On Saturday 4th December, Marlborough College Malaysia hosted an internal tennis competition. It was a wonderful opportunity for the members of the tennis squad to practise performing under competition conditions and to showcase the skills that they have been learning in lessons. The day consisted of different stages and formats depending on the age of […]
The Prep School was bursting with spirit today as they celebrated another House Spirit Day. The pupils all dressed up in their House tops and colours. The day consisted of a variety of activities including house dance competitions, making Christmas decorations, and writing a House Spirit Day poem reflecting on what it means to […]
We are delighted to announce that Marlborough College Malaysia has had multiple successes in the recent FOBISIA Gymnastics competition, judged remotely last Saturday. FOBISIA has 87 member schools in 19 countries within Asia and all pupils from these schools were able to enter the competition. Pre-recorded set routines were sent and judged in Bangkok […]
On Friday, 3rd December 2021, Marlborough College Malaysia held the first Swimming Gala of the academic year for members of the MCM Swim Squad who have been training with dedication on Monday and Thursday mornings. The event began with the Juniors doing 25m Freestyle sprints, followed by races in all other strokes. The Upper […]
Over the past 18 months, it has been difficult to host House competitions, yet this has not dulled the House spirit of pupils at Marlborough College Malaysia. Today, the senior pupils participated in a Maths Challenge to win points for their house. Four of the best mathematicians from Butler, Honan, Munawir Hill, Sheppard, Steel, […]
Anti-Bullying Week, Monday 15th to Friday 19th November, is an annual event to raise awareness about bullying. The theme of Anti-Bullying Week 2021 was One Kind Word. ‘One’ is a simple term. It is the lowest cardinal number, the half of two and a single item. One mistake can harm someone; one opportunity, on the […]
Marlborough College Malaysia’s very own pupil-designed and run farm continues to expand its horizons with the installation of two hydroponics systems, which were generously donated by the Marshall family. The Barton Farm hydroponic system enables plants to grow without the use of soil; instead, they draw all their nutrients from the water passing along the […]
This week, Marlborough College Malaysia, together with many schools around the world, has recognised ‘Anti-Bullying Week’. The various activities have been organised to send a clear message that we do not allow any form of bullying within our community. The ‘One Kind Word’ theme was a great way to focus on the positive difference we […]
Marlborough College Malaysia is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Strategic Leadership Initiative at the International School Awards 2022. The Initiative is the College’s commitment to Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, highlighting the world-class standard of our Wellbeing programme. The winners will be announced on the 18th January 2022 via a live […]
The 11th November marks the annual Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, a day for remembering those who have given their lives to protect and serve their country. This year’s Remembrance Day is the 100th anniversary of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Poppies are closely linked with the First World War, when […]
Over the past few weeks, pupils of Marlborough College Malaysia have been working alongside Butterfly Theatre Company to produce a stunning version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The traditional medieval Macbeth has been given a twist in this retelling, with the play set during wartime. Macbeth, suffering from battle fatigue, shell shock, and post-traumatic stress, is […]
One tradition at Marlborough College Malaysia is “signing in” by the new Prefects. This traditionally happens within the first few weeks of term but, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was postponed until recently. Marlborough College Malaysia is delighted to announce that this year’s Senior Prefects are Jasmine and Avikgna. The whole Prefect […]
We returned from exeat to a wonderful selection of Rangoli decorations, the judges, Mrs Turner and Mrs McDiarmid, had the challenging task of identifying winners. The Friends will be presenting their prizes to the following children. Mei and Karin Ishikawa Torin Duncan Ethan and Eris Keat Hugo Jaren Ebr (special mention for a beautiful peacock)
Actor Richard E Grant, having recently lost his wife, said, “Grief hits us like tsunamis as we try and put one foot in front of the other”. As our community was struck by grief earlier this term, I was compelled to write down my experience with grief, not for pity, but to help those who […]
To mark the 100th Anniversary of the Poppy of Remembrance, the Art and Design Department in the Prep School created a video to commemorate this occasion. Pupils from Year 5, Year 8, and AEP Year 5-8 produced some beautiful and poignant artwork, featuring the Poppy. On this day of Remembrance, Marlborough College Malaysia invites our […]
The Malaysian International Virtual Band Championships, also known as the MIVBC, is an international competition that is streamed online at the end of August. The competition includes categories for Solo, Ensemble, and Marching Bands over different divisions. With hundreds of participants from across Asia, such as Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, it is an impressive […]
The Khazanah Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers bright and high-achieving Malaysian students the opportunity to receive the best possible education. Marlborough College Malaysia is honoured to have been a location for Khazanah Scholars to attend and complete their secondary education. One such pupil is Gary Tan who left MCM in 2016 and […]
Friends of Marlborough College Malaysia marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2021, by raising awareness throughout our Marlborough College Malaysia community. FoMCM created a “Ribbon Tree”, where community members donated sums of money to have a pink ribbon placed upon the Tree. For every donation, the donor’s name was written on a ribbon then […]
Marlborough College Malaysia has always prided itself on the sporting achievements of its pupils, and between the 27th – 30th October, two of our Prep School pupils competed in the Silverlake Tennis Malaysia Junior Tour SPORTEXCEL 2021. We are delighted to announce that Amanda and Audrey Teng won the U10s Doubles Championship Title and […]
Marlborough College Malaysia is delighted to announce that an article written by Mrs R. Jarrett titled Leading Your First House Team, has been published in the latest edition of the BSA’s Boarding School Magazine. The article discusses the challenges faced when creating a new house, providing advice such as ‘Embrace the diversity. Your boarders […]