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John McGlashan College

OCA News May '19

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.  

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

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

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

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Distinguished Old Collegians inducted

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

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.

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Prefects 2019

The John McGlashan Prefect Team 2019

by Craig Preston

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.

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House Captains 2019

The 2019 House Captains are…

by John Veitch

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.

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Level 1 Scholars' Tie Recipients - 2018

Celebrating our Top Scholars

by Chris Knopp

With almost 1/3 of Year 11 and 12 students gaining scholar's ties from 2018 results, McGlashan continues to prioritise high academic achievement.

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Excel Tutoring team and McGlashan Old Boys

Ex-McGlashan students EXCEL-ing in the real world

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

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.

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Under 15 pairs win rowing A final

by Troy Jennings

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

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Sports at John McGlashan College

by Tony Gomez

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

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A good day for our athletes at the Caledonian

by Troy Jennings

We had a number of talented athletes represent our school in the Otago Secondary Schools' Athletics on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March.

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Year 9 Rail Trail 2019

Riding the Central Otago Rail Trail

by Rylan Urquhart, Zac Brooking, Adam Byars and Preston Foster

'A trip to remember'.

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Athletics Day 2019 

School Athletics 2019

by Troy Jennings

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

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JMC Cricket

Blazing runs at Bayfield

by Jack Tourelle

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

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Water clarity is vital if aquatic organisms (including fish) are able to locate food regularly (photo: Barry Kelk)

Will you be fishing for Brown Trout in the Taieri River in 2040?

by Craig Preston

The advent of extreme and swift climate change has led society to ask questions about the future not previously considered as serious considerations.

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