Our new building is well on schedule for its September 2016 opening, and today marked the official turf cutting ceremony, as local dignitaries, contractors and the mayor joined staff and students in commemorating this special event.

Theo (Year 11) and Daisy (Year 10) pose with Mayor Norma Redfearn in front of our new building.

Following the recent highly publicised news stories of refugees fleeing their homes, altruistic Marden High students last term took part in a backpack campaign to help families affected by the crisis.

The recent campaign collected over 400 backpacks which have now been delivered to refugee camps in Calais and Kos.

Marden High School collected over 70 backpacks which is amazing! Thank you to everyone who donated and got involved, especially Mrs McHanwell’s Year 8 RE class, who helped raise money through sponsored silences!

Staff at Marden have recently raised a whopping £237 for Bright Red after an end of term barbecue.

Bright Red have invested over £5,000,000 helping improve patient care, supporting nursing staff development and pushing the boundaries of blood cancer research. They have played a major role in helping the Newcastle city region become one of the best places to be for those unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with a blood cancer.

For more information, click the website HERE.

Thanks to all who took part and donated.