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25 Year Anniversary

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On the 21 of September 2017, Marden Senior College conducted an event to mark our 25-year anniversary. The day will consisted of an open afternoon, where past and current students and staff, previous Principals and the general public were invited to tour the college and participate in activities. The open afternoon was scheduled from 2-4pm.

The Open Day will showcased Marden Senior College present and past. Visitors were invited to walk around the college, view current lessons and student work on display as well as a showcase of information and artefacts from the past. There was also an opportunity to contribute to a time capsule to be stored for similar celebrations in the future, such as a 50th anniversary in 2042.

The purpose of the Open Day was to bring the Marden community together – past and present staff and students. It also provided an opportunity for surrounding residents to take a ‘look behind the fence’ and for prospective students and their families to see the school in action.

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Student Services

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Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.

The range of support services available to students at the college includes:

Student Counsellors

The Counselling team is available to support students in all matters relating to their enrolment at the college. Course counselling is not only provided to students during their enrolment interview, but is available at any time throughout the year. As student circumstances or interests may change, subjects and loads can also be adjusted to accommodate these changes and support the planning towards a different pathway.

Our confidential counselling service can assist in matters relating to:
· Personal counselling
· Career and pathway counselling
· Health support issues
· Problem solving and decision making
· Conflict resolution
· Study skills, time management
· Referral and advocacy support with a wide range of community agencies

The Assistant Principal can also be accessed for support in some of these areas and for more serious student and staff issues and concerns.

Student Wellbeing Counsellors at Marden Senior College

Robyn Hearl
Assistant Principal – Student Services

Rachel Moore
Student Wellbeing Leader

Michelle van Wyk
SACE, Careers & Student Pathways Leader

Our Counsellors can be contacted at dl.0583.counsellors@schools.sa.edu.au or on 8366 2800

Subject Teachers 

Teachers can provide students with expert guidance relating to subject specific issues as well as negotiating around assessment requirements should the need arise. They should be the first port of call for a student experiencing some difficulty with a subject matter.

Pastoral Care Worker

The Pastoral Care Worker’s (Chaplain’s) role is one of providing support and encouragement to the school community. Employed by local churches, the Chaplain has a particular interest in the spiritual and emotional life of the school. As a staff member, but not a teacher, the Chaplain provides another means for members of the school community to gain support in these vital aspects of their lives. The Chaplain also plays a role in supporting teachers in school events and excursions, facilitating student activities and providing input in the teaching of ethical and personal development topics.

Mentors
All students under 18 years of age are provided with a mentor by the college after enrolment. Mentor support may also be offered to other students who need additional support throughout the year. The mentor is a support person a student can speak with about issues relating to study or other matters of a personal nature. The mentor can personally advise the student or support the student to access other services within the college and beyond.

SACE Co-ordinator
The SACE Co-ordinator supports students in all matters relating to SACE completion including:

· SACE pattern requirements
· Special Provisions in Assessment
· Assessment policies and protocols around deadlines or breaches of rules
· Exam management

The Library: a great place to work at Marden

The Marden Education Centre Library is the library for the Marden Senior College. The library has a wide range of resources for   leisure, fun and educational needs, including books, DVDs and magazines.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday – including before and after school, recess and lunch, and when evening classes are on.

Teacher librarians and other library staff are available to help with:
· Using computers and programs
· Assignments and class work
· Using various resources, including online databases
· Research skills, study tips and techniques
· Reading resources for course work and general interest

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Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.
Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Student work 3D Animations

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3D Animation by Mike using Norman and BuckId rigs.
The two most popular areas in the multi billion-dollar Screen and Media industry are visual effects and gaming. If you have a creative and artistic flair this course is for you!
The new ‘Certificate III in Screen and Media (VFX and Game Design Art)’ course entails visual effects the kinds seen in Hollywood movies. The concept art of Indie games and other popular games are developed by Game design artists. https://www.msc.sa.edu.au/vet-in-sace/

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Another Gold Medal

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Congratulations to Brayden Davidson who has claimed Australia’s first athletics gold medal in the Rio Paralympics in the long jump.
Brayden completed Work Place Practices at Marden in 2015.
For his practical investigation he conducted a session at Athletics SA to educate people about the para athletics classification system.

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Gold Medal

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gold medalCongratulations to Kyle Chalmers an Olympic gold medallist in the100m Freestyle Swim. An amazing effort. Kyle completed his Stage 2 Workplace Practices at Marden in 2014 and Research Project in 2015.

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Evening Classes at Marden

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Marden Senior College offers a comprehensive range of Stage 2 subjects as day and/evening options to support students in other schools with access to preferred subjects or required pathways for SACE completion.
Each year Marden Senior College enrols a large number of students from public and private schools throughout the metropolitan area. This year around 300 students from other secondary schools are studying one or more subjects at Marden.
Marden Senior College offers a comprehensive range of Stage 2 subjects as day and/or evening options to support students in other schools with access to preferred subjects and required pathways for SACE completion. Evening classes run from 5pm – 8pm.

A 30 minute tutorial support time is offered, for each subject, from 4.30pm to 5pm

 Marden Senior College offers Stage 2 students:

  • A variety of classes
  • Small class sizes
  • Supportive and experienced teachers
  • The advantages that come with one lesson per week
  • Increased study time at your school during the day
  • Flexibility to undertake part time employment

For all course enquiries and enrolment information please contact Student Services on :
Tel: 08 8366 2800
Email: enrol@msc.sa.edu.au

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Student Feedback – College Planning and Improvement

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Take the survey here: Survey Monkey

This survey seeks student feedback to inform a review of practices at Marden Senior College and consequently inform plans for the future.

We value your opinion and appreciate you undertaking this survey that should take 10-15 minutes to complete.  Survey closes Wednesday 24 May 2017.

Reward!! Three students who complete the survey will be randomly chosen to win a $20 canteen voucher.

Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.
Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.
Marden Principal Tours -

Come tour Marden Senior College and learn about our wide range of SACE and VET courses.

Bookings here.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.

Take a selfie!

Take a selfie at our Selfie Wall next to the staff room and upload it to www.msc.sa.edu.au/selfie to be a part of our time capsule!

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