John McGlashan College


As we get down to the business end of the term, there are a lot of events happening over the next two short weeks.
Some things to be aware of:

  • Wednesday 4th April - Junior Maths Competition;
    Otago University Visit
  • Thursday 5th April - Yr11 Mountain Biking
  • Friday 6th April - Mufti Day; Year 13 Biology Aquarium / Albatross Field trip
  • Tuesday 10th April - Junior Parent Teacher Interviews
  • Wednesday 11th April - Nic Russell Workshop (for students),
    Nic Russell Workshop (for parents)
    Otago Regional Shakespeare Festival at King's High School
  • Friday 13th April - ANZAC service;
    Junior Parent Teacher Interviews  

A reminder you can keep up to date via our website and school Facebook page. Click the Facebook icon located at the top of this newsletter or click this link.

Best wishes for the rest of the term.

Ngā mihi nui.


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  4. The International Department

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  5. Prefects' Pew

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  6. Maadi 2018

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  7. South Island Athletics, 2018

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  8. Ichikawa High School Visit

    On Monday 12th March we welcomed the Ichikawa High School Group in true McGlashan style. The group of 22 students (10 boys and 12 ... Read more…
  9. "Fortune favours the bold"

    Year 12 students Samuel Leaper and Ben Porter jump into the world of professional theatre. We hear in their own words what it's like ... Read more…
  10. Otago Southland Debating Championships

    On the 17th and 18th of March, John McGlashan sent 6 boys to compete at the Otago-Southland Debating Championships, hosted by the ... Read more…
  11. Art Department Term 1 2018

    German exchange students, Lukas Koenig, Moritz Michel and Luca Graetz, have produced some great photography work this term. Read more…
  12. Moving and shaking with the RNZB

    Dance Educator Pagan Dorgan recently headed back to John McGlashan College for a workshop with senior drama students and visiting ... Read more…
  13. Famous at McGlashan

    Alex Seaton joins McGlashan's literati as a newly published author. Read more…
  14. Cultural Spotlight... Music

    Ed Sheeran gets to meet his idol, Rylan Urquhart! Read more…
  15. Golf at McGlashan continues its positive momentum

    The John McGlashan College Golf team have continued their promising form from last year into 2018. Read more…
  16. South Island Touch Tournament

    Wildcard Team entry to the S.I. Touch Tournament has big prospects for the future. Read more…
  17. Need some inspiration?

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  18. Futsal Nationals

    2018 has been a year filled with many successes for the Senior 1st futsal team, with accolades having been achieved at both a regional ... Read more…
  19. Otago Athletic Champs

    Huge entries equates to large medal haul at the Otago Athletic Championships. Read more…
  20. Parent Seminar

    Nic Russell, from leading charity Kenzie's Gift, and her son Conor will be running a Parent Seminar on 11 April in the Chapel at 7 pm. Read more…