A group of Year 9 students have been working with Ms Griffiths on a “School of Sanctuary” project.
The group’s aims are to promote inclusivity, tolerance and acceptance within Marden High School and the wider community.
Last week they delivered assemblies to all year groups about racism and tolerance.
During our recent “What Makes the Coast Special?” Super Learning Day, Year 7 students were divided into three groups.
Those students working with the Science department focused on how creatures that lived in the sea and on the seashore were adapted for survival. they visited the Blue Reef Aquarium to see live specimens and used personal research on the internet to produce a set of Sea Creature Top Trumps.
The Art department worked with students on the beach producing sand sculptures and then painted sea-scape pictures and the media department took students out to take photographs and film footage which was used to create a short documentary about the North East coastline.
The Media group had an opportunity to explore the coastline and interpret “What Makes the Coast Special” however they wished, through the medium of video and photography. They spent the morning researching ideas and gathering footage, and in the afternoon split into two groups and experimented with some Media software – some used Photoshop to create poster designs using their beach photography and some edited video footage in a variety of genres including news reports, documentaries and experimental video art.
Well done Year 7!
For Year 7 parents and carers who were unable to attend our Maths Revision evening this week, or for those who would like a recap, here are the documents that can help support your child in Maths at Marden.
Here’s a visual breakdown of our Extra-Curricular timetable. For more information on specific dates, rooms and times contact the member of staff in charge or the appropriate head of department.
A reminder that our Open Evening takes place next Wednesday, between 6pm and 8pm, and there is also an opportunity to book an appointment at our forthcoming Open Day. Just contact us for more information. Thanks!
As a regular supporter of Young Writers, Marden High School has been awarded 5-star school status. Following an exciting year of writing success and competition wins, we have been granted this exclusive honour by Young Writers.co.uk.
Look out for more exciting competitions throughout the year! Congratulations to all our aspiring young writers who have contributed to this incredible success.
Well done to our Year 7 student Elliot, who performed superbly in the Men’s London Gymnastics Open.
Elliot competed in Club Level 3 and amidst some stiff competition, finished 4th overall – winning Gold on the High bar, Silver on the Vault and Bronze on Rings and Pommel.
Congratulations Elliot!
Huge congratulations are due to our Year 9 student Josh, who came second in the Junior Great North Run on Sunday in the Year 10 category.
Photo courtesy of Evening Chronicle
Well done Josh, and well done to all of our students who competed at the weekend!
We are delighted to announce that the fundraising efforts from Marden’s Parent-Teacher Association last year helped contribute £1,200 towards two new rowing machines for the PE department.
We are always looking for new members to join our PTA. Our first meeting of this academic year will take place on Monday 17th September at 6:30pm in the LRC. We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 10 student Hannah Searle has been selected to be part of the England North rowing squad in the 2018 School Games. The School Games is a national multi-sport event for the UK’s most talented school-age athletes. It will take place at Loughborough University from Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September.
Congratulations and the very best of luck from everybody at Marden High!
