John McGlashan College
Dive into this juicy instalment of the John McGlashan College e-Newsletter. It is packed with a range of content, from cultural to academic and sporting items. Highlights from this issue include - the recent History trip to Vietnam (our feature article); a very successful season for our rowers; the always popular Library Week and Choccywoccydoodah; and Bernard Mangakahia's visit to our school, with his show Mana: The Spirit of Polynesia.
Until next time, enjoy this issue.
Looking Back
Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay. Read more…Principal's Foreword
Are pencil cases likely to be a thing of the past in the John McGlashan College classroom? Read more…Rowers found their stride this season
The John McGlashan College rowing squad has grown, both in strength and numbers, culminating in the most successful season in the ... Read more…Mana performance leaves a lasting impression
Bernard Mangakahia wowed students in an interactive show, celebrating "Mana - The Spirit of Polynesia". Read more…Library Week & Choccywoccydoodah
The library was buzzing last week as the college enjoyed plenty of library craziness in its annual celebration of reading. Read more…“Rugby Players” Sculpture
“Rugby Players” is a sculpture by Hungarian sculptor Lazlo Racz and has been generously donated by the Innes family to John McGlashan ... Read more…Breakfast with Jamie Joseph
Mr. Garry had the novel idea to invite fathers and sons along to a breakfast, to hear Jamie Joseph speak on the eve of another ... Read more…Alarming Proliferation of TLA’s
Confronting KI’s within an RLS, challenge IBD students to explore relevant WOK’s and AOK’s in IB TOK talks. Read more…Summer sports badges presented
Mr. Garry recently bestowed Summer Sports badges upon worthy recipients. Read more…Dunedin Tertiary Open Day 2016
Thinking about 2017 and beyond Read more…New International Students
This term we have two new international students here at school. Read more…Visual Arts Blues Criteria
Interested in applying for a Blues in Visual Art this year? Read more…Mt Cook Geography Field Trip
One Year 12 geography study focuses on the balance between ensuring the National Parks accessibility to visitors and ensuring ... Read more…¡Gracias Mamá!
Year 8, 9 and 10 Spanish students honour their Mums. Read more…Year 11 PE Camp
This three day camp in Naseby is a mental and physical test of boys' mountain bike and outdoor skills. Read more…Buying the new sports uniform?
A full range of sizes are now available from the Otago Sports Depot. Read more…McGlashan equestrian team doesn't horse around.
The first ever John McGlashan College equestrian team performs superbly. Read more…'Cutting edge' education.
Year 12 agriculture students partake in a chainsaw course. Read more…Building foundations to thrive on, JMC junior school.
Our recently transformed learning environment of six small classes is thriving. Read more…Cricket: NZCT Cup National Finals
The JMC Gold cricket team enjoyed a wonderful week in Palmerston North in April having reached the NZCT Cup National Finals. Read more…World School Golf Championships
Golf team's combined scores give them a well-deserved third place in the Nett competition and a trophy for the John McGlashan College ... Read more…"Screenagers" Documentary - parents invited to attend
Parents are invited to view the thought-provoking documentary "Screenagers", which will be screened in the John McGlashan Chapel on ... Read more…The proof is in the pie - Gateway programme rising to success
Some might call Adam as nutty as a fruitcake for getting up at 2am on a chilly Wednesday morning, but for him, his time at Spelt ... Read more…Year 10 Career Interviews
Staff will be conducting career interviews with Year 10 students and their parents so that the boys can begin to discuss their ... Read more…South Island Water Polo Tournament
The McGlashan Water Polo team had a successful trip to Invercargill finishing fourth out of 15 teams in the South Island Water Polo ... Read more…National Age Group Swimming Championships (NAG’s)
Courtland Ellis, Ben Carr, Geoffrey Kemp, and David Cannon attended the swimming competition in Wellington from the 18th-22nd April, ... Read more…It is never too late to start...
Ever wanted to learn a musical instrument? Read more…Otago Primary and Secondary Schools Swimming Championships
The McGlashan swim team had a hugely successful time at the Otago Primary and Secondary Schools Swimming Championships, on the 8th-9th ... Read more…Logan Park Road Race
The Tenth of May saw the annual Logan Park road race take place, again with high success from our John McGlashan team. Read more…Sporting Achievements
Further sporting success for John McGlashan boys Read more…
