MARSDEN SCHOOL
KARORI, WELLINGTON. CHURCH OF ENGLAND BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Chairman of the Board of Governors: The Right Reverend the Bishop of Wellington. Headmistress: Miss May hew (Late Vice-Principal of Marsden School and of the Diocesan School for Girls' Windsor, Nova Scotia). Chaplain: The Rev. F. M. Kempthorne. The School, standing m its own grounds of 12J acres, is completely equipped with spacious buildings of modern construction and design. The excellent health, work and games records of the school testify to the bracing air of Karori, the well-venti-lated and warmed rooms, the carefullyplanned diet and the general happiness and well-being of the girls. The School course includes a wide choice of general subjects and affords a sound preparation for the usual examinations. Aural Training, Singing, Art, Handicrafts, Domestic Science, Typewriting and Shorthand are included m the curriculum, and for those interested special facilities are offered m Dramatic Work, Photography, Gardening, and the study of New Zealand Plants. The physical side is provided for by a fully-equipped Gymnasium, Tennis and Net-ball Courts, Cricket and Hockey Fields, and a new and attractive Swimming Pool. Prospectus and further information may be obtained on application to the Headmistress.
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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 26, Issue 6, 1 June 1936, Page 2
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197MARSDEN SCHOOL Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 26, Issue 6, 1 June 1936, Page 2
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