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.

September 28, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 27 September: End of Term 3

A large number of boys are away this week on camps, so I wish to focus on our seniors at this stage. The 6th form have just completed a grueling Trial Exam assessment and our 5th formers are coming to terms with taking over the leadership reigns for 2022.

September 21, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 20 September: Celebrating our Heritage

Heritage Day is a national holiday where all South Africans celebrate their cultural heritage and embrace the diverse traditions and values that contribute to our “rainbow nation”. South Africans celebrate Heritage Day by remembering the heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa, with various events staged throughout the country...

September 14, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 11 September: Integrity

Today, we focused on one of our core values - INTEGRITY

September 9, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Special Assembly 9 September: Leadership

The theme of today’s special assembly is on leadership and rites of passage. The boys who are appointed today as acting prefects and acting house leaders have all gone through a very thorough and rigorous process. This is of course not the end but the beginning. They are here and will only be able to...

September 7, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 6 September: Positive Self-Talk

Today we look at ways to use "Positive Self-Talk" to help us achieve more in life.

August 31, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 28 August: Determination

The past two weeks we have looked at ‘Facing Adversity’ & dealing with ‘Stress and Anxiety’. Today we are going to look at ‘Determination’.

August 23, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 21 August: Dealing with Stress

THEME OF THE WEEK: STRESS & ANXIETY A prayer Dear Lord. Thank you for always being with us as we come to terms with our anxiety and stress and take comfort in knowing that through you this will come to pass. Amen Thought for the Week: DEALING WITH STRESS and ANXIETY AS A PUPIL:...

August 18, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 16 August: Facing Adversity

THEME OF THE WEEK: ADVERSITY “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be...

August 12, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 10 August: Women’s Month

THEME OF THE WEEK: WOMEN’s WEEK “She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare with her.” Women are more valuable than some of the most precious items on earth, therefore we need to love, care and cherish them at all times and they will return that love. – Proverbs 3: v...

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