Activities

Outdoor games are played by all the girls every day and the major games are:

Winter Terms Hockey and Netball

Summer Terms Tennis, Swimming and Athletics

Other sports played by the girls include:

Short Tennis: 4 indoor courts

Badminton: 4 indoor courts

Golf: 7 hole chip and putt course

In addition, girls take part in a wide range of other activities including:

Gymnastics, Indoor Hockey, Basket Ball, Judo, Ballet, Table-Tennis

Specialist staff are employed for sports instruction and girls who are talented at a particular game are encouraged to develop their skills by attending county trials. Marlston House has an exceptional record in competitions against other schools.

Riding is a special feature of Marlston House. The school has its own riding establishment which is managed by a full time, qualified Director of Riding (BHS). Facilities include a stable yard, large all weather outdoor arena, show jumps and cross country course. The school's ponies cater for all abilities and it is possible for girls to bring their own pony free of charge to school if they wish.

All kinds of activities are available and many of them give girls the opportunity of mixing with the boys of Brockhurst.

Adventure training takes place in the Brecon Beacons under qualified instruction and includes rock climbing, caving, canoeing and hill walking. Camping takes place in the summer and the school organises a popular skiing trip during the Easter holidays.

Hobbies are actively encouraged so that girls may make creative use of their spare time. Among the most popular are dancing, natural history, desk top publishing, golf, cooking and table tennis to name a few.