Semper Ardentes: always determined.
Marsden House shield
Marsden House was founded in 1947. Previous to being established, it was part of Town House which was formed in 1926 to become a home for day boys. As numbers increased, it became necessary to split into two new houses: Marsden and Peart.
The name Marsden was taken from the Reverend Samuel Marsden, called the ‘Apostle of New Zealand’ by the New Zealand Prayer Book. He is remembered for being the first person to preach the Christian Gospel in New Zealand on Christmas Day 1814.
In 1977, Marsden, Major, and Peart Houses moved to new buildings. Since then, each has taken on its own special character in a new home. Students in Marsden House are encouraged by the motto which promotes success through determination and hard work.
The Marsden logo
- Theshield shows the traditional cross marking the place where Samuel Marsden celebrated the first Anglican Service in New Zealand in 1814 at Rangihoua in the Bay of Islands.
Housemaster: Eric Jeffery (E.Jeffery@kingscollege.school.nz)