A multi-award winning author, Marsden’s 1993 novel Tomorrow, When the War Began was a major hit that was adapted into a film and TV series.
The best-selling author established two schools in the Macedon Ranges north-west of Melbourne: the arts-based Alice Miller independent secondary college in Macedon and Candlebark School in Romsey.
“This year, John taught Year 7 English at Candlebark, which he described as one of the three most memorable and rewarding teaching experiences of his long career. At the Year 7 lunch last week, John thanked the class for their humour, playfulness and connection; it was clear how much they meant to him.”
Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court, who attended Geelong Grammar while Marsden taught there, described the late author as a “standout” teacher.
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