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The Pilkington Press 3'18

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:

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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Columba College and John McGlashan join forces again. 

Easter at John McGlashan College

by Rev. Barry Kelk

School leaders from John McGlashan and Columba College joined forces again this week to deliver Easter baskets.

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Maadi Cup 2018

Boys do McGlashan proud

by Neil Garry

We have good cause to be very proud of the way our boys have conducted themselves this term.

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Furniture Design Technology

by Simon White

A new year, a new approach to how we can deliver a realistic experience to our students that supports what the design process looks like in industry.

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Cross country - a very new experience for all our international students!

The International Department

by Anna Noble

Introducing the department and the people.

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 Tom Shallard, Matthew Fokkens, and Andrew Hughes

Prefects' Pew

by Matthew Fokkens

A new addition to The Pilkington Press, we will be hearing from each of our Head Prefects in the new segment - 'Prefects' Pew'. First up is Deputy Head Prefect, Matthew Fokkens.

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Maadi 2018

Maadi 2018

by Tiny Carruthers

People are still talking about that race. With over 9000 hits on the John McGlashan College Facebook page for the weekend, it is no wonder.

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SISS Athletics

South Island Athletics, 2018

by Tiny Carruthers

With all eyes on Josh Hou, it was another athlete that gained his share of the limelight at the South Island Secondary School Track meet in Timaru.

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Ichikawa students - University of Otago Tour

Ichikawa High School Visit

by Kathryn Temple

On Monday 12th March we welcomed the Ichikawa High School Group in true McGlashan style. The group of 22 students (10 boys and 12 girls) arrived on a sunny Dunedin day and were greeted with an awesome Haka perfomance from the Hostel Boarders and our school piper - Qwenton McKenzie.

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Samuel Leaper and Ben Porter - Fortune Theatre Ambassadors 

"Fortune favours the bold"

by Samuel Leaper and Ben Porter

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 being chosen as a Fortune Theatre Ambassador.

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Otago Southland Debating Championships

by David Schaumann

On the 17th and 18th of March, John McGlashan sent 6 boys to compete at the Otago-Southland Debating Championships, hosted by the University of Otago.

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Year 9 International Student Kenny Liu 

Art Department Term 1 2018

by Richard Mountain

German exchange students, Lukas Koenig, Moritz Michel and Luca Graetz, have produced some great photography work this term.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet workshop 2018

Moving and shaking with the RNZB

by Kimberley Fridd

Dance Educator Pagan Dorgan recently headed back to John McGlashan College for a workshop with senior drama students and visiting Ichikawa students.

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'The Forgotten Moas' by Alex Seaton

Famous at McGlashan

by Pam Garry

Alex Seaton joins McGlashan's literati as a newly published author.

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Ed Sheeran meets his idol, Rylan Urquhart

Cultural Spotlight... Music

by Bruce James

Ed Sheeran gets to meet his idol, Rylan Urquhart!

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Captain Callum White, Rising golfing star Baxter Meder, Rick Meder and Patrick Moore (St Clair golf pro)

Golf at McGlashan continues its positive momentum

by Callum White

The John McGlashan College Golf team have continued their promising form from last year into 2018.

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South Island Touch Tournament

South Island Touch Tournament

by Bruce James

Wildcard Team entry to the S.I. Touch Tournament has big prospects for the future.

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Need some inspiration?

by Pam Garry

If you are looking for something inspirational to read over the holidays, or you just want to have a nosey into someone else's life, why not read a biography from our Library?

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Futsal Nationals

by Harrison Biggs

2018 has been a year filled with many successes for the Senior 1st futsal team, with accolades having been achieved at both a regional and national level.

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Otago Athletic Champs

by Tiny Carruthers

Huge entries equates to large medal haul at the Otago Athletic Championships.

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Parent Seminar

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

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.

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