John McGlashan College


Welcome to this instalment of the John McGlashan College e-Newsletter. 

There has been a lot going on in and around the school over the last month, including the ANZAC service held by Rev. Barry Kelk, Interschool competitions, and auditions for the school production to name but a few. 

On the right hand column click on the "Read more" link under each individual story to bring up the entire article and to access extra photos. 

We hope you enjoy this issue. 


  1. ANZAC day 2015

    On Friday the 24th of April the College held its annual Anzac service in the Chapel. Read more…
  2. Principal's Foreword

    We have changed bell times this term to accommodate the Sustained Silent Reading programme at the start of each day. This gives every ... Read more…
  3. Student Council News

    Read up on the Student Council's recent activity and how they are benefitting global and local schools.  Read more…
  4. New S.A.D.D Reps at JMC

    S.A.D.D. (Students Against Driving Drunk) is a student run program that works to discourage drunk driving. We have two new reps and ... Read more…
  5. South Island Secondary Schools Sailing Champs 

    Congratulations to the two JMC crews that had great success at the South Island Secondary Schools Sailing Championships. Read more…
  6. Hockey Tour

    Over the holidays 16 boys, eight parents and myself travelled to Singapore and Malaysia for the hockey development tour.  Read more…
  7. JMC Sport Exchanges 

    We are currently seeking billets and helpers for three upcoming sport exchanges (STAC, WAIHI, and Uppingham Rugby). Read more…
  8. John McGlashan College School Cross-Country

    The JMC School Cross-Country event is being held on Thursday 21st May.  Read more…
  9. Go McGlashan Read Results

    Go McGlashan Read 2015, what a success! As you know, Go McGlashan Read is our school readathon, to raise funds for The New Zealand ... Read more…
  10. Logan Park Road Races

    The weather couldn’t have been better as the Logan Park road relays rolled around for another year.  Read more…
  11. Sporting Achievements

    John McGlashan College boys continue to excel across a number of sports. Read more…
  12. Representative Badges

    Congratulations to the JMC boys who were recently awarded representative badges for their involvement in summer sports. Read more…
  13. Summer Blues 2015

    Thirty-three boys were recently awarded with JMC Blues awards for their involvement in a summer sport Read more…
  14. Reading gives you SUPERPOWERS!

    Tickets are available FREE from the office or John McGlashan Library. Read more…
  15. Louis Jennings — Fencing success

    The modern sport of fencing resembles a game of high speed chess, played in three dimensions. Read more…
  16. Cross Country Training

    Currently the focus of many physical education classes is training for the cross country.   Read more…
  17. Year 7 and 8 Waihi Interschool

    In March 2015 the JMC year 7 and 8 cricket team went up to Waihi for the annual cricket and tennis interschool matches. They ... Read more…
  18. Homestays needed for International Department

    Dear Parents, the International Department is very interested in seeking out new homestay providers. Read more…
  19. 2015 Science Fair

    It is time to put on those thinking caps and start sharpening up some hypotheses as the 2015 McGlashan Science Fair is beginning to ... Read more…
  20. Students in Recent Senior Science Extension Opportunities

    Nic Taylor, Edward Bercinskas-Gauld and Fraser Reynolds have been expanding their scientific knowledge. Read more…
  21. School Production has been cast

    The joint school production with St Hilda's and Columba, which this year is run by John McGlashan College, has finally been cast. Read more…
  22. Gallery

    In and around John  McGlashan College this term Read more…
  23. Ichikawa High School 2015 Visit

    Between the 15th – 28th of March 27 John McGlashan College and Saint Hilda's Collegiate, families took part in our annual cultural ... Read more…
  24. 1st XV major sponsor 2015

    Pure Services offer all supporters and staff a 20% discount off services. Read the attached brochure for more details. Read more…
  25. Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare recap

    Each year regional Shakespeare performances are held all around the country during term one. Read more…
  26. New Zealand Dance Company's Rotunda

    What is courage? Read more…
  27. International Student Oamaru Trip

    On Friday 17th April, 10 international students went to Oamaru for the night with Mr Mountain and Mrs Noble. Read more…
  28. Ichikawa students get dramatic

    Japanese school students channelled French mime artist Marcel Marceau and British character, "Mr Bean", in a range of different drama ... Read more…
  29. John McGlashan College / Rockhampton Grammar Exchange

    June 21st - 28th. Read more…
  30. John McGlashan Tennis Nationals

    Great effort from the tennis team. Read more…
  31. 9SPO Master Chefs

    Pizza, muffins, and ice cream Read more…
  32. JMC Excel – "Maths Max" 

    The John McGlashan College tutoring programme is underway Read more…
  33. Fortune Theatre Ambassadors

    We are delighted to have Ned Ennion-Dickison, Philip Plant, and Joseph Corbett as Fortune Ambassadors for John McGlashan College in 2015.  Read more…
  34. Sport Performance: The Top Two Inches

    Ever wondered what makes an athlete mentally tough? Why do some athletes develop in their sport whilst others drop away? Why is it so ... Read more…
  35. 2015 Athletic Cup Recipients

    Congratulations to the five JMC boys who were recently awarded with a 2015 athletic cup Read more…
  36. Chuseok Festival in South Korea

    Mingyu Jeong wrote this article for his ESOL assignment. Read more…