Weekly Newsletter | LT 2026 Week 2

At Marlborough College Malaysia, we believe talent deserves opportunity.

Our new Sixth Form Academic Scholarships, means-tested up to 100% of day fee, reflect our commitment as a not-for-profit school to widening access and recognising potential, wherever it’s found.

Applications are open to all Malaysian and International students.

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The atmosphere was electric last weekend as we hosted one of our biggest MCM Triathlons to date. With participants of all ages and abilities competing across the College, it was a wonderfully inclusive event, and the energy, sportsmanship and sense of community on display were second to none.

It was wonderful to see our entire community cheering, volunteering and competing to make this event so memorable.

Watch the action unfold in our event recap video.

We are delighted to invite the MCM community to our IB Solo Theatre Performance evening. As part of the IB Theatre course, students will engage in a brief post-performance discussion with the audience to gather feedback to support their written report. We would be grateful for your support, and warmly encourage you to attend if you are able. The evening is scheduled to conclude at approximately 5:30pm.

This term, we will be showing Life of Pi in the Irving Theatre as part of our Recorded Theatre Viewing series. The screening is open to all Senior School pupils and is particularly recommended for those studying Drama, IB Literature and Performance, and IB Theatre. Pupils are invited to sign up via Clipboard.

We are pleased to announce the return of Frantic Assembly, the internationally renowned theatre company inspiring innovative practice with their Physical Theatre style and widely studied devising techniques. Open to all Literature and Performance, Drama and Theatre students from Year 8 to Lower Sixth, this promises to be an inspiring and energising workshop.

Please visit Clipboard for more information and contact Mrs Chambers echambers@marlboroughcollege.my with any questions. Booking closes on Tuesday 20h January and places are limited.

Bubbles & Barnacles Day marked a stunning start to Reception’s new topic, Under the Sea, immersing our youngest learners in a world of imagination and exploration. From the very beginning of this journey, the children were transported beneath the waves through vibrant costumes, treasure hunts, and sensory water play. These experiences are more than just fun; they are carefully designed to build confidence, collaboration, and a deep curiosity about the natural world.

At Marlborough College Malaysia, we believe that the most meaningful learning in the Early Years happens when children are fully engaged and inspired. Following this excitement, the children will continue to deepen their understanding through high-quality texts such as A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle and the environmentally conscious Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts. These stories serve as a springboard for developing vocabulary and encouraging thoughtful conversations about habitats and ocean conservation.

To bring these narratives to life, our pupils participate in ‘Drawing Club’. Through this creative approach, they explore characters and settings, strengthening their language skills and creative expression. By combining play-based experiences with rich storytelling and hands-on exploration, we create a vibrant environment where every child feels inspired and eager to learn.

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We started the first English lesson for Lent Term by reflecting on the many things our children have done to make us smile during the holidays. We then set and shared our New Year resolutions for 2026. It was a wonderful start to the term, and we look forward to continuing our English lessons with Mrs Rachel Eaton-Jones next Monday. All welcome – from 3.00pm – 4.00pm each week.

It was lovely to see so many people at the welcome Coffee Morning last week. The slides from the Cezar’s Kitchen presentation are here and images of our food can be found here. These slides and images can also to be found in the Parent Portal. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Lunar New Year Coffee Morning on Friday, 6th February in the Green Hall. Further details will be shared in the next newsletter.

Marlborough College Malaysia is proud to host the International Education and Sustainability Summit from 25th to 27th September 2026.

In collaboration with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and SusEd (Sustainability Education), this three-day Summit will bring together educators, pupils, policy makers, business and community leaders to explore how education, systems thinking and innovation can drive real sustainability action.

Find out more about the Summit here.

We also welcome interested parents to participate, whether through sponsorship or sharing professional expertise. Email us at sustainabilitysummit@marlboroughcollege.my

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Saturday, 17th January 2026

8.00am – 2.30pm – U14 and U16 Girls FOBISIA Straits Touch (Home)

8.00am – 5.00pm – MCM Tennis Open (Home)

8.30am – 5.00pm – U18 Boys Dragons Rugby Invitational 7s Tournament (Away) – UWC South East Asia (East Campus), Singapore

1.00pm – 2.30pm – U18 Girls Touch Rugby vs Dalat International School (Home) – MCM

Sunday, 18th January 2026

6.45am – 2.00pm – U18 Girls Touch Rugby – East Dragons Invitational 2026 (Away) – UWCSEA East Campus, Singapore

8.00am – 5.00pm – MCM Tennis Open (Home)

9.00am – 6.00pm – Beauty and the Beast Singapore Drama Trip (Year 7 to Upper Sixth) – Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Monday, 19th January 2026

All Day – Hundred Mock Exams

All Day – Dr Thomas Roebuck Visit – Creative Writing

2.40pm – 4.15pm – U15A Girls Netball vs SMK Tun Hussein Onn (Home) – Exhibition Court

2.40pm – 4.30pm – U15 Boys Basketball vs Raffles American School (Away) – Raffles American School

3.00pm – 4.00pm – FOMCM English Lesson – Boardroom

5.30pm – 6.30pm – Instrumental Music Recital – Irving Theatre

Tuesday, 20th January 2026

All Day – Hundred Mock Exams

2.00pm – 6.00pm – U9, U11, U13 and O13 JSAC Gymnastics (Home) – Prep Sports Hall

6.00pm – 9.00pm – Boarders Burns’ Night – Prep Dining Area and Wykeham Hall

7.00pm – 8.30pm – Pops Chorus Rehearsal for Parents and Staff – Green Hall

Wednesday, 21st January 2026

All Day – Year 2 Plastic Protest Day – Priory

2.00pm – 8.00pm -U18 Boys Rugby 10s vs SSTMI (Away) – Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail

2.00pm – 8.00pm – U18 Girls Netball vs SSTMI (Away) – Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail, Desaru

6.30pm – 8.45pm – Parent, Pupil and Beak meeting (Shell) – Online

Thursday, 22nd January 2026

Departing at 5.00am – FOBISIA Swimming (Away) – Thanyapura Phuket

Lunchtime – Outreach Frugal Lunch (Year 4 – Upper Sixth) – MCM

3.30pm – Exeat

Friday, 24th January 2026

All Day – FOBISIA Swimming (Away) – Thanyapura Phuket

All Day – Exeat