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’:
Some useful SEND information on ‘The Graduated Approach’ Check out our Polices page for more SEND information.
A few shots from our recent trip to the Wimbledon Championships and London. A fabulous opportunity for our students to watch world class tennis and take in the sights of the capital.
Apologies those Year 10 parents, carers and students planning to attend the M10 meeting this evening. The date of this has been advertised erroneously, and this will now take place at the same time, 5pm, tomorrow, that’s TUESDAY 8th JULY. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Earlier this half term, we were excited to welcome Northern Gas to our school for an interactive workshop all about hydrogen fuel cells. Our Year 10 students got hands-on with the science behind this clean energy source, learning how hydrogen can power everything from homes to cars.
The highlight? Students got to test out model hydrogen-powered cars and see the technology in action. It was a fun and eye-opening experience that gave us a glimpse into the future of sustainable energy.
Thanks to everyone who attended our Duke of Edinburgh Ceremony last night, where our Year 10s were awarded with their Bronze certificates after their hard work this year in their expeditions, and their volunteering work. Well done!
Congratulations to our house champions for 2024/25, Bamburgh – their very first title! Mr Richards announced the winner in assembly this morning after they finished the year with a stunning 390,012 points, beating off stiff competition from last year’s champions Warkworth, and former winners Alnwick, who finished third.
The overall house points are now reset to 0 for the new academic year, although individual house points (which can be redeemed for rewards later in the summer term) are currently still valid.
Congratulations to Bamburgh, and may the 2025/26 competition begin!
On Tuesday this week, Year 9 and Year 10 Music and Drama students took part in an all-day workshop with the English Touring Opera company, exploring the genre and narrative of Bellini’s Il Capuleti ei Montecchi (The Capulets and The Montagues).
They explored composition, created an alternative ending and worked together to perform the overture and finale with industry professionals, then on Wednesday evening were lucky enough to visit the Gala Theatre in Durham to watch the opera in full. It was a special and enriching experience enjoyed by all!
