2025 Year 12 Mother / Daughter Dinner
| Date | Monday 13 October 2025 6.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Location | Cultural Centre, Marsden House Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Karori, Wellington |
| Cost | $35 per person |
Our annual Year 12 Mother/Daughter Dinner is a much-loved Marsden tradition - a special evening to celebrate our senior students and the women who support them.
Event Details
Date: Monday 13 October 2025
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Cultural Centre, Marsden House
Cost: $35 per person
Dress: Smart casual (students, please wear winter uniform)
Join us for a relaxed and memorable night, with a warm welcome from Principal, Paula Wells, Head of Senior School, Jenny Caldwell, and Year 12 Dean, Charlotte McCarthy. It's a wonderful chance to connect with other Year 12 families in an informal setting before the busy end-of-year period.
RSVP by Wednesday 8 October 2025.
Guest Speaker
We are delighted to have Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler, CEO of Master Electricians New Zealand, as our guest speaker.
Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler, a proud Marsden Old Girl, has carried the values of integrity and service into every step of her journey. Today, as the Chief Executive of Master Electricians NZ, she leads the national body for electrical contractors - guiding the sector through rapid change while keeping people at the centre of every decision.
With a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Otago and executive education at both Harvard and Melbourne Business School, Alexandra has built a career at the intersection of education, workforce development, and the not-for-profit sector.
She has led national organisations, shaped policy conversations on training and the future of work, and served on boards advancing both education and community outcomes.
Alexandra's story reflects the strength of a values-driven education: from school days to leading a national organisation, she has shown what it means to combine purpose with influence. It's a message of inspiration for Year 12 students imagining their futures, and for their mothers reflecting on the enduring legacy of a Marsden education.
Parking will be available on the school grounds, but please note it is limited.
For any questions, please contact Katherine Priddle, our Community Events Facilitator, by email or phone (04) 476 8707 ext 876.
We can't wait to share this special evening with you!