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The Pilkington Press          Issue 5'17

There has been the distinct sound of 80s hair band music drifting around John McGlashan College, as our school gears up for its run of Rock of Ages: High School Edition. Our biennial major production is set to feature in our very own Davies Sports Centre this year, in what is to be an 'arena spectacular'. For more information and where to purchase tickets, check out our feature article. 

Other highlights in this issue include the recent Sports Council Dinner, Associate Professor Yoram Barak's visit to a Year 13 History class, plus feature articles from the Science Department, Junior School, Gateway, and much more. 

We hope you enjoy this issue. 

Contents

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Get ready to ROCK! 

by Kimberley Fridd

DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION TAKES IT BACK TO THE 80s. John McGlashan College, in association with St Hilda’s Collegiate and Columba College, are proud to present: ROCK OF AGES: High School Edition. 

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Principal’s Foreword

by Neil Garry

Open Night, new science laboratories and Rock of Ages feature this term.

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Labracadabra!

by Geoff Avis

Let the science magic begin...

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This is what it's all about

"Love What You Do" - Maybe You Should Consider Becoming a Tradie

by Becky Rapson

Travel opportunities, limited debt, job satisfaction and no office. This is the life of a tradie, and they love it. 

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Using the reference resources at Toitu to get some background information on Maori Hill and their own suburbs.

“To know nothing of what happened before you were born, is to forever remain a child.” - Cicero  

by Michele Rodger

Whether it be the metaphorical or literal walking in our ancestors steps, Year 7 and 8 students have been striding into the future with more understanding of the past of our community.

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Sports Dinner 2017

Sports Council Dinner

by Tony Gomez

The Sports Council dinner is the social event of the school calendar year. 

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Associate Professor Yoram Barak - Y13 HIST

Holocaust survivors and psychological trauma

by Rachael Gardiner

We were privileged to welcome Associate Professor Yoram Barak to our College on Friday 28 July 2017.

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St Andrew's Winter Sports Exchange

by Tony Gomez

Sporting exchanges hold a special significance at John McGlashan College. We have only one winter sports exchange for the senior school, so it takes on extra importance.

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South Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championships

by Brent Wolf

A team of eight swimmers attended the Swimming Championships in Blenheim.For the third year in a row, they took out the title of top boys school in the South Island. 

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Yr 7 & 8 Prepared Reading Winners 2017

Year 7 and 8 Prepared Reading 

by Michele Rodger

On the last day of Term 2, the most confident, eloquent and entertaining readers from the six classes in Year 7 and 8 made their presentations to the full syndicate and judges.  

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Chess club has had many successes

by Harrison Biggs

It has been a very successful term for the John McGlashan Chess Club, with multiple teams gaining entry to the South Island Championships in September.

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Marty Banks visits the 2nd XV

by Jo Mullenger

On a cold Wednesday at the end of Term 2, Marty Banks kindly came up to run a session with our 2nd XV.

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Archie examining a sample

11 Science Microbiology Field Trip

by Andrew Leitch

A probe into the hidden world of microbes.

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Zach White looking like a professional on site

It Was Cement To Be - Weather Holds for BCITO Trades Day

by Becky Rapson

A frosty start lifted to reveal a clear blue sky and fine weather for BCITO's Trade Day this year

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Rockhampton Student Exchange Group at Naseby for a day on the ice.

Rockhampton Exchange 

by Bruce James

Another year of a very successful 'Rocky' exchange! 

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John McGlashan Sporting Achievements 

by Tony Gomez

A look at recent successes in various sports.

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