Art & Photography Workshops for Parents/Carers

6th November 2025J Ranson

We are excited to announce that we are running a series of workshops at Marden High for parents, carers and the wider community to attend. These could enhance your skills in a variety of art and photography disciplines.

Thursday 13th November 2025, 5pm – 6:30pm, Slow Shutter Photography, £25

Thursday 13th November 2025, 5pm – 6:30pm, Print Workshop, £25

Thursday 13th November 2025, 5pm – 6:30pm, Ceramic Christmas Tree Tea Light Workshop, £30

Thursday 22nd January 2026, 5pm – 6:30pm, Ceramic Lighthouse class, £35

To book onto a course, contact the school office. For more information, see the slides below.

BRAND NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! We are delighted to announce another art workshop, coming up very soon! Details below.

Careers Explorers

5th November 2025J Ranson

Thank you to The British Army, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Home Group, Golf England, Rook Matthew Sayer, Medical Architecture, Media Works, Protocol Education, Newcastle College, Turner & Townsend, TyneMet College and North Tyneside Council for supporting the year 9 students of Marden High School with a Careers Explorers morning. The students were so engaged and the feedback has been very positive. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Careers at Sea

5th November 2025J Ranson
Here is some exciting information regarding a Pre-Cadet offer from South Shields Marine School.
They are also hosting a Careers at Sea Open Day this Saturday 8th November 10am – 2pm.
Get in touch for more information!

International Success!

24th October 2025J Ranson

Huge congratulations to Year 7 students Zak and Chloe, who competed in the kickboxing World Championships in Sheffield at the weekend, representing England, and taking home three medals between them!

Vet Visit

20th October 2025J Ranson

As part of our ongoing CEIAG programme, we run regular ‘Careers Conversations’ within school. This morning, a vet came in to talk to students about their job and potential opportunities in the sector.

Local Democracy Week

17th October 2025J Ranson

As part of Local Democracy Week, our school cabinet have taken part in workshops this morning, delivered by the YMCA and North Tyneside Council.

Young Person’s Question Time

15th October 2025J Ranson
On Wednesday, as part of Local Democracy Week, a group of Year 8 students took part in Young Person’s Question Time at North Tyneside Council headquarters, an annual event which gives young people the chance to have their say in front of a panel of decision-making adults.
Along with students from other schools and members of the youth council, students had the opportunity to ask questions to councillors, business owners and representatives from the police and public health service.
Students discussed their opinions on climate change, transportation and mental health provision, and also suggested ideas to improve the local area and benefit people of the borough. It was a great experience and one which may encourage them to pursue a position within the youth parliament in the near future.

Skills Building with Year 7

10th October 2025J Ranson

Year 7 took part in a careers workshop this week, hosted by the DWP. They took part in multiple tasks around teamwork, listening skills and leadership.

Desert Island Discs: A Marden Media Podcast

6th October 2025J Ranson

From the 2027 exam onwards, the BBC Radio programme, Desert Island Discs, will appear on Paper 1 Section B of the Eduqas Media Studies exam (this means Year 10 will study it!).

As a result, the Media department have decided to produce our own ‘Marden’ version – a regular podcast introducing Marden members of staff discussing their media consumption and music tastes.

Here is Episode 1, featuring Mr Horn as our first ‘castaway’: