Assembly 13 February 2023

Theme: BE COURAGEOUS

 

From Scripture:

‘Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.’ – 1 Chronicles 28:20

‘For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.’ – 2 Timothy 1:7

 

Quote for the week:
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” Nelson Mandela

 

What does the notion of being courageous mean to you?

  • It means having a voice for myself and being heard
  • It means stepping out of my comfort zone/box to be the best that I can be
  • It means taking responsibility for my own life and to stop blaming everything outside of me for the reason why I am not successful.
  • It means working to see that my educational dreams and goals are realized.
  • It means recognizing the special talents and ability I have to offer my world, my community, my family.
  • It means stepping up to the plate of my life and my future.
  • It means Believing in myself.
  • It means being courageous enough to stand up against my peers if and when the need arises

 

ATTICUS FINCH  from ‘To Kill a Mockingbird

I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked [beaten] before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.’”

 

Sport Results

Well done to all our sporting teams and staff  – there was much to celebrate this weekend after some excellent results which included cricket, basketball and water polo teams against Glenwood, as well College’s athletics team winning the boys’ schools category at the KZN Interschools Meet.

College’s boys also participated in squash, golf, and tennis events. Highlights included wins for the 1st XI, U16A, and U14A cricket teams, excellent results for the water polo and basketball teams, as well as 1st and 2nd golf teams winning against Hilton.

Full details are here.

 

I wish you all a very good week.

Pro Aris et Focis

C Luman (Headmaster)