ASSEMBLY 22 July: EMBRACING NEW CHALLENGES
From Scripture
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
A Prayer
Dear Lord
We come to you today, acknowledging that life is full of challenges and uncertainties. We also know that you are always with us, guiding and strengthening us.
Help us to embrace the challenges that come our way, knowing that they are opportunities for growth and learning. Give us the courage to face our fears and the wisdom to navigate uncertain paths.
In your name we pray, Amen
THEME OF THE WEEK: EMBRACE NEW CHALLENGES
Thought for the Week:
“A new term begins, and a new chapter unfolds. May your minds be curious, your hearts be brave and your spirits bright. Embrace new challenges, learn from mistakes and grow with each passing day.” ~ Anonymous
Today’s scripture reading reminds us that we have the power to face new challenges with courage and confidence, knowing that God is with us. It also encourages us to approach challenges with a sound mind, thinking clearly and wisely.
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Unknown
- Embracing new challenges is an opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities within ourselves. It’s a chance to grow and learn, even if it’s uncomfortable at first.
- Embracing new challenges is a sign of courage and a willingness to learn and improve.
- Embracing new challenges is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
- Embracing new challenges is a sign of resilience and adaptability.
- New challenges are opportunities to develop new skills, build confidence, and create a sense of accomplishment
In conclusion, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame says “The biggest risk is not taking any risk…” – Mark Zuckerberg
SPORT
PBHS Exchange
Congratulations to all our teams who competed against PBHS on Friday and Saturday. Several teams produced excellent results. Full details are here.
As part of the exchange, College’s jazz ensemble, jazz band and choir joined with their counterparts from PBHS for a wonderful evening of music and singing, thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Our sincere appreciation and thanks goes to the music department and Messrs Solomon, Heyns, and Linde and the boys.
SOCCER
Well done to the 1st XI on a great season so far – they are currently ranked 2nd in SA
CYCLING
College hosted a very successful KZN Schools Mountain Biking event over the weekend with 479 riders. Sincere thanks to Mrs Bartholomew and the team for their efforts and well done to the boys who excelled.
I wish to compliment every single one of you on your commitment and effort in all the various activities. Overall it was a truly outstanding exchange in every respect. A sincere thank you to all the staff and boys who participated, and to Mr Kyle and his staff especially for the overall coordination and logistics.
We now prepare for our other old foes from Gauteng, as we head up to KES to do battle this next weekend.
I wish you all a very good week.
Pro Aris et Focis
Dr C J Luman
Headmaster