John McGlashan College
Tēnā koutou and welcome to this winter instalment of The Pilkington Press.
We have a great spread of articles in this issue, including a focus on Integrated Studies, and the Geography Department. Other highlights from this term include International Languages Week, winter sports exchanges and the recent Agriculture trip to name a few.
Our feature article highlights the fantastic achievements of a small group of Year 13 Drama students at the SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival Nationals in Wellington.
Enjoy this issue. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday break from the end of next week.
Ngā mihi.
'All the world's a stage'
John McGlashan College drama students are at the top of their national drama game. Read more…Principal's Foreword
No snow but a focus on languages, food and reading during the busy winter term. Read more…It's a whole new INTEGRATED world!
Year 9 has experienced a facelift this year, with a new structure to the academic programme, a new home in Gilray and a few new faces too. Read more…Are we nearly there yet?
Year 12 Geography boys take on Aoraki Mount Cook; tramping up the Red Tarns; jet boating; cooking up a feast and lots of 'are we ... Read more…Professional Learning Communities: in Action
Recently, we provided four of the PLC groups an opportunity to share their initial thoughts and action points in their respective ... Read more…Prefects' Pew
Being given the chance to give back to the school through being a Deputy Head Boy has been a real privilege and was an opportunity I ... Read more…Deans' Dais
We check back in with our Year 7-13 Deans, one more time before the end of the term. Read more…Lessons from Learning Support
As we approach the end of the term, especially in winter, we can all feel the stress levels increase. In this post, I offer you a few ... Read more…Food and Language = a week to enjoy!
Languages can shape and define entire cultures and are vital to the identity of billions across the world. Read more…Otago Secondary Schools Cross Country
On a rainy day down the valley, our runners did well in individual and team events. Read more…Year 9 Prepared Reading
The Annual Prepared Reading competition took place this term with eight very impressive finalists taking the stage. Read more…A successful exchange against St Andrew's College
The highlight of the winter exchange was the 1st XV rugby team winning the Trusteebank Cup. Read more…Deer Farming on the Up...
Four years ago, our Agriculture and Environmental Studies students concluded that farming deer exclusively for their venison was not a ... Read more…Video: The Running Boy
FINALIST! 2019 Focus On Ability Short Film Awards Schools Documentary section. Read more…International Food Day
It was another great International Food Day on the 14th of June. Read more…I think, therefore IB
Research suggests that there are many benefits to choosing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The programme ... Read more…A 'bit of Ag!'
Year 11 Agriculture headed down south for a cold day and night of red-hot Agriculture. Read more…Year 7/8 Boys Waihi Sports Exchange
There was a great battle between the two schools on the court, fields, and turf. Read more…Skills, Service and Library Savvy
Our latest batch of student librarians has completed its training and are ready to spread the good word about reading at JMC. Read more…Careers in health
For the first time in 2019, John McGlashan has been involved in the SDHB Health Incubator. Read more…Interested in studying Radiation Therapy at the University of Otago?
The Radiation Therapy Programme is holding tours of the Cancer Centre for students interested in pursuing a career in Radiation Therapy. Read more…JMC FETE – we need your help!
The annual Fete is the main fundraiser for the college, and over the years our boys have benefited from many worthwhile projects that ... Read more…
