Extracurricular clubs at Marian are important because they help students discover passions, build confidence, and develop teamwork and leadership skills beyond the classroom. We aim to offer a wide range of clubs to ensure there's something for everyone and further promotes our inclusive environment.
Science Club has been running for over 17 years at Marian College. The philosophy behind the Club is to enhance the inquiring minds of our students. Students from across year levels, come together on a fortnightly basis to enjoy Science.
The activities selected are to assist our students in understanding the different scientific disciplines between biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. Students also have the opportunity to further develop practical skills that are taught in the classroom and to interact with technology such as our 3D printer and Virtual Reality headsets.
Our members also have the opportunity to participate in external competitions, which are often term long projects.
Science Club members thoroughly enjoy the hands on approach to exploring the world of Science. The friendly atmosphere has not only broadened their knowledge of the Sciences, it has also encouraged new friendships across year levels.
Bike club started with some humble beginnings in 2012. However, as numbers started to grow, the school has gained two grants over recent years and now has a fleet of twenty-eight bikes and helmets that are provided to students to use each week.
Bike club provides an opportunity for students to build community, friendships across different years levels and promotes an outlet for physical and mental wellbeing. Students do not have to ride each week, although a lot do.
Rides are conducted on local bike paths each Friday after school over a distance of 7 km – 15 km, between 3pm – 4.30 pm. To help promote a positive riding culture at school two holiday rides are conducted over the term1 and 3 holidays that can be up to 30 km in distance. In addition, every two years a bike camp is offered as a challenge to members who are interested in riding the Rail Trail between Bright and Wangaratta over four days. The camp is run as an extra-curricular activity and requires families to pay a cost ranging from $200 – $250.
Garden club provides an opportunity for students to learn gardening skills. Marian has set up a good old fashion vegie patch where members propagate and grow vegetables over the different seasons.
Students learn how to compost garden waste and use it to compost and improve social condition. While also developing an understanding of how to care for what they grow. Watering and caring for the plants in the vegie patch once a week or sometimes more, over lunchtime allows the girls to develop confidence and an appreciation of what they can achieve with some hard work. Harvesting produce that the students themselves have grown from seed can give the girls a sense of achievement and an outlet from the rigors and demands of every day schooling
Anime Club is designed for students who enjoy watching anime and reading manga and have a general interest in Japanese culture.
Some activities that we run every week:
The Marian College Book Club is made up of passionate readers from Years 7 to Year 12. Members meet fortnightly in the Resource Centre to discuss their favourite books, share recommendations and to participate in fun book quizzes, challenges, games and activities.
It is wonderful to see fellow book lovers connect over a shared love of reading. This club encourages students to further engage with reading and to become lifelong readers. Students also have the opportunity to join the Library Monitor Program, which is a volunteer group of students who assist the library staff at recess and lunch times.
The library programs reflect the strong reading culture at Marian.
Games Club is a space open to anyone who enjoys video games, where any student is welcome to come and try out cooperative and competitive play. Supported by the Learning Diversity Department, the Games Club focuses on being inclusive, sharing and taking turns, and supporting each other to achieve goals.
A club to celebrate our Pasifika and Maori students We aim to empower and support Pasifika students during their time at Marian College by creating a safe, diverse, inclusive group of like-minded Pasifika students, friends and teachers. We host regular meetings along with social and cultural sharing events, singing, performance, conversation and craft activities. We also help students navigate the school experience by providing a safe and inclusive space for Pasifika students to connect with each other and build relationships.
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Our Netball Club offers a dynamic mix of games, skill-building drills, and umpiring practice to help girls grow as players and leaders. It’s a fun, inclusive space where they can develop confidence, teamwork, and a love for sport—all while being part of an organised and supportive community.
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Chess Club has been running successfully for five years. It offers students the opportunity to learn how to play chess or to further develop their existing skills. Playing chess provides numerous benefits, such as improving memory, enhancing problem-solving abilities, boosting concentration, developing strategic thinking, strengthening decision-making, and building resilience and many more. These valuable skills are highly transferable and benefit all our members.
Feeling a little overwhelmed lately? Need a break from the hustle and bustle of student life? We've got just the thing for you: Mindful Colouring In!
Imagine this: a calm, relaxing space where you can just... breathe. No deadlines, no pressure, just the soothing rhythm of colouring pencils on paper.
Why join our Mindful Colouring In club?
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Need a hand with Maths? Whether it's revision, study tips, or tackling tricky concepts, our dedicated teachers are here to support you. Drop in for personalised help and boost your confidence in a relaxed, friendly environment.
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