John McGlashan College


While all eyes have been on Rio with the 2016 Olympic Games, many eyes have also been on our successful 1st XV Rugby team. They recorded a 17-15 victory against Otago Boys’ High School in the Otago final of the National First XV Championships last Saturday. Our team now heads south to Invercargill this weekend to play Southland Boys’ High School in the Highlanders area final, so all eyes are sure to be on Invercargill!

Plenty of other things have been going on in-and-around school, so dive into this instalment of the John McGlashan College e-Newsletter and make sure you check out the other articles on offer.


  1. John McGlashan 1st XV beat Otago Boys' High School

    John McGlashan College recorded an historic 17-15 victory against Otago Boys’ High School in the Otago final of the National First XV ... Read more…
  2. Sure and Steadfast

    A sure and steadfast approach reaps rewards. Read more…
  3. Half a metre of fresh powder and clear blue skies – need I say more?

    The Year 12 PE camp was an exhilarating success with some great snow dumps which we got stuck into. The class skied and snow-boarded ... Read more…
  4. Backstage Pass - bringing professional theatre into the classroom

    New Fortune Theatre initiative  seeks to allow more performing arts students from around the South Island to experience the wonders of ... Read more…
  5. Meeting the Sir!

    John McGlashan College students attend a Sir Graham Henry Luncheon. Read more…
  6. "Without Geography, you're nowhere"

    The University of Otago Geography Department holds its Maatangi Whenua Annual Regional Geography Quiz. Read more…
  7. Balfour Inter-Collegiate Trapshooting competition

    More success for John McGlashan College trapshooting boys at the Balfour Inter-Collegiate Trapshooting competition with five of our ... Read more…
  8. Improv this!

    Junior and senior improvisation students extend their Theatresports skills with the help of local improv legends. Read more…
  9. Houses hit the right notes

    After weeks of rehearsals it came time for the final sing off in the Interhouse Singing Competition. Read more…
  10. Sassenachs Year 7 and 8 RugbyTournament 

    The Sassenachs Year 7 and 8 Tournament took place at Bishops Court, Kaikorai Rugby Club.   Read more…
  11. "For the dead and the living, we must bear witness" - Elie Wiesel

    Teachers Rachael Gardiner and Andrew Morrison were privileged to take a group of Year 13 history students to meet with a survivor from ... Read more…
  12. McGlashan football success  

    John McGlashan has made the finals of the Otago Secondary Schools football league premier division competition for the first time in ... Read more…
  13. NZs Next Top Engineer

    It may be hard to believe, but all sorts of problems can be solved and all sorts of questions answered with a little bit of maths. Read more…
  14. Otago and Southland Primary and Intermediate Schools' Individual Chess Championship

    On Saturday August 6th the Otago and Southland Primary and Intermediate Schools' Individual Chess Championship was held at the Otago ... Read more…
  15. John McGlashan secure back to back Southern Wide Real Estate and ODT Cup titles.

    There can be no argument, no doubt, no second guessing.  Read more…
  16. Waihi Sport Exchange

    The John McGlashan College Year 7 and Year 8 hockey, rugby and football sides gathered at the college in very cold conditions. Read more…
  17. Balmacewen Sport Interschool

    The Balmacewen sports interschool is a yearly highlight for John McGlashan College boys.  Read more…
  18. Ariki Cup Cross Country Race

    Eleven Year 7 and 8 John McGlashan boys enjoyed participating in the Ariki cup held at Kettle Park on 3rd August 2016.  Read more…
  19. Sporting Achievements

    Further success for John McGlashan College boys. Read more…
  20. NCEA Fees & Financial Assistance

    Exam fees for all domestic students sitting NCEA this year are set at $76.70 incl per student. This will be charged to term 3 accounts. Read more…
  21. Course Advice Evening / Afternoon

    Edgar Learning Centre: Thursday 22nd Sept, 7:00 – 9:00 pm & Friday 23rd Sept 1:30 – 3:30 pm.  Read more…