Handbooks
Marsden Handbooks are updated every year with the most up to date information. You can find the latest versions on this page. In these handbooks you will find information that covers your child's first day at school and what they need; the House system, expectations, cyber safety and code of conduct guidelines, technology acceptable use agreement, information about homework, NCEA Assessment and study tips, being a buddy, lost property, school songs, useful te reo phrases, school grounds including a map, and even how to write bibliographies, plus much more.
Preschool Handbook

2023 Preschool Handbook
Marsden Preschool provides an environment for optimal learning and teaching. We promote attitudes and values that will prepare our tamariki to lead happy, stimulating, useful and fulfilled lives. You will find in this booklet an outline of the Preschool’s values, goals and organisation. It highlights relevant aspects of the curriculum and also provides general information that you will require.
Primary Handbook Years 1 - 6

2023 Primary Handbook
Marsden Primary provides an environment for optimal learning and teaching. We are committed to creating happy, engaged, future-focused learners who ‘Aim for the Highest’. You will find in this booklet an outline of the values, goals and organisation of Marsden Primary. It highlights relevant aspects of the curriculum and also provides general information that you will require.
Y7 - 13 Student Handbook

2023 Y7-13 Student Handbook
The School motto “Ad Summa” forms the guidelines for behaviour at Marsden School. High expectations are set for all students in academic, cultural, sporting and social development. The Handbook includes information Year 7-13 students need for daily school life.
Performing Arts Handbook

2023 Performing Arts Activities
At Samuel Marsden Collegiate School students are encouraged to strive for excellence in their academic, cultural and sporting pursuits; to value creative, innovative and independent thinking and to understand their responsibilities as local and global citizens. We provide an environment where students can choose to take part in a wide range of cultural and performing arts activities.