Wednesday, 6 August 2008 10:48 AM
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
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Friday, 25 July 2008 3:19 PM
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.
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Friday, 25 July 2008 2:59 PM
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.
Arrive Alives.wmv (7,154.45KB)
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Monday, 30 June 2008 2:56 PM
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.”
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Friday, 9 May 2008 9:02 AM
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
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Thursday, 27 September 2007 2:38 PM
Ali Yunespour was honoured in a ceremony at the NSW Department of Education with a Ministers Award for student achievement. Only 38 of these prestigious awards are presented to the most impressive Year 12 students in public education throughout the state.
The presentation ceremony was held in the William Wilkins Gallery at the Department of Education in Bridge Street. It was attended by the Minister for Education, The Honorable John Della Bosca, The Director-General of the Department of Education and TAFE NSW, Mr Michael Coutts-Trotter as well as school personnel and family members.
Ali started Marsden High School in September 2005 with very little English. During his time at the school he has worked extremely diligently in every subject and has achieved outstanding academic results. In 2006 Ali sat the HSC Persian exam whilst in Year 11 and was placed 4th in the state.
After only 12 months in the school Ali was elected as vice captain, which was testament to the high esteem in which both the staff and students hold him. For the past two years Ali has also been a very active member of the school’s Student Representative Council always taking a proactive role and involving himself in all activities. He is a great advocate for the students at Marsden and can often be found in his free periods tutoring fellow students in the school’s library.
Ali has had a major role in a wide variety of extra curricula activities including the Rotary Club – Model United Nations Association, Volunteer Gift Wrapping for Life Education, Service Learning Conference, Tolerance Day with Ryde Council, Northern Sydney Region Equity Committee, Young Leadership Conference at Parliament House, Richard Glover radio program and the Exploring Democracy Seminar at Parliament House.
Ali made an unscheduled speech on receiving his award as he wanted to show his appreciation to the staff at Marsden High School for the opportunities they had given him to excel.
“On behalf of my family I would like to thank all staff and students for their efforts. I strongly believe that Marsden High School is a great school in a multicultural environment. I experienced my most memorable moments at Marsden”
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Tuesday, 26 June 2007 3:15 PM
Knitting needles and balls of wool have taken Marsden High School by storm, with over 60 students and staff participating in the fifth annual ABC 702 Knit In.
Every Wednesday students give up their precious lunchtime to knit brightly coloured squares which will eventually be joined together and made into blankets.
The blankets will then be presented to ABC 702 on July 27. Through the organisation Wrap With Love, the blankets will be given to needy people all over the world to ensure they stay warm this winter.
Principal Greg Wann said: “It’s great to see the students and staff mingling and chatting away.”
Marsden High School’s Knit In co-ordinator Tracey McIntosh said students had become hooked on their new hobby, with one boy spotted knitting whilst waiting for the bus.
And with equal numbers of boys and girls taking part in the Knit In, Ms McIntosh said the response has been “just amazing”.
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