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.

June 27, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

End of Term 2

We have come to the end of an extremely busy and demanding term, which has produced a number of challenges, as we worked through the expectations of a full co-curricular winter sport and cultural programme once again.

June 7, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Final Assembly 2021

The final assembly of the year at College provided an opportunity to reflect on a busy and yet very disrupted year, as well as to say some sad farewells to those leaving the #RedBlackWhite family.

June 7, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Maritzburg College Executive Leadership 2022

College has made a number of new appointments for next year following resignations and retirements, and we are excited to share with you our new senior team staff members. Some of these are staff who are changing roles following promotions, and other are new appointments to the Executive Team.

May 30, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 23 May: Camaraderie

THEME OF THE WEEK – CAMARADERIE Quote: “Camaraderie doesn't happen by accident; developing a strong sense of trust, accountability, and togetherness around team goals requires intentional effort." - ~ Don Yaeger

May 18, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 16 May: Time

THEME OF THE WEEK – STRENGTH Quote: “Strong people stand up for themselves, BUT the strongest people stand up for OTHERS.” ~ Anon

May 12, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 9 May: Strength

THEME OF THE WEEK – STRENGTH Quote: “Strong people stand up for themselves, BUT the strongest people stand up for OTHERS.” ~ Anon

May 6, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 2 May: Mothers & Encouragement

THEME OF THE WEEK – ENCOURAGEMENT & MOTHERS Quote: “It is much easier to criticize than to encourage, but an encouraging word can change someone’s life. “ ANONYMOUS “Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind. “ Kahlil Gibran

April 29, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 25 April: Courage

THEME OF THE WEEK – COURAGE UNDER FIRE Quote: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela

April 20, 2022From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly – 20 April: Determination

THEME OF THE WEEK – DETERMINATION Quote: “I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination” - Zig Ziglar

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