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Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Private Bag, KaroriPhone 04 476 8707

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PO Box 58040, WhitbyPhone 04 234 [email protected]

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Ad Summa Greetings to the Marsden Family

Issue 2 | March 2012

Academic results 2011 2

New Chaplain 3

Year 7 and 8 Activities Day 3

Saying goodbye to Alice! 4

Stage Challenge 2012 4

Athletics Sports Day 4

Upper & Middle School Form Representatives Term One 5

Speech Scholarship Success 6

Uniform Shop 6

Marsden Whitby 6-7 Marsden Primary 8

Jenny Williams

Principal

I had the opportunity a few years ago to hear Bruce Sullivan speak. Since then I have been

receiving his irregular emails containing gems of his wisdom. This one particularly resonated

with me as it supports my own beliefs and our teachings in PPP.

What are the last words your children or partner hear before they go to sleep? What are the

parting words to your colleagues at the end of the day?

In my family, as I was growing up we always said ‘sweet dreams’ to each other as our final

night time words. At the time I didn’t really think about it but I still have that habit today –

rather a nice one as it wishes loved ones good thoughts during the night.

Bruce says to his son each night before he goes to sleep: I love you, I am proud of you, You

are an amazing person. If you have seen the film ‘The Help’ you might remember the scene

where Abilene tells the little girl: ‘You is smart, You is kind, You is important’

What a wonderful message to give to children. You might have your own night time ritual

- perhaps like the ‘Waltons’ (is anyone reading this old enough to remember?) – Goodnight

Johnboy, goodnight……….

Or maybe your children hear “For the last time – turn out the light!!” or “Go to sleep…

NOW!!” or “Don’t make me come in there!”

Think about how you can make their last few minutes awake special and meaningful ones.

Even if you’re tired and stressed, you can always find a couple of moments to create a

memory that will be positive and one they’ll treasure long into adulthood.

What about your partner…..and why should the ritual stop at home?

What do your work or school colleagues hear as you walk out the door? Is it a fleeting “See

ya” or a heartfelt “Thanks so much for all you’ve done today.” I reckon some people would

be struggling to even say goodbye, let alone offer up some words of appreciation.

As with your loved ones, think about specific actions and relate your parting words to

those things - little accomplishments throughout the day that have helped in your working

environment. It doesn’t matter how small the deed, your parting word of thanks will be

remembered.

What about me??

Finally, what are you saying to yourself before you go to sleep? Are they words or kindness,

gratitude and love? Are you looking back over your day and seeing the good or focusing on

what didn’t work so well? In PPP we ask the girls to think of three things they were grateful

for during the day and to be holding these positive thoughts as they go to sleep.

What rituals are you creating in your home?

Inside this issue

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Private Bag, KaroriPhone 04 476 8707

[email protected]

PO Box 58040, WhitbyPhone 04 234 [email protected]


Ad Summa Greetings to the Marsden Family

Issue 6 | November 2011

Creative Enquiry Symposium 2

School Leaders 2012 3

Uniform Shop 3

Sponsoring a student in Ghana 4

French Speaking Competition 4

Homestays for 2012 4

Middle School Leaders 5

Library Reading Room 5

Science News 5

Marsden Whitby 6

Marsden Primary 8

Jenny Williams

Principal

This time of the year I often have people saying to me ‘oh things must be starting

to wind down at school’. This causes me to smile as Term 4 is probably the most

frenetic term of all, and follows a rather busy Term 3.

Here are just some of the Karori Upper School highlights.

During Term 3 we had the magnificent House Music competition towards the end

of term. The extraordinary thing this year was the amount of student innovation and

creativity shown within the chosen pieces. The annual Swainson Concert was the

show case for the talented musicians in the school.

In Term 4 Leadership appointments were made for 2012 - involving speeches

and voting; the Fashion Parade highlighted the creative skills in the technology

department and introduced girls to modeling and dance; Old Girls Day saw nearly

100 Old Girls – of all ages, converge on Marsden for Chapel, Breakfast, Assembly,

Tours, AGM and of course the Decade Dinner.

The Cultural Awards night provided a venue where the music, drama, debating and

performance in the school could be celebrated – a truly creative experience. Our

sportswomen were celebrated at the Sports Awards dinner the next evening and the

crowd was impressed by the large number of girls who have represented Marsden at

Wellington, North Island and National level.

The inaugural Senior Art Exhibition displayed the diverse and imaginative work by

the Painting, Photography and Design students. The annual Creativity Symposium

occurred recently for year 9 students. For three days they were informed,

investigated, imagined and created round the theme of Earthquakes. One highlight

was the live Skyping session with students from Avonside Girls.

Of course through all this time the senior students had mock exams and students

in years 11-13 are currently sitting their final NCEA, Cambridge and Scholarship

examinations.

Personally the Chapel Service and breakfast for the year 13 students was a moving

and inclusive end to formal school for the students.

Still to come are more examinations, the community carol service, the school carol

service, prize giving, final assembly and the ultimate in events – the Leavers Ball.

So school is certainly winding up for the year – but in a grand and exciting fashion!

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Academic results 2011

Provisional NCEA results for 2011 are now to hand.

Congratulations to all our students for their superb effort. We are

very proud of your achievement. The number of students who

perform at Merit and Excellence level is absolutely outstanding. We

are also very proud of the fact that the pass rate for NCEA at all

levels is almost 100%. Our Scholars’ Assembly where we celebrate

their success will take place towards the end of Term 1.

The table below gives a snapshot of the overall performance of

Marsden Karori students. We will make more comprehensive data

available as it comes to hand.

Level One

(Year 11)

65% gained Level 1 NCEA endorsed with

Excellence, 27% students gained Level 1 NCEA

certificates endorsed with Merit (total 92%) and

98% achieved their Level 1 NCEA certificate

Level Two

(Year 12)

46% gained Level 2 NCEA endorsed with




Level Three

(Year 13)

21% students gained Level 3 NCEA endorsed with




NCEA endorsed with Excellence: what does it mean?

For students to achieve their NCEA endorsed with Excellence

at Level 1, 2 or 3, they must have at least 50 credits achieved at

Excellence level. Students at Year 12 attempt fewer credits than at

Year 11 and the number decreases again at Year 13. It therefore

becomes increasingly more difficult to achieve an endorsement.

Many of our students surpass that goal, as demonstrated by the

exceptional results of the following girls in 2011:

Year 11 (Level 1)Morgan Archer 154 Excellence credits including both Level 1 and 2.

Emily Fiennes 134 Excellence credits.

Leandra Fiennes 124 Excellence credits, including both Level 1 and 2.

Isabel Kelly 170 Excellence credits, including both Level 1 and 2.

Sabrina Koh 157 Excellence credits.

Cassie O’Regan 127 excellence credits.

Year 12 (Level 2)Rachael Wiltshire 110 Excellence credits at Level 2 plus an A pass in both Cambridge AS level Biology and Mathematics.

Tessa Paterson-Catto 95 Excellence credits.

Pernilla Scott 89 Excellence credits.

Angel He 88 Excellence credits.

Camille Wrightson 85 Excellence credits including both Level 2 and 3, plus an A pass in

Cambridge AS English.

Year 13 (Level 3)

Emily Hayward 107 Excellence credits plus an A pass in Cambridge A level Biology.

Kate Burgess 99 Excellence credits plus an A* pass in Cambridge A level Biology.

Helen Yu 78 Excellence credits.

2011 Scholarship results

Congratulations to all our Scholarship winners of 2011. There

were a number of great individual performances from the girls

and 22 awards were made in total. For those heading off to

university, this is a fantastic way to start the academic year.

Girls have studied outside their regular classroom hours to

achieve Scholarship. Their success is a credit to their efforts and

to that of their teachers.

Scholarships awarded:

Alex Cliffe in Classical Studies (Outstanding), English

(Outstanding) and Economics

Emily Hayward in Chemistry, Physics and Statistics

Kate Burgess in Biology and English

Alex Hollis in English and Media Studies

Lennie Law in English and Media Studies

Dee Renai in Geography (Outstanding)

Poppy Shelton in English (Outstanding)

Beckie Calder-Flynn in English

Jess Kwon in Media Studies

Sarah Latchem in Painting

Kimberley Low in Biology

Emma Rennie in Statistics and Modelling

Sophia Sherwood in English

Special congratulations to two Year 12 students who also gained Scholarships:

Camille Wrightson in Economics

Rachael Wiltshire in Geography

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New ChaplainNew Chaplain, Reverend Kate Carey-

Smith has been welcomed into the

Marsden Family at an induction service,

conducted by Bishop Thomas Brown.

Rev Kate is moving from Palmerston

North where she has been co-vicar of

St Matthews for the past 5 years. As

well as roles in other Anglican churches

around New Zealand her experience

also includes work as a teacher and

speech therapist.

In mid-February, Year 7 and 8 students

participated in a number of activities,

allowing them to get to know other

students in the Middle School. They

were able to make beautiful necklaces

and bracelets, compete in a newspaper

challenge and endeavor to beat their

classmates in table tennis. Students

also enjoyed a visit to Wellington Zoo,

where they learnt about how they can

help endangered animals and protect

their environment. The girls also had the

opportunity to touch lizards, rats and

hedgehogs!

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Saying goodbye to Alice!

Stage Challenge 2012‘Individuality is a Crime’

Congratulation to the dancers who have been chosen for this

year’s Stage Challenge performance, led by Ella Snedden (Year 13)

and Emma Marsland (Year 12). Each dancer has been issued with

a letter outlining the event, a rehearsal schedule and a permission

form to return to school. We look forward to working with the

dancers and their crew to create a spectacular performance at the

end of May at the TSB Arena in Wellington.

If you have any questions about this event, please email

[email protected].

Alice Lee is a student from Korea who has been studying at

Marsden, since October 2010 (Year 9). She leaves us soon to

continue her education in her home country, Korea. International

Dean, Ms Penny Kerr-Hislop talked with Alice about her impressions

of New Zealand. Alice was very clear in her answer, “New Zealand

is natural and it is free”.

And Kiwi people Alice?

“Friendly and positive.”

What about the education system?

“Marsden helps to develop leadership skills, creativity and your

own special talents like music. The school allows time for these

important things.”

Was there any downside being in New Zealand?

“Nothing to do in the weekends. I miss karaoke and amusement

parks. Everything closes very early here.”

What will you miss about New Zealand and Marsden when you

return home?

“My friends, the kindness of Kiwi people, the fresh air and the

good nature.”

What might you say to other students who are interested in

spending some time here?

“That Ms Aitkins is a really good ESOL teacher who cares a lot

about her students. And that the Samuel Language Acacdemy

(where I stayed) helped me adapt to the new environment and also

with my time management.”

Thank you Alice! We will miss you!

Athletics Sports Day

Head of Houses Camille Wrightson with German Exchange

student Lea Goetz at Athletics Day, Newtown Park.

(Lea is at Marsden for 6 weeks along with fellow German

exchange student Sandra Badmann, Jennifer Beyer and

Leonie Kainz.)

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7HA Amy Cooper Olivia Fox Alexandra Talbot Rebekah Hartley

7SL Elyse Smaill Sarah Philp-Wright Megan Fitness Lucy Brow

8JS Martine Cantin-Buckley Grace Kaye-Blake Tayla Dayal Jessie Jamieson

8KE Gina Chamberlain Alexandra McKendry Jessica Seow Lucy Preston

8WA Imogen NorlingMeggie Morrison

Claudia PetrieEmerson Yee Caroline Enright

9AL Tessa Dalgety- Evans Shan Boekholt Madeline Wilson Addison Haynie

9CM Alex Buchanan Molly McDouall Laura Heycoop Megan Flannery

9WD Jessica Marett Olivia Smith Ruby Lawler Jade Young

School Council Representives CT Monitors

7CR Ruby Hooper and Evie Ferguson Josijntje Keenan

7HA Emma Hassell and Katie Mackenzie Isabella O’Meeghan and Fenn Braithwaite

7SL Claudia Adamson and Alexandra Growcott Jessica Hudson

8JS Eleanor Bonetti and Olivia Martin Anna Harding and Sophie Whitehead

8KE Sophie Wickens and Zoe Smith Hannah Leech and Laura Stewart

8WA Georgia Karantze Georgia Beatson

9AL Alexandra Moffet and Shannon Ingram Zoe Adler and Sophie Parker

9CM Julia Gluyas and Olivia Scholten Tallulah Farrar

9WD Caitlin Cresswell and Bianca Price Eleanore Jonassen

Upper School Form Representatives Term OneForm Captain Deputy Sports Captain Deputy

10BH Ruoniso Mashingaidze Anna de BoerGeorgia Brown and

Bethany O’Grady

10HZ Grace Habershon Lucy McRae Hannah Wu Dani Lath

10CS Charlotte Campbell Olivia Bloomfield Emma Fulbrook Harriette Dunphy

10D Beatrice Hooper Maddie Whyte Maggie Burns Gabrielle Palado

11CI Lydia Sainsbury Melissa Stewart Charlotte Russon Georgia Wylie

11DE Laura Gower Holly Thomas Bridget Kiddle

11WH Catherine Graham Madison Lawler Ella Morrison Molly Steel

School Council Representives ICT Monitors

10BH Swetha Wevita and Yu Hong Fan Ruoniso Mashingaidze and Eva Johnson

10HZ Charlotte Burger Aimee Nobelen and Eleanor Olsen

10CS Alexandra Mair and Kate Alderton Florence Wellington

10D Olivia Singleton and Emily Wood Nicky Tock

11CI Olivia Payne and Jialin Sae-Jiw Nicola Mah and Anna Singleton

11DE Millicent Abrahams and Bridget Moss Celine Harrison

11WH Becky Dent


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2011 was a busy, successful and exciting year for Marsden Whitby,

marked with yet another series of firsts such as, the first visit from

Japanese High school students; our first business expo; the first

year that Y12 students were not travelling to Karori for classes and

the innovations to our Pastoral programme, and the year ended

with some marvellous celebrations. We had made service a major

focus in 2011 across all year levels and students were involved in a

range of activities, including tree planting at Paremata Station and

the development of our own newspaper, The Compass Chronicle

– a joint venture with Partners Porirua and CityLife Newspapers.

We ended the year with yet another first – a traditional Carol

Service of 9 Carols and Readings at St Mary’s Church at the end of

November and on Thursday 1 December we held the traditional

Parents’ Association Year 13 Leavers Breakfast to thank and

farewell Year 13 students. The Guest Speaker, Mayor of Porirua

Nick Leggett, spoke about the need for perseverance in life and

the fact that goals will not always come easily. It was an excellent

moment for the students to take away with them as they embark

upon the next phase of their lives. Mr Overton and Mrs Winnall

accompanied Year 12 students on a Leadership Camp and had the

privilege of watching this tight-knit, cohesive and supportive group

putting themselves through a series of physically challenging and

mentally stimulating leadership situations. The following week

saw the school congratulating and acknowledging prize winners

at the annual School Prize giving. Whilst not everyone can receive

a specific award or certificate it is true to say that every one of

us will have achieved something to be proud of during the past

year, whether that is recognised formally or not. Achievement is

measured in a myriad of ways and milestones are to be celebrated

as they represent attainment of personal goals and enterprise of

spirit. Particular congratulations, however, must go to Terence

Collins-Hawkins who was awarded the Inaugural Marsden Old Girls

Association Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12 and to the

2011 Dux, Logan Page.

2012 sees the school occupying yet more space with the addition

of a further two new classrooms which have blended into the

campus with great ease. They are wonderful buildings – spacious,

light and airy - and our students are appreciating the extra space

and flexibility they provide.

We held a hugely successful Year 9 Camp which saw the students

pushing themselves physically and mentally during the course of

the week, ably supporting and encouraging one another. The

first big House event of 2012, Athletics Day, was a glorious day

weather-wise and one which saw many track and field records

broken. Student Leaders have been inducted into their new

Uniform ShopUniform Shop Term Hours:

Monday : 8.00am to 9.00am 11.30pm to 4.30pm Wednesday : 11.30am to 4.30pm

Students are required to wear winter uniform in Terms Two

and Three.

Winter stock is now available: long sleeved winter blouses,

ties, tights, scarves, beanies and rain jackets (new style). We

also have a small supply of long sleeved white thermal tops

to wear under school blouses.

Second hand

Old style raincoats and tracksuits are no longer being

accepted for sale.

The Uniform Shop will be open during the second week of

the School holidays:

Friday 20 April - 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Congratulations to

Rosanina Estrella (Y13)

who has been awarded

the Speech New Zealand

Grade 8 Speech and

Drama Scholarship. This is

an annual award, entered

by students across New

Zealand. She has received

$300, along with an

Award Certificate.

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their presence felt in many aspects of school life. They bring

enthusiasm and energy to their chosen roles and represent the

school community with pride and commitment. 2012 is clearly set

to be another challenging and exciting year.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to 2011 senior students for their tremendous

NCEA results. It is exciting to see such impressive results and

we must never underestimate what an achievement it is to be

endorsed with Excellence.

92% of students achieved Level 1 and Angela Bauman, Rosemary

Dore and Jeremy Sheat gained Level 1 Endorsed with Excellence.

100% of students achieved Level 2 and Terence Collins-Hawkins,

Andre Embury, Holly Williams and Simon Yip gained Level 2

Endorsed with Excellence.

Matthew Macfarlane and Logan Page achieved Level 3 Endorsed

with Merit.

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Marsden Primary

Preschool visit Mrs McCarthy Grace Y6, tyre mountain champion!

Samantha, Natalya and Darby (Y4) at Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre.

What a busy start to the school year! We certainly hit the ground

running in the Primary and Preschool and it was delightful to

see all our children excited to be back at school and ready for

the challenges of a new school year. We have welcomed 20 new

families to the School and we hope you are all settling well.

No sooner had the term started, than Education Outside The

Classroom (EOTC) week was upon us. Year 6 headed off to Palm

Grove Camp near Paraparaumu and had three fantastic days of

challenges and team building activities. Thank you to Ms Cathrine

Wilkinson and Mrs Glenys Johnston, who did a significant amount

of preparation towards the success of this camp, beginning months

in advance.

The Junior Syndicate had an action packed week and along with

Preschool, enjoyed getting up close to the visiting farm animals.

They also had a trip to Seatoun Beach which sat nicely alongside

their inquiry unit about The Sea. Lots of courage was called for

when the girls tackled the high climbing wall that came to school.

EOTC week can be a time when resilience comes to the fore as girls

push themselves to achieve mastery over adversity in all sorts of

areas.

Years 4 and 5 had a marvellous time at the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre

where lifesaving, surfing and kayaking were some of the skills

practised. The girls have all been busy too, preparing flowers and

bunting for Purple Cake Day. Year 5 student, Skylar McClelland,

has been appointed as an ambassador for this fund raising

organisation which was created after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

This year the ‘Country in Focus’ is Nepal, with the aim to provide

essential educational opportunities for the Nepalese children. Skylar

organised a Purple Cup Cake Day on 1 March to raise money for

this project. You can read more details on the School’s facebook

page.

I thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit from our Preschool girls and boys

and we chatted about what I do in my office. Together we sent an

email to Preschool that they could read on their return.

Emil and Shu han (Y3) climb the rock wall.

Do ask your daughters about the Virtue of the week, which is headlined in

the weekly Info Express emailed to all families on Fridays. Decide on ways

to practise the Virtue at home and ask how it has impacted your daughter’s

week at school. I am regularly impressed by the thoughtful suggestions

and comments the girls make around each Virtue at our Monday Chapel

services. Our recent Virtues of determination, friendliness, courage and

commitment have all provided excellent discussions in Chapel.

Mrs C McCarthy

Director of Marsden Primary

Lottie, Juliet, Winnie and Vita (Y6) in their bivouac.


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