Marsden High School

Diving Head First

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:06:00 GMT

JUST getting out of bed was a struggle for Ethan Camroux three years ago. But the 15-year-old has bounced back from a bout of chronic fatigue syndrome and now does two-hour training sessions in the pool six times a week.

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Open Day Success

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:19:00 GMT

TO celebrate its 50th anniversary, Marsden High School held its open day last weekend instead of on a weeknight. The change paid off, with 250 people taking part in the open day, 15 per cent more than last year and double the numbers of 2007.

Activities included drama and band performances, food and drinks served by the hospitality students, and art students showing off their skills in the dark room. The school also launched its DVD. For information go to;

www.marsden-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Source: The Northern District Times 25/3/09

A uniform challenge

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:48:08 GMT

Marsden High School has come up with a novel way to make wearing the school uniform hip again.

The challenge was laid down that if all 750 students could be in full school uniform on any given day, then school uniform co-ordinator David Najdek would have to also wear the uniform for a day.

Given such an incentive, the student’s rose to the challenge last Friday, resulting in the teacher winding back the clock and pulling on the uniform.

Mr Najdek said he was happy to do his bit for the cause: “It was actually very comfortable. I was also very surprised by the number of students who responded positively to me when they walked past me in the corridor.

“It was quite a fun experience that I would repeat if every student could replicate their previous effort.”

More teachers could be following suit and donning the school’s threads, with a number of other teachers putting their hand up to take part in the challenge.

Source:www.weeklytimes.com.au

Year 12 student Matt Wilson and teacher David Najdek

Cakes go a long way

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:19:05 GMT

Ms Mo's Year 12 Chinese class were successful in raising over $1200 for the community of the earthquake affected Sichuan province. The group was able to raise the funds by making traditional Chinese cakes which were sold to the staff and students of Marsden. A cheque will be presented to the Red Cross to assist those touched by the tragedy.

Marsden Arrives Alive

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Marsden recently had the arrive alive crew along to educate our students about driver safety and awareness. The students played wheelchair basketball and rugby to develop a sense of empathy for those who are wheelchair bound. Clink on the link below to view a presentation created by students from Marsden's Intensive English Centre.

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Sajjad scores a double

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:56:32 GMT

Sajjad Yunespour was recently recognised by Auburn Council for his outstanding efforts. The Western Sydney Refugee Youth Awards were presented at Auburn Town Hall by the Honorable Barbara Perry, the Minister for Western Sydney. Sajjad received the award for Academic Merit and was runner up for Community Leadership in the Senior category.

Sajjad was nominated by Sheryn Symons, the Careers Adviser at Marsden High School. “Sajjad is the vice captain at Marsden and a most impressive young man who not only achieves academically but is a great role model to his fellow students” she said. “He challenges himself to achieve high marks as he is aiming to study Law at university next year. As vice captain he also has a role to play in representing the school at various functions as well as fund raising for charities.”

Stepping to challenge

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Click on the link to read about Marsden's exciting Rock Eisteddfod program

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Source: Northern District Times

Macquarie tutoring program up and running

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Volunteer students from Macquarie University are about to embark on the third year of the School Tutoring Program with senior students from Marsden High School, West Ryde. Each Tuesday afternoon during Terms 2 and 3 students from Macquarie University meet with about 30 Marsden HSC students to provide free tutoring.

The Marsden students identify the subjects that they would like additional help with and are then matched by the coordinators Sandie Rudman, Manager of the Macquarie Transition program and Sheryn Symons, Head Teacher Teaching and Learning at Marsden High School.

Involvement in the program allows the students from Macquarie to earn points towards their Global Leadership Program. The Macquarie students take on a mentoring role as well as a tutoring role with the Marsden students. The program has proved to be very beneficial as it allows the Marsden students to ask their tutors questions about university courses in addition to improving their HSC results.

Marsden High School had a record number of students qualify for university for 2008 and according to Ms Symons the School Tutoring program is one of the reasons that the students were so successful. It was also interesting to note that a number of the students in the program gained entry to their chosen university courses by as little as a 2 point margin. She believes the tutoring program was instrumental in helping the students realise their potential and aspire to the more demanding courses.

Furthermore, Ms Symonds believes that the outstanding academic performance can be direct attributed to the program. Below is a summary of Marsden’s 2007 outstanding academic results.

• 83% of students who applied for university were offered places.

• 14% of students who applied for a university course received a UAI of 90 or above

• 22% of students who applied for university course received a UAI of 80 or above

• The most popular university courses include: Law, International Studies, Medical Science, Engineering, Education, Business & Commerce

• Of the students who were accepted into university, most (24%) went to Macquarie University

Olympic Torch Lights Up Marsden

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:02:01 GMT

THE arrival of the Olympic torch in the northern districts was heralded by screaming school children.

The 2008 Beijing torch, etched with swirling red clouds to symbolise Chinese art, architecture and philosophy, arrived in Ryde for its education tour. The torch, which belongs to Paralympic champion Louise Sauvage, recently visited Marsden High School in West Ryde, where it was passed between students. Ryde resident and sports coach Andrew Hill organised the tour.

Left to Right: Natalie Amat, Sajjad Yunespour, Principal Greg Wann, Emily Surian, Jack Kealy

Marsden wins battle of the bands

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Marsden High School has again scooped the pool at the annual Battle of the Bands competition, with two-piece ‘Corpus’ taking out the top honour of ‘Best Band’.

Keiron Steel and Jack Bruun-Hammond outplayed 13 other local bands to take out first place in the Judges Choice awards section.

Capping off Marsden High’s successful evening were ‘Midnight Chemistry’s’ Adam Amin, Kapilash Sivapragasm, and Arial Hay - who took out the people’s choice award.

All students put their success down to the school’s music co-ordinator Milena Idrus, and their thriving music program.

The winners have all at one stage or another been part of Marsden’s vocal group, concert band, stage band and string ensemble.

Ms Idrus said: “Marsden has a very strong presence in the local band scene and with winners in the last three battle of the bands, this comes as no real surprise.

“The students at Marsden are amazing ambassadors for the school and highly talented,” she said.

The annual event, held as part of youth week, showcased talent from every secondary school in the Ryde local government area.

Bands were given 10 minutes each to impress the crowd and judges with their original compositions.

Source: www.weeklytimes.com.au