Te Wairau 2024

Principal | Tumuaki

Kia ora e te whānau

He maurea kai whiria!

Don’t be distracted, direct your effort towards things of importance!

This whakatauki encourages us to keep things in perspective, to not get bogged down by challenges that arise, and instead maintain our focus on what’s important even in the face of great complexity. These words of wisdom describe our year at MGC.

We started the year with some disquiet about the new government’s cancellation of the Port Marlborough redevelopment and were distressed to share the news in February of the cancellation of Te Tātoru o Wairau, our rebuild and colocation with Marlborough Boys’ College. I acknowledge the enormous amount of work and commitment over the last ten years that our whole community invested in this project, including Board members, iwi partners, staff, and students. While we are incredibly disappointed by this decision, we are pleased to be working on a masterplan to redevelop our facilities in the next 10 years, to make real our reasonable aspirations - that we have fit for purpose facilities that reflect our culture, our language, our identity and enable 21st century learning.

We also know that the important work we have done of re-imagining and implementing a future fit curriculum has not been wasted. This year saw the full implementation of our Year 9 to 11 Connected Curriculum where learning is designed to develop MGC’s foundational capabilities. Our higher than national achievement rates in NCEA qualifications are an indicator of the positive impact of our new curriculum to date. Along with 45% of other schools nationally, learners in Year 11 now have an additional six weeks of learning as we no longer offer NCEA Level 1 assessments. We know NCEA Level 2 is the key qualification that leads to meaningful futures for our learners and our learning design is focused on

success for all at this level. The country wide implementation of the new NCEA Level 1 has been fraught in other schools and our staff have been both relieved and delighted to have the space to focus on building students’ capabilities, knowledge and skills in readiness for qualifications in Years 12 and 13.

At MGC our values and capabilities describe what we value in the long term. Capabilities count, as much as knowledge and skills, but they are not as easily measured.Our mantra is that learners are more than just a credit or a number, and we are proud members of the New Metrics for Learning partnership with The University of Melbourne and other innovative schools in Australia. This research practice partnership is at the forefront of global work looking to find solutions for improved ways to teach, assess and report on the complex capabilities that learners need to thrive throughout and beyond their schooling life. This partnership, alongside that with our iwi partners, continues to guide us in what is important - the growth and holistic development of our learners.

Towards the end Term one, we implemented the government mandated ban on cell phones in schools. The Ministry of Education’s “away for the day” quickly became MGC’s “jog and log” as learners, staff and whānau adjusted to life without constant access to, or distraction from, life online. While most felt pretty hard done by initially, within two days we noticed increased focus in class time and a substantial increase in the volume of chat, laughter and fun around the school at intervals and lunchtimes. These positive impacts have continued throughout the year. We’re very proud of how well students managed, adapted and have grown from this change. The focus is now on what is important - direct communication, kanohi te kanohi, to build a sense of belonging, self confidence and meaningful relationships. While this may well be the age defined by emerging

technologies, we know that the future still lies in human connectedness.

In Term 2 we were part of the blessing and official opening of Punawai, the new hockey turf. We are extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful facility on our school site and welcome the support and partnership with Marlborough Hockey and the Marlborough District Council. Also during Term 2, I was fortunate to have been awarded a sabbatical to visit other schools and consider our school’s future without co-location on the horizon. I visited a number of schools both in New Zealand and overseas. Remarkably, we all share similar challenges - attendance, meaningful engagement of students (especially post COVID), and support for teachers and leaders through societal change. All schools were interested in our story, and particular in the support and direction from our Te Tauihu iwi partners and our capability focused curriculum. I very much appreciated the support from Ms Emily Stenhouse who led the school so capably as Acting Principal in my absence.

This year also heralded the introduction of national Common Assessment Activities in Literacy and Numeracy. These new standards are required for all students to achieve their NCEA qualifications. We introduced these assessments for our Year 11 students this year. Along with many

schools, we have introduced additional support from Year 9 onwards, with a renewed programme of phonics reading support for those who need it. We are very proud of our learners' engagement and achievements in a wide range of learning opportunities at MGC, including Ngā Manu Kōrero, our Term 2 combined production of Legally Blonde, Ovation, Pasifika Dance, Evolocity, Aquabots, Hokonui Fashion, and fierce competition in many sporting arenas. Enjoy reading about these and many more examples of life and learning at MGC in this edition of Te Wairau.

At our end of the year celebrations, we were very proud to welcome back Olympic Equestrian Star Melissa Galloway to speak at our Sports Prizegiving, and our former Head Girl from 2015 to speak at our senior prizegiving. Lucy Blakiston shared her story since leaving MGC and becoming a published author and online sensation.

We loved hearing her words of wisdom and also her encouragement about the positive changes at MGC. Both women are wonderful role models to our current students and we thank them for their support.

In this ever changing world, we continue to nurture future leaders. We are so very grateful to Zara Jopson, Manukura |Head Girl, Funaki Lousiale, Manutāiko | Deputy Head Girl, and Grace Straker, Manutaki Rununga Ākonga | Head of Student Council, and their team of Manutaki and Year 13s who have led with their culture and values first, inspiring their younger sisters.

To our leavers - you have shown us your strength in being able to adapt, unity and kindness in supporting each other, you have acted to influence and make a positive difference in our world and have

done so with energy and joy. We are very proud of you. Thank you for being part of our school, for being fantastic role models, and here’s to your future - confident young women, the compassionate and capable leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to you all. The future is in very good hands.

While we have faced many changes and a few challenges this year, we are all stronger and braver for it. We focused on the things that are important and timeless - people, belonging and learning together, and our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga.

Ma te Kahukura karere te manu - Adorn the birds with feathers so you may fly Ngā mihi nui

Mary-Jeanne Lynch

Principal | Tumuaki

Manukura 2024

2024. One of the most intense, rewarding and memorable years, where I had the honour of representing Marlborough Girls’ College as the Manukura, Head Girl. Never in my wildest dreams would I have even considered getting the privilege of being head girl. I was quite possibly one of the most scared and reserved junior students, who spent a lot of time in tears, but this has shaped me and helped me grow into a more confident, outgoing and brave version of myself. This role has given me more than I ever could have imagined and is something I will be forever grateful for. Being head girl pushed me well and truly out of my comfort zone as I represented and served the students and our kura. As a Manutaki Collective our goal and purpose was to continue to build the connections, sense of belonging and pride within our kura. Continuing to follow the paved path by the Manukura and Manutaki Collective that came before us. Our aim was to enhance the support, encouragement and recognition that MGC students experience and deserve.

This year has been one of outstanding achievements and events, all of which have helped us to achieve our goals and aim and a leadership collective. We have gone from rocking sweatbands in a multitude of house events, to getting dolled up in our best formal attire for the Combined Colleges formal. Our 2024 legacy event was Shave and Cut for a Cure. Alongside 26 of my teachers and peers I took the plunge and cut my hair into a bob to raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand and our local Cancer Society. Raising over $14,500, we without a doubt made a massive, and lasting impact. This event was incredibly inspiring and made me so proud of our kura and what our school whanau is capable of.

Marlborough Girls’ College has impacted my life in more ways than I could have imagined, and I know it will continue to do the same for students in the future. Learning to lead a student body was never going to be an easy job, but it was the difficult moments that were the most rewarding and provided me with an invaluable skill set for my future. Through my role I have connected with students,

staff, and the wider community in ways I never thought possible. Having the ability to make a lasting impact on my school and the whole community has been so rewarding and something I will never forget.

“Ma te kahukura ka rere te manu - Adorn the bird with feathers, and it will fly.” Here at Marlborough Girls’ College we become equipped with many skills that help us to become young people and students who can fly and succeed. As we as year 13’s reach the stage in which we leave the gates of this kura for a final time and head into the real world, we know that we are each equipped and ready to take on whatever challenges our life paths will throw at us. No matter how much we have academically learnt, the social and leadership skills we have developed will allow us to fly with confidence.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.

What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people

Thank you to the students, thank you to all of our staff and thank you to my whanau and friends. Without the guidance, support and encouragement we gave each other this year, we could not have reached the extent of success we did as a kura and I know that without a doubt this will continue into 2025 and the coming years at Marlborough Girls’ College.

I look forward to watching our kura continue to grow, and beyond excited to see it go from strength to strength in the hands of the future Manutaki leadership groups!

Zara Jopson, 2024 Manukura, signing out xx

Daffodil Day - Shave For A Cure

On September 20th, the whole school turned yellow for the MGC Daffodil Day. Our amazing students and staff threw their full support behind fund-raising for the Cancer Society and Shave for a Cure - with over $14,000 collected!

A huge ngā mihi to our Manutaki of 2024 who worked really hard to introduce this memorable event into the school calendar: Zara Jopson, Grace Straker, Funaki Lousiale, Sophia Dillon, Kayla Collins, Ella Barnes and Grace Jackson. Of course, it wouldn’t have been such a massive success without the support from everyone who participated. A very special thank you to the incredible students and staff from MGC (and MBC) who gave up their hair for the ‘Shave for a Cure’ cause, especially:

Jessica Bennett Niamh Doherty Taetuna’lua Lager

Zara Jopson Grace Straker Shani Tilbury

Ella Barnes Rebecca Harris Olive Paterson

Hazel Glover Mila van Rensburg Alecia Daniel

Janet Luka Kate Webb Tylah Newton

Sophie Barnes Arlo Mojzisek Mr Danny Maloney Mr Stephen Galt

"This whole day was like no other! Truly one of the most inspiring and genuinely incredible days I have experienced at MGC. Being a part of the organising committee and seeing it all come together truly brought tears to my eyes alongside the thoughts of where all of our donated hair is going. With 27 incredible participants and the support of the whole school, that afternoon had an energy that could not be easily replicated. Being able to create a legacy event like the Daffodil Day and Shave For A Cure campaign is hands down one of my proudest moments here at Marlborough Girls' College.” Zara Jopson

"I felt really empowered and inspired by the event. It was really rewarding to know that I had a part to play in this amazing event. You could really feel the school cohort coming together to support each other and uplift those who were participating" Kayla Collins

"I felt incredibly inspired and moved. The energy on the day was contagious." Sophia Dillon

Marlborough

Ōpaoa

Wairau

What a year! It has been the biggest honor and my absolute pleasure to be the Ōpaoa House Manutaki for 2024. We have had a fun filled year with all the usual house events plus more! Working alongside Hazel, Mya and Olive has truly been a blessing and as house manutaki we aimed to ensure that this year was the best year of house events yet. I’m proud to say now, looking back on it all that we have definitely achieved that. Ōpaoa did well at getting involved in all the events and although overall it wasn’t the result we wanted we definitely came away with some good wins. As always we dominated in the house reading challenge and the minor events are where we really showed our talents. Winning junior basketball, football plus both senior and junior Ki o Rahi. We put on fantastic performances in both house drama and house choir that truely allowed the creatives within our house to shine. Ōpaoa brought the HYPE and energy to all of the events this year making sure that even if we weren't winning we were still having fun!

All this wouldn't be possible without the amazing team I have had by my side. My deputies Nadia Zintl, Jemimah O’Donnell (year 12), Lucy Thompson (year 11), Sophie Moore (year 10) and Brooke Goodsir (year 9) have turned up to each and every event with a can-do attitude. Constantly there to help, these four have brought bright ideas and truly are an example of Ōpaoa spirit. Mr Bennion the Ōpaoa house teacher this year has constantly brought the hype. His role as the fairy godmother in house drama is one that will go down in acting history. Lastly to each and every member of Ōpaoa who turned up and participated. You all played a huge role in the success of our events this year and for that I couldn’t thank you enough. To all the Ōpaoians out there make sure you keep the Ōpaoa spirit alive! Get involved in every event and make the most of your time at Marlborough Girls College. This year has been incredible and I know next year will be even better! #upopaoa. Thank you Ōpaoa!!!

Ayla Shaw

This year I had the privilege of leading the mighty Wairau house. We have had an extraordinary year, celebrating many wins but most importantly coming together and working as a team. Starting with the first major house event of the year, House Athletics. We were lucky to have so many strong athletes in Wairau this year enabling us to take out the win. Continuing the success streak after athletics we had many more major events including Cross Country (1st), Swimming sports (2nd), House drama (2nd), House choir (1st). In between these major events were also minor events where Wairau showed their true determination, bringing home many 1sts, 2nds and one lonely 3rd place! Right from day one of all these house events, I had some epic house deputies and my lesion teacher, Ms Croft, by my side. The names of these incredible students: Kyla Thorstensen, Harriet Mclauchlan, Jess Curzon, Abbie Cornelius, Emily Mason. Throughout this year these five students have shown the school how dedicated they are to being role models for MGC. They were always asking me if I needed a helping hand with anything, this support didn’t go unnoticed. Although this year has been so successful in every way possible, it definitely had its challenges. It can get very stressful leading up to big house events, trying to juggle my personal school life and home life. But that just comes with this amazing role and it was so worth the occasional stressful days. Minimizing my stress levels this year, I had some awesome friendly faces leading Kaituna (Hazel Glover), Opaoa (Ayla Shaw), Awatere (Olive Paterson), I couldn’t have done it without you guys! A big thank you to every Mighty Wairau Warrior who stepped up to participate in any house event that was held this year! :)

Mya Blackmore

Awatere

My name is Olive Paterson and this year I have had the pleasure of being Manutaki Awatere. This year has been such an amazing year with all the participation from the keen Awaterians in all house events this year. My amazing deputies, Olivia Ready, Isabella Posa, Gabby Miller, Emma Straker, Emma Anderson and Maysie Ferguson. These girls were absolutely amazing at supporting and even convincing their peers to join in on the Awatere spirit whether it was being a tree in house drama or sprinting 100m at Athletics. The role of a house leader is a big one but the reward of seeing everyone in your house having fun and getting amongst the house spirit is so so worth it. Being the smallest but mightiest house, Awatere has been bouncing off the bottom in quite a few events this year, starting strong with a 3rd in Athletics and then 2nd in Cross Country. It was so great to see Awatere break off the bottom from the past years in these events and show how amazing Awatere is! Moving onto 4th in Jnr and then 3rd in Snr Ki o rahi which was great to see everyone getting into the house spirit early in the year. Then going on to rack up 4th place in Snr netball and 3rd in the Jnr comp, 4th in basketball and reading. Then going to pick up a wee 3rd in Swimming sports and 3rd in House Choir and lastly 3rd in the PCT Police Challenge. It has been such a fun crazy year and I would like to thank the amazing Miss Collett/Rapunzel. Responding to my 2 word emails and always bringing the hype to every event. Awatere is absolutely on the climb up the ranks and I want to pass on a message to the junior school which is to never stop participating, keep the Awatere spirit alive and keep being Awesome. To the amazing year 13s who have been involved in the Awatere and house events and spirit for the past 5 years, thank you for making it such a fun and memorable time and lets hope it carries on in the years to come.

#LetsgoAteam

Signing out, Olive Paterson

Kaituna

Being the Manutaki Kaituna has been challenging this year but has been eventful. From house kio rahi to the police challenge Kaituna paved their way through each house event with perseverance and 100% effort from those who participated. We faced some challenges early on with coming 4th in athletics, meaning we had to overcome the events yet to come immediately. I am proud to say that after our first downfall, we were back on our feet as a team. Coming 2nd in Cross Country, 1st and 2nd in senior and junior house basketball, 2nd in House reading, 1st and 2nd in house netball, as well as taking out 2 major house events: both Swimming sports and House Drama. I have had the pleasure of leading such an incredible house that always makes me smile no matter what place we are coming. A MASSIVE shout out to my deputies, Chloe Jones, Eliza Glover, Māreikura Nepia, Fenella Cooney, and Denyce Pousima. You have been outstanding to work with. And to who I like to call my partner in crime Miss Pullin, thank you for responding to my countless emails. You truly show the MOST house spirit I have ever seen. My highlight this year has been working with a majority of the junior school/cohort, meeting all of them, and seeing how much joy house events bring to their school life. Winning House drama was an event that truly gave me such pride, working with all the juniors and seeing them come out of their shell on stage, was something so enjoyable to see. Kaituna has thrived this year and I’m glad to say that I have been a part of the contagious house spirit that has been spread across the school this year. To my amazing fellow house leaders, Ayla Shaw, Mya Blackmore, and Olive Paterson, it has been a pleasure leading alongside you guys, you are all awesome. Kaituna is up for better things next year, and I cannot wait to follow along with Kaituna’s progress as I continue with my life after MGC. signing out #anythingforkaituna.

Hazel Glover

Cross Country

Round up of results from Cross Country day 3 May 2024

Age Group Champions

Under 14

1st Maisie Shenfield (Wairau

2nd Emily Mason (Wairau)

3rd Hannah Gilhooly (Awatere)

Under 15

1st Bree Flynn (Wairau)

2nd Amelia Hardy (Kaituna)

3rd Jaye Wiapo (Wairau)

Under 16

1st = Isla Tilbury (Wairau) and Sam Marfell (Awatere)

3rd Fenella Cooney (Kaituna))

Under 19

1st Abby Craig (Wairau)

2nd Grace Straker)

3rd Mya Blackmore (Wairau)

Fastest time of the day: Isla Tilbury and Sam Marfell 13.18

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau 2024

Swimming Sports

Age Group Champions

Under 14

1st Claudia Harris (Awatere) 34 points

2nd Anna Love (Wairau) 20 points

3rd India Nathan (Kaituna) and Hannah Kole (Kaituna) 8 points

Under 15

1st Nicola Lovell (Awatere) 48 points

2nd Koko Wong (Kaituna) 26 points

3rd Carys McNabb (Wairau) 16 points

Under 16

1st Charlotte Rose (Awatere) 30 points

2nd Hayley McCormick (Kaituna) 24 points

3rd Eliza Glover (Kaituna) 10 points

Under 19

1st Jessica Lovell (Kaituna) 46 points

2nd Sophie Kole (Kaituna) 24 points

3rd Kyla Thorstensen (Wairau) 20 points

Records Broken

Athletics Day

Round up of results from Athletics day 23 February 2024

Age Group Champions

Under 14

1st McKenzie Haronga (Ōpaoa)

2nd Sophie Campbell (Awatere)

3rd Ella Russell (Kaituna)

Under 15

1st = Emma Morley (Wairau) and Jaye Wiapo (Wairau)

3rd = NIcola Lovell (Awatere) and Jah’bree MacDonald (Wairau)

Under 16

1st Isla Tilbury (Wairau)

2nd Sam Marfell (Awatere)

3rd Jemima O’Donnell (Ōpaoa)

Under 19

1st Lily Smith (Wairau)

2nd = Ella Barnes (Wairau) and Mila van Rensburg (Ōpaoa)

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau 2024

Legally Blonde

At the end of last term, our combined colleges delivered a spectacular performance of 'Legally Blonde' at the ASB Theatre. Over six electrifying shows, the audience was captivated by the dynamic energy on stage.

Our students devoted five months to perfecting their roles, showcasing their talent with unparalleled dedication and achieving the highest standards of performance. Directed by Jeannie Mark, the production was hailed for its outstanding cast and meticulous execution.

The collaboration between the Marlborough Colleges and Richmond View School brought to life this beloved movie in a brilliantly polished presentation. Against a vibrant backdrop, energised music, captivating vocals, dramatic flair and dance, the stage was set for an evening of pure delight.

Behind the scenes, senior students took on pivotal roles as stage managers, lead prop coordinators, and part of the dedicated backstage crew. Their contributions were integral to the seamless execution of the production. Additionally, students earned NCEA credits for their involvement in various aspects of the production, including scripted performance, ensemble dance, and production roles.

I am immensely proud of our students' achievements and the exceptional quality they brought to this show. It was truly a testament to their talent, hard work, and collaborative spirit.

Lindsay Burrows, Curriculum Leader of the Arts

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Semi Formal

Junior Social

Jissen Gakuen Summer Programme

This year saw the arrival of 36 Jissen Gakuen students and 6 teachers to our beautiful Marlborough region. Their eight day visit included a full programme of activities, events and academic connections, including sharing the art of origami, technology classes, trying kiwi sports and a Maori culture class.

This long-standing cultural exchange programme which was started 27 years ago by Mr Oki, Principal of Jissen Gakuen junior and senior high school, is an exceptional programme of cross-cultural collaboration that promotes mutual understanding between our students.

From the warm welcoming Mihi Whakatau led by Whaea Nan Chadwick and our fantastic Manutaki, throughout the week of sports, cultural diversity, junior social evening, and culminating with the joint Marlborough Boys’ College farewell Sayonara, there were many opportunities

Ota Scholarship 2024

for everyone to experience the benefits of this special exchange programme.

Our host families, host sisters and buddies, and the international committee members played an important part in creating an unforgettable visit over the past eight days and nights. The success of the Jissen Gakuen group visit is the result of the commitment and follow-through of so many people. We thank each and every one of you and trust there will be some life-long friendships arising out of this year’s visit.

Judith Hill, International Director

Our time in Japan was an experience we will never forget. Alongside Connor, Jack and Ms Rosimere Cookson from MBC, we built a strong connection with our sister school Jissen Gakuen High School.

We arrived in Japan on Thursday night and we started our time at Jissen Gakuen on Friday morning. It was such a different experience, with the first thing being that you have to wear slippers inside the school! Jissen Gakuen school is laid out very differently compared to MGC - every single class was in the same building. Something that is also different is that everyone stays in their homeroom class; the teachers are the ones who move around to teach students. Class time is 45 minutes, and in between class time, the students get a ten minute break to get drinks from the massive number of vending machines in the school.

We made a slide show to teach an English class about New Zealand and our culture. We told them about many landscapes, food in NZ, Maori culture and school life at MGC and MBC. We also taught a couple of classes the game ‘Pukana’. It was amazing to see that some of the students already knew how to play the game!

Jissen Gakuen school was kind enough to take us to see Mount Fuji, Japan's biggest mountain. While at Mount Fuji, we did many things including souvenir shopping, eating an ice cream shaped like a raccoon dog and learning an old folk story about a rabbit and a raccoon. Although we didn't get to experience Mount Fuji up close, it was still such a heartwarming experience. A fun fact about Mount Fuji is that it is only about 100 metres taller than Mount Taranaki! These mountains look so similar that sometimes in movies and TV shows, when they can't manage to record Mount Fuji, they use Mount Taranaki instead!

One of the attractions we visited was the Sensoji Temple, where

we learnt a traditional way to wash our hands. Washing your hands is a sign of respect before you go up to the Temple and pray to the Japanese Gods. We also had our fortunes read, putting 100 yen (which is approximately $1 NZD) into a box. We were then assigned a number and opened up a draw with our fortunes laid inside. Lizzie got a bad fortune, this means she had to tie her fortune onto a piece of string to let the Gods forgive her.

We went shopping at the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, Shibuya Crossing - a crossing that can have up to 3,000 people crossing at a time!

It is safe to say that our ten day trip in Japan was something we will never forget! We are eternally grateful for all of the support we received from our host families, MGC and MBC staff members and the Jissen Gakuen teachers.

Lavnya Singh and Lizzie Gibbons

Board of Trustees

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Warmest of greetings to you all. As cliché as it sounds, I honestly can’t believe we’re nearly through yet another year! It’s been a roller coaster – We began with great excitement about the co-location project, only to face deep disappointment with its last-minute cancellation. Despite this setback, we’ve refocused on our immediate goals, enabling us to build on our existing strengths and commitments.

One comparatively small win we are grateful for has been the completion of Punawai, our new hockey turf and facility on site, which also serves as an additional learning space. We are proud that our NCEA results continue to improve. It was particularly pleasing to receive a letter of congratulations from the Prime Minister for our excellent Level 2 results, recognising the skills and knowledge of our staff and the strong leadership and dedication that sits in behind this success.

The Board, after much discussion, agreed to not offer NCEA Level 1 in 2024. Staff worked hard to implement new courses, and create meaningful and challenging learning programmes that reflect our community and Te Tau Ihu iwi aspirations. I am confident that our staff, led by a fabulous Senior Leadership Team, are

Student Representative to BOT

Talofa lava,

O lo'u igoa o Jeasinah Alipia. I had the privilege of being the Student Representative on the Board of Trustees this year.

I was truly honoured to be chosen as the student representative on the Marlborough Girls' College Board of Trustees. Initially, I felt nervous and doubted my leadership skills, but I saw it as a chance to take a risk, step out of my comfort zone, and advocate for my peers.

I thought securing this role would be challenging, but the support of friends and family gave me the confidence I needed. At my first meeting, I was anxious about when to speak up, but that quickly changed. The former student representative and our current deputy head girl, Funaki Lousiale, helped pass the role down, ensuring that I wasn't left standing on my own. Ms. Lynch, the principal, and the other board members were very encouraging, and my

forward focussed and achievement orientated for every student.

Our school values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and kotahitanga continue to be imbedded into all aspects of our kura. These terms broadly translate respectively to a sense of connection and belonging; respect or generosity; and unity. I am so proud to see these values woven through and evident in many different aspects of regular life at MGC.

Our Board continues to be committed to a partnership with iwi under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are fortunate to have not only an iwi voice, but also a Māori Youth Voice within our board, contributing to our governance decision making. This is combined with the Student Voice, Staff Member Voice and several parent reps who deliberate and discuss governance matters, supporting the Principal to guide the college.

On a personal note I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our 2024 Board members for their unwavering support. Special appreciation goes to Brian Roughan, who stepped down as Chair to support me in my new role as Presiding Member; Andrew Crawford, whose financial expertise has been invaluable; Michelle Lavender, for her wise counsel; Ash Millen, for his insight into outdoor education; and Paula Schreuder, who

confidence grew with each meeting. Serving on the Board has been an incredible opportunity. It taught me to appreciate the effort involved in running a school and encouraged me to take risks. I highly recommend this position to other students—it’s a fantastic way to make a difference!

Jeasinah Alipia

Māori Youth Voice to BOT

Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Giulietta Doig tōku ingoa.

This year I was blessed with the opportunity to be Māori Youth Voice on the Board of Trustees. I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to make a difference in our school community by representing the voices of Māori and nonMāori rangatahi attending MGC.

This role has taught me many things. It has grown my confidence in professional settings and given me a new perspective

brings a thoughtful Pasifika perspective. Our staff and student representatives, Shalom DelMonte and Jeasinnah Ailpia, offer unique and vital staff and student viewpoints. Giulietta Doig has been a passionate advocate for Māori Youth, and we are grateful to Lynette Hunter for her meticulous work as Board Secretary. We also acknowledge Bernie Rowe, who retired after 19 years of dedicated service to MGC. His contributions to governance have been invaluable, and he will be greatly missed.

I wish you all a safe and happy break over the festive season, and I look forward to 2025 and what we can achieve together and for Marlborough Girls’ College.

Nga mihi, thank you Anna Straker MGC Board Presiding Member

and respect on the way our school runs. Before becoming Māori Youth Voice I knew very little about the amount of sheer hard work and determination each member of the board puts into improving and running our school. I found that the Board is an extremely welcoming place, and despite being the youngest at the table I was always respected and heard the same way as every other member. I was not only able, but encouraged to provide a student insight on any matter that would affect us as students.

Being Māori Youth Voice has shown me that even though I am young, my voice can be taken seriously by people who respect me as a young Māori wahine. I believe that it is extremely important to show Māori and non-Māori youth that our voices can be taken with kaha and valued. Our voices are given to us by our whanau and tupuna, these voices have the power to change our present and future.

Thank you for allowing me the amazing opportunity to be your Māori Youth Voice 2024.

Giulietta Doig

Our Future Focused Curriculum

2024 has been a year that has focused on extending our curriculum offerings to Year 11. We now have a Years 9-11 Connected Learning programme designed so that students can engage and explore a range of courses. Learning is designed to develop MGC’s foundational Ākonga Capabilities for future success. Ākonga connect with self, with others and the community to learn in a range of relevant and challenging contexts.

Learning in Year 12-13 is targeted to personalised pathways learning designed to strengthen MGC’s Ākonga Capabilities and prepare for life beyond school. Learning experiences/opportunities allow ākonga to pursue excellence, interests and strengths through flexible learning pathways.

We have noticed that our students are more familiar with these capabilities (depicted below) in Relationships, Deep Learning, and Connections and Community as a common language of learning. Success is about more than grades hence, these learning capabilities are part of our recognition celebrations in the “Kairangi” Excellence Awards and taught in our courses within subject or cross curricula discipline knowledge. By broadening the definition of success, we can recognise and celebrate diverse forms of excellence and better equip our students for future success and employability.

Lynda Shanks, Deputy Principal

Young Enterprise

This year, the 2024 Level 2 and 3 Business Studies class has had nine student-led business groups. There have been a variety of creative and innovative products including a regional cookbook, beeswax wraps, and crochet kits to name a few. Alongside their NCEA, student groups have participated and competed in the regional Young Enterprise Scheme (YES).

These groups start off in Term 1 with product ideation/development and market research. The first YES challenge based on market research saw one MGC group, Kawaii Loops, place third.

The students then got busy with the production, promotion and sales of their product. The second YES challenge requires students to pitch their business idea to 5 local judges. We had all nine teams pitch and compete with one MGC group, Taste of the Regions, placed third and Kawaii Loops placed in the top 8.

The last two challenges of promotion and sales and an annual review challenged our teams to grow their business as well as their personal confidence and skills. Most groups attended more than one local market, created their own website

and some were able to connect with other local businesses. Kawaii Loops placed first in challenge 3, and Bliss Books and Taste of the Regions placed in the top 5.

This year MGC had three teams qualify for the Top of the South Regional Finals. These were Kawaii Loops, Taste of the Regions and Refloat. This involves pitching to a panel of judges followed up by questions and answers. Kawaii Loops took out the Innovation award, Taste of the Regions was awarded the Connect and Collaborate award and Refloat the Sustainability award.

The regional winner for 2024 was announced as Refloat. In December, Refloat will fly to Wellington to compete in national finals, striving to be the YES company of the year. We wish them all the best.

In April this year, Cleo Collins was successful in her application for the Latam Biz Globalista Entrepreneurship Scholarship which was a fully funded 10 day trip to Mexico. Cleo worked alongside students from both New Zealand and Mexico to compete in a business competition as well as learning about the culture, history and way of life in Mexico.

Surrey Collett

Social Sciences

Year 9 & 10

What a year! Our juniors have had a wonderful year, it has absolutely zoomed by!

Our junior courses offer students an engaging and dynamic learning experience, where they explore the world around them. Students love diving into history, culture, politics, and society along with taking part in community service initiatives. Along the way, students gain a deeper understanding of how the world works and develop critical thinking, empathy, and problem-solving skills— essential capabilities that set them up for success as informed, responsible people in an ever-changing global landscape.

Courses in Year 9 & 10 Social Sciences are: Dare to Lead, Mind the Gap, Law, War, Perspective Matters, Perspectives Past and Present, Inside the Mind, Money Money Money, Ancients Alive and Human Rights, Nature's Fury and Mountains to the Sea.

Year 11

This year, the introduction of new courses for our Year 11 students has been a resounding success. The curriculum changes have fostered deeper understanding across a range of subjects, allowing students to explore content in more meaningful ways. By offering greater flexibility in course selection, we've seen increased student engagement and enthusiasm for learning. These courses have enabled students to take ownership of their education and thrive in an environment tailored to their strengths

Board of Trustees Scholarship

During the Term 3 holidays six of our Social Science teachers had the incredible opportunity to embark on a journey through Northland. Our main purpose was to explore some of the most historically significant sites in the country. From

and interests. The positive feedback from both students and teachers highlights the success of this new direction, reinforcing the value of an innovative and adaptable curriculum. The effort put into the planning by all teachers involved has been incredible - the insight, scope, and time put into all courses has been outstanding. Market Day was also a huge success again this year. It’s alway super exciting to see what amazing products the students come up with!

The Year 11 courses on offer in Social Sciences are Reimagining Ancient Architecture, Globetrotters, 20th Century History, Historical Conflict, Geography - living on the Edge, Geography - Our Changing World, Business Entrepreneurship, and Our Economic World. These remain the same for the 2025 academic year.

Senior

This year, we continued with the same structure for our senior Social Sciences program and it has been a great success. Our students have demonstrated strong engagement and achieved impressive results in their studies. We are proud to see their growth and the solid foundation this consistency has provided. Senior subjects taught within Social Sciences arePsychology, History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Classics, & Tourism.

One of the many highlights from the year was when the Year 12 & 13 Geography class visited sites along the Taylor River to conduct geographic research. The combined class had a fantastic day out of the classroom collecting primary data on

standing on the grounds of the Treaty of Waitangi, where the foundation of modern New Zealand was laid, to visiting the Ruapekapeka Pa a site deeply entrenched in Māori history, we were immersed in culture and history. Other significant stops were - Ōhaeawai, Kororāreka (Russell), Paihia, the Hokianga Harbour and Pompallier House - just to name a few!

In Hokianga, we followed in the Footsteps of Kupe, the legendary Polynesian explorer who first discovered Aotearoa. Walks enriched the experience through the native forests, where towering kauri trees and ancient battlegrounds whispered stories of resilience and connection to the land. Each location offered a profound glimpse into the rich heritage and cultural identity of New Zealand.

Visiting places we teach about serves

fluvial processes and characteristics along the Taylor River. The aim was to determine if channel depth & width, sediment size, flow, and clarity change along the river's course and why these changes occur. The class was accompanied by Charlotte Tomlinson from Marlborough District Council's Hydrology team who shared her knowledge and expertise with the class, along with Miss Pullin, Mrs Le Compte, and Mrs Booker.

Libby Le Compte - Curriculum Leader, Social Sciences

several valuable purposes. Experiencing history and culture first hand allows us to gain a deeper understanding of topics, enriching our knowledge beyond textbooks. This personal insight will enhance our teaching, making lessons more engaging and real for our students by sharing observations and stories that bring historical events to life. Moreover, it fosters a stronger connection to the culture and history of New Zealand, allowing us to teach in a way that respects and honours Māori perspectives. Such experiences can also inspire students to develop their curiosity about the places they learn about, showing them that history is not just something to read about but to experience.

Libby Le Compte - Curriculum Leader, Social Sciences

Health and Physical Education

Our Year 9 - 11 courses in 2024 have provided a range of challenges and learning opportunities for students in our department this year. In Train to Gain students engaged in fitness testing and explored various training methods while focusing on a variety of sports. In Hunger Games students competed in district and team challenges throughout the semester, culminating in an interclass competition to find the champion class. Challenges were a mix of physical, mental and activities that required teamwork and strategy in order to win. The I Like To Move It students choreographed and performed stunning routines in dance and gymnastics. In World Games the focus was on learning new and unique games from around the world before inventing their own game to teach to the class. Recreation and Leisure classes explored a variety of different activities while focussing on the 5 ways to wellbeing concept as well as presenting a recreation or leisure workshop to the class. In Adventure Marlborough our classes explored the wider Marlborough region focusing on navigation, tramping, camping, river safety and climbing. The highlight for our students in Adventure Marlborough was undoubtedly the day trip and the camps at Momorangi and Whenua Iti in Motueka.

Our new Year 11 courses included Health Matters, Sports Academy, Sports Science and Outdoor Pursuits. In Health Matters students learnt the key underlying concepts that will set them up for Year 12 and 13 Health such as Health Promotion, taking action and the Personal, Interpersonal and Societal approach to wellbeing.

Sports Academy and Sports Science students enjoyed the opportunity to train for and analyse their performance in their chosen sport while learning about anatomy and methods and principles of training. In Outdoor Pursuits students had the opportunity to develop their mountain bike skills, attend overnight camps and focus on environmental considerations.

In our Year 12 and 13 PE classes, the camps were the standout experiences for our students. The Year 12’s spent three days based at Momorangi, where they tramped and rode mountain bikes on the Link Pathway and Queen Charlotte tracks and kayaked in the sounds. The Year 13 PE and Outdoor Ed classes completed a journey of the Abel Tasman National Park, with one day kayaking and two days tramping.

Ian Thomas

Outdoor Education

This year in our Outdoor Education class, we embarked on a series of exhilarating adventures that blended skill development with unforgettable experiences. Our journeys included kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, camping, navigating, and shelter building, each activity enhancing our appreciation for the great outdoors.

Our first adventure took us to the breathtaking Momorangi Bay for a three-day camping expedition. We commenced our journey by hiking from Picton along the scenic Link Pathway. On the second day, we tackled a challenging 26-kilometre bike ride to the lookout on the Queen Charlotte Track, culminating in a rewarding vista that made the strenuous ascent worthwhile, followed by an exhilarating downhill ride. Day three offered a tranquil kayaking experience around the bay, where we enjoyed lunch at Davies Bay alongside another group of bikers. This trip not only deepened our love for nature but also taught us valuable lessons about risk management and safety in outdoor pursuits.

Next, we ventured to Seddon via the Whale Trail in Redwood Pass, starting our journey from school and culminating at the Boyce family farm—a robust 45-kilometer ride. That evening, as the wind picked up, our tents began to flail. On our return trip, we faced strong headwinds and a bike malfunction during the 40-kilometre ascent along Taylor Pass, but the thrill of the downhill sections made every struggle worthwhile. Highlights of this adventure included an impromptu sunset excursion, the hilarious moment when our marshmallows flew away, and the adrenaline rush of the downhill rides after our climbs.

Some other highlights this year have been shelter-building assessment at the Wiarua River, where we crafted makeshift shelters using tarps and ropes sourced from school, creating a cozy spot for lunch. Additionally, we undertook day trips to the Wither Hills, honing our navigation skills while learning about weather patterns. As well as developing our biking techniques through hands-on practice in the hills during our double periods.

This Outdoor Education has equipped us with some essential skills for outdoor survival and fostered lasting memories filled with adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth. Each experience has not only deepened our connection to nature but also ignited a passion for outdoor exploration that we will carry forward.

Kate Wilkes and Maddie Large, Year 12 Outdoor Education class

English and Media Studies

This year has been an exciting and busy one for the English and Media Studies department! We introduced new Year 11 thematic courses, which have sparked creativity and a deeper engagement with both literature and media. Alongside this, we've implemented a strong focus on improving literacy skills across all levels, ensuring that students develop not only a love for words but also the ability to communicate effectively.

Our students have been exploring their passion for literature and psychology in innovative ways. From crafting intricate crime boards to planning their own inquiry projects, they've embraced learning with enthusiasm. Others have taken to journalism, writing compelling magazine and newspaper articles, while some have delved into creative writing, producing their own poetry collections and short stories.

In Media Studies, students took on the challenge of making short films, music videos and podcasts, honing their skills in storytelling, filming, and editing. A highlight of the year was definitely the trip to Wellington which included a guided tour of Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshops and interactive sessions at Massey University's world class Screen Arts department. It's been a year full of imaginative projects and new learning experiences, and we're proud of all that our students have achieved!

Julie Brown, TIC Media

Languages

We were extremely privileged to have Whaea Ally and Whaea Nan looking after our junior Te Reo Maori classes this year. With Mr Curnow and Mrs Price anchoring the French and Japanese programmes, it has been business as usual with students enjoying a diet of lollies, films and progress in language acquisition. Blookets have never been far from the classroom, being used to reinforce the language input. Seniors have enjoyed getting through the Internally Assessed components of the course with good grades and are well set up for University study should they so choose.

Simon Curnow, Curriculum Leader of Languages

Drama at MGC

In term three the students had the opportunity to perform at The Boathouse theatre for the scripted performance assessments. Year 10 students worked hard to rehearse and perform scripted extracts from a variety of play texts. This was a great way to build up their confidence performing to a live audience. The audience enjoyed the performances and we were all proud of the growth in their skills.

Viola Minghetti and Emma Thomas ( Year 13) directed year 12 drama students. This

was a huge undertaking that involved preparing the script, their directorial vision, running rehearsals and offering critique to the cast.

Viola Minghette directed the play “ Stags and Hens” which was set in a working mens night club bathroom. The play was about the struggle between the sexes and the fear the night before a wedding. Emma Thomas directed “ Teechers” by John Godber. This play was a fast paced play that involved the cast multi-rolling the characters that you would find in a school. Both performances were a huge success and both the cast and the directors should be proud of their achievement.

Production Arts

Production Arts is a successful and vibrant subject here at MGC. This course allows students to learn the basics of prop and set design. Students have worked hard to create exceptional props and scale model set designs. They have shown superb creativity to bring their designs to life using a variety of materials.

Making Music at MGC

Junior Music

Music: Making and Performing has allowed over 60 students to learn the keyboard and guitar, as well as the basics of music theory. I have been very impressed with the range of talents within the two classes, with many of them participating in our school music competitions or performing in extra curricular cultural groups. It has been a pleasure watching the students gain the confidence to perform in front of their peers.

Students in Year 10 Music Makers spent the first half of the semester preparing small performances on their chosen instrument which they then presented to their peers, learning how to present a polished performance and communicate with their audience. They then began to learn a song as a whole class - some picking up new instruments - learning the musicianship skills of blend, timing and balance when performing within a large group or band. In Song Smith, students have enjoyed engaging in real world content based around human rights as well as issues that are relevant to their day to day lives. In response to these issues, students have presented two types of written responses to their chosen issue. Using these literacy and social science skills, students have then spent the final half of the semester, composing for a selected client. The students have thoroughly enjoyed composing within our music lab, preparing professional sounding pieces of music.

Year 11 Music

This year our two new courses have been highly successful, allowing our students to approach music within a real world context. In Year 11 Music Makers, the entire class formed into multiple bands or duos and with their hard work, we were able to bring SmokeFree RockQuest back to Blenheim for the first time in over 20 years. Two of the duo’s received first or second placings, which also included a RockShop voucher and the chance to enter Nationals. The second semester Year 11 course Compose Yourself has allowed students to write new compositions based on their identity, record them using our music studio and have them polished to a high standard, ready to upload to Spotify. The fantastic thing about the new Year 11 courses is that they have both allowed students to experience learning that has a real world impact and outcome, rather than focusing on an assessment outcome.

Year 12 and 13 Music

Year 12 and 13 Music students have enjoyed following the theme of real world learning contexts by gaining credits through participation in RockQuest, Southern Jam, Play It Strange and/or community performances. This has allowed them to consider their strengths as musicians and composers, without feeling like they’re ticking a box for an assessment.

RockQuest

A range of Marlborough Girls’ students entered in the annual RockQuest competition, finally bringing this exciting competition back to Blenheim! We had 4 bands from MGC and 2 Duos enter their respective categories. No Clue - the Year 13 Band - as the regional winners were invited to submit their compositions to be considered for the final top 30 of NZ.

“A highlight for us has been competing in the Smokefree Rockquest as a band (NoClue). it helped us strengthen our performance skills, grow our confidence all while gaining credits within a real world setting” - Lucy Heath and Grace Straker Year 13

The full list of awards for MGC:

1st place Band - (Year 13) No Clue from Marlborough Girls’ College 3rd place Band - (Mix of students) Watchamacallits from MBC and Marlborough Girls’ College

1st place Solo-Duo (Year 11) - Persia & Chardae from Marlborough Girls’ College

2nd place Solo-Duo (Year 11) - Jess & Mareikura from Marlborough Girls’ College

Musicianship Award - (Year 11) Kanon Tsuchiya (Drums) from Marlborough Girls’ College

Smokefree Best Vocals Award - (Year 11) Jess & Mareikura from Marlborough Girls’ College

Southern Jam

Three students from MGC (Leni Manson - 13, Janet Luka - 12 and Enxin Zhang -13) competed against other schools from across the South Island in Week 3, Term 3 at the Southern Jam Jazz Music Festival. These students have been tutored by Robin Randall and placed second within the Jazz Band category. Leni Manson and her combo also won silver in their category. All three students were selected to workshop with some of New Zealand top musicians and tutors within the All Stars band, performing at the final Gala concert.

Play It Strange

Year 13 student Grace Staker entered her original composition from Level 3 Music into the 2024 National Secondary School Songwriting Competition through Play It Strange. Grace Straker’s song Hold the Line was chosen as one of 63 winning songs and from this, she was given the opportunity to professionally record her song for the annual digital album. “Hold the Line is about the experience of seeing the end of my last high school year approaching, the feeling of growing up, and all of the emotions that come with that,” Grace explains. We look forward to hearing the final master mix when it is released.

Christianna Morgan - Teacher in Charge of Music

Technology

FabLab

In the FabLab course, students explored textile design and sewing fundamentals, including garment construction and material selection. Their hands-on projects developed problem-solving and attentionto-detail skills, with a special project where students designed self-closing bags as gifts for visiting Japanese students. Using recycled materials from local artisans, they crafted unique, culturally resonant items.

My Taonga

The "My Taonga" course launched in 2024, guiding students through the exploration of cultural symbols, patterns, and materials. From African batik to Japanese anime eyes, students examined the significance behind cultural art forms. They engaged deeply with henna, learning both its cultural history and application techniques. Reflecting on their identities, students then created personal taonga— items representing their own heritage. This experience fostered an appreciation for cultural diversity and shared connections.

Warm Vibes Cool Spaces

In "Warm Vibes Cool Spaces," students developed 2D and 3D design skills by creating custom-designed spaces and furniture for mannequin clients. This course allowed students to learn about material properties, iterative design, and incorporate feedback, culminating in designs laser-cut and enhanced with various finishing techniques.

Jewellery Design

Jewellery design remains a popular course, encouraging creativity and practical craftsmanship. Students complete several briefs, progressing from initial concepts to polished designs, with a final project of a three-piece jewellery collection showcasing a cohesive theme. This course emphasises attention to detail, feedback incorporation, and aesthetic coherence.

Sustainable Fashion

In Year 10 Sustainable Fashion, students emphasised sustainability by repurposing textiles. They practised Sashiko, a Japanese technique for mending fabric, and created bags showcasing New Zealand icons for visiting Japanese students. An additional project challenged them to transform men’s shirts into business casual attire for women, with the final items sold at local op shops.

MakeHer Space

The MakeHer Space initiative promoted teamwork and material exploration. Students focused on woodwork, repurposing pallets into stools, which were enhanced by FabLab-designed cushions. Collaboration extended into the Science department through a shared garden project built from recycled vineyard posts, which will supply vegetables for the Food Technology classes. Students also expanded their digital skills, learning 3D printing basics.

Wearable Art

In Wearable Art, students combined Art, Technology, and Performance to craft garments for the Toi/Showquest competition in Nelson. Working under themes like "Stories of the South Pacific" and "Larger than Life," MGC students received 11 regional awards for their innovative designs, reflecting interdisciplinary creativity.

Senior Textile Fashion Technology

Senior students in Textile Fashion Technology tackled complex design challenges for competitions like the Wearable Art and Hokonui Fashion events. They developed pieces for real-world applications, winning numerous awards for their creativity and technical skill, including top honours in Wearable Art and specific recognition for sustainable and computerassisted design.

Hokonui Fashion Competition

Year 11 students entered the national Hokonui Fashion Competition, focusing on themes like glamour, natural fibres, and upcycling. Their designs conveyed meaningful issues through fashion, requiring creativity, resilience, and teamwork. Seven of their garments were selected for this prestigious competition, marking MGC’s debut.

Toys R Us

In "Toys R Us," students collaborated with Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres to create educational toys tailored to young children. The designs were showcased in a celebratory event, where students presented the toys to their ECE partners and shared the design process, enhancing real-world connection and community engagement.

Leah Tofte-Dorr

Maths

Maths has seen some exciting changes in 2024 with the development of two new Year 11 courses.

Data Talks

The Year 11 Data Talks course is an introduction to data science, focusing on statistical investigations. This year students were involved in collecting real data and using the investigative cycle. Examples of topics researched included data on sunrise and sunset times, social media use, environmental issues, health and fitness metrics, sports analytics and consumer shopping behaviours. Online software was used to create Bivariate, Multivariate, and Time Series graphs. Skills were developed to recognize features, interpret graphs, make predictions, and connect data to context. This inquirybased approach deepened the understanding of statistics and

International Students

This year we have welcomed students from Brazil, Chile, Vietnam, Germany and Japan to join us for varying periods of study from one term to two years.

Our international students have embraced opportunities for extra curricular success through a wide range of activities. One of our Japanese students achieved the musicianship award for her drumming at the Smokefree Rockquest festival.

We have acting talent from one of our Chilean students who played a role in “Legally Blonde” at MGC. Also a German

Visual Arts

fostered a mindset of curiosity, creativity and analytical thinking. This course empowered students to navigate and make informed decisions in a data-driven world.

Rishneel Narayan and Ashika Lata, Mathematics Teachers

The Magic of Maths:

The Year 11 Magic of Maths course is designed for students to build a strong foundation in algebraic concepts and techniques. This course covers essential skills that are crucial for success in higherlevel mathematics and various real-world situations. Students have gained success and have said they “enjoy coming to class because I’m always learning something new”. With a focus on forming strong foundations, this course has focused on working with linear and quadratic expressions, equations and graphs.

Maggie Lloyd and Ella Smith, Mathematics Teachers

student who worked together with three other students to devise a performance for One Act Play Festival at the Boathouse Theatre, they called it “Breath of Hope”.

Finally we celebrated the achievement of three Brazilian students whose garments created in a technology class were selected to walk the runway in the Glamour, Upcycled and Streetwear sections of the Hokonui Gala awards in Gore.

Remembering that it is the students who are at the heart of our efforts, I want to thank each of them for contributing as they do by bringing their patience, cultural differences and joyful openness to MGC. It is truly a valuable endeavour which

enriches the lives of MGC students, host families and the wider community. Thank you for being part of this special unique journey.

Judith Hill, International Director

This year marked exciting growth for the Visual Arts Department with the introduction of junior Photography courses in Year 10 and Year 11. These new additions provide students with a solid foundation in DSLR camera skills and photo editing, helping them prepare for the technical demands of NCEA Photography.

Our new Year 11 programmes have also been a major focus, designed to enrich students’ technical abilities across a range of media and disciplines, including sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography. This skills-rich approach has fostered a strong base in essential techniques, preparing students for further exploration and specialisation.

The year has been filled with memorable moments, including a workshop with renowned local artist Reg Thompsett, who inspired sculpture students with his expertise and creative insights. Additionally, four of our talented Year 12 students, Cleo Collins, Trinaty Pillans,

Isabella Baldwin, and Lillian Ligaliga, had the honour of having their work selected for the Ringa Toi exhibition at Te Papa, Wellington. This prestigious exhibition celebrates Toi Māori and Pacific Arts at the Excellence level, and we are especially proud of Cleo Collins, who was awarded 'commended' in the Toi Waituhi category.

It has been a busy and rewarding year, with the department thriving on creativity, commitment, and the remarkable achievements of our students.

Claire Van der Watt

Learning Centre

The students in the ORS department have been busy this year. They have welcomed two new ORS teachers: Kiri Johnson, who joined MGC at the beginning of the year and Sarah Cowan, who joined recently. They have been busy doing all sorts of wonderful activities and learning. Students from the Learning Centre have enjoyed a packed year of learning both in the classroom and on lots of EOTC trips. They have fortnightly Pottery Lessons learning various pottery techniques to make creations throughout the year. During term 3 they designed and made bird boxes which were so impressive they have been entered into a public Art Exhibition at Marlborough Art Gallery. Students travelled to Nelson to compete in the Special Olympics earlier in the year winning a huge scoop of certificates. All their hard work and training certainly paid off!

Students also showed off their creative skills working with a community artist to contribute to the Leadership Mural near Pollard Park (alleyway between Parker Street and Nelson Road). We spent the term learning all about leadership qualities and discovering the students

Library

own leadership abilities and talents. We researched some quotes and discussed those that were meaningful to the Learning Centre then painted these quotes and pictures on the mural. Students have weekly food technology classes focussing on easy or quick foods from across the globe to boost the students independent living skills. They make fresh wraps, muffins, Tongan bread, Rewena bread, sushi, pasta, jacket potatoes and more. Students have planted and maintained two gardens as part of their outdoor learning program. We have a sensory garden and a vege garden, crops harvested are used in our food tech lessons. We also make great use of the MGC outdoor classroom for our literacy and natural sciences programme.

Chamber Music NewZealand visited us at MGC and ran a programme for students involved in the Learning Centre. Our students learnt to express themselves and extend their musical talents and interests alongside mainstream students and professional musicians. The programme provided meaningful opportunities for collaboration between students and teachers, creating a sense of partnership and empowerment. Each child’s unique interests and strengths were identified and supported through various activities.

We have had a busy year in the library and the highlight would have to be our Library Week. Carrying on with a mythology theme (reflecting the popularity of Percy Jackson) we staged a murder mystery in the library. Our adored Classics teacher Mr Galt was found deceased in the Library. In a fit of boredom all the roman Gods admitted to the murder due to Mr Galt teaching his students about the Greek Gods this year instead of the Romans. Students had fun solving puzzles to eliminate each God, finally revealing the culprit - Bacchus, the God of wine and festivities. Our house reading challenge in May saw some great discussions

The girls feedback of the session was so positive and encouraging, what an absolute pleasure to be a part of this amazing programme!

This year the learning centre says goodbye to Ann Mary Bino, who has finished year 13 and has an exciting future ahead.

Ace Large, a year 13 helper in the ORS department, is also moving on from MGC. Ros Leov (Learning Centre Coordinator) and Leti Manu (Teacher Aide) are sadly leaving us too. We wish them the best for the future.

about books take place, and Ōpaoa took out first place but the win was anybody’s until the last minute. We also challenged our year 9 and 10 whānau classes to read the height of their Dean in terms one and two. 9LOWA and 10MLLK took out the honours for this challenge and were treated to a celebratory morning tea.

We have had an eager group of 30 librarians helping as this year led by Head Student Librarian Aria Millen. Our other year 13 student Sylvie Crowe has also been a big help. Our Assistant Librarian Ms Crowe has revamped our training system and it is helpful to have the students assisting in book covering, shelving, circulation and helping with displays. We would struggle to keep the library so inviting without their work so a big thank you goes out to you all.

We were excited to be able to host two guest authors this year courtesy of the Marlborough Book Festival. Popular author Rachel King shared her latest book with us and talked about her work and life as an author, speaking to four classes. Aviation enthusiast and entrepreneur Fletcher McKenzie talked about his latest book and shared some aviation stories with some of our students. It’s always inspiring to hear local authors talk and beside generating interest in the books it shows another avenue of creativity students can pursue.

The library continues to provide a connection between the school and the community with many of the displays we create, including for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, welcoming week, Maths week, Pasifika weeks and to welcome Jissen Gauken to the school. Our most popular display is always for Pride Month and the display on banned books generated a lot of interesting discussions. Our large display on Greek mythology to celebrate the Percy Jackson series was a popular colourful backdrop for the library.

Careers and Pathways

The Department has been very busy during the year as many of our students have taken advantage of a variety of learning experiences through their classes, off-site visits and courses these have included Barista, First Aid, Health & Safety, visits to RNZAF Recruit Graduation Ceremony, Wineries and Marlborough Lines. Careers are now embedded into the Hauora programme for all years and we aim to develop financial literacy skills during 2025 in partnership with Angel Investors Marlborough (AIM).

A highlight of the year was the Future of Work Conference held at the Clubs of Marlborough organised by the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Again this was a huge success and the feedback from stallholders, students and whanau was outstanding. The conference was a great opportunity for our students to get more of an idea of what the ‘real world’ or ‘world of work’ is like and what preparation they need to do before entering it in the future. Students in years 10 through 13 were given the opportunity to listen to Inspiring speakers and then explore over 60 varieties of career pathways ranging from Health Care to Engineering. Universities were present alongside other tertiary providers both during the day and evening for whanau. Gateway student Charlotte Thomas worked alongside the Graeme Dingle Foundation assisting with Event Management as part of her Gateway work placement and found the experience invaluable.

Angelique van der Watt, Zoe Da Costa and Alexi Johnston completed the Career Navigator Course run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation. This involved a series of industry visits exploring the various careers including King Salmon Farm in the Marlborough Sounds. The students received support from mentors to write CV’s, and interview techniques and the course culminated with presentations from the students.

During the year we have hosted a long list of visiting speakers from tertiary providers and these have been very well attended by students including Queenstown Resort College, Canterbury, Lincoln, Massey, Otago Universities, Ara and NMIT.

Marlborough Girls’

Gateway is a course designed to develop work-ready skills and knowledge of industry or industries. The course has grown and we have over 85 students enrolled in Gateway completing a variety of different courses and relevant work experience. Students have participated in work experience this year such as mustering, farming, carpentry, joinery, apiculture, nursing, retail, vet nursing, legal administration, wine industry laboratory and hospitality. A huge thanks go out to all the local businesses that support the work experience of our Gateway students and their commitment to our school and students.

We have many highlights from the Gateway programme this year with students completing Health and Safety training and some completing Barista Training, Teamwork and Communication, Work Ready Drinks Course and First Aid training.

Approximately 15 students visited the Te Paranui Animal Sanctuary at Koromiko at the beginning of the year. Students listened to staff talk about animal welfare and animal care. Students were actively involved in caring for the animals, including mucking out, grooming and feeding the animals.

Throughout the year a number of students attended lessons run by REAP which has helped them gain their Learner Drivers Licence.

In the STAR programme, students have successfully studied a short course in Beauty Fashion Trends during the holidays. Baking, ECE and Hospitality continue to thrive and have been highly successful for students this year and students have developed skills and have used these skills in work experience and catering opportunities.

We began 2024 with the largest number of students we have ever had participating in the Trades programme. Students could choose to participate in a course on Thursday in Blenheim, Friday in Nelson and at NMIT’s campus at RNZAF Base Woodbourne. Students have explored a diverse range of trades and career-related subjects such as Aviation Engineering, Joinery, Automotive Engineering and Hairdressing.

Some Trades students attended residential courses with the Trades Academy partner: Whenua Iti Outdoors. Students have thrived during these courses; Adventure & Cultural Tourism, Uniform Services, Environmental Sustainability and Manaaki Tapoi Cultural Tourism. Students have been challenged, learnt new skills and have made new friends across the region.

We wish our leavers of 2024 well as they move onto the next phase of their career pathway.

Karen Tattersall, Pathways and Careers Leader

Marlborough

Hauora | Wellbeing

The Hauora Programme's main goal is to empower students to take an active role in their wellbeing, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. By creating a supportive environment, we equip students with skills to thrive in school and beyond.

Hauora Highlights

The Hauora Programme this year featured events and activities aligned with our values: Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Kotahitanga. Key highlights include:

Hauora Week: A week of workshops and hands-on activities focused on the four dimensions of wellbeing, such as yoga, boxing with Lee Tepuia, and mindful art.

Cultural Diversity Week: Celebrating our diverse student body, fostering cultural understanding and inclusivity.

Pink Shirt Day: Promoting Manaakitanga by standing against bullying, fostering kindness and support.

Pride Week: Students decorate Whānau spaces, embracing diversity and inclusivity.

Community Challenge: Whānau classes engaged in acts of kindness, such as making gift baskets for Wairau Hospital children, cleaning the Taylor River, and holding a bake sale for charity.

Mental Health Awareness: Students learn to support friends, practice self-care, and participate in a mental health quiz, building a supportive community.

Through these activities and our school values, the Hauora Programme nurtures compassionate, resilient, and socially responsible individuals, extending education beyond the classroom. Rachel Anderson

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau

Hauora Manutaki | Health and Wellbeing

Being a Hauora Manutaki in 2024 at MGC has been a great experience. It has provided me with many opportunities and experiences I would not have received if I didn’t take on this role. I have made so many new connections with other Manutaki. Meeting people within the community that care about youth mental health, has allowed me to become

more aware of wellbeing through other perspectives. Through assembly speeches and more I have helped other students at MGC learn about Te Whare Tapa Wha and different wellbeing tactics. This has been a very fulfilling opportunity - as well as being able to plan events such as pink shirt day, Hauora week and Bully free week.

Kia pai te rā

Ngā mihi nui

Gemma Rae

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau 2024

Stars | Ngā Whetū

Nurturing Bright Futures - A mentorship programme that's transforming the lives of students.

At Marlborough Girls' College (MGC), the Stars Programme, known as "Ngā Whetū" in Te reo, proudly delivered by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, pairs Year 9 students with senior mentors, who are given leadership training from the Programme Coordinator Gemma Miller, to provide guidance and support during the challenging transition into college. The Programme is broken into 3 main aspects Term 1: Stars Camp, Term 2: Te Whare Tapa Whā, Term 3: Community Challenge, all the while facilitating weekly lessons.

Cultivating Confidence and Connection

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Stars Programme is the emphasis on building strong, caring relationships. This bond between Year 9 students and their senior mentors is akin to gaining a "big sister" or a "little sister" for the seniors, fostering an environment of trust, openness, and genuine connection.

Year 9 students share their enthusiasm for the program, describing the incredible impact it has had on them. One student commented, "I loved how they were like the teachers, but they understood us more, so we could tell them things that we felt we could not tell teachers."

The Power of Fun and Growth

Mentoring isn't just about serious conversations; it's also about having fun and forming lasting connections and memories. Year 9 students expressed their enjoyment of activities, like playing games and spending quality time with their senior mentors. One student shared, "I loved how kind the stars were to everyone, and they didn't force you; they nicely encouraged you to play the games." This nurturing approach fosters a sense of belonging and support that extends beyond the classroom.

Moreover, the Stars Programme includes a transformative camp experience, where students learn valuable life skills such as being out of their comfort zones, resilience in fire-lighting, knot tying to build a raft and map reading in Rogaine. The camp was based around inclusivity which is demonstrated in Manaakitanga in the forest, each activity is underpinned with the MGC School Values- Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga. As one student recounted, "I liked the camp because it helped me build relationships with new people. I learned how to be resilient and to include everyone." This hands-on approach to education empowers Year 9 students to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau 2024

Unifying Whanau Classes and Beyond

Manutaki Kaiārahi | Stars

This year I had the privilege of being the STARs Manutaki alongside Leni Manson and our coordinator Gemma Miller. The last year has consisted of training days for our mentors at outward bound and at MGC, as well as weekly meetings, STARs camp, and the facilitation of Wednesday lessons. Through this position, I have had the opportunity to connect not only with other year 12s and 13s but also with the junior school and the year 9s whom our lessons are crafted for. I have also learned about myself and understood the way I think and function. I have also been lucky enough to work with the amazing Manutaki team as a collective. I was able to be involved in some amazing events, some of which opened doors for me in terms of my future. I will be eternally grateful for this amazing opportunity!

Isla Read

The impact of the Stars Programme extends to the entire MGC community, fostering stronger connections within their whanau classes. As one student put it, "Our whanau class has become so much closer, and we have formed some really good bonds thanks to our Star Mentors! The students acknowledge the lessons learned about mental health, bullying, and life in general, these invaluable life lessons, taught through trust and friendship, are ones they'll carry with them long after the Stars Programme concludes. “They taught us so many things, helped us step out of our comfort zone, and were great role models."

Stars Manutaki: Guiding the Way Towards Bright Futures

The Stars Programme at Marlborough Girls' College isn't just about the mentees; it's also a transformative journey for the mentors, and the Stars Prefects known as Manutaki. Isla read and Leni Manson are the two Stars Manutaki, they have shared their heartfelt reflections on their experiences with the program, emphasizing its significance and the enduring benefits it brings to the entire school community.

Leni Manson: Cherishing Every Moment

In year 11 when the Mentor applications came out, I was nervous to sign up to such a big commitment, but knew the opportunity would be unmatched. Myself and my group of Mentors had a bit of a challenging class to begin with, but by the end of the year the change was absolutely incredible. The girls were far less divided, more actively engaged in lessons, and truly gave off the feeling of a whanau. At the end of the year, I had multiple girls telling us to stay as their mentors the next year, asking us “what are we going to do in whanau time without you?”

Being announced as STARS Manutaki has been such a privilege, an incredibly rewarding way of learning, connecting with the younger school and giving back. I have met some insanely talented and hardworking people this year who all give this programme so much. This year, Isla and I have attended STARS camp, walked in a fashion show, been bombarded by year nines, watched classes grow closer together, jumped out of a plane, and overall been inspired. My advice to all the mentors going forward is to really appreciate and acknowledge everything you have learnt and achieved this year as you have all worked so hard.

Isla Read: Nurturing Connections

When applications to become a mentor came out at the end of year 11, I knew I wanted to apply straight away. I knew it would create new experiences for me and open new doors that I wouldn’t be able to open otherwise. We were blessed with a relatively calm and engaged class who enjoyed our sessions. We became close very

quickly and the class only became more excited and engaged in our lessons. It was incredibly rewarding to watch each member of our whanau come out of their shell and gradually trust us more.

I don’t think I was completely aware of how much of an impact we had on our class. This year, although we are no longer their mentors, they have since been in contact in the hopes that we can have a shared lunch before we graduate.

This year, I have had the joy of being the Manutaki Kairahi alongside Leni. Through this position, I have been pushed out of my comfort zone, had the opportunity to give back, met some incredibly inspirational people, and done some pretty amazing things. Entering this position, I was concerned that I wouldn’t make as many connections and relationships as I would if I had a stars class. However, this did not turn out to be true. I have had the opportunity to make connections with the amazing mentors, the year 9s, teachers, and some incredibly knowledgeable people from the community.

I truly believe that I will carry the skills I have gained through each stage of this experience with me into the next chapter of my life. I hope that these skills will also be incredibly beneficial to each and every one of you.

Te Riu o Te Wairau

Manaaki Tāpoi

Kia ora everyone, my name is Trinaty. My experience at Whenua Iti is something I’ll never forget! Over the past few years in the Manaaki Tāpoi course, I’ve made so many memories and friendships. This year, I was chosen for the Manaaki Tāpoi Level 3 extension course, and I loved every minute of it!

During weeks two and three, we got the chance to help out with Te Hau Kōmaru, the national double-hulled waka festival, which was held in Kaiteriteri this year. It was amazing! Our job at the festival was to take groups of tamariki around to each station, where we learned so many cool things. We got to know the star constellations, the different lunar phases, Māori words for directions, and much more!

One of my favourite stations was getting to go on board one of the waka hou rua and seeing the tamariki’s eyes light up with amazement. We learned how to care for the waka, as it’s not just about sailing. My favourite memory of the whole week was being able to go on the waka hou rua and feeling like my own version of “Moana.”

Big thanks to Matua Mike, Whaea Lynda, and Whaea Taylor! Ngā mihi nui for giving me this amazing opportunity. It was one of the best times, and I’m so grateful for the connections we made!

Trinity Pillans

Ngā Taiohi o Wairau

Ngā Taiohi o Wairau, our combined colleges' kapa haka group, has enjoyed a year of growth and preparation, despite it being an off-year for qualifying competitions. In September, the group took to the stage at the Kia Hukere Te Hoe competition in Whakatū, performing on Friday the 13th. This year's team was special as it included, for the first time,

students from Queen Charlotte College, alongside those from Marlborough Boys' and Marlborough Girls' Colleges.

The group performed with the goal of Whakangāhau (to entertain), and it was a memorable experience for both the performers and the audience. Though they did not officially compete, the experience was invaluable. Kapa haka isn't always about competition—it’s a way of life. The opportunity allowed the students to hone their skills and prepare for next year's Taku Kara Tipuna, the regional qualifying event for the 2026 national competition, Ngā Kura Tuarua, which will be hosted by Mātaatua in the Bay of Plenty.

Ngā Taiohi o Wairau also performed at Taiopenga, a yearly highlight, where their growth was evident. Watching our rangatahi (youth) shine in both performance and leadership has been incredibly rewarding. Their talents in music, haka, and tikanga Māori are blossoming as they develop into humble, promising leaders.

The group’s vision remains clear: to nurture and promote Māori excellence

through kapa haka, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori. As we look forward to a busy and exciting 2025, Ngā Taiohi o Wairau is ready to take on new challenges and continue to grow.

Whaea Louisa King

Photo credit Neo Milligan-Richard (@ createdbyneo on Instagram)

Ngā Manu Kōrero

Each year students across the country have the opportunity to enter Ngā Manu Kōrero, speech competition where students compete in their own schools, in Te Reo Māori or English, then if successful progress on to compete in the regional and national competitions.

This year our school winners were Sophie Mason (Junior Māori), Xylia McKenzie (Junior English) and Fenella Cooney (Senior English). The speakers did us proud at the regional competition which was held at Marlborough Girls’ College. Manaia Huntley from Marlborough Boys’ College won the regional junior English and junior Te Reo sections. The three speakers plus Cleo Collins (Manutaki Māori), Mareikura Nepia, Charley Taoho and Mereana Johnson traveled to Tāmaki-Makaurau

Manutaki Māori

Ko Tararua pae maunga

Ko Manawatu te Awa

Ko Ngati Raukawa ki te tonga te Iwi

Ko Ngati Turanga te hapu

Ko Tainui te Waka

Ko Paranui te marae

Ko Turanga te whare tupuna

Ko Mahauariki te ingoa whanau

Tihei Mauriora

E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.

I will not be lost, I am a seed descended from Rangiātea

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ko Cleo Collins tōku ingoa, and this year I was privileged to be Manutaki Māori. This role challenged me and taught me skills

I’ll carry forward. My main goal was to help our Teina embrace themselves as my Tukana had done for me.

(Auckland) to support Manaia and our two other Te Tauihu o te waka a Maui speakers from Nelson schools. Manaia came away with the “E Tipu e Rea” Taonga for the speaker gaining the most points in Te Reo and English sections.

The girls were outstanding in their tautoko and really enjoyed the opportunity to attend such an inspiring event where they could listen to so many rangatahi fluent in Te Reo Māori. They also had the opportunity to see the sights of Auckland and a little shopping.

Whaea Julie Saul

Ngā Manu Kōrero has been a space for Māori and non Māori speakers to share their whakaaro and perspectives since 1965. Being part of it for the past two years has honestly had such a positive impact on me. It is more than just a competition as it is a chance to dive into

With Komiti Māori, we organized events like Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. For Matariki, we created a banner and held a morning celebration, honoring loved ones lost with karakia, waiata, and kōrero. Our Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori activities included flag-raising, daily whakataukī on Instagram, Panga-Kupu (Māori Wordle), and lunchtime kēmu, ending with a Konohete and putiputi workshop.

A highlight was supporting Mania Jones at Ngā Manu Kōrero in Tāmaki Makaurau, an inspiring experience for us all. We also ran kapa haka practices with Nan Kahu, teaching waiata, poi, and haka to build cultural knowledge. I'm so proud of the girls in Komiti Māori for their leadership and commitment.

Working with the Manutaki team has been inspiring. Every single Manutaki brought something unique and it was amazing to see the bond that we created as a rōpū. I was able to learn so many new skills, such as organisation, styles of leadership and time management. Together we created a supportive environment that embraced the spirit of Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many. My thanks go to Whaea Ally, Mrs. Alipia, and Nan Kahu for their support. I couldn’t have done it without you, you did so much for not only the overall success of our girls this year but also for me as leader and student.

Lastly, I would like to leave you all with this whakatauki, "Whia te iti kahurangi ki

meaningful ideas, meet new people, and make memories that last. I would encourage anyone to get involved because not only do you make lifelong friends but you also come across knowledge and experiences that you just cannot find anywhere else. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am so grateful to be part of.

Xylia McKenzie

te tüohu koe me he maunga teitei," Seek the treasure that you value most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. I want to remind you all that you have so much potential inside of you and it's up to you to pursue it.

Ngā mihi nui,

Cleo Collins, Year 12

Pasifika

Pasifika Teacher Report

Tālofa lava, Mālō e Lelei, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Ni sa bula, Kam na Mauri, Ni sa bula vinaka and warm Pasifika greetings.

Our Pasifika students at MGC have grown from strength to strength in all areas of MGC school life. This year has been packed with Pasifika activities each term to support leadership and success for our Pasifika students. It is about supporting all students to understand, appreciate and celebrate Pasifika culture.

The Siva Mai Sau Ia (translates to ‘come on, let’s dance’ in Samoan) Pasifika dance class has grown from strength to strength. This year we had 47 students from Years 9 - 13 learn a variety of Pasifika dances from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati and Niue. We couldn’t have done it without our dance creative; Idalene Ati from Auckland. Ida is one of the founding members of ‘Sau e Siva’ Pacific dance creatives theatre company based in South Auckland. They have created and performed many Pasifika theatre shows for the past 10 years. It was clear from our performances at our combined Fiafia night at ASB Theatre with Marlborough Boys’ College, that we ‘raised the bar’ in our performances. It truly takes

a lot of consistent practice, hard work, perseverance and resilience to get every performative feature correct.

The Pasifika Language weeks have also grown from strength to strength. With the help of the Pasifika student komiti (Vaelata, Puloto, Pelenatita, Fe’ao, Liz, Jeasinah, Jess, Malia, Raoi, Easter, Nivara, Tiabeina) together with Ginaietta Vili, our Pasifika Manutaki, the lunchtime performances complimented the flag raising ceremonies. The lunchtime concerts always bought the hype and got staff and students dancing in the quad to Pasifika, Asian and African beats. Definitely a diverse repertoire of music to end our language weeks. It is

always humbling to see students from other cultural backgrounds have a go at Pasifika dance. We hope to try and build a more collaborative approach by having more students from nonPasifika backgrounds participate in our performances.

As the year slowly comes to an end it is always important to understand our why. That our identity as Pasifika is valued and that everyone learns at MGC.

‘Taofi mau i au mea measina - hold fast to your cultural treasures’ Ministry of Pacific Peoples, 2014.

Fa’afetai tele lava

Mrs Sialele Alipia

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau

Manutaki 2024

Manutāiko | Deputy Head Girl

I, Funaki Lousiale have been blessed with the honour of being the Manutaiko Deputy Head Girl of Marlborough Girls’s College 2024. My role involved working alongside our Manukura Zara and our Manutaki Runanga Ako Grace to lead and plan events like the combined colleges formal, daffodil day etc. Wow what a year it has been, full of memories, laughter, smiles, ups and the downs yet we made it. This role has taught me so much about our kura and especially myself personally. I learnt a deeper meaning to the things associated with our kura and what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to events/ activities planned for students to enjoy. One of the most rewarding feelings about this role is seeing the outcome of events where students enjoy themselves with the activities we’ve worked tirelessly to plan. If I were to describe my experience in three words, it would be sacrifice, commitment and endurance. Sacrifice. One of the biggest attributes that this role has taught me is sacrifice. Sometimes sacrifice meant

Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga | Head of Student Council

“Belonging gives us courage. But what is belonging? It is a deep sense of ‘I matter’.”

Kia ora, my name is Grace Straker and I have had the absolute honour to be MGC’s Head of Student Council for 2024. Our main focus as a manutaki collective and a student council was to develop the student body’s sense of belonging to MGC, and grow the pride and spirit of learning here.

It’s been a whirlwind of a year, filled to the brim with new experiences, events, and opportunities. As a student council, we aimed to make all students feel safe and comfortable at school, by providing them with beneficial initiatives and events.

sacrificing our own personal time in order to fulfil our role.

Commitment would be another word that I’d describe this role as because the role came with a lot of responsibilities which meant that commitment was a big topic. Meetings, events, social gatherings etc, these were only a few of the commitments that were made.

And lastly, endurance. Although there were good,bright days, there were also days where it got difficult to continue. Endurance played a huge role in my life this year especially with my role of DHG. I learnt to keep going and even though it feels like there’s nothing left in you, you just have to keep your head up and keep moving forward. Because eventually, there are also people around you that are willing to help and support you. I have been lucky enough to work alongside Zara and Grace who have been some of the most amazing people you could ever meet. Without these two, my life in this role would have been a lot different to how it is right now.

Being a DHG has not been a smooth ride for me . However, with the help of the rest

We re-started the MGC breakfast club initiative - which increased in popularity majorly this year. It was an event that occurred every Thursday morning from 8am, where the student council provided a full, healthy, free breakfast for all students that wanted it. We would arrive early in the morning, set up, put on some tunes and create a safe, warm environment for our students. It was our intention that all students should be able to go to school with the proper nutrition for a full day of learning, and we made this accessible to everyone by providing this event. Everyone who attended got to know each other, engage in conversation, help each other study, and just have a good time. The numbers attending grew every week, and this was one of the most successful years the breakfast club has ever seen.

A year-long running initiative we had, run

of the Manutaki collective I was able to pull through and still served my purpose. I am eternally grateful for all the lessons and the experiences I was able to have due to serving as the deputy head-girl. Malo ‘aupito from the bottom of my heart and I hope that one day I could give back the love and support that Marlborough Girls’s College has shown me since the day I’ve arrived. It has been an honour to work and serve as your Manutaiko Deputy Head Girl 2024.

Funaki Lousiale

by the Projects subgroup of the student council, was stocking and re-filling the free sanitary product dispensers around school. This provides all students with access to free sanitary products in all bathrooms, as some students feel nervous to go into the resource centre to get them there. We have received great feedback from this initiative, and hope that it continues to run in future years.

One of the highlights of my year was organising and running lots of smaller (or sometimes bigger!) school events to increase the sense of belonging at MGC. Expo day, daffodil day, themed weeks, jump jam Fridays, and many more fundraisers and events are just some of the things I got to be a part of this year, and their great success demonstrates how far we have come in developing a positive, prideful environment at school.

Thank you to all the staff, community and students who put their time and effort into organising, promoting and running these initiatives and more, you are all superstars and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you to the student council members, your effort does not go unnoticed and I appreciate all of you so much. And for the amazing manutaki team I’ve had alongside me this year, you are all such kind hearted, beautiful people and I cannot thank you enough for your support.

Zara and Funaki, I will always treasure our time together this year as the lead team. It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside you, your resilience, courage,

Manutaki Hākinakina | Sport

Being the sports Manutaki at MGC for 2024 has been an absolute privilege and we have enjoyed every minute of it. Getting to see participation in sports increase throughout the school has been so rewarding and inspiring. This year has been packed with tournaments and games at regional, national, and international levels, and we are so proud of all of our students who have engaged in any form of physical activity this year. Our

Manutaki Kaiwhakahau

Kaupapa | Events and Promotions

Getting the chance to work together as Events and Promotions Manutaki in 2024 was an absolute honour, and remains something we are all so grateful for. We feel so lucky to have been able to make a lasting impact on our school, but also the wider community and Nation. Over the course of the year we have organised countless events that have all been greatly successful. Our first major event was the Junior Social, which was held in the MBC hall on the 9th of May. This event was country/Western themed, which seemed to be very popular with the crowd! We were so proud of how the night went and seeing the Juniors from MBC and MGC come together and enjoy the event was super rewarding. Our next major event was the Semi-Formal, held at MGC on the 1st of August. This years Semi was themed “A Night in Hollywood” and the MGC

and kindness is beyond admirable. I love all of you so much.

It has been a crazy, amazing, and rewarding experience to be your Head of Student Council for 2024. I was driven by our school values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, and Whanaungatanga. I hope that our efforts as a manutaki collective this year to embody the values of care, unity, and belonging continue to give the students of MGC a space where they can be entirely themselves, and be celebrated. Love to you all, I wish that when the time comes, you can move on from school saying, “I’m proud to be a student of MGC.” I am proud to have been a student of MGC, to have been HOSC ‘24, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

goal as Sports Manutaki was to foster a sporting environment that encourages and motivates students to participate in sports, and we were successful in achieving this goal. Throughout the year we held lunchtime games that students could participate in, enabling them to strengthen their relationships with people they may not normally interact with while having a bit of fun. Both winter and summer sports weeks were incredibly successful, with many top placings. All of our sports teams proved that MGC students are extremely capable of achieving great success. We have loved being the sports Manutaki for

hall came to life with lights and music to ensure a memorable night for all year 11s. The final social approached soon after that, being on the 12th of September. This social was extra special as we welcomed our brothers and sisters from Jissen Gakuen High School to share the dance floor with us, bringing attendance numbers over 500! The theme of this social was “Pirates of the Caribbean”, another successful choice. Our final major event was ‘Shave for a Cure’, which we organised in collaboration with the incredible Zara, Grace, and Funaki. This event included a ‘Shave/Cut-a-thon’, where students and staff volunteered to shave/cut their hair in order to raise money for blood cancer and leukaemia. We managed to raise an impactful $14,000 all together. The event was held on the 20th of September and it was incredible to watch so many people sacrifice their hair for such a deserving cause. We hope that our efforts have inspired younger students to continue this event in the coming years. We had so much fun in this role throughout the year. Though it was not always easy, we learnt so much and formed new relationships and skills as a result of it. These events wouldn’t

Ella

have been possible without the help of many people throughout the school and community. To name a few, we would like to thank our photographers, Lucy, Sydney, and Jess, for always offering their talent for our events. The Manutaki collective as a whole, for bringing the energy to all events. Finn McKenzie and Jack Frisken, for helping us organise the Social’s and Semi through MBC. Mr Galt and Ms Stenhouse for consistently supporting us and offering their time, and finally, our amazing finance administrator, Monica, for working with us on all things financial and logistical! What a year it has been! Ngā Mihi, Grace Jackson, Kayla Collins, Ella Barnes, and Sophia Dillon

2024 and couldn’t be more proud of our MGC students.

Sowman and Georgia Marfell

Manutaki Tāwāhi | International

The goal for 2024 was to create a larger platform for students in MGC to share their unique traditions, and create a safe space for individuals to socialise with International students. This year was a major success in my opinion! In term 1, we celebrated Race Relations Day with our first mufti day of the year! Then we had a double whammy in term 3 with Learn a Language Week and Cultural Diversity

Week. Cultural Diversity Week was definitely my highlight of the year. Seeing so many students enjoy the various food stalls and performances by the Filipino Dance Group and Pasifika Performing Group was super rewarding. All of the cultural wear on Friday was also jawdropping gorgeous! I have loved being a part of the Manutaki team and am super thankful to Judith, International Director, and Kate, International Administrator and Homestay Coordinator, the amazing International committee, and all the student volunteers for their support this

Manutaki Toi | Art

This year Breanna and I have had the privilege of being Manutaki Toi/Arts for 2024. This year has consisted of us leading a committee, planning and running an Arts Week, Talent Quest, hosting Regional Shakespeare Festival, and many other things. This year has taught us many great leadership skills, how to communicate effectively and work alongside others. As the Manutaki Toi we have had the privilege of having an arts committee. The committee

Manutaki Ako | Teaching and Learning

The Ako Manutaki have had a busy year supervising academic areas of the school. With the introduction of a peer tutoring program we have provided support on a student to student basis at school. At our weekly homework club students were given the opportunity to seek support from subject teachers as well as other students for assessments and learning support. It has been a busy, but rewarding year at MGC and we look forward to seeing the successes of our peers for the years to come.

Mila van Rensburg

year! Being your Manutaki Tāwāhi for 2024 has been the absolute best! Ngā mihi nui, Audrey Xie

helped with many things including the Shakespeare festival, arts week and the year 12/13 drama performances at the boat house theatre. This gave the students opportunities to learn about different forms of art as well as skills outside of arts such as timekeeping and management. Overall we are both extremely grateful for the important lessons that this year has taught us, and all that we have learnt from being a prefect.,

Viola and Breanna

Manutaki Taiao | Environmental

Being Manutaki Taiao Environmental Prefect is about bringing a team together and cracking on. This year we've had a climate strike, Enviroweek, a visit from Chlöe Swarbrick, a tree planting and mulching, and still coming are a little intelligence survey and the production of our wētā whare for Orua Wairua Blumine Island. I've found the most enjoyable part of this role is the connections made with other students. It's been awesome to see the Enviroteam flourish this year with 15 active members engaged in our projects and planning. My experience as Manutaki for 2024 has been action-packed, and I'm grateful to have had it with the stellar wāhine at Marlborough Girls'.

Ngā mihi, Alex Phelps

Manutaki Hangarau | Digital

This year I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be a Digital Manutaki. The role has taught me so much about leadership and how to work well with others. We work behind the scenes, to run assemblies/ prize givings, plan STEAM and Tech week, and create the year 13 graduation yearbook, along with anything else that is needed. It has been amazing watching everyone as they achieve their academic, sporting and cultural goals, and get closer to their dreams (from the back of the hall). Good luck to everyone, I hope you enjoy your years at MGC!

Thanks, Bec :)

Marlborough

Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Ed programme encourages young people to challenge themselves to go out of their comfort zone and learn new skills and experiences.

For each Award level students are required to learn a new skill, participate in a physical activity and volunteer for at least one hour per week. This year we have had students learning musical instruments or a new language, developing leadership skills or umpiring skills.

Students undertake a sport component that may include participating in a team sport or an individual fitness training program.

The voluntary section encourages students to give an hour a week of their time to help in the community. This year it has included students who have contributed to the school community through volunteering in leadership roles. Other students have contributed to the wider community through volunteering as coaches and helping at primary school breakfast clubs.

Expo Day

The final section students are required to do is an adventurous journey. This year we have taken students on a range of two - three day walks into Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Parks. These walks have made students appreciate modern plumbing, proper beds, and hot water on tap!

We have had students complete Bronze and Silver Awards this year, with a couple students moving onto Gold Level. Ella Smith has joined as a group leader and we have loved having Nicola Poswillo assist with leading some of the adventurous journeys.

Nicci Leitch

So what is Expo Day? Expo day is a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved in the extra-curricular opportunities both within the school and the wider community here in Marlborough. This year students from a wide range of sporting and cultural groups manned their stands to promote what is on offer here at MGC. The quad was absolutely packed with students eager to sign up to the opportunities on offer. Student groups ranged from the newly revived Pulse student newspaper, squash, LEOS, and Film Club! Participation is an amazing way to demonstrate Whanaungatanga, which is an integral school value here at MGC. Plus, what a great way to meet new people and make lasting memories during your time at MGC!

Creative Writing Club

A small but keen crew of aspiring authors meet once a fortnight in the library to share ideas, practise their craft and provide feedback and support for each other's

efforts. In terms one and two we played writing games and took turns providing writing prompts, as well as spending some time discussing writing tips and sharing work. As term three approached the group were becoming time poor against school work so we produced a kete of different writing prompts to choose from and put the focus on using the time of our meetings to actually write.

A key feature of the group is the camaraderie of the students and in an average session we have between 8 and 14 turning up. At the end of the year we hope to have enough work to produce our usual booklet of the year’s work.

The following poem is a group effort about why we write.

Eternity: Holding Fast to Faith and Embracing God’s Faithfulness

As we look back on 2024, it’s clear this year has been one of both challenge and insight for our Christian group. Together, we've grown through trials, learned new truths, and drawn closer to God. There were times when we found ourselves stretched, facing obstacles, and wondering how to move forward. Yet, through it all, we held fast to God’s faithfulness and trusted in His promises, and He never failed us. As 2 Timothy 2:13 reminds us, “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.”

Steve Bow once said, “God’s gift to us is more talent and ability than we’ll ever hope to use in our lifetime. Our gift to God is to develop as much of that talent and ability as we can in this lifetime.” This year, our group has seen the truth of this. Each one of us carries a unique set of gifts, talents, and purposes, and part of our walk with Christ is discovering how to use them for His glory. Together, we’ve found that these talents can be a light for others, and in using them, we reflect God’s grace, creativity, and love.

Here’s to a year of holding fast to God’s faithfulness—eternity in our hearts and the promise of His presence with us always.

Sheryll Gwynne

Why I write

I write to get my ideas out of my head

I write to release the words from the tangle in my mind

I write to unjumble the jungle in my head

I write to clear the mind

I write to make fun worlds

I write to improve my vocabulary

I write to preserve memories

I write to feed my creativity

I write to conceptualise emotions

I write because it helps me relax

I write because it makes me happy

I write because it is as essential as drawing breath

Colleen Shipley,

Librarian

Making Music at MGC

RockQuest

A range of Marlborough Girls’ students entered in the annual RockQuest competition, finally bringing this exciting competition back to Blenheim! We had 4 bands from MGC and 2 Duos enter their respective categories. No Clue - the Year 13 Band - as the regional winners were invited to submit their compositions to be considered for the final top 30 of NZ.

The full list of awards for MGC:

1st place Band - (Year 13) No Clue from Marlborough Girls’ College

3rd place Band - (Mix of students) Watchamacallits from MBC and Marlborough Girls’ College

1st place Solo-Duo (Year 11) - Persia & Chardae from Marlborough Girls’ College

2nd place Solo-Duo (Year 11) - Jess & Mareikura from Marlborough Girls’ College

Musicianship Award - (Year 11) Kanon Tsuchiya (Drums) from Marlborough Girls’ College

Ovation and Crescentia

Smokefree Best Vocals Award - (Year 11)

Jess & Mareikura from Marlborough Girls’ College

Southern Jam

Three students from MGC (Leni Manson - 13, Janet Luka - 12 and Enxin Zhang -13) competed against other schools from across the South Island in Week 3, Term 3 at the Southern Jam Jazz Music Festival. These students have been tutored by Robin Randall and placed second within the Jazz Band category. Leni Manson and her combo also won silver in their category. All three students were selected to workshop with some of New Zealand top musicians and tutors within the All Stars band, performing at the final Gala concert.

Play It Strange

Year 13 student Grace Staker entered her original composition from Level 3 Music into the 2024 National Secondary School Songwriting Competition through Play It Strange. Grace Straker’s song Hold the Line was chosen as one of 63 winning songs and from this, she was given the opportunity to professionally record her song for the annual digital album. “Hold the Line is about the experience of seeing the end of my last high school year approaching, the feeling of growing up, and all of the emotions that come with that,” Grace explains. We look forward to hearing the final master mix when it is released.

Christianna

Morgan, Teacher in Charge of Music

Both choirs rehearsed with determination for the Big Sing Regional competition held in Nelson this year. Ovation had a successful time receiving the Ministry of Youth Development Award, winning $500. Ovation was then selected to go through to the South Island Cadenza finale competing against the top 12 choirs of the South Island, winning a ‘Korimako’ (silver) award for their efforts. Crescentia has also been a fantastic group to work with, providing an opportunity for one of our senior leaders to co-lead and conduct this choir. Crescentia numbers are growing and we look forward to a large choir next year conducted and led by our Ovation senior leaders. With a newly auditioned Ovation choir, now reaching 39 members, we look forward to a very successful year in 2025.

Christiana Morgan

Reader’s Cup

The Top of the South Readers Cup is an annual event for Year 9 students, hosted at Nayland College. This year, fourteen teams from the Nelson/Marlborough region participated, including our two teams of five. Students were given a term to read and prepare for questions on six books chosen by regional school librarians.

After a windy car ride and a bit of pre-quiz fun, we arrived ready for the competition. Teams answered ten questions per round, rotating one member out each time. The suspense built as scores were announced: the MGC Book Thieves placed fourth, missing the podium by just ¼

of a point, while my team, The Hollow Hunters, finished second. We took home certificates, books, and gift vouchers.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, meeting new people, and discovering new genres. I’d recommend the Readers Cup to any keen reader! The memories, experiences and friendships I made, I’ll hold close to my heart forever.

Our Year 10s also compete in the Battle of the Bibliophiles, where they tackle ten books over three terms in an online, openbook quiz. Both events are a great way to foster teamwork, a love for reading, and are a true reflection of kotahitanga.

Emily Mason and Mrs Shipley

Shakespeare Club

2024 SGCNZ Regional and National Shakespeare Festival:

This year the Shakespeare students at MGC had the opportunity to participate in the regional Shakespeare Festival and travel to Wellington to attend Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand’s (SGCNZ’s) Sheilah Winn University of Otago National Shakespeare Festival.

Students participating in the regional festival edited either 5 or 15 minute scenes from one of Shakespeare's plays and performed it alongside other students

The Pulse Newspaper

As the editor of the newly resurrected school newspaper The Pulse I have been honoured to guide the amazing aspiring journalists at Marlborough Girls’ College. Producing one paper each term, we have focused on highlighting student voices and perspectives on events around the school, including the school dances, canteen price inflation, and fundraiser days. Additionally, senior students have had the opportunity to give exam and life advice to our junior students. The Pulse has allowed students to understand the inner workings of news publications, and the responsibilities of working as a team. I am so proud of all of the hard work our journalists have put into The Pulse, they all have a bright future ahead of them.

Sylvie Crowe - Chief Editor. The Pulse

Spectrum

from Marlborough. It was really cool to see all of the local talent.

At the end of May three MGC students travelled to Wellington to attend the national festival as non-performers. We took part in workshops with various professionals such as how to become your character. We then spent two days watching all of the national acts which were incredible! It was such an awesome opportunity to be able to watch and be around so many other Shakespeareans. Being able to see the different ways that plays can be performed really helped us to broaden our horizons.

Aquabots

and "Die Sonderangebote," participated in the Marlborough Aquabot Regional Competition this year, held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim. A total of 13 teams competed across three categories: Primary, Intermediate, and College.

The teams engaged in six activities, which included navigating obstacles with their Aquabots, giving presentations, and participating in a quiz on flooding and climate change. The atmosphere was electric as teams skillfully controlled their Aquabots to complete various tasks. Our students showcased remarkable collaboration, teamwork, and problemsolving skills, finishing third and fourth among the six college teams.

The top three teams in each category qualified to represent the Marlborough region at the National Competition in Auckland.

A heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Inspiration for organising this event and exposing our young people to STEAM, as well as to the parents in our community for their ongoing support.

Wande Ebofin

The MGC Pride Alliance is a safe space for any student part of the LGBTQ+ community to come and hang out. Anyone and everyone is welcome. It’s an open inclusive environment, encouraging students to be themselves and relax. Every year we organise pride week for sometime in June. This year we had Mr. Gay New Zealand 2018 come along on our mufti day to run aerobics on the quad. It was heaps of fun and a great way to get some exercise. We encourage students to continue getting involved in events such as these to show support toward their peers. It’s great fun and you have a chance to get to learn something new.

The Shakespeare Festival has helped to create lifelong memories and friendships. We have learnt so much about theatre and developed our skills. I can’t wait to participate in more festivals in the future.

Aimee Stewart, Year 10

The regional Aquabots competition was a highlight for us in 2024. We walked into the stadium, spotting Marlborough Boys, Renwick and homeschooled kids scattered along the benches. We prepared our robot as Amy explained each station. There was a mitigation task (about utilising nature), a prevention challenge (about water damage), an obstacle course, a quiz, and a presentation at the end.

We did amazing on the prevention, obstacle course and quiz. We were all quite shy and awkward at the presentation, but we made it through. We didn't do very well on the mitigation task either, as we were only able to raise one house (only 5 points). Overall, we learnt to be better prepared and don't be shy! It was awesome seeing friends and even some teammates from previous teams!

Cat Forsyth

Film Club

Over the past 3 terms the MGC Film Club has entered into some major competitions around the country. It started with the 48 Hour film challenge, where participants have 48 hours to write, make, edit and submit a film.

Friday night at 7pm the genre of the film, and the compulsory items are released and then it is on to the writing, which takes

Arts

At MGC we strongly believe that any Art form, whether it is theatre, music, photography or painting gives young people a language of another dimension. Arts encourage young people to express unknown feelings, unspeakable words, stimulate positive change and help them to focus on understanding concepts to a greater depth and build a thriving ground for learning.

Our Arts coordinator - Ewa Zielinskadevelops an extra curriculum programme to enrich the Arts life, improve the wellbeing of our students and give them opportunities to represent our College in the community and beyond. In 2024 we have run a vast array of events including the MGC Talent Show, outdoor open stage performances, Royal NZ Ballet visit and

most of Friday night. MGC got splatter and our script involved a random person who comes to Saturday detention, kills the teacher and one by one, starts to 'take out' the students. Filming started Saturday morning, and there was a lot of fake blood flying around C block. More filming happened on Sunday and then editing. sadly, we ran into editing issues and were unable to get our film submitted before the deadline of 7pm Sunday evening. However, we did submit after the deadline and won best disqualified for the Christchurch region. There were lots of positive comments about our film, Final Bell.

The 48 Hour challenge was followed by the Random Directions challenge. This is where you draw compulsory items - in our case a golden apple and water and you make a film around a theme using those items. The theme for this round was folklore and myths. We chose the myth

dance workshops, Graffiti Mural Project with an artist Sean Duffell, NZ Theatre Fest and Marlborough One-Act Play Festival, Arts Week, NZ Music Month Concert, Pouring Canvas Art and Mini Murals Project. What a year!

Ewa Zielinska

of Paris and the golden apple and made it a bachelor style reality show. We filmed at a private house - thank you so much to the Van Kuyk family - as well as at school. Our script involved two brave souls being pushed into a pool, in June! The water temperature was 8 degrees. Malin and Cat, you are stars! The film was played as part of the Random Directions film festival in August. This means we got to watch our film, Love On Mount Olympus, play on the big screen.

For the rest of Term 3 and during Term 4, we are working on a murder mystery script to practise our editing and camera work. 2024 has been a fast-paced, challenging, creative and an enjoyable experience.

Film Club is held in B1 at Friday lunch times and new members with fresh ideas are always welcome. See you next year!

Jordana Parish, Year 9

Mrs

Del’Monte-Aberhart

Leos

I’m sure everyone remembers the expo day around the first few weeks of the new school year. Every school group and club at MGC pulls out their best and brightest sign, borrows their second cousin's collapsible table and never brings enough pens. Well seeing that it was my first year at MGC, I was completely new to this whole concept. So of course I signed up for everything I possibly could! I didn't stick with many of them, but the few I did included the Leos Club. At the time, I had no idea what the Leos Club was, what they did and if I’d enjoy it. Yet here I am a year later, the secretary in charge of the emails, writing each meeting's minutes and bursting with new ideas to make this club bigger and better. From selling raffle tickets to monthly BBQs to volunteering at the Springfest, to organising their very own quiz night. As you can see the Leos club inspires us teenagers to put up our hand, get involved, all while improving our responsibility, empathy and organisation skills (to name a few!). You see, where there's a need, there is a Leo. So if you want to make a difference that not only will benefit you and the community (and your CV!), just pop into one of our weekly meetings and get involved!

Many thanks, Emily Mason

Cricket

Girls cricket is growing in Marlborough and also at MGC. We have had a lot of fun both on and off the field and have made many memories and friends along the way. We had students playing in Social 6’s - girls/womens, Yeah girls - Competition for new players Y9-13, club level - 4th grade through to 2nd grade and age group representative teams as well as the women's representative team. A mighty effort for all our cricketers.

Stella Cornelius deserves a special mention as she was selected and played for the U17 Central Districts team in the National tournament in January this year. This is a huge achievement, well done Stella. We took 8 competitive players to play in the 8 aside Wanderers Tournament held

Badminton

For the first time in a couple of years, a team of 4 players from Marlborough Girls’ College travelled across to Motueka to compete in the Tasman Secondary Schools Badminton tournament. Despite requesting to be placed in Division 2 as most of the players had little experience outside of our School Badminton club we were placed. The team competed well against a solid Motueka team but unfortunately, lost their first set of games. Next, the girls played against Nelson Girls College, Nayland College, Waimea College and Queen Charlotte College and won every game.

Overall the team finished a very impressive 2nd in Division 1. Congratulations to Opal Thongo, Analise Trindade, Anna Wood and Sophia Dillon.

K Tattersall

in Nelson. They played 3 T20s in one day, back to back against teams from Nelson and Christchurch.

We took 3 mixed ability teams of 8 over to Nelson to compete in the Tasman Secondary Schools Festival Tournament in March. 25 keen enthusiastic cricketers of various experience (from Marlborough Rep players to newbies to cricket) played in 3 teams. MGC White, MGC Blue and MGC Gold. They played 3 x 14/14 games against NCG Swarm , NCG Sting and Waimea/ Garin. MGC White had 1 win, MGC Blue 2 wins and MGC Gold just missed a win by 2 runs.

A particular mention needs to go to our captains Neve, Fenella and Tyler along with their co-captains Fillipa, Charlotte and Pania for their excellent leadership with their teams. They showed manaakitanga

Mountain Biking and Cyclocross

This year we had a good core group of 4 take on the challenges of Mountain Biking and Cyclocross events.

At the TSS MTB event Emma Anderson, Brooke Goodsir and Maddy Sinclair raced the Cross Country event staged at Silvan Forest, Nelson. Maddy came away with a 1st placing.

In the Enduro event, a timed downhill race over several different tracks, Molly Macri joined Maddy and Brooke to take on the challenging Silvan downhill tracks. Maddy again placed 1st in the U19 category.

At the SI MTB champs held at Coronet Peak, Queenstown, Maddy was our sole representative and acquitted herself extremely well in top company over all

through all the games by helping, supporting and encouraging players of all abilities so that everyone could be competitive and have fun!. Great job! Kapai!

We would like to acknowledge the support from Eden Pettigrew, Becks Brooke-Taylor, Ben Jones, Jan Gallop and Sherri O'Donnell this year.

By Melynda Bentley

three disciplines, XC 3rd, Enduro 3rd and Downhill 2nd.

The final event for our mountain bikers was the NZSS champs held at the Adventure Park in Christchurch. Each of the three courses were extremely challenging and tested our team of 4 riders to the max! Brooke, Emma and Maddy combined to claim a bronze medal in the U20 XC relay race. Molly raced well in the opening stages of the Enduro before crashing out of the event and having to withdraw from the remaining stages. Brooke and Emma both acquitted themselves very well in their XC event.

The SI Cyclocross event was held in Blenheim in July on the Catalina Sounds vineyard. Brooke, Emma and Maddy all gained podium finishes and combined to win the U20 relay event as well.

Ian Thomas

Football

The two main focuses for the MGC First XI football team for this year were the annual Waimea Exchange game and the Winter tournament week.

With just a few training sessions completed, the team headed into the Waimea game full of confidence and with high expectations this year. Not having beaten Waimea for at least six years, MGC were looking to take the honours this year. Our team did not disappoint, playing strongly and as a squad they took the game 3 goals to 1 despite Waimea applying some great pressure at times during the game.

Next up for the team was our main focus for the year, winter tournament week and the Gary Sowden tournament played at A&P in Blenheim. Despite limited outdoor training due to bad weather, the team entered the Tournament with a mix of anxiety and excitement, ready to compete, be competitive and have fun.

Monday:

A & P Park looked stunning early Monday morning. The team arrived, laced up their boots, and prepared for the first match against Upper Hutt College. The team’s enthusiasm and excellent communication led to a fantastic 5-0 victory, a great start to the week! The second game in the afternoon against Rangiora High School was tougher, ending in a 2-2 draw after a strong second-half comeback.

Tuesday:

With only one game today, the weather worsened. Players slipped and slid on the pitch, and the ball was tricky for

Athletics

Coming into the 2024 season we started with MGC Athletics Day, a fun and enjoyable day getting everyone involved in various events. “This year was a great last athletics for me, seeing everyone having fun and many meeting their goals. Some highlights for me were the 3k run and the house relays. Running 3k isn’t just a walk in the park for many, but seeing friends encouraging each other to take part and finish the run was very cool and seeing all the smiles at the finish line” - Georgia Marfell.

At the Tasman Athletics champs we had

goalkeepers. The team faced Hillmorton High School, leading 3-4 at halftime, but they came back to win 4-6. Despite the loss, the team’s resilience was commendable.

Wednesday:

In the morning, the team played Massey High School and won 3-2. Riding high, they faced Rolleston College in a challenging game that ended 1-1, leading to penalties. The team won the penalties in sudden death, securing a spot in the playoff for 9th and 10th place.

Thursday:

Exhausted but determined, the team faced Nelson College for Girls. The Manutaki team supported from the sidelines during the first half. After a tough game, they drew 1-1 and went to penalties again. Unfortunately, they lost the shootout, finishing in 10th place.

Overall, the week was fun and a great learning experience. Despite being a young team, they performed admirably and can

be very proud of their achievements for the week.

A big thank you to Mr. Thomas for coaching, Mrs. Gallop for managing, and all the parents for their support.

This tournament marked the end of five years on the 1st XI for the Year 13 players: Bec Harris, Maddy Sinclair, Leni Manson, Grace Straker, and Chloe Pettigrew. While they are sad to leave, they know the team is in good hands and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

MGC Football and winter sports week were fantastic.

Special shoutout to Jemima O’Donnell who was named the MGC Most Valuable Player for the tournament!

Jemima was also selected for the NZ Secondary Schools U16 Football team earlier in the year and travelled to Melbourne to play a number of top level teams during the April holidays.

Mr Thomas, Grace Straker

over 30 athletes compete with many podium placings on the day. The top 2 finishers qualified to compete at the next round of competition, the South Island Athletics champs in Timaru. Mckenzie Haronga, Ryleigh Gale, Leia Shaw, Isla Tilbury, Emily Mason and Zoe da Costa travelled south to compete at this meet. Podium finishes were claimed by Ryleigh, 3rd in the 80m Hurdles, Leia, 3rd in the 400m and Isla, 2nd in the 800m.

In June, Isla Tilbury was selected to the NZU18 Athletics team that competed in the Oceania Athletics Championships in Suva, Fiji. She performed very well in her selected events, the 400m and 800m, placing 4th in the 800m final.

Marlborough

Rowing

The 2023/24 rowing season included a group of 24 dedicated students, including 10 enthusiastic novices. Together, we proudly represented Wairau Rowing Club and Marlborough Girls’ College at several regattas, including Otago Championships, Marlborough Championships, South Island Club Championships, South Island Secondary Schools, and New Zealand Secondary Schools (Maadi Cup).

Despite many regattas finishing early due to strong winds, we managed to get some amazing results. The season was filled with many high-spirited activities including: jump jam, long van rides and costume-themed rows that created strong bonds and long lasting memories within the squad.

Season Results

South Island Secondary Schools:

1st Place: U16 Four

2nd Place: U18 Four

3rd Place: U17 Double

4th Place: U18 Eight

4th Place: U18 Quad

New Zealand Secondary Schools - Maadi Cup:

3rd Place: U18 Four

6th Place: U18 Double

7th Place: U18 Quad

Squash

Our team practised each week with mini tournaments and drills. This year in Squash I got the great opportunity to go to nationals which was such an awesome experience. I have made friends with other teammates and really enjoy playing with them. When doing little tournaments in Blenheim or Nelson it's great to go out as a team and play for our school with friends.

Jemima Soper

This season of squash I have played well and I learned many things. This season I got the chance to go over to Nelson to compete with some of my teammates against other teams from Nelson. I also had a privilege to go up to Wellington to

Touch Rugby

Two of our outstanding seniors, Grace Straker and Mila van Rensburg, were selected for New Zealand trials. Grace represented the U18 South Island team and Mila proudly competed for New Zealand at the U19 World Championships in Vancouver, Canada.

As the season comes to a close, we bid farewell to our Year 13 athletes: Grace Straker, Olive Paterson, Mila van Rensburg, Jessica Bennett, Hazel Glover, Georgia Marfell, and Ella Barnes, who have contributed the past four years to MGC rowing.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated coaches: Joe Bennion, Hannah Starnes, Marion Horwell, Mike McManaway, and Richard Shenfeild. Our season would not have been the same without their unwavering support and guidance.

Ella Barnes, Year 13

play at nationals. I met so many people and made some friends. Leading up to this, I trained hard, I learned new moves and had great feedback. This season I won and lost many games but overall I had a good time playing. Hopefully I can come back next season better and do it all again.

Lexie Newman

This year, our Squash team has made significant improvements throughout the few tournaments we've been to, including TSS squash in Nelson, SISS squash in Dunedin, and NZSS squash national in Wellington. Not just gaining skills and achievement during those trips, but I have also made strong connections with the girls in my team, we support and help each other, and I am very grateful to have

Touch rugby for our students carried on from the pre-Christmas season of 2023 and was concluded in Term 1 of 2024. Our Gold team played in the Marlborough Open Women's grade and went on to finish an exciting season by winning this grade. This was a great effort as we had a large number of Year 9 students playing. We also had numerous students play in other teams, both representative and social.

Our school team competed at the South Island SS tournament in Christchurch during Term 1 2024, where we finished a very creditable 3rd place.

this opportunity to be part of the squash team. I enjoyed all my training after school on Wednesday, the little tournaments we run throughout the terms and joining with MBC squash teams at tournaments. We had a great time, experienced so much fun and made joyful memories.

Enxin Zhang

The team is now back into training mode, preparing for this year’s Nationals in Rotorua in December, hoping to improve on our 11th placing in 2023.

A special mention to the coaches, Todd Nicholas and Jordan Peipi, for your incredible commitment to providing the best environment for our students to grow their touch skills, and to Alice McMIllan and Donna Tupouto’a for your managerial skills. Thank you for all your efforts. Without your hard work, we wouldn't be able to attend competitions and develop as players.

Swimming

On the 25-28 of July two swimmers ( Nicola Lovell and Jessica Lovell ) went up to Auckland to compete in the New Zealand Secondary school swimming competition. Both swimmers had some good swims, securing personal best times in multiple events. Both girls finished with many top 10 results out of up to 80 competitors. Nicola managed to claim 3rd place in the 15 years 100m Individual medley and the 200m breastroke. Overall it was a successful competition for Marlborough girls.

Rugby

Our 2024 rugby season was full of hard work, team commitment, and drive. An exciting new development for this season was the establishment of the U15 competition, so for the first time, MGC had two teams, the 1st XV (U18’s) and the U15s.

We had a great number of players, supported by fantastic coaching and management, and both teams completed the season well. However, many of the rostered games were postponed due to weather and field closures out of our control, and due to a short season, many were unable to be rescheduled, which was frustrating for all concerned.

The U15s had a great season and finished in the top two.

The 1st XV qualified for the semifinals of the U18 Tasman competition. Although they lost to the top team, they played a huge game. In exciting news, four of the five nominated players from our 1st XV trialled and were selected for the Tasman Mako U18 squad. These were Mariana Arthur, Isabella Baldwin, Maddy McNicol and Qaloibenau Waqaituakana, who competed in the U18 South Island competition and placed third.

Smallbore Shooting

TSNZ Inter schools and Inter island matches.

The weekend started with the interschools match on Saturday, with 16 teams competing. The MGC team did well, scoring 859.28 to finish 6th, their scores were Gemma Bishell-Fox 290.14, Amelia Rowe 287.09, and Gemma Rae 282.05. The match was won by Cambridge High School with a score of 871.35.

The top shooters from this match gained selection in their Island teams, with Gemma Bishell-Fox and Amelia Rowe gaining selection in the 12 person South Island team. The North Island team won the match 1940.75 to 1928.72.

On Sunday morning the NZ team shot cards for a postal match against a Great British team, who will shoot their match at a later date. Those not in the NZ team shot a Plate match, with mixed school teams shooting for honour and glory, and a little bit of redemption. Marlborough scores were Gemma 196, Amelia 193 and Gemma Rae 192.

TSNZ Postal shoot.

Our team of Gemma, Gemma and Amelia performed outstandingly to finish 2nd girls team in NZ in a field of 11 teams, behind the strong Ashburton girls team.

The colleges shooting club continues to foster this talent, this year having twelve MGC students attend and receive coaching from Val Wadsworth and his team of coaches.

We are really appreciative of the time and energy that these coaches have put in to making these sessions happen and providing our students with these opportunities.

A combined team of U18s and U15s also travelled to the Westport 10s competition during Winter Sports Week. This was the first time away for many of the girls, and we all had a fabulous time. We also managed to win the Bowl final.

The 1st XV also received the Amadgeion Fair Play Award for the Tasman U18 competition, which the Tasman referees chose for showing great sportsmanship and fair play on and off the field. We are all very proud of this, as it embraces college values.

We wish to thank all our coaches and management for working so hard to make

our season a success and flow with no stress to the players. Of course, we would also like to thank all our sponsors, whose continued support allows us to play the sport we love. Also, a big shout out to Ryhan Nadji, our liaison support teacher, who gave up many of her spare hours to support our team. And a huge thank you to Bruce and Angela Baldwin who have been the driving force behind rugby at MGC for a number of years and who are stepping back from the role this year.

Interest in our sport is growing, and there is an indication that even more wahine wish to be involved, so bring on 2025. The future's looking bright.

Netball

Our MGC Netball club was made up of 7 teams - Liquid Action Senior A , Mike Poff Bayleys Senior B, McKendry Ford Senior C, Vet Marlborough 10A , Ayson Survey 10B, Thomas’s Jetz 9A and McDonalds 9B. All teams played with pride and passion throughout the season. Congratulations to the Year 9A who won the Grade 2 final, to the 10A team who were runners up in Grade 1 and the 10B team who were runnersup in Grade 3.

Our teams competed in both Tasman Supernet competitions, coming out with a number of wins.

The SISS Junior tournament was held indoors at the Nga Puna wai Stadium in Christchurch in July. Our Year 9 team placed a very creditable 6th out of 32 teams, while our Year 10 team finished runner up in the Combined grade (Y9,10 and mixed) which also had 32 teams in it. Great work by both teams.

The SISS Senior tournament was also held in Christchurch. MGC finished pool play with 2 wins putting them in the top 16, then in post section play finished in 15th place.

A huge thank you must go to the following people: Coaches and managers- Jordan Peipi, Liv PInkerton, Donna

Hockey

This year the MGC first XI hockey team was lucky enough to play in the division 1 and 2 tournaments called Federation Cup and Marie Fry trophy. MGC has not been to this tournament in twenty-odd years, so this was a massive achievement for us girls. This year the tournament was hosted in Hamilton. Unfortunately, this year many of our players suffered numerous different injuries, which meant we had not played as a full team for the majority of the season. Luckily we all made it to Hamilton in good spirits. Nerves were pretty high heading to Hamilton to play hockey against the best schools in New Zealand. Our games were very tough over the course of the week but we all kept our heads up and persevered through it. A major highlight of our week was definitely our quarter-final game where we went into shootouts with Marian College, MGC fought super hard and came away with the win 3-1 against Marian to secure us a spot into the semi-finals for Marie Fry trophy. This tournament was a great experience for not only the senior girls but also our

Tupouto’a,Mahina Henry-Campbell,Bridgette Hosford, Megan McKendry,Jodie Brick, Brittney Lyons, Alice McMillan,Helen McLauchlan, Caroline Bowron, Anna Thomas, Paula Kole, Brenda Chilvers and Amber Russell. Umpires- Michelle Stagg,Bree Flynn, Anna Hurren, Eliza Glover, Mandy O’Malley, Paige Lovell, Stormy Tupara and Millie Wensley.

And finally to our sponsors: Liquid Action, Mike Poff Bayleys, Vet Marlborough, McKendry Ford, McDonalds, Ayson Survey, Thomas’s Jetz and Funder Redwood Trust. Thank you so much!

younger players who haven't experienced hockey at this skill level before. On behalf of the MGC First XI hockey team we would like to give a special thank you to our amazing manager Sandy Large for all her hard work in the background and her awesome managing skills, we are beyond grateful for you! And also a special thank you to Boydy, our wonderful coach, not only was she super dedicated to improving us as a team but she also believed in us and pushed us to our full potential. We girls wouldn’t be here without you Sandy, Boydy and our special team mascot Jackson! Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and we are forever grateful.

MGC also fielded a 2nd X1 hockey team this year which competed in the local Marlborough competition as well as the TSS Tier 2 tournament in Nelson. This is the team where future 1st X1 players are developed and we are extremely grateful to coach Jo Campbell and manager Bec Twidle who gave up so much time to help this group of girls progress with their hockey.

1st X1.

Water Polo

Marlborough Girls’ College (MGC) has enjoyed an outstanding season in water polo, continuing the momentum from last year’s success. The past year has seen remarkable achievements from both the Junior and Senior teams, marking MGC as a powerhouse in school water polo.

The foundation for this season’s success was laid last year when the MGC Junior team claimed victory at the South Island Secondary Schools (SISS) Junior Water Polo tournament. This accomplishment fueled the determination and drive of the senior players as they entered the 2024 season.

Building on the momentum from the previous year, the MGC Senior Water Polo team delivered stellar performances throughout 2024.

At the SISS Senior Water Polo tournament, the team showcased their skill and teamwork, finishing in 3rd place. However, the crowning achievement came at the New Zealand Secondary Schools (NZSS) Division 2 tournament, where the Senior team claimed 1st place, solidifying their dominance at a national level.

Poppy Clark, a key player for MGC, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NZSS Division 2 tournament, a testament to her outstanding performances in the water.

The season also saw individual recognition for MGC’s rising stars.

Koko Wong was selected for the New Zealand U15 Water Polo team, which traveled to Australia, showcasing her talent on the

Table Tennis

Report on the Tasman Secondary Schools table tennis championships 2024

The MGC table tennis team are the Tasman Secondary Schools girls’ champions once again, making it the 8th year in a row. The team of Sophia Dillon, Caitlin Exton and Liv Earl came out top from the 17 girls’ teams competing at the championships, which were held at the Saxton Table Tennis Stadium in Richmond, Nelson. In pool play they never looked like losing a set, winning all four matches 3/0. Their hardest match was in the final against the MGC no 2

Tennis

Our only inter school competition - the TSS Tennis Champs - were held in Nelson on a sunny summers day, and all our teamswere very successful.

In the Girls Division 1 grade, our A team of Mia Harris, Issey O’Brien, Jemimah O’Donnell and Ella Sowman came out on top , taking out the title for the first time in 10 years!!! , after defeating both Nelson College for Girls and Waimea.

In Girls Division 2 Green section, our four

international stage. Poppy Clark, another standout player, was named as the non-travelling reserve for the same team, highlighting her potential and skill.

MGC’s water polo success would not have been possible without the dedication and guidance of their coaches and management.

A special thanks goes out to coaches Eric Munro and Alistair Keay, whose expertise and leadership were instrumental in the team’s achievements. Manager Jo McCormick also played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the season, supporting the team both in and out of the pool.

team of Freya Grage, Ellie van Kuyk, Abbie Cornelius and Vespa Duncan.

They put up a great fight, matching them in many rallies, but the more aggressive play of MGC’s top girls led them to a 5/0 victory. Sophia, Caitlin and Liv were really in a class of their own in all other matches repeating their feat from last year. It was a sterling effort from MGC 2 girls to go through qualifying winning all their matches, this being all four girls first tournament. Overall, Sophia, Caitlin and Liv won all five singles, Abbie won three from four and Freya, Ellie and Vespa won two. It was a great day’s effort, ably supported by an enthusiastic group of parents and grandparents.

teams filled all the placings, with MGC Gold 1st, Blue 2nd and Red and White teams 3rd=.

Thanks to parents Kaara Wight, Mark Preece and Wendy Adams for providing transport.

Photo ID’s

MGC A

Issey O’Brien, Ella Sowman, Jemima O’Donnell, Mia Harris

Div 2

Casey Twidle, Sofia Cooke, Emily Preece, Josephine Walkenhorst

Coach: Debbie Stratford

Back: Abbie Cornelius, Ellie van Kuyk, Freya Grage, Sophia Dillon, Vespa Duncan

Front: Liv Earl, Caitlin Exton

Div 2 (2)

Holly BOwhill, Abi Adams, Somerset Wight, Pippa Sowman

Marlborough

Softball

In 2023, approaches were made by some keen community personnel to resurrect MGC Softball and thanks to the support of the Central Softball Club, alongside coaches Fred Hoani and Samantha Shaw, and managers Janine Hoani and Kelly Ann Thorstensen, a team was put together to compete at the SISS tournament in Christchurch in March 2024.

A brief report on that tournament follows:

Well what a great trip for the girls, coming 4th , losing out by one point for the 3rd spot.

All getting stronger as the games went on, we had some awesome hits, catches & double plays, one game going to tie breaker ending up a 10 innings game.

We are really impressed with our four

Volleyball

girls Kaia Peek, Xylia Mckenzie, Measina Raeli & Terangimarie Thompson who are new to softball this season, as well as Kyla Thorstensen's workload pitching, CharleyLee Taoho's catching and Lexie Newman stepping up to pitch to give Kyla a well earned rest for part of a game.

Ended up with only 10 girls playing as Aliana Hoani-Tau'alupe went down with us, but had taken a fall, injuring her knee at school camp the week before.

Doctors had said it was just a muscle strain so we rested her for the Central Womens finals prior to going down.

But with the scrape on her knee ending up getting infected, she was taken to Christchurch Paediatrics, staying in, till flying home on Saturday.

Aliana was missed by the team but got to watch some of the games via streaming, still willing the girls on, the girls popping

This year the MGC Volleyball A team participated in the South Island Mainland tournament where they placed 1st in Division 2. They also went to the NZSS tournament in Palmerston North where they came 2nd In Division 2, narrowly losing the final 1-2 to St Mary’s College from Wellington. Nationals Volleyball in Palmerston North is one of the biggest school sports in New Zealand with over 260 teams competing. The B team participated in the South Island Mainland tournament finishing 7th in Division 4, the South Island satellite tournament placing 6th in Division 2. Both teams also competed in Tasman tournaments to gain their seedings for Nationals.

Both teams trained very hard, putting in many hours of practice and time. This year was a building and developing year for both the A and B team. We are grateful for the time and effort that our coaches and management team put in to help us experience as much as we could.

Junior volleyball is also in a good space, with numbers of junior students attending trials.

Basketball

into see her after Thursday's game day.

All in all it was awesome for the girls gelling with each other and taking away plenty of learnings for next season.

Congratulations to Kyla Thorstensen and Jazmine Moon who were selected in the tournament team.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Coaches and Managers - Susie Wickham, Nicky Bain, Kelly Dodson, Karen Lomax-Bell, Gary Rowse, Lewis Davidson, Courtney Turner and the students who are taking coaching roles in the junior programme.

Thanks also to the Air Rescue Services Ltd for their support.

Basketball at MGC might not have been represented at inter-school competitions this year, but the strength of the school's social league teams speaks volumes about the passion for the sport within the student body. Social leagues provide students with a platform to engage in basketball without the pressure of formal competition, allowing for a more relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. The 10 teams formed this year reflect the widespread enthusiasm for the game, with players from all year levels taking part.

Social leagues are often the backbone of school sports, offering students an opportunity to develop their skills, enjoy physical activity, and build friendships. MGC’s commitment to this model shows that fostering a love for basketball doesn’t always require formal competition; instead, it's about giving students a space to play, improve, and have fun.

Underwater Hockey

After qualifying for nationals in June at the regional tournament we were excited to go back to nationals after not going in 2 years. We started off early as we had a 7.30 flight, when we got to the accommodation we got ready into our uniform and blazers and

Lawn Bowls

went off to the gear check and the opening ceremony, where we were acknowledged as the first senior MGC team in 21 years. We had one game on the first day against one of the top teams. We played three games on the second day, with tough competition and amazing players in the other teams. On the third day we only had one game, being our best game and almost pulling out a win. On the final day we had one game, sadly losing. However we still cheer for our favourite team - Nelson, who managed to secure gold. As we got dressed back into our blazers we went to the prize giving, where MVP and tournament team was announced. Although we got 10th we still came away with fun times, memories and a great final tournament. We wish all the future underwater hockey players all the best and hopefully we pull out some wins in the future.

A huge thank you to our coach Marcus Wright and managers Ank Mulder and Nicola Poswillo for your huge contribution to the MGC Underwater hockey programme and to Marlbrough Underwater Hockey for your support.

College Bowls was again offered during Term 1 at the Blenheim Bowling Club.

A group of 8 students took up the challenge of learning a new sport and made great progress throughout the season, finishing off with some excellent competitive matches amongst the group. Thanks to Mrs Gallop who led the sessions and to Mr Phil Welch who assisted on occasions. The group consisted of Shana Balle, Giuletta Doig, Cat Forsyth, Orla Graham, Emily Preece, Malin Svvoboda, Josephine Walkenhorst and Ella-Jay Ward.

Equestrian

Marlborough Girls’ College (MGC) continues to prove its versatility in sports, with the MGC Gold Equestrian team delivering an outstanding performance at the South Island Secondary Schools (SISS) Equestrian Championships. Competing against the best school equestrian teams from across the island, the MGC team not only secured remarkable individual and team results but also overcame the challenge of competing without a full team of riders.

The MGC Gold team shone in the Arena eventing phase, emerging as overall champions in this highly competitive event. Competing against 45 teams from schools across the South Island, the team finished 5th overall—a commendable achievement that demonstrated their dedication, skill, and teamwork. When combined with the scores from both North and South Island teams, MGC placed 7th out of 135 teams from across the country.

This result was even more impressive considering MGC competed with only 7 out of the required 8 riders, underscoring the determination of the team in the face of adversity.

Among the individual standouts at the championships was Mikayla Ikenasio, riding her mount Tallyho Rueben James. Their exceptional partnership led to several top placings at the event, held in Christchurch, where over 300 horses competed. Mikayla’s performances across various disciplines were nothing short of impressive:

Dressage: Mikayla placed 2nd, 3rd, and 6th individually in her grade, contributing to the team’s 3rd place overall out of 45 teams.

Arena Eventing: Mikayla and her team took 1st place overall, further cementing MGC’s dominance in this phase.

Show Jumping: Mikayla secured 3rd, 6th, and 11th individual

placings in her grade, with the team finishing 4th overall out of 45 teams.

Mikayla’s incredible consistency across all events earned her the title of the best performer overall for Year 9-10 riders at the SISS Equestrian Championships.

The MGC Gold Equestrian team’s success at the SISS Championships showcases not only their talent but also their determination to overcome obstacles. With Mikayla leading the way and the team continuing to perform at their best, MGC’s equestrian athletes are proving themselves as top contenders in regional and national competitions.

MGC also fielded a team of 12 riders and their mounts at the TSS Equestrian champs, hosted in Blenheim, where the team gained invaluable experience .

A huge thank you to the parent group who have supported our riders this year, financially and also administratively.

Kairangi Excellence Awards 2023

Kairangi Pae Tata | Special Awards

“Whāia kia tata” - Pursue excellence so that it becomes achievable.

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN YEAR 9

Rotary Club of Blenheim Award and MGC Cup

- Bailey Robb

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN YEAR 10

Rotary Club of Blenheim Award and Sophocleous Cup

Matilda Phelps

Year 9 Award for Positive Influence and Service to the College – Amelia Prentice

Year 9 Dean’s Award – Sarai Puna

Year 9 All Round Endeavour – Bella Le Compte

Year 10 Award for Positive Influence and Service to the College – Alice Mundy

Year 10 Dean’s Award – Tylah Newton

Year 9 Uara | Values Awards

Year 10 All Round Endeavour – Jess Curzon

Top Junior Maori Student – Mareikura Nepia

Top Junior Pasifika Student – Jeasinah Alipia

Ota Scholarship

Year 9 Recipient – Lizzie Gibbons

Year 10 Recipient – Lavnya Singh

Top Junior Linguist (McNamara Cup)

– Amelia Dougall

– Jade Verunque

Learning Centre Award – Emily Glanville

Librarian’s Award for the Junior School – Matilda Phelps

The MGC Junior Science Fair Cup – Hayley Sutherland

These awards acknowledge students who have demonstrated our school values (Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Whānaungatanga) and shown perseverance throughout the year in their learning.

Tui Bell

Nova Bino

Chloe Boulton

Charlotte Boyce

Charlotte BrookeTaylor

Amelia Campbell

Sophie Campbell

Ruby E Cook

Abbie Cornelius

Zara Craig

Giulietta Doig

Elizabeth Douthett

Emma Eyles

Courtney Farley

Lily Gardner

Lizzie Gibbons

Brea Gifford

Elle Gray-van der Geest

Maddie Hampton

McKenzie Haronga

Zoe Hawes

Bess Hine

Lilly Hubbard

Mikayla Ikenasio

Claudia Johanson

Jadey Jopson

Tiara Lambert

Bella Le Compte

Ellie MacDonald

Ace Maslen

Shanaya McElhinney

Izzy McLauchlan

Luca McMillan

Tully McWilliams

Jia Ye Mo

Sophie Moore

Emily Preece

Sarai Puna

Neko Rasmussen

Greer Sampson

Taylah Shannon

Alex Sheppard

Sylvia Small

Zoey Smith

Celia Spencer

Aimee Stewart

Emma Straker

Hayley Sutherland

Mikayla Thomas

Emma-Rose Van Der

Laan

Kate Young

Year 9 Kairangi Mātauranga | Excellence Academic Awards

“Whaia te mātauranga” is the pursuit of knowledge. These awards recognise students who have excelled in their classes to build

MGC Learner Capabilities of:

- Relationships: Communication, Collaboration, Identity, Managing Self

- Deep Learning: Creativity, Curiosity, Grit, Thinking

- Connections & Community: Community, Leadership, Service

Connections & Community

Tui Bell

Charlie Bennett

Nova Bino

Amelia Campbell

Sophie Campbell

Chelsea Craig

Emma Eyles

McKenzie Haronga

Zoe Hawes

Bess Hine

Arabella Hyndman

Bella Le Compte

Kexin Liu

Shanaya McElhinney

Izzy McLauchlan

Tully McWilliams

Sophie Moore

Emma Morley

Kaia Peek

Laschaya Promnoy

Sarai Puna

Greer Sampson

Alex Sheppard

Neve Smith

Emma Straker

Bella Strong

Hayley Sutherland

CharleyTaoho

Kayleigh Wareham

Jaye Wiapo

Relationships

Tui Bell

Charlie Bennett

Nova Bino

Charlotte Boyce

Peyton Bull

Amelia Campbell

Sophie Campbell

Giana Chen

Delia Conner

Ruby E Cook

Ruby L Cook

Abbie Cornelius

Zara Craig

Katherine de Zwart

Vespa Duncan

Symphony Edmonds

Maebh Eustace

Emma Eyles

Courtney Farley

Poppy Fernandez

Victoria Gaines

Lizzie Gibbons

Brea Gifford

Hannah Gilhooly

Elmay Gouws

Orla Graham

Elle Gray-van der Geest

Milana Gurovich

Amelia Hardy

McKenzie Haronga

Aurora Harvey-Wattam

Zoe Hawes

Ava Hennessy

Bess Hine

Arabella Hyndman

Mikayla Ikenasio

Charlotte Inwood

Jadey Jopson

Jess Kelly

Tia Kyle

Cerys Lawson

Bella Le Compte

Kexin Liu

Olivia London

Ellie MacDonald

Pearl Manihera-Thompsett

Ace Maslen

Shanaya McElhinney

Xylia McKenzie

Izzy McLauchlan

Tully McWilliams

Jia YeMo

Year 10 Uara | Values Awards

Sophie Moore

Emma Morley

India Nathan

Issey O'Brien

Kaia Peek

Amelia Prentice

Zara Price

Laschaya Promnoy

Sarai Puna

Edyn Radovanovich

Bailey Robb

Nicole Sacay

Greer Sampson

Libby Senior

Alex Sheppard

Sylvia Small

Neve Smith

Zoey Smith

Rylah Somerville

Celia Spencer

Aimee Stewart

Emma Straker

Bella Strong

Hayley Sutherland

Charley Taoho

Shanya Twose

Ellie van Kuyk

Izzy Vickery

Josephine Walkenhorst

Kayleigh Wareham

Elsie Welbourn

Jaye Wiapo

Violet Wickham

Lily Wilson

Deep Learning

Tui Bell

Charlie Bennett

Nova Bino

Chloe Boulton

Freja Broughton

Peyton Bull

Amelia Campbell

Sophie Campbell

Giana Chen

Delia Conner

Ruby E Cook

Abbie Cornelius

Chelsea Craig

Zara Craig

Mariska Davies

Katherine de Zwart

Giulietta Doig

Vespa Duncan

Maebh Eustace

Molly Eustace

Courtney Farley

Poppy Fernandez

Victoria Gaines

Lizzie Gibbons

Brea Gifford

Hannah Gilhooly

Orla Graham

Elle Gray-van der Geest

Milana Gurovich

Miralee Gurovich

Amelia Hardy

McKenzie Haronga

Claudia Harris

Zoe Hawes

Ava Hennessy

Bess Hine

Mikayla Ikenasio

Charlotte Inwood

Jadey Jopson

Jess Kelly

Tia Kyle

Cerys Lawson

Bella Le Compte

Kexin Liu

Olivia London

Ellie MacDonald

Alia-Rose MacKel

Pearl Manihera-Thompsett

Ace Maslen

Shanaya McElhinney

Xylia McKenzie

Izzy McLauchlan

Tully McWilliams

Jia Ye Mo

Sophie Moore

Emma Morley

India Nathan

Onyx Nathan

Issey O'Brien

Kaia Peek

Emily Pitcon

Zara Price

Laschaya Promnoy

Katie Pugh

Bailey Robb

Nicole Sacay

Greer Sampson

Sina Sefulufa

Libby Senior

Alex Sheppard

Lavnya Singh

Sylvia Small

Neve Smith

Zoey Smith

Rylah Somerville

Taliah Stephens

Aimee Stewart

Emma Straker

Bella Strong

Hayley Sutherland

Charley Taoho

Hinemoa Thompson

Izzy Vickery

Olivia Vili

Josephine Walkenhorst

Kayleigh Wareham

Elsie Welbourn

Jaye Wiapo

Violet Wickham

These awards acknowledge students who have demonstrated our school values (Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Whānaungatanga) and shown perseverance throughout the year in their learning.

Sabu Abdul Munaf

Bonnie Aldus

Jeasinah Alipia

Charlotte Anderson

Lusia Anderson

Mariana Arthur

Serenity Ave

Olivia Bain

Emily Baker

Emilie Bown

Raoi Brown Harrison

Amuel Cepe

Fenella Cooney

Jess Curzon

Abigail Dowling

Caitlin Exton

Maddy Farrelly

Pippa Fissenden

Maggie George-Harris

Miriana Haitana

Maddison Hammond

Ashley Hassall

Amelia Hood

Peyton Lamond

Milly Lane

Nicola Lovell

Hayley McCormick

Ayla McPhee

Billie Moore

Sarah Morrison

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

Māreikura Nepia

Tylah Newton

Sophia Nicholas

Juliette Nowacki

Malia Pale

Filippa Palm

Piper Patrick Matilda Phelps

Emily Pitcon

Violet Speakman

Eliza Anne Tapueluelu

Holly Valk

Heidi Van Staden

Anna Wood

Year 10 Kairangi Mātauranga | Excellence Academic Awards

“Whaia te mātauranga” is the pursuit of knowledge. These awards recognise students who have excelled in their classes to build

MGC Learner Capabilities of:

- Relationships: Communication, Collaboration, Identity, Managing Self

- Deep Learning: Creativity, Curiosity, Grit, Thinking

- Connections & Community: Community, Leadership, Service

Connections & Community

Sabu Abdul Munaf

Charlotte Anderson

Lusia Anderson

Olivia Brown

Kayla Bryden

Hailey Crafar

Jess Curzon

Amelia Dougall

Abigail Dowling

Persia Edmonds

Pippa Fissenden

Anna Hurren

Sam Marfell

Abi Maskill

Neve McKenzie

Alice McLane

Sheena McManaway

Fiza Mohamad Ali

Amelie Mojzisek

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

Māreikura Nepia

Malia Pale

Emily Pitcon

Laura Rolton

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Lucy Stephens

Paige Troon

Jade Verunque

Kate Webb

Millie Webber

Deep Learning

Sabu Abdul Munaf

Bonnie Aldus

Charlotte Anderson

Lusia Anderson

Maia Anderson

Serenity Ave

Olivia Bain

Emily Baker

Willow Baker

Sophie Barnes

Jess Bell

Gemma Bishell-Fox

Audrey Boshoff

Makayla Bothwell

Holly Bowhill

Emilie Bown

Freja Broughton

Olivia Brown

Kayla Bryden

Amuel Cepe

Connie Coldwell

Rose Coles

Hailey Crafar

Addison Cromie

Jess Curzon

Stella Dollimore

Amelia Dougall

Abigail Dowling

Caitlin Exton

Pippa Fissenden

Sophie Forrester

Riley Friend

Ryleigh Gale

Alizae Gardner

Maggie George-Harris

Emily Glanville

Sarah Glanville

Izzy Griffiths

Maddison Hammond

Amelia Hood

Rylie Horncastle

Liddy Horton-Smith

Anna Hurren

Jayda Jones

Jasmine King-Turner

Storm Lee

Evana Leota

Nicola Lovell

Sam Marfell

Ruby Marshall

Abi Maskill

Hayley McCormick

Neve McKenzie

Alice McLane

Sheena McManaway

Pearl McMurtry

Ayla McPhee

Emma Minehan

Fiza Mohamad Ali

Amelie Mojzisek

Billie Moore

Abril Moreno Duran

Alice Mundy

Dominique Nael

Onyx Nathan

Māreikura Nepia

Tylah Newton

Juliette Nowacki

Sophie Oswald

Malia Pale

Filippa Palm

Brianna Peter

Ava Petersen

Matilda Phelps

Emily Pinkerton

Emily Pitcon

Michelle Ponder-West

Lily Pontague

Maia Poynter-Eaton

Katie Pugh

Laura Rolton

Holly Ross

Jordan Sampson

Tyra Seymour

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Bella Stebbings

Lucy Stephens

Izzy Stewart

Belle Sweeney

Eliza Anne Tapueluelu

Paige Troon

Holly Valk

Heidi Van Staden

Jade Verunque

Kate Webb

Millie Webber

Paige Wentworth

Koko Wong

Lexie Yockney

Relationships

Sabu Abdul Munaf

Bonnie Aldus

Charlotte Anderson

Lusia Anderson

Maia Anderson

Olivia Bain

Emily Baker

Willow Baker

Sophie Barnes

Jess Bell

Gemma Bishell-Fox

Audrey Boshoff

Makayla Bothwell

Emilie Bown

Freja Broughton

Olivia Brown

Amuel Cepe

Connie Coldwell

Rose Coles

Hailey Crafar

Abigail Credo

Addison Cromie

Jess Curzon

Stella Dollimore

Amelia Dougall

Abigail Dowling

Caitlin Exton

Pippa Fissenden

Sophie Forrester

Riley Friend

Ryleigh Gale

Alizae Gardner

Maggie George-Harris

Emily Glanville

Sarah Glanville

Izzy Griffiths

Miriana Haitana

Amelia Hood

Rylie Horncastle

Liddy Horton-Smith

Anna Hurren

Jayda Jones

Niamh Jordan

Jasmine King-Turner

Peyton Lamond

Storm Lee

Catherine Lenati

Nicola Lovell

Sam Marfell

Ruby Marshall

Abi Maskill

Hayley McCormick

Neve McKenzie

Alice McLane

Sheena McManaway

Pearl McMurtry

Ayla McPhee

Emma Minehan

Fiza Mohamad Ali

Amelie Mojzisek

Billie Moore

Abril Moreno Duran

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

MāreikuraNepia

Tylah Newton

Sophia Nicholas

Juliette Nowacki

Tyler O'Donnell

Sophie Oswald

Malia Pale

Filippa Palm

Easter Petaia

Ava Petersen

Matilda Phelps

Emily Pinkerton

Emily Pitcon

Lily Pontague

Maia Poynter-Eaton

Katie Pugh

Josephine Reidie

Laura Rolton

Holly Ross

Jordan Sampson

Tyra Seymour

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Jemima Soper

Bella Stebbings

Lucy Stephens

Izzy Stewart

Belle Sweeney

Eliza AnneTapueluelu

Paige Troon

Holly Valk

Heidi Van Staden

Jade Verunque

Kate Webb

Koko Wong

Lexie Yockney

Kairangi Excellence Awards 2024

Year 9 Uara | Values Awards

Dakota Anderson

Emma Anderson

Riley Avery

Saphera Best

Brooke Blissett

Icey Bradley-Kiwi

Alice Brown

Isabelle Brown

Neveah Cairns

Olivia Curtis-Gill

Emily-Rose Cyster

Leigh Dannaher

Madelyn Dasler

Freda Duan

Maysie Ferguson

Georgie Fissenden

Brooke Goodsir

Bella Harper

Mia Harris

Aliana Hoani-Tau'alupe

Eva Kelly

Xinyi Liu

Molly Macri

Emily Mason

Afega Nanai

Charli Nukunuku

Izy Ogden

Jordana Parish

Stella Phillips

Denyce Pousima

Olivia Rojas

Hayley Semmens

Year 9 Kairangi Mātauranga | Excellence Academic Awards

Molly Allen

Julianah Alipia

Dakota Anderson

Emma Anderson

Jorja Arthur

Riley Avery

Milly Barnett

Cienna Beal

Aiyana Bell

Saphera Best

Millie Boyce

Icey Bradley-Kiwi

Alice Brown

Isabelle Brown

Sylvia Bullen

Emma Burton

Nevaeh Cairns

Maggie Clark

Hayley Clarkson

Indie Cody

Sophia Cooke

Laika Crockett

Olivia Curtis-Gill

Emily-Rose Cyster

Leigh Dannaher

Madelyn Dasler

Freda Duan

Seren Duffy

Alyssa Eaton

Leane Erasmus

Maysie Ferguson

Georigie Fissenden

Cat Forsyth

Dahlia Fyfe

Brooke Goodsir

Bella Harper

Mia Harris

Aliana Hoani-Tau'alupe

Anika Hollis

Meg Hovendedn

Imogen Hughes

Marielle Jarlega

Eva Jenkins

Annmaria John

Mereana Johnson

Jenn Jones

Hannah Kole

Mia Lasenby

Daisy Lindstrom

Anna Love

Charli Maltesen

Dylan Martin

Emily Mason

Sophie Mason

Iris McMurtry

Mikayla McPhee

Pippa Minhinnick

Danisha Muhammed

Huzaidi

Georgie Musgrove

India Nicholas

Idena Noanoa-Schultze

Charli Nukunuku

Jordana Parish

Madisyn Pay

Stella Phillips

Libby Pitts

Sarah Ponder-West

Brooke Pontague

Denyce Pousima

Sophie Price

Dani Rafael

Hemione Roach

Dara Robertson

Olivia Rojas

Ella Russell

Neveah Streeter

Ruby Taylor

Casey Twidle

Olivia Valk

Clara Watt

Skye Sargisson

Hayley Semmens

Leia Shaw

Hana Sluiter

Penny Soper

Anamika Speck

Sophie Stamp

Nevaeh Streeter

Lilly Taylor

Ruby Taylor

Casey Twidle

Clara Watt

Harriet Weir

Olivia WestergardAllen

Georgia Woodham

Aryaan Woolley

Ava Zintl

Year 10 Uara | Values Awards

Phoebe Bacon

Shana Balle

Jessica Bell

Charlie Bennett

Ana Sofia Betancur

Lopez

Ayla Burrows

Abbie Cornelius

Giulietta Doig

Elizabeth Douthett

Immy Forman

Lily Gardner

Brea Gifford

Elle Gray-van der Geest

Libby Grigor

Milana Gurovich

Maddie Hampton

Amelia Hardy

McKenzie Haronga

Claudia Harris

Arabella Hyndman

Claudia Johanson

Jess Kelly

Sienna Kenny

Lucia Koen

Emilia Lower

Ellie MacDonald

Xylia McKenzie

Tully McWilliams

Sophie Moore

Emma Morley

Tiabeina Obetaia

Emily Preece

Kayla Robinson

Maisie Shenfield

Sylvia Small

Zoey Smith

Emma Straker

Hayley Sutherland

Starriana Uasi

Year 10 Kairangi Mātauranga | Excellence Academic Awards

Imogen Armstrong

Foaina Avafou

Phoebe Bacon

Shana Balle

Jessica Bell

Tui Bell

Ana Sofia Betancur

Lopez

Nova Bino

Chloe Boulton

Phoebe Boyce

Charlotte BrookeTaylor

Peyton Bull

Amelia Campbell

Sophie Campbell

Sam Carson

Giana Chen

Poppy Clark

Delia Conner

Ruby E Cook

Ruby L Cook

Abbie Cornelius

Maisie Cornelius

Zara Craig

Mariska Davies

Katherine de Zwart

Giulietta Doig

Vespa Duncan

Maebh Eustace

Molly Eustace

Poppy Fernandez

Victoria Gaines

Lizzie Gibbons

Hannah Gilhooly

Orla Graham

Elle Gray-van der Geest

Milana Gurovich

Maddie Hampton

Amelia Hardy

McKenzie Haronga

Aurora Harvey-Wattam

Bess Hine

Arabella Hyndman

Charlotte Inwood

Jadey Jopson

Jess Kelly

Sienna Kenny

Mikayla Kirkwood

Tia Kyle

Tiara Lambert

Bella Le Compte

Kexin Liu

Olivia London

Ellie MacDonald

Alia-Rose MacKel

Shanaya McElhinney

Xylia McKenzie

Izzy McLauchlan

Luca McMillan

Tully McWilliams

Emma Morley

Dana Narvadez

Azaria Nicholls

Issey O'Brien

Swanjal Oli

Kaia Peek

Emily Preece

Lucy Price

Sarai Puna

Miranda Rae

Neko Rasmussen

Bailey Robb

Rosie Rumbold

Nicole Sacay

Richa Joy Sacay

Greer Sampson

Libby Senior

Maisie Shenfield

Alex Sheppard

Ellie van Kuyk

Kayleigh Wareham

Elsie Welbourn

Jaye Wiapo

Nita Wylie-Leahy

Pippa Yuen

Sylvia Small

Neve Smith

Zoey Smith

Rylah Somerville

Aimee Stewart

Emma Straker

Bella Strong

Hayley Sutherland

Bella Sword

Mikayla Thomas

Anaisi Turelau

Zaidee Turkington

Ellie van Kuyk

Izzy Vickery

Olivia Vili

Manawa Ward

Kayleigh Wareham

Elsie Welbourn

Jaye Wiapo

Year 11 Uara | Values Awards

Bonnie Aldus

Jeasinah Alipia

Livvie Allen

Lusia Anderson

Mariana Arthur

Arwen Attridge

Olivia Bain

Raoi Brown Harrison

Amuel Cepe

Fenella Cooney

Jess Curzon

Pippa Fissenden

Brialey Foster

Riley Friend

Anna Golinski Dos

Santos

Izzy Griffiths

Miriana Haitana

Maddison Hammond

Gianna Harris

Alyaa Khir

Sam Marfell

Ruby Marshall

Abi Maskill

Gabby Miller

Emma Minehan

Billie Moore

Abril Moreno Duran

Alice Mundy

Dominique Nael

Māreikura Nepia

Rui Newman

Juliette Nowacki

Sophie Oswald

Gabrieli Pageski

Malia Pale

Piper Patrick

Easter Petaia

Brianna Peter

Ava Petersen

Year 11 Kairangi Mātauranga | Excellence Academic Awards

Relationships

Abi Adams

Bonnie Aldus

Jeasinah Alipia

Luisa Anderson

Mariana Arthur

Arwen Attridge

Olivia Bain

Hannah BakerSaunders

Gemma Bishell-Fox

Emilie Brown

Freja Broughton

Ella Clark

Fenella Cooney

Hailey Crafar

Addison Cromie

Jess Curzon

Stella Dollimore

Brialey Foster

Riley Friend

Ryleigh Gale

Maggie George-Harris

Emily Glanville

Anna Golinski Dos

Santos

Miriana Haitana

Maddison Hammond

Rylie Horncastle

Sophie Huddleston

Anna Hurren

Jayda Jones

Alyaa Khir

Storm Lee

Evana Leota

Pippa Luttrell

Sam Marfell

Ruby Marshall

Abi Maskill

Alice McLane

Sheena McManaway

Pearl McMurtry

Ayla McOhee

Gabby Miller

Emma Minehan

Amelie Mojzisek

Abril Moreno Duran

Emily Morris

Sarah Morrison

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

Tylah Newton

Sophia Nicholas

Juliette Nowacki

Tyler O’Donnell

Sophie Oswald

Piper Patrick

Indiana Payne

Brianna Peter

Ava Petersen

Matilda Phelps

Emily Pitcon

Josephine Reidie

Jordan Sampson

Tyra Seymour

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Peyton Smidt-Robinson

Lucy Stephens

Katie Sutherland

Belle Sweeney

Eliza Anne Tapueluelu

Analice Trindade

Paige Troon

Holly Valk

Jade Verunque

Qaloibenau

Waqitukana

Kate Webb

Millie Webber

Paige Wentworth

Koko Wong

Lexie Yockney

Deep Learning

Bonnie Aldus

Jeasinah Alipia

Lusia Anderson

Mariana Arthur

Arwen Attridge

Olivia Bain

Emily Baker

Hannah Baker-

Saunders

Sophie Barnes

Gemma Bishell-Fox

Emilie Bown

Freja Broughton

Amuel Cepe

Nina Clark

Ella Clarke

Fenella Cooney

Hailey Crafar

Addison Cromie

Jess Curzon

Stella Dollimore

Pippa Fissenden

Brialey Foster

Riley Friend

Ryleigh Gale

Maggie George-Harris

Emily Glanville

Anna Golinski Dos

Santos

Miriana Haitana

Maddison Hammond

Rylie Horncastle

Sophie Huddleston

Anna Hurren

Jayda Jones

Payton Kiriona

Storm Lee

Evana Leota

Trinity Locke

Nicola Lovell

Pippa Luttrell

Sam Marfell

Katie Marsh

Ruby Marshall

Abi Maskill

Alice McLane

Sheena McManaway

Pearl McMurtry

Ayla McPhee

Gabby Miller

Phoenix Miller

Emma Minehan

Amelie Mojzisek

Billie Moore

Abril Moreno Duran

Emily Morris

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

Māreikura Nepia

Tylah Newton

Sophia Nicholas

Juliette Nowacki

Tyler O'Donnell

Sophie Oswald

Malia Pale

Piper Patrick

Indiana Payne

Brianna Peter

Ava Petersen

Matilda Phelps

Emily Pitcon

Lily Pontague

Josephine Reidie

Jordan Sampson

Tyra Seymour

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Peyton Smidt-Robinson

Jemima Soper

Katie Sutherland

Belle Sweeney

Eliza AnneTapueluelu

Analice Trindade

Paige Troon

Holly Valk

Heidi Van Staden

Jade Verunque

Qaloibenau

Waqaituakana

Kate Webb

Matilda Phelps

Emily Pitcon

Avini Singh

Analice Trindade

Heidi Van Staden

Kate Webb

Millie Webber

Millie Webber

Paige Wentworth

Koko Wong

Lexie Yockney

Connections & Community

Luisa Anderson

Mariana Arthur

Emily Baker

Ella Clarke

Fenella Cooney

Hailey Crafar

Jess Curzon

Emily Glanville

Sophie Huddleston

Payton Kiriona

Pippa Luttrell

Ruby Marshall

Emma Minehan

Abril Moreno Duran

Sarah Morrison

Alice Mundy

Onyx Nathan

Mareikiua Nathan

Juliette Nowacki

Tyler O’Donnell

Sophie Oswald

Piper Patrick

Indiana Payne

Ava Petersen

Emily Pitcon

Annabelle Simmons

Lavnya Singh

Peyton Smict-Robinson

Lucy Stephens

Belle Sweeney

Analice Trindade

Heidi Van Staden

Qaloibenau

Waqaituakana

Millie Webber

Koko Wong

Lexie Yockney

Cultural Prizegiving

Major Cultural Awards

Cultural Achiever of the Year

Generously sponsored by Blenheim South Rotary

Lucy Heath

Cultural Achiever in College Events

Grace Straker

Performer of the Year

Eden Somerville

Cultural Group of the Year

Immy Giles Sam Marfell

All Round Endeavour in Performing Arts - Group

Siva Mai Sau la Pasifika Dance

Jeasinah Alipia Kaia Peek

Julianah Alipia Easter Petaia

Lusia Anderson

Denyce Pousima

Raoi Brown Harrison Birgitta Prescott

Abigail Credo Measina Raeli

Jess Curzon

Shonali Esau

Tetabwa Harrison

Isla Roebeck

Richa Joy Sacay

Faalupega Sefulufa

Aliana Hoani-Tau'alupe Sina Sefulufa

Catherine Lenati

Faith Sekai

Evana Leota Libby Senior

Lillian Ligaliga Fe'ao Siale

Kaisarina Mase Logo

Tiomai Mase Logo

Bailey McKenzie

Xylia McKenzie

Nelly Moli

Afega Nanai

Siana Nanai

Mary Sowman

Pelenatita Tahavalu

Eliza Anne Tapueluelu

Tamalii Tikeri

Vaelata Tuliakiono

Marion Tunai

Anaisi Turelau

Adi Narisia Starriana Uasi

Tiabeina Obetaia Ginaietta Vili

Nancy Ofa Puloto Waqaituakana

Malia Pale Qaloibenau Waqaituakana

All Round Endeavour in Performing Arts - Junior

Amelia Prentice

Marlborough Music Society Piano Scholarship

Generously sponsored by Marlborough Music Society

Enxin Zhang

Contribution to Wahine Toa - ‘Kaupapa Māori’ - Excellence in Māori Cultural Pursuits - Lou Stafford Award

Cleo Collins

Excellence in Pasifika Cultural Pursuits - Tanoa / ‘Ava Bowl’ Ginaietta Vili

Duncan Whiting Memorial Trophy - For further development in performing Arts

Generously sponsored by Sheryl Whiting

Jemima Soper

Contribution to Dance - Rachel Crampton Trophy

Ginaietta Vili

Shipley Cup for Services to the Library

Aria Millen

Cultural Kairangi “Blues” Badges/ Certificates

Smokefree Rockquest

1st place - ‘No Clue’

Lucy Heath Grace Straker

Margot Taylor Sydney White

Smokefree Rockquest Tangata Beats

1st place - Persia Edmonds

1st place - Chardae Perere-Nicholls

2nd place - Māreikura Nepia

2nd place - Jess Curzon

Play it Strange - National Secondary School Song Writing Competition

Grace Straker

Ringa Toi Student Exhibition

Isabella Baldwin Cleo Collins

Lillian Ligaliga

Trinaty Pillans

New Zealand U18 Highland Dancing Championships

Chloe Kyle - winner

Scottish Highland Games

Isabella Baldwin - 2nd place snare drumming

Emerging Talent Award by Theatre New Zealand

Sienna Wheeler

Toi Wearable Arts

1st place regional competition

Georgette Herkt

Big Sing Cadenza

Silver Award - Ovation

Arwen Attridge

Molly Wilkes

Juliette Nowacki

Isabella Baldwin Liz Pousima

Makayla Bothwell Isla Read

Breanna Campbell Jess Sinclair

Anna Corban Georgina Slovak

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Jess Curzon

Miriana Haitana

McKenzie Jessop

Lily Smith

Eden Somerville

Jemima Soper

Gemma Stagg

Sophia Lower Kyla Thorstensen

Janet Luka

Leni Manson

Emily Mason

Xylia McKenzie

Viola Minghetti

Māreikura Nepia

Juliette Nowacki

Sienna Wheeler

Sydney White

Emma Withers

Audrey Xie

Lexie Yockney

Enxin Zhang

Ngā Manu Kōrero Awards

Regional Competition

3rd place - Xylia McKenzie

Māori Performing Arts Awards

Kaupapa Māori - He Kanohi Kitea Contribution to Kapa

Haka - NMIT Trophy

Isabella Posa

‘Kaupapa Māori - He Kanohi Kitea - Kaitautoko’ - Kaitautoko Award

Fenella Cooney

Te Amorangi Kapa Haka - Kapa Haka Leadership Award

Trinaty Pillans

Whakawhanake Haka - Most Improved Performer in Kapa

Haka

Libby Senior

Junior Award for Excellence in Kapa Haka

Xylia McKenzie

Senior Award for Excellence in Kapa Haka

Isabella Posa

Pasifika Performing Arts Awards

Tautua Award

Julianah Alipia Afega Nanai

Lusia Anderson Denyce Pousima

Aliana Hoani-Tau'alupe Eliza Anne Tapueluelu

Xylia McKenzie

Pasifika Dance Group Leadership Award

Birgitta Prescott Vaelata Tuliakiono

Fe'ao Siale

Pelenatita Tahavalu

Tu’uloa Award

Abigail Credo

Tetabwa Harrison

Kaia Peek

Ginaietta Vili

Outstanding Junior Performer in Pasifika Dance

Richa Joy Sacay Starriana Uasi

Outstanding Effort by a Senior in Pasifika Dance

Measina Raeli

Isla Roebeck

Puloto Waqaituakana

Mary Sowman

Faith Sekai Vaelata Tuliakiono

Fe'ao Siale Ginaietta Vili

Jeasinah Alipia Shonali Esau

Jess Curzon Lillian Ligaliga

Malia Pale Birgitta Prescott

Pasifika Dance Group Contribution & Service Award

Birgitta Prescott Vaelata Tuliakiono

Fe’ao Siale Ginaietta Vili

Contribution and Excellence In Music

Junior Piano Solo - The MGC Trophy

Nova Bino

Senior Piano Solo - Karene Biggs Trophy

Enxin Zhang

Top Senior Instrumentalist - The Mosely Family Trophy

Lucy Heath

Outstanding Year 11 Pianist - The Unita Ball Piano Trophy

Maggie George-Harris

Outstanding Wind Instrumentalist - The Beatrice Draper

Shield

Leni Manson

Most Promising Jazz Instrumentalist - The Sullivan / Scherf Trophy

Janet Luka

Junior Vocal Award - Classical, Folk, World Category - Rusyl

Pattie Cup

Amelia Prentice

Junior Vocal Award - Jazz, Show, Pop Category

Amelia Prentice

Senior Vocal Award - Classical, Folk, World Category

Grace Straker

Senior Vocal Award - Jazz, Show, Pop Category

Isabella Baldwin

Vocal Group Award

Viola Minghetti Georgina Slovak

1st Place - Strings

Emily Mason

1st Place - Guitar/Bass

Lucy Heath

Contribution to Music in the College

Ovation Section Leaders

Breanna Campbell Isla Read

Leni Manson

Ovation Choir Coordinator

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Viola Minghetti

Contribution to College Music - Batchelor Trophy

Enxin Zhang

Contribution to Crescentia - Ken Ham’s Cup

Nova Bino

Amelia Prentice

Contribution to Ovation - Ovation Cup

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Contribution to Jazz Band - W Horrocks Memorial Trophy

Leni Manson

Contribution to Junior Music - The Ewart Cup

Amelia Prentice

Promoting the Arts in the College - Shelley Vercoe Cup

Breanna Campbell Cleo Collins

Viola Minghetti

Ginaietta Vili

Most Improved Vocalist - Bill Horrocks Music Trophy

Bella Strong

Contribution and Excellence Awards

In Performing Arts

Contribution to Film Club

Audrey Boshoff

Lucy Heath

Jordana Parish

Annabelle Simmons

Cat Forsyth

Soren Maclaren

Brooke Pontague

Top Dramatic Senior Performer

Viola Minghetti

Service and Commitment to Drama

- Contribution to Drama Cup

Breanna Campbell

Service for Sound, Lighting and Visual Technology -

Backstage Skills Cup

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Outstanding Growth in Drama

Gemma Stagg

Participation in Cultural and Arts Events

Certificates of Participation - Crescentia

Foaina Avafou

Nova Bino

Leigh Dannaher

Summer Falvey

Cat Forsyth

Milana Gurovich

Bella Harper

Imogen Hughes

Annamaria John

Cynthia Johns

Eva Kelly

Xinyi Liu

Sarah Ponder-West

Amelia Prentice

Rosie Rumbold

Neve Smith

Anamika Speck

Aimee Stewart

Emma Straker

Bella Strong

Ruby Taylor

Harriet Weir

‘Legally Blonde’ the Production

Olivia Bain Piper Patrick

Emily Baker

Sophie Barnes

Matilda Phelps

Katie Poff

Nova Bino

Mia Boyle

Breanna Campbell

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Leigh Dannaher

Eliza Glover

Miriana Haitana

Imogen Hughes

Azul Marin Vallejo

Abi Maskill

Gabby Miller

Viola Minghetti

Creative Writing Club

Jess Bell

Tui Bell

Audrey Boshoff

Abigail Dowling

Maddison Hammond

Emma Minehan

Smokefree Rockquest

Abi Adams

Jessica Bell

Connie Coldwell

Artesia Collins

Cushla Cook

Jess Curzon

Persia Edmonds

Brialey Foster

Maggie George-Harris

Lucy Heath

Sheena McManaway

Shakespeare Festival

Breanna Campbell

Amelia Craw

Kayla Giles

Mackenzie Goodall

Lucy Heath

Soren Maclaren

Viola Minghetti

Year 9 Readers Cup

Emma Burton

Eva Jenkins

Emily Mason

Iris McMurtry

Connie Minehan

Soren Maclaren

Viola Minghetti

Drama Project

Noa Henry

Xinyi Liu

Sophia Lower

Jazz Band

Janet Luka

Leni Manson

Amelia Prentice

Annabelle Simmons

Jess Sinclair

Eden Somerville

Rylah Somerville

Jemima Soper

Anamika Speck

Izzy Stewart

Emma Thomas

Mikayla Thomas

Nadia Zintl

Alice Mundy

Juliette Nowacki

Matilda Phelps

Michelle Ponder-West

Emma Robinson

Heidi Van Staden

Arlo Mojzisek

Māreikura Nepia

Mahalia Parata-Jenkins

Ava Petersen

Chardae Pirere-Nicholls

Aimee Stewart

Grace Straker

Margot Taylor

Kanon Tsuchiya

Sydney White

Lexie Yockney

Lexie Newman

Juliette Nowacki

Sabrina Rae

Clara Schelz

Jess Sinclair

Aimee Stewart

Sienna Wheeler

Stella Phillips

Brooke Pontague

Hana Sluiter

Clara Watt

Olivia Westergard-Allen

Aimee Stewart

Sienna Wheeler

Emily Pitcon

Clara Schelz

Enxin Zhang

Sports Prizegiving

Major Sports Awards

Sportsperson of the Year - Smokefree Cup

(generously sponsored by Fulton Hogan Blenheim)

Mila van Rensburg

College Sportsperson of the Year - Board of Trustees Cup

Jemimah O’Donnell

Team of the Year - Toanga Whakakotahi

Outstanding Performance in Sport - Junior Sportsfit Trophy

Poppy Clark

Under 18 Coxed Four - Molly Wilkes, Grace Straker, Hazel Glover, Mila van Rensburg, Jessica Bennett

Merit Award - Team of the Year

Water Polo - Poppy Clark, Elizabeth Douthett, India Nathan, Libby Senior, Katie Marsh, Gabby Miller, Hayley McCormick, Koko Wong, Mia Lindfield, Chloe Sell

New Zealand Representation Awards

New Zealand Representation

Eva Jenkins - Skating Lily Pontague - Skating

Poppy Clark - Water Polo Isla Tilbury - Athletics

Paige Horne - Skating

Koko Wong - Water Polo

Jemimah O’Donnell - Football

Mila van Rensburg - Rowing

Amorangi Sporting Excellence

Athletics

Leia Shaw

Isla Tilbury

Cycling

Brooke Goodsir

Maddy Sinclair

Equestrian

Kate Edwards

Molly Allen

Livvie Allen

Sophie Laws

Ju Jitsu

Kyla Thorstensen

Rowing

Anna Hurren

Trinity Locke

Eliza Glover

Molly Wilkes

Georgette Herkt

Rugby

Tiara Lambert

Birgitta Prescott

Ryleigh Gale

Emma Anderson

Kaitlyn Ikenasio

Mikayla Ikenasio

Carys McNabb

Touch Rugby

Pippa Minhinnick

Leia Shaw

Jah’bree MacDonald

McKenzie Haronga

Luca McMillan

Greer Sampson

Bree Flynn

Tilly Tupouto’a

Mountain Biking

Maddy Sinclair

Netball

Amelia Campbell

Poppy Clark

Jah’bree MacDonald

Jaye Wiapo

McKenzie Haronga

Luca McMillan

Waterpolo

Poppy Clark

Grace Straker

Hazel Glover

Mila van Rensburg

Jessica Bennett

Mariana Arthur

Isabella Baldwin

Jordan Sampson

Olivia Brown

Sophia Nicholas

Sophia Saggers

Isabella Tupouto’a

Paige O’Brien

Mackenzie Sampson

Shani Tilbury

Sophie Moore

Emma Morley

Celia Spencer

Izzy Vickery

India Nathan

Gabby Miller

Elizabeth Douthett Hayley McCormick

India Nathan

Libby Senior

Carys McNabb

Katie Marsh

Top 10 Maadi

Molly Wilkes

Ella Barnes

Grace Straker

Hazel Glover

Koko Wong

Mia Lindfield

Chloe Sell

Mila van Rensburg

Jessica Bennett

Georgia Marfell

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Silver Award

Kate Wilkes

Isabella Baldwin

Bronze Award

Tessa Unwin Molly Wilkes

Emily Harper Kate Wilkes

Alexandra Reidie

Sports Trophies

U14 Athletics Champion - MGC Cup

McKenzie Haronga

U15 Athletics Champion - Neal Trophy

Jaye Wiapo Emma Morley

U16 Athletics Champion - MGC Cup

Isla Tilbury

U19 Athletics Champion - FE Bythell Cup

Lily Smith

Senior 100m Athletics ChampionHelen Croudis Cup

Lily Smith

Best Long Jump Athletics - Chris Bishell Cup

Jemimah O’Donnell

Contribution to Athletics - MGC Trophy

Isla Tilbury

Best Badminton Player - MHGC Cup

Opal Thongbo

Contribution to Badminton - MGC Trophy

Anna Wood

Best Basketball Player - J Jackson Cup

Jaye Wiapo

Most Improved Basketballer

Jah’bree MacDonald

Contribution to Basketball

Emma Eyles

Cricket Award - MGC Cup

Stella Cornelius

Contribution to Cricket - MGC Trophy

Tyler O’Donnell

Under 14 Cross Country ChampionThomas Trophy

Maisie Shenfield

Under 15 Cross Country ChampionMGC Cup

Bree Flynn

Under 16 Cross Country ChampionMGC Trophy

Sam Marfell Isla Tilbury

Best Cyclist - MGC Trophy

Maddy Sinclair

Contribution to Cycling - MGC Trophy

Maddy Sinclair

Contribution to Equestrian - MGC Trophy

Kaitlyn Ikenasio Mikayla Ikenasio

Sophie Laws

Best Soccer Player - D Barnsley Trophy

Jemimah O’Donnell

Contribution to Football - MGC Trophy

Leni Manson

Futsal Team Spirit Award

Ruby Quinn

Most Valuable Futsal Player

Jemimah O’Donnell Leni Manson

Most Improved Hockey PlayerCharters Trophy

Greer Sampson

Most Valuable Hockey Player - MGC Trophy

Millie Large

Hockey Sportsperson of the YearLeov-Lloyd Cup

Millie Large

Best Netball Player - MGC Cup

Isabella Tupouto'a

Most Improved Netball Player - Hale Cup

Liz Pousima

Best Junior Netball Player - MacKenzie Trophy

Jah’bree MacDonald

Contribution to Netball - Coaches/ Managers Cup

Izzy McLauchlan

Student Netball Coach - Netball

Tasman Coachforce Trophy

Isabel Gaines

Best Oarswoman - Campbell Cup

Mila van Rensburg

Best Coxswain - Lysaght Cup

Molly Wilkes

Most Improved Oarswoman - Litchfield Cup

Anna Hurren

Most Dedicated Oarswoman - Quigley Trophy

Ella Barnes

Contribution to Rowing - MGC Trophy

Olive Paterson

Best Under 15 Rower - MGC Trophy

Poppy Fernandez

Best Novice Rower - Daphne Keane

Fairhall Trophy

Celia Spencer

Best Rugby Player - Mark Mason Cup

Sammie Joyce

Contribution to Rugby - MGC Trophy

Georgia Winkler

Best Shooter - RSA Trophy

Gemma Bishell-Fox

Most Improved Shooter - Pip Harris Trophy

Gemma Rae

Contribution to Shooting - MGC Trophy

Amelia Rowe

Best Softball Player - Clifford Cup

Kyla Thorstensen

Most Improved Softball Player - MGC Trophy

Xylia McKenzie

Squash Player of the Year - Hadfield Cup

Lucy Wirepa

Contribution to Squash - MGC Trophy

Vespa Duncan

Under 14 Swimming ChampionBorrie Cup

Claudia Harris

Under 15 Swimming Champion - MGC Cup

Nicola Lovell

Under 16 Swimming Champion - MGC Cup

Charlotte Rose

Under 19 Swimming Champion - K Bagge Cup

Jessica Lovell

Contribution to Tennis

Ella Sowman

Best Tennis Player - MGC Cup

Ella Sowman

Contribution to Touch Rugby - MGC Trophy

Shani Tilbury

Senior Touch Player of the Year

Isabella Tupouto’a

Junior Touch Player of the Year

Greer Sampson

Most Valuable Senior Underwater Hockey Player

Kate Wilkes

Zoe Osgood Memorial trophy for Commitment and Passion to Underwater Hockey

Riley Friend Kate Wilkes

Best Volleyball Player - MGC Cup

Birgitta Prescott

Most Promising Junior Volleyball Player - MGC Trophy

Miranda Rae

Contribution to Volleyball

Emily Searle

Senior Water Polo Player of the Year -

Endeavour Homes Cup

Koko Wong

Junior Water Polo Player of the Year -

Endeavour Homes Cup

Poppy Clark

Most Promising Water Polo PlayerEndeavour Homes Cup

India Nathan

Water Polo Team Player Award

Elizabeth Douthett

Most Improved Water Polo Player

Libby Senior

Representation

Certificates

Athletics

Jaye Wiapo

Luca McMillan

Makayla Bothwell

Jessica Lovell

Sophie Campbell

Maisie Cornelius

Isla Tilbury

Ella Sowman

Jemimah O’Donnell Lily Smith

Ryleigh Gale

Peyton Smidt-Robinson

Cricket

Pippa Yuen

Natalie Ellin

Tyler O’Donnell Fenella Cooney

Stella Cornelius Neve Edwards

Charlotte Brooke-Taylor

Cross Country

Amelia Hardy

Sam Marfell

Mila van Rensburg

Equestrian

Hannah Gilhooly

Lily Smith

Mikayla Ikenasio Livvie Allen

Carys McNabb Kiera Hollis

Sophie Laws

Football

Sophie Campbell

Giana Chen

Jemimah O’Donnell Ruby Quinn

Bec Harris

Grace Straker

Maia Anderson

Futsal

Maddy Sinclair

Leni Manson

Chloe Pettigrew

Giana Chen Leni Manson

Jemimah O’Donnell Ruby Quinn

Hockey

Alice Mundy

Amelia Storey

Maddie Large Millie Large

Kate Withers

Stella Cornelius

Alecia Daniel Shani Tilbury

Grace Varney

Georgia Marfell

Mountain Biking

Maddy Sinclair

Netball

Liz Pousima Nelly Moli

Isabella Tupouto’a Paige O’Brien

Hazel Glover Ella Sowman

Rowing

Anna Hurren Trinity Locke

Molly Wilkes Georgette Herkt

Iris Vavasour Ella Barnes

Olive Paterson Grace Straker

Hazel Glover Mila van Rensburg

Jessica Bennett Georgia Marfell

Rugby

Sina Sefulufa Kaia Peek

Easter Petaia Mariana Arthur

Tamalii Tikeri Georgia Winkler

Isabella Baldwin Tia Hinkley

Maddy McNicol Darnella Narayan

Alyssa Logan-Jessop Sammie Joyce

Michaela Grant-Dredge

Terangimarie Thompson

Smallbore Rifle Shooting

Amelia Rowe

Squash

Lucy Wirepa

Swimming

Nicola Lovell Jessica Lovell

Table Tennis

Liv Earl Caitlin Exton

Sophia M Dillon

Tennis

Issey O’Brien

Jemimah O’Donnell Ella Sowman

Touch Rugby

McKenzie Haronga Luca McMillan

Greer Sampson Bree Flynn

Tilly Tupouto’a Jordan Sampson

Olivia Brown

Sophia Nicholas

Isabella Tupouto’a Paige O’Brien

Shani Tilbury

Underwater Hockey

Charlotte Hutchison

Volleyball

Jess Curzon Liz Pousima

Birgitta Prescott Nelly Moli

Maggie Dodson Pipi Bell

Water Polo

Poppy Clark

Jessica Bennett

Elizabeth Douthett

India Nathan Libby Senior

Katie Marsh Gabby Miller

Hayley McCormick Koko Wong

Mia Lindfield Chloe Sell

Senior Prizegiving

Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards in All Year Levels

Dux - Marlborough Colleges Old Girls’ Association Trophy

Sylvie Crowe

First in Level 2 - Faulls Trophy

Annie Maccoll

Manukura and Manutāiko 2025

Manukura - Head Girl 2025

Kyla Thorstensen

Premier Awards

The Principal’s Award for Manukura

Zara Jopson

Proxime Accessit to the Dux - Leov Cup and Marlborough Colleges Old Girls’ Association Trophy

Sam Pickering

Runner Up at Level 2 - New Zealand

King Salmon Trophy

Jemimah O’Donnell

ManutāikoDeputy Head Girl 2025

Harriet McLauchlan

The Principal’s Award for the Manutaki Runanga Akonga

Grace Straker

The Principal’s Award for the Manutaiko

Funaki Lousiale

Fulton Cup for All Round Endeavour in Year 13

Grace Straker

Crawford Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Academia, Sport and Leadership

Mila van Rensburg

Bartlett Cup for Merit in Class and Field

Eden Somerville

JE Barker Award for Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga and Whānaungatanga

Bec Harris

Manutaki Rūnanga ĀkongaHead of Student Council 2025

Cleo Collins

Year 13 Scholarships for 2025

University of Canterbury - Go Waitaha Accommodation

Scholarship

Sophie Laws

Emma Withers

Sam Pickering

University of Canterbury - Outstanding Impact Scholarship

Emma Withers

Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship

Rachel Sampson

Dr John Innes Scholarship

Sylvie Crowe

University of Otago - Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

Sophia R Dillon Margot Taylor

University of Otago - Pacific Peoples’ Entrance Scholarship

Funaki Lousiale

Victoria University of Wellington - Tangiwai Excellence

Scholarship

Grace Straker

Victoria University of Wellington - International Experience

Grant

Viola Minghetti

University of Otago - Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship

Leni Manson

Mila van Rensburg

University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship

Sophie Laws Alex Phelps

Georgina Slovak

First Foundation Scholarship

Funaki Lousiale Sam Pickering

Massey University First Year Scholarship

Danah McNamara

Massey University Business Scholarship

Bess Cuddon-Corlet Sydney White

Laura Elliot-Whale

NMIT School Leaver Award

Bella Youngman

Marlborough Culinary Fare Award

Isla Read

Lander University, South Carolina, USA - Tennis Scholarship

Ella Sowman

Washington State University, Washington, USA - Rowing Scholarship

Mila van Rensburg

Angel Investments Marlborough Scholarship

Sofia Kate Manio

Special Awards for Leadership & Service

MGC Anderson Shield for Community Service

Funaki Lousiale Grace Straker

Grace Jackson Kayla Collins

Ella Barnes Sophia R Dillon

Zara Jopson

The Costello Cup

Hazel Glover

Contribution to Leadership in Community Relations

Sophie Laws

Laura Elliot-Whale

Contribution to Student Events and Raising School Spirit

Ayla Shaw

Contribution to Events and Celebrations for Marlborough Girls’ College

Zara Jopson

Marlborough Girls’ College Student Representative on the Board of Trustees

Jeasinah Alipia

Marlborough Girls’ College Maori Student Youth Voice on the Board of Trustees

Giulietta Doig

Cuddon Engineering Award

Emma Withers

MGC Leadership Award for Service to the Junior School

Leni Manson Isla Read

Zonta Cup for Influence and Service to Others

Audrey Xie

This award is presented to a Year 13 student of good character who has been a positive influence and role model for others. She has generously given her time to academia, student support and service beyond school.

Louisa Guard Memorial Award

Lousiale Funaki

For a Year 13 student who has shown strength and resilience throughout the year.

Inner Wheel Cup for Community Service

Viola Minghetti

Breanna Campbell

This award is presented to a Year 13 student who has shown service to music, drama, and school and community projects.

Currie Rosebowl for Service

Ginaietta Vili

This award is presented to a Year 13 student who provides service not only to the school but outside of school as well.

Booth Rosebowl

Mary Sowman

This award is presented to a Year 13 student who demonstrates our value of Manaakitanga to staff and students. She is respectful and kind, positive, and always willing to contribute and support those around her.

Special Awards for Pasifika Students in Leadership, Service & Academic Achievement

The Pasifika Award

Ginaietta Vili

This award is for a Year 13 Pasifika student for leadership and contribution to the school.

The Pasifika Cup

Lousiale Funaki

This award is for the top all round Pasifika student in Year 13 at MGC.

Special Awards for Māori Students in Leadership, Service and Academic Achievement

Te Rangatahi O Wairau Award

Alex Brown

This award is for a Year 13 Māori student who is studying Te Reo Māori at school, that has made significant academic progress during the year, and who will undertake a tertiary course at either a University or Polytechnic in 2024.

Te Amorangi Taonga Award

Cleo Collins

This award is for a senior Māori student who participates fully in the life of the school.

Kath Hemi Award

Cleo Collins

This award is for a senior student who exemplifies our College values in our partnership with local iwi.

The Top Academic Māori Student, the Kia Mataara Trophy

Pipi Bell

Ally Jerram Memorial Cup for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability

Fulton Creek Project

Mackenzie Goodall Grace Allen

Myjl Yukoya

The Hapuka Project

Gemma Rae Eva Davey

Baylee Murray

Special Academic Awards

The MGC Cup for Excellence in Social Science

Sylvie Crowe

Marlborough Girls’ College Science Cup for Excellence in Science

Leni Manson

Mieke Hilhorst Trophy for Excellence in Visual Arts

Ruby Barton-Vivian

Marlborough Decorative & Fine Arts Society Award for Top Senior Visual Arts Student

Danielle McNamara

MR Gates Fine Arts Award for Outstanding Achievement in Senior Art

Angelique van der Watt

MR Gates Fine Arts Award for Outstanding Achievement in Senior

Art

Angelique van der Watt

Vocational Excellence Award

Gemma Stagg

Young Enterprise Trust Nelson

Marlborough Award

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Sydney White

Laura Elliot-Whale

Morgan-Stewart Trophy for Excellence in Music Composition

Grace Straker

The Learning Centre Cup

Ann Mary Bino

Kairangi Subject Award in NCEA Level 3

Siva Mai, Sau Ia

Ginaietta Vili

Outdoor Education

Mya Blackmore

Classical Studies, the Athene Cup

Sophie Laws

Early Childhood Education

Brooke McMahon

Painting

Danielle McNamara

Food and Bio-Technology, the Anderson Cup, Textile and Fashion Technology, the Pearson Cup for Excellence in Textiles

Rachel Sampson

English Text Studies

Ruby Barton-Vivian

Environmental Sustainability

Alex Phelps

Baking

Alexandra Reidie

Chemistry, the Surmantha Mukherjee Memorial Cup, Digital Software Technology, the John Hopping

Memorial Trophy

Maddy Sinclair

Chemistry, the Surmantha Mukherjee Memorial Cup, Physics, the Forgesson Cup

Grace Straker

Gateway

Charlotte Thomas

English Literature Studies, The MGC English Cup, History, the Helen Bean Cup, Media Studies, the Media Cup

for Journalism and the Exstatic Prize, Psychology

Sylvie Crowe

Health Education

Danah McNamara

Economics, French, the Gillian Hodgets Cup, Statistics, the Mathematics Department Cup for Statistics & Modelling

Sam Pickering

Environmental Sustainability

Gemma Rae

Textile and Fashion Technology, the Pearson Cup for Excellence in Textiles

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Geography, the Marion McFarlane

Memorial Cup

Katie Griffiths

Drama

Lucy Heath

Design & Visual Communication, Physical Education, the Young Cup

Iris Nott

Photography, Printmaking

Angelique van der Watt

Music, the Robin Randall Cup

Enxin Zhang

Tourism

Tayla Lyford

Biology, Calculus, the Rocco Cup

Leni Manson

Media Studies, the Media Cup for Journalism and the Exstatic Prize, Psychology, the Mathematics Department Cup for Statistics & Modelling

Emma Withers

Business Studies, Mathematics, the Careers Cup

Sofia Kate Manio

Hospitality, the Southern Hospitality Award

Isla Read

Year 12 Awards

New Zealand King Salmon All Round Endeavour in Year 12

Kyla Thorstensen

Port Marlborough Award

Lexie Newman

Kairangi Subject Award in NCEA Level 2

Siva Mai, Sau Ia

Lillian Ligaliga

Siva Mai, Sau Ia

Birgitta Prescott

Painting, Commended award at the Ringa Toi Student Exhibition

Cleo Collins

Te Ao Haka

Trinaty Pillans

Biology, English Literature, Psychology

Sophie Kole

Media Studies, Psychology

Jessica Lovell

French

Amelia Storey

Business Studies

Tessa Unwin

Mathematical Methods

Molly Wilkes

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Nissa Mohamed Ali

Physical Education

Elizabeth Bowron

Textile & Fashion Technology

Georgette Herkt

Calculus, Economics, English Literature

Jemimah O’Donnell

Geography

Amelia Boyce

History

Harriet McLauchlan

Food & Bio-technology, Hospitality

Petra Prince

Trades Beauty Marlborough

Casey Wylie-Smith

Trades Cellar Operations NZ Wine

Industry

Natalie Burney

Environmental Sustainability

Skye Gatjens

Early Childhood Education

Jizza Joju Kalan

Health Education

Ella-Jane Patridge

Trades Aeronautical Engineering, Top of the South Trades Academy Trophy

Jazmin Sheppard

Outdoor Education

Kate Wilkes

Music, Photography, Te Reo

Isabella Baldwin

Tourism

Taylor-Jayne Dymock

Classical Studies

Jade Forrester

Gateway

Maddy McNicol

Chemistry, English Text Studies, ,French, Physics

Annie Maccoll

Digital Software Technology, Statistics

Charlotte Rose

Printmaking

Chloe Sell

Performing Arts

Eden Somerville

Baking, Food & Bio-Technology, Hospitality

Kate Woolley

Year 12 Uara Awards

Sophie Barnes Cleo Collins

Izzy Gillespie

Emily Harper

Noa Henry McKenzie Jessop

Maddie Large Mia Lindfield

Annie Maccoll

Felicity Newman

Katie Poff

Ruby Price

Kyla Thorstensen

Nissa Mohamed Alil

Trinaty Pillans

Liz Pousima

Mila Rosthorn

Sienna Wheeler

Year 12 Endeavour Awards

Zoe Baker

Izzy Brick

Cleo Collins Cushla Cook

Georgette Herkt

Birgitta Prescott

Iris Vavasour

Jessica Lovell

Charlotte Rose

Year 12 Dean’s Award

Azul Marin Vallejo

Year 13 Uara Awards

Pipi Bell

Kayla Collins

Bec Harris

Hannah Hayles

Ashlee Large

Soren Maclaren

Danah McNamara

Baylee Murray

Rumpa Routh

Georgina Slovak

Margot Taylor

Puloto Waqaituakana

Alex Brown

Addy Gousmett

Tetabwa Harrison

Rhianna Just

Funali Lousiale

Brooke McMahon

Aria Millen

Alex Phelps

Rachel Sampson

Mary Sowman

Ginaietta Vili

Bella Youngman

Year 13 Endeavour Awards

Nicarin Alvarez

Mya Blackmore

Bess Cuddon-Corlet

Laura Elliot-Whale

Lucy Heath

Sophie Laws

Sofia Kate Manio

Nelly Moli

Gemma Rae

Alexandra Reidie

Grace Straker

Ella Barnes

Sylvie Crowe

Maggie Dodson

Hazel Glover

Grace Jackson

Funaki Lousiale

Viola Minghetti

Pieta Nicholas-Radovanovich

Ava Redmond

Mackenzie Sampson

Vaelata Tuliakiono

Isabella Tupouto’a Gianietta Vili

Audrey Xie

Year 13 Dean’s Award

Sofia Kate Manio

Staff Acknowledgements

What a year. What a staff! We extend our congratulations to Social Sciences teacher Surrey Collett, who was awarded the prestigious Most Inspiring Teacher at the 2024 YES Awards! Her dedication and tireless support of our Young Enterprise students at MGC has been invaluable.

A huge ngā mihi nui also to Leah TofteDorr for her exceptional work with our GATE students this year, providing them with amazing opportunities to extend their learning such as competing in the EVolocity event in Nelson and the Scholars’ Cup in Christchurch.

Gemma Miller, our Stars Coordinator, has again been instrumental in growing leadership skills among our Year 12 Star Mentors, who work closely with our Year 9 rangatahi to foster a genuine sense of whanaungatanga here at MGC. Many thanks for all your mahi Gemma!!

We bid farewell to several staff members this year including Erica Nurse, Deepa Chand, Parmeshwar Mohan, Leti Manu, Carla Taylor, Ros Leov, Danny Malony, Louisa King, and Ian Thomas.

Erica Nurse joined the Learning Support department at Marlborough Girls’ College in 1990 and has throughout that time been dedicated to supporting students, particularly those with additional learning needs. Over her time at MGC Erica has been responsible for planning and managing programmes for our ORS students, timetabling, training and managing Teacher Assistants, testing students and delivering learning support programmes as well as managing Special Assessment Conditions. Erica cared greatly for her students and has worked hard to meet their diverse learning and pastoral needs. We wish her all the best.

A much loved teacher by staff and students, Deepa left this year after four years teaching here at MGC. She was an across school lead and a driver of the new junior courses and year 11 curriculum changes. She taught as a Biology teacher in the Science department. We miss her warm personality and sunny smile.

Parmeshwar arrived at Marlborough Girls’ College in 2020 as the Curriculum Leader of Mathematics. Within 2 months of arriving the first covid lockdown started, where Parmeshwar took the lead in implementing digital learning strategies for the to support Maths students. Over his time at Marlborough Girls’ College he was involved in the course development of the new year 9-11 curriculum.

Leti’s calm and nurturing presence has been hugely appreciated in the Learning Centre over the last two years. She is always happy to fill in where needed and does so much for students behind the scenes without being asked or given acknowledgement. Students and staff will miss her immensely. We wish her all the best for her move to Christchurch.

Carla was a valued member of the ORS centre who will be remembered not only for her teaching but her support and genuine love for the ORS students. Carla demonstrated empathy and a great understanding of students even when they were unable to communicate verbally. She was a fantastic colleague who was passionate about the Special Olympics and set up many sensory outings for the students to enrich their learning. We will miss your mahi and huge heart Carla!

Ros has been a thoughtful and kind member of the Learning Support team over the last year and a half, and worked hard to keep the department together when we were short staffed. We will miss her, but she has earned her retirement and we wish her well!

Danny has been at MGC for four years. During his time here he has taught Chemistry and numerous junior courses. He has been a teacher in charge of chemistry this year. He is well loved by all

his students and will be missed.

In 2018 Louisa King (Whaea Louisa) took up the position of Te Reo Māori and Māori performing Arts teacher, after being head hunted by her local cousin. She always had high expectations of her ākonga and played a huge part in growing Te Reo and Kapa Haka in the kura. She was a driving force behind the formation of Ngā Taiohi o Wairau, the combined colleges Kapa Haka group, and continues to tutor the group. Louisa has been committed to kaupapa Māori initiatives, and early this year took the lead at MGC when we hosted Ngā manu Kōrero regionals. We wish her all the best in her mahi and life beyond Marlborough Girls’.

Ian has been a valued member of the Physical Education department for many years, having joined Marlborough Girls’ College in 2007 and serving as Curriculum Lead since 2008. Throughout his time here, Ian has shown unwavering dedication to the department, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. He has participated in numerous EOTC trips and has been the backbone for various clubs and teams, including Cycling, Football, Multisport, and Athletics. We thank you, Ian, for the time and effort you've invested in the school, the department, and your students. Best of luck in your new role at Marlborough Boys College—please stay in touch!

We also farewell Rebecca Griffiths, Judith Hill, Olga Fuentes Astorga, and Teresa McKinney. We thank you for your loyalty, dedication, and aroha in supporting our students. As you step into new chapters beyond Marlborough Girls' College, please know the lasting impact you have made on our kura.

To all our departing staff, you have lived our whakatauki - Mā te kahukura, Ka rere te manu. You have adorned our birds with feathers, and now you too may fly.

Arohanui, Tōfā soifua, Moce!

Staff Qualifications

Principal

Mary-Jeanne Lynch: MSc, PG Dip Sci, Dip Tchg

D Bennett: Principal’s Executive Assistant

Deputy Principals

N Dow: MPH, BSc, PG Dip TchLn

L Shanks: M Ed Leadership, BA, PG Digital & Collaborative Learning, PG Dip Tchg

E Stenhouse: M Ed Leadership, BPhEd, PG Dip Tchg

M Tewkesbury: ED, MSc BSc (Hons), PG Dip Tchg,

L Hunter: Executive Team Administrator and Board Secretary

The Arts

L Burrows: Curriculum Leader BA (Hons) Arts, PGCE.

C Van der Watt: M-Tech (Fine Art), PGCE

C Morgan: BMus Hons and PG Dip Tchg

M Blackwood Peter: BDes(Hons), PG Dip Tchg (On leave)

E Zielinksa: Arts Coordinator BA Hons (Theatre/ Film)

W Van der Watt: B-Tech (Fine Art), TEFL

R Belcher: Dip. Textile Design, Dip Tchg, MFA 1st. Class Hons.

Business Support Services

C Timson: Business Manager BA Commerce and Management

G Doller: Caretaker

A Stamp: Asst Caretaker

T McKinney: Gardener (Terms 1-3)

E Kraemer: Gardener

M Fyfe: Finance Administrator

S Van Velzen: Finance Administrator/Payroll

W Rhine: Funding and Revenue Coordinator BA Anthropology,

Careers

K Tattersall: Pathways & Careers Leader BEd (Hons).

L Maw: Careers and Pathways Team Leader and Gateway Coordinator BA, PG Dip Tchg

C Pudney: Careers & Pathways Coordinator, Dip Information & Library Studies.

English

M Lower: Curriculum Leader BA PG Dip Tchg.

S Alipia: Year 12 Dean, BA, Grad Dip Arts, PG Dip Tchg.

S Del’Monte-Aberhart: Staff Board Representative,Principal’s Nominee, BA, PG Dip Tchg, Grad Cert TESOL.

A Roberts: Within School Lead, BA, PG Dip Tchg

H Simpson: MA (Hons), PGCE, M.Litt

M West: BA, MTESOL, MTchgLn

J Brown: BA, PG Dip Tchg

M Crawford: BBS, CIPD (UK), DipBS, PG Dip Tchg

S McLees: MA (Dist)

F Ogilvie-Lee: MA (Hons), BA

Guidance

J Saul: Head of Guidance MGuidCouns, BSc, Dip PhEd, PG Dip Tch,.

T McKeever: BA (Hons), MEdPsych, PGDipEdDevPsych

R Anderson: Hauora Leader, BPhEd, BCom, GDip Education (Counseling)

T Morgan: Counsellor BEd, PG Dp Tchg, Dp Counseling

Languages

S Curnow: Curriculum Leader BA, Dip Arts, PG Dip Tchg.

N Chadwick: Mai i oku tupuna aku tohu rangatira

A Court: DipTchg, Te Whakapiki Reo Māori, Whakapiki Reo ki Te Waipounamu, GradDip Hoaka Pounamu (Distinction), PostGrad SpecTchg L&B

K Price: BA, PG DipTchg

N Barton: BA (Hons), PG Dp Tchg

V Anderson: Dip Tchg, Dip Te Reo Māori, Cert Māori & Indigenous Art

Learning Centre

S Bassin: Learning Centre Co-ordinator

R Leov: Dip Tchg PE & Health Sec, BEd, Learning Centre Co-ordinator

S Cowan

K Johnson

R Nadji: BS, MA

E Bird: Teacher Aide

L Brewer: Teacher Aide

T Brooks: Dip Youth Work, NZSL, TESOL Cert, ESOL Teacher Aide

L Manu: Teacher Aide

A McKenzie: Teacher Aide

H McKenzie: Teacher Aide

B Mullen: Teacher Aide

M Rasmussen: Teacher Aide

W Read: Teacher Aide

C Taylor: BTchLn (Terms 1 & 2)

T Turkington: Teacher Aide

A Wong: Teacher Aide

D Gray: Teacher Aide

Library & Resource Centre

C Shipley: Librarian NZLS Cert, RLIANZA

A Crowe: Assistant Librarian: BSc, MSc, Te Ara Reo Māori Cert.

S Guckert: Resource Administrator

Mathematics

M Walia: Curriculum Leader: BSc, BEd, MA (Education), MTchgLn (SecondaryMathematics and Statistics)

N Leitch: BSc, PG Dip Ed.

W Ebofin: BSc, M.Sc, PGCE

M Lloyd: TTC, Dip Spec Sub

E Smith: BA, PG Dip Tchg

M Stratford: BPhEd, PG Dip Tchg (on leave)

R Lal: BSc, STTC, PG Dip Sc

R Narayan: BSc GCEd, PG Dip Sc, PGCTT

A Lata: BSc GCEd, PG Dip Sc

Music Tutors

A Moore

K Moseley

I Pavlyuk: Dip Music Ed (Choral Conducting), Dip Management

Physical Education & Health

I Thomas: Curriculum Leader BPhEd, PG Dip Tchg.

A Boyce: BPhED, BEd. (On leave)

M Stratford: BPhEd, PG Dip Tchg (on leave)

C Bradley: BEd, Bsc, Dip AdvT

J Bennion: BPhEd, PG Dip Tchg

J Gallop: Sports Coordinator TTC

E Page: BSc (Hons), PG Dip Tchg

T Drake: BSR, PG Dip Tchg, Dip AF

Science

T Adshead-Borrie: Curriculum Leader Term 4

BSc, PG Dip Sci, Dip Marine, PG Dip Tchg

K Burton: Curriculum Leader Term 1 MSc (Hons) PG Dip Tchg

M Bentley: BSc, PG Dip Tchg

K Davis: BSc, PG Dip. Tchg

K Grage: BSc (Hons) PGCE

D Maloney: BSc (Hons), MSc, MTchgLn

C Stanley: BSc, PG Cert. in Applied Practice, MEd

H Templeton: School Laboratory Manager

Certificate, Science Technician NZCS Biology

S Williams: B.Ed: Sci and Tech

School Administration Services

C McIntosh: School Administration Manager BHSc, NZRN, Dip Edit

B Cooke: Guidance and Attendance Officer

C Eustance: Reception and School Administrator

C Brain: School Administrator

H Haronga: Staffroom Attendant

Social Science

L Le Compte: Curriculum Leader BSc, PG Dip Tchg, Grad Dip TESSOL.

S Collett: BCom, MTchgLn.

N Croft: BA, PG Dip Tchg, ATCL

S Galt: Year 10 Dean BA, PG Dip Tchg

B Jones: BCom Marketing/Economics, GDip Arts, PG Dip Tchg

J Pullin: Year 13 Dean BSc, PG Dip Tchg

L Roundhill: BEd, Div B PE, PG Dip Tchg

A Booker: MSc (Hons) PG Dip Tchg

Technology

L Macri: Curriculum Leader BSc, PG DipTchg, PG Cert Digital & Collaborative Learning

A Malik: Asst. Curriculum Leader BSc (Hons), PgCert I.T. in Ed, PgCertEd (Maths), PgCert (Applied Practice), PgDipEd

R Anderson: HEcTAD, NZ Dip Spec Sub, PG Dip Tchg

S Taetuli: Year 11 Dean, BA, PG Dip Tchg

L Tofte-Dorr: BSc, MS Teaching Baccalaureate, MS

S Gwynne: Dip Home Sci, NZ Dip Spec Sub, PG Dip Tchg

C Verran: Technology Technician

International

O Fuentes Astorga: International Director. BA, PgDipEd (Term 1)

J Hill: International Director (Term 2 -3)

K Barriball: Homestay and Administration Coordinator

Marlborough Attendance Service

S Cootes: Attendance Manager. Certificate in Adult Teaching, Te Reo Level 1 - 4, National Cert Computing Lv 3

T Morgan: Counsellor BEd, PG Dp Tchg, Dp Counseling

D Paterson: Attendance Adviser - Trained Teaching Cert, Higher Diploma Teaching, Advanced Diploma in Teaching

S Walker: Attendance Adviser - Cert Community & Social Work, Lv 4 Teacher Aiding Cert, Lv 3 Children's Services.

E McKenzie: Attendance Mentor

L Sagala-Opa: Attendance Adviser

Manutaki 2024

Second

Back row: Kayla Collins, Leni Manson, Grace Jackson, Ella Barnes, Isla Read, Ginaietta Vili, Sophia Dillon

Third row: Bec Harris, Chloe Pettigrew, Soren Maclaren, Margot Taylor, Mila van Rensburg, Enxin Zhang, Jessica Bennett

row: Viola Minghetti, Breanna Campbell, Georgia Marfell, Ella Sowman, Somerset Wight, Alex Phelps, Ryn Pretty, Gemma Rae

Front row: Ayla Shaw, Hazel Glover, Grace Straker (Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga | Head of Student Council), Zara Jopson (Manukura | Head Girl), Ms Mary-Jeanne Lynch (Tumuaki | Principal), Funaki Lousiale (Manutāiko | Deputy Head Girl), Mya Blackmore, Olive Paterson

Absent: Cleo Collins, Audrey Xie

Marlborough Girls’ College Te Wairau 2024

1BENO

Back row: Annabelle Simmons, Mia Boyle , Kavarna-Lee Takimoana-McIntyre, Harmony Mullen, Abbie Ward-Kelly, Emily Anderson

Middle Row: Wendy Read, Katie Sutherland, Abigail Dowling, Brianna Peter, Maia Anderson, Rui Newman, Miss Melynda Bentley

Front row: Honor Hocquard, Lucy Wirepa, Natalie Ellin, Gracie Wickens, Milly Lane, Freja Broughton, Bonnie Aldus

Absent: Rose Coles, Payton Kiriona, Siutapu Fine, Nevaeh'a Tamati, Emily Thompson

1BNJO

Back row: Aliya Henigan-Grant, Gianna Harris, Caitlin Exton, Lucy Thomson, Mahalia Parata-Jenkins, Livvie Allen, Mr Joe Bennion

Middle row: Dominique Nael, Maia Poynter, Hannah BakerSaunders, Aliya Wratt, Peyton Lamond, Jaimee Rogers

Front row: Jasmine King-Turner, Amelia Dougall, Charlotte Anderson, Holly Valk, Ruby Marshall, Ella Clarke, Abby West

Absent: Zara Holdaway, Analice Trindade

1BRDW

Back row: Carys McNabb, Winter Bullen, Paige Troon, Belle Sweeney, Alice Mundy

Middle row: Pippa Luttrell, Amanda McKenzie, Sienna Harriss, Jade Verunque, Mrs Chelsea Bradley

Front row: Evana Leota, Ryleigh Gale, Sammie Joyce, Sarah Morrison, Anna Hurren, Pearl McMurtry

Absent: Izabelly Faustino De Oliveira, Bree Flynn, Imogen Holdem, Paige Horne, Drew O'Donnell, Tilly Tupouto'a

1BULA

Back row: Alice McLane, Emma Nicholl, Millie Robinson, Tyra Seymour, Emily Baker, Matilda Phelps

Middle row: Bella Price, Ashley Hassall, Laura Wilson, Izzy Stewart, Emilie Bown, Amelie Mojzisek

Front row: Katie Marsh, Jess Bell, Emmy Greig, Tia Millan, Trinity Locke, Gabby Miller, Piper Patrick

Absent: Alizae Fowke, Bianca Schiavi, Jemima Soper, Amelia Winn

1BURK

Back row: Michelle Ponder-West, Izzy Griffiths, Juliette Nowacki, Pippa Fissenden, Violet Speakman, Ana Bailey, Sophie Watson

Middle row: Kayla Bryden, Tempest Atchison, Molly Hoban, Addison Cromie, Sophie McDonald, Peyton Smidt-Robinson, Ms Karen Burton

Front row: Tess Tate, Monique Tantrum, Hayley McCormick, Rylie Horncastle, Maddison Hammond, Pippa Sowman, Ayla McPhee

Absent: Piper Alexander, Tyler Higgins, Sophia Liddicoat, Koko Wong

1LARA

Back row: Emily Pitcon, Riley Friend, Alyssa Logan- Jessop, Sophie Oswald

Middle row: Harlow Anderson, Emere McArtney, Audrey Boshoff, Holly Ross, Connie Coldwell, Mr Guy Pickering

Front row: Abigail Credo, Sophie Barnes, Bella Monteith, Te Ana Tasker, Sam Marfell, Sheena McManaway

Absent: Lily Ball, Jen Neal, Miriana Haitana

1MAKA

Back row: Michaela Grant-Dredge, Dixie Meadowcroft, Amelia Hood, Kate Webb, Bella Stebbings

Middle row: Lavnya Singh, Willow Baker, Sabu Abdul Munaf, Nicky Aponte Gomez, Billie Moore, Mrs Alia Malik

Front row: Emma Minehan, Abril Moreno Duran, Anna Wood, Makayla Bothwell, Nicola Lovell, Fiza Mohamad Ali

Absent: Nicol Sierra Mejia, Emily Morris, Zara Ready, Darling McGee, Paige Town, Lily Pontague, Anvi Kumar

1NADW

Back row: Maddalynne Greenep, Filippa Palm, Phoenix Miller, Liddy Horton-Smith, Heidi Van Staden

Middle row: Summer Baxter, Emily Glanville, Sophie Forrester, Indiana Payne, Ms Ryhan Nadji

Front row: Millie Webber, Lucy Stephens, Tyler O'Donnell, Arwen Attridge, Maddy Farrelly, Tylah Newton

Absent: Sophie Hinkley, Niamh Jordan, Jordan Sampson, Isla Tilbury

Marlborough Girls’

1ROAK

Back row: Emily Boyd, Emily Pinkerton, Taylor-Rose Blick, Abi Adams, Sarah Glanville, Maggie George-Harris, Maike Kotze

Middle row: Mrs Angela Roberts, Holly Bowhill, Serenity Ave, Gemma Bishell-Fox, Kaycee Whitfield, Sophie Huddleston, Ella Lang

Front row: Brialey Foster, Fenella Cooney, Jemima Soper, Josephine Reidie, Artesia Collins, Easter Petaia, Olivia Bain, Onyx Nathan

Absent: Jazmin Engelbretson, Storm Lee, Jean Tongia, Isabella Waihape

1WEMO

Back row: Ava Petersen, Kanon Tsuchiya, Kalena LandonLane, Jayda Jones, Paige Wentworth, Mr Matthew West

Front row: Hailey Crafar, Amuel Cepe, Lexie Yockney, Samantha Case, Mariana Arthur, Nina Clark

Absent: Olivia Brown, Stella Dollimore, Sophia Nicholas, Gabrieli Pageski

2DELK

Back row: Grace Boyd, Terangimarie Thompson, Makayla Reihana, Lou Muir, Hayley Jackson, Taylor Oakes

Middle row: Anh Nguyen, Shya Leach, Amelia Craw, Zoe Baker, Amelie James, Sophia Dillon, Mrs Shalom Del'MonteAberhart

Front row: Sam Roberts, Hope Te Whiu, Lexie Newman, Nissa Mohamad Ali, Emily Harper, Jazmine Moon, Avah Kennedy Busby

Absent: Mikayshia Allen

2EBWO

Back row: Nadia Zinti, Te Atawhai Atkins, Sammy Vermeer, Sabrina Rae, Georgette Herkt, Maisie Broughan, Kendra Monk

Middle row: Iris Radovanovich, Katie Poff, Mia Lindfield, Kayla Giles, Rosa Lonergan, Elizabeth Bowron, Ms Wande Ebofin

Front row: Liv Howard, Lilly McMillan, Emma Johnson, Freya Grage, Jemimah O'Donnell, Ayden Verran, Sofi Nisha, Meg Archie

Absent: Phebe Allan, Aroha Minhinnick, Ruby Wensley

2GWYW

Back row: Iris Vavasour, Katherine Adams, Petra Prince, Abby Craig, Harriet McLauchlan, Lily Smith

Middle row: Amber Neal, Ayla Biddulph, Hannah Richards, Abby Fransen, Mary Hedgman, Michala Ross, Mrs Sheryll Gwynne

Front row: Mila Rosthorn, Millie Large, Maddie Large, Charlotte Hutchison, Amelia Boyce, Casey Wylie-Smith, Amelia Knowles, Paige Davis

Absent: Sara Hope Da Silva, Lanaia Russ, Kate Withers

2MALO

Back row: Leena Dwight, Neshe Cronje, Ashlee Grooby, Kiera Hollis, Taetunaula Kula, Natalie Burney

Middle Row: Jizza Joju Kalan, Ruby Quinn, Kate Wilkes, Sabella Noad, Jazmin Sheppard, Stella Brydon, Mr Danny Maloney

Front Row: Immy Giles, Ruby Price, Georgia Winkler, Izzy Gillespie, Ella-Jane Partridge, Izzy Brick, Soph McKenzie Mattock.

Absent: Skye Gatjens, Nicola Liu, Zara Large, Mae Fairweather, Pongi Papani

2MLSK

Back row: Sophie Barnes, Malin Svoboda, Jessica Lovell, Freya Lawson, Jess Sinclair

Middle row: Isabella Posa, Ezrah Mischeski, Deveon Raynel, Azul Marin Vallejo, Grace McKendry, Mrs Sarah McLees

Front row: Zoe Tate, Sophie Kole, Felicity Newman, Tessa Unwin, Molly Wilkes, Eliza Glover, Maddie Hamilton

Absent: Abbie Boyd, Sophia Saggers, Lilly Gapper, Maddison Perrow, Charlotte Flowerday, Kiera Arbuckle, Janet Luka, Amelia Storey

2PAEW

Back row: Arlo Mojzisek, Taylor-Jayne Dymock, Esther Kerr, Lucy Boyce, Isabella Baldwin

Middle row: Megan Bell, Bridie Walker, Taila Grant, Jade Forrester, Cushla Cook, Mrs Emily Page

Front row: Sienna Wheeler, Bella Cook, Jazmyn Graham, Maddy McNicol, McKenzie Jessop, Maya De Waal, Clara Schelz

Absent: Tyler Barnett, Isadora De Matos Pego Ferrerira, Niamh Doherty, Tia Hinkley, Ofaki Pulu

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2VACA

Back row: Bella Rayner, Raine Seymour, Lilly Scammell, Bonnie Reid, Annie Maccoll, Charlotte Rose, Isabel Gaines

Middle row: Sui Sui Yu, Noa Henry, Paige Norton, Jess Beamsley, Anna Corban, Chloe Sell, Jaimi Palm, Mrs Claire van der Watt

Front Row: Olivia Gilchrist, Megan Aubry, Gemma Begg, Eden Somerville, Kate Woolley, Izzy Robertson, Chloe Kyle, Grace Gamble

Absent: Aysha Hadfield, Kendra Monk, Amelia Pillans

3ADSW

Back row: Chloe McClelland, Danielle McNamara, Erin Josephs, Mya Blackmore, Ella Barnes

Middle row: Emma Robinson, Eva Johnson, Charlotte Thompson, Savanna Laurenson, Aaron-Lyneve Tupara, Mrs Toni Adshead-Borrie

Front row: Gracie Fenwick, Ashleigh Oakes, Brooke McMahon, Hannah Hayles, Rachel Sampson, Dannielle McNicol

Absent: Darnella Narayan, Melody Johnston, Sophie Laws

3CHDA

Back row: Alex Phelps, Maggie Dodson, Ruby BartonVivian, Charlotte Ross, Bec Harris, Grace Straker

Middle row: Mrs Di Gray, Charlotte Montgomery, Viola Minghetti, Tali Lippiatt, Maddy Sinclair, Ann Mary Bino, Dr Deepa Chand

Front row: Bess Welbourn, Kylee Shields, Natasha Hosking, Brooke Rowbottom, Emma Thomas, Charlotte Thomas, Olive Paterson, Alexandra Reidie

Absent: Sienna Eltringham, Paige O' Brien, Eme Uasi, Siana Nanai

3COSA

Back row: Grace Jackson, Soren Maclaren, Danah McNamara, Ciara Ryan, Olivia Ready, Stella Cornelius

Middle row: Myjl Yukoya, Rhianna Just, Gemma Rae, Sylvie Crowe, Mackenzie Goodall, Ms Surrey Collett

Front row: Pooja Jat, Libby Rasmussen, Bella Youngman, Lola St George, Amelia Rowe, Sophie Gilchrist, Holly Maltesen

Absent: Kayley Hutchison, Siena Luke, Sam Pickering, Rumpa Routh

3MOCK

Back row: Kiede Surgenor, Jessica Douthett, Iris Nott, Katie Boyt, Hazel Glover

Third row: Katelyn Perrow, Emily Searle, Samreen Kaur, Kayla Collins, Opal Thongbo, Alecia Daniel

Second row: Georgina Slovak, Bess Cuddon-Corlet, Katie Griffiths, Sydney White, Lucy Heath, Ryn Pretty, Mrs Christianna Morgan

Front row: Zayla Darrell, Chloe Jones, Tegan Bayly, Enxin Zhang, Somerset Wight, Ella Sowman, Orla O'Brien

Absent: Angelique van der Watt, Audrey Xie

3OGIW

Back row: Ava Redmond, Eva Davey, Ella Murray, Mila van Rensburg, Pipi Bell, Sophie Popham

Middle row: Neve Edwards, Grace Allen, Nicarin Alvarez, Sophia Lower, Grace Varney, Alex Brown, Ms Frankie OgilvieLee

Front row: Zara Jopson, Charlotte Elworthy, Madeline Simmons, Sophia R. Dillon, Emma Withers, Leni Manson, Tayla Lyford

Absent: Margot Taylor, Shani Tilbury, Mackenzie Sampson, Breanna Campbell

3SIHO

Back row: Erika Hanaray, Emma Harrison-Jones, Zoe Da Costa, Isla Read, Aria Millen

Third row: Anneliese van Dijk, Jessica Bennett, Zoe Large, Chloe Pettigrew, Ashlee Large, Ella Delor

Second row: Sofia Kate Manio, Baylee Murray, Danielle Tucker, Amelia Roberts, Gemma Prentice, Summer Bullen, Mrs Helen Simpson

Front row: Addy Gousmett, Laura Elliot-Whale, Georgia Marfell, Gemma Stagg, Pieta Radovanovich, Ayla Shaw, Sophie Anderson

Absent: Shia Albite, Danitsa Gurovich

9CURO

Back row: Cat Forsyth, Georgie Fissenden, Dena Noanoa Schultze, Dakota Webb

Third row: Sophie Price, Summer Falvey, Caelyn Reeves, Sofia Cooke, Georgie Musgrove, Holly Mcintyre

Second Row: Hannah May, Nevaeh Cairns, Harper Smith, Katlyn Ross, Maeghan McKendrick, Aimee Griffiths, Mr Simon Curnow

Front Row: Madelyn Dasler, Ella Prosser, Molly Macri, Lexi Jessop, Cienna Beal, Mercedes Palmer, Riley Avery, Hana Sluiter

Absent: Imogen Hughes, Maddie Thomas, Liv Horsenail

9DRAO

Back row: Kiran Jat, Casey Twidle, Manaia Du fresne, Brooke Goodsir, Lily Cody, Shyla Rentoul

Third row: Mia Harris, Faith Milani, Zoe Nelson, Tehya Wallace, Connie Minehan, Lily Black, Mrs Taylor Drake

Second row: Alice Rankin-Saunders, Sienna Ker, Harriet Cornelius, Leigh Dannaher, Harriet Weir, Zaraya Wilson

Front row: Aryaan Woolley, Cynthia Johns, Freda Duan, Kade Claasen, Mavis Wraight, Aiyana Bell, Sophie Rickerby, Anamika Speck

9GRGW

Back row: Millie Boyce, Tiomai Mase Logo, Claudia Ryan, Rebecca Case, Anika Hollis, Skye Sargisson

Third row: Mia Lasenby, Emma Neal, Stella Phillips, Anikah Millan, Olivia Valk, Jenn Jones

Second row: Ms Lisa Brewer, George Westergard-Allen, Hayley Semmens, Minara Mohammad Husin, Xinyi Liu, Ayvah Ward, Mrs Kate Grage

Front row: Emily Mason, Isla Wilson, Meyka Jones, Sophia Heywood, Ataalia Bristowe, Evelyne Harrison, Esme Douthett, Coco Sorrell

9LOWA

Back row: Brooke Pontague, Breeze Wareham, Tori Keen, Danisha M Huzaidi, Bridget Takimoana, Laika Crockett

Third row: Zaelia McLean, Charli Nukunuku, Isla Roebeck, Lucia Bothwell, Alyssa Eaton, Eva Jenkins

Second row: Lily Holdaway, Annmaria John, Lilly Carrick, Mikayla McPhee, Mikayla Clark, Emma Burton, Mr Mark Lower

Front row: Charli Maltesen, Summer Lynn, Maysie Ferguson, Bri Galey, Dara Robertson, Emma Anderson, Nat Millar, Neveah Streeter

9MOHK

Back row - Jamie Keogh, Denyce Pousima, Jorjah Arthur, Izzy Clarke, Isla Muir

Third row - Sarah Ponder-West, Lilly Madden, Heilana Lindeque, Mihia Jenkins, Kate Edwards, Ruby Taylor

Second row - Charlotte Bishell, Olivia Rojas, Jada Taoho, Brooke Blissett, Georgia Woodham, Amber Greer, Dr Parmeshwar Mohan

Front row - Penny Soper, Lexi Cameron, Imogen Hughes, Lola Barnett, Libby Pitts, Katie Agnew, Bella Shaskey, Olivia Curtis-Gill

9STCK

Back row: Aylah Cox, Ella Russell, Milly Barnett, Rose Jensen, Fade MacDonald

Third row: Hayley Clarkson, Nickeshia Butler, Leane Erasmus, Ellie Ross, Izy Ogden

Second row: Pippa Minhinnick, Ky-Mani Moke, Sylvia Bullen, Maggie Lonergan, Emily-Rose Cyster, Storm Auty, Mrs Carol Stanley

Front row: Jordana Parish, Icey Bradley-Kiwi, India Nicholas, Peggy Hore, Janaya Clarke, Clara Watt, Madisyn Pay, Hannah Kole

9STRA

Back row: Mereana Johnson, Julianah Alipia, Emma Clough, Ruby Lindstrom, Peyton Couper, Seren Duffy

Third row: Makaydee Rowlands, Ada Delgado Oro, Bella Harper, Newzy Khainkhaow, Ruby Garratt, Yazmin HemiWatty

Second Row: Mrs Bernie Mullen, Nivara Pelesitama, Emem Jarlega, Olivia Westergard-Allen, Stevie Smith, Dani Rafael, Miss Megan Stratford

Front row: Bella Campion, Indie Cody, Aliana HoaniTau’alupe, Kaitlyn Ikenasio, Leilani Raeli, Faith Saseve Kaio, Iris McMurtry, Dylan Martin

9WAMW

Back row: Maggie Clark, Alice Brown, Daisy Lindstrom, Anna Love

Third row: Mrs Elaine Bird, Eva Kelly, Lizzie Jeacock-Smith, Ruby Winkler, Emma Holdaway, Isabelle Brown

Second row: Dakota Anderson, Izzy McKenzie, Sophie Stamp, Elly Price, Xanthia Allen, Sativa Scott, Mrs Manpreet Walia

Front row: Hannah Bateup-Emke, Saphera Best, Dahlia Fyfe, Ava Zintl, Molly Allen, Ashyia Nicholas, Meg Hovenden, Hemione Roach

Absent: Ella Clare, Addelyn Twose

10BRJK

Back row: Zoe Hawes, Richa Joy Sacay, Symphony Edmonds, Amelia Mullen, Molly Cornelius, Emilia Lower

Middle row: Mr Hulari McKenzie, Ellie van Kuyk, Lilly Hubbard, Manawa Ward, Lily Gardner, Haylee Stammers, Mrs Julie Brown

Front row: Bailey McKenzie, Nicole Sacay, Enshu Zhang, Kate Young, Maddison Hampton, Kexin Liu, Amelia Hardy, Vespa Duncan

Absent: Pearl Manihera-Thompsett, Karla-May KilmartinWeir

10CRNW

Back row: Addi Banks, Amelia Campbell, Poppy Clark, Maisie Shenfield, Phoebe Boyce, Immy Forman

Middle row: Abbie Cornelius, Neve Smith, Mikayla Ikenasio, Bella Strong, Alice Horncastle, Jah'bree MacDonald, Miss Nicky Croft

Front Row: Jasmine Tierney, Zaidee Turkington, Tia Kyle, Ruby E. Cook, Bailey Robb, Peyton Bull, Amara Morley

Absent: Jaye Waipo

10JOOA

Back row: Sophie Campbell, Pippa Yuen, Olivia Vili, Rylah Somerville, Shanaya McElhinney, Elle Gray-van der Geest, Abbey Lawrence

Middle row: Bella Le Compte, Hayley Sutherland, Hannah Gilhooly, Laschaya Promnoy, Victoria Gaines, Lizzie Gibbons, Mr Ben Jones

Front row: Lucy Price, Maebh Eustace, Jessica Bell, Khloe McLeod, Taylah Shannon, McKenzie Preece, Mikayla Thomas, Arabella Hyndman

Absent: Bella Staples-Worner, Gabby Tiongson

10LECO

Back row: Shanya Twose, Emma Eyles, Miranda Rae, Brea Gifford, Ryley Davis-Spence, La-Shaya Paul-Smythe,

Middle row: Mrs Libby Le Compte, Takoda Anderson, Edyn Radovanovich, Foaina Avafou, Jasmine Rongo-Liddle, Summer Sievewright, Sienna Kenny

Front row: Ashlee Jacobs, Jade Jowitt, Poppy Fernandez, Janaya Couper, Charlotte Boyce, Charlie Bennett, Sophie Moore

Absent: McKenzie Haronga, Kaisarina Mase Logo, Luca McMillan

10MLLK

Back row: Valentina Kopusar, Ariella Hill-Chase, Stella Jackson, Kayleigh Wareham, Gabriella Cullis, Ana Sofia Betancur Lopez, Neko Rasmussen

Middle row: Mr Lee Macri, Mariska Davies, Kayla Robinson, Ella Bowhill, Anuska Kumar, Alex Sheppard, Jahnaea PaulSmythe

Front row: Courtney Farley, Mikayla Kirkwood, Liv Earl, Sarai Puna, Jordyn Cohen, Miralee Gurovich, Aimee Stewart, Elmay Gouws

Absent: Layla-Violet Taunoa, Lina Tauno

10ROUW

Back row: Shana Balle, Dana Narvadez, Jadey Jopson, Ayla Burrows, Ruby Cook, Ella-Jay Ward

Middle row: Emily Hunt, Orla Graham, Zara Price, Tui Bell, Olivia London, Giulietta Doig, Mrs Loretta Roundhill

Front row: Emma Morley, Izzy McLauchlan, Isabella Frew, Celia Spencer, Izzy Vickery, Lizzie Youngman, Chelsea Craig, Jess Kelly

Absent: Greer Sampson, Sam Carson

10SMEA

Back Row - Phoebe James, Lily Thompson, Emma Straker, Molly Eustace, Morgan Shannon, Giana Chen

Middle Row - Nova Bino, Ellie Beamsley, Chloe Boulton, Claudia Harris, McKenzie Zimmerman, Elsie Welbourn, Miss Ella Smith

Front Row - Charlotte Inwood, Lucia Koen, Paige Mote, Ellie MacDonald, Issey O'Brien, Sadee Allan, Charlotte BrookeTaylor, Zara Craig

Absent - Flair Stephens, Hinemoa Thompson

10THIO

Back row: Ace Maslen, Delia Conner, Adrianna Rogers, Cerys Lawson, Libby Grigor, Bess Hine, Mr Ian Thomas

Front row: Ellie Gatjens, Tully McWilliams, Sylvia Small, Lily Wilson, Bella Sword, Chloe Hackett, Claudia Johanson

Absent: Katherine de Zwart, Paige Douglas, Georgia Gray, Jade Jowitt, Azaria Nicholls, Emily Preece, Josephine Walkenhorst, Bella Walker Rowe

10TOLK

Back row: Rosie Rumbold, Maia Gerrard, Ella-Rose Doherty, Tonipaige Te Hore, Georgia Smith-Ackroyd, Tiara Lambert

Middle row: Alia-Rose MacKel, Taliah Stephens, Aurora Harvey-Wattam, Emma-Rose Van Der Laan, Bella Jackson, Miss Leah Tofte-Dorr

Front row: Phoebe Bacon, Jade Love, Amelia Prentice, Maisie Cornelius, Milana Gurovich, Imogen Armstrong, Elizabeth Douthett

Absent: Gorgeous Falwasser, Emily Sabiston, Zoey Smith, Nita Wylie-Leahy

Marlborough Girls’

13ALIW

Back row: Fa'alupega Sefulufa, Lusia Anderson, Malia Pale, Qaloibenau Waqaituakana, Starriana Uasi, Jessica Curzon

Third row: Shonali Esau, Eliza Anne Tapueluelu, Liz Pousima, Lillian Ligaliga, Kyla Thorstensen, Catherine Lenati, Jeasinah Alipia

Second row: Faith Sekai, Raoi Brown Harrison, Teosina Sefulufa, 'Ana Fataua, Tiabeina Obetaia, Aaliyah Ratukalou, Mrs Sialele Alipia

Front row: Measina Raeli, Nelly Moli, Pelenatita Tahavalu, Funaki Lousiale, Ginaietta Vili, Pluto Waqaituakana, Tetabwe Harrison, Birgitta Prescott

Absent: Adi Narisia, Anaisi Turelau, Vaelata Tuiliakiono, Mary Sowman, Fe'ao Siale, Isabella Tupouto'a, Tamali'i Tikeri, Nancy Ofa

13BANK / 13COAK

Back row: Harper Smith, Xylia McKenzie, Trinaty Pillans, Honey Manihera-Walker, Cleo Collins, Charley Taoho, Stevie Smith

Front row: Sophie Mason, Kaia Peek, India Nathan, Tamairangi Norton, Mereana Johnson, Māreikura Nepia, Libby Senior

Absent: Persia Edmonds, Misty Kemp, Ella Parish, Sophie Parish, Chardae Pirere-Nicholls

Editor Acknowledgement

As we close out another year at Marlborough Girls’ College, we reflect on a season of change, remembering the constants that guide us forward – our people, our relationships, our taonga – treasured gifts that will continue to light our way. Heartfelt thanks to our talented student photographer, Jess Sinclair, Brya Ingram Photography, Claire and Werner van der Watt for capturing our journey so beautifully. A special shout-out to Isabella Baldwin for designing our stunning front cover and to all the remarkable artists whose work fills the pages of this magazine. Our gratitude also goes to Vanilla Hayes and the team at Blenheim Print for bringing our publication to life. Thank you to the dedicated staff, coaches, managers, students, and parents who have all played a part in MGC life in 2024! This year’s magazine centres on the importance of people, relationships, and resilience. To our leavers, some final words of advice. Be like the mighty awa: ever-flowing, adapting to every twist and turn, carving new paths and finding strength in the journey. To quote Robert Frost ‘The only way is through’. Ngā mihi nui.

Julie Brown

Editor, English and Media Studies Teacher