Roald Dahl at 100

By J Ranson13th September 2016

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Tuesday 13 September marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, and here at Marden we are celebrating that with themed posters and activities round school, as well as having a dedicated English lesson to his work for all year groups.

Here, some of our teachers read passages from their favourite books:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wD8AQfdLRc&feature=em-upload_owner

What is your favourite Dahl book? For more information follow this link and learn more about the fizz-whizzing literary career of one of our most celebrated children’s authors.

FanTICEtic!

By J Ranson6th July 2016

Throughout this academic year, fifteen of our Year 10 Art, Design & Textile students have been working with This Is Creative Enterprise (TICE) through various workshops.
On Tuesday night, at the Great North Museum: Hancock, their work was showcased to hundreds of other creatives, students and families from local schools.
Guest speakers included senior lectures from Northumbria University Fashion courses and professionals from national creative sectors. The evening was a huge success, celebrating the achievement of all students involved.
A special thanks to TICE, Northumbria Universiy, Great North Museum, everyone else involved and not to forget our amazing talented young Art students.
Mr Prytherch
 
#FanTICEtic!

 

Year 10 Get Creative

By J Ranson21st June 2016

Year 10 students last week visited Northumbria University and took part in a Fashion and Textiles workshop with TICE (This Is Creative Enterprise). View the gallery for some photos of the three day event, and click the link here for more details.

Year 7 Get Creative in RE!

By J Ranson28th April 2016

From Aztec temples and Pagan ruins to Stupas, Churches and Mosques, Year 7 have pulled out all of the stops with their Independent Study this week. We’ve had everything from buildings, cakes, models crafted on Minecraft, as well as beautifully presented written work and presentations. The RE department couldn’t be prouder!

Marden Great Languages Bake Off

By Mrs C Mellor12th April 2016
In March, five students took part in the event “The Great Languages Bake Off” combining their language, cooking and filmmaking skills. After making a video of themselves creating a dish, in this case an Apfelstrudel and Gateau au chocolat, they went to Sunderland University where they had to give a presentation in front of all the other students taking part.
Outside Sunderland Uni with ambassador
They were met by the lovely student ambassador Sarah who showed them around and gave them drinks and cake as well as telling them what student life was like. The students did brilliantly with their videos and presentations and had a great time visiting the university.
Memory game with ambassador

 

World Book Day at Marden

By J Ranson4th March 2016

 

Staff fancy dress

Staff fancy dress

World Book Day was another superb day at Marden High, with staff and students in fancy dress as their favourite literary characters. There were also creative writing workshops all throughout the day.

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Year 7, 8 and 9 students in a creative writing workshop

Well done to Miss Laing and the English department for organising this brilliant event!