How to talk to teenagers (and when not to) Contemplating my ‘writing task’ over last weekend, I immediately questioned my authority to do it justice. Goodness. Who made me the expert? Yes I have two of them and have taught a fair few of them during my teaching career, but I certainly wouldn’t consider myself […]
“Connecting Our Communities through Music…” This was the first online concert of the academic year 2020/2021. Over 30 pupils across the Prep School, both online and onsite, day and boarding pupils have been involved. The theme chosen for the evening was ‘Connecting our Communities Through Music’ which was aimed at reminding parents that music has […]
Last Friday welcomed the much-anticipated return of the Beagle Hash. The boarding community came together in their respective, colourful, House Swipes to enjoy a run in the local plantation which adjoins MCM’s grounds. This first Beagle Hash of the 2020/21 academic year was organised and route plotted by the boys of Wills House. After a […]
The Prep School was even more colourful and vibrant last Friday as pupils and Beaks came together to celebrate the first House Spirit Day. The aim of the day was for everyone to enjoy a day dedicated to the houses to which they belong, celebrate and welcome new members to their houses which include the […]
Further to our excitement of becoming finalists for the Boarding School Association we are proud to announce we were awarded Highly Commended in the Best Community Work Award for 2020. Our community project continuously evolves and develops covering all aspects of both environmental and community work. MCM also believes that such work is essential for […]
Our school campus is an undeniably creative space. You have to look no further than the walls of our Prep Reception building to confirm this belief. The art displayed in this small area is a snapshot of what the rest of the grounds look like, and should you take a few steps beyond the reception, […]
Marlborough College Malaysia is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Best Community Work Award in the forthcoming Boarding Schools Association Awards for 2020. The award, launched in 2019, aims to highlight the work undertaken in the community by boarding schools across the world. MCM has been shortlisted due to outstanding Outreach […]
On Friday, 11th September, Year 4 celebrated the famous children’s author through Roald Dahl Story Day. The pupils dedicated an afternoon to Roald Dahl’s stories, characters, and memorable moments. The pupils both online and in the classrooms were able to take part in a carousel of activities demonstrating how reading and storytelling is woven throughout […]
My curiosity in artificial blue light and its potential effects became heightened as we entered online learning. The increased screen-time during this period obviously had several facets, whether it was to stay connected to friends and family or to continue learning, it has been a necessity. Whilst we were able to innovate our teaching styles […]
From Nursery to the Upper Sixth there were numerous smiles (under masks) and physical distance hellos as pupils returned to the College. For some pupils, it has been over four months since they have been on the College grounds and seen most of their friends and teachers face to face. Last night Boarders returned to […]