OCA News May '19

In this issue

Here's a snapshot of the latest things that have been going on in the College this term. We have included news that is specifically relevant to the Old Collegian community, as well as some of the highlights from this term. Please let us know what you think of this new format, and also let us know of any Old Collegians out in the world doing remarkable things. We hope you enjoy the read.

Kirstyn Mawdsley

Ex-McGlashan students EXCEL-ing in the real world

Sometimes you see an opportunity, and you take it. You see a need, and you have to fulfill it. Ex-students Jordan Gain, James Anderson and Luke Davis-Rae have done exactly that with the development of their new business venture, EXCEL Tutoring.

Rylan Urquhart, Zac Brooking, Adam Byars and Preston Foster

Riding the Central Otago Rail Trail

'A trip to remember'.

Kirstyn Mawdsley

Ronald Rutherford Elvidge (1923 - 2019) - roll number 629.

Ron attended John McGlashan College from 1936 - 1940 and is the namesake of our inter-house competition, the Elvidge Cup which started in 1946.

Craig Preston

The John McGlashan Prefect Team 2019

A night away together was the best medicine to start the year as a committed and healthy team, intent on making a significant and useful contribution to the college.

Troy Jennings

Under 15 pairs win rowing A final

Our rowers headed north to Lake Karapiro for the annual Maadi Cup regatta.

Troy Jennings

School Athletics 2019

The annual athletics days started with house prelims, where the top four athletes from each division from each of the four houses were found.

John Veitch

The 2019 House Captains are…

The selection of House Captains and Vice House Captains was a difficult job because there were so many Year 13 boys who desperately wanted these jobs.

Tony Gomez

Sports at John McGlashan College

Many summer sports are already underway, and we thank all those who have helped out with trials and are managing, or coaching our teams.

Jack Tourelle

Blazing runs at Bayfield

McGlashan Yr 7 and 8 NZC Cup T20 winning so far.

Kirstyn Mawdsley

Distinguished Old Collegians inducted

The 15th and 16th members of the Distinguished Old Collegians were inducted in Chapel on Wednesday 27 February. Dr Alex Borrie, former college doctor, and Dr Simon Rowley, former head prefect.