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The Pilkington Press             Issue 2'17

The term is rocketing to a close, but not before we examine what's been happening over the past few weeks. Recently, we've had a visit from Ichikawa Gakuen High School, an Old Collegians Service, the St Andrew's Sports Exchange, and we've also welcomed a new Boarding Director, Mr Andrew Campbell. 

The last few weeks of term are busy with Summer Sports Week, Maadi Cup Rowing, Go McGlashan Read, auditions for our major production: Rock of Ages, Parent-Teacher Interviews, plus Easter and Anzac Services.  

A reminder  - you can keep up-to-date via our college website: https://www.mcglashan.school.nz/  and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmcglashancollege/ 

Have a lovely and restful school holiday and see you back here at the start of next term. 

Contents

Athletics 2017

Athletic Sports 2017

by Mike Idour

The sports began on the Tuesday half-day with Senior Athlete Taylor Mechen breaking a 66 year old record in the Triple Jump.  A member of the Champion ROSS House, the full day on Friday saw ROSS dominate across all events and all ages culminating in a decisive win in the Senior Relay.

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Wanaka A & P Show

Principal's Foreword

by Neil Garry

21st Century Teenagers

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John Guthrie speaks of his father Mr Bruce Guthrie. 

Old Collegians awarded at a special Chapel service

by Neal Wallace

The John McGlashan College community has acknowledged the achievements of two old boys, Bruce Guthrie and Ron Lewis.

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Neil Garry talks to father and son old boys, Murray and Ross Cockburn

Our College was well represented at the Upper Clutha A & P show in Wanaka

by Barry Kelk

We enjoyed meeting up with old boys, college families and prospective parents.

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A wreath is laid at Robert Murray's memorial garden. 

College holds a special service to remember Robert Murray

by Barry Kelk

Principal Neil Garry tells the story of the tragic events that led to Robert's death, 20 years ago this month.

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Go McGlashan Read 2017

Go McGlashan Read 2017

by Jo Mullenger

Next week we will be starting our annual library and charity fundraiser, Go McGlashan Read. 

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Lochie Bain and new boarding director, Mr Andrew Campbell

Lochie Bain welcomes new boarding director Mr Andrew Campbell

by Barry Kelk

Head Boarder, Lochie Bain, welcomed the new boarding director Mr Andrew Campbell at an induction service earlier last week.

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Life before teaching Maths at JMC

by Ainslie Anderson

The John McGlashan Maths department is made up of five specialist mathematics teachers. 

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Josh Hou smashes the 3000m record in the Otago Secondary Schools Athletic Championships setting a new record of 9mins 42.30secs

Otago Secondary School Athletics Championships

by Angela Button

John McGlashan College boys had a successful weekend at the Otago Secondary School Athletics Championships.

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DISC International Social

by Jiro Chen

The DISC (Dunedin International Social Committee) has been revolutionary in the way the schools in Dunedin have conducted their international socials over the last three years.  

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Ichikawa students working hard in the Parents and Friends room in the ELC

Good things come to those who wait

by Anna Noble

... so we waited, and they did! 

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Callum White plays a drive on a sodden Clearwater fairway

St Andrew's College Sporting Exchange, under stormy skies

by STAC Exchange Participants

Yes, the weather was wet and cold, but the welcome was warm and the friendship which developed was worth getting damp for.

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The JMC Volleyball A Team

Volleyball Boys Win South Island Champs!

by John Veitch

Even being the best Otago team in the regional competition, the John McGlashan College volleyball boys ended up competing this year in the Division 2 section of the South Island Champs.

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Harry Russell shows new shooter Michael Beattie how it's done

Trap Shooters Locked and Loaded for 2017 Season

by Becky Rapson

Trap shooting season is underway at McGlashan with some exciting new faces!

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Primary and Intermediate Triathlon

Dunedin Primary and Intermediate Triathlon Championships

by Angela Button

John McGlashan College students compete in the Dunedin Primary and Intermediate Triathlon Championships.  

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Eastern German traffic lights. 

German Exchange 2017

by Anna Noble

Many people wonder why someone would spend several thousand dollars on an exchange.

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Karate at John McGlashan College

Kids with killer kicks!

by Riley and Keegan Hall

Since last year, Riley and Keegan Hall have been teaching a karate class for children in the John McGlashan College gym on Sundays. 

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