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Interviewing Principal Steven Hargreaves: 2021 Edition
How is student wellbeing supported at Macleans? Should children of past students have enrolment priority? What books and shows has Mr. Hargreaves been consuming? These, and more, in the following interview with Mr. Hargreaves, Principal of Macleans College. Firstly, what are your plans for Macleans this year? Do we have any new things in mind?…
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Forever Tied to You
I remember. Serene waves washed over our toes as cotton-ball-like clouds loomed overhead, bright white against pastel blue skies and air sweeter than honey as I laid next to you. I remember turning to you, craning my head upwards to meet dark, maroon-brown eyes staring softly back. They were so caring, so genuine, and so…
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The Smell
The smell. It comes from nowhere, no origin For whether it was being or illusion, Even metacognition offers no solution. But even a whiff transports my soul, To an alternate realm of this very world Where every minute detail was ever so clear, Clear for all but those who never cared. A small stream, hills…
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Featuring a New Collegian Team
After minor disruptions to the first term of the school year, The Collegian is ready to introduce its core members for 2021. Here’s the team: Executives Annika Lee, Ellen Wang Writers Elaine Cao Oliver Dai Nicole Lai Vanessa Li Kelly Ma Binuri Marasinghe Elizabeth Pham Andrew Zeng Editors Alana Mackenzie Elizabeth Pham Josephine Sim…
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An Upgrade to Technology at Macleans College
This year marks the long-awaited opening of Macleans’ new Technology Block, which had been under construction since 2019.
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Apply to Join The Collegian
Interested in interviewing, writing, and/or editing? This is your opportunity to become part of The Collegian, Macleans College’s official student news publication! We publish a range of articles written by Macleans students, from opinion pieces to creative writing to interviews. These articles can be found right here on our website (thecollegian.co.nz). We have multiple positions…
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Lament of a Fading Past
A Tour of Great Passing Red glares of flare enclose the browning sands, To sketch evenings with shades of swarthy light. Shadowless smoke clears blood from tainted lands, Where letterless doves attempt their wingless flight. Short wheeze of pant and puff follows the breeze of fall, Though views atop towers are now of greenest hills….
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In Discussion: An Interview with Batten’s House Leader Mrs. Marnewick
As an unprecedented school year comes to a close, Mrs. Marnewick reflects on the changing face of teaching and Batten among other questions. Why did you decide to choose teaching as your career? I think growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. I was lucky enough to come to Macleans College—I really enjoyed…