Created by Barbara-Arrowsmith-Young, Arrowsmith is a world-wide program which uses the principles of neuroplasticity, employing techniques that strengthen pathways in the brain so that learning can take place with ease and efficiency. Everyone benefits from cognitive stimulation particularly as key pathways are needed in the brain for specific learning to be able to take place.

Arrowsmith Program®

All students gain benefits from the programme, but especially those with learning differences like dyslexia and auditory processing difficulties. We also have students who do not have a formal diagnosis of a learning difficulty but may be wanting to improve their cognitive function. This programme has been transformative for them also.

We currently employ three specialist teachers who trained in Canada and Brisbane to work very closely with our students and their families. Since starting the Arrowsmith Program® in 2014 the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

The standard Arrowsmith Program® runs for 4 periods a day for each child. We are occasionally able to offer some part-time places (1 - 3 periods a day) in our Marsden Program. (We also offer 8.00am periods, which reduce the impact on curriculum subjects).

If spaces fill, we can put your child’s name on an ‘Expressions of Interest’ list and as spaces become available, we can in turn contact you. There is no financial obligation to place your child on the waiting list.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Lizzie Coyle at elizabeth.coyle@marsden.school.nz.