Cultural and Recreational Activities

The College provides as wide a range of co-curricular activities as possible. We are committed to the view that they are a vital part of a balanced education. They are an essential complement to classroom work, they encourage the constructive use of leisure time and they assist in the social, intellectual and moral growth of pupils. For these reasons parents are asked to urge their sons to participate in school activities, to join cultural and sporting groups and to assume a role of responsibility within the College.

Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Brass Band	Marlburian Committee
Chess	Music Tuition Groups
Choir (Marlborough Soundz)	Peer Support
Combined College Musicals	Philosophy Club
Computer Club	Rock Bands
Debating	Sheilah Winn competition
Drama	Speech Competitions
Future Problem Solving	Spirit of Adventure
Guitar Tuition	Student Council
Librarians	Theatre Sports
Maori Club	The Young New Zealanders Challenge
Note: These activities may vary from year to year.

House Competitions
There is also a comprehensive House Competition each year, which incorporates sporting activities and drama and debating.

School Socials
School socials for both senior and juniors are an important part of each pupil’s general education. A regular programme of socials has been developed.

The Formal
The Formal, held with Marlborough Girls’ College, is the premier social function of the year. This is attended by both sixth and seventh form pupils.

Combined Colleges Musical
A highlight of the school year is a major production at the Marlborough Centre. Up to 150 students from both Colleges combine musical, dramatic, singing and technical talents in shows as diverse as Grease, Oklahoma, Big River, Wizard of Oz, Forbidden Planet, Sound of Music, Fame, South Pacific, Paris, Hair, Buddy Holly, Beauty and the Beast, and West Side Story.