John McGlashan College


Every year the John McGlashan College Fete is a highlight of our social calendar. This year our fete was a tremendous success and is a credit to the hard work put in by the many parents, teachers, and students involved.  Check out the article here.

Term 4  is already flying by, and we have a busy few weeks ahead. Senior Prizegiving is this Thursday evening in the Davies Sports Centre, then we move into senior externals, junior exams, Year 10 camps, and Arts week, to name but a few. There will be one final 2017 issue of The Pilkington Press before the term ends,  so until then, enjoy this fine spring weather we are having, put your feet up, and enjoy reading this instalment.  


  1. Berwick, camp survival for Year 7

    Wow, what a fantastic week at Berwick camp, aided by outstanding parent helpers and the stunning weather.  Read more…
  2. Principal's Foreword

    Some exam advice and a successful trip to Japan. Read more…
  3. Fete 2017 - a tremendous success!

    Each year the fete improves on the standard set the year before, and this year has been no exception.  Read more…
  4. What has been happening in languages this year?

    The short answer is; a lot. The longer answer can be found in the article below.  Read more…
  5. Mana Pounamu Awards 2017 

    These awards celebrate the achievement of rakatahi Māori in secondary schools across Otago. Who are this year's winners?  Read more…
  6. Senior Prizegiving 2017

    The college's Senior Prizegiving will be held in the Davies Sports Centre on Thursday 2nd November 2017, starting at 7.00pm. Read more…
  7. John McGlashan Swimming Sports

    The 2017 swimming sports were unusual in the fact that they clashed with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Sports. Read more…
  8. Winter Blues 2017

    As I have said on a few occasions the call has been for a tightening of the criteria for Blues. This has been listened to and the term ... Read more…
  9. Ichikawa Gakuen High School - John McGlashan College

    A longstanding friendship and partnership.  Read more…
  10. Otago Polytechnic Pacific Island Recognition Awards 2017 

    These awards recognise high-achieving students who are of Pacific Island descent.  Read more…
  11. The Hall Boys are the 'Karate Kids' of John McGlashan

    Riley and Keegan Hall competed in a world event in Croatia earlier this year.  Read more…
  12. National Secondary School Swimming Championships

    Continuing from the excellent results in Blenheim South Island Champs, four John McGlashan boys travelled to Hamilton to compete in ... Read more…
  13. Study Packs - Stimulus for Study

    Over 150 study packs have been produced and distributed to Y9 and 10 students ... Read more…
  14. John McGlashan students in the top 1% for academic performance in Australasia.

    John McGlashan students have earned High Distinction (top 1%) and Distinction (top 10%) Certificates in the ICAS Exams held during 2017. Read more…
  15. NZQA Exam Tutorials 2017

    When and where? Needing some expert help and extra motivation before your end of year exams? Then come along to our "Get Help in ... Read more…
  16. Old Collegians Catch-up

    On Thursday 26 October, we hosted approximately 40 old collegians at New New New. Read more…
  17. Social Media at McGlashan

    Keep up to date with life at the College by joining our Social Media networks.  Read more…