The Abolitionist Movement in North Shields – Year 9 Project

5th October 2021J Ranson

The History Department are looking for Year 9 students to get involved in a Stop Motion Animation Project to bring to life the past, in particular the contribution of local people to the abolition of slavery in the 1800s.

It is a 6 week funded project with the North Shields Heritologists – Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 1st November. It will be a great skill to learn and useful for college/university and job applications if you’re interested in anything creative and/or historical.

Students should email Ms Arnold: [email protected] to express their interest and explain why they deserve to have a place on the project.

For more information, take a look at this slideshow:

COVID Home Testing

5th October 2021J Ranson

Many thanks for your continued support with home testing. To support you with this, all eligible students will be given a new box of home testing kits during Registration this week. Students who have tested positive within the last 90 days should not take one.

Please be aware that we have been provided with Flowflex tests this time. These tests should be taken with a nasal swab only – no throat swabbing. If this is a problem for your child, please let me know and I will provide them with a pack of the Innova tests.

The method of processing the tests is different to what we have been used to, so please follow the instructions included in the pack and in particular be aware of the advice regarding eating and drinking on page 7.
Please remember that results should be reported to both school and the NHS, links available on the website, and we would appreciate your child  continuing to test twice a week.
If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Thompson by email:
[email protected] or telephone 0191 296 2771.

Ghosts From The Past

4th October 2021J Ranson

We are so very proud of this drama and the pupils – we’d would love you to watch it!

With 8 hours of drama coaching from Blowin’ a Hooley Theatre, pupils from Monkhouse Primary School (now in Year 7 here at Marden) starred in this historical drama about photographer Lyd Sawyer on the North Shields Fish Quay.

They learnt lines and performed the drama on stage at The Exchange in North Shields whilst being filmed.

On 30th September 2021 their film ‘Ghosts from the Past’ was premiered and they received a rapturous response.

For more information follow this link:

Ghosts From The Past

Or watch the video here!

County Football Success

4th October 2021J Ranson

Congratulations to Year 9 student Gracie of North Shields Juniors, who has been selected to represent the county at football, playing a year above her age group. We’ll be keeping a close eye on her burgeoning football career! Well done Gracie!

Maths Revision

28th September 2021J Ranson

Year 11 have made a great start to the year, already showing their commitment to their studies with an excellent turnout in Maths after school revision.

D of E is Back!

27th September 2021J Ranson

A group of students took part in the early stages of their Duke of Edinburgh awards at the weekend, ably assisted by Miss Cotterill, Miss Seal and Mr Jewell. After a couple of years of restrictions and lockdowns, it’s great to see these events able to run again!

Year 7 Settling In!

27th September 2021J Ranson

In Art, Y7 have been learning about colour, shades, tints and tones in Art lessons this week. Students have been using watercolour paints to create their very own colour wheels.

Meanwhile, in Science they have been learning about lab safety this week in Science. Pictured are students using the bunsen burners for the first time, thus acquiring their Bunsen Burner Licenses!

Newcastle United Foundation Career Workshops

24th September 2021J Ranson

To provide more opportunities for Key Stage 3 students, Newcastle United Foundation are coming in on Fridays to work with all of our KS3 students over the next term, running a range of workshops linked to careers and raising aspirations.

All students in Year 7 have now enjoyed these sessions at the beginning of the school year. For more information on the sessions, follow this link: https://nufoundation.org.uk/schools/ 

Vaccination Information

23rd September 2021J Ranson

Vaccination Information

Follow the links below for Covid-19 vaccination information for children and young people, and advice on what to expect after your vaccination.

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Home Testing and Vaccination Information

23rd September 2021J Ranson

Register COVID-19 test results

Follow the links to register Lateral Flow Tests with both Marden High and via the NHS website. There are also helpful links to Public Health England documents regarding the vaccination for children and young people. Thank you.