Principal's Foreword
Many boys are walking taller at the moment after successes in their various academic, sporting and cultural pursuits over the last few weeks.
Visit this articleWe are well into Term Three and the holidays already seem like a distant memory. School has been a busy hive of activity lately and there have been lots of exciting things happening about the place, including, the Wild Foods Dinner at the Boarding Hostel, rugby competitions, P.E Camps, and preparation for the up-coming school production (on next week).
There is also another exciting addition to our newsletter - in the form of video! Explore the newsletter and check out the advertisement the 10 Film class made for the school production, "The Idiot's Guide to Broadway".
In staff news, recently the NZ Association of Mathematics Teachers honoured Ainslie Anderson (HOD Maths) with a national teaching award, and we have article on Mrs Anderson's prestigious award as well.
Until next time, enjoy this instalment of the John McGlashan College newsletter.
Contents
Boarding House Wild Foods Dinner
I was delighted to receive an invitation to attend my first ever Carnivores Dinner AKA Wild Foods Dinner, in the dining hall with the Boarders last month.
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Education knows no boundaries with technology
Senior Drama class interview a NZ Playwright, currently living in Vancouver Canada.
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Literacy, Numeracy, Coding...!
“Everybody should learn how to program a computer… because it teaches you how to think” —Steve Jobs
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Otago Premier Schools Rugby
John McGlashan College beat South Otago High School 22-17 on Saturday in a highly competitive match to win the Otago premier schools rugby.
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Planting for Penguins
John McGlashan was invited to help restore the habitat around Pilot’s Beach and the Taiaroa Headland to encourage Blue Penguins to nest in the region
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John McGlashan Science Fair
Year 8 and 9 students show off their investigative scientific skills.
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Dr. Jennifer Macleod speaks at Presbyterian Church Schools' Conference
Last week Mr Neil Garry, Dr Jennifer Macleod and Rev. Barry Kelk spent a few days together at the Presbyterian Church Schools’ Conference at Rangi Ruru College in Christchurch
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The Idiot's Guide to Broadway
Rehearsals are going well in preparation for hitting the Mayfair stage with the joint school production with St Hilda's and Columba.
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The Idiot's Guide to Broadway
Combined school production with St Hilda's and Columba... on soon.
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New Parent Portal
The school's new student management software, KAMAR, will allow parents to access their sons' timetables, attendance, results, reports, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
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Otago University International Social Trip.
On the 30th of July, Otago University’s International Department organised a free sports evening at Unipol for all the secondary school international students in Dunedin.
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Government Funding Received for Reading Research Project
John McGlashan College is one of only 39 schools nationwide to receive funding for research into a reading intervention programme.
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NEWS FROM THE CANTEEN
The John McGlashan College Canteen - serving up hot, fresh and healthy food every day
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Year 12 Phys Ed Camp
Three days of fantastic clear blue skies, some powder snow thrown in and no major injuries!
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Cross Country - Ariki Cup
John McGlashan College had eight athletes take part in the Ariki Cup Championships held at Kettle Park on Wednesday 5th August.
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Ainslie Anderson NZAMT National Teaching Award
Recently the NZ Association of Mathematics Teachers honoured Ainslie Anderson (HOD Maths) with a national teaching award.
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JMC Success at South Island SS Championships
On the 2nd of July, a team of nine swimmers travelled up to Greymouth to compete at this years South Island Secondary School Championships.
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Year 10 Portraits + Year 8 Cars
Here are some of the best pieces of work of the month from Mr Jones' year 8 and 10 art classes.
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Yr 11 PE Camp – Naseby 2015
This camp is designed to test the boys mountain biking skill, their awareness of safety in the outdoors and the effort and engagement they put in.
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Student Council Umbrella Fundraising
The Student Council of 2015 would like to offer you, the community of John McGlashan, an exciting opportunity to purchase an exclusive John McGlashan College umbrella.
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The 7 & 8 sporting Interchange between Balmacewen and JMC is eagerly anticipated by both schools.
JMC can be pleased with their overall performance against one of the strongest intermediate sporting schools in Otago and Southland.
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Storylines Family Day event
Come meet your favourite Children's authors and illustrators.
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