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The Pilkington Press 1'18

Tēna koutou and welcome to the first issue of The Pilkington Press for the new school year.  

This is a special time in the history of our school. At the end of the week, we celebrate 100 years of quality education for young men at John McGlashan College. Our centenary is gearing up to be a fabulous event, and we look forward to celebrating it in the next issue of The Pilkington Press. 

Be sure to read Mr Veitch's article (A busy start to 2018), so that you are informed of the important events over the next couple of weeks. 

Ngā mihi nui.  

Contents

Opening Day - 1918

Centenary Weekend

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

From 9 - 11 February we will be celebrating our Centenary here at McGlashan and we would love you to be involved.

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Principal's Foreword

by Neil Garry

Centenary Weekend promises to be full of tall stories and renewed friendships.

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A busy start to 2018

by John Veitch

We have had a very hectic first week at the college and the upcoming weeks are even busier.  Outlined below are the dates you may need to be aware of. 

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House Captains and deputies

2018 House Captains

by John Veitch

The House Captains were chosen in a different way this year. To extend the leadership group of the Year 13s, this years House Captains are exceptional boys who are not part of the school Prefect group.

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Celebrating our Top Scholars

by Chris Knopp

Almost 60 students received scholars' ties in our recent assembly to recognise top achievement in last year's exams. A vintage crop by any measure!

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Geoff Ross talking to Year 13.

Year 13 Induction.

by Glen Clark

Getting an important year off to a great start...

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Getting the instructions

Year 9 Induction

by Jo Mullenger

Last Tuesday our Year 9 group braved the heat, both inside the chapel and out on the field, getting to know the school and each other.

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World Challenge Nepal

by Richard Mountain

During the summer holidays, Mr Mountain accompanied seven Year12 students on a month long trip to Nepal, courtesy of the expedition provider World Challenge. 

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An awesome start in the Boarding House

by Drew Campbell

The Boarding House has hit the ground running with thirty new Year 9 boarders learning the ropes and routines of boarding school life.

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How to beat the heat on the first day of school?

by Anita Veitch

With the mercury set to reach 33 degrees on the first day back at school, our Year 8 class had a problem that needed to be solved.

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Welcome to all our international boys. We hope all of you had a fantastic holiday and are ready for 2018 with high spirits! 

by Rix Chung

As your prefect this year, I would like to see all international boys getting more involved with school events and also with the Kiwi boys. 

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An Educated Man - 100 years of John McGlashan College 1918 - 2018

An Educated Man - 100 Years of John McGlashan College

by Kirstyn Mawdsley

Neal Wallace, Old Collegian and member of the Board of Proprietors, has created a magnificent record of the past 100 years here at John McGlashan College.

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