Theme: Happiness
What does happiness mean?
Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction.
In simple terms happiness is a feeling of pleasure and positivity. When someone feels good, proud, excited, relieved or satisfied about something, that person is said to be “happy”. Feeling happy may help people to relax and to smile. Happiness is considered the opposite of Sadness.
Key question: Is happiness a choice?
Yes! Very much so. Many happy people realize happiness is a choice and it is up to them to intentionally choose it every single day. Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances and they do not seek happiness in people or material possessions. Fully experiencing happiness still requires a conscious decision every day.
Key question: How do I choose happiness?
Here are ten ways to choose happiness:
- Choose to be the best YOU can be.
- Choose to be around the right people.
- Choose to focus on what you have, not on what you have not got.
- Choose a good attitude.
- Choose to smile more often.
- Choose to take care of your body.
- Choose
- Choose to help others when you’re able to.
- Choose to let go when you know you should.
- Choose to embrace the next step in your life.
Quote: “” When you love what you have, you have everything you need. If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy. … The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are.””
This week we celebrate Happiness Week on campus.
A big thank you to Mrs Thaver, and all the staff and boys who are assisting in and /or participating the various activities
UMGUNGUNDLOVU TLS – FET DISTRICT AWARDS CEREMONY
On Wednesday 14th April, this ceremony was held at GHS and attended by Mr Talke and Mrs Govender to celebrate the outstanding work done by teachers and the class of 2020, despite the challenges caused by the pandemic. Maritzburg College was acknowledged by the District Director for being the only school to achieve 100% pass rate. This ceremony follows on from the recent PMB Circuit Awards where we were also recognised.
Teachers from the following subject departments were also acknowledged for achieving outstanding results in the district.
- AFRIKAANS [FAL]: Mrs De Wet [subject head], Mrs Brunzlaff, Ms Greyling, Mr Fraser, Mrs Landsberg, Mrs Talke and Mrs Troveri
- ECONOMICS: Mr Pillay [subject head]
- EGD: Mr Sparrow [subject head], Messrs B Bosch, Mr Govindasamy
- MATHS LIT: Mr Jeewan [subject head], Messrs Els, Sherriff and M Zuma
- PHYSICAL SCIENCE: Mrs E Couperthwaite [subject head], Mesdames Kritzinger, Rembold, Messrs Hoffman & Trodd
SPORTS AWARDS
The following boys have met the criteria for various sports awards.
SQUASH
Large White Badge: JC Maistry [Fuller House]
WATERPOLO
Large White Badge: MR Palmer [Forder]
CRICKET
Honours: M Ngcobo [Fuller]
GENERAL
Behaviour
Four boys have recently made poor decisions and have had to face the consequences of their actions viz suspensions, removal from the BE and disciplinary hearings. Deliberate damage to property is a serious offence as is filming on your phone and distributing it on social media; consuming drugs and testing positive is a serious offence; graffiti on walls in toilets etc is a serious offence.
I appeal to you all to think twice before you act – there are consequences; the simple law of CAUSE and EFFECT! Maintain focus and abide by the rules during the last week of term so that you and your families can enjoy a peaceful, enjoyable holiday break together.
SPORT
All winter sport commenced last week and culminated with trials on Saturday. Please ensure that you also abide by the sport regulations and rules i.e. wear the right sport uniform to practice and matches, be punctual and play by the rules
HOLIDAY FESTIVALS
We wish all our boys and coaches the best for the upcoming holiday sporting festivals:
- Cross-country: KZNA League Race 3 [Collegians Club Pmb]
- Hockey: KZN Boys Schools Festival: 1st XI [Riverside]; 16A [College]; 14A [Northwood]
- Rugby: Fichardt Park Festival: 1st XV, 2nd XV 16A, 15A & 14A
Pro Aris et Focis