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End of Year Circular

We have come to the end of what has been another tumultuous year for all concerned, from dealing with the continuing impact of Covid-19 variants and the enormous impact on the wellness of staff, boys and parents through to the riots and protest in July. The year culminated with the Annual Prize-Giving for the 2nd to 5th Form boys on Friday 3 December. Our Guest of Honour was Mr Keith Guise-Brown, long serving former Senior Deputy Headmaster, who retired at the end of 2019. In his address, Mr Guise- Brown reminded the boys of College’s indestructible heart which continues to beat life into the hearts of every College boy despite the many challenges faced this year. He encouraged the boys to be resilient, and to reflect, regroup and emerge stronger to face next year. He highlighted the “never say die” attitude, and the fierce competitiveness and pride that are so much a part of the RedBlackWhite. He also shared a few anecdotal and humorous stories of his time at College, reminding our boys of the privilege of being a College boy, and calling on each one of them to live their College life in its entirety, with the history and many traditions, the brotherhood, and the sense of belonging.

 The boys have all received their final marks now and it is important that you and they reflect on their performance overall and where things may or could improve in 2022. If there are any academic issues or points of concern, please feel free to raise them at your earliest convenience through the Heads of Department, Housemasters or our Deputy Head of Academics, Mrs Jeannette Finnie.

Covid-19 Pandemic Omnicron Variant and Vaccinations

Please may I ask that those of you who have yet not heeded the advice of the State President as well as numerous medical forums, please seriously consider having the vaccination sooner rather than later. The same applies even more so to your sons. As indicated in previous newsletters, as per Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Governing Body and school have a legal and moral responsibility to:

(1) “Every employer shall provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of his employees, and in particular:

(2) (b) taking such steps as may be reasonably practicable to eliminate or mitigate any hazard or potential hazard, to the safety or health of employees, before resorting to personal protective equipment.

(h) enforcing such measures as may be necessary in the interest of health and safety;”

  1. Section 9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act records the following:

(1) “Every employer shall conduct his undertaking in such a manner as to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that persons other than those in his employment who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety.”

The Governing Body and the school are doing all that it can with only nine staff who have as yet not vaccinated and there are reasons for that. One or two may well be exempted, but they will certainly be in the minority.  We ask that you support the school as well as we as a community continue to fight the many variants of the Covid-19 pandemic.

We are desperate for our boys and staff to have a normal year in 2022 and by taking the vaccination we will certainly be well on our way to do so.

We understand that there are parents who have concerns related to the vaccine and we would recommend that you refer to the following official website for response to these queries: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2021/10/18/should-my-teen-have-a-vaccine/

 

TERM DATES

The following dates apply for the academic school year:

      First Term                 19 January to 25 March
      Second Term             5 April to 24 June
      Third Term                19 July to 30 September
      Fourth Term             11 October to 14 December [official closing date]

BOARDERS

Boarders are required to report as follows:

      First Term                 2nd Form:                   15 January between 09:00 and 10:30 [Registration in reception]
                                      3rd & 6th Forms:          18 January by 15:00 [Tea in Clark House quad]
                                      4th & 5th Form:            18 January by 19:00

      Second Term           All Boarders:            4 April by 19:00
      Third Term               All Boarders:            18 July by 19:00
      Fourth Term             All Boarders:            10 October by 19:00

 

FREE WEEKENDS

      First Term                Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February
      Second Term           Friday 20 May [School Holiday] Saturday 21 May and Sunday 22 May
                                     Thursday 16 June Youth Day, Friday 17 June School Holiday, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June

     

ADDITIONAL WEEKEND LEAVE FOR BOARDERS

In addition to the dates listed above, parents of boarders may exercise the option of having their sons out for one or two Optional Weekends each term.  The optional weekend is particularly designed to assist you to plan for special family occasions and must be recognised by the boys as a privilege not to be abused.  Permission for such “optional” weekends may be obtained directly from the Housemasters of Clark, Nathan, Hudson, Shepstone or Elliott Houses. 

Parents are requested to adhere to the BE and School rules as far as requests and collection of their sons are concerned.

EXAMINATIONS

Please take careful note of the proposed dates for the examinations:

      Mid-Year                                           Tuesday 31 May to Wednesday 22 June
      Trials                                                  Monday 29 August to Tuesday 27 Sept                                                                        Year-End                                            Monday 24 October to Thursday 24 Nov
      National Senior Certificate                Dates awaited from the Dept of Education                                                          

 

PARENTS’ EVENINGS

It is important that parents attend these evenings.

      6th Form                     Wednesday 21 July
      5th Form                     Friday 12 August 
      4th Form                     Friday 19 August
      3rd Form                     Friday 13 May
      2nd Form                    Thursday 19 May

INFORMATION EVENINGS

      6th Form                     Tuesday 18 January
It is essential that all 6th Form boys and their parents attend this evening, as important information regarding the matric exams will be discussed.

      3rd Form                     Thursday 15 July
The 3rd Form information evening is to assist third form boys with their subject choices for the senior phase, and all 3rd Form boys and their parents should attend.

      Career Focus            Tuesday 12 May
Representatives from a wide variety of careers will be available to chat informally to boys about their chosen careers. This is particularly relevant to 3rd Form and 5th Form boys and will be compulsory for these grades.                                                                                                                            

 

LEADERSHIP CAMPS

Parents are informed that the following Leadership Camps are being planned.

5th Form – Spirit of Adventure                       Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February (2 groups)
2nd Form – Spirit of Adventure                      Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September (2 groups)
3rd Form – Roselands                                     Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September (2 groups)
4th Form – Cobbham Berg Hike                     Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September (All together)

 

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE START OF THE FIRST TERM

Below are important dates for the first term – further details will be provided in the Term Calendar.
Monday 10 January                                    Finance Department opens
Thursday 13 January                                   Reception and the College Shoppe opens
Saturday 15 January                                   2nd Form boarders arrive
Monday 17 January                                    Teaching staff start, and 2nd Form day boys arrive
Tuesday 18 January                                    3rd to 6th Form boarders arrive. 6th Form Information Evening
Wednesday 19 January                              Term 1 starts
Friday 21 January                                       NSC Results released
Friday 28 January                                       Governing Body Elections [1 parent representative]
Friday 4 February                                       New Parents Information Evening and Cocktail Party
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 February           Free Weekend
Thursday 24 March                                    Goldstones Club Parents Function
Friday 25 March                                         End of Term 1                                                                                                      

                                       

NEW STAFF

We welcome the following new staff into the Maritzburg College family.

2022 Term 1 New Appointments:

English Educator                                                                                              Mr Ryan Pillay
English Educator                                                                                              Mrs Toni Harding
English Educator                                                                                              Miss Nonkululeko Gumede
English Educator                                                                                              Miss Shenisse Parmanand
Senior English Educator                                                                                   Mrs Wassia Khan
Mathematics Educator                                                                                     Miss Julia McGrath
Afrikaans Educator                                                                                           Mr Kelvin Elder
English/Phys Ed/LO                                                                                          Mr Alan McGuigan
Phys Ed/LO                                                                                                       Mr Aaqil Ebrahim
Phys Ed/LO                                                                                                       Mr Joshua Harvey
EMS & Business Studies Educator                                                                    Mr Jacques Wilcock
IT Admin Assistant                                                                                            Mr Bivash Somaru
Afrikaans Educator                                                                                           Miss Naomi Nel
English Educator                                                                                               Mr Simon Brill
Registered Nurse                                                                                              Mrs Umme-Haani Arbee
Canoeing Coach                                                                                               Ms Bridgitte Hartley

 

Executive Committee 2022

Headmaster                                                                                             Mr C Luman
Senior Deputy Head – Admissions & Discipline                                     Mr M Marwick
Deputy Head – Academics                                                                      Mrs J Finnie
Deputy Head – Boarding                                                                         Mr K Emerson
Deputy Head – Co-Curricular                                                                  Mr R Kyle
Deputy Head – Pastoral Care                                                                  Mr A Sparrow
Deputy Head – Operations                                                                      Mr J Maistry
Director of College Business                                                                    Mr K Smith
Finance                                                                                                    Mrs L Roets
Secretary                                                                                                  Mrs S Calmeyer

College Psychologist                                                                       Mrs C-M Griffiths

 

Heads of Department – State

Maths and Maths Literacy, IT and CAT                                             Mr J Maistry
History, Geography, Technology, GRDS and LO                               Mr G Govindasamy
English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Music, Drama and Art                                Mrs R Govender
Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences
and Physical Science                                                                         Mr D Trodd
Economics, EMS, Business Studies and Accounting                          Mr N Pillay

 

Heads of Department – Governing Body

Behaviour Management                                                                    Mr R Paterson
Leadership                                                                                         Mr R Paterson [Acting]
Learner Well-being and Pastoral Support                                         Mr N Thembela
Prefects                                                                                              Mr N Sutherland

 

Boarding Housemasters

Clark House                                                        Mr D Hoffman
Elliott House                                                       Mr S Bosch
Hudson House                                                   Mr W du Plessis
Nathan House                                                    Mr MJ Smit
Shepstone House                                               Mr N Thembela

Housemasters

Barns                                                                   Mrs M-A Rembold
Calder                                                                  Mr M Reed
Commons                                                            Mr C Nevay
Forder                                                                  Mr G Stewart
Fuller                                                                    Mr T Orchard
Lamond                                                               Miss A Greyling
Nicholson                                                            Mr R Barbour
Pape                                                                    Mr J Tyler
Snow                                                                   Mr S Mhlongo
Strachan                                                              Mr M Zuma

Subject Heads

Accounting                                                     Mr G Stewart
Afrikaans                                                        Mrs C de Wet
Agricultural Sciences                                      Mr J Tyler
Business Studies                                             Mr O Kajee
Careers Guidance                                           Mrs L dos Santos
CAT                                                                 Ms K Moula
Creative Arts & Dramatic Arts                        Mrs K Thaver
Economics                                                      Mr N Pillay
EMS                                                                Ms L Campher 
Engineering Graphics & Design                     Mr G Govindasamy
English                                                            Mrs R Govender
Geography                                                     Mrs B Harris
History                                                           Mr M Marwick 
Information Technology                                 Mr J Maistry
isiZulu                                                             Mr S Mhlongo
Library & Information Resources                   Mr R Gutteridge
Life Orientation                                              Mr F Maritz
Life Science                                                    Mr R Paterson
Mathematics                                                 Mrs A Kriek
Mathematical Literacy                                   Mr M Jeewan
Music                                                             Mr S Stickells
Natural Sciences                                            Mrs S Kritzinger
Physical Education                                         Mr F Maritz
Physical Science                                             Mrs L Couperthwaite
Technology                                                    Mr G Govindasamy
Visual Arts                                                      Mrs S Osborne

 

Directors

Aquatics                                                          Mr D Sherriff
Basketball                                                       Mr S Suwila
Cricket                                                             Mr K Nipper
Cultural Affairs                                                Mrs K Thaver
Digital Learning                                               Mr M Dibben
Hockey                                                             Mr R Jones
Music & Performing Arts                                 Mr S Stickells
Rugby                                                              Mr H Kriek
Soccer                                                              Mr N Haswell

 

Co-ordinators of Cultural Activities

Afrikaans Society                                               Mr G Steyn
Art Club                                                             Mr B Dodd
Camera Club                                                      Mrs D Gademan
Choir                                                                  Mrs J Stickells
College Cues                                                     Mrs K Thaver
College for Christ                                              Mr R Barbour
Debating                                                           Mrs A Maistry
Enviro Club                                                        Mrs D Dickens
 Hindu Society                                                   Mr M Jeewan
Interact                                                              Mrs D Dickens
Marketing                                                          Mrs S Upfold
MC Ink                                                               Mr R Gutteridge
Media Centre Monitors                                    Mr R Gutteridge
Muslim Society                                                 Ms K Moula
Nguni Society                                                   Mr S Mhlongo
Sound & Lighting Society                                Mr S Stickells
Speakers’ Circle                                                Mrs K Thaver
Tech Squad                                                       Mrs C Moodley 

 

Co-ordinators of Sporting Codes

Athletics                                                             Mr M Kritzinger
Aquatics                                                             Mr D Sheriff
Basketball                                                           Mr J Wilcock
Canoeing                                                            Mr S Bosch
Chess                                                                  Mr N Thembela
Cricket                                                                Mr S Sinclair
Cross Country                                                     Mr B de Lange
Cycling                                                                Mr J Tyler
E-Sports                                                               Mr T Tshabalala
Golf                                                                      Mr D Trodd
Hockey                                                                 Mrs A Kriek
Rugby                                                                  Mr S Sinclair
Shooting                                                              Mr G Govindasamy
Soccer                                                                  Mr M Dibben
Squash                                                                 Mr A McGuigan
Table Tennis                                                         Mr N Pillay
Tennis                                                                  Mrs M Troveri

 

Social Awareness

Social Awareness Forum                               Mr N Thembela
Social Awareness Council                             Mrs R Govender

 

Educator Representatives on the Governing Body and Academic Professional Committee

Mrs L-A Moffatt
Mr S Mhlongo
Vacancy – elections to take place in January 2022

 

College Business

Director of College Business                           Mr K Smith
Head of Marketing                                          Mrs S Upfold
Maritzburg College Foundation                      Mrs C van der Merwe
Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association      Ms S Buchanan-Clarke

 

‘BY JEEVES’

The school musical for 2022 is the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic ‘By Jeeves’ based on the PG Wodehouse books. The show is being staged from 10 to 15 March and, is sure to be a delight of frivolous fun and entertainment.  The show will be online as a part of the National Arts Festival for 2022.  Tickets will be for sale in early February.

 

 

ROUTINE FOR 2022

For ease of reference below are the daily times.

 

 

2022 Daily Routine

 

07:25

   

School Starts

07:30

07:45

House Assemblies/Mentor Registration

07:50

08:35

 Lesson 1

08:40

09:25

Lesson 2

09:30

10:15

Lesson 3

10:20

11:05

Lesson 4 

11:05

11:30

Tea Break

11:35

12:20

Lesson 5

12:25

13:10

Lesson 6

13:15

14:00

Lesson 7  

14:00

14:40

Lunch Break

15:10

17:00

Sport/ Cultural Activities

 

GROUP ACCIDENT AND NETCARE 911 TRAUMALINK INSURANCE FOR SCHOLARS

Parents are urged to thoughtfully consider taking advantage of The Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPA) offered through the school. 

In accordance to our safety protocols, the School Executive has made the decision that NO boy who is scheduled to participate in any sport festival and/or tournament may attend without sufficient medical insurance. Such insurance could either be in the form of the school insurance (GPA), or own private medical aid/insurance, and MUST cover Accident & Emergency procedures at a hospital.

You will be notified via the Karri app that insurance payments and agreement is due on or before 31 January 2022. So, if you have not already done so, you will be required to download the app from the Playstore (for Android devices) or from the App Store (for Apple devices). When you receive your notice, you will be able to make your selection from the options available and pay directly via the app. Should you not require medical insurance, please select DISMISS.

IMPORTANT: please note that your son will only be covered once we are in receipt of:

1) the Digital Agreement and
2) your Proof of Payment; these will both be returned to the school via the Karri app.

 

TUITION AND BOARDING FEES

We thank you most sincerely for your commitment in paying fees and also for the sacrifices we know many of you have made in order to pay them. 

I confirm that the fees for 2022 are as follows:

Form 2 (2022)

  1. School Fee R59 800

Discount options are being offered to all parents for 2022 school fees, parents whose payments reflect in the Maritzburg College’s bank account in full as per the dates below are entitled to an early settlement discount as follows:

  • 4% for payment by 15 December 2021
  1. Boarding Fee R87 050

Kindly note the termly option of R21 762.50 is payable in advance prior to the start of the respective term and interest will be charged on overdue accounts at 5% on the full amount due.  Should payment not be received for the term, your son will be excluded in the first week of the new term or at a free weekend.

Discount options are being offered to all parents for 2022 Boarding fees, parents whose payments reflect in the Maritzburg College’s bank account in full as per the dates below are entitled to an early settlement discount as follows:

  • 4% for payment by 15 December 2021

The boarding fees may be paid in ten monthly instalments; parents will be required to complete the Election to Pay Boarding Fees monthly option form (available at finance office).   Payments will run from January to October 2022. 

The monthly payment is R9 140 and includes the total interest charged of R4 350 per annum, giving a total payment amount of R91 400. The terms and conditions of the Boarding Establishment will be adhered to and no waiver of interest will be considered.

 

 

Form 3-6 (2022)

  1. School Fee R55 890

Discount options are being offered to all parents for 2022 school fees, parents whose payments reflect in the Maritzburg College’s bank account in full as per the dates below are entitled to an early settlement discount as follows:

  • 4% for payment by 15 December 2021

 

  1. Boarding Fee R83 040

Kindly note the termly option of R20 760 is payable in advance prior to the start of the respective term and interest will be charged on overdue accounts at 5% on the full amount due. Should payment not be received for the term, your son will be excluded in the first week of the new term or at a free weekend.

Discount options are being offered to all parents for 2021 Boarding fees, parents whose payments reflect in the Maritzburg College’s bank account in full as per the dates below are entitled to an early settlement discount as follows:

  • 4% for payment by 15 December 2021

The boarding fees may be paid in ten monthly instalments; parents will be required to complete the Agreement to Pay Boarding Fees monthly option form (available at finance office).   Payments will run from January to October 2022. 

The monthly payment is R8 719 and includes the total interest charged of R4 150 per annum, giving a total payment amount of R87 190. The terms and conditions of the Boarding Establishment will be adhered to, and no waiver of interest will be considered.

 

There is a refundable breakages deposit of R2,000 for 6th Form Boarders in 2022.

Please note: Both fees will be invoiced separately in full to your son’s ‘T’ and ‘B’ account in January 2022.

Legislation entitles parents to apply for exemptions of school fees, subject to set criteria.  While people who are eligible are clearly entitled to apply, we would at the same time ask our community as far as is possible to restrict such applications to cases of absolute necessity.  This will hopefully ensure that the budgeted allocation of assistance is adequate and therefore that there will be no further imposition on our parent community.  All parents who apply for a remission of fees will be asked to attend a meeting with a designated member of Management.  Parents are reminded that no subsidy is received from the State and any assistance given is borne by the other fee-paying parents. The remission or exemption of fees applies only to dayboys. Boarders may not apply for exemption for either day or boarding fees.

                                                                                                                                                 

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE BUDGET MEETING HELD ON 29 OCTOBER 2021 FOR 2022 FEES

  1. In terms of Section 38(1), Section 39(1) and Section 39(2) of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, it is resolved:
  2. BUDGET – 2022
    • That the budget as presented, and which reflects the estimated cumulative effect of the established trends of non-payment of school fees at Maritzburg College and the total, partial or conditional exemptions granted to parents at Maritzburg College, is approved and accepted.
  3. SCHOOL FEES – 2022
    • That school fees may be determined and charged at Maritzburg College.
    • That school fees at Maritzburg College for 2022 for Form 2 (Grade 8) will be R59 800, which includes a differential rate of R 3,910 per learner per annum and excludes the deposit already paid. The school fees for 2022 for Form 3 to 6 (Grade 9 -12) will be R 55 890 per learner per annum.
    • The school fees do not include personal accident insurance for individual learners. This is available as an optional extra, at a cost to be debited to parents, and at the specific request of parents, on whom the onus rests to exercise this option.
    • That school fees at Maritzburg College will be payable in advance in full on or before 31st January 2022.
    • That the Governing Body of Maritzburg College may accept payment of school fees in ten monthly instalments starting on the first day of the first term and thereafter payable before the end of each subsequent month, to be paid in full by the end of October, provided that the Terms & Conditions (part of the Application Form) have been properly completed, signed.
    • That should the parents’ personal details or circumstances change, they are required to notify the school in writing of such change.
    • That Section 41 of the South African Schools Act process via the attorneys will apply to all overdue accounts which have not been honoured, as per either of the prescribed pre-selected two options (see Points 2.4 & 2.5 above).
    • That the 2022 Tuition deposit of R2,200 (excluding the book deposit of R1,500) will be credited to the last month of the last year of tuition fees i.e. Form 6, or the year of withdrawal from Maritzburg College. Fee exemption parents will receive their deposit back only after any Sundries account amounts which may be owing are deducted. The credit will be applied to any handed over accounts there may be at the end of the learner’s career; if due, the balance will be refunded. Refunds must be formally requested in writing by parents, together with their banking details. Refund of a deposit requires a term’s notice period prior to refund in conjunction with a formal withdrawal notice at Admissions. Deposits are forfeited if these withdrawal procedures are not followed. Learners not returning at the beginning of any given year or term who do not adhere to the notice period will    forfeit their deposit.
    • That the book deposit of R1,500 will be retained in a separate account to cover any text or library books not returned annually by a pupil. Should these funds become depleted additional funds will be required.
    • That payment of Tuition fees by debit order will be compulsory for all parents (unless otherwise negotiated prior to 31st January 2022). Debit orders, currently in place for 2021, will be carried forward by the Finance Department into 2022 and the amount of the debit order will be adjusted according to the fees as approved at the AGM. Please take into account the termly option dates for your financial planning and allow five working days for your debit order clearance. In 2022, termly payment dates will be: 19th January, 5th April, 19th July and 11th
    • That payment of Boarding fees by debit order will be compulsory for all forms (unless otherwise negotiated prior to 31st January 2022). Debit orders, currently in place for 2021, will be carried forward by the Finance Department into 2021 and the amount of the debit order will be adjusted according to the fees as approved at the AGM. Please take into account the termly option dates for your financial planning and allow five working days for your debit order clearance. In 2020, termly payment dates will be: 19th January, 5th April, 19th July and 11th
    • Debit order facility for Sundries accounts is available as an option and is not compulsory. Debit order forms can be obtained from the Finance Department.
    • That payments received from Boarder parents will be allocated first to their sons’ Tuition fees, if these are in arrears, thereafter, to Boarding fees.
    • That no learner will be admitted to the Boarding Establishment in the event of Boarding and/or Tuition fees and/or Sundries being outstanding or unpaid for the previous month, term or year.

 

  1. APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM OR REDUCTION IN SCHOOL (TUITION) FEES ONLY
    • That the following procedure shall apply for exemption from and/or reduction in school fees:
      • That an appointment be made with the Credit Controller to collect application forms, Covid-19 protocols observed.
      • That all applications for exemption from or reduction in school fees must be submitted to the Credit Controller, or alternately the Accountant, of Maritzburg College on the prescribed form on or before 31st January 2022 or within 60 days of change of circumstances.
      • That interviews may be conducted to verify information given by parents.
      • That parents may appeal to the Head of Department at the KZNED against the decision of the Governing Body of Maritzburg College regarding exemption from or reduction in school fees, within 30 days of having received written notification from the school.
    • That the Governing Body shall consider the combined gross income of the parents as defined in the ‘Regulations for Exemption of Parents from Payment of School Fees’, Government Gazette R1052 published on 18th October 2006.
    • That the Governing Body may delegate the handling of all applications for exemption from and reduction in school fees to the Accountant or alternately the Credit Controller.
    • That should no application for exemption from and/or reduction in school fees on the prescribed form be received by latest 31st January 2022, or within 60 days of change of circumstances, parents shall be ‘ipso facto’ barred from later applying for a reduction in school fees.
    • That the remission or exemption of fees applies only to dayboys. Boarders may not apply for exemption for either day or boarding fees.

 

  1. SECTION 38A PAYMENTS
    • That the Governing Body be authorised to make payments to state-employed members of staff in terms of Section 38A of the South African Schools Act.
    • That the sum allocated towards Section 38A payments as reflected in the budget as tabled, be approved.

 

SPORTS EXCHANGES

To assist with your planning for 2022 I need to inform parents that we have the following sports exchanges planned:

9 April                                   PBHS [H]
23 July                                  AFFIES [H]
30 July                                  PBHS [A]
6 August                              KES [H]
29 April to 2 May             Wildeklawer Festival [A]

Please note, hosting requests and special arrangements will be conveyed to you next year.

 

COLLEGE SHOPPE

The College Shoppe will reopen in 2022 as follows:

Thursday 13 January and Friday 14 January          09:00 to 15:00
Saturday 15 January                                              08:00 to 12:00

From Monday 17 January onwards the College Shoppe will be open as normal from 08:00 to 16:00.

 

GOVERING BODY PARENT ELECTIONS

This is a preliminary notice to all parents of the nomination and election of one Parent Representative for the Maritzburg College Governing Body for the coming two years.  The meeting to elect the parent representative to the Governing Body will be held on Friday 28 January 2022 at 14:00 in the Victoria Hall.  Should a quorum not be achieved the second round of elections, where no quorum is necessary, will be scheduled.  We will be calling for candidates (who must be parents/guardians of learners at the school and who are not employed at the school) to be nominated as a parent representative to the Governing Body.

The formal notifications will be emailed to all parents at the end of this year.

 

GOLDSTONES CLUB

The primary aims of this Club are to work towards providing a platform for the interaction between members of the College Community and, in turn, their involvement with the school.  The Club’s main objective is to allow and encourage these members to make the most of their interaction with the school. 

To help grow and ensure the success of this club, we need some 2nd and 3rd Form parents (both Moms and Dads) to join the committee.  With an injection of membership will come new ideas and enthusiasm.  If you are interested to deepen your involvement with and enjoyment of College, please email Sue Calmeyer on sue@mcollege.co.za.

Club members are required to be involved in a number of support areas of the school including the Zarmfarm, home catering and arranging social functions for the College parents.  We will be at the New Parent Information Evening on Friday 4 February and will send out a request for volunteers at the start of 2022.

 

SUPPORT COLLEGE BY JOINING MYSCHOOL

MySchool is one of South Africa’s biggest passive fundraising programmes and allows you to make a difference, just by shopping. If your card is linked to Maritzburg College, then every time you use your card at any of our partner stores, they’ll give back a percentage of your purchase value, on your behalf to Maritzburg College at absolutely no cost to you! Get your free card today https://www.myschool.co.za/supporter/apply. Every swipe counts! Remember that the virtual MySchool card is now also available on your phone, Download for free from the App Store or Google Play.

I wish you and you boys a wonderful, peaceful, and safe Christmas and a happy, healthy, Covid free and prosperous 2022. Furthermore, I wish to thank you for your continued support of your boys and the school during 2021.

Travel safely & God Bless

Pro aris et focis

CJ LUMAN
Headmaster