Wanting more from your Primary school? At Marsden, we believe that the ultimate goal of education is to prepare children for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness. We support children to be the best they can be, and to develop into confident, independent, lifelong learners. What sets Marsden Primary apart? Small classes Our small class sizes greatly benefit development and academic achievement We get to know each child's personal strengths, weaknesses and learning styles, ensuring that their individual needs are met. jo is an outstanding educator with over 20 years experience in Primary School education in a variety of contents both state Exceptional teaching and support Our innovative teachers respect the individuality, progress and achievement of each student Specialists teach Physical Education, Music, Library and information Literacy Skills and Te Reo Maori Meet our Head of Primary, Jo Burns China where she was most recently teaching at Hangzhou International School Prior to that jo was a Team Leader and Lead Teacher of Inquiry Learning Student Agency at Havelock North Primary School A felong leame jos cu rently studying for a Masters in Educational Leadership and private education in New Zealand and internationally jo and her family have recently relocated from differences such as dyslexia dyscalcula auditory process ing difficulties: Using principles of neuroplasticity this transfor mative programme employs Marsden's Arrowsmith Marsden has been leading the charge in its approach to leam ing support for neurodiverse students The Arrowsmith Program introduced in 2014 Future-focused learning Our goal is to enable students to solve problems using multiple pathways of thinking, working creatively and collaboratively with others, whilst using technology as a tool to enhance their learning principles to all students in Years 2-6 with the ultimate goal of improving foundational leaming capacities The premise of the Amo and Administration at Massey University and is completing a certificate in Advanced Leader ship with a focus on women in leadership She has trained ex tensively in conceptual-based leaming, inquiry instruction and differentiation Passionate about sport Whole Cohort Program a world-first in cognitive advancement techniques that strengthen pathways in the brain This year Marden Primary was the first in the world to implement the nowsmith Whole Cohort Program smith Whole Cohort Program is hamnessing the brain's ability to change both its physical structure and functional organisation Key to this is the outcome of improvements in Proven wellbeing education Our Visible Wellbeing approach is based on strength-based science and positive psychology. It's a proactive, preventative approach to mental health to help students flourish, psychologically and socially as well as academically. enhancement is all about By providing students with an opportunity to enhancea range of cognitive functions Join us at our Open Morning We invite familles considering a Marsden education to our Open Morning on Tuesday 14 March. jo has played and coached netball and is involved in high-performance sport with New Zealand Artistic Swim ming She is an international Artistic Swimming Judge having judged at Olympics Commonwealth Games and World Championships to the jos excited join Marsden Leadership Team and feels privileged to be able to collaborate with the teachers tamariki and community at Marsden Primary and Marsden This will be a great opportunity to see Marsden Primary in action, meet our Principal and Head of Primary, and chat with students and staff. You are also very welcome to visit the Upper School as well. For more information and to register, visit marsden.school.nz/experience Preschool and empower our students to reach their full potential in an ever changing world across the course of their P- many years, they will develop the capacities necessary to learn to read, write reasons derstand and analyse complex abstract relationships, think Specialised facilities Our light, architecturally designed classrooms and purpose built library provide the ideal learning environment. Students enjoy the use of Marsden's Science labs, Art House. gym, auditorium,artificial turf and sports fields. We highly recommend Marsden to anyone with neurom which introduces Anowme foundercally be flexible in thoughe considering investing in their children's wellbeing and education in this way. retain information and accept and consider other points of view These are all essential abilities required for all aspects of learning Mark and Francesca Jurgeleit ADVERTISEMENT A spacious, green learning environment Our Karori campus is a leafy green oasis. Students swing on the jungle gym, climb trees, become engineers in the sandpit and enjoy the freedom of our green play spaces. In 2020 we moved our daughter to Samuel Marsden Primary at age 6 and we haven't looked back. She loves school and has thrived both inside and outside the classroom. Marsden has the ability to connect and work with each child's uniqueness and ensures that there is no opportunity missed. We have since started our youngest daughter who is also thriving. Marsden is more than just an education for our girls, it provides a proactive learning environment that encompasses life skills, sport, music and cultural activities to help them shine in the way they would like. The staff are connected and interested in each child's outcomes, both educational and personal. Most importantly, our girls are happy and engaged in their schooling and look forward to each day. Marsden Inspiring Girls SAMUEL MARSDEN Wanting more from your Primary school ? At Marsden , we believe that the ultimate goal of education is to prepare children for lives of meaning , accomplishment and genuine happiness . We support children to be the best they can be , and to develop into confident , independent , lifelong learners . What sets Marsden Primary apart ? Small classes Our small class sizes greatly benefit development and academic achievement We get to know each child's personal strengths , weaknesses and learning styles , ensuring that their individual needs are met . jo is an outstanding educator with over 20 years experience in Primary School education in a variety of contents both state Exceptional teaching and support Our innovative teachers respect the individuality , progress and achievement of each student Specialists teach Physical Education , Music , Library and information Literacy Skills and Te Reo Maori Meet our Head of Primary , Jo Burns China where she was most recently teaching at Hangzhou International School Prior to that jo was a Team Leader and Lead Teacher of Inquiry Learning Student Agency at Havelock North Primary School A felong leame jos cu rently studying for a Masters in Educational Leadership and private education in New Zealand and internationally jo and her family have recently relocated from differences such as dyslexia dyscalcula auditory process ing difficulties : Using principles of neuroplasticity this transfor mative programme employs Marsden's Arrowsmith Marsden has been leading the charge in its approach to leam ing support for neurodiverse students The Arrowsmith Program introduced in 2014 Future - focused learning Our goal is to enable students to solve problems using multiple pathways of thinking , working creatively and collaboratively with others , whilst using technology as a tool to enhance their learning principles to all students in Years 2-6 with the ultimate goal of improving foundational leaming capacities The premise of the Amo and Administration at Massey University and is completing a certificate in Advanced Leader ship with a focus on women in leadership She has trained ex tensively in conceptual - based leaming , inquiry instruction and differentiation Passionate about sport Whole Cohort Program a world - first in cognitive advancement techniques that strengthen pathways in the brain This year Marden Primary was the first in the world to implement the nowsmith Whole Cohort Program smith Whole Cohort Program is hamnessing the brain's ability to change both its physical structure and functional organisation Key to this is the outcome of improvements in Proven wellbeing education Our Visible Wellbeing approach is based on strength - based science and positive psychology . It's a proactive , preventative approach to mental health to help students flourish , psychologically and socially as well as academically . enhancement is all about By providing students with an opportunity to enhancea range of cognitive functions Join us at our Open Morning We invite familles considering a Marsden education to our Open Morning on Tuesday 14 March . jo has played and coached netball and is involved in high - performance sport with New Zealand Artistic Swim ming She is an international Artistic Swimming Judge having judged at Olympics Commonwealth Games and World Championships to the jos excited join Marsden Leadership Team and feels privileged to be able to collaborate with the teachers tamariki and community at Marsden Primary and Marsden This will be a great opportunity to see Marsden Primary in action , meet our Principal and Head of Primary , and chat with students and staff . You are also very welcome to visit the Upper School as well . For more information and to register , visit marsden.school.nz/experience Preschool and empower our students to reach their full potential in an ever changing world across the course of their P many years , they will develop the capacities necessary to learn to read , write reasons derstand and analyse complex abstract relationships , think Specialised facilities Our light , architecturally designed classrooms and purpose built library provide the ideal learning environment . Students enjoy the use of Marsden's Science labs , Art House . gym , auditorium , artificial turf and sports fields . We highly recommend Marsden to anyone with neurom which introduces Anowme foundercally be flexible in thoughe considering investing in their children's wellbeing and education in this way . retain information and accept and consider other points of view These are all essential abilities required for all aspects of learning Mark and Francesca Jurgeleit ADVERTISEMENT A spacious , green learning environment Our Karori campus is a leafy green oasis . Students swing on the jungle gym , climb trees , become engineers in the sandpit and enjoy the freedom of our green play spaces . In 2020 we moved our daughter to Samuel Marsden Primary at age 6 and we haven't looked back . She loves school and has thrived both inside and outside the classroom . Marsden has the ability to connect and work with each child's uniqueness and ensures that there is no opportunity missed . We have since started our youngest daughter who is also thriving . Marsden is more than just an education for our girls , it provides a proactive learning environment that encompasses life skills , sport , music and cultural activities to help them shine in the way they would like . The staff are connected and interested in each child's outcomes , both educational and personal . Most importantly , our girls are happy and engaged in their schooling and look forward to each day . Marsden Inspiring Girls SAMUEL MARSDEN