This week, our Year 11s organised and took part in a charity run to raise money for the Bay Foodbank. More information on this video. Donate to the Bay Foodbank HERE!
Well done to all who took part!
We are always very keen to hear parents’ views of their own children’s experiences at school. We hope therefore, that all parents will take a few moments to complete the questionnaire which we have sent out, as the more responses we have, the clearer the picture is to us of our areas of strength and areas for development. The links are below, we have separated them into different year groups so that we can offer more bespoke feedback depending on which year your child is in.
We are currently working on our School Development Plan for next year, and the findings from this parent survey will feed into the content of this important working document.
Thank you for your continued support.
Here is a reminder of the enrichment opportunities on offer for Year 11 after half term. Students have access to a similar document where they have been signing up. It is important that students do sign up if they want to attend so staff can prepare. All students must also sign in and out of reception.
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https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/ac964574086e5480e4c7c68968bc1ec0/uploads/2020/11/12122428/Web-FFM-Insert-Food-allergies-2019.pdf
Starting on the 7th June, we have an exciting opportunity for Year 7 and Year 10 students to sign up to, a series of fitness and conditioning sessions led by a trained professional.
YEAR 7 SIGN UP HERE
YEAR 10 SIGN UP HERE
These will take place for six consecutive weeks:
– It will take place on a Tuesday afternoon from 3.20pm – 4.00pm
– Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
– Children will be informed in form time if they have a place or are on the waiting list
– The sessions will be in the sports hall. Children should wear PE kit as they would for a PE day and bring a water bottle
– There will be no charge for this block of sessions
– Sessions will be led by Chris Whinham who holds an up-to-date DBS and is first aid trained
More information below:
https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/ac964574086e5480e4c7c68968bc1ec0/uploads/2021/05/26111212/MHS-.pdf
On Monday 12 July 2021 we hosted a remote transition evening for Year 7s joining us in September via Google Meet, where form tutors delivered a short presentation introducing themselves and explaining a little more about the role of a Year 7 Form Tutor.
If you were unable to attend or would like to refer to the information again, here is a recording of Mr Swain (7M’s tutor from September) delivering the presentation.
If you have any further queries or if there is anything that you would like to discuss about your child please do not hesitate to contact me, as Transition Coordinator and Head of Year 7, at [email protected].
The following videos will hopefully make you feel at home already at Marden!
Here is a Screencast of our usual ‘Welcome to Marden’ presentation. For those who want to have a look through at their own leisure, here is a link to the actual presentation.
A welcome message from our headteacher, Mr Snape:
Introducing Miss Laing, Mrs Atkinson and the rest of the Year 7 team 2021/22:
Click each image below to view a short introduction by these senior members of staff discussing their roles and responsibilities.
Mr Snape Headteacher
Miss Wallace
Teaching & Learning
Mr Anderson
Pastoral Support
Mrs Robson
Curriculum & Progress
Mrs Reece
SEND Coordinator
Mr Hedworth Business Manager
What is it like to be a Marden student? Find out from some current students, who discuss what they felt about transition, and also an introduction to Head of Year Miss Laing, and some of her team:
How do we get around? This short video tour points out where things are so it might give you a head start before September!
Who We Are…
Some photographs to introduce our staff and areas of interest around the school.
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This interactive document has links to lesson examples for each of our subject areas. There are also short audio introductions from each of our subject leaders welcoming you and outlining what you will be doing when you join Marden in September!
https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/ac964574086e5480e4c7c68968bc1ec0/uploads/2020/07/01121632/Transition-2020_-Subject-Introductions-5.pdf
The following leaflet provides information on the warning signs for parents/carers to look out for and tips on what they can do to help. At the bottom of the document, contact numbers/email addresses are provided for people to seek help, advice or guidance with anything County Lines related.
https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/ac964574086e5480e4c7c68968bc1ec0/uploads/2021/05/19134838/county-lines-v2-final-parent-and-carer-leaflet.pdf
DONATE ANY UNWANTED UNIFORM OR REQUEST ITEMS OF UNIFORM FREE OF CHARGE!
The Community School Clothing Scheme is a charity we work with which receives donations of uniform, including shoes, coats, sportswear, plain shirts and trousers. Additionally, any parent or carer struggling to kit their child out can go online and request logo and generic items of uniform free of charge!
If any students, parents and carers have any unwanted uniform, that they perhaps might have grown out of, it can be brought into school and we will pass this on. Year 11 students in particular might have unwanted uniform they could donate as they no longer require it.
You can find out more about the scheme HERE or via their Facebook page.
The following information is being shared with our students as a reminder to stay safe and use social media appropriately outside of school.
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