Tackling the “What if…” Scenarios of Life
Year 7 and 8 students have been participating in workshops to develop creativity, problem solving, and team work; within a range of real-world and imaginative open-ended predicaments.
Visit this articleWelcome to this winter instalment of The Pilkington Press. Our feature article focusses on the excellent work going on in the junior department and their participation in the Tournament of Minds workshops.
The week ahead is a busy one with the STAC Winter exchange. Be sure to check out the next issue for results and photo content. Until then, keep warm, and we hope you enjoy this issue.
Year 7 and 8 students have been participating in workshops to develop creativity, problem solving, and team work; within a range of real-world and imaginative open-ended predicaments.
Visit this articleJohn McGlashan’s vision “… the blessing of a sound and liberal education.”
Visit this articleFencing at McGlashan is becoming popular again. Our fencers wield their foils and epees in a way that is worthy of any Shakespearean swordsman.
Visit this articleThe John McGlashan Cross Country, showcased some fine young talent and unearthed a surprise winner in the senior race.
Visit this articleSir Ken Robinson said, "Creativity is now as important in education as literacy". Arts subjects can help us break out of traditional patterns of thinking and adopt fresh approaches to intellectual experiences. The arts complement more traditional subjects by enhancing creative thinking skills.
Visit this articleHenry Bell and Reon Lowery were chosen to go to a Lions tour breakfast and the Highlanders 'Captain's Run.'
Visit this articleRugged shepherds, returned soldiers, dastardly criminals, daredevil parachutists - just some of the characters our Year 9s brought to life in their recent assessment.
Visit this articleOn the 7th of June 140 boys and guests came together for a meal and to hear Judge Michael Crosbie speak.
Visit this articleAt 6 O’clock in the morning of 19th of May, Mr. Mountain picked me and eight other students up from our hostel and homestays and started driving us to Lake Manapouri.
Visit this articleOur chess team just won't stop winning. Yet again, we are on our way to the nationals.
Visit this articleMcGlashan have secured a national secondary schools futsal ranking after contesting the New Zealand Secondary School Futsal Championships for the first time.
Visit this articleThe 10th of June was a date marked on the calendar of many Year 12 and 13 students in Dunedin for months now, as it was the date of the John McGlashan formal for 2017.
Visit this articleThe annual Sports Council Dinner will be held on the last Thursday of this term. A great chance to catch up with the wider school community.
Visit this articleThe John McGlashan 1st and 2nd XV had a very successful tour of Australia in April, on and off the field.
Visit this articleLeaders are not simply born. Through practical and inspirational experiences we can provide opportunities to unlock future leadership potential. May 29th was one of these chances.
Visit this articleJohn McGlashan Boys (and spectators) braved the cold and wet weather at the recent Otago Secondary School Cross-Country event.
Visit this articleThe John McGlashan College Under-15 boys dominated the 2017 Secondary School Cross Country Series.
Visit this articleFurther success for John McGlashan College Students across a range of sporting codes
Visit this articleJohn McGlashan recently hosted Waihi in a school sports exchange.
Visit this articleTouring group, Circus Challenge, the Australian Circus Company visits John McGlashan College.
Visit this articleMen’s Health month is a great reminder that the best people to look out for our health are... ourselves.
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