THEME OF THE WEEK: ACKNOWLEDGING THE WOMEN IN OUR LIVES
From Scripture:
“She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare with her.”- Proverbs 3: v 15
Women are more valuable than some of the most precious items on earth, therefore we need to love, care and cherish them at all times and they will return that love.
A prayer:
Dear Lord. Thank you for the women in our lives for all that they do for us on a daily basis . We are very blessed and eternally grateful. May you continue to bless them in our lives and may we always be grateful to them.
Amen
Thought for the Week:
“She is water. Strong enough to drown you, soft enough to cleanse you, and deep enough to save you.” ~ Unknown
Every very year, on 9th August, our country marks Women’s Day and Women’s Month, where we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. 2022 marks the 66th anniversary since the march.
This year we celebrate Women’s Month under the theme: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.
Women’s Month allows us to gauge how far we have come in transforming society, particularly the transformation of unequal power relations between women and men. Furthermore, there is a focus on gender oppression, sexism, racism, and creating a conducive environment which enables women to take control of their lives.
What can we as the men of College community do?
- We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality.
- We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.
- We can take the time to reflect on and celebrate the progress made in our country in support of women.
- We can pay tribute to the many unsung heroines in our communities, who lead by their example – with courage, integrity, dignity and kindness.
Today – we acknowledge all the women of College who serve as educators, guardians, caregivers and role models for our boys. Thank you for all that you do for us!
Women’s Day Speech
Matt van Rooyen, chairman of Speakers Circle and an accomplished speaker, spoke at the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business Women’s lunch held at College on Friday on the topic ‘Celebrating Extraordinary Women In Our Lives’. He shared his address with the staff and boys at assembly. A copy of his speech is here.
SPORT
This weekend was the penultimate winter fixtures for Maritzburg College, and the last home games of the season, which had special meaning especially for our matrics. College rose to the challenge against King Edward VII (KES), with seven sporting codes in action, as well as soccer vs local rivals, Alex.
Full sporting results from the weekend are here.
Thank you to Mr Kyle and his staff, Mr Emerson and BE staff, all directors and TICS involved in the exchange and all bosy who hosted our visitors. Thank you also to the estates staff and Granny Macs for the catering.
Our final winter sport exchange this Friday and Sat is against our old foes Glenwood . . let’s finish strong please everyone!
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
TS Pillay [Calder] Outstanding performance at the KZNA Short Course Championships
SA Venniker [Barns] U14 KZN Canoeing Colours / Paddler of the Year
KH Vogt [Calder] U16 KZN Caneoing Colours / U16 KZN Double Surfski Champs
TS Maduna [Snow] For scoring a hat-trick against Port Shepstone U15A Soccer Team
JS Gotte [Snow] 3rd U16 Umgeni Legends Memorial 16km River Race
MJ Rawson [Fuller] 2nd U14 Umgeni Legends Memorial 16km River Race
JL Bragin [Strachan] Winners of D Division Underberg Polocrosse Tournament
A Ngcobo [Strachan] Best Speaker in Grade 8 Debate against St Nicholas
RJ Froise [Pape] Best Speaker in Senior Debate against Epworth
MH Moosa [Nicholson] Gold + Public Speaking Competition against KES
Pro Aris et Focis
CL Luman (Headmaster)