Aims & Objectives

MCOBA is about connecting with those who share a common experience and connection with Marlborough Boys’ College.

Our Alumni is made up of hundreds of former pupils living around the world and throughout New Zealand.

Your Old Boys’ Association is dedicated to keeping you in touch with your former teachers and classmates.

MCOBA supports the College by providing academic scholarships and prizes for pupils, funding non-core asset development and supporting student personal development with grants to attend Outward Bound and Spirit of Adventure courses.

Old Boys’ Reunions:

Reunions are managed by the Alumni co-ordinator who works with respective year groups to convene regular get togethers and reunions.

Contributions to the School:

Physical/Structural:

Concrete parapet
Goulding Pavilion
Clock for Pavilion
Squash Courts
Swimming Pool
Honours Boards

Regular on going events:

School Leavers function
Sportsman of the Year Dinner
Arts awards
Spirit of New Zealand Scholarships
Outward Bound Scholarships
NMIT Scholarships
End of year academic prizes
Welcome home events at Christmas, for students and people residing out of Blenheim
Home ground hospitality during 1st fifteen rugby matches
Sports ground raffles
Jubilee and annual reunions

Communications:

MCOBA communicates regularly with its members via monthly e-magazine (Parapet) and the schools end of term newsletter.
Members may also link via Facebook, and Linkedin.

Marlborough College Old Boys’ Association Inc.

5 Stephenson St Blenheim, 7240 - NZ
PO Box 436 Blenheim, 7240 - NZ
oldboys@mbc.school.nz