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.

March 29, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 29 March: Positive Masculinity

THEME: “ POSITIVE MASCULINITY – Harnessing the power of positive masculinity “ This week we continue the Good Man Journey and we will welcome Craig Wilkinson back [Craig visited us two years ago in 2019 and focussed on the journey to manhood ]on Wednesday 31 March. Craig will address both staff and boys in the mentor period focussing on the core virtues...

March 23, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 23 March: WELLNESS – Why men don’t talk?

Theme for today: “WELLNESS – Why men don’t talk? Why men don’t talk? Real men don’t ask for direction “Men struggle with acknowledging issues that they believe might cause them to be perceived as vulnerable or unable to manage.” Research by Dr Ruth Woodfield at the University of Sussex provides some insight into gender difference when...

March 15, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Assembly 15 March: Character and the Good Man Journey

Character and the Good Man Journey Regarding the wearing of Bashers, through discussions at RCL and Prefect level, the decision has been taken to have Mondays as Basher and Blazer day . Please remember to bring your bashers on a Monday, or a Tuesday if Monday is a holiday – you may also wear them at morning...

March 9, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

College’s 158th Birthday

Celebrating our School’s proud history As many of you will recall, this week on 2 March, College celebrated its 158th birthday. At our house assemblies, the housemasters read out a short message congratulating College on reaching this milestone. As your headmaster, I think it would be remiss of me not to personally acknowledge the fact that our...

March 9, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

College’s School Governing Body

Results of the e-elections for 2021 Dear Parents Governing Body Elections 2021 Following effective E-Elections last week, I wish to congratulate the following on their successful election as representatives on the Maritzburg College Governing Body. We warmly welcome them to the Governing Body and thank them for their willingness to volunteer their time and expertise....

February 25, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

End of Borver Week 2021

Celebrating 2nd formers joining the College Brotherhood & Focusing on Character To begin, we will as has become tradition, hold a special ceremony that recognises the end of Borver Week for the young men, presently gathered over on the Forder Oval, who in time will eventually make up the 6th Form Class of 2025, and their...

February 23, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

2020 NSC Matric Results

Our best Matric Results in more than 10 years! NSC Results 2020 – Subject to final confirmation Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2020 We are very pleased to share the 2020 National Senior Certificate results. The 6th Form class of 2020 have done themselves and their school extremely proud, producing the best overall results at...

February 19, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

Opening Assembly: Term 1, 2021

Opening Address at 1st Assembly It is wonderful to welcome all boys back to school after what has been an extensive break. We are very happy to have them back on campus and we will strive to bring some normality back to their lives from a school perspective. The return of all boarders went well...

February 5, 2021From the Headmaster’s Desk

A Message from Mr Luman

Safety of our boys & our School Goals The safety of our boys and staff remains the top priority of the school as we continue to navigate Covid-19. In preparation for opening school on the 15th, College has spent much time ensuring that we continue to be Covid-ready and compliant. Staff have been briefed on...

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