1st tug of war / 2nd singing / 2nd Haka

Special Character Week:

As part of Special Character Week, a number of House competitions were held.

Tug of War (Juniors)

1st Joyce

2nd Marlow

3rd McClintock

3rd Rice

Tug of War (Seniors)

1st McClintock

2nd Joyce

3rd McClintock

3rd Rice

Singing

1st Joyce

2nd McClintock

3rd Marlow

4th Rice

• All Houses sang The Galilee Hymn and then a song of their choice.
• Special thanks to St Thomas Old Boys Sam Hanning, Shady Gerges and Patrick Bowden who were the judges.

Haka and Kaia

1st Marlow

2nd McClintock

3rd Joyce

4th Rice

Xavier Ngaata's comments:

Special Character week was a very engaging as all the boys had fun and gave all the events their best. We had a consistent week coming 1st in tug of war 2nd in our song and 2nd in haka. I would have to say that the haka was the highlight for my year. Although we did not get the win I am very proud of our performance. We gave it our all. 

In conclusion. I would like to give a big thank you to all the staff of McClintock and especially Mr Strachan the house dean, we would not be able to do it without you guys. Also a huge thanks to the other house for the great competition and rivalry. Lastly, I would like to thank STC for making me become a better man, and in return I hope I have motivated future generations to believe in themselves and keep pushing for their aspirations.