Staff with less than five years of service
We said goodbye to Ms Umme Arbee, Mr Josh Harvey, Mrs Julia Harvey, Mr Hein Kriek, Mrs Annelee Kriek, Mr Robin Jones, Mr Sokhela, Mrs Nolwazi Shezi ; Mr Brent Dodd and Mrs Arlene Trout.
Staff with 10 + years of service
Mr Drikus Hoffman [OC 2007]
Affectionately known as “The Hoff”, Mr Hoffman has had a firm and fair approach with the boys he deals with and is one of his strongest traits. He has a heart for people shown in his interactions with staff, boys and parents. His caring nature allowed him to be an excellent Housemaster of Nathan House as we welcomed these boys into the school and BE, and was eager to accept the challenge of working in Clark House to try and boldly forge a new path in the culture of that House. Mr Hoffman joined the staff in 2012 and has fulfilled all the roles over the years with aplomb: Housemaster of Nathans and Clarks, Head of Prefects, BE master, Physic and Maths teacher, Assistant 1st XV and cricket coach, mentor He leaves College to pursue his career at Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch and he will be greatly missed.
Mr Graeme Waters [OC 1975]
Mr Waters has been on the staff since 2012 and has filled the following roles during his time at College: Director of Sport, passionate and highly experienced water polo and rugby coach, mentor, duty master and outstanding mentor of both staff and boys in Nathan House teacher of History, LO, Phys Ed. Mr Waters is retiring and will be spending more time with his family and helping out at Glenwood. We thank him for his incredible dedication and commitment to College and wish him a blessed and healthy retirement.
Mrs Marie Troveri
Mrs Troveri has been on the staff for the past 17 years and has fulfilled the following roles; a highly experienced and loved Afrikaans teacher and mentor as well as MIC Tennis. We thank her for her dedication and commitment to College and wish her a blessed and healthy retirement and time to spend with family and friends.
Mrs Liesl Couperthwaite
Mrs Couperthwaite has been on the staff for the past 28 years and fulfilled a number of roles over the years after joining College as a natural science and physical Science educator. Mrs Couperthwaite has been a committed educator and a passionate scientist who still has a clear love for her subject. She has led the Physical Science department with distinction, and as a lifelong learner, has not been one to shy away from a challenge. At the forefront of her mind has always been, to do what is best for the boys under her care, and she demands high standards and good discipline. She has always enjoyed extending the boys and introduced Expo into the 2nd and 3rd form syllabus and became a prominent judge in the programme. She introduced bridge building, steam cars and Mintek quiz etc. into the science program, and loves experimentation and making science come to life in the classroom. More recently, she took over the Science department as subject head and has efficiently headed up meetings and moderation of FET phase work at cluster level without as well as controlled and organizing Science Olympiads. Further to this she has had a love for debating, serving as MIC for a number of years and was a dedicated and passionate mentor as well. Just recently she was awarded two certificates of recognition for inclusive education by UKZN. She is retiring and will hopefully have the time to spend with her family and we thank her sincerely for her incredible commitment and passion to College and the boys in particular.
Mr Earnest Jafta
Mr Jafta has been on the staff for 29 years, with his primary tasks being painting, waterproofing and glazing. He is a wizard in finding roof leaks. We thank him for his dedication and commitment to College for almost three decades and wish him a happy, healthy and blessed retirement .
Mr Lawrence Masiko
Mr Masiko has served an incredible 40 years at College as Admin Assistant. Baba Thulekwazi Lawrence Masiko joined the Maritzburg College staff in October 1982, as a humble member of the cleaning staff of the Estates Department. He was then a young man in his mid-20s – and he joined his late father on the College staff. Together, these two Masiko men have given nearly 60 years to our school. Mrs Parker has worked alongside Bab’ Mdlankomo in the admin department, especially in admissions, for more than 25 years. She tells us that “he has a sharp eye and picks up even the smallest of admin errors that others have missed. He has a wonderful sense of humour, and is a devout family man and adoring grandfather. He is a hugely valued member of our admissions team – and has been a warm and generous colleague for all these decades.” We pay tribute to a dedicated, humble and kind human, who has worked quietly and without fuss amongst for so long, in the service of our school. Bab’ Mjolil, thank you for your 40 years’ service to Maritzburg College. Ngiyabonga Kakhulu. Mr Masiko was presented with a MCOBA blazer by Senior Deputy Headmaster, Mr Marwick.
Mrs Cindy Sewmungal
Mrs Sewmungal have given 40 years of service to College as our Laboratory Assistant. She is a most gracious and giving person, and a calm island in a sea of turmoil. Nothing is too much for her and she willingly goes the extra mile. A true friend and trustworthy confidante, Cindy lives her faith, and she is an example to many, never saying an unkind word about anyone. Underneath that cool and calm surface however, is a very strong woman of integrity, who has overcome many obstacles in her path. A devoted mother, Cindy’s love and care for her own family, as well as her extended family is noteworthy. A much loved and valued member of the Life Sciences and Natural Sciences department, we are truly privileged to have had her devote her working life to our school. Mrs Sewmungal, thank you for your 40 years’ service to Maritzburg College.
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