Life outside the classroom
Boarding, clubs, sport, faith and the routines that shape a school day.
Boarding
Boarding at MDGC is structured and homely. Students live in single-sex hostels with resident staff, keep a fixed routine of prep, meals, spo…
Clubs and societies
Every student joins at least one club. 10 to choose from, each meeting on the timetable.
Sports and houses
Every student plays. Sport is timetabled from 3:00 pm, and the four houses compete through the year, ending with inter-house sports in first…
Faith and character
The day opens with devotion.
MDGC is a Christian school open to students of every background. Devotion opens each day, Christian Religious Studies is taught at every level, and boarders attend Sunday service in the school chapel.
- Morning devotion at assembly, 7:30 am
- Weekly chapel service for the whole school
- Pastoral care: a form teacher and house staff for every student
- Prefect system and student council
- Clear code of conduct, shared with parents at admission
Uniform
Maroon and gold, worn properly.
| When | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Maroon trousers, white shirt, school tie and badge | Maroon pinafore, white blouse, school tie and badge |
| Friday | Gold polo shirt with school crest, maroon trousers | Gold polo shirt with school crest, maroon skirt |
| Sports | House-colour vest, black shorts | House-colour vest, black shorts or track bottoms |