Education Outside the Classroom
Field trips, overseas and sports exchanges and community projects are a vital part of the learning process.
At Marsden we make sure that students get the chance to experience a wide range of activities in the world "outside the classroom."
Some of these include:
Year 7–13
- Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
- Sports Exchanges with other schools
- Community Projects
- Visits to local landmarks
- Outings around Wellington
- Year 7 Take Action for Water
- Year 8 Camp to Richmond, Nelson
- Year 10 Camp to the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre
- Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Tongariro
- Year 13 Geography trip to Rotorua
- Tournament Week and National Sporting events
- Toin Exchange to Japan
- Get2Go Challenge
- Year 8 William Pike Challenge
Primary EOTC - Year 6 Camp Palm Grove
- Primary EOTC trips include Learning to Sail, Trout Fishing, boat trip to Matiu Somes Island
International Trips
Marsden offers a range of international trips, including service trips that enrich and extend our students’ educational experiences.
While these trips are optional and not part of the core curriculum, they provide invaluable learning opportunities. An international school trip is quite different from a family holiday—it requires a strong commitment to learning, curiosity, engagement, a willingness to embrace new experiences, teamwork, self-management, and resilience.
These trips are highly structured and purpose-driven, with minimal downtime for relaxation. They are full-on, immersive experiences that students often describe as unforgettable. We are excited to continue offering these opportunities as part of Marsden’s wider learning journey.
