Theme: RELATIONSHIP
From Scripture:
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. – Proverbs 27:9
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – Proverbs 17 v 17
Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm. – Proverbs 13:20
Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. – Proverbs 27:6
A prayer:
Heavenly Father, we ask that you guide us and help us to treat everyone with due respect and tolerance in all our relationships.
THEME: MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Thought for the Week:
“In life you’ll realise that there is a purpose for everybody you meet. Some are there to test you, some will use you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you.” ~ Anon
Today my focus is on RELATIONSHIPS which is a focus for this week in the mentor class. When we talk about relationships, we are talking about relationships with your peers in the first instance, within the mentor group and house, teams , family members. How you treat one another is key . At all times we need to be respectful, tolerant and supportive . Mahatma Gandhi makes the following comments to consider :
The following is a letter written by Abraham Lincoln about his son to his teacher which has a number of relevant points about character and relationships – particularly those of a father and his son and teacher. Relationships are key to character building.
“He will have to learn, I know,
that all men are not just,
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel there is a hero;
that for every selfish Politician,
there is a dedicated leader…
Teach him for every enemy there is a friend,
Steer him away from envy,
if you can,
teach him the secret of quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to lick…
Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books…
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green hillside.
In the school teach him
it is far honourable to fail
than to cheat…
Teach him to have faith
in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him
they are wrong…
Teach him to be gentle
with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.
Try to give my son
the strength not to follow the crowd
when everyone is getting on the band wagon…
Teach him to listen to all men…
but teach him also to filter
all he hears on a screen of truth,
and take only the good
that comes through.
Teach him if you can,
how to laugh when he is sad…
Teach him there is no shame in tears,
Teach him to scoff at cynics
and to beware of too much sweetness…
Teach him to sell his brawn
and brain to the highest bidders
but never to put a price-tag
on his heart and soul.
Teach him to close his ears
to a howling mob
and to stand and fight
if he thinks he’s right.
Treat him gently,
but do not cuddle him,
because only the test
of fire makes fine steel.
Let him have the courage
to be impatient…
let him have the patience to be brave.
Teach him always
to have sublime faith in himself,
because then he will have
sublime faith in mankind.
This is a big order,
but see what you can do…
He is such a fine little fellow,
my son!”
SPORT
Another busy sporting week for Maritzburg College saw the cricket, basketball and water polo teams in action against Hilton College, as well as our boys taking part in squash, golf, shooting, tennis and canoe events. Highlights included a nail-biting 1st team cricket match on Goldstones, an electric 1st team basketball game, and an excellent start to the squash season.
Full details of results here
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
A number of boys have excelled in their sports.
Full details here
SPORT AND CULTURAL AWARDS
Congratulations to the boys who have all met the criteria to receive the awards.
Full details here
I wish you all a very good week.
Pro Aris et Focis
C Luman (Headmaster)