Theme: FINDING STRENGTH
Thought for the Week:
Build your strength
Defeat your weakness
Create your opportunity
Destroy your threats
~ Rubini Arunagiri
From Scripture:
“God, You are my shepherd, I lack nothing.
You make me lie down in green pastures,
You lead me beside still waters,
You restore my soul.
You lead me in paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me!
Psalm 23
A Prayer:
“Heavenly father we humbly request that you will continue to guide us and support us on our pathway to manhood. In your name we pray.
Amen.”
Last week we focussed on the theme of RESPECT and TOLERANCE for one another
Today we focus on FINDING OUR STRENGTHS and why we should do so. It is quite simple, as we and your parents want the best for you i.e. for you to reach your optimal potential in all that you do.
On Wednesday your mentors and tutors will assist you when you do a version of the Clifton/Gallup Strength Finder to do exactly that
Two VIDEOs were shared with the boys and staff
By utilising one’s strengths , and being aware of your weaknesses, this should enable you to reach the goals that you have set for your self with the support of your mentors , tutors and parents
Address by OC 2013 and Olympian swimmer, Martin Binedell
Martin Binedell, one of our College old boys who has followed through on his goals and ambitions and achieved international status as a South African swimmer visited College this week and spoke to boys and staff, sharing some of his post-College journey.
Read the full story here
Form 5 Leadership Camps
Thank you to all the staff who were involved in the F5 camp which was by all accounts a success as we continue with our leadership programme. I trust that the boys also found this worthwhile and enjoyable.
Sports Results
Full results can be found here.
Although this was a “free weekend” we have some outstanding results from the inaugural Basketball tournament held on campus, and from our boys and old boys who took part in the 2022 MyLife Dusi canoe marathon.
Basketball
Our two basketball teams viz 1st and U14 were incredible at the inaugural tournaments that we held at College over the weekend with both sides being unbeaten and winning the final in such a convincing fashion
Thank you to all the staff involved in hosting such a successful tournament as well as the coaches and players. Please join me in congratulating everyone involved
Canoeing
We are very proud of our two OCs Andy Birkett and David Evans who finished first overall. Well done to all the boys who took part.
Waterpolo
Thank you to the staff and boys for their efforts at the tournament over the weekend
Certificates of Recognition:
A number of awards were presented for various sports codes
Basketball selections
Congratulations to the following boys who have all gained selection to higher honours.
Midlands & KZN U16 selection
I Masinga [Snow] , LM Dlamini {Nicholson] , AM Ngcobo [Nicholson]
Midlands & KZN U18 selection
SS Mnonambi [Strachan], K Mthimkulu [Lamond], CB Janse van Rensburg [Nicholson]
Swimming selections
The following boys have all been selected to represent Umgungundlovu Swimming Team
SJ Gibson [Strachan], JMJ Scruby [Pape], TN Truter [Strachan],MP Marillier [Barns], RM Lottering [Strachan], BJ Haigh [Nicholsons], J George [Pape], JJ Mumford [Snow], C Robinson [Fuller], PR Lamb [Snow], MS Lancaster [Lamond], CC Potgieter [Forder], JC Van Der Merwe [Nicholson], T Mudley [Nicholson], DM Palmer [Snow], TS Pillay [Calder]
Cricket
Cricket: Oscar Servant Trophy for best all-round cricketer in the First XI – AO Simelane (Snow)
Scout Presentation
M Naidoo gave an address on the benefits of joining the scouts and what they actually do.
I wish you all a very enjoyable and successful week
Pro Aris et Focis