Theme: SETTING GOALS & CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
From Scripture:
“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans” – Jeremiah 29 v 11
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
A Prayer
Dear Lord we ask that you will guide us and bless us on our journey to achieving our goals.
Rugby Ball presentation
An 86-year-old rugby ball returns home…
Maritzburg College received a very special gift this week – the leather rugby ball used in the 1937 3rd and final test between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland.
Maritzburg College’s link to the famous match is through Philip Nel, College’s head prefect of 1921, and captain of that 1937 Springbok team, arguably known as the “Greatest Springboks”.
The two teams were level pegging on one test each, with all to play for. The Springboks duly won that all-important test, 17-6, in Auckland in front of 55 000 New Zealanders, and with it the test series.
After some significant detective work, the ball was located, and we welcomed Ian Cairns of the Class of 1968 who travelled from Auckland, to return and present it to the headmaster and Bruce Lesur, from the Old Boys’ Association executive – a very special gift in this our 160th year.
Full story here
WEEKLY MESSAGE: GOALS
Thought for the week:“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible” – Tony Robbins
- What is a definition of goal?
A goal is an aim or objective or target that you are trying to reach or achieve with effort and determination.
- Why is it important to have goals ?
- Goals help to provide focus
- Goals allow you to measure progress
- Goals help you to stay motivated
- Goals help you to beat procrastination
- Goals help you to achieve more
- Goals help you to determine what you want in life ultimately
However, a work-life balance i.e. personal, family and health is essential and goals need to be SMART.
- Goals need to be SMART
S Specific
M Measurable
A Achievable
R Relevant
T Timed
- Why do we need SMART goals?
- Setting SMART objectives keeps the project moving forward,
- helps with accountability and timing,
- and lets you know that you are accomplishing what you set out to accomplish.
VIRTUS CHALLENGE UPDATE
Thank you to everyone for their positive attitude towards the Virtus Challenge. The final standing on completion of the TUG of WAR finals on Friday is as follows:
Well done to Commons, Barns and Nicholson’s on finishing in the top 3 positions.
ATHLETICS HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Final House Positions:
1. Calder 303
- Fuller 266
- Forder 242
- Strachan 239
- Lamond 222
- Commons 217
- Barns 211
- Nicholson 176
- Pape 174
- Snow 160
House Spirit Award
Congratulations on the superb ‘gees’ that was evident in extremely hot conditions on Friday at the annual athletics championships. The athletes did superbly and the support was equally good right until the final events – the house relays. Commons, Fuller, Lamond and Nicholson House were all enthusiastic, but ultimately Fuller House are the winners of the House Spirit Award on the day.
SPORT V MICHAELHOUSE
Thank you to all the boys who supported these basketball, cricket and water polo teams on Saturday in the immense heat. It is sincerely appreciated and well done. We showed true College spirit and commitment.
Full sport results here.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
The following boys have all excelled in the various codes:
J Foster [Lamond] Selected to represent the KZN U17A Touch Team
RP Ramseyer [Forder] Receiving KZN Colours for Motorsport
MBJ Thomson [Strachan] Taking 6/13 against Westville 2nd Cricket Team
DS du Toit [Barns] Taking 5/25 against Westville U15A Cricket Team
JP Jordaan [Lamond] Taking 5/22 against Westville U15B Cricket Team
N Naidoo [Strachan] Taking a hat-trick against Westville U15B Cricket Team
R Schoeman [Lamond] Taking 5/17 against Westville U14B Cricket Team
M Mogale [Strachan] U14 Athletics Champion
TJ Boshoff [Calder] U15 Athletics Champion
CM Cherayi [Nicholson] U16 Athletics Champion
FR Jacobzs [Strachan] U17 Athletics Champion
SR Kadira [Nicholson Victor Ludorum
LD Armstrong [Snow] Headmaster’s Award for outstanding performance in 1st XI Cricket against Michaelhouse
LM Dlamini [Lamond] Scoring 20 points against Michaelhouse 1st Basketball
JL Sweetnam [Strachan] Outstanding record breaking performance; U19 shotput
IJ Kayembe [Pape] 1st 100m U20 at the ASA Athletics League 1
C Sweetnam [Strachan] Outstanding performance at the ASA Athletics League 1
TJ Boshoff [Calder] 1st Discus & Shotput U16 at the ASA Athletics League 1
FR Jacobsz [Strachan] 2nd 1500m U18 at the ASA Athletics League 1
Y Mchunu [Fuller] 2nd 200m U18 at the ASA Athletics League 1
JR Werth [Forder] 3rd 3000m U18 at the ASA Athletics League 1
A Kritzinger [Forder] 3rd High Jump U18 at the ASA Athletics League 1
M Kritzinger [Forder] 3rd 100m U18 at the ASA Athletics League 1
MC Mason [Commons] 2nd U19 KZN Squash Open
TA Pratt [Fuller] 3rd U19 KZN Squash Open
SA Venniker [Barns] 1st U16 KZN River Championships
LA Newlands [Snow] 3rd Junior Drak Challenge Cycling
Co-curricular Programme presentations
The assembly concluded with each of the Cultural captains giving short presentations on their club, in an effort to both inform the boys about the extensive and vibrant Cultural Co-Curricular programme on offer at College.
- Afrikaans Society
- Camera Club
- College Cues (Drama)
- College Cues (Dance)
- CFC
- Debating
- Enviro Club
- Gospel Choir
- Hindu Society
- Interact
- Marketing
- MC Ink
- Media Centre Monitors
- Muslim Society
- Nguni Society
- Speakers’ Circle
- Tech Squad
I wish you all a very good week.
Pro Aris et Focis
C Luman (Headmaster)