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Marcellin College

Co-Curricular

Marcellin College offers a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities so that all of our students have the opportunity to participate in activities which support their learning and overall development beyond the classroom. The participation of staff and students in co-curricular activities is essential to building up the strong sense of community and family spirit at Marcellin College.

The following is a list of activities which students can choose to participate in:

Arts and Culture activities bring different people together to share and celebrate their diversity. Creativity, imagination, verbal and non-verbal communication, and confidence are some of the key skills developed in these groups – join one today!

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From fantasy to coding, photosynthesis to adventurous journeys – the subject related clubs and groups will provide a broader learning experience to reinforce the learning done in the classroom! Fuel your learning and try something new by joining one today!

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 “All to Jesus through Mary, all to Mary for Jesus”

The Catholic Character of Marcellin College is the foundation of everything we do. It defines our unique atmosphere—what we call our “family spirit.” Catholic Character is a living expression of Christ’s love. Guided by the timeless Marist call, “All to Jesus through Mary, all to Mary for Jesus,” we walk alongside our young people, nurturing their hearts just as much as their minds.

Our faith is woven into the very fabric of who we are, shaping our community every day through:

  • Daily Prayer: By intentionally starting and ending each day in prayer, we anchor our school community in reflection, gratitude, and a shared connection with God.
  • Sacramental Life: We place a high value on our regular celebrations of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Every week, we open up the sacred space and opportunity for students to experience a powerful, personal encounter with Christ by receiving Him in the Mass.

 

  • Liturgical Leadership: We believe our students shouldn’t just sit in the pews; they should lead the way. We provide meaningful opportunities for them to actively shape our spiritual life, including:
    • Planning and leading our lunchtime weekly Mass/Liturgies.
    • Organising and participating in full school masses
    • Sharing their unique talents through music, scripture readings, and altar ministry.

 

  • The La Valla Youth Group: Our dynamic school youth group is driven by a genuine heart to serve. La Valla gives students a vibrant, joyful space to connect, build strong peer relationships, and put their faith into action through community outreach and service.

The Retreat Programme

Retreats are a compulsory and vital element of life at Marcellin College. They offer our students a valuable space away from the classroom to:

  • Deepen their personal relationship with God.
  • Strengthen their self-esteem, resilience, and sense of belonging.
  • Build meaningful connections with their peers.

At senior levels, the retreat programme focuses on developing authentic leadership skills grounded in Christian/Marist ethics, preparing our young men and women to serve the wider community.

Religious Education

The Religious Education curriculum at Marcellin College is aligned with the national programmes designed for Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand.

The framework provides a strong foundation of knowledge and works alongside our Catholic Character to help students:

  • Understand their faith
  • Explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus
  • Navigate their role in the modern world

Please note: Religious Education is a core subject and is compulsory for students across all year levels.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14

” I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.  John 10:10″

At Marcellin College we aim to provide a rich co-curricular programme which provides the opportunity for each individual to share and develop their passions and interests so that every ākonga uses the unique gifts and talents they have been blessed with to experience a sense of achievement, gain a sense of belonging and contribute to the diversity and wairua we all love so much.

The programme includes activities related to:

  • Special Character
  • The Creative Arts
  • Sport
  • Culture
  • Service and Community Engagement
  • Faculty/Learning Areas

We also encourage ākonga to share their ideas for new groups or activities which we do our best to support.

For sport, we have a state-of-the-art gymnasium which is used for Basketball, Volleyball, Turbo Touch, Badminton and Netball. There are open fields overlooking Monte Cecilia Park as well as court and turf spaces to cover all outdoor sports.

We have a functional weights room attached to the gymnasium. Students train in this space during break times as well as before and after school. Our staff are also able to give them guidance and link them to programmes that will help them to progress toward their goals.

At Marcellin College we run a number of internal sports competitions during lunch times and after school. We also have big events such as Junior Swimming Sports Days and a full school Athletics Day. There is also an opportunity for our students to attend local tournament days as well as national tournaments. 

We take pride in the positive way our students give their best but are models of Marist humility in the sporting arena.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Sports, Mr David Aiolupotea (aiolupotead@marcellin.school.nz)

 Sports offered this year include:

  • Athletics
  • Volleyball
  • Tag Rugby
  • Touch Rugby
  • Softball
  • Cross Country
  • Rugby
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Table Tennis
  • Turbo Touch
  • Ki O Rahi
  • Sevens
  • Running Club (All Year Round)
  • 7-a-side Football (Outdoor)
  • Futsal (Indoor)
  • Hockey