuable career
advice and guidance from their parents so attending career events
would be a good opportunity to gain the latest information.
The Open Day for both Victoria University and Massey Wellington
is being advertised. Please remember that this event clashes with
our derived grade exams. If you want to visit these Universities,
they will be able to show you around. Please contact me so I can
arrange a tour.
Adam Cairns talks to a Fulton Hogan Representative
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Old Boy Career News Options for 2022
Fraser McIntosh
It is that time of year when students make their option choices for
next year's study. At the beginning of next term, you and your son
will gain access to the Curriculum Options' information that will
outline each course available at levels 1, 2 and 3.
Option selection will be completed by week 4 of term 3.
As part of supporting you and your son in this process, we are
open Thursday 5 August from 4:00pm - 6:00pm for both of you to
visit the College and speak directly to teachers about the courses
available. This Options' Expo will be held in the MBC Hall. The
purpose of this informal evening is to guide you and your son to
the best choice of courses for him in his pathway.
Come and find out what courses are on offer, speak to staff who
teach the courses in each faculty, view examples of work and find
out what each course could lead to the following year. Senior
Fraser McIntosh was an integral member of Team New Zealand, students will also be available to talk about their learning and
winners of the America's Cup. While we did not see him on the experience in some of these courses.
boat, he was behind the scenes supporting the team through his We would encourage you to start a conversation with your son
computer software programmes. now, to help him make the best choices for his study next year in
Fraser, a talented artist, was our Deputy Head Boy in 2014 and 2022.
a member of the 1st X1 Cricket Team. In Year 13 he increased
his academic profile and enrolled in several scholarship courses.
Fraser gained scholarships in painting and statistics in 2014.
As maths and physics were his things, McIntosh headed towards
engineering. He moved to Auckland in 2015, just after high school,
to start a four-year degree.
After a first general year, he specialised in mechatronics, a
combination of mechanical and electrical engineering, and then
software engineering.
“I loved university, it was awesome, I had so much fun. I worked
hard, but I also enjoyed the flexibility.” McIntosh joined Team New
Zealand after finishing University in Auckland in 2019.
Not a big fan of the 9-to-5 rut, McIntosh felt lucky to be part of
Emirates Team New Zealand for the ‘Auld Mug’. Out on one of the
two support boats, McIntosh helped defend the 36th America's
cup, working mainly on the sailors’ displace.
What was initially a three-month internship turned into a
permanent contract until the end of the America's Cup in March
this year.
A fan of football and Formula 1, McIntosh never thought
engineering could lead to sport, an interest he had developed at
a young age. Fraser continues to complement his engineering OPTIONS EXPO
degree with a passion for painting.
Thursday 5 August 4 - 6pm
MBC Hall
Come and see what courses are
on offer for 2022
A self-portrait of McIntosh
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SPORTS REPORT
Badminton
The MBC Division 1 team finished fourth (out of 10 schools) at the Three of our Marlborough Boys' College students; Finn McNabb,
Tasman Secondary School Badminton at the Motueka Recreation Jack Love and Lachlan McNabb, travelled to Timaru for the South
Centre in May. They played Queen Charlotte College in the third/ Island Secondary Schools Swim Championships. It was a very
fourth playoff in the doubles and singles accordingly. successful meet for the boys, which saw them all win at least two
The predominantly Year 12 team represented the college with medals and their small team of three putting Marlborough Boys'
distinction and can be very proud of their efforts both on and College in 7th place out of 19 schools.
off the court. It was great to see new students involved with the Jack won three bronze medals (100 Individual Medley, 100 free
sport and being able to showcase their talents and skillset at the and 50 free) and a silver medal in the 50m butterfly. He broke
championships. the challenging 1:00 minute barrier for the first time in the 100m
freestyle – a great achievement. Jack also picked up a bronze
medal in the skins event with a fantastic final breaststroke swim.
Finn secured a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke and silver
in the 100m butterfly. He missed out on a bronze in the 100m
backstroke by 0.01 seconds, however he swam a personal best that
saw him qualify for the New Zealand Short Course Championships
later this year.
Lachlan won a fantastic bronze medal in the 50m backstroke with
an impressive personal best and also picked up a silver in the
100m butterfly.
Congratulations to all the boys on their results.
Cross Country
TSS Cross Country – MBC had a successful event with:
Finn Mackenzie placed 1st in the Junior division (photo below)
Lachlan McNabb 3rd in the Junior division
Elijah O’Donnell 2nd in the Year 9 division
Swimming
Ryan Marfell 7th in the Under 20s Senior division
Recently Jack Love, Finn McNabb and Oliver Mandeno went to the
Division 2 National Swimming Champs. Joe Coldwell 14th in the Under 20s Senior division
All of the swimmers did really well with lots of personal best.
Finn McNabb made two finals in the 13 year old age group. Jack
Love got silver in the 1500m freestyle and bronze in the 200m
butterfly in the 14 year old age group. In the 16 and over age
group Oliver won two national titles; the 200m breaststroke and
the 200m butterfly. Oliver also won a silver medal in the 400m
freestyle and bronze in the 800m freestyle and in the 1500m
freestyle.
Orienteering
A huge congratulations to Angus and Fletcher Kopua who have
been selected for the New Zealand Schools Orienteering Team
that will compete in the Southern Cross Challenge in Tasmania
in late September/early October. This is a schools orienteering
test between NZ and Australia. The boys will also compete in the
Australia Orienteering Club Championships. Such an incredible
achievement coming from such a small club.
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Rowing
Congratulations to Fred Vavasour and Dylan Burton on attaining a Year 10 Winter Camp
Top Ten Badge for being among the top ten rowers in their grade
of U18. Top Ten badges are awarded to students who achieve In Week 8 of Term 2, we took away an amazing group of Year 10
a finish in the top 10 of an U18 event at Aon Maadi Cup. U18 is
boys. They were a credit to Marlborough Boys’ College. Both our
the highest level of competition for students within schools. The
staff and the Rotoiti Lodge staff all spoke highly of each group and
badges recognise achievement at that level. the achievements gained through the week.
And what a week it was. The alpine weather gods truly understand
the meaning of winter. We experienced rain, wind, more rain, snow
midway down the mountains, some more rain and two hours of
sunshine. To our boys' credit, not once did I hear them complain
about the lack of warmth. Maybe that's because teenage boys
know how to eat! Lots of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. It
was like a feeding frenzy at a zoo, just with plenty of “thank you,
sir/ miss” and offers to help clean up.
The Lodge staff helped set a full programme for the week. This saw
all students spending a night in the National Park staying in warm,
dry huts. These included Bushline, Coldwater and Lakehead Huts.
We were fortunate enough to use the Canadian canoes and these
helped provide a memorable trip for those on the Lake.
The high rope course was a huge success with many of our
From Left Dylan Burton and Fred Vavasour students making it to the top or reaching a personal best on this
tricky activity. The Low Ropes course and Teamwork activities
saw some brilliant leadership coming from students who would
Squash
normally be quite reserved in the classroom environment.
A HUGE congratulations to our MBC Squash boys!! Our A Team
The new abseiling site is a credit to the hard work of previous
won the SISS Championship and our B Team were placed 4th
lodge instructors who cleaned up the rock wall and made it into
MBC Squash A Team winners - from left Nic Dann (Coach) Chris the ‘highlight’ activity for many of our students. There is nothing
Hebberd, Jack Frisken and Tom Marshall, like trusting a stranger, two pieces of rope and a harness system
while backing over a 10-15 metre drop off. This is what camp is all
about to provide experiences that we can’t provide in the school
environment and to allow our
students to build and foster
positive relationships with
their peers and staff as well as
learning about themselves in
the outdoors.
We were incredibly fortunate
to have two parents attend
this camp and support our staff
and students. Without the
support of the four teachers
who attended this camp, this
outdoor opportunity for the
students would never have
been the success that it was.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Location Date
SISS Road Cycling Christchurch 10-11 July
SISS Orienteering Marlborough 10-12 July
SISS CX Championship Christchurch 24 July
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A B U ECN OS AIRES CARNIVAL
OMBINED COLLEGES' SENIOR FORMAL
Photos courtesy of Mark Grammer
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NOTICE FOR PARENTS
We are seeing a rise in the number of students who are vaping The following outlines the procedures and steps MBC will initiate
here at Marlborough Boys' College. This has become an issue to deal with incidents of vaping/smoking, carrying paraphernalia
in most schools in New Zealand as students as young as 10 are associated with vaping/smoking, or students proved to be
vaping both in and out of school. From our school data there supplying any such substances or paraphernalia whilst at school,
have been over 50 issues reported by staff and we are contacted attending school events or distinguishable as a Marlborough Boys’
regularly by the community informing us of “College boys” vaping College student.
in the community. • The first time that a student is caught parents/caregivers will
The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) be contacted by email or phone and this will be written into our
Amendment Act 2020 (the Amendment Act) prohibits smoking pastoral system that is available for you to view on the parent
and vaping in schools, kura kaupapa, kōhanga reo and early portal. Information will be passed on outlining government
childhood education and care centres (including their grounds regulations.
and buildings). This means they are smokefree and vapefree at all • The second time a student is caught parents/caregivers will be
times. School management and boards must take all reasonable, contacted by phone. The student will be given information about
practicable steps to ensure that no person smokes or vapes in any the use of vaping as we try and educate around the use of vaping
part of the premises, whether inside or outside, at any time of paraphernalia.
day. This applies to everyone who comes onto the grounds, as well
• The third time (or any subsequent time) that a student is caught
as in the buildings – for example parents and caregivers, teachers
will be considered continual disobedience and may warrant, a
and kaiako, contractors and workers, students, or the community
stand down or suspension.
using the grounds at the weekend.
Page 12 of 13New Resources
The Social Sciences Faculty are now the proud owners of an
Augmented Reality Sandbox. The box itself was built by one of
our clever Tech teachers, Mr Rod McCloy. The computer was
programmed by PC Media’s amazing Doug Owen. This is an
awesome new learning tool for the Geography students. The Lunch time Thursday 12 August is the date of this year's annual
photograph below shows Sam McCaa, Tyran Carter, Liam Keegan MBC Market Day. Students will be selling their products that
and Cody Smythe building a volcano. include bottle openers, 3D printed gadgets, planter boxes to
name a few. The is a great opportunity to support year 10 and 11
students with their learning, and financially, by buying and selling
their products. This day is the climax of their Study of Enterprise.
All whanau are invited to come and see
what these ākonga have to offer. Market
Day will be held in the Quad at MBC from
1.30pm.
We look forward to seeing many of you
there. Please remember to sign in.
Hospitality
He kai ke aku ringa.
The MBC Hospitality Catering Team finishing their preserves for their
catering assessment next term.
From Left: Jonty Rush, Hamish Sandall, George de Jager (Back), Michael
Mason, Ben Rush, Matthew Burrows, Ethan Goodall, Lucas Skipper
www.mbc.school.nz office@mbc.school.nz 03 578 0119 www.facebook.com/MarlboroughBoysNews/
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