Year 9 2022

Term Three Key Dates:

Monday 25th July - Term 3 Begins

Tuesday 2nd August - Open Night from 7pm (more details to follow)

Thursday 4th August - Open Afternoon from 2pm

Friday 5th August - Non-uniform Day for the Fete (Groceries)

Friday 26th August - Teacher Only Day

Monday 29th August - Winter Sports Tournament Week (mostly impacting seniors)

Friday 2nd September - Non-uniform Day for the Fete (Chocolate)

Friday 9th September - School Swimming Sports

Saturday 10th September - JMC School Fete

Friday 16th September - International Food Day

Friday 30th September - Last day of term 3 (full day)

Term Two Key Dates:

Monday 2nd May - Term 2 Begins

Thursday 12th May - Teacher Only Day

Tuesday 31st May - Cross Country (House Competition)

Monday 6th June - Queens Birthday Holiday observed (school closed)

Friday 24th June - Matariki (school closed)

Friday 8th June - Last day of term 2 (full day)

Term 2 Principals Message:

Dear parents, caregivers, staff and boys,

RE: Orange Alert Level

Welcome to the new term. I trust you have found some relaxing family time over the last two weeks.

The Ministry of Education has stated :

- At Orange, face masks are no longer required at school. However, the Ministry of Education strongly encourages that face masks continue to be worn indoors.

- Face masks also continue to be required for students aged 12 and above on school and public transport.

John McGlashan College will continue to be conservative in its approach. We strongly encourage everyone to follow best practices and, where appropriate, wear masks.

Individual staff will decide their comfort level regarding mask-wearing with consideration of the Ministry of Education guidelines which strongly recommend that they are worn indoors.

Wearing masks in our community is a collective commitment to looking after our students and staff, including members of our extended families.

- Students will be required to carry a mask and will be reminded that they may be asked to put them on in classes, assemblies and gatherings.

- Rooms will be ventilated as much as possible. Students should consider layering their clothing in cooler conditions.

- We will continue to encourage commonly understood handwashing practices, coughing/sneezing etiquette and staying home if unwell.

- Please inform the college if your son is COVID positive or has a household contact (Reception - 03 4676620).

- Masks will be worn on the library floor and in the study rooms.

- Visitors will continue to be expected to wear masks.

- If your son has compromised health or you wish to discuss any other concerns, please contact Mr Hunter so that we can develop a personalised management plan (nigel.hunter@mcglashan.school.nz).

All the best for Term 2.

Ngā mihi nui,

Neil Garry

Guidance on face coverings:

Staff and students must wear a face covering when inside at school. Public health advice is that an appropriate mask should fit snuggly and seal well around facial contours.

This includes single-use disposable masks (medical masks) and re-usable fabric masks with three layers.

Term One Key Dates:

Monday 31st Jan - Boarding students arrive (please see Boarding Hostel for specific details)

Tuesday 1st Feb - Year 9 Orientation and Induction Day

Wednesday 2nd Feb - First full school day

Monday 7th Feb - Waitangi Day observed (school closed)

Tuesday 8th Feb - Camp Preparation Day (more details to follow)

Thursday 10th Feb - Class Photos (formal uniform required)

Friday 11th Feb - ID Photos (formal uniform required)

Monday 14th Feb - Year 9 Camp One depart (9CBD and 9NSM) be at school at 6:30 am

Wednesday 16th Feb - Year 9 Camp Two depart (9DSM and 9DOS) be at school at 6:30 am

Wednesday 16th Feb - Camp One returns at approximately 3pm

Friday 18th Feb - Year 9 Camp Two returns at approximately 3pm

Monday 21st Feb - Science Peninsula Trip for 9NSM and 9DOS

Tuesday 22nd Feb - Science Peninsula Trip for 9DSM and 9CBD

Wednesday 23rd Feb - Paid Union Meeting: school closed from 1pm

Friday 25th Feb - Athletics Sports (Period 3 and 4 for Year 9)

Thursday 17th Mar - Y7-10 Parent Interviews

Friday 18th Mar - Y7-10 Parent Interviews (school closes at lunchtime)

Monday 21st March - Otago Anniversary Day observed (school closed)

Thursday 14th April - Last day of term one

Friday 15th April - Easter Friday (school closed)