2024 JMC Year Book

Foreword on behalf of the Principal

Visionary. Loyal Servant. Leader. Colleague.

After almost 39 years of service to John McGlashan College, as a teacher, a Board member, a parent, a leader, a coach, a boarding house master, a principal and a colleague, we have the unfortunate task of farewelling Neil Garry, as he steps away from John McGlashan College and into his well deserved retirement.

In our Chapel services, our past Chaplain, Rev Barry Kelk, often talked about the ‘seasons of life’. It certainly seems apt to apply this notion here for Neil Garry. The years between 1986-2024 were filled with a myriad of ‘seasons’, encompassing the service-led, people-first ethos and actions of a man who was wholeheartedly dedicated to the College and the people who contributed to it. Neil has used these years to full effect as a PE teacher, Boarding House Assistant Manager and Master, Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal and Principal, unfailingly living and breathing loyalty, dedication, and leadership to the College. Together with Pam and his supportive wider family, the Garry’s have all been part of the fabric of JMC throughout these years, helping to mould it into what we enjoy today. As a proud father to his sons Hamish and Campbell, who thrived here at the College, Neil led with his purposeful conviction and humanity, holding fast to his core values to ensure the school culture built young people of good character.

In Neil’s first Yearbook Foreword as Principal in 2014, he spoke of his greatest reward as witnessing the “steady flow of student successes both inside and outside of the classroom”. He was particularly proud of students who embraced a holistic approach to education and made the most of every opportunity available to them here at the College. Testament to Neil’s love of and pedagogical belief that ‘the great outdoors’ can teach us grit and resilience as life skills, his vision and tenacity at acquiring Te Anau Downs as a second campus has ensured that each and every student who comes through McGlashan will have these opportunities instilled in them to be ready for anything in life. Following on from years of extraordinary camps at Mt Nicholas for students

over the years, Te Anau Lodge’s infrastructure and education outside the classroom integration in this special part of the world, will serve as a most poignant reminder of Neil’s legacy for a long, long time into the future.

From the very beginning of his tenure as Principal in 2014, he always expressed his thanks for the hard work and dedication of the staff, Board of Proprietors, College School Board, the Old Collegians’ Association and the Parents and Friends Association for their service and commitment. Neil embodied the term ‘servant leader’. He was proud of his staff and students - our community meant a lot to him. His milestones as Principal were many; the bringing together of alumni and community at the 100 year McGlashan Centenary, enjoying the ongoing successes of our pipe band, negotiating the challenging COVID years with a measured, humane response to at-home teaching and learning, and the subsequent driving of international student growth in the years after. In his assemblies over the years, Neil was instrumental in building a culture through storytelling - he implored the boys to “do something dangerous” - a euphemism for “get outside, go fishing or climb a mountain. Get out of your comfort zone”. He was a visionary leader who preferred to walk the walk, leading by example and always with the highest standards for the boys and for himself.

In the familiar words of Neil himself - “go well”.

Neil Garry

Principal 2014 - 2024

Deputy Principal - 2002 - 2013

Assistant Principal - 1998 - 2001

Teacher/ HoD - 1986 - 2000

Boarding House Assistant/Master - 1987-1985

Part One: Staff, Boards, Chaplaincy and Prefects 4 - 13

Part Two: Senior Prize-giving, Premier Awards 14 - 52

Part Three: McGlashan Life 26 - 60

Part Four: McGlashan Arts and Culture 61 - 92

Part Five: Boarding House Life 93-103

Part Six: McGlashan Groups and Clubs

Part Seven: McGlashan Sports

Part Eight: Prizes and Awards

Part Nine: Year 13 Pen Portraits

Part 10: Class

Thank you!

Another year end has rolled around and this one seemed particularly jam-packed with a myriad of exciting comings and goings for the students, staff, parents and Boards alike. The 2024 John McGlashan yearbook is filled with the minutiae and fabulous images of all these academic, service, cultural, and sporting offerings. We sincerely hope you enjoy flicking through it over your summer break and beyond. We have a lot of people to thank for getting this to the printers this year; Shay Veitch for his masterful compilation of the Winter and Summer sports section, Tony Gomez for his excellent images from throughout the year that wonderfully capture the essence of life at JMC. Troy Shoebridge for his artistic eye at assembling the wonderful collages you will see scattered throughout these pages and for helping with the Pen Portraits section. Helen Clulee, as ever, has her finger on the pulse of staff comings and goings and was typically helpful in so many ways. We always rely on the professionalism of Kelk Photography who took all the professional class, sports and clubs photos. Again this was very much appreciated. Again, our ever-reliable proofreading team came to the party with their collective ‘eagle-eyes’ - thank you for your generosity of spirit with this job at a busy time. Finally, to the JMC staff, students and their families, parent coaches and volunteers who are out and about with boys every day supporting the boys every day to be their best version of themselves - thank you for your wonderful articles that perfectly showcase this busy and enjoyable year.

Ella Murdoch - Communications/Operations

David Schaumann - inDesign Layout and Compilation

Part One: Staff, Boards, Chaplaincy, Prefects

STAFF NOTES

Back Row: Duncan McLean, Simon Maole, Tony Gomez, Ronny Kotkamp, David Paul, Andrew Morrison, Dominic Schumacher, Steven McNulty

5th Row: Simon White, Mike Brown, Kim Jellie, Glen Clark, Victoria Watts, Melissa Marks, Penny Ferguson, Andrew Leitch, Bryn Jones

4th Row: Sam Ogden, Chung-Wei Wang, Helen Clulee, Rose Sinclair, Rob Milne, Carole Gardiner, Peter Claman, Troy Shoebridge, Andrew Hore

3rd Row: Jeremy Cuthbert, Gina Riley, Rachel Child, Brent Wolf, Lachie McLellan, Kimberley Fridd, Lizzie Clark, Katherine Phillips, Ella Murdoch, David Beazley

2nd Row: Marissa Bruce, Hélène Navarro, Stewart McDonald, Michelle Loggenberg, Rachael Gardiner, Natasha Smillie, Cath Bowden, Anne Burton, Bonnie Gradwell Front Row: Drew Campbell, Geoff Avis, Tom Casey, Front Row: Ainslie Anderson, Nigel Hunter, Neil Garry, John Veitch, Brendan Porter, Donna Smith, David Schaumann

We started 2024 with some familiar faces arriving at our first staff meeting.

John and Anita Veitch left in 2020 to head to Vietnam to the European International School, and have returned to Dunedin over the summer break. John, who was previously Deputy Principal, has taken over as Assistant Principal, replacing Chris Knopp, who left at the end of 2023. John has commented that it feels like he just had a long holiday away.

Carole Gardiner has also returned to JMC as our new Head Librarian, replacing Pam Garry, who retired at the end of 2023. Carole previously worked with Pam in the library and is passing her love of reading on to the boys.

David Paul, an Old Boy of John McGlashan, has a long-term reliever position to cover maternity leave for Katherine Graham after the late arrival

of Emilia at the end of December.

Sam Ogden has moved down from Wellington to take up the Physics teacher position. Sam has taught Year 8 Science as well as both NCEA and IB Physics this year, and he also has a background in Chemistry and Digital Technology.

We also have a new team running IT at school and have welcomed Braxton, Ben, and Tim from New Era, who keep all IT running smoothly –usually.

Joschka Neumann, our German Classroom Assistant, has also returned for part of the year. He headed back to Germany in Term 3.

Jason Palmer has settled well into life in Te Anau as the Operations Manager at Te Anau Downs. He moved there in December 2024 after teaching in Balclutha for 11 years. He and his partner have two daughters, Esme (9) and Luna (3), and they

love living at Te Anau Downs with the mountains, rivers, and lake at their doorstep. When Jason isn’t working on-site, he will be running in the hills or out in the bush creating memories with his family.

Another JMC Old Boy, Henry Hannagan, has been a constant face around school as a reliever for all year groups. We are grateful to him for stepping in nearly full-time to start the year. Brent Wolf’s son Nathan had an accident in Australia, and Brent and his wife Andrea had to head over while he was in hospital and for his recovery. Brent was hugely thankful for all the support they received from John McGlashan and was able to keep in contact with his classes via Zoom. Nathan has made a full recovery, which was great news for all.

For many years, John McGlashan has welcomed College of Education students to the college. This year, our first group arrived in February and made great contributions to Religious Education, History, Social Sciences, English, Maths, and Science classes. One of our previous College of Education students, Andrew Shepherd, has secured a parttime relief position to cover some of Craig Preston’s Agriculture classes, as “Dr. P” has resigned his position here at the College. Craig is finishing at the end of Term 3, but I am sure he will still pop in when he is around Dunedin. It sounds like his plan is to head north to the sunny Tasman area. Andrew Hore and Ronny Kotkamp were both to represent NZ for over-50s Cricket. Unfortunately, Ronny was unable to play due to injury, so Andrew had to fly the McGlashan flag. It’s great to see some of our staff still competing at a high level. Andrew Leitch can often be seen running around – silly distances like marathons or “Backyard Ultras,” where you complete a 6.7 km track every hour and keep going until you either are over time, under distance, or can just go no further! His best distance to date is 100 km. The Dunedin Marathon saw Andrew finish in a very respectable time of 3 hours 19 minutes. Drew Campbell, Lachie McLellan, and several students completed the half-marathon, while Ella Murdoch, Anne Burton, and I ran the 10 km.

Ann-Marie Chamberlain decided to leave John McGlashan at the end of Term 2. Ann-Marie had been at the College for 14 years, quietly working away in the accounts department and keeping all things financial ticking over smoothly. We are so very grateful for her hard work, which is often a thankless job – you are either chasing someone for money, or someone is chasing you. We will certainly miss her fabulous baking treats. Lynley Offen, who resigned in 2019, has continued each year to come and cover in the accounts department

and the front office when I take my annual winter break. We thank her for helping Gina Riley settle into her new role, replacing Ann-Marie in Term 3. Gina has a son in Year 7, so was slowly getting to know the College before being dropped into the deep end.

Peter Claman, the new Arts Coordinator at John McGlashan, has expressed that it has been a wonderful experience starting at the school this year. He has been impressed by the quality of art being produced, as well as the enthusiasm and talent displayed by the students, and the strong relationships they have with the dedicated teachers. He finds it hugely rewarding to support events like Rock Quest and Polyfest and to see all the hard work behind the scenes come to fruition. Each day brings something new to see or learn. Peter is looking forward to celebrating some amazing achievements in Term 4 and is excited to hit the ground running with all things arts in 2025.

Tori Fleming, our Sports Co-ordinator, finished at the end of Term 2. Tori started as a short-term relief in the front office, then moved to accounts, back to a permanent role in the office, and finally to the Sports Department. All the best in your new ventures, Tori – the boys will miss your enthusiasm for all things sport. You certainly went above and beyond with coaching, driving to events, and encouraging from the sidelines.

Natasha Prior also left at the end of Term 2. Natasha had been in the Learning Support Department as a teacher aide here at John McGlashan for several years, and the boys she helped benefitted from her quiet persona and kind ways. We wish her all the best in her new job. Heidi Ombler, who worked as a teacher aide at Logan Park for the past few years, replaced Natasha, starting partway through Term 3.

Jan Bremner, our long-term Science Technician of 37 years, is retiring at the end of Term 3. Thank you, Jan, for your tireless work in the Science labs. Jan is being replaced by Pippa Jenks at the start of Term 4. Pippa hails from Auckland and was a Science Technician at her previous school.

We welcomed Katherine Phillips back at the start of Term 3 from her maternity leave. Katherine also got married during her time away, so she has been very busy. Thanks to David Paul for covering Katherine’s classes. He is not leaving us, though, as he has picked up a few more classes and some relief work.

Bonnie Gradwell, who has a son Cody in Year 12 and an older son Sam who left at the end of 2022, has been appointed Sports Co-ordinator. Bonnie comes up the hill from Otago Hockey, so she is

very familiar with the school, staff, and many of the boys. Unfortunately, after only a couple of weeks, Bonnie had a fall resulting in a serious break to her arm, and she will be off work until the start of 2025. We are very fortunate to have Shay Veitch (Old Boy of JMC) who just finished university and has filled in for the Sports Department. Shay is highly competitive and a New Zealand athletic representative, so the Sports Department is the perfect fit for him.

Pippa Jinks is the new Science Technician at John McGlashan. She grew up in Auckland and first came to Dunedin to study, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History. After returning to Auckland, she worked in hospitals for many years, completing a Certificate in Sterilising Technology, setting up the sterilising department at Ascot Hospital, and working in operating theatres. Pippa later retrained with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching as a primary school teacher, teaching Year 4 and 5 students until she took time off to raise her two children.

During that period, Pippa started a NZ-made reusable cloth nappy company, Snazzipants, to help save the environment, which she ran for a decade before selling. In 2018, she joined Rocket Lab, where she ran the liquid oxygen (LOx) cleanroom as part of the mechanical production team. There, she trained as a chemical handler and took on nitric acid passivation duties. She left Rocket Lab in 2022 after the successful Capstone Moon Mission, a career highlight.

For the past two years, Pippa worked as the sole Science Technician at Waitakere College, a large public school in West Auckland with around 1800 students. After her two grown children completed

their studies in June (one in hairdressing and the other in engineering), her family decided to embark on an adventure to Dunedin to escape Auckland traffic when her husband got a job at Fisher and Paykel.

As I write this at the end of Term 3, many staff are having a well-deserved break before the madness of the last term of 2024 starts. Camps, exams, and prize givings all take a large amount of time and effort to organise, so rest up well. Huge thanks to all staff at the College. We are so fortunate to work in such a fabulous school, and no one goes unnoticed. I think we have the bestlooking school around, and locals and visitors alike often comment on the grounds and gardens, and this is solely thanks to Tony and Duncan. The Canteen ladies, Leonie and Kirby, do an amazing job, and the Boarding School staff maintain the family atmosphere, ensuring there is no separation between boarders and day students. Our staff are positive, supportive, and caring, and JMC is certainly a very special place. Thank you to our wider school community, and all the best for the end of 2024 and the summer break.

Staff briefing on our last day with the Senior Students, was a sad time. We got the news that after 38 years at John McGlashan, 11 of those as our Principal, Mr Neil Garry has taken medical retirement. The day felt very surreal, many tears were shed by staff, and this is a reflection of how we felt about losing our leader. Health must come first, and so we all wish Neil the very best for his retirement and recuperation.

Helen Clulee

Senior Leadership

Neil Garry Principal

Nigel Hunter Deputy Principal

Ainslie Anderson

Assistant Principal HoD Mathematics

Tom Casey

Assistant Principal HoD Health Year 12 & 13 Dean TIC Outdoor Education

Brendan Porter Assistant Principal

John Veitch

Assistant Principal Year 10 Dean

Teaching Staff

Geoff Avis HoD Science

David Beazley Year 7 Homeroom

Cath Bowden Literacy Specialist Geography

Anne Burton Mathematics

Mike Brown Chaplin Christian Studies

Hamish Cartwright Science

COLLEGE STAFF

Glen Clark Art, Agriculture Gateway

Lizzie Clark HoD Languages Te Reo Maori

Jeremy Cuthbert DVC & Technology

Kimberley Fridd Drama

Rachael Gardiner HoD Social Sciences English Careers Advisor

Katherine Graham (on leave Term 1&2) Year 9 Homeroom Health

Andrew Hore Year 8 Homeroom Physical Education

Bryn Jones HoD Visual Art

Ronny Kotkamp Science Physical Education

Andrew Leitch TIC Junior Science

Melissa Marks Physical Education

Stewart McDonald HoD Physical Education

Duncan McLean Food Technology Year 11 Dean

Lachie McLellan HoD Year 7 & 8 Year 7 & 8 Dean

Steven McNulty HoD Music

Robert Milne Year 8 Homeroom

Andrew Morrison English, History

Ella Murdoch English, Specialist Classroom Teacher

Hélène Navarro ESOL & Spanish

Sam Ogden Physics

David Paul (Term 1 & 2) Year 9 Homeroom (Term 4) AgriBusiness

Craig Preston Director of Agribusiness Biology

David Schaumann HoD English

Dominic Schumacher Integrated Studies Economics

Troy Shoebridge Digital Technology

Natasha Smillie Integrated Studies English & History

Donna Smith HoD Junior English HoD Learning Support Year 9 Dean Chung-Wei Wang Mathematics

Mike Wesseling Mathematics

Simon White HoD Technology

Brent Wolf TIC Commerce Administration

Jan Bremner Science Technician (left Term 3)

Marissa Bruce Administration Gateway/STAR

Peter Clamans Arts Co-ordinator

Ann-Marie Chamberlain Accounts (left Term 2)

Rachel Child Accounts

Helen Clulee Front Office Attendance Officer

Kim Jellie Administration

Pippa Jenks

Science Technician (From Term 4)

Michelle Loggenberg Financial Administrator

Kirstyn Sandall General Manager Director of International

Rose Sinclair International Student Manager

Boarding

Drew Campbell Director of Boarding

Nick Price Assistant Manager Junior Hall

Richard Buchanan Assistant Manager Senior Hall

Rosemary Stevenson Boarding Matron

Housemasters

Tom Colbourne

Jackson Dempster

Kurt El-Roi

Kilifi Fangupo

Arie Gordon

Ryan Johnston

Wrenzo Loulanting

Blair Mitchell

Mac Parker

Harry Russell

Andrew Sim

Tom Warman

Boarding Cleaners

Laura McIntosh

Angela Campbell

Angela Evans

Julie Hamilton

Debbie Haldane Laundry Manager

Canteen

Leonie Mason Canteen Manager

Kirby Leckie Canteen Assistant

Library

Carole Gardiner

Library Manager

Victoria Watts

Library Assistant

Property

Dean Horo

Property Asset Manager

Tony Beck

Property Supervisor

Duncan McBeath Groundsman

Jason Palmer Te Anau Operations Manager

Sport

Tony Gomez Director of Sport

Tori Fleming

Sports Co-ordinator (left Term 2)

Bonnie Gradwell

Sports Co-ordinator (leave Term 4)

Shay Veitch

Sports Co-ordinator (relieving Term 4)

Student Support

Penny Ferguson Learning Support Administrator

Teacher Aides

Kilifi Fangupo

Simon Maole

Natasha Prior (left Term 2)

Heidi Ombler (from Term 3)

Julie Tolson

Counselling Staff

James Howey Counsellor

Daryl Shields Counsellor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kia ora koutou katoa—greetings to teachers, students, parents, and friends of John McGlashan College. On behalf of the School Board, it is a privilege to share a few words of thanks and to recognize those who contributed tirelessly to the success of our school.

This year brought bittersweet news as we said farewell to our principal, Neil Garry, who retired today. Neil, his wife Pam, and their family devoted themselves wholeheartedly to McGlashan over the years. Neil’s journey with us began 38 years ago, initially as a fresh-faced PE teacher—a “new kid” with a memorable moustache, as we thought back then! From those early days, Neil grew into a leader with a vision for a school that embodied strong Presbyterian values, where students from diverse backgrounds had opportunities to thrive. Over his 11-year tenure as principal, Neil’s commitment transformed McGlashan, shaping it into a school that truly supported every student’s potential.

On behalf of the boards, we extended our deepest gratitude to Neil for his years of service, to Pam for her steadfast support, and to the Garry family for sharing him with us. We sent our warmest wishes to Neil for a fulfilling and healthy future.

Neil’s legacy lived on in the strong team he cultivated. We felt fortunate to have a capable Senior Leadership Team, led by acting principal Nigel Hunter, and a dedicated staff who would ensure McGlashan continued to flourish as we began the search for a new principal.

We also owed much to our two outstanding school boards, whose members worked tirelessly

to serve our students’ and school’s best interests. This year, we bid farewell to several valued board members. Debs Erskine, who contributed extensively to the curriculum and international committees, provided invaluable insights as the parent of a boarding student. Thank you, Debs, for your dedication and the countless kilometres travelled between Gore and Dunedin.

We also honoured John Guthrie and George Friedlander, who both served the boards in numerous roles. Their commitment made a lasting impact on our school. Our thanks also went to Ollie Hamilton, this year’s deputy head boy and board representative, whose voice represented our students with conviction. We wished him well in his future endeavours and warmly welcomed Freddie Saunders as the new student representative for 2025.

The recent senior Prize-giving was a special evening to celebrate a myriad of student achievements. We encouraged you to embrace these successes with pride and gratitude. Our parting advice is to seize the opportunities McGlashan offered, whether in academics, sports, arts, or cultural pursuits. For a school of our size, there is so much available. These opportunities wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of your parents, friends, teachers, and coaches, all working behind the scenes to support you.

We wish you all the best in your exams, and to our leavers, we extended our warmest wishes for a successful future. Ka kite anō.

Kyle Murdoch - BOT Chair

PREFECTS

HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row: Lucas Townend (Ross Dep.), Will Kara (Burns Dep.), Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick (Burns Dep.), Jonty Riley (Burns - Captain), Jarn Hollows (Balmacewen Dep.)

Front Row: Jack Tourelle (Balmacewen Dep.), Liam Barron (Balmacewen- Captain), Charlie Carran (RossCaptain), Daniel Joint (Gilray - Captain), Archie Goodall (Ross Dep.)

Absent: Tate Cameron (Gilray Dep.), Matt O’Meara (Gilray Dep.)

Back Row: Finn Anderson, Max Porter, Charlie Pearson, Will Bary, Charlie Carran Middle Row: Mr Neil Garry (Principal), David Song, Wei-Hun Loh, Angus Loe, Tatsuichi Narita

Front Row: Jack Tourelle, Ollie Hamilton(Dep. Head Prefect) , Jonty Riley (Head Prefect), Liam Barron (Dep. Head Prefect), Emilio Ghosh-Novero

CHAPLAINCY

“Inā kei te mōhio koe ko wai koe, i anga mai koe i hea, kei te mōhio koe, kei te anga atu ki hea”.

“If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going”.

Last year I wrote this report as a stand-in, filling in for the latter half of the year. This year, I had the honour of being formally installed as the next Chaplain at John McGlashan College. For me, it has been both challenging and extremely rewarding to have this great clarity around ‘who I am’. As I have grappled with the many roles involved in being Chaplain, I have often returned to the questions of who we are and where we come from. This reflection frequently leads me back to our mission: ‘to develop well-educated men of character … grounded in Christian values’. This is who we are.

During both Chapel and Christian Studies classes this year, we have spent time contemplating these questions: Who are we and where do we come from? This has involved revisiting Jesus’ teachings and many stories from the Old Testament. Looking back at the story of Jesus during our Easter service

is always a special moment. Exploring these narratives has helped us understand the origins of our values. A highlight for me was examining the somewhat more recent beginnings of our school, particularly during Founders Day and our Distinguished Old Collegians service.

Another significant highlight this year has been the reintroduction of a stand-alone Chapel time on Monday at midday. This marks a return to pre-Covid norms and helps protect and value this essential aspect of our identity. I truly enjoy the conversations with students later in the week about each week’s message.

My prayer for each of you is that you will enjoy a safe and refreshing break over the summer. I encourage you to share a bit about who you are and where you came from with your sons. I pray that this will be a time of joy and celebration for many of you. For those for whom 2024 has been a challenging year, I pray you will find God’s peace this summer and discover moments of joy amidst the difficulties.

Ngā mihi, Mike Brown

BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OF PROPRIETORS

Kyle Murdoch (Presiding Member)

Tumi Toro

Geoff Burns

Ray O’Brien

Dave Stevens

Neil Garry

Freddie Saunders (incoming Student Rep)

Ainslie Anderson (Staff Rep)

Simon Anderson (BoP Rep)

Outgoing Members:

Renee Miller (BoP Rep)

Debs Erskine (BoP Rep)

John Guthrie (BoP Rep)

Ollie Hamilton (outgoing Student Rep)`

Simon Anderson (Chair)

John Anderson (Dep Chair)

Barry Kelk

Joff Riley

Simon Cameron

Jessica Palmer

Stephanie Pettigrew

Hamish McKenzie

Neal Wallace

Tony Burton

Grant McKenzie

Juliet Grey

Stephen Crawford

Renee Miller

Neil Garry

Outgoing Members:

Debs Erskine

John Guthrie

Paul Basham

Part Two: Prize-giving and Premier Awards

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS SENIOR PRIZE-GIVING

Ka Tangi te titi

Ka tangi te kaka

Ka tangi hoki ko au Tihei mauri ora

Tēnā koutou katoa

Kyle, Simon, Board members, staff, parents, whanau and boys welcome to the 2024 Senior Prize-giving.

I am Nigel Hunter and the acting Principal.

Tonight as we gather for this ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our boys, it is appropriate to express gratitude for the people who have made this year a success. I am going spend most of this address thanking people. It is also appropriate that tonight we spend some time reflecting on the year and of course to acknowledge what has been achieved and by whom.

I’ll start by thanking everyone for attending. To the parents and the families thank you for supporting your boys. Engagement in your son’s education improves the likelihood of their success. I know how busy parenting can be. We all know that time is our most valuable resource,

and investing time in your boys is something you will never regret. Never underestimate the importance of your presence.

Thank you to our board members, to the members of our various committees and councils, our reader/writers, our coaches, our volunteers, your effort is motivated by the desire to simply help our boys and for that we wish to show our appreciation.

Thank you to our Parents and Friends’ Association, your organisation of the school fete is a sight to behold. The funds you raise are spent directly on boys and for that, I am going to give you some free advertising for this year’s other fundraiser, the “Southern Art House Tour.” Tickets can be purchased by opening one of the many emails recently sent out by Helen.

To all of our parents - your collective influence upon the effective running of the school is significant and is a major contributing factor to the shape and feel of our school

Thanks to the teachers for what you do minute to minute, the care you show, the energy and the patience you invest.

A special thanks to the staff who leave us this year: David Paul, Andrew Shephard, Natasha Prior, Ann-Marie Chamberlain, Tori Fleming and

Jan Bremner. A special acknowledgement and thanks goes to Dr Craig Preston who tonight is playing the keyboard despite having left some weeks ago.

For our new staff Bonnie Gradwell, Shay Veitch, Pippa Jinks, Heidi Ombler, Gina Riley, Jason Palmer, Sam Ogden, Peter Claman - welcome to the team and thank you for the contribution you have already made:

To our returning staff Katherine Phillips, John Veitch, Carole Gardiner thanks for coming back! Thank you to our area directors, our support staff, the grounds staff, our administration staff and management staff. Thank you to the members of the Senior Leadership Team: Ainslie, Brendan, John and Tom, and finally thank you to Kirstyn, our General Manager.

2024 is the first time since 2020 that we have not had interruptions during a school year as a result of COVID or industrial action. The students in the sports centre tonight have been educated during a time that could be described as less than perfect. However, dealing with things that are not perfect could in fact be one of the most valuable lessons they will learn during their time at school. Boys, I don’t want to sound too pessimistic but life isn’t usually completely perfect. The followup truth to this is that imperfect is often okay.

Not only have recent years had significant disruption - if we add into the mix the influence of technology, social media and the current local and global political landscape - our boys are been raised during challenging times. We are regularly provided reminders of this issue, the most recent is through the concerning nationwide statistics for attendance.

Resilience, a word often spoken about, is a quality that has been essential to human survival throughout history. Some may argue that today’s youth lack this crucial trait, comparing them unfavorably to previous generations. However, as the renowned educational psychologist Nathan Wallis pointed out at his recent visit to or school, “There are 6000-year-old hieroglyphics carved into the pyramids depicting the teenagers of the time as being self-obsessed, defiant, and unmotivated.” Perhaps the challenge isn’t inherent to modern youth, but rather in the way we perceive them.

To truly develop resilience, we must embrace challenges, tough times, adversity, and even failure. These experiences, when shared with others, can forge strong and enduring bonds, equipping us with the skills necessary for

effective teamwork and family relationships.

Striving for personal excellence is essential, but it’s important to set both realistic and aspirational goals. We should pursue these with determination, learning from mistakes and failures along the way. We all must remember to achieve balance in our life, all while upholding strong moral principles.

Every success this year has been the result of overcoming adversity, discomfort, or frustration. Within our college we witness this daily, and yet despite these our school performs above its weight category and consistently overachieves. This is a testament to our resilience – our resolve, grit, and determination.

The Māori proverb, “Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei,” reminds us to pursue our most cherished goals with unwavering dedication. If we must bow our heads, let it be to a lofty mountain. This wisdom echoes the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.

I’m going to mention three examples where our students have shown strength of character this year. These actions do not always result in prizes or recognition, however most achievements in life will go unrewarded and tonight we are here to celebrate success:

Example one occurred during the house singing competition. This is one of my favourite days of the school year. Each house had to put together a band, select a song and perform in front of the school. Teenage boys the world over are notorious for sometimes being reluctant to display their talents through fear of criticism, but our musicians played with confidence and courage. George O’Connell sang like the songbird of his generation and the band performances were well received by the audience. In the end, there was no need for our musicians to be fearful.

Example two happened earlier in the year, when Fletcher Tilyard visited me in my office. He had drawn up a poster using the words “Raise awareness for Autism.” He asked if we could make copies of the poster and spread them about the school. This idea quickly evolved and grew due to the importance of the message and Fletcher’s level of enthusiasm. It resulted in Fletcher speaking in front of the entire school on World Autism Day. This was a moment of significant courage and initiative. Fletcher described Autism as his superpower, which I agree with because I think it enabled him to take two steps forward for something he believed in.

Example three is our kapa haka group. As part of the evolving identity of our school, they sits alongside the changes occurring within our country and our city. Their performance at Polyfest did the school proud. Kapa haka takes dedication and commitment it requires attention to detail and teamwork. Our kapa haka group are blazing a trail for the rest of the school to tread, they are part of who we are, this group is full of leadership.

These three moments were all observed and appreciated by the school and the boys. These event were formative moments for the individuals involved and created incremental shifts in the attitudes and beliefs of their peers at school.

To the boys receiving awards tonight, congratulations. And to those who didn’t, if you have reached your own personal level of excellence, then that achievement is equally commendable.

I started this with a couple of thank yous and I’m going to wrap things up with some more. I believe that “thank yous” are important. They are often the only feedback people back for a job well done and there is much for us to be thankful for.

Thank you to the boys of the College. Despite the frequent and generally minor frustrations that you may cause me and my colleagues, the reward that you bring and the positivity that you create make it a pleasure to come in to work each day. The fundamental reward for a teacher should always stem from the fulfilment of helping you grow and willing you on to greater things.

I always tell people that teaching my calculus class is the highlight of my day and I sincerely mean this, you boys have been a pleasure to teach year. I’ve already told my Year 11 class that they are my second favorite class to teach, and while it is true that I only teach two classes, they know I mean this as a compliment.

From within the student group I’d like to say a special thanks to the Year 13 students. By default you are the role models of the school and you have fulfilled this role well. The year 13 Camp was an unforgettable start to the year, it was a real highlight for everyone who attended and set the tone for the remainder of 2024. Your end-ofyear gift to the school bookends a memorable period.

From within this group of students, I’d like to thank the prefect group for the way they have helped to guide the 500 boys of this school. Our prefects are not just able to talk the talk they are

capable of delivering.

To Jonty Riley thanks for being a top bloke. Your strength of character, the way you consistently show respect, your determination, your passion for the college, your diplomacy, your manners, and your humour have made you a wonderful leader and outstanding head prefect.

And finally one additional thanks. And that is to Neil. Neil’s 38 years of service to John McGlashan is a remarkable record.

Neil’s dedication to this school is unparalleled. He has poured countless hours into shaping our college, leaving an indelible mark on every corner of this campus. His influence is evident in every detail, from our wonderful buildings to our daily routines.

Many of the adults in this room were fortunate enough to have been taught by the young Mr Garry. You witnessed firsthand his passion for education and the outdoors, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and his ability to inspire young minds. And now, this group of McGlashan boys will be the last to have had the privilege of experiencing his wisdom and guidance.

When faced with important decisions, Neil would always pose a crucial question: “How will this decision benefit the boys?” This simple query encapsulates his unwavering focus on the well-being and development of each and every student.

This year our lodge at Te Anau has been fully operational. Through it has been a full quota of camps from multiple year levels. The lodge is a legacy moment no doubt on the list of Neil’s biggest achievements. It will serve the boys a long way into the future.

Neil’s care for the school runs deeper than I can summarise in this brief address. His influence extends far beyond the classroom, shaping not only the school’s academic pursuits but also the College character and values. Neil’s legacy will continue to influence future generations of McGlashan men.

Thank you Neil for everything you have done for the College.

Nō reira, tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou katoa

Nigel Hunter Acting Principal

JONTY RILEY

Welcome and good evening to you all— distinguished guests, staff, parents, and, of course, my fellow students. My name is Jonty Riley, and it has been a great honour and privilege to represent John McGlashan as Head Boy this year. My journey at the College began as a young Year 7 student and, over the past seven years, I have embraced every moment of my time here.

In preparing this speech and reflecting on my time at McGlashan, I’ve found myself feeling a whole range of emotions. Reflecting on the experiences and lessons from my seven years here, it’s remarkable to consider all that this school has offered me. McGlashan’s impact extends far beyond the classroom. It includes the sports exchanges, school camps, lunchtime fives, guitar lessons, band quests, quizzes, house competitions, and countless other opportunities in the arts, sports, and academia. I am truly grateful for each of these experiences and the memories I’ll carry with me.

One of my fondest memories comes from a song many of you will know—*Riptide* by Vance Joy. During our Year 13 camp at Te Anau Downs, each group was tasked with performing a song. My group, as you may have guessed, chose *Riptide*. Within

seconds, our rendition turned into something of a Coldplay concert, with 75 boys and five teachers singing together under phone torches. That moment, in the kitchen at Te Anau Downs, sums up McGlashan for me. It embodies the camaraderie, friendships, and sense of belonging that have defined my seven years here.

When I first arrived at McGlashan in 2018, the College seemed huge—a city of skyscrapers compared to my small primary school. The facilities, fields, and gym felt impressive and somewhat overwhelming. But as I grew into my oversized uniform, I began to see that the buildings are just the surface. The true heart of McGlashan lies in its foundations: the teachers, the leadership, the opportunities, and most importantly, the culture and brotherhood. These foundations run deep and strong, setting McGlashan apart as more than just another school.

Throughout my time here, I have witnessed remarkable achievements—many this year. Matt O’Meara and Angus Loe winning gold at the Maadi Cup, Joshua Grieve taking first in the NZ Under-20 Schools’ Road Race, Will Bary representing NZ in ice hockey, and our kapa haka team performing

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superbly at Polyfest after seven years away. And, of course, we revived the Day Boys vs. Boarders rugby match. It ended in a close loss for us Day Boys, but it was fantastic to see this tradition back.

We may be small in numbers, with just 400 boys from Years 9 to 13, but we consistently excel. McGlashan’s spirit of camaraderie makes every success that much more special. I’ll never forget our victories against Otago Boys’ in First XV rugby, especially the thrilling 9-8 win in the mud at Littlebourne last year, when we stormed the field to celebrate.

Looking back, it’s funny how you spend your school years wanting to grow up, only to realise that you’ll miss it when it’s over. To the younger boys, make the most of your time here. McGlashan has so much to offer; seize every opportunity that comes your way, because before you know it, it will be you in my place, preparing to leave.

I’d like to take this chance to say a few thankyous. To Mr Garry, Mr Veitch, and especially Mr Hunter—your guidance and encouragement have been invaluable. To Mr Garry, who retires this year after 38 years of dedication to McGlashan, your contributions have left an indelible mark, especially the establishment of our Lodge at Te Anau Downs.

To my deputies, Liam and Ollie, thank you for standing by me. I believe together we’ve served the boys well, and our work to foster brotherhood within the College will leave a lasting legacy. To my parents, thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. And to my little brother Luka—thanks for all the laughs and for being there through it all.

Finally, to my fellow Year 13s—what a journey it’s been. I’m immensely proud of each of you and grateful for every moment we’ve shared. The friendships we’ve built here will last a lifetime, and as we step forward into new adventures, I know that the bonds we’ve forged will stay strong.

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “The beauty of genuine brotherhood is far more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.” Thank you.

Jonty Riley Head Prefect 2024

PREMIER AWARDS

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Ollie Hamilton

Ollie has shown exceptional dedication to his studies, excelling in the IB programme with remarkable diligence. This year, he achieved top marks across all his subjects, a testament to his academic talent and hard work. It’s no surprise to see Ollie recognised with the highest academic award tonight — his name has been called numerous times, and over all his years at the College he earned the top academic award for his cohort.

Proxime Accessit

Jack Sandford

For the past two years, Jack has been completing the IB programme. While his grades at the start of this year would have secured his diploma, Jack set a personal goal to go above and beyond. Through focused time management and commitment, he lifted his grades to predicted scores of 6s and 7s, a testament to his academic growth.

Beyond his studies, Jack is a talented musician, competing in Rockquest and playing in the school Jazz Band. He has also been part of the rogaine and football teams. He completed a McGlashan Challenge, where he walked from Mt Nicholas to Te Anau Downs.

Rex King Memorial Award

The Best All Round Student: Academic, Sporting and Cultural.

Ollie Hamilton

Ollie has achieved outstanding results in the IB programme, placing first in three of his subjects. In rowing, he has earned an impressive 14 South Island medals and 3 national medals, and was invited to the NZ U19 development camp, as well as representing Otago in the U20 team. He has also been a valued member of the First XI football team.

As Deputy Head Boy, he has been instrumental in overseeing student health and wellbeing initiatives and supporting academic leadership. Serving as the student representative on the school board, he has always been proactive in representing the students of the College and his insight in governance matters has been appreciated. He helped organise Mental Health Awareness Week for the College and has participated in inter-school governance initiatives. In his earlier years, he also studied classical piano and trumpet before his schedule became too full

TS Holme Award

The student who best exemplifies the qualities promoted by the College

Jonty Riley

Jonty has made a significant impact through his service to the school community. As Head Boy, House Captain for Burns, and a leader across multiple sports, he has shown immense dedication to the school. Passionate about student voice, Jonty has championed unity and brotherhood, leading by example and advocating for his peers. A testament to his commitment was his determination to secure a common room for Year 13 students this year. He also played a key role in organizing the Year 13 leavers’ gift—a flagpole at the front of the College that will proudly display the winning house’s flag after each competition.

Thank you, Jonty, for your leadership and dedication.

Ted Friedlander Loyalty and Contribution to the College

Tatsuichi Narita & Liam Barron

Tatsuichi has shown remarkable dedication to balancing academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. He has built strong connections within the school through classroom engagement, junior form visits, and events like the sports dinner, embodying the College’s community values. And all of this in a second language. As an international student, Tatsuichi demonstrated outstanding leadership by supporting his peers, mentoring younger students, and fostering a positive culture. He emphasizes inclusivity, respect, and appreciation for each individual’s culture, language, and character.

Tatsuichi has shown resilience and discipline, overcoming the challenges of adapting to life in New Zealand, excelling academically, again in his second language, and leading the international students with grace and humility.

His determination, positivity, and quiet confidence make him a natural leader.

Liam has been an exceptional Deputy Head Boy and a tremendous support to Jonty, leading the College with dedication and enthusiasm. His involvement in school life has been extensive and impactful. Liam has participated in a wide range of sports, including hockey, cricket, rugby, and waterskiing, representing Otago and even national teams. He has also given back by coaching younger students, sharing his skills and fostering their growth.

This year, he devoted countless hours supporting Year 7 and 9 classes, serving as an outstanding role model for junior students. Liam was instrumental in organising the first tri-school event for Year 9 students, and he’s also been actively involved in the Big Brother Programme.

Gaze Family Cup

Service to the Community and the College

Jack Tourelle

Jack has made outstanding contributions across many areas of service to the College. He was instrumental in organising the successful senior formal and numerous junior socials with Columba and St Hilda’s. Jack helped create the Tri-School Event for Year 9 students, where the focus was to foster friendships beyond school. As Vice House Captain, Jack assisted with house events throughout the year, he has been a loyal and engaged peer tutor to younger students for many years, he has played a key role in BBQ fundraisers, and coached Year 7 and 8 cricket teams.

As Head of the Student Council, he introduced a new sports and boot bag for football and rugby, which will be available for purchase next year. This will be an excellent fundraiser for future

student councils. The Jonoel Award

For supporting the College’s special character

David Song

David is a man of integrity who lives out his faith both in and outside of school. He collaborates regularly with the Chaplain to contribute to Chapel. He is an active member of his church and contributes to both music and the youth group there. As the Special Character Prefect, David has actively contributed to the College by organising the weekly Wednesday lunchtime groups and leading initiatives like the 40-Hour Challenge with World Vision, raising just over $1000. David has also coordinated the school’s annual Octacan contribution, reflecting our commitment to supporting others and upholding the values of the College. David epitomises Paul’s instruction to do everything you do for the glory of God, working hard and putting in his best effort into all his subjects and leadership opportunities. Next year, David will be studying Electrical Trade at Polytech in Dunedin and has been accepted into the Royal New Zealand Police Academy.

Principal’s Award

to the Head Prefect

Jonty Riley

The Lead and Inspire Award honours the dedication and impact of our Head Prefect each year. Jonty has been an outstanding ambassador for the College, representing us with warmth and positivity at countless events and celebrations. His contributions extend across many areas—he has excelled in multiple sports and has played a key role in enhancing the College’s culture.

Next year Jonty is studying a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Victoria University. Jonty, we are deeply grateful for everything you’ve done for our community. Thank you.

The Three Brothers’ Cup

Highest Performing Athlete

Joshua Grieve

This year, Joshua has genuinely excelled in road and track cycling nationally. Competing in the U20 category, he won three national school cycling gold medals in the Road Race, Points Race, and Criterium - going up against some of New Zealand’s best cyclists, many older than him. As one of the youngest in his category, he has another year to compete at this level.

Additionally, he secured podium finishes at the South Island Schools Championships and Schools Track Nationals.

In the Otago open racing scene, Joshua has multiple race wins.

His powerful sprinting and exceptional fitness have given him a natural edge, making him a dominant force nationally.

The Lloyd Cup

Best All-Round Athlete

Angus Loe

Angus Loe has demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication across multiple sports, achieving outstanding results and setting new benchmarks for the College. His achievements in rowing include winning a gold medal in the U18 Double at the Maadi Regatta this year, along with a silver and bronze from previous years, and securing a total of seven medals over the years at the South Island Secondary Schools competition, including a gold and two silvers this year. He has been selected to trial for both the New Zealand U19 Rowing Team and the New Zealand Coastal Rowing Team. In hockey, Angus has played nearly 60 caps for his school team and was nominated for the Secondary School Player of the Year award. His running achievements are equally impressive, as he is a four-time Otago Secondary Schools Cross Country Champion and the fastest U18 men’s runner in the Dunedin Half Marathon. Additionally, in curling, he became a National Champion in both 2021 and 2022 and is part of the Youth Olympic Training Squad.

The Gilchrist Family Shield

Most Outstanding Sports Team

Rowing Pair: Angus Lowe and Matt O’Meara

Matt and Angus have both achieved remarkable success, both individually and as a team. Over the past three years, they have consistently medalled at Maadi, culminating this year with a gold medal in the U18 Double. Both have represented Otago and trialled for New Zealand teams.

Congratulations, Matt and Angus—we look forward to following your rowing careers, perhaps all the way to the Olympics!

The Ford Family Award Boarding House Award

Charlie Pearson

Charlie has been an exemplary Deputy Head Boarder and school prefect, demonstrating outstanding leadership that many students admire. Known for his maturity, reliability, and positive attitude, he consistently gives his best in all he does. Whether leading activities or helping to implement beneficial changes, such as supporting the boarding house tutoring programme, Charlie is always willing to contribute.

An all-rounder, Charlie has excelled in both academics and sports. He has achieved success in Cricket and Football, playing for the first teams in both, and was named MVP of the Senior Colts rugby team, which won their grade. Academically, he has earned an Excellence Endorsement this year and in the past two years. He is also a skilled public speaker, a talent he has honed during his time at John McGlashan College. He is also a passionate and talented angler who is always willing to swap stories and talk fishing spots.

Charlie is a role model for younger students, someone they respect and aspire to be like.

Walter Godsall Trophy

Rural Student of the Year

Jock Duncan & Jaxon Thomson

Jock has shown a true passion for Agriculture during his time at the College, excelling in both practical skills like butchering, shearing, and hunting, as well as in the classroom. He is always willing to lend a hand in the community, impressing others with his strong work ethic and dedication.

As a keen sportsman and valuable member of the Boarding House, Jock never shies away from responsibility. This year, he led the Bruce Clan, offering advice and guidance with enthusiasm. Though the role has pushed him out of his comfort zone—such as leading the school haka in Malaysia and during clan competitions—he consistently rose to the challenge.

Jock has also been recognized as captain of the 1st XI hockey team and a key member of the 2nd XV rugby team. Academically, he has earned Merit endorsements over the past two years and is on track to do so again this year. In the Boarding House, Jock actively supports younger students, encouraging them to get involved and leading by example.

We wish him every success in his future endeavours.

Jaxon has always been drawn to the land and working with animals. His dedication to agriculture has been evident through his consistent efforts in Agricultural Science from Years 10 through 13, culminating in his GATEWAY course in Year 13. This year, Jaxon completed Agriculture Standards with Primary ITO and undertook a work placement at Traquair Station, which led to paid employment. He received high praise for his hard work, dedication, and practical farming skills. Jaxon also contributed to pest control as part of his coursework.

Alongside his agricultural pursuits, Jaxon has an impressive list of sporting achievements. He has over 20 caps for the First XV, where he served in the Leadership Group, made the Otago Metro U18 squad, attended the Highlanders Development Camp, and represented the South Island and National Touch teams. He’s also a talented basketball player, receiving the 2023 Ross Family Cup for Most Improved Player.

Neal Wallace Literary Award

Premier Award for Interest and Excellence in Literature

Hugo Poland

Hugo is an extremely perceptive young man who has produced some work of an outstanding quality as part for his English programmes throughout his time at the College. His GPA in English is 100% - and some of the work submitted has been among the very best ever seen by his teachers. He has taken on the challenge of scholarship English and is very well positioned to succeed in this rigorous competition - Hugo is a worthy recipient of this award.

Seven Brothers

Most significant contribution to the Arts

David Song

David is a remarkable example of grace, confidence, and commitment. He is always the first to step forward and offer help, generously giving his time and sharing his knowledge. Whether it’s leading a music session, assisting with sports, or serving as an interpreter for visiting guests, David’s willingness to support others is unwavering. A highly skilled musician and talented photographer, he has also been a positive role model and mentor to junior students, inspiring them with his dedication and kindness. Thank you, David, for your invaluable contributions to our school community.

Cochrane/Aldridge Trophy

Premier Award for School Music

David Song & Emilo Ghosh-Novero

David has been an outstanding leader of music in the College since Year 9, having taken part in nearly every musical opportunity and group available. He has entered Bandquest, Rockquest, The Big Sing, the Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival, and has frequently performed at school events and helped to mentor junior musicians. Most notably, he has been the student leader of the McGlashan Big Band and helped lead them to Silver Awards in the Jazz Festival for the past two years. He also received a Gold Award and the award for Best Saxophone Performance this year as leader of his Small Combo group. He is a skilled songwriter, music producer and photographer.

Emilio has been a standout jazz musician at JMC, playing as a drummer in the McGlashan Big Band. As part of the Small Combo this year he received a Gold Award at the Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival, and has received awards for the Most Promising Drummer and Best Drum Performance for the last 2 years. He has been the Arts Prefect this year, and in this role has helped with organising a large number of music events. He is currently completing his IB Diploma, and as part of his music course he composed an original piece ‘De Novo’ that the Big Band performed. He also entered Rockquest this year with his group ‘Marmalade’. Next year, Emilio is looking to study music at a tertiary level.

The Roslyn

Physiotherapy Health Sciences Award

Will Bary

The Roslyn Physiotherapy Health Sciences Award is an academic scholarship, worth $500 to the most deserving student about to embark on Health Sciences study. Will intends to study Health Sciences at Otago University next year. He has great results across all his subjects and this should ensure that he enters this competitive field in good stead. Notably, will has also been selected for the NZ Under-20 Mens Ice Hockey team competing at the Division 2 World Championship.

Part Three: McGlashan Life

Year 9 Camp

The mission presented to the Year 9 cohort was that this adventure would provide the opportunity and experience for them to develop relationships with each other and key staff, develop a positive culture within this year’s group and undertake activities that would require resilience and teamwork. A big ask, but our second campus at Te Anau Downs provided all the key ingredients required to achieve this missionincluding impeccable weather!

Two groups of year nine classes travelled to Te Anau Downs for two weeks from February 19th. This camp replaced the well-known McGlashan tradition of the ‘Cycle Camp’, so there was much to live up to.

The boys moved into their afternoon of teambuilding and problem-solving. Whether negotiating the ‘Minefield’, removing the ‘Toxic Waste’, or crossing ‘Crocodile Creek’, there were many laughs but, more importantly, opportunities for the boys to connect with new students through the problem-solving and communication required to complete each activity.

Day two began the activity rotations. Three activity groups (Luxmore, Iris Burn, and Motarau) spent one day each experiencing a challenge based on tramping, cycling, or aquatics.

Tramping

Heading further into the National Park, the tramping crew started from The Divide, the start (or end) of the Routeburn Track.

These tramps presented ‘challenge by choice’ and three options were presented to the boys.

1 - be led down a marked trail

2 - navigate your way down a marked yet overgrown trail where navigation and trail-finding skills would be required

3 - follow a trail to a set point and navigate through the bush to meet another trail (which included a steep ascent)

“My personal favourite activity that we did was the walk. It was so great because we got to see so many amazing places like the Homer Tunnel, the cool waterfalls, along with the Mirror Lakes.”

Cycling

Utilising the resources at our disposal and making a connection to Year 9 camps of the past, the boys completed the 30km ride on the ‘Lake to Lake’ trail from Manapouri to Te Anau.

For many of the students, this was an endurance challenge. This was easily the longest ride they had ever completed, giving pause for thought to all the

boys who rode the 150km Rail Trail camp of previous years.

Mr Casey instigated a new challenge of the Suspension Bridge climb, where Eddie Weir set another McGlashan record.

One of the most impressive elements of this activity was the boys’ willingness to get alongside their classmates and support them in undertaking this task. There were a wide variety of skill levels, and it was really pleasing to see boys take the lead in supporting those with less experience.

The reward at the end of this trail was definitely jumping into the cool, refreshing water off the Te Anau wharf.

Aquatics Week One

The CBD and DSM boys were lucky enough to have the unique experience of attempting to sail a doublehulled waka for their aquatics experience.

A huge level of teamwork was required to get this vessel working effectively. While this took some practice and problem-solving, the result was quite spectacular. The boys have already built connections in their new Integrated Studies topic between this experience and understanding the travels of the earliest settlers to New Zealand.

They were also allowed to swim and go fishing.

Aquatics Week Two

Unfortunately, the waka was unavailable in week two, so plan B came into force. We were very lucky to have the support of the Wallace family from Fiordland Outdoors, who provided boat transport and fishing experiences for the boys.

“My favourite activity was aquatics because I got to go fishing and caught four trout!”

Between fishing on the boat, on the beach, kayaking, or swimming, the boys had a full aquatic experience across the two weeks. For some, this was a more relaxing activity that allowed them to simply enjoy the environment. Most importantly, the first entries to Mr. Garry’s famous fishing competition were caught.

It was a full, busy, energetic week, and when we reviewed the camp’s purpose and what we hoped to achieve, we felt it was really successful. Many memories were created, friendships were created or strengthened, and new skills were learned.

“Camp was a really positive experience for me. It really helped me make more friends and get closer to all the teachers and boys.”

There are so many people to thank for helping

make this camp a success.

The boys should pat themselves on the back for their attitude towards being pushed out of their comfort zones, either physically, socially or both. They met this challenge admirably.

Our two groups of Year 13 leaders were crucial in their positions as role models and mentors. Many thanks to Haydn Finlay, Billy Hutton-Atkins, Milo Hyndman, Daniel Joint, Adam McNab, Charlie Pearson, Max Porter, Jonty Riley, Jack Sandford and Harry Willis.

An exceptional group of parents joined us and provided essential skills, motivation, humour, cooking skills and manpower. We are very grateful for the time and energy you have given to the boys to allow them to have this experience.

Camps can not run without the support of staff, and we appreciate the efforts of those with us on camp and those who helped to ‘hold the fort’ back in Dunedin.

I want to give a special mention to Jason Palmer (Operations Manager at Te Anau Downs) and Mr Casey (Head of EOTC) for their efforts in supporting the camp with all the behind-the-scenes organisation.

I will leave the final thoughts with one of our year nine students who has one question:

“Can we please have a second camp later in the year?”

Mission accomplished!

Mrs Donna Smith

Year 9 Camp

House Swimming Sports

The annual inter-house swimming sports event was a closely contested competition this year, with all houses putting in strong performances. The event was marked by consistent effort and teamwork, with students showing dedication in each race. The atmosphere was filled with house pride, as students supported their peers throughout the day.

The most decisive moment came in the final event, the 200m Open race. At this point, the scores were very close, and the outcome of the race would determine the overall winner. Gilray House secured first place in the 200m Open, allowing them to narrowly win the overall competition. Their athletes showed steady focus and determination, delivering a strong performance when it mattered most.

The most decisive moment came in the final event, the 200m Open race.

We would like to extend our thanks to the staff members who organized and managed the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Their support was essential to the success of the day. We also appreciate the efforts of the lifeguards, timekeepers, and judges, who ensured that the event was conducted safely and fairly.

Overall, the annual inter-house swimming sports was a well-organized and enjoyable event for all involved. Congratulations to Gilray House for their victory, and thank you to all the participants for their effort and sportsmanship. We look forward to next year’s competition and the continued strong performances from all houses.

House Singing

There’s been a change of tune at Johnnies over the last few weeks as the boys have been warming up their vocal chords for the annual House Singing competition!

It was definitely a spirited afternoon in the chapel last Friday as we gathered to celebrate brotherhood and unity at John McGlashan with a bit of friendly competition. Backed up by our knowledgeable panel of judges including Sam Leaper (JMC Alumni & Six60 Scholarship Recipient), Peter Adams & Bridget Telfer-Milne (Otago University), Mr Hunter and I laid down the gauntlet - and we were impressed with the response!

For those unfamiliar with the event - each year, Balmac, Burns, Gilray and Ross prepare a mass item to sing together as well as putting forward a band to represent their house. It was great to see the group numbers ranging from old classics like ‘Stand By Me’ to newer hits like ‘Riptide’ - an instant classic among the boys.

Each house belted out their song of choice with gusto, even throwing in a little clever choreography to boot. I’m sure the parents out there will appreciate its pretty rare to see so many teenage boys smiling at once. Moving over to the bands, it was great to see the unique flavour and style of each house coming to the forefront as we heard everything from Smashing

Pumpkins (Ross) and Earth Wind and Fire (Gilray) to NZs own L.A.B. (Burns) and a healthy dose of the Beatles (Blamac).

This was definitely a tour de force for John McGlashan’s musical talent - which had left the judges in a tricky situation as they took their time to deliberate on the result over the course of a couple of full school songs. Or perhaps they were just in awe of the raw power of 500 boys all singing ‘Country Road’ in unison - it’s not something you hear every day! And the winners were absolutely stoked! Congratulations Burns House on taking away those coveted house points - in no small part thanks to an incredible performance of L.A.B.’s ‘Cassanova’ by their band with George O’Connell coming out of leftfield on lead vocals.

“...thanks to an incredible performance of L.A.B.’s ‘Cassanova’ by [the Burns House band] with George O’Connell”

The competition was neck and neck until the end, with Ross in second by just a fraction of a point, followed by Gilray in third and Balmac in fourth.

Well done to all the boys who went outside their comfort zone and gave it their all. We’re looking forward to seeing a few budding young vocalists around the music department in the near future!

Ichikawa Exchange

We were delighted to welcome 35 students and 2 staff from Ichikawa Gakuen for the first time since 2019. Our relationship with Ichikawa Gakuen first began in 1998 and although this year was only a short stay for our guests, the deep connection between the schools is still clearly evident.

Ichikawa were piped in to a stirring welcome in the Chapel from our kapa haka group and then matched with their host families for the eight night stay.

Each morning of their four days in school started with ESOL class in the Edgar Learning Centre, with their fantastic teachers, Stacey Hemi and Mandy Dillon.  The afternoons bought a tour of the city, a museum visit, PE class with Mr Kotkamp and Mr Hore and an opportunity for the Ichikawa boys to talk about various aspects of Japanese culture with Mrs Smith and Mr Paul’s Integrated Studies classes.  Japanese baseball proved to be a popular topic here!  Whilst the students were in classes Mr Watanuki also visited some maths classes as well - the language of maths is universal evidently.

The long weekend saw students disappear all over Otago and Southland, experiencing many different aspects of New Zealand life.  Ichikawa students delightedly reported back about the adventures

campervaning, jet boating, BBQing, motorbiking, mountain biking, bungy jumping and simply talking and connecting with their host-families.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families who opened up their homes and embraced the opportunity to give the students a taste of ‘kiwi’ hospitality.

The farewell on Monday seemed to arrive too quickly and any chance of sadness setting in was quickly replaced with laughter as Mr Garry presented Mr Watanuki with a pool noodle “trophy” for his participation in the Otago Anniversary weekend swim meet for 50m breaststroke and 200m backstroke.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families who opened up their homes and embraced the opportunity to give the students a taste of ‘kiwi’ hospitality. Homestay is such an integral part of this relationship and would not be possible without you.

A sincere thank you also to Carla Joint at St Hilda’s Collegiate School, where the girls were hosted.

We are already looking forward to next year’s visit!

Photography Camp

I have to admit I was a little envious that I couldn’t make it to our second campus at Te Anau Downs, in Fiordland National Park, last week. It’s an incredible part of the country, and we’re fortunate to have such a stunning setting for teaching our students. However, the boys were in excellent hands with Mr. Jones and Rev. Kelk, who guided them through the three-day trip with their years of experience in photography and art. Their approach clearly paid off, as the students produced some impressive early work.

During the trip, the students had the chance to explore different aspects of photography, from capturing detailed compositions to experimenting

with night sky shots. The boys worked hard to apply what they’d learned, and their efforts are evident in the photos they’ve shared so far. Some focused on nature, while others captured dynamic moments, showing great timing and creativity.

As the trip progressed, the students continued to hone their skills, taking advantage of the natural beauty of the area, from early morning light to the dramatic tones of sunset by the lake. It’s been exciting to see the range of techniques they experimented with and how they brought their own perspectives to each shot.

Agribusiness

The annual Tasman Tour is the highlight of the twoyear Agribusiness programme at John McGlashan College and sets aside four nights in the Nelson/ Tasman area where senior students are able to connect with six agribusinesses to understand cash flow, future-proofing, marketing, point of difference in business and business strategy.

This year the tour started at the Cawthron Institute, a diverse research facility that seeks to improve outcomes for the seafood industry in New Zealand. From the cultivation of high quality spat (baby mussels), to the investigation of algae properties, and consulting management services to marine farmers. A highly impressive facility, with the added bonus of viewing a mussel heartbeat in the research laboratory! Much was gleaned from the visit around how producers seek to add value to their products, and how to manage increasing climate change in the region.

Next stop, The Junction, situated in the Connings Food Market precinct just out of Richmond, students were able to see some of the innovative products produced in-store and by farmers further afield. We were able to sample the delicious cheeses of the Cranky Goat, and the best sour cream we’d ever tasted from Little River Estate. A number of points of difference were noted in the goat cheeses and milk products of the region (notably A2 varieties, also used in Appleby’s Ice Cream).

Pic’s Peanut Butter was an absolute hit, and a startling revelation when students were told that it turns over nearly $50 million a year! We heard about the beginnings of this Kiwi business and the impact it has had in the New Zealand market, cornering most of the market share for peanut butter. The financial manager spoke to the students about the importance of marketing, but also how targeted that marketing needed to be to ensure the money spent was worthwhile (i.e., how much it costs to ensure your brand is at eye level in the supermarket, for example!). The factory tour was wonderful, with the production process in full view. We also cycled a stationary bike to make our own peanut butter - work off the calories as you produce more calories!

Next stop a full day out of a mussel vessel to view the industry from sea, and visit the oyster farms. Mother Nature was kind to us, providing a perfect, blue day to enjoy the Marlborough Sounds in all their magnificence. Students visited the oyster farms and learnt how they were grown, processed and exported. Many fresh-from-the-sea oysters were consumed on the day (and a few were spat out too!). Mussels, grown on long, undersea ropes were viewed by the students

(and staff) diving under the water with goggles to get up close and personal. Fresh mussels were also consumed in large quantities, with more students amenable to these than the oysters!

A number of Kiwi innovations were on view here, notably the Flip-Farm technology that turns the oyster baskets (often kms long) over in a few minutes reducing the formerly manual workload by days. Flip-Farm is now a New Zealand company making millions selling the technology around the marine world. There was also time for some fishing and swimming, before returning to Nelson Bay. After six hours out and about, the campsite was very quiet this evening.

Our trip concluded with a visit to the family vineyard, Seifried’s, where the number of wines produced from one vineyard was startling. The owners also taught us how to use various levels of vintage (cheaper to more expensive) to reach many different socio-economic levels within society, and how passion for a family brand is also a powerful story to underpin one’s marketing efforts. The cellar room, which dwarfed all of us to insignificance, is said to contain hundreds of millions of dollars worth of specialist equipment within the warehouse; not bad for a young foreigner and his wife arriving on New Zealand’s shores in the 50s with their suitcases!

Seifried’s Pinot, Pinot Gris, Old Coach Road, Aotea and Rabbit Island Sav all originate from these family soils!

So much was learned from just four days in the region, and foundation data for four internals certainly made the time and effort and sometimes, the tedious travel, well worth the effort! Special thanks goes to Lauren Piebenga for joining us on the trip with the Columba College girls.

Geography Camp

The Year 11 Geography camp began with the perfect scene. The wide Eglinton valley was carpeted by shimmering yellow grasses and the mountains were reaching up to the sky like imposing giants.

Why were we there - to measure the river processes of the Eglington River. However, we almost forgot about that as we all looked around in awe. What a wonderful opportunity to be studying Geography in Fiordland National Park. We were all reminded of how nature is truly the best art form.

some of their data, ready to use for their 1.2 Internal when they returned to school.

Thursday involved a trip through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. We had a wonderful time aboard the RealNZ Mariner and experienced the impressive waterfalls and the landscape formed by both tectonic and glacial processes. The favourite part of the boat trip for many of us was the dolphins swimming in the wake of the boat and racing right towards our boat.

The camp allowed a bit of downtime in the evenings which some of the boys used to try their hand at fishing, playing chess or running around in the dark playing Spotlight.

Our first stop was the Mirror Lakes where the boys learnt about their formation as Oxbow Lakes left over from course changes in the Eglinton River. At Cascade Creek, the boys were keen to do their field work, despite the cold temperatures and freezing water. They all worked well in their groups measuring the river depth and flow. Additionally, they measured and examined the river sediment size and shape. The plan was to carry out the same measurements at Kiosk Creek but due to the heavy rainfall the night before, this part of the river was too high to allow the boys to carry out all of their measurements. That evening they processed

The camp allowed a bit of downtime in the evenings which some of the boys used to try their hand at fishing, playing chess or running around in the dark playing Spotlight. On the last day, it was a quick tidy up of camp, then the boys carried out some service for the school by helping Mr Palmer tidy up some cleared shrubs and weeds. Lastly, we hit the road to return home to Dunedin.

Overall, it was a very successful Geography camp. A special thank you to Mr Palmer for all of his help and support as well as Mr Avis who joined the group and had lots of useful Geology knowledge to share with the boys.

Mrs Cath Bowden

Science Fair

The 2024 Otago Science Fair was a remarkable success for the students who were selected to participate. For the first time in the school’s history, every boy who competed in the fair was awarded a prize. This unprecedented achievement highlights both the hard work of the students and the quality of the projects they presented. In total, an impressive 43 prizes were awarded to the 17 students who represented the school.

One of the standout performers at this year’s fair was Blake Chalmers, whose project on allelopathy earned him a prestigious Premier prize. Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon where certain plants release biochemicals that affect the growth and development of neighboring plants, often inhibiting their growth. Blake’s project delved deeply into this topic, exploring how these chemical interactions can shape plant ecosystems. His research was described as insightful and thought-provoking, demonstrating not only a strong understanding of the subject matter but also a keen sense of curiosity about the natural world. Blake’s success serves as a reminder of the importance of dedication and curiosity in scientific exploration, and his achievement is a testament to the potential for young scientists to contribute to meaningful research.

The accomplishments of all the boys at the fair extend beyond the awards they received. Each participant was commended for their articulate interview skills, thorough knowledge of their research areas, and their mature conduct throughout the event. These qualities, coupled with their scientific talents, impressed the judges and highlighted the strong preparation that went into their projects.

The list of students who represented the school at

Science Fair is as follows: William Collie, Dino Walton, Ruan Hamman, Angus Hollows, Henry Huse, Henry Johnson, Adam Dockerty, Hamish Smith, Alexander Zarrabi, Nathan Paterson, Blake Chalmers, Toby Ellis, James Copland, Gus Carr, Joshua Chin, Oliver Hamilton, and Jack Sandford.

“Whether investigating environmental issues, biological processes, or technological innovations, their research demonstrated a high level of engagement and understanding of scientific principles.”

Each of these boys contributed to the school’s success, and their efforts were recognized in the form of individual prizes for their projects. Whether investigating environmental issues, biological processes, or technological innovations, their research demonstrated a high level of engagement and understanding of scientific principles. It is no small feat to have every student walk away from the event with a prize, and this achievement speaks to the dedication of both the students and their teachers. The success at this year’s Otago Science Fair is a significant milestone for the school, and it reflects the growing enthusiasm for science among its students. The school community is incredibly proud of the participants and their achievements. The boys’ performance at the fair not only highlights their individual talents but also demonstrates the strength of the school’s commitment to fostering a love of learning and exploration in the sciences.

the Otago

Fête

The fête was a significant success, despite challenging weather conditions. Although the day was cold, we were fortunate to avoid any rain and the event was well-attended by the community.

There was a lively atmosphere this year, especially with the new addition of archery tag, which drew considerable interest. Overall, attendance increased compared to last year, with long lines at every stall and many food stalls such as the ham in a bun, curly fries and bacon butties selling out before the fête concluded. It was particularly great to see the Cafe buzzing and selling out of their cakes and slices. The boys manned their coffee shop so well, they ran out of coffee beans. Hardly any items were left at the white elephant and toy stalls. The book and clothing stalls had so many attendees that there were lines waiting to pay for their gatherings. All in all, there were many happy and excited attendees.

As ever the funds from the fete go to projects and activities that directly benefit the boys of John McGlashan.

The Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA) worked tirelessly over the past few months to ensure the success of the fête. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our many volunteers, including stall convenors and helpers, as well as the numerous families who came out to support the event. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who contributed to the silent auction and to the following sponsors who generously supported our stalls:

• Aotea Electric

• Fresh Choice Roslyn

• Patagonia

• La Hood Family

• Skin Practice

• Webb Farry Lawyers

• Kumon

• Quantify Commercial Property Valuers

• Moyles Supermarket Fresh Choice

• Stuart Construction Ltd

• Frequency

• Bell+Co Architecture

• Smile Co. Dental

• Devold New Zealand

• Placemakers

Haka Competion

Kia toa kia māia kia kaha rā

The House Haka Competition returned with full force in 2024, showcasing the dedication and spirit of all four houses. Each house put forth a powerful rendition of the haka *Tēnei te toa whutupōro ō Hoani Makarena*, a haka with deep connections to the rugby field, embodying themes of challenge, teamwork, and determination. This haka, specifically crafted to inspire players either before or after a rugby game, resonates with the unity and resilience needed in any high-stakes competition.

The teaching of the haka is led by Matua Beazley, who each year dedicates countless hours to working with the Year 7, 8, and 9 students. His commitment to instilling both the techniques and the cultural significance of the haka is invaluable, as he not only demonstrates each movement but also explains the deeper meanings behind them. *E rere ana te mihi ki a koe Matua Beazley mō tō tautoko o ngā mahi haka me ngā tama e ako ana i te taonga nei.* We are immensely grateful to Mr. Beazley for sharing his expertise and passion, ensuring that each student learns to approach the haka with respect, understanding, and pride.

Witnessing the progress made by our students

each year is a rewarding experience. The haka is no easy feat—it requires not only physical coordination but also a strong connection to the words and meaning of each line. As they practice, the boys not only strengthen their skills but also build confidence, discipline, and a sense of unity. By the time competition day arrives, each house takes to the stage with a collective strength that speaks to their hard work and Matua Beazley’s guidance.

This year, the winning house was Gilray, which delivered a performance that impressed both judges and spectators alike. Special mention goes to Glenn Ericson (Year 12), also from Gilray House, who received the top *kaea* award for his outstanding leadership and execution. Glenn’s performance was a true testament to the dedication he has shown over the years, and his presence as a leader on stage set the tone for his house’s victory.

The House Haka Competition continues to be a highlight of the school year, a moment for each house to demonstrate their unity and commitment while honoring a powerful tradition of *te ao Māori*.

Te Anau Downs

The word ‘asset’ is used often by parents when they visit the Te Anau campus. It is often accompanied by “amazing”, “incredible” or “beautiful”. I see the excitement in the eyes of the boys as they arrive at camp with a full week of kayaking, tramping, mountain biking and fishing ahead of them. I feel honored to have the opportunity to be working at the Te Anau campus and I am always excited when people arrive and get to witness the journey that I live every day.

This year we have had a wide range of groups at the Te Anau campus. These include Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 camps. We have also had our specialist subjects such as Geography, Agriculture, Physical Education and Photography. The great thing about the Te Anau campus is that it can be used by a variety of subject areas.

The Te Anau Downs campus is developing over time to be able to provide a diverse range of activities for users. This year we have had the installation of a small frisby golf course, the construction of several Adventure Based Learning activities, a drying room as well as our own private jetty which was donated by Fiordland Outdoors. As part of camps, students participate in community service projects which help improve the grounds. These projects involve the

clearing of noxious weeds as well as landscaping and garden design. We have also been working hard on planting out the site with native plants grown from local seedlings. The plan for the future is for each boy to plant a tree at Year 7 and watch these trees grow as they progress through their years at McGlashan.

This year we have had a wide range of groups at the Te Anau campus. These include Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 camps

Our own camps have been so successful that we are now in a position to offer the campus to external commercial and educational groups. Moving forward into 2025 we hope to have our new shed constructed which will contain an indoor rock wall as well as an outdoor teaching space. We are also working with Great South to help Fiordland become a Dark Sky Sanctuary, if this is successful, Fiordland will be the largest sanctuary in the world and we will be in the heart of it.

Jason Palmer

House Athletics Day

Earlier this year, McGlashan Athletics hosted an event that brought the school together for a day of inter-house competition, with students taking part in a range of athletic activities. The atmosphere was energetic, and the day was marked by house spirit and sportsmanship. Thanks to the hard work of our staff, who spent weeks planning and organizing the event, it ran smoothly from start to finish.

During the competition, five long-standing records were broken, with students delivering some strong individual performances. These achievements highlighted the efforts and dedication of McGlashan’s athletes.

The inter-house rivalry brought a positive energy to the day, and it served as a solid start to the school year.

Ethan McSkimming from Gilray stood out in the Intermediate Shotput, where he broke the previous 2018 record with a throw of 12.51m, surpassing the earlier mark of 12.24m. Ethan’s focused preparation led to this impressive result.

Alex Walker, competing for Ross, excelled in Junior Discus with a throw of 38.05m, beating the 2021 record of 33.10m. He followed up this success by winning the Shotput as well, achieving 12.48m to break the 2023 record of 11.46m.

Eddie Weir, representing Balmac, set a new mark in the Novice Long Jump, jumping 5.47m and narrowly surpassing the 2022 record of 5.42m. Eddie also made a significant impact in the High Jump, clearing 1.63m to break the previous record of 1.60m, which had stood since 1991.

Although these records were key moments, the day was also about broader participation and the sense of community fostered by the event. Every student who participated, whether competing or supporting their house, played a role in making the event a success. The inter-house rivalry brought a positive energy to the day, and it served as a solid start to the school year.

The accomplishments of the athletes are worth recognising, but just as important was the sense of teamwork and school spirit that permeated the event. It was a day that set a strong tone for the rest of the school year and reinforced the value of participation and sportsmanship.

Formal

We were fortunate to secure the Otago Museum as the venue for this year’s formal, a setting that perfectly suited the tone of the evening. After weeks of careful planning, involving countless phone calls, meetings, and emails, every detail was organised for the big night, and all that was left was to enjoy the celebration.

The evening began with the arrival of the Year 12 students and their partners, followed shortly by the Year 13s. As they entered, each guest was welcomed by our Head Prefect, deputies, and the formal committee. The museum filled with lively chatter as guests admired the surroundings and anticipated the evening ahead. Once everyone was seated, the formal meal commenced, featuring a menu that included slow-braised lamb and pork belly flatbreads, followed by sticky date pudding and lemon tart for dessert. Guests enjoyed their meals while listening to music by Dr Preston on the keys. Special thanks go to Mrs Smith, Lachie Mackenzie, and Harry Macdonald for their help throughout the evening, ensuring all attendees felt welcome and supported.

A key moment of the evening was the singing performance by George O’Connell. His performance was so engaging that dinner was briefly paused, allowing guests to move to another area to watch. The atmosphere was lively as George’s voice filled the room, providing a memorable highlight. After dinner, guests lined up for formal photos, which were taken by Kelk Photography. As the night continued, the sounds from the DJ drew everyone to the Hutton Theatre, where they enjoyed music and danced into the evening. Gravity Events also provided a popular photo booth, which added an extra layer of fun, ensuring that guests had lasting memories captured on film.

It was a highly successful night, one that will remain a cherished memory for years to come. We would like to extend a big thank you to the Otago Museum events coordinator, Gravity Events, Kelk Photography, and Precinct for their professionalism and support in helping us create a truly enjoyable evening.

Jack Tourelle

Year 8 Camp

Last week, our Year 8 students embarked on an unforgettable journey at Te Anau Downs, immersing themselves in the stunning wilderness and gaining valuable outdoor skills. The camp was brimming with excitement as students delved into various activities, creating memories to last a lifetime.

One highlight of the camp was the breathtaking day walk to the alpine Lake Marian. Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring landscape, Lake Marian left our students spellbound with its pristine beauty. The alpine surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for reflection and appreciation of nature’s wonders. So many boys commented on how amazing the lake was, and how the tough walk up was worth it.

As the day transitioned into night, the boys embraced the frosty environs of Cascade Creek while camping out. Despite the chill in the air, spirits remained high as students were challenged by completing a one hour solo in the bush.This made them very aware of their surroundings, and the challenge of how to occupy their mind. The frost and ice served as a reminder of nature’s challenges and the importance of being prepared, as they rugged up for chilly sleeps in the tents.

Under the guidance of Mr. Palmer, our students also honed their bivvy-making and bushcraft skills. From crafting shelter to mastering trap making, students embraced the opportunity to connect with the land and learn essential survival skills. Mr. Palmer’s expertise and enthusiasm inspired our students to discover newfound capabilities within themselves.

As we reflect on the Year 8 camp experience at Te Anau Downs, we are reminded of the transformative power of outdoor education. The challenges encountered have not only enriched our students’ lives but have also instilled in them a deep appreciation for nature and the importance of teamwork and resilience. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff and amazing group of parent volunteers who made this unforgettable experience possible.

What did the boys think?

Tarn Elder - Last week year 8 went to Te Anau Downs for the week. The whole camp was very memorable and fun, and some of the best parts were the tramping, the fishing, and the camping. The

tramp my group, Hollyford, went on was the Lake Marian track. It was a 6km loop track up to the top of a mountain, where you could look over beautiful Lake Marian.

Teddy Porter - We also did trap making with Mr Palmer. That was really fun. My group made a cool trap where if you stepped in the loop you got caught. Fishing was a bit of a letdown though, throughout the whole camp nobody caught anything! The best thing though was the food. How often do you wake up, and get to eat waffles and ice cream for breakfast?

Makkai Lamb - At the camp out at Cascade Creek, it was minus 4 degrees outside. Everything was frozen before 9pm! We made dinner, lunch and breakfast. They were all outstanding. We had to spend an hour in the bush by ourselves. It was good - I slept for 45 min of it! The food at camp was delicious.

Ethan Zhou - I really liked how we went outside at night and ventured down into the forest. As dawn began to break, we would stare into the night sky and admire the shiny stars. It’s something that I will never forget. I discovered new hobbies and reached new heights.

Leo Casey - My most memorable activity there was when we jumped off the jetty into the ice cold water, my fingers and toes were numb within the first twenty seconds! My memory of the camp was a beautiful lake surrounded by lots of greenery and bush.

Ollie Brown - Another reason camp was so memorable was the fact that everybody took part in the activities with willingness and a good attitude. Everybody pitched in to do their job, and listened to instructions. When whole-group activities were up, everybody took part with gusto. The first night, we took part in a whole-group sing-along. Singing our hearts out, it was great to be sitting there, with everybody joining in and singing the words loud and strong.

I am sure that all the boys had a great time at Te Anau, and like me, are grateful for the activities we took part in over our time there. The teachers and parents were also great company—and I hope that they had a fun time at camp with us, too. We greatly enjoyed ourselves, and all the boys had an incredible time. We will all cherish our memories for a long time to come.

Vietnam Trip

It has been six years since the last McGlashan group set foot in Vietnam in 2018. Our 2020 trip was cancelled due to “that which shall not be named.” We had planned the trip for a good year and a half before the 24 students, nine parents, and three teachers left Dunedin, bound for Hanoi via Auckland and Singapore, on Friday, 27 September.

Hanoi

One of the most memorable things about Hanoi is the smell. At times, it smells of delicious food cooking. At other times, it smells like rotting food and excrement. It is a beautiful and chaotic city; the Old Quarter is unique, with its narrow, towering buildings and remnants of French architecture. We had the privilege of seeing the great Vietnamese nationalist, Ho Chi Minh, lying in state in his glass coffin, flanked by soldiers in his mausoleum. The night market, in contrast, is capitalism in full swing, and we had to wonder what Ho Chi Minh would have made of that. Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton, is a confronting monument to the suffering of the Vietnamese at the hands of French colonists; it is also an interesting example of propaganda in its portrayal of how American prisoners were treated. Our day trip to Ninh Binh, including a peaceful boat ride through the grottos and a walk up to Mua Cave, was a welcome reprieve from the madness of Hanoi.

Sapa

In the Vietnamese highlands, Sapa is renowned for its tiered rice paddies and ethnic Vietnamese culture. McGlashan trips have not visited Sapa before, but we certainly will in the future. We were lucky enough to experience an ethnic Vietnamese community, the Hmong, and spend time at a local school. We participated in a bizarre club version of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” and our students reciprocated with the McGlashan haka, which both terrified and exhilarated the children in equal measure. They enjoyed it so much that our students had to perform it twice.

Hoi An

Located in central Vietnam, Hoi An is an old trading port with a mix of cultural influences. It’s often the place people remember most fondly because it is simply beautiful, with lanterns hanging from all the buildings and floating down the river, lighting up the night. During our stay in Hoi An, we spent time learning to cook famous Vietnamese dishes at the Red Bridge Cooking School, making lanterns, getting clothes tailored, and enjoying the best Banh Mi in Vietnam (certified by Anthony Bourdain). Hoi An also gave us the chance to take a day trip to My Lai, the site of a massacre of Vietnamese civilians by American soldiers of Charlie Company in March 1968. This was a confronting experience, but also an important one—completely different from reading about it in a classroom.

Hue

Heralded as Vietnam’s “City of Romance” and “Imperial City,” the teachers would more accurately call Hue “Vietnam’s Bermuda Triangle” or the “Hamilton of Vietnam.” While the imperial buildings are spectacular, Hue is a place where the normal rules do not apply. Historically located near the DMZ (demilitarised zone between North and South Vietnam), some might say it still feels like a frontier city.

Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon)

Once known as Saigon and the capital of South Vietnam, the city was renamed Ho Chi Minh City after North Vietnamese tanks smashed down the gates of the Presidential Palace in 1975, reunifying the country. It is a bustling and vibrant city, and certainly one of our favourite places to visit. The weather in the south was much hotter. We travelled an hour outside the city to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, part of the Viet Cong tunnel network used as a base to attack Saigon. We got a taste of being a “tunnel rat,” though the tunnels have been widened to accommodate well-fed tourists. We also visited the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and saw the preserved tanks that remain on the grounds. The War Remnants Museum, located in Ho Chi Minh City, is dedicated to commemorating the Vietnam War—or the American War, depending on your perspective. The photos and recollections shared there are not censored as they might be in New Zealand. Two things that exemplify Ho Chi Minh City are the traffic and Ben Thanh Market— both are utterly insane by New Zealand standards but lots of fun too.

Back in New Zealand, we are already missing the heat, the atmosphere, and the Vietnamese iced coffees, salt coffees, egg coffees, and coconut coffees.

Luke Andrews

My highlight of the trip would have to be the markets. The general atmosphere of how busy it was and finally finding that one shop that is selling something different, to then haggle down the price is something I am definitely going to remember the trip by.

Liam Barron

My highlight would have to be walking through the hills and rice paddies of Sapa. It was my highlight because of the atmosphere, scenery, but also getting to experience how the locals live.

James Cameron My highlight was the Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City. This is because it was a full-on experience with almost everything you could think of clothing-wise for sale. I found this to be very intriguing and a very unique experience.

Joe Dyer

The highlight of my trip was the Cu Chi Tunnels. It was my highlight because of their complex nature and how clever the Viet Cong were in using guerilla warfare against the American G.I.s.

Glenn Ericsson

My highlight was heading into the Cu Chi tunnels. This was my favourite part because I found it quite interesting how tight the tunnels were despite them being widened and heightened for us.

Edmund Ferro

My highlight of the trip was walking around the streets and experiencing a different culture firsthand, especially all the various markets throughout Vietnam as they were very full on. It allowed us to have fun in smaller groups while not getting lost.

Anderson Fought

The highlight of my trip to Vietnam was the change

in culture compared to New Zealand. Learning through experiencing Vietnam’s culture from its bustling cities, rich history, and delicious cuisine was my highlight, as I was able to learn in person rather than from a book or website.

Joshua George

My highlight of the trip was the tailoring in Hoi An because I could get handmade pieces that I will keep forever with a cool story behind them that will remind me of the trip.

Nicholas George

My highlight of the trip was probably Sapa. It was great because it was so different. Up top was more developed with nice markets and restaurants while down the hill was much more rural with the rice fields and water buffalo walking around the streets.

Jarn Hollows

The highlight of my trip was visiting Hmong people of Sapa which was an eye-opening experience that I will take with me for a very long time.

Ethan Hudson

My highlight of the trip was exploring the markets in Ho Chi Minh City. I enjoyed being able to barter with the stall owners and getting the price I wanted each time by simply walking away if they asked for too much; they would always accept my lower offer.

Oliver McIver

For me the best part of the Vietnam trip was being able to go to the school in Sapa. I feel this was a great experience for us and the kids at the school. My other favourite part of the trip was the night markets. It was a completely different environment than what I was used to and was a lot of fun to experience.

Patrick McKenzie

My highlight of the trip was exploring every city’s

markets and night markets as we got to experience another country’s culture firsthand, as well as seeing Hoi An light up at night and crawling through the Cu Chi tunnels.

Luke Miller

My highlight of the trip was definitely seeing Hoi An at night. Just seeing the lights and the boats floating down the river was amazing, and the cuisine at the market was extraordinary especially when I ate a frog and rolled ice cream. Hoi An at night is absolute chaos as it is so much different to the day version and a more fun version at night.

Harper Milne

My highlight was the Banh Mi in Hanoi. The place was clearly local and authentic, and the Banh Mi was spectacular. An amazing experience.

William Moyle

My highlight of the trip was the Cu Chi tunnels because it was interesting seeing the way they fought the Americans and I found it very cool being able to crawl in the tunnels that were previously used by the Viet Cong.

Harvey O’Neill

Highlight: The last hotel there was an infinity pool on the roof which has awesome views and was a great start to the day. All of the swimming pools were amazing.

Hayden Phillips

My highlight of the trip was becoming a tunnel rat. This was my highlight because it was unlike something I had done before. It opened my eyes into what it would have been like to be a tunnel rat in Vietnam, exploring those tunnels looking for VC but in half the size.

Lincoln Rimmer

My highlight was when I crossed a three lane

roundabout with eight or nine exits on foot during rush hour. We hid behind a cart of wood for the first 30 metres, but then they turned off and us six people had to thread our way between the tightly packed mopeds to reach the other side. I loved the thrill of being in the traffic on foot with so many vehicles, which is not something that ever happens in New Zealand.

Aathur Tahalma

My highlight for the trip was probably the boat tour in Ninh Binh. I really enjoyed the calming environment surrounded by the mountains, river and rainforest.

Lucas Townend

The highlight of my trip was Hoi An. I found it really interesting going to My Lai and it was a surreal experience. I also enjoyed the nightlife in Hoi An with all the lights and lanterns. We went to the tailors there and I got some shirts fitted which was great. Plus the hotel was really nice as well.

Caleb Ung

My highlight of the trip was the food. It was my highlight because it was honestly a relief to get away from western cuisine and actually eat something more flavourful and delicious.

Cory Wright

My highlight of the trip was walking around Hoi An and enjoying the nightlife. I also enjoyed going to the tailor shop and getting pieces of clothing which was a unique experience. My Lai was a highlight even though it was very sad; it was crazy seeing what the war did to people.

Ryan Zhou

Highlight of the trip: travelling to Sapa. Why: Sapa was an extremely cool and peaceful city, surrounded by beautiful rice fields and mountains. Great place for sightseeing and walking around!

Senior PE Camps

Education outside the classroom continues to be a key component of the senior NCEA curriculum for our Year 11, 12, and 13 students, providing a dynamic way to engage with physical education. This hands-on approach allows the boys to develop both physical and social skills while forming meaningful connections with the natural environment.

At the Year 11 level, students took on the challenge of mountain biking at the Wakari Redwood trails. This new unit, aligned with the updated 2025 curriculum, not only gave the boys a chance to explore the local environment but also encouraged them to reflect on the impact this activity had on their Hauora (wellbeing). The students gained valuable insights into the benefits of outdoor education as a medium for learning, particularly in terms of personal health and wellbeing.

The Year 12 classes had the exciting opportunity to engage in rock climbing, both on a local indoor climbing wall and outdoors at Long Beach on real rock faces. In addition to this, the boys enjoyed our annual trip to Wanaka for skiing and snowboarding at Treble Cone. Whether beginners or advanced, the students worked hard to improve their skills and embrace the challenges of alpine sports, making the most of this incredible experience.

For Year 13, the physical demands were even greater. In the first term, the boys trained for and competed in the Three Peaks race, a gruelling 26km mountain run traversing Flagstaff, Swampy Summit, and Mount Cargill. Competing in this race, which has

been part of the school’s physical education program since 2006, tested their aerobic fitness to the limit, and they achieved some impressive results. Those unable to run the Three Peaks participated in the Dunedin Half Marathon, ensuring that everyone in the class had the opportunity to push themselves in an endurance event.

The other major outdoor activity for the Year 13 students was a sea kayaking expedition on Lake Te Anau and Lake Manapouri. This was an invaluable experience where the boys learned paddling techniques, developed upper body endurance, and practised risk management in an outdoor setting.

These EOTC activities not only enhance the boys’ physical capabilities but also provide an opportunity to improve social interaction, environmental awareness, and mental wellbeing. Seeing the boys grow and work together in these natural environments is equally rewarding for the staff involved, as we witness their development as both students and individuals.

A huge thank you must go to the staff who assisted the senior physical education teachers, Mr Casey and Mr McDonald, with these camps and activities. The skills, knowledge and time dedicated to our programme by Mr Veitch, Mr Kotcamp, Mr Palmer, Mr Clark and Mr Cuthbert are invaluable.

The benefits of outdoor education are clear, and we look forward to seeing more students take on these adventures in the years to come.

House Cross Country Balmac Wins!

Each year, the John McGlashan College crosscountry event is a highly anticipated occasion, drawing together students and staff for a day of competition and physical challenge. Set at Ross Creek, the course offers an engaging mix of terrain against a scenic natural backdrop. Routes are assigned by age group, with distances of 3 km, 4 km, and 5 km, and teachers are stationed at key points to ensure safety and provide direction, helping students stay on track.

This year’s event saw strong participation across all divisions, with competitive performances from start to finish. In the senior race, Ewan Beadell (Gilray), Annan Goldsmith (Balmacewen), and Ollie Hamilton (Burns) led the field, securing the top three positions and navigating the longer course with focus and determination. The intermediate race also brought close competition, with William Harrex (Balmacewen) crossing the line first, followed by Sam Hancox (Gilray) and Cody Gradwell (Burns) In the junior division, Ethan McNeil (Balmacewen), Max Nation (Gilray), and Oliver Schonthal (Gilray) finished as the top three, each putting in a strong showing.

For those new to cross-country, the novice category provided an accessible entry point, with Eddie Weir (Balmacewen), Riley McCall (Balmacewen), and Hamish Casey (Balmacewen) emerging as the top finishers. This category offered first-time participants an opportunity to compete and develop their racing skills. In Year 8, the fastest times were recorded by James Henshaw (Balmacewen), Tarn Elder (Burns), and Ollie Brown (Ross), while in Year 7, Samuel Riley (Balmacewen), Lachlan Hodgkin (Balmacewen), and James Lynch (Balmacewen) led the group.

The cross-country event encourages students to engage in a rigorous physical activity, challenging them to build stamina and focus while supporting their peers. As students race through the different stages of the course, they gain experience in pacing and perseverance. The event is an integral part of the school’s calendar, fostering a sense of shared effort and friendly competition that builds connections across age groups and brings the school community together in a positive and supportive environment.

STAC, Balmacewan, South- land

South- land Boys’ Exchanges

Singapore and Malaysia Hockey Tour

During the April holidays, our hockey development team of sixteen players, accompanied by seven parents and three team managers, embarked on the tour of a lifetime to Singapore and Malaysia. After much planning, training, and anticipation, the tour proved to be a wonderful sporting and cultural experience for all involved. The contrast between New Zealand’s South Island and Southeast Asia became apparent even before landing at Changi Airport. Observing Singapore’s vast, built-up city centre and the flotilla of cargo ships waiting to enter port instilled a distinct sense of being a small part of a larger world. Once on the ground and out of the airport, the tropical heat quickly reminded us that the cool morning of our departure from Dunedin was far behind.

For some of our touring party, this was their first experience leaving New Zealand; for most others, it was their first trip beyond Australia or the Pacific Islands. The opportunity to embark on a sporting tour to Southeast Asia was exciting but also challenging. One of the key motivations for choosing Singapore and Malaysia was the chance to improve our hockey skills in countries where the sport is highly valued and widely played. However, this goal was complemented by the unique experience of travelling and exploring new cultures.

As we travelled north from Singapore through

Peninsular Malaysia, we played six hockey matches. Matches in Singapore, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and Penang provided our team with excellent competition against skilled and passionate opponents. New styles of hockey, impressive closestick dribbling skills, and an ability to play efficiently in temperatures consistently over thirty degrees were clearly displayed by our well-drilled rivals. Beyond the on-field play, we also gained insights into the environments in which the other teams train, attend school, and go about their daily lives. Experiencing life in bustling cities was particularly eye-opening for all our tour participants.

In addition to the hockey component of our tour, we also took rest days to sightsee, shop, and explore. Visits to temples, historical sites, shopping malls, markets, water parks, and landmark buildings greatly enriched our overall experience. The evident mix of different cultures, religions, and ethnicities within Singapore and Malaysia added vibrant diversity to every place we visited. This diversity was especially apparent in the wide array of foods we sampled throughout our travels.

While we engaged in many activities and shared numerous meals as a group, one of the real highlights of our trip was allowing our students to explore independently, making their own decisions about where to visit and what to eat. This provided each tour member with a personalised experience, enabling them to gradually push outside their comfort zones.

The sporting aspect of our tour enabled us to interact with and connect with a wide range of people whom we might not otherwise have encountered on a personal holiday. It was particularly rewarding to meet coaches and staff from schools we had visited during a previous tour in 2015.

The tour proved to be a valuable learning experience for all, including the management and parents. Our aims of developing our hockey skills, broadening our players’ understanding of the world, and enhancing cross-cultural connections were all achieved. The organisation of the tour by our knowledgeable local guides and host schools was outstanding, significantly enhancing our enjoyment of the games and other activities. We eagerly anticipate returning for future tours to reconnect and establish new links with schools and their communities.

Stewart McDonald Director of Hockey

Year 7 Camp

Camp Reflection: Tomide Adebowale

Camp Te Anau was amazing! The activities were engaging, and everyone had a great time. Many people made new friendships, while others rekindled old ones.

There were moments of happiness, like when smiles appeared as we learned what dessert we would have each night. There were moments of laughter, too, like when Mr Beazley came out in Eeyore pyjamas during dinner. People lifted each other up, never tearing anyone down. When someone was feeling down, others rushed to help them back on their feet.

When we first arrived at camp, I felt nervous about kayaking, as I knew I would have to push myself well outside my comfort zone. But by the time we left Te Anau, I felt confident enough to stay in the kayak for longer.

I made new friendships after Camp Te Anau with boys who weren’t in my class. I got to know some people better and shared experiences with others.

Camp Te Anau wasn’t just amazing because of the activities, like hiking and fishing. It was incredible because of how we stayed together as a team. We are a band of brothers, and camp truly proved that for everyone there. So, when I return to Te Anau Downs next year, I’m ready for whatever challenges lie ahead. I’m more confident in my abilities, and excited for what’s to come.

After returning home, I knew that the last few days had been some of the best of my life. From Mr Beazley wearing his onesie to having tea with all my friends, I know this will be the highlight of my year—and of years to come. Camping and toasting marshmallows was fun, but the best part had to be kayaking. When people were asked, “What was your favourite part?”, most said kayaking. It’s not just about going to Year 7 camp; it’s about the friendships you make, the laughs you share, and the memories you create.

There is one memory that really stands out, and that’s when we were on the kayaks. Mr Palmer told us to line up (holding onto each other’s kayaks), and he positioned himself at the end of the line. At first, I had no idea what was going on until he mentioned something about pianos. “I want to do it, I want to do it!” Tyrell cried, before running across the kayaks. After he did it, Lucus Chole and Hudson Gagnon followed, full of excitement. Now I understand what he meant about pianos.

Year 7 camp was the best, and I can’t wait for Year 8 camp. Some memories will never be forgotten. One thing I’d like to point out is that, when camping, make sure to wear as many clothes as you can—because BRRRRR, it gets cold in Te Anau!

Camp Reflection: Walker Hart

Tri-School Fusion:

A Year 9 Initiative

This year marked the launch of an exciting new event, the Tri-School Fusion, an initiative co-created by Liam Barron, Mrs Smith, and Jack Tourelle. The aim was to bring together Year 9 students from John McGlashan College, St Hilda’s Collegiate, and Columba College in a collaborative and engaging social event, focused on fostering new friendships and strengthening connections between the schools in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

The event proved highly successful, featuring activities designed to encourage teamwork and interaction across the different schools. From icebreakers to team-building challenges, the afternoon was filled with laughter and a shared sense of community. The response from students was overwhelmingly positive, with many noting how it encouraged them to step out of their comfort zones and connect with people they might not otherwise

have met.

Looking ahead, we hope to host the Tri-School Fusion again next year, with a few exciting changes. Our plan is to hold it at the start of the year, giving students an opportunity to form connections from the very beginning of their school journey. Additionally, new activities will be introduced to keep the event fresh and engaging.

The Tri-School Fusion has the potential to become a lasting tradition, and we are proud of its success. We look forward to seeing this initiative grow in the coming years, further strengthening the bonds between the students of John McGlashan, St Hilda’s, and Columba.

Jack Tourelle

Liam Barron

Battle of the Pans

Battle of the Pans hosted at McGlashan for the first time in 2024

For the first time ever, John McGlashan College hosted the much-anticipated Battle of the Pans in late June 2024. This event featured thrilling live cooking, static baking, and competitive barista challenges, all taking place in the heart of the McGlashan kitchen. Students from Logan Park High School, Southland Boys’ High School, and Central Southland College were put to the test under the watchful eyes of professional chef judges, who evaluated their technical abilities, creativity, and ability to perform under pressure.

McGlashan students gave a standout performance, particularly in the live Burger Competition and Barista Class, showcasing their culinary expertise. Year 13 student Harry Willis was a true highlight, submitting a stunning kumara and salted caramel creation in the Iced Café Cake category. On top of that, Harry competed in the live burger class, displaying impressive versatility. Cody Byck delighted the judges with a Korean-inspired chicken burger, featuring a bold and flavorful gochujang paste. Meanwhile, Richie Cavanagh demonstrated a mastery of modern food trends with his Hawkdun wild venison burger, cooked perfectly rare and complemented by a rich cherry sauce—a dish that truly embodied the spirit of culinary innovation.

The Barista Class proved to be just as intense as the cooking competitions. The pressure in the

room was palpable, as students performed in front of a professional industry judge, clipboard in hand, meticulously evaluating every step. Year 12 student Carter Robertson-Gray brought his hard-earned espresso bar skills to the forefront, showcasing consistency in his brews. Fellow competitors Taylor Baker and Cooper Cleland also demonstrated impressive focus, ensuring every coffee was up to standard. Simon Tomkins did his Year 13 class proud as he put his espresso skills on show.

The rules for the barista competitors were strict: each participant had only twelve minutes to prepare and serve two portions of espresso, latte, and flat white. In the burger competition, students faced a different challenge—creating two identical burgers within 45 minutes, each containing at least two vegetables and a protein component. The event followed professional judging criteria, where every contestant started with a perfect score of 100. Judges then deducted points for any errors or inconsistencies, creating a high-pressure environment, particularly with severe penalties for exceeding the time limit.

Overall, the Battle of the Pans at McGlashan was a memorable event, providing a glimpse into the culinary world’s competitive nature. Students left with valuable feedback and experiences they’ll carry forward in their future culinary endeavours.

Duncan McLean

Timaru Boys’ Exchange

We had a successful first-ever Timaru Boys’ High School Summer Sports Exchange this year, with students from both schools competing in various sports throughout the day. The event featured teams in cricket, tennis, golf, volleyball, and touch rugby, fostering healthy competition and sportsmanship. The effort and commitment displayed by the athletes made for a competitive and enjoyable day, despite some challenges with the weather.

Our Cricket Seconds and Colts engaged in closely contested forty-over matches. Both teams played hard but unfortunately fell just short, each losing by around twenty runs. Despite the defeats, the players demonstrated resilience and strong team spirit throughout both games. Sam Turner and Hamish McDonald deserve recognition for their guidance and support in coaching these teams, ensuring a solid performance overall.

The Cricket Firsts faced a particularly tough challenge, chasing a large total of three hundred and two runs. The team played well and managed to stay in control of the game until rain interrupted play. Although the weather prevented the match from being completed, their effort up to that point was commendable.

In tennis, our players put forth a solid effort, finishing in second place after a series of competitive matches. The boys showed great technique and determination on the court, giving it their all despite not securing the win. Meanwhile, our Golf team emerged victorious, delivering a well-rounded performance on the course. Their success added a significant highlight to the exchange and contributed to the overall spirit of the event.

Volleyball was another area where our students excelled. The Senior team secured a win, demonstrating skill and teamwork throughout their matches. The Junior team also played with determination, coming close to victory but ultimately falling short. We are grateful to John Veitch for his

role in coaching both the Senior and Junior teams, ensuring that the players were well-prepared and able to compete at a high level.

In touch rugby, our teams made a strong showing on the field. The Senior team earned a well-deserved victory, thanks to their coordination and ability to execute plays under pressure. The Junior team fought hard in a closely contested match, ultimately losing by a narrow margin. Both teams demonstrated excellent teamwork, and much credit goes to Tori Fleming for her guidance and support as coach.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Timaru Boys High School for hosting the exchange. Their hospitality and organization ensured that the day ran smoothly, creating a supportive environment for all the teams involved. Competing in such a positive atmosphere was a valuable experience for our students, and we look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.

Overall, the day was a success, with competitive matches and the kind of sportsmanship that makes these exchanges so valuable. While some teams secured victories and others experienced narrow losses, the true success was in the opportunity to compete, learn, and build connections between the schools. Thank you again to Timaru Boys High School for their hospitality, and we look forward to more exciting exchanges in the future.

Sports Dinner

The annual Sports Dinner, held at the end of Term 2, was a resounding success, bringing together our school community to celebrate and support sports at the College. Hosted in the school chapel, the evening provided a warm setting where families, friends, and alumni came together to fundraise for our sports programmes. Attendees could come along as couples or arrange full tables, contributing to the lively and convivial atmosphere that marked the night.

The evening commenced with a drinks reception, giving guests the chance to socialise and catch up with old friends and new faces. Dinner followed, accompanied by an impressive line-up of guest speakers. This year, we were fortunate to have old boys Gabe and Riley, hosts of *The Weekend Mish*, as well as the inspiring Paralympian Holly Robinson and her coach, Raylene Bates. Gabe and Riley brought humour and relatability to their stories, reflecting on their journey from students to professionals, while Holly and Raylene shared powerful insights into the perseverance, teamwork, and focus required in competitive sports. Their speeches captivated the audience, offering thought-provoking messages on dedication and resilience. Each speaker added something unique, making for a memorable and engaging experience for everyone present.

The evening’s fundraising included both silent and live auctions, with a range of items generously donated by our supportive families and community partners. Guests bid on everything from sports memorabilia to experiences and gift packages, with enthusiastic participation ensuring the auction’s success. Special recognition goes to the organising committee, whose months of planning and hard work made the night run smoothly. We also extend our thanks to the staff members who assisted throughout the evening and to the College Prefects, who did an excellent job as waiters, attending to guests with professionalism and a friendly touch.

Thanks to the generosity and spirit of everyone who attended, donated, or placed bids, we are thrilled to announce that we raised $30,000 for sports at the

College. This significant amount will go towards supporting and improving our sports programmes, providing resources, equipment, and opportunities that will benefit our athletes across all year groups. The funds raised will make a real difference, helping to further enrich our students’ experiences in sport and encouraging their growth, both on and off the field.

We look forward to next year’s Sports Dinner and to welcoming even more members of our community to this special event. A heartfelt thank you once again to everyone involved for making the night a true success.

Jo Stafford and Committee Members

Agriculture Trips

With cool but mostly clear weather, the Year 11 Agriculture class explored some Te Anau area farms to help inform their Animal Management and Life Processes topic.

Staying at Te Anau Downs (where the fish were biting!) and with support and organisation from Matthew Macdonald, we visited Bridget Speight at Whare Creek Station and learned about Body Condition Scoring and wool sorting before venturing to the Ratatu Wetland conservation project to learn about the history of the Waiau River and wetland restoration.

Monymusk Hereford Stud were our next hosts to learn about selecting for traits and what to look for in an animal (and to ‘sample’ some in a steak sandwich!).

We got to tour Carran’s Deer farm, autopsy a sheep with a Vet, weigh some crops for feed budgets, talk to an agronomist and a seed and fertiliser advisor and

meet many passionate and knowledgable farmers.

With heads full of information and bellies full of food we were very grateful and blown away by the generosity of our hosts.

A huge thanks to Matthew and Kerry Macdonald for organising our tours and hosting us. Also to our other hosts Bridget Speight and Richard Jordan at Whare Creek Station, Ross Carran and Kerryn McLean from Lochinvar Wapaiti, Chris Douglas at Monymusk Herefords, Paul Ruddenklau from Resolution Farming, Paula McMillan from Advanced Agriculture and Jill McGibbon from NS Vets.

The biggest thanks also to the amazing Joy Clearwater, our parent help, whom without we could not have done the trip.

We look forward to building on the reconnaissance and the connections we have started to form with families around Te Anau for Agriculture in future years.

Part Four: Boarding House Life

Back Row: Nathan Paterson, Patrick Mackay, Riley McCall, Henry Homer, Harry Lucas, Rylan Dillon, Ollie O’Connell, Oscar Flynn Robinson, Hamish Pringle, Henry Cook

Sixth Row: Heath McAra, Ryan Cleghorn, Bayden Clearwater, Charlie Rohland, William Templeton, Fletcher Drysdale, Hugh Ben Gibson, Beau MacLachlan

Fifth Row: Job Wongcharoen, Lachie McKenzie, Fergus Dillon, Rocco McDonnell, Will Bensemann, Matthew Sandford, Quinn Digby Saunders, Sam Hamilton, Mac Sheppard, Toby Hazlett

Fourth Row: Bede O’Connell, Yoko Fujii, Mack Stevens, Thomas Hinton, Angus McDiarmid, Max Perriam, Lachie Clearwater, Monti Cleugh-Gibb, Hunter Sutherland, Otis Rohland, Fred Gordon, Oliver King, Luke Wright, Toby Duncan, Charlie Third Row: Jed Crawford, Jack Lucas (Year 12 Leader), George Templeton, Logan Withers, Sam Eason, Liam Henry Crawford (Year 12 Leader), Noah Clearwater, Brayton Erskine (Year 12 Leader), Cooper Cleland, Lachie Sutherland, Cooper Sam Hancox (Year 12 Leader), Jack Bensemann (Year 12 leader), Josh Hagan, Paddy Kennedy

Second Row: Richie Cavanagh, Freddie Saunders (Year 12 Leader), Archie McDiarmid (Year 12 Leader), Oscar Riley McRae, Brodie Ferguson, Archie Goodall, Charlie Light, Simon Tomkins, Cory Wright, Morgan Wallace, James Front Row: Milo Hyndman, Harry Ryan (Boarding Prefect), Angus Loe (Clan Leader), Jock Duncan (Clan Leader), Rosemary Adam McNab (Head Boarder) Mr Andrew Campbell (Director of Boarding) Mr Neil Garry (Principal) Will Mr Richard Buchanan (Assistant Manager, Senior Hall), Mr Kilifi Fangupo (Housemaster), Max Porter (Boarding Prefect), Simon Absent: Mr Brodie Watkins (Year 9 Lead Man), Mr Millar McElrea (Year 10 Lead Man), Mr Kurt Paiaua (Year 11 Lead Man, Mr Mr Tom Colbourne (Housemaster), Mr Bruce Genever (Housemaster), Mr Mac Parker (Housemaster), Mr Charlie Donaldson (Year 12 Leader), Hamish Eason, Harry Emmerson, Harvey Hunt, Cameron Lane, Odhran McNicholas, Callum

O’Connell, Oscar Cleugh-Gibb, Ollie Paterson, Flynn O’Connell, Hamish Smith, Max Paterson, Tommy Stevens, Walter Rohland, Drysdale, Hugh Craig, Jacob Sutherland, Henry Mackay, Eddie Weir, Henry Huse, Zane Wallace, Harvey Wither, Aiden McLean, Sandford, Quinn Gerken, Blaine Dillon, Connor Bond, Macca Whiston, Tim Browne, Regan Hill, Ben Gray, Mikae Hape, Liam McGregor, Lachie Clearwater, Geordie MacDonald, Ethan McSkimming, Flynn Mackenzie, Lachie Macauley, Haruto Akimoto, Jack O’Connor, Charlie Falconer

Liam Ross (Year 12 Leader), Sam Milne, George Begg (Year 12 Leader), Sutherland, Cooper Ollerenshaw (Year 12 Leader), Carter Robertson-Gray (Year 12 Leader), George Holland, Sam Lawson, Oscar Crowe (Year 12 Leader), George O’Connell, Vinny Brown, Tatsuichi Narita (Prefect), Olly Perriam, Henry Bowering, James Liggett, Harry Lithgow

Rosemary Stevenson (Matron), Mr Nick Price (Assistant Manager, Junior Hall), Charlie Pearson (Deputy Head Boarder), Will Hancox (Head Boarder), Charlie Carran (Deputy Head Boarder), Prefect), Simon Cavanagh (Clan Leader), Jack Sandford, Harvey O’Neill Man, Mr Harry Russell (Year 12 Lead Man), Mr Blair Mitchell- Kuru (Year 13 Lead Man), Mr Andrew Sim (Housemaster), Mr Jack Timu (Housemaster), Charlie Barnett, McNicholas, Callum McSkimming, Matt O’Meara

BOARDING OVERVIEW

MR DREW CAMPBELL

It has been another successful year in the boarding school, with the arrival of 35 new boarders at the start of the year and our largest intake of Year 9 students to date—among them, 15 siblings and two sets of twins. The Year 9 boys settled in well, guided by an enthusiastic group of Year 10s who took charge in showing them the ropes and keeping them active on the corner patch.

This has been an exceptional group of junior boys who have grown significantly over the year, developing leadership, independence, and tolerance—qualities that will serve them well next year.

The senior group saw a few changes this year, with the introduction of the Year 12 flat and Grater Street now dedicated as a senior-only

space, which the boys have greatly enjoyed. Our senior boys led the boarding house admirably through various activities and events, including the Waitangi Day sports exchange, dinner swaps, and the clan rugby and haka competitions.

We extend a big thank you to Will Hancox and Adam McNab in their roles as Head Boarders for 2024, ably supported by Deputies Charlie Pearson and Charlie Carran.

Finally, a special mention and farewell to Brodie Watkins, our Year 9 Lead Housemaster, who served with us for over five years. We wish him all the best in Nelson and thank him for his dedicated support of the junior boys and his invaluable role in the Year 9 transition into the boarding community.

YEAR 9

Hamish Pringle, Harry Lucas and Otis Rohland

The first three weeks were tough and quite overwhelming for all of us. We had to adjust to the boarding environment and routines, being away from our parents and homes, and managing responsibilities, like booking transport for sports and waking up much earlier than usual.

However, it was also a fantastic experience— meeting lots of new people from various places and participating in numerous enjoyable activities that involved everyone in the hostel. These included events like laser tag, ten-pin bowling (which Henry Mackay dominated), trips to the swimming pool, and outdoor laser tag, to name a few.

Having access to the games room was another highlight, with pool, a shooting game, and a dry space to enjoy on wet days. We also spent a lot of time on the Corner Patch, which was a great way to get to know each other.

Some of the highlights of the year included: Year 9 Camp: this was a wonderful way to bond with boys from different classes, especially the day boys. The main highlights were the hike, where we had to navigate our way to the top through bush, rewarded with breathtaking views despite the chilly weather. The boat trip was equally enjoyable, as we had a sunny day to jump off the boat and cool off.

The Hunting Competition: this was an amazing experience for everyone. Some boys had never been hunting before, so it was a valuable opportunity to teach each other new skills— Charlie Rohland shot the biggest stag, which was impressive.

Highlanders Games: going to the games was a

lot of fun, spending time with friends even when the Highlanders didn’t always win.

Clan Sports: We all enjoyed clan sports, particularly dodgeball, kabaddi, and the clan rugby game, where we got to compete against our friends.

Social Events: The “Johnnies” social was a good chance to meet the girls from St Hilda’s and Columba, which made the dinner swaps feel more comfortable.

Food has been a hot topic this year. It started out excellent, became more varied mid-year, and has since improved again with the appointment of a new chef. The vanilla tubs have become a favourite.

Some boys were fortunate to travel with the Under-15 rugby team to the Hurricanes tournament, and others went away with the hockey team to the Tanner Cup. Hopefully, more of us will have similar opportunities next year as something to work towards.

We have learned a lot: staying organised helps ensure you don’t miss out, checking your emails regularly is essential (something we’re all still adjusting to), and if you feel homesick, spending time with friends and keeping busy can help.

Next year, we look forward to waking up and going to bed a bit later, being the oldest in the junior hall, and skipping the line at meal times.

Overall, it’s been a busy, fun-filled first year with many great memories made and friendships formed across Otago, Southland, and even Canterbury. We look forward to more experiences in the future.

YEAR 10

Connor Bond and Will Bensemann

This year in the Year 10 boarding house has been quite an experience! We welcomed three new boys: Beau and Macca from Wanaka, and our first international student, Kohsuke from Japan. They’ve adjusted well and brought great energy to our group.

We enjoyed many fun activities throughout the year. A standout highlight was definitely attending the Highlanders games—cheering for our team alongside friends was an incredible experience! We also had a fantastic time playing laser tag, competing against the Year 9s in some friendly matches. And of course, we couldn’t forget everyone’s favourite activity: Corner Patch footy.

When our lead, Millar McElrea, left for America to pursue his sprinting ambitions, we were all a bit sad. However, Renzo stepped up to take charge and has done a great job maintaining a positive atmosphere.

Living in the rec dorm area away from the Year 9s was a nice change. We had some funny

moments, especially with the “deodorant bombing” wars between our rooms, which made for some hilarious memories.

We had two groups of lads travel to different parts of the country for winter tournament week: one group attended the Hurricanes Rugby Tournament in Wellington, and the other went to the Tanner Cup in Hamilton. Both groups faced some of the best teams in New Zealand, put up a strong fight, and even won a few games. Many boys have also been trying out new sports, including indoor cricket and handball, while a large number have developed an enthusiasm for golf.

Overall, this year has been filled with laughter, friendships, and unforgettable moments. We look forward to seeing what next year has in store for us!

YEAR 11

Charlie Falconer and Lachlan Macaulay

Well, it’s that time of year again—Mr Campbell persuades a few of us to write a blurb with the promise of a canteen treat!

2024 has been quite a year for the Year 11 boarders. We’ve celebrated numerous achievements, had great times together, and, of course, done a few more push-ups to learn a thing or two. We’ve enjoyed the step up from Year 10 to Year 11 and the privileges that come with it, especially being able to go to the shop after prep.

To start, most of the Year 11s took part in the Toby Hope Hunting Competition, with a team composed of Bede O’Connell, Toby Duncan, and Charlie Falconer even winning it. One of the biggest events from this year was when Harvey injured himself due to a mountain biking accident at Signal Hill, only to recover and get back on his bike—and then injure himself more severely. As we write this, Harvey has just started riding again. We all hope he’ll be injury free!

Throughout the year, many boys represented the school at the highest level in sports. In summer, Jack O’Connor and Fred Gordon were permanent members of the First XI Cricket Team, while many others held their own in the “mighty” Seconds and Thirds. Paddy Kennedy and Fergus Dillon competed in the national rowing competition, the Maadi Cup. Additionally, Thomas Hinton and Yoko Fuji won gold at the South Island Volleyball tournament, with Yoko also making

the Otago Under-17 team for nationals. In winter, Ethan McSkimming continued to excel in the First XV rugby team and even made the Highlanders Schools team, while many others played in the Seconds, Under-15s, and Championship Senior Colts team, also known as “Bruno’s Battlers.” On the hockey field, Lachlan Maccauly, Charlie Falconer, and Ollie King were members of the First XI team, achieving Johnny’s best-ever Rankin Cup placing at 8th nationally. Many other boys also represented the school in Seconds and Under-15s hockey, both of which competed in the North Island tournament week. Football, basketball, and ice hockey were also popular among the Year 11s.

Academically, this year gave us our first taste of NCEA. Many boys attended an agricultural camp in Te Anau, exploring a range of farming methods. Some of us are on track to achieve Merit and even Excellence endorsements, thanks to long hours spent studying during prep.

Finally, we’d like to formally welcome Yoko Fuji to the boarding house, even though he actually started at the school as a day boy in Year 7. Sadly, we also have to say farewell to Ethan McSkimming, and we wish him all the best for next year. We’re all eagerly looking forward to Year 12 and to continuing our journey in the boarding hostel.

YEAR 12

Jack Lucas and Cooper Ollerenshaw

Jack and I have the privilege of writing on behalf of the Year 12 boarders.

We’ve had another fantastic year at the McGlashan Boarding House, filled with fun from start to finish. After a great summer holiday, the boys returned eager to catch up with one another and get stuck into Year 12. We welcomed a new addition, Morgan Wallace, who quickly settled in and got along with everyone. Some of the boys were thrilled to have double beds and to be in the new corner flat.

As always, we kicked off the term with one of the highlights of our time here at McGlashan— playing rugby league out on the field, a favourite tradition for every boy. Summer sports began, with boys participating in cricket, touch rugby, and golf after school, including three in the Cricket First XI and in the Touch Firsts. Many boys also began pre-season training sessions for the First XV rugby team. During the long weekend, several boys took part in the hunting competition, while others were lucky enough to travel to Malaysia and Singapore for a hockey tour between Terms One and Two, making memories that will last a lifetime.

In Terms Two and Three, the boys buckled down on their schoolwork, working towards the credits needed and preparing for mock exams at the end of Term 3. The lads were also busy with the key sports of hockey and rugby, with every Year 12 boy participating in at least one of these. We had boys playing from the First XV and First XI down to the Third XI teams. Special mention goes to the Senior Colts, known as “The Battlers,” who won their competition with an impressive season. Many boys took part in tournament week and made representative teams, including

the Metro Rugby Under-16s and Under-17s and Otago Hockey. George Holland also continued to achieve representative honours in football.

During Terms Two and Three, the boarding house held its annual singing competition. We’ve won the last two competitions, earning us a reward of chicken burgers from the local dairy.

The shorter Term Four began with more rugby league as the weather warmed up, and, of course, plenty of studying for the upcoming exams. A group of boarders entered the Otago Secondary Schools Rugby League tournament. After just a few training sessions, they went in expecting tough competition but surprised everyone by beating Kings and Dunstan, and drawing 10-10 with the eventual winners, Otago Boys. Clearly, all those games on the field over the years paid off.

There were plenty of funny moments this year, especially a few mishaps in the kitchen. One boy left his toast in the toaster while he took a shower, returning to find it burnt black and the common room filled with smoke. Another decided to cook pasta in a metal pot in the microwave, which didn’t turn out well. We also had memorable social outings on the weekends and frequent dairy runs whenever the boys got hungry.

We’re all looking forward to completing our exams, spending time together over Christmas, and returning as Year 13s with new privileges. Next year, we won’t have to walk to the dairy as we’ll be allowed to use our own vehicles!

Once again, everyone at the hostel has had an action-packed, enjoyable year, creating great memories with friends. We can’t wait to rest up and return for our final year of college.

YEAR 13

Charlie Pearson and Charlie Carran

What a year it’s been for our final year at school. We kicked off the year by catching up and sharing stories from the summer break, before diving straight into NCEA Level 3.

The cricketers and rowers started their seasons in top form. Our dedicated rowers competed in the prestigious Maadi Cup, with Angus Loe and Matt O’Meara having a stellar season, culminating in a gold medal in the Under-18 Double. This remarkable achievement reflects their relentless hard work and dedication— well done, boys. In cricket, Charlie Pearson and George O’Connell represented the school in the First XI for the Gillette Cup.

As Term 1 came to an end, we were more than ready for a break, but we jumped back into things in Term 2 with the start of the rugby season. Many Year 13 boys represented the college across the First, Seconds, and Third XV teams. Playing for the First XV and wearing the school badge was a special experience for those involved, and a historic 8-7 win at home—thanks to Will Hancox’s decisive try—was certainly a highlight. “The Battlers” also brought home the Colts Plate in a memorable final against Dunstan.

In hockey, it was a season to remember. Jock, Adam, Angus, and Will represented the college in the First XI, finishing just short of Otago Boys in the local competition. The team also placed 8th nationally in the Rankin Cup. Meanwhile, the lads in the Seconds and Thirds continued to represent us proudly on the turf.

As the year progressed, schoolwork intensified with exams on the horizon. Many Year 13s went off to various corners of the country for national competitions, returning tired but determined, despite being a week behind on schoolwork. They persevered through a week of practice exams, relieved to have them behind them. Now, in Term 4, we’re winding down for our final exams, after which we’ll head off for the summer and prepare to start the next chapter of our lives.

Thanks for an incredible time at the college and hostel, and a big thank you to everyone who made our journey here so memorable.

Part Four: Arts and Culture

Junior Creative Writing

The Myth of How Aurora Came Into Being

Charlie Hooson - Year 7

Running around the corner, Phryxus slipped inside the doorway just in time to hear, “Phryxus! Time for dinner!”

“But Mum, it’s still nowhere near sunset!” he complained.

“Just come here already.”

Phryxus walked into the dining room as the smell of freshly cooked rabbit wafted toward him. He lived in a town of grand buildings, cobbled roads, and friendly people. This was Apollonia—around 1000 BC—a coastal town bordered by the sea on one side and the land on the other. Each morning after breakfast, he would run to the post office, collect the day’s mail, and deliver it wherever it needed to go.

While Phryxus delivered messages, his mother spent her days weaving clothes for the townspeople. Their combined earnings weren’t much—just enough to pay for food and water—but last year Phryxus had managed to buy himself a new pair of sandals. Determined to boost their income, he had tried his hand at fishing and gathering crabs, cooking his catch and selling it on the street. But he found standing at the stall dull, and, disappointed with the earnings, he gave it up. At least his fishing skills had improved, and now he and his mother enjoyed fresh fish at least once a week.

One evening, a messenger burst through their doorway, breathless. After catching his breath, he relayed something horrific: the king of the neighbouring kingdom, Damocles, had died under suspicious circumstances, and his treacherous advisor had seized power. The messenger backed out of the house, leaving a stunned silence, broken only by the distant calls of gulls.

Phryxus wandered outside, his mother beginning to clear up after dinner. Looking up, he gasped in shock. The sky—usually an ordinary sky—was now ablaze with pink, green, blue, and purple hues.

“Mum!” he cried. “Look at the sky!”

“Wow,” she murmured. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Strangely, the next day, three unexplained deaths were recorded along the town’s shoreline. The doctor found no outward signs of harm, but poisoning was suspected. Phryxus felt certain the new king of Damocles was responsible. Rumours had circulated that he was cruel and had hired a wicked inventor for his schemes. The next morning, while delivering mail, Phryxus decided that something had to be done about this sinister situation. That afternoon, he raced home, remembering that his mother wouldn’t return until late. Resolving to set out on a quest, he left her a note, hired transport, and departed.

Phryxus’s journey was long and arduous. His boat, the only one for hire, was a leaky, shelterless vessel with oars. After days of rowing, he washed up on a small island, exhausted, sore, and sleepdeprived. The island was unlike anything he had seen, with vivid green foliage, brightly coloured flowers, and towering trees. He stumbled ashore, face-first into soft, golden sand. It was paradise. Pulling his boat to safety, he ventured towards the vibrant forest, hoping to find help—only to find himself suddenly suspended by his ankle, hanging mid-air.

Bewildered, Phryxus was struggling to understand how he had ended up caught in a trap when a figure dressed in green slipped out from the forest and approached him. Realising he was spotted, the stranger tilted his head, then moved forward again, to Phryxus’s dismay.

The figure skillfully untied the ropes and slung Phryxus over his shoulder, carrying him deeper into the forest without a hint of fatigue. As they moved, shadowy figures appeared to lurk between the trees. Eventually, they reached a small village.

“Please, don’t eat me?” Phryxus stammered.

“Aah, so the alien speaks,” said an elder clad in black-and-white-feathered robes. “We are the Egawa people, and human flesh is a delicacy here.”

Phryxus struggled, terrified, until the elder laughed.

“Ha! You really believed me!” he said.

“So… you’re not going to eat me?”

“Nah, mate, we’re all good.”

“Then why was I tied up?”

“Oh, just a bit of fun, trying to scare you.”

“Oh, right... Well, if you let me go, I can tell you of my journey.”

Phryxus told the Egawa people of his voyage from Apollonia and the troubles in Damocles. The elder chuckled, “We may not be experts on fighting evil kings, but we can certainly give you a boat. Join us for dinner.”

With a new boat and renewed hope, Phryxus sailed onwards to Damocles, navigating by the sun, moon, and stars. A few days later, he arrived, only to start coughing from the strange fumes filling the kingdom. He had barely stepped ashore when two guards seized him and hauled him off to the king’s palace. A fanfare sounded as they entered, and a herald announced, “Behold, King Aimilios of Damocles!”

The king sneered at Phryxus. “Who are you, and what is your business in my kingdom?”

Between mouthfuls of grapes and cheese, Phryxus told the king of his difficult journey. When he finished, the king ordered, “Send him to the dungeon!”

Phryxus was thrown into the care of an elderly jailer who seemed too feeble to prevent an escape. The next day, Phryxus slipped away, made his way to the market, and bought a map, shield, and sword. Following the map, he found the evil inventor’s workshop, distinguishable by three towering chimneys.

Boldly, Phryxus burst through the doors marked “The Workshop of Nicolaos” and confronted a short, mousy man he assumed to be Nicolaos.

“Ooh, looks like we have a visitor, yes, we do!” exclaimed Nicolaos.

“Who is ‘we’?” Phryxus asked.

“Me, myself, and I! Ha!”

“Crazy,” muttered Phryxus, drawing his sword. “I’m here to stop you poisoning this kingdom!”

The inventor soon cowered as Phryxus slashed the wires of a sinister machine, hopefully disabling it. With his mission complete, he charged back to the palace, quickly subdued the guards, and burst into the throne room. The king soon found himself pleading for mercy.

“Do you promise never to do anything like this again?”

“Yes, yes!” said the king. Phryxus lowered his sword, his task complete.

Weeks later, Phryxus stood in the grand hall of Apollonia, greeted by the cheers of grateful townspeople. “Phryxus! Our hero and saviour!” they cried. And even today, on clear nights, one can still see the shimmering, shining lights of the northern sky—the legacy of the evil inventor’s gasses—known to us as the Aurora.

Jamal and the Mountain Spirit

Henry Schonthal - Year 7

The jungle was no longer filled with lush, green trees but was now a desolate wasteland of charred stumps and the skeletal remains of animals. After years of burning, little remained besides piles of ash and bones. The only sign of life in the forest was the occasional squirrel darting through the dead landscape. Yet, determined, Jamal soldiered on, pushing through his pain and sorrow.

For three days and three nights, Jamal toiled through the forest until he finally reached an opening that looked out onto a beautiful beach. Rising above it was a gargantuan mountain, green as an emerald, with a massive 82

cave opening carved into its face. Laughing with joy, Jamal felt a renewed spring in his step and soon broke into a run, heading towards the home of the mountain spirit.

He stepped into the cave, its walls rough and damp, and shadows stretching deep into the darkness. Soon, he came upon a twisted red door with a sign that read: “Dare not disturb, here lives the Mountain Spirit.” Jamal took a deep breath before swinging the door open.

Inside stood a giant, towering at least a hundred feet tall, with a spindly beard and a ravenous look in his eyes. In a swift motion, Jamal was scooped up in the giant’s massive hands, his grip so tight that Jamal felt as if he might burst. The Mountain Spirit slowly lifted him closer, breathing out a gust that reeked of rotten flesh.

“Yummy, I haven’t had a human in years,” boomed the giant’s voice. “I will eat you now.” Slowly, the Mountain Spirit opened his mouth, revealing rows of yellowed teeth, and began to place Jamal inside.

“Wait!” screamed Jamal. “Please,” he begged, tears forming in his eyes. “Our village needs your help.”

“I’m listening,” rumbled the giant.

“Our village has been plagued by fires. We need your help,” said Jamal.

“And why should I help you?” asked the giant. “What’s in it for me?”

Jamal looked down at the ruby necklace he had worn since he was a boy—a gift he held dear. “You can have my ruby necklace.”

“Alright, bring me that fire, and I will contain it within my mountains,” replied the giant, setting him down and handing him a large bucket.

Jamal embarked on his journey, spending a whole week gathering the fires that had plagued his village. At last, he returned to the cave with the bucket filled with the burning flames. “I will place the fire inside my mountains,” said the giant. “But you must go home now.”

Jamal gave his thanks and set off back to his village. When he arrived, he was met with cheers and applause from the villagers, who rejoiced to see the end of the fires. And that is how Jamal—brave, young, and clever—created volcanoes.

Story of Creation

Samuel Riley - Year 7

Far back in the past, before humans roamed the earth and before wars waged the world, there was a star. That star was the Sun and she had 8 children, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. These children fought violently; every time Sun fell asleep. Mars and Earth, twin sisters, were the vilest of the bunch. Battling, they scratched huge pools in each other’s surface, which left deep gashes and swelling behind. Earth teased Mars that, even with water and air, he could never be patient enough to create some creatures of his own.

Mars had enough of this hideous torment, she pulled a minuscule chunk out of her landmass and threw it through the endless space. It sliced through the miles between them, gradually hurtling its way toward the lively surface of the earth. The fireball struck the lands, creating a shockwave of dust and smoke. Every creature that breathed in the smoky dust fell, choking and coughing as the lethal air filled their lungs. Millions fell tumbling to the ground, the dust covering like a sandy coffin.

A large tornado formed where the meteor crashed, hurdling around, a Beyblade out of control. Clumps of Beachy earth and vibrant flowers were sucked up inside, a rainbow of colour flashing across the surface of the earth. Earth bundled her hands around the raging storm, moulding it into a small ball. She gathered all her strength and, between sobs of fear, launched it towards the bright grinning face of Mars. The grinning face turned into a smirk, then one filled with shock and horror. The cloud danced towards her, impossible to stop. It struck Mars like lightning, the dust spread its wide arms over Mars, gripping her throat tightly, strangling her with the sandstorm of a century.

All of the Martian rivers have been swallowed by the dust. Her seas, now a deep valley filled once filled with hope. But that hope had gone, the wind once whistling now a hard silence, one that was impossible to break. Earth’s tears gushed out, surging down the craters of her own, water restored to the flowing river again. Mars’s heart broke, sympathy flooding out, replaced with the vile blood of anger. She grabbed her child, clenching her stiffly in her outstretched arm and flung him towards her crying sister.

Earth concentrated on the flying projectile; nothing was going to destroy her work again! The Son was speeding towards the surface and, with outstretched arms, caught the moon in her hands. But the fight had weakened her grip, the moon slipped out of her feeble fingers. Floating around in the strong gravity of Earth, like a ball on a string. Moon liked it here; the vicious nature of Mars made him unhappy at home. Earth accepted that she could not reach the Moon. But a sharp scream from Mars broke the silence.

Sun woke up, disturbed by the deafening noise of the commotion, her eyes widening indefinitely as she saw the battle. She bellowed with a deep grumble, sending solar waves striking across their family. The children obeyed her command, acting like the last moments never happened, and spun around humbly. Earth was still streaming tears down into her seas, her life still thriving in the depths of the ocean. Sun stared down Mars with glowing hate, she launched her behind Earth, only allowing her to see Earth every 40 years. Mars screamed with a rascal’s screech. Sun added to the intense punishment, Saturn, her older brother with a wedding ring already on his head, had to supervise Mars for the rest of time. Mars scowled; this was war...

An extract from ‘Solo Survivor’

Ollie Brown

- Year 8

Sunlight streamed through the thin walls of Ben’s shelter, pouring onto his face. He slept deeply, his face peaceful in the bright light. A small bird, a bit like a sparrow or robin, hopped into the doorway of his shelter, chirping lightly, hoping to find food. It found none, and, apparently not realising it was sharing a home with a human being, it hopped further into the small makeshift hut.

Suddenly, a rumbling, roaring sound echoed against the cliff below him, and he awoke with a start. He squinted into the bright light streaming into his home, as the bird flapped away in fright. The sound seemed as if thousands of angry beasts were all roaring at once, and he felt a kind of fear and apprehension fill his mouth. A large shadow blotted out the first sun, which was clearly visible as it rose above the trees. Benjamin wandered out of his shelter, peering up through the bright light at the large, misshapen object that appeared to be flying through the air toward him.

Realisation suddenly hit him, followed by a wave of instant relief. The strange-looking object was the Star Explorer Ship K24c! The engines rumbled as it soared over the trees, the powerful boosters making the trees wave and sway about. The ship blazed overhead, and Benjamin and his camp were buffeted by a high wind. Several branches from his structure fell over and rolled around the ground, some rolling off the edge of the cliff and slamming into the plain. Benjamin bowed over, struggling to stay upright under the strong forces of the engines.

Then, as suddenly as it had started, it stopped. His camp was left in relative peace, and the SES K24c roared off above the plains. It stopped, hovering for a second, above a flat patch of clear ground. Then, agonisingly slowly, it began to lower itself down to the grass below. He watched as it hit the ground, and the engines became quieter and quieter until they cut out completely. The K24c had landed; his salvation had arrived. The ship looked beautiful, all the more because it was the difference between life and death.

He realised that a ramp was being lowered, and people began spilling out of the K24c. Benjamin shouted and waved, his voice breaking slightly out of relief. One of the people saw him, they appeared

to be talking to their companions. More people rushed out of the ship, and he felt weak with relief. No, it wasn’t just relief; without danger to drive him on, all the tiredness was catching up to him, like a runner after a race. His vision began to fade, and he swayed on the spot, teetering on his toes. The people were shouting, but he couldn’t hear them. He stumbled, and had a mouthful of the rough, woody taste of the dirt. His vision blacked out, and the last thing he thought before he slipped into unconsciousness was: I’m safe now.

A Cowboy Rides Into Town...

Samuel Gaffaney - Year 9

The sun blazes above me as I ride along the sandy road back into my hometown. The saddle creaks beneath me, joining in rhythm with the disgustingly filthy hooves pounding against the ground. After this gruelling twelve hours of riding and bloodshed, I feel utterly fatigued. But I can’t show it, not with “him” in town.

As I trot past the worn-down “Welcome to MoltenVille” sign, heads start to turn, whispers ripple, and eyes fix on me. I keep my gaze straight ahead, my focus on a single target. Passing the liquor shop, the bartender stares at me, mouth agape, pointing at me with a look of pure hatred. I could use a couple of shots of Jack Daniels right now, I tell myself. I turn my head sharply as I hear a nearby gunshot—it has to be him, the man who ruined my life.

My gun slips from its holster smoothly as I unclip it, the polished wooden handle sending tingles through my fingertips. My arms lock, and I raise it to eye level, waiting for any sign of movement. He bursts from the building, and I fire without hesitation. My life’s goal is complete; he’s finally gone.

* * * * *

You step out of your saloon as he rides past on his black-and-grey horse. Once the town’s most respected cowboy, he is now despised by everyone. Polishing the glass in your hand, you stare him down, pointing a long, thin finger directly at his chest. The smell of dried blood on his shirt prickles your nose, and you swat the air in disgust. His purple leather jacket drips with sweat, making him look as though he’s been for a swim. His brown boots rattle against the deep blue saddle. You notice his revolver resting in the holster on his hip - the very one we gifted him, you think.

A man behind you taps your shoulder, asking for a Jack Daniels. As you pour him a glass, a gunshot rings out across town. “Better not be my saloon,” you mutter. Stepping outside, the floorboards creak under your weight, and the town falls silent. A woman’s scream cuts through the quiet. You see the cowboy drawing his revolver, bringing it level to his eye. Bang! He fires at the slightest hint of movement. Turning, you see the man even more reviled than anyone else in town. This time, however, he lies on the ground. Lifeless.

* * * * *

It’s midday as he sneaks back into his old town. The breeze is warm, the sun merciless. Most people are either enjoying a drink, practising their shooting, or out for a ride. Perfect timing. His foot slides smoothly off his jet-black horse, hitting the ground with a solid thud. Today, he’ll finally kill the man who turned the town against them both.

Slowly, he pushes open the door in front of the shack. It creaks, and he pauses to steady his breath before continuing. Creeping up the stairs, a dark shadow falls over him. He jumps behind a wall, spotting a woman at the top of the stairs, her face a mix of fear, anger, and hatred. Whipping out his gun, he raises it towards her and steps out from behind the wall, shushing her with a finger to his lips. She remains silent and steps aside as he barges into the room beyond.

The man who started it all sits there, sipping a strange orangey-blue drink.

“GET OFF THE CHAIR AND THROW YOUR GUN AWAY!” he bellows. The man complies, standing

Kevin shook his head.

Have a Heart

Adam Ludgate - Year 10

Slowly, he awoke to the bright white hospital lights glaring down on his face. The ECG was steadily beeping; its monotone noises echoed through the sterile room. Impatiently, he started to rise.

"Sir, we ask that you please remain stationary." A tall, slim figure burst into the room, almost colliding with the standard hospital chair. He had soft, uncalloused hands and clean green scrubs, with an above-average-sized pair of glasses almost obscuring his nose. "At least for a little bit longer. We will be with you soon." He hurried out of the room, his leather shoes reverberating through the whole hallway. This only piqued Kevin's curiosity, and a streak of anxiety rushed through him. Why was he here?

A panel of doctors entered the room, and tension filled the air.

"Kevin, do you know why you're here?"

"Last night, you collapsed in the street, and the bleeding wouldn't stop. Luckily, you were in public, and we were able to come; otherwise, it could've been a lot worse."

"So what's wrong then?" Kevin asked tentatively.

"We believe it's your liver. You have acute liver failure and will need a transplant."

Silence filled the room.

"Well then," he paused, "how much? I can have a cheque written and sent in the next few minutes if need be."

"Unfortunately, it isn't that simple," the doctor on the left said, his voice hoarse. "You will need a full liver transplant. This means we need a deceased donor with their liver in good condition for the operation to be worthwhile. By the time an organ that matches your unusually rare blood type and specifications comes around, you will be long dead."

"What can I do then?" He finally snapped to reality, and tears started to well up in his jaundiced eyes.

"We will be keeping our eyes out for any possible organs that are a match and will have you at the top of our priority list. But apart from that, we advise that you enjoy yourself. We'll provide some medication to help, but understand that it doesn't look good."

His container of pills rattled in his left pocket as he walked out of the hospital's front doors. His car sat outside waiting for him, an Audi R8, blending in with the cars on the street yet separated from the rest in performance and power. The drive home was quiet, his thoughts filling his mind, some of self-pity, but some of a plan, one that might just save his life. Dust flew into the air as the drawer on his desk finally opened for the first time in many years. In his hand, a small piece of crinkly paper with a phone number and a small message that read: "Use only if necessary, these people can be dangerous, don't play with them." He flipped the page over, but there was nothing. He inspected the front once more and stood there, thinking. He picked up his phone from the table and shoved it in his pocket. The paper slightly stuck out and rubbed his shirt as he walked.

The warm orange glow of streetlights illuminated the pavement, cloud cover obscured any natural light, and the smooth wallpaper reflected eerie shadows across his room. Glass frames of photos caught the light too, sending small slivers flying across the room, although Kevin did not notice. In one hand, he held his phone, ready to dial, and in the other, the paper.

"Do I do it?" he thought. "What if it goes wrong? What if they can't? What if..." He shook his head, sat up straight, and punched in the number. His hands shook from the surge of adrenaline. The dial tone rang once; no one picked up. Kevin's eyes darted around the room. He jumped; one of the shadows on the wall seemingly shifted, yet it was just the wind. The phone rang a second time.

"Who is this?" A man answered, his voice deep and stern, yet oddly familiar as if you'd heard it before.

"Kevin Irvin. I'm calling because I need an organ."

"Well, you've come to the right place," the man chuckled softly. "What do you need, and why?" His manner of speech changed completely, quiet and calculated, a tinge of malice flicking off the ends of his tongue.

"I have acute liver failure. I need a full organ transplant done soon, if possible. I've sent through SMS a list of all my details, primarily medical, such as blood type."

"Gimme a sec, I'll check that quickly."

Click. The call went on hold, and a cheery tune started to play. Kevin felt a pang of panic run through him. "What am I doing?" but it was interrupted by a voice coming back through the phone.

"Yep, we have all of that, sir. We will find a match. Do you wish for them to consent to the donation, or is it optional?"

"Optional," Kevin replied without hesitation, remembering what the doctor had told him.

and discarding his pistol.

“This is payback,” he says, his voice laced with malice. *Bang.* The shot echoes through the town; the woman runs out screaming as he bolts from the room. Reaching the bottom of the stairs, he thinks he’s free. But he’s not.

Stepping outside, a sharp, searing pain pierces his lower abdomen. Darkness begins to cloud his vision, and he knows it’s over. He accepts defeat. Finally.

The One Thing I’d Change in New Zealand…

Ruan Hamman - Year 9

538 - the number of suicides committed in the year 2021/2022. 538 young lives were lost unnecessarily. 25 - the percentage of New Zealanders currently suffering from poor mental well-being. According to the Ministry of Health and The Chief Coroner NZ, New Zealand has the highest youth suicidal rates in ages 15-19 out of the OECD countries. Mental Health is a concern not only in New Zealand but worldwide, and it’s only getting worse. Technology, the cost of living, and the pressure to even live in society are only a few contributing factors.

We need to be looking after our mental health. Mental health is one of the biggest problems in today’s world. Around 8 million people around the world die every year due to mental health. This needs to stop.

I have the perfect solution. Fishing. Fishing should be offered as part of school sports programmes. “Fishing as a school sport? Really?” Let me reel you in explaining why fishing should be part of our school sports to support and promote mental health in school and for life. And trust me, there’s more to this than just sitting by a pond with a snack.

Fishing is excellent for mental health. Sitting or standing on the river bank, staring mindlessly at the calming ripples on the surface? It’s quite relaxing at times. It’s like therapy. According to Fish & Game NZ surveys, While catching fish is clearly a motivator, the calming effects of being close to water and active in the great New Zealand outdoors are hugely beneficial for our mental health. It’s the perfect medicine to cure the stress of exams or tests. Instead of studying for hours, students could be studying how to catch the biggest trout.

And let’s not forget the outdoorsy aspect. With screens everywhere, students need a break from their devices. Fishing is like a nature vacation with a fishing rod. It’s an opportunity for students to bond with the environment, practice mindfulness, learn about aquatic ecosystems, and perhaps even realise that there’s more to life than TikTok.

Thirdly, fishing teaches some serious life skills. Patience. Strategy. Perseverance. Students will learn to set goals and stay focused. And let’s be honest, if you can wait for hours to catch a fish, you can cope with some simple schoolwork.

Now, I hear the rumours, “Fishing isn’t a sport.” True, there are no slam dunks or touchdowns, but don’t be fooled. Fishing is full of competition and strategy. Imagine a school fishing tournament where the biggest catch wins bragging rights and a free lunch at the canteen!

Financially, fishing is a win too. Compared to other sports, it’s pretty cheap. You don’t need to drop hundreds of dollars on gear—just a rod, a reel, and a couple of lures. It’s a sport that doesn’t require a lot of cash, so being inclusive of financial status, everyone gets a chance to join in the fun.

The thrill of a bite, and the banter of made-up fishing stories is an experience that can turn anyone into a lifelong fishing enthusiast. Let’s add fishing to our school sports program. It’s a sport that teaches patience, connects students with nature and people, and is easy on the wallet. And lastly, according to Fish and Game NZ, and recent global studies, fishing promotes mental well-being. 250. The number of children that took part in the 2023 Take a Kid Fishing competition.

2.1, The weight in lbs of my first fish, caught at the Southern Reservoir.

I am a passionate fisherman. Hook, line and sinker. So now it’s your turn, take part and get fishing. Prioritise and protect your mental health.

"Alright, well, we will call you again once we've found a match. Do know that the price is going to be steep, most likely upwards of 55 million, maybe more."

"I know," Kevin said quietly. "Thank you."

The room went silent, and Kevin sat there, vacant. Days passed by with no call back. Kevin paced the marble floors of his home, constantly waiting. His hair was matted and tangled, his beard grown out, scraggy and unshaven.

His phone sat in his right pocket at all times, never more than a light buzz away.

"I wonder when they'll get back to me," he thought, anxious as always. BZZ. His soul left his body; as planned, he had already accepted the call. His hands once again shook from fear.

"We've found you a match. She is a 16-year-old girl in the same area and is a perfect match. Do you wish to see her?"

Kevin stood there, silent for a second, contemplating. "It all rides on this decision. I know I shouldn't." Yet, he said, "Yes," with confidence.

A text message appeared on his phone, and a photo popped up. A young girl, brunette with brown eyes, filled his screen. He stared for a second, absorbing her features. "She's beautiful," he thought to himself. "Do you wish to proceed with the transplant?" his patience waning. "It will cost a minimum of 50 million dollars, and we shall bring you to the location tomorrow for the operation." Kevin hesitated, a slight pang of guilt filling his whole body, staring at the photo, before answering.

"Yes."

Once again, Kevin was met by white hospital lights and sterile white walls and floors. Led by two armed men, Kevin reached into his pocket and pulled out 10 cheques, 5 million each. His clammy hands gripped them, his fingers going white under the force. He entered the operation room.

"Please, please, take a seat." The doctor hurried over and shook his hand as Kevin sat down on the operating table.

"Clean operation you run here."

"Haha, yes, what do you think we are, savages?" The doctor looked at him with a grin. "Alright, we're going to do some preliminary tests if that's alright, just to make sure that you'll be fine for the operation."

He quickly huddled off to grab the ECG machine from the corner. He was short and almost waddled across the room. His balding grey hair flew as he hurried over, and his left hand held the glasses to his face.

"All looks good here," the doctor exclaimed. "Very healthy." A smile spread across his face as he turned to the anaesthetist. "He's ready."

The anaesthetist walked over, a giant in comparison to the doctor.

"Alright, Kevin, it's time you lie down. This will only prick a bit. You're then going to feel very drowsy and fade off to sleep."

"Okay," Kevin said as he lay down on the table.

The room swirled as the anaesthesia took hold. Voices faded in and out of understanding, and colours merged together. A tall man walked into the room, holding three chilly bins, light blue in colour with a label on the front.

"Can you believe it? 150 million, it's a big one, isn't it?" the doctor exclaimed with profound joy.

Kevin tried to make out the words on the bins through his blurred vision and drunken mind slipping in and out of consciousness.

"Organ… heart."

"Donor…"

Kevin slipped under, succumbing to the drugs.

She lay there in the hospital bed, ventilator connected, eyes shut after her emergency operation. Her father sat beside her, head on hand, partially asleep, waiting. His tailored suit was creased from hours of sitting. A doctor walked into the room and checked the tablet.

"How is she?" the man asked frantically, his voice breaking. "Is she going to be okay?"

"There's nothing to worry about, sir. It's going perfectly. All her vitals are good, and she will most likely wake up any hour now."

"Speak of the devil," the doctor thought.

Her eyelids opened, showing a deep, rich brown. Tears streamed down the father's face. "Thank you," he said, barely audible. His face was now buried next to hers.

"Your daughter will hopefully live a long, healthy life with her new heart, and it's a bargain for the money. 100 million for a heart this pristine and rare is a miracle."

"What of the donor?" The father raised his head but didn't leave her side.

"They are gone now. But rest assured, all of our patients consent and are aware of the value of one's life, especially yours."

Year 13 Drama Major Production

After a short break over winter holidays, it was straight back to the rehearsal room for our Year 13 students, whose production of ‘The Boy Who Blew Up the Pandemic’ was fast approaching in Week Two of Term Three. Despite a few setbacks with cast illness, the students had worked hard on the production, and after putting in a couple of extra rehearsals - they were ready to give it their all.

For the uninitiated, ‘The Boy Who Blew Up the Pandemic’ is a one-act play by Ken Mizusawa and revolves around a boy named Kevin, played by three actors - Alice Johnston, Cody Byck and Grace Hill. Kevin believes he is responsible for the order of the universe and he follows his daily rituals fanatically - but when his routine changes one day, everything starts going wrong with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kevin believes he has caused the disorder that follows. The play explores themes of imagination, isolation, and resilience in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The play delves into the emotional and psychological impact of the pandemic on children, highlighting their creativity, frustrations, and desire to make sense of the world around them. Mizusawa uses humour, as well as fantasy, and Brechtian and Greek theatre elements to address serious issues like isolation and fear, making

the play both engaging and thought-provoking for younger audiences. The play’s themes are accessible, and its dialogue encourages conversations about coping with adversity and finding hope in difficult situations.

It was difficult subject matter for the students to pull off convincingly - the pandemic is of course close to home for all of us, but the script challenged them to think outside themselves within that situation to play roles like teachers, counsellors, parents, protestors and of course the multi-faceted Kevin himself.

Performing to a full turnout of friends, family and teachers - all of the students did a great job at capturing their characters and keeping the performance true to the subject matter and with the right amount of gravitas. At the same time, they kept it entertaining and fun to watch with some great moments of humour shining through in the frank interactions between Kevin and his parents and classmates.

A big thank you to Alice, Cody, Grace, Harry, Leila, Monet, Simon and Tessa for their courage and hard work on this performance. And a special thank you to Glenn, Harper and Reid in Year 12, for helping out behind the scenes with stage and technical management and lighting.

Kimberley Fridd

“It’s Good to be the Bard”

McGlashan and Columba Senior Drama Students Attend Something Rotten at Court Theatre

On the last Friday of Term Two, a very early start saw our drama students and some dedicated teachers set off on a journey to Christchurch. To everyone who braved the morning and helped make this trip possible, we extend our heartfelt thanks!

The destination was the Court Theatre, where we were treated to the schools’ matinee performance of Something Rotten. The show, returning for a second season after critical acclaim, was a fully professional production that left a lasting impression on our students. Following the performance, they had the unique opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the talented cast and crew, deepening their understanding of the world of live theatre.

Something Rotten! is a hilarious musical comedy set in the Renaissance period, following the story of two brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, who are struggling playwrights. Frustrated by the overwhelming success of their rival, William Shakespeare, they seek to create the next big hit. With the help of a soothsayer, they set out

to write the world’s first musical. Filled with witty dialogue, clever songs, and playful nods to well-known musicals and Shakespearean works, Something Rotten! is a joyful celebration of theatre, creativity, and the chaos of artistic rivalry.

The production itself was nothing short of spectacular. The cast delivered remarkable performances, with Matu Ngaropo’s hilariously over-the-top portrayal of William Shakespeare standing out as a crowd favourite. The seamless combination of lighting, costumes, and music created an unforgettable experience, demonstrating the magic that musical theatre can offer when every element is perfectly aligned. Our students were thrilled to witness live theatre at its finest, and their enthusiasm was palpable. The experience was a true highlight for everyone involved! We look forward to the next exciting Senior Drama trip in 2025!

Kimberley Fridd

Ōtepoti Secondary Improv Club:

Nurturing Creativity in its Second Year!

The Ōtepoti Secondary Improv Club (ŌSIC) is back for its second year, bringing together students from all around Dunedin to develop their acting, writing, and directing skills. Whether students were looking to improve their communication abilities or just wanted a weekly dose of creative fun, ŌSIC was the place to be!

Under the expert guidance of Mārama Grant and Marea Colombo, members of Dunedin’s renowned improv troupe Improsaurus, students

have learnt key improvisation skills to level up for Theatresports competitions and school sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and become part of a supportive and creative community.

If you’re ready to boost your confidence and unleash your creativity, join ŌSIC next year in 2025 and see where your imagination can take you!

Kimberley Fridd

JMC Improv Welcomed Back Old Boys Tama Alexander & Finlay Tomkins

The JMC Improv group had the privilege of hosting a special lunchtime session with two of our talented alumni in early 2024, Tama Alexander and Finlay Tomkins. Both former drama students at the College, they returned to inspire the next generation of performers ahead of Tama’s show at the Dunedin Fringe Festival.

The JMC Improv group has been growing in energy and enthusiasm, building on last year’s successes when we formed ŌSIC (Ōtepoti Secondary Improv Club) with other Dunedin secondary schools, performing at Te Whare o Rukutia in the heart of the city. This year, senior

students Reid Penwarden, Ben Eckhoff, and Tee Kiatwattanakorn have stepped up to mentor the junior members, passing on the skills they honed during their time with ŌSIC.

On Tuesday, 27th February, Tama and Finlay joined us for some warm-up activities before diving into classic improv games like Space Jump, Slow-Motion Commentary, and New Choice. Their involvement brought an extra spark to the session, and the room was filled with laughter as students and mentors alike showcased their improvisational skills.

Kimberley Fridd

A Triumph for our Year 12 Student Directors

at the University of Otago SGCNZ Sheilah Winn Otago Regional Shakespeare Festival

This year, Year 12 student directors Harper Milne and Reid Penwarden led their peers in a remarkable performance for the fiveminute student-directed category at the Otago Shakespeare Festival. Taking on Act IV, Scene iii from Shakespeare’s Henry V, they guided their cast through weeks of dedicated rehearsals, meeting twice weekly at lunchtimes throughout Term One. Their commitment and leadership culminated in a powerful festival performance in full costume and with live music, by Reid Penwarden.

The festival, held at the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre, saw seven of our Year 11 and 12 drama students immersed in a full day of Shakespeare. They joined 21 performances from 11 different schools across Otago, all celebrating the enduring magic of the Bard’s work. This annual event is a testament to Shakespeare’s ability to connect with audiences, generation after generation, and his undeniable impact on literature and culture.

In their chosen scene, King Henry V delivers the famous “feast of Crispian” speech to rally his troops on the eve of the Battle of Agincourt. His stirring words, “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers,” resonate deeply, not only with the characters on stage but also with audiences worldwide. This line, which captures themes of unity, courage, sacrifice, and leadership,

holds special significance for our students as it is inscribed above the main entrance to our Gymnasium. How many of us have walked beneath those words without realising their Shakespearean origin?

Our students’ interpretation of Henry V was one of only eight performances selected for the evening showcase, where it received an enthusiastic reception. Harper and Reid’s exceptional work earned them the prestigious Student Direction award, a fitting recognition of their hard mahi throughout the term.

Congratulations to the entire cast on their outstanding achievement:

Harper Milne

Reid Penwarden

Glenn Ericsson

Ben Eckhoff

Andrew Grounds

Timothy Stevens

Tee Kiatwattanakorn

Their dedication and passion for drama have made our school proud. We look forward to seeing what they accomplish next year for the Shakespeare Festival. Plans are already afoot!

Kimberley Fridd

Henry V at the University of Otago

Hot on the heels of the Year 13s in their major senior drama production, our talented Year 11 and 12 students took to the stage at the University in early Term 3 presenting a powerful performance that captivated the audience at Allen Hall Theatre. Invited to showcase their winning piece from the Shakespeare Festival, they delivered a unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s work, proving once again why they were deserving of their earlier triumph.

The students brought new life to a script originally penned in the early 1600s by reimagining it in a military setting. Their creative use of torchlight as the sole source of illumination, coupled with the haunting strum

of a lone guitar, set a striking atmosphere that enhanced the intensity of the scene. It was a true testament to their creativity.

Special recognition goes to Glenn Ericsson, who commanded the stage in the lead role. Glenn’s talent was also acknowledged the previous weekend when he received an award at TheatreFest 2024, performing alongside his peers from Columba. Well done, Glenn!

A big thank you to Andrew, Ben, Glenn, Harper, Reid, Tee, and Tim for sharing this exceptional performance with us. Your hard work and creativity continue to inspire us all!

Kimberley Fridd

International Students

Tatsuichi Narita

I flew all the way from Japan to Dunedin airport, feeling excited to start a new chapter of my life and determined to grow as a person. But my study-abroad journey began on a stormy day, and the excitement I felt on the aircraft was almost blown away by the strong wind. When I arrived at the boarding house, Mr. Campbell came up to me outside the office – without a raincoat or umbrella – and asked what my name was. I was surprised because in Japan, people don’t usually do things like that. It was my first taste of how different New Zealand culture was.

I was also amazed at how fast the storm cleared up. As soon as I got to my room, all the boys rushed in to talk to me. They spoke really fast, and I couldn’t understand a word. They didn’t wait for me to answer their questions, and they left just as quickly as they arrived. It felt overwhelming at the time, but now I realise that

it was a good way to learn what Dunedin is like –fast-moving and full of energy!

Even though I didn’t understand much English at first, I didn’t have trouble making friends. Playing rugby made it really easy to connect with the boys. They helped me with schoolwork, explained what the teachers said when I didn’t understand, and made sure I didn’t miss out on anything important. I was really thankful for their help, and it made me want to give back in some way in the future.

The main reason I came to New Zealand was to play rugby. I dreamed of playing in the best rugby country in the world and hoped it would help me become a national player for Japan. But things didn’t go as planned. In my very first game in Year 11, I rolled my ankle and couldn’t play for four weeks. In Year 12, I made the First XV team and felt proud of myself, but I dislocated my shoulder early in the season. After working hard on my rehab, I injured the same shoulder again in my

Back Row Ms Rose Sinclair Hibiki Kawasaki Tatsuichi Narita Andy Wen Roger Luo Haruto Akimoto

Tom Zhang Yoko Fujii

Front Row Thomas Chen Kohsuke Kamita Tee Kiatwattanakorn

Job Wongcharoen Leo Yan

Moses Mao Max An

first game back. Then, after working even harder over the Christmas holidays, it popped out again in Year 13 during training. Unfortunately, injuries stopped me from reaching my rugby goals.

To be honest, my time in New Zealand wasn’t exactly what I had imagined. I faced a lot of challenges, especially with my rugby injuries. But now, looking back, I realise that these tough experiences taught me a lot. I learned how to be more resilient, to keep trying even when things don’t go the way I want, and to adapt when life throws surprises at me.

Even though rugby didn’t turn out the way I hoped, I gained a lot from my time here. The friendships I made, the things I learned about a different culture, and how much I grew as a person are all things I’m really grateful for.

In the end, this journey wasn’t just about rugby or school—it was about learning to handle challenges, finding strength in tough times, and realising that personal growth comes from facing difficulties. My experience in New Zealand has changed me in ways I didn’t expect, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.

Charlie Jia

I never thought I would spend the most important seven years of my youth at John McGlashan. It all feels surreal. After my maths exam, when Ms. Murdoch walked over and reminded me to “please submit the yearbook piece tonight”, I knew that this would probably be the last overdue assignment I’d ever want to be reminded of! There’s been a few! Honestly, before starting this endnote, I’d

never really thought about what my teenage years would have been like if I had chosen KVC instead of John McGlashan. This school has given me so much to look back on with joy in the years ahead. I still remember my first day here. My English was probably as weak as my grandmother’s legs. A teacher enthusiastically introduced me to the school and told me about my House. Due to my limited English, I mistook “Leo” for my own House and ended up staying in Ross House for three whole years. It wasn’t until the Year 9 athletics day that a teacher told me my name wasn’t on the Ross attendance sheet.

I also remember the time in Year 8 when I threw dough on the kitchen ceiling and got called into the principal’s office. That’s something I’ll never forget. I have so many funny stories like these that I’d run out of fingers and toes to count them on. While others might look back on high school through their athletic or academic achievements, it feels like finding a needle in a haystack when I try to recall mine. Maybe that’s what makes my memories a bit different from everyone else’s.

I’m truly grateful to all the teachers here for everything they’ve done, especially for continuing to offer me such sincere encouragement and support despite my “lazy” approach to studying through most of 2024. It has genuinely motivated me to approach my final exams with a positive attitude. Speaking of John McGlashan’s International Department, I still believe it’s the best in Dunedin, possibly even all of New Zealand. At first, I didn’t understand why we didn’t have a dedicated “International House” like other schools, but now, speaking fluent

English, I realise how intentional and beneficial this approach was.

With just over two weeks until graduation, I hope to return here every year if I get the chance, because this is probably the only place in Dunedin that isn’t boring.

Kevin Zhu

Hello everyone, I’m Kevin from Year 13, and I’m also an international student from China. This is my final year studying at John McGlashan. When I first arrived here two and a half years ago, I was just a student who didn’t understand anything. I could barely understand English, but over these two years, I’ve made great progress and have become familiar with life and study in New Zealand.

I’m very grateful to my teachers for their support over these past two years. My international teachers helped me a lot when I first arrived, arranging everything for me, showing me around the school, introducing me to the teachers and classmates, and helping me integrate into this community. They were always there to help whenever I encountered any issues.

I also want to thank my subject teachers. Whenever I didn’t understand something in class, they would patiently explain it to me again,

and I could always approach them with any questions I had. They have given me a lot of help in my studies. The classmates here are also very friendly. I went from being afraid to talk to my peers and not knowing how to express myself to now having many friends.

I’m very thankful to the school for providing me with this opportunity and platform. After two years of hard work, my English and academic performance have improved a lot. As for my plans after graduation, I will continue to stay in New Zealand for university. I really like it here, and I hope to live and work here after I graduate from university.

In short, I’m very grateful to my teachers for all their help over these past two years, and I appreciate the school for offering us such a great learning platform and many opportunities. I hope everyone continues to do well in the future.

Languages Department

2024 has seen another eventful and successful year for the Languages Department. German has been re-established in the senior school, alongside Te Reo Māori, IB Spanish and ESOL. We have been delighted to see the department continue to grow and watch our students take on exciting challenges.

We were happy to welcome back Joschka Niemann as the German assistant teacher who stayed with us for the first half of the year. It was sad to say goodbye to him but we are excited to welcome our 2025 German Assistant in January.

This year, our goals have focused on expanding our learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Some notable achievements for the Languages Department include entering competitions such as Ngā Manu Kōrero in both senior and junior Māori (you can find more information about this in the kapa haka overview article) and our Wānanga Tikanga workshop run by the Hāngi Chief. We participated in the German Language Camp, receiving a fully funded scholarship to Germany through the PASCH Programme, took part in the North Rhine Westphalia (Germany) - New Zealand exchange programme and collaborated on the PASCH Postcards Project with a Year 10 German class in Washington DC.

The following statement was made about our German Language Camp, also known as Talkfest 2024: A total of 48 senior German students attended the camp. They enjoyed speaking German with new learners from other schools in “Get to know each other” activities and other learning tasks related to this year’s camp topic, “The environment: How

to save our planet?” In their free time, students enjoyed playing cards, and teachers were pleased to see groups from different schools mixing and spending time together. Students agreed that among their favourites was the fantastic range of traditional German food served at the camp. German-style sausages, potato salads, black forest cakes, Bretzels, and the classic German bread roll breakfast with cheese and ham gave the students a taste of Germany. Other camp highlights included a cake-baking competition, a German pub quiz night, blindfolded football, and students making their own Nutella. Overall, this year’s German Talkfest Camp was regarded as a complete success by both students and teachers, and everyone is looking forward to next year.

We have also enjoyed coming together with other schools to celebrate our use of languages. Kaffee und Kuchen was a great success with Columba and we also enjoyed inviting Columba to be a part of our Tikanga Workshop.

The Languages Department also thoroughly enjoyed the return of the Churros van to celebrate International Languages Week and the students have enjoyed tasting Latin American food as well as learning about diverse cultural aspects tied to learning a language.

We know that 2025 will be even more busy than this year as we look forward to the ever growing opportunities that are available to our language students.

Whaea Lizzie Clark

Pipe Band

The John McGlashan College Pipe Band has had an eventful year of growth and development, continuing its proud tradition while focusing on building for the future. With new tutors, instruments, and partnerships, the band is making great strides toward its long-term goals.

Tony Beck has been instrumental in guiding Mack Sheppard and Gus Carr, while Year 12 student Caleb Ung has taken on the responsibility of mentoring a group of six beginner pipers. Three of these beginners have already progressed from the chanter to the bagpipes—a significant milestone. Caleb’s leadership is not only helping develop new talent but also fostering a sense of camaraderie within the group.

A major highlight this year has been the growing partnership with the City of Dunedin Pipe Band. Sam Coutts, from CDPB, has been particularly enthusiastic about forming a lasting collaboration. He generously supplied the band with ten chanters, ten sets of drumsticks, and practice mats. Sam also gave an engaging drumming demonstration at the school, which captivated our students and inspired several to attend CDPB practices. This relationship has been pivotal in enhancing the students’ exposure to the wider piping and drumming community.

The band has successfully acquired four new sets of bagpipes, with three being allocated to our Year 7 students. Additionally, the search for a John McGlashan College drummer—our first in four years—is underway. Katherine Phillips, a former drummer for the JMC Pipe Band (and a current staff member at the College), is lending her expertise to this recruitment effort, helping to reignite the drumming section of the band.

The band’s students continue to achieve success on the national stage. Mack Sheppard and Gus Carr showcased their talents at the College Fête, while Caleb Ung and Qwenton McKenzie (Class of 2023) were selected for the New Zealand Youth Pipe Band, which toured Canada earlier this year. Caleb’s report from the tour provided a vivid picture of their experiences, from challenging practices to thrilling performances, reinforcing the level of talent being cultivated at John McGlashan.

With the ongoing commitment from tutors like Tony and Sam and students like Caleb Ung, the future of the JMC Pipe Band looks bright. The focus remains on strengthening the band’s skill set, expanding its membership, and eventually returning to competition.

Nigel Hunter

Te Ao Māori

Tēnā koutou katoa!

To say that this year has been a busy year for the kapa haka is an understatement! It has been HUGE. But also hugely successful. We are incredibly proud of the huge effort and the accomplishments that all our students have achieved this year. Read on to learn about our two biggest activities this year.

Ko te Whakataetae Manu Kōrero, he kura huna kei roto.

Waerea te rangi, waerea te papa, waerea tēnei kaupapa kōrero kia rongo. Ko ngā kupu kia mārama kia whita. Ka puritia ō roto ka tiaho ō waho. Tēnei au te haramai nei.

The above sentences express the wish for an audience to clear their minds. It calls upon them to listen deeply and to understand what is to be said with openness and without judgement. This was the opening of Senior Reo Māori speaker, Dan O’Brien’s kōrero who spoke on the topic “Ake ake ake, Toitū te Tiriti” (Forever more, long live the Treaty of Waitangi). In his kōrero we learnt of the events in Aotearoa that have marginalised, both consciously and unconsciously, tangata Māori in education. Dan spoke of the importance of Te Tiriti and the vital need as a Tangata Tiriti (treaty partner) to uphold the promises and principles of the treaty, to provide equitable access to resources and of course to speak te reo, whether or not you

are Māori.

Daniel was John McGlashan’s first ever senior reo Māori speaker at Ngā Manu Kōrero. He spoke with sincerity, integrity and a passion for creating a better future for our country. Dan’s speech was 12 minutes long (no cue cards allowed) followed by an impromptu all in te reo Māori.

Another first in the reo Māori category, was our first ever Junior reo Māori speaker, Kura Mātakitaki Stevens. Kura spoke on the topic “Ngā Purakau Māori, he kura huna kei roto” (The Māori myths are hidden treasures within). In his kōrero, Kura explained the lessons we learn from the stories we have been told and how these can guide us in our lives. Kura’s kōrero was particularly special as it was all in Kāi Tahu dialect.

Our final speaker was Mikae Hape who entered the Junior English section. Mikae spoke on the topic “Our stories transcend myth and legend”. Mikae presented a humorous speech about how we learn from the myths and legends and presented a few home truths for life in the boarding house and learning to do things the right way the first time! Mikae also spoke about his personal journey in learning more about Māori legends and the role these lessons had played in guiding his whānau.

To say we are incredibly proud of the speakers, is an understatement. All three of these young men represented John McGlashan with mana.

They spoke on complex and, at times, confronting topics and did not shy away. Ka poho kererū katoa mātou i a rātou.

The boys were supported by senior members of the reo Māori classes and kapa haka. All boys upheld our mana as a school and came away inspired by the many speeches, waiata, haka and kaupapa Māori that events like Ngā Manu Kōrero have to offer. It was a truly special trip.

Of course, trips and events like this cannot occur without the wonderful village that goes into supporting the students and the school. We would like to give special thanks to those in our community who have helped our speakers take the stage. Neihana Matiu, Komene Cassidy (and whānau), Andrew Morrison and Matua David Beazley - e rere ana te mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa. Nā koutou ngā kaikōrero i tautoko, i ohooho (We thank you all so much for it was you all that supported and inspired our speakers). Big thanks also go to the “camp parents” of the trip, Ray and Jilly O’Brien. Thank you for always ensuring the boys were fed (Whaea Clark has now learned just HOW MUCH teenage boys eat...4 dinners for some!), for doing washing and ironing shirts and being an amazing support for both students and staff.

Ngā Manu Kōrero is always an event that holds space in our minds for weeks after it has occurred. It reminds us of the incredible strength, talent and capabilities of our upcoming generations and of those that have come before to pave the way so that opportunities like this can happen. We are already very much looking forward to 2025.

Te Tira Haere o te Hāhi...Tēnā Takahia!

On Wednesday September 11th, the John McGlashan College and Columba College combined kapa haka took the stage at Polyfest for the first time together. They were incredible. The weeks and weeks of hard work really paid off and we could not be more proud of them.

The group performed a 15 minute bracket which

involved waiata tira (choral piece), whakaeke (entrance), waiata-ā-ringa (action songs), poi, haka and whakawātea (exit). The performance was a celebration of te reo and tikanga Māori and contained a mixture of well known waiata such as Tōku Reo Tōku Ohooho to new original pieces such as the haka.

We were particularly excited to have been taught and gifted the taonga of a new haka for our rōpū by Neihana Matiu. The haka was focused on the battles we must overcome and finding the light in the darkness. It was linked to the Māori whakaaro pertaining to the star that consumes the moon and the warning that this holds. Words cannot express enough how much we appreciate all the hours and expertise that he has given for them to have this taonga.

Special thanks must also go to Anne Burton who selflessly gave of her time to make all of the boys’ stunning new uniforms. Without her amazing help the students would not have been able to be on the stage.

Of course the group could not be on stage without the time and effort that were put in by their tutors and all supporting staff too. Nick Price, Teresa Andrews, Ben Hayward, Ripeka Potiki, Matua Beazley, Mr Claman and all those who have helped in the background or came to watch - e rere ana te mihi ki a koutou katoa.

We are already looking forward to 2025 opportunities, the hard work has only just begun! Makarena kia rite? Ana! Ā ko te rite (a) hō!

What will 2025 bring for our kapa? Te Hautonga? A group trip? All possibilities lie in front of us because of the hard work and passion that comes from a group of young men and their whānau and their kaiako who give their all and believe in a kaupapa that is a precious taonga to all.

Whaea Lizzie Clark

Mana Pounamu 2024

Another wonderful evening was had this year, celebrating our Mana Pounamu recipients

On Thursday 4th July the Mana Pounamu, Young Achievers Award ceremony was held at the Dunedin College of Education Auditorium. Hundreds of people attended the event. So many in fact that there weren’t enough seats. Poko ana poko ana - Standing room only! John McGlashan was well represented with tautoko from the kapa haka. We also combined with Columba to support their kura as well.

This year the event was aligned with Matariki. It was wonderful to be able to celebrate at such a special time of year.

The late Alva Kapa initiated the Mana Pounamu Young Achievers’ Awards in 2001. Mana Pounamu is a Kāi Tahu initiative supported by Kā Papatipu Rūnaka ki Arāiteuru, Otago Polytechnic, the University of Otago, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the Ministry of Education and the Otago Daily Times. It is perhaps the most coveted Māori award and draws in schools from around all of Otago. But this award is about more than just a scholarship or leadership. As per the title - it is about mana. It is about recognising, affirming and raising the mana of our rangatahi. It celebrates their māoritanga and reminds them of how

important and special that māoritanga is.

This year John McGlashan had two recipients. Leo Hill (Year 10) was the recipient of the Teina award. The Tuakana Award was won by Max Porter (Year 13). Both gentlemen have shown great leadership in their whānau, their sporting/ music endeavours and in uplifting tikanga and te ao Māori in the kura.

Congratulations to our recipients and thank you to all the students and staff who attended to tautoko the mana of our boys and school. It was a truly inspirational afternoon to be immersed in kaupapa Māori and see all the amazing talent from around the rohe.

Any student wishing to apply for Mana Pounamu should continue to grow their CV and leadership in the areas of cultural, academic, community and sport.

For any whānau wishing to become more involved in kuapapa Māori at the school, we warmly invite you to become a part of the Māori Whānau committee. You do not need to have any knowledge of reo or tikanga - just a wish to support the māoritanga and mana of your child.

Whaea Lizzie Clark

Jazz at Johnnies

Jazz in schools has been making a resurgence in recent years, and the McGlashan Big Band and its 17 members has flourished again under the direction of Ross Kane. This year, the group consisted of David Song, Emilio Ghosh-Novero, Nic George, Jack Sandford, Adam Ludgate, Mitchell Urquhart, Edmund Ferro, Christopher Body, Leo Hill, Joshua Grieve, Oscar de Pelsemaeker, Peter Choi and Jamie Copland.

The Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival celebrated its 6th year with an impressive lineup of talent from around the region. This year, 12 bands from as far as Cromwell and Oamaru joined. Our band opened with the ‘Theme from Spiderman’, followed by the ballad ‘Cinema Paradiso’ from the film of the same name, spotlighting Ruan Hamman on cornet. They closed with ‘Tank!’, the theme from Cowboy Bebop—a fast, challenging piece that showcased the band’s energy and skill. Their strong performance earned them a well-deserved Silver Award.

Our first iteration of the McGlashan Small Combo also performed at the Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival, led by saxophonist David Song. They performed the well-known jazz standard ‘Misty’ and the Bill Withers song ‘Just the Two of Us’. Their solos and creative arrangements impressed judge Oscar Lavën, who awarded them a Gold

and an additional award for “Best Contemporary Feel.” All members of the Small Combo received individual awards too: Nick and Emilio won Most Promising Guitarist and Drummer, respectively, while Adrian, Jack, and David received the Best Piano, Bass, and Saxophone Performance awards.

Later in the year, the Big Band also performed a showcase concert of ‘De Novo’, an original piece composed by their drummer Emilio. This piece was composed as part of his IB Music portfolio, with the final piece and the process of composing it and rehearsing with the group forming part of a 15 minute video presentation. Writing for a Big Band is no easy feat, so it was a great accomplishment to hear the final outcome.

Unfortunately, we farewell a large number of group members this year as they go on to further study and employment. We thank them for their efforts and contribution to JMC jazz over the past years, and wish them all the best for their next chapter.

If you missed any of these performances from throughout the year, you can watch them on the JMC Music Department’s YouTube channel. We look forward to hearing more jazz at JMC next year!

Steven McNulty

RockQuest and BandQuest

Rockquest continued to be a major part of the College’s music scene this year, with five bands and one soloist entered from Year 9 to Year 13. Some were Rockquest newcomers, such as the groups Tone Time, Sogg, and 24 Hour Service, while others have had past success in the competition, like Soul Side, who placed third in the region last year, and Marmalade group member Nick George who reached the national Top 20 with his band Suéchef in 2022. Marmalade along with Year 10 soloist Adam Ludgate participated in the ‘Online’ region via video submission.

Soul Side, consisting of Year 10 students Leo Hill, Adam Ludgate, Christopher Body, and Jamie Bradfield, were selected to perform in the regional final at the Mayfair theatre alongside 11 other groups from around the region. While unfortunately not gaining a final placing, these boys have gone on to have a particularly busy year as a group, releasing their debut self-titled

album in September. Make sure to have a listen on Spotify/Apple/Youtube!

Well done to all of the Rockquest boys for their hard work, and for making the most of this awesome opportunity.

Later in the year, our Year 7 and 8 boys had the opportunity to enter Bandquest. This year we had two groups entered: the Year 7 group Distortion and the Year 8 group The Rats From Countdown. Both groups were very well received by the audience, with Hudson Gagnon receiving the Rockstar Styles award and Max Smith receiving the Best Vocalist award. We look forward to hearing what all of these young musicians do next!

If you missed any of these performances throughout the year, you can watch all of the Rockquest and Bandquest videos on the JMC Music Department’s YouTube channel.

Steven McNulty

Senior Creative Writing

Untitled Charlie Falconer - Year 11

“Beep…Beep…Beep”. I slam my hand on top of the alarm clock. “Hurry up!” My dad already has the truck and tractor turned on, warmed up and ready to go. I tumble out of bed and wander through the dark, putting on the first t-shirt my bare feet can find. Grabbing a dry Weet-Bix I run out the door, throw on a random pair of gumboots and run to the truck. Although not fully aware of what I’m doing, I know that Dad wants to drive out into the middle of nowhere, find some random, rusty, run-down old pipes, pick them up with a tractor and bring them back on a trailer… all because they ‘look cool’.

So off we go, Dad driving the tractor, and I’m trying to control the old rattling work truck. Our headlights are pimples in the dark as we travel through the unexplored. The truck bounces and ricochets around on the rocky track, looking like a ball in the lotto machine. As the sun rises I realise that this treasure hunt won’t be all sunshine and rainbows. On the back seat, I noticed a hand-held grinder with about a hundred batteries and disks lying beside it, a bag of groceries, most probably full of tea bags, knowing Dad. I also notice that I’m lookin’ like Fred Dagg, wearing a singlet ten sizes too big, stubby shorts ten sizes too small, and gumboots that come up to my knees.

After what feels like an eternity, we finally make it to where these pipes are supposedly sitting around. In the distance, I spot what looks more like an enormous tree trunk, but Dad is adamant that this is our treasure. As we drive closer the difficulty of the mission becomes apparent. All of the pipes are about a foot in diameter and extend roughly five to ten metres in length. One pipe is knee-deep in a pond, two are in snow tussock on the side of a cliff, and a couple more lie in the bottom of a steep, gnarly gully, about fifty metres below the track.

We start with the ‘easy ones’ (the pipes in the tussock). Dad drives the tractor up to the side of them and lowers the grab. Both pipes lay parallel to one another, and Dad being the dad that he is tries to get both of them at once. He wriggles the bottom forks under the pipe and starts to lift up. He is currently facing straight up a near vertical hill, so one mistake could be deadly. The wheels skid. The tractor rolls… I shake off the scary thought of what could easily happen. Slowly the tractor rolls back down to the flat basin, with two pipes in the front grab. Dad lowers them onto the trailer. I breathe. Two down, three to go.

The pipe in the water comes out easily, but every time I get a moment I peek over at the real reason why we are here. Two ten-metre-long pipes are bolted together, and a curved one sits beside them. At first, I was wondering what all the gear was for, but now it is clear.

History collides as Dad tries to cut through the old, derelict bolts with his modern battery-powered grinder. Sparks fly into the dry tussocks. I run back and forth like a piston from the pond above, pouring water onto the ground to stop fires from starting. The pile of disks sitting beside Dad slowly dwindles down, and so does the amount of batteries.

After about three hours of blood, sweat and tears all five pipes lie ready to go on the trailer. The sun walks over the horizon. Time to go. As I follow Dad through the abyss of tussocks and rocks he reminds me of a sherpa, with a massive load for such a little man (or tractor in this case!).

Dad slams the brakes in front of me. I follow suit. He jumps out of the tractor and points to something across the gully. I see it. The biggest, ugliest pig I’ve ever seen is trotting across the face, unaware of our presence. I grab the rifle from the back of the truck, rest on the bonnet and fire. It drops and tumbles out of sight. Without hesitation, I sprint down to the creek to reveal my prize. When I find the boar my worst nightmare comes alive. It’s not dead… and I left the gun in the truck. I pull my knife out and leap onto the back of the beast, piercing the skin with my knife, blood pours out down my arm… the pig squeals and topples over. I stand back up and look at my blood-covered arm. Job done.

After a couple more hours of back-tracking our wheel marks through rivers and mountains, we make it home without any pipes falling off. It is unbelievably nice to see a healthy portion of bangers and mash waiting for me on my plate as I walk in the door.

1 in 4

Daniel O`Brien - Year 12

The strange thing about high altitude is that your sense of smell completely disappears. You can’t smell anything, not even your morning pee, but the man could tell that he was in rough shape by the colour of the snow. Every single morning the same feeling of delirious exhilaration filled his lungs along with the freezing air that caused his water bottle to freeze each morning. Although one and a half weeks into his journey, he was more driven every day. The man himself looked like the mountains he so loved to conquer. His skin was eroded by the winds that swirled his tent, and worn down by the beating alpine sun. His jet black locks tumbled like scree slopes down the spurs of his shoulders, streaked by the sun. His hair was long and tangled, although thanks to the tarn just downhill of basecamp, relatively clean. Eyes of a curious pale blue reflected sun on snow. Rough calloused hands wrapped themselves around the hot morning cup of tea. He preferred this life up here. Although dangerous, it was a content life. A life that he used to share with his someone, until they were taken by the rocky instability of Ama Dablam. Now he only climbed alone. Nothing and nobody to lose but his own mind. Each morning whilst on an expedition, his routine did not differ. This morning was no different. Once the miniature icicles had melted from his eyelashes, he opened his eyes, taking in the dull morning light dimmed by the tent walls.

Over the last week and a half, the scratched black plastic boots that the man wore had crossed glaciers and traversed the moraines they left behind. Each day he strapped on his father’s worn leather crampons, held together by duct tape and hopes. They had served him well, and new ones were much too dear for him. Besides - he liked that he always had a part of his father with him when he climbed. Each day he woke to climb a never ending stream of disappointing, rounded, false summits. But that day’s summit was not false. No. Today the man was to summit K2. His tent was pitched at camp 4, clinging precariously on to the collarbone of the mountain’s shoulder. As he looked up towards the summit and the looming seracs surrounding it, his brow furrowed.

Thoughts of dread at the fact that 1 in 4 climbers attempting K2 die crowded his mind, but were quickly overpowered by a craving of dopamine he had felt many times before, though never this strongly.

This man had been lucky over the past few days as he made his way up the Abruzzi Spur - the Southeast ridge of the mountain. The sky had been clear and the wind, although never close to being comfortable, had been manageable. This gave him a huge amount of confidence as he pushed on past the crevasses and couloirs that scarred the face above Camp 2.

The man tightened his crampons, grabbed the mahogany handle of his axe, and packed his small amount of belongings into his pack. As he did this, he reminisced about the recent weeks prior.

A day after reaching basecamp, three people arrived back, successful in their summiting endeavours. Though they were elated at their accomplishments, they were exhausted. Their legs were barely holding them up, and they had dark holes for eyes. The woman, who seemed to be the leader of the trio, her body just as battered as the other two, noticed that the man needed someone to talk to. She taught him about the land around K2, dissecting the mountain’s post-mortem processes. “The Godwin-Austen

glacier is a conveyor belt of dismemberment” she said, in a detached voice. “Once a person dies, their body is never left lying on the sharp edges of the mountain. Instead, they are hurled off the mountain by the savage fury of the wind, and entombed by the glacier below. Then they are slowly ripped apart by the ice’s plastic motion.” As the man later traversed the moraine left by the glacier on his way up the mountain, he spotted bones finally set free from the ice, lying scattered across the meltwater moraine, bits of gristle hanging off ivory sticks, preserved by the cold.

As the man had traipsed over that ossuary, he was determined that he would never be one of those mountaineers.

The way the ice axe had sat in his hand, the weight of the adze leading down to the small knots in the wood sitting perfectly in the calloused V between his thumb and forefinger, felt safe to him. Each noise sounded the same as he had made his way up to where he was now. The firm névé snow had accepted each step made by the man’s crampons. It accepted each stab of the axe with a squeak, as if it were polystyrene. Each noise added to the man’s rhythm. ‘Kick, plant, squeak. Kick, plant, squeak.’

He had drummed out this cadence the whole way up the ridge of the mountain. Camp 1 was where he had spent his first night, nervous but excited, much more cautious than he now was at Camp 4. From there he had made his way up past the rocky outcrops, across the avalanche ridden snowy faces, and past the seracs, bulging with snow. Over the next two days, his confidence had grown with the altitude, the rhythm of his climbing ascending faster every hour, as he passed through Camp 2 and 3, staying at each camp each night, before finally setting up camp at Camp 4.

Ever since pitching up at Camp 4, the man had made a choice - whether consciously or not - not to look up at the summit seracs gazing down with a seductive, sinister magnetism. The huge overhanging walls of ice and snow sat attached to the rock just below the summit, over the top of a notorious stage of the climb named the Bottleneck.

‘Kick, plant, squeak. Kick, plant, squeak. Kick, plant, squeak. Kick, plant, squeak.’ His rhythm played on, his now empty tea flask packed away with everything else, strapped to his calloused back. The metal of his flask against his cutlery made a jingle each time he moved, a melody synchronised with the man’s rhythm, ringing out across the lifeless plane of rocks and snow that lay around him. Still the seracs leered at him, blocking the summit from his view, guarding the thing he desired so deeply.

A steel ladder stretched up from the bottom of an otherwise unclimbable vertical wall to a tiny ledge, where one could almost touch the seracs.

This wall - ‘The Bottleneck.’

The man could feel the frozen rungs through his thick woollen gloves, tingles of frostbite nipping at his fingertips. Each step made a new, slightly higher pitched sound as his rigid boots rang out against the metal. 72 rungs of metal later, the man pulled himself over the ledge. It was barely big enough for the man’s toes. His calves burned as he stood there trying to catch his breath, though as the cold air rasped in and out of his lungs, he realised that at above 8000m, his breath was only getting further away. Only 30 metres of vertical climbing lay between him and the summit - 8,611m. Invigorated by this thought, the man pushed on. But here, alongside the seracs, the snow felt different. The sounds of his rhythm had changed. The snow no longer squeaked, and in order for the serrations on his axe to grip, he had to push it in a little harder. Each kick with the crampons became more and more laboured. The man could feel the strain on the crampons’ leather. The leather that had served his father before him. The leather that snapped.

Those three people whom he met at base camp were the last people he ever saw.

1 in 4.

Chapter One

Jock McMillan - Year 13

Birds; diving birds, albatross, petrol, gulls of all shapes and sizes, Gannets; birds. The rising sun shimmered and trembled on the water’s surface, a welling orange tear dragging streaks of light across the swell, giving substance to the fluttering and squabbling of birds; diving birds.

Dive, surface, dive, surface. Water melts off their oiled feathers, their lengthened necks and beady eyes, their gullets filled with scales and flesh. Birds; as far as the eye can see, only birds. Birds and water, water and birds. The rise and fall of the swell, the rise and fall of my stomach, one with the sea, or just sea-sick, it’s hard to tell.

“NET’S DOWN SCOTT!” I yelled over the noise of the generator, and the birds, the god-forsaken birds. A velvet spew of rolling foam spills out from behind the stern, a giant simmering pot, with salty brine and plenty of fish to match. The fish of choice? Mackerel, Atlantic Mackerel. Of all the reasons a person might want to spend five months of their winter in a wet tin can on the North Atlantic Ocean, mine was Mackerel, and even then, it hardly constituted a reason.

“We’re cruising.” Scott was sat hunched in the captain’s chair, crossword puzzle in one hand and

throttle in the other.

“A mean 5 knots,” I remarked, looming in the wheelhouse doorway.

“Do you want to tear another net?”

“No”

“So don’t get smart.” Scott stared at his puzzle intently, tapping his pencil on the dashboard.

“Be helpful for once, I need a five-letter word for handbag,” he stated, frustration building in his voice.

“You know I’m crap at those. I’m going to my bunk, wake me when you pull in the trawl.”

“Yeah, whatever” Scott mumbled dismissively, waving me away, his eyes not leaving his page.

My cot creaked as I lay staring, jackets on hooks swayed with the ship, and the rhythmic slosh of water washing across the hull tempted my eyes closed as I nodded off, thoughts of home sending me on my way to the great escape of sleep, escape being in increasing demand as April dragged on.

Few things in life can bring people together, just as they force people apart. Dreams of boundless freedom on the vast expanses of the waves attract a certain subset of human beings. Genetic or not, Scotty and I shared this trait, this yearning for true, unfiltered adventure. This dream pulled us into the lifestyle yet the reality of our situation had yanked me out. The sun sets early this time of year, and as 4:00 pushed on, night fell. Seaspray whipped at my face slashing across my bib and spray jacket, and salty brine dripped from my drenched hair and eyelashes. Far from the orange postcard sunrise of the early morning, a strong wind tore across the aft deck of the trawler ripping at the fabric on my figure, thick sheets of rain and spray lashed the vessel. The rolling swell washed across the slick tread plate deck, foam dancing off of the breaker tips into the passing wind, yet still, they remained, as far as the eye can see, birds and water, water and birds. Cold rope passed through my wrinkled hands, a fresh squirt of seawater ejected from the weave with every grab. I whipped the soaked coil across the deck, accepting the next length from the groaning winch. The struts of the tall rust-red gantry whistle, waves slap at the hull, and the metronome of the wheelhouse wipers sets beat. This eerie orchestra sets the tone for a large portion of ocean life, a life sought out by some and actively avoided by most.

“IT’S REALLY PACKED IN OUT HERE HUH?” Scott shouted, his silhouette, backlit by fluorescent floodlights, looming a couple of feet above me leant on the wheelhouse railing.

“THE WIND SWITCHED, WE’VE NOSED STRAIGHT INTO THAT FRONT. THE CHOP SHOULD CUT THE BIRD NUMBERS AT LEAST!”

“YEAH, RIGHT”

“HEY UH… LEAVE THAT FOR A SECOND, STEP DOWNSTAIRS WITH ME, WE NEED TO TALK”

“Just like home huh?” Scotty grins, easing in behind the small foldout table, finding his side of the tartan booth seats, mug in hand.

“Yeah, sunny Portland huh, you look tanned already.” I joke

The few breathy chuckles fade and an air of tension follows.

“Look … about this month’s payment.”

“Don’t do this to me Scotty, come on!”

I can do half.”

“Half? Half!? It was half last month Scotty, I can’t keep doing this with you” Being twelve years my senior, my brother Scotty insisted on financing the operation. This meant covering licences, fees, equipment, and wages, of which there were less and less as our season drew on.

“You know we ain’t been hauling half as much as January, The fish dry up, so do the funds. I’m sorry Ton’. I’m hardly covering running costs here.” a sigh escapes Scott’s lungs, a look of defeat crossing his face.

It was true, the AMS pinned it on changes in the Atlantic jetstream due to the rapidly warming climate. Old heads at every port claim to have seen it on and off years prior,

“Nature taking its course” was the go-to excuse. Whatever it was, untold change was underway. Migrational patterns were changing.

Birds, not due in these waters for another few months, were swarming vessels and seaside settlements from Maine through Maryland, all along the eastern seaboard. Billions of dollars in damages were awarded to big players in the fishing industry in a desperate effort to mitigate the losses, not a dollar had reached our pockets.

“We’re still afloat Tony, just a few more weeks, one good catch.”

“I need my money Scott.”

“And you’ll get it. Have faith, Tony, believe in me, in us.”

“What’s your big plan, Scott? what are we doing out here?” I snapped.

“Please Tony, give me a chance. One more chance.”

An uneasy silence fell across the cluttered cabin, the inky black of the bird-speckled Atlantic rising and falling, clinking bottles and canned vegetables as we stared, locked in a silent duel of willpower.

“One more catch.” I nod slowly. A sly grin graced Scott’s lips, two outstretched arms beacon, followed by a reluctant embrace and the patting of backs.

“You won’t regret it Ton’, just trust me on this” Scott assured over my shoulder, giving one final pat and releasing.

“Whatever you say, Scott.”

Back Row Adam Ludgate Harper Milne Logan Struthers Harrison Tonkin Nicholas George Mitchell Urquhart Charlie Kaan

Middle Row Edmund Ferro Reuben Tulloch Christopher Body Leo Hill Ollie Kemmett Jamie Bradfield

Front Row David Song Rocco Ferguson Jack Rongen Toby Spalding Charlie Kaan Tobias Palmer Emilio Ghosh-Novero

Back Row Adam Ludgate Adrian Prasath Joshua Grieve Nicholas George Mitchell Urquhart

Middl Row Jamie Copland David Song Edmund Ferro Christopher Body

Front Row Ruan Hamman Ryan Zhou Leo Hill Emilio Ghosh-Novero Peter Choi Absent Jack Sandford

Third Row Mrs Lizzie Clark Max Paterson Matthew Hanna Harper Milne Jonty Ellis Daniel O’Brien

Jed Crawford Glenn Ericsson Jonny Hunter Jake Potiki-Tagg Mr. David Beazley

Second Row Noah Konia Finn McDonald Max Smith Ruan Hamman Mikae Hape Gregory Rowe

Oscar Kissell Jakob Noble Lucas Hale

Front Row Reid Houghton Charlie Hooson Noah Leitch Walker Hart Ollie Brown Toby Ellis

William Collie Oliver Harper Theodore Porter

Back Row Alban Boaden-Trotter Joshua Grieve Serge Meeuws Eddie Scott William Laws

William Cameron Jayden Toro Max Porter Cody Gradwell Angus Burns Jed Holland

Back Row Ms Kimberley Fridd Timothy Stevens Andrew Grounds Front Row Reid Penwarden Glenn Ericsson Ben Eckhoff Harper Milne

Back Row Max Smith Oscar Kissell James Lynch Lucas Hale

Front Row Rory Thomson Charlie Hooson Oliver Crayford Theo Richards

Back Row: Noah Konia Ben Eckhoff Tee Kiatwattanakorn Oliver Harper

Front Row Charlie Hooson Finn Ross Reid Penwarden Lucas Choie

Mrs Lizzie Clark Mikae Hape Daniel O’Brien Kura Stevens

Caleb Ung Mac Sheppard

Part Five: Summer Sports

FENCING

“Tap, Tap, Lunge. Relax. Tap, Tap, Lunge, Relax”.

Students drill their footwork and hone their reflexes in anticipation of the bout on the piste. Clad in blue jackets and masked behind steel mesh, they advance in uniform motion. When students can combine their mental game using foil, épée, and sabre, with their physical game of reflex and lunge, they can pull off some stunning attacks.

Throughout each term, the school fencing squad has regularly fielded 13 to 20 students at the weekly training sessions. Hosted by the Claymore Fencing Club in Bond St, students are equipped with many choices to use during a bout.

“Parry to carte!”

“Riposte from sixte!”

It all becomes real once two students face each other on the piste. Saluting each other and taking their marks.

“Ready, set, fence!” The game is played in steps and lunges, parries and coupés. Should they find their mark, the points go on the board.

This year we bid farewell to longstanding team captain Adam Rhodes and welcome Charles Copland and Ryan Zhou to the fore. We thank Adam for leading the fencing squad during the last three years. The group will definitely miss the warm-up “torture” cards and Russian twist exercises!

Many students have competed in regional competitions in 2024. We would like to congratulate the following students for placing on the podium in their various events: Charles Reid, Liam Rasmussen, Charles Copland, Ryan Zhou, and Anderson Fought.

We look forward to seeing the continued success and growth of the squad in the coming year, as they strive to sharpen their skills and uphold the College’s fencing legacy.

Mr. Hamish Cartwright

Back Row Ryan Zhou Liam Rasmussen Charles Copland Adam Rhodes Charles Reid Anderson Fought Aathur Talahma Middle Row Mr Hamish Cartwright Ethan Zhou Theo Richards Gregory Rowe Adam Dockerty Thomas Graham Front Row Joshua Chin Ollie Brown Leo Casey Simon Knopp Finn Ross Zach Riach Noah Leitch

VOLLEYBALL

This team was formed under the leadership of Tate Cameron at the start of this year. It was not a full squad and most of them had not played Senior Volleyball before.

We had a roller-coaster season which eventually made us through to the final of the Otago Secondary Schools Championship after beating Otago Boys’ in our semi-final. Everything that we had worked on just seemed to ‘click’ during this match. Unfortunately, the fairy tale did not finish the way we wanted as we came up against a very well-drilled and experienced King’s High School team in the final, who were the eventual winners.

From there, we traveled to Christchurch during the Summer Tournament week to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools Satellite tournament. We went through pool play unscathed and then ended up against old rivals Bayfield in the final, a match we won 3-1. This was a very pleasing way to conclude the season and a huge thank you to managers Tumi and Debbie Toro for all their help in Christchurch.

Theo Nicol was the standout player of the season,

showing consistency and when he was hitting well, he was unstoppable.

We look forward to how this term will perform in 2025, with only losing one player, our captain and No. 1 motivator, Tate Cameron.

Back Row Mr John Veitch Jayden Toro Theo Nicol Lachlan Davies William Cameron

Front Row Archie Moir Thomas Hinton Louie Rouvi Jonny Hunter Angus Burns

John Veitch

Alban

Samuel

Ben Garner Dino Walton William Cameron

Front Row Hugo Beeby Tobias Palmer Ruan Hamman

Fergus Laws

Front

Theo Nicol

Archer McDonald

Archie Gordon

Front Row Maita Madambi Henry Homer James Wells

Fergus Gent Edmund Ferro

Back Row Zachary Hore Luke Dawson Luke Andrews

Front Row Hugo Maher Edmund Ferro Caleb Ung

La Hood

Back Row Jayden Toro Thomas Kaiser Ezra Harris

Boaden-Trotter Sam Anderson

Row William Ross Samuel Gaffaney Max Nation

Back Row Lachlan Davies Jack McKenzie Jonty Thomson

Back Row Caleb Ung Henry Mackay Willem Turnbull

Back Row Eddie Weir Toby O’Neill Charlie Rohland

Jonny Hunter

Front Row Hamish Pringle Walter Rohland Angus Sawyer

Back Row Mr Tom Casey Noah Konia Makkai Lamb Ropati Kohlhase

Front Row Lewis Nock Leo Casey

Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick

Middle Row Mr Tom Casey Theodore Porter

Lyndon McGowan Max Smith

Front Row Fletcher Ho Ethan Zhou Shai Lal

Back Row Samuel La Hood Will Garner Rory Thomson

Finn Kennedy William Shen Archie Moir

Front Row Oliver Crayford Harry McGregor

Markus Holmes Max Robb Samuel Riley

ATHLETICS

Back Row Edmund Ferro Ezra Harris Alex Walker Daniel O’Brien

Front Row Angus Hollows Jonty Thomson Eddie Weir Liam Wilson Archie Gordon 123

GOLF

For the first time in its 43-year history, an Otago player has won the annual Eagles National Under-17 Boys Championship. Dunedin’s own Connor Howes secured the title with impressive rounds of 72 and 78, followed by a final round of 72. Despite the windy conditions, Connor held his nerve, playing sensible and at times stunning golf to claim a five-shot victory over a field that struggled in the challenging weather.

The highlight of the season, however, was the trip to Taranaki for the National Interprovincial Finals. Representing McGlashan, we were placed third in New Zealand after the first day. Unfortunately, a few unlucky golfing events in round two saw us drop to ninth, but the experience showed how close we are to competing at the highest level. The team is optimistic about the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

Connor also claimed the McGlashan Stroke Play Championship, narrowly beating Harvey O’Neill by a single shot in a tightly contested tournament. Harvey soon had his revenge, winning the McGlashan Match Play Championship a few days later. Both players have shown exceptional talent and determination throughout the year.

Several up-and-coming golfers at the school have also made their mark. Lachlan Davies, who joined Connor and Harvey at the National Interprovincials in New Plymouth, gained valuable experience on the national stage. Lachlan has demonstrated a cool head and excellent technique and is certainly one to watch as he continues to develop his game.

Matt Hanna is another player who has made significant improvements over the past year. Starting with a handicap of 30 in October, Matt has worked hard to bring it down to an impressive 9. His progress has been remarkable, and he now ranks among the school’s top players.

Jack O’Connor has also been delivering steady improvements in his game and currently holds a 7 handicap. He is a strong contender for a spot in the top three teams next year. Similarly, Oliver Schonthal, a Year 10 student, has halved his handicap over the past 12 months, now sitting at 8.2. With his potential, Oliver is sure to be a future star, and competition for spots in the top team is heating up.

Georgie McDonald is another talented player with an 11 handicap, though he may need to trade some clay bird shooting practice for time on the golf course to keep up with his peers. Still, he is not far off the pace and has the ability to improve further.

We say goodbye and thank you to our Year 13 golfers – Harvey O’Neill (Norm), Joe DK, Max Porter, and Jonty Reilly. Over the years, they have been integral members of our tours and tournaments, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Looking ahead, the future of golf at McGlashan is bright, with some promising young golfers already making an impact at the Year 7 and 8 levels. We extend our gratitude to the senior golfers who took on coaching roles this year, and to the wonderful committee and group of parents who have played a crucial role in the success of golf at McGlashan over the past few years.

Middle Row Mr Andrew Hore Geordie Macdonald

Max Porter Zachary Hore Matthew Hanna Front Row Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick Connor Howes

Harvey O’Neill Lachlan Davies

FUTSAL

Back Row Lucas Townend Samuel Ussher

James Cameron George Holland

Front Row Emilio Ghosh-Novero Joshua George Fergus Millar Marco Farella

Back Row Samuel Ussher Harry Willis James Cameron Front Row Wei-Hun Loh Lachlan Crumpton Glenn Ericsson Simon Tomkins

Back Row: Henry Cargill Luke Wilson Nicholas Bolton Front Row Hugo Maher Will Macaulay Matthew Hall

Back Row Roger Luo Eric Xie Tom Zhang Haruto Akimoto Andy Wen Ms Rose Sinclair

Front Row Tee Kiatwattanakorn Thomas Chen

Job Wongcharoen Yoko Fujii

Back Row Marco Farella William Reid Willem Turnbull Ben Homer Jakob Noble

Front Row Harry Barker Felix Brooking Fergus Laws

William Collie

Back Row Reid Penwarden Thomas Kaiser Emilio Ghosh-Novero

Front Row Max Nation Henry Jin Matthew Arlidge Roam Penwarden

Harry Hore William Collie Max Paterson Hayden Manfrinati

Donnie Sefton Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick Patch Agnew Jack McGrath

Back Row Mr Andrew Morrison Jeremy Lin Jonty Davison Isaac Khan

Front Row Nick La Lewis Nock Harry Morrison Lucas Hale

Back Row Connor Walker Ollie Holborow Front Row Ollie Brown Lachie Baker Harrison Miller

Back Row Harrison Chapman James Lynch Fletcher Reid

Front Row Duke Turner Freddie Johnson Hugh Walker

Back Row Samuel Riley Rory Thomson

Max Robb

Front Row Tomide Adebowale

Nixon Young Lucas Choie

Back Row William Hepburn Archer Jones

Henry Schonthal

Front Row Lachlan Hodgkin

Joshua Woods Aiden Moon

TOUCH RUGBY

At the conclusion of the 2023 school year, the Senior A touch team headed off to Rotorua with a young team full of potential. After a tough round of pool play where the boys played eventual champions Westlake and semifinalists King’s, they produced some excellent results, improving their confidence, their understanding of the game, and their tactical knowledge.

The John McGlashan boys are a team equipped with speed, power, and agility and are looking to improve on their results in 2024 following a quarter-final finish at the South Island Championships in March. Good, tight results versus rivals St Bedes, Nelson College (current South Island Champions), and quarter-final opponents, Otago Boys’ have placed them in good shape to achieve a top result in December.

Led by the passionate Alex Piebenga and Jaxon Thomson, the boys have shown a commitment to excellence and the team has created a fast, exciting brand of touch, perfectly suited to their skillset. Expect big tournaments from the previously mentioned two

leaders; the mercurial Zac Cunningham, one of the game’s most promising players; calm and composed, Liam Barron; and young guns, Ethan McSkimming, Oscar Crowe, and Otis Quelch to name but a few.

Back Row Cooper Cleland Ethan McSkimming Will Kara Alex Walker Henry Bowering Cooper Ollerenshaw Middle Row Mrs Tori Jennings Otis Quelch Oscar Crowe Luka Riley Liam Barron Front Row Connor Bond Vinny Brown Jaxon Thomson Alex Piebenga Zac Cunningham Hamish Casey

Back Row Jaxon Thomson Henry Mackay

Archer McDonald Ezra Harris Hugh Craig

Samuel Gaffaney Alex Piebenga

Front Row Liam Wilson Flynn O’Connell Ollie O’Connell

Sam Jones Angus Hollows Archie Gordon

Alex Piebenga Harry Martin

Lachlan Macaulay Jed Crawford

Front Row Lachie Mackenzie Toby Hazlett

Mac Sheppard Harry McDonald

Mikae Hape

Front

Beau MacLachlan Bayden Clearwater Ben Gibson Sam Hamilton

Front

Aiden McLean

Hamish Eason Ryan Cleghorn Will Bensemann Rocco McDonnell

Back Row Bede O’Connell Charlie Falconer Front Row Samuel La Hood Lachie Clearwater Flynn Mackenzie

Back Row

Back Row Matt Sandford Ben Gray Tim Browne

Row

Back Row Liam Macgregor Regan Hill Blaine Dillon

Row

Back Row Tim Niblock Oscar Chapman Toby O’Neill Front Row Joey Annison Jed Holland Asher Le Cong

Back Row Max Paterson William Templeton Eddie Weir

Henry Huse

Front Row Oscar Cleugh-Gibb Charlie Rohland

Harry Lucas Flynn Robinson

Back Row Tommy Stevens Harvey Wither

Jacob Sutherland Cameron Lane

Front Row Hamish Pringle Walter Rohland Riley McCall

Patrick Mackay Hamish Smith

Back Row Oakley Luke Jonty Thomson Ben Homer Artie Sweetman

Front Row James Wells Artie Turner Rocco Ferguson Jack McKenzie

Back Row Zac Cunningham Harrison Miller Nixon Young

James Henshaw Levi Harris George Scott

Cooper Ollerenshaw

Front Row Markus Holmes Charlie Hurst Tyrell Hore

Lucas Choie Max Robb

Back Row Finn Kennedy James Lynch Harvey Donnelly

Front Row Freddie Johnson Samuel Riley Joshua Woods Harrison Miller

CRICKET

The 2023/24 cricket season was one with mixed success for the John McGlashan College cricket team. We had wins over Otago Boys’ High School and made the semi-finals of the Otago Region Gillette Cup, which were definitely highlights.

All those players involved demonstrated commitment, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship throughout the season.

There were several notable peformances throughout the season. Leo Jones was the leading wicket-taker for the Dunedin Secondary Schools Competition.  Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick finished as the sixth-highest run scorer in the same competition.  Several boys made district teams and Jonty Riley and Fred Gordon were named as reserves for the Otago Under-17 team.

The side was captained admirably by Jonty Riley, who showed great leadership and a calm demeanour throughout the season.

Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, there will be several Year 13s that will move on from the team.  We would like to thank them for their efforts and for fostering the great culture the team has.  This will present some opportunities for those in Year 12 and below, which should result in an exciting year to come.

Back Row Richie Cavanagh Jack O’Connor Jonty Riley Charlie Pearson Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick Leo Jones

Front Row Amos Miller Fred Gordon Oscar Crowe Oscar Davenport George O’Connell Sam Lawson

Back Row

Back Row

Back Row Jack McKenzie Jonty Thomson

Back Row

HANDBALL

Back Row Mac Forde Harry Lithgow Sam Milne Charlie Donaldson Cooper Ollerenshaw

Front Row James Liggett Carter Robertson-Gray Lucas Mason Benjamin Sinclair Henry Stephen

Back Row Lucas Townend Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick

Jonty Riley Will Kara Simon Cavanagh

Front Row George O’Connell Ollie Paterson

Charlie Carran Vinny Brown Harrison Stout

Oscar Davenport

TRIATHLON

Back Row Samuel Gaffaney Noah McCoubrey

William Laws Dan Grieve Henry Mackay

Front Row Archie Gordon Angus Hollows Ruan Hamman Jonty Thomson Hugo Beeby Henry Huse

Back Row Ruan Hamman Jonty Thomson

Front Row Sam Jones Cameron Lane Hugo Beeby

WATERPOLO

This year, our Water Polo team was filled with passionate, committed players who brought energy and enthusiasm to every game. Even when we were short on players, there was always a lineup of keen volunteers from other schools ready to jump in for us. The team spirit was fantastic. We played positively, shared the ball, and ensured everyone had a great time in the pool.

Water Polo is no easy sport; it takes real grit and endurance. Imagine swimming hard while an opponent is coming at you, trying to wrestle the ball away in the dive pool. It’s a battle that requires constant movement, quick thinking, and teamwork. Our boys handled it with determination and resilience.

A huge thank you goes out to our senior coaches, Flynn and Jacob, whose guidance and dedication made a big difference to our team this year. Their efforts and support kept us motivated and improving every week.

Back Row Jacob Struthers Tim Niblock Toby O’Neill Taylor Baker Seth Clearwater-Blunt Flynn McGuigan Front Row Cooper Robertson Ruan Hamman Henry Huse William Reid Cameron Lane

Back Row Jacob Struthers James Lynch Gregory Rowe Theo Richards Flynn McGuigan Front Row Reghan Elder Freddie Johnson Hugh Walker Maxi Seaman

ROWING

Back Row Ollie Hamilton Oliver Ushakov-Colling Harrison Tonkin Max Porter

Middle Row Charlie Carran Noah Hamilton Matthew O’Meara Daniel O’Brien William Light

Front Row Ryan Cleghorn Noah McCoubrey Angus Loe Matthew Hall Fergus Dillon Mikae Hape

Back Row Matthew O’Meara Ollie Hamilton Harrison Tonkin Oliver Ushakov-Colling Max Porter Toby Hebden

Middle Row Angus Loe Charlie Carran Noah Hamilton Daniel O’Brien William Light

Front Row Ryan Cleghorn Fergus Dillon Noah McCoubrey Matthew Hall Mikae Hape Odhran McNicholas

Overall the 2023/2024 season was a great success. Despite being a small school, John McGlashan Rowing has a history of doing well at regattas. It goes to show that our intense training plan does pay off. Last season over the two main regattas we claimed 5 medals these include:

National Regatta Gold Under-18 Double

National Regatta Bronze Under-18 Single

South Island Regatta Silver Under-18 Quad

South Island Regatta Silver Novice Double

South Island Regatta Gold Novice Quad

It is always great to see John McGlashan rowers get medals after they have put in so much of their time and effort. In saying that, rowing isn’t just about hard training sessions and medals, it is also a great way to build friendships and have fun. Over the season you will spend a lot of time with your rowing pairs and you will create friendships that will last a lifetime. Not everyone will get a medal but creating friendships and having fun is something everyone will get to experience. That is the season review, another great season with many more to come.

WATERSKIING & MOUNTAIN BIKING

Back Row Archer McDonald Harry McDonald Jonty Riley George O’Connell Bede O’Connell Front Row Ollie O’Connell Henry Mackay Daniel Joint Charlie Light Harry Stafford Henry Huse

Back Row Angus Hollows Oscar Chapman Dan Grieve Haydn Finlay Connor Bond Felix Devlin Front Row Harrison Chapman James Wells Fletcher Ho Jono Hansen Jeremy Dempster Jamie Bradfield

SUMMER HOCKEY

Back Row Mack Stevens Bede O’Connell Front Row Fred Gordon Oliver King Ethan McSkimming

Back Row Aiden McLean Regan Hill Blaine Dillon Will Bensemann

Front Row Hamish Eason Ben Gibson Rocco McDonnell Ryan Cleghorn

Back Row Ollie Paterson Fletcher Drysdale Jacob Sutherland Harvey Wither

Front Row Henry Cook Hamish Smith Flynn O’Connell Ollie O’Connell

Ruan Hamman Henry Huse Ewan Beadell Hugo Beeby

Tarn Elder Oscar Kissell Jack McGrath

Part Six: Clubs and Groups

Gateway

It has been another successful year for Gateway and for the small but motivated group of Year 12 and 13 boys who are eager to take their first steps into careers. I am pleased to say that their hard work and determination have led to the majority of these boys securing apprenticeships, or finding a clear pathway to follow as they transition out of school next year. Their commitment to learning and exploring their chosen fields has been impressive, and it’s a testament to both their perseverance and the opportunities offered through the Gateway programme.

GATEWAY is a government-funded course with limited spots, designed specifically for students looking to bridge the gap between school and the workforce. It provides students across a wide range of industries with hands-on experience, while also building essential skills for their future careers. Through work placements, industry-linked learning, assessments, and work-readiness courses - such as CV-building and interview preparation - students gain realworld exposure and develop the competencies they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

This year, 13 students had placements in industries such as building, plumbing, electrical work, aviation, bike mechanics, truck servicing, painting and decorating, and engineering. It has

been great to see these students apply their classroom learning in practical environments, and each one of them has shown initiative and enthusiasm. We are particularly grateful to the businesses that have provided these students with placements and have shared their knowledge, time, and resources. These partnerships are critical to the success of the program, and we appreciate the support offered by companies such as Mario Sloot Painting and Decorating, Trade Plumbing Ltd, Impact Roofing and Plumbing, Tony Illingworth Construction, Buildsmart, Dunedin Truck Servicing, Cohesive Construction, Otago Aero Club, Off the Chain Cycles, Scott Engineering, T L McLean Engineering, Aotea Electrical, and Webster Building.

It is no small task to take on a student, and these businesses have offered our boys valuable experience that will help them in the future. I encourage everyone to support these local businesses, as they have supported both our students and the school. The time and effort they have invested in helping these young men prepare for their futures is greatly appreciated.

Debating

Junior Debating

2024 has been, by far, the most successful year for Junior Debating at John McGlashan College in recent memory. Over the course of the year our Junior debaters - Alex Yeo, Roam Penwarden, Christopher Body and Adam Ludgate - took on opponents from across the Dunedin schools. Focusing on such issues as “This house would ban cosmetic surgery” and “This house believes that AI will be good for society” the team argued, interjected, proposed and refuted with more passion than a politician on payday. Although it was not smooth sailing, with a few losses dotted across the Wednesday evening meets, the team managed to snake their way into a spot in the semi-finals. The team to beat was Columba 1, a force to be reckoned with that had snatched victory from our grasp on more than one occasion.

The Dunedin senior debating competition is in for a shock next year when this talented team moves up a grade to take the fight to the big dogs.

On the night, the boys locked in like never before. With the moot proposed in a new and interesting style, the boys were set the task of arguing that if they were a promising young

football player, they would choose to join a smaller team to show off their skill, rather than a larger, wealthier team where they would spend more time on the bench. The result was an absolutely outstanding display of oratory prowess from both teams. It truly was a clash of giants in the Dunedin schools junior debating scene. Unfortunately, despite a performance for the ages from our debaters, a very talented Columba 1 were the victors on the day - meaning our boys narrowly missed their chances in the finals. Although disappointing, our boys held their heads high having worked hard to put on what some present say was the most invigorating debate of the night.

Overall, the 2024 debating season was definitely one for the history books. Christopher, Adam, Roam and Alex showed themselves to be highly skilled and confident speakers - able to engage with the best at the lectern. Christopher also earned himself a special honour, attaining a spot in the top 10 speakers of the competition - a well deserved award. Although the debating year sadly came to an end, giving the lads’ vocal chords and pre-frontal cortices a well needed rest, one thing is certain. The Dunedin senior debating competition is in for a shock next year when this talented team moves up a grade to take the fight to the big dogs.

Library

At the end of 2023 we farewelled Mrs Garry as she began her very well-deserved retirement and welcomed Mrs Gardiner as our new Library Manager in January 2024. Mrs Garry has done an amazing job in the library since 2008, constantly promoting literacy and a lifelong love of reading, helping with research skills, and generally looking after the boys. She has made it very easy for Mrs Gardiner to pick up the reins and continue all that good work alongside Mrs Watts, ensuring the library remains an important hub of learning at John McGlashan College.

Our large team of student librarians have been a crucial part of the library again this year. Joining the 50 badged librarians we already have at school are 25 new student librarians who have all completed their library training and been awarded badges in 2024. Their commitment and enthusiasm ensure the library team continues to be friendly, inclusive and fun.

You may have noticed a few changes to the library layout this year. Graphic novels, comics, junior non-fiction and other quick reads are now organised into subjects such as Sport, History, Science, Myths and Legends, Super Readable, and Fun Stuff. As well as making these books easier to find, it has enabled us to create a Quick Reads zone with some comfy seats amongst the book bins and shelves.

This year, the library has featured several displays - for ANZAC Day, Chinese New Year, Matariki, Pride Week, the Ichikawa visit, Pink Shirt Day, NZ Music Month, National Poetry Day, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, and Mental Health Awareness Week. We have also showcased some great books with the Year 7 and 8 Bookflix Reading Challenge display, the Guaranteed Great Reads display, the new book stand, and our regular Book of the Week. There is always something new to see and plenty of fantastic

books to discover!

During Music Month, the library was the venue for lunchtime performances by our own amazing student musicians. Throughout the year we also hosted the annual staff vs students debate, International Languages Week quiz, exhibited student artworks, and displayed a fantastic selection of fossils and rocks from the collection of Adam Dockerty in 9CBD (thank you Adam!) With around 1,000 people coming through the doors each term, the library continues to be a vibrant and busy part of the college.

In August we celebrated Aotearoa School Library Week with five days of activities and competitions. Students had fun finding the clues hidden around the library for the scavenger hunt, guessing the book in a jar, ‘fishing’ for a mystery book, and solving book-related word puzzles. We had a Reading Café (complete with hot chocolates and marshmallows), gave away a

huge number of chocolate fish, and finished the week with a fun Book Quiz. It was a jam-packed, fun-filled week, with lots of positive feedback from students and staff.

As the year draws to a close, the library team are preparing for an annual stocktake of our 10,000+ resources as well as organising our famous annual summer holiday reading programme. A very big thank you to the Parents and Friends Association for the funding to purchase new book bags for this. We have rebranded the programme as Summer Book Bags (previously known as SHRiMP), complete with a fancy new logo. However, in all other respects, this very successful and popular programme remains the same.

We hope you have enjoyed the library this year and we look forward to welcoming new and returning students and staff in 2025.

Senior Debating

Debating for the 2024 season was a mixed bag of results with a lot of fun and a lot of progress. This was a turbulent year for the JMC debating teams with a mostly new cast of debaters stepping up. We had a strong junior group coming into the club, while the seniors had to adapt as some of the previous John McGlashan debating powerhouses have left the school this year. We all learned a lot about how to structure an argument and our rhetoric thanks to the diligent efforts of Mr Paul, Mr Schaumann, and Ms Smillie, who worked with the debating students this year to build a solid foundation for our teams next year.

“[The staff vs Student debate] was eventually decided by the ‘unbiased’ teacher who was adjudicating, finding that the staff had the better case.”

The year started with the baptism of fire that is the Otago Secondary Schools’ debating tournament. We had two teams entered in the competition against the some dozen teams from Columba and the groups from other schools. We had a respectable performance, picking up several wins against the generally more experienced teams. Both teams had a blast each

week as they had the chance to test themselves against teams from several different schools around Dunedin.

As the year progressed and the Dunedin Secondary Schools’ Debating Competition ramped up, our teams found that enthusiasm couldn’t always overcome experience, especially against the much-feared Columba One team. Although our teams didn’t rack up too many wins over the course of the competition, our growth as debaters was immense. The competition culminated in the finals which were a huge highlight of the year, with a weekend spent in town filled with a competition between all the schools in multiple rounds each day.

The year was capped off with the return of the staff vs student debate on the topic of reinstating corporal punishment in schools. In a strange situation, we saw the team of students enthusiastically arguing to be punished more, while the teachers plead their case as not being able to stand the stress. This spectacle was witnessed by many in the library during lunchtime where it was eventually decided by the ‘unbiased’ teacher who was adjudicating finding that the staff had the better case.

Lincoln Rimmer

Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards programme at John McGlashan College continues to be a cornerstone of personal development for students, fostering growth through new challenges and community service. This prestigious, internationally recognized programme encourages students to engage in a wide range of activities across three award levels - Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

Currently, 17 students are pursuing the Bronze Award, 5 are working towards Silver, and 7 are aiming for the Gold Award. These students’ commitment exemplifies their dedication to personal growth and resilience.

Recent Achievements

This year, several students have achieved remarkable milestones:

Jonathan Leitch completed the Bronze Award, showcasing his effort in physical activity, skill development, voluntary service, and adventurous journeys.

At the Silver level, Daniel O’Brien, Joshua Grieve, Ryan Hamilton, and Millar McElrea (a 2023 graduate) successfully completed their

awards, demonstrating perseverance and leadership.

Oliver Battrick’s outstanding achievement of the Gold Award stands out as the highlight of the year. This award represents a significant challenge, requiring extended voluntary service, outdoor leadership, and participation in a residential project. His success is a testament to his hard work and serves as an inspiration to his peers.

Looking Forward

The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards offers students more than just recognition - it helps them build life skills, confidence, and connections with their community. The College looks forward to more students participating and embracing the opportunities this programme provides for personal and leadership development.

Congratulations to all participants for their dedication and achievements!

Ronnie Kotkamp

Tramping Club

As Rev Kelk would always say, “We go back to move forward,” so it’s time for the JMCTC yearly report to reflect on our end-of-year adventure in December 2023. While many students enjoyed their first sleep-ins of the holiday season, the Tramping Club was busy preparing for our annual trip.

This year, we ventured north to explore new terrain, embarking on a long van ride to the Alistair Sidey Mountain Lodge at Castle Hill, near Arthur’s Pass. This facility, akin to St Andrew’s College’s version of Te Anau Downs, provided us with a fantastic opportunity to see how other schools operate their adventure centres.

Embracing our stunning environment, we packed our itinerary with a variety of adventures. Highlights included a challenging hike to the Ben Moor Tops (which Mr Cartwright assures us has breathtaking views that the mist and fog prevented us from seeing), an exhilarating rafting expedition down the Waimakariri River, which was a traverse of the Coast 2 Coast course, and an exploration of the fascinating

Cave Stream cave system. This subterranean passage twists and turns for 594 meters, with a dramatic 3-meter waterfall at the inlet end. Of course, it wouldn’t be an end-of-year adventure without the JMCTC MasterChef competition! This year, Jock McMillan (yet again!) and Santino Hood took home the title, impressing us with their steak sandwich with a mushroom sauce made from scratch - delicious! However, the competition is getting fierce and the judges were also presented with homemade dumplings and freshly rolled pasta - definitely a tight race for the crown! Jock will have to be on his game to take the title in 2024 for a third and final time!

The 2024 JMCTC calendar was quieter than in previous years, with commitments and injuries affecting our activities. We finally conquered Mt Somers in May - in what was attempt number five. Although our plans had to change on-site, we successfully completed a circumnavigation of the mountain, culminating in a thrilling night tramp. This experience highlighted the importance of flexibility in the outdoors, reminding us that

adapting to weather and circumstances is crucial for everyone’s safety.

We welcomed a strong group of enthusiastic Year 9 students into the club this year, who kicked off their JMCTC journey with a rogaine at St Bathans. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, everyone had a fantastic time!

Several eager teams were lined up for the Peak to Peak challenge, but unfortunately, it was cancelled. We’re determined to have it back on our agenda for 2025.

This year, a standout highlight for Mrs Smith and Mr Cartwright was our senior members’ inspiring initiatives, where they have organised their own outdoor challenges. Notably, Simon Tomkins and Jack Sandford planned and completed an epic trek from Mt Nicholas to Te Anau Downs. Mt Nicholas holds a special place in our history, having been the site of a beloved

McGlashan Adventure Camp enjoyed by many students. The connection between Mt Nicholas and Te Anau Downs is profound; the grace that now adorns the wall at Te Anau Downs originally resided at Mt Nicholas. Simon and Jack’s trek was not only an adventure but also a fundraising endeavour that benefited the Tramping Club. A heartfelt thank you to both of them!

For those who have been reading this and thinking, “That sounds awesome; how do I get involved?” Joining the club is simple! Just have a chat with Mr Cartwright or Mrs Smith. We welcome students from Year 9 and up to join our adventures.

Our upcoming yearly adventure has everyone buzzing, but you’ll have to wait until next year’s magazine to hear all about it!

Mrs Smith and Mr Cartwright

Chess

Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes are always busy in Room 32, with a flurry of chess pieces flying around the boards, coupled with a sea of furrowed brows and poker faces. Focused on openings, endgames, and tactical puzzles, the more experienced players have been providing excellent mentoring and specialist coaching for both our competitive and casual players, helping to deepen their understanding of the game.

We’ve had an active year with the junior and senior teams competing in several tournaments, including the always-anticipated Balmac exchange here at JMC against stiff competition from Columba and Balmacewen teams. We ended up with a hard-fought draw, with great displays of competitive spirit and camaraderie against their opponents.

included Ryan Zhou, Tomide Adebowale, Roam Penwarden, and Simon Knopp, and they came away with a commendable 5th equal place against some quality players. A special shoutout to Year 7 ‘Senior Team’ rookie Tomide, who really stepped up, playing against much older boys.

the team were ecstatic with their results and enjoyed their second place result and a well deserved $100 prize cheque!

Our Junior team, consisting of Hugh Walker, Tomide Adebowale, Tarn Elder, and Hudson Gagnon, had practised seriously and were ready for battle. With 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, the team were ecstatic with their performance and delighted to claim second place along with a well-deserved $100 prize cheque!

We also travelled down to Invercargill for the Southland Boys’ exchange, where our team played brilliantly, securing an overall win with some absorbing games of chess.

Another notable fixture was the Otago Chess Club-run Otago/Southland Interschool Teams Championship. Our ‘locked-in’ A team

We are already looking forward to what next year will bring, with some talented and enthusiastic players in our midst. As always, a special thank you to our supportive parents.

“Chess is not always about winning. Sometimes it’s simply about learning. And so is life.” – Amit Ray, Indian author and spiritual teacher.

Ella Murdoch

Prefects

As we wrap up another fantastic year at John McGlashan College, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our prefect team. This year has been a busy one, and the boys have truly stepped up, getting involved in all aspects of school life with energy and enthusiasm.

One of the many highlights was heading down to the NZ Blood Donation Centre, where the boys donated blood to support those who need it most. This was a meaningful way to contribute to the wider community, and everyone involved showed great spirit and commitment.

At the hands of the prefects numerous music showcases were organised and Johnnies bands even got the opportunity to play during a DCC event.

During lunchtimes, a number of the prefects helped and mentored future leaders throughout the Year 12 group. Having weekly meetings where they would do activities, talk, and discuss. The Year 12 boys involved then stepped up and also helped run events throughout the year when needed.

In school, the prefects organized plenty of events that helped build the culture and brotherhood throughout the school. The boys ran house sport competitions for Years 7 to 9, bringing a mix of fun and healthy competition to the younger students. These events were a fantastic way to strengthen friendships, build teamwork, and encourage a sense of house pride.

This year we also had a big drive during Mental

Health Awareness Week, with all prefects chipping in and creating activities where the school bonded and worked with each other. A major highlight of this week was the Year 9 day hosted by us which saw girls from both Columba and St Hilda’s come along for a day full of fun teamwork based activities.

Academically, the prefects played a crucial role in offering tutoring support across all ages and subjects, making sure everyone had the chance to succeed. Whether it was lending a hand to a younger student or helping peers prepare for exams, their efforts have been invaluable.

The prefects also put on several junior events, giving our younger lads the opportunity to interact with girls from Columba and St Hilda’s. These social events were not only a chance to have some fun but also to build connections with students from other schools, which the boys embraced wholeheartedly.

To top it off, the prefects facilitated another successful formal and ran numerous sausage sizzles, raising money for important causes like the 40 Hour Challenge. Many prefects also attended Year 9 camp to help out and build connections with the younger boys of the school.

It’s been a year of leadership, teamwork, and memorable moments, and the prefects should be proud of everything they’ve achieved. We have set a great example for future leaders, and we’re grateful for everyone’s efforts and dedication.

Well done, 2024 prefects, and good luck to next year’s prefects - go well fellas!

Student Council

This year, the Student Council had some great ideas but faced a few setbacks. We were excited to introduce a new bag for the school, but unfortunately, we’ve had to wait for the bags to arrive in Dunedin.

Our monthly BBQs provided essential funds throughout the school year, contributing to a variety of activities.

We also introduced some new events, including the Tri-School event, co-created by Liam Barron and Jack Tourelle. This was a fantastic opportunity for the Year 9 boys to bond and get to know students from our sister schools better.

The traditional Year 7 & 8, and Year 9 & 10 socials were once again incredibly popular among the junior boys. Thanks to all the senior boys who were instrumental in organising and running these events.

As the year progressed, the Student Council shifted its focus towards a bigger goal. Typically, we run a fundraiser each year, and this year we proposed sports bags for PE and boot bags for rugby and football. We presented the idea to Mr. Garry, and an initial design was created. Unfortunately, the bags we selected were out of

stock, but everything has been set up for next year’s student council, so sales can begin as soon as they arrive. The design has been sent to Otago Sports, and production will start early next year.

The funds from this year will go towards a major purchase: a new piece of artwork to add to the school’s ever-growing collection. Last year, the Student Council, led by Qwenton McKenzie, managed to purchase a Jude Rae artwork, a significant addition to the JMC collection. It was a huge surprise and a privilege to acquire such an incredible piece.

We believe this has been an outstanding year for the Student Council as we established ourselves as an effective and professional organisation within the school. We hope this tradition of success and excellence continues with next year’s Student Council which will be led by the esteemed Felix Gimenez.

Jack Tourelle - Chairman Harvey O’Neill - Deputy Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick - Secretary/ treasurer

Back Row Charlie Carran Simon Cavanagh Matthew O’Meara Lucas Townend Oscar Davenport Middle Row Edmund Ferro Emilio Ghosh-Novero Angus Loe Lachie Mackenzie Ryan Zhou Toby Hazlett

Front Row Stevie Laing Ethan Zhou Harvey O’Neill Jack Tourelle Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick Tomide Adebowale Hugh Walker

Student Librarians

Second Row Noah Leitch Bobby Song Dominic Cheng Harrison Chapman Finn Kennedy Tarn Elder

Hugh Walker Nate Vincent Ayaan Vijh

Front Row Lucas Choie Charlie Hooson Samuel Riley Nixon Young Joshua Woods Zach Riach

Harry McGregor Finn Ross Freddie Johnson

Tramping Club

Odhran McNicholas

Front

Back Row Ruan Hamman Theo Richards Adam Dockerty Jamie Copland Gus Carr Tommy Wilson

Gregory Rowe Finn McDonald Cooper Robertson

Third Row Ms Carole Gardiner Ollie Brown Oliver Harper Shai Lal Lucas Hale Joshua Chin James Harvie

Max Smith Peter Choi Cameron Wallace Ms Victoria Watts

Back Row Archer McDonald Santino Hood William Harrex Oscar Ross Jed Crawford Jonty Thomson

Middle Row Mrs Donna Smith Henry Huse Jock McMillan Lincoln Rimmer Jonny Leitch

Row James Harvie Jonah Goodwin Hugo Beeby Ruan Hamman Toby Spalding Adam Dockerty

Duke of Edinburgh

Debating

Back Row Tim Niblock Oliver Schonthal Alban Boaden-Trotter Nelson Rimmer

Middle Row Mr Ronny Kotkamp Asher Le Cong Adam Ludgate Roam Penwarden Mikae Hape

Front Row Ryan Zhou Anderson Fought Daniel O’Brien Joshua Grieve Reid Penwarden Jonny Leitch

Back Row: Mr David Schaumann

Lincoln Rimmer Reid Penwarden

Front Row: Ryan Zhou Anderson Fought Aathur Talahma

Back Row: Mr David Paul Christopher Body Ms Natasha Smillie

Front Row Roam Penwarden Adam Ludgate Alex Yeo

Back Row Simon Knopp Ryan Zhou Benjamin Koh Caleb Ung Roam Penwarden

Front Row Tomide Adebowele Hugh Walker NNNNNNNN Oliver Brown Tarn Elder Hudson Gagnon

Part Seven: Winter Sports

WINTER SPORTS 2024

FOOTBALL

Senior First XI

Five years ago, a conscious decision was made to start putting McGlashan Football on the regional football map and turn heads while we did it.

Now, in 2024, this goal has not only been accomplished, but McGlashan has exceeded expectations with a historic breakthrough season.  For the first time in over two decades, the First XI qualified for the prestigious NZSS Boys’ Premier Nationals, held in Auckland, solidifying the team’s place among the top 32 schools in the country.

This marks only the third time in the College’s history that the First XI qualified for Nationals, but this year’s team has gone one step further, achieving the highest finish in McGlashan football history. The Firsts placed 18th out of 32, reaching the coveted Plate Final, a prestigious trophy for the 17th and 18th-placed te ams to battle for. Additionally, John McGlashan’s performance in Auckland saw the First XI place as the highest-ranked school in Otago/Central Otago and fourth in the South

Island, showcasing the school’s rising prominence in NZ football. This is particularly outstanding due to the relative size of JMC compared to its competition. For instance, the First XI saw themselves victorious against schools such as Rangitoto, who currently have 3813 senior students compared to McGlashan, with around 350.

The 2024 season was also full of other milestones. For the first time in many years, McGlashan reached the Otago Final, narrowly losing to Otago Boys’ High School. The First XI also achieved impressive in-season victories over traditionally strong competition, Kings’ and Otago Boys’ High School, and were unbeaten in all college exchanges, highlighting their continued progress. Indeed, what’s crucial here is progress, and development. Five years ago, junior players became the backbone of McGlashan’s senior team, leading to the more experienced and resilient squad we see today. These younger players were essentially “thrown in the deep end,” but that decision has paid off. A prime example

Back Row Oliver Schonthal Lucas Townend Ollie Hamilton Charlie Pearson Luke Wilson Max Nation Middle Row Wei-Hun Loh Nicholas George Samuel Ussher Joshua George Mr Brendan Porter Front Row Fergus Millar George Holland Emilio Ghosh-Novero Ethan McNeill Simon Tomkins Marco Farella

is Josh George, who as a Year 9 student in 2020 was called up to the First XI for the latter part of the season, including to the regional tournament in Invercargill which McGlashan won. Now in Year 13, Josh played a pivotal role in the team’s success this season, alongside other former juniors who debuted early: William Laws, George Holland, Lucas Townend (top goal-scorer ‘23’24), and Emilio Ghosh-Novero (captain).

From winning the regional tournament in 2020, with then-Year 9 player Josh George stepping up to play a key role, placing 3rd in the top South Island tournament in 2023, to the success seen this season, the First XI’s trajectory has been a testament to the resilience and talent of its senior and up-and-coming players. This development of youth players remains a central focus at the college. For instance, Year 10 student Oliver Schonthal was given a starting spot at Nationals, competing against some of the best young players in the country. His performance was outstanding, and the experience he gained from playing at such a high level is invaluable for both his growth and the future of McGlashan football.

The First XI has not only turned heads, but also set a pathway for the next generation of McGlashan footballers

and secondary school’s football in Dunedin. Due to both McGlashan and Otago Boys’ exceeding expectations in Auckland, a case can be made for an additional spot for an Otago or Central Otago school to qualify for the most prestigious football tournament at the secondary school level. The legacy of this team will continue to inspire as John McGlashan College remains committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence in all sports.

Front

Jack Sandford Lachlan Crumpton

Matthew Hall

Back Row Nicholas George Oliver Schonthal Lucas Townend Charlie Pearson Luke Wilson

Joshua George Mr Brendan Porter

Front Row George Holland Wei-Hun Loh

Emilio Ghosh-Novero Ethan McNeill

Simon Tomkins Marco Farella

Back Row Finn Anderson Samuel Ussher Harry Willis Luke Pullar Zachary Hore

Middle Row Wei-Hun Loh Simon Tomkins Santino Hood

Benji Dempster Mrs Ainslie Anderson

Row Raiden Ho Job Wongcharoen Jock McMillan

Junior A A Season of Growth and Teamwork

The Year 9 and 10 Junior A football team at John McGlashan College had a season marked by development, enthusiasm, and camaraderie. Comprising of boys with a wide range of experience, the team’s primary goal was to ensure every player had the opportunity to get involved and play, regardless of their skill level.

Throughout the season, each player showed significant growth, with more experienced members helping guide and mentor those newer to the game. This supportive and positive environment fostered a strong sense of teamwork, which became a hallmark of the team’s dynamic. The boys consistently competed with enthusiasm, and despite the range in abilities, they worked together cohesively, providing encouragement and motivation on and off the field.

Key players stepped up during critical moments to ensure the team remained competitive throughout the season, but every member contributed to the collective success. While results may not have always gone their way, the real victory for the team was in the personal and group development they achieved. The season was a fantastic experience for all involved, and each player can be proud of their improvement and the positive team spirit they helped create.

Back Row Henry Jin Shaan Lal Matthew Arlidge Brayden Arlidge Ben Homer Lewis Marr

Middle Row Mrs Cath Bowden Hayden Manfrinati William Reid Roam Penwarden Fletcher Tilyard Felix Brooking Mr Ronny Kotkamp

Front Row James Harvie Ruan Hamman Harry Barker Jakob Noble William Collie Toby Spalding

Back Row Lucas Hale Isaac Khan Lyndon McGowan Jeremy Lin

Middle Row Mr Andrew Morrison Shai Lal

Jeremy Dempster Harry Morrison Luke O’Brien

Front Row Lewis Nock Lachlan Hodgkin Fletcher Reid Nick La Nate Vincent Hugh Walker

RUGBY

Alex Piebenga

3rd Row George O’Connell Serge Meeuws Jacob Struthers Riley McRae Lachie Sutherland Harry Lithgow Zac Cunningham Mr Ash Barron

2nd Row Mr Callum Bruce Mr Dave Clement Charlie Carran Ethan McSkimming Will Hancox Jonty Ellis Oscar Crowe Tatsuichi Narita Mr Robert Stout

Front Row Mr Richard Buchanan Brodie Ferguson Simon Cavanagh Jaxon Thomson Jonty Riley Liam Barron Archie Goodall Harrison Stout Mr Corey Kara

It was another successful year of rugby at John McGlashan College for 2024. With seven teams this year and 191 people signed up, we had good depth over all the teams.

Four teams made the semi-finals, two teams made the finals and the Senior Colts won their grade with a great second-half come back.

A huge thank you to Nick Friedlander for all the hours he spends promoting rugby on Facebook - the stats, photos and communication has been amazing. Hopefully, we can have another successful year in 2025, with more growth and development from all our boys, playing with their mates, and enjoying the game.

A huge thank you to our sponsors this year; we cannot run rugby at John McGlashan without you. Your continued support allows us to reduce fees and this year it allowed us to buy training jackets for all of our teams and coaches.

Ferguson Trucking, Loan Market, Otago Sports Depot, Pure Services, Aotea, Compass, Connor Jones Builders, Road Materials, Majestic Mansions, Esplanade Apartments, Fiordland Outdoors, Gibb Building Wanaka, Hagan Spraying, Hancox Family, SBS Bank, Fern Energy,

Creditflex, New World Alexandra, Greg McDonnell Contracting, Waitoi Creek Trophy Hunting and Lodge, Advance Stopping, Templeton Builders, Spartans Rugby Association, Kara Transport, Power zone Motorcycles Balclutha, Body Synergy, Vision Accounting, Ken Milne Wool and CJ Macaulay builders.

I would to give a special thank you to Ferg and Nicki Ferguson (Ferguson Trucking) who have supported rugby at the school for a number of years now, having three boys playing for the first fifteen over seven years and this year for the first time we saw three boys in one family receive a first fifteen cap. Well done Liam, Keegan, and Brodie Ferguson.

Back Row Angus Burns Will Kara Jacob Levy Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick Brayton Erskine Jock Duncan Liam Ross

First XI - Third Place

The JMC First XV punches well above its weight. The performance and results are a testament to the huge efforts put in by all of those involved with this team. Consider the number of students at the school in comparison to others, along with the fact that our students play across a variety of sports and are involved in many other curricular activities. Being able to still perform so highly really speaks to the character of our students.

The 2024 John McGlashan First XV started the season off with three pre-season games in Christchurch. Games were played against St Bede’s, Shirley Boys’, and Christchurch Boys’. The course of the seven days saw us coming up short against both St Bede’s and Christchurch Boys’ but securing a tough win against Shirley Boys’. It was a very enjoyable week, the boys connecting as a team and getting to know everyone with having a good mix of players from Years 11, 12, and 13. The boys learned so much from the week and were improving every game. We looked to take the hardfought battles and learnings from Christchurch into the Otago Secondary Schools’ competition.

Throughout the season the First XV continued to improve and we really hit our strides at the start of round two. Coming back from a 20-3 deficit to beat Kings at home late in the second half. This was an important win and gave us a lot of confidence heading into playing Otago Boys’ at home the week after. This game came to be the highlight of the year. The boys were able to secure a grueling 8-7 win over Otago Boys at home in round two. Amongst the tricky conditions and rain, the boys dug deep and secured a much deserved and awesome win in front of the home crowd. Our defence throughout this game was impeccable and showed the resilience and mana that we possessed as a team.

At varying times throughout the season, different players stepped up to lead and take charge. There were moments of individual and team brilliance. But as the

season rounded out, not being able to reproduce this at crucial times and making some errors meant we didn’t quite get over our last hurdles. We suffered a close 3120 loss at home against Southland Boys’. Unfortunately we were unable to get up and beat King’s the following week in the semi-final. This was a disappointing finish but it had been a season to be proud of. All players that played a part for the First XV had grafted hard all season and improved as players.

The fact we only used 28 players shows the work the boys put in throughout both the off-season and the regular season. The boys never backed down and fought till the final whistle. Also, our impressive numbers in representative sides shows the strength of the 2024 First XV.

Lastly the team would just like to make an immense thank you to all the coaching staff, management, sponsors, physio, and supporters. It has been a great year and an amazing team to be a part of for all. We wish the First XV luck for next year.

MVP – Jonty Riley

Best Attitude – Angus Burns

Most Improved – Alex Piebenga Service to Rugby – Liam Barron

Jonty Riley

Back Row Lachie Sutherland Hunter Sutherland Flynn McGuigan Theo Nicol James Kinney Charlie Donaldson

Middle Row Vinny Brown Morgan Wallace Leo Jones Oscar Davenport Sam Milne Cooper Ollerenshaw Fred Gordon

Samuel Eason

Front Row Harry McDonald Joshua Hagan Oliver King Jock Duncan Adam McNab Noah Clearwater George Templeton

Sam Hancox

Second XI - 18th Place

The 2024 season saw JMC Second XV invited into the expanded Otago/Southland First XV competition for the first time. This was a big and exciting step up for the squad which had a wide range of age and experience due to the decision to allow boys from the Under-16 grade the opportunity to play. A key test of our season was the school’s depth which was tested right at the beginning with substantial injuries to Milo Hyndman, Fred Gordon, and Ollie King.

The opening game of the competition was against Mount Aspiring College. The boys tore into the action, being competitive in the physical exchanges but finding out simple errors can be costly in this grade and Mount Aspiring came away with the 38-3 victory.

The next two games against Dunstan High School and Central Southland College tested our depth. There were some fresh faces being called into the squad as injury cover. Against these two very good teams, who proved to be better prepared, there were some big margins recorded against us. One highlight to emerge was the superb solo effort of Cooper Cleland who openned the team’s try-scoring account for the season. This summed up the team’s good attitude that opposition coaches remarked on.

A turning point occurred however against a highly talented Waitaki Boys’ side the following week with McGlashan playing with purpose and aggression in

perhaps our best 40 minutes of rugby. The forwards, led by George O’Connell, made tremendous carries and gain line and in turn the backs played with width and regularly stretched the Waitaki defense resulting in excellent tries by Mac Stevens and one other. The Waitaki Boys’ bench proved too strong, however, and resulted in a comfortable victory for them.

Southland Boys’ Second XV was a game that slipped through the fingers, carrying on from last game’s firsthalf performance. Cooper Cleland scored a cracking try and Vinny Brown added the extras to put the boys ahead at halftime. It continued in the next 40 with Theo

Nicol, in probably his best performance, scoring at the end of a sweet blindside movement. Cooper Ollereshaw converted to make it 17-all. Southland Boys’ went up 2217, and in the final quarter Johnnies desperately searched for the seven-pointer to record the competition’s biggest upset only to be cruelly denied in the last play of the game. Southland Boys’ Seconds then went on to win the grade and move into the top division, which shows the potential of this team.

Despite this tough loss, the self-belief in the boys seemed to be established heading into the next round against Central Southland College - the clear frontrunner of this bottom pool. McGlashan delivered another exceptional team performance, the first 10 minutes proving the difference as Central Southland snuck two quick tries. These two games in particular showed that on our day McGlashan Seconds could match it with the top teams and produce quality rugby. Unfortunately, the loss of two valuable players; Oscar Davenport and George Templeton to serious injury around this time was a major blow to the team.

Muruawai/Menzies fixture was the first outing for the boys on their home field and while some errors were creeping into our game, the lads were still scoring when it mattered with tries to Josh Hagan, Adam McNab and Jacob Levy. The halftime advantage was 21-14 to McGlashan. However, the scoring in the second half, proved difficult. As the team looked to secure its first win the momentum seemed to go in Maruawai/Menzies favour. A much-needed penalty to Leo Jones brought the score to 24-14 then the gap closed to 24-21. However, two McGlashan players were yellow-carded. The team valiantly tried to hold the opposition out only to be undone by conceding a match-winning try in the final play of the game, deep into overtime.

In the Taieri College game, the team was not going to be denied their first victory in four games and showed the type of resolve required in this competition even though once again the game was decided in the final

play with Taieri missing a match-winning penalty. A try to Henry Bowering and a crucial penalty by Leo Jones late in the game was enough for the well-earned win.

The last three games ended up being losses as the team tried to secure a semi-final position. While obviously not the outcome we were hoping for the team, overall this competition has been strong and our performance successful - our Second XV continues to punch above its weight. Every player in this group showed great attitude and character and was a pleasure to be involved with.

A special thanks to management involved throughout the year. Kilifi Fangapo (Head Coach) spent many many hours constructing plays and calls, organising practices, and more. Jeff Clearwater, for all his hard work and commitment to the team. Elliott King and Mark Wallace (Managers) Organised playing kit and travelling arrangements. Also thank you to Dave McNab, Marcus Sutherland and Wayne Hagan among others who kindly drove vans, and lastly all the parents who turned up to support the boys each Saturday.

I would also like to acknowledge and thank these players who played for the Second XV during the year: Max Perriam, Zac Cunningham, George Begg, Lachlan Macaulay, Jonty Ellis, Simon Cavanagh, Luka Riley, Henry Crawford, Jed Crawford, Mac Forde, Henry Stephen, Harry Lithgow, Carter Robinson-Gray, Cooper Cleland

Most Improved Back - Mack Stevens

Most Improved Forward - Harry McDonald

Best Attitude Backs - Sam Hancox

Best Attitude Forwards - Josh Hagan

Most Valuable Forward - Noah Clearwater

Most Valuable Back - Adam McNab

Back Row Thomas Macbeth Milo Hyndman Haruto Akimoto Taylor Baker Charlie Pearson Henry Crawford George Begg Harvey O’Neill Lachlan Macaulay

Middle Row Lachie Clearwater Angus McDiarmid Cooper Cleland Alex Walker Luke Miller Richie Cavanagh Archie McDiarmid Henry Stephen

Front Row Lucas Mason Bede O’Connell Yoko Fujii Charlie Barnett Mac Forde Carter Robertson-Gray Harry Ryan Hayden Phillips Jack Lucas

Senior Colts – First Place (Grade Winners)

Bruno’s Battlers, you might have heard of them. Also known as the McGlashan Senior Colts, the team consists of around 28-30 boys, although it varies from this amount due to the Second XV dropping players.

The Battlers are one of the school’s most social and competitive teams. The Battlers are a group of boys who are there for a game of footy, to have a laugh and some fun.  Bruno’s Battlers have the potential to become one of McGlashan’s greatest Senior Colts teams.

Some of the Battlers have played together for more than three years, with most of them meeting at the start of their high school footy journey. The Battlers are John McGlashan’s third rugby team in the senior division. As the only team in the senior grade to make the grand finals, they have shown their strength. Now they have focused all of this on making the school proud.

This squad has a way of showing that footy is a fun sport, the excitement shown on the lads’ faces is something you don’t see often. It is a wonderful watch as they are giving teammates who don’t have much ball time a go at having a run.

This group is a powerful team with the chemistry and determination to take the season out and win the grade. The Battlers are one of the better teams at McGlashan because of how they are not made to train as if their life depends on it and they build more and more chemistry

each training.

Because these boys are not being pushed to the max, it means they can put more effort into the games, compared to the First XV where they are made to have multiple training and certain rules to follow.  Giving the Battlers an upper hand with their gameplay.

These boys are a sensational watch, they have a way of keeping the crowd entertained. Watching their games and taking photos has shown me the love these boys have for the game.

2024 could be have been the year for these boys, although a slow start with a couple of losses held them back from the top of the leaderboard.

When the time came for the start of the Comp Round the boys came in full force with a good win against the King’s Under-15 Panthers.

As the season progressed the boys racked up some major points for the table with their win over Wakatipu Senior XV with an absolute dominant 69-0 - a team they lost to 36-28 weeks before this game, which pushed them into the podium position for first and second place.

An extraordinary game for the battler’s season was against Otago Boys Senior Red.  At the half, they were down 17-3 to OBs’. After the half-time group talk by their captain Mac Forde, instilling a lot of inspiration, the boys picked their heads up. “Boys we are still in this, we have the powerful bomb squad coming off the bench, we have this, BATTLERS ON THREE!” A strong response of 165

“Battlers!” from the boys started the astonishing second half.

In this second half, the boys truly showed the adage “Leave everything you have left on the field,” because they came away with a historical win - the final score was 49-26. This shows the eagerness to secure some wins in their pockets.

In a few of the games throughout the footy season, these boys have come to the end of the first half on the lower part of the scoreboard. It is so electrifying to see them get back out onto the field filled with determination to turn the game around and take down their opponents.

A key part of the Battler’s game-play is the Bomb Squad. Some people would say they are just players who sit on the bench till they are needed.  They are a lot more than that; they are a strong group of boys who are all willing to pick up the boys’ spirits after a hard first half.

The Bomb Squad entered the pitch with all their might making quick plays and scoring tries.

A key player that is to be recognised in the Bomb Squad is Richie Cavanagh.

This man is filled with many unknown talents from building a high amount of energy with his pep talks to the boys when sitting under the posts, to his big chats to the team at the start of the game in the sheds.

The Bomb Squad makes the Battlers a significantly better team as the boys all need a break and the Bomb Squad is always ready for a run around the pitch.

MVP - Charlie Pearson

Best Attitude - Richie Cavanagh

Most Improved - Harry Ryan

JMC Junior Colts – Fifth Place

The JMC Junior Colts season was full of ups and downs. The beginning of the season was a real eyeopener for the lads as we were in a grade full of older and bigger teams making it a real mental challenge. After a few big losses (great character building) and a few tight wins, we got shuffled into a grade with the best Under-15 teams in the region. The competition round games were often a bit of ‘what ifs’ with a few small

Back Row Jake Potiki-Tagg Sam Anderson Connor Bond Louie Rouvi Macca Whiston Flynn Mackenzie Henry Mackay

Toby Duncan Middle Row Liam Macgregor Mikae Hape Nelson Rimmer Blaine Dillon Regan Hill Oliver Levy Jed Holland Front Row Hamish Eason Rocco McDonnell Asher Le Cong Mac Sheppard Luka Riley Charlie Falconer Aiden McLean Bayden Clearwater

errors costing the game, especially against Waitaki Boys’ and King’s.

The whole team made huge gains over the season, with the backs running better lines, and the forwards winning more scrums and line-outs. These are hopefully key learnings that we can take into next year.

Some of our stand-out performances were our gutsy defence against a strong Otago Boys’ side, and our attacking comeback against King’s, almost clinching the win. Regan Hill never backed out of a tackle and Harry McDonald helped us out from the Second XV, leading the forward pack.

Overall we had a tough season but learned heaps, and know what to improve on for the future.

MVP – Luka Riley

Best Attitude – Liam Macgregor

Most Improved – Harry Martin

Connor Bond & Aiden McLean

Hurricanes Under-15 Tournament – 10th Place

During Tournament week, we selected 24 Year 9-11 boys to attend the Hurricanes Under-15 tournament in Wellington. The team played five games in total against Fielding High School, Rangitoto, Kelston Boys’, St Bernard’s, and Gisborne Boys’. The boys had one win and four losses with a number of lessons learned along the way. Each game the team got stronger and grew as

a group. With eight of the team being able to return next year to the tournament, the team will be in safe hands going forward.

Highlight - The forwards gaining confidence and competing, carrying the ball and keeping Kelston to a 0-0 score after 15 minutes.

Low point – was not finishing the last tournament game on a high, as we had a number of injuries in the last game. 167

Back Row Tim Browne Louie Rouvi Ezra Harris Macca Whiston Alex Walker Flynn Mackenzie Sam Anderson Middle Row Mikae Hape Oliver Levy Hugh Craig Blaine Dillon Regan Hill Nelson Rimmer Archie Gordon Jed Holland Front Row Rocco McDonnell Ollie Paterson William Templeton Harry McDonald Luka Riley Mac Sheppard Liam Macgregor Aiden McLean Hamish Eason

MVP - Aiden McLean and Liam Macgregor took their games to another level and gave it 100%

Stand-out players - Flynn Mackenzie played extremely well, and Hugh Craig huge ticker for a Year 9 student.

Most improved Sam Anderson and Alex Walker both got better and better. All the players lifted themselves to new levels and has set a standard for their future.

Attitude - Harry MacDonald and Luka Riley had a great attitude and made huge strides as co-captains.

A huge thank you to Gary Hape, Mark MacGregor, and Tony Stevens who gave a number of hours, and travelled many kilometers over the month leading up to the tournament to ensure the boys would be well prepared and would go into the tournament with the belief in their abilities. Also a big thank you to Todd Gordon (Manager), Briar Mackenzie (Medic), and all the parents who came away for all the support. We had to travel the furthest but had the biggest sideline.

Under 15 B Team – Fifth Place

The Under-15 B team had an eventful season, and after some tough losses, we finally got put in a grade that allowed us to develop and have some fun while we were doing it. There were many ups and downs during the season, however, the biggest success was a gutsy 3-point win against South Otago with a try in the last two minutes to win the game and a great second-half performance against Taieri High School that saw us win the second half.

Tim Niblock had a breakout season, averaging over a try a game with many full-field runs within his first ever full season of rugby. Some work-ons were our ball skills and attacking phases. Our defensive efforts majorly increased throughout the season as the boys got more confidence with each game. We had a few setbacks as we had many injuries in the team, including James’s torn ACL and meniscus, McKenzie’s broken collar bone,

and Sam’s neck injury. Although we didn’t win many games throughout the season we had a lot of fun and a lot of improvement was made to many of the players’ confidence and skills.

MVP – Tim Niblock

Best Attitude – Sam Hamilton

Most Improved – Jacob Hill

Back Row Tim Niblock Charlie Cockerill Tim Browne Alban Boaden-Trotter Toby O’Neill Middle Row Jacob Hill McKenzie Bryce Sam Hamilton Liam Pettigrew Will Bensemann Ryder Clark Front Row Heath McAra Ryan Cleghorn Ben Gibson Digby Saunders Odhran McNicholas Joey Annison Sean Gillon

Under-14 Red – Third Place

The team had a great season in terms of improvement and enjoyment of the game. The draw was a significant challenge with three games against a very stacked Otago Boys’ side, who easily won the grade, and two against a very good Wakatipu side.

The two main areas of improvement were around defence, both in tackling and line speed but the biggest area of improvement was work at the ruck both offensively and defensively. It was great to see all the work at practice pay off in these areas.

The standout forwards were Jack MacKenzie with

powerful carries and Ezra Harris who tackled all day long and can rip a team open with the ball in-hand.

The standout backs were Tommy Stevens with a pass that is the best we saw from a nine all season, along with his great darting runs and Sam Jones, who is great on defence, who showed many times how good he is with the ball in hand. Ezra Harris also showed in the last couple of games how good he is on the wing with multiple tries after 50m-plus runs.

The outstanding player of the backs was Hugh Craig, he is deceptively quick and would have to be one of the best tacklers at this level.

Our outstanding games were against King’s 40-24, our big win 62-19 against Dunstan, our two draws against our other Under-14 team, and our last game with a 48 all draw against a very good South Otago team. The last game was a fantastic example of just how much the team improved over the season.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable season with a great bunch of young men who really enjoyed their rugby and were very enjoyable to coach.

MVP – Hugh Craig

Best Attitude – Toby Ellis

Most Improved – Jonty Thompson

Back Row Jack McKenzie Hugh Craig Archer McDonald Ezra Harris Ben Gray Jonty Thomson Zane Wallace

Middle Row Rocco Ferguson Oscar Cleugh-Gibb Liam Wilson Artie Turner Charlie Rohland Harvey Wither

Front Row Hamish Pringle Walter Rohland Hamish Smith Sam Jones

Toby Ellis Cameron Lane Patrick Mackay

JMC Under-14 Blue – Second Place

For all the boys it was their first year playing in a John McGlashan jersey. After a couple of practice games, two teams were selected, each with good numbers of 23-24 boys.

For Under-14 Blue, their first competition game was against South Otago Blue in Balclutha. After defending their line for long periods early in the game, the boys secured a comfortable win 56-15. We were off to a great start and things looked bright as there were clearly plenty of good footy players in the group and they all came together really well as a team.

The season continued to produce more winning results in games against Otago Boys’ Hoops & Bands, King’s, and South Otago Red. We had a committed forward pack who worked hard up front to give our backs good ball. With strong runners and plenty of pace to burn out wide our best results were when we could use our strong backs.

The biggest challenge of the season came against Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka. It was always going to be a battle against a strong side, especially after a long van trip but the boys came out firing to dominate the first 10 minutes, albeit without scoring. After a solid start, we lost that game 44-22, making too many mistakes and missing too many tackles.

Following the loss, we beat Otago Boys’ Hoops 4517 then faced another tough game against an unbeaten

Taieri College side. Things didn’t look good as we were down 12-nil after 10 minutes. But the next 50 minutes saw the team play their best rugby of the season with dominant tackling, committed goal-line defense, silky back play and error-free footy. A 39-12 win saw the team advance to a ‘final’ against the unbeaten Otago Boys’ Stripes in the last game of the season.

Otago Boys’ Stripes proved too hot to handle in the final game. Despite never giving up our boys lost 29-0 in what was a bittersweet end to the season. The boys can be very proud of their first year in a McGlashan jersey and we will hopefully see them all back again for more rugby in 2025.

Most Valuable – Jacob Sutherland

Most Improved – Sam Gaffaney

Best Attitude – Matua Wetere

Back Row Flynn O’Connell Samuel Gaffaney Jacob Sutherland Willem Turnbull Oakley Luke Archie Gordon Seth Clearwater-Blunt

Middle Row Liam Barron James Wells Rylan Dillon Ollie O’Connell Eddie Weir Caiden Guthrie William Templeton Ollie Paterson

Front Row Flynn Robinson Harry Stafford Henry Homer Henry Mackay Max Paterson Matua Wetere Riley McCall Henry Cook

Back Row Stevie Laing Cooper Divers Jonty Davison Makkai Lamb

Middle Row Caleb Ung Charlie Hurst Finn Jaffray James Henshaw Jono Hansen

Front Row Markus Holmes Reid Houghton Tyrell Hore George Scott Nixon Young Harvey Donnelly

ICE HOCKEY

John McGlashan Ice Hockey has had another stellar year in 2024. From team and group achievements to resounding individual successes at representative and national levels, the students who get out on the ice every week have made us extremely proud.

South Island Ice Hockey Tournament

The premier event on the school ice hockey calendar, the South Island Tournament, brings the best players across the south to Dunedin. After winning the title in 2023, the students were keen to defend that success and put out a great performance. Due to reduced numbers, the team had to call in some reinforcements from another Dunedin school, and still had a short bench to deal with. The four senior players (Will Bary, Cody Byck, Benjamin Koh, and George Bary) guided the team to some hardfought wins in the Round Robin and managed to make the semi-finals. As strong as ever, Wakatipu High School put on a masterclass, and we had to settle for 3rd place. Will Bary was awarded our Most Valuable Forward with an outrageous thirteen goals across six games, and Cody Byck was the anchor on defence, awarded our

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Cody

Christopher

Most Valuable Defender. These two John McGlashan Ice Hockey stalwarts are leaving us this year, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve personally in the future.

Back Row George Bary Angus McDiarmid Cody Byck Mr Dominic Schumacher Front Row Dino Walton Benjamin Koh Will Bary Jed Crawford James Harvie

Back Row Mr Dominic Schumacher Nelson Rimmer

William Light Archie McDiarmid

McDiarmid Jed Crawford

Front Row James Harvie Dino Walton Charlie Falconer

Byck Tee Kiatwattanakorn Nio Maclean

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Weekly Development League

Aimed at growing the sport, our weekly Dunedin competition allows players from any experience level to participate. It was great to see the number of students trying out the sport and getting their skating feet underneath them this year. But their success can only come with the patience, support, and service of our senior players, who have to ensure the league is enjoyable for all. They put in hours of time to grow the sport and we are very proud and grateful to them. Throughout the season, John McGlashan was one of the top teams, winning all but two games in the regular season. They would go on to play an extremely competitive final, only falling in ‘golden-goal’ overtime to a strong Otago Boys’ team. A fantastic year for our development squad

Individual Success

Will Bary: Hockey players, and especially their families, sacrifice so much to play at a high level, and John McGlashan has some bona fide superstars. Will Bary was balancing his schoolwork with playing his rookie season in the NZIHL, New Zealand’s highest level of hockey and a brutal full-contact league. Will

was awarded the Best Rookie across the entire league and has cemented himself in the Dunedin Thunder. On top of this, Will represented New Zealand, competing in the Under-18 World Championships in Turkey earlier this year, and has recently been selected for the Under-20 New Zealand team which will head off to a similar competition in 2025. Just an outstanding year for an already accomplished student and player. Congratulations Will!

Cody Byck: The bringer of passion, energy, and grit, Cody has been a regular face for John McGlashan Ice Hockey. He has played both development league and competitive tournament for the last two years, showing leadership and a commitment to growing the sport. Recently he featured in the Under-18 Dunedin Thunder, and was named Most Valuable Defender for their tournament against other regions. An awesome effort, and the College thanks Cody for his effort in Ice Hockey

Reuben Macalister and Dino Walton: The age-grade Thunder representative teams have had a tough time in recent years, but the Under-15 Thunder have recently won the national tournament against other regions. Throughout the tournament, our two students starred, with Reuben and Dino being awarded game MVP’s on two occasions. The future is bright for Ice Hockey at McGlashan!

Back Row Rory Thomson James Henshaw Jonty Davison James Lynch Hugh Walker Front Row Hudson Gagnon Reghan Elder Samuel Riley Markus Holmes Moses Mao Tarn Elder

Back Row: Henry Huse Eddie Weir Front Row: Hugo Beeby Jonty Thomson Riley McCall

RUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row Sam Milne Brayton Erskine Noah Clearwater

Lachie Sutherland

Middle Row Cooper Ollerenshaw Harry Lithgow Liam Ross

Charlie Donaldson Richie Cavanagh

Front Row Sam Hancox George Holland

Carter Robertson-Gray Oscar Crowe

Charlie Barnett Samuel Eason

Lynch Stevie Laing

Jonty Davison Fletcher Ho

Front Row George Scott Harvey Donnelly Tyrell Hore

George Stafford Charlie Hurst Markus Holmes

Back Row Makkai Lamb James

Back Row Oliver Levy Charlie Cockerill Blaine Dillon Tim Browne Macca Whiston Regan Hill Nelson Rimmer Jed Holland

Middle Row Caleb Ung Jonty Thomson Jack McKenzie Will Bensemann Asher Le Cong Jacob Hill Archer McDonald

Tim Niblock Angus Hollows

Front Row Riley McCall Rocco Ferguson Oscar Cleugh-Gibb Liam Wilson Mikae Hape Sam Jones Artie Turner Toby Ellis

Trap Shooting

This year, our Trap Shooting team performed consistently well, with many new shooters keeping the A-Squad boys on their toes. Our inter-school competitions were highly competitive, especially against larger schools like St Andrew’s College and Southland Boys’. Despite a few challenges, the team proudly represented the school.

In addition to our regular schedule, we also took part in intercollegiate shoots, which were crucial for qualifying for the national tournament at the end of the season. Our first intercollegiate shoot in Dunedin featured the standard format of 20 single-rises, 20 point-scores, and 10 single-barrels. The boys started strong, with Fletcher Drysdale winning High Gun in the junior category and Ben Gray placing first in the single-barrel.

Other Intercollegiate shoots saw more significant

results. In Alexandra, Lachie Mackenzie took first in the senior single-rise and second in the senior-point score, while Toby Duncan won first in the senior pointscore. The Otago vs Southland Intercollegiate Shoot in Alexandra was another highlight, with Lachie Mackenzie earning a spot on the team.

In Waimate, the team continued its success. Lachie Mackenzie came second in the senior point-score, and Fergus Dillon had an impressive 85-target run before placing second in a single-rise. Geordie Macdonald secured second place in the senior single-barrel. At the Balfour Intercollegiate, Aiden McLean and Geordie Macdonald again achieved top results.

Four boys represented the team at the Bodkin Weekend, a prestigious three-day event held at Moa Creek, Wanaka, and Alexandra Gun Clubs. Bodkin is not a school event but attracts shooters from juniors to Commonwealth Games representatives. It was a valuable experience for the boys, allowing them to compete and connect with top-level shooters.

The season wrapped up with the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships in Christchurch. Lachie Mackenzie and Fletcher Drysdale made the shoot-offs, and Fergus and Fletcher were selected for the Otago team. It was a fantastic event that created lasting memories for all involved.

We would like to thank our coach, Nev, for his dedication and support throughout the season and Mr. Gomez for organising the logistics and supporting the team with everything from training to tournaments. A special thanks go out to Scott Kunac at Hunting and Fishing Dunedin for his continued sponsorship and support—it’s greatly appreciated. It has made a big difference in the team’s success.

We’re looking forward to what the next season has in store for us!

Back Row

Lachie Mackenzie Toby Duncan Ben Gray

Fergus Dillon

Front Row Toby Hazlett Aiden McLean Geordie Macdonald Mac Sheppard

Geordie Macdonald

Back Row Hugo Maher Anderson Fought Santino Hood

Roger Luo Skylar Peters Adrian Prasath

Front Row Austin Prasath Bobby Song Fynn Turner

David Song Finn McDonald Dino Walton

Tommy Wilson

Cameron Wallace Skylar Peters

Front Row Oliver Harper William Shen Roger Zheng Donnie Sefton

Back Row David Song Ayaan Vijh Moses Mao

Thomas Graham Lyndon McGowan Ethan Zhou Jamie Bradfield Benji Dempster Harvey Hunt Oscar Chapman

Caiden Guthrie Lachie Clearwater Absent Connor Bond Bayden Clearwater

BASKETBALL

First Basketball 2024

First of all, I must thank the school for the opportunity to coach this team this season. Having coached several teams over one or two seasons (36 years actually), I have been lucky enough to get a good feel for how a school operates and the support it gives to its students. This past year would have to have been the most outstanding experience of coaching a group of young men that I have been lucky enough to have experienced.

The respect that the boys and the school gave towards Dean Ruske and myself was a new experience for me.  I have always had positive interactions at the other schools, however this was at another level. The boys were always very appreciative of the time we as coaches put in, they were always respectful, they wanted to get better, and they trained and played hard.

The school was also very supportive and assisted me in any way they could, this does make a difference.

The season was a mixed bag in performance but it was always going to take some time for the team to get used to their new coaches and the way that we ran our new offences. I always told them this could take at least half the season for results to start to show.

The team always brought a hard-nosed attitude to the court and as a result, we had some good wins along the way, getting to the Top 4 play-off at the end of the season.

We met up with Otago Boys’ in the semi-final. This turned out to be our best performance of the season. In the previous 3 encounters, we had lost by between 20 – 30 points, and we really struggled to play with the confidence that was needed to put ourselves in a position to win. However in this semi-final we really put Otago Boys’ on the back foot. The team went at them hard, and

Back Row Felix Gimenez Thomas Macbeth Jonty Riley Jacob Levy Mac Forde Front Row Maita Madambi Ryley Matheson Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick Alex Piebenga Angus Burns Rian Gillon

with belief in their own ability,  which grew as the game progressed. At the end of the third quarter, we had a narrow lead, as we had had for much of the game. The result did not finish as we hoped - but to have improved to the stage where we were in a position to win the game was a massive step and a real example of what we were capable of.

There was one other area of the team that was very much appreciated by Dean and myself, this was the parental support and engagement in their sons’ sporting endeavours. Every successful team I have coached has had a couple of things most people don’t always think about, a good manager (thanks Nicki) and supportive parents. I really enjoyed the interactions with the families and looking up and seeing them in the stands watching the games. This does make a difference.

JMC Senior Red

This team was a mix of Year 12 and 13 men who all contributed to the group. We had a loss in our first game of the competition but then went on to win our next two games. Midway through the season, we were looking good but then we had a few injuries and people away on holiday. We even had a game where we only had 5-6 players, but the men never gave up and ended the regular season on a four-game winning streak to secure a semi-final spot.

Going into the playoffs as 4th qualifier, we knew that we could put up a fight against any team we were going to face. The semi-final was against King’s High School, the number one seed. We played as a team and notched up a 31-point lead in the first quarter. We continued to play exceptionally well, displaying everything that we had worked on over the season. We eventually came away with the win 75-38. This set up a match-up in the final against a very well-rounded Trinity College team who we lost to in the regular season. The game was close

Best wishes to those who are leaving, Joe, Jonty, Alex, and Tait, I look forward to seeing what you achieve in life. To those who are returning next year, I look forward to another season of making this sport enjoyable, challenging, and most importantly improving.

Todd Marshall

throughout the first three quarters, but we then pulled out an amazing fourth quarter, going on a massive run of points, which allowed us to come away with the win,  61-45, and become champions of the Basketball Otago Senior Boys A Grade for 2024. Unfortunately, we were unable to compete in Ashburton at the Southern Cup this year.

We wish a big farewell to our Year 13s Oscar, Nick, and Lucas. Thank you for your contribution to McGlashan basketball. You have shown a willingness to learn and dig deep in games, which is a true testament to your character.

Thank you to all of the team for a fantastic season. It has been a pleasure to coach you all.

MVP - Maitia Madambi

Most Improved - Lucas Townsend 6th Man - Noah Clearwater Matheson Colquhoun

Back Row Tom Anderson Noah Clearwater Ruairi Gillon

Jemaine Wheeler

Front Row Oscar Davenport Maita Madambi Lucas Townend Rian Gillon Matthew Jarvie

Back Row Luke Wilson Lachlan Davies Brodie Miller

Monti Cleugh-Gibb

Front Row Louie Rouvi Zachary Hore Otis Quelch

Felix Gimenez Luke Miller

Back Row Oliver Schonthal Charlie Murdoch Ezra Harris Thomas Kaiser Samuel Gaffaney

Front Row Henry Mackay Sean Gillon Ezra Martinez Tim Niblock Mikae Hape Asher Le Cong

Back Row Angus Hollows Willem Turnbull Ben Garner Finlay Auchinvole

Front Row Liam Wilson Digby Saunders Sam Anderson Felix Robins Angus Sawyer

Back Row Jacob Struthers Jacob Cooper Flynn McGuigan

Front Row Max Porter Harvey O’Neill Leo Jones Haydn Finlay

Back Row Luke Pullar Will Bary Jack Sandford Harry Willis Leo Han

Front Row Wei-Hun Loh Santino Hood Finn Anderson Charlie Jia Jock McMillan

Back Row Charlie Donaldson Henry Crawford Sam Milne Front Row Carter Robertson-Gray George Holland Jack Lucas Charlie Barnett

Back Row Eddie Scott Max Braithwaite William Moyle Ethan Hudson

Front Row Stephen La Amos Miller Hayden Phillips Zack Gallagher Caleb Ung

Back Row Oscar Crowe Henry Stephen Front Row Cooper Ollerenshaw Brayton Erskine Mac Forde

Back Row Tom Zhang Oscar Berry Samuel Binns Henry Cargill

Front Row Hugo Maher Fletcher Tilyard Nicholas Williams Will Macaulay

Luke Wright Fred Gordon Alex Walker Oliver King

Back Row Lachie Clearwater Lachlan Macaulay Harry McDonald James Kinney Front Row Harry Martin Lachie Mackenzie Toby Hazlett Mac Sheppard Jed Crawford

Back Row Louie Rouvi Ruan Hamman Charlie Rohland Oakley Luke Jonty Thomson Rocco Ferguson Front Row Hamish Pringle Walter Rohland Tobias Palmer Fergus Gent August Rees

Back Row Otis Quelch Simba Tang Archie Gordon Archer McDonald Jack McKenzie Sam Jones Front Row William Collie Riley McCall William Templeton Harry Lucas Toby Ellis

Back Row Lewis Marr Brayden Arlidge Matthew Arlidge Shaan Lal

Front Row Daniel Chirnside Cooper Robertson James Wells Jacob Hill Caiden Guthrie

Back Row Regan Hill Macca Whiston Rocco McDonnell Front Row Blaine Dillon Ryan Cleghorn Ben Gibson Hamish Eason

Jacob Sutherland Ollie Paterson

Front Row Callum McSkimming Flynn Robinson Ollie O’Connell Flynn O’Connell

Simba Tang Daniel Chirnside

Front Row Riley McCall August Rees Toby Ellis

William Collie Hamish Pringle

Fletcher Ho

Back Row Felix Devlin Toby O’Neill Isaac Boereboom

Ryder Clark

Front Row William Ross Jesse Willis Max Nation

Joey Annison Jamie Bradfield

Back Row Jake Potiki-Tagg Charlie Cockerill Oscar Chapman Tim Browne Jed Holland

Front Row Ryan Miller Bayden Clearwater Sam Hamilton Odhran McNicholas Jacob Hill

Back Row Oscar Cleugh-Gibb Hugh Craig

Back Row Caleb Ung Lyndon McGowan Stevie Laing Makkai Lamb

Front Row Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick Ethan Zhou Blake Hollows Lucas Hale

Back Row Asher Le Cong Tim Niblock Oliver Schonthal

Ben Garner Felix Robins

Middle Row Caleb Ung Gabriel Liutkus Jack McKenzie

Back Row Noah Konia Jeremy Lin Makkai Lamb

Front Row Tarn Elder Harry Copland Roger Zheng

Back Row James Henshaw Stevie Laing

Lyndon McGowan Ollie Holborow

Front Row Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick Lucas Hale

Ethan Zhou Liam Fryer Patch Agnew

Back Row Will Garner Rory Thomson Henry Schonthal Nixon Young Front Row Lucas Choie Markus Holmes Blake Hollows Aiden Moon Tomide Adebowale

Back Row Freddie Johnson Oliver Crayford Finn Jaffray Maxi Seaman Front Row Charlie Hooson George Muir William Hepburn Duke Turner Finn Ross

HOCKEY

Hockey First XI

The First XI hockey team continues to improve and solidify its place at the top level of New Zealand hockey. This year’s team has built on over a decade of hard work and dedication from past players and management, all committed to raising our hockey standards to new heights. Competing in Dunedin’s Division One grade for the 2024 season, the team delivered a series of strong performances, with both convincing wins and a few close losses. We also had decisive wins in our interschools against St Andrew’s College and Southland Boys’ High School.  Although our three-year title streak in Division One came to an end in a penalty shootout loss to Otago Boys’ High School in the final, the team rallied, producing our best-ever national result.

At the national level, the team excelled in pool play and the round of 16, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in our history. Unfortunately, our hard-fought match against Westlake Boys’ High School ended in a narrow 2-0 loss. Despite close subsequent matches against

Palmerston North Boys’ High School and Hamilton Boys’ High School, where we lost by only one goal each, the team secured an admirable 8th place finish.

McGlashan continues to ‘punch above its weight’ with a team developed from our own junior players up to the First XI level. Competing as a smaller school against institutions with up to six times more secondary students, many of whom offer scholarships, import international players, or have dedicated turf facilities, we have consistently held our own. Our national rankings over the last three years - 10th, 14th, and now 8th at the Rankin Cup & India Shield tournaments - indicate our competitive edge. Looking ahead, we aim to maintain or surpass these rankings, with a team committed to hard work and belief in our capability to compete at the highest levels.

This year’s team has displayed exceptional unity and purpose, and each player should be congratulated on their focused approach and dedication to the game. Their achievement in reaching the highest national ranking for a McGlashan First XI is well-deserved. Jock Duncan in particular, as captain of the team, led with maturity and 185

Back Row Cody Gradwell Max Braithwaite Luke Pullar Lachlan Macaulay Daniel O’Brien

Middle Row Mr Dave McNab Mr Jack Cotton Angus Loe Max Nation William Harrex Fergus Millar Mr Stewart McDonald

Mrs Jilly O’Brien

Front Row Will Hancox Charlie Falconer Sam Hancox Jock

Duncan Adam McNab Sam Lawson Oliver King

Absent Mr James Nation (Assistance Coach), Mr Charle Darling (Head Coach)

drive to get the best results possible.

Our Otago Under-18 representatives in 2024 included: Sam Hancox, Cody Gradwell, Dan O’Brien, Max Braithwaite, Angus Loe as well as three old boys who also made the squad.  First XI members Max Nation and Charlie Falconer also played for the Otago Under-15 team. Caps in 2024 were awarded to: Adam McNab, Max Braithwaite, Cody Gradwell, Sam Hancox, Lachlan Macaulay, Dan O’Brien, Max Nation and Sam Lawson.

Of course, none of this season’s success would have been possible without the dedication and expertise of our coaches and managers. A heartfelt thank you goes to Charles Darling, in his first year as head coach, as well as assistant coaches James Nation and Jack

Cotton, whose skill and passion have been invaluable. The players have been fortunate to work with such an experienced and enthusiastic coaching team. A big thank you as well to Jilly O’Brien and Dave McNab for their organization and support as co-managers.  As Director of Hockey, I look forward to seeing next year’s First XI build on this season’s success, maintain their dedication to playing at the highest level, and, of course, enjoy every moment of being part of the team.

Stewart McDonald, Director of Hockey

Hockey Second XI

This season, the Second XI played in the top Otago division. We knew it would be a challenge, but we didn’t back away from it. The first few weeks we were dished tough losses, however, we bounced back and took on Waitaki, where we found the back of the net for the first time in the season. This gave us a bit of hunger, and over the next weeks of the domestic competition, we fought hard and another couple of goals came with that. We grabbed our first win of the season in an exhibition match against Logan Park First XI, where the team started to really click and the lads worked together some really solid hockey. This translated through to the tournament, where we made a short drive down to Cromwell. We

played very solidly through our pool games, and got many chances, and came out of the pool play playing for a spot in the 5-8th position. We faced off with St Bedes, where we finally saw the same flare we had shown against Logan Park, and used our strengths to play right through them, winning 3-1. We then faced Tauranga Boys’, who had beaten us previously in pool play. This didn’t faze us, and we got stuck in straight away, playing the best hockey we had played all season, finding ourselves up 2-0 at the half. This was a surreal feeling, however the work wasn’t done, and Tauranga found a couple back on us, forcing a shootout. Regardless of the result, the boys were pretty happy with the tournament, and it was awesome to see their growth throughout the season.

Back Row Bede O’Connell Archie McDiarmid Jack O’Connor Charlie Donaldson Connor Howes

Middle Row George O’Connell Joshua Hagan Toby Duncan Toby Hazlett Mrs Louise Schell

Front Row Fergus Dillon Jakob Eaton Max Porter Samuel Eason Cooper Ollerenshaw

Absent Mr Will Heffernan (Coach)

Back Row Freddie Saunders Angus McDiarmid

Hunter Sutherland Noah Clearwater

Flynn Mackenzie Luke Miller

Front Row Mac Sheppard Logan Wither

Lachie Sutherland Richie Cavanagh

Jack Bensemann Lachie Mackenzie

Absent Mr Dave Stevens (Coach)

JMC Third XI Hockey

After winning the Division Three title in 2023, the Third XI was promoted to Division Two. The step-up proved challenging as they faced numerous strong First XI teams from other schools, demanding hard work and dedication from every player in each match. The season started on a high, with the team securing a couple of early victories, displaying both skill and teamwork. However, as the competition intensified, wins became harder to come by, testing their resilience and growth. Despite the challenges, the season featured notable highs, and each player contributed to the team’s perseverance. Special thanks to parent manager Dave Stevens for his loyal support and to Logan Wither for his excellent coaching and commitment, which were invaluable to the team’s progress and spirit.

Back Row Will Bensemann Liam Macgregor Lewis Marr Jacob Sutherland Charlie Falconer

Middle Row Mr Stewart McDonald Mr Nicholas Friedlander Ollie Paterson Rocco McDonnell Eddie Weir

Mr Thomas Meder Mrs Donna Smith

Front Row Toby Hazlett Flynn O’Connell Hamish Smith Blaine Dillon Ollie O’Connell Hamish Casey Jack Rongen

Tanner Cup Under-15 Hockey Tournament

Our Under-15 Hockey team was in Hamilton for the Tanner Cup Invitational Under-15 Hockey Tournament for the first week of the July holidays. This is an annual tournament hosted by St Paul’s College. 16 teams from across New Zealand attend, and it is a great opportunity for younger players to test their

skills against other keen hockey schools.

Our pool comprised of Auckland Grammar, St Paul’s, Wellington College, and ourselves. As we play in Division Two of the local competition, regularly facing Year 12 and 13 players in First XIs, we were not really sure where we were placed against teams of similar age and experience.

Our first game was against Wellington College. We quickly found our stride and won confidently 4-nil. This was a great way to start the tournament.

Our next game was against the favourites in our pool, Auckland Grammar. This was a very tense game, but we kept them at bay until late in the game when they got a couple of quick goals in to win 3-1.

This meant we had a must-win game for the afternoon if we wanted to make it to the top 8 - which was our goal for the tournament. We faced St Paul’s, who had also had a win over Wellington College and a tight loss to Grammar - we knew we had our work cut out. This was even more difficult when two players locked themselves in the toilet block 15 minutes before the game. Some quick thinking by management and a helpful caretaker ensured we got the full team on the turf - but only just in time.

Eddie Weir got an early goal within the first minute of the game. This was just the start we were after, but we knew it would be hard work for the entire game. We rolled into halftime with a 1-nil advantage. And then the three-quarter break - still 1-nil. There was a battle throughout the game, and many kilometres were covered as possession continued to change between two teams that both really wanted this one. Fortunately, the win was ours, and Eddie’s early goal was just enough to get us through. Top eight for us.

Our evening was spent at the formal tournament dinner, allowing us to socialise with the other teams. We were also privileged enough to listen to and learn from three past and present Black Sticks — all of whom were coaches at the event.

Our next game was against St Andrew’s College,

one of the favourites to win the tournament - but a win would see us in the top four. Going 2-0 up at halftime was a perfect start but we may have used up all our hockey luck and lost to St Andrews 3-2 in the very last seconds of the game. This was a heartbreaking result, but we knew we had pushed this really high-quality and experienced team to the limit.

This left us playing Otago Boys’ for our final game of the tournament—a great result for Otago hockey to have two teams make it into the top eight at a national competition. We had left it all out on the turf in the morning, so we didn’t quite execute our final game. Otago Boys took the win 1-2. It was a really close game all the way.

Our final placing in the tournament was 8th, which makes us one of only three McGlashan teams to attend Tanner and finish in the top eight. Many players from this year will be eligible to attend again next year, which is pretty exciting for McGlashan Hockey.

Coaches awarded Charlie Falconer the Player of the Tournament. He helped guide the team and get the best out of his younger teammates while also driving the team through his own play. Charlie now holds the McGlashan record for the most appearances at the Tanner Cup—with 20 games.

We especially thank our coaches, Tom Meder and Nick Friedlander, for all their hard work and support this year.

Also to our sponsors and all the parents who travelled to Hamilton to support us, we really appreciate the sideline support.

Front Row Will Bensemann Liam Macgregor Lewis Marr Willem Turnbull Jacob Sutherland Eddie Weir

Middle Row Mr Stewart McDonald Mr Nicholas Friedlander Rocco McDonnell Ollie Paterson Ollie O’Connell

Mr Thomas Meder Mrs Donna Smith

Front Row Harvey Wither Hamish Casey Hamish Smith Blaine Dillon Flynn O’Connell Ben Gibson Jack Rongen

Under-15 A Hockey Team

A Season of Growth and Determination

The Under-15 A Team had a season filled with energy and excitement as they tackled the challenges of Division 2 competition. Competing against players in Years 12 and 13, our Year 9 and 10 students showcased their resilience and determination on the field.

Under the guidance of Head Coach Thomas Meder and assistant Nicholas Friedlander, the team embarked on a journey focused on skill-building and teamwork. Coach Meder’s leadership was key in helping the players embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, while Nicholas provided invaluable support, fostering a positive atmosphere for the team.

The team played some fantastic hockey, enjoying a series of wins that highlighted their potential. Eddie Weir became a master of the tomahawk (so he tells us), showcasing his drive to learn new skills. In goal, Ollie Patterson demonstrated a determined calmness under pressure, providing a solid backbone for the team. The defence was further strengthened by the reliability of Will Benseman, alongside Blaine Dillion and Lewis Marr, who formed a formidable wall against opposing attackers. Meanwhile, Rocco McDonell. Liam McGregor and Hamish Casey kept things speedy in the front.

Hamish frequently delivered masterclasses in tricky stick work, inspiring younger players to develop new skills. His ability to maneuver the ball in tight spaces entertained the crowd and taught valuable lessons in finesse and control.

We enjoyed great battles with Southland Boys’ and Timaru Boys’ High School, and this young team won both encounters. We are exceptionally proud of the boys who were called up throughout the season to make their debut for the First XI - Hamish Casey, Blaine Dillon and Lewis Marr. A number of boys were also selected for representative honours. Will Benseman, Hamish Casey and Lewis Marr played for the Otago Under-15 Gold team, and Jack Rongen, Eddie Weir and Harvey Wither played for the Otago Under-15 Blue team.

Looking back, the team has much to be proud of. They laid a solid foundation for future success, and their hard work and perseverance will undoubtedly serve them well in the years to come. As they continue their hockey journey, the team is excited about the possibilities ahead and eager to build on the progress made this year.

A special thank you goes to Coaches Thomas Meder and Nicholas Friedlander for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the season. Here’s to an inspiring year of hockey, filled with growth, learning, and the thrill of the game!

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JMC 9 and 10 Gold

The JMC Gold Hockey team enjoyed their season.  Some players were new to the game and learned a lot from the other boys who already had a few seasons under their belt.  Led by Harvey Withers, the boys were able to enjoy a couple of wins by the end of the season.  At times we were without a few players due to injury or illness, but we always seemed to field a team and gave the opposition a good run for their money.  We also beat the McGlashan Blue team, who went on to play in the final of the grade.  Thanks to coaches Cooper Ollerenshaw, Archie McDiarmid, and Sam Lawson, who came along to coach on game night.   Thanks also to Ms Marks for managing the team.  Angus Loe from the First XI was also a great coach on Thursdays and the team learned a lot from him. Back

JMC Blue Hockey

The McGlashan Blue hockey team had a great season, showcasing both skill and dedication as they competed in the Division Four competition. The players made significant strides in developing their individual skills, improving teamwork, and enhancing their game awareness, all of which were evident during both training and matches. It was especially rewarding to see the boys enjoying the game and becoming more confident in the full-field, 11-a-side format. This season has provided a solid foundation for the team, positioning them well for future success as they progress to higher divisions next year.  A big thank you to our senior coaches, Angus Loe, Max Porter, and George O’Connell, for their generosity in sharing their time, expertise, and passion for hockey. Additionally, a big thanks to Mr McDonald for his dedicated work in managing the team throughout the season.

Back Row Daniel O’Brien Cody Gradwell Jack McGrath

Archer Jones James Lynch Tyrell Hore

George Scott Angus Loe

Front Row Jono Hansen Cameron Wallace Cooper Divers Nixon Young George Stafford Reghan Elder

Kea Team

The season with the Kea was an absolute blast! The team had a lot of fun both on and off the field. It was awesome to see the friendships among the team develop, as they grew as a unit over the season.

While they faced some setbacks, like low numbers at times, and some very tough opponents, they always stuck together and fought hard. It was these challenges that brought the players closer as a team.

I want to give a huge shoutout to our coaches and management for their support and guidance over the season. They pushed the players to be their best and created a positive and encouraging environment.

I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the new students who will come through and play for Kea!

Lynch Cooper Divers

Jono Hansen Finn Kennedy

Middle Row Cody Gradwell Angus Loe Harvey Donnelly

Archer Jones Cameron Wallace Reghan Elder

Daniel O’Brien

Front Row Nixon Young Lewis Nock

George Stafford

Tyrell Hore George Scott Fletcher Reid

Weka Team

The 2024 hockey season for the Weka was fantastic! We had some incredible highs, like the thrilling win against our rivals, Balmac. The roar of the crowd as we scored that last goal was amazing!

While the team faced some challenges, like adapting to a new playing style, they embraced them head-on. The team spirit was electric and they pushed each other to new limits.

The School is so grateful for the amazing coaches and management, who took time out of their days to be with the team, always believed in the players, and kept them motivated. They created a fantastic environment where players could grow as players and have fun.

I’m excited to see what the future holds for the Weka. Here’s to many more seasons of hockey fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments!

Back Row Cody Gradwell Finn Kennedy Lewis Nock

James Henshaw Luke O’Brien Daniel O’Brien

Front Row Rory Thomson Fletcher Reid Harvey Donnelly

Samuel Riley

Back Row James Henshaw James

Back Row Mrs Donna Smith Archer McDonald Oliver Schonthal Ezra Harris Ethan McNeill Tim Niblock

Front Row Henry Huse Hugo Beeby Odhran McNicholas Ollie O’Connell Ruan Hamman Eddie Weir

Part Eight: School Awards

100 AND 200 CLUB

200 CLUB

100 CLUB

Ollie Hamilton, Charlie Pearson, Hugo Poland

Back Row: Freddie Saunders, Skylar Peters

Front Row: Marco Farella, James Lawson, Daniel O’Brien

SCHOLARS’ TIES

Level Two Scholars’ Ties

Level One Scholars’ Ties

Ollie Hamilton, Ewan Beadell, Charlie Pearson, Hugo Poland

Back Row: Eddie Scott, James Lawson, Skylar Peters

Front Row: Marco Farella, Freddie Saunders, Daniel O’Brien, Stephen La

EXCELLENCE ENDORSEMENTS

Level Two (2023)

Level One (2023)

Back Row: Ewan Beadell, Max Porter, Charlie Pearson, Jonty Riley, Will Bary Front Row: Wei-Hun Loh, Jock McMillian, James Cameron, Ollie Hamilton, Hugo Poland, Emilio Ghosh-Novero

Back Row: Oscar Crowe, Daniel O’Brien, Eddie Scott, James Lawson, Skylar Peters, Edmund Ferro Front Row: Marco Farella, Freddie Saunders, William Ashton, Annan Goldsmith, Aram Talahma, Stephen La

Blues Recipients 2024

Summer

Blues

Charlie Light Waterskiing

Flynn McGuigan Waterpolo

Theo Nicol Volleyball

Tate Cameron Volleyball

Will Laws Surf lifesaving

Zac Cunningham Touch

Alex Piebenga Touch

Otis Quelch Touch

Cooper Ollerenshaw Touch

Matt O’Mera Rowing

Charlie Curran Rowing -

Oliver Hamilton Rowing

Angus Loe Rowing

Jack Sandford Rogaining

Simon Tomkins Rogaining

Oscar Berry Kendo

Jonty Riely Cricket

Joe Devereux-Kilpatrick Cricket

Fred Gordon Cricket

Alex Walker Athletics

Cultural Blues

Adrian Prasath Music

David Song Music

Emilio Ghosh-Novero Music

Jack Sandford Music

David Song Badminton

Alex Piebenga Basketball

Jayden Toro Basketball

Angus Burns Basketball

Dan Greive Cycling

Josh Grieve Cycling

Emilo Football

George Holland Football

James Cameron Football

Will Laws Football

Dan O’Brien Ngā Manu Kōrero

Glenn Ericsson Performing Arts

Harper Milne Performing Arts

Reid Penwarden Performing Arts

Winter

Connor Howes Golf

Harvey O’Neil Golf

Angus Loe Hockey

Cody Gradwell Hockey

Dan OBrein Hockey

Will Hancox Hockey

Jock Duncan Hockey

Lachlan Macauly Hockey

Max Braithwaite Hockey

Sam Hancox Hockey

Caleb Ung Pipe Band

Angus Burns Visual Arts

Jonny Leitch Visual Arts

Blues

Adam NcNab Hockey

Ben Koh Ice Hockey

George Bary Ice Hockey

Will Bary Ice Hockey

Daniel Joint MMA

Tate Cameron Netball

Alex Piebenga Rugby

Archie Goodall Rugby

Ethan McSkimming Rugby

Harrison Stout Rugby

Jaxon Thomson Rugby

Joe DK Rugby

Jonty Riley Rugby

Liam Barron Rugby

Simon Cavanagh Rugby

Will Hancox Rugby

Angus Loe Service/Coaching

Ewan Beadell Swimming

Ryan Zhou TaeKwonDo

Fergus Dillion Trapshooting

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING 2024

SPECIAL PRIZES

Senior Agriculture

Norwood New Holland Prize for Academic

Excellence in Agricultural Sciences

Matt O’Meara

Senior Art

Artzone Award for Senior Art

William Parks

Senior Biology

Sir Charles and Lady Alice

Ferguson Trophy

Hugo Poland

Ollie Hamilton

Senior Chemistry

Senior Chemistry Prize

Ollie Hamilton

Senior Physics

Senior Physics Prize

Jack Sandford

Senior English

A E Hartill Prize

Hugo Poland

Digital Technology

Senior Digitech Award

Labes Brothers Cup

Hugo Poland

Year 11 Digitech

Labes Brothers Cup

Ryan Zhou

Senior Mathematics

A A Paulin Prize

Ollie Hamilton

Senior ESOL

Hibiki Kawasaki

Senior Commerce

Senior Commerce Prize

Charlie Pearson

Senior Geography

Senior Geography Prize

Anderson Fought

Senior History

Thomson Family Cup

Senior History Prize

James Cameron

Senior Languages

Commitment to Spanish

Jack Sandford

Senior Languages

Commitment to German Reidstra Cup

Adrian Prasath

Workshop Technology

Senior Award for Workshop Technology

Annan Goldsmith

Food Technology

Senior Award for Food

Technology

Harry Willis

3D Design

Senior Award for 3D Design

Jack Tourelle

Jonty Riley

Physical Education

Senior Award for Physical Education

Jarn Hollows

Creative Writing

Year 12 & 13

Dr F R Riley Award

Jock McMillan

Creative Writing Year 11

Charlie Falconer

Speech Year 12 & 13

Sir John White Award

Hugo Poland

Speech Year 11

Charles Reid

Luka Riley

Chess

Contribution to College

Chess

Guthrie Cup

Ryan Zhou

Pipe Band

Donald Ross Challenge Cup

Champion Piper

Caleb Ung

Debating

Top College Speaker

Reid Trophy

Lincoln Rimmer

Debating

J S Thomson Cup for Debating

Most Promising Speaker

Charles Reid

Drama

Contribution to school drama

Harrison Cup

Glenn Ericsson

Performing Arts

The College Award for Service to the Performing Arts

Reid Penwarden

Music

Alistair Wright Prize

Contribution to Senior School Music

Nicholas George

Duke of Edinburgh

Bronze

Jonny Leitch

Duke of Edinburgh

Silver

Ryan Hamilton

Joshua Grieve

Daniel O’Brien

Te Reo Māori

Te Mana o te Reo - Best

senior speaker of te reo Māori

Daniel O’Brien

Tuakana

Jayden Toro

Mana Pounamu

Max Porter

House Cup

Elvidge Cup

GILRAY House

Year 13 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Luke Andrews Merit in History

Liam Barron Merit in History

Harrison Bowmar Merit in Bio Ethics

Cody Byck Merit in History

James Cameron

Excellence in History Merit in English

Charlie Carran Merit in Agribusiness

Jacob Cooper

Excellence in Bio Ethics and Furniture Design Technology

Joseph DevereuxKilpatrick Merit in Furniture Design Technology

Joe Dyer Merit in Physical Education

Brodie Ferguson Merit in English and Furniture Design Technology

Haydn Finlay

Merit in Furniture Design Technology

Nicholas George Merit in Food Technology

Leo Han

Excellence in Chinese Merit in Mathematics and Physics

Jarn Hollows

Excellence in Physical Education Merit in History

Charlie Jia

Excellence in Chinese

Charlie Light

Merit in Bio Ethics and Physical Education

Angus Loe

Excellence in Physical Education Merit in Agribusiness and Economics

Flynn McGuigan Excellence in Bio Ethics Merit in Agribusiness and Physical Education

Jock McMillan Excellence in Biology and English Merit in Chemistry

Adam McNab Merit in Bio Ethics

Tatsuichi Narita Merit in Accounting, Calculus, and Statistics

George O’Connell Excellence in History

Matthew O’Meara Merit in Agriculture

Harvey O’Neill Merit in English, History, and Physical Education

William Parks Excellence in History and Visual Art Merit in Biology and Food Technology

Alex Piebenga Merit in Agribusiness and Physical Education

Max Porter

Excellence in Te Reo Māori Merit in Bio Ethics and English

Luke Pullar Merit in English

Jonty Riley Excellence in 3D Design Merit in Visual Art

Oscar Ross

Merit in English, Visual Art, and Furniture Design Technology

David Song

Excellence in Furniture Design Technology and Photography

Simon Tomkins Merit in Food Technology

Harrison Tonkin

Merit in Theory of Knowledge

Jack Tourelle Excellence in 3D Design

Samuel Ussher Merit in History

Harry Willis Excellence in Food Technology

Year 13 BOOK PRIZES for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Finn Anderson

Excellence in Economics, Mathematics, and Physics Merit in English and Theory of Knowledge

Will Bary Excellence in Mathematics and Theory of Knowledge Merit in Biology, English, Physics, and Spanish

Ewan Beadell Excellence in Biology, Chemistry, and Theory of Knowledge

Emilio Ghosh-Novero Excellence in Music, Spanish, English, and Theory of Knowledge Merit in Economics

Ollie Hamilton Excellence in Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Theory of Knowledge

Wei-Hun Loh

Excellence in Spanish, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and Theory of Knowledge Merit in Chemistry and English

Charlie Pearson

Excellence in Agribusiness, Bio Ethics, Economics, English, and Furniture Design Technology

Hugo Poland

Excellence in Biology, Digital Technology, and English Merit in Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics

Jack Sandford Excellence in Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Theory of Knowledge

Lucas Townend Excellence in Bio Ethics, Photography, and Economics Merit in History

Year 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Tom Anderson Merit in Economics and English

Taylor Baker Merit in Food Technology

Charlie Barnett Merit in Economics and Physical Education

George Begg Merit in Furniture Design Technology

Max Braithwaite Merit in Photography and Physical Education

Angus Burns Excellence in Photography Merit in History

Richie Cavanagh Merit in Food Technology

Cooper Cleland Excellence in Food Technology

Henry Crawford

Excellence in Economics Merit in Agribusiness

Oscar Crowe

Excellence in Accounting Merit in Chemistry, English, and Furniture Design Technology

Luke Dawson Merit in Digital Technology

Charlie Donaldson Merit in Accounting

Jakob Eaton Merit in Agriculture and Photography

Ben Eckhoff Merit in Digital Technology, English, and Photography

Glenn Ericsson Merit in Drama

Brayton Erskine Merit in Agriculture and Photography

Marco Farella Excellence in Theory of Knowledge Merit in Chemistry, Economics, English, Mathematics, and Spanish

Ruairi Gillon

Excellence in English Merit in Chemistry and Economics

Felix Gimenez Merit in Photography

Joshua Grieve Merit in Biology, Chemistry, and English

Noah Hamilton Merit in Biology and Economics

Ryan Hamilton Excellence in Furniture Design Technology

George Holland

Excellence in Photography and Physical Education

Merit in English

Connor Howes Merit in Physical Education

Ethan Hudson Merit in History

Matthew Jarvie Merit in Physical Education

Ben Knopp Merit in History

Sam Lawson Merit in 3D Design and Economics

Jonny Leitch Excellence in Photography Merit in Visual Art

Jacob Levy Excellence in Photography Merit in Physical Education

Jack Lucas Merit in Accounting

Roger Luo Excellence in Chinese Merit in Mathematics and Theory of Knowledge

Thomas Macbeth Merit in Physical Education

Maita Madambi Excellence in Chemistry

Ryley Matheson Merit in Physical Education

Patrick McKenzie

Merit in English and History

Serge Meeuws Excellence in Photography

Fergus Millar Merit in History

Amos Miller Merit in Chemistry, English, and Physical Education

Brodie Miller Merit in Economics and English

Luke Miller

Excellence in History Merit in Chemistry and Physical Education

Harper Milne Excellence in History Merit in Drama

Sam Milne

Merit in Furniture Design Technology, Photography, and Physical Education

William Moyle Merit in History

Theo Nicol

Merit in Chemistry, Economics, and English

Daniel O’Brien

Excellence in English and Te Reo Māori Merit in Biology and Chemistry

Cooper Ollerenshaw Merit in 3D Design

Hayden Phillips Merit in History and Photography

Lincoln Rimmer

Excellence in Theory of Knowledge Merit in Chemistry and Mathematics

Carter Robertson-Gray Excellence in Food Technology Merit in Photography and Physical Education

Felix Robinson

Excellence in Theory of Knowledge Merit in Economics, English, History, and Spanish

Liam Ross

Excellence in Photography

Jayden Toro Merit in Physical Education

Caleb Ung

Merit in Chemistry, English, History, and Mathematics

Mitchell Urquhart Merit in Physical Education

Oliver Ushakov-Colling Merit in English

Morgan Wallace Merit in Economics, English, and Photography

Year 12 BOOK PRIZES for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

William Ashton Excellence in English, History, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish, and Theory of Knowledge

Edmund Ferro Excellence in English and Visual Art Merit in History, Mathematics, and Music

Mac Forde

Excellence in History and Physical Education

Merit in Economics, English, Mathematics, and Photography

Zack Gallagher

Excellence in Biology, Chemistry, English, Photography, and Physics Merit in L3 Calculus

Annan Goldsmith

Excellence in 3D Design, Furniture Design Technology, and Visual Art Merit in English

Sam Hancox

Excellence in Agriculture, Furniture Design Technology, and Visual Art Merit in Mathematics

Stephen La Excellence in Biology, Chemistry, English, and History

Merit in Physics and L3 Calculus

James Lawson

Excellence in Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Theory of Knowledge, and Visual Art

Merit in Spanish

Reid Penwarden

Excellence in Digital Technology and Photography

Merit in Drama, English, and Mathematics

Skylar Peters

Excellence in Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, and Theory of Knowledge

Merit in English, History, and Mathematics

Freddie Saunders

Excellence in Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, and English

Merit in 3D Design

Eddie Scott

Excellence in English, Biology, and Te Reo Māori Merit in Chemistry and English

Aram Talahma

Excellence in History, Spanish, and Theory of Knowledge

Merit in English and Mathematics

Jerry Yang

Excellence in Accounting, Mathematics, Chemistry, Furniture Design Technology, and Physics

Year 11

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Oscar Berry

Merit in 3D Design and Visual Art.

Harrison Bird

Excellence in Drama. Merit in English.

Nicholas Bolton

Excellence in Commerce and Science. Merit in English and History.

Niko Brett Merit in English.

Jack Burton Merit in 3D Design, Furniture Design Technology, and Mathematics.

Guy Byfield Merit in Agriculture.

Joshua Clearwater-Blunt Merit in 3D Design and Science.

Lachie Clearwater Merit in Agriculture, Commerce, and Furniture Design Technology.

Jed Crawford Merit in English, Furniture Design Technology, Geography, and Te Reo Māori.

Zac Cunningham Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in English and Mathematics.

Lachlan Davies Merit in English.

Fergus Dillon Excellence in Agriculture and Commerce. Merit in English and Mathematics.

Logan Divers Merit in Mathematics.

Toby Duncan Merit in Visual Art.

Jonty Ellis Excellence in English and Te Reo Māori. Merit in Physical Education.

Fred Gordon Merit in Commerce and English.

Andrew Grounds Merit in Drama, English, and Science.

Matthew Hall Merit in English and Science.

Matthew Hanna Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in Te Reo Māori.

Toby Hazlett Merit in English.

Thomas Hinton Excellence in Commerce and Physical Education.

Raiden Ho Excellence in Visual Art.

Theo Hollands Merit in Agriculture.

Jonny Hunter Merit in Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Johnny Kaan Excellence in Commerce. Merit in English, History, and Mathematics.

Paddy Kennedy Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in Agriculture, Mathematics, and Visual Art.

Tee Kiatwattanakorn Merit in Drama, English, Geography, Science, and L2 Mathematics.

Oliver King Merit in Physical Education.

Simon Knopp Excellence in Digital Technology and History. Merit in Commerce and English.

William Light Excellence in Commerce. Merit in English.

Lachlan Macaulay Excellence in Agriculture. Merit in English, Food Technology, and Physical Education.

Geordie Macdonald Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in Agriculture.

Lachie Mackenzie Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in Agriculture.

Harry Martin Merit in English, Food Technology, and Mathematics.

Noah McCoubrey Merit in 3D Design, English, and Physical Education.

Harry McDonald Excellence in Commerce. Merit in English and History.

Bede O’Connell Merit in Mathematics.

Jack O’Connor Merit in Furniture Design Technology and Visual Art.

Otis Quelch Merit in Commerce and Mathematics.

Liam Rasmussen Excellence in Music and Science.

Luka Riley Excellence in Commerce and English. Merit in History and Mathematics.

Ollie Rongen Merit in Furniture Design Technology.

Lachlan Russell Merit in English and Science.

Timothy Stevens Excellence in Music. Merit in Drama, English, and Science.

Logan Struthers Excellence in Food Technology. Merit in English and Music.

Rakai Wetere Excellence in Visual Art. Merit in 3D Design and English.

Luke Wilson Merit in English, Physical Education, and Science.

Year 11 BOOK PRIZES for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

George Bary Excellence in English, German, History, Science, and Visual Art. Merit in L2 Mathematics.

Oliver Beadell Excellence in English, History, and Visual Art. Merit in German.

William Cameron Excellence in Commerce and Te Reo Māori. Merit in English and L2 Mathematics.

Charlie Falconer Excellence in Agriculture, Commerce, and Visual Art. Merit in L2 Mathematics.

Anderson Fought Excellence in Geography and L2 History. Merit in German, Science, and L2 Mathematics.

Dan Grieve Excellence in Science and L2 Mathematics. Merit in English, Geography, and German.

William Harrex Excellence in Furniture Design Technology. Merit in Geography, Physical Education, Science, and L2 Mathematics.

James Kinney Excellence in Commerce, Digital Technology, and English. Merit in 3D Design and Mathematics.

Benjamin Koh Excellence in Commerce, English, History, and Te Reo Māori. Merit in L2 Mathematics.

Samuel La Hood

Excellence in Commerce, English, Geography, and History. Merit in Mathematics and Science.

William Laws Excellence in English, Te Reo Māori, Music, Physical Education, and L2 Mathematics.

Adrian Prasath Excellence in German, Te Reo Māori, Music, and Science. Merit in English and L2 Mathematics.

Charles Reid Excellence in English and History. Merit in Science and L2 Mathematics.

Maxwell Reid Excellence in Commerce, History, English, and Science. Merit in German and L2 Mathematics.

Aathur Talahma Excellence in English, Geography, and Science. Merit in German, L2 Mathematics, and L2 History.

Jaden Tonkin Excellence in Commerce, Geography, and L2 Biology. Merit in English and Mathematics.

Nicholas Williams Excellence in Commerce and Geography. Merit in Digital Technology, English, Mathematics, and Science.

Ryan Zhou Excellence in Digital Technology, English, German, L2 Mathematics, L2 Physics, and L2 History.

SPORTS AWARDS

Athletics

Senior Athletics Champion

Charles White Esquire

Challenge Cup

Jacob Levy

Intermediate Athletics Champion

College Association Trophy

Ethan McSkimming

Junior Athletic Challenge Cup

Arthur M Sidey Cup

Alex Walker

Champion of Champions

PJE Robertson Cup

Alex Walker

Badminton

Singles Trophy

David Song

Basketball

Most Outstanding Player

W P Leslie Trophy

Alex Piebenga

Contribution and Commitment to Basketball

Sem-Cheyne Cup

Otis Quelch

Most Improved Player

Ross Family Cup

Jayden Toro

Cricket

Best Bowling Record

J M Fraser Esquire Award

Leo Jones

Best Batting Record

J M Fraser Esquire Award

Joseph DevereuxKilpatrick

Loyalty, Service, and Sportsmanship in 1st XI

A S M Smith Cup

George O’Connell

Jonty Riley

Cross Country

Senior Cross Country Champion

R M Greenslade Esquire

Challenge Cup

Ewan Beadell

Intermediate Cross Country Champion

H A A Stevely Esquire Cup

William Harrex

Football

Contribution to First XI

Alistair Wright Cup

Emilio Ghosh-Novero

Joshua George

First XI Footballer of the Year

George Holland

Golden Boot

Lucas Townend

Golf

Senior Match-play Award

DJ Horn Esq Cup

Harvey O’Neill

Pilling Cup - Best Gross

Connor Howes

Hockey

Service to School Hockey

Collins Trophy

Angus Loe & Max Porter

Most Improved Player Harrex Cup

Charlie Falconer

Most Valuable Player

Blenheim Trophy

Adam McNab

Ice Hockey

Contribution to Ice Hockey

The Bradfield Cup

Cody Byck

Most Promising Ice Hockey Player

Henderson-Harbott Cup

Will Bary

Rowing

Rower of the Year

Saville Family Cup

Matthew O’Meara

Award for Outstanding Attitude as a Novice or Cox

Leydon Family Cup

Noah McCoubrey

Most Promising Jun. Rower Kirkwood/Chittock Cup

Paddy Kennedy

Rugby

Most Improved Player

Ralph Edmund Wilson

Memorial Cup

Harry Martin

Most Valuable Player in 1st XV

Affleck Trophy

Jonty Riley

Services to the 1st XV

Cameron Family Trophy

Liam Barron

Shooting

Trapshooting

The OCA Cup

Fergus Dillon

Most Improved Trapshooter

Wallace Trophy

Lachie Mackenzie

Swimming

Senior Swimming Champion

Mr & Mrs H D Skinner Cup

Ewan Beadell

Champion of Champions

Ewan Beadell

Touch

Best and Fairest Touch

Player Award

Zac Cunningham

The JMCTC Spirit of the Outdoors Award

Simon Tomkins

Volleyball

Most Outstanding Player

Otago Stationery Trophy

Tate Cameron

Most Promising Senior

Theo Nicol

Waterpolo

Most Valuable Player

Taylor Baker

Junior Prize-giving 2023

Please note the date above: due to the timing of publication, Junior Prizegiving results are always published the following year.

2023 PREMIER AWARDS

Academic Excellence in Year 10

Ryan Zhou

Tilyard Family Award for Academic Excellence in Year 9

Adam Ludgate

Teddy Blomfield Memorial Award for academic excellence in Year 8

Henry Johnson

Tom McGregor Memorial Award for Academic Excellence in Year 7 Ollie Brown

The Endeavour Cup for the best all round student (Donated by the Garry Family)

Will Laws

The Junior Jonoel Award for supporting the college’s special character

Charlie Falconer

The Year 9 Boarding House Award which is presented by the Reid Fergus McGlashan Memorial Trust for the best all-round Year 9 Boarder

Connor Bond

The Best All-round Year 9 and 10 Sportsman presented by the Young Family

William Laws

W K Keay Award for the Best All-Round Years 7 & 8 Sportsman

Hugo Beeby

Year 10 Academic Awards (2023)

Samuel Binns Distinction in Visual Art and General Diligence.

Harrison Bird Distinction in Film and General Diligence.

Niko Brett Distinction in Film.

Jack Burton Distinction in 3D Design.

Lachie Clearwater Distinction in Mathematics and Physical Education.

Joshua Clearwater-Blunt Distinction in Visual Art, 3D Design and General Diligence.

Charles Copland General Diligence.

Jed Crawford Distinction in Te Reo Māori.

Zac Cunningham Distinction in English, Physical Education and Sports Performance.

Lachlan Davies Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics and Distinction in Physical Education.

Fergus Dillon Distinction in Visual Art, Design Technology, Rural Studies and General Diligence.

Toby Duncan Distinction in Physical Education.

Jonty Ellis Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Physical Education, Sports Performance and Te Reo Māori.

Fred Gordon Distinction in Physical Education.

Andrew Grounds Distinction in Visual Art, Digital Technology, Food Technology and General Diligence.

Joshua Hagan Distinction in Physical Education.

Matthew Hanna Distinction in Physical Education, Design Technology, Sports Performance and General Diligence.

Thomas Hinton Distinction in Physical Education and Sports Performance.

Raiden Ho Distinction in Visual Art, 3D Design and General Diligence.

Theo Hollands Distinction in Science.

Jonny Hunter Distinction in Visual Art, Design Technology and Te Reo Māori.

Johnny Kaan Distinction in English, Mathematics and Aotearoa NZ Studies.

Tee Kiatwattanakorn Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Science and General Diligence.

James Kinney Distinction in English, Mathematics and 3D Design.

Simon Knopp Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Digital Technology and Film.

William Light Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Aotearoa NZ Studies and Physical Education.

Lachlan Macaulay Distinction in Mathematics, Rural Studies and General Diligence.

Geordie Macdonald General Diligence.

Lachie Mackenzie Distinction in Rural Studies, Film and Design Technology.

Hugo Maher Distinction in Music.

Harry Martin Distinction in Mathematics and Sports Performance.

Noah McCoubrey Merit in Level 1 Mathematics.

Ethan McSkimming Distinction in Physical Education.

Issac Morrison General Diligence.

Bede O’Connell Distinction in Mathematics, Physical Education and Design Technology.

Jack O’Connor Distinction in Physical Education, Design Technology, Sports Performance and General Diligence.

Otis Quelch Distinction in Mathematics, Physical Education and Sports Performance.

Liam Rasmussen Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Digital Technology and Music.

Ollie Rongen Distinction in Physical Education, Rural Studies and Sports Performance.

Louie Rouvi Distinction in Physical Education.

Mac Sheppard Distinction in Rural Studies.

Logan Struthers Distinction in Mathematics, Food Technology and Music.

Hunter Sutherland Distinction in Physical Education and Design Technology.

Jaden Tonkin Distinction in Mathematics.

Alex Walker Distinction in Physical Education.

Nicholas Williams Distinction in Mathematics.

Tom Zhang Distinction in Mathematics.

Year 10 Book Prizes for General Excellence (2023)

George Bary Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Food Technology, German and General Diligence.

Oliver Beadell Distinction in English, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Visual Art, German and General Diligence.

Nicholas Bolton Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Science, Food Technology and Aotearoa NZ Studies.

William Cameron Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Physical Education, Visual Art, Sports Performance, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Charlie Falconer Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Physical Education, Design Technology, Rural Studies, Sports Performance and General Diligence.

Anderson Fought Distinction in English, Science, Mathematics, Aotearoa NZ Studies and Digital Technology.

Dan Grieve Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science and German.

William Harrex Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Physical Education and Design Technology.

Benjamin Koh Excellence in Level 1

Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Aotearoa NZ Studies, German, Rural Studies and Te Reo Māori.

Samuel La Hood

Distinction in English, Mathematics, Science and Aotearoa NZ Studies.

William Laws

Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Physical Education, Music, Sports Performance and Te Reo Māori.

Harry McDonald Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Aotearoa NZ Studies and Physical Education.

Adrian Prasath Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Aotearoa NZ Studies, German, Music, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Charles Reid Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Digital Technology and Te Reo Māori.

Maxwell Reid Excellence in Level 1

Mathematics. Distinction in English, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Visual Art and Digital Technology.

Luka Riley

Distinction in English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Visual Art, Sports Performance and General Diligence.

Lachlan Russell

Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in Science, German, Music, Rural Studies and General Diligence.

Timothy Stevens Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science, Film and Music.

Aathur Talahma Merit in Level 1 Mathematics. Distinction in English, Science and Aotearoa NZ Studies.

Ryan Zhou Excellence in Level 1 Mathematics and Science. Distinction in English, Aotearoa NZ Studies, Digital Technology, German, Music and General Diligence.

Year 9 Academic Awards (2023)

Joey Annison Distinction in Food Technology.

Brayden Arlidge Distinction in Integrated Studies, Science, Drama and Music.

Ethan Barnett Distinction in 3D Design and Design Technology.

Jamie Bradfield Distinction in Visual Art, Design Technology, Music and General Diligence.

McKenzie Bryce Distinction in Integrated Studies, Science and Physical Education.

Hamish Casey Distinction in Physical Education and Food Technology.

Bayden Clearwater Distinction in Physical Education.

Ryan Cleghorn Distinction in 3D Design.

Charlie Cockerill Distinction in 3D Design.

Felix Devlin Distinction in Physical Education.

Blaine Dillon Distinction in Physical Education.

George Earp Distinction in Visual Art.

Hamish Eason Distinction in Physical Education.

Sean Gillon Distinction in Physical Education.

Ben Gray Distinction in Design Technology.

Liam Hamilton Distinction in Digital Technology and General Diligence.

Sam Hamilton Distinction in Physical Education.

Mikae Hape Distinction in Physical Education.

Jacob Hill Distinction in Integrated Studies.

Jed Holland Distinction in Visual Art and Drama.

Ben Hollard Distinction in Te Reo Māori.

James Homer Distinction in Physical Education.

Thomas Kaiser Distinction in Physical Education and German.

Lucas Kirkland Distinction in Visual Art, 3D Design and General Diligence.

Shaan Lal Distinction in Mathematics and Science.

Oliver Levy Distinction in Design Technology.

Lewis Marr Distinction in Physical Education.

Heath McAra Distinction in Integrated Studies.

Rocco McDonnell Distinction in Physical Education.

Aiden McLean Distinction in Design Technology.

Odhran McNicholas Distinction in Physical Education.

Ryan Miller Distinction in Visual Art.

Max Nation Distinction in Integrated Studies, Physical Education, Visual Art, 3D Design, Food Technology and General Diligence.

Tim Niblock Distinction in Physical Education, Drama, Design Technology and General Diligence.

Toby O’Neill Distinction in Visual Art.

Liam Pettigrew Distinction in Visual Art and Te Reo Māori.

Jake Potiki-Tagg Distinction in Drama.

Nelson Rimmer Distinction in Science, 3D Design, Drama and General Diligence.

William Ross Distinction in Physical Education.

Matt Sandford Distinction in Digital Technology.

Digby Saunders Distinction in Physical Education.

Angus Sawyer Distinction in Science and Physical Education.

Oliver Schonthal Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education and Drama.

Kura-mātakitaki Stevens Distinction in Integrated Studies, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Reuben Tulloch Distinction in Music.

Year 9 Book Prizes for General Excellence (2023)

Sam Anderson Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Visual Art and Te Reo Māori.

Matthew Arlidge Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Visual Art and Digital Technology.

Alban Boaden-Trotter Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Design Technology and Te Reo Māori.

Christopher Body Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, 3D Design, Digital Technology, German, Music and General Diligence.

Connor Bond

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Visual Art, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Joshua Chin

Distinction in Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology and Te Reo Māori.

Cohen Harris

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Digital Technology, Drama, German, Music and General Diligence.

Toby Hebden

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Leo Hill

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Visual Art, Drama, Food Technology, Music and Te Reo Māori.

Henry Jin

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, 3D Design, Digital Technology, Drama, German, Music and General Diligence

Ollie Kemmett

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science and Design Technology.

Adam Ludgate

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Visual Art, Digital Technology, Music, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Nio Maclean

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, 3D Design, Digital Technology, Music and General Diligence.

Finn McDonald

Distinction in Mathematics, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Roam Penwarden

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, German, Music and General Diligence.

Tristan Steenkamp

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Drama, German, Music and General Diligence.

Tommy Wilson

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Leo Woodham

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Visual Art, Design Technology, German and General Diligence.

Alex Yeo

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Design Technology, German and General Diligence.

Year 8 Academic Awards (2023)

Harry Barker

Distinction in Physical Education, Digital Technology and General Diligence.

Monty Bevin Distinction in Visual Art.

Felix Brooking Distinction in Music.

Gus Carr Distinction in Science, Digital Technology, Drama, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Seth Clearwater-Blunt Distinction in Design Technology.

Ben Garner Distinction in Mathematics, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Ezra Harris Distinction in Physical Education, Design Technology and Visual Art.

Angus Hollows Distinction in Physical Education and Drama.

Ben Homer Distinction in Physical Education.

Sam Jones Distinction in Science, Physical Education and Design Technology.

Charlie Kaan Distinction in Food Technology, Food Technology, Music and Design Technology.

Fergus Laws Distinction in Science and Te Reo Māori.

Gabriel Liutkus Distinction in Visual Art.

Jakob Noble Distinction in Physical Education, Drama, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Lyell Owen Distinction in Digital Technology and Design Technology.

Tobias Palmer Distinction in Digital Technology, Music, Design Technology and Visual Art.

August Rees Distinction in Music.

William Reid Distinction in Drama.

Artie Sweetman Distinction in Integrated Studies, Music, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Artie Turner Distinction in Integrated Studies and Physical Education.

Fynn Turner Distinction in Drama.

Oliver Wang Distinction in Digital Technology, Design Technology, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Alexander Zarrabi Distinction in Integrated Studies, Digital Technology, Drama and Music.

Year 8 Book Prizes for General Excellence (2023)

Hugo Beeby Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Music, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Blake Chalmers

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Dominic Cheng

Distinction in Mathematics, Science, Drama, Music, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Peter Choi

Distinction in Mathematics, Science, Drama, Music, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Jamie Copland Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Drama and Music.

Adam Dockerty Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Design Technology and General Diligence.

Toby Ellis Distinction in Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Drama, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Ruan Hamman Distinction in Integrated Studies, Science, Digital Technology, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Henry Johnson Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics and Science.

Archer McDonald Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Toby Spalding Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Jonty Thomson Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Year 7 Academic Awards (2023)

Patch Agnew Distinction in Visual Art.

Leo Casey Distinction in Science, Digital Technology, Drama and Visual Art.

Harry Copland Distinction in Digital Technology.

Jonty Davison General Diligence.

Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick Distinction in Physical Education.

Liam Fryer Distinction in Te Reo Māori.

Toby Guy Distinction in Digital Technology.

Oliver Harper Distinction in Food Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

James Henshaw Distinction in Integrated Studies and Science.

Fletcher Ho Distinction in Mathematics and Music.

Charlie Hurst Distinction in Physical Education.

Blake Kemmett Distinction in Digital Technology.

Isaac Khan Distinction in Drama.

Oscar Kissell Distinction in Integrated Studies.

Ropati Kohlhase Distinction in Drama, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Nick La Distinction in Science, Digital Technology, Drama and General Diligence.

Stevie Laing Distinction in Drama, Design Technology, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Makkai Lamb Distinction in Physical Education, Design Technology, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Jeremy Lin Distinction in Physical Education and Visual Art.

Harry Morrison Distinction in Mathematics, Drama, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Luke O’Brien Distinction in Visual Art.

Theo Richards Distinction in Science, Music and General Diligence.

Gregory Rowe Distinction in Science and Te Reo Māori.

George Stafford Distinction in Physical Education.

Nate Vincent Distinction in Science and Physical Education.

Connor Walker Distinction in Digital Technology and Design Technology.

Leo Yan Distinction in Music, ESOL and General Diligence.

Roger Zheng Distinction in Mathematics, Digital Technology and Music.

Year 7 Book Prizes for General Excellence (2023)

Ollie Brown

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Drama, Music, Te Reo Māori, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Tarn Elder

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Food Technology, Music, Te Reo Māori, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Thomas Graham Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science and Digital Technology.

Lucas Hale Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Noah Konia

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Drama, Food Technology, Design Technology, Te Reo Māori and General Diligence.

Shai Lal

Distinction in Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Drama, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Noah Leitch Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology and Drama.

Jack McGrath

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Music.

Theodore Porter Distinction in Integrated Studies, Physical Education, Music, Te Reo Māori and Visual Art.

Max Smith

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Drama, Music, Te Reo Māori, Visual Art and General Diligence.

Ethan Zhou

Distinction in Integrated Studies, Mathematics and Physical Education.

Subject and Special Prizes (2022)

Prepared Reading

Chairperson of the Board Awards

Year 7 & 8

Ruan Hamman

Year 9

Kura-mātakitaki Stevens

Sir John White Speech Award

Year 10

Ryan Zhou

Year 7 & 8

Toby Ellis

Year 9

Kura-mātakitaki Stevens

Contribution to College Chess

Guthrie Cup

Ryan Zhou

Creative Writing Dr F R

Riley Award

Year 7 & 8

Max Smith

Year 10

Charles Reid

Debating

Gerald McDouall Memorial Cup for Debating

Ryan Zhou

Pipe Band

Angus Knight

Memorial Cup

Most Improved Piper

Mac Sheppard

ESOL Prize

Leo Yan

Junior Art Awards

Year 7 & 8 College Award for Excellence

Max Smith

Year 9 & 10 College Award for Excellence

Charlie Falconer

Junior Drama Award

Most promising Drama student

Jed Holland

Oliver Schonthal

Junior Music Awards

Contribution to College Music

Christopher Body

Bruce James Award Excellence in Junior Music Performance

Adrian Prasath

Most Improved Academic Student in Year 10

Presented by the Power Family for the student who has made the most significant academic improvement

Dan Grieve

The J P Cook Prize for Maths and Science in Year 8

Henry Johnson

Best Junior Science Fair Trophy

Adam Ludgate

Library Awards

For reliability, initiative, service to the library and Reading Prizes

Ollie Brown

Noah Leitch

Library Awards

For reliability, initiative and service to the library

Charles Reid

Finn McDonald

Tommy Wilson

Gus Carr

Henry Johnson

Oliver Harper

Ayann Vijh

Library Reading Prizes

Raiden Ho

Christopher Body

Makkai Lamb

Lachie Baker

Parents and Friends’ Association Award presented to the one person in each form class who best exemplifies good citizenship

7LMC Stevie Laing

7MBE Jonty Davison

8AHO Harry Barker

8MRI Jonty Thomson

9CBD Blaine Dillon

9DSM Connor Bond

9KGR Tim Niblock

9NSM Mikae Hape

10RKO Hunter Sutherland

10SMC Geordie Macdonald

10SMN William Laws

10TSH Lachie Mackenzie

JUNIOR SPORTS AWARDS (2023)

Athletics

Junior Athletic Challenge Cup

Arthur M Sidey Cup

Ethan McSkimming

Year 7 & 8 Athletics Champion

J H Fulton Cup

Ezra Harris

3000m

Wallace Cup

William Harrex

Novice Athletics Champion

T C Ross Cup

Alex Walker

Champion of Champions

PJE Robertson Cup

Alex Walker

Badminton

Year 7 & 8 Best Junior Badminton player

Oliver Wang

Badminton Singles Trophy

Hugo Maher

Basketball

Most Promising

Junior Player

Brendan Sparrow cup

Louie Rouvi

Most Promising Year 7 & 8 Player

Barkman Trophy

Simba Tang

Cricket

Most Outstanding Contribution to Year 7 & 8 Cricket

Harry Barker

Best Batsman in Year 7 & 8

Roly Scott Cup

Artie Turner

Cricket

Best Bowler in Year 7 & 8

Roly Scott Cup

Sam Jones

Most Promising

Junior Cricketer College Association Award

Fred Gordon

Tom Procter Trophy

Loyalty, Service and Sportsmanship to Junior Cricket

Lachie Mackenzie

Cross Country

Year 7 & 8 Cross Country College Association Cup

Jonty Thomson

Novice Cross Country Champion

Gibson Family Cup

Charlie Falconer

Junior Cross Country Champion College Cup

William Harrex

Fencing

Most Promising Fencer

Louis Jennings Cup

Theo Richards

Football

Best Junior Football Player

Schmidt Trophy

William Laws

Most Improved Player

Baxter Cup

Noah McCoubrey

Golf

Junior Match-play Champion

Watson Barkman

Junior Cup

Geordie Macdonald

Junior Stroke-play Champion

Parents and Friends’ Cup

Lachlan Davies

Year 7 & 8

Stroke-play Champion

Gus Carr

Hockey

Most Improved Primary Player

George Stafford

Most Valuable

Primary Player Presented by John Cottle

Jack Rongen

Most Improved Year 9 & 10 Player

Bayne Cup

Toby Duncan

Most Valuable Year 9 & 10 Player

William Harrex

Ice Hockey

Most Improved Junior Ice Hockey Player

George Bary

Rowing

Most Promising Junior Rower

Kirkwood/Chittock Cup

William Light

Award for Outstanding Attitude as a

Novice or Cox – Leydon Family Cup

Paddy Kennedy

Rugby

Most Promising Under 14

Rugby Player

Robertson Trophy

Rocco McDonnell

Most Improved U15 Rugby Player

Nick Noone Trophy

Max Perriam

Most Promising 1st XV

Rugby Player

Hamish Russell Trophy

Ethan McSkimming

Shooting

Wallace Trophy

Most Improved Trapshooter

Mac Sheppard

Tennis

Touch

Best and Fairest Player

JMC Junior Touch Cup

Hamish Casey

Volleyball

Most Promising Year 9 Volleyball Player

William Ross

Most Valuable Year 10 Volleyball Player

William Cameron

Swimming

Junior Swimming Champion

O C A Cup 1929

Hugo Beeby

Year 7 & 8 Swimming Champion

W P Edmonds Esq Cup

Lachlan Russell

Champion of Champions

Lachlan Russell

Waterpolo

Most Improved Year 7 & 8

Waterpolo Player

Turner Family Cup

Hugo Beeby

Most Promising Year 9 & 10

Waterpolo Player

Turner Family Cup

Joshua Clearwater-Blunt

Speech and Prepared Reading Competitions 2024

Year 7-8 Prepared Reading

First: Ollie Brown

Second: Tomide Adebowale

Third: (Tie): Lucas Hale and Max Smith

Year 7-8 Prepared Speech

First: Samuel Riley

Second: Tomide Adebowale

Third: Ollie Brown

Year 9 Prepared Speech:

First: Ruan Hamman

Second: Artie Sweetman

Third: Hugo Beeby

Year 9 Prepared Reading

First: Hugo Beeby

Second: Peter Choi

Third: Toby Ellis

Year 10 Prepared Speech

First: Jacob Hill

Second: Matt Arlidge

Third: Sam Anderson

Part Nine: Class Photos

7DBE

Back Row: Charlie Turner, Finn Kennedy, Ben Isaacs, Paul Jacobs, James Lynch, Oliver Crayford, Hugh Walker, Harrison Chapman

Middle Row: Mr David Beazley (Teacher), Fletcher Reid, Rory Thompson, William Shen, Will Garner, Freddie Johnson, Reghan Elder, Zach Riach

Front Row: Duke Turner, Markus Holmes, Blake Hollows, Max Robb, Will McIvor, Samuel Riley, Hudson Gagnon, Levi Le Cong

7MLC

Back Row: Maxi Seaman, Henry Schonthal, Archer Jones, Levi Harris, Finn Jaffray, Walker Hart, William Hepburn, Tyrell Hore

Middle Row: Mr Lachie McLellan (Teacher), Nixon Young, Harrison Miller, Harry McGregor, George Scott, Harvey Donnelly, Adam Masters, Finn Ross, Joshua Woods, Lachlan Hodgkin

Front Row: George Muir, Charlie Hooson, Reid Houghton, Aiden Moon, Hunter McMillan, Lucas Choie, Toby Innes, Tomide Adebowale

8AHO

Back Row: Theo Richards, Gregory Rowe, Stevie Laing, Jonty Davison, Cooper Divers, Lyndon McGowan, Oscar Kissell, Isaac Khan

Middle Row: Mr Andrew Hore (Teacher), Fletcher Ho, Ropati Kohlhase, Ollie Holborow, James Henshaw, Lucas Hale, Max Smith, Thomas Graham

Front Row: Jeremy Dempster, Connor Walker, George Stafford, Donnie Sefton, Jack McGrath, Ayaan Vijh, Shai Lal, Jono Hansen

Absent: Cameron Wallace, Noah Leitch

8RMI

Back Row: Harry Morrison, Theodore Porter, Jeremy Lin, Makkai Lamb, Blake Kemmett, Noah Konia, Liam Fryer, Leo Casey

Middle Row: Lachie Baker, Charlie Hurst, Harry Copland, Oscar Devereux-Kilpatrick, Ethan Zhou, Roger Zheng, Oliver Harper, Toby Guy, Mr Robert Milne (Teacher)

Front Row: Ollie Brown, Luke O’Brien, Lewis Nock, Nick La, Nate Vincent, Tarn Elder, Patch Agnew, Leo Yan

9CBD

Back Row: Oscar De Pelsemaeker, Toby Spalding, Alexander Zarrabi, Jamie Copland, Jacob Sutherland, Caiden Guthrie, Adam Dockerty, Artie Turner

Middle Row: Ms Cath Bowden (Teacher), James Harvie, Theo Sneddon, Hamish Smith, Ollie O’Connell, Henry Homer, Callum McSkimming, Austin Prasath

Front Row: Bobby Song, Henry Cook, Dominic Cheng, Patrick Mackay, Nathan Paterson, Henry Johnson, Fynn Turner, Peter Choi

9DSM

Back Row: Angus Hollows, Samuel Gaffaney, Henry Mackay, Willem Turnbull, Ezra Harris, Ben Garner, Finlay Auchinvole, Archie Gordon, Eddie Weir

Middle Row: Liam Barron (Prefect), Sam Jones, Ollie Paterson, Henry Huse, William Reid, Harvey Wither, Ruan Hamman, Cameron Lane, Mrs Donna Smith (Teacher)

Front Row: Fergus Laws, Jakob Noble, Cooper Robertson, Hugo Beeby, Hamish Pringle, Hayden Manfrinati, Harry Hore, Felix Brooking

9DPA

Back Row: Matthew Lawson, Charlie Kaan, Felix Robins, Gus Carr, Oakley Luke, Seth Clearwater-Blunt, Fletcher Drysdale, Shu Peng

Middle Row: Rylan Dillon, Lyell Owen, Dino Walton, Oliver Wang, Zane Wallace, Charlie Roland, Gabriel Liutkus, David Paul (Teacher)

Front Row: Blake Chalmers, Fergus Gent, Riley McCall, William Collie, Jack Rongen, Toby Ellis, Matua Wetere, Max Paterson

Absent: Rocco Ferguson

9NSM

Back Row: Simba Tang, Cornelius van de Klundert, Ben Homer, Archie McDonald, Hugh Craig, Artie Sweetman, Jack McKenzie, Harry Stafford

Middle Row: Ms Natasha Smillie (Teacher), Harry Lucas, Flynn O’Connell, Liam Wilson, William Templeton, Tommy Stevens, Oscar Cleugh-Gibb

Front Row: August Rees, Walter Rohland, Flynn Robinson, James Wells, Jonah Goodwin, Harry Barker, Daniel Chirnside, Tobias Palmer

Absent: Finn Fraser, Jonty Thomson

10RKO

Back Row: Charlie Cockerill, Jed Holland, Jake Potiki-Tagg, Tim Browne, Blaine Dillon, James Homer, Oliver Levy

Middle Row: Matthew Sandford, Lucas Kirkland, Nelson Rimmer, Liam Pettigrew, Mikae Hape, Reuben Tulloch, Mr Ronny Kotkamp (Teacher)

Front Row: Reuben Macalister, Digby Saunders, Issac Boereboom, Aiden McLean, Ben Gibson, Joey Annison, Adam O’Brien

Absent: Liam Macgregor

10SMC

Back Row: Toby O’Neill, Tim Niblock, Oscar Chapman, Thomas Kaiser, Regan Hill, Ben Gray, Max Nation

Middle Row: Sam Hamilton, Will Bensemann, McKenzie Bryce, Ezra Martinez, Jamie Bradfield, Mr Stewart McDonald (Teacher)

Front Row: Ryan Miller, Angus Sawyer, Sean Gillon, Jesse Willis, Beau MacLachlan, Cam McMillan, Bayden Clearwater

Absent: Felix Devlin

10SMN

Back Row: Toby Hebden, Connor Bond, Alban BoadenTrotter, Ollie Kemmett, Oliver Schonthal, Leo Hill

Middle Row: Alex Yeo, Leo Woodham, Sam Anderson, Thomas Chen, Matthew Arlidge, Adam Ludgate, Shaan Lal, Mr. Steven McNulty (Teacher)

Front Row: Asher Le Cong, Tommy Wilson, Nio Maclean, Henry Jin, Roam Penwarden, Jacob Hill, Joshua Chin, Finn McDonald

Absent: Christopher Body, Tristan Steenkamp

10TSH

Back Row: Quinn Gerken, Ethan McNeill, Charlie Murdoch, Macca Whiston, Cohen Harris, Brayden Arlidge, Lewis Marr, Harry Emerson

Middle Row: Mr Troy Shoebridge (Teacher), Alex Riach, Rocco McDonnell, William Ross, Liam Hamilton, Kura Stevens, Ryder Clark

Front Row: Ryan Cleghorn, Ohdran McNicholas, Heath McAra, Dylan Arlidge, Ethan Barnett, Ben Hollard, Hamish Casey, Hamish Eason

11ABU

Back Row: Liam Rasmussen, Nicholas Bolton, Timothy Stevens, Lachlan Davies, William Cameron, William Harrex, Jonty Ellis

Middle Row: Benjamin Koh, Lachlan Russell, William Light, Adrian Prasath, Harry McDonald, Ms Anne Burton (Teacher)

Front Row: George Bary, Aathur Talahma, Ryan Zhou, Simon Knopp, Thitiwat Kiatwattanakorn, Charlie Falconer, Anderson Fought

Absent: William Laws, Noah McCoubrey, Dan Grieve, Charles Reid, Maxwell Reid

11CWA

Back Row: Luka Riley, Samuel Binns, Jaden Tonkin, Charles Copland, Otis Quelch, Harry Martin

Middle Row: Thomas Hinton, Nicholas Williams, Niko Brett, Harrison Bird, Logan Struthers, Oliver Beadell, Matthew Hall, Mr Chung-Wei Wang (Teacher)

Front Row: Luke Wright, Andrew Grounds, Jonny Hunter, Samuel La Hood, Toby Hazlett, Hugo Maher, Daniel Hudson, Raiden Ho

Absent: Jed Crawford, Johnny Kaan, Alex Walker, Luke Wilson

11JCU

Back Row: Louie Rouvi, Flynn Mackenzie, James Kinney, Logan Divers, Jack O’Connor, Lachlan Macaulay, Otis Rohland, Henry Cargill

Middle Row: Mr Jeremy Cuthbert (Teacher), Andy Wen, Rakai Wetere, Tom Zhang, Lachie Clearwater, Guy Byfield, Will Macaulay

Front Row: Joshua ClearwaterBlunt, Jack Burton, Lachie Mackenzie, Bede O’Connell, Fergus Dillon, Matthew Hanna, Zac Cunningham, Yoko Fujii

11MWE

Back Row: Fred Gordon, Harvey Hunt, Oscar Berry, Hunter Sutherland, Haruto Akimoto, Geordie Macdonald, Ethan McSkimming, Angus McDiarmid

Middle Row: Mr Michael Wesseling (Teacher), Zachary Hore, Joshua Hagan, Ollie Rongen, Max Perriam, Oliver King, Paddy Kennedy, Ms Julie Tolson (Teacher Aide)

Front Row: Benji Dempster, Toby Duncan, Archie Moir, Mack Stevens, Mac Sheppard, Job Wongcharoen, Issac Morrison, Fletcher Tilyard

12AMO

Back Row: Jerry Yang, Ben Eckhoff, Oliver Ushakov-Colling, Taylor Baker, William Moyle, Brayton Erskine, Cooper Cleland, Lachie Sutherland

Middle Row: Mr. Andrew Morrison (Teacher), Cooper Ollerenshaw, Angus Burns, Ethan Hudson, Eddie Scott, Patrick McKenzie, Richie Cavanagh

Front Row: Jack Bensemann, George Holland, Stephen La, Ben Knopp, Hayden Phillips, Matthew Jarvie, Glenn Ericsson, Felix Gimenez

12GCL

Back Row: Daniel O’Brien, Aram Talahma, Roger Luo, James Lawson, Brodie Miller, Skylar Peters, Mac Forde, Eric Xie

Middle Row: Mr Glen Clark (Teacher), Leon Kaan, Linoln Rimmer, Charlie Barnett, Fergus Millar, Mitchell Urquhart, Carter Robertson-Gray

Front Row: Marco Farella, Caleb Ung, Logan Wither, Lucas Mason, Edmund Ferro, Sam Eason, Ryley Matheson, Felix Robinson

Absent: Jakob Eaton, William Ashton

12HCA

Back Row: Max Braithwaite, Jayden Toro, Noah Clearwater, Henry Crawford, Tom Anderson, Charlie Donaldson

Middle Row: Mr Hamish Cartwright (Teacher), Benjamin Sinclair, Rian Gillon, Luke Miller, Harry Lithgow, Serge Meeuws, Ryan Hamilton, James Liggett

Front Row: Harper Milne, Reid Penwarden, Luke Dawson, Freddie Saunders, Amos Miller, Jonny Leitch, Annan Goldsmith, Morgan Wallace

12SWH

Back Row: George Begg, Jacob Levy, Ruairi Gillon, Jack Divers, Theo Nicol, Thomas Macbeth

Middle Row: Noah Hamilton, Maita Madambi, Connor Howes, Sam Milne, Liam Ross, Cody Gradwell, Joshua Grieve

Front Row: Jack Lucas, Sam Lawson, Zack Gallagher, Archie McDiarmid, Oscar Crowe, Henry Stephen, Jemaine Wheeler, Sam Hancox

Absent: George Templeton

13BJO

Back Row: Matthew O’Meara, Flynn McGuigan, Jock Duncan, Jonty Riley, Oscar Ross, Milo Hyndman, Harvey O’Neill, Henry Bowering

Middle Row: Alex Piebenga, Adam McNab, Will Hancox, Harrison Stout, Archie Goodall, Mr Bryn Jones (Teacher)

Front Row: Cody Byck, Cory Wright, Jack Tourelle, Santino Hood, David Song, Harry Ryan, Hugo Poland, Aidan Seyb

13BPO

Back Row: Mr Brendan Porter (Teacher), William Bary, Jack Sandford, Harrison Tonkin, Ewan Beadell

Front Row: Oliver Hamilton, Leo Han, Emilio Ghosh-Novero, Charlie Jia, Finn Anderson

Absent: Joey Kang, Wei-Hun Loh

13BWO

Back Row: Joe Dyer, Haydn Finlay, Harry Willis, Joseph DevereuxKilpatrick, Riley McRae, Luke Pullar

Middle Row: William Parks, James Cameron, Luke Andrews, Daniel Joint, Jacob Struthers, Simon Cavanagh, Jarn Hollows, Mr Henry Hannagan (Relief Teacher)

Front Row: Vinny Brown, Nicholas George, Angus Loe, Liam Barron, Tatsuichi Narita, Oscar Davenport, Simon Tomkins, Brodie Ferguson

Absent: Mr Brent Wolf (Form Teacher)

13DOS

Back Row: Lucas Townend, Max Porter, Charlie Pearson, Adam Rhodes, Jaxon Thomson, Samuel Ussher, Will Kara

Middle Row: Olly Perriam, Kevin Zhu, Jacob Cooper, Leo Jones, Harrison Bowmar, Mr Dominic Schumacher (Teacher)

Front Row: Billy Hutton-Atkins, Charlie Light, Joshua George, George O’Connell, Charlie Carran, Oliver McIver, Jock McMillan

Absent: Lachlan Crumpton

Part Ten: Year 13 Pen Portraits

Name: Finn Anderson

Claim to Fame: Punching metal… for fun.

Favourite Quote: “Inside you there are two wolves, inside me there are two hundred… better luck next time pal.” - Me

Theme Song: Forever - 3 GOATs and Lil Wayne

Proposed Career: Proctologist

Probable Career: Free-lance proctologist

Cherished Memory: Amnesia’s no fun.

Name: Liam Barron

Claim to Fame: Bazz

Favourite Quote: Never dream about success, work for it

Theme Song: Everywhere - Fleetwood

Mac

Proposed Career: A floriculturist

Probable Career: Wide Span Shed labourer

Cherished Memory: All my time playing rugby at the college

Name: Ewan Beadell

Claim to Fame: Having orange hair

Favourite Quote: Close your eyes and count to one... That’s how long forever feels.

Theme Song: Let Down

Proposed Career: Developing new pharmaceuticals

Probable Career: Pool Life Guard

Cherished Memory: I have no good memory from school

Name: Harrison Bowmar

Claim to Fame: Breaking nose on concrete on the first day of Year Seven.

Favourite Quote: “What feels like the end is often the beginning.”

Theme Song: -

Proposed Career: Electrical Engineer

Probable Career: Maccas

Cherished Memory: The view outside of Mr Wang’s window, Year Nine, Term Three, Week Eight, Period Five, at 2:13 PM.

Name: Luke Andrews

Claim to Fame: Always getting migraines

Favourite Quote: Despite everything, it’s still you

Theme Song: Telephones by Vacations

Proposed Career: Chartered

Accountant

Probable Career: Mattress Tester

Cherished Memory: Vietnam trip 2024

Name: William Bary

Claim to Fame: Social Basketball 2024)

Favourite Quote: If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving probably isn’t for you.

Theme Song: Thick of it - KSI

Proposed Career: NHL MVP

Probable Career: Zamboni driver

Cherished Memory: Friday fish and chips

Name: Henry Bowering

Claim to Fame: Seki long ball

Favourite Quote: None

Theme Song: Left eye-big x the plug

Proposed Career: Sparky

Probable Career: New World shelf

stocker

Cherished Memory: 9HJE

Name: Vinny Brown

Claim to Fame: Outrunning Will Hancox in year 10 hostel rugby game

Favourite Quote: Patience you must have my young Padawan - Yoda

Theme Song: Estranged - Guns N’ Roses

Proposed Career: Marketer

Probable Career: Lollipop Man

Cherished Memory: Year 12 ski camp

Name: Cody Byck

Claim to Fame: U18 National Team Ice hockey Player

Favourite Quote: Nothing in life is promised except death

Theme Song: Saint Pablo

Proposed Career: Actor

Probable Career: North Korea’s Supreme Leader

Cherished Memory: Multi-sport during P.E

Name: Tate Cameron

Claim to Fame: Highest pass rate for the lowest attendance

Favourite Quote: it ain’t our ball ?

Theme Song: Chip on my

Shoulder-Rod Wave

Proposed Career: Apprentice

Probable Career: Pro sports player

Cherished Memory: 2023 Volley ball Nats

Name: Simon Cavanagh

Claim to Fame: Friends with Matt

O’Meara

Favourite Quote: Win some lose most

Theme Song: Forever SIX60

Proposed Career: Rugby player

Probable Career: Farmer

Cherished Memory: Beating Otago boys at home.

Name: Oscar Davenport

Claim to Fame: Book prize recipient

Favourite Quote: Cawfee

Theme Song: Black - Pearl jam

Proposed Career: Blackcap

Probable Career: Defence against the Dark Arts

Cherished Memory: Resubmissions

Name: James Cameron

Claim to Fame: N/A

Favourite Quote: Why so serious?

Theme Song: The Boys Light UpAustralian Crawl

Proposed Career: Chartered Accountant

Probable Career: Professional Poker Player

Cherished Memory: Vietnam Trip

Name: Charlie Carran

Claim to Fame: Niche references

Favourite Quote: High school, completed it mate - Jay Cartwright

Theme Song: Force of Nature - Oasis

Proposed Career: Business magnate

Probable Career: Brewery owner

Cherished Memory: Friday period 6 Economics

Name: Jacob Cooper

Claim to Fame: 3 Plate Bench

Favourite Quote: “I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” — Michael Scott

Theme Song: FEIN - Travis Scott

Proposed Career: Tree surgeon

Probable Career: Bee Keeper

Cherished Memory: Year 11 Morning Stumble Guys

Name: Joseph Devereux-Kilpatrick

Claim to Fame: Maori

Favourite Quote: “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

Theme Song: Hustler’s Ambition - 50 Cent

Proposed Career: Miga Hako employee

Probable Career: Charlie Carran’s assistant

Cherished Memory: Study Period

Name: Jock Duncan

Claim to Fame: Eating a kina from Jack Timu

Favourite Quote: When things are tough, you get tougher

Theme Song: Gods Country

Proposed Career: Farmer

Probable Career: -

Cherished Memory: Winning the school hunting competition 3x

Name: Brodie Ferguson

Claim to Fame: Being good at rugby 4 years ago

Favourite Quote: ...

Theme Song: Doomsday

Proposed Career: Physio

Probable Career: Physio

Cherished Memory: Beating the OBHS XV at home

Name: Nicholas George

Claim to Fame: Music

Favourite Quote: You win some, you lose most - someone

Theme Song: Pasture Child by Dominic Fike

Proposed Career: Producer

Probable Career: High roller

Cherished Memory: Rockquest 2022

Name: Emilio Ghosh-Novero

Claim to Fame: Top in IBDP Math IA 2024

Favourite Quote: “Ooh, friends!” - Jay

Cartwright

Theme Song: Baby Come BackOcean Alley Cover

Proposed Career: Professional Basketball

Probable Career: Uber Driver

Cherished Memory: Football Nationals 2024

Name: Joe Dyer

Claim to Fame: Winning every history quiz

Favourite Quote: If you don’t eat your meat, you can’t have any pudding

Theme Song: Tunnel of Love (Alchemy live) - Dire Straits

Proposed Career: Electrician

Probable Career: South Gore Gas

Station Employee

Cherished Memory: 2024 Vietnam Trip

Name: Haydn Finlay

Claim to Fame: Starting Bench

Warmer For One NZ Warriors

Favourite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. But for me, I missed them all anyway!” - Wayne Gretzky

Theme Song: Beat It - Micheal Jackson

Proposed Career: Head Mining

Engineer

Probable Career: 60 Year Old

Apprentice

Cherished Memory: 2021 Dogs Footy

Name: Josh George

Claim to Fame: Scraping by for 7 years

Favourite Quote: Play on Theme Song: Listen up - oasis

Proposed Career: Designer

Probable Career: Uber eats driver

Cherished Memory: Year 12 tournament week

Name: Archie Goodall

Claim to Fame: Don’t have one

Favourite Quote: Day for it

Theme Song: Walking on a dream

Proposed Career: Project manager

Probable Career: Groundskeeper

Cherished Memory: Hostel snowball fight

Name: Ollie Hamilton

Claim to Fame: Punctuality and poker face during assemblies

Favourite Quote: If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his language, that goes to his heart.

- Nelson Mandela

Theme Song: Call Me Maybe

Proposed Career: Fifo engineer

Probable Career: Rowing coach

Cherished Memory: Huzur Kebab - large chicken and chip wrap with special sauce and garlic yogurt

Name: Will Hancox

Claim to Fame: Being best mates with Jock Duncan

Favourite Quote: There are three people in this world - those who can count and those that can’t

Theme Song: Boys light up

Proposed Career: Tree cutter

Probable Career: Shearer

Cherished Memory: Beating Otago Boys’ at home

Name: Santino Hood

Claim to Fame: Antivax

Favourite Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.”

Theme Song: Nutshell - Alice In Chains

Proposed Career: Architect

Probable Career: fresh choice manager

Cherished Memory: All tramping club excursions

Name: Charlie Jia

Claim to Fame: To not have any Claim of fame

Theme Song: Flip!

Proposed Career: Richest man in the world

Probable Career: Second richest man in the world

Name: Leo Han

Claim to Fame: Being the only genius in the world

Favourite Quote: Muryokusho

Theme Song: Giant Woman

Proposed Career: Astronaut

Probable Career: Astronaut

Cherished Memory: Watching Golden State win 2022 NBA champs in class

Name: Jarn Hollows

Claim to Fame: None

Favourite Quote: Ooh year book friends!

Theme Song: H. - Tool

Proposed Career: Lawyer

Probable Career: Professional punter

Cherished Memory: Three years in the 3rd XV.

Name: Milo Hyndman

Claim to Fame: Main lobber

Theme Song: Sultans of swing

Proposed Career: Builder

Probable Career: Director of C3

church Queenstown

Cherished Memory: Year 13 camp/ battlers final

Name: Daniel Joint

Claim to Fame: School Barber

Favourite Quote: I don’t look at a man who’s expert in one area as a specialist. I look at him as a rookie in ten other areas. -Conor McGregor

Theme Song: I’ll be missing youDiddy

Proposed Career: Electrical Engineer

Cherished Memory: McGlashan Ski Team

Name: Leo Jones

Claim to Fame: Memorising every warriors scoreline for the 2023 and 2024 NRL season

Favourite Quote: “forget about it”

Theme Song: Have you ever seen the rain

Proposed Career: Waisake Naholo

Probable Career: Mens second grade

Third umpire

Cherished Memory: The Three Amigos

Name: Charlie Light

Claim to Fame: Friends with the most qualified man in NZ

Favourite Quote: Great day to be a solar panel

Theme Song: GMF by John Grant, Sinead O’Connor

Proposed Career: Sports Scientist

Probable Career: Poor skier

Cherished Memory: When the year 10 sport class kept calling me “sir” and then realising

Name: Wei-Hun Loh

Claim to Fame: That asian who can’t speak Chinese

Favourite Quote: Never put off until tomorrow what can be done todaySensei Wu

Theme Song: Black and yellow

Proposed Career: Harvey Specter

Probable Career: Garbage man

Cherished Memory: That one time a substitute teacher pronounced my name right

Name: Oliver McIver

Claim to Fame: IDK

Favourite Quote: “Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.” - ChatGPT

Theme Song: All falls down

Proposed Career: Rich

Probable Career: Poor

Cherished Memory: The 2024 formal

Name: Will Kara

Claim to Fame: Being the Māori kid

Favourite Quote: “I learn from the mistakes of people who take my advice”

Theme Song: Unwritten

Proposed Career: Truck Driver

Probable Career: Professional Kina Diver

Cherished Memory: Lunchtimes

Name: Angus Loe

Claim to Fame: 3rd in 100m freestyle

Favourite Quote: Which is more important, the journey or the destination? The company.

Theme Song: Lucky Enough (Poem)Zach Bryan

Proposed Career: Wolf of Wall Street

Probable Career: Stay at home Dad

Cherished Memory: Morning rows

Name: Flynn McGuigan

Claim to Fame: Waterpolo

Favourite Quote: “you can pick your friend’s, you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose”

Theme Song: Die Trying, Key Glock

Proposed Career: Electrician

Probable Career: Professional electric fence tester

Cherished Memory: Lunch

Name: Jock McMillan

Claim to Fame: Captain of the second XI football team

Favourite Quote: “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” - Andy Bernard

Theme Song: Tequila sunrise - Eagles

Proposed Career: Beekeeper

Probable Career: Tree surgeon

Cherished Memory: Fire Alarm Drills

Name: Adam McNab

Claim to Fame: 3 Time Johnnies

Hunting Comp Winner

Favourite Quote: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

Theme Song: Baby I’m Back

Proposed Career: Hunting Guide

Probable Career: Something In Agriculture

Cherished Memory: Year13 Leadership Camp

Name: Tatsuichi Narita

Claim to Fame: Toughness

Favourite Quote: Don’t get disappointed with the grade you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do - Mr.

Nigel Hunter

Theme Song: Gonna fly now

Proposed Career: Entrepreneur

Probable Career: Entrepreneur

Cherished Memory: Rugby

Name: Matt O’Meara

Claim to Fame: Hosting New Years

Favourite Quote: Sweet

Theme Song: Porch Light

Proposed Career: Rural Valuation

Probable Career: Deliver Easy Driver

Cherished Memory: Year 10 Camp

Name: William Parks

Claim to Fame: Trying too hard in a Yr7 Education Perfect Challenge

Favourite Quote: Zip it sweetie, I’m getting there. - Paula Bennett

Theme Song: Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy

Proposed Career: Michelin Star Chef & Restaurateur

Probable Career: National Party

Cabinet Minister

Cherished Memory: 11MATX on a Thursday

Name: Riley McRae

Claim to Fame: Having played every position in rugby except the front row at the school

Favourite Quote: At the end of the day, its night.

Theme Song: Riptide - Vance Joy

Proposed Career: Farmer

Probable Career:

Cherished Memory: First XV season

Name: George O’Connell

Claim to Fame: 5 year starter for the Blue Army

Favourite Quote: Mother died today or maybe yesterday idk - Opening line of Albert Camus’s “The Outsider”

Theme Song: Orange Juice - Noah Kahan

Proposed Career: TAB Comentator

Probable Career: Marketer.

Cherished Memory: Year 13 statistics class

Name: Harvey O’Neill

Claim to Fame: Golf

Favourite Quote: “Pump on” - Andrew Hore

Theme Song: Call me Maybe - Carley Rae Jepsen

Proposed Career: Touring golf professional

Probable Career: BP Connect fuel station worker

Cherished Memory: Winning the colts cup in 2024 with the Senior Colts rugby

Name: Charlie Pearson

Claim to Fame: 96% kicking conversion rate

Favourite Quote: “Don’t play the odds, play the man”

Theme Song: Rock the Casbah - The Clash

Proposed Career: The Wolf of Wall Street

Probable Career: Bushman

Cherished Memory: Battler’s Footy

Name: Alex Piebenga

Claim to Fame: Lost every rugby final I have played in

Favourite Quote: What’s happening this weekend?

Theme Song: Riptide - Vance Joy

Proposed Career: Surveying

Probable Career: Delivery driver for Maccas

Cherished Memory: Beating Otago

Boys XV at home

Name: Max Porter

Claim to Fame: N/A

Favourite Quote: It’s not your faultRobin Williams

Theme Song: Sing About Me, I’m

Dying Of Thirst - Kendrick Lamar

Proposed Career: Engineer

Probable Career: Maori Hill Chippy Worker

Cherished Memory: Fishing and what not

Name: Adam Rhodes

Claim to Fame: Being saved by Casper.

Favourite Quote: As for what other people think of me, I don’t care. I don’t care and never have.-Lemmy

Kilmister

Theme Song: Into The Void-Black Sabbath

Proposed Career: Chef/Pilot

Probable Career: Combat Driver

Cherished Memory: Year 10 Ohau camp

Name: Oscar Ross

Claim to Fame: Worst haircut in year 7

Favourite Quote: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.”

Theme Song: love. - Kid Cudi

Proposed Career: Production

Designer

Probable Career: Graphic Designer

Cherished Memory: Mt Somers trip with the tramping club.

Name: Hugo Poland

Claim to Fame: Pencil purist

Favourite Quote: “Perfect is the enemy of good.” “Well, ‘Good Enough’ is the enemy of humanity.”

— BlackBerry (2023)

Theme Song: Mice on Venus – C418

Proposed Career: Game Developer

Probable Career: AI Engineer

Cherished Memory: First day at JMC in Year 12

Name: Luke Pullar

Claim to Fame: JMC 2XI Football top goal scorer 2024

Favourite Quote: All’s well that ends well

Theme Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall & John Oates

Proposed Career: Lawyer

Probable Career: South Gore Gas

Station Employee

Cherished Memory: 2022 Galletly Cup

Name: Jonty Riley

Claim to Fame: Unveiled the centenary statue

Favourite Quote: “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” - Ratatouillie

Theme Song: Better Together - Proposed Career: Prison Engineer

Probable Career: Kicking around at Tee Box

Cherished Memory: Beating Otago Boys 1st XV, 8-7 at home in the mud

Name: Harry Ryan

Claim to Fame: Study Periods

Favourite Quote: I’m not short, I’m just fun sized

Theme Song: The Boys Light Up

Proposed Career: Ski instructing

Probable Career: Ski instructing

Cherished Memory: Beating Dunstan in the Rugby Final

Name: Jack Sandford

Claim to Fame: Recipient of the Year 9

Reading Champion Award

Favourite Quote: Lions do not turn around when the small dog barks

Theme Song: Carnival X Fien

Proposed Career: Influencer in the Talk Tuah Podcast

Probable Career: Engineer

Cherished Memory: Experiencing

KSI’s “The Thick of It” for the first time.

Name: Harrison Stout

Claim to Fame: Prize less

Favourite Quote: Ceebs

Theme Song: Country roads

Proposed Career: Quantity surveyor

Probable Career: Movie watcher

Cherished Memory: Rugby

Name: Jaxon Thomson

Claim to Fame: Always hosts

Favourite Quote: Oh true

Theme Song: Baddadan by chase and status

Proposed Career: Farmer

Probable Career: Lollipop man

Cherished Memory: 9HJE

Name: Harrison Tonkin

Claim to Fame: International

Baccalaureate. Nah I’d win

Favourite Quote: Ry_iki Tenkai

Theme Song: Snooze

Proposed Career: Forex trader

Probable Career: McDonalds

Cherished Memory: Huzur kebab

Name: David Song

Claim to Fame: Playing the saxophone

Favourite Quote: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that whomever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal Life. - John 3:16

Theme Song: Upside Down - Set it Off

Proposed Career: Pilot

Probable Career: Cop

Cherished Memory: Finally using proper music theory in my compositions.

Name: Jacob Struthers

Claim to Fame: Getting knocked out every rugby game

Theme Song: pad lock

Proposed Career: scooping poop

Probable Career: professional pokies player

Cherished Memory: Year 12 Transitional English

Name: Simon Tomkins

Claim to Fame: Back to back to back Div. 4 futsal champs

Favourite Quote:

Theme Song: Can’t stop (Red Hot Chili

Peppers)

Proposed Career: Saul Goodman’s apprentice

Probable Career: Quantity Surveying

Cherished Memory: Tramping club mafia

Name: Jack Tourelle

Claim to Fame: Mini Tourelle

Favourite Quote: You’ll be taller than those hooligans - Don Campbell

Theme Song: Hotel California - Eagles

Proposed Career: Cage fighter

Probable Career: Harvey’s Personal Trainer

Cherished Memory: Everyday life at JMC and NZ Cricket Cup Nationals in Palmerston North

Name: Lucas Townend

Claim to Fame: Prop for the First XV

Favourite Quote: Hammond you blithering idiot

Theme Song: Boneheads Bank Holiday-Oasis

Proposed Career: Poet

Probable Career: Waste Management

Cherished Memory: Three Amigos

Name: Harry Willis

Claim to Fame: most capped 2nd XI

football player at JMC

Favourite Quote: Hey, how you doing?

Theme Song: Someone like you

Proposed Career: Accountant

Probable Career: East Gore gas station employee

Cherished Memory: Undefeated 2nd XI football 2024

Name: Samuel Ussher

Claim to Fame: Being a goalkeeper

Favourite Quote: “Convertibles are mind-blowing” - JFK

Theme Song: Africa - Toto

Proposed Career: Third-choice goalkeeper for Scunthorpe United

Probable Career: Warmongering politician

Cherished Memory: Winning the league with the 2nd XI

Name: Cory Wright

Claim to Fame: Getting 647 on flappy bird

Favourite Quote: Don’t take life too seriously, nobody’s making it out alive

Theme Song: Mr Brightside

Proposed Career: Vet technician

Probable Career: Beekeeper

Cherished Memory: Snow fight at the hostel

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