Marden Senior College Introduction

School facilities and resources

• Learning and tutorial support centre
• Well resourced science laboratories
• Student services centre
• Integrated business studies complex
• Off site electronic access to learning materials
• Outstanding grounds facilities
• Multi-media centre
• Theatrette
• Large and modern resource centre
• Dedicated computer rooms and computer access in every room
• Art studios
• Attractive and well maintained grounds

Strong focus areas

• SACE - Extensive Subject Offering
• Vocational Education Pathways
• Adult Re-entry

Special interest programs

• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including business administration, multimedia, information technology, laboratory operations and visual arts
• UniSA - PAL - university preparatory program for adult learner

Languages

• Other languages available by negotiation through the School of Languages

Student support services

• ESL support
• Study skills
• Tutorial support
• Bi-lingual school services officers
• Literacy and numeracy
• Return to secondary studies programs
• New technologies
• Personal course and career counselling
• Inter-agency support

Recent school awards and achievements

• UniSA Pathways to Adult Learning award (annual)
• Accredited ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System site

Sporting activities

• Access to a wide range of community sports.

Co-curricular opportunities

• Access to a wide range of community groups

Industry and training partnerships

• The College is a Registered Training Organization (RTO) for VET pathway programs and as such has established strong links with various industries and local enterprise

Community alliances

• Local council and business representation on school governing council
• Access to Marden Indoor Sports Complex and cafeteria

International programs

• Study Abroad Program

Marden Senior College is located about five kilometres north-east of the city of Adelaide and caters to students over the age of 17 years. The College is easily accessible by public transport and is close to major shopping, recreationand entertainment facilities. Marden Senior College has established a strong link with the University of South Australia providing a bridging program for young adults.

The College enables students to choose flexible combinations of courses
in an extremely supportive environment with an emphasis on the South Australian
Certificate of Education (SACE).