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.
Ōpaoa
YellowKia ora, my name is Ava Petersen and I’m very excited to be Manutaki Ōpaoa for 2026.
Wairau
GreenMy name is Jess Curzon, and I am incredibly honoured to be Manutaki Wairau for 2026.
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!
Kaituna
BlueKia ora! I am Fenella Cooney, your Kaituna House Manutaki Leader for 2026.
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!
Awatere
RedKia ora! Ko Gabby toku Ingoa, and I am so excited to be the Awatere house Manutaki for 2026!
I am so honoured and privileged to take on such an amazing opportunity at MGC!
This year I am so excited to bring a positive and fun energy to the Awatere house. I am striving to encourage participation across year levels, support my peers, while demonstrating to the younger year levels how many fun memories they can create during their time at MGC. I want to foster an environment where everybody in Awatere feels comfortable to be who they are and try as hard as they can. I want people to be able to get out of their comfort zone and grasp as many opportunities as they can whilst at MGC. I also, of course, want Awatere to win as many house events as possible!
I’m so ready for this to be Awatere’s best year ever!
The Champion House for 2024
(Winner of the Rickard Shield) was Wairau!
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.
