Edition 22 of the Clifton Calling by Clifton School

EDITION 22 1 August 2019

Calling

Deputy Principal: Marketing The Clifton Challenge took place today! This event is one that takes pride of place in the history of the College and was started in 2003 (the year after the College was founded). The original race was run/ walked along the Comrades route from Cato Ridge to Umlaas Road and back. When the logistics of this became too challenging, we moved the race to Midmar and since 2015 have moved it to Durban’s beachfront promenade. This event tests one’s own ability and, for most, requires grit and determination to withstand the challenge.

On the Academic front, the matrics are hard at work preparing for the Trial Examinations which start on Monday 12 August. These examinations are an indication of what the finals will be like and always assist our gents in their preparations. Please remember the significant role that women have played in the history of South Africa, hence the celebration of Women’s Day on Friday 9 August. This important date in the history of our country, when approximately 230 000 women marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria, took place 63 years ago, in 1956. To quote Nelson Mandela: “Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression.”

It is important for every boy to finish – even if he chooses to walk the whole way. The Prep Grade 7 boys traditionally run a 10km route while the Grade 4 to 6 boys were introduced to the culture of the race for the first time this year along a shorter route. Well done to all Grade 4 to 12 boys who successfully overcame “The Clifton Challenge”.

This is an important aspect we need to remember, more so in a boys’ school. Our Founding Headmaster in 1924 was Harry Stubbs. Interestingly enough, his daughter Dorothy taught Class One at Clifton until she married. Her position as class teacher, was filled by Helen Fenell, who, as Helen Joseph, was later to play a vital role in the struggle against apartheid. Helen was one of the leaders, along with Lilian Ngoyi, of the march on the Union Buildings in 1956. We have a public speaking trophy named after Helen Joseph to honour her memory. Remember to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women at home and in the work place. We can all relate to a significant woman, who has played an important role in our life. If you haven’t seen the latest Clifton video, you can enjoy it now by using the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNtjH550nDA

Enjoy the long weekend!

BARRY MEZHER DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: MARKETING

Congratulates... The Clifton lads who competed at the Umlazi Districts Cross Country Trials this week. Matthew Corris-Nordengen placed 2nd in the U19 race, Ryan Gatonby 4th in the U17 race, Daniel Hompes placed 4th in U13 and Ben Wilson placed 2nd in the U10 division. These boys have qualified to go forward to the KZN trials at the end of August.

CLIFTON CHALLENGE 2019 TOP TEN POS

NAME

HOUSE

TIME

Jack Spence

Thiel

0:53:02

Josh de la PortÄ&#x201C;

Stubbs

0:58:40

Chad Uys

Mitchell

0:59:20

Ryan Gatonby

Whitehead 1:00:02

Luka Patinios

Haworth