John McGlashan College
Welcome to this autumn instalment of The Pilkington Press. There is loads of great content in this issue to keep you entertained, so find yourself a comfy warm spot and catch up on what has been going on so far this term.
Please note: our X-Country is being held this coming Monday (22nd May). The event will be held at John McGlashan College and students will complete a course that will take them around Ross Creek and footpaths close to the school. There are more details on our Facebook page, including the links to various course maps.
Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition
We arrived at the Mavora Lakes at sunset. With the darkness of night coming in, it was time to set up the tents and cook some dinner. Read more…Principal's Foreword
Association of Boys’ Schools New Zealand annual conference in Wellington. Read more…Rowers enjoy the success that comes with hard work and perseverance
Our rowing coach Michael Goldsmith takes a look back at what can only be described as a fantastic year for our entire rowing squad. Read more…2000 feet above worry level?
Year 11 PE bike camp – perhaps not! Read more…The Maadi 2017 experience through the eyes of Cameron Leydon
Cameron, one of John McGlashan College's rowing coxswains gives us an insight of life at Maadi. Read more…Librarians' Training 2017
A love of books is not the only criteria to becoming a good librarian at John McGlashan College. Read more…Google Apps for Education Summit leaves staff mindblown
Six of our staff attended the GAFE Summit in Christchurch, during the second week of the school holidays. Read more…Diversity key to IB Diploma Programme
Whatever your passion, the IB offers something for everyone. Read more…Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Aoraki Mt Cook
Early on Monday morning the 8th of May a group of 19 young Geographers left Dunedin bound for Mt Cook Village. Read more…Mufti Day Proceeds go to Hospital for Paralysed in Bangladesh
'Dear Richard, Many thanks for this email with the great news of the donation of 500 NZ dollars as a result of your school's mufti ... Read more…Art Department Term 1 & 2
So far this year, we have started a senior photography course which is producing some very promising work. Read more…Social Studies - Geography
Social Scientists have had a busy term to look back on. Read more…South Island Secondary School Athletics Championships
At the recent South Island Secondary School Athletics Championships, John McGlashan College boys had a very successful weekend. Read more…Agribusiness partners with Mount Difficulty Winery
In March, the 2017 Agribusiness class were fortunate to spend three days at Mount Difficulty Winery to gain insights into the ... Read more…'Lest We Forget'
Our ANZAC service was held in Chapel on the last day of term 1. As is our way at John McGlashan College, the service was traditional, ... Read more…Easter was a "game of two halves" at College this year
Rather than our traditional, longer, pre-Easter service, this year we had two shorter services on either side of a weekend. Read more…John McGlashan College hosts first Dunedin 'Prefect Network' meeting.
One hundred and forty prefects from the 12 Dunedin high schools met up to be inspired to lead and to learn from each other. Read more…Prefects bring Easter cheer to folks at Redroofs Home.
Prefects from John McGlashan College and Columba College delivered Easter treats to older folks around the village on the last day of ... Read more…German classes on Camp or: Das Talkfest
Fresh off a relaxing school holidays after a successful first 11 weeks, German students from Years 11 to 13 spent the first night of ... Read more…An inheritance of silence
John McGlashan year 13 history students were privileged to host Rick Sahar and Chris Harris from the New Zealand Holocaust Centre. Read more…New International Student
My name is Peter Li and I'm from China. My Chinese friends always go by my Chinese name which is Li Yi Zhi. I like sports very much, ... Read more…2017 Otago Southland Secondary Schools Water Ski Championships
The Otago Southland Secondary Schools Water Ski Championships were held on Sunday 19th February, at Perkins Pond near Millers Flat. Read more…South Island Secondary School Sunburst Regatta
The McGlashan sailing team acquitted themselves extremely well against a strong contingent of sailors of over 20 crews from around the ... Read more…A welcome home to our highly successful Rowers
On Monday night the John McGlashan Rowing team were met at the airport by a welcoming party to celebrate their successes. Read more…Student Achievements
John McGlashan College boys continue to show their class across a range of sports Read more…Tired of shopping for school lunches?
You may want to give Day Boy Lunches in the Dining Hall a try. Read more…
