End of Term Final Assembly
Mr James Maistry led the Dedication service at the assembly. A full draft of his message is here
REFLECTION
Thank you to Mr Kyle and his team for what was an amazing Sport and Cultural Awards evening. Once again congratulations to all the boys who received awards. You have done yourselves proud. Thank you also for your support of the evening and your acknowledgement of all your peers and others.
Mr Nolutshungu’s speech was very enjoyable and powerful at the same time and he spoke with considerable humility. I wish to reiterate one or two points from the speech that are pertinent to you :
- Get up and make your bed. (Develops Habit)
- Work hardest when no one is looking (Creates Resilience)
- Be on time (Punctual)
- Humble yourself always (Humility)
- No entitlement (No one owes you anything)
- Don’t start what you can’t finish (Art of action)
- It’s okay to fail. Just never give up (Art of consistency)
- Don’t burn bridges. Build life long relationships both young & old (Be kind to people)
We have come to the end of a very busy term with the 6th Form still busy with their Trial Exams. Thank you all for your commitment to College and all that you bring to the table. As seen last night, College boys continue to excel in so many areas and we are truly blessed with the talent on display and the staff that have supported them reaching their goals. For those boys who are leaving, we thank you for your contribution to College and wish you well for the future.
Staff matters:
As we approach the end of term it is always a sad occasion when we have to bid farewell to staff and boys. At this time we bid farewell to the following staff members:
- Mr Mike Reed – Housemaster Calder House, mentor, Life Sciences and Natural Sciences , cricket and hockey coach leaves us after 5 years. He and his family are relocating to the UK where he will further his career and settle.
- Mr Gerhard Steyn – Mr Steyn has been with us for two years teaching Afrikaans and a BE boarder master , mentor sports coach , photographer and passionate driver of Afrikaans Society , Tienertoneel leaves us to start an new opportunity at Wynberg Boys’ High
We thank both these staff members for their input and wish them every success in their new ventures.
Promotions:
It is my pleasure to announce two Department of Education promotions.
- Mrs Finnie has been appointed as Deputy Principal in the post vacated by Mr Talke who left at the end of last year
- Mr Trodd has been appointed HOD Sciences in the post vacated by Mr D Maistry who retired at the end of last year
Please join me in congratulating and wishing them well in their new roles
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:
College’s 1st XI play the T20 semi final against Westville tonight. We wish them every success.
Waterpolo – our 1st team are at the Clifton Tournament until Sunday and we wish them every success
Saturday is officially HERITAGE DAY and College is taking on a full round of summer sport v Kearsney
NEXT WEEK:
The 5th will be away on work experience and the other forms will be on their leadership camps. We wish them all an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Thank you to all the staff who are assisting with these camps it is sincerely appreciated
The 6th form finish their Trial Exams on Wednesday and have their Matric Leavers Function on Friday evening
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES:
Cricket:
College host 62nd Oppenheimer Michaelmas Week
U14 to Hilton
U15 to Grey High
U16 to Northwood
Soccer
KZN interprovincial Tournament
Waterpolo
U16 at DHS
We wish all our sportsmen and staff all the very best. Thank you and the staff for giving up large parts of your holiday to participate in these events.
I wish you all a very blessed and safe holiday.
Pro aris et Focis
Pro Aris et Focis
CL Luman (Headmaster)