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.

May 31, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 31 May: Servant Leadership

Theme: Servant Leadership This week on campus, we continue the theme of Servant Leadership, as we begin the process of identifying our school leaders for 2022. “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11 “But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become...

May 24, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 24 May: Leadership

Theme: Leadership ‘Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. ‘ Jack Welch This week we are focusing on aspects of leadership, as we begin the process of nominating, electing and appointing leaders for 2022 from the current 5th Form cohort. There have...

May 17, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 17 May: Focus on Wellness & Well-being

Focus on Wellness & Well-being Taking care of one’s heart and the value of a good heart A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ( Proverbs 17:22) Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. ( Proverbs 4:23) Anxiety weighs down the heart,...

May 7, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 07 May: Respect

Theme: Respect The theme for this week’s character education programme is the core value and core tradition as per our College pledge of RESPECT – Kuhlo-ni-shwana kabili [RESPECT IS MUTUAL] The Urban dictionary definition of respect states: “It means valuing each other’s points of views. It means being open to being wrong. It means accepting people as they are. It means not dumping on someone...

May 3, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 03 May: Start of Term 2

Start of Term 2 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 your focus needs to be for Term...

April 23, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Term 1: End of Term Circular

School and Staff News Updates Dear Parents and Guardians We have come to the end of an extremely long and demanding term, both the staff and boys need and are looking forward to a well-deserved break, even if it is somewhat short. The boys have all received their common test results for the term and...

April 20, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 20 April: Happiness

Theme: Happiness What does happiness mean? Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction. In simple terms happiness is a feeling of pleasure and positivity. When someone feels good, proud, excited, relieved or satisfied about something, that person is said to be “happy”. Feeling happy may help people...

April 12, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 12 April: Commitment

Theme: Commitment Following on from the last few weeks about the theme of masculinity and fatherhood , the following story which some of you might remember is an unbelievable example of courage [ a core value] and incredible commitment [another core value] demonstrating that actions do speak louder than words The 1989 Armenian earthquake needed only four minutes to...

April 7, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 07 April: Ideal Traits of Positive Masculinity

Ideal Traits of Positive Masculinity Following on with this theme after Craig Wilkinson’s address we need to revisit what are the ideal character traits of masculinity are. He believes we should consider the following: A true man has a True North – a man has a sense of his value system. He knows what he stands for. ...

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