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FOCUSON SCHOOLS

Marsden High School’s Open Day on March 3

Marsden High School is throwing open its doors to prospective students and high school
their families, with its Open Night on Tuesday, March 3.

The evening will start with registration and a academic competitions, environmental and so-
bbq at 4pm, for an informal welcome with exist- cial justice teams, various leadership teams and
ing students and staff. more.
At 4:30pm the formal presentation in the school As well as providing connections and oppor-
hall will begin, followed by guided school tours. tunities that support students to achieve their
The tours are designed to showcase all aspects personal best, Marsden also has a number of
of the school, including the hospitality kitchen, programs specifically focused on building ex-
technology rooms, creative and performing arts cellence. These include the Pinnacle Program, a
spaces, library, classrooms and more. student enrichment program designed to extend
The theme for the Open Night is Connections and challenge high performing students in Year
– Opportunities – Excellence, three areas that 7 and Year 8.
Marsden has a keen focus on. “We also offer accelerated courses to those
“Building connections is crucial for success at students capable of working beyond their cohort.
school and Marsden is proud of its strengths in We had one Year 8 student and a number of Year
ensuring our students are happy, safe and sup- 11 students sit their HSC mathematics courses
ported,” said Mr Lance Berry, Principal. last year, and many of them achieved Band 6 re-
“We offer a range of supports, individualised sults, which is a great outcome,” Mr Berry said.
to students’ needs, including learning support To learn more about what Marsden has to of-
and wellbeing programs, year adviser and other fer, make sure you attend their upcoming Open
advisers’ support and our Positive Behaviour for Night, starting at 4pm on Tuesday 3 March.
Learning Program, which reinforces our CARE
values – Cooperate, Achieve and Respect Every
day.” Principal
Head Teacher Junior School, Ms Hiba Rizk, said Lance Berry
there is also a comprehensive transition program
for local Year 5 and Year 6 students each year, to
help reduce any anxiety associated with starting
high school.
“This includes ‘A Taste of High School’ day, Sci-
ence Club sessions, WINGS Gifted and Talented
Day and liaising with our partner primary schools
to identify students requiring individualised tran-
sition support. We want to build those connec-
tions before they even start high school.”
Marsden offers a range of extra-curricular ac-
tivities that give students the opportunities to 4:00pm – Registration and Welcome BBQ
succeed in their areas of interest. 4:30pm – Presentation in John Hagan Hall
These include sporting gala days and knock-
out competitions, mock trial, debating, dance, 5:10–7:30pm – Guided School Tours
cheerleading, band, art club, student magazine,