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Welcome

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CONTENTS

Contents College Staff

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Speech Night & Awards

14-40

Academic & House Review

41-46

Literary Section

47-50

Highlight Events

51-85

Cultural Reports

86-115

Sports Reports

116-151

Zimbabwe National Representatives

152

1st Team Captains & School Leaders

153

In Memoriam

Committee

154-155

Mr. S. Jirri Mrs. A. Post Mrs. R. Wilde

Production Team

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Administration Staff of 2014

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W. Annandale (Headmaster), A. Sakala (Deputy Headmaster Student & Faculty Affairs), S. Conradie, R. Wilde, M. Brock, B. Vidovic, D. Wijers, J. Long, C. Baker Front row: J. Parbhoo, Z. Kainga, K. Chirenga, C. Nel, W. Mukotsanjera, T. Mugova, J. Musiwa

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Back row: B. Rademeyer, K. Muyedzwa, N. Elliot, L. Rademeyer, D. Anderson, A. Taylor, J. Mariani, N. Milner, A. Post, E. Mabodo, J. Kalonga, I. Montgomery, R. Fox, P. Wright, B. Gumbo, R. Sheehan Third row: S. Gray, R. Atkinson, P. Sylvester, C. Mutwira, J. Chitando, A. van der Merwe, P. Revolta, M. Gray, J. Davies, A. Masiyiwa, L. Reilly, C. Bewhay, W. Beamish, S. Oberholzer, J. Van der Merwe, S. Jirri, W. Thorn, D. Mutendera Second row: N. Ratanje, T. Chirewa, S. Ndhlovu, M. Mukotsanjera, R. Reed, R. Nel, S. Chikanda, Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. (Deputy Headmaster Form 1 to 4), N. Hovelmeier (Deputy Headmaster Sixth Form),

Back row: M. Kajiwa, V. Nyamuvuruza, E. Perepeczko, K. Thomas, K. Whatman, S. Sande, L. Runhare Front row: D. Bandason, L. Syme, J. Jones, W. Annandale (Headmaster), G. Day, P. Volker, L. Marriott, K. Craft

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Back row: F. Tombindo, C. Sangoma, S. Kambuzuma, C. Chasvika, B. Bentura, O. Chitsa, G. Kayitano, A. Chitumba, W. Kampupira, B. Makenzi, P. Sanyamahumba, A. Savanhu, G. Mubaiwa MIDDLE row: C. Shabani, A. Pelemba, S. Mutero, C. Manyama, P. Jeradi, R. Mutsiki, W. Nyamuriya, F. Tafiramutsa, K. Musaruro, C. Jack, B. Muzengeza, C. Manyatera Front row: R. Mupeusa, W. Amos, S. Mutende, N. Mwayenga, C. Mwandipe, Mr E. Perepeczko, Mr K. Whatman, O. Zinyoni, V. Jaka, M. Abraham, G. Sanlosi, W. Kashere

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Ground Staff

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Counselling

Mr W. Annandale, Headmaster, BA (UR) Grad CE (UR) Mr N. Hovelmeier, Deputy Headmaster Sixth Form, Hawthornden Fellow Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. Deputy Headmaster Form 1 to 4, BA (Hons) (UR) B Ed Mr A. Sakala, Deputy Headmaster Faculty & Student Affairs,

Mr P. Wright, Practical Theology (Dallas) Religious Arts in Theology (USA) Mrs W. Beamish, BA (Rhodes) BA Hons (UNISA) HED (UNISA) MAHPCZ Mrs W. Thorn

Mr G. Day, Financial Manager, ACIS Mr J. Mariani, ICT Administrator,

B. Sc. (Hons) Computers, HND

Mr N. Chirewa, Examinations Officer,

CE (UZ), Diploma in Training

Management (IPMZ)

Mr R. Nel, Sports Administrator, Dip. In Travel & Tourism, Dip. In Travel & Tourism Ops (UC)

Mr K. Whatman, Campus Manager Mr S. Chikanda, Administrative Assistant to Headmaster

Art

Mrs B. Vidovic, HOD, Ph. D. Arts (St George) Miss J. Long, BFA (Hons) (Rhodes) Ms N. Ratanje, BA (Hons) Art & Design (Manchester), PGD (Middlesex) Ms A. van der Merwe, Dip Ed, TTC (UZ)

Biology

Mrs R. Atkinson, HOD, B. Sc. (UCT) Grad CE (UR) Mr J. Roscoe, B. Sc. (Hons), London, PGCE, UNISA, Post Grad Diploma (Agri)

Imperial College (London)

Mr J. Musiwa, B. Sc, Grade CE (UZ) Mrs J. Parbhoo, B. Sc. (Rhodes) MCTC Dip Sec Ed Mr I. Montgomery, B. Sc. (Agric) (Natal) HDE-PG (Natal) DipSptHCM (VC) MZIM

Business, Accounts, Enterprise & Economics Mrs C. Baker, B. Com (UCT) PGCE (UNISA) Mr R. Fox, B. Soc. Sci. (Hons) UCT, PGCE (UNISA) Mr W. Mukotsanjera, BA, PGDE (Botswana) Mr T. Case, Cert Ed (UR) B. Phil. (Ed) (Birm) B. Com (SA), FIPM (Z) Mrs T. Chirewa, MBA, Dip. Human Resources (IPMZ) B. Ed, Cert. Ed (UZ) Mr C. Mutwira, M. Sc. Economics (UZ), B. Sc. Economics (UZ), DipEd (UZ) Part C ICSAZ Mr I. Montgomery, B. Sc. (Agric) (Natal) HDE-PG (Natal) DipSptHCM (VC) MZIM

IGCSE Intermediate Literature Course:

Mr K. Muyedzwa, HOD, B. Sc. (UZ) Mr S. Jirri, B. Sc. Grad CE (UZ) Mr J. Davies B. Sc (Maths, Physics) Grad C E (UR) M. Sc. (Geophysics) B. Sc.

C. Bewhay, Dr L. Reilly, C. Nel, Z. Kainga

(Elect Eng) (Hons)

IGCSE and AS/A Level Chemistry: D. Anderson, M. SØndergaard

GCSE Physical Education:

A. Taylor

Mrs R. Wilde, HOD, BA (Rhodes) GCE (London) Miss C. Bewhay, BA (Rhodes) PGCE (UNISA) Dr L. Reilly, BA (Hons) (Rhodes) PGCE (UCT) Educ TC (Columbia University) PHD

Sport

AS Level Physical Education:

B. Rademeyer

Mr R. Nel, Dip. In Travel & Tourism, Dip. In Travel & Tourism Ops (UC) Mr S. Gray, UKCC Level 2 Rugby Coach, Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, IRB Level 1

Intermediate A Level Literature: P. Sylvester

TC (Columbia University)

Sevens coaching course

Mr N. Hovelmeier, Hawthornden Fellow Mrs P. Sylvester, B. Journ., BA (Hons) (Rhodes) PGCE (UNISA) Mr T. Mugova

Mr A. Taylor, ETA Dip. ITEC Dip. Hon. Mr N. Milner Mr D. Mutendera, Intermediate

Enrichment

OTHER: Cricket Coaching Certificate, Level 2

K. Chirenga

Zimbabwe Cricket Coaching Certificate, Level 1 Cricket Course Instructor

Level One Coaching Foundation Course:

Mrs B. Fodouop, HOD, Master in Development Studies (MDS) (WUA) B. Sc.

Travel & Tourism

Psychology, Dip. In French Language

Mr N. Elliot, Dip. Hospitality Management, Int Hotel School

Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers: J. Parbhoo, T. Case

French Mrs S. Ndhlovu, B. Sc. Pychology (WUA) Dip. Ed. (UZ) Mrs A. Post, Licence en Science Politique et Relations Internationales

(ULB)

Geography Mrs R. Reed, HOD, HDE(S) Potchefstroom Mr L. Rademeyer, MCTC. Dip. LLB (UNISA) Mr N. Elliot, Dip. Hospitality Management, Int Hotel School Mrs P. Revolta, B. Sc (UNISA), MCTC Diploma, QTS (General Teaching Council

Communication

Mrs H. Hui Jiang

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CAMBRIDGE COURSES

Physics

IGCSE History:

History

Information Systems Design

Staff Development 2014

Mr N. Chirewa, HOD, CE (UZ), Diploma in Training Management (IPMZ) Mr J. Chitando, Dip. Ed. (UZ) Mrs T. Chirewa, MBA, Dip. Human Resources (IPMZ) B. Ed, Cert. Ed (UZ)

Mr J. Musiwa, B. Sc. Grad CE (UZ) Mrs S. Oberholzer, Part-time, B. Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry (Rhodes) Mrs J. van der Merwe, B. Sc. (Gen) UZ, B. Sc. (Hons) (Geology) (UZ) PGCE (UNISA) Mr D. Anderson, B. Sc. (Hons) UCT, MBL (UNISA) Grad CE (UR) Mr I. Montgomery, B. Sc. (Agric) (Natal) HDE-PG (Natal) DipSptHCM (VC) MZIM

B. Sc. (Hons) Computer Studies, HND

2014 has seen many opportunities for the Staff of the College to further their qualifications and skills.

NPA in Scottish Pipe Band Drumming - Royal Scottish Pipe

Shona

Miss C. Nel, BA (Rhodes) PGCE (UCT) Miss Z. Kainga, MCTC Dip. Sec Ed Ms A. van der Merwe, Dip. Ed, TTC (UZ)

Miss K. Chirenga, MCTC Dip.

Mr J. Mariani, ICT Administrator,

Dip. In Sports Management & Coaching (GTTC), PDQB

Performer’s Certificate

Mr T. Mugova

PHD TC (Columbia)

Mrs M. SØndergaard, HOD, B. Sc. Enviro. Sc. (Hons) Masters Chemistry &

Computers

Mr J. Kalonga, HOD,

and Management (GTTC) Grade 4 Music Theory- Zimbabwe College of Music

Mrs R. Wilde, HOD, BA (Rhodes) GCE (London) Miss C. Bewhay, BA (Rhodes) PGCE (UNISA) Mr N. Hovelmeier, Hawthornden Fellow Mrs P. Sylvester, B. Journ., BA (Hons) (Rhodes) PGCE (UNISA) Dr L. Reilly, BA (Hons) (Rhodes) PGCE (UCT) Educ TC (Columbia University)

Chemistry

Ms A. van der Merwe, Dip Ed, TTC (UZ)

Mr M. Kajiwa, Nat. Cert. Science Technology, ILSA Mr V. Nyamuvuruza, Nat. Cert. Science Technology, ILSA Mr S. Sande, Higher National Diploma (Applied Biological Sciences)

Bands Association (Scotland),PDQB Performer’s Certificate, Dip. In Sport Coaching

English

UK) PGC Adv Ed Practice (Oxford Brookes)

English (Rostock)

Laboratory Technicians

Polytechnic, National Certificate (Science Technology)

Music Mr E. Mabodo,

Design & Technology Miss J. Long, BFA (Hons) (Rhodes)

Information Systems Design

Mr A. Sakala, B. Sc. Ed (UZ) Mrs D. Wijers, TTC, Cert. ED (UR) Mrs J. van der Merwe, B. Sc. (Gen) UZ, B. Sc. (Hons) (Geology) (UZ)PGCE (UNISA) Mr B. Gumbo B. Sc (Maths) with Education

Mrs M. Mukotsanjera, HOD, BA (UZ) Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I., BA (Hons) (UR) B Ed Miss K. Chirenga, MCTC Dip.

Mandarin Chinese Mathematics Mrs M. Brock, HOD, BA (Hons) Rhodes, Secondary Teaching Diploma (UCT) Mrs S. Conradie, TTC, Cert. ED (UR) Mr A. Masiyiwa, B. Sc. (Hons) B. Ed. (UZ)

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Mr B. Rademeyer, Dip Exercise Science Mr N. Milner Mr R. Sheehan, Digital Creator, (Apple Certified Support Professional)

College Staff Qualifications

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Qualifications

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Estate Managers Mr E. Perepeczko Mr K. Whatman

Librarian

Dr L. Reilly: 1.

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N. Elliot: 1.

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N Ratanje: 1.

Mrs A. Post, Licence en Science Politique et Relations Internationales (ULB)

Administration Mr G. Day, Financial Director Mrs J. Riley Mrs K. Craft Mrs L. Marriott Mrs K. Thomas, Part-time Mrs J. Jones Miss L. Syme Mrs P. Volker Mrs D. Bandason, Dip. Bus. Man. & Admin, ABMA (UK), Cert. Applied IT (UZ),

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3.

L. Syme:

A. Van der Merwe:

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C. Mutwira

CHISZ Leadership Course Global Learning Alliance Conference (New York, USA) ETA Coaching Science Certificate NILD Level 1 Training Certificate Introduction to Art: Concepts & Techniques Received Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction Art Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies for your Classroom – Received Statement of Accomplishment Design thinking for Business Innovation - Received a Statement of Accomplishment CHISZ Leadership Course Tennis Coaching Intermediate Course (Gateway)

1. Creativity, Innovation & Change 2. Introduction to Art: Concepts & Techniques 3. Art & Enquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

Cert. Adv. PC Apps (NIIT)

First Aid

The College staff appreciated these opportunities and wasted no time in passing on their knowledge to their students over the year.

Mrs M. Gray, RGN (Zim & UK), Dip/HE in Nursing, SGA Health Higher

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G. S. R. Honey, Esq. M. A. Masunda, Esq. R. J. A. Passaportis, Esq.

Non-Executive Members W. Annandale, Esq. Headmaster – College M. N. Mackenzie, Esq. Headmaster – Prep

College Staff

Governors

D. Whatman, Esq. Board Chairman & Chairman of Board Executive Committee Mrs. E. Fundira Chairman, Bursaries Committee Mrs. M. Grobbelaar

G. R. Day, Esq. Financial Director

PLC Members 2013 Tracy Bicknell Chairman

Louis Jordaan Dalien Jordaan

Barbie Naude Secretary

Mrs. B. A. Lake Stakeholder Liaison

S. E. Mangwengwende, Esq. Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee M. Martin, Esq. Stakeholder Liaison

C. Msipa, Esq. Chairman, Human Resources Committee E. Mungwariri, Esq. Chairman, Staff Pension Committee R. Naik, Esq. Chairman, Campus Development Committee M. Tapera, Esq. Chairman, Finance Committee

V. W. Zireva, Esq. Chairman, Governance Committee S. Kanyangarara, Esq. Old Johannian Liaison

Tsitsi Mukaratirwa Bridget Chalmers Denise Fox

Stuart Sprake Archibald Chimuka Chipo Taruwona Sam Chikanda Staff Representative Thoko Jonhera Oripa Ameer

Tracey Annandale

Manoj Bhagat

Georgie Harvey

Irfaan Valera

Sara Moyo Mark Warhurst Lewis Mushaka

Siwonile Bera Head Boy’s Mother Martin Murray Board Representative

Nalini Lad

Sibongile Zimuto

M. Hayter, Esq.

Clara Sadomba

D. Landman, Esq.

Tsitsi Chirewa

Di Silk

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Long outstanding requirements and projects were finalised during the latter part of the year. These included the purchase of 600 new chairs to be used in the hall and for various College functions. This investment in itself will save the College thousands of dollars each term as it negates the need to hire chairs for any occasion. The Kolbe Room has had a facelift in the way of a new ceiling, carpets, curtain blinds, pictures and a little re-arranging which has restored its original intended formality. The long-awaited refurbishment of the Kolbe Kitchen was finally done. It was painted, tiled and a completely new kitchen was designed and fitted by Dominion Kitchens. This included a granite top finish. This will serve its purpose for many more busy years to come.

The PLC, together with the College Teaching staff organised a sponsored quiz which raised a little over $14000. The boys excelled in raising funds that they will certainly benefit from in their future years at the College. This valuable extra income assisted the College in the final equipping of smart boards in the classrooms.

Thank you very much to all those members who helped out with various projects during the first term and especially to Mrs Leanne Hopper for her time in doing the beautiful flower arrangements.

The Second Term was fairly quiet for the PLC with regards to functions and events at the College. The annual College Art Exhibition was held at M.A.D.D. Art Gallery on Enterprise Road and the PLC set up a wine table for the guests. Once again, Graham Beck wines proved extremely popular for this well-attended event that displayed so much work from many talented boys.

Preparation for the annual Spring Fair to be held on 5th October was in full swing and going smoothly. Exhibitors were being sought and confirmed, paperwork finalised and payments were received by volunteer committee members at the College. Various sub-committees were formed to ensure efficient running of all operations on the day and excitement was building for yet another successful and popular event.

We will end the year with the Staff Christmas lunch where the PLC will present all staff with a well-deserved gift to show appreciation from the parent body.

In closing I would like to express my sincere thanks at this point to my dedicated team of parents, albeit an extremely small group, who have assisted me throughout the year. I am also grateful for the constant support from College staff.

Tracy Bicknell PLC Chairperson

Corinne Butler

Kevin Whatman Staff Representative

S. Mangoma, Esq.

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Mini Ramajan

Lynley Perlman

Mande Snyman Deputy Head Boy’s Mother

At the end of the term we assisted the Music department in putting on a fantastic Music Soiree to promote their department and showcase the amazing musical talent that is at the College.

We helped to decorate the venue which was the College main foyer and provided some extremely good wine and champagne from the Graham Beck range for the guests to enjoy. It was a pleasure working with such enthusiastic leadership in the Music Department.

been organised and run with professionalism and efficiency.

Thank you very much to all those PLC members, parents of the College and staff who made this major fundraiser such a success.

An amount close to $43 000 was raised this year and this will go a very long way to providing much needed support to the College and its infrastructure.

Victor Mutasa

B. Hofmann, Esq.

William Annandale SJC Headmaster

First term 2014 proved fairly busy for a few of the PLC members mainly with supporting the College in the hosting of some events.

It began with involvement in the New Parent’s Cocktail evening where we organised the provision of delicious snacks, decorated the hall with gorgeous flower arrangements, and then did some inspiring PR work in the evening to recruit new and enthusiastic members. It was a very successful evening. PLC members then hosted the teas and did flower arrangements for the College Open Day which is vital in encouraging Junior School leavers to make the right choice by enrolling at St John’s College!

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Organising the Spring Fair is an immense task and it is vital that the PLC receives enough support for this daunting task. It is difficult to emphasise just how much organisation is involved. Many hours of time are spent on this event with work beginning in April and continuing right up until the big day. Even after the event, time is spent winding up the whole affair. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the enormity of the task at hand but with the assistance of a handful of dedicated PLC members, the day always goes off without a hitch and is highly regarded by all exhibitors and visiting public. This year we received so many complimentary emails from satisfied exhibitors who confirmed that the day had

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St John’s College speech night 2014

OUR GUESTS OF HONOUR, MR MARK BARBER AND MRS BERA, PATRONS AND GOVERNORS OF THE ST JOHN’S Good evening welcome to EDUCATIONAL TRUST,and REPRESENTATIVES OFthe THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HEADMASTER AND MRS ANNANDALE, VISITING HEADMASTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE St John’s College Speech Night forFACULTY, 2013.

PARENTS AND GENTLEMEN OF ST JOHN’S COLLEGE

Good evening and welcome to the College Speech Night for 2014.

I have only two issues to cover in my brief address.

My first point is that, although our school continues to go from strength to strength in terms of what it offers to the St John’s community, there is no doubt that this is becoming harder and harder to sustain this in what is an incredibly difficult environment for us all. As Chairman I must offer the Board’s most sincere appreciation to a number of people; I must thank our Patrons and my fellow Board members for their contributions, support and determination to ensure that our schools continue to improve. In particular, I would like to make special mention of Mr Willard Zireva and Mr Simba Mangwengwende who leave after 12 and 10 years’ service respectively; Secondly, to you the parents. We continue to record and acknowledge that this school would simply not be what it is today without the collective support of the parent body in so many facets of the school. We thank you all and in particular those who leave this year.

Thirdly, but most importantly, from the entire St John’s community to you Headmaster, your three Deputy Heads and your faculty of dedicated teachers we offer our thanks. You are the ones who sustain this amazing environment for the students despite the problems we all face and you deserve our special appreciation.

My second item is a short word relevant to the leavers.

I was reminded this week of what it was like to attend a Grade 1 or 2 soccer game – and I am sure most of the parents will identify more with this story. No matter how well the coaches

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explain and practise the positions, the roles and what should happen in the game, when the whistle goes there is just chaos... if you are lucky, there is one boy between the posts at either end of the field, but for the rest there are pretty much 20 very excited kids bombing around that soccer ball and seeking to move it to the other goal by sheer mass of numbers... remember that?

How things have changed for those same young men we see here 12 years later. You have learnt a lot along the way. Not just the mass of learning which has been crafted, sometimes forced, in to your heads, but also an appreciation of the rules of all the games you have played and, most importantly, the game we call life. We at St John’s pride ourselves on producing students who have got a wonderful grasp of what it is like to embrace diversity, understand being a winner – even in defeat – and being proud of all the good and the tough lessons learnt along your journey.

Rest assured, this is not the end of your education. I am sure your parents might have mentioned that once or twice; both in further learning and in the rules of life; it is just one horizon you have reached of many.

So, in bidding farewell to the class of 2014, we would ask that you remember and take with you all of those lessons that you have learnt since that first chaotic game and that you keep the best of those qualities that have made you the fine calibre of young men that you are here today.

We hope that you will remember your days here with affection and with pride, and we thank you for being part of this school.

Mr D. Whatman - Chairman of the Board

My brother is a golf addict. For many, many years he has played the same course regularly.

I asked him if he ever gets bored and he emphatically said no. Curious, I asked him why and he explained that despite the course being the same no two games are ever exactly the same. Where there was some predictability before, the course continues to challenge and throw up the unexpected, whilst being kind where it had been unforgiving on numerous occasions.

Over time, adaptability is important. Despite the physical school remaining predictable and safe, perceptions of it and its people change, swinging first one way and then another.

People ask the same about being a school teacher - assuming that we teach the same subject over and over ad nauseam, year after year. We insist on the same standards and believe that what we expect will produce a young man ready to face the world in a balanced and just way; a young man optimistic and feeling validated as a human being for the experiences, triumphs, failures, highs and lows, that have been so much a part of his school career.

We then have to ask ourselves, “What do we all expect?” each in our different way.

Do we get bored? Do we tire of this routine? NO. Every new intake for each learning period is different and brings with it new challenges and new insights as to how we, as educators, can adapt and hone our skills to enhance the prospects of our students growing and succeeding. As educators we also keep learning ourselves as syllabus content is updated, as teaching methods change and as expectations shift.

We operate on numerous levels, always finding fascination and motivation, even though the surroundings may not change that much.

There are many dynamics at play within a school society – long-serving, dedicated and learned teachers; new staff finding their way; the six year cycle of pupils and parents, sometimes going on for three or more cycles. Whatever the case, the school remains the rock, the predictable base for all else that transpires. We all come and go but the bricks and mortar built to educate young boys and men remains solid, always there, like the golf course.

With changing faces, staff, pupils and parents, come shifting expectations, values and outcomes. The constant is the school, an unshifting personality of its own.

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CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL ADDRESS

Good Evening Mr. Barber, Patrons, Board Chairman Mr. Whatman, Board Members, Fellow Heads, Johannians, Invited Guests, Faculty Staff, Parents and students of St. John’s College

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In some ways, this is good because without change we stagnate, become irrelevant and no longer serve our purpose.

But, we do not want to see erratic change, or change that is negative and contradictory.

We remain, all of us, focused in one way or another on what it is that we expect out of this constant, this school.

Do we expect:

• Top results, year after year?

• Best sporting teams, always winning?

• Well-mannered young men?

• Competitiveness in spirit?

• Do we expect our children, our pupils to be kind and considerate of others or does this not matter too much in this modern world?

• Do we expect to have only our personal interests served or do we accept that there is the “common good” and that sometimes we just have to compromise?

• Do we want everyone to be similar in talent and ability or do we accept that there are differences, that each can play a part and still be a worthwhile member of the institution?

Yes, what do we expect?

There are many other introspective questions that we could ask of ourselves, of the faculty, of the pupils and of you as parents or stakeholders.

The one constant remains the physical presence of these buildings - silent sentinels watching over what we do.

Our values become its values.

Over time traditions build up and these become the bell weather by which everything that transpires at a school is judged or perceived. Each school has its own personality, giving and taking, just as the intractable golf course that

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The timeless traditions that aggregate over many years are positive, being based on communal expectations that make living and working possible. We have to learn these qualities as some can be onerous, expecting change or at least compromise from within each of us.

On the other hand, we need to change with the times and to be wise enough to know the positive from the negative, based on the firm underlying principles that remain like a granite hill, impassive, watching and observing for centuries but affected by processes it has no control over in the end.

Can we ever sense real change? Change of an underlying nature, a change of mindset, made possible by the culture and expectations of the working and living/learning environment?

Or, do we blissfully remain unconscious of either positive or negative change. Do our expectations remain the same?

No, they change and so do the dynamics of how we conduct ourselves and of how we deliver what we are here to deliver.

It is said that it is only in times of difficulty and disappointment that one’s true character is revealed. It is in times like that that the whole fabric of how we see ourselves in time and space is challenged.

It takes commitment and belief to keep on training and to put your body on the line for the team and, more importantly, for the jersey. It takes character to accept defeat with grace, week after week.

It takes a positive mindset to keep trying, to never give up, to be on that field every Saturday giving what you know is your best.

It takes deep belief to avoid being brought down mentally by the derision and outright hostility of some quarters. It is almost impossible to keep trying to win and to keep believing that you can, when the outcomes say the opposite.

Rudyard Kipling wrote in his famous poem “IF”: “If you can meet Triumph and Disaster And treat those two imposters just the same;

This College is proud to say that the real value of this season emerged from the gratification of seeing that our young men are made of the right stuff, that they stand for the qualities that we stand for - to have the strength of character to face adversity, to face disappointment, but to emerge at the other side having gained the respect and support of many new friends, on and off the field.

If this is the calibre of person this College is producing, we

Whether the game of golf has been good or bad, the course will still be there tomorrow. It won’t have changed that much, except for the tee markers and the hole placing.

After a bad game, do you blame your clubs, your caddy or the course? After a good game, do you brag, belittling the course or your opponents? Or do you accept that both good and bad are likely outcomes, always testing you to come back and try again? There is no better test of character - do you walk away, give up, or do you keep at it?

I have heard it said that this year’s rugby results at 1st XV level were a disgrace and shameful. We won one game. Social media was awash with insults and expressions of concern; concern that the College has changed, that it is no longer the College it was.

Just because we won one game? Is that fair, is that right? NO. It is akin to the golfer who gives up and blames the course. Some people are like that and you know them.

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At times I have similarly heard comments that our academic results are not up to standard on the basis that we should expect pass rates of 90% with A or A*.

Some schools can indeed say that of their results; schools so exclusive that only extreme screening will gain a pupil a place.

Ask yourself - is this a successful school? One that excludes many others purely on the basis of academic ability - does it do so for its own good or for the good of the pupils? The answer is that it usually does it for its own good - something that my colleague Mr. Tim Middleton describes as “Saving Private Reputation”.

This College goes out of its way to accept and nurture diversity and difference. It goes out of its way to achieve the best that it can for each individual in its care.

…. You’ll be a man, my son”

When we have to dig really deep, we discover more about our strengths and weaknesses than we could ever know.

Fortunately, for most of us, we are not alone in these times, however long they last. We have our structures, our routines, our dependables that always give guidance and comfort.

In another way, it was the best rugby season ever. It takes real

can all be very proud. These young men made a massive impression mentally on their younger College brothers as they have seen that what is important is not the result of the game but how you play it.

The results do not, on paper, reveal the depth of effort and achievement that a pupil feels when passing an examination, without necessarily achieving an A, when elsewhere that same person would not have even been afforded the opportunity to study the course, let alone to sit the examination.

Our excellent and dedicated faculty is proud of this fact. Their vision and experience are what drive learning, indeed more, a love of learning. Our high achievers achieve all that they are

capable of but many others achieve more than they could dream of, although that is not evident, at face value, in a string of A* or A’s on paper.

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Entrenched traditions are part of the cycle of longevity. Some are good and timeless whilst some become dated.

strength of character and mind to run out week after week, without returning to the dressing room with more points than the opposition.

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always looks the same, but is never the same, no matter how many times it is played.

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The triumph is written in those minds who were given an opportunity to be the best that they could be and not cast aside because the College wants to be the best that it can be.

Golf is the only game that allows players of any ability to play.

It has a scoring and handicap system like no other game, such that the best player can be matched by someone with very little talent. A player may have the most expensive equipment money can buy but that does not make that person a better player than the one who has a humble bag to carry around.

It is a game that brings out the challenge of being the best you can be, once you have mastered the rules and familiarized yourself with the course.

St. John’s College is, ladies and gentlemen, proud to be home to those who want to be the best they can be, that gives everyone a hand up, that builds good men for the future, for a society that is demanding and complex but that has survived for centuries and centuries by revisiting its fundamentals, despite change.

This College is the constant that is always there, a beacon of hope, a builder and not a destroyer.

I thank you.

Mr W. Annandale - Headmaster

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I particularly enjoy this aspect of my work as visiting the schools that are the end user for our product and seeing students’ success is very rewarding. Congratulations to you all, particularly those of you who are nearing the end of your school days. I wish I was your age again, if that’s any consolation.

I am the Regional Manager for schools in Sub-Saharan Africa.

I am based in Cape Town– although rarely there as my region covers 25 countries and 800 schools – which keeps me busy. But I also have 2 children themselves in a Cambridge school, so I hope I understand education from both sides of the school gate. This evening, I want to give you a flavour of what Cambridge is but I’m not going to make it sound like a marketing spiel; as the disclaimer often says, the opinions of the speaker do not necessarily reflect those of the company, but I’ll do my best, drawing on my own observations about the needs of education in my region.

Cambridge International Examinations is one of the 3 nonteaching assessment arms of The University of Cambridge, itself ranked as one of the three oldest and most respected universities in the world.

Cambridge has been involved in assessment for over 150 years. In 1858, 370 school candidates in 7 English cities sat exams set by The University of Cambridge. Today, this has risen to over 8 million candidates in over 160 countries. For my side of our business, that’s now over 10000 schools, making us the world’s largest provider of educational programmes and qualifications to 5 to 19 year olds. In Sub-Saharan Africa, my region, those 800 schools I mentioned make 200,000 entries annually. Our largest markets are Zimbabwe and Nigeria, and we are seeing steady growth in new and emerging markets, such as Rwanda, Sudan and Mozambique. I was in Angola 2 weeks ago, where we have just approved our first school. It cost 25 million USD to build, in a country where a litre of petrol costs 30 cents and a bottle of water 3 dollars. To call it the Dubai of Africa wouldn’t be far from the truth.

Cambridge is committed to education reform at home and abroad: you may not be aware that the state curriculums of many countries around the world, including Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mauritius follow ‘localised’ Cambridge exams. In Zimbabwe, the legacy of Cambridge O and A levels is readily seen, as Cambridge was the provider of these qualifications until the advent of Zimsec at the turn of the century and Zimbabweans are still recognised as being

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some of the most literate and numerate in the region.

Just to give you a flavour of how embedded Cambridge is in Zimbabwe, we have 315 schools in Nigeria now, and growth in this country is close to 20% year on year. However, in Zimbabwe, we have 65 schools that between them make 10000 more entries a year for Cambridge exams; to me, this demonstrates not only the historical relationship between us, but the commitment you, as schools, parents and learners have to quality education. I’m not ignorant to the fact that times are tough here and not getting any easier so these figures are truly humbling.

Cambridge programmes and qualifications cover the ages 5-19 years, from Primary to Advanced level qualifications. All of these are designed to be flexible, allowing schools to build a curriculum that meets their values and the needs of their learners. What are those needs? Before I try and explain, let me give you some background.

Education remains, rightly, a hot topic globally, but let’s look at two places I know relatively well – the UK (still united) and South Africa. It’s not my job to comment on education in these countries; there are many people better placed and more knowledgeable to do so, and it is encouraging that they do.

However, I am stakeholder in them, a tax paying parent, and therefore it is in my interest both personally and professionally to be aware of the challenges faced. Like you, I read the news following the Matric results in South Africa and the increasing criticism from all sides as to what the increased pass rate means and how universities have only 128,000 places for apparently 172,000 ‘university ready’ applicants. I am now reading how South Africa still doesn’t have competency tests for markers, the requirement only being that they teach grade 12 and are perceived to do a good job, even if those that sat grade 12 themselves failed. It’s also the case that for the first time there will be moderators looking at the marking standards; things that Cambridge have and always will do, not once, but as many as five times before results are released.

For those of you who read UK newspapers, you will be aware that South Africa’s debate on education is not unique. In the UK, major education reforms are underway, signalling significant changes to the way students are examined at 16 and 18 years old, by the GCSE and A Level. Whilst similar in name, these must not be confused with the International GCSE and International A Level offered by Cambridge

International Examinations. The background to these reforms is simple – education became a political tool. From the late 1990s, schools became increasingly judged on performance based on grades. If they failed, they risked financial penalties or closure, not to mention the ignominy in the communities they represented. Rigorous subjects were dropped in favour of ‘mickey-mouse’ subjects as they are known, such as ‘cake decorating’ and ‘call centre skills’, deemed to be the equivalent to Maths and Science subjects. What happened? Of course, more students scored higher grades in more subjects, as grade inflation and multiple re-takes of modular exams became commonplace. An A grade was no longer sufficient, so along came an A*. Universities were inundated by students with soft skills, woefully unprepared to study soft degrees in subjects such as film studies, let alone the subjects all developed and developing societies need – such as medicine and engineering.

The upshot from the government’s point of view was that they could say, at the ballot box, that education was improving. Does that sound familiar to the South African debate, or indeed that in many countries we dare called developing?

Cambridge qualifications are free from political interference.

As an independent exam board, the standard of the exam taken and the grade given in Zimbabwe is the same as that in the US, China, Australia or Europe. Most tellingly, former UK Education Minister Michael Gove recently asked UK state schools, and I quote, “to consider how the IGCSE might be an appropriate preparation for the changes that we [the Government] hope to introduce”.

child get out with a worthwhile and usable degree having been suitably prepared for higher education?’ Cambridge believes that it’s not just a case of being at the right university, but also having the skills to succeed when you are there and the skills for life and beyond – what we call ‘getting in and getting on’.

But let me pause here for a moment. We have to accept that university isn’t and shouldn’t be for everyone leaving secondary education. I was fortunate and went to one of the UK’s top independent schools – schools that, believe me, are no better than St John’s and the other leading independents in Zimbabwe. It’s not for me to say, but my late father always said it was a waste of money and my mother still says it turned out, what she calls, a ‘nice boy’ – interpret that how you will! But my point is, back then in 1986 (yes, I am younger than I look) many of my peers didn’t go on to university despite having the certificates to allow them to do so. I keep in touch with many of them and those that got their hands dirty, learned trades, started businesses and used their minds effectively, are now sitting comfortably and earning far more money than me. And this is my point – we as society, and particularly in South Africa, judge people by how many degrees they have, and I don’t mean a degree in common sense. For some reason, you are seen as a failure if you don’t get into university, even if you are one of the 50% that drops out in the first year as you are absolutely ill prepared for the demands of higher education.

And it’s simply not the done thing to be a plumber or labourer, or any number of the skilled professions needed to address this region’s desperate skills shortage. I’m often told that if

In essence, whilst similar in name, the UK GCSE and the IGCSE are very different. The IGCSE is a linear, typically 2 year exam, with limited coursework and re-take opportunities, as indeed is the International A Level. Michael Gove’s comments have led to over 4000 schools in the UK now offering Cambridge IGCSE in lieu of the state exam, a threefold increase in the last 3 years, since the government lifted restrictions on state schools offering independent exam boards. Furthermore, the International A level, is now being used in, amongst others, Eton College, that school that has turned out 19 British Prime Ministers of varying success, as well as Boris Johnson.

It is the gold standard in secondary education, recognised by universities all over the world, including all US and UK universities, as well as employers globally.

The result? In the UK, for the first time in many years, students are being encouraged to study rigorous subjects, those mickey-mouse subjects are being deleted and grades are again differentiating between a good and excellent candidate, allowing universities to offer places on merit, not guesswork.

So, to come back to my earlier question – what are the needs of schools and their learners? We must include universities in this, as well as society as a whole. And, most importantly, we must be able to recognise that university is not a given right, but for those most deserving – a good curriculum will prepare learners for a non-academic career as equally, underpinned by the ability to read and write and act responsibly. The question should not be ‘will our children get into university’ but ‘will my

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Mr Annandale, Mr Whatman, distinguished guests, staff and students of St John’s College, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me here this evening for your prize giving and speech night. - Mr M. Barber

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So how do we choose which schools offer our qualifications – whether academic or vocational?

We believe that schools need good leadership, a sound educational ethos and an environment conducive to learning.

We look for schools that share the same educational values as we do – and St John’s does just that. However, first and foremost, we seek excellent, professionally trained, dynamic teachers, with a passion for their job. I can’t underestimate the importance of this. As one Principal told me yesterday,

By teaching 100% and examining 100% of the syllabus at all our levels, we make everyone’s job easier. Students aren’t trying to learn the test and teachers aren’t trying to second guess an exam. If you understand a subject, any subject, in depth and can handle and evaluate information, you won’t need to worry about pass marks and what constitutes an A grade – it will happen. And by underpinning all of our subjects and exams in the use of clear and concise English, we can ensure that learners are not only university ready, but more importantly, world ready. By answering this, I believe we also answer the needs of universities and society, for these are the skills that are needed to succeed in both.

Thank you

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Recognising that we can’t, and shouldn’t, all be assuming secondary education continues into tertiary education without due cause, I am thrilled that St John’s will be piloting ‘Cambridge Technicals’ from 2015. These are vocational qualifications for 16-18 year olds in subject areas such as sport and IT, have the same recognition and progression as academic qualifications, but recognise that not all of us are cut out to be academic wizards and become lawyers. They are practice-based skills, leading to an in depth knowledge of the subject and better preparing these learners to enter employment with enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. One of our strap lines is that we ‘prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning’. I like this – it recognises the diverse range of options available to school students without assuming Cambridge is only about top drawer academia. Learning can be anything, anytime to suit any need.

Cambridge qualifications ‘aren’t for cissies’. When I visit schools to approve them to offer Cambridge qualifications, I look for evidence of this. Cambridge teachers aren’t the ‘chalk and talk’ variety. They are as much facilitators, encouraging their learners to investigate, enquire and report on what they do in and out of the classroom. To problem solve, to challenge, to debate, to think independently, come to alternative conclusions, to make judgements, to work independently, to respect others’ opinions and engage one another intellectually and socially – I could go on ; by giving even a 5 year old the skills to problem solve, by asking those questions we parents love of ‘what, why, when, how’, instead of simply teaching an answer, we will encourage those children to embrace maths and science and carry on studying these subjects into advanced and tertiary education.

What’s more, teachers will again see real value in what they do by seeing engaged, excited learners, developing that informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning mentioned before.

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I get someone in to lay the lawn, make sure you tell them it’s green side up. We laugh, but that person needs his school, government or employer to invest in a gardening course that will teach him the skill as well as the skills to manage his own time and affairs, thus start his own business.

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It’s that time of the year again, a time to say goodbye; goodbye to a place we’d grown to call home, goodbye to people we’d grown to consider family. It’s never easy saying goodbye.

For 6 years, I and most of my compatriots, my soon to be unemployed brothers of the college, have roamed these corridors, beginning our journey as frail, confused and overwhelmed 13 year old boys and now approaching the finish line as proud 18 year old men, with the exception of Mr Nqobani Mbiba and Mr Mordecai Chitsinde whose ages just so happen to be unknown.

It is with great pleasure that I stand before you this evening delivering this speech. You see, for years I have pondered the intricate planning that goes into preparing this very speech.

Year after year we have ushered in a new era, passed down the reigns of leadership to the next generation. Those of us who have been at the school for quite some time have witnessed multiple groups of young men grab hold of these reigns and steer the college in whatever direction they saw fit. But, inevitably, their term came to an end just as ours has and each year this very address seems to be the icing on the cake, a concise illustration of that generation’s time at the college; this speech, in a sense, portrays not only how far we have come, but also how far we have yet to go.

You see, throughout my six years at the school, so much emphasis has been placed on this 10 or so minute speech. The topics have varied over the years, some having included an extended metaphor of some sort, an implicit message pertaining to the past, present and future of that year group. Others have merely been words with no true message, but words that were spoken from the heart, words that have reverberated through this institution for years and to this day have managed to shape a younger generation. All these speeches were great in their own right and each Headboy I have witnessed deliver this speech managed to leave their successor overwhelmed by the burden of living up to the standard they had set. In the eyes of many, and I am not going to lie, my eyes included, the only way to be remembered at the school, the only means of determining how great a leader you were was by seeing how your end of year speech compared to your predecessor’s.

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earlier, this was my mentality too. This very state of mind was the reason why, initially, I did not want to embrace the new role that the school had bestowed upon me. I did not want to admit it then, but I was scared; scared of the sudden load of responsibility that had been handed down to me, scared that I would not live up to the perpetual high expectations the entire St. John’s College community had of me, but most of all I was scared of being the reason why such a great generation of men would never be remembered, all because my speech was not up to par.

But, over the years I have learnt things, things that seem to have sunk in as I have matured. As they sunk in, I began to consider my new role as a blessing and not the curse I had made it out to be.

I have learnt that mere spoken words do not define a leader, but the overall impact they have on those that look up to them is a true measure of their success. The tie, the blazer, the shirt; what does it really mean? Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Ladies and gentlemen, and more so to you Men Of The College, I have learnt that too much emphasis has been placed on these things; as students age, they become blinded by their insatiable yearning to obtain them and lose sight of the true goal. According to Napoleon Hill, “The starting point of all achievement is desire,” which is true, but the very thing, or in this case ‘things’ we desire do not seem to coincide with the ethos that this elite establishment strives to instil in us.

What good is being granted an opportunity, being handed the chance to make a difference if you have no desire to make a change? In my 13 years as a St John’s boy, my perspective on life has been moulded in such a way that I now realize that the positions we earn are nothing compared to the lessons we learn on our journey to the top and that the things that will help us make a difference out there is not this, but the values we attain, the lessons we’ve learnt from encountered adversity and the drive we acquire to be the best that we can be.

I’m not one to use clichés, but over the past few weeks I’ve realized just how true this cliché is; gents, make the most of your time at this school. Do not become so eager to rise to the top, and thus neglect savouring what’s in between. From being mesmerized by the pipe band every Friday morning to having rap battles in English lessons, singing your heart out at compulsories to simply kicking raps with the yoibs during the “Study Period”; make sure you soak it all up, because in a flash,

it’ll all be in the past and all you can do is reminisce. I mean my name ain’t Ab Soul, but I’m Ab-So-Lutely certain it’s worth it, living a life with a purpose instead of constantly searching for that one thing that seems nice on the surface.

A couple more shout outs too to the people who have had an impact on me over the years at the school:

To Mr Hovelmeier AKA “Steel”, but better known as “HOV”. Sir, at first you struck me as quite a “backwards” man, until one day I and many others learnt that that was just your swag. I thank you for putting up with my ‘koje’ tendencies and more so for being that one person I could confide in when confused or just required guidance. You’re a great man, a man of principles and values, traits which I one day hope to fully possess. It’s been good working with you.

To my day one teachers, Mr Sakala, Mr Muyedzwa and Madame Fodouop, I could not have asked for better staff members whom I could share four years plus at this school with. Mr Sakala, I know it’s been difficult dealing with us for six years now, but the day has finally come for you to say goodbye to our dry humour and our incomprehensible jokes which were usually about you sir. We’ve had our fun; you’ve taught us that when you say “cut it” you mean “cut it” and over the years we’ve learnt when to draw the line, and have managed to develop a relationship based on honesty and mutual respect.

We’re going to miss all your trademark statements, from “right, mupfana, if you ever, ever do that again, I will knock you!” to the subtle “alright, get to my office.” You have been a great mathematics teacher and an even better mentor; thank you so much for everything that you’ve done. To Mr Muyedzwa; over the years you have divulged the wonders of “The Physics”, proved to us that understanding the principle of superposition of waves is more important than having a driver’s licence. Now that our time as students has come to an end and you have taught us all we need to know, “it’s our turn now.” I speak on behalf of your entire U6 physics class when I say that I have never met a teacher so passionate about what he does and so resilient in his endeavour to ensure that his students work to their full capacity. It has been an honour being your student for the past five years. Madame Fodouop; you have been like my mother away from home, always making sure I wasn’t getting up to any mischief, always quick to teach me a lesson whenever I stepped out of line. During the four years you taught me, I learnt the importance of remaining down to earth and hard working and for this I thank you.

There are a couple teachers who, luckily for them, didn’t teach me for very long, but teachers who still made my life at St John’s College that much more memorable. Mr. Rademeyer, you sir, are a real G and you know what they say, “real recognize real,” so it’s no mystery why you grew to be one of my most looked up to staff members. Your mellow attitude and “work hard, play hard” mindset are both things I strive to emulate.

It’s been a pleasure. Dr. Reilly, you only taught me for a year, but during that year, you truly did enrich not just my mind, but the minds of many others, no pun intended. It must’ve been a difficult year for you having to take a class comprising of the likes of Logan Madangure and ‘THE ZANE’ and I’d just like to

thank you for having the sheer will-power to stick around.

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To the officials from the Ministry of Education, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of St. John’s Educational Trust, Mr. David Whatman and all Board Members and Patrons, the Headmaster of St. John’s College, Mr. William Annandale and Mrs Annandale, Guests of Honour Mrs. Siwonile Bera and Mr. Mark Barber, Chairperson of the Parents’ Liaison Committee, Mrs. Tracy Bicknell, invited guests, parents, staff and brethren of St. John’s College, I extend a warm welcome to you all.

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The class of 2014 is a rare group of gentleman, gentlemen whom I have watched grow over the past few years, gentlemen who I can without a doubt say epitomize everything this institution stands for. The memories we’ve made, the good times we’ve shared, the bad times we’ve endured together, these are things I shall treasure for the rest of my life. I shall never forget watching the constant firing of shots between Shayar Solanki and Tinotenda Chikoto during the war zone we called chemistry, with Kuda Mungwariri, Ngoni Ngorima, Thobile Mawerera and Jason Foulkes. Discussing gold chains, art, corn flake themed super heroes, really major issues in life with the very special Mr Gareth Stangroom. Being there to offer Rory Deacon some advice whenever he was having woman problems and always reminding him that these items just aren’t loyal. The standard Wednesday sessions with my two very own lovely therapists, Mrs Vidovic and Mrs Post.

The occasional banter at Peter Lindsay’s house with Denzel Nachipo, Nqobani Mbiba and Farai Lioga. Watching Nigel Ndlovu dazzle the crowd with his extraordinary footwork before being rugby tackled by Shane Snater during break time soccer. Debating who’s better between Leo Messi and CR7 with Shingai Masenda and Ngoni Mukorombindo every morning in the car park before school. Teaching Byron Passaportis how to do the Shmoney dance and laughing hysterically at his lack

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The famous Michael James Rowland Sylvester once said, “I have thrived here, not because of who I am, but because of whom I’ve come to know.” These little things, these diverse friendships of mine, these are the things I shall miss most.

I’ve known Tichadei Mazhude for 13 years now. Believe it or not, he’s grown to be like an older brother to me; being more responsible, wiser, less of a clown than his taller, better looking, more charming younger brother. Tich, I honestly could not have asked for a better friend. We have had our fair share of ups and downs but throughout everything we’ve always been there for each other. You are by far, along with Thabo Gapare, one of the most annoying people I have ever met, and I’m sure Mr. Milner agrees with me, but I love you man.

To my boy, my partner in crime, Eli Snyman; a lot of people say we are two halves of a whole, 2 peas in a pod (clearly one pea was exposed to a bit more sunlight than the other). We went from being utter strangers to the closest of friends in the blink of an eye 5 years ago, and now look how far we’ve come. It’s sad that in a few month’s time we’ll be forced to go our separate ways. Whether you end up becoming a professional rugby player or a professional bush pig hunter, I just hope you won’t forget me and the good times we’ve shared. You, my friend, are truly one in a million and leading this school with you this year has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, I mean that, and I could not have wished for anyone better to share that experience with.

To my family; my parents, my sisters, my brothers, I am beyond blessed to have you in my life. Mama, you are my pillar of strength. I can always trust in you to pick me up when I’m down

and support me in all my endeavours. This year was tough for us both, and I’m well aware of the fact that you were just as scared as I was of the roles we had to embrace coming into this year, but you not only managed to face your fears head on, but also managed to help me face mine too, and without you by my side every step of the way, I don’t know what I would’ve done. To my father, you are one of a kind. We don’t always tend to see eye to eye, but ay, cut me some slack, I’m a rebellious 18 year old boy. Yes, we argue, we fight, but I love you and mama so much and I don’t think I tell you that enough. I know now that you’re over protective and paranoid not because you want to make my life hell, but merely because you care about me, and I one day hope to even be half the man that you are. To my sisters, you two are something else; your ability to make me so angry at you then change my mood just like that is unexplainable. I could not imagine life without you; you are the reason I live.

I just want you to know that no matter what happens in the future, no matter where it is we go, no matter what is we do, I will always be there for you, just as you are for me. My brothers, you guys are amazing. You have taught me about loyalty, taught me about integrity, given me a taste of what it is to live life. The bond we have is one every sibling yearns for, one that cannot be broken, and I shall treasure it forever and always.

Now all that’s left is to say goodbye to the senior section of the school; Form 4s, awww man, form 4s. One of the most talented forms I have ever seen at this school and a form I’m hoping to see prosper at the helm of this institution in a couple of years.

It’s been an honour serving you gents.

Lower 6, I had my doubts in the beginning, but after a year of watching you guys overcome various obstacles as a unit, the class of 2014 will gladly hand you guys the reigns of leadership.

Good luck boys.

Finally, to the Class of 2014. We made it gentlemen.

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of coordination. I shall miss “the kojes” with Zawadi Mayeka, watching the ETA boys take selfies with a skeleton they call Oscar and coming up with ideas for inventions that will one day make us rich with Michael Stavrou.

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Back row:J. Burger, N. Madziva, N. Mukorombindo, R. Zwart, R. Deacon, C. Bond, F. Lioga, D. Nachipo Front row: Cav C. Trinci O.M.R.I (Deputy Headmaster Form 1 – 4), Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster), B. Passaportis (Chairman), P. Bera (Honorary President), J. Perlman (Secretary), Mr A. Sakala (Deputy

Student & Faculty Affairs), Mr N. Hovelmeier (Deputy Headmaster 6th Form), B. Fox, S. Snater

Back row: D. Agiotis, T. Mazhude, B. Passaportis, T. Gapare, M. Sylvester, Z. Mayeka, N. Mbiba, M. Seremani Front row: N. Harris, G. King, Mr C. Trinci (Deputy Headmaster Form 1 – 4), Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster), P. Bera (Head Boy), E. Snyman (Deputy Head Boy), Mr A. Sakala (Deputy Headmaster

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The recipients of this year’s Athene Cup for Cultural Persons of the Year are two diverse but equally worthy ambassadors of culture at the College.

In this his final year of schooling, he has served as VicePresident of the College Debating Society and has won multiple Individual Best Speaker awards in a number of tournaments in the national school’s league. He received full Debating Colours earlier in the year.

However, it is as a member of the Model United Nations Society that this young gentleman has really excelled. This year he served as Secretary General of the Society and he has received numerous Individual Best Delegate awards at a host of MUN conferences, including those staged in South Africa and Dubai.

In the latter conference, he was awarded the prestigious “Best Position Paper” accolade.

decorated in both disciplines. This year he has served as Head of Marimbas and remained a committed member of the traditional Senior Choir as well as the A Cappella ensemble. He has performed on many stages, from several Combined Schools Concerts, Eisteddfod Honours Concerts, Afro Jazz Evenings and even the Telecel Main Stage at the Harare International Festival of the Arts, more commonly known by its acronym HIFA. In 2012 he was part of the marimba ensemble which won the coveted Kutinya Challenge Trophy, effectively marking the band as the best overall performance group in the entire Eisteddfod for that year. And in 2013 he led the same group of players to the Percentage Cup. 2014 has been a standout year. Together with the Senior Choir, he was awarded Honours grades in the Boys’ Western, African Gospel and African Traditional Choir sections, often performing lead solo roles. With the sixth form A Cappella Ensemble he was awarded a further two Honours Grades. As a soloist he achieved two Honours grades in the African Contemporary and African Gospel classes and was awarded the prize for the Best Advanced African Solo performance. All in all, in fourteen musical performances at the annual Eisteddfod, he achieved eight Honours, four First Grade Plus, one First Grade and one Second.

He has continued to perform in a wide variety of formats and venues, and for his achievements in music, he was awarded Full Music Colours this year, adding to the Colours he already has for academic achievement.

As a hockey player he captained many of the team’s matches in a very successful league season which saw the team win the prestigious Super 12 Tournament. He was selected for Mashonaland U19A hockey and also for the Zimbabwe U19A National team.

Perhaps best distinguished as a cricketer, our recipient has represented and captained the National U18 side and was selected for the Zimbabwe U19. In a tour of South Africa he was named Best Player of the Tournament and best Zimbabwean

Therefore, in recognition of his talents, achievements and service to sport at St John’s, our Sportsman of the Year for 2014 is Gary King.

St John’s Cross Award The St John’s Cross Award is the highest recognition the College can bestow on one of its sportsmen

The St John’s Cross Award is the highest recognition the College can bestow on one of its sportsmen and is specifically reserved for those students who, while still schoolboys in the main and competing largely in schoolboy sport, also achieve sporting feats which rank on a level with those who are classed as professionals in their fields. Tonight we are proud to honour one such sportsman who, as a rugby player, has clearly reached this distinction.

Receiving Full Colours for MUN, in addition to those held in Debating and in Academics, means he is currently a holder of the rare Three Colours Tie. Our other joint recipient is also culturally diverse, having achieved a National Award for his prose writing in the 2011 N.I.A.A literary festival. He served on the Editorial Committee of the RAM newspaper in 2013 and represented the College in the Francophone Week where he was honoured with a prize by the French Ambassador. He is one of the founding 14 members of the Model United Nations Society and in 2014 was appointed the Society’s Head of Administration.

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He has been a regular member of the athletics team as a javelin thrower, where this year he recorded 1st place finishes in no fewer than four inter-schools athletics meets. He was selected for both Mashonaland and Zimbabwe Athletics, as well as qualifying for the IAAF Zone VI event to be held this coming December. He has qualified for the All Africa Games in 2015 and secured 1st place at the National Youth Games.

batsman. In 2013 he was awarded the Social School’s Network award for the best all-rounder and best bowler in the country. He proved a distinguished captain of the highly successful College first XI this year, in the process being names Best All-rounder at the St George’s T20 tournament and adding his name next to 35 wickets and 750 runs on the Dean Butchart Memorial Honours Board.

One of only three students currently entitled to wear the prestigious “Three Gary King - Sportsman of the Year Colours Tie,” our award winner holds full colours in athletics, hockey and cricket.

The joint recipients of the Athene Cup for Cultural Persons of the Year, 2014, are Abhishek Patel and Thobile Mawerera.

He has served as the Executive Officer of Zimbabwe for the Hague International Model United Nations and was promoted to Educational Outreach Officer this year. He is currently ranked 9th out of 389 delegates worldwide.

However, it is as one of the College’s most talented musicians that this young gentleman deserves recognition this evening.

He is both a singer and an ethno-musician, and is highly

Our St John’s College Sportsman of the Year for 2014 is a highly versatile competitor who has harvested his natural athletic ability over the years to produce some truly breath-taking performances in the service of the teams he has represented and his school at large.

Abhiskek Patel & Thobile Mawerera - Cultural Person of the Year

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Cultural Person of the Year

Our first recipient has contributed to and excelled in no less than six cultural disciplines in the College over the course of his schooling. From 2011 to 2014 he played in the Senior Chess team. He has been a dedicated member of the Interact Society for the past two years, organising and participating in multiple fundraisers and functions for the benefit of underprivileged orphans, the elderly and animals. He has been captain of the Bridge Club in 2013 and 2014, playing in the team’s top pair.

He has co-captained the College Quiz club, having been a dedicated member of the team since the club’s inception in 2010. Putting pen to paper, he received an Honours Grade certificate for his Sonnet in the 2011 National Institute of the Allies Arts Literary Festival and as a Public Speaker, he was a senior finalist in 2013.

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Athene Cup

Captaining the RAMS 1st XV for 2014, this recipient was selected to represent Zimbabwe at the prestigious Craven Week rugby tournament held in Middleburg, South Africa. On the field, he served as Vice-Captain to the Zimbabwe team, playing in the position of lock. Off the field, however, he was subject to the approaches and advances of no fewer than six professional rugby franchises, each one vying with the next to offer this talented youngster a highly lucrative contract. Amongst these he received official offers from the Golden Lions, the Leopards, Western Province, Stellenbosch Rugby Academy and Eastern Province Kings. However, commencing in 2015, our recipient

of this distinction has signed a full rugby contract, which not only includes a salary to play rugby, but also a 100% bursary to the University of Pretoria to study for a degree of his choice, for the Super 15 and Currie Cup franchise of the Blue Bulls.

Deserving, as I am sure you will agree, of a St John’s Cross Award, we are pleased to bestow this honour on Eli Snyman.

Eli Snyman - St John’s Cross Award

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Is awarded to the boy in the U6 year who has played games with the most whole- hearted enthusiasm, enjoyment, determination and the greatest sense of sportsmanship.” The trophy this year is presented to fine young sportsman who has excelled as an athlete, a stalwart of the first X1 cricket team, and as Vice-Captain of the Rams first XV. The Craig Ralph Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship is awarded to Shane Snater.

Nyanga Foundation Cup

Zawadi Mayeka Ryan Vickery Trophy

Results for 2013: (In order from 1st to 4th place) Cross Country - Nyanga, Chimanimani, Vumba and Matopos.

Basket Ball - Vumba, Nyanga, Matopos and Chimanimani.

Waterpolo - Nyanga, Chimanimani, Vumba and Matopos.

Book Day - Vumba, Nyanga, Matopos and Chimanimani.

Athletics - Chimanimani, Matopos, Nyanga and Vumba.

Volleyball - Nyanga, Matopos, Vumba and Chimanimani.

Chess - Nyanga, Vumba, Chimanimani and Matopos. Overall positions: Nyanga, Chimanimani, Vumba and Matopos.

The “Golden Ram” award is made to the Best All Round Student in the fields of Academics, Sport and Culture.

This year’s winner is an academic achiever who has consistently ranked in the top ten of the GPA system throughout the year; a member of both the Model United Nations and the Interact Societies, as well as being a regular in the starting line-up for the Ram first XV rugby team. Befittingly, this year’s Golden Ram award for the Best All Round student is made to Zawadi Mayeka.

Storm Allen Salver for Service to the College

For his long-standing service to the College in both First Aid and the school Senior Quiz team, the Salver for Service is awarded to Storm Allen.

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Joshua Burger Students’ Student Award Introduced by the Interact Society and Leavers of 2007, this award is voted on by the U6 students and therefore determined by his own peers. The “Student’s Student” for 2014 is Joshua Burger.

Michael Jellicoe Adam Neil Shield

Panashe Bera Best A Level Mathematics Student

He Duan Best Form 4 Mathematics Student

Sander Post Best L6 Biology Student

Michael Jellicoe Best L6 Chemistry Student

Tinashe Makamure Best L6 Physics Student

Keyur Patel Best L6 A Level Mathematics Student

Ahad Ali Shah Syed CBZ Bank Cup

Tinotenda Masiyiwa Tapiwanashe Ben Siyakwazi Award The Tapiwanashe Ben Siyakwazi Award is presented in memory of a former Old Boy of the College and is presented to the student in the U6 who displays the greatest level of commitment and endeavour to their school life. The award this year goes to Tinotenda Masiyiwa.

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Michael Sylvester Achievement in English Literature Studies

Corey Blignaut and Guy Ellis The Gars Charger Trophy Awarded annually for the boy in the Upper 6 at the College who has shown outstanding qualities of honour, chivalry and valour; in other words the boy whose gentlemanly conduct, in the true sense of the word, has distinguished him above his peers. We have two very worthy recipients this year, both of whom most certainly personify the qualities of a St John’s gentleman and tonight we are honoured to present this distinguished accolade to Corey Blignaut and Guy Ellis.

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Shane Snater The Craig Ralph Memorial Trophy

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Trophy award Recipients

Major award winners

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FORM 1

KumbiraiMubayiwa&SanderPost Davis Cup

Salmaan Joosab Economous Trophy

Byron Passaportis Effort & Application in English Literature Studies

William Asgill-Tucker Music

Mandarin Uzair Dudhia Shona L2 Kudana Gwatidzo Computers

English

Science Kgomotso Hamadzipiri Physical Education Eric Madongonda Shona L1 Tendai Makamure History Kelvin Marufu French Fawzaan Menk Art Tyler Spagnuolo Geography

Mathematics

FORM 2

Julian Vos Harrison Award

Tadiwanashe Makande Mikhail Suleman Cup

Thobile Mawerera Most Outstanding Vocalist

Takudzwa Mahofa NICOZ Diamond Trophy

Daanyaal Kassim Overall Performance Shield in music

ZawadiMayeka&MichaelSylvester Techfin Research Cup

Michael Jellicoe Walsh Award

Thobile Mawerera Warren Watkins Trophy

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Kenton Blythe-Wood History Mudiwa Bosha Computers Scott Buchanan Physics Cameron Butler Chemistry,

English Language

French

Shona L2 Tadiwanashe Makande Mathematics Tadiwanashe Motsi Physical Education Takanayi Mureyi Shona L1 Simba Ndoro Art Byron Rusch Biology

Geography

FORM 3 Ammaar Adam

Abias Chivayo Ruvimbo Dube Miles Garnett

Rogan Hodgson

Nicholas Macray Harrison Moon Chase Onorati Daan Post Ryan Smith Curtis Stangroom Dev Trivedy

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Academic Form Prizes

Speech Night & Awards

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Trophy Award Recipients

Hamish Perry CBZ Trophy

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Subject Prize Winners

Chemistry History Mathematics Geography Art Accounts Enterprise Physics Economics English Literature Computers Biology French French Design & Technology Physical Education English Language

FORM 4

Peter Davis Physical Education He Duan French

History

Mathematics Joshua Gurney Design & Technology Mathew Hart Art Thembani Magazi Computers Emmanuel Magumise Music Ryan Murray Enterprise Daniel Pascoe Biology

Chemistry

Geography

Physics Rory Tsapayi English Language

English Literature Francis Zvinavashe Accounts

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Mandlakhe Hlatshwayo Michael Jellicoe

Tinashe Makamure Benjamin Mallon Ross Marais

Mutsa Mungoshi Takudzwa Munyani

Keyur Patel Sander Post Brandon Rust Keanu van Ruiten Martin Visser Rajiv Vyas

English Literature Chemistry Mathematics Physics Geography Art Enrichment Economics History Accounts Biology Physical Education Digital Creator Travel & Tourism Business Studies

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UPPER 6 Panashe Bera Corey Blignaut Bradley Crause Jason Foulkes Michael Sylvester

Munesu Maminimini Tinotenda Masiyiwa

Zawadi Mayeka Ngonidzaishe Mukorombindo Salmaan Joosab Sean Ross Ahad Ali Shah Syed Julian Vos

Mathematics Travel & Tourism ETA Mathematics English Literature Economics Geography Biology Chemistry Economics History Business Studies Digital Creator Accounts Art

Full Colours

Full Colours Hockey

Academic Y. Bega P. Bera J. Burger P. Chiketsani T. Chikosi N. Dube J. Fleming K. Hinde M. Hlatshwayo T. Hodgson M. Jellicoe

W. Karim M. Lad T. Mahofa T. Makamure M. Maminimini T. Masiyiwa T. Mawerera Z. Mayeka T. Mazhude N. Mbiba K. Mubayiwa

M. Mungoshi T. Murad M. Ashley N. Patel A. Patel S. Post M. Stavrou R. Stewart A. Syed M. Sylvester N. Tarinda

G. King

D. Williams

Basketball P. Bera

T. Chikoto

Debate B. Passaportis

A. Patel

Golf

K. Vincent

Gun Club

J. Waller

M. Sylvester

T. Chikosi T. Chitambo D. Kassim

B. Crause

Service

M. Mazambani

S. Snater

Squash

B. Turk

Triathlon C. Scallan

B. Mallon T. Mapurisa R. Marais S. Masenda B. Matthews J. Mehta E. Moyo

N. Mukorombindo T. Munyanyi B. Passaportis J. Perlman D. Whitaker D. Williams S. Xu

M. Mpisaunga

S. Tapera

Hockey C. Blignaut

E. Magumise

P. Chiketsani

M. Maminimini

G. Ellis

T. Mazhude

J. Foulkes

T. Mbizi

N. Madziva

T. Munyanyi

Quiz S. Allen

M. Sylvester

M. Mungoshi R. Tsapayi

M. Mazambani

J. Vos

N. Mbiba

M. Chitsinde

Tennis

Drama T. Majero

A. Patel

Soccer T. Chikoto

M. Jellicoe

R. Murray

Music

B. Esson

R. Murray

A. Patel

B. Fox

Rugby

F. Zvinavashe

Debate B. Passaportis

D. Williams

R. Scott-Ridell D. Whitaker

S. Snater

J. Kloppers

Half Colours

Bridge Cricket

S. Allen

Sevens Rugby

A. Burnett

Athletics

J. Mehta

C. Bond

Waterpolo

Academic

M. Hart

T. Mawerera T. Mbizi S. Post

Rugby

Half Colours F. Adam D. Agiotis S. Allen I. Bhagoo F. Kasukuwere D. Macdonald T. Majero

M. Rossi

Music

G. Ellis

Athletics B. Evans

S. Bellini-Martin

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LOWER 6

Colours award Winners

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Subject Prize Winners

A. Chikanda

Waterpolo T. Smith

D. Agiotis

M. Murapa S. Ross

S. Tapera

N. Ndlovu

B. Crause

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E. Rothwell

T. Tavaguta

R. Hayter

J. Nyabadza

M. Murapa

M. Shonhiwa

K. Van Ruiten

T. Chambati

A. Lake

S. Post

N. Ngorima

K. Singano

J. Vos

A. Chikanda

L. Lovell

I. Putter

M. Nyabereka

A. Sithole

P. Warhurst

T. Fundira

K. Muleya

C. Scallan

D. Pascoe

A. Syed

M. Wazara

T. Gowera

M. Sibanda

T. Pieterse

N. Taranhike

Z. Wazir

C. Robinson

R. Tavaguta

T. Zimuto

Basketball T. Chiweshe

T. Gowera

J. Nyabadza

Quiz

P. Davis

M. Mpisaunga

M. Nyabereka

F. Kasukuwere

T. Magazi

L. Enderby

K. Muleya

T. Chirara

R. Tsapayi

Bridge N. Dube

R. Patel

A. Stewart

K. Mubayiwa

W. Khalpey

J. Nyabadza

T. Mahofa

N. Vere

Rugby Z. Anderson

T. Gapare

B. Passaportis

T. Chiweshe

F. Lioga

E. Snyman

H. Duan

A. Ciampi

Z. Mayeka

A. Tanner

R. Vyas

F. Kasukuwere

D. Cruger

W. Michell

Chess

T. Masiyiwa

Y. Stavrou

M. Al Khalil

Cricket

M. Balfour

M. Rossi

R. Murray

J. Schadendorf

N. Welch

Drama S. Li

K. Muringi

T. Magazi

S. Post

S. Malunga

A. Sithole

R. Tavaguta

First Aid S. Allen

S. Malunga

S. Joosab

M. Valera

T. Fundira

N. Mahomed

J. Perlman

T. Zimuto

Hockey

T. Chitambo

G. Ellis

S. Post

T. Chikoto

N. Mbiba

M. Seremani

M. Chitsinde

N. Mukorombindo

K. Setaboli

R. Kazembe

D. Nachipo

P. Mangunda

N. Ndlovu

Squash

D. Balneaves

Swimming

C. Burger

R. Marais

S. Bellini-Martin

N. Harris

R. Murray

L. Butler

P. Lindsay

B. Williams

Triathlon

T. Haddon

Volleyball

G. Stangroom

Soccer

Tennis

Golf

W. Bell

Service

M. Berens

T. Tavaguta

Waterpolo

Model United Nations J. Burger

C. Robinson

R. Tsapayi

S. Li

M. Seremani

M. Valera

S. Masenda

A. Sithole

D. Vidovic

C. Harrison

A. Onorati

R. Hounsell

T. Reid

Music

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S. Bosha

R. Hounsell

L. Lovell

S. Brown

S. Jardine

L. Madangure

T. Chambati

M. Jellicoe

J. Masanganise

P. Chikwanha

M. Kadziyanike

M. Masango

T. Chirewa

C. King

T. Masenda

V. Chitambira

T. Kwaramba

N. Mkaronda

M. Chitsinde

S. Li

N. Moyo

H. Duan

D. Limpic

M. Mpisaunga

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N. Mukorombindo

S. Bellini-Martin

Back row: A. Burnett, M. Stavrou, N. Mbiba, T. Masiyiwa, T. Mazhude, Z. Mayeka, M. Seremani, P. Chiketsani, M. Mazambani, N. Dube, J. Kloppers, B. Passaportis, J. Burger, S. Allen, B. Turk, G. Ellis Third row: R. Scott-Riddell, C. Scallan, J. Fleming, K. Hinde, S. Bellini-Martin, M. Rossi, J. Waller, T. Chikosi, W. Karim, M. Ncube, M. Mungoshi, K. Patel, T. Mahofa, N. Tarinda, K. Mubayiwa, T. Makamure Second row: K. Franklin, B. Crause, C. Bond, B. Fox, S. Snater, G. King, E. Snyman, Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster), P. Bera, A. Patel, M. Sylvester, R. Stewart, A. Syed, D. Kassim, T. Mawerera Front row: T. Chitambo, M. Lad, M. Hlatshwayo, T. Murad Ameer, Y. Bega, T. Mbizi, S. Post, M. Jellicoe, D. Williams, T. Hodgson, D. Whitaker

Athletics

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Colours Awards 2014

Team Awards

Team Awards

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award Winners

Abhishek Patel (Academics, Model United Nations & Debate), Gary King (Athletics, Cricket & Hockey), Shane Snater (Rugby Sevens, Cricket & Rugby)

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Awards Assembly Tuesday 1 july, 2014

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Tuesday 25 February, 2014

Speech Night & Awards

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Awards Assembly

Speech Night & Awards

Awards Assembly

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and these awards and prizes were presented at a ceremony at Hartmann House.

The Standard Newspaper, in conjunction with the Culture Fund and Sweden, sponsored an essay writing competition during the year. Thembani Magazi won the Form 4 section with his entry entitled “Nobody Cares Anymore”. His essay was publicized in the Cover to Cover magazine and in the Standard Newspaper.

Cambridge IGCSE 2013 Results & Statistics

GRADES SUBJECT

ENTRIES

A* & A

B

C

D -G

U

Accounting

35

18

8

5

4

0

Art And Design

29

5

9

9

6

0

Biology

61

23

18

10

10

0

79% 84%

Grade 1

F. Chinamo

Grade 1

K. Gwatidzo

Grade 1

T. Magazi

Grade 1

Business Studies

39

5

10

19

5

0

M. Booth

Grade 1

R. Tsapayi

Honours

S. Sakuhuni

Grade 1

P. Warhurst

Grade 1+

Chemistry

43

25

8

5

5

0

D. Gowora

Grade 1

N. Vere

Grade 1

Economics

20

6

8

2

4

0

B. Rusch Honours

H. Duan

Grade 1+

S. Ndoro

Grade 1

B. Hlatshwayo

Honours

English Language

97

34

27

25

11

0

R. Stewart

Grade 1

M. Mungoshi

Grade 1

Enterprise

13

0

1

2

10

0

W. Adam

Grade 1

K. Hinde

Grade 1+

S. Till

Grade 1

K. van Ruiten

Grade 1+

Design and Technology

17

3

3

6

5

0

B. Rusch

Grade 1

M. Nyabereka

Grade 1

French

42

14

15

9

4

0

Geography

62

25

16

20

1

0

History

30

12

12

4

2

0

Literature In English

98

48

30

15

5

0

Mathematics

120

67

9

38

6

0

Physical Education

24

7

11

3

3

0

Physics

64

27

16

12

9

0

TOTAL

794

319

201 184

90

0

40%

25% 23% 11% 0%

(NEAREST WHOLE)

IGCSE Subject Pass Rate BEST RESULTS Kumbirayi Mubayiwa 7A*1A Sander Post 7A* 1A Timothy Hodgson 6A*2A Keyur Patel 6A*2A Nyasha Dube 6A*1A1C

88%

% IGCSE (A* - C) PASS RATE

89%

T. Kadziyanike

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Academic & House Reviews

This year has been one of the most successful ever in that of the 64 entries submitted by the College, 25 were awarded Honours, First Plus or First Grades. Of these, four candidates were given National awards, meaning that their entries were the best in the country in their respective categories. Byron Rusch wrote the best piece of prose in Form 2 while in Form 4 Thembani Magazi and Rory Tsapayi wrote the best prose and poetry respectively. Ben Hlatshwayo won a National award for his Form 6 prose. This Festival was sponsored by CBZ Bank

Academic & House Reveiws

SPEECH NIGHT & AWARDS

Speech Night & Awards

Cambridge Examination Results

National Institute of Allied Arts Literary Festival 2014

Results

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Academic & House Reviews

Literary Festival

87% 88% 80% 89% 23% 71% 90% 98% 93% 95% 95% 88% 86% 89%

PASSES ATTAINED

8 IGCSE PASSES 7 IGCSE PASSES 6 IGCSE PASSES 5 IGCSE PASSES <5 IGCSE PASSES

NO. 48 20 9 9 12

%

49% 20% 9% 9% 12%

TOTAL 98 100%

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Cambridge GCE AS Level 2013 Results & Statistics

Cambridge GCE A Level 2013 Results & Statistics

GRADES

GRADES

ENTRIES

a^

b^

c^ - e^

U

ACCOUNTS

12

3

7

2

0

100%

ART AND DESIGN

5

2

2

1

0

100%

BIOLOGY

15

2

2

11

0

100%

BUSINESS STUDIES

26

1

4

20

0

96%

CHEMISTRY

19

8

4

7

0

100%

ECONOMICS

20

11

4

5

0

100%

GEOGRAPHY

24

4

5

14

0

96%

HISTORY

11

3

0

7

1

91%

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

16

2

6

8

0

100%

MATHEMATICS

40

10

7

21

1

95%

PHYSICS

28

10

3

14

1

96%

TOTAL

216

56

44

110

3

97%

a^

b^

c^ - e^

U

ACCOUNTING

9

3

2

4

0

100%

ART AND DESIGN

7

0

4

3

0

100%

BIOLOGY

14

1

5

7

1

93%

BUSINESS STUDIES

27

0

4

15

8

70%

CHEMISTRY

15

2

1

9

3

80%

ECONOMICS

27

4

10

9

4

85%

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

83

13

12

51

7

92%

FRENCH LANGUAGE

5

0

1

3

1

80%

GENERAL PAPER

82

13

23

38

8

90%

GEOGRAPHY

24

3

2

16

3

88%

6

0

0

5

1

83%

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

11

1

4

6

0

100%

MATHEMATICS

44

9

6

27

2

95%

PHYSICS

25

3

4

14

4

84%

AS Entries only for U6 Candidates

TOTAL

379

52

78

207

42

89%

SUBJECT

HISTORY

14%

(NEAREST WHOLE)

AS Student Pass Rate

89%

Best Results

Panashe Bera Tinotenda Masiyiwa Michael Sylvester Thobile Mawerera Syed Ahad Tichadei Mazhude

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SUBJECT

ENTRIES

21% 54% 11% Passes attained 7 AS PASSES 6 AS PASSES 5 AS PASSES 4 AS PASSES 3 AS PASSES 2 AS PASSES 1 AS PASSES 0 AS PASSES

No. 2 7 30 19 13 6 4 2

26%

(NEAREST WHOLE)

20% 50%

% AS (a^ - e^) PASS RATE

1%

ENTRIES

PASSES

U’s

PASSES %

Geography

3

2

1

67%

Mathematics

27

17

10

63%

% 2% 8% 36% 23% 16% 7% 5% 2%

TOTAL 83 100%

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Dustin Sheehan A* A* A* A* Jonathan Whitaker A* A* A* Tafadzwa Kwaramba A* A A A Rufaro Mberi A* A A Ryan Stableford A A A B Thomas Chadwick A A A Justin Swan A A A Barry Vickery A A A Tatenda Bandama A A A

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12% 51% 23% 8% 6%

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Chimanimani dominated the Athletics for the 5th year in a row, winning by a record margin. Throughout the years Chimanimani’s talented students demonstrated their many talents and indicated that they were not just sportsmen, but POSITION

Gary King Chimanimani Housemaster

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Athletics 1st

Quiz 4th

Basketball 3rd

Book Day

Golf 1st

Chess 4th

Bridge 1st

Squash 2nd

Waterpolo 4th

Rugby 1st

Swimming 2nd

Volleyball 4th

Soccer 4th

Art 1st

Music 4th

Hockey 2nd

Cross Country

1st

Thank you to all participants and leaders who have given of themselves and displayed great enthusiasm in all activities.

They are commended for their sterling effort and courage to continue even in defeat. We will continue to strive for excellence.

Leon Rademeyer Matopos Housemaster

We did not perform to expectation in the Cross Country, Athletics, Bridge and Art events, but what was important was the gentlemen who participated in those events. They represented the house with pride and performed to the best of their ability. Hopefully next year they will perform better in these events, especially Athletics, which awards double points.

We finished in third place in the Waterpolo, Swimming, Rugby and Music events, and again it is the effort which counts.

Special mention must be made of Brett Fox and his Waterpolo

To all the pupils in Vumba house, thank you for your effort on the sporting fields, in cultural activities, in class, and for the support you gave your fellow Vumba housemates in the various activities which took place during the course of the year. We look forward to a better and even more fruitful 2015.

To all the House Prefects led by Thabo Gapare, it was a pleasure working with all of you and I thank you for all your great work throughout the year. The support we got from Vumba members of staff was good and I would like to extend my thanks to all of the teachers who attended house meetings and helped with House registration. Although Mr Davies relinquished the Housemaster position, he was always there to lend a helping hand. All the people mentioned above played a huge role in some way or another and brought great success to Vumba house.

Mr D. Mutendera Vumba Housemaster

and Swimming teams for their effort and commitment. We are looking forward to performing better next year in those two events, mainly swimming, which has more points on offer and is one of the major house events on the calendar. With some Rugby talent in the house we were expecting to perform better and we hope our results will improve next year.

Chess, Book Day, Basketball and Golf earned us many points and we came a commendable second place in all four events.

Our Basketball team was well led by the College Head Boy, Panashe Bera and he was ably supported by Tinotenda Chikoto.

In Chess, Kudana Gwatidzo and Nyasha Dube and their teams performed exceptionally well. Our golfers who were well led by Tafadzwa Zimuto did us proud with their second place position.

The majority of the house members contributed to the success of finishing second in the Book Day house event.

Head of House: Thabo Gapare House Prefects: Tinotenda Chikoto, Cole Bond, Mordecai

Chitsinde, Darren McDonald and Denzel Nachipo

Nyanga House report In 2014 the gentlemen of Nyanga house achieved a mixed array of results throughout the year and ultimately managed to defend the Foundation Cup one more time.

The standard as usual being set by the previous year, all that was left was for the new leaders of the house to put in the hard work and try maintaining the pace set at the first of the Interhouse competitions. For the rest for the year, our results as a house were evenly spread throughout the disciplines.

Just to list a few of the outstanding House Representatives this year.

Athletics: K Muleya, S Tapera, D Williams, B Hlatshwayo, M Stavrou, L Ncube, T Chiweshe, P Wamala, T Mazhude, and E Snyman.

Cross Country: R Williams, D Williams, and T Mazhude Water Polo: C Onorati, M Eeson, I Kloppers, C Onorati, S Sheehan, A Savo, A Onortai, J Kloppers, G Ellis.

Swimming: M Eeson, I Kloppers, C Onorati, S Sheehan, A Onortai, N Welch, D Williams, J Kloppers, and R Zwart.

Soccer: T Chiweshe, L Ncube, T Mazhude and W Karim.

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Rugby: Z Mayeka, R Zwart, B Passoportis, M Booth, M Sprake, B Bruk Jackson, C Onorati, M Eeson, I Kloppers, C Onorati, D Bunting-Galloway, R Smith, S Garnett, R Boshi, N Welch, A Onorati, T Rushesha.

Hockey: M Rossi, S Bellini- Martin, J Schadendorf, A Adam, I Zavery, K Vincent, T Munyani.

Golf: K Vincent and T Fundira.

Music: V Chitambira, T Mazhude, E Magumise, S Tapera, N Mkaronda, M Wazara, T Chirewa, M Bosha, L Mwamuka.

Throughout the year the Boys of Nyanga House have continued to contribute and compete in all that they do to the best of their abilities and I would like to take this moment to say thank you to all of the Gentlemen that have contributed to another great year for the house. Without the contributions of many individuals our goal as a house would have been lost.

Well done to all and again thank you.

Mr N. Milner Nyanga Housmaster

Head of House: Byron Passoportis Deputy Head of House: Tichadei Mazhude House Prefects: Farai Lioga, Guy Ellis, Corey Blignaut, Lindani Ncube

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Athletics 3rd

Quiz 2nd

Basketball 1st

Book Day

3rd

Golf 4th

Chess 3rd

Bridge 2nd

Squash 4th

Waterpolo 1st

Rugby 2nd

Swimming 1st

Volleyball 1st

Soccer 2nd

Art 2nd

Music 2nd

Hockey 3rd

Cross Country

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Our outstanding contributions of the year came from Soccer, Hockey, Squash and Quiz, where we managed to finish first in all four events. In the second term we finished first three times out of five, which was a remarkable achievement. Commendations must go to all the participants in these events. We came first in effort, loyalty and commitment.

They are as follows:

Vumba House report

It was a successful year for Vumba house. We finished third behind Chimanimani and Nyanga. Our performances in all the house activities were inconsistent but credit must go to all who took part and gave of their best. Special mention must go to Mr Davies who was Vumba Housemaster last year. His commitment and dedication to Vumba house during his tenure was greatly appreciated.

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After an excellent start to the Inter-house competition, we finished in fourth place which was disappointing. This year confirmed our strengths and weaknesses, and illustrated the need for a more consistent effort. Unfortunately we did not place as highly as we should have in a number of events and this came back to haunt us. It is more evident than ever that our cultural skills surpass our Athletic ability and it is in this field that we must commit to trying to improve. As record holders for the most wins of the Foundation Cup we will return to winning ways and consolidate that position further. To the gentlemen of the house, let this serve as a reminder of the responsibility we owe to our past and future members.

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artists too. Chimanimani has been the house to beat! By devoting more time to improving our position in improving our position in the rankings of some of the lower profile activities in the competition, the house will be a tough house to beat in 2015.

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This year was certainly an extremely successful year for Chimanimani. Despite not winning the Inter-house Trophy, the house showed unity, integrity and above all, sportsmanship.

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A Song of Hope Pounding heart, dark as night Hope the gods grant me might.

Keep upright for the plight!

Unconquerable valour, stay and fight.

Charging forwards, rhythmic sounds Club to shield, feet to ground.

Drumming bludgeon, can’t fall down Wince nor cry, head held high.

Amid the clutch of circumstance I stand the master of my fate Forever captain of my soul I fight for the future, I am hope.

Waheed Adam Form 2 Apocalypse “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”, were the raspy words that spilled from Mark Sole’s dry lips. It was one of his first utterances in an almost eternal four months. One couldn’t possibly imagine what being the last human alive would do to the mind, but after the last four months, Mark had a very good idea. His voice coarse and was almost an irritant to his throat.

It was as if his body was rejecting his sanity every time he attempted to remind himself of the life he once lived. It startled him greatly to hear his own voice, not because of how distorted and raspy his usual baritone had become, but because it was the first voice he’d heard in almost a week.

The silence was the most disturbing aspect of it all. Many times he had seen pictures of abandoned, barren towns on television, but always with the intimacy of background music or even the heartening thought of another human’s presence. Now there was nought but the rare ‘caw’ of a crow or rustling in the bushes. It gave him a great sense of potency. All his cretins led to a tangible result. A sneeze of his would echo and reverberate through these empty streets. This came only after his initial response to the silence; one of sheer terror. The mind boggling absence of humanity worked in tandem with the fresh fingerprints of man all over the landscape (cars left abandoned, homes still with strong auras of sentiment) to fill Mark’s heart with dread.

In his unanticipated solitude he sat on the abandoned hood of

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T. Gapare (Head of Vumba), N. Madziva (Head of Matopos), B. Crause (Matopos), S. Snater (Chimanimani), D. Nachipo (Vumba)

A. Patel (Matopos), C. Blignaut (Nyanga), G. Ellis (Nyanga), B. Turk (Matopos), T. Mawerera (Matopos), J. Burger (Chimanimani)

Front row: N. Harris (Chimanimani), D. Agiotis (Chimanimani), C. Bond (Vumba), B. Passaportis (Head of Nyanga), G. King (Head of Chimanimani),Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster),

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the white Datsun, radio static on full volume, prompting the sky “What on earth happened?”

He’d spent the last few weeks wandering aimlessly in the town.

The original impulse to try and make as little noise as possible in awe and fear of the silence, had been replaced with a drive to make as much noise as possible, again, in awe and fear of the silence. The loneliness was crushing. The initial panic and horror he felt upon waking up in the hospital had metamorphasised into a torturous misery as the imaginable thought weighed down on Mark Sole; he was the last person alive.

The thought seemed far-fetched at first, but after a hundred and seventeen days without any human interaction at all, Mark was becoming more and more accepting of the ridiculous notion. It was however, the resilience against the apparent and daunting reality that kept Mark sane. He raved to himself, he’d maintain spirit, as his desire evolved from hoping to reunite with his friends and family to hoping to reunite with the rest of humanity.

Another two months later, a senile, hungry Mark trudged disheartedly through yet another deserted town. He had travelled far across what felt like continental widths, scavenging for whatever canned goods and supplies he would find. It had been his ambition, and sole aim to stay alive long after his dreams of seeing his family faded. He had regressed, and come to accept the silence; almost worshipping it. It was in fact, noise that unsettled him. An unaccustomisation to the absence of people was beginning to develop as Mark Sole (the Mark Sole he once knew) had vanished, to be replaced b y a senile, bearded wanderer, living for the sole purpose of living.

This was the town that had broken him. A slight blip in the radio static when the transmitter was adjusted to this location had given him a slither of hope. But he found the town was as barren as the numerous he had traversed before.

Mark had reached his limit. Everything he knew was lost. He was a hopeless wanderer, condemned to trudge the earth alone in an elaborate, miserable hell. As much as he tried to resist the encroaching insanity, he could feel his mind slipping away. Death seemed a comforting escape from this torture; hell or heaven one, at least, would be populated. Mark sat in the gleam of the camp fire (at least in the woods he knew he couldn’t find any

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Apocalypse It begins with a slight tap on the drum Duddum, Duddum, Here they come.

They march, Duddum, Through the tangible grey, An army, a legion duddum, Here they come.

Faces strained with expressionless grey, Silently screaming for help, Duddum, Beyond all help, Duddum duddum, duddum, Slaves to the beating drum.

Monotonous desolation, Death thriving, Life dying on the scraps of that thriving, Death.

And we have reached the edge As you pound on your drum Duddum duddum …

And then we walk into the abyss And die, duddum, Here it comes, The end Of this apocalyptic beat On this Your apocalyptic drum.

Duddum.

Mutsa Mungoshi Lower Sixth Broken Silence All there was here was darkness Like a thick black oil it smothered my ears

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The sound of light did not exist here The void cloaked my soul and consciousness Then, a small pin-prick appeared, barely living.

It sailed through the black, making itself known It beat rhythmically in perfect time with my heart.

It stayed, growing, resonating, thriving.

More of them appeared around me, splattering, dripping, dropping.

Their chorus filled the void, till it flowed over I was soaked with its cooking light Then, with a crack of thunder, The darkness shriveled, shrank and dropped.

Munyaradzi Murapa Form 4 My Best Friend My best friend is a shy little lad When I am with him I never feel sad He always has a wet nose But it never bothers me because he’s one of the bros Never once is he indoors We especially like to play when the wind roars He is gentle and sweet But is not kind when you disturb his sleep His name is Fox And he lives to chew rocks Fox is a dog And it is he that I adore Vicious he might be But never does he bite me I love my dog For out of all the others it is him I choose If you’re getting a mate like mine Then gold is what you’ll find.

Stephen Sakahuni Form 1 Reaching Out Bodies tangled Under crisp, gifted sheets.

Skin on skin, Warmth on warmth, A sea-deep need for attachment.

They’re reaching out for closer-than-closeness With all the delirious and drunken dependency That moulded gold for fingers And hewn smiles at the altar.

Two years on, Three sleep together: Him, her the collision of the two.

His work-hardened hands cradle the swelling stomach

And he dreams of unborn hands reaching back, Reaching out, Reaching up.

Unborn blood seeps into the mattress later that night.

Reaching out.

Now there’s a rift of wrinkled sheets, River darker, river deeper By each night Of unsleeping, angry, desperate regret; Each night of reaching out For what they had before.

Rory Tsapayi Form 4 Seasons of Change The sun sets, as it always does. Its final golden beams bathe the city skyline in the waning dusk light, signaling the end of another working day. Men, women and children alike return to their homes in such a preordained fashion, one might think it mechanic.

stop outside the park. I’ve spent more time than I’d wanted to be on that bench today; as I always do. The crimson sun finally takes a bow and disappears as I fretfully put on my coat. The bus arrives and I begin the return journey to my current home. It won’t be my home for much longer though, I think to myself. My winter will be coming soon.

Thembani Magazi Form 4

The Flood I was nine when it happened. I remember when Roxas, I and everyone else in town laughed at the hooded man when the hooded man exclaimed that our city would soon be destroyed. We all laughed back then. No one was laughing now. Now that I see the remains of my old orphanage, it reminded me of that fateful day the dam broke; the day the flood began.

I was walking with Roxas to go to his house, since there was nothing to do at the orphanage. He was showing me Axel’s new toy, a mini Service Robot.

I decide to extricate myself from my daily introspective trance and rise from the park bench where I was seated.

Walking stick and coat in hand, I hobble down the paved concrete path that is flanked on both sides by rows of trees; their leaves ablaze with their smouldering autumn attire. It will be winter soon, I think to myself. The mere thought of it makes me shudder as I have a brief recollection of the home where I grew up. The trees, valleys and mountains were laden with snow; soldiers’ boots crunched on the frosted ground as they marched into our village that fateful day.

There were memories of the bitter cold and of the strife and darkness that accompanied it.

“Wow!” I exclaimed. I marvelled at Axel’s new toy.

This path is now longer than I remember, but then again my memory is not what it once was. I recall strangely, my days as a youth when I came to this country with absolutely nothing to my name. My first impression was of the blazing heat and that of the general ease of life that was apparently the norm. This was all incredibly foreign to me of course and I do remember finding it difficult to adjust.

At first, there was a long silence. Then everyone in City Hall laughed. Others were mooing this to their friends and taking videos. The hooded man screamed in frustration and threw something on to the ground. A smoke bomb. When it cleared, the hooded man was gone.

Then came the springtime. Oh, that wonderful springtime so many years ago! That was when I met her; concealed within the emerald foliage, underneath the kind blue sky.

I became a true man then and in time our children became men of their own. Even now, it brings tears to my eyes as I remember the warmth of her being and the way everything she touched blossomed. We had walked this path often together, basking in the autumn glory of our lives. Alas, her winter arrived before mine and now I have but only my own shallow breath and staggering step to accompany my wandering thoughts.

Yes, it has indeed been a long life. I have loved, laughed and lost and I am most grateful for it, I think to myself. The path now comes to an end and I find myself waiting at the bus

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company as opposed to the arid promise of the empty streets).

His blue eyes, specked with gold glimmer, stared at the roasting squirrel. He picked old charred bits of flesh from his beard as he awaited his meal, thinking to himself “I am the pinnacle of human development”. This was followed by maniacal laughter that started slow and soft before snowballing into a cacophony of gasps and exclamations. The laugh had more than a tinge of misery behind it. Mark’s eyelids shut and crinkled as tears rolled down his coarse skin – then a noise in the distance. A pup followed by a continuous buzz, not too dissimilar to the radio static. Mark’s eyes opened to be coated in a veneer of red light as there, in the late evening sky, shone a flare; red, buoyant and glorious.

Ben Hlatshwayo Lower Sixth

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“Cool! Right Sora?” he said, “I’m glad Axel trusts us. He’s a good friend.

“Can I try?” I asked as we approached City Hall. Roxas wasn’t looking at me now. I followed his eyes until I saw a hooded man who seemed to be yelling. We moved closer to get a better look.

“People of Arbuckle!” he shouted. “Heed my warning! This city will soon be destroyed! Bow down to me, and I will spare your meaningless lives?”

The videos of City Hall already had 100 000 views by the time we reached Roxas’ house. Though I laughed at first, I felt bad about all the rude comments under “Man Thinks He’s a God”, comments. They were so rude that most parents would wash their children’s mouth with soap after that.

“Hey Sora, I have some homework to do, can you give Axel his robot back?” Roxas asked.

“Sure!” I replied. I thanked Roxas’ mom for inviting me over and took the elevator to the parking lot.

“Beeww!” All the lights went out. I crept outside. The wind was howling and the air was ice cold. I looked in the distance and saw the dam with a large growing crack in it. I ran faster.

When I arrived at Axel’s house, his family was looking

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We were on the road in a minute. They said we would go back soon, but they weren’t fooling anybody. While we drove to Deleware, I saw all the chaos that was behind me. Cars were crashing, people running, men and women praying. I didn’t look back for the rest of the ride.

We stayed at Axel’s cousin Xion’s place until the government could rebuild the town, or at least open it to the public. Graves placed by mourning family members were everywhere, but a lesson they know now; every blessing ignored, becomes a curse.

Kudana Gwatidzo Form 1 “Who Would Have Thought?”

I entered my home, Holding my phone.

And I thought about How did all this work out?

Who would have thought of flying, To be high in the sky without dying,

To dream of a building as long as a race, A dream he had and forever chased.

Creativity conquers all, How do you think people came up with malls?

Even the music you enjoy has come from an idea; Your creativity began by saying “I want to be a ….”

Who would have thought of sport, That’s creativity in all sorts Of ways; who ever thought of tackles, Leaving people in shackles?

Who would have thought of school, Well, that man was truly cruel!

But everything has pros and cons; This is what you should learn before you are gone.

But who would have thought of having a home, After cavemen slept outside and alone.

Who could have imagined the buildings so tall, Who would have thought of it all?

Farai Chinamo Form 3

1st team cricket tour report The 1st Team Cricket squad went on tour again this year to Grey High School in Bloemfontein.

Training started on Monday 6 January. Inclement weather made it very difficult to get a good net session in before we left for tour, although we did manage to have a centre wicket training session on the Wednesday before we left. Apart from the tough conditions the boys trained very hard, as we knew that the three fixtures ahead of us were going to be difficult.

The 13 man squad left for Grey High early on the Thursday morning. The team was made up mainly of Form 4 and Lower Six boys, a talented but young and inexperienced side. Out of the 4 senior boys only three of them had been on a first team cricket tour before.

Our three games were against the following schools: • King Edward School – ranked 2nd in South Africa – 50 over game • Afrikaans School of South Africa – ranked 6th in South Africa – declaration game • Grey College – ranked 17th in South Africa and the host school We played KES first, won the toss and chose to bat first. After a great start by the two openers, the middle order collapsed. We were restricted to a very low total of 121/10. St John’s came in to bowl before lunch, and we knew that we had to bowl KES out if we wanted to win the game. We started off very well, in that before lunch we had them at 12 for 3. When we came back after lunch, KES showed us the value of a wicket, and without playing any big shots or taking any risks, they finally got to our total with only four wickets down.

On the second day, we played Affies, who last year beat this side by over 100 runs. We elected to field first in this game, and with a very strong and accurate spell of bowling from Gary King and Brad Evans, they were struggling at 15 for nought after 14 overs. Once again we were shown what the value of your wicket means, and they slowly started to put a score on the board.

Affies declared at 245 for 5 after 60 overs. St John’s set about the target in a very mature way, with two Form 4 boys opening the batting, and getting us to 97 for 0 after 31 overs. The middle order worked hard to try to get to the total, but fell short by 33 runs. St John’s ended their innings on 212 for 5 after 49 overs; a great effort from the boys. The match ended in a draw.

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outside the window. Something was different though. A man was on the walkway of the dam. A hooded man. That’s when it came down.

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Our final game of the Festival was against the host school Grey College on their main oval. This is a fantastic ground where a number of South Africans began their cricket careers as school boys. We again won the toss and chose to field first.

Grey started off very strong, with 85 for 0 after 18 overs. Our bowlers then started to bring the game back into our favour.

Grey, at tea, were 115 for 5 after 25 overs. Grey’s middle order had saved them over the course of the festival, and we knew the threat that was ahead of us after tea. After tea, the bowlers and fielders did nothing wrong. They bowled in the right areas, the fielders were outstanding, but we could not contain them. They ended on 245 for 8 after their 50 overs. In the final 7 overs they scored 64 runs with only 4 boundaries.

We did not get off to the best start, 12 for 3 after 8, but finally our middle order came of age. Shane Snater and Gary King took us to tea on 110 for 3 after 25 overs with good strong batting.

After tea we once again lost wickets too easily and put ourselves under pressure and were bowled out 70 runs short of our target with 7 overs to play. This was very frustrating as the boys knew that they had the game in their hands and it slipped away.

Tours are always great for team building and it helps to see where you are as a team and what every individual player has to offer. On this tour we tested ourselves against some of the top cricket schools across the border, and we stood tall against them.

This is something very positive to take with us into the cricket season here at home.

I would like to thank Mr De Grandhomme again for his help with the tour and all his advice to me and the boys. The support is greatly appreciated.

To all the boys, work hard, you know where you stand with yourselves, and enjoy the wonderful game of cricket.

Ross Nel 1st team coach The team: N. Welch, E. Byrom, G. King, S. Snater, E. Snyman, J. Perlman, K. Hopper, B. Evans, M. Rossi, D. Smith, M. Balfour, J. Schadendorf, R. Murray

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At this stage the Form 1 Camp has, as one of its main goals, the development of effective teamwork skills. This is the beginning of the process that leads eventually to the L6 leadership Camp, and ultimately, to the assuming of responsibility for school

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leadership during the boys’ final year at the school. Such issues as the ability to co-operate effectively, to be supportive of others, to listen to them, to avoid selfishness and to put others’ needs before one’s own are the sorts of teamwork skills form part of the curriculum of this exercise.

The boys returned from Jabulani On a Thursday afternoon exhausted but full of stories about what had been a very exciting and uplifting few days. They got back to a tremendous and thunderous welcome by the whole school in the main Quad A. Sakala Deputy Headmaster (Faculty and Student Affairs)

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The Form 1 Camp was particularly successful in 2014 as a result of a dedicated and positive group of boys who approached the team building camp with great determination and enthusiasm.

The majestic Jabulani Safaris , was again used as a base. Each day the boys were involved in a number of different activities, with each group rotating through the various activities.

These included creative exercises, an obstacle course, group dynamics, war cries, raft building, nature walks and some wildlife education, all of which provided challenge and variety.

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DEFENCE We played a variety of defences depending on our opponents and I am glad to say the boys executed them well, especially the press defence which forced teams to make a lot of turnovers to give us scoring advantage.

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE F. Lioga and T. Chikoto led from the front as they took most of the load off the rookies. They commanded the court well and encouraged junior players. M. Mpisaunga, H. Matarutse and P. Davis played great team defence as the tournament progressed and were soon playing with great confidence as they used their speed to unsettle their opponents. M. Nyabereka, M. Enderby and T. Gowera controlled the court and ran the flow with determination.

RESULTS - Cup qualifier stage 1. SJC 26 : 15 Hilton

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2. SJC 26 : 30 King Edward School

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3. SJC 47 : 16 St Stithian’s

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M. Enderby found his shooting form towards the last couple of games. K. Muleya played well and rebounded. By displaying greater composure and reducing his fouling Muleya will play

Cup Games 1. SJC 47 : 26 St Peter’s

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2. SJC 35 : 43 Maritzburg

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3. SJC 36 : 33 Michael Mount

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4. Quarter finals SJC 26 : 37 St Alban’s

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5. 5th place play-off SJC 41 : 32 Falcon

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better. Nyabadza played well to instructions and gave us some crucial points and rebounds.

T. Mapurisa can easily become our best player when he puts his mind to it. He played well, but fitness got the better of him as he missed a lot of free throws and tired easily.

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We started off slowly as we only managed to score 26 points a game in our first two opening matches. The majority of the boys were still nervous as it was their first time to play in an International Tournament. F. Lioga and T. Chikoto took charge, as they assumed leadership roles after losing our captain and they encouraged the boys to follow their lead. With every game they got better, especially the guards, who created a lot of fast break points and unselfishly passed the ball to our post players for easy quick points. We missed so many free-throws, which is an area where we need to improve.

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SJC Johannesburg international tournament 19 - 24 February 2014

We went into the tournament this year as underdogs since the team consisted of only four experienced players and a number of juniors. The boys played three games in the qualifying phase for the group stages and won two of them. Unfortunately, in the first game, we lost our captain (P. Bera) who suffered a torn ligament and was ruled out for the rest of the tour. We qualified for the cup phase and we were drawn into a tough group against favourites and eventual winners Maritzburg College and Michael Mount College. Against all odds we qualified for the Quarter finals and faced losing tournament finalists St Alban’s, who finally got their first win over us in the history of the tournament. Thanks to our superior scoring average, we automatically qualified for the 5th and 6th place play-off game, where we faced our local rivals Falcon College whom we dismissed convincingly.

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As always, Mr W Mukotsanjera made our team the envy of all, with great organisation. Thank you to Mr L. Rademeyer who joined as the new assistant coach. His technical assistance was invaluable to the team.

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Unfortunately we had a number of injuries this year. P. Bera tore his knee ligament and M. Enderby sprained his arm.

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The boys need to make use of the gym, as this will help them to gain strength. We would like to thank all our sponsors, the school and parents for the continued support.

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P. Bera, T. Chikoto, F. Lioga, T. Gowera, M. Nyabereka, K. Muleya, M. Mpisaunga, P. Davis, M. Enderby, T. Mapurisa, J. Nyabadza, H. Matarutse Mr E. Banda Coach

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The Save Valley Conservancy

Annually, there are two or three Camps (depending on numbers) at Chishakwe which is part of the vast Save Valley Conservancy in the Zimbabwean Lowveld. This Conservancy is part of a critically important wildlife conservation eco-region, with links to Gona Re Zhou and Kruger National park.

This Camp, which is optional in Form 3, is radically different to the experiences at ‘Quest’ in Form 2. This camp is, in fact, primarily about Wildlife and Conservation.

Boys learn tracking and, by visiting the Conservancy on landCruisers, come to learn to respect, know and appreciate one of the few remaining Wilderness areas in Africa. Talks on the History of Devuli Ranch and the formation of the Conservancy in the 1990’s are also included on the Camp Schedule; boys become aware of the difficulties of the interaction between human presence/settlements and the impact on animals in this wildlife area.

Mark Houghton, our regular professional hunter and guide, gathers a team of experts for the camp. Some activities include

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exposure to the drills and tactics of the anti-rhino poaching patrols. Free time is usually spent fishing and relaxing by the poolside at Chishakwe.

Community outreach is once again paramount and the expeditions this year have benefited Bikita Secondary School in particular. We were able to drop off College Sports Kit and equipment to the delight of students there. In addition, 14 old blackboards were given a new coat of paint and delivered to Bikita School.

The third expedition in November of 2014 is also specifically focused on Community Work. This takes place in another impoverished school attached to the Conservancy.

I thank Mr Sheehan, Mr Taylor and Mr Mariani who are all part of the College Team who, in turn, lead the expeditions to Chishakwe.

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On 23 April, 13 College boys and 8 girls (from the lower 6th History Class in Chisipite) departed for Italy, accompanied

by Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I., on a 16 day expedition.

Italy is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites – 50 to be precise. It is a beautiful country; incredibly rich in History, Art and Culture. Rome, apart from its three millennia of history, is also a major religious centre.

The expedition was based in Lariano, a small, safe town 60 km south of Rome, specifically in the comfortable, family-run Hotel Nespolo D’Oro. From that base, the group made daily expeditions into the environs (Medieval Castles like the imposing Sermoneta fortress), Ancient Hilltop towns like Artena and Castel San Pietro Romano, and two full day trips into Rome itself.

A four day tour of the Abruzzi mountains (in central Italy) was organised as a short variation, and this included a day’s hike in the vicinity of Lake Barrea in that region’s splendid mountains.

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Further highlights of the successful tour included shopping (mostly for the girls) at the famous Valmontone Fashion District whilst most of the boys were being adrenalin-charged attempting all the challenges of the ‘Magic-Land’ roller-coasters and slides.

A day at the sea-side at Sperlonga rounded off a tour full of excitement and fun; a tour whose participants consumed huge quantities of delicious food, visited amazing places, and, at the end, departed with sincere appreciation of the kindness and generosity of a people and nation renowned for hospitality and warmth.

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Peter Lindsay Joel Perlman Matthew Berens, Stefan Bellini-Martin, Kyle Hopper, Bradley Evans, Imraan Baghoo, Tinotenda Chitambo, Naeem Mahomed, Ryan Murray, Curtis Robinson, Tarisiro Fundira, Lochlan Butler, Travis Mackie, Jayden Schadendorf, Tafadzwa Zimuto.

Results: vs Clifton vs Kingswood vs Westville vs Sterling vs Cornwall vs Glenwood

Lost Won Lost Lost Won Lost

3-0 1-0 6-0 3-1 2-0 2-1

Our preparation for the tour started in 1st term 2014, with scheduled early morning training and quite a bit of turf time in the afternoon. We trained every Monday and Wednesday and played a couple of practice matches against St George’s and Peterhouse.

At the beginning of the April holidays, the 1st XI Hockey Side toured to Kingswood College in Grahamstown. We travelled down with a relatively young and inexperienced squad comprised of a large number of Form 4’s making their first step up to Senior level Hockey.

The experience gained on this tour proved to be extremely valuable throughout the term as it proved to be a stepping stone for a near perfect season. We were up against some stiff competition in the form of Clifton and Westville College, two of South Africa’s top schoolboy sides but we carried ourselves admirably. Although we did not come out of the games with the best results against these schools, it showed us the degree of skill and talent we could come up against in the future.

We also played a warm-up game against a strong Rhodes 2nd XI side. Considering we had not played together as a team properly until then, we put up a spirited fight. Undoubtedly the highlight of the tour was playing the hosts, Kingswood College, on their home ground in front of a large crowd. We came out on top in that game, thanks to a first half goal from Peter Lindsay.

Defeating the hosts on home soil set up a platform for us, as a squad, to continue in good form.

Although some of the games did not end in our favour, I believe we held the College’s name up high and gained valuable experience from the tour to Kingswood College.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their support.

Joel Perlman Vice-Captain

Back row: H. Silk, A. Lake, R. Murray, T. Fundira, T. Chitambo, T. Zimuto Front row: B. Palmer, K. Franklin, P. Lindsay (Co-Captain), G. King (Co-Captain), Mr N. Milner (Coach), S. Bellini-Martin, M. Rossi, J. Perlman (Vice Captain)

St John’s johannesburg easter rugby Festival

The St John’s Johannesburg Easter Rugby Festival is a fantastically well organized and well run festival. It was a great privilege to be able to take part in the 2014 Festival, and we are very thankful to Adrian Norris and his team for the invitation to compete with some of South Africa’s top schoolboy rugby teams and for their amazing hospitality.

Unfortunately our very first match was as tough an encounter, as any school could face at the festival, against the well know Paul Roos Gymnasium.

Schoolboy rugby in South Africa is bordering on professional rugby, and so it should in my opinion, as a career as a professional rugby player is a definite career option for them. Paul Roos Gymnasium is one of these schools and evidence of this was the fact that 3 of the Paul Roos boys, we were to play against were already contracted to Super 15 clubs! To say we were physically out classed would be an under statement as the Paul Roos team to the man were all much bigger, much faster and therefor more physical than we could ever be. We were completely outclassed as Paul Roos scored at will.

The highlight of this match for all St John’s people was when we received a rare penalty in the opposition’s half, which we kicked to the corner giving us a lineout 7m from the Paul Roos tryline.

Even though we were around 60 points down at this point, we could hear the Paul Roos boys shouting that we were not to score, and you could see they were going to do everything they could to stop us. Even though Paul Roos with their much larger forwards threw everything they had to try and stop our maul, our forwards managed to score a fantastic try driving the ball over the Paul Roos try line.

We lost the match 80 – 7 as we were exposed to a level of schoolboy rugby we will now aspire to reach.

From our match vs Paul Roos, two aspects of the game emerged, which would become a very big part of our upcoming season. The first was that physically we were very far behind these top South African schools, and the second was the good team character our boys showed, as they never ever looked like giving up! Even

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when Paul Roos scored straight off the kick off, our boys ran back to the half way line to kick off again and give it their best shot. We didn’t know it at the time but this fantastic character and will to never give up, was to become the backbone of our team through our upcoming season.

Our 2nd match of the festival was vs. St Charles College who were a more realistic opposition for us. We started the game well leading 7 – 0 early on, but some costly silly errors were to swing the momentum to St Charles favor and we lost the match 29 – 7. The errors to cost us in this match were very simple and a clear result of a lack of leadership on the field. We had too many individuals making decisions, which lead to confusion and then easy turnovers of possession. It was a disappointing performance as it was a match we definitely had the potential to win.

Our final match was against Klein Nederburg who was again on our level of opposition. Again we started the match very well and were leading just before half time but unfortunately a lapse in defense allowed a soft try in, making the half time score 17 – 17. As the game progressed our fitness level was exposed and it became clear that the Klein Nederburg players were much fitter than us, despite all the effort our boys had put in to our pre season training. The final score of this match was 46 – 17.

Although our rugby performances were not at the standard required, it was still a fantastic festival and a great experience for all involved with the tour. I would like to thank Leon Rademeyer for all his help in preparing for this tour, although he had to withdraw from team manager to go to China just before we departed. Thank you as well to his brother, Bryan Rademeyer for all his help on the tour. Then lastly a big thanks to all the boys in the tour squad for their tireless efforts trying to get as fit as possible leading up to the tour, for never giving up and showing good character and sportsmanship on the field, and most of all for being fantastic ambassadors of their school. Their manners were impeccable and they represented their College off the field, with pride and respect.

Mr S. Gray Coach

Back row: M. Mazambani, T. Chiweshe, B. Passaportis, D. Agiotis, W. Michell, T. Gapare, R. Deacon, T. Mapurisa, D. Cruger, A. Ciampi, J. Burger, A. Tanner, N. Burger Front row: K. Bicknell, N. Harris, Z. Mayeka, F. Lioga, C. Bond, E. Snyman (Captain), Mr S. Gray (Coach), Mr B. Rademeyer (Tour Manager), S. Snater (Vice Captain), B. Crause, Z. Anderson, B. Esson, R. Zwart

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leaving for Cape Town, that as an 18 year old, Declan Kennedy would be classed as a senior and his score could not count towards the team international event. One of the Valley Gun Club juniors, Zimbabwean born, Zac Cadiz, volunteered to put his score towards us on this day to give the 6 required scores.

He shot very well! Declan still travelled and participated as a full team member in what was his first big international competition.

Gideon Malherbe for the overall men’s trap gold. He ended up with silver after a shoot off.

Results from the International between South Africa and Zimbabwe were as follows:

The South African Grand is the largest clay target competition in concrete disciplines in Africa, with top shooters attending from all over South Africa as well as overseas countries. Our boys were entered for 3 days of ATA competition, shooting 100 targets per day. The second day was to be an International against the South African juniors. The setting at Valley Gun Club, the hosts for this year’s Grand, has to be one of the best in the world, with the Franschoek mountains as the backdrop and Table Mountain visible in the distance.

Like last year our boys, produced some excellent results. Of particular note were 2 MQS’s (minimum qualifying scores for Junior National Colours) from James Waller (2 x 88/100 James was awarded national colours last term from previously achieved MQS s) James also shot his first competition ATA 25 straight. Conor King shot a personal best and his first MQS of 88/100. Anthony Hartman also shot his personal best and first MQS of 89/100. Jeremy Layard shot his international and final MQS of 88. Both Jeremy and Graham Shepherd are now eligible for Junior National Colours awards - Graham shot his last MQS leg in January.

1st Place: South Africa ‘A’ A. Henderson 98 N. Botoulas 86 T. Stubbs 84 Total: 268

Wednesday was a practice day, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday, competition days. We were advised shortly before

Outstanding shooting from South African Junior, Andrew Henderson, produced 2 scores of 98/100! Andrew tied with

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2nd Place: MGC junior team (Zim ‘B’) Anthony Hartman 89 Conor King 88 Zak Cadiz 88 Total: 266

Jeremy Layard 88 Graham Shepherd 84 Total: 260 4th Place: South Africa ‘B’ Mathew Stubbs 90 Adriaan Badenhorst 85 Luan Van Tonder 79 Total: 254

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Six boys from the College, James Waller, Jeremy Layard and Graham Shepherd, who make up the Zimbabwe Junior Team; Conor King, Anthony Hartman, and Declan Kennedy of the MGC Junior Team, the Hartman family, Sean and Colleen Waller, Ash King and I arrived at Foxenberg Estate on Tuesday 29 May, ahead of the South African Grand Clay Target Competition. We stayed in self-catering cottages, set in the stunning mountain scenery of the Wellington/Paarl area, Western Cape. The Estate, owned by Jan and Marianne, is an organic farm, growing olives and producing olive oil and goats’ cheese.

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Once again, our St John’s College boys have proved that they can compete against and potentially beat the best in South Africa. Well done to each and every one of them!

On the Sunday, Anthony Hess from Valley organised a Francolin shoot for the boys using springer spaniels in the Napier farming area. It was a very enjoyable day for all of us, despite the infamous Cape wind testing shooting skills!

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This site is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Africa, second only to the Nile Valley pyramid region at Giza.

Great Zimbabwe was an important commercial and political centre. In addition to being in the heart of an extensive commercial and trading network, the site was the centre of a powerful political kingdom, which was under a central ruler for about 350 years (1100–1450 AD). The site is estimated to have contained perhaps 18,000 inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities of its day.

The boys were accompanied by Mr Trinci (History Dept), Mr Jesmail Chitando and Mrs Tsitsi Chirewa (Shona Dept). The boys enjoyed a guided tour of the ruins and an exposure to Shona culture and rituals in the context of the ruined city.

We all stayed at the ‘Lodge at the Ancient City’ which offered superb accommodation at a discounted rate for St John’s. A secondary short trip was made to Lake Mutirikwe Dam wall and the impressive narrow gorge downstream.

We hope this will become an annual expedition.

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The Old Johannian Association held its annual AGM in July and voted in a new Chairman and additional committee members. We would like to thank the outgoing Chairman, Mr Deon Erasmus for his solid dedication to the Old Johannian Association over the last 4 years and I look forward to working closely with him over the next year.

By early December the Old Johannian Association will have finalised its web site/online network, which will require each Old Johannian to register and be assigned a password. Once logged into the system, the network will save all Old Johannians’ details and allow them to connect and communicate with each other all over the world. We would like to encourage all Old Johannians to use the site and provide feedback to the committee on ways of improving the networking of our online community.

The successful Old Johannian Day was held at the College on 13 July, and involved a combination of Soccer, Hockey and Touch Rugby games between the Old Boys and this year’s school teams.

The school boys demonstrated a high level of fitness and skill, but found the Old Boys adept at making up the rules as they went along! We look forward to next year’s instalment.

The 2014 edition of the Old Johannian Association T10 cricket tournament was also a resounding success, with 6 teams entered.

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This year we have started what we hope will become a more intertwined relationship between the Old Johannians and the school. We started off with the second exclusive Old Johannian day, a speech from the Old Johannian’s Chairman at the Leavers’ Lunch in which he discussed the Old Johannian Association and plans for the future. The Old Johannians are now also going to participate in career/industry discussions with the Lower 6 Enrichment classes. We feel that the Old Johannian Association has a lot to contribute to the school and greater community, but needs to get itself organised and in touch with its members before being able to make its contribution meaningful.

We look forward to a successful 2015 for the school, the Old Johannian Association and our community.

Brendan Reilly Chairman

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Brendan Reilly (Chairman), Robbie Mellor (Vice), Paul Filer (Treasurer), Shepherd Kanyangarara (Board rep), Eric Zinyengere, Brad Searle, Damon Goldsmith, Roger Woodward, Deon Erasmus, Adam Cawood, Peter Muhwati, Sam Chikanda (School Representative)

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The annual college art camp took place at imire game sanctuary

The 2014 College Art Exhibition

The annual College Art Camp took place from 4th to 6th April at the beautifully located Imire game sanctuary near Marondera.

The four art teachers were excited to have the Form 4, Lower and Upper 6 boys spend many hours observing and drawing the varied scenery and to enable them to have the chance to be wholly motivated by the inspiration Imire has to offer.

This was definitely an opportunity to experience creativity outdoors and feel at one with nature. This included having close encounters with rhino, elephants, buffalo, zebra, warthog, impala, a large (5 metre long) crocodile, a whole lot of cows (very curious ones) and, oh yes, a snake….. in a bag.

Whittaker’s bag. We think it was a boom slang!

We are pleased to say that the boys responded well and got down to some impressive sketching, painting, photographing and collecting of reference material to work off either back at camp or once back at school. It must be stated that it is not easy to paint ‘plein air’ as one has to paint quickly and be highly organised and confident. It is a refreshing and invigorating activity, but one that needs lots of practice. Well done to the boys who tried. Sketching and drawing was definitely an easier option and some great drawings were captured in a relatively short amount of time. We are looking

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forward to seeing the finished pieces.

The boys were able to constructively assess one another’s work. We came to the verdict that we need to have a longer period of time away in the future, so that the students can really get into their work. They need to be able to experiment more and to be able to finish a developed portfolio of work more effectively. It’s a pity to have to finish off such inspirational work in the classroom.

All in all we felt that the art experience was great for the boys as they seemed to be calmer and more settled, working outdoors rather than being cooped up in a classroom. They interacted well with each other and experienced great camaraderie and laughter.

So, as a department, we will continue to work towards raising funds for an outdoor studio from which the art students can benefit. Well done to all involved in making the camp successful and thanks to James for packing our art ‘goodie box’ with so much care.

The Staff Art Department

The 2014 College Art Exhibition took place during the second term at the charming and well located M.A.D. (Multifaceted Arts Domain) venue on Enterprise Road, Glen Lorne. This is a new and exciting art space that enabled the students’ work to be presented in the best possible light.

Exhibits ranged from Form 1 and 2 work reflecting the basics of drawing and painting, and referencing styles of the likes of: Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Klee and the Aboriginal style of patterndot painting. The Form 3 and 4 exhibits showed O’ Level work in progress and the Lower 6 and Upper 6 students exhibited AS Level and A Level portfolio work which was linked to individual themes and ideas. The Pottery Club, run enthusiastically this term

by Delfina Barschdorf, put on a splendid display outlining the ceramic process and a number of works of art created by students this term.

The work was displayed for easy, effective viewing and was enhanced by specialized lighting and the wondrous sounds of brass that resonated through the venue and contributed to a magical, artistic atmosphere. Yes, our very own jazz band as well as the ethnic, harmonizing sounds of the Form 4 A Capella group from our Music Department joined us to ensure a multifaceted

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evening of cultural enjoyment. We were encouraged by works of art that were sold throughout the evening with one of Ross Marais’ (L6) paintings being purchased by a South African Land Rover company with a request for more, similar pieces to be created!

Another painting by Timothy Curle (Form 4) was sold which is also inspiring and motivating for the other students.

The event was supported by a number of staff, art students and parents at the opening, but the overall support was somewhat disappointing considering the amount of work and preparation that went into coordinating an exhibition of this magnitude.

We take this opportunity to congratulate the boys who have worked hard and produced excellent results throughout the year.

We thank the logistics department, especially Kevin Whatman and his team for their willing support and efficiency and also thanks to Jo Jones and ‘the girls’ from the Parent Liaison Committee for their help and participation in making the event a success.

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It turned out we were staying at an international boarding school in Cannes. We were going to meet German, Swiss, Italian and many more people. We were separated into rooms that had no TV’s. Every night we had activities such as charades, a dance party and speed dating.

In the street there were restaurants smelling of tasty food.

There were beautiful works of art on the walls but the highlight was the beach. The beautiful water and sand was amazing.

Inter-house Art Winner - Chimanimani

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It was time to leave and go to Monaco for a day. We saw an old church that had been there since 1080. We went on a high speed train to Paris the next day. The Eiffel Tower was bigger than I thought. Disneyland was fun, especially the roller coasters. We then spent two nights at the Chateau du Moldy and it was a nice, calm and restful way to end the French Tour.

Kuda Kumwenda Munashe Deketeke Nyasha Chiketsani

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The Opening ceremony – WOW - what an amazing event, it opened our eyes to the magnitude of the competition we were about to take part in. As well as giving us a huge mental boost and psych up.

Rowing: There were 24 male single scullers aged 17 and 18.

We raced 1000m each day for four days, usually in humid and drizzly conditions. I came second in the D final giving me an overall ranking of 20th. The competition was intense and at 6 foot tall, I was one of the smaller rowers there if not the smallest! The athletes were all very friendly after the races although before everyone was ice and all concentration went to our races. It was such a privilege racing the best in the world.

As well as competing, a lot of emphasis was put on attending cultural activities to create a spirit of Olympism. We had to visit at least 20 cultural booths and this was recorded on our Yogger (a flash drive that could transfer information by touching one to another). The sports lab was incredible and we got to roller blade and climb the climbing wall. We were able to meet some of the world’s top athletes – Kirsty Coventry, Chad le Clos, Emma Snowsill and many, many more. I also got

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to meet and talk to Thomas Bach, the IOC President, which was a huge honour.

St Johns’ can be very proud that three of the four male athletes attended St Johns’ College and the Young ambassador who accompanied us was Rukodzo Gona who finished at St Johns’ last year. I would encourage our athletes to aim for the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018 – it is an awesome, unforgettable experience.

Kyle Hinde

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I represented Zimbabwe at the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games from 16-28 August 2014. The Zimbabwe team of 10 athletes, 5 coaches, Chef de Mission and the Zimbabwean Young Ambassador, had a 30-hour trip to Nanjing, China. We left Harare on Monday evening and arrived in Nanjing on Wednesday morning – a long, tiring trip, but arriving in the Youth Olympic Village made it all worthwhile! It was amazing!

The Village had nine 27-story buildings to accommodate everyone (though we only used the first 10 floors of each one), a five-story dining room, McDonalds’ Cafe, bank, telephone service area and culture booths representing each competing country. There were 3 800 athletes from 204 countries competing in 28 different disciplines all aged between 14 and 18. The 20 000 volunteers facilitated communication, transport and contributed to a highly organised event.

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The first term was a relatively quiet time for the Band, but the busy second term was soon upon us. The number of performances increased with a number of Rugby, Hockey and Football compulsories. The Band accompanied each of our First Team Rams marches with new tunes and a new sense of purpose. The Band performed at the Annual Eisteddfod Vocal and Instrumental competition from which they returned with numerous awards including 2 Honours, 2 First Plus, 8 First, 1 Second and 7 Second Plus Grades.

We performed at a number of special occasions including our visit to Blue Kerry Home to entertain the elderly with some old fashioned Scottish tunes. The Band featured in the first ever SJC Talent Show and helped to make it a spectacular event. The Music Soirée was the last major performance for the Band in the second term. This was yet another amazing event where the Pipe Band mesmerized the crowd with their fine playing.

We now head into the final term with the Combined Schools’ Concert and the much awaited Quaich competition. The band has had another highly successful year and as the Seniors loosen the reins to help make the transfer of leadership easier for the year 2015, we can all look back with our heads held up high and the knowledge that we gave our all for the Pipe Band and the two amazing instructors who lead us through the year.

Corey Blignaut Drum Major

During the first term our focus was on our upcoming tour to

Johannesburg for the annual Celtic festival where we hoped to continue our successful tradition at the festival in previous years.

After half term all band members were asked to give up most of their other sports and clubs, in order to shift the focus to the tour.

Practice was strenuous as we approached the holidays and it continued all the way through, with practice almost every day of the week. We mainly focused on band practices rather than individual practices so we could master and perfect our band sets.

It did not take very long to get the sets to the band’s standard, due to the hard work and determination of the members and tutors. Even though several members became extremely tired of our sets, we managed to sustain a good work ethic, with the help of the instructors who brought humour to the practices.

After weeks of practising and mastering of the pieces, we departed for Johannesburg at the start of the second term. The band competition was on a Saturday and we were fortunate enough to have ideal weather for competing. We were very confident of our performance in all our events which left us very optimistic.

Then, after a long day of listening to other bands we finally got our results. Despite achieving several firsts in sub-categories we achieved an overall second place. We were slightly disappointed, despite the good result, at the fact that we came second by a very narrow margin.

The next day we had individual solo competitions, where the band did very well, for both bagpipers and drummers combined, with several first places which was a very commendable achievement for the members.

Overall it was a very successful tour, in which we maintained a very high standard and achieved excellent results. The end result and success of the tour saw us being promoted to a higher category which is indeed a commendable achievement.

Mr J. Kalonga Music Department

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Back row: T. Munyanyi, P. Warhurst, D. Pascoe, A. Blignaut, S. Ross, E. Rothwell, D. Whitaker, T. Mbizi, S. Post (Lead Drummer), H. Duan, M. Murapa, S. Brown, N. Mkaronda

Middle row: T. Chikosi, P. Chiketsani, C. Blignaut (Drum Major), Mr. E. Mabodo, Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. (Deputy Headmaster Form 1 – 4), Mr J. Kalonga, Mr N. Khaminwa, J. Foulkes (Pipe Major), G. Ellis (Lead Piper), D. Kassim, R. Scott-Riddell Front row: D. Post, K. Munaku, S. Padayachee, J. Rodrigues, N. Chamba, R. Mabiza, S. Sheehan

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Basketball

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NYANGA Stewert Interhouse Bowl

S. SNATER Wittingham Century Trophy

Cricket

G. King Malahias Trophy - Best Batsman 1st XI

S. SNATER Carter-Renaud Trophy - Best Bowler 1st XI

T. Zimuto Joshi Cup - Most Improved Player

G. King Jackman Shield - Best Cricket All Rounder

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K. Vincent McNulty Trophy - Best Golfer

M. Rossi Hutchison Trophy - Player of the Year

Chimanimani Interhouse Hockey

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M. Rossi Nathan Hook Trophy for Sportsmanship

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M. Rossi Erasmus Trophy - Best Fielder 1st XI

G. King Szecenyeni Cup for Perseverance

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Chimanimani Senior Interhouse Rugby

E. Snyman Pearson Trophy

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P. BERA Babiolakis Trophy - Most Valuable Open Player

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N. Harris Wilson Cup for Determination in the Open Age Group

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Chimanimani Roger Bayliss Interhouse Trophy

B. TURK Davies Cup Squash Champion

B. FOx Swan Seal of Excellence

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GPA College Valedictorian is awarded to the top Overall Upper 6 student and the one who completes the year with highest overall GPA rating. Tonight’s recipient is currently sitting with an overall rating of 5.4 out of a possible 5.9 on the GPA scale. He has consistently been ranked number one in U6 for the whole year, and was ranked top L6 student for most of 2013 as well. He is a member of the first team basketball, the Model United Nations and Toastmasters Societies. He has twice been awarded full academic Colours, achieving the top IGCSE results for the 2012 examinations and the top AS level

results for the 2013 session of exams. Currently the average for each of his subjects – mathematics, physics and chemistry – is a staggering 86%. And all of this in addition to fulfilling the demanding duties and public functions which attend the office of the Head boy, a role he has fulfilled with distinction.

Therefore, for personifying the true model of an exemplary student in every sense of the word, we are proud to announce that this year’s St John’s College Valedictorian is Panashe Bera.

Sixth Form Students in the Top Ten GPA, (in alphabetical order) Michael Jellicoe Michael Sylvester Mohamad Al-Khalil Mutsa Mungoshi Panashe Bera Robert Stewart Sander Post Thobile Mawerera Timothy Hodgson Tinashe Makamure Tinotenda Masiyiwa Waseem Karim-Ahmed Zawadi Mayeka

Abhishek Patel Byron Passaportis David Whitaker Eli Snyman Guy Ellis Jason Foulkes Joshua Burger Keyur Patel Kudakwashe Mungwariri Kyle Hinde Mandlakhe Hlatshwayo Marvin Nyabereka Mayan Lad

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Panashe Bera GPA College Valedictorian

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After a presentation for boys and parents in the College Hall, there was much excitement about ‘Quest’ amongst the Form 2 boys in the third term. Finally, on the 27th October, once all the Checkpoint Examinations were over, the Journey to ‘Quest’ began. The following ten days at Quest/Falcon, saw 88 Form 2 boys learning and engaging with a number of new activities. Learning continued, but in a different format and context. The ‘framework’ is the ‘Outdoors’- a classroom of infinite resources; and ‘Quest’ became an inward journey of emotional and spiritual growth, and character development.

Informal sport fixtures, mainly Basketball and Cricket, were played on some of the afternoons.

Electrics, plastic technology, mechanics and construction sessions alternated with completely contrasting classes on Business, Snakes and Journal Writing. The days were varied and each of the five groups started the days on different timetables.

Community work remains of seminal importance at ‘Quest’. In turn, all groups (on a daily rotation basis) assisted Grade 3 and 4 pupils in an impoverished, rural school about 14 km for Falcon in English comprehension and language exercises.

We were delighted to see Damian Wijers (U6, 2013) as one of the Quest Leaders. He had completed the ‘core programme’ a few weeks before our arrival and had been asked to return to ‘Quest’ to look after Group 2.

A new aspect in 2014 was the inclusion of a ‘Vlei Camp’ in addition to the ‘Pumula’ camp. GPS tracking and routing proved to be laborious and exhausting exercise in the Matabele heat.

The ‘Quest’ mosquitoes proved, once again, formidable and resilient opponents – more demoralizing than the reported ‘sightings’ of ‘a leopard’ in Quiet Waters!

Two highlights were the expeditions to the Matopos and Mtchabezi Dam. The walk and ascent to Bambata Cave was a challenge in the heat, but the view from the summit of the mountain was well worth the effort. Concluding the Matopos visit was a visit to the Bulawayo Museum, always impressive with its exhibits and diorama displays. Mr Martin Sanderson accompanied the groups to the Matopos and the Museum.

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Evening activities, apart from Journal writing, saw the boys learn a song for the final night, debate with Falcon U 15’s, and watch a no-holds-barred DVD on STD’s.

A record number of parents come to Quest for the final day.

The boys cooked the now customary ‘poitjies’ for all and five different recipies were enjoyed by all present.

Grateful thanks go to Mr Paul Wright who encourages and looks after the Form 2’s from a medical and personal point of view. His administrative preparatory work before ‘Quest’ remains invaluable. A ‘Thank You’ also goes to Mr Nel and Mr Mugova who accompanied the boys on the bus either to or from Quest.

One line from the 2014 song learnt at ‘Quest’ was ‘This is gonna be the best day of my life’. I have no doubt, looking back in years to come, the ‘Quest Camp’ will become some of the best and most memorable days of the Form 2 year groups’ College career.

An exhausted Form 2 group arrived back at the College on the 7th November; tired, yes, but more united, focused, and more confident than ever before.

Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. Deputy Headmaster Form 1 to 4

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JUNIOR ART CLUB (Form 2) I have recently joined Miss Long in helping her manage the large junior group attending Art Club. The third term of 2014 has been a start to get the students interested and enthused about keeping a ‘Visual Diary’. This is an essential requirement and skill to be cultivated for ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level coursework studies.

Sketchbooks are also valuable on a personal level and develop an awareness of the importance of process, being a research tool as well as being valuable documents for assessment and monitoring development. They can be used for a variety of purposes including: the development of personal themes, a visual diary, the exploration of techniques, for critical studies, and for making links within the thematic study.

What has been proven by the best use of sketchbooks is now very positive and vital to art. In the Art Club we hope to encourage students to find a focused and methodical way of getting started, brainstorming, developing a coherent theme, storing inspirations and experiments, and testing materials and techniques. This is also a recognized and required way of working for examinations in art.

By developing research and investigative skills the boys will generate ideas in order to arrive at creative solutions. I am looking forward to seeing the students learning to become instigators of their own learning and for those who will continue with ‘O’ and ‘A’ level art benefit from this framework and generate a quality end product.

Mrs A. Van der Merwe Form 2 Junior Art Club

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SENIOR ART CLUB Senior Art Club is always well supported by students from Form three to Upper Six. It provides an opportunity to work on projects for an extended period of time in a more relaxed atmosphere. Students who are not doing Cambridge Art exams also enjoy coming in to continue practicing their skills.

Julian Vos, one of our very talented Upper Six students also offered his time this year to help his fellow students interested in learning about animation and cartooning.

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This was an added bonus and was very popular with both senior and junior students and our thanks go out to Julian for giving so much of his time.

All together, we have had an enjoyable and productive time in Art Club this year.

Ms N. Ratanje Senior Art Club

Back row: U. Patel, B. Fircks, M. Dube, M. Gillam, D. Jordaan, K. Good, C. Onorati, M. Sprake, S. Harvey, J. Cowley, N. Bailey, N. Balfour Middle row: Z. Menk, J. Vos, J. Bichard, D. Cruger, Ms A. van der Merwe, Ms N. Ratanje, Miss J. Long, G. Stangroom, H. Perry. A Chivayo Front row: T. Swanepoel, T. Spagnuolo, K. Quinche, D. Sholtz, K. Harrison, T. Waugh, D. Stijkel, P. Matsika

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Interhouse Bridge Competition was also played in the second term. Chinanimani won followed by Nyanga, Matopos and then Vumba.

The St John’s College Bridge Club was able to field strong teams of eight at both senior and junior levels and we played matches regularly against the traditional rivals Prince Edward, Westridge, Chisipite, Arundel, Convent, Peterhouse boys and girls. Abhishek Patel captained the team with confidence and I am grateful for his assistance and commitment.

During the third term we played our usual fixtures and won the first two matches against Prince Edward and Westridge and lost to Convent and Arundel. At the writing of this report we had not yet played Chisipite and Peterhouse.

The first term started on a high note and it was evident that the team was not going to be easily defeated. The team played with enthusiasm and skill and at the end of the term we had won all our matches except for the match against Peterhouse Boys. We also entered teams to play in the Mashonaland Pairs Competition and two of our players Jay Mehta and Francis Zvinavashe came second, missing the championship by a fraction of a point. The two deserve special mention as they are invaluable members of the club.

The second term held mixed fortunes for the Bridge Club. We won against Chisipite and Peterhouse girls and lost to Westridge, Prince Edward and Peterhouse boys. We could not play Convent and Arundel as the fixtures coincided with our local examinations.

St John’s College players also participated in the Inter-schools’ Tournament hosted by Hillcrest under the guidance of Michael Bourdillon at Peterhouse in June. We had generous donations from CBZ Bank and the winners went away with worthwhile prizes. This year the winners were Hillcrest. We came 6th out of 7 schools but the event proved to be a happy social occasion. The

It was wonderful to see the young men participating in this challenging activity that attracts determined and young minds.

With a lot of star players returning to the College next year and evidence of their willingness to commit themselves to the game, we look forward to excellent results in 2015.

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In 2014 the Bridge Club had a successful year with the team playing consistently well. The number of players has continued to grow with 11 newcomers joining from the lower forms.

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Back row: R. Vyas, F. Kasukuwere, N. Dube, T. Mahofa, A. Patel, H. Duan, F. Zvinavashe, J. Mehta, J. Nyabadza, T. Mangiza, T. Murad-Ameer Front row: M. Mungoshi, T. Mbizi, G. Madongonda, A. Patel (Captain), Mrs T. Chirewa, A. Stewart, H. Perry, K. Mubayiwa

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The club was notably active throughout the season participating in major events such as the Girls’ College Chess Festival, CHISZ Schools’ Chess Festival, Inter-house Chess Tournament and our very own St John’s Annual Chess Festival.

This year’s Inter-house Chess competition was one of the most competitive in recent years as the dominant house for the past few years, Nyanga, lost their superiority to Matopos as they came third, whilst Vumba and Chimanimani came second and fourth respectively. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this event. The St John’s Annual Chess Festival, which is fast becoming the biggest event on the scholars’ chess calendar,

had twenty five schools participating this year. This event was a huge success as players from across the country converged to showcase their talent. I would like to give special thanks to CBZ Bank, who sponsored this festival. I would also like to thank Mr Musiwa, Mrs Ndhlovu and Mr Mugova who worked tirelessly to ensure the festival’s success. Most of my gratitude, however, goes to our Chess team for 2014 who so successfully represented the College!

As we remain in the third division, I believe the future of Chess in the College is secure because of the dedication and commitment of our young Chess players. Special mention must be made of Dhruv Gandabhai, Mandla Nyagura, Tawanda Afeki, Theofilus Damba and Ruvimbo Dube who have shown great potential this season. The 2015 Chess team is encouraged to fight on, play hard and enjoy the game.

Ahmed Mahomed Captain

Back row: Y. Stavrou, R. Dube, N. Dube, K. Patel, M. Mungoshi, T. Murad-Ameer Front row: K. Gwatidzo, T. Masiyiwa, A. Mahomed (Captain), Mr J. Musiwa, M. Nyagura, T. Damba, D. Gandabhai

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Back row: W. Asgill-Tucker, N. Masenda, P. Matsika, D. Nakoma, D. Matsika, A. Zvoma Front row: A. Chivayo, S. Post, P. Wamala (Captain), Mr N. Khaminwa, Z. Omarshah, T. Tsuro, T. Makamure

Debating CLub The year 2014 saw the already esteemed Debating Society develop even further as each member of the society was eager to expand his knowledge and skills as a debater, resulting in a positive attitude towards improving and thus leading to a successful year. Debating has become increasingly popular at St John’s, leaving the society with a waiting list of boys wanting to become members. This will ensure the continuation of a strong group of gentlemen in the society.

The Dance Club has grown in numbers during the year and the skills of the dancers have also grown. The new Form Ones who joined have demonstrated exceptional skill and from time to time, they have taught the older dancers something new. The club members have participated in a few Festivals; from the Music Soirée to talent shows held at the College in the first and second terms. Our performance at the talent show was very successful due to the fact that preparations for it were overseen by St. John’s very own 2013 Head of Dance, Nicholas Khaminwa, who made it his personal objective to ensure that everyone was synchronized and exemplary in his performance. Preparations for this event involved long hours of practice as well as evening rehearsals during which the dancers showed their passion for the club and their determination to improve to be the best that they could be.

The success of the club has been outstanding and has attracted the attention of world class performers, leading to the club’s

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A war can be defined as the period of combat between two opposing sides, and is often associated with cacophony and division. The St John’s College Chess Club, however, defies all these features as the College’s great minds assemble in Room 14, with the ambition of achieving unity within the club, as the school says ‘together we will stand or fall’.

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With many fixtures scheduled during the year, several members were called upon to represent the society and the school. The largely successful year confirmed the strength and depth of debating at St John’s College, with the most commendable wins being the Chisipite Master Debate Tournament and the Arundel Dollar Debate Tournament. Unfortunately our A team was knocked out in the semi-final of the St John’s College Invitational Debating Tournament, this being the only major loss this year.

The Junior Debaters, unfortunately, did not have a large number of fixtures this year, but their determination during school sessions displayed a clear passion for the skill and left the senior members confident of a successful future.

Many thanks must be given to the teacher in charge, Mr Chitando, as well as the former president of the society, Mr Mugova. They were both heavily involved in the running of the society and in imparting knowledge and advice to the debaters, allowing for the successful year of 2014.

This year has been remarkably enjoyable and the value of the lessons learnt and the skills acquired in this time cannot easily be measured. We look forward to 2015 and all of the achievements that come with it.

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invitation to appear with performers such as Sean Paul and Salif Keita in concert. The Dance Club practised throughout the August holidays in preparation for these shows.

Peter Wamala Head of Dance This year has been a successful year for Dance Sport. All the members of the team have performed well and improved throughout the year. This could be seen in our achievement of obtaining the cup at the Inter-schools’ Competition in the second term. Hopefully we can make next year’s even better.

Michael Jellicoe Dance Captain

Back row: J. Fleming, M. Hlatshwayo, R. Tsapayi, N. Dube, M. Ncube, T. Chambati, S. Li, T. Magazi, C. Chirara, L. Mwamuka Front row: T. Makamure, T. Mahofa, A. Patel, B. Passaportis (President), Mr J. Chitando, M. Sylvester, L. Ncube, M. Mungoshi

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Members Hassan Berry, Mohamed Al-Khalil, Mayan Lad, Ankit Patel, Theophilus Damba, Rukudzo Nyakanda, Sibusiso Malunga, Munashe Nyangari, Kudana Gwatidzo, Storm Allen, Miguel Roscoe, Stanly Jeffrey, Francis Zvinavashe, Alosha Chikanda.

Mentor: J. Whitaker

This year First Aid Club has had an encouraging influx of new members, especially from the lower end of the school. It is encouraging to have greater interest in the principles of First Aid. The first term was largely uneventful, as it usually is. During the second term we had all the excitement of rugby season, with plenty of hands-on experience for everyone involved. A number of First Aid Club members assisted Mrs Gray and the MARS crews at the many Rugby games and at a number of other sporting events.

In the third term the First Aid scene really picked up; we attended the Inter-schools First Aid competition this year, for the first time in a number of years, and performed particularly well, coming 5th overall with Sibusiso Malunga, one of our newest members, achieving the second highest individual score of the competition.

We have been fortunate to have Yasfir Nadat a former St John’s College First Aider assisting Mrs Gray and Mrs Revolta in preparing for the Inter-schools competition.

Storm Allen First Aid Captain

K. Muyedzwa Teacher-in-Charge

Back row: M. Kanyangarara, I. Ahsan, G. Mawuwa, D. Bhagat, T. Chapata, P. Butau, R. Patel Front row: T. Shumba, S. Malunga, S. Allen (Captain), Mrs P. Revolta, Mrs M. Gray, S. Joosab, M. Valera, G. Vlahakis

French Back row: S. Malunga, F. Zvinavashe, A. Patel Front row: K. Gwatidzo, M. Lad, J. Stanly, Mr J. Whitaker, M. Al Khalil, H. Berry

Francophone Week This year saw greater participation by St. John’s College students at the Annual Francophone Week (La Semaine de la Francophonie).

A collaboration between the College Music Department and the French Department saw the Junior and Senior Electric Band, as well as the Senior Marimba Ensemble, performing at the French Talent Show which was held during the festivities. In addition to this, over ten boys participated in the French dictation, and a team of five represented the College in the French Quiz held at Arundel School. In the Quiz, the five boys – Hé Duan, Cameron

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The Engineering Club has taken a slightly different twist this year, with old boy Jonathan Whitaker taking the afternoon sessions.

The club now has a strong focus on project based learning, and helped by Jonathan’s experience the students are exploring electronics and engineering, undertaking projects from building windmills to computer programmes to complex circuits. Bridge building is still going strong with our team finishing second in the ZIE Bridge Building competition. More importantly, younger students are getting involved and so, in the years to come, one can expect great things as their experience grows.

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Butler, Keyur Patel, Thobile Mawerera and Thembani Magazi as a reserve, came fifth out of the eight schools that took part.

Thobile also came second overall in the dictation. This success subsequently saw him attending an Awards Ceremony held at the French Ambassador’s residence. He was accompanied by Mesdames Post and Fodouop.

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* A fun evening with food, music and GIRLS! ^ the big lottery

After two weeks of disjointed break-time “rehearsals” where we did more eating and messing around than we did preparing, it dawned on us, on the final practice before the French Soirée, that we were not ready.

S. Li and R. Tsapayi

But, in the spirit of St John’s (reckless overconfidence) we boarded the bus and headed for Chisipite – ready to wing it.

The tricoleurs of France decorated the school’s music theatre and the large table of food (no snails or frogs’ legs “unfortunately”) immediately attracted the attention of the John’s boys. We had to watch the performances first, however.

It was a great show with a variety of musical acts in French, constituting the majority of the night. This was until we, the exceptions, took to the stage and put on our skit.

All in la français we told the humorous story of a winner of the le gros lotto^ and then continued with an equally funny musical performance featuring rap and a “coordinated” dance routine.

When the acts were finished we rushed to the much-anticipated food and proceeded to obliterate it from the table.

It was an interesting experience to enjoy the fun and experience the social side of the language we are learning. Many thanks to the teachers for getting us involved. All in all, the soirée had a certain je ne sais quoi.

FRENCH CLUB REPORT This year, the membership of the French Club increased. The year saw the ushering in of a new era for the French Club, with the club becoming more involved and better recognized within the French Community of Harare. In the second term, all members of the French Club took part in a dictation exercise at the French School. This was organised by Alliance Française in conjunction with the French Embassy. St John’s won the 2nd prize.

We also took part in a Quiz at Arundel School which was a good experience for the members. We were able to “recontrer avec les autres jeunes”. Towards the end of the second term, members of the club went to the Chisipite French Night and witnessed some outstanding acting and hip hop dancing, which was well received by the audience and the French Ambassador to Zimbabwe, who was in attendance. I believe all the members enjoyed attending the weekly meetings and benefited from participating in the Club’s activities.

Overall, it was a successful year for the club and hopefully next year we can grow internally and externally in the Francophone community.

Nigel Vere

2014 has seen some wonderful achievements from the College boys.

We have managed to maintain a high attendance record with over 30 boys shooting on a weekly basis. Traditionally, we hold a SJC competition every term and most of the more experienced shooters also take part in the Mashonaland Gun Club’s National competitions. It is here, in the men’s arena, that our boys gain invaluable experience. The results of the 3rd term SJC competition, predictably, turned out be a tight affair between the houses. In the High Gun Category, James Waller came first, Ryan Smith came second, and Gregory Sprake, third. In terms of Handicap scores, Ross Hayter came first, Chen Chen Zha came second, and Miles Garnett, third. All boys shot as individuals in the high gun and handicap sections, with all scores going forward in terms of the Inter-House Competition.

Earlier, in the Second Term, two College boys earned their National Junior Colours. They were presented with their blazers at a school assembly. Graham Shepherd and Jeremy Layard both completed the minimum requirement of shooting 4 scores of 88/100 (or better) in a National Competition, one of which had to be an International leg. The time, effort and dedication of these two talented boys paid off and we were very proud to see them rewarded.

Graham Shepherd also became the first junior ever to win the MacKintosh Competition in Zimbabwe. This is the country’s biggest competition where 200 targets are shot over two days. To win this Graham had to shoot consistently well under very tough conditions and he beat the best men in the country. Earlier in

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the year he has also won a Universal Trap National competition – being the first junior to win a National Competition in Zimbabwe.

We look forward to seeing more juniors taking on the men in the future. Graham is to be commended and congratulated for leading the way.

In April 2014 we took two teams down to South Africa to shoot in the SA Grand which was held at Valley Gun Club in Paarl, Western Cape. The Zim A team consisted of James Waller (captain), Graham Shepherd and Jeremy Layard and the MGC development team (Zim B) consisted of Anthony Hartman, Declan Kennedy and Conor King. The boys competed alongside the top men in SA and we also competed against the SA juniors. As in 2013, this was a closely fought match and it was SA ‘A’-Team that won, beating Zim ‘B’ into second place. It should be noted that one of the SA juniors - Andrew Henderson – also won the overall men’s event with an exceptional score of 98/100. With this level of impressive shooting he helped the SA ‘A’ Team over the line.

The scores were as follows: SA ‘A’: 268 Zim ‘B’: 266 Zim ‘A’: 260 SA ‘B’: 254

We look forward to continuing with the success of 2014 and thank the school for their continued support.

Staff in Charge: A. King (Coach), G. Layard (Coach), S. Sylvester (Coach), Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. (Staff i/c Club).

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Almost immediately we were greeted with an opportunity to put our new found capabilities to the test when we learnt about the Pomona dump fire, which affected hundreds of people who call the dump their home. We were distressed to think that these people, who had so little to begin with, lost all their possessions in the fire that blazed and smouldered for weeks. We could not simply sit back and watch this happen. We reached out to other schools, including St George’s, Hellenic and Chisipite and put together a task force that collected food stuffs, blankets, clothes and other basic goods. We were amazed at how well the schools worked together, and how much we were able to collect. When we took what we had gathered to the dumpsite, we were all truly humbled, as we saw how something as basic as a sweatshirt brought a grown man to tears. It is a moment that we will never forget and are grateful to have experienced.

After this work we turned our attention back towards one of the projects that the Society had been working on for a long time: the Zororai Day Care Centre in Hatcliff. The previous “shelter” was in a horrendous condition, and consisted of a patchwork of tarpaulin, plastic and asbestos sheets all propped up by three unsteady wooden poles. It offered little shelter from the elements and was not safe for human habitation. It was distressing that children were being subjected to these conditions. The Society had been diligently collecting money for such a project over a number of years, and we were lucky enough to be the year group that would see all their efforts finally come to fruition. After we secured a generous grant from Open Hands, and further assistance from Rotary, and Mr Steven Macdonald, we began the process of constructing the three-roomed day care centre. As we started laying bricks, we realised we were in a race against time as the rainy season was fast approaching. As the rain began to fall, the road to Zororai got progressively worse, which made getting materials out to the site incredibly difficult. This slowed down construction significantly. To date, the floor and walls have been completed and the builders are in the process of constructing the roof. We look forward to the completion of the project when the

50 or so children, who live, learn, and play at Zororai, can do so in an environment that is no longer a threat to their well being.

The Interact Society is well known for its various fun-days and events that offer students a break from their busy academic calendars. This year was no exception. We hosted the second annual Interact Games in conjunction with the Chisipite Interact Society. Again, we were given the opportunity to network and pool our resources, and we saw the benefit of this teamwork as it was a remarkable success! We split the proceeds equally, and while Chisipite decided to donate their earnings to the Alzheimer’s Association of Zimbabwe, we, however, decided to use the money a little differently. Through our work with Glen Lorne Fellowship, we came to learn of a young man named Nigel who was in dire need of help. He required a life saving operation that he and his family could simply not afford. Aided by a very generous donation from CBZ Bank, and the guidance of the Bell and Harrison families, we were able to give Nigel access to the medical care he so desperately needed. Today, Nigel is strong and healthy and he is furthering his education at hotel school.

We continued our fundraising activities by organising multiple civvies days, the ever popular Valentine’s Day roses exchange, the always entertaining (and lucrative) prefect auction, a hot chocolate stand on cold winter mornings, the chocolate & chip tuck shop during the school play, and the tea garden at the Spring Fair. We thank you all for your support, patronage and generous donations. Without you, we would be unable to help our community in any substantial way.

Whilst it has been an incredibly busy year, it has absolutely been worth it. We have all learned so much about our community, the importance of networking, and in some cases, even ourselves.

The most important thing that we have learned though, is that the best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and actually do something. Don’t sit back and wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make a difference, or even just put a smile on someone else’s face, you will fill the world with hope, and you will find that you fill yourself with hope too. Through our work we remember Mahatma Gandhi’s words: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Darren Macdonald (Secretary) on behalf of the Interact Society 2014 Committee: Mandlenkosi Seremani (President) Thabo Gapare (Vice President) Shingai Masenda (Treasurer)

Back row: T. Mazhude, M. Mungoshi, I. Bhagoo, M. Ncube, V. Chitambira, N. Ngorima, J. Perlman, R. Deacon, J. Burger, N. Madziva, N. Mukorombindo, B. Turk, S. Post

MIddle row: M. Maminimini, P. Patel, N. Mahomed, R. Zwart, W. Bell, J. Harrison, K. Vincent, T. Smith, Y. Bega, T. Gowera, J. Fleming, T. Mapurisa, J. Nyabadza Front row: D. Kassim, M. Stavrou, K. Franklin, D. Agiotis, G. King, Z. Mayeka, M. Seremani, Dr L. Reilly, T. Gapare, D. Macdonald, S. Masenda, A. Patel, M. Sylvester, C. Bond

Library It is often said that a Library has to be the tallest building in the world because of its great number of stories. Our College library boasts a magnificent selection of books ranging from the works of Shakespeare to the comical adventures of Asterix and Obelix, in French.

This year, the library held its annual World Book Day when we encouraged the students of the College to donate any old books and stationery which could be used by others. We were able to collect an astonishing amount which was divided up and sent to different charities and schools to start up their own ‘tall buildings’.

The library provides a photo-copying and printing service which is accessible to all students. It provides computers for online research as well as study guides for O Level and A Level students.

These guides are made available during the examination periods.

The library is the centre of information of the school; it is the students’ platform from which to gather information and help from the different resources.

In the library we have an author’s board where our librarian and the library prefects choose a famous author and display his or her biography and work. We had a World Cup Wall where the students could follow the development of the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil.

The library prefects help to keep the library tidy and assist students with photocopying and taking out books. The facilities available in our library certainly inspire students. This inspiration largely comes from our amazing Librarian, Mrs Assia Post, whose hard work and enthusiasm are immeasurable.

Zain Omarshah

Back row: I. Zavery, A. Patel, S. Allen Front row: S. Joosab, Mrs A. Post (Librarian), P. Wamala (Head of Library), Z. Omarshah

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The Interact Society’s motto is ‘service beyond self’. We believe strongly in giving back to a community that has done so much for us, and that many tend to take for granted. At the end of 2013, the society was handed over to a group of fourteen teenagers eager to use the opportunity to leave their mark on the community. This core group of fourteen students quickly grew to a substantial forty one, nearly tripling in size. We were excited to be able to use the extra man power and resources to truly make a difference this year in serving our community.

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MUN - Dubai

As the St John’s Model United Nations delegation landed on the runways of Dubai International Airport, a sense of anticipation gripped them. Months of preparation would culminate in a session of 4 days in which they would defend their “Best Delegation” status from previous years.

The delegation left the airport for the hotel in a typically Zimbabwean style: very laid-back, comfortable and confident.

We stood out in a city filled with millions of nervous, busy, bustling people. The team marvelled at the first glimpses of the enormous buildings displaying contemporary architecture.

After reaching the hotel everybody’s priorities were made clear as a trip to the nearby food-court and KFC was the first order of business. This was followed by an Arabian excursion in the evening, which included dune-bashing, an unforgettable sunset, Emirati dining and a rather memorable belly dance, which truly captivated some of our group.

Fortunately, it was not all fun and games. The following day we were all up bright and early at 4am revising and testing all our knowledge before an afternoon trip to the Old Town, which was steeped in history and culture. In the evening we arrived at the Opening Ceremony, where we saw a variety of performances, registered for debate and introduced ourselves to some of the other 800 delegates. These people came largely from 47 schools and a myriad of different countries. We immediately charmed them because of our apparently unusual accents.

From this moment it was all MUN, all the time. From the opening ceremony to the closing, we debated our various topics, in many different forums, including the General Assembly, the League of Arab States and the Security Council. All this came under the theme of “The Millennium Development Goals: Dream or Reality”. We felt we achieved a great deal and that we would be remembered for our contribution. We also had “The little redhaired boy (Jamie Fleming) and his sidekick (Josh Burger)” and “The Zimbabwean with the cool shoes and demeanour (Mutsa Mungoshi) “. We walked away with two individual awards for the Best Position Papers (Abhishek Patel and Mutsa Mungoshi) and the Best Delegation award. An enormous thank you from us all goes to our directors, Mrs B Vidovic and Mme A Post.

Delegation: Mutsa Mungoshi Djorge Vidovic Mohamed Valera James Fleming Christian Burger Andile Sitole Sander Post Farai Kasukwere Abhishek Patel Rory Tsapayi Shao Li Curtis Robinson Abhishek Patel

The trip to Dublin is one we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

It was a trip filled with an assortment of hilarious moments, constant battles with the common cold and, of course, the occasional research session on current affairs.

From the moment the plane landed, the group of seven students and two teachers made themselves right at home. It did take some time, however, to adjust to the unfamiliar cold weather, but by the third day we had grown so accustomed to it that we would leave the guest house sporting nothing but a T-shirt and sweats for a casual walk around town. The first few days were spent immersing ourselves in the Irish culture and way of life.

We visited the renowned Leprechaun museum, where we went on a guided tour which included traditional folk stories. We also visited the prestigious campus of Trinity College, located deep within the heart of Dublin itself and which is home to one of the largest libraries we had ever seen and also the book of Kells. To conclude our tourist experience, we took a trip to the Guinness brewery where we were bombarded by fact, upon intricate fact pertaining to how the smooth-tasting alcoholic beverage is created.

The three days that followed were gruelling. They were filled with a plethora of heated debates, with topics ranging from the use of drones in modern day warfare to the question of a global currency. Our Model United Nations skills were put to the test as we were thrust into the conference and forced to fend

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for ourselves. We managed to cope and even managed to hold our own against the best of the best, who had attended their fair share of international MUN conferences. Every now and again our efforts to take the floor and air our opinions on the various topics were ignored, but we did not let this demoralize us; we fought to the bitter end, facing any hint of adversity head on.

Alas, it was time for us to return home. The conference, as a whole, was a great success and was well concluded with a disco for all those who had participated. Leaving Dublin was bitter-sweet; it was sad to say goodbye to all those we’d come to call friends; leave a place we’d just begun to settle into, but at the same time it was a great feeling knowing we were coming home with a new set of memories on which we’d reminisce for years to come.

A special thank you is due to Mrs Post and Mrs Vidovic for not only accompanying us, but also for putting up with us and making the trip that much more special.

Delegation: Kudakwashe Mungwariri Tichadei Mazhude Shayar Solanki Panashe Bera Mandlenkosi Seremani Michael Sylvester Shingai Masenda Panashe Bera

Back row: T. Mazhude, M. Mungoshi, N. Ngorima, T. Tavaguta, T. Masenda, M. Ncube, N. Mahomed, K. Muleya, D. Macdonald, A. Sithole, S. Li, S. Post, J. Fleming, W. Griffiths, I. Bhagoo, A. Mujenge

MIDDLE row: A. Nyawayi, T. Mangiza, G. Vlahakis, A. Adam, A. Chivayo, R. Tavaguta, T. Magazi, T. Chitambo, D. Ndoro, R. Marais, F. Kasukuwere, T. Chambati, S. Tapera, T. Masenda, C. Robinson, C. Chirara, D. Vidovic, R. Tsapayi

Front row: T. Kadziyanike, R. Sylvester, M. De Souza, K. Gwatidzo, M. Munyati, N. Masenda, D. Trivedy, M. Seremani, K. Mungwariri, P. Bera, A Patel (President), Mrs B. Vidovic, Mrs A. Post, M. Sylvester (President), S. Solanki, T. Mawerera, Z. Mayeka, J. Burger, T. Gapare, T. Fundira

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On the 5th June 2014, our music department visited the Blue Kerry Flower Foundation. As the musicians unloaded and tuned their instruments, the faces of the elderly people seemed to glow with anticipation. The Pipe Band was the first to perform; the drones struck in and pierced the silence with the stirring melody of ‘Sarie Marais’. The band then dedicated “Flower of Scotland” to a Scottish centenarian in the audience. The A Cappella groups quickly broke the sentimental mood when the Form 4s sang an

uplifting song of ‘Ngiya thokoza’, and the Upper 6s went onto romance the wise ladies with ‘Iwe Ruva Rangu’ (you, my flower).

The advanced Marimba ensemble concluded the day’s program; there wasn’t a still head in the crowd as they put on a spirited and entertaining performance of ‘Ishe Komborerai Africa’. Afterwards, the boys served teas and cake to the residents of Blue Kerry and listened eagerly to all the wisdom and experiences they had to share.

Art Gallery prior to the Eisteddfod, and at an Art exhibition held in winter. Together with some of the other music clubs of the College, they also assisted in lifting the spirits of the Blue Kerry Flower Foundation residents as part of a community outreach.

It has been an amazing year for A Cappella in general at the College, and while most of the current Sixth Form contingent are in their final year of high school, there is no doubt that eyes will be firmly fixed on the next ensemble that will perform next year to see if they can repeat the success.

Ensemble Members Tatenda ‘Gwas’ Chirewa – Bass Michael Jellicoe – Bass/Baritone Tichadei ‘T-Maz’ Mazhude – Bass/Baritone Tinotenda Chitambo – Baritone/Beatboxer Ngoni ‘Dizzy’ Mukorombindo – Baritone Munesu ‘Mimnz’ Maminimini – Baritone Nyasha ‘BK’ Madziva – 2nd Tenor [Captain] Vimbikai ‘Mbiv’ Chitambira – 2nd Tenor Thobile ‘BZ-Tho’ Mawerera – 1st Tenor

Thobile Mawerera Head of Sixth Form A Cappella

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Back row: A. Sithole, T. Kwaramba, J. Masanganise, M. Murapa, M. Shonhiwa, M. Mpisaunga, L. Lovell, C. Robinson, G. Pasipanodya, E. Magumise Front row: S. Tapera, T. Masenda, T. Chambati (Captain), Mr K. Chipembere, N. Moyo, M. Wazara, M. Kadziyanike, N. Mkaronda

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Back row: M. Maminimini, P. Chiketsani, T. Mazhude, N. Madziva Front row: D. Kassim, G. Ellis, C. Blignaut, Mr J. Kalonga, J. Foulkes, T. Mawerera

A cappella 2014 was a year in which St. John’s College truly put themselves on the map at the Vocal and Instrumental Eisteddfod. No other group in the College symbolises this feat better than the Sixth Form A Cappella group. The nine individuals who make up this ensemble have worked tirelessly throughout the year to produce performances that have been nothing short of impressive.

The year began for this group before the first term had even commenced. We were called into action immediately, as we were summoned to have holiday practice sessions, together with the Form Four A Cappella Ensemble, in preparation for the opening assembly of the year. Add to this the fact that we were working with a new teacher, Mr. Kirby Jingati Chipembere, and it became clear that the pressure would be on from the word ‘go’. And yet, both A Cappella groups were able to jump the first hurdle without any signs of cracking. This was followed by preparations for the College Inter-house Music competition, in

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which all members were actively involved in producing quality performances from each house in the A Cappella section. This was followed by preparations for the annual Eisteddfod, which would be the true test of the group’s credentials. It proved to be no easy task, as we were constantly battling the exhaustion that came from the extra weekend and evening practices. Eventually the day of our performances arrived, and the hard work truly paid off as we attained an Honours grade for both our African Gospel and African Contemporary entries. The adjudicator had nothing but words of praise for the Sixth Form A Cappella Ensemble that day.

Throughout the year the Sixth Form A Cappella would do nothing less than impress whenever they were asked to perform, whether it was at the Music Soirée in the first term or the Talent Show in the second. In addition to these shows organised by the College Music Department, the group had the chance to perform at an

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2014 has been an exceptionally successful year for the Senior Choir. Much time went into practice but rewards were reaped.

Having collaborated with the Arundel Cultural Choir as a Mixed Choir in the NIAA Eisteddfod competition, we managed to obtain Honours awards in the Traditional Contemporary section and in the African Gospel Categories. In addition to this, we achieved another Honours in the Western Section of the competition.

These achievements have gone a long way to motivating the

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Choir to continue working hard throughout the year. The Choir has learnt that hard work does pay off. The successes and enjoyment this year would not have been possible without the talent, vision and motivation of the Choir Master, Mr Kirby Chipembere.

Nyasha Madziva Head of Choir

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Back row: P. Musavaya, K. Marufu, T. Mureyi, M. Bosha, A. Jonhera, D. Muskwe, N. Masenda, M. Munyati, L. Magumise Front row: A. Zvoma, J. Nyambayo, K. Gwatidzo, Mr K. Chipembere, W. Asgill Tucker, T. Marowa, M. Musaba, E. Madongonda

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Back row: R. Mabiza, G. Pasipanodya, S. Li, J. Masanganise, S. Bosha, N. Taranhike, T. Chambati, M. Masango, M. Wazara, N. Mkaronda, K. Singano, N. Moyo, W. Chirambasukwa, T. Masenda, I. Hakulandaba, M. Shoniwa, L. Lovell

Middle row: S. Tapera, M. Shonhiwa, P. Chikwanha, M. Jellicoe, G. Ellis, R. Scott-Riddell, L. Madangure, Z. Wazir, A. Syed, Z. Omarshah, T. Kwaramba, E. Magumise, M. Kadziyanike, R. Tavaguta, M. Murapa

Front row: M. Mpisaunga, A. Nyamuda, S. Post, T. Chitambo, M. Maminimini, T. Mawerera, N. Madziva (Head of Choir), Mr K. Chipembere, T. Mazhude, C. Blignaut, T. Mbizi, V. Chitambira, T. Tavaguta, M. Chitsinde, T. Chirewa, N. Mukorombindo

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Their talent has been developed and moulded by Mr Mabodo and we thank him for his advice, guidance and enthusiasm.

I am very proud to be a part of a band which is made up of extremely talented musicians. They have contributed greatly to the success of the band through their hard work and dedication.

Harrison Moon Captain

I certainly hope that the band will continue to flourish and continue to aim for greater heights in future.

Plus – tremendous work to produce such a result in their first performance together – and the Intermediate group achieved a First Grade in their class.

The Eisteddfod was indeed only the beginning of a fruitful year for Marimbas, with various performances following. The assembly performances were always commended, with the Advanced Band never failing to entertain the crowds who attended the Music Department’s major events whenever they played (for example, at the Music Soirée in the first term and at the Talent Show in the second term). In fact, the band was so impressive that they were invited to play at various functions, ranging from

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The Junior Electric Band has improved tremendously since its inception at the College this year. The band has displayed its talents on numerous prestigious occasions such as The French Festival, The Junior Combined Schools’ Concert, The St John`s College Music Soiree and the College Talent show.

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weddings to birthdays to Independence Day celebrations hosted by diplomatic corps.

All in all, I could not have asked for a better group of College gentlemen to work with throughout the year. In 2014 the Ethnomusicology Department began to rise as the proverbial phoenix from the ashes, and with the current Lower Six members of the Advanced Band at the helm, I am more than sure that this ascent is bound to continue.

Thobile Mawerera Head of Ethnomusicology & Marimba Captain

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Back row: R. Nyakanda, M. Bosha Front row: T. Mureyi, A. Chivayo (Captain), Mr T. Mugova, B. Masekesa

Back row: S. Jardine, K. Mathieson, D. Limpic, T. Makande, Z. Moyo, M. Bosha, T. Madziro, T. Mazorodze Front row: H. Moon, J. Vos (Captain), Mr E. Mabodo, N. Taranhike, K. Van Ruiten, C. King

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Ethnomusicology It has most definitely been immensely gratifying to head the College Ethnomusicology Department this year. In fact, if I must be completely honest, the past twelve months have been far more productive for Marimbas than I ever could have imagined on the day I was appointed Captain. Indeed, we have more than exceeded the goals many may have set for us towards the end of the third term of 2013, especially considering that by the halfway point of that term, there were fewer than twenty boys expected to participate actively in Marimbas across the entire student body in the coming year.

St John’s College Marimbas group has grown almost exponentially over the past year, as the numbers have more than doubled, with at least half of those students being

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members of the Form One Beginner Marimba Ensemble. This fact is indeed encouraging for the future, especially considering the immense potential these young ones possess. In addition to the Beginners, there has also been an Intermediate Ensemble (made up of Form Twos and Threes), and of course, the Advanced Ensemble, made up of a group of Sixth Formers with whom I have truly enjoyed working throughout the year. Perhaps what is most remarkable about the Advanced Band is the level of commitment they have shown, most of them having not played marimba since 2010. Despite this seeming lack of credentials, the Advanced Band was able to attain a First Grade Plus in the Advanced Marimba Ensemble section of the Eisteddfod; a great achievement considering the limited amount of time the band had to prepare. The Beginners also managed a First Grade

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In the last year the Jazz Band has grown to become one of the most prestigious music clubs in the music department.

Originating from a club of only four members, started in 2013, we managed to create a foundation for the club. In 2014, the Jazz Band was reinvented, under the supervision of Mr J. Kalonga and Mr T. Mugova; we have managed to increase in size and greatly improve the standards of the band.

The Jazz Band currently consists of 13 members, with myself as the current head of the band on alto saxophone, Tinotenda Chitambo on tenor saxophone, Sander Post on alto saxophone, Tanyaradzwa Chambati on alto saxophone, Nyashadzashe Mkaronda on bass guitar, Nyashadzashe Taranhike on electric guitar, Keanu Van Ruiten on lead guitar, Mufaro Mbizi on bongos, Munashe Chikwana on drums, and Emmanuel Magumise on piano, Mduduzi Mhlanga and Byron Rusch are reserves for the main band. Each member of the band has developed in talent throughout the year. As a matter of fact, many of the saxophonists have only begun playing this year! Despite this, Mr Kalonga’s supervision of the saxophonists and Mr Mugova’s expertise on percussion and strings have helped us all progress to a standard that is higher than we had ever expected.

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The Jazz Band has played in a large number of musical performances. This included a number of assembly performances, the annual NIAA Eisteddfod (in which the band achieved a first grade plus), the Music Soiree held at the school, the school talent show – for which I would like to commend the band for putting on one of the best performances that I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of – a performance at a French festival held at Prince Edward School and the opening of the MAD art gallery exhibition. We were even asked to perform at the wedding of an Old Johannian, typically a privilege only held by the St. John’s College Pipe Band.

The NIAA Eisteddfod was a success for all of us, and I strongly believe that with the same amount of hard work and determination, we will be able to achieve an Honours grade next year. Many of the Jazz Band members also took part in instrumental solos. They brought home multiple first plus grades. I would like to thank and commend the boys for their hard work throughout the year, as well as Mr Kalonga and Mr Mugova for their input. I hope to see Jazz Band become a major music club in The College, and continue to go to greater heights in the future.

Samuel Tapera

Front row: S. Sheehan, D. Whitaker (Captain), Mr J. Kalonga, T. Munyanyi

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Back row: S. Jardine, E. Magumise, T. Chitambo, N. Mkaronda, T. Makande, Z. Moyo, M. Bosha, P. Chikwanha, N. Taranhike, M. Mhlanga, B. Rusch Front row: T. Mazorodze, T. Mbizi, T. Chambati, S. Tapera, Mr J. Kalonga, Mr T. Mugova, S. Post, K. Van Ruiten, T. Madziro

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Back row: D. Bhagat, T. Makande, E. Rothwell (Captain), P. Warhurst Front row: A. Patel, N. Taranhike, Mr E. Mabodo, B. Masekesa

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2014 was another successful year for the Band with a busy schedule right from the start. We began the year by preparing for the annual tour to Johannesburg where we had set our sights on dominating the event as we had done in 2012. With a busy year ahead and the Pipe Band wanting to make its mark on the College and its community again, the Band grew in numbers over the year from 18 members to a total of 34, with many more Juniors rising through the ranks at a quick and steady pace.

sooner had it begun and ended, than the second term was upon us. The number of performances increased with a number of Rugby, Hockey and Football compulsories. The Band accompanied each of our First Team Rams with new tunes and a new sense of purpose. The Band performed at the Annual Eisteddfod Vocal and Instrumental competition. They returned with numerous awards including 2 Honours, 2 First Plus, 8 First, 1 Second and 7 Second Plus Grades.

The first term was a relatively quiet time for the Band, but no

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We now head into the final term with the Combined Schools’ Concert and the much awaited Quaich competition. The band has had another highly successful year and as the Seniors loosen the reins to help make the transfer of leadership easier for the year 2015, we can all look back with our heads held up high and the knowledge that we gave our all for the Pipe Band and the two amazing instructors who lead us through the year.

Corey Blignaut Drum Major

During the first term our focus was on our upcoming tour to Johannesburg for the annual Celtic festival where we hoped to continue our successful tradition at the festival in previous years.

After half term all band members were asked to give up most of their other sports and clubs, in order to shift the focus to the tour.

Practice was strenuous as we approached the holidays and it continued all the way through, with practice almost every day of the week. We mainly focused on band practices rather than individual practices so we could master and perfect our band sets.

It did not take very long to get the sets to the band’s standard, due to the hard work and determination of the members and tutors. Even though several members became extremely tired of our sets, we managed to sustain a good work ethic, with the help of the instructors who brought humour to the practices.

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After weeks of practising and mastering of the pieces, we departed for Johannesburg at the start of the second term. The band competition was on a Saturday and we were fortunate enough to have ideal weather for competing. We were very confident of our performance in all our events which left us very optimistic. Then after a long day of listening to other bands we finally got our results. Despite achieving several firsts in subcategories we achieved an overall second place. We were slightly disappointed, despite the good result, at the fact that we came second by a very narrow margin.

The next day we had individual solo competitions, where the band did very well, for both bagpipers and drummers combined with several first places which was a very commendable achievement for the members.

Overall it was a very successful tour, in which we maintained a very high standard and achieved excellent results. The end result and success of the tour saw us being promoted to a higher category which is indeed a commendable achievement.

Mr J. Kalonga Head of Department

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visit to Blue Kerry Home to entertain the elderly with some old fashioned Scottish tunes. The Band featured in the first ever SJC Talent Show and helped to make it a spectacular event. The Music Soirée was the last major performance for the Band in the second term. This was yet another amazing event where the Pipe Band mesmerized the crowd with their fine playing.

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Back row: T. Chikosi, T. Munyanyi, P. Warhurst, A. Blignaut, S. Ross, D. Whitaker, T. Mbizi, S. Post (Lead Drummer) H. Duan, M. Murapa, D. Post, R. Scott-Riddell

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Front row: P. Chiketsani, C. Blignaut (Drum Major), Mr E. Mabodo, Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I., Mr J. Kalonga, Mr N. Khaminwa, J. Foulkes (Pipe Major), G. Ellis (Lead Piper), D. Kassim

Back row: S. Padayachee, R. Mabiza, A. Ntini, N. Chamba, N. Mkaronda, E. Rothwell, T. Pieterse, S. Jardine, D. Duncan, K. Munaku, J. Rodrigues Middle row: D. Pascoe, C. Blignaut, Mr E. Mabodo, Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. (Deputy Headmaster Form 1 – 4), Mr J. Kalonga, Mr N. Khaminwa, J. Foulkes, S. Sheehan, S. Brown

Front row: A. Jonhera, P. Matsika, M. Gillam, D. Matsika, D. Nakoma, T. Nyatsine, W. Asgill-Tucker, E. Hanssen

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unit as these were used extensively and effectively during the show. Lots of preparation went into this - for instance scaffolding was used to set lights up high at the correct angles. This took two afternoons of rehearsal.

Since 2013 the club has grown in numbers from a mere six students to a total of thirty students attending practice in September 2014. We have pupils of all ages participating in the club with members from Form Two through to Upper Sixth. All play an essential part in the development of the unit and the success of the club. Each student is given hands-on experience, working with both sound and light desks and each is taught to competently manage a function on his own if needs be. If a student has an interest in electronics, sound or light management this is a great club where he can develop that interest.

The “Merchant of Venice” was held in the quad during the winter term. This was a special event as we had hired equipment from Davies Events to light the stage. The club would be responsible for running the show, which meant that we had to learn a new lighting system from scratch. Although the operators found it confusing at first, the team rose to the challenge and lit the play successfully. This gave us great insight into how professional companies run shows and we gained great experience from this.

We have had a number of big functions where we have assisted this year. The first major function was the Music Department Soiree which was held in the quad. This was a challenge because this was to be a showcase performance for this department highlighting the musical and technical talent that is present in the student faculty. We had to set up microphones, co-ordinate music for different acts and establish props on and off the stage.

The Talent Show which was held in the hall later in the term went off smoothly. This was a challenge for the lighting half of the

The year as a whole has provided a fine platform for learning for all of us. It has been wonderful to get to know all the boys in the club and we have not only had an exciting time, but we have successfully re-launched the club at the College. None of this would have been possible without our head teacher, Mr Jonathan Kalonga, who was always there encouraging the boys and injecting enthusiasm into every event. Thank you JK. I wish the club great success in the future and trust that this club will carry on and grow in strength in the years to come.

Guy Ellis

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The sound and light unit is an integral part of the College. Every assembly or function that takes place during the year is assisted by the unit, whether amplifying of sound or complicated sets are needed for school plays and concerts.

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Back row: J. Rodrigues, I. Zavery, P. Warhurst, M. Lad, Z. Wazir, P. Naik, S. Li, D. Post, C. Stangroom Front row: P. Patel, M. Al Khalil, G. Ellis, Mr T. Mugova, Mr J. Kalonga, S. Post, K Van Ruiten

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This year, three Juniors took to the stage, summoning up the courage to face a packed school hall and all their peers. Mudiwa Munyati and Dumikosi Sikala entertained us with such diverse topics as teenage girls, and the pollution of Harare’s water.

Christopher Matande, however, emerged victorious in this category with his witty and confidently delivered “News!”

The hotly contested Intermediate category saw young veterans of the speaking world share their views with an appreciative audience. Shao Li demonstrated what it is to be “The Procrastinator”, while Abias Chivayo gave a lively account of “Breaktime”. “Great Expectations” was Reece Willam’s dramatic contribution. Rory Tsapayi alternately befuddled, amused and amazed the listeners with his erudite, alliterative “Ardent and Astringent Allocution about ‘A’”. And while Chivayo’s Impromptu stole the show, the overall winner of this category was Dev Trivedy, whose calm, assured and confident delivery of a speech entitled “Lies” revealed him as the talented professional that he is.

Three speakers competed for the Senior title. Mutsa Mungoshi gave an impassioned appeal called “Do you remember?” and Taashira Chikosi took the bull by the horns in “Making Things Worse”. Tinomukudzwa Majero was the star of this year’s competition, however, with his wry, rich and droll speech called “A Rule of Thumb of Perception”. He also walked away with the top Impromptu mark in this section.

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The Annual St John’s Public Speaking competition was an interesting affair this year, with a very strong Intermediate group who, in the Finals, nearly outnumbered the Junior and Senior speakers combined. There are trends in public speaking, as in nearly everything. The current falling off of interest amongst the Junior members of the school is counterbalanced by the intense competition and talent in the Intermediate section.

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Adjudicators this year included Mr Mlungisi Velempini , a deputy head teacher from Arundel, and distinguished public speaker himself. We were also fortunate to call on the talent and experience within our own ranks in the form of drama teacher Mrs Amanda van der Merwe, and the founder of the public speaking clubs at Chisipite School, Ms Linda Syme.

The English Department would like to encourage the whole school, but especially the Form 1s and 2s, to take up the challenge of learning to speak clearly and engagingly before an audience.

Public speaking is one of the most enjoyable and useful skills you can ever learn!

Mrs P Sylvester Teacher-in-Charge

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Back row: C. Chirara, S. Malunga, R. Kazembe, J. Stanly, J. Masanganise, D. Pascoe, J. Mehta, F. Zvinavashe, W. Griffiths, N. Dube, K. Mubayiwa, M. Sibanda, M. Nyabereka Middle row: R. Tsapayi, T. Magazi, N. Vere, S. Allen (Captain), Mrs R. Wilde, Mrs J. Van der Merwe, A Patel, R. Stewart, F. Kasukuwere, G. Madongonda Front row: L. Mwamuka, D. Trivedy, A. Chivayo, B. Masekesa, K. Gwatidzo, R. Hodgson, G. Vlahakis

Ram Newspaper 2014 marked the year of the restoration of the RAM, and I am glad to say that in that respect, we largely succeeded. With the help of gentlemen like James Fleming and Mandhlakhe Hlatshwayo, the RAM, as a journal and indeed, a source of inspiration, has been restored to her former state of glory.

Front row: C. Matande, D. Trivedy, Mrs P. Sylvester, T. Majero

The success of the issues this year is due to the level of teamwork and commitment shown by the members of the committee.

Everyone has had a role to play, from the writing of the articles, to the assembling of the material on a computer, to the printing and distribution of the finished product. The writing of front-page

articles this year has been of a very high standard – a testament to the talent and creativity of this team. Sports and cultural articles have remained current and relevant, ensuring that all facets of the school’s extra-mural activities received coverage. It has been an eventful year, and from those of us at the helm of the RAM, it has been a joy. Many thanks must go to Miss C. Bewhay for her wise counsel, and we wish the new committee good luck as they take over the reins – we hope we have left you inspired.

Mutsa Mungoshi Editor

Quiz Club Overshadowed by the rigours of Rugby, the triumphs of Cricket and the prestige of Debate, the St John’s College Quiz Club has quietly flourished in Room 1 this year, exhibiting its own rigours, triumphs and prestige. Meeting every Monday afternoon, this fine group of dedicated, young men has worked to achieve an exceptional set of results, which were highlighted by an overall 3rd place finish at the annual Arundel Quiz.

In 2014, our experienced Senior Team was predominantly composed of Sixth Form veterans and a few Form 4 savants. Its consistent and strong performances have served as an example to the small core of juniors, who show immense potential and promise.

The concentration of intelligence running within the College veins was well displayed at the 2014 Inter-House Quiz, as every house managed to field two junior teams and two senior teams. The victors at the end were Vumba, whose Senior Teams managed to stave off a driven and resurgent Matopos, and hold the impressive lead created by the Vumba Juniors.

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The largest fixture on the calendar is the annual Spar Ballantyne Inter-Schools’ Quiz which is hosted by us, and, as usual, it was well organised and very enjoyable. Many members, who were not in the team, were present to do the timekeeping, greeting of guests and marking. All were there displaying the commitment, devotion and gentlemanly conduct which characterise the club. Whilst we were not able to capture any of the silverware available this year, we are quietly excited for another campaign in 2015 as the club matures and goes from strength to strength.

Team Awards were this year presented to Carel Chirara, Farai Kasukwere, Thembani Magazi, Rory Tsapayi and Nigel Vere.

Storm Allen and Abhishek Patel gained Half-colours. In addition, Storm Allen was awarded full colours for service to both Quiz and First Aid. Congratulations to these young gentlemen.

Finally, an enormous thank you to Mrs R. Wilde and Mrs J. van der Merwe for all their work, patience and guidance.

Storm Allen and Abhishek Patel Captains

Back row: T. Majero, R. Scott-Riddell, I. Bhagoo, F. Adam, K. Mubayiwa, B. Mallon Front row: T. Mahofa, M. Hlatshwayo, J. Fleming (Sub-Editor), Ms C. Bewhay, M. Mungoshi (Editor), T. Chikosi, R. Tavaguta

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A highlight in the sailing calendar was the expedition to Kariba in the cooler months. This will become an annual event. We sail the ‘tikki’ catamarans (10 metre-long, sturdy and safe vessels) across the Eastern Basin and moor in the Sanyati/Fothergill/Spurwing environs. Four days and three nights are spent on board these catamarans in the challenging Kariba environment.

William and James Annesley competed in the Tera-Class World Sailing Championship held in South Africa during the first weekend in August. James sailed in the SPORT category (15 and under), coming 12th of 27 boats.

William sailed in the PRO category (18 and under) and managed a very creditable 5th out of 30 boats.

We are grateful for the support of Jacana Club and the members who voluntarily give of their time and expertise to assist the College boys learn the skills of sailing. A special mention needs to be made of Des and Sue Fenner, the caretakers of Jacana, for their endorsement, constant assistance, and full support of our young sailors.

Cav. C. Trinci O.M.R.I. Deputy Headmaster Form 1 - 4

As the President of the society I would like to wish next year’s Toastmasters the best of luck. I am sure they will make the most of belonging to the group and that they will be true custodians, upholding the traditions and respect of this society.

As I bid farewell to the members of 2014, I am confident that we

have created lifetime bonds and that we will carry with us happy memories of our Toastmasters experience.

Shane Snater President

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Sailing as a Sport/Club was introduced as an option in January 2014. The membership has since grown and it is becoming a popular option. In the first and second terms we travelled and trained on Monday afternoons but the limited time on water at Lake Chivero resulted in the decision to go out to Jacana on at least two Saturdays a month, camp overnight, and return on Sundays by lunch time.

The boys learn on ‘oppies’ and then move on to the two College Enterprise-Class boats. By January 2015 the College will have a fleet of four Enterprises on water.

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Back row: M. Chitsinde, R. Zwart, N. Mbiba, B. Passaportis, C. Bond, P. Bera, R. Deacon, D. Cruger, P. Lindsay Front row: D. Agiotis, E. Snyman, F. Lioga, B. Fox, Mr N. Hovelmeier, S. Snater (President), D. Nachipo, N. Harris, D. Kassim

TOASTMASTERS The Toastmasters of 2014 consisted of 17 gentlemen of the College. Throughout the year every member played a vital role in maintaining the values of this prestigious society. I was given the honour of observing each individual grow and become a better Toastmaster. For each and every member I feel this opportunity of being a Toastmaster has provided him with a solid platform from which he can develop and gain confidence.

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Brett Fox, the secretary of 2014, was the essential backbone in the running and coordinating of this society. His efforts did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated by all.

Thank you to our teacher in charge Mr Hovelmeier, for his input and advice on various matters throughout the year.

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This season we competed in five Inter-Schools Athletics meets.

The first event of our season was the Zonal trials held at Gateway Senior School. To the trials we took seventeen Athletes who competed in all the individual events available to the U16, U17, U18 and U20 age groups. Ten records at the trials were broken.

Twelve of the boys were selected to represent our Zone. These boys were to compete at the Inter-District trials/National trials on 21 March 2014.

On 26 February 2014 we took part in the Prince Edward Sprints Challenge, where our team finished in 5th place behind Prince Edward, Peterhouse, St George’s and Allan Wilson. Age groups on show at the sprints challenge where the U15, U17 and U20.

Peterhouse relays was the next event on Saturday 1 March. In this meet we finished 4th, Prince Edward in 3rd, St. George’s finished in second place and Peterhouse won their own event again.

On a great sunny Saturday 8 March we held the next competition on our calendar. Our annual Inter-house Athletics competition started off with the march past of all the athletes in front of all the Staff, Parents and Invited guests. This was led by a march past of the St John’s College Pipe Band. On this busy and demanding day for most of our athletes, four Inter-house records were broken with some great displays of individual talent and discipline. The young men of St John’s College put on a great show for those who came to support.

Following the Inter-provincials our next challenge as a team was the Lomagundi Co-ed Inter-schools’ meet out in Chinhoyi. In the co-ed meeting the St. John’s College athletics team finished in 3rd place, behind Peterhouse who finished 2nd and St. George’s College, who won the event by two and a half points.

Bradley Evans U18 Javelin, 57.80m (Breaking a School Record) Nigel Jena U18 100m, 11seconds (Breaking a School Record) Gary King U20 Javelin, 57.20m (Breaking a School Record) Eli Snyman U20 Discus, 38.67m (Breaking a School Record) Finally I would like thank all the coaching staff who contributed greatly to some much needed team fitness, conditioning and technique coaching sessions. This year we broke and set twenty new school and Inter-House records.

To the gentlemen who joined the squad and trained hard this year, thank you. I would also encourage all the athletes who remain in the team next year to keep training and stay fit and to those who leave us this year I wish you the best of luck in your Athletic careers should you choose to continue competing.

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Mr N. Milner Master In Charge of Athletics

The last event of our Athletics season was the St George’s College Invitational. At this event we broke six records some of which were held by current and old boys of St John’s College. At the end of the event St John’s finished in 4th place behind Prince Edward in 3rdplace, Peterhouse in 2nd position and then St George’s who won the meet.

Throughout our Athletics season there were many outstanding performances.

They are as follows: Kevin Muleya U17 Shot Put, 13.75m and Discus, 35.68m (Breaking School and Inter-house Records) Makomborero Moyo U16 Shot Put, 14.93m and Discus, 47.44m (Breaking School and Inter-house Records)

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Age Name

M. Moyo C. Butler J. Snyman T. Evans

Zonal

Group

Event

U16

Shot-Put Discus 1500m Javelin 400m Javelin

U15 U16 U15 Age

Trials

37.87m R

Event

Trials

K. Muleya

U17

11.28m R

S. Tapera

U17

A. Lake M. Mpisaunga

U17 U17 U17

Shot Discus 100m 200m Javelin L/Jump T/Jump

Age Name

Group

N. Jena

U18

100m 200m Shot-Put Javelin Shot-Put L/Jump T/Jump

U18 Age Group

Event

N. Jena

U18

100m 200m Shot-Put Javelin Shot-Put L/Jump T/Jump

U18 U18

T. Makamure

U18 Age Group

Event

N. Mbiba

U20 U20

100m 400m 400 Hurdles 110 Hurdles Javelin T/Jump Discus Shot-Put 100m 200m Long

U20 U20 U20 U20 U20 U20

N. Ndlovu

U20

36.60m

12.69m 29.10m

10.80sec R

11.91m R Trials

5.77m 12.03m

St George’s

Inter-house

13.75m R 33.10m 11.20sec

11.93m 35.68m R 11.12sec 23.31s 43.19m 5.97m 11.48m

41.74m 6.36m 12.50m

Trials

Ph Relays

St George’s

Inter-house

11.0sec

11.06sec 23.04sec 11.40m 57.09m 11.77m 5.64m 12.06m

11.10m 57.8m 11.78m

55.74m R

Trials

47.93m 37.95m

Inter-schools

12.58m 35.21m 11.2 R 39.68m 6.18m 12.25m

Inter-schools

11.4sec

53.07m 5.78m 11.82m

Lomagundi Ph Relays

St George’s

Inter-house

Inter-schools

11.0sec

11.06sec 23.04sec 11.40m 57.09m 11.77m 5.64m 12.06m

11.4sec

22.58sec R 54.90m R

13.42m 41.40m

Lomagundi

22.58sec R 54.90m R

Inter-schools

Lomagundi

Ph Relays

11.10m 57.8m 11.78m

55.74m R

Zonal

Name

M. Seremani G. King P. Lindsay E. Snyman M. Mazambani E. Moyo

14.62m 46.02m R 5min 4sec 36.07m

Zonal

Name

G. Divaris B. Evans

14.93m R 47.44m R 5min 7sec 38m R

Zonal Event

T. Makamure

Inter-house

Zonal

Group

U18 U18

14.49m 43.60m

St George’s

36m

Name

G. Divaris B. Evans

Lomagundi

Ph Relays

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Athletics Senior Boys Achievements 2014

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Back row: M. Mpisaunga, T. Fundira, S. Tapera, K. Singano, D. Ndoro, K. Muleya, T. Chambati, N. Jena, A. Lake, I. Putter, M. Hart, A. Chikanda, L. Lovell, A. Adam Third row: N. Ndlovu, L. Ncube, N. Ngorima, M. Mazambani, C. Scallan, S. Bellini-Martin, M. Hlatshwayo, D. Williams, T. Makamure, J. Harrison, M. Sibanda, T. Gowera, J. Nyabadza, K. Mubayiwa, M. Nyabereka Second row: T. Mazhude, P. Lindsay, M. Seremani, E. Snyman, N. Mbiba, Mr N. Milner, Z. Mayeka (Captain), G. King, M. Stavrou, Z. Anderson, P. Wamala, S. Post Front row: H. James, T. Nyika, R. Williams, D. Annandale, J. Snyman, L. Annandale, N. Balfour, D. Thorburn, T. Evans, I. Munro, C. Butler, T. Makamure, T. Kadziyanike, K. Hamadziripi

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53.07m 5.78m 11.82m Lomagundi

Ph Relays

St George’s

Inter-house

Inter-schools

11.7sec 53.8sec

57.50sec 1min 02sec

17.04sec 53.56m R 38.90m R 11.16m R 11.5sec 24.09sec 6.05m R

53m 11.66m 36.82m

55.07m R

51.23m

57.20m

38.67m

36.66m R 12.29m

38.16m 10.96m

23.20sec

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HOUSE

Samuel Tapera

Nyanga

1

The Wolf- Daimpre Challenge Trophy for U17 100m

2

Medix Trophy U20 100m

Nigel Ndlovu

Matopos

3

The Sri- Chandana Cup for U20 200m

Elisha Moyo

Matopos

4

The Jordan Cup for U16 400m

Shingai Nindi

Nyanga

5

The Jordan Cup for U17 400m

Matt Hart

Chimanimani

6

The Jordan Cup for U18 400m

Brad Evans

Chimanimani

7

The Jordan Cup for U20 400m

Nqobani Mbiba

Chimanimani

8

The Jordan Cup for U17 800m

Matt Hart

Chimanimani

9

The Jordan Cup for U18 800m

Mandlake Hlatshwayo

Nyanga

10

The Jordan Cup for U20 800m

Nqobani Mbiba

Chimanimani

11

The Medix Trophy for U17 1500m

Matt Hart

Chimanimani

12

The Jordan Trophy for U18 1500m

Drew Williams

Nyanga

13

The Jordan Trophy for U20 1500m

Tichadei Mazhude

Nyanga

14

The Jordan Trophy for Long Distance

Drew Williams

Nyanga

15

The Johnston Trophy for U17 Discus

Kevin Muleya

Nyanga

16

The Sarissa Cup for U20 Javelin

Gary King

Chimanimani

17

The Mark Richards Trophy for U16 Short Hurdles

Shingai Nindi

Nyanga

18

The Mammous Shield for U18 110m Hurdles

Brad Evans

Chimanimani

19

The Mammous Shield for U20 110m Hurdles

Nqobani Mbiba

Chimanimani

20

Best Aggregate U14

Nicholas Balfour

Chimanimani

Brett Hounsell

Vumba

Mufaro Chareka & Tristan Evans

Vumba & Chimanimani

Best Aggregate U16

Shingai Nindi

Nyanga

Runner Up

Martin Eeson

Nyanga

Matt Hart

Chimanimani

Mufaro Mpisaunga

Matopos

Brad Evans

Chimanimani

Kyle Hopper & Tinashe Makamure

Chimanimani & Vumba

Nqobani Mbiba

Chimanimani

Nigel Ndlovu

Matopos

Runner Up 21

Best Aggregate U15

1st Team

performance was good and the boys ended the season on a high note.

The year 2014 was dedicated to team development. The strategy set was a 50% win target mark for the team. The boys did not disappoint the coaching staff as they performed beyond the set target. They won 9 of their 11 matches by the third term half term.

The Rams played 4 tournaments and they achieved the following results: 5th out 20 at the St George’s under 20. They lost the quarter finals at the Prince Edward invitational in the first term. On tour to South Africa they attained position 5 of 32 at the St John’s College (RSA) invitational tournament. The majority of the boys who formed the first team also won the Falcon Under17 tournament in the first term. The team’s overall RESULTS vs Falcon

vs Harare International School vs Mufakose High 2

vs Peterhouse

vs Prince Edward 17’s vs St George’s College vs St John’s Emerald Hill vs Peterhouse

vs Churchill

vs Heritage

vs St George’s College vs Prince Edward

Won

42 – 40

Home

Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Lost Won Lost Won

29 – 21 67 – 12 46 – 42 26 – 21 32 – 45 60 – 25 45 – 34 28 – 58 37 – 21 35 – 41 29 – 19

Home Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Away Away Away

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Inter-House Trophy Winners

Panashe Bera and Tinotenda Chikoto have been solid on the post providing us with a great advantage over our opponents whilst Tinotenda Mapurisa and Kelvin Muleya provided reliable backup at the forward position. Although we had a lot of inexperienced players at the guard position, Tafara Gowera, Mufaro Mpisaunga and Marvin Nyabereka put in a lot of effort defensively and got the much needed support from Farai Lioga and Tafadzwa Chiweshe without whom we would not have had the success that we did this year. James Nyabadza, Mitchell Enderby, Peter Davis and Anotidaishe Matarutse all played important roles and listened to the coaches’ instructions. There was great improvement from Nyasha Taranhike during the year which saw him grabbing the award for Most Improved Player at the Sportsmen’s dinner awards.

Well done to the 2015 first team captain Panashe Bera for being awarded the MVP prize and leading the squad to a successful 2014 season.

I would like to thank all the boys for the dedication, passion and courage they displayed. Mr L. Rademeyer and Mr W. Mukotsanjera must also be thanked. They played a great role in ensuring success. On behalf of the team we would like to thank the great supporters, who remained loyal, even through the times when things didn’t always go our way.

E. Banda First Team Coach

Runner Up 22 23

Best Aggregate U17 Runner Up

24

Best Aggregate U18 Runner Up

25

Best Aggregate U20 Runner Up

26

The McPhee Trophy for U20 4X 100m

Chimanimani

27

The Martin Cup for Inter-house Relays

Chimanimani

28

The Honey Shield for Inter-House Athletics

1st 865 Pts

2nd 658 ½ Pts

3rd 648 ½ Pts

4th 573 Pts

Chimanimani

Matopos

Nyanga

Vumba

Back row: M. Enderby, M. Mpisaunga, J. Nyabadza, K. Muleya, P. Davis, N. Taranhike, T. Gowera Front row: T. Mapurisa, F. Lioga, P. Bera (Captain), Mr E. Banda, Mr L. Rademeyer, T. Chikoto, T. Chiweshe, M. Nyabereka

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These new U16’s started the year full of promise and potential.

Yet it seemed we experienced mixed fortunes on the court with highs and lows.

Our great nemesis, the junior dragons from St George’s set about demolishing and demoralising us during our two encounters.

Yet with perseverance and wise words from Coach Eric Banda, a man who constantly aided us when we needed it, the team began to grasp the belief that they could do it.

Then we entered the third term and were thoroughly beaten by Churchill and St George’s in our set fixtures.

Here are the results of our encounters: The highlight of the year had to be the St George’s U16 Tournament held at St George’s and sponsored by Papyrus Stationery.

We started off rather breathlessly on the Friday afternoon, having arrived with just enough time to scramble on to the Court and prevent forfeiting our first match.

We won that first match and the team began to start the process of dealing with each game as it came. In the end it was a brilliant team effort with each person playing a pivotal role to enable us to enter the final with the men in red.

That final game was something that will remain fixed in our memories as the team threw their hearts onto the court. How can one forget that awesome feeling knowing we had won when the whistle blew?

The score of 17-14 did not tell the whole story as with 6 minutes left to play we were 8-12 down to St George’s. We were then afforded a rain break during which Coach Eric was able to get the team to believe they could do it, and they did!

Makomberero Moyo was named as one of the top 3 players of the tournament. Well done to him!

This team has learnt how to beat the odds and play together as a unit which augers well for them as they enter their senior years.

the A team lost narrowly to Churchill, Heritage and St George’s, more consistent shooting should have resulted in victories against these teams, especially since the team’s defence was of a high standard all season. Nevertheless, in the victories against Prince Edward and Peterhouse, the boys played excellent basketball, both individually and as a team.

In the St John’s tournament in October, the A team won their group with some ease, recording excellent victories against Maranatha, Prince Edward and Goldridge. In the second semi-

Boys we salute you!

Mr J. Davies

ST JOHN’S

PRINCE TEAM

Mr D. Anderson A team: M. Kambarami, M. Moyo, L. Mavima, B. Mazivanhanga, T. Mhaka, G. Vlahakis, Z. White, T. Afeki, A. Chivayo, T. Magombo, G. Mawuwa, B. Masekesa

final, however, they met a fired-up Peterhouse, determined to overturn their earlier loss in the league fixture. Sadly, the team’s shooting touch deserted them when it mattered most, so in spite of a strong finish, the team went down by one basket to Peterhouse in a closely-contested game. In spite of the semifinal losses, it was pleasing to see both St John’s A and B teams in both the semi-finals, indicating the depth of talent in this agegroup, which augurs well for the future.

TEAM

Peterhouse

EDWARD

MARANTHA

Heritage

U15A

Lost 16 - 18

Won 24 - 17

St Ignatius

Won 16-8

U15B

Lost 7 - 10

Won 22 - 5

Churchill

Won 12-10 Won 15 - 10

Won 32 - 19

Won 27 - 12

Won 26 - 20

Westridge

Won 16-14

CBC

Won 21-8

U15B

Westridge

Won 28-10

St George’s

Won 70 - 4

Won 30 - 8

Drew 23 - 23 Won 5 - 4

Lost 14 - 16

Peterhouse

PRINCE EDWARD

MARANTHA

Falcon

ST GEORGE’S

Churchill

GROUP A: U15A

Lost 16 - 21

Lost 16 - 21

Won 36 - 6

U16A

Won 16 - 12

Won 16 - 12

Won 32 - 5

Won 21- 8 Lost 13 - 22

Lost 15 - 22

Won 19 - 1

Won 19 - 1

Lost 7 - 14

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Won 17 - 15

Lost 5 - 25

U15A & B This has been a year of growth and development for the Under 15 basketball teams. In the first term the B team played three very difficult games and were victors against both Prince Edward and St George’s, whilst losing narrowly to Peterhouse. In the third term, the team won three of their five games against Peterhouse, Prince Edward and St John’s Emerald Hill, whilst losing by only a single point in the other two games against Churchill and St George’s, both of which were played away from home. The complete turnaround against Peterhouse from a 7-10 home loss in the first term to a 27-12 away victory in the third term shows how much progress the players have made this year, both individually and as a team.

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Lost 10 - 11

Lost 7 - 8

Won 40 - 6

EDWARD Won 11 - 9

Lost 10 - 13

Cornway Won 27 - 12

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Beat Peterhouse 20 - 15

Heritage Won 5 - 4

Won 30 - 8

Drew 23 - 23

Lost 7 - 31

Lost 6 - 8

TERM 3 U16B

Lost 10 - 18

ST. john’s GROUP C: U15B

TERM 1 U16B

Lost 15 - 22

PRINCE MARANTHA

Overall winners: Churchill TEAM

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Won 17-14 B team: F. Chinamo, M. Kanyangarara, T. Mpofu, T. Nyabadza, A. Nyawayi, N. Saweto, T. Chimbwanda, D. Gowora, R. Magwera, T. Makande, T. Machekanyanga, M. Likukuma, L. Magava, I. Ahsan, O. Chipiro, T. Mazorodze, M. Mhlanga, Z. Moyo,

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October. Playing against other schools’ A teams, the players confounded all their doubters by winning their group. After a narrow 10-13 loss to Christian Brothers’ College, the players grew in confidence and beat Cornway and St John’s Emerald Hill to book an unlikely place in the first semi-final. Sadly, this was one bridge too far and the team lost 2-16 to eventual winners Churchill. Nevertheless, this group of players represented the College with valour and Benias Gumbo deserves the credit for the excellent work he has done with the team.

The A team had an excellent first term. After a narrow 16-18 loss to Peterhouse, with 8 of 10 players missing for various reasons, the team went on to beat Prince Edward, Maranatha and Falcon by convincing margins, before drawing the last game of the season with St George’s in controversial circumstances. It was unfortunate that all the league matches were played away from home in the third term. This seemed to coincide with a dip in shooting form both at field shots and at free-throws. So whilst

U14 - 3rd Term 2013 The third term of 2013 proved to be a highly successful one for the Under 14 Basketball teams. The B team lost narrowly to Peterhouse and St George’s, whilst recording comprehensive victories against Eaglesvale, Watershed and Harare International School. At the year-end Under 14 Gateway tournament, the B team performed exceedingly well by beating Prince Edward A and Lomagundi A, whilst losing narrowly to Eaglesvale A and Harare International School A teams. Tribute must be paid to Mr Benias Gumbo for the excellent work he did in developing the talents, discipline and dedication of the players.

The A team excelled and were unbeaten in all league fixtures during the third term; a complete turnaround from the first term. As a result, the A team had comprehensive victories over Eaglesvale, Peterhouse, Watershed, St John’s School and Harare International School, culminating in an 18-13 victory over St George’s College on their home court. This excellent result against tough opponents was one of only two victories over St George’s on the day.

In October, whilst playing in the St John’s College tournament for Under 15 teams, the Under 14A team acquitted themselves well by beating Maranatha 17-4; losing narrowly to Prince Edward by

one point in contentious circumstances, and finally losing 3-14 to Gateway. This was followed by the C.B.C. Under 14 tournament two weeks later. Unfortunately, the players didn’t travel well and they lost their two group games to Nkulumane and Watershed, by the narrow margins of 8-10 and 5-6 respectively.

These players, however, are no quitters, so they picked themselves up, learning from their experiences, and practised even harder for the year-end Gateway Under 14 tournament. The boys were outstanding in this tournament, playing disciplined basketball from the first whistle to the last, keeping excellent defensive structures (no team scored more than 9 points against them) and running offensive plays that astounded opposition teams. The team won their three group games against Heritage (8-1), Cornway (30-4) and Marlborough (15-5), before dispatching Hillcrest (106) and Harare International School (14-9) in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively. This set up a show-down with Churchill in the final. They were outright favourites to win the tournament.

But this group of players typified the character and commitment expected from St John’s students. In trying conditions, they came from behind to win the final comprehensively by 13 points to 8 and proved that they were one of the top junior basketball teams in the country. The future of St John’s basketball looks very promising in their hands.

Mr J. Davies

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Grey High School Bloemfontein Tour This year the first team cricket players were lucky enough to go on two cricket tours. The first tour was in January to Grey High School in Bloemfontein; a wonderful school with a proud cricket history. We played three days of cricket at the festival.

On day one we played KES School but the boys struggled in the beginning due to a lack of match practice. They lost too many wickets and did not put enough runs on the board. KES reached our total in the 40th over with 4 wickets down. On day two we played Affies, against whom we had played during the previous year at the St Alban’s festival, and lost badly. This year was very different. The boys played much better cricket and applied themselves throughout the game. Although it was a declaration game, we had Affies on the back foot and just ran out of time to reach their total. On the final day we were lucky enough to play the hosts on their main field, one of the best cricket fields and surrounds I have seen in a while. Grey batted first and set a strong total, and although I thought we might not have the depth to chase down this total, the boys set about aiming for the total in a very positive and confident manner. At the halfway mark we were in a great position, with runs on the board and wickets in hand. I knew that we had a great chance of pulling off a wonderful win, but with the loss of wickets at the wrong time and new batsmen not rotating the strike, we fell short of their total.

1st Term Season

After this tour we came back home to continue with the cricket season here in Zimbabwe. With a full schedule ahead of us, we started off well against Churchill, winning the first game by 10 wickets, and the second game by 140 runs. We managed to bowl Churchill out twice in a day; a very strong effort by the boys. It was difficult to train and play games for the rest of the term because of rain, but we managed to get in another four games. We won the first one against Peterhouse by 7 wickets, and our next game against Falcon was a close game with both sides taking control at different times throughout the day. We were rained off at the end. The second last game of the season saw us taking on St George’s in a wonderful game of schoolboy cricket. We managed to restrict St George’s to 181, a total that was achievable but difficult. Our boys set about the total in a positive manner, but again, losing wickets at the wrong time let us down. We lost the game by one run after being bowled out for 180. The boys bounced back, as that Monday we played Sherborne College, a touring side from the UK. We managed to beat them by four wickets, which gave us confidence before going on tour to St Alban’s.

St Alban’s Tour We had three tough fixtures ahead of us. The first match was against Clifton from Durban in a two day game played at Cornwall Hill College. On a tough wicket the boys showed heart and commitment towards batting, and went about setting Clifton a strong total. With rain affecting play on the first afternoon, stumps were called and we had to come back on day two. On day two we managed to bowl Clifton out, but not before they could get a 70 run lead on us. By now the pitch was difficult to bat on,

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but the boys set about in a positive manner and before the rain came down again we were 74/4 with about 30 overs left in the day. The match was called off, and a draw was the conclusion.

Our second game was against the host school St Alban’s on their wonderful main oval. St John’s were sent in to bat, and set a strong total of 229 in 50 overs. St Alban’s reply was 184 all out, with one of their top batsman making 104 runs. St John’s won by 84 runs. In our final game against St John’s Johannesburg, we batted first and made 234/5. Again a strong total. The St John’s opening batters showed us how to play cricket, and set off with a 180 run partnership. Although we lost this game by 8 wickets, it was a lot closer than that, with St John’s Johannesburg only getting the total in the 49th over again. A great game of cricket played by both teams.

3rd Term Season The season started off with a game against Prince Edward School, which we won by 9 wickets. Our bowlers performed extremely well on the day and knocked Prince Edward over for 109. We managed to get this total in the 17th over for the loss of one wicket. After that we played Peterhouse at home, and again a strong performance from our boys allowed us to win by 7 wickets this time.

We managed to get two games against the touring sides coming down for the Ram Slam T20. We played Michaelhouse before the T20 and won by 3 wickets, and then Hilton after the T20 and lost by 94 runs. After the T20 and with exams close by, the two senior players of the team stayed behind for our trip to Falcon College. Although it was sad not to have them in the team, it was a great chance for next year’s team to step up and show the College what they are made of, as Falcon was one of the stronger schools this year. With a little rain on the Saturday morning and a tough pitch to bat on, the game was reduced to a 40 over match. We lost the crucial toss and were put in to bat. With some really good bowling by Falcon and one or two poor shot selections, we were bowled out for 136 in the 40th over. Falcon came in to bat, and were looking good at 70/3 in 19 overs. St John’s, true to the nature of this team over the last two years, fought back and never gave up. St John’s pulled off a fantastic win; they managed to bowl Falcon out for 134 runs, gaining the victory by two runs. Our final game of the season was back at home at St George’s, the only local team that we lost to in the first term. Training that week was intense and boys were ready for the challenge. St John’s batted first and set a good total of 259. St George’s came into bat. The tension around the field was great to see. St George’s were going to have to do everything they could to try and pull this off. With some great bowling from our seam bowlers, we managed to restrict and bowl St George’s out for 196 runs, giving St John’s a victory by 63 runs.

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Back row: M. Balfour, W. Bell, A. Lake, L. Butler, R. Fourie, T. Smith, J. Perlman Front row: M. Rossi, E. Snyman, Mr L. De Grandhomme (Coach), G. King (Captain), Mr R. Nel (Sports Administrator), S. Snater, N. Welch, R. Murray

2nd team CRICKET

Once again, it was another great year of cricket by the College first team. They trained hard and always set high standards on and off the field. I look forward to seeing what this young team will do in 2015, as we are saying good bye to only two great cricket players in Gary King and Shane Snater. Good luck to the boys remaining, and to the two boys leaving. All the best and I hope that you continue with your cricket.

Mr R. Nel 1st Team Coach

Back row: W. Bell, N. Mahomed, M. Landman, T. Curle, S. Azad Front row: B. Palmer, J. Waller, J. Perlman, Mr S. Chikanda, G. Ellis, Z. Omarshah, J. Harrison, B. Rust

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St John’s RAM SLAM T20

St George’s T20 - 5 September to 7 SeptembeR 2014

26 September to 28 September 2014

We were in Pool C for this T20 with Christian Brother’s College, Prince Edward and Park Town (SA touring side). Our first game on the Friday was against Park Town. Knowing that we had to get an early win under our belt, the side started well, and pulled off a 9 wicket win, with a good run rate. Our last game on the Friday was against CBC. After winning the toss we decided to bat first and set a rather large total of 262 in our 20 overs, with Shane Snater getting a brilliant hundred off just 35 balls. We bowled CBC out and collected our second bonus point. We were playing PE in the second round of the morning, and after seeing them play on Friday we knew we had a game on our hands. They also had two bonus points and the winner of this game would go to the top of the pool. Again, we won the toss and decided to bat first, and again set a good total of 242 in our 20 overs, with Shane Snater falling just short of his hundred.

We managed to bowl PE out before they reached our total and we collected our 3rd bonus point. This meant that going into the second round of pool games we would be in a good position due to our bonus points.

St John’s were pooled with Peterhouse, Churchill and Hilton this year, with Michaelhouse, St George’s, Falcon and Prince Edward making up Pool B.

We had to play two games on the second round. First was against St Benedict’s (SA touring side). After batting first and again setting a good total, we had them on the back foot. They required 43 runs off the last three overs, when bad light came into play, and we were not allowed to bowl any of our seam bowlers. This was rather frustrating, as our regular spinners had finished their overs and we were only left with part time bowlers. This was a very disappointing way to lose a game, but again this side never gave up and made it difficult for them to get the last few runs. With this loss, it meant that we were now playing a numbers game. We had to beat Peterhouse on the Sunday with a bonus point and hope that PE beat St Andrew’s, as the St Benedict’s vs St Alban’s game was basically a semifinal. We managed to beat Peterhouse with a bonus point but PE lost to St Andrew’s. This, to our knowledge, meant that we would not make the finals this year, until something happened that no one expected. St Benedict’s and St Alban’s drew their game, meaning that they shared the points, an outcome that nobody thought of. This meant that St John’s would now have a chance to play St Andrew’s in the finals.

In the finals we batted first and set a good total of 183. This was a total that we all thought we would be able to defend against this St Andrew’s side. This was not the case. The two opening batters came out and played some wonderful cricket, giving them a great platform at 95/0 after 8 overs. Yet again these boys showed their character and never gave up, losing by 3 wickets with 2 balls to play. This was a great game of cricket and a wonderful way to end the St George’s T20.

Shane Snater collected the award for the best batsman at the Festival with 292 runs. Lochlan Butler, a new form 4 boy in the side playing his first T20 festival for the first team won bowler of the festival for his 13 wickets. Lochlan bowled his overs in every game during the power play, a fantastic effort by him to win this prize. Gary King was named player of the tournament for all his wickets and for runs scored during the festival. So St John’s took home all the awards except the main trophy.

Our first game was on Friday afternoon against Peterhouse. We managed to win this game by 30 runs. Gary King top scored with 54 off 26 balls, while Ryan Murray assisted him with a quick 30 of 21 balls. Shane Snater was the pick of the bowlers with 2 – 22 – 4. Our second game was against Churchill early on Saturday morning. Again we batted first and posted an average total of 1468. Nick Welch was top scorer in this game with 49 off 24 balls.

In the bowling department, everybody played their role, each picking up a wicket, but with Lochlan Butler having the best figures of 1-15-4. Our final pool game was against Hilton College, which was basically a playoff to see who would come 1st and 2nd in the pool. Hilton was very strong and managed to beat us by 6 wickets.

Gary King top scored again for us, with 81 off 55 balls, and Shane Snater was top bowler with 3 – 21 – 4. This meant that we were now playing Michaelhouse in the semi finals, with Falcon College playing Hilton in the other semi – final. After Falcon College lost a very close game to Hilton, we now had to beat Michaelhouse to make sure that a Zimbabwean school side went through to the finals. St John’s batted first and set a strong total of 171, with Ryan Murray scoring 61 off 40 balls. Michaelhouse came in to bat, and got off to a great start, until Jayden Schadendorf came into the attack and took 3 wickets to get us back into the game. Jayden finished with figures of 3 – 25 – 4. Michaelhouse slowly fought their way back into the game, until Shane Snater found his length and knocked over 3 quick wickets to put Michaelhouse under pressure again. Shane finished with figures of 3 – 35 – 4.

With Michaelhouse needing 12 to win off the last over, the captain Gary King stepped up to bowl, picking up a wicket with his second ball, and a run out with the 3rd ball. Thus we managed to hold out Michaelhouse and win by 4 runs.

This now meant that we were playing Hilton in the finals. We batted first in the finals and got off to a great start, losing our first wickets at 69 in the 7th over. Unfortunately from there we lost wickets at the wrong time, and never really managed to get going.

Setting Hilton an average score of 142, we knew that only wickets and bowling Hilton out would win this game with the batting line up that they had. The boys tried extremely hard, and never gave up, true to the nature of this team, losing again in the last over by 5 wickets. Gary King won best batsman of the festival, and Shane Snater narrowly missed out on being best bowler. This was a great achievement by our boys this year. Not only did they make both of the T20 finals, but they were the only Zimbabwe team to make the finals this year. They were just unlucky not to win.

St John’s College Junior T20 Report 250 players, eight schools, three age groups of under 14, under 15 and under 16, three days of non-stop cricket, all four cricket fields in use and an additional two schools in the under 14 group. This is a big tournament to be hosted by only one school. A lot of planning and preparing goes into an event of this magnitude. Before I begin this report I would like to thank the following people for all their hard work in making sure that this year’s Junior T20 was a success. A lot of credit goes to Ted Perepeczko, Nicholas Mwayenga and George Kaitano and the rest of the Ground Staff for preparing the fields with limited water resources. They made it work and produced good wickets. A huge thank you goes to the under 14, 15 and 16 parents for providing teas during the course of the tournament.

During the tournament our lunches were lovely and credit goes to Richard and Wilson for preparing these delicious meals for all the managers and coaches. Thanks go to Mr Nel for the majority of the organisation of the tournament, and finally, thanks to our main sponsors Health International for their support of all sport in the school throughout the year.

Under 14A There was another wonderful display of good cricket from the Under 14’s, who managed to emulate the achievements of the 2013 under 14 cricket team by winning the tournament without losing a match.

The team played successfully as a unit, with everyone contributing well in every department. In the group stages we achieved comprehensive victories against Prince Edward, winning that one by 6 wickets.

We then overcame Christian Brother’s College by six wickets after bowling them out for a low score of 76. Michael Booth and Michael Sprake bowled well upfront and got us early wickets, and we only lost four wickets in our chase of the low score. Against Peterhouse we managed to win a competitive match by 2 wickets. We bowled out Peterhouse for 93 runs and we struggled in our chase, but managed to pull off a win by a

small margin of 2 wickets. In the semi-final against Falcon our performances improved drastically. Batting first, we scored a mammoth score of 172 in 20 overs with Michael Sprake scoring 87 runs. We then bowled out Falcon for 65 runs, winning by a huge margin of 107 runs. In the final against Hellenic Academy we scored another big total of 186 with Michael Booth batting well and scoring 83 runs. We then displayed good bowling and fielding skills to bowl out Hellenic for 85 runs hence winning the final by 101 runs for the second time in a row. It was a great achievement from the young gentlemen of St John’s College.

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Good cricket was played by the under 15’s who managed to win their group matches convincingly but lost to St George’s in the final. We batted first against Peterhouse and posted a score of 138 for the loss of 7 wickets with Greg Dollar batting well, and top scoring with 47 runs. We bowled out Peterhouse for 110 runs winning that encounter by 28 runs. In our second group match we overcame Prince Edward by 23 runs. Batting first against Prince Edward we scored a competitive score of 128 runs with Greg Dollar performing well with the bat, scoring 56 runs. We then reduced Prince Edward to 105 all out, thus qualifying for the final against St George’s College. Here we lost by 13 runs. It was a great effort by the under 15’s and their coach Mr B. Rademeyer, for finishing second in the under 15’s category.

Under 16A

It was a commendable effort by our under 16’s to finish 3rd in their age group. A defeat at the hands of Peterhouse meant that we missed out on the final and we ended up playing for 3rd and 4th position. We beat Prince Edward in the 3rd and 4th playoffs by 6 wickets. Credit must go to the players for their effort and playing the game in a gentlemanly manner. Hopefully next year we can do better in the under 16’s group.

It was a good weekend of cricket for all involved. The boys enjoyed playing this wonderful game of cricket and they played in the true spirit of the sport. We expect the same commitment and endeavour in next year’s tournament.

Mr D. Mutendera

I would like to thank the cricket committee for all their hard work for this festival. There is a lot of work behind the scenes, and they are a great credit to the school. Thank you again for all the hard work, time and effort that you put into St John’s Cricket. We are reaping the rewards.

I also extend a very big thank you to our major Sponsors, Health International and Bon Marche, without whom this festival would not be possible. Thank you very much.

Mr R. Nel

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On the Final Day:

U15 C. Butler won the Juniors race with a time of 19.07min U16 M. Hart won the Middles race with a time of 25.05min U19 D. Williams won the Seniors race in 30 min

House Standings: 4th place was Vumba House with a total of 246 Points.

3rd place was Matopos House with a total of 451 Points.

2nd place was Nyanga House with a total of 697 Points.

1st place was Chimanimani House with a total of 704 Points.

The Distances were as follows:

Road Bike Report In 2014 the Zimbabwe Cycling Federation ran a series of road races and an Internationally accredited (UCI) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

After the Inter-house event, we took part in our annual running season Meets, where we competed in two Cross Country Invitationals. The first was the Arundel Invitational at which St John’s College finished 4th out of eight schools.

The second and last event, was the Lomagundi Interschools’ Cross Country at which we finished 4th out of twelve schools.

Senior – 8.5km approx.

All eight runners from each house would score points, and this would be dependent on the position that they finished in their various races. The house with the most points would win with (32pts = 1st place, 31pts = 2nd etc.).

Name

C Butler E Van Rooyen K Hamadziripi D Sikala T Mukucha Y Ismail S Mckinnon P Plunket B Fircks R Williams T Fundira T Zimuto M Hart S French R Hayter S Nindi T Mpofu M Balfour A Chikanda D Annandale D Williams C Scallan T Mazhude S Bellini- Martin M Nyabereka D Balneaves B Hlatshwayo S Post C Gumbo K Hinde J Harrison N Ngorima

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54th 25th 26th 21st 32nd 27th 28th 34th 35th

2nd 31st

25th 20th 39th 7th 29th 30th

The results may not show a good start to the Athletics year, but the boys who ran cross country were placed well individually in each event. A minimum of ten athletes per school took part in every competition with eight counting for points.

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the parents who supported their boys. It was heartening to witness the level of support the cross country runners enjoyed. All the athletes who are leaving the College at the end of the year should be thanked for their contribution and all the boys who remain are encouraged to do well.

Chad Scallan was crowned Zimbabwe Junior Elite Road racing champion, and National Time Trial Champion in the same category as SJC proved to be the dominant school in this hotly contested age group.

Chad Scallan, Luke Collins, Ben Durrant, Jake Greenway, Tom Haddon, represented St Johns College.

CZ also organized a National YOG Squad Selection Series according to the strict ZOC criteria including three disciplines of Road MTB and BMX. In this, Chad Scallan was ranked No1 and Luke Collins No2 in Zimbabwe.

The SJC Boys were represented in both the JUNIOR ELITE (U19) and YOUTH BOYS Category (U17).

Mr W. Davidson National Co-Ordinator

Junior – 4.9km approx.

Middle – 6.4km approx.

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This year our Athletics season began with the annual InterHouse Cross Country competition. During the first three weeks of the term the juniors and middles ran their house trials on Mondays and the senior age group on Tuesdays after their respective sport sessions. The Inter-house finals took place in the last week. This year the Inter-house was changed due to the new course and cross country rules. Each house would choose their best Eight runners from the following age groups (Juniors U14 & U15; Middles, U16 & U17 and Seniors, U18 and U20) to represent their respective houses in this year’s final.

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Scallan and Luke Collins were the winners of the Prestigious Kushanya three day mountain bike race competing against mostly adult teams.

In 2014 the Zimbabwe Cycling Federation ran a series of mountain bike races and an internationally accredited (UCI) National Championships.

Tom Haddon was 6th and Lance Chant was 16th overall in the Youth Boys Category in the Spur Series.

Chad Scallan, Luke Collins, Ben Durrant, Jake Greenway, Tom Haddon, Ryan Chalmers and Lance Chant represented St John’s College.

Jake Greenway was crowned Zimbabwe Youth Boys Spur Series Winner with three event victories.

Chad Scallan won the Zimbabwe Junior Mountain Bike National Championships and was crowned Zimbabwe Junior Boys Spur Series Winner with four event victories. Chad

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Luke Collins was 8th and Ben Durrant was 10th overall in the Junior Elite Category in the Spur Series.

In January Jake Greenway, Luke Collins, Tom Haddon and Chad Scallan were selected to compete at African Championships in Cape Town, Chad was captain of the Zimbabwe Team.

In October Chad Scallan and Jake Greenway represent Zimbabwe Schools at the South African Provincial Schools Championships in Magaliesburg. Chad was selected as Team Captain and Jake was Vice Captain.

Mr N. Milner

11th 50th 28th 22nd

20th 8th 57th 37th 25th 46th

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At the same event Chad Scallan and I were selected to compete in the Youth Olympic Games Qualification race in East London.

Zimbabwe had to qualify for only one of the three slots awarded to Africa to compete at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. The YOG qualifier race went well and I received the Bronze medal behind South Africa (gold) and Egypt (silver), Chad came in a sterling 10th place up against Africa’s best athletes. Subsequently, Zimbabwe took one of the three slots for the Youth Olympic Games which was to be held in August 2014 in Nanjing, China.

The next important race on the list was the Africa Championships which were held at Troutbeck, Nyanga. After a gruelling race, under extremely tough conditions, Chad Scallan took 7th in the Junior Men’s Sprint distance and Reece Williams took 8th in the Youth Men’s Super Sprint Distance. Regrettably, I was ruled not well enough to compete in this event.

The penultimate race of the 2013/14 season was the African Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana. Two boys and two girls travelled to this event representing Zimbabwe. The team was made up of Serena Rendell (Peterhouse Girls), Helen Mitchell

(Hellenic), Gideon Benade (Peterhouse Boys) and me. This race was the final selection race for the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee to select the Youth Olympic Games team for Nanjing in August. After much waiting Serena and I were finally selected. We travelled to Nanjing with a team of 11 youths from around Zimbabwe representing athletics, rowing, swimming, equestrian and triathlon. Four of the boys who travelled with the team were either current or past St John’s boys. We all got along really well and supported each other through the thrills and disappointments of the games. We also shared the full excitement of this 3 week once-in-a-lifetime event.

The 2013/2014 season ended well with Ben Durrant, Reece Williams, Chad Scallan, Jake Greenway, Thomas Haddon and I all finishing in the top 10 in our respective age and distance categories in the Zimbabwe National Triathlon Event in March. At the end of season prize giving, Chad took the trophy for National Champion for the U17 age group and I was very proud to be awarded Most Outstanding Athlete of the 2013/2014 Season.

I look forward to the coming 2014/15 season which has seen the addition of 7 Inter-schools’ relay events to the Triathlon Zimbabwe Calendar. We have a number of new members to the St John’s Triathlon team who will, I am sure, do us proud at these events.

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The course was difficult and dry. Our B and C division managed to win however, but unfortunately our A division narrowly lost to the hosts Falcon College by two strokes.

In the second term, St George’s College hosted the Interschools’ golf event at Country Club. Once again the course proved to be very difficult with dry greens and thick roughs.

The Juniors in the B and C division team once again came in with a victory.

Our A team, consisting of Kieran Vincent, Tari Fundira, Tadiwa Dzuda and Lewis Mushaka, pulled off a great victory.

Unfortunately our tour team was unable to embark on tour due to heavy rains and floods in Johannesburg, South Africa, causing the Dainfern Golf Estate to close their course and cancel the tournament.

The third term Inter-schools’ Golf Tournament was hosted at Wingate, which is known for its trees all over the course and the difficult greens. Again the B and C division teams won, proving to be too strong for any opposition. The A division team won by a large margin this time, even without our key player Kieran Vincent.

Kieran Vincent: Kieran has been travelling all over the world from Japan to Namibia, representing Zimbabwe Junior Golf. His major highlights for the year was coming 3rd in the South Africa under 17 championships as well as setting the new course record at Hippo valley in an amateur tournament. In December he will be playing in the very prestigious Orange Bowl tournament in America. We wish him great success.

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The 2013/14 season started well last September, with most of our boys racking up points to qualify for either the South African Championships in March 2014 or the Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Race at the same event. At the SA Champs, Reece Williams achieved 7th place and Tom Haddon 24th in their respective age groups, having made the qualification criteria to represent Zimbabwe Triathlon at this level.

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After much preparation during the school holidays and a tour to South Africa, the First XI Hockey team was starting to look like a force to be reckoned with. Having played and beaten St George’s three times at Arundel turf we were confident going into our first season encounter with our mighty rivals.

It was a well-fought game but with a final minute goal for St George’s, they took the game 4-3. With the dream of an unbeaten season gone, there was no pressure hanging over the boys. With some increased efforts in training, as well as some new technical skills taught by Mr Milner, our team was dominating the league.

Our next closest season match was Eaglesvale. With matching formations and a very fast game we managed to pull through with an end-of-game goal from Peter Lindsay.

Going into the Super 12 tournament on a high, only losing our first game for the season to St George’s, we were set to retain the prestigious title of Super 12 Champions. With a clean sweep

2nd Team Hockey This year the second team had another great season, the 3rd year of being unbeaten at the College. The team was filled with young players who were very keen to learn and to prove that their hockey was of a high standard. This made coaching that much easier.

The boys started training half way through the first term, and straight away set goals and standards for the season. They worked very hard to create a good platform to work off. This allowed them to play with confidence during the season. They started off the season with a very good draw against St Georges’, who had a very strong and skillful 2nd team. The boys gave it everything that they had and played a wonderful game of hockey.

The hockey played during the season was not always good which was largely due to lack of experience amongst the young players. They did learn very quickly, however, and it was not long before their hard work and determination were evident in their

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through the group stages, we were placed against our rivals, St George’s, again, for one last decider and to identify the dominant Harare force. In a very clinical performance we took the game 4 goals to 2.

The final was poised with the two dominant forces of the Northern and Southern leagues. With an interrupted final due to power cuts at the start and midgame, the players, as well as the crowd, started to get restless.

With an extremely physical and emotionally heightened game, that contained yellow cards, questioned goals and some extremely professional hockey, St John’s College came out victors for the second year in a row. The winning goal was scored

by Tafadzwa Zimuto.

Many thanks to our coach Mr Milner for his top drawer coaching, as well as his fatherly figure guidance to the team.

Gary King Captain

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improved play. The boys pulled together and played well as a team; they worked hard at practice and applied themselves on the field during matches as well.

The biggest win for me, as a coach this year, compared to other years was that the boys played as hard as they could in every game. It didn’t matter if they were winning or losing, they always gave of their best and came together as a team early in the season. We might not have had as much talent or skill as years before, but this was the best group of boys that I have coached for a while at the College.

To the boys who are staying behind, remember that with hard work comes great rewards in life and sport. Always set the bar high and strive to achieve those goals. To the boys who are leaving, I thank you for all your hard work and commitment towards Hockey and I wish you all the best in your futures.

Mr. R Nel 2nd Team Hockey Coach

Back row: T. Munyanyi, M. Lad, Z. Omarshah, L. Butler, A. Lake, C. Robinson, R. Hayter, M. Sandys-Thomas Front row: G. Madongonda, J. Browell, Mr R. Nel (Sports Administrator), K. Franklin (Captain), N. Mahomed, I. Zavery

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The 3rd and 4th Hockey Teams got off to a slow start with many players hoping to show that they possessed the skills and capacity to gain promotion to the First and Second teams.

Once all of the players returned at the beginning of the official season they did their best and tried everything that the coaches Mr Jirri and an Old Boy, Mr McLeod set out for them. As the season progressed, the results on the field did not go according to plan, but players never stopped working hard as a team and remained positive throughout.

4th Team Squad Captain: Ross Marais Vice-captain: Mitchell Bell Squad: Shao Li, Darko Limpic, Kealan MacKenzie,

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The season proved to be a steep learning curve for the boys.

They learnt that Hockey can be a very demanding sport which requires discipline, drive and self-motivation. It was a testing season with a lot of highs and lows and the boys’ characters were definitely put to the test.

The season was a roller coaster ride with results not always being favourable and some performances not ending with the results they deserved. The home loss to Falcon was one such match, where the boys played with passion and threw all they had into the game, but sadly lost 3-2.

Ammaar Adam and Dylan Gowora built up a strong understanding and became the backbone of the team. They are promising players with bright futures ahead of them, if they continue striving to learn and improve their games; something they can easily do.

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The team majored in scoring goals at the start of the season as they totalled +/-25 goals for the whole season and only conceded nine.

With 19 boys in the U15B team, it was a tough challenge to shift the boys around to ensure that each player had enough game time this season. With that said, the boys managed to develop from just being individual players to playing as a team. All players were happy to listen and were prepared to work hard; thus a huge improvement was shown by all players week after week. The boys showed great determination and team spirit throughout the season. They were unlucky not to have scored more goals and to win more games in the season. Special thanks go to the parents for supporting the team throughout the season, especially at away matches.

We are really looking forward to next year when the team can fully use the concept of total hockey so that scoring will become easier and we will be more competitive against other teams.With the practice they gain from playing on turf they are strong enough to produce great results.The team got off to a great start to the season winning games easily. The talent in the team was evident and as the season progressed skills developed and play improved. Many tight games were played and there was much exciting hockey. As the team matured and became more cohesive it was evident that this group had enormous potential and had come a long way in the game. Outstanding players throughout the season were Butler, Bichard and Chareka.

Mr A. Macleod Coach

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solid, dependable players and could be counted upon to give a work-horse performance game after game.

Congratulations must go to Dakarai Ndoro, the season’s top goal scorer. Even though he spent most of the season on the sidelines with injuries, he managed to make his limited game time count. It leaves one wondering how the season would have been if he had been consistently fit.

Overall it was a satisfactory season and I wish all the boys well in their future endeavours.

Mr F. Mavengere Coach 16A Squad Rogan Hodgson, Munyaradzi Kanyangarara, Dylan Gowora, Michael Ruck, Taun Harrison, Ammaar Adam, Bryan Hall, Damiain White, Thandolwenkosi Mpofu, Gregory Sprake, Reece Williams, Dillon Brain, Dakarai Ndoro, Ziyaad White

Robert Jameson (Captain), Cameron Butler (Vice-Captain), Justin Bichard, Mufaro Chareka, Gregory Dollar, Jason Franklin, Liam Hounsell, Wilbert Munda, Ross Stewart, Shane Till, Kyle Tenkrooden, Tadiwanashe Chimuka, Hadley James.

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The team had a really good season this year, having not lost a game. The season started well, with a good solid game being played. The defence worked hard together with Brett Hounsell proving an outstanding player. Our whole defence unit was a sturdy team which worked well together. Our mid field also played well, linking up effectively with the back and our strikers, who showed good skills in front of goal. The improvement in play showed when we scored 7 goals against Hellenic with Mike Sprake scoring 5 goals.

The U14B Hockey Team started the season with Scott Landman as their Captain. He proved to be such a valuable player that he was promoted to the U14A team. The captaincy was then taken over by Darryl Matsika who led the team for the remainder of the term.

We started to slacken towards the end of the season as evidenced in our drawing games that we should have won. But the boys still fought hard and didn’t lose which is a good trait.

Michael Booth captained the side exceptionally well, and showed good leadership skills. It was a pleasure working with all the boys this season, and I look forward to watching them grow and improve as they move up in the age groups.

Mr R. Sprake Coach U 14A Squad Michael Booth, Michael Frost, Brett Hounsell, Brett BrukJackson, Uzair Dudhia, John Nyambayo, Declan Ralphs, Nicholas Balfour, Deven Jordaan, Michael Sprake, Daniel Stijkel, Bevan Coveley, Scott Landman.

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The season on the whole was successful and very enjoyable for players and spectators. Tyler Spagnuolo must be commended for his excellent work in the goals. The forwards showed great commitment and a keen willingness to learn, and as a result their play improved steadily. The defence lacked the technical and tactical experience needed for this level, but they remained enthusiastic and eager to learn. All members of the team showed that with practice and dedication they could achieve their personal and team goals.

Mr C. Lapham Coach U 14B Squad Scott Landman, Tyler Spagnuolo, Darryl Matsika, Ian Munro, Tadiwanashe Danga, James Dean Harrison, Hashmaat Arizai, Liam Corbett, Liam Davis, Daniel Scholtz, Connor Chadwick, Nicholas Schmolke, Kian Harrison, Kurt Platen, Jamie Cawood.

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The Dairiboard Festival, a new rebranded version of the Cottco Festival, was the final preparation for our 2014 season. It was fantastic to see that all the hard work that had gone into improving the Festival had paid off. In 2014 it was a rugby festival again, with the best of Zimbabwe schoolboy rugby on display.

Our matches at the festival were against Alan Wilson, Prince Edward and Eaglesvale. We were victorious against Alan Wilson, but lost to both Prince Edward and Eaglesvale.

After a difficult Dairiboard Festival our attention turned to our first game of the season, a home match against Peterhouse.

It was a fantastic fixture to kick off our season and the boys’ performance matched the occasion. It was a very hard and physical game of rugby, played in the true spirit of the game from which we managed to emerge victorious 20 – 13. This was the first time since 2011 that St John’s had defeated Peterhouse and to do it in front of their home crowd, with such brilliant support, was an inspiring occasion for the boys. We thought this was the win that we needed and our season was now going to take off!

That was not to be. There is no other way to describe our season, other than frustrating when we look only at the results. This group of boys worked as hard as they possibly could, from our pre-season training, to working on individual skills, to giving it everything they had on the field and never, ever giving up. Yet after all that effort and hard work, the players did not get the rewards they deserved in respect of the results.

I take solace from the win to loss ratio in the fact that these players have been rewarded in another way, just as important as results. They have learnt some very valuable life lessons, which can only be learned from sport; lessons of humility, good sportsmanship and what it truly takes to never give up, no matter what the score is.

The greatest example of this was in our away match vs Falcon College. After a morning of travelling by plane to Bulawayo, we only arrived at 2pm instead of the scheduled 10am, meaning our preparation was far from ideal.

Our boys took to the field to get stuck into a very strong Falcon side. At half time we found ourselves down 38 – 0. During the break we spoke about our two options: either we let this continue and then walk off the field with our heads down, or we start again and fight for everything we can, just so we can walk off the field with our heads up knowing that we never gave up.

The boys took the second option and put on a brilliant fight to end the second half 19 – 19, with the final score 57 – 19. Not only did the boys fight back and earn some respect, but they also then showed tremendous humility when they made a tunnel for the Falcon team directly in front of their home and partisan crowd. It is very far from the result we wanted but it’s safe to say that although the scoreboard was grim, our boys earned the respect of a lot of supporters who were at that game.

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I would like to congratulate Bradley Crause, Eli Snyman and Cole Bond for their selection into the Zimbabwe U18 Craven Week Squad. All three were outstanding for the squad throughout the season and it’s pleasing to see them receive some reward for their efforts. Congratulations also to Shane Snater and Munyaradzi Mazambani for their selection into the Zimbabwe U18 Sevens’ squad.

Eli was selected as Vice Captain for the Zimbabwe squad, which again was well deserved as he was a brilliant captain for the 2014 Rams. He led by example the whole season, on and off the field, and is a major reason why the team remained so strong, even though we were not achieving the results we all so desperately wanted. My thanks to ‘King Kong’ for being such a rock solid captain. I wish him all the best in his future rugby career and look forward to watching him play in the Super Rugby!

player and once we had got him to actually use a side step, we started to see some of his true capabilities come through.

Munyaradzi Mazambani did very well to fight his way back into the Rams and to finally see him run his short line to perfection against St. George’s at home was fantastic! Shane Snater, our vice captain, was exceptional on the field. His determination and will to fight to the very end is what every team needs.

Zawadi Mayeka was also a standout performer for the season, producing his ‘Mayeka Magic’ on a number of occasions and scoring some brilliant tries! Daniel Cruger, unfortunately, tore his hamstring, which brought his season to a premature end but the highlight for me coaching Daniel, was in trying to get him to go to ‘that dark place’ during preseason training. He peered through the window a couple of times but never quite walked in.

We lose a number of Upper 6 boys this year. I would like to thank them all for the commitment and effort they put into their final season. I am very proud of the boys and what we achieved as a squad and I thank them for starting the culture and character of Rams rugby that we will continue to build on in the future.

Farai Lioga, due to a severe hematoma in his right thigh, only got to play in our first match vs Peterhouse at home. He, as always, is looking at the silver lining as he can claim to have been unbeaten throughout his final season. Farai was the ultimate team player as even though he was injured and unlikely to play again, he still attended every training session and made sure he was still part of the squad. It was a massive loss not to have him playing through the season.

Tafadzwa Chiweshe came a long way through the season, from getting bumped back 7m by one of Paarl Boys’ monster wingers, to being a very good fullback who started to read the game well and kick the team into some very good attacking positions.

Keegan Bicknell, although very slight in stature, was rock solid on the inside and put in a couple of courageous performances for the Rams. Nick Harris was an outstanding captain for the Bullets leading from the front at all times. His character and perseverance is everything a coach could ever ask for in a player.

Bradley Crause in particular was a fantastic example of a player whose hard work paid off. His commitment and determination, in constantly practising his lineout throwing, earned him his selection into the Craven Week squad.

I would like to thank Ross Nel for all the time and hard work he dedicated to the 1st game squad this season. His commitment

Wade Michell got better and better as the season went on and his try against Falcon, where he dragged a defender for 10m before throwing him away and scoring the try, will definitely be remembered. Roderick Zwart, unfortunately, was plagued by injury and therefore unable to reach his full potential. These things happen in the game of rugby and I commend Rod on his attitude and determination to contribute to the squad when he could.

Thabo Gapare excelled as the season progressed. Having started the season in the Bullets, through his hard work and physicality on the field he made the 1st team No. 4 jersey his own. Rory Deacon had a tough season and I commend him for the way he bounced back and continued to ‘look like Tarzan and play like Tarzan, instead of like Jane’. Byron Passaportis was a solid contributer all season; the biggest challenge was trying to get some aggression out of such a well-mannered and polite young man.

Cole Bond was a standout player who in a match showed great pace, yet in the fitness sessions the pace was nowhere to be found. Brendon Naude, a serious young man, was man of the match in our victory vs Peterhouse with an outstanding performance, throwing his body into every physical challenge.

Zane Anderson had potential to become a very good rugby

to the Bullets and effort he put into the squad was fantastic.

Thank you to all the rugby age group coaches for all their hard work and commitment to their teams. The majority of the age group teams had successful seasons and the future of rugby at the College looks bright.

At the very beginning of the season the 1st game squad spoke about being the start of something great in Rams rugby at the College. This year’s Rams have done exactly that and started to build the rugby culture and character that will take Rams’ rugby back to the top of Zimbabwe Schools’ rugby in the near future. I look forward to the day when a 2014 Ram comes back to watch rugby at the College and he is filled with immense pride at what he sees. They will see a team play for their College, with passion, heart, humility and the will to never give up.

Mr S. Gray Coach

Dillon Agiotis was a very hard-working and determined No. 9; his work ethic and enjoyment of the game was a fantastic example to all junior rugby players at the College.

2nd Team Rugby Report This year was not the best year in terms of results for our boys.

The hard work and dedication that they put into rugby this year deserved a great season of winning games, rather than a series of losing games. Apart from a big loss to Peterhouse in the first weekend of term, every game was close, and proved to be a well-fought battle by our boys.

Our second and third games came down to mistakes occurring just before and just after half time, allowing the opposition to get back into the game and grow in confidence. We played some great rugby, but just played in patches throughout the games, and seemed to be unable to play a full game without costly mistakes.

Towards the middle of the season, I thought the boys might have given up and thrown in the towel, but true to St John’s spirit and pride, boys kept coming back and training harder and putting more effort into their game. This finally paid off with a great win at home vs St George’s. After controlling the majority of the game and getting a 21 point lead, we allowed St George’s back into the game with only 15 minutes to go. They played

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extremely well to get those three tries, but should never have been allowed that much possession. After the scores were even, with only the final play left, Matt Hart scored the best individual try of the season to win the game for the Bullets. This was a wonderful game of rugby that had everything in it: hard running, big tackles, great team play and individual brilliance from both sides.

Bullets played against a few other first teams from schools, which were won in great style and brand of rugby that the boys were now starting to understand and appreciate. A positive for me to take away from this season is that the boys never gave up, in any game; they always gave of their best and always put their body on the line for the school. The pride and passion that this team showed this season was outstanding, and something that I hope younger boys coming through next year will follow and carry on.

Every Bullet this year has added value to the jersey, and each player can be proud of himself for doing that.

Mr R. Nel Coach

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Our 2014 soccer preparations kicked off in the first week of first team, when we began working on basic ball skills and general fitness. As the term went on, we graduated to using more specific skills in the game as well as building up match fitness.

During the April holidays, we played a number of games against teams which included BN Academy, St John’s High School and a Heritage men’s Sunday league team. Our most eye-catching performance came against a CHISZ powerhouse, Peterhouse, whom we managed to beat 4-1.

With the team spirit high and the confidence boost of an unbeaten preseason, we took to the field for an encounter against newly-promoted Gateway whom we swept aside 6-1. This was the perfect way to begin our seemingly perfect season. With such a convincing season opener, and with the memories of the 11-0 victory against Westridge in 2013, it was hard to imagine that Westridge would cause us an upset. The game was tougher than we expected but the boys showed great determination to grind out a 2-1 win. Next was the visit of our rivals Peterhouse. With the game all but wrapped up, lapses of concentration in the last 8 minutes of the game allowed them to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 win. This loss made our next game against arch rivals Saint Georges a must-win encounter for us.

We were determined not to have a repeat of the previous result, and this showed in the way we restricted our visitors to only 3 shots on target throughout the game. These all came from set pieces. We secured a 2-1 win more convincingly than the score line suggests, becoming the first soccer team to beat St George’s in College history. The league was in our hands but it was not meant to be as we narrowly went down 2-1 in a tough away fixture at Watershed who were unbeaten at home. We took to the field to face Lomagundi knowing that it meant nothing more than a mere friendly, however, the boys showed great discipline and professionalism to overcome the opposition 3-1.

During this long season, we enjoyed success over all our main rivals, including friendly wins against CBC and Falcon which ended 1-0 and 5-1 respectively. This left us all pondering on what could have been if we had been able to step up when it mattered most, but as the saying goes, “You win some. You lose some.” It’s cruel but it’s what makes football the beautiful game it is.

We suffered injuries to key players during the season, and with an already small squad, we found it difficult to cope. On many occasions, players had to play out of position to fill these gaps we had. I would like to extend special thanks to Munya Mazambani and Peter Lindsay for offering to help us out in big games and for making these injury woes a little more bearable.

With the league done and dusted, all eyes turned to the CHISZ tournament, held at the end of the season. We were determined to turn the league disappointment into cup success. Our group contained two former champions, Falcon and Peterhouse as well as MCC and Hillcrest. We finished second in our group as a result of 2 wins, a draw and a loss. Kyle College were to face us next in the quarter finals. They struggled to get going so we won 5-1 to qualify for the semifinals. The boys were eager to set the record straight with MCC, against whom we had drawn

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in the group stages. Two early goals in the first half and a solid defensive structure paved a comfortable path into the final for us, where we were to meet St George’s. For many people this was “the dream final.” It was a tactical game that sparked into life after an early strike by H. Matarutse. Sustained pressure from St George’s led to them scoring an equalizer moments before the final whistle went. The 2014 CHISZ champions were to be decided from the penalty spot. With Matarutse, Kazembe, Mukorombindo and Mbiba being able to keep their cool and put away their penalties, we were crowned the winners of the 2014 CHISZ tournament.

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The whole team deserves praise for their efforts this season, however, throughout the course of the season, there were players who performed consistently well and produced great performances each week. I feel they deserve special mention: Tino Chikoto – Top class saves at important times in difficult games which helped the rest of the team to find another gear and kill off teams.

Denzel Nachipo – Vice captain and the voice of the team. He was ever present in the league making it hard for attackers to get a sight at goal.

Back row: M. Sirdar, Y. Bega, P. Mangunda, K. Setoboli, L. Ncube, N. Ndlovu, W. Karim, R. Kazembe, A. Sithole, M. Nyabereka front row: N. Mukorombindo, M. Chitsinde, D. Nachipo, Mr S. Chikanda, Mr D. Mutendera, N. Mbiba (Captain), T. Chikoto, M. Seremani

Mordecai Chitsinde – A player who went from a permanent member on the bench, to making substitute appearances, to ultimately becoming one of the first names on the team list every week and finally being selected as the best midfielder at the CHISZ tournament. He was the engine of the team who ran up and down the pitch, breaking up opposition attacks from the first whistle to the last. He proved, each time, that hard work pays off.

league Squad T. Chikoto N. Mbiba L. Ncube M. Chitsinde P. Mangunda M. Seremani M. Nyabereka W. Karim D. Nachipo R. Kazembe M. Sirdar A. Sithole K. Setoboli H. Matarutse Y. Bega N. Mukorombindo N. Ndlovu M. Shonhiwa

Tournament Squad T. Chikoto N. Mukorombindo M. Nyabereka Y. Bega L. Ncube M. Chitsinde I. Hakulandaba T. Nyabadza M. Mazambani H. Matarutse N. Ndlovu P. Lindsay N. Mbiba R. Kazembe W. Karim P. Mwamuka

National CHISZ Touring Squad T. Chikoto N. Mbiba M. Chitsinde N. Ndlovu

Nigel Ndlovu – AKA Sniper was voted player of the year for the second year running. A man all defenses fear and cannot contain.

He finished off the league as the top goal scorer with 10 goals in 6 games, a return any striker would be proud of. He capped off a brilliant season by being the top goal scorer at the end-of-term CHISZ tournament as well, and was also named the player of the tournament.

On behalf of the team, I would like to thank our iconic coach, Mr. Norman Mapeza, for helping us and training us throughout the year. His passion for the game and vast experience both locally and abroad makes him, without a doubt, the best coach around.

We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. A huge thank you also goes out to Mr. Chikanda and Mr. Mutendera, our managers, for their support and guidance. I have no doubts that the sport is in very capable hands and will continue to soar to greater heights.

Lastly, to the team of 2014, it was a pleasure working with, and getting to know all of you gentlemen. Winning the CHISZ tournament was nothing less than what we deserved in return for the hard work we put into our football from the start of the year. I wish the captain for 2015 and his players all the best.

They must learn from our mistakes of this year and they should build on our success.

Nqobani Mbiba Captain

2nd Team Soccer Report This year the 2nd Team experienced mixed fortunes. We started the season with wins against Gateway and Westridge and then we played well to draw against a good Peterhouse team. We then lost our momentum and lost the next three fixtures away from home to Peterhouse, Christian Brothers’ College and Falcon.

Pre-season we focused on developing ball skills, fitness and positional play. This year we had a large number of pupils playing Soccer, and when we started, most of the pupils lacked basic soccer skills. We had to start from scratch. Despite the players lacking the basic skills, they showed a lot of determination and enthusiasm, and a desire to improve. They did improve greatly during the course of the season, and they must be commended for the hard work they put in before and during the season. Areas which improved immensely were the passing, controlling and opening up spaces to receive the ball. We did lack composure

sometimes in matches, which resulted in making some silly mistakes. This also improved as the season went on.

With all the technical aspects having improved, we still struggled psychologically. A couple of motivational speeches and encouragement did fix the mental issues to some extent. The boys ended up playing with more confidence and composure, hence fewer mistakes were made. Besides the results not being that good half way through the season, the boys were now playing with more confidence and were now enjoying the game of football. The passing, composure and maintaining positions all improved radically. This resulted in the team achieving victory against a strong St George’s team which we managed to beat 3 – 1.

The team was well led by Takunda Tavaguta, and I commend him for his leadership qualities. Fayyaadh Adam did well in goals for the team, considering it was his first time playing Football for the

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We struggled a bit in the midfield. We lacked the composure and ball skills required in this area. Sometimes we played well and sometimes our marking was not that good. Having said that, our midfielders, Njabulo Moyo, Kudzai Mtasa, Ben Hlatshwayo and Gareth Stangroom played to the best of their ability and I commend them for their hard work in the most difficult department of a Soccer team.

Our strike force was brilliantly led by Waseem Karimshah who was our top goal scorer for the season. Waseem had great pace and good technical skill and he was a threat to most opposition defenders. He was ably supported by Innocent Hakulandaba, Lebohang Mwamuka and Shayar Solanki.

Overall, the team aspired to excel. What was pleasing to note, was the extent to which the boys improved technically and how they began to play good football with confidence and pride while at the same time enjoying the game. A great deal was learned by the boys, and I am delighted by the progress which

3rd Team Soccer Report

The third team managed to play only three matches in the term, due to other schools not having the numbers to make up a third team. The schools which managed to give us games were only Peterhouse and St Georges. Unfortunately we did not win any of the three matches we played.

Credit must go to the team for its commitment and loyalty to the game of Football. Most of the third team members attended practices regularly, and they gave of their best every time they got on to the field. The team was captained by Jay Mehta, who led competently and always led by example. Jason Foulkes, Makomborero Kadziyanike, Pranay Naik and Jeff Stanly were the defenders for the team. Foulkes, Kadziyanike and Jay Mehta played consistently well in defence, with the trio occasionally playing for the second team. In goals was Matthew Wazara who switched from being an infield player to a goalkeeper. This proved fruitful, because he kept well for the team and his team mates had faith in him.

In the midfield Anesu Mujenge and Gareth Stangroom did a sterling job and they must be commended for the hard work they displayed in matches and at practices. The other player who did well upfront in attack, was Samuel Tapera, who used his pace to his advantage and proved to be a threat to many defenders of the two schools that we played.

Our first match was against Peterhouse and we lost three goals to nil. As it was our first match our boys did not play well together. For most of them it was their first time playing a proper football match. Apart from the result, the players gained a lot of experience from that match and also enjoyed the fact of

was made by each individual. It was a pleasure to coach a group of committed and dedicated gentlemen who never gave up.

Credit also goes to Mr E. Perepeczko, Mr N. Mwayenga and Mr K. Whatman and all ground staff, for preparing our soccer fields for matches and practices. A huge thank you must also be extended to Ms L. Syme and Mrs P. Volker for organising transport and teas during the season, and to the parents who assisted at home matches.

Mr D. Mutendera Coach SCHOOL

RESULT

Gateway

Won 6 – 0

Westridge

Won 4 – 0

Peterhouse Falcon

Drew 2 – 2 Lost 1 – 2 Lost 2 – 3

St Georges

Won 1 – 3

Peterhouse

Lost 1 – 2

Lomagundi

Won 2 – 1

St Georges

Lost 1 – 2

Christain Brothers’ College

just playing a soccer match. We played better football against St George’s College, although we lost that match by one goal.

Our technical skill had improved and we created a number of chances but we were not able to convert them. We then finished the season with another match against St George’s. We lost by the same margin again.

The players really enjoyed the opportunities they were given to play, and although they played only a few matches and they did not win, they played with enthusiasm and displayed, each time, how dedicated and committed they were to the game of soccer.

Mr D. Mutendera Coach

U16 Soccer Report The Under 16 team this year comprised of talented football players. The team managed to play only a few games due to other schools not being able to field Under 16 sides. This saw most of the players being promoted into the second and first team where they represented the College well at a younger age.

The team managed to play Peterhouse at home where the ‘A’ team lost 5 – 1 and the ‘B’ team won 3 – 1. We then played St Georges at home where they lost again 1 – 0, but the ‘B’ team won 3 – 2. Two weeks towards the end of the term, we then played St George’s College again and the ‘A’ team drew 4 – 4 while the ‘B’ team won 1 – 0.

Some players like T Nyabadza, T Magombo and T Motsi were fantastic to watch. This led to the College’s first and second

team coaches promoting them to the senior football teams.

A lot of ball skills and fitness was done in preseason, although most of the players lacked basic soccer skills early in the season, they improved remarkably as the season progressed. In house football matches prior to the season were ideal for match practices and fitness. During the season the team performance was up and down due to irregular matches being played. In our early matches against Peterhouse, we lacked match composure, and could not convert the chances we had of scoring goals. The confidence and composure improved during the course of the term, with better performances against a strong St George’s College side.

Our defence, Chiwetu, Mhaka, B. Mazivanhaga, did a commendable job for the team. They were competently supported by T. Afeki in goals for the team. Our midfield department was well marshalled by T. Kadungure, T. Nyabadza and T. Magombo. This quartet is the future midfield players for the College, because they have vast amount of talent and they have already played a couple of matches for the first team.

U15 Soccer Report It was a good soccer season for the Under 15’s as they worked hard throughout the season to achieve good results. The boys started the season with an emphatic victory against Gateway where they displayed dazzling skills and managed to secure a 3-0 victory. We lost our next fixture versus Peterhouse 1-0. Although we were the better team, we missed a lot of opportunities to score. We then drew against rivals St George’s before we recorded two more victories against Westridge and Lomagundi.

Our final match was again against St George’s. Unfortunately we failed to finish off the season with a win as we lost once again, which meant 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. This can be considered a decent season.

U14 Soccer Report Both U14A and B teams found this season challenging, as they only managed a couple of wins during the season. Competition was tough and a few mistakes were made. These young players lacked skill and experience, but actually playing is what gave them the opportunity to learn and improve.

Our strike force was comprised of L. Mavhima, M. Lindsay and T. Motsi.

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school. Tafadzwa Vinyu, Tichadei Mazhude, Takunda Tavaguta, Tafara Murad Ameer and Munashe Masango were outstanding in defence where they showed composure and control under pressure. Tafara Murad Ameer was without doubt the best defender and player for the team. He played consistently well throughout the season and he easily grasped all the Soccer concepts he was taught.

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Besides not achieving positive results overall, the players showed a lot of commitment and dedication to the sport. Attendance to practices was good, with most players requesting to have extra practices to better their performances.

With such a talented and committed age group, these players will do well for the senior teams next year where there are guaranteed to get more regular football fixtures.

T. Nyabadza must be commended for leading the team well during the season. A massive thank you goes to the parents for providing teas and serving them during our home matches. Our fields were always clearly marked and well prepared, and a huge thank you goes to Ted Perepeczko, Mr Mwayenga and the rest of the ground staff for all their hard work.

Mr B. Gumbo Coach

Ralph Mangondoza, Dustin Pike, Makanakaishe Timba, Paul Buta and Lebohang Mwamuka were the star players and showed great determination and worked hard for the team. The whole team must be commended for its commitment and effort. With such talent in the Under 15 Soccer Team, the future of St John’s College Soccer is bright. I wish all the players all the best of luck in 2015, and I am sure that they will excel and become even better players.

All the support we got from the parents and fellow St John’s College members of staff is really appreciated. A huge thank you also goes to the ground staff for their preparation of the fields for us.

Mr E. Banda Coach

organisation and hard work. Both teams are congratulated.

The team would like to thank most sincerely, the Coach, Mr R. Eric Banda for his dedication and support.

Mrs M. Mukotsanjera Coach

Of note were the risks taken by the players in a quest to achieve.

The U14 players did not fear failure and as a result progressed and acquired new talents. They did not boot the ball away, when they had time and space to control it, showing their determination and skills. This attitude will definitely see them mature into well-seasoned players.

Special mention must be made of the U14 Captain and Centre Forward Kevin Marufu, who not only led by example but was courageous throughout the season, often taking unbelievable shots and challenges. He is a great asset to the team.

It goes without saying that great teams come from much

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This year saw us fielding four teams. Our first team had an excellent run of matches, winning all their games bar one, beating Peterhouse, St. George’s, and Hellenic Academy but losing to Prince Edward. This should have had us as runners up in the first division but we came third on a points count.

There were some fine matches in the first division and Bryn Turk, Ryan Tenkrooden, Kevin Franklin, David Whitaker, and Damon Balneaves must be commended on their excellent games and high standard of play. Bryn Turk was selected to play for Zimbabwe U19 in the Inter-provincial tournament in South Africa this year and also represented the Zimbabwe under 19 side which played in the World Juniors.

Our B team won the second division with some outstanding performances. We also had representatives selected to play for Zimbabwe U16 at the inter-provincials in Johannesburg.

Those selected were Kyle Tenkrooden, Jason Franklin, Miguel Roscoe, and Shane Till, though Miguel Roscoe was unable to play due to a rugby injury.

Bryn Turk has captained his sides with real aplomb and has been a great asset to the College with all the organising that he has done during the year. At his side was the highly energetic Kevin Franklin who was always there to organise when the need arose and I must thank both of them for a job well done. I wish them all the best as they leave us this year.

Again I thank Mr Fox for all his tremendous input over the year. He has been an excellent colleague. Admire Magwaza who has put in a lot of work with the boys is also thanked for his enthusiastic input.

Mr J. Roscoe I/C Squash

R. Tenkrooden, K. Franklin, Mr J. Roscoe, Mr R. Fox, B. Turk (Captain), D. Balneaves

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Once again, St John’s excelled in Swimming in the first and third terms of 2014. The team, captained by Joshua Burger, won six of the Galas they participated in this year. Unfortunately, due to clashes in Cricket and Water Polo fixtures at the end of the Season, the top Junior Swimmers were unable to swim for the College in the all-important Inter-Schools’ Swimming Gala.

The team consequently came a disappointing third, losing to CBC, from Bulawayo and St. George’s A, who came second.

The College Senior team was aware of the implications of not having the top Junior swimmers and they decided that they would have to swim even harder if they wanted to maintain a top position. They did a sterling job, winning most of their races, but winning was just not possible. The Juniors, who had agreed to step in to swim did do their best but many of the less experienced swimmers were hesitant about swimming 50 metres and found it a daunting task. But, they did it and though they did not come first, they accomplished something some of them had never done before. For their spirit and determination they must be commended.

There was a wonderful competitive spirit and much fun at the Inter-house Gala this year. Several fine young swimmers from each of the four houses entertained the partisan spectators with exciting challenges and after some exciting Individual and Relay races, the Inter-House trophy was won by Nyanga; winners for the second year in a row. The Upper 6th students provided further fun and entertainment when they arrived at the end of the Gala to race, dressed in outrageous but highly original swimming apparel.

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The elegant Mrs Kerry Burger, mother of the captain, was charming and gracious in her presentation of the trophies.

Congratulations are due to those students who have been chosen to represent Zimbabwe in various swimming competitions scheduled to take place around the world. The College is indeed proud of these many talented swimmers.

A sincere thank you must be go to all the swimmers of the College and they must be congratulated on their dedication and commitment and for their efforts in raising the profile of this Sport at the College. That alone is a commendable achievement. Furthermore, the coaches and organisers, Mr Case, Mrs Conradie and Mr Wright must be thanked for their encouragement, enthusiasm and tireless work in keeping the Sport on a high platform at the College.

Mr P. Wright

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The first half of the tennis season was one of the best I have experienced in the College. It started with a very tough encounter against St George’s. We gave it our all but our opponents were better than us on the day. After that our tennis season took a turn for the better, with victories against Peterhouse and Chisipite.

The rain was our biggest enemy, however, as some matches never finished, even though we were very close to winning. Our greatest achievement was the victory against Prince Edward on their home turf. This was the first time to win there in 5 years and it was indeed a well-deserved victory. The boys showed their true character as St John’s College boys and never gave up: I’m still extremely proud of them.

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team for next year will have a successful season.

I would like to thank our coaches, Mr Hovelmeier, and I pay special tribute to Mr Fynn, who after many years coaching the 1st team at SJC has decided to have a bit of a break from the game.

Team: Mandla Seremani (Captain), Ryan Tenkrooden, Peter Lindsay, Brendan Naude, Brandon Williams, Alosha Chikanda, Nicholas Harris, Ryan Murray, Lochlan Butler, Stefan BelliniMartin, Naeem Mahomed, Waseem Karim, Liam Hounsell, Brett Hounsell Mandla Seremani Captain

During the second term we trained as a squad of the best tennis players in the school in order to recruit some of the younger tennis players who could play in the 1st team. It was successful and it definitely made our team stronger. We knew that the final half of the tennis season would not be easy so we had to put in the hours and we saw that every hour was indeed valuable.

This team has enjoyed a very successful year of tennis. They are a very talented group of players who are a tribute to their school.

We have thoroughly enjoyed working with these boys. They are enthusiastic and extremely competitive and we wish them much success in the future. Congratulations are extended to Gregory Dollar on being the singles champion and to Gregory Dollar and Ezra Van Rooyen on being the doubles champions.

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R Atkinson/R Reed

This team has enjoyed much success this season which is commendable. However, they have not been a cohesive group. A selfish streak has emerged in some of the boys and they have not been committed to the team goals. We would like to see much improved team spirit, dedication and enthusiasm from all players, and, hope as they enter the new year they will demonstrate these skills and bond as a team.

Despite this criticism they have been an enjoyable group to work with and I wish them much success in the future.

U15A TEAM

R Atkinson/R Reed

G. Dollar L. Hounsell C. Butler T. Chimuka S. Till M. Roscoe

U15B TEAM

E. Van Rooyen K. Tenkrooden K. Blythe Wood R. Jameson J. Bichard

J. Bichard R. Stewart S. Ndoro T. Mureyi

Term 1

The final half of the tennis season started with a very close match against our rivals St George’s. We narrowly lost and showed a much greater improvement than the first result against them. It was a busy tennis season with Mim Du Toit being played which was the cause of a number of rotations made in the squad. We progressed to the semi- finals against Prince Edward which was indeed a close encounter but they had improved from the last time we played them. Sadly we were knocked out.

Term 1

17/1/14

St George’s

Won 11-1

17/1/14

Eaglesvale

24/1/14

Peterhouse

Won 12-0

24/1/14

Gateway

31/1/14

Chisipite

Chisipite

Prince Edward

7/2/14

Watershed

14/2/14

Hellenic

Won 10-2 Won 12-0 Won 6-1

31/1/14

7/2/14

14/2/14

Lomagundi

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It has been an honour being the Captain of a team with so much potential and so much character. I am confident that the tennis

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J. Franklin F. Deacon U. Setaboli

Won 11-1

Rained off Won 9-3 Won 3-1 Won 11-1

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St George’s

Won 12-0

12/9/14

Eaglesvale

19/9/14

Peterhouse

Won 12-0

19/9/14

Gateway

Won 11-1 Won 12-0

26/9/14

Chisipite

Chisipite

Prince Edward

3/10/14

Watershed

10/10/14

Hellenic

Won 12-0 Won 10-2 Won 12-0

26/9/14

3/10/14

10/10/14

Lomagundi

Won 8-4 Won 7-5 Lost 7-5

U14 Tennis Report The U14 A and B teams had an impressive season as shown by their results. The A team won all its matches and if the boys keep up the excellent performance, the future of St Johns tennis is very bright. Considering that our B team plays against the A teams of their opponents, they too are a force to be reckoned with. The team would like to thank the coaches, Mr. R. Sprake, Mr N. Hovelmeier and Miss C. Bewhay for their dedication and support.

Mrs R. Atkinson/Mrs R. Reed U14B TEAM

U14A TEAM

Back row: B. Hounsell, L. Hounsell, N. Mahomed, S. Bellini-Martin, R. Murray, L. Butler, B. Williams, W. Karim Front row: R. Tenkrooden, N. Harris, P. Lindsay, Mr A. Fynn (Coach), Mr N. Hovelmeier (Deputy Headmaster 6th Form), M. Seremani (Captain), A. Chikanda, B. Esson

M. Frost, P. Plunket, D. Ralphs, G. Madongonda

K. Hamadziripi, R. Plunket, M. Booth, S. Landman

B. Coveley, C. Chadwick, T. Spanuolo, M. Deketeke, B. Bruck-Jackson, M. Sprake, D. Thorburn, K. Kumwenda

reserves R. Shana, K. Kashangure

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Volleyball has seen a year in which a tight-knit group of individuals came together to form a strong bond on and off the court.

The closeness we formed as a group, allowed us to share our triumphs and defeats and although we endured a difficult season, we held our heads high and fought to the end.

hopefully benefited from my leadership as much as I have benefited from their support. This past year has been difficult but the resilience of this unit has made it all worth it.

Phineas Chiketsani Captain SCHOOL

RESULT

Peterhouse

Lost 2 – 1

ZRP

Impressive displays, especially against Peterhouse and Harare International School have given us plenty to be proud of. I have no doubt that my successor will lead the team with distinction and I can only hope that the young players have learnt something from us, their seniors.

Marlborough

Lost 2 – 1 Won 2 – 1

Prince Edward

Lost 2 – 0

Chisipite

Won 2 – 0

St George’s

Lost 3 – 0

The Upper Six group I leave with, the core of the team, have

H.I.S

Lost 2 – 1

Peterhouse

Won 3 – 2

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Our under 17 team is very promising and they constantly strive for success. The team played with great spirit and determination throughout the whole season and they were rewarded with highly commendable results. Members never missed practices and all worked hard to improve their skills.

This year the U15 Team had a challenging season during the first two terms, however, they managed to improve in the third term.

The team played with great enthusiasm and determination in every game. They were also consistent in their attendance at practice sessions and this surely paid off.

Matthew Wazara Captain

Daniel Vlahakis Captain

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U15 TEAM

M. Wazara (Captain) N. Moyo M. Shoniwa M. Murapa M. Mpisaunga N. Mkaronda

I. Hakulandaba (Vice Captain) T. Masenda R. Kazembe T. Vinyu W. Chirambasukwa M. Shonhiwa

D. Vlahakis C. Matande Z. Wang T. Kadiki U. Setaboli C. Hoggard

M. Musavaya T. Madziro C. Zha A. Jonera J. Maridadi

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Arundel

Won 2 – 1

Arundel

Won 2 – 0

Chisipite

Chisipite

St George’s

Won 2 – 0 Won 2 – 1

St George’s

Won 2 – 0 Lost 2 – 1

Peterhouse

Won 2 – 0

Peterhouse

Won 2 – 0

H.I.S

Won 2 – 1

H.I.S

Lost 2 – 0

Waterpolo This year has been a particularly exciting one for Waterpolo at St John’s College. It has been challenging but rewarding. The Season occupies both the first and third term of each year.

Due to the seasons being relatively short, the games and tournaments are scheduled to take place close together. As with the game itself this creates a short, intense and exciting time for supporters and players.

The first term tournaments included the Bruce Kennedy for Mashonaland Schools and the Grant Tilley, which are both U19 Tournaments. These always create an intense atmosphere and provide good quality Waterpolo. Brett Fox, as the Captain, has done a brilliant job in leading the Health International Rams First Team Waterpolo throughout the season. There is no doubt that the demands of leadership can mould and develop a character.

Brett has worked consistently hard and put in a great deal of effort for which he must be commended. He has set a fine example and has done well as 1st Team Captain this year. There was never a moment when he failed to lead from the front.

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The U17s participated in the Collins Cup, which is the National Inter-schools’ Championship trophy. After a weekend of hardfought and interesting Waterpolo, St John’s was victorious, stating that they would be the team to beat this 2014 season.

The U15 team were fortunate to travel to Hilton College, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in the 3rd term. The team was young and the focus of such a tour is for the development of the game as well as creating a platform for the junior players to have the exposure to a better standard of Waterpolo. The boys played alongside some of the ‘giant’ schools in the South African Waterpolo community. It was a valuable experience and it must be noted, many lessons were learned and the boys were grateful for this experience.

Mr N. Elliot

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RESULT

Kearsney

Won 7 – 2

Falcon St Stithian’s

Lost 3 – 5 Lost 1 – 13

Grey College

Lost 4 – 6

Michaelhouse

Won 11 – 3

Hilton College

Lost 3 – 7

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The U15 Todd trophy was hosted by Falcon College and our team was strongly fancied to emerge victorious; however, we were outplayed by both Falcon and CBC. Falcon remained at home with the trophy. Justin Hammond and Byron Rusch were chosen to represent Zimbabwe U15 to tour R.S.A. The U17 Accorsi Cup offered a display of entertaining Waterpolo by the up and coming, young stars of Zimbabwe Schoolboy Waterpolo. St John’s were the tournament favourites and throughout each game they displayed their ability to maintain their confidence and truly perform as a well disciplined team. St John’s narrowly lost a competitive final match versus the winning team, Falcon. This was disappointing, however, it was a lesson in defeat that will make them a better and more determined group moving forward as they progress into the Senior Waterpolo section.

Graham Shepherd, Ryan Rusch, Thomas Reid, Aidan Onorati and Ryan Hounsell were chosen to represent Zimbabwe U17 to tour South Africa.The U19 Crusader Shield is the final tournament of the season. Brett Fox and his senior ‘comrades’ Johan Kloppers and Bradley Crause have done a fine job in leading the Rams first team Waterpolo throughout the season. It was St John’s privilege once again to participate in the longest standing National Waterpolo tournament played in Zimbabwe.

Hellenic Academy emerged as the victors after an incredibly intense match, which they won, beating Falcon in a penalty shootout. This adjusted the final points which lifted the Rams into 2nd position for the tournament.

St John’s Waterpolo is becoming one of the fastest-growing sports at the College. The input from the Coaches Daniel Amira (U19’s), Steve Macdonald and Ian Montgomery (U17’s) Neil Elliot and Charles Mutwira (U15’s) is really appreciated by the College, the boys and particularly the parents.

It must be noted, the coaching team is growing. Mr Mutwira has been a pillar of support in the U15 age group with coaching, where his enthusiasm and desire to learn have been important and very much appreciated. He has given massive support during tournaments and he has played a key role in the management of the junior teams. Special thanks must be made to him for this.

Daniel Amira, the 2003 Waterpolo Captain and Headboy, has taken the ‘Ram’ by the horns and coached the Health International Rams 1st team Waterpolo team this year. Having played for Zimbabwe as well as for the Rhodes University team, he and his experience have been a fundamental building block for the development of the sport at St John’s. With the keen and continued help from Mr Mark Knox, the team has had a solid support structure. Both coaches have done a commendable job and they must be thanked for their efforts, commitment and time. There is no doubt the boys appreciate the coaches’ tireless efforts.

Ian Montgomery has joined the U17 team having come from Christian Brother’s College (Bulawayo). His knowledge and enthusiasm have been welcomed, and we look forward to his input at the College in the years ahead. Once more there must be a huge thank you to these coaches for all their effort and dedication.

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U15 Todd Trophy – Won by Falcon College U17 Accorsi Cup – Won by Falcon College U19 Crusader Shield – Won by Hellenic Academy

This was the first time the Hellenic Academy has won this trophy.

They have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with and we, the Rams, intend to dominate in the pool next year to regain this shield. Brett Fox and Johannes Kloppers were chosen to represent Zimbabwe U19 to tour South Africa.

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1st Team Captains & School Leaders

1st Team Captains & School Leaders

Back row: W. Bell (Golf), J. Foulkes (Pipe Major & Head of Music), P. Chiketsani (Drum Sergeant & Volleyball), T. Gapare (School Prefect & Head of Vumba House), A. Mahomed (Chess), J. Burger (Chimanimani House Prefect & Swimming), Z. Mayeka, (School Prefect and Athletics), J. Waller (Gun Club), S. Allen (Quiz & First Aid), C. Blignaut (Nyanga House Prefect & Drum Major), J. Perlman (Secretary of Student Council), G. Ellis (Sound Engineering & Nyanga House Prefect), N. Madziva, (Head of Matopos House, Head of Choir & Student Councillor), B. Turk (Squash & Matopos House Prefect), T. Mawerera (Marimbas & Matopos House Prefect) Front row: N. Mbiba (School Prefect & Soccer), T. Mazhude (School Prefect & Deputy Head of Nyanga House), B. Fox (School Prefect & Waterpolo), B. Passaportis (School Prefect, Chairman of Student Council, Debating & Head of Nyanga House), S. Snater (School Prefect, Toastmasters, Rugby 7’s, Deputy Head of Chimanimani House), P. Bera (Head Boy, Honorary President of Student Council & Basketball), Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster), E. Snyman (Deputy Head Boy & Rugby), M. Sylvester (School Prefect & Model United Nations), A. Patel (Library Prefect, Matopos House Prefect, Bridge & Model United Nations), M. Seremani (School Prefect, Interact & Tennis), G. King (School Prefect, Head of Chimanimani House, Cricket & Hockey), C. Bond (Student Councillor, Deputy Head of Vumba & Rugby 7’s)

Back row: T. Harrison (Cricket), S. Till (U15 Squash), D. White (Cricket, Motocross), R. Williams (Triathlon), W. Annesley (Sailing), L. Hounsell (U15 Tennis), D. Annandale (Waterpolo), C. Onorati (U14 Rugby), A. Onorati (Swimming, Waterpolo), T. Reid (U17 Waterpolo), R. Hounsell (U17 Waterpolo), M. Mpisaunga (U17 Rugby), J. Franklin (Squash), S. Singano (Athletics), S. Tapera (Athletics), K. Tenkrooden (U15 Squash), J. Annesley (Sailing) Third row: S. Garnett (U17 Rugby), T. Smith (Waterpolo), C. Harrison (U17 Rugby), L. Burnett (Swimming), R. Rusch (U17 Waterpolo), G. Shepherd (U17 Waterpolo, Shooting), A. Chikanda (U18 Tennis), J. Thomas (Motocross), A. Lake (U17 Hockey), S. Bellini-Martin (U18 Hockey/Hockey 5’s), T. Fundira (Golf), K. Vincent (Golf), C. Scallan (Triathlon, Mountain Biking), D. Williams (Triathlon), T. Haddon (Mountain Biking) Second row: M. Rossi (U18 Hockey), R. Murray (U17 Hockey), J. Waller (Shooting), K. Hinde (Rowing), A. Burnett (U18 Waterpolo, Swimming), S. Snater (Rugby 7’s, U20 Rugby), Mr W. Annandale (Headmaster), E. Snyman (U18 Rugby), B. Crause (U18 Rugby), C. Bond (U18 Rugby), B. Fox (Waterpolo), G. King (Athletics), J. Kloppers (Waterpolo), R. Zwart (Horse Riding), B. Turk (Squash) Front row: P. Plunket (U14 Rugby), M. Booth (U14 Rugby, Cricket), R. Plunket (U14 Rugby), J. Cowley (U14 Rugby), C. Onorati (U14 Rugby), L. Annandale (U14 Rugby), D. Ralphs (U14 Rugby), M. Sprake (U14 Cricket), K. Harrison (U14 Cricket), T. Kadziyanike (U14 Rugby), M. Frost (U14 Rugby, Cricket)

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In Memory of Simba Mushauri Simba Mushauri, Class of 2013, passed away as a result of a vehicle accident. Our condolences to family, friends and all boys who knew Simba.

Simba was a humble and honourable member of the student body.

Lindsay Marquis Jack On 21 July 2014 a former teacher and special friend of the St John’s College community passed away peacefully at her home, after a long illness bravely borne.

Lindsay Marquis Jack was born in Gwanda and spent much of her life in Matabeleland. She was educated at Eveline High School in Bulawayo and did her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and then her Post Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of Rhodesia. She taught English at a number of schools in Zimbabwe and eventually joined the English Department at the College in 1989.

Lin was happy to teach at all levels and was as comfortable teaching the juniors in Form 1 and 2 as she was teaching ‘A’ level and both Standard and Higher level English in the International Baccalaureate to the Sixth Form. Lin was Head of Department from 2004 until her retirement in 2012. She was a helpful, caring and understanding mentor to all in her busy department.

While at St John’s, Lin was involved in a number of drama productions, particularly for the junior forms and she was instrumental in managing, directing and overseeing the organization of the popular evenings of Music, Poetry and Drama.

May he rest in peace.

Apart from her interest in Drama Lin was, at one stage, in charge of Squash and she also managed a Waterpolo team. Her two sons, Alex and Greg, Old Johannians, were Waterpolo players. Lin was fully involved in all aspects of College life and was always willing to assist in any school activity from galas and Athletics meetings to exhibitions and festivals.

One of her most important contributions to the College was her leadership of the RAM Committee. For some years she oversaw the production, each week, of the school newspaper which was enjoyed, and still is, by all.

Lin had bestowed on her, the prestigious Johannian Award in 2012, a measure of the respect the College had for her.

Lin was a true friend to many and when news of her passing was posted on Facebook there was an overwhelming response from former pupils from around the world, reflecting on happy memories they had of her.

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Lin’s cheerful disposition and delightful sense of humour are greatly missed at the College.

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