Student Life

Our Houses

All students and staff are members of a House, and they are encouraged to participate in as many House activities as possible.  Most whanau classes are made up of students from one house, with some whanau classes comprising students of two houses.

House points are awarded for participation and to winners.

Throughout the year we run a series of Inter-House Competitions from February to November and this means a lively and fun competition between houses which helps to build involvement and teamwork.  Some examples include swimming sports, athletic sports, cross country, House Drama, and House Choir Competitions.

Houses at MGC are Awatere (red), Kaituna (blue), Ōpaoa (yellow) and Wairau (green). We select a House Manutaki for each house every year and House Deputies are selected by the House at the beginning of the year. To find out more about any individual house or their House Manutaki for this year, click on the flag below.

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Ōpaoa

Yellow

Kia ora, my name is Elizabeth Bowron and I’m very excited to be Manutaki Ōpaoa for 2025. 

I look forward to inspiring Ōpaoa students to get involved in all house activities and to embrace the house spirit. I will encourage everyone to take every leadership opportunity they can and to meet their goals whether they be sports, academic or cultural.

I can’t wait to see everyone using our three school values, Manaakitanga (respect), Whanaungatanga (belonging) and Kotahitanga (unity) to bring home a well-deserved win for Ōpaoa!

#UPOPAOA #YELLOWFORTHEWIN #BRINGINGHOMETHEGOLD

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Wairau

Green

Malo e lelei and Talofa lava, my name is Birgitta Prescott, and I am incredibly honoured to be Manutaki Wairau for 2025.

Being part of Wairau means being part of something bigger than ourselves. A whanau built on strength, determination, and unity. This year I want to inspire every Wairau student to step up, get involved, and take pride in our house spirit, whether it’s on a sports field, in academic challenges, or through culture events.

My goal as Manutaki is to encourage everyone to push beyond their limits, take on new leadership opportunities, and support one another in everything we do. Wairau is at its best when we work together, and I truly believe that by embracing our school values Manaakitanga (Respect) Whanaungatanga (belonging), and Kotahitanga (unity). We will not only build a stronger house but also create a legacy of perseverance and teamwork. 

I can’t wait to make this year a year where we lift each other up, give it our all, and leave our mark because when Wairau stands together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve!

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Kaituna

Blue

Kia ora! I am Janet Luka, your Kaituna House Manutaki Leader for 2025.

I feel honoured and privileged to be blessed with such an amazing opportunity at Marlborough Girls College. 

Through this role, I am striving to encourage participation across all year levels, support my peers and fellow students, while demonstrating to the younger audience how much fun memories they can create with their time at MGC. I hope to inspire the junior students in encouraging them to pull themselves out of their comfort zone in order to tackle obstacles, and grasp at the many opportunities here at Marlborough Girls college therefore it’ll allow them to build on new skills/ qualities.

I can’t wait to see what all you students are ready to tackle and accomplish together as one! While also claiming the shield back for Kaituna! 

!GO KAITUNA!

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Awatere

Red

Kia ora! I am Janet Luka, your Kaituna House Manutaki Leader for 2025.

I feel honoured and privileged to be blessed with such an amazing opportunity at Marlborough Girls College. 

Through this role, I am striving to encourage participation across all year levels, support my peers and fellow students, while demonstrating to the younger audience how much fun memories they can create with their time at MGC. I hope to inspire the junior students in encouraging them to pull themselves out of their comfort zone in order to tackle obstacles, and grasp at the many opportunities here at Marlborough Girls college therefore it’ll allow them to build on new skills/ qualities.

I can’t wait to see what all you students are ready to tackle and accomplish together as one! While also claiming the shield back for Kaituna! 

The Champion House for 2023

(Winner of the Rickard Shield) was Ōpaoa!

Well done to each and every student and staff member who participated in House events this year and helped to make it such a close competition.

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