Activities and Educational Visits

We want all boys and girls who pass through the College to develop a zest for life beyond the confines of the classroom. We want pupils to be inspired to develop themselves fully as an individual, and also to open their eyes to the rich tapestry of life all around them. Most importantly, we want to develop within all Marlburians the skills and sense of courage that will enable them to overcome and thrive on each and every challenge with which they are faced in their lives. We want our pupils to leave Marlborough as a young adult with the conviction that they can make a positive difference to the world around them.

This is not easily achieved by always staying in the comfort of a classroom, but developed through proactive engagement on a local, national and international level. This outward-facing sense of adventure is something we aim to nurture within all our pupils.

Action activities include:

• Rock climbing
• Archery
• Lake water sports
• Orienteering and ‘Mud Run’ races
• Jungle treks

As well as enjoying further educational opportunities that cannot easily fit into the normal school week, it is also important to enjoy more of that most precious of gifts: time spent with friends. The bonds that are formed between peers are incredibly strong. Time set aside for the pupils ro relax and enjoy each other’s company is invaluable to their happiness and wellbeing. The excellent common rooms, as well as the superb campus facilities, offer unrivalled access to leisure pursuits.

Social activities include:

• House Lunches and brunches

• Movie and pizza nights (Senior school)

• House events

• Theatre trips

• Holiday events

• Christmas parties

• Marlburian Sixth Form Socials

At Marlborough College Malaysia we see character development as an essential part of the education that we provide. The Outreach Programme helps pupils to understand their role in the world and aids their transition into empowered, engaged social change-makers who will have a positive impact in society.

Service activities include:

• Orphanage visits

• Activity days hosted by MCM

• Outreach Events

• Beach cleanup days

• Farming at the College’s Barton Farm

• House Fundraising stalls

• Charity fundraising

Our Saturday Enrichment Programme gives boarders further opportunities to gain new skills and explore a range of activities over a longer period of time. As part of our holistic development of pupils, the aim of the programme is to equip our boarders with skills that will benefit them in their academic journey and their life beyond the College.

The Saturday Enrichment Programme runs from 10am-12 noon every Saturday and is compulsory for all boarders, with the exception of Sixth Form students who have lessons. Pupils choose one activity based on a range of ‘active’ or ‘creative’ pursuits, commiting to a five-week period before moving on to a different activity. Each activity is led by our experienced beaks along with external professionals with a final challenge or visit at the end of the five weeks. For example, pupils may learn kayaking and paddleboarding on the College lake, followed by a kayaking excursion for the last session, or they may master the art of pottery-making to create their own ceramics with a showcase at the end of the course.

Activities on offer are varied to cater to a range of interests and may include:  abseiling, archery, climbing, cookery, disc golf, drama, drumming, farming, mountain biking, orienteering and singing.