Alumnae News
Alumnae News
Our past pupils young and old are making news, here's the latest ...
Issue: 2025
View another issueMarsden Old Girl Advocates for Press Freedom
Friday, 7 February 2025Recent Hall of Fame Laureate and international human rights lawyer Amelia Evans (Class of 2002) continues to make an impact in her role as Deputy Director...
Julia Gluyas debuts for Black Sticks
Wednesday, 5 February 2025A huge congratulations to Marsden Old Girl Julia Gluyas (2016) on making her debut for the Black Sticks Women in their Test Series against the USA in Auckland!...
Marsden Old Girls Collaborate on Short Film
Tuesday, 4 February 2025Marsden Old Girls Davida McKenzie (Class of 2024) has teamed up with her sister, acclaimed actress Thomasin McKenzie (Class of 2018), to create a new short...
Dr Catherine Ferguson made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Saturday, 11 January 2025Congratulations to Marsden Old Girl and Hall of Fame Laureate, Dr Catherine Ferguson, on being made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the...
Old Girl Olivia Boulieris Debuts at ORB Gallery
Wednesday, 11 December 2024We are excited to share that Olivia Boulieris (2020) has her first exhibition at the ORB Gallery, located at 69 Willis Street, Wellington, running until...
Old Girls' Day 2024 and Hall of Fame Laureates announced
Friday, 25 October 2024On Friday 25 October, we welcomed back alumnae for our annual Old Girls' Day, celebrating those who were in Year 10 during a year ending in '4'.
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Marsden Alumnae Represent New Zealand at Royal Reception in London
Friday, 11 October 2024Marsden alumnae Bianca Robinson, CEO of CEO Sleepout UK, and Victoria Armstrong, serial entrepreneur, attended a prestigious reception at St James's Palace,...
Best Actor at the Australian Women's Film Festival
Friday, 27 September 2024Congratulations to Marsden Old Girl Sarah May (2017 graduate), professionally known as Anne March, for winning Best Actor at the Australian Women's Film...
Old Girls' Auckland Events
Thursday, 12 September 2024Marsden Old Girls' Association recently hosted two wonderful events in Auckland, bringing together alumnae of all ages. On Friday, 6th September, there...
Nell Fisher cast in Season 5 of Stranger Things
Saturday, 20 July 2024Marsden alumna Nell Fisher, who attended from 2018-2022, has been announced by Netflix as a new cast member for the upcoming fifth and final season of...
Marsden Old Girls Represented on the King's Birthday Honours List 2024
Friday, 7 June 2024We are proud to highlight the incredible achievements of two of our Marsden Old Girls who have recently been appointed to The New Zealand Order of Merit:...
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Thursday, 30 November 2023HRH Prince Edward, the new global patron of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, was in NZ recently as part of the award's 60th anniversary celebrations....
Kōwhai Residency for Jenna
Wednesday, 1 November 2023Congratulations to MOG Jenna Eriksen (Y13 2007) who is the second recipient of the Creator Kōwhai Residency in Yōga, Tokyo. She will travel...
'Work from Home' exhibition
Wednesday, 1 November 2023We were excited to hear that Old Girl, Vishmi Helaratne (Y13, 2013) has an exhibition 'Work from Home' soon to open at Page Galleries, 42 Victoria...
2023 Old Girls' Day and Hall of Fame Laureates announced
Wednesday, 1 November 2023In all areas of the arts, community, culture, sport, science, health, business and the environment, Marsden Old Girls contribute to and enhance our lives....
Ellly's hospitality
Tuesday, 10 October 2023If you are over in Greytown, make sure you check out Aperitif, run by Elly Ansell (le Maitre) and her husband Paul. After leaving Marsden, Elly studied...
Old Girl speaks to Primary about National Library
Wednesday, 20 September 2023It was fabulous to have Old Girl Tessa Dalgety-Evans return to Marsden to speak with Primary students about the role of the National Library. Students...
Michelle's Short Film
Thursday, 14 September 2023Old Girl Michelle Ang has made a short film appearing at the upcoming Show Me Shorts Film Festival in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Called NAI/MILK,...
International Virtual Quilt Exhibition
Monday, 11 September 2023Six years ago Old Girl Daena Schofield started quilting, slowly moving away from traditional quilts to making art quilts. Last year she created a piece...
Jade Otway representing NZ in Billie Jean King Cup
Monday, 21 August 2023Congratulations to Old Girl Jade Otway, who was selected for the NZ junior team which competed in the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaysia in July 2023. For...
Student Success Story
Tuesday, 8 August 2023How lovely to see recent school leaver Maya Catley (Y13, 2022) is one of Vic Uni's inspiring first year student success stories. Maya received a Wellington...
French Au Pair
Monday, 10 July 2023Rosie Marsh (Y13 2022) is currently working as an au pair to four children in Paris. Having studied French at school, she is furthering her knowledge by...
Gemma New BBC Proms debut
Thursday, 29 June 2023Gemma New will be making her BBC Proms debut later this year with a colourful programme of 20th and 21st-century orchestra masterworks. The Guardian newspaper...
Hall of Fame Laureate talks to senior students
Wednesday, 28 June 2023Our Year 12/13s were privileged to hear from Marsden's 2021 Hall of Fame Laureate, Fiona Lovatt, this morning. Fiona, who works in Northern Nigeria,...
Cullen Breakfast with Nicola Willis
Thursday, 15 June 2023Chloe and Arushi attended the Cullen Breakfast this morning with Principal Paula Wells. There was a Marsden connection as the guest speaker was Old Girl...
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Wednesday, 7 June 2023Three recent Marsden Old Girls were presented their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award at a ceremony hosted by the Governor-General, The Rt Hon...
Recent leaver shortlisted for Artstart Scholarship
Tuesday, 6 June 2023Recent school leaver and talented artist Senanya Gamelath is one of five shortlisted from over 2,000 submissions for an Artstart Scholarship. Senanya submitted...
Dame Miranda Harcourt honoured
Thursday, 1 June 2023Warmest congratulations to Miranda Harcourt on her investiture as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Miranda was recognised for her immense...
Old Girls/Parents Drinks
Wednesday, 17 May 2023Last week MOGA hosted drinks for Old Girls who are mothers of current or recently graduated students. It was a lovely occasion to catch up and share stories...
Appointed to NZ Rugby Board
Monday, 15 May 2023Congratulations to Catherine Savage who has recently been appointed to the Board of New Zealand Rugby. Catherine is an Old Girl, past parent and a previous...
Careers' Week Speakers
Monday, 15 May 2023Amy Harrison and Old Girl Penny Thompson spoke at assembly today to share their journey from school to their current career paths. Both left Marsden unsure...
Old Girl Comedian
Wednesday, 10 May 2023How fantastic to see that Old Girl Joanna Prendergast is performing as 'Jo Ghastly' as part of the prestigious NZ International Comedy Festival....
Thomasin and Cass in Kenya
Wednesday, 3 May 2023So They Can is a charity that organises education, family and community support, health services and more in both Kenya and Tanzania. Founder Cass Treadwell...
Old Girl sells water colours for Otaki
Wednesday, 3 May 2023During her 97 years, Marsden Old Girl and Hall of Fame recipient, Mary-Annette Hay has made a huge contribution to the artistic heritage of NZ, as a high...
Community Development Director retires
Thursday, 6 April 2023It has been a big week and another bittersweet moment in time as we farewelled longstanding Community Development Director Martine Foster. After 20 years...
Honorary Old Girl
Tuesday, 4 April 2023After 17 years of leading Marsden's academic programme, it is with mixed emotions that we said farewell to our Academic Director, Margaret Adeane at...
Presenting for So They Can
Tuesday, 14 March 2023Dame Diana Crossan and Dame Miranda Harcourt presented to Y12/13 students yesterday on behalf of So They Can. The charity set up by Old Girl, Cassandra...
Old Girls on IWD discussion panel
Thursday, 9 March 2023Yesterday the British High Commission hosted a panel to celebrate International Women's day, inviting 8 Marsden students to attend the discussion ...
Renowned photojournalist Ans Westra dies
Tuesday, 7 March 2023We note with sadness the recent passing of renowned photojournalist, Ans Westra. Marsden was fortunate to have experienced her great talent firsthand as...
Old Girl awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Monday, 6 March 2023Marsden Old Girl and University of Canterbury law lecturer Rachael Evans (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Pamoana, Pākehā) has received a...
Gender equality at the UN
Sunday, 26 February 2023We were fortunate to have Emma Nichols talk to our Y11-13 students on Friday. Emma is an alumna from the class of 2004. She spoke about the work she is...
Old Girl guest speaker at senior leadership camp
Tuesday, 7 February 2023It was wonderful to welcome back MOG Fiona McNamara as a fantastic guest speaker at senior leadership camp. Fiona is recent CEO of RespectEd Aotearoa,...
Rave reviews for Thomasin's latest performance
Wednesday, 25 January 2023It is fantastic to read there have been rave reviews for MOG Thomasin McKenzie's latest performance. She is starring opposite Anne Hathaway in a film...
New Year's Honours
Sunday, 15 January 2023Congratulations to Marsden Old Girl and Laureate Miranda Harcourt on being named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the...
Director-general of Health
Thursday, 1 December 2022Congratulations to our 2022 Marsden Hall of Fame Laureate, Dr Diana Sarfati, who has been permanently appointed as Director-general of Health and Chief...
Jess named in White Ferns Squad
Monday, 28 November 2022Great news for Old Girl Jess McFadyen who has been named in the White Ferns cricket squad to face Bangladesh in the upcoming one-day and T20 internationals...
Dottie turns 100
Monday, 14 November 2022Happy Birthday to our beloved Dorothy (Dottie) Dyett - former Marsden teacher and wonderful friend to many. Dottie is 100 years old today and celebrated...
Elected to Community Board
Wednesday, 12 October 2022Another Old Girl has done well in the local body elections. Congratulations to Old Girl Margi Watson on topping the voting and being re-elected to the...
Global Career
Tuesday, 11 October 2022Since attending Marsden 1982-87, Old Girl Shanny Campbell (nee Potter) has had the most fantastic career. In 26 years, she has worked on major global infrastructure...
Carterton Councillor
Monday, 10 October 2022We understand that another Old Girl Lou Newman (formerly Lou McIlroy)was elected to the Carterton District Council too! Congratulations Lou!
https://policy.nz/2022/carterton-district-council/candidates/lou-newman...
https://policy.nz/2022/carterton-district-council/candidates/lou-newman...
Successful Local Body Election
Monday, 10 October 2022Congratulations to Old Girl Miriam Moore for being elected to the Tawa Community Board in the 2022 Local Body elections.
Read Miriam's candidate...
Read Miriam's candidate...