Headmaster’s Desk | Maritzburg College

News and Views from Our Headmaster

The Headmaster’s Desk is the best way to stay updated on what is happening throughout our school. Find out more about the themes covered in our weekly assemblies, staff, sport, and cultural news. The Headmaster’s Desk is the helm of leadership of our school. Get to know our Headmaster and the values he imparts as part of the greater school ethos by following this news channel – from desk to lectern to you.

April 8, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Welcome to our New Staff for Term 2 2022

We welcomed a number of new staff members to the College family at the start of Term 2.

April 8, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 4 April 2022: Start of Term 2

Welcome back to all our boys and staff. To the boys, I trust that you all have managed to have a restful break and had the opportunity to relax and unwind with family and friends. Furthermore, that you and your parents have reflected on your achievements and academic progress for Term 1 and know where...

March 25, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 22 March 2022

I deliberately chose the theme of HUMILITY for assembly today, after the weekend that we have just had. I would normally start the assembly by now unpacking the word “humility”, and perhaps looking at worthy examples when especially you young College men have shown - or have failed to show - the kind of humility that...

March 20, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 14 March 2022

The theme for this week’s assembly is “Shoulder to Shoulder”. It is no coincidence that I have chosen this theme less than 48 hours after the end of our winter sports trials. There is a definite whiff in the air at Maritzburg College today.

March 11, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 7 March 2022

The theme for this week is “honour”. It is an old-fashioned word but one that I, as an old history teacher, with an interest in battles and wars, have thought about for years.

March 4, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 28 February 2022

This week’s theme is the Core Value of COMMITMENT and especially COMMITMENT to a SET OF VALUES To commit is “to pledge yourself to a certain purpose or line of conduct”. So before we talk about commitment, we have to be quite sure on what we are committed to..

February 25, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk