On March the 22nd, the Marlborough Girls College, Canterbury Polyfest group had the opportunity to showcase their performance live to an audience of 40,000 people. This years polyfest was held in Christchurch and was a greatsuccess
Through dedication and hardwork a total of 42 MGC students represented Marlborough Girls College with their absolute best on stage. Supporting each other with love, kindness, and energy, the group managed to make this trip a memorableexperienceforeveryone.
The performance was a combination of Tongan and Samoan, as we started our stage with our Ulufale, Ma’ulu’ulu, Tau'olunga then Sasa and ending with our Taupou.
Our two main Tauolunga Vahenga dancers were our Wairau Manutaki; Birgitta Prescott, and Pasifika Manutaki; Elizabeth Pousima
Our Samoan Taupou was one of our Hauora Manutaki; Lillian Ligaliga These three girls held a significant role in our performance, as their stage presence displayed grace, elegance and beauty
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Above: Tauolunga Vahenga dancers, Birgitta Prescott, and Elizabeth Pousima
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Our performance was mainly choreographed by one of the Sau E Siva dance creatives from Auckland, Idalene Marianive. We especially thank Mrs Alipia for the immense amount of time, work and faith she had poured into our girls. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity she had broughtus,andwouldnothavebeenonthestage without her, her guidance, and light. She is the heart of our Pasifika group, and although words areunabletoexpresstheamountofappreciation wefeeltowardsher,wewouldbenothingwithout her support We would also like to thank our Tumuaki, Mary-Jeanne Lynch, along with the teachers of Marlborough Girls’ College for their supporttowardsourgirls.
OneofthehighlightsIgainedfromthisexperience wasthebondsIwasabletobuildwithourta’ahine Pasifikathroughsisterhood.Formingrelationships and memories that would last lifetimes, I’ll never forget how often laughter filled the room no matterhowmuchenergywespent.Fromourlong hours at practice, to loud karaoke on the bus, to giggling at Hagley Park about our performance, it was an immense blessing to spend my last Polyfest with these girls. I can never thank them enough for the support they have given me and each other I can only imagine how far they’ll go for Canterbury Polyfest 2027! Please keep supporting these girls, they are the gifts of our ancestorsandaretheheartofourislands.
-ElizaAnneTapueluelu
A highlight of mine from Polyfest was definitely seeing the amount of support our girls gave each other on stage. I felt the girls create an atmosphere of excitement, love, and warmth for each other. It was a feeling of encouragement and joy that could not be expressed into words, but only felt From the cheering, yelling, to singing, and laughter off the stage I can proudly say we were all connected as one.
I am deeply grateful for all the girls who had the privilege of giving and sharing this support, and truly hope at Canterbury Polyfest 2027 the support from each other will be even more valuable. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
-Catherine Lenati
Above:SamoanTaupou,LillianLigaliga
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Ignite Kōhine Māia Sports Festival Fun
ByRoseSantini
The Ignite Kōhine Māia Sports Festival took place onApril9thatLansdownePark,adaythatbrought together students from across Blenheim. The event was funded and hosted by Nelson Hockey, withthegoalofencouragingphysicalactivityand connecting schools. The sports group leaders for thedaycamefromMGC,offeringthemavaluable leadership opportunity while also giving them a chance to connect with new people, potentially inspiring them along the way. The event brought together a unique team by mixing students from years8and9,creatinggroupsthatlikelywouldn’t have come together otherwise It was an exciting andfun-filledday,wherekidsfromvariousschools across Blenheim joined forces to participate in sportstheylovedandtotryoutnewonesaswell.
The festival had a packed schedule, with events like Pickleball, touch rugby, hockey, ki o rahi, cricket, and rugby league. Ignite Kohine’s mission istogetgirlsinvolvedinphysicalactivity,andthe day certainly highlighted that vision. One of the fun highlights of the event was the Ignite Kohine Maia TikTok challenge During the festival, students had the opportunity to record a video and tag the organization, making the experience even more interactive and exciting. The TikTok challengeisaperfectexampleofhowcompanies arefindingnewwaystoconnectwithrangatahi,it definitelycreatedanengagingenvironment.
IhadthechancetocatchupwithMissPullin,who attended the event. I asked her what the most popular event was, she shared that it was a mixture of events "I saw groups participating in hockey,rugby,pickleball,andmore,"shesaid.Miss Pullin mentioned that she had never played pickleballbeforebutwasexcitedtotryitthenext time. She also talked about how she hopes to see even more students getting involved in the event next year, especially those who don’t typically participateinsports.
Regarding the TikTok challenge, she commented, “It seemed like a fun way to engage students and get them involved in something exciting.”
What made the Ignite Kohine Maia Sports Festival so special was its welcoming atmosphere The event was not about competition or winning, it was about having fun, being active, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Even if you thought you were nervous or unsure about a game, the event created a supportive environment where everyone could feel comfortable playing and trying something new. Everyone was actively involved, as registration was required to ensure everyone had a place, and nobody felt out of place.
Miss Pullin also gave credit to the Manutaki, who did an outstanding job supporting the event and keeping the positive vibes, despite the hot weather. The festival demonstrated that sports are about so much more than just winning trophies, they are about enjoying yourself, staying active, and representing your school with pride and enthusiasm, just like MGC’s value. Even though it was a sports event, it teaches a good lesson to the young girls that were there, that no matter what you do, as long as you give it your all, you will have fun
Ethnicity/Heritage? I'm American but I don't feel like that paints the whole picture. Age: 49
Height: 183cm
Do you have any children? A 10 year old son named Maclachlan (Mac for short) and my daughter Florence who is 8 years old.
Do you have any animals or pets? I have two SPCA rescue dogs - an 11 year old Border Collie named Maggie and a 13 week old puppy of some description named Poppy.
What house are you in? The one that brings all the points to the board!
Favourite Colour, and why? Orange because it reminds me of carving pumpkins and the changing colour of the leaves at Halloween when I was a kid.
Favourite Book, and why? Equally, I love Slaughterhouse- Five and Catch-22 because they highlight the absurdity of glorifying war. Slaughterhouse-Five approaches the topic through a science fiction lens and Catch-22 approaches it using dark humour
Favourite Movie/ TV show, and why? The Crow (the one with Brandon Lee released in 1994). It's a great love story
Favourite Saying/Catchphrase? "Why can't your clothes ever make it to the laundry hamper?!" Or, "why is there a rotten apple core on your windowsill?! Or my personal favorite, "Who put their rubbish in with the recycling?!" I say that stuff all the time at home.
Do you play any musical instruments? The cowbell. I haven't officially started yet but once I do, you'll know about it
What are your Hobbies/Passions? Being a dad and all the craziness that comes with it.
Celebrity Crush? Celebrities don't often turn my head but if Zhang Ziyi or Beyonce walked past I might peek
What did you do before you became a teacher? I was a police officer for many years and then a starving uni student for the last 5 years
If you were an animal, what would you see yourself as? Animal from the Muppets.
Breakfast go to? Coffee so black that it is as if darkness descended upon itself and was swallowed by a void where even my imagination feels blind, and so bitter it could write break-up songs for a living.
Future Gordon Ramsey or do you need a few more lessons? Above my kitchen door it reads, "Abandon all hope Ye who enter here".
One thing you love about your Whanau class? Geez, just one thing?! There's 28 things I love about my Whanau Class!
Approximately how many people have you jogged and logged this year? Not nearly enough.
Above:MrRosene
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Get to Know...Miss McAllister!
ByEmmaStraker
Fullname:
RosieMaeMcAllister
Ethnicity/Heritage?NZEuropean/British Age:21
Height:170cm
Doyouhaveanychildren?Definitelynot.
Doyouhaveanyanimalsorpets?
A sweet wee tabby called Monty and two needy vizslas,PabloandMillie.
Whathouseareyouin?
Kaituna,thoughmyheartlieswithAwatere.
Favourite Colour, and why? Red and pink and green!Notsurewhy,Ijustlovethem!Strawberries aremyfavouritefoodsomaybethat’sit.
Favourite Book, and why? I love the Harry Potter series, specifically The Order of the Phoenix It’s themostfeelgoodoftheseriesandfeaturesallof thepranksonUmbridgeetc.whichIlovetoreread overandover!
FavouriteMovie/TVshow,andwhy?BillyElliotor About Time. Both make me ball and I’ve watched them plenty of times! Billy Elliot also has a great soundtrack.
FavouriteSaying/Catchphrase? Any ‘Gen-Z lingo’ thattheotherteachersdon’tunderstand;)
WhatareyourHobbies/Passions?Ihaveadegree inClassicalVoiceandIlovetosing!Iamaboutto go overseas for an international New Zealand YouthChoir,andplantostudyfurtherinEurope I also love to attempt lots of arty projects I recently made myself a t-shirt and am in the processoflearninghowtocrochet(badly).
Do you play any sport? I used to play lots of netballbutnowI’mapilatesfanaticandyou’llfind meinthegymafewtimesaweek.
Breakfastgoto?I’minmyovernightoatsera.
Do you speak any other languages besides English? I speak French relatively well considering I did a Diploma in Language at uni too,muchtoMrCurnow’sdelight!
Do you play any musical instruments, if so for how long? I play the piano and have played onand-offforaslongasIcanremember.
CelebrityCrush?YoungMattDamon.
Whatdidyoudobeforeyoubecameateacher? I am still doing it! I am a classical singer and linguistonthesideatthemoment!
If you were an animal, what would you see yourselfas?Aladybird
Whatdidyouthinkyouweregoingtobewhen you were older? (when you were younger!) A singer,funnilyenough!
WeirdHabits:Iapplylipbalmcompulsively.
One thing you love about your Whanau class? They are such a lovely bunch and get along so well!
How many people have you jogged and logged thisyear?1sofar…sorryWairaka.
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BREAKINGRECORDS ANDBREAKINGLIMITS:
ByBellaLeCompte
On the 21st of February, the Marlborough Girls College Athletics day took place at Athletic Park. It was a huge success, and there was lots of participation from all age groups. It was great to see everyone having fun and getting involved in various sporting activities One of my highlights was Birgitta PrescottbreakingtheU19shotputrecordby 55cm,previouslyheldbyMyaWaiapo.
AgeGroupChampions:
U14
1st ChloeCook(Ōpaoa)
2nd BrooklynSmidt-Robinson(Kaituna)
3rd AlyssaHaronga(Ōpaoa)
U15
1st McKenzieHaronga(Ōpaoa)
2nd BrookeGoodsir(Ōpaoa)
3rd LeiaShaw(Kaituna)
U16
1st RyleighGale(Wairau)
2nd JayeWiapo(Wairau)
3rd BreeFlynn(Wairau)
U19
1st LilySmith(Wairau)
2nd ElizaGlover(Kaituna)
3rd FenellaCooney(Kaituna)
HouseCompetition:
1st- Wairau690
2nd- Kaituna592
3rd- Ōpaoa582
4th- Awatere431
As always the three legged race, tyre-roll relay and flying squadron was fiercely competitive and exciting. This was the first house event of the year, which marks the beginning of what promises to be anexcitingyeartocome.Wehavesomanytalented athletes in our school who are ready to showcase their skills and dedication. Let’s continue to get involvedandsupportoneanothersothenexthouse eventcanbejustassuccessful!
Above: Maebh Eustace, Issey O’Brien, Bella Le Compte
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CROSSCOUNTRYIS COMING!TRAININGTIPS
By Emily Mason
Hi guys! Even though it may not feel like it, Cross Country is right around the corner and will be taking place the first Friday back of Term Two Whether your goal this year is to set a new P.B, score a podium placing or just participate and finish it without hurting, here are my top tips for success!
Dress to Impress
The other day my running buddy Fenella Cooney told me that, “shoes can make or break you run,” and you know what, that statement is entirely correct. Ensuring that you are wearing appropriate clothing and shoes that fit the climate and race is a nonnegotiable and will really make a difference not only to your time but to how you feel.
Some of my favourite clothing brands include Macpac and Lululemon - currently with Harvest and the sun I’d buy very neutral or bright coloured t shirts or loose fitting tops - avoiding dark shades entirely and opting for a lined pair of running shorts to prevent chafing
Shoes
If your heading to a city over the break I’d highly recommend popping in to a local Shoe Clinic to get an in store fitting, this is because they will analyse your running style using a 3d scanner and pick out the best running shoes tailored to your foot shape and how your foot strikes the ground. Or, if you’d prefer to purchase a pair locally, Robin from Mitchell Sports is an expert and has helped me pick out some awesome trainers in the past.
TOP TIP:
it’s important to keep a track of your progress, a smart watch or apps like Strava (which you can download on your phone) are ideal for monitoring your time and assessing your improvement
Slow and Steady wins the race
When you start running - it’s not all or nothing. Running can put a lot of stress on the body especially if you’re new to the sport. Pushing too hard from the word go will definitely cause injury and fatigue Because of this, it’s crucial that you spend at least the first week of training easing into it. This means not speed training - just easy running at a conversational pace, building up mileage bit by bit.
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Additionally, once your body is comfortable running 3-4 times a week, it’s important to include variety into you schedule.
Ideally, your week of running would include one easy run, one long run and one speed session There are so many sessions that you can find online, however, one of my favourite’s would have to include 8x2 minute hard with 90 seconds active recovery in between.
Make sure you are warming up and cooling down with at least a 5 minute jog and post run stretch every time. Preventing the buildup of lactic acid and ensuring a faster recovery and stiff muscles.
Its not just about what you do, but what you eat!
Fuelling your body with nutritious and wholesome food will not only give you more fuel in the tank, but is an essential part when it comes to muscle recovery and prevention of injury For example an hour or two before a run you want to be eating a light, carb heavy meal, then post workout, you need to be prioritizing protein and carbohydrates.
Some of my favorite pre-run snacks include banana and peanut butter on a rice cake, oatmeal, a smoothie and a muesli bar. Afterwards, I usually fill up on yogurt and granola, eggs on toast or a big glass of milky, iced milo.
It’s important to consume your most run meal within 30 minutes of finishing your run as it restores your glycogen storages and allows you to wake up a little less sore the next day!
Happy running everyone! I hope these tips help you along your running journey these school holidays and I can’t wait to see you all there at Cross Country ready and rearing to go!
Here is a rough guide to a training program put together by Miss Smidt - a very experienced runner and Coach!
“I started running when I was 11 years old after being hit by a car and breaking my leg. My PE teacher asked me to get into running to build up my leg and I ran most days for nearly 50 years. My training regime has resulted in two 800m athletes attending American Universities”
Monday- I recommend speedwork, examples are; 3 x 3 min runs on a track and mark where you end up after the 1st one with a cone and only move it if you improve on no 2 and 3 Or: 6 x 150 m with a jog recovery between each- finish with a medium 1km Or: 5 x 300m 75% of maximum speed- finish with a fast 300m.
Tuesday: Steady run- 5 min kms- approx 30 mins
Wednesday- a time trial of about 2 km with a 10 min warm up/ down
Thursday- Hill reps x 10 to the water tower at the Wither Hills Grigg Drive entrance- jog there and back- approx 1 km each way
Friday and Saturday - rest
Sunday- long slow run- up to 1 hour
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Get to Know the 2025 MGC Manutaki��
By Emily Mason
Above: Charlotte Rose, Awatere House Manutaki
Name: Charlotte Rose
Age: 17
Manutaki Role: Awatere House Manutaki
Why did you want to become the Manutaki you are today? Was there anyone or anything that inspired you?
I wanted to become a manutaki as it is an amazing opportunity and a valuable way to spend your last year at high school. The previous manutaki inspired me to try and make the school better, creating new and fun opportunities to make the MGC school experience worthwhile
What are your goals for 2025, either inside or outside of school?
In school my goal is to get more people involved in the house events. Many think some of the house events are dumb, but I want to erase that stigma so everyone can get involved and have fun. and also to keep up my academics.
Out of school My goal is to live up to my last year before I have to go into the 'big girl world' Have as much fun as possible, enjoy my time with my friends, save money.
Do you have any plans for what you want to do after graduation?
After graduation I'm looking at doing either Biomed or health science in auckland or otago as the medical industry really interests me.
What are some of your favourite hobbies or pastimes? Are you involved in any sports or cultural groups?
I'm a competitive swimmer so I spend lots of time swimming, and participating in dry land training to better myself I also enjoy a good movie or book when I have some spare time
What is something about you that not many people know?
I only came to MGC in yr 11 I'm originally from Rotorua.
What advice would you give to future students who aspire to be a Manutaki one day?
Really put yourself out there. get recognised, show your peers and teacher how great you are. This means treating your peers with constant kindness even if you aren't their biggest fan, working hard, showing your reliability and organisation skills ( which is a major skill you will need ) and so on.
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Get to Know the 2025 MGC Manutaki��
By Emily Mason
Above: Immy Giles Manutaki Toi Arts
Name: Immy Giles
Age: 17
Manutaki Role: Manutaki Toi/arts
Why did you want to become the Manutaki you are today? Was there anyone or anything that inspired you?
I wanted to become the Manutaki I am today because I enjoy being a leader and sharing my ideas to change and/or make things better. I was inspired by some of my friends in the year above me to become a manutaki. They often talked about their roles in the school and how much they helped out This interested me because I loved the idea of running events and having a voice in what happens around our Kura.
What are your goals for 2025, either inside or outside of school?
My goals inside of school for 2025 are to get as much participation in art as possible. People often don't realize how many different types of art there are, whether it's painting and photography, or singing and dancing
I also aspire to have more art events throughout the year, that everyone feels confident and comfortable enough to get involved in My goal outside of school is to do well in my dancing. I want to push myself and my team to do the best that we can so that we feel happy and accomplished with what we've achieved from the year
Do you have any plans for what you want to do after graduation?
After graduation, I am taking a gap year I am going to continue to teach and choreograph at Marlborough Academy of Dance, and I plan on finding a full-time job alongside this. After my gap year, I plan on studying, whether that's at uni, or an internship of sorts I'm not too sure yet, but I am taking a gap year to figure out exactly what it is that I want to do.
What are some of your favourite hobbies or pastimes? Are you involved in any sports or cultural groups?
My favorite hobby is definitely dancing. I dance every day after school and I really enjoy it. I do hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary, as well as teaching hip-hop, contemporary, and acro. I also choreograph competition dances for some of the students at my studio. Outside of dance I also enjoy hunting and fishing with my family.
What advice would you give to future students who aspire to be a Manutaki one day too?
Advice I would give to students who aspire to be a Manutaki one day is that it isn't just about being a leader and organizing events, it's also about your connection with others around the school I would encourage anyone interested, (and everyone in general), to be kind and approachable to everyone around them. The best leaders inspire confidence in others and make them feel seen and heard.
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Get to Know the 2025 MGC Manutaki��
By Emily Mason
Above: Jemimah O’Donnell, Manutaki Ako / Teaching and Learning
Name: Jemimah O’Donnell
Age: 16
Manutaki Role: Manutaki Ako
Why did you want to become the Manutaki you are today? Was there anyone or anything that inspired you?
I wanted to be a part of the Manutaki collective as during my time at MGC, I have experienced first-hand the influence that a united, visible and dedicated group of senior leaders can have on school culture and spirit. I still remember my first MGC valentines day in year nine, where I was greeted with an origami heart, I did jumpjam on the quad at lunch and wrote chalk messages on the concrete - it is the things like this which make MGC not just a place for education, but also a place where we feel a sense of community, belonging and pride
As Manutaki Ako I strongly believe that the access to education we have in our country and school is a privilege that should not be taken for granted!
What are your goals for 2025?
This year I am working really hard to achieve my academic goals, whilst balancing my mental, physical and social wellbeing! Academically, I would love to endorse Level 3 with excellence internally and obtain 90 credits overall at Level 3 Outside of school, I want to save enough to go on a roadtrip over summer, keep strengthening my fitness and prioritise quality family time!
Do you have any plans for what you want to do after graduation?
I would love to attend an Australian University such as the University of Sydney! I am thinking of doing a Bachelor of Commerce but I am also really interested in politics, law and nutrition so I’m still working on my plan. A gap year also sounds super appealing but a university semester exchange would be a cool alternative!
What are some of your favourite hobbies?
A big love of my life is football! I currently play for the Nelson Suburbs Women's Team. This is a huge commitment as I drive to Nelson each week for training and games I also love going to the gym, going for walks, wakeboarding and tennis! At home I love to read and cook.
What advice would you give to future students who aspire to be a Manutaki one day too?
My biggest piece of advice is to please remember that the way you treat, speak and value your peers is so important!! Being genuinely friendly to people goes such a long way and you will always have more in common than you think. The way that you speak of others is the way that you will be spoken about, and student voice is heavily considered when the team is being chosen - so be kind, make people feel valued and know that it's not only ok, but it's actually really cool, to have the ability to get on with all different types of people.
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Get to Know the 2025 MGC Manutaki��
By Emily Mason
Name: Sophie Kole
Age: 17
Manutaki Role: Sports Manutaki
Why did you want to become the Manutaki you are today? Was there anyone or anything that inspired you?
From a young age I have always loved being active and getting involved!! Growing up my family has always been very outdoorsy, enjoying biking, tramps, diving and swimming I think playing sport individually or in a team is so important, not only does it keep you fit, but it's a fantastic way to meet people, get out of your comfort zone, away from school work and have some fun! In my Sports Manutaki role this year, I would love to get more students involved in sport and experience the same joy I have gained through physical exercise.
What are your goals for 2025, either inside or outside of school?
This year I plan to maintain a balance between academics and social life, living up my last year at school!
As a Sports Manutaki, I would love to see all sports getting the recognition they deserve in their sporting field and celebrated for their successes. Furthermore, encouraging students to keep playing sports and stay active!
Do you have any plans for what you want to do after graduation?
Currently I am divided between health science/science pathways and law, but definitely want to go to university. This year I am keeping my options open and will take all the opportunities I can get to learn more about different careers. I will also attend the university open days to get more insight into different subjects and courses.
What are some of your favourite hobbies or pastimes?
I love spending time swimming at the pool, down the sounds, diving and boating. I also love reading and spending time in nature
What is something about you that not many people know?
Last year I completed the 21 day Outward Bound, Mind, Body and Soul Course The experience was incredible, meeting a whole group of new people and living with them 24/7. We went sailing, tramping off track, white water rafting, 2 night solo, rock climbing and did heaps of team building!
What advice would you give to future students who aspire to be a Manutaki one day?
Get involved in anything that interests you! Who cares if your friends don't want to! Be open to new opportunities and give everything a go!! Always remember to be yourself, everyone else is already taken! :)
Above: ISophie Kole, Sports Manutaki
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Blast From The Past!
Did you know the Pulse newspaper was around back in the 90's? Check out this article on the MGC Senior Formal from 1999!
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Give Back, Gain More. Get Involved MGC!
ByCharlotteHogg
Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the communityandmeetnewpeople.Ithinkeveryone should participate in some form of volunteering whether that’s organizing or participating in a beach clean up, coaching sports teams, tutoring orevenbeingapartofalocalorganization
InMarlboroughweareluckyenoughtohaveheaps of places and people that need volunteering help after school and on weekends. Everyone in Marlborough has access to the volunteer Marlborough website which allows us to take a lookatallthenewandexcitingopportunitiesfrom the comfort of our homes. There are lots of roles forteenagerssuchasweedingforForestandBird, helping out in the Marlborough Four Paws Opshop,orWorkingBeesatGrovetownLagoon
I think volunteering can help develop new skills, contribute our own skills, make new friends and build confidence. This can also build stronger supportive communities, allowing you to contribute to causes that are meaningful to you andhelpcreateapositivechange.
You may also learn new perspectives, cultures or life lessons by volunteering in different environments Volunteering is also another way to develop our MGC learning capabilities of Leadership, Service and Community. Maybe this is one of your goals for this year!
For more information check out: https://volunteermarlborough.org.nz/
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MGC STUDENTS RALLY FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
ByMatildaPhelps
Marlborough Girls’ College students played a key partinthisyear’sRelayforLife,amajorfundraiser fortheMarlboroughCancerSociety.
MGCstudentsmadeup14teamsduringtheevent
All up, 52 teams spent their weekend at the Relay for Life (22nd March to the 23rd March) at Lansdowne Park, moving their way around the relay track throughout the afternoon and continuingovernightuntilmorning
Marlborough Girls College held a bake sale and mufti day on the 14th of March. The school wore purple and yellow to support Relay for Life and eachteamcontributedsomebakingtobesoldat morningtea Themoneyfromthiswassplitevenly betweenall14MGCteams
The highest earner of these MGC teams was the MarlboroughLEOs,whowereacombinedteamof the Marlborough Girls’ College LEOs and the Marlborough Boys’ College LEOS The MGC LEOs fundraised an incredible $5790 as a part of their Relay for Life efforts, although the final amount raised by both the MBC and MGC components of theteamisyettobefinalised.
LEOs raised money through a variety of means in the community. This included a quiz night at Woodbourne Tavern, participation in the school bake sale, a donation table at PaknSave and a fundraiser where along with a donation, donors could have the name of a loved one printed on the back of a shirt worn by MGC LEOs at the Relay.
MGC LEOs President Alice Mundy had this to say about her team's participation in the Relay for life “I think it was an incredible opportunity for people to get together and do something amazing for our community as cancer affects all of us in some way. I thought it was particularly good to see so many people our age group there, giving back, as so often people forget how integral youth are for the community.”
In total, around $145,000 was raised by Marlborough for this cause, an incredible amount!
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CAA MATH TIPS WITH MRS LLOYD
ByEmilyPreece
The Common Assessment Activities, more commonly known as CAA’s, are now dauntingly approachingforMGC’snewYear11’s Thesethree tests cover both literacy and numeracy skills and will be held in week 4 of Term 2 with Numeracy testing on Monday 19 May, Literacy Writing on Wednesday 21 May, and Literacy Reading on Friday23 May th st rd
ReadontohearMrs.Lloyd'shottipsonhowtoace the numeracy CAA’s! Although the questions are late level four, nearing early level five, Mrs Lloyd respects the struggle in some of these questions. Shestillstatesthatthisisanextremelyreachable goal,withthecorrectmeasurestaken,ofcourse.
What are some of these measures? Mrs Lloyd recommends having plenty of practice in word questions, and problems that require 2-steps, as the majority of the test contains these types of questions. She also says students invested in receiving a good grade should not only be practicing mathematics but also literacy and general knowledge, as the questions are not straightforwardmathbased “Whenyouthinkaboutmaths,itisjustlikeanother language. To learn maths is similar to learning a new language. To get there, you need practice” MrsLloydsays
When asked what the main struggles or mistakes previous students have made, she explains how many students in the past have been too indecisive on questions requiring ‘agree or disagree’ answers. She recommends thinking through your answer and ensuring the question has one stable and correctly justified response before moving onwards. She also mentions how necessary reading and then rereading the question is, ensuring that the whole question is understood before a response is written as well as leaving no questions unanswered.
The message she would like the Year 11's preparing to take these tests to remember is this; let's aim high!
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STUDENTS SHINE BRIGHT AT STARS CAMP
ByMehreetChahal
I think the Stars camp is truly an amazing experienceforanyandeveryone,Ithinkitisgreat to try new things and at Anakiwa they go beyond the expectations. It doesn’t matter what activity wedothroughoutthecampbecauseweallendup havingablast!
Ipersonallythinkthatwegotcloserthroughthe2 days and 1 night as a Whānau class making new connections with our peers and teachers getting toknoweachotheronadeeperlevelwhetherwe alreadyknoweachotherornot.
One of the best things we did which the majority ofusenjoyed,ifnotallofusenjoyed,wasmakinga raft. I think we got way to into it making it into a friendlycompetitionagainsttheotherteam.
In the end the team I was in did fail but we still persevered and started swimming in the water draggingourraftalongwhichwasprettyhilarious.
Afterwards we got to jump off the jetty as a treat.
What I’m trying to say is Anakiwa is one of the best opportunities and experience’s MGC has to offer
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BRILLIANT RESULTS FOR MGC AT 2025
BP BUSINESS CHALLENGE
ByBellaLeCompte
The annual BP business challenge recently took place on the 26th-28th of March The year 11 businessstudiesclasses(Entrepreneurship)gotto gotoMarlboroughBoysCollegefor3days.
The event included working collaboratively with new people from both MGC and MBC, thinking outside of the box, strengthening our business knowledge and skills along with creating new friendships.
The challenge was very beneficial as it gave me a better understanding of business concepts and whatitwouldbeliketostartmyownbusiness.
Ourchallengewastocreateanewandinnovative product idea and pitch it to multiple judges just like on ‘Shark Tank’ We worked through multiple stages such as organising finances, production andpromotion.
The winning team called ‘Hue Shield’ created a new dry shampoo which included SPF and heat protectant as well as creating multiple colour shades to avoid leaving a white cast on your scalp
In summary, the BP Business Challenge proved to be an enriching educational experience which significantly enhanced my understanding of important business concepts and the realities of entrepreneurship I would strongly recommend this course for future Year 11 students who have interest in business studies.
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Pet Watch!
By Cat Forsyth
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You sent in your furry friends, and here they are! If you want to showcase your pet in the next issue, please send one or more photos, and your pet’s name to this email address: news@mgc school nz
Olivia Roja’s dog - Philomena
Dani Rafael’s Rat - Ramon
Anamika Speck’s cat - Tabitha
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Adopt a Cat!
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Marlborough Four Paws is currently overrun by cats! If you are open to adopting a furry little friend, contact Marlborough Four Paws Just look at some of the adorable cats available to adopt today!
Are you interested in joining The Pulse? We meet fortnightly, and work all term towards producing a jam-packed article Joining The Pulse is an amazing opportunity to work as a team, get great experience as a journalist, and get involved around the school! If you don’t want to write, you could help out with formatting, photography, or interviewing! All year groups welcome!
If you are keen, email Mrs Brown, or come along to one of our fortnightly meetings in PG12.
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Meet The MGC Librarians &Their Books!
By Emily Mason
I asked the MGC Librarians “What is your favourite book and why?
Brooke Pontangue: First Year Librarian.
My favourite book is Kingdom of Ash It's the final book in a fantasy series called Throne of Glass written by Sarah. J. Mass. I really like this book because it's very action packed and it really ties the story together and I would recommend it to anyone 14 and above.
Mrs Shipley - The Head Librarian
I’ve got so many. I don’t know which one to chose! Often I would say Jane Eyre, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society or The hearts invisible Furies, because it has a Librarian called Mrs Shipley in it!
Ms Crowe - Assistant Librarian
My favourite book would have to be Station Eleven. I’ve just finished my second read and get something new out of it each time. It’s a great post-apocalyptic story that includes fascinating characters and objects that intersect with each other at different times of the story.
Stella Phillips - 1st year Librarian
Six of crows because it’s thrilling and there is lots of murder.
Eva Jenkins - 1st year Librarian
Shadow hunters because of the plot twist!
Lou Muir - 4th year Librarian
More Than We Can Tell because it focused on two completely different characters with different personalities and troubles, they become really good friends - saving each other from what they are going through.
Cushla Cook - 3rd year Librarian
My favourite book would probably be Fantastic Mr Fox because I read it heaps as a kid and really enjoyed it, plus I love the movie!
Emily Harper - Head Student Librarian
My favourite book is Angels & Demons. It is a thriller crime novel set in Rome and Vatican City The storyline is fantastic, and the author uses misdirection to create unexpected twists, making it a book I finished it in just two days.
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Movie Review
By Madeleine Horsly and Ava Rose
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a book turned movie released in 2016 and directed by Tim
Burton
It is a for young adults and is set in a fantasy based world for teenagers around our age. The story is a bit complicated when someone describes it to you when you haven't watched the actual movie.
Our main character is Jake, born and raised in Florida. You’ll have to watch the movie to find out, but Jake finds out a huge world of magic and secrets that connect to his Grandpa, Abe
They have creatures, abilities, other worlds, and magic worlds to travel to, as well as a great set of villains and enemies to get through
It's a great mix of horror, action, romance and all of the above. Perfect for a family movie!
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FILM REVIEW: EASTER ESSENTIALS
ByGraceStraker
Hop
Peter rabbit
4/5⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hop is an animated family-friendly movie filled withaction,humour,andheartwarmingmoments
It shows the story of a rabbit called E.B. who doesn’twanttofollowinhisfather'sfootstepsand become the easter bunny but instead be a drummerinaband!E.B.runsawaytoHollywoodto pursuehiscareer,butgetshitbyacardrivenbya slackernamedFred Fredisalsostrugglingtofind hisplaceinlifeandtakesE.B.in.
Thetwoformanunlikelyfriendshipandhelpeach other face their respective challenges. Hop has been a classic easter watch in my family for as long as I can remember. If you are looking for a light-hearted, quick and easy watch, then Hop is foryou!
Peter Rabbit is an animated film based on Beatrix Potter’s beloved book series The movie follows the mischievous adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends. It is set on a farm owned by the grumpy Mr. McGregor in England. Peter loves stealing food from Mr. McGregor’s garden, much to the irritation of the gardener
One day, Mr. McGregor unexpectedly dies, and the ownership of the farm is turned over to his Nephew, Thomas McGregor, an upright man determined to sell the property A rivalry forms between Peter and Thomas, and Peter and his friends play countless pranks on Thomas to try to run him out.
Peter Rabbit is full of laughs and heart-warming moments, sure to keep you entertained! My favourite part of the film is when all of the animals are having a party inside the house! If you’re in the mood for a funny, family-friendly, quick watch, then Peter Rabbit is the way to go!
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What’s
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on in Marlborough these holidays?
Term 1 is drawing to a close and you will be starting to think...what can I do to fill up all of my spare time! If you’re wondering how to spend those long hours while you are missing your teachers and classes at school, then check out the following events that are happening in the community.
Te Kahu o Waipuna
The Marlborough District Library is a hive of activity over the school holidays. Check out the Tween crafts if you are under 15 or maybe give your parents a break and take your younger siblings! There’s a coffee shop down below and even books! Get some reading under your belt team and work on those literacy skills!
Event Cinemas
Keen to see a movie? Here’s what’s coming up at the cinema - Minecraft, Snow White, and Dog Man are sure to be favourites with gamers and the young at heart. If you are after a tear jerker and some local content definitely check out Tinā! The Amateur with Rami Malek as the leading man also looks to be a sure hit for all of you action fans!
Anzac Day Service
Attend the Anzac Day Service held on Friday 25 April at the Cenotaph in Seymour Square. The service will begin at 12:00pm and commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war It is also held to honour returned servicemen and women th
Omaka Classic Fighters
Check out the Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow this Easter from the 18th-20 April at the Omaka Aerodrome. The classic cars will also be on show and there will be fun, food and fireworks!
Prepare for Spring!
Now is the perfect time to start getting those spring bulbs in the garden! What is your favourite spring flower? Daffodils, hyacinths, freesias and tulips are on my list!
