On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Macleans students and teachers left their lunch boxes at home and brought loose change for a feast at the annual Intercultural Food Festival. Organised by the Intercultural Club Committee, this annual event had cultural cuisine from over 13 cultures ranging from Korean BBQ skewers, pearl milk tea, sushi and curry, to crepes, waffles and nachos. With massive crowds flocking to … Continue reading Multiculturalism through food
On the 7th of May 2013, Macleans College held their annual cross country. The weather was spectacular and the students did an amazing job. Congratulations to those who participated, and especially to those who gave it their all! Here is a video to sum up the day: Video and article by Michelle Huang Continue reading Cross country (video)
12.04.13 On Friday the 12th of April, the first prefects’ assembly of the year was held. It was planned less than two weeks in advance but went without a hitch. The mini-choir performance of “Epitaph to Mrs Freland” The assembly included a mini-choir performance, several skits, and a video on uniform and appearances, which was perhaps semi-risque but overall very fun and entertaining. The background … Continue reading Perfect prefects’ assembly (+videos)
12.04.13 The lipsync finals were held on April 11, 2013, between Te Kanawa, Rutherford, Mansfield and Batten houses. Rutherford were crowned the winners. Second place was awarded to Batten, while Mansfield came third. The house lipsync competition is an initiative of Hillary house to fundraise for their house charity, the Himalayan Trust. The banner image shows Rutherford House Captain, Rachel Lamacraft, performing as the Queen … Continue reading Lipsync finals (video)
06.04.13
Over 300 roses were delivered around the school on Thursday April 4, 2013 to raise funds for Mansfield house charities.
Naa-Eun Kim, Academic captain of Mansfield house, remembered that back in 2009 people could order a rose to be delivered to a friend or a special someone, and was keen to revive the idea.
01.04.13 In this news broadcast, we discuss topics such as the Voice, the ball, the Easter egg hunt and our very own lip-sync competition. Anchored by Avia Ben-Harosh and Adam Berry. Video by Michelle Huang. Continue reading News broadcast 1 (video)
28.03.13
The annual school-wide Easter egg hunt was held on Thursday March 28, 2013, and was organised and ran by a group of school prefects.
Many poker chip tokens were hidden around the school. During interval and lunch, students lucky enough to find a token could redeem them for free chocolate Easter bunnies at the amphitheatre.
