Non-Uniform Day This Friday

By J Ranson8th February 2016

Disability North logo

This Friday will be a non-uniform day to raise money for Disability North, and the school cabinet will be putting on events all week in order to raise as much money as possible.

The cabinet visited last year to see all of the hard work that the charity does for people with all types of disabilities. The events this week include:

Tuesday: Bake Sale
Wednesday: Table Tennis Tournament – staff and students
Thursday: Lunchtime Quiz – staff and students
Friday: Non-uniform Day (£1)
As usual with our non-uniform days, wrist bands will be on sale for £1 from the school cabinet.

BBC School Reports

By J Ranson29th January 2016

Our January reports from our school report practice day are ready to view!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpPDxueFPJE&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyXXfgCzmyQ&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0FubGxYpyg&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_-7XdsCKs&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRWDFGNjPP8&feature=youtu.be

Year 8 Football Success

By J Ranson14th January 2016

The Year 8 boys football team pulled off an incredible victory on Wednesday night, winning 3-2 away to Valley Gardens.

After going into the lead through Josh Harrison, they were pegged back and 2-1 down by half time.

They rallied however, and Owen Kennedy grabbed an equaliser before Josh Harrison added his second, rounding the keeper to win it 3-2.

It was a tremendous achievement, having been heavily defeated 16-1 by Valley Gardens last season. Well done to the following boys:

Owen Foster
Harvey Gates
Cameron Balloch
Adam Dunn
Reece Maddison
Jarod Robson (man of the match)
Jonny Jordan
Harry Perkins
Josh Harrison
Connor Brown
Owen Kennedy
and Year 7 student Peter Whitehouse

Marden Lumiere 2015

By J Ranson15th December 2015

The final time we light up this building, crowds of Year 8s and their parents gathered in the shadow of our new building to witness the lighting up of the East block of Marden High School, a culmination of their Science-themed Super Learning Day.

Marden Lumiere 2 Marden Lumiere

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY!

By J Ranson11th December 2015
The stationery and sweet packs raised £221!

The stationery and sweet packs raised £221!

It’s been Christmas Jumper Day here at Marden, Marden staff and students raising loads of money with various fundraising efforts, including:

  • An LRC raffle
  • CHOP THE KNOT – Mr Ranson chopped off his hair during Yr11 assembly
  • Doughnuts and biscuit sales all week
  • Stationery and sweet packs sold
  • Hamper raffle
  • McAlpine builders generous collection
  • Wristband sales for non-uniform day
  • Staff room scones and cake sale

In total a massive

£1495.37

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BBC School Report Practice News Day – December 2015 Finished Reports

By J Ranson9th December 2015

Here are our finished Year 8 reports from our latest Practice News Day at Marden.

It’s Christmas time, but how do we celebrate here at Marden? What does Christmas mean to you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-3IE3I2XQk

This report has a Reality TV theme, what do Marden students and staff think following the success of Vicky Pattison in the latest series of ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg-mXETiYKo

Connor and Darcey worked on this report about the YouTube generation; how new jobs are being created from using social media.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIDUUdyu45s

After the birth of their second child, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s latest choice for a baby name, Saint, raised a few eyebrows. Jess and Amy reported on unusual baby names, and what the Marden staff and students thought of Saint West!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEyruP9QCrs

Our sports team analysed the unpredictability of this season’s Premier League. Chelsea languishing near the bottom, whilst Leicester City fly high, and Newcastle’s unexpected win against a resurgent Liverpool…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoK4qNKnvjM

…and finally, the weather, with Alex, Arran and Tom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NzlNa5xrWA

BBC School Report Practice News Day 2!

By J Ranson2nd December 2015

Our second news day of the year is next Tuesday, the 8th of December. It is now our 10th year of participating in BBC News School Report. Year 8 students make the news for real, and aim to publish their filmed reports by 4pm. Scroll down to view our reports from previous news days.

Marden and the BBC

By J Ranson11th November 2015

Marden have continued their excellent links with the BBC, with staff and students featuring in an ONLINE VIDEO BLOG about the merits of the project. Follow the link or click the screenshot below to read the blog and watch the interviews!

BBC News Blog

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