ASSEMBLY: THEME OF SELF-DISCIPLINE
From Scripture
“Be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.” – Titus 1:8
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – Timothy 1:7
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” – 1 Corinthians 9:27
A prayer
‘Dear Lord, grant us the peace of mind that you are always there for us, to guide us to in maintaining our self –discipline at all times with your guidance and blessing.
Amen ‘
SELF DISCIPLINE
Over the last four weeks we have focused on EMPATHY, GOALS, GRIT and SUCCESS. Today we look at the Core Value of SELF-DISCIPLINE, especially relevant in light of recent disciplinary issues.
Self discipline means deliberately aligning our energy with our values and priorities.
Martin Luther King Jr stated : ’The time is always right to do what is right.’ This statement relates directly to our core values and the self –discipline to implement those values. Through mental practice we focus in on a task before us and let other temptations and distractions pass us by.
Self-discipline asks that we endure frustration, disappointment, and pain in the service of a higher goal. It means being willing to push ourselves to the limits of our will and endurance if that is what is needed for success.
By doing what’s right without delay, you will feel right about yourself. This can be applied in a College context by being self – disciplined in the manner in which you approach your academic programme, your co-curricular activities and your personal life decisions.
Mr Luman also spoke to the boys on key issues and the risks associated with Social Media in relation to the Digital Law.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Congratulations to all the boys on achieving the minimum criteria for the following awards:
1st Basketball team Winners of Division A – Trophy and certificates/medals
I Masinga [Snow] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament & player of the tournament
RC Hoskins [Fuller] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
JN Murekezi [Forder] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
LD Dlamini [Commons] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
AM Ngcobo [Nicholson] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
N Ngcobo [Pape] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
NR Setipa [Forder] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
JM Gasarasi [Nicholson] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
KZ Sibankulu [Pape] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
|NA Mkhulisi [Commons]for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
AL Mtolo [Snow] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
NA Ngobese [Lamond] for winning the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
ZL Makangela [Forder] outstanding performance in the U19B Final of the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
SJ Mkhize [Strachan] outstanding performance in the U19B Final of the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament
DUZI 2024
KH Vogt [Calder] 1st U18 Duzi Canoe Marathon
JO Odell [Nicholson] 2nd U18 Duzi Canoe Marathon
MC van Heerden [Fuller]2nd U18 Duzi Canoe Marathon
Duzi School Champions: Maritzburg College
Congratulations to Ms Hartley, herself a silver medallist recipient.
I wish you all a very good week.
Pro Aris et Focis
Dr C J Luman
Headmaster