MICHAEL HOUSE CRONICLE 2011 by Greg Dix

THE CHRONICLE 2011

CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

LEADERSHIP

STAFF NEWS

ANNUAL REPORTS The Michaelhouse Trust Buildings & Grounds

13 15

EVENTS Prize Giving Speech Day Receptio Ad Portas

17 24 38

ACADEMIC

VALUES

SPIRITUAL

To live our lives according to the Christian values of integrity, humility, compassion and courage in service to our community and country.

CULTURAL

ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY

SPORT

POSITION Michaelhouse, the Anglican Diocesan College of Natal, was founded in 1896 and is a South African boarding school for senior boys, with an international reputation. Situated on a secure estate in the beautiful Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, the school has a fully residential staff which facilitates a high level of pastoral care and interaction with the pupils. The distinctive architecture of inter-linked quadrangles inspires a sense of belonging amongst the 555 boys.

MISSION To provide a dynamic and progressive education for boys that respects individual needs and embraces diversity and change in pursuit of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, while developing social and leadership skills and nurturing spiritual growth. VISION “Our aim is to make, not accountants, not clerks, not clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought and culture” Founder Canon James Cameron Todd, Speech Day 1897

Explore. Educate. Excel.

STUDENT LIFE

131

HOUSE REPORTS

143

MICHAELHOUSE OLD BOYS

164

CLASS OF 2011

191

MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

their guidance and expertise is much appreciated. The Michaelhouse Trust remains under the skilled guidance of Mr James Inglis. He and his fellow Trustees have ensured that we allocate a significant number of bursaries to boys who would otherwise not be able to enjoy the Michaelhouse experience.

he Michaelhouse Chronicle is a wonderful reflection of what has been a busy and productive year in Balgowan. In every facet of the School’s life we have witnessed another year of boys growing and developing their unique talents. The Michaelhouse Community is a complex and vibrant cooperative which includes the Boys, Staff, Parents, Old Boys, the Board of Governors and the surrounding community. Each of these constituents has their own needs, interests and agendas – maintaining a healthy balance between this network of shareholders can often be challenging. I am pleased that in 2011 all these roleplayers have enjoyed a high degree of common purpose as we have continued to pursue our Vision, which remains “to make, not accountants, not clerks nor clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought and culture”.

The School has a committed academic and support Staff working tirelessly to provide the opportunities that allow the boys to reach their full potential. Michaelhouse is a 24/7 School, frequently requiring Staff to work late into the night, on weekends and during holidays. We continue to enjoy wonderful support from our Parent body – for which we are grateful. We are well aware of the significant sacrifices they make to educate their sons at Michaelhouse through tough financial times. It is important to remember that educating your son is a partnership between parents and the School. For the outcome to be successful, both parties need to work in tandem and send consistent messages to the boys.

We are blessed with a magnificent campus and superb facilities. We have been fortunate enough to improve on these during the year with the extension of East House and the enclosing of the Pennington Quad, providing the English Department with new classrooms. This project will also result in the development of a new IT Centre, with West House extending into the old IT labs. The net result will be that the boys who have been housed in the old VIth Form accommodation will be able to return to the structure of their Houses. The VIth Form Block will in turn be converted into the new Afrikaans Department.

Finally, I extend my congratulations to the boys who have all ensured that 2011 has been such a successful year. For the A Block of 2011, the final chapter of their lives at Michaelhouse has drawn to a close. They have done themselves and all the role-players who have contributed in so many ways proud. We trust that everything they have learnt here will stand them in good stead in the future. G N PEARSON Rector

The Board of Governors, under the leadership of Mr Gary Ralfe, continue to give of their time to selflessly serve Michaelhouse;

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Editor: Mrs Melanie Wester Editorial Committee: Rector Guy Pearson, Mrs Melanie Wester, Mr Murray Witherspoon Advertising: Mr Murray Witherspoon Formal Photograph Organiser: Mr Graeme Calway Informal Photographs: Mr Elmar de Klerk, Mr Murray Witherspoon, Mrs Melanie Wester

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Back row (L-R): Mr Charlie Burton (Bursar), Mr Kevin O’Brien, Mr Owen Skae (President OBC), Mr John Brand, Mr Brian Khumalo, Mr Chris Brown, Mr Christopher Lister-James, Mr Rob Strachan, Mr Nigel Porter, Mr Frank Bradford Seated (L-R): Mr Zuzi Buthelezi, Dr Zola Songca, Mr Charles Nupen, Mrs Lorato Phalatse, Bishop Rubin Phillip (School Visitor), Mr Gary Ralfe (Chairman), Mr Guy Pearson (Rector), Mrs Dolly Mokgatle, Mr Martin Mohale, Mr Peter Harris, Mrs Kathy Butcher (Secretary) Absent: Mr Nigel Tatham (Deputy Chairman), Mr Paul Neal, Mr John Cheshire

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mr F Bradford Mr JWD Brand Mr CCM Brown Mr NZ Buthelezi Mr JD Cheshire Mr PJ Harris Mr NEB Khumalo Mr CM Lister-James Mr MN Mohale Dr D Mokgatle Mr PA Neal Mr C Nupen Mr K O’Brien (President OBC – Ex Officio) Mrs LWC Phalatse

Mr NI Porter Mr GM Ralfe (Chairman) Mr FO Skae (President Elect OBC) Dr Z Songca Mr RH Strachan Mr NR Tatham (Deputy Chairman) ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS Sir JA Craven Mr LL Dippenaar Mr JG Inglis Dr B Ngubane Mr PF Nhleko Mr D Sacco

TRUSTEES Mr PG Armitage Mr SL Crutchley Mr BG Dunlop Mr K Fleischer Mr RWJ Gush Mr JG Inglis Mr A Hewat Mr NI Porter Mr GM Ralfe Mr AM Smythe Mr RH Strachan Mr NG Tatham

MICHAELHOUSE STAFF 2011 HOUSEMASTERS Mr Michael G Bownes, BA, HED, M U R P, Founders Mr André van Wyk, HED, BEd (Hons), MEd, East Mr George B Ferreira, BA (Hons), HDE, West Mr Michael A Schwartz, MSc (Physics), HDE, Farfield Mr Nic G Cahill, HED, Tatham Mr Peter Huntley, BA (Hons), HDE, Pascoe Mr Johan J J van Rooyen, BA (Hons), HDE, Baines Mr Viktor Kurz, BA, HDE, BEd, Mackenzie

MANAGEMENT Mr Guy N Pearson, BCom., BEd (Rhodes), Rector Mr Charlie B Burton, BCompt. (Hons), Professional Accountant (SA), Bursar Revd Canon Alan W Smedley, BCom, Dip. Theol, Chaplain Mr Paul C Fleischack, BSc (Hons), MSc, HDE, Deputy Rector (Academics) Allan R Laing, HED, FDE, BEd, MEd, Deputy Rector (Pupils) Mr John P Crawford, BA, BEd, Senior Master (Sport) Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield, BSc, PGCE, BEd (Hons), Senior Master (Academics) Mrs Melanie Wester, Director of Marketing Mr Nic G Cahill, HED, Senior Housemaster

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MANAGEMENT Back row (L-R) Mr Nic Cahill, Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield, Mr John Crawford, Mrs Melanie Wester Front Row (L-R) Mr Charlie Burton, Mr Paul Fleischack, Rector Guy Pearson, Mr Allan laing, Canon Alan Smedley

Mr Abri Venter, BMus Ed , Music, Tutor – Music Mr Matthew Higginson, BSc (Hons), HDE, Physical Science, Natural Sciences, Tutor – East Ms Joy Preiss, HDE (Art), Visual Arts, Home Room – Founders, Tutor – Media

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mr Richard H McMichael, BCom, HDE , Accounting, EMS, Senior Tutor – Founders Mrs Louise Erwee, BA, HDE, Afrikaans, Home Room – East, Tutor – Media Mrs Julie Flanegan, BSc (Info. Proc.), HDE, Computer Applications Technology, ICT, Tutor – IT, Home Room – West Mr Tim Jarvis, BA (Hons) (Ed), BA (Hons) (Psych), Counsellor, Life Orientation Revd Canon Alan W Smedley, BCom., Dip. Theol, Chaplain, Divinity Mrs Sue Tarr, BA, UED, Dramatic Arts Mrs Win de Wet, BA, HDE, Econ, EMS, Home Room – Farfield, Intern Admin Mr Elmar de Klerk, HED, Engineering, Graphics & Design, Tutor – Mackenzie Mrs Mary McMichael, BA, HDE, English, Home Room – Mackenzie, Tutor – Media Ms Martine Planteau de Maroussem, BA, PGD, HDE, French Mr John Alexander, BA, HDE, Geography, HSS, Tutor – Founders Mr Mike Thomson, BA, HDE, History, HSS, Tutor – Founders Mr Sandile Khuluse, BA, UED, BEd (Hons), Dip. in HRM & Training, isiZulu, Senior Tutor – Tatham Mrs Lynn van der Vegte, BSc (Hons), MSc, Librarian, Media Studies, Tutor – Media Mr eorge Ferreira, BA (Hons), HDE, Life Orientation Mr Iain Guthrie, MSc, HED, Life Sciences, Natural Science, Senior Tutor – East Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield, BSc, PGCE, BEd (Hons), Mathematics

ACADEMIC STAFF Mr Rory B Drysdale, BCom, BEd, Accounting, EMS, Tutor – Baines Mr Ryno Combrinck, HED, Afrikaans, Director of Rugby, Senior Tutor – West Mrs Heléne du Toit, BA HED, Afrikaans, Home Room – Tatham, Tutor – IT Mrs Lizel Ferrreira, BSc Ed, Afrikaans Mr Chris van der Berg, BA, Hons, MA, HED, Afrikaans, Tutor – Baines Mr Johan J J van Rooyen, BA (Hons), HDE, Afrikaans Mrs Carlien Walters, BDram, Dramatic Arts, Afrikaans Mrs Kate Smedley, BA, HPTD, Divinity, Home Room – Baines Mr Andrew Brown, BCom (Hons) HDE, Economics, EMSS, Tutor – Baines Mr Linda Linda, BEd, Dip. Tourism & Administration, Economics, EMS, Tutor – Founders Mr Msizi Mchunu, BEd, Economics, EMS, Tutor – Farfield Mrs Colleen Cook, BA, HDE, English, Assistant Librarian Mr Simon Crane, BA (Hons), HDE, English, Senior Tutor – Mackenzie Mr Peter E Dennyson, MA, Dip.Ed., English Mr Peter Huntley, BA (Hons), HDE, English Mr Samukele Mofokeng, BEd, English, IsiZulu, Tutor – West Mr Bryan S Tarr, BA, UED, English, Tutor – East

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ACADEMIC STAFF 2011 Back row (L-R): Mr Sandile Khuluse, Mr Tathenda Chidzawo, Mr Sibusiso Ncamane, Mr Jaap van der Vegte, Mr Ryno Combrinck, Mr Bernard Whitaker, Mr Elmar de Klerk, Mr Dean Forword, Mr Matthew Higginson, Mr Shaun Thompson, Mr Linda Linda, Mr Karl Penhale, Mr Graeme Calway Fourth Row Mr William Silk, Mr Righardt Kotze, Mr William le Cordeur, Mr James Bullough, Mr Paul Snyman, Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Gavin Ross, Mr Michael van Rensburg, Mr Iain Guthrie, Mr Hannes Ebersohn, Mr Dominic Gruijters, Mr Simon Crane, Canon Fred Pitout, Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill Third Row Mr Samukele Mofokeng, Mrs Sue Tarr, Mrs Sarah Alexander, Mrs Lynn van der Vegte, Mr Peter Stevens, Mrs Mary McMichael, Mr Andrew Brown, Mr Africa Msimango, Mr Rory Drysdale, Mr Albie Dahlberg, Mrs Louise Erwee, Mr Mike Thomson, Mr Carlien Walters, Mr Bryan Tarr, Mr Bongumusa Cele Second Row Mr Abri Venter, Mrs Joy Preiss, Mrs Colleen Cook, Mrs Lisa Hardie, Mr Msizi Mchunu, Mr Richard McMichael, Mrs Julie Flanegan, Mr Ian Crawford, Mrs Martine de Maroussem, Mr Tim Jarvis, Mrs Kate Smedley, Mrs Win de Wet, Mrs Isabelle Schweyer, Mrs Helene du Toit, Mr Sihle Mtshali, Mr Chris van der Berg Front Row Mr Peter Dennyson, Mr Michael Schwartz, Mr George Ferreira, Mr Johan van Rooyen, Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield (Senior Master, Academics), Canon Alan Smedley, Mr Paul Fleischack (Deputy Rector, Academics), Mr Guy Pearson (Rector), Mr Allan Laing (Deputy Rector, Pupils), Mr John Crawford (Senior Master, Sport), Mr Nick Cahill (Senior House Master), Mr Viktor Kurz, Mr Michael Bownes, Mr Peter Huntley, Mr Andre van Wyk

Mr Viktor Kurz, BA, HDE, BEd, Mathematics Mr Allan R Laing, HED, FDE, BEd, MEd, Mathematics Mr Peter Stevens, BA, HDE, Mathematics, Tutor – Pascoe Mr André van Wyk, HED, BEd (Hons), MEd, Mathematics Mr Hannes Ebersohn, MMus, (Performance), UVLM & UOLM (Piano & Organ), PGCE,Music, Tutor – Music Mr William Silk, MMus, BMus (Performance), Vocal & Conditioning, Music, Tutor – Music Mr Gavin H Ross, BSc (Hons), HDE, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Senior Tutor – Pascoe Mr Jaap van der Vegte, BSc (Hons) (Chem & Wildlife Management, BEd), Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Tutor – West Mr Michael Schwartz, MSc (Physics), HDE, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences Mrs Janet Emmanuel, Academic Support Mr William le Cordeur, MA (Drama & Performance Studies), Theatre Director

Mrs Isabelle Schweyer, BA (Hons) (Spanish), French Mr Michael G Bownes, BA, HED, M U R P, Geography, HSS Mr John P Crawford, BA, BEd, Geography, HSS Mr Sibusiso Ncamani, BEd, Geography, HSS, Senior Tutor – Baines Mr Bernard Whitaker, BEd, Geography, HSS, Tutor – Tatham Mr Dominic Gruijters, BSc (Hons), Information Technology. ICT, Tutor – Pascoe Mr Righardt Kotze, BSc (Hons. Sports Science), PGCE, Life Orientation, HK & Sports Science, ICT, Senior Tutor – Farfield Mr Nic G Cahill, HED, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences Mr Paul C Fleischack, BSc (Hons), MSc., HDE, Life Sciences Mr Paul Snyman BSc, HED, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Tutor – Mackenzie Mr Albie Dahlberg, NTSD, HDE, Mathematics, Tutor – Farfield Mrs Sarah Alexander, BSc (Hons) HED, Mathematics, Tutor – IT Mr James Bullough, BEd, HDE, Mathematics, Tutor – Mackenzie Miss Lisa Hardie, HDE, Mathematics, Home Room – Pascoe, Tutor – IT

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Stephen Griffin and Chester Holliday lend Daryn Flanegan a hand with his trunk on New Boys’ Day

Anele Songca, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Baron Pearce and Richard Beckett on New Boys’ Day

STUDENT & INTERN STAFF Mr Lawrence Beith, Tutor – West Mr Bongumusa Cele, Tutor – East Mr Tatenda Chidzawo, Tutor – Mackenzie Mr Ian Crawford, Tutor – Farfield Mr Ashley Dixon, Tutor – West Mr Dean Forword, Tutor – Sixth Form Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill, Tutor – Tatham Mr Africa Msimango, Tutor – Farfield Mr Sihle Mtshali, Tutor – Founders Mr Tango Nchukana, Tutor – Baines Mr Sandile (Selby) Sibiya, Tutor - Pascoe, Visual Arts Mr Shaun Thompson, Tutor – East Mr Michael van Rensburg, Tutor – Pascoe

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARCHIVES Mrs Robyn Gruijters, Archives BOOKROOM & TRANSPORT Ms Shy Bhugwandeen, Bookroom Manageress / Transport Clerk BURSARY Mr Charlie Burton, BCompt. (Hons), Prof. Accountant (SA), Bursar Mrs Susan Dawson, Assistant Bursar (Admin) Mrs Pushpa Ramharack, Bursar’s Personal Assistant / Debtors Controller Mrs Rita Bhugwandeen, Cashier / Accounts Clerk Mrs Sheena White, Debtors Clerk Mrs Pushpa Govender, Photocopier/Clerk Mrs Lile Khuluse, Accounts Clerk Mr Poobie Govender, Creditors Controller

SUPPORT STAFF Ms Zanele Ndlovu, Life Sciences Lab Mr Sipho Zikhali, Life Sciences Lab Mr Raymond Duma, Science Lab Ms Patience Ngubo, Visual Arts Centre

CONFERENCE & FACILITIES COORDINATOR Ms Mandy Rouillard

IT SUPPORT Mr Brad Flanegan, BSc (Hons), Network Manager Mr Simon Dottridge, BCom, Network Snr. Technician Mr Sbusiso Dlamini, Network Technician Mrs Naveshree Baldavoo, IT Support Secretary

DATA Mrs Dorathea van Rooyen, Data Controller ESTATE/ MAINTENANCE Mr Ernest Barkhuizen, Operations Manager Mr Jay Ramdhani, Maintenance Manager, retired 30.06.2011 Mr Danie Griessel, Maintenance Manager Mr Gunther Heynecke, Grounds Manager

SPORTS Mr Graeme Calway, UCB Level III (Cricket), Sports co-ordinator, EGD, Tutor (Tatham)

HOUSEKEEPING Ms Kelly Royden-Turner, Housekeeping Manageress & Safety Officer Ms Sithembiso Ndlovu, Housekeeping Assistant Manager

MEDICAL OFFICERS & SANATORIUM Dr Jonathan Cook MA. (FA) HDE, MB, BCH Dip. for Med (SA), School Doctor Sr Joanne McMillan SRN (Dip); RM (Dip); RCN (Dip), BTech Degree: Primary Health, Snr. Sanatorium Sister Sr Geraldine Blaker SRN (Dip); RM (Dip); Primary Health Care, Sanatorium Sister Sr Lauren Richmond SRN (Dip); RM (Dip); PHARM (Cert) Occupational health (Cert), Sanatorium Sister

HUMAN RESOURCES Mrs Nancy Rouillard, Human Resources Manager Mrs Cindy Freese, Human Resources Secretary / Administrator

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SCHOOL PREFECTS: Back row: Jack Bassett, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Chester Holliday, Dumisani Mashinini, James Dalais Front Row: Richard Griffin, Mr Allan Laing, Senior Prefect David Brill, Rector Guy Pearson, Second Prefect Paul Hewat, Canon Alan Smedley, Craig Clowes OLD BOYS’ CLUB & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Canon Fred Pitout, Old Boys’ Club: Secretary, Community Partnerships: Manager Mrs Michelle Huntley, Personal Assistant to Revd Canon Fred Pitout Pastor Sipho Zuma, Community Partnerships

KITCHEN Ms Carol Holyoak, Project Manager Ms Juliette Brickell, Catering Manager Mr Russell Stickley, Catering Manager Mr Simon Xulu, Storeman LAUNDRY Mr Neil Akal, Laundry Manager

TELEPHONISTS Mrs Shakila Moola, Senior Telephonist Mrs Rose Mlotshwa, Telephonist

MARKETING Mrs Melanie Wester, Director of Marketing Mrs Caryl Balance, Marketing Secretary Mr Murray Witherspoon, Marketing Officer Mrs Sian McDowell, Admissions Officer (3.10.11) Mrs Sharon Mountain, Admissions Officer (left 30.09.11)

TRADE-INN Mrs Trish Akal, Manageress Mrs Mareé Pearson, Assistant Mrs Ronel van der Berg, Assistant TUCKSHOP Mrs Champie Narassa, Tuckshop Manageress Mrs Varsha Pillay, Assistant Manageress Ms Thokoza Msimanga, Assistant Ms Rachel Maharaj, Assistant

SECRETARIES Mrs Sally Berriman, Personal Assistant to the Rector Mrs Kathy Butcher, Secretary to the Rector & Board of Governors Mrs Katriona Russell, Secretary to the Deputy Rector (Pupils) / Snr Masters / Sport Mrs Cillia van Wyk, Secretary to the Deputy Rector (Academic) Mrs Michelle Calway, Secretary to the Chaplain & Counsellor Mrs Leigh Kotze, Secretary to the Music School

TRANSPORT Mr Kees Grinwis, Transport Manager Mr Robert Duma, Driver Mr Denver Kalika, Driver Mr Eric Ngcobo, Driver Mr Albert Moletsane, Driver Mr Thula Sikakane, Driver Mr Cornelius Sithole, Driver

MEDIA CENTRE Mrs Lynn van der Vegte, Librarian Mrs Colleen Cook, Assistant Librarian Ms Zanele Mchunu, Library Assistant Mr Phlorian Mnikathi, Media Centre Mr Simon Zondi, Media Centre

Staff News STAFF LEAVING

uring 2011, we said farewell to the following members of Staff who had worked at Michaelhouse for less than 10 years: Sr Geraldine Blaker (Sanatorium) and Mrs Sarah Alexander (Mathemetics). Michaelhouse also bade farewell to the following Intern Staff: Mr Africa Msimango, Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Tango Nchukana, Mr Michael van Rensburg and Mr Tatenda Chidzawo.

OVER TEN YEARS Peter Dennyson Written by Mrs Mary McMichael When our friend and colleague, Mrs Boo Lewis left Michaelhouse, Mr Peter Dennyson alluded to King Lear’s Cordelia in his message to her. It seems fitting that this year, as we bid farewell to Peter (and to King Lear as our Matric set work) that I refer to the Bard again. After 34 years at this school Peter is about to “shake all cares and business from [his] age” and retire to Howick. Indeed, over the past couple of years, I think Peter has come to realise that inventions such as the OBE syllabus, peer assessment and the use of visuals in lessons changed the way we teach English and so a move might just be “reason in madness.”

Mr Peter Dennyson

It was in 1986 that Peter wrote in the Chronicle, “We like to think that reading and the resultant discussion is always a major factor in our syllabus” and indeed this has always been the basis of his lessons. In a technological age of increasing illiteracy most boys will admit that Mr Dennyson could get the best from them in the classroom and that his love of reading and his depth of literary knowledge was inspiring. The Matric class of 2011, when asked what they had most gained from their C Block year with Mr Dennyson, said it was his reading aloud great stories and the lively and intellectual discussions that came from the readings that they so enjoyed. They also marvelled at how their creative writing talents had been encouraged and polished by Mr Dennyson.

Recently, a member of the Board commented that he always looked forward to reading Mr Dennyson’s reports because his words captured the very essence of the Michaelhouse spirit. In 1987 he wrote this of his 5th XI: “Yet again this band of warriors marched away to a string of victories... lots of people played for this side: all deserve part of the glory. Bravo!” Often blunt, sometimes cynical, but always proud of his boys, Peter admits in a cricket report: “The weather has played a major role in ruining our whole season but our batting didn’t help much either.” Last year Peter proudly handed over his unbeaten Third Team hockey to me only to watch in horror as I led them to a massacre in the early games of the season. I can only hope that despite having handed over his control of the English Department first to Mrs Colleen Cook and then to me (amid lamentation that he must relinquish his Department to women) that I too will be able to find some victory.

Peter’s love of words and his own skills at writing were fostered and honed first while at St Andrew’s University in Scotland where he studied Moral Philosophy and English and later as a journalist in England. However, he did not remain in journalism long and after completing a diploma in Education at Edinburgh University, he accepted a teaching post in New South Wales, Australia. It was here that he met his future wife, Nicky, a South African who soon encouraged him to move to South Africa where they were married in 1972.

And thus after 25 years as HOD of English and a record 30 years as Tutor in Pascoe House, Peter is weighing anchor. We will miss seeing him walking around the fields in his old hat and jersey, collecting firewood for a Sunday braai or, in September, collecting mushrooms on Meadows. We will miss his eloquence – those amusing anecdotes at tea, the emailed cartoons for display on my class room door, his particular style of report writing and we will particularly miss the opportunity to poke fun at Peter about the G Drive and the increasing use of the English budget for IT gadgets.

It was in 1977, having taught for four years at St John’s College, that Peter arrived at Michaelhouse with his wife and two young children and was welcomed into the English and squash fraternities where it was hoped he might be “anchored” (The Chronicle 1977). Thus, in these quiet Midlands back waters Peter has remained; at first heading up the Debating Society and coaching squash then cricket, hockey and even rugby. It is in the arena of sport that Peter has been able to combine his linguistic skills with his passion for the boys and their sporting enthusiasm.

We know that Peter will not be far away next year and we will certainly see him often. This time next year he “will laugh… and hear (we) poor rogues talk of (school) news... who loses and who wins, who’s in and who’s out” and know that he has left an indelible

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Mr Viktor Kurz

Mr Rory Drysdale

mark on the lives of thousands of Michaelhouse boys and in the lives of so many colleagues. We hope that as Peter sails “beyond the sunset”, leaving behind fond memories of teaching, coaching and parenting as well as sad ones of his wife’s passing, that he will find new ventures because “though much is taken, much abides”.

For many years a sign on Viktor’s classroom door read “If you haven’t got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?”. This typifies Viktor's dedicated attitude to work and thorough approach to all that he does, be it teaching, tennis or pastoral care.

Viktor Kurz

Our very best wishes are extended to Viktor and his family as they embark on an exciting new chapter in life.

Written by Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield

Rory Drysdale

Viktor Kurz leaves Michaelhouse at the end of 2011, having accepted a position as Deputy Principal at Uplands College. Viktor arrived at Michaelhouse in 2003 and served as Head of the Mathematics Department for three years before becoming Housemaster of Mackenzie – a position which he held for six years.

Written by Mr Richard McMichael After a number of years in the corporate field, Rory left to take up a career in teaching. He started at Howick High School and soon made his mark as a dedicated and effective teacher. In 1993 he was promoted to Subject Advisor for Commercial Subjects with the Provincial Education Department, joining Michaelhouse in 1997 as an Accountancy teacher.

Viktor has been an incredibly creative and caring Mathematics teacher, always giving many hours of his spare time to helping the boys in his care. His approach to teaching the subject is patient and thorough. The boys that have moved through his classes have learnt to love and appreciate Mathematics regardless of their ability. His willingness to share his resources has enriched all the Staff in the Department and he will most certainly be missed by all who have been fortunate enough to be taught by him.

Apart from tutoring duties in the House, Rory successfully ran athletics, cross country, aquatics and water polo over his years at Michaelhouse. As Master-in-Charge of water polo, he organised a highly successful tour to Europe. He was also responsible for the daunting chore of the invigilation timetables.

Viktor's particular gift is connecting with people, staff and students alike. He and his wife Leanne have an ability to draw people towards them and are gracious hosts. As a Housemaster, Viktor's personality has meant that he has created a Mackenzie Community by connecting with all parents and boys involved, making each feel special. His regular Mackenzie House newsletters made a point of recognising boys’ achievements whenever the opportunity presented itself.

As an Accounting teacher, he made a tremendous contribution to the subject over the last 14 years. He was instrumental in driving initiatives such as Computerised Accounting in C Block as well as starting and running the Business Club as a means to stimulate interest in the JSE.

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Mr Albie Dahlberg

Mr Paul de Wet

Mrs Sharon Mountain

Mr Jay Ramdhani

Skilled, empathetic Mathematics teachers are valuable assets and there will be many of his past pupils who will owe their success in the subject not only to his expertise, but also to the enjoyment that they had in his class. He has not been a fan of all the new technologies in the classroom, but this has not undermined his professionalism and mathematical skill.

Rory was always a dedicated teacher, well prepared, willing and he always encouraged the boys to think for themselves and allowed for positive debate within the classroom. The boys appreciated his concern for them as well as his willingness to give of his time to assist when they were struggling. He could frequently be found in his office late in the afternoon giving boys an extra lesson. We wish Rory all the best in his well-deserved retirement.

The last couple of years have not been happy ones from a health point of view yet few people have complained less and been more grateful for the support provided by the community. This is of course not surprising as Albie is the epitome of a dignified, humble gentleman and has been a wonderful friend and colleague for many years.

Albie Dahlberg Written by Mr John Crawford There will be many past pupils of Albie Dahlberg who will have misty eyes when they learn of his retirement. Over his career he has been a much loved and respected teacher and a confidant to many.

Paul de Wet Written by Rector Guy Pearson

I first became a colleague of Albieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the 70s when we were both on the Staff at Alexandra High School. It took a few moments to develop a friendship and just a few more to understand why he was such a good teacher. He had an easy, friendly approach to everyone yet nobody thought of testing his ability to discipline. He was a very gregarious person yet at the same time was comfortable being alone especially if the surf was right.

Paul de Wet joined the Michaelhouse Staff in 2003 as a Mathematics teacher. He was at the cutting edge of Maths teaching and his particular skill was the incorporation of IT into the classroom to enhance his lessons. Paul was a great student of the subject, frequently delivering addresses at numerous conferences and IEB User Group Meetings.

Albie became Deputy Head at Alexandra High School but hankered after the opportunity to immigrate to Australia. I suspect that the stories of the waves and beaches had something to do with it, but the move never materialised and KwaZulu-Natal retained a fine school Master.

In 2004, Paul took over as Housemaster of Farfield, during which time the boys of Farfield achieved tremendous success across a wide range of School activities. He introduced several innovations, including a weekly E-newsletter to Parents, highlighting the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; achievements in the House.

Albie joined the staff at Michaelhouse in 2000 and has given great service to the School in various areas. He has always been a keen water polo enthusiast and soon started elevating the profile of the sport at the School. He loved his rugby too and was happy to coach any team but always had a special rapport with the older boys. He organised the Matric exams for years in his quiet, meticulous way, setting out the venue each day by himself and then collating the papers long after the end.

In 2007, Paul was promoted onto the Management Team and his skills and talents were utilised in curriculum development. His special interests included encouraging overall integration of IT into the curriculum and Lectures Over Lunch (an opportunity for Staff to present interesting and stimulating ideas to their colleagues). Paul contributed positively in all areas of School life, even coaching the less glamorous sports teams with great enthusiasm. He initiated several other activities such as the annual Inter-House Quiz Competition.

Staff News Paul de Wet’s contribution to Michaelhouse over nine years was exceptional. It came as no surprise when he was appointed to the position of Dean of Academics at Hilton College in January 2011.

His never ending capacity to go more than the extra mile in putting the well-being of others ahead of his own has been a lesson to many.

Sharon Mountain

Jay left Michaelhouse after 38 years of service, retiring as the School’s trusted and respected Maintenance Manager.

Written by Mrs Melanie Wester

We wish him good health so that he might enjoy a restful and stimulating retirement.

Sharon joined Michaelhouse in January 2001 as Secretary to the Deputy Rector – Academics. She assumed the additional responsibility of Board Secretary in June 2007, the duties of which she held until the end on 2010. Sharon was promoted to the role of Admissions Officer on 1 April 2008, a position she held until 30 September 2011.

NEW STAFF

Sharon’s kind and caring disposition was acknowledged by all. Her culinary skills were generously shared with her colleagues and we shall miss those decadently drenched Christmas cakes.

uring 2011 we welcomed the following new Staff to Michaelhouse: Mr Murray Witherspoon (Marketing), Mr Peter Stevens (Mathematics), Mr Paul Snyman (Life and Natural Sciences), Mr James Bullough (Mathematics), Mr Russell Stickley (Maintenance from Fourth Quarter), Mr William le Cordeur (Theatre), Mrs Robyn Gruitjers (Archives), Mrs Cindy Freese (HR), Mrs Sian McDowell (Admissions), Mr Michael van Rensburg (Intern), Mr Shaun Thompson (Intern), Mr Murray Daniel (Intern), Mr Ian Crawford (Intern), Mr Lawrence Beith (Intern), Mr John Alexander (Geography) and Mrs Leisa Albertyn (Sanatorium).

We wish her and her husband Sean well in their new venture as they emigrate to the United Kingdom.

INTERNS

Sharon’s interaction with current and prospective Parents and boys was always courteous and conducted in the most professional manner. She possessed a wonderful sense of humour and generosity of spirit and was well respected by her peers.

Master in Charge: Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield

Jay Ramdhani Written by Mr Charlie Burton It was with great sadness that the Michaelhouse Community accepted the early retirement of Jay Ramdhani due to ill health. Jay’s official last day of employment at Michaelhouse was 30 June 2011.

he Intern Programme has had a very successful year and continues to grow excellent teachers for South Africa.

In 2011 the Intern teachers were expected to affiliate to an Academic Department and to attend various team-teach classes. This proved very successful and useful to both the Interns and the Academic Departments.

Jay was employed at Michaelhouse in 1973 as a bricklayer and general handyman having done his time with large construction companies such as Stocks & Stocks. Jay proved himself to be an incredibly capable man who soon after his employment at Michaelhouse found himself involved in bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and all things maintenance. Jay was integrally involved in the conversion of the old barracks style dormitories to the current bed-sit accommodation arrangements.

The Interns continued to assist in successfully running the Community Partnership projects, and Mr Sihle Mtshali and Mr Bongumusa Cele continued to give their time generously to Mathematics and Science education in the needy schools within our community. Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Dean Forword, Mr Sihle Mtshali and Mr Michael van Rensburg will graduate from the programme at the end of 2011. Mr Forword will be employed as an accounting teacher at Michaelhouse from 2012 and Mr Mtshali as a Mathematics teacher. Mr van Rensburg has been employed at Pearson High School and Mr Beith will be starting his own business.

Not only was Jay successful and competent at his work, he was also a wonderful family man who, with Thara, produced three children during his time at Michaelhouse – two sons and a daughter (a civil engineer, a horticulturist and an accountant). Jay always conducted himself with the “integrity, humility, compassion and courage in service to our community” stated in the School’s Mission Statement. Jay has been an incredibly loyal and dedicated servant of Michaelhouse, and no job was ever too big or too small for Jay.

Mr Tatenda Chidzawo, Mr Africa Msimango and Mr Tango Nchukana will be leaving the programme. We thank all of them for their contributions and wish them the very best.

Annual Reports THE MICHAELHOUSE TRUST Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2010 Investment markets In 2010 most major economies continued to show a recovery from the 2008 financial meltdown. In the United Sates, the majority of economic indicators became increasingly positive with the notable exception of housing stats. In the Eurozone, the year was dominated by debt crises in Greece, Ireland and other peripheral Eurozone countries, but the engine-room economy of Germany showed robust growth. In the East, both China and India continued to grow at cracking levels of 10.3% and 9.1% respectively. Strong demand from the East sustained prices for commodities which generally rose sharply during the course of the year:

Copper Steam Coal Platinum Gold Oil

Price* ($) 31.12.10

Price* ($) 31.12.09

% Move

9 739 125 1 770 1 421 94.7

7 346 70 1 469 1 097 77.2

+ 33 + 79 + 20 + 30 + 23

* Gold and platinum per ounce, oil per barrel, copper and steam coal per ton After a volatile first three quarters of 2010, stock markets responded to prospects of an improved economic outlook and ended the year in positive territory. The catalyst for better asset returns and the upward revision of growth expectations was a renewed commitment by monetary and fiscal authorities across the globe to promote reflationary policies:

Index MSCI World USA S+P 500 UK FTSE 100 MSCI Europe Japan Topix MSCI Emerging Market

2010 % Move ($) +12.3 +15.1 +9.2 +4.5 +15.6 +19.2

A general revival in risk markets and a growing perception that developing countries were likely to deliver superior growth resulted in large portfolio inflows into emerging markets and South Africa in particular. The South African bond and equity markets recorded net inflows of R57 billion and R36 billion respectively in 2010. As a consequence of these inflows, the South African Rand performed strongly and rose during the year by 11.3% and 19.0% against the US Dollar and Euro respectively.In line with most emerging markets the JSE rose sharply, although the strength of the Rand dampened returns somewhat in the domestic currency: 2010 % Move JSE All Share Index ($) JSE All Share Index (R) JSE Resources (R) JSE Industrials (R) JSE Financials (R) JSE Property (R)

32.4 19.0 12.3 26.7 14.8 29.6

Investment performance Foord Asset Management, the investment Fund Manager for the Michaelhouse Trust, registered a return of 12.0% for 2010 compared with the Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benchmark of 14.2%. The investment performance of the Michaelhouse Trust has been as follows:

Trust (Fund Manager) Benchmark (Trustees)

1 Year (%)

3 Years (%)

5 Years (%)

12.0 14.2

5.5 7.3

12.5 13.1

Annual Reports Distributions to Michaelhouse The joint decision of the Trustees and the Michaelhouse Board of Governors, reported on last year, for the Trust to take as much of an income distribution holiday for 2010 as permitted by relevant legislation, was a positive contributor to the increase in the Trust’s year-end investment and cash portfolio market values of 11.54% over 2009. The average market value of the Trust’s investments and cash portfolio rose by 10.29% over those of 2009 and this will go some way to offset the Trustees’ decision to reduce its income distribution calculation factor from 7.5% for 2009/10 to 6% for 2011. The budgeted income distribution by the Trust to Michaelhouse for 2011 is R2 587 099. A Trustees’ strategic planning session was planned for early 2011 to review the method of calculating income to be distributed to Michaelhouse in future years, the aim being to achieve a more consistent and smoothed approach to assist Michaelhouse in its planning and budgeting. The net income, distributions to Michaelhouse and realised capital surpluses utilised for the last three years were as follows: 2010 R Net income for the year before distribution Distribution to Michaelhouse College Retained earnings/(excess distribution) for the year Realised capital surpluses distributed Retained earnings at beginning of year Retained earnings at the end of the year

1 291 271 ( 970 000) 321 271 321 271

2009 R 1 541 679 (3 845 867) (2 304 188) 2 302 945 1 243 -

2008 R 3 199 080 (3 197 837) 1 243 1 243

The decrease of 16% in net income for the year before distribution was not surprising given the prevailing economic climate during the year under review. Points of interest include the following: - Dividend income was negatively impacted upon by the recession and showed an 18% decrease in 2010 over 2009. - Interest income decreased by 5% in line with declining interest rates and as a result of the Fund Manager’s continued preference for equities. - Expenditure increased by 15% over 2009 with the main contributor being increased management fees paid to the Fund Manager. The Fund Manager’s increased trading activities during 2010 were reflected in a 152% increase in the net surplus realised on sale of investments amounting to R6 082 966 (2009:R2 416 662). Michaelhouse utilisation of distributions received Income distributed by the Trust to Michaelhouse has been utilised as follows: 2010 R Unexpended income – beginning of the year Income from The Michaelhouse Trust

1 021 033 970 000 1 991 033 (1 021 033) 970 000

Capital expenditure and work in progress Fee reductions and scholarships Unexpended income – end of the year

2009 R 3 845 867 3 845 867 (2 824 834) 1 021 033

2008 R 1 233 843 3 197 837 4 431 680 (4 031 950) ( 399 730) -

Trust income distributed to Michaelhouse for capital expenditure has been applied to the following projects:

Indoor cricket facility (Indoor Centre ext.) Staff accommodation

2010 R

2009 R

2008 R

1 021 033 1 021 033

920 282 1 904 552 2 824 834

840 092 3 191 858 4 031 950

As indicated in last year’s Trustees’ report, the unexpended Trust income at the end of December 2009 was utilised in 2010 to complete the final phase of the Morningside staff housing project. This little village on the estate is an enormous improvement over the housing that stood in what used to be known as Lotus Park and residents now include both academic and Support Staff. Trustees are appreciative of the successes of Michaelhouse and its ability to have forged ahead with its capital expenditure programme despite receiving lower income from the Trust than in previous years.

Annual Reports

The Pennington Quad construction site

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Written by Mr Charlie Burton

hile the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM has faded into history we are reminded daily that the event did take place and that Michaelhouse enjoyed the unique experience of hosting Paraguay. The reminder comes as we see the kikuyu growing slowly but surely through the FIFA required rye grass football pitch. A great deal of time, effort and money has been spent on ensuring that the kikuyu comes through as quickly and strongly as possible so that full use of Holleys and Tarpeys fields is restored for all sporting purposes. The “FIFA Field” as it has become known, will no doubt remain visible for a couple of years. The benefits of having a more level playing surface, vastly improved drainage, and an irrigation system that will be with the school for many years to come. A local expert on indigenous landscaping was mandated in 2011 to map the entire school in order to highlight hot spots of invasive alien species and noxious weeds, as well as to provide our Estate’s team with a comprehensive best practice document for clearing the hot spots highlighted – maintaining them thereafter. While a full presentation will only be made to the Buildings, Grounds and Environmental Committee early in 2012, work along the upper reaches of the Bog-Stream, below New Dam, has been feverish and the obvious improvements are most encouraging.

The new English Department extension

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The battle to save and preserve our environment must be an ongoing one and must certainly not be left solely to the environmentalists. It is a tribute to our environmentalists that their enthusiasm has led to the drawing up of the map and best practice documents mentioned above. The next phase of the battle is the planned reclamation of the borrow pits and dump site on Michael’s Mount, overlooking the Michaelhouse Oribi Reserve, while also eradicating invasive alien plants and weeds in that area. The planting of appropriate indigenous shrubs and trees will beautify and assist in the healing of this scarred piece of land.

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

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Abraham Maslow

Annual Reports It has been a busy building year for Michaelhouse with the larger projects being: - Artificial water-based hockey surface: this project was completed on time, on budget and was exceptionally well received by our hockey players. - Accommodation in Houses: an enormous project which has, as its main objective, the return of boys from the Post Matric building back into their own Houses. The project involved the extension of East House; the closing of Pennington Quad with a building which has provided new classrooms (predominantly occupied by the English Department); a move of the IT Labs into areas vacated by English; an extension of West House into the area vacated by IT; internal alterations in Founders, East, Tatham and West Houses to accommodate their boys; an addition to Mackenzie House for its boys; and finally, the conversion of the Post Matric building into a cluster of classrooms which will be occupied by the Afrikaans Department. In addition to boys’ accommodation, the House alterations have been designed in a manner which enables us to increase adult presence in the Houses by providing Intern’s flats in

Founders, East and West. Such accommodation is already available in Farfield, Tatham and Mackenzie and Baines and Pascoe Housemaster’s residences are attached to the Houses. East ablutions: a major revamp of the East ablutions has been completed and has set the standard for ablutions throughout the School. The 2012 capital expenditure budget includes provision for three more House ablution upgrades and work on the West House ablutions commenced in December 2011.

The maintenance of an estate such as ours, with all of its magnificent facilities, takes significant teamwork from many. Sincere appreciation is extended to the Chairman of the Buildings, Grounds and Environmental Committee, Mr Chris Brown, the School Architect, Mr Nick Grice, the Deputy Rectors (Mr Allan Laing in respect of the boys’ accommodation and ablutions projects and Mr Paul Fleischack in respect of environmental matters), our School builder, Mr Russell Byrne, and most importantly, to the Operations Manager and all of his Department Managers and Staff.

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Mr Paul Fleischack, Senior Prefect David Brill, Guest of Honour Mrs Liz Brill, Second Prefect Paul Hewat and Rector Guy Pearson at Prize Giving

We were very pleased with the performance of the A Block class of 2010 in the final IEB examinations. The highlights were: • Of the 97 boys who wrote the exam, all passed • 93 achieved Degree Entry Certificates (university entrance passes) • Four boys achieved Diploma Entry Certificates • David Bradford, the Dux, has been awarded “Outstanding Achievement” for being placed in the top 5% in the country in six or more subjects. Only 13 candidates in KwaZulu-Natal achieved this. • Jonathan Purnell, the Proximé Accessit, is awarded “Commendable Achievement” for being placed in the top 5% in the country in five or more subjects. Only 12 candidates in KwaZulu-Natal achieved this. • The following boys were placed in the top 1% in the country in the subjects listed: David Bradford: Accounting, Mathematics Richard Lynn: Economics Jonathan Purnell: English, Geography Menzi Ndlovu: isiZulu, First Additional Language Tendai Ponde: Mathematics Kopano Sefako: Mathematics Paper 3

PRIZE GIVING 24 FEBRUARY 2011 Address by the Rector: Mr Guy Pearson

rs Brill, Members of the Board, Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen and young Men of Michaelhouse. It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to this Annual Prize Giving which acknowledges the academic achievements of boys in B-E Block in 2010. It is customary to announce the J W Hamilton Internal Scholarships and the Sir Henry Strakosch Scholarships at this ceremony. The Hamilton Internal Scholarship goes to the top aggregate. The recipient is someone who does not already have an academic scholarship: B Block: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse C Block: Christopher Taylor D Block: Jonathan Goschen E Block: James Quin The Henry Strackosch Scholarships go to the two boys in each Block who scored the best Mathematics and Science year mark:

Anthony Strathern achieved nine distinctions, David Bradford eight distinctions, Tendai Ponde, Jonathan Purnell and Grant Walker seven distinctions and Julian Atkinson, Thomas Thorpe, Nikolai von Stackelberg and Vincent Nunes six distinctions each.

B Block: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Paul Hewat C Block: Michael Harrison, Christopher Taylor D Block: Steven Clowes, Lonwabo Mgoduso E Block: Gianluca Truda, Robert Perrott Congratulations.

Events There were a total of 176 subject distinctions, an average of 1.81 per boy. My congratulations go to Deputy Rector, Academics Mr Paul Fleischack, the entire academic Staff, and the boys for this excellent set of results.

Having sourced the cell number of the school’s Principal, Mr Rajan Naidoo, I gave him a call. I apologised for phoning him on a Friday evening during the holidays. “No no,” he replied. “I am at school. We always start the Matrics a week early, so that they settle into the learning programme before the other pupils arrive.”

In considering a message for today, I was inspired by reading extracts from “Outliers, the story of Masibambane High School”, written by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape.

That said a lot about the ethos of Masibambane. “With his best-selling book “Outliers”, Malcolm Gladwell seeks to unravel “the story of success” – exceptional success, not just great achievement.

On the final weekend of the holidays, the school property was a hive of activity – a gardener weeding, a cleaner sweeping and a handyman painting a classroom. “We are preparing for the opening of school next week,” he said as he showed me the stacks of text books and stationery ready for distribution on day one.

He defines an ‘outlier’ as a “statistical observation that is markedly different from the norm” and asks: “why do some people achieve so much more than others? How come they lie so far outside the ordinary? What is the secret of their success?” He tries to find the answers by examining the lives, times and circumstances of legendary figures like Bill Gates, the Beatles and various sports stars.

He proudly walked me around his school, formerly a derelict provincial building which was converted into a school in 2001. He explained how he had driven each improvement, including a sports field with an embankment where pupils can sit and cheer their teams. There is a computer laboratory, a science laboratory, a small library (with a rack for daily newspapers), a kitchen for the feeding scheme, a new hall, and toilets. The absence of any sign of vandalism was striking.

In each case, he finds the fortuitous combination of three key factors: • Opportunity • Natural ability combined with enormous personal effort • The proverbial ‘hand of fate’ – a confluence of circumstances that make exceptional things possible.

We entered the new administration building, where a small gathering was waiting at a table laid with refreshments.

I decided to test Gladwell’s thesis after the recent release of Matric results. It is appropriate to use the term ‘Outlier’ to describe a 17-year old boy, who lives in a backyard shack with his single mother and three siblings, achieving seven distinctions in Matric, including 97% for higher grade Mathematics and the top award in the Western Cape for Life Sciences.

Mr Naidoo told me that he and the governing body applied a strict ‘merit selection’ policy when recommending teachers for positions at the school. It was not always that way. “When I came to this school, I confronted a governing body that had a different approach. Some were even prepared to accept bribes from applicants to be nominated for positions. Everything was politicised. It was difficult to change that approach. We had some conflict about it. But I knew the school would only succeed if we applied merit selection”.

A shy, finely-built young man, Asavela Rawe arrived at the annual ‘Matric achievers’ ceremony in the school uniform of Masibambane High School. As I handed him his award I resolved to find out what lay behind his exceptional achievement. When his classmate Monde Simbosini (three distinctions and 98% for higher grade mathematics) was also honoured, I was even more determined to find out more about the school that serves the poverty-stricken community of Bloemkombos having achieved a 95% pass rate with 24 subject distinctions.

This was immediately apparent as I spoke to the teachers. Their own stories show an astounding confluence of excellence and effort, influenced by the inevitable ‘hand of fate’. Mr Sium, for example, is an Eritrean studying actuarial science part-time at the University of Cape Town. He earns his living as Masibambane’s maths teacher.

The purpose of my investigation was to address this simple question: what is the government’s role in creating the circumstances that offer children the opportunity to excel? If this can happen in Masibambane, what must we do to enable it elsewhere? How much of Asavela and Monde’s academic success can be attributed to opportunity, intelligence, personal effort and plain good luck?

The team ethos and mutual support were tangible. But the greatest insights came from the pupils themselves. Asavela and Monde told me how they were able to stay at school until 9pm at night, so they could study in an environment conducive to learning. They negotiated the after-hours use of their classrooms with teachers, and worked in groups to assist others with their homework. Prefects were given the responsibility of locking

During my investigation, I concluded that all these factors played a role, each a tributary flowing into a river, reinforcing one another to create the momentum for exceptional achievement.

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Rector Guy Pearson with the Anderson twins, Nicholas and Ryan, on New Boys’ Day up when they left. They were accountable for the state of the premises the next day.

“You must never get rid of that computer,” Asavela said to Monde. “That computer helped us to succeed”.

Then Asavela made the following observation: “Monde and I would not have done so well if we were not competing with one another. We are good friends, but also competitors. That helped a lot. We will carry on as friendly competitors when we go to University.” Both will study actuarial science at UCT next year, and Mr Sium has made a commitment to continue teaching and supporting them.

Monde told me that his uncle had been given the computer by his employers when they upgraded their systems. Together Monde and Asavela set it up – and through their own efforts turned this stroke of luck into yet another opportunity. At school, during the day, they downloaded Matric papers and worked on them late into the night on the old computer in the shack. “The computer kept freezing, but we kept starting it again”, said Monde.

I asked Mrs Rawe whether we could visit her home – two shacks in the backyard of an RDP house in Bloekombos. Her baby was asleep on her bed. She told me the tiny premature boy had spent five months in Tygerberg Hospital, where she had remained with him. With his mother away, Asavela had spent most of his Matric year taking personal responsibility for his younger siblings as well as himself. All of his belongings, including the computer he had won as a prize for his Matric results, were neatly stacked in a small pile at the bottom of his narrow bed. I realised that he had come to the Matric achievers function in his school uniform because it was probably the only suitable outfit he had.

That comment captured it all. We often talk about the ‘opportunity society’. On that Saturday I saw what this idea can mean when opportunity meets singular human effort. The key priority of any government is to create real opportunities for all so that people can use them. It is true that ‘Outliers’ like Asavela and Monde cannot be used as the yardstick for the rest of society. But the story of Masibambane as a school is a demonstration that many young people, of average ability, can become part of the ‘story of success’. There is no reason why this cannot become South Africa’s story too”.

Above his pillow he had written on the shack wall in red koki: “A true gentleman is a true genius in calculation. A true legend lives on”. Those words gave him inspiration, he told me.

Is that not just the most amazing story? It should surely be an inspiration to every single boy sitting here today. We have so much, in fact everything. Imagine what heights we could reach with the same drive and determination displayed by Asavela and Monde at Masibambane High School!

We then went on to visit Monde’s house. He lives with his siblings in a backyard shack of his parents’ RDP house, where he shares a bed with his brother. The rest of the space in the shack is taken up by a rickety homemade table on which stands an ancient Dell computer.

Thank you.

Events SUBJECT PRIZES AND AWARDS

D BLOCK GABRIELLE MASSEY PRIZES Seth Banda; Ciaran Furniss; Matthew Potter; Kyle Pyne-James; Mark Wood

E BLOCK GABRIELLE MASSEY PRIZES Blake Greenwood; William Lotter; Fergus Magor; Ross Purbrick; Michael Swart

SUBJECT PRIZES: AFRIKAANS First in Subject: Andrew Roos Most Improved Mark: Nicholas Stembridge Diligence: Sebastian Adderley, Branagth Cooper-Botha Reid, Khwezi Majola, Nicholas Schram, Gareth van Wyk

SUBJECT AWARDS: AFRIKAANS First in Subject: Michael Swart Diligence: Benjamin Crowe, Cameron Chaplin, James de Chastelain, James Laidlaw, James Quin

ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES First in Subject: Guy Tatham, Lonwabo Mgoduso Most Improved Mark: Rory Mackenzie Diligence: Seth Banda, Gareth Jooste, Lonwabo Mgoduso, Shehan Randeria, Guy Tatham

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES First in Subject: Angelos Geranmayeh Diligence: Nicholas Egberink, Ross Purbrick, Reinhardt Pienaar, Gianluca Truda, Aidan Versfeld

ENGLISH First in Subject: Matthew Potter Most Improved Mark: Patrick Hughes, Guy Tatham Diligence: Steven Clowes, Oliver Howard, Ciaran Furniss, Rory Mackenzie, Shehan Randeria

ENGLISH First in Subject: Gianluca Truda Diligence: Jeremy Butler, Matthew Chetty, Zibonele Nkala, George Rowles, Michael Swart

FRENCH First in Subject: Robert Leclezio Most Improved Mark: Anthony Berten Diligence: Michael Mc Donald

FRENCH First in Subject: Bryan Hall Diligence: David Broadley HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES First in Subject: Robert Perrott Diligence: Gianluca Truda, Dominic Pickard, Ross Purbrick, Constantin von Stackelberg, Thomas Walker

HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES First in Subject: Matthew Potter Most Improved Mark: Joy Mhlanga Diligence: Sebastian Adderley, Steven Clowes, Cian Grendon, Matthew Jennings, errick Pringle

ISIZULU First in Subject: Mayibongwe Mkhize Diligence: Juan-Luc Clackworthy, Angelos Geranmayeh

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Khwezi Majola Diligence: Jonathan Laing, Gregory Oldfield, Nicholas Schram, Robin Tatham, Nicholas van der Bos

MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Gianluca Truda Diligence: Jack Arnold, David Jones, Robert Lynn, Reinhardt Pienaar, Brandon Tattam

ISIZULU First in Subject: Joy Mhlanga Most Improved Mark: Neo Ngcobo Diligence: Christopher Schoeman

NATURAL SCIENCE First in Subject: Gianluca Truda Diligence: David Broadley, Cameron Hampson, Reinhardt Pienaar, Gianluca Truda, Aidan Versfeld

MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Steven Clowes Most Improved Mark: Luke Dixie Diligence: Tyrone Arnold, Devon Bownes, Neil Guiney, Sebastian Holzbach, Shehan Randeria, Mark Wood

MERIT CERTIFICATES (Aggregate over 80%) Shawn Bailes, Steven Harris, James Quin, Matthew Butler, James Laidlaw, Michael Swart, Cameron Chaplin, Robert Lee, Jacques Swarts, Simon Cheshire, Robert Lynn, Gianluca Truda, Aidan Friend, Bradley Mallett, Gregory Vogel, Angelos Geranmayeh, Fundile Nkuta, Campbell Green, Robert Perrott

NATURAL SCIENCE First in Subject: Steven Clowes, Lonwabo Mgoduso Most Improved Mark: Batebang Mapetla Diligence: Sebastian Adderley, Stephan Bosch, Steven Clowes, Connor Grealy, Neil Guiney

Third in Block: Michael Swart Second in Block: Robert Perrott First in Block: Gianluca Truda

MERIT CERTIFICATES (Aggregate over 80%) Mitchell Bird, Sebastian Holzbach, Nicholas Stephenson, Stephan Bosch, Khwezi Majola, Luke Stevens, Michael Burn,

Events Michael Mc Donald, Joe Sutton, Justin Clarke, Lonwabo Mgoduso, Guy Tatham, Steven Clowes, Jordan Pfotenhauer, Ryan Thompson, Darren De Beer, Matthew Potter, Adrian Wolfson, Joshua Geldenhuys, Dominic Pretorius, Dylan Zoutendyk, Jonathan Goschen, Nicholas Schram

GEOGRAPHY First in Subject: Thomas Burne Diligence: Timothy Everett, Wulf-Carl Mosburger, Thomas Stapylton-Smith HISTORY First in Subject: Matthew van Koevering Diligence: Blake Botha

Most Improved Aggregate: Seth Banda Third in Block: Ryan Thompson Second in Block: Jonathan Goschen First in Block: Matthew Potter

ISIZULU First in Subject: Sinenhlanhla Shelembe Most Improved Mark: Zawadi Dlamini Diligence: Olwethu Mhaga

C BLOCK GABRIELLE MASSEY PRIZES Zawadi Dlamini, Ian Mc Kenzie, Justin Moberly, Wulf-Carl Mosburger, Hanko von Schlichting SUBJECT PRIZES:

LIFE SCIENCE First in Subject: Timothy Everett Most Improved Mark: Jacob Dovey Diligence: Cole Hunt, Wulf-Carl Mosburger

ACCOUNTANCY First in Subject: Michael Harrison Diligence: Andrew Christodoulou, Wulf-Carl Mosburger

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Mitchell Green Diligence: James Foster

AFRIKAANS First in Subject: Hanko von Schlichting Most Improved Mark: Blake Botha Diligence: Michael Fenn, Timothy Lee, Clive Legoale-Phillips, Barry Sturgeon, Justin Moberly

ADVANCED PROGRAMME MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Matthew van Koevering MATHEMATICS First in Subject: James Quick Most Improved Mark: Wulf-Carl Mosburger Diligence: Mark Brown, Andrew Christodoulou, Zawadi Dlamini, Wulf-Carl Mosburger, Matthew van Koevering

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Andrew Christodoulou Diligence: Jack Swynnerton

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY First in Subject: Jonathan Dean Diligence: Jack Swynnerton

DRAMATIC ARTS First in Subject: Blake Botha Most Improved Mark: Matthew Argo Diligence: Hanko von Schlichting

PHYSICAL SCIENCE First in Subject: Mitchell Green, Michael Harrison Diligence: Mitchell Green, Andrew Christodoulou, Dean Stephen

ECONOMICS First in Subject: Thomas Burne Diligence: Luke Bolton, Thomas Burne, Luke Strachan, Jack Swynnerton

VISUAL ARTS First in Subject: Simphiwe Msibi, Jacob Dovey Diligence: Russell Anderson

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN First in Subject: Carel Swarts Most Improved Mark: David Geerdts Diligence: Matthew Lovett

MERIT CERTIFICATES (Aggregate over 80%) Thomas Burne, Wulf-Carl Mosburger, Christopher Taylor, William Grant, James Quick, Matthew van Koevering, Mitchell Green, Reece Randall, Hanko von Schlichting, Michael Harrison, Carel Swarts

ENGLISH First in Subject: Hanko von Schlichting Most Improved Mark: Wulf-Carl Mosburger Diligence: Justin Moberly, Wulf-Carl Mosburger, Simphiwe Msibi, Hanko von Schlichting, Barry Sturgeon

Most Improved Aggregate: Wulf-Carl Mosburger Third in Block: Wulf-Carl Mosburger Second in Block: Michael Harrison First in Block: Christopher Taylor

FRENCH First in Subject: Wulf-Carl Mosburger Most Improved Mark: William Grant Diligence: Matthew van Koevering

B BLOCK GABRIELLE MASSEY PRIZES Luthando Bam, Stuart Hadfield, Chester Holliday, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Julian Wissing

Events SUBJECT PRIZES:

LIFE ORIENTATION First in Subject: Paul Hewat

ACCOUNTANCY First in Subject: David Brill Most Improved Mark: Reece Chittenden Diligence: Reece Chittenden, Richter Landman

LIFE SCIENCE First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark: Mark Taylor Diligence: David Brill, Luke Sales, Mark Taylor

AFRIKAANS First in Subject: Richter Landman Most Improved Mark: Jonty Sacks Diligence: Dominic Harris, Angus Clucas, Thomas Dalais, Kopano Maroga, Matthew Mc Cathie

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Jack Bassett Most Improved Mark: Michael Cohen Diligence: Matthew Greenwood

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Richard Southey Most Improved Mark: Adam Simmons Diligence: Mark Taylor

ADVANCED PROGRAMME MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark: Andrew Stephens Diligence: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

DRAMATIC ARTS First in Subject: Kopano Maroga Most Improved Mark: Thomas Dalais Diligence: Dumisani Mashinin

MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark: Kyle Wilmot Diligence: Luthando Bam, Paul Hewat, Mathew Markides, Dumisani Mashinini, Mark Taylor

ECONOMICS First in Subject: Chester Holliday Most Improved Mark: Reece Chittenden, Luca Scribante Diligence: James Dalais, Jonty Sacks, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY First in Subject: Kopano Maroga Most Improved Mark: Patrick Grealy Diligence: Luke Sales

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN First in Subject: Stephen Peel Most Improved Mark: Gareth Nuttall-Smith Diligence: Michael du Randt

MUSIC First in Subject: Reratilwe Mashego Most Improved Mark: Jon-Paul Akal Diligence: Tyler Halliday

ENGLISH First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Diligence: Reece Chittenden, Richard Griffin, Cameron Macaskill, Keith Moss, Mark Taylor

PHYSICAL SCIENCE First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark: Johannes Bosch Diligence: Keith Moss, Drew Johnston, Duncan Guiney

FRENCH First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark: Mathew Markides Diligence: Murray Marx

VISUAL ARTS First in Subject: Jonty Sacks Most Improved Mark: Henrik Alfredsen, Daniel Oti Diligence: Shaun Powell

GEOGRAPHY First in Subject: Jeremy Bradford Most Improved Mark: Luthando Bam Diligence: Jeremy Bradford, Craig Clowes, Drew Johnston, Stephen Peel

MERIT CERTIFICATES (Aggregate over 80%) Jack Bassett, Chester Holliday, Andrew Stephens, Jeremy Bradford, Richter Landman, Michael Venter, David Brill, Kieran Lyle, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Stuart Hadfield, Kopano Maroga, Paul Hewat, Keith Moss

HISTORY First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark: Mutale Chileshe Diligence: Samuel Partridge

Most Improved Aggregate: Reece Chittenden Third in Block: David Brill Second in Block: Paul Hewat First in Block: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

ISIZULU First in Subject: Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Gaza Khosa Most Improved Mark: Robert Renton Diligence: Dumisani Mashinini, Mark Taylor

HOUSE ACADEMIC AWARDS Academic Achievement (Fleischer Shield): Farfield Academic Effort Trophy (Ralfe Cup): Tatham

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From L to R: Senior Prefect, David Brill, Rector Guy Pearson, Guest Speaker Mr Tich Smith, the Chairman of the Board, Mr Gary Ralfe and Second Prefect Paul Hewat at Speech Day 2011

quipped to me afterward “I think I must be the first Old Boy,” and he might well have said the first Chairman of the Board, “ever to be projected naked on the Chancel of our Chapel”. Walter Strachan was part of the rich and vast tapestry that is the Michaelhouse community past, present and to come, all united by their love of and pride for this great institution.

SPEECH DAY 18 AUGUST 2011 Address by the Chairman of the Board: Mr Gary Ralfe

r and Mrs Smith, Rector and Mrs Pearson, Ladies and Gentlemen, Men of Michaelhouse, I bid you all a warm welcome to this important function – a milestone in the School calendar. It is tradition that the Deputy Head Boy welcomes our distinguished Guest of Honour, Mr Tich Smith, and I have no intention of stealing his thunder, only to echo his praise-singing. I welcome all those who represent our fellow schools here in KwaZulu-Natal and elsewhere in South Africa and I single out for special reference Yann LeClezio, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hilton College. He might also be present as the Uncle of the very Deputy Head Boy that I mention. And in case that is felt to be a cheap jibe, let me add that last year two of my daughters married Old Hiltonians. Only last week we were christening the first product of one of those unions, Christian Ralfe Jooste – a fine little fellow whom I shall be proud to watch playing rugby for Hilton against his Michaelhouse cousins.

I was reminded of this in May this year at the 50th Year Gaudy of those of us who matriculated in 1961. We were a commendable 35 who gathered for dinner in the Old Boys’ Club. We reminded ourselves not just of what had happened to us as boys here in Michaelhouse, but also of convulsions that were taking place in our nation at the time. The Sharpeville massacre had taken place just the previous year, and it was on the 31st May 1961 that the Republic of South Africa was proclaimed. That morning we sang officially “God save the Queen” for the very last time in Chapel and just about lifted off the roof. There is already talk amongst us of having another reunion for our 55th anniversary of Matric. You might speculate whether this is a sign of optimism – or perhaps of pessimism that we cannot afford to wait until our 60th anniversary!

A few months ago Walter Strachan died and was laid to rest. An Old Boy of this School, a Governor for 17 years, of which he was Chairman for six years, and on his Mother’s side from the Jaffray Family out of whose land Michaelhouse was carved and built. Walter had a fine sense of humour as well as pride in everything to do with Michaelhouse. On Remembrance Sunday last year there was a projection onto the Dome of the Chancel of the Chapel of photographs taken of Walter and three other Michaelhouse boys, young soldiers sharing the same tent together in the Italian Campaign. There was one photograph of them disporting themselves in a stream somewhere in Italy. Walter

And when I think of the rich tapestry of Michaelhouse’s past I am drawn to Remembrance Sunday in November last year. Roy Gathorne, who enlisted as a soldier immediately after leaving Michaelhouse, unveiled the new Rolls of Honour which have been researched and put together in the Cloisters leading to the Chapel. If you have not been there, Ladies and Gentlemen, please do go, I defy any of you to leave without a lump in your throats, to see the list of brave young Michaelhouse men who laid down their lives for something that was bigger and nobler than any single one of them. As the unveiling was taking place I felt a tap on my arm.

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Speech Day the battle had taken place only a day or two before my visit, I was able to read the inscriptions on the wreaths. One wreath was from the St John’s College Johannesburg in memory of their Old Boys who had fought and died in that battle. There were also five Michaelhouse Boys that fought and died at Delville Wood. Their names are to be seen on those plaques in the Cloisters of the Chapel. One of them was Lieutenant Errol Tatham. He died on 18th July 1916. His brother William had died three days earlier on 15th July, serving in the Royal Navy.

He needed to remind me that his name was Peter McNaught-Davis. He was in West House with me. Once the unveiling was completed I said “Peter, I know that your Father died in the War.” I remember my own Father telling me because he had been at Michaelhouse with Peter’s Father. I said “Please show me where he is on the plaques.” Peter showed me and I saw his Father had fallen in Italy in June 1944. Being contemporaries born in 1944, I was then able to ask the next question: “When exactly in 1944 were you born?” and he replied “January”. “Did your Father ever see you?” “Yes he was given leave from the army Up North, met me for the first time, saw my Mother and my Sister, went back Up North never to return.”

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am speaking not in glorification of war. It is rather that in the crucible of war and battle men do heroic things, they are wounded and they die. And because they were fighting, as those brave young lads were in World War I, for the values which Michaelhouse stands, for justice, for compassion, for loyalty, for King and Country as they then said, we revere their memory. We live in a new, and hopefully better South Africa. But never let us forget all that was good in the old South Africa – that Union whose centenary passed without grand fanfare last year. Among that good, indeed the greatest, are the Rolls of Honour and Delville Wood. I intend to make sure that Michaelhouse will be represented at Delville Wood’s centenary commemoration in July 2016.

This leads me on to another place where I was almost exactly a month ago, Delville Wood in the great Somme Battlefield of the First World War, north of Paris. I found that being there on 17 July 2011, it was exactly 95 years after the great battle that took place there between the 16th and 20th July 1916 when the South African First Infantry Division was commanded to take Delville Wood ‘at all costs’. Three thousand two hundred men went into that battle and five days later there were only 143 to emerge from the stumps and the craters that remained of the wood, neither dead nor wounded. Delville Wood was iconic in our history, helping to shape the new Union of South Africa. The site was bought by the Union Government after the war and the imperial architect Herbert Baker designed the beautiful memorial which is echoed in the Delville Wood Memorial at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. You Men of Michaelhouse will know that the Memorial Hall was built to commemorate those Old Boys who died in the First World War. And displayed in the Memorial Hall is the Union Jack that flew at Delville Wood the day that Herbert Baker’s memorial was inaugurated by the Widow of General Louis Botha, the Union’s first Prime Minister.

We welcome back from sabbatical our Rector Guy Pearson and Mareé Pearson. We applaud the Rector and his Staff for their continuing dedication to the School and to the well-being and education of your sons. I pay a special word of tribute to Paul Fleischack who stood in as Acting Rector in Guy Pearson’s absence. In my weekly telephone call with him in Guy’s absence I realised too how safe a pair of hands the Rector had entrusted Michaelhouse. I move on to thank the Board of Governors for their cheerful and devoted service to Michaelhouse. We have already said goodbye to Kevin O’Brien who stepped down as President of the Old Boys’ Club in which position he sat ex-officio on the Board; and at the end of this year we shall be saying goodbye to Brian Khumalo and Paul Neal. Brian Khumalo was one of the very first black boys at Michaelhouse and how fitting that he should have served eight years on the Board. Paul Neal, also an Old Boy, has also served for eight years and is Chairman of the Finance Committee. We have also said goodbye amongst our Associate Governors to Fink Haysom and Tony Philipps, two outstanding South Africans who have brought lustre to their old School. I would like to particularly thank Nigel Tatham, Deputy Chairman of the Board for his continuing dedication and legal expertise.

On the other side of the road from Delville Wood leading into the little village of Longueval there lie 5,500 Allied Soldiers buried in their uniform graves. It is touching that each South African grave is marked by our national flag, our new national flag. And surprisingly behind Herbert Baker’s great Memorial there is a newer building, a tastefully built museum to South Africa’s contribution to both World Wars. I read that the cornerstone had been laid as recently as 1984 by PW Botha, then President, and indeed he was back in 1986 to inaugurate the museum. For the first time I felt a twinge of ‘medevoeling’ for the Ou Krokodil! I visited Delville Wood under a lowering sky with gusts of rain, and as I went round the Memorial and round the re-grown wood I knew that I was walking on holy ground, washed with the blood of those brave young South Africans. In your English classes Mr Dennyson may have acquainted you with the poets of the First World War. Rupert Brooke wrote the haunting poem that starts:

Very recently, under his leadership, the Board has taken decisions to streamline its structures. We are reducing our number from 22 to 16, excluding the President and Deputy President of the Old Boys’ Club who sit on the Board ex officio. We are also simplifying our subcommittee structures. If you are alarmed to hear that the Education Committee has been abolished, this does not mean that we no longer do Education at Michaelhouse, it is rather in recognition of the fact that Education is the raison d’etre of this great School and it is a matter to be discussed by the full Board rather than in a separate subcommittee.

“If I should die, think only this of me: That there’s some corner in a foreign field That is Forever England” To paraphrase Rupert Brooke, Delville Wood is a corner that is forever South African. Because the anniversary celebration of

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Winner of the Chree Bright Award 2011, Robert Lee with previous recipients, from L to R: Christopher Brits (2009), David Brill (2008) and Ryan Thompson (2010) I can report once again that the finances of the School are on a sound footing thanks to the professional management of our Bursar, Charles Burton, his staff and the Finance Committee of the Board. The judicious management of cash-flow has enabled Michaelhouse in the last couple of years to keep the inevitable annual increase in school fees to the lower end of the range among private schools like our own. With ongoing uncertainty in the national and global economies we hope to keep it that way. I am pleased that 30 percent of the boys at Michaelhouse are on financial assistance of some sort, most of it coming from the great Bursary Endowment Trust which is managed with our other Trusts by Jamie Inglis and the Board of Trustees working in an honorary capacity for Michaelhouse.

Address by the Rector: Mr Guy Pearson

hairman and Mrs Ralfe, Guest of Honour, Mr Tich Smith and Mrs Smith, Honoured Guests, Members of Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen and Men of Michaelhouse. It is my personal pleasure to welcome you to our annual Speech Day, an occasion on which we can reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. A special welcome to Tich Smith. I know that he will inspire the boys with his message later. I would like to pay tribute to two colleagues who will be retiring from Headship at the end of this year. Mark Emerson retires as Head of Cowan House. Mark has made a great contribution to education in the Midlands having been Deputy Head at Cordwalles before taking up the Headship at Cowan House 14 years ago. Mr Emerson has always been very supportive of Michaelhouse and we wish him and Moyra all the best as they enjoy their travels.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion and returning to my theme of the tapestry that is Michaelhouse, I want to share an inspiring story. I was invited last year by Dionne Redfern to the annual dinner of the Toastmasters Club. Like the other adults present I was bowled over by the confidence and the calibre of the speeches that were delivered. One prepared speech was delivered by a boy called Menzi Ndlovu who is now at UCT. The theme of these prepared speeches was Fathers and Sons. Menzi painted an illuminating picture, not of his Father but of his Grandfather, and described how years of toil and worry had taken their toll on the old man with his furrowed brow and his wrinkled hands. He was a driver and his last job had been chauffeur to a Johannesburg family. Then came the punch-line: one of his regular tasks was to drive his ‘young master’ to Michaelhouse at the beginning of term and to fetch him at the end of term. When Menzi sat down I asked him if his Grandfather was aware that he, Menzi, had followed in the ‘young master’s’ footsteps to Michaelhouse. Menzi’s answer was that yes, he had died two years after he had started here. To see Menzi confident, well educated and on his way to getting a great Matric, I could only marvel at how far Michaelhouse has come, that the Grandson of a chauffeur of some 20 or 30 years ago should now be passing with distinction through Michaelhouse.

A stalwart of the teaching profession, Mrs Judith Brown retires after 12 years at The Wykeham Collegiate. She was Head of St Mary’s in Johannesburg before that. Mrs Brown is a highly respected and principled leader and she has made her mark in the schools that she has led, a person of great wisdom and strong faith; we wish her a well-deserved retirement. The Michaelhouse Community will know that I have returned this week from a two month sabbatical, a much appreciated gesture by the Board for which I am most grateful. I trust that I look suitably refreshed and energised! A sabbatical is a wonderful opportunity to rest, but more importantly, in my 10th year as Rector, to reflect away from the hurly burly of school life. Mareé and I were fortunate to spend three weeks in the United Kingdom. On arriving in London on the 21st of June, the first place we visited was the grave of our Founder, James Cameron Todd. He was laid to rest in the graveyard

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Speech Day of St Martin’s Church in Ruislip, some 40km North West of London. The peaceful sanctuary of the old churchyard is sadly neglected but this did not detract from the feeling of reverence which we experienced. The tombstone reads: “In Loving Memory of James Cameron Todd, Priest, B 1853, D 1915, Founder of Michaelhouse, Natal, South Africa.” This experience got me thinking of the importance and constant reminder that we need regarding the Mission and Vision which our Founder had for this School. The boys will know that Todd chose the name Michaelhouse very carefully. It was his conviction that religion and education go hand-in-hand, hence ‘Michael’ represented religion and ‘House’ symbolised education. Interestingly enough, on our travels we also visited St John’s College, Cambridge – whose colours of scarlet and white our Founder chose for Michaelhouse. Co-incidentally our Chairman is a product of this selfsame College. It is ironic that the summer edition of the publication “Conference Common Room”, the magazine of Independent Schools in the United Kingdom, focuses on church schools in the United Kingdom. The Headmaster of Winchester School from 1946-1954, Walter Oakeshott, had this to say in a sermon delivered in the Winchester Chapel:

Deputy Rector, Mr Allan Laing addresses the audience at Speech Day

“The task which a Christian education can do is not to offer the answers now to the difficulties that you will have to be facing in 25 years time, but rather to ensure that there are good men to face these difficulties. Our task is to show you the difference between truth and distortion; between honesty and propaganda; between inaccuracy and fact. And it is to confront you now with the lives and achievements of men who have done nobly and thought greatly, so that you cannot escape the inspiration of their ideas and their achievements. Our hope is to produce not men who know all the answers before they begin, but men who have the sanity and balance to discover them; men who in dark days are yet not oppressed by darkness, but have eyes also for the distant light; men who have the judgement to distinguish between what is possible and what is not; and the vision and inspiration sometimes to go for the impossible and achieve it.”

C.S. Lewis expressed it well in “That Hideous Strength”: “If you dip into any college or school, or parish – anything you like – at a given point in history, you always find that there was a time before that point when there was more elbow-room and contrasts weren’t so sharp; and that there’s going to be a time after that point when there’s even less room for indecision, and choices are more momentous. Good is always getting better and bad getting worse: the possibilities of neutrality are always diminishing. The whole thing is sorting itself out all the time, coming to a point, getting sharper and harder.” As our young men tackle the challenges that will face them let us hope we have equipped them with the moral courage to clearly make the right choices between good and evil.

These words would resonate with our Founder, who himself said at Speech Day in 1897, “Our aim at Michaelhouse is to make, not accountants, not clerks, not doctors, not clergymen, but men, men of understanding, thought and culture.” As you well know these are the words which we use in our Vision Statement today.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to report on another excellent and productive year for the School. Our achievements are well recorded in the programme so I will not repeat them. Suffice to say the School continues to provide a balanced, all-round education in which every boy can find his niche. It is true that some boys are fortunate to be good at many activities, but it is also true that every boy is good at something and we need to provide the opportunities for this as success in one area often leads to confidence, a positive self-image and a happy individual. I know that the greatest satisfaction we get as educators is to watch the boys grow and develop over the five years here, particularly those who blossom from tentative, nervous boys when they arrive. Our academic,

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe it is important that we take stock of our history and roots and that we remain true to them. The events in England over the past few weeks have highlighted the need for a return to a values-based education. Many commentators have highlighted the fact that the youth of Britain have no moral compass

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sporting, cultural, environmental, spiritual, leadership and community partnership programmes provide the boys many opportunities to do just this. Michaelhouse would not be able to function without the support it receives from its various constituents; to our Parents I would like to thank you for your support and encouragement. I know that times are tough and that a Michaelhouse education comes at a premium price. I certainly hope that your sons appreciate the sacrifices you make for them.

At the end of the year a highly respected member of Staff, Albie Dahlberg retires. Albie has been a fine Mathematics teacher, water polo and rugby coach over the past 12 years while always supportive and willing in the boarding houses as a Tutor. His commitment is much appreciated.

Our Board of Governors continue to work selflessly in the best interests of the School, to Gary Ralfe and his team we express our sincere appreciation. The Michaelhouse Old Boys are passionate and enthusiastic supporters of their alma mater and we wish incoming Chairman Owen Skae well in this important position. We thank outgoing Chairman Kevin O’Brien for his outstanding contribution over many years.

Rory Drysdale joined the Michaelhouse Staff in May 1997 and has been an excellent teacher in the Accounting Department. Rory is a fine example of what it means to be a professional in all that he does, whether in the classroom, on the sports fields or in his pastoral care role. His involvement in aquatics, athletics and cross country has been excellent, we thank him and wish him well in his retirement. The Michaelhouse Chronicle of 1977 had the following report under Staff News:

Today I want to pay special tribute to our Staff, academic and support, who work tirelessly to provide the facilities and opportunities which the boys of Michaelhouse enjoy. It is good to remind our Parents that Staff are appointed primarily for their academic expertise and teaching ability. At Michaelhouse we expect this and so much more, and I am pleased that our Staff continue to deliver in all aspects.

“Peter Dennyson comes originally from County Durham. He studied English and Philosophy at the University of St Andrew’s, practiced journalism for a spell, then returned to St Andrew’s to complete his education diploma. Peter, who is a handy squash player, enjoyed a two year stint in Australia before coming to South Africa in 1972, first to the Transvaal, and then to Michaelhouse. We hope that his South African wife Nicky and their two children will anchor him here!”

At the end of 2011 we say farewell to Staff that have made a substantial contribution. Sister Gerry Blaker has resigned as a San Sister after a brief stint in the Sanatorium. Sharon Mountain, our Admissions Officer, leaves to take up a position at Godolfin School in the United Kingdom after 10 years of excellent service, we wish her well.

Well, anchor him they certainly did because at the end of this year we say goodbye to Peter after 35 years at Michaelhouse. Ladies and gentleman, I do not exaggerate when I say that Peter Dennyson will go down in the School’s history as one of its finest teachers. He has inspired literally thousands of boys during his time here.

In June we said farewell Jay Ramdhani, our Maintenance Manager, who retired due to ill health. Jay was appointed to Michaelhouse in 1973 at the tender age of 21 and served here for a fantastic 38 years. Jay will be remembered for his willingness to attend to any maintenance matter, no matter what the time of day or night. As a Manager he earned the respect of all who reported to him – always approachable and fair. Indeed, he had the respect of everyone in this Michaelhouse community, a true gentleman, hardworking knowledgeable and loyal. We thank him sincerely for his outstanding service to this School.

It would also be true to say that Peter Dennyson is a great character. The word eccentric is possibly not too far off the mark. His great self-effacing sense of humour is illustrated in this extract from a talk he gave last year at an English cluster group meeting at Hilton College: “I want to talk about poets and writers who have used their words to speak to me significantly, and I want to read some beautiful words from writers both famous and emerging. I will include incidents and linguistic niceties that have persuaded me, convinced

We congratulate Viktor Kurz on his appointment to the position of Deputy Head at Uplands College. Viktor has contributed superbly

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Speech Day me, that there can be nothing more pleasurable than living life as a High School English teacher. It is clear to all that I am in the twilight of my days as an English teacher; indeed, my body and my mind tell me that Larkins’s famous “toad work” is sending me hopping and limping my way down Cemetery Road. Pupils are so adept at pointing out the aging process as well as making each of us aware that it’s time to say good-bye to the classroom. My Grade Eight class kept telling me that I ought to audition for a part in the film “Spud” because the director was sure to want some old men; and last year, every time I faced a difficult passage in “Othello”, one of my Matric pupils reprimanded me for not consulting Shakespeare personally when I had the chance. When I used the word “parenthesis” in my Grade 11 class, a look of bewilderment was followed by a polite statement that we don’t use such words any longer. And as I started an examination of “Julius Caesar” with the same Grade 11 class, one boy said that he’d never realised until now that Shakespeare was born in Rome! And now I receive a new Appraisal Form that asks, among other questions, “Am I making full use of all the latest technology?” For six months, I thought an iPod was a vegetable, and I have just mastered the intricacies of the Video machine, only to discover that both of us are essentially obsolete! Hail to thee, blithe knackers yard! But for the moment I’ll soldier on – we beat on, boats against the current. I think that the basis of all English, and the centre of all English teaching, must be words. We all set out to persuade our pupils that a love of words will add so much to their world, to their soul, to their happiness.”

Gaza Khosa, was presented with the Des Sacco Trophy for Sportsman of the Year on Speech Day School, they have shown great courage with the challenges of pupil leadership and are to be commended in particular for leading the campaign against substance and steroid abuse which has become such a problem for schools across the country.

Indeed one of Peter’s colleagues has observed that this year’s C Block are listening to “Macbeth” on a cassette. There is a certain poignancy about this, it indicates the end of an era, probably the last time a pupil ever listens to anything on a cassette again.

I am confident that Michaelhouse is in a strong position. Demand for places continues to be excellent which has resulted in allowing us to be more selective at admissions level while remembering the importance of a balanced intake. This has always been the strength of this school; in the end it is about balance and perspective.

Peter Dennyson has taught us that there is no shame in remaining in the classroom as a teacher. So often our best teachers are promoted into positions, where they are sadly less competent, in search of promotion. Peter has been a great teacher and in that role has become a legend in his own right. The boys see him as an archetypical traditional School Master who represents tradition and old-fashioned values, they admire this. In addition to this he has made his contribution in his own way to all aspects of school life, most often in the less glamorous sport teams where his efforts have been equally effective. Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in acknowledging and thanking a great Michaelhouse teacher, Peter Dennyson.

To the A Block of 2011, we wish you well and trust that you finish strong this year. In addition to providing you with a sound moral compass, I believe the Michaelhouse boarding experience will have taught you to be resilient, resourceful and independent – traits sorely needed to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and turbulent world. Actress Gilda Radner, who tragically died of cancer in her early 40s, describes the challenges of life well:

And finally, to the young Men of Michaelhouse, my congratulations on your efforts this year. Our theme this year has been “back to basics”, which has essentially required of our boys the need to take greater responsibility for their work and discipline. We have required greater accountability from them and I am pleased to say that they have responded well. The boys have been well led by the A Block as a whole and in particular by the pupil leadership. David Brill and Paul Hewat have been excellent examples to the

“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next”. Thank you.

Speech Day Address by the Senior Prefect: David Brill

r Smith, Mr Ralfe, Governors of the Board, Rector, Staff, Ladies, Gentlemen, and Men of this fine establishment.

It is indeed a great privilege to address you this morning. I must admit, it was a rather daunting prospect when I considered it fully. I do wish to express sincere thanks and bid farewell, but at the same time to say something of value to the people who share my world at Michaelhouse. Before I reach my central focus though, it is indeed my pleasure to extend thanks to an array of people: To Mr Pearson, Mr Fleischack, Mr Laing and Mr Smedley, you have offered endless encouragement and advice. To the Staff, you have been invaluable and without you Michaelhouse wouldn’t be able to function at all. You have been brilliant; your willingness to help, encourage, motivate and inspire is always visible. It’s with confidence that I say this to the boys: You may not realise it now or truly appreciate it yet, but the teachers do know what they are talking about. Senior Prefect 2011, David Brill

In particular, I’d like to mention Mr and Mrs Redfern, in their absence. For four years they guided me and are responsible for a huge part of who I am today.

And now to my main focus – an attempt to capture the essence of what it means to me to be a ‘Man of Michaelhouse’.

To my Mum and Dad who afforded me the great privilege of attending Michaelhouse. And special thanks to my sister, Nicky, too, who has always stood by my side.

It’s interesting that we, along with our great unnamed rivals down the road, are the only two full boarding boys schools in South Africa. I think there is undoubtedly a relationship between this fact and the quality of the 115 or so boys that leave here at the end of the year. It presents us with the opportunity to become someone special and the opportunity to experience something unique. Here, Ladies and Gentlemen, there is the opportunity to become a Man of Michaelhouse, “a man of understanding, thought and culture.”

To Paul, you have been nothing less than a pillar of strength this year. You have given me sound guidance and unfailing support. You always manage to remain composed and never cease to impart your unquestionable wisdom. Most importantly, though, you’ve been a true friend. To the School Prefects: The countless discussions in Scullies will never be forgotten. From fantasising about playing croquet on the Main Quad grass to discussions about deeper issues – such schemes had me looking forward to break day after day.

For me, and I’m sure for many, what lies at the heart of being a part of Michaelhouse, is a burning and ineffable love for it. Truly set alight by “Stars of the Morning” being sung at your first Chapel service, it motivates every boy to be the best, do the best and achieve the best at Michaelhouse.

Finally, to the boys in A Block. Gentlemen, what an absolute pleasure it has been. I know we can all recall that day when we drove through the gates for the first time as a Michaelhouse boy. None of us knew what we were to become, yet we were so excited and so willing to give all we had. I say without a doubt today, that each and every single one of us has given his all. Among us are great academics, great sportsmen, great actors, great singers and indeed great men. However, most importantly we have become brothers; brothers of Michaelhouse. Forged through our experiences together at Michaelhouse.

An extract of the School Prefects’ Mission Statement for 2011 reads as follows: “We, the School Prefects of 2011, will lead Michaelhouse in such a way that we create an environment in which everyone: • Has a passion and pride for his School and its values • Grows in self awareness and self belief • Embraces and encourages the strengths and achievements of those around him

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Nicholas Wiehe-Lagesse, Julian Wissing, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Rati Mashego and Kopano Maroga wait to receive their prizes on Speech Day

We leave Michaelhouse enriched by all it offers, reaping only what we have sown. We leave cherishing memories, great friendships and excellent values. We leave with a willingness to serve and a spirit of independence, which has been defined by all we have experienced here. And, ultimately, we leave with an unprecedented pride in our School. A pride that will stay with us forever. But, also, we leave with the humility to keep our feet on the ground and to never take what we have experienced for granted. This, to me, is what being a part of Michaelhouse is all about.

Through this, we trust that the spirit of Michaelhouse will burn within.” There is no doubt that the spirit of Michaelhouse burns within each and every boy. A spirit that is proud, humble, caring and compassionate. It is this spirit too, that binds us together. A united School, who united will never be defeated. There is nothing that comes between us. Despite the fact that each boy thinks his House is the best House, we put the red and white above all.

I’d also like to refer to a slightly older member of the Class of 2011 who is moving on after a little more than five years. And that is, of course, none other than Mr Dennyson. He had the following to say…

It is when we are together that great memories are created; memories that mean something and memories that last. Things like singing ‘Stars’ in the Chapel or on the side of the rugby field, running down the banks of Meadows for the last time, hitting the winning runs on the Roy Gathorne Oval, performing on stage or getting up to no good in the dorm. These memories will stay with us forever.

“Look back in wonder, brother, on these years; On rosy views that tint the Golden Age; On games of touching, reaching out to friends; On Spud-like dreams of daring days of joy; On raiding, fading in a misty haze; On fountains joining hands to chase the foe; On walks and talks of Warriors in the fray; And Meadow musings, steeped in red and white.

It is also this unity that inspires a sense of belonging. It is during the moments of loneliness after a sad phone call to Mom or a terrible day that we remember that Michaelhouse is a home and the boys are a family; a home and family that will always accept us, no matter what.

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But turn now, brothers, face a newer dawn; The scrapbook’s full, this chapter’s at an end. Remember well this sheltered world of bliss, But know that forward lies the treasured goal. These friends, the fields, these walls will never fade; They are the bones of which a man is made.”

"Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall."

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

Peter E Dennyson

Speech Day Address by the Guest of Honour: Mr Tich Smith

ood morning to the Rector and Mrs Pearson, Chairman of the Board, Bishop, honoured guests and most importantly the Men of Michaelhouse. It is indeed a privilege to be with you this morning. As we travel through this journey of life, it has many twists and turns, and things which seemed important are no longer important. My journey has had many highs and lows. It has been during these low times that I have learnt the most. I look back and I am so grateful for the ’valley experiences’, but I can assure you that during those times, I was not grateful, and at times could not even see myself getting out of the valleys. At probably the lowest time of my life, in a home for alcoholics and drug addicts; I had the most profound experience of my life – I came face to face with Jesus and gave my life to him. The most significant day of my life. As God restored my life, he has also changed my appetite, and things that were acceptable to me in the past became unacceptable, and things that I enjoyed in the past, I no longer enjoyed. My prayer is that He will continue to make and mould me into a person that He can use to his glory. As I strove for fame and fortune, what the world calls success, at some stages in my life I may have achieved some of what the world calls success, but at the same time in this striving I caused a lot of strife and sadness because it was all about me.

Guest Speaker, Mr Tich Smith And finally to the Men of Michaelhouse, to all those who stay on after the Class of 2011 has left. Find out how you can be the greatest asset to Michaelhouse. Find your niche here and use every opportunity presented to you. Don’t take for granted your being part of this magnificent place. You have been blessed with the opportunity of being here, and before you know it, your time will be over… leave with no regrets and don’t let it go to waste.

When we look around the world today, it is not a great picture, and I believe that much of this has been caused by the striving for what the world calls success, fame and fortune. I truly believe that the greatest problem in the world today, is not AIDS, nor drugs or human trafficking, not the economic uncertainty which prevails. I believe the greatest problem we face in the world today is the disparity between the rich and the poor.

To the B Block boys, it is you who will soon hold the reins of this thoroughbred that is Michaelhouse. Each of you understands the potential it holds and the potential that can be unlocked in yourselves by using it fully. Guide it wisely and lead it to greatness so that many others may be able to take advantage of what it has to offer.

As Jesus rescued me and started to restore my life, I began to realise that we don’t need any more successful men and woman in the world. We need more significant men and women, because I began to realise that it will be significant men and women who will change and make a difference in this world and not successful men and women. We do not need any more Tiger Woods or Wayne Rooneys, Michael Jacksons, Amy Winehouses or Donald Trumps in the world – they have achieved huge success in their chosen fields, but they are not going to change the world. People like Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela and Sune Zaaiman are going to change the world.

And so finally, in conclusion, in summary – and thereby demonstrating to Mrs McMichael that I do know the meaning of redundancy, I wish to repeat my genuine thanks to all those special individuals, to re-emphasize my words to the Men of Michaelhouse and to praise, yet again, the wonders of this School that is ours forever, Michaelhouse.

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Most schools today gauge their success on how many distinctions are achieved in Matric each year, or how many rugby or cricket games have been won or lost. I believe that the time has come for us to have a mind shift of how we judge schools and academic institutions today, and hopefully this will start to filter into the businesses around the country and hopefully to the world. We need to start judging our schools by the significance they achieve in their communities and not on the success achieved in academics or on the sports field.

Great speakers listen to the audience with their eyes.

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Speech Day Transformation will really come when you look at others, and see your own brokenness, or when you allow God to break your heart for the broken. Transformation will come when you take a blanket off your own bed and go and give it to somebody who does not have one.

I had the privilege of listening to Mr Linda Linda speak at an assembly here at the School a couple of months back, and it really touched my heart as he described where South Africa had progressed to since the 1976 Soweto riots. Basically he said that the Men of Michaelhouse can make a difference right now, it does not matter what age you are or what your circumstances are, it depends on your heart condition.

Sune Zaaiman is a young 11 year old girl in Kimberley who has put three people through university. 11 years old! Men of Michaelhouse, I do believe that you appreciate the amazing privilege that you have of being able to come to this School, but I do not believe that you know the amazing platform that you have for making a huge difference, a significant difference in this country right now; if you would change your focus from success to significance.

Lay down your life for your school, team, business and see what happens, follow the example of Jesus Christ . 6

I want to give you some major differences between success and significance:

Success: Success is about me, my school, my business, Significance: Significance is about others. It is not about you. The first four words of the book: “The Purpose Driven Life” starts “It’s not about you…” Success: Success looks good on the outside: what car you drive, what house you live in... There are many people who look good on the outside, but have received their wealth through drugs etc. Significance: Significance has meaning on the inside. Success: Success means finding favour with like-minded people – people of your own kind. An example of this behaviour is Julius Malema. Significance: Significance means building bridges over divides, with people who are not like you.

Success: Success is about ensuring that your child gets as many distinctions as he or she can in Matric. Significance: Significance is enabling your child to earn distinctions in life. Manners, respect for elders, self-control, discipline, and love for others. 10 Success: Success is about profit in the present. Significance: Significance is about purpose in the future. 11 Success: An interesting thing about success is that you need talents and gifts to be successful in sport, business, arts, culture, and entertainment. Significance: To be significant you don’t need to have gifts or talents, only have a heart for others. 12 Success: Success does not necessarily lead to significance. Significance:Significance will always lead to success – maybe not in your life but in the lives of others.

Success: Success means never having to say you are sorry; very few successful people apologise for their actions. Significance: Significance means coming to terms with your own brokenness, and that of others.

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Success: Success is what people say about you when you are alive. Significance: Significance is what people remember about you when you are dead. Success: Success is gauged on how much money you have in the bank when you are alive. Significance: Significance is based on how much money you give away to those less fortunate than yourself, when you are alive.

Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are probably two of the most successful people that have lived, but I believe the most significant thing either of them has ever done is to give a large percentage of their fortunes away.

In SA today there are amazing opportunities to bridge the gaps between rich and poor, black and white… 4

Success: Successful people normally do what is safe, acceptable and/or customary. Significance: Significance often means doing something unexpected or even outrageous.

Politicians make decisions that are pleasing to the ear of the listeners, which is not very genuine. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, and when he was freed, it was with a “let’s forgive” attitude. An outrageous attitude for most people. Similarly, Jesus said “turn the other cheek”. In South Africa today we need more grace – grace is always outrageous – we need more grace and less aggression.

The English dictionary says that significance means “the importance of the meaning of something.” I want to give you another definition of significance: “It is the meaning or consequence of your life for others”.

Success: Success means taking care of yourself first. Significance: Significance means putting your body on the line for others.

No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

” Aesop

Speech Day We can raise billions and put a roof over every child’s head, giving them a Mother that loves them, feeds them and educates them to the glory of God, and the face of this nation will be changed forever.

Men of Michaelhouse, you can make a huge difference in this world right now. You do not have to wait until you have a Degree and Honours, and then to get a top job and earn a lot of money. You can make a huge difference in this country right now.

I challenge you, Men of Michaelhouse, to join us in our endeavours to achieve this, and let Michaelhouse not only become one of the most successful Schools in our country, but also the most significant School. You have the potential to initiate massive change in SA.

Whether you believe it or not, whether you agree with it or not, Michaelhouse and Hilton College epitomise the elite and the wealthy of South Africa. If you would be seen to stretch out your hand to the poor, the destitute, the widows and orphans of this nation, it would have a huge impact. I know that you are doing a lot, but if an 11 year old girl in Kimberley can put three people through university, what can 550 Michaelhouse boys achieve if they change their focus from success to significance?

Mother Theresa once said “all I want to be is a little pencil in the hands of Almighty God, as he writes a love letter to the world.”. I ask you boys this morning; will you be that little pencil in the hand of Almighty God, as he writes a love letter to the widows and orphans, the poor and destitute of this nation? You have been given the platform, will you use it to the glory of our God?

We at LIV are launching a campaign worldwide where we are asking the privileged children of the world to look after underprivileged and orphaned children (there are 50,000,000 orphans in Africa alone), by giving R10, €1, £1 or $1.

Thank you and God bless.

Speech Day Diligence: Jeremy Bradford, Craig Clowes, Drew Johnston, Stephen Peel

GABRIELLE MASSEY PRIZES (Awarded for oral work in English)

HISTORY First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Ralitoka Tsiki Diligence: Richard Griffin

A BLOCK: Jon-Paul Akal, Kopano Maroga, Reratilwe Mashego, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Julian Wissing

SUBJECT PRIZES

A BLOCK:

ISIZULU First in Subject: Luthando Bam Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Mark Taylor Diligence: Robert Renton

ACCOUNTING First in Subject: David Brill Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Reratilwe Mashego Diligence: Reece Chittenden, Dean Lukan

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Jack Bassett Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Nicholas Daniels Diligence: Matthew Greenwood

AFRIKAANS First in Subject: Julian Wissing Most Improved Mark: (Nov 10 – June 11) Brian Kariithi Diligence: James Crouch, Dominic Harris, Paul Hewat, Brian Kariithi, Kopano Maroga, James Tindall

LIFE ORIENTATION First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Simone Carrara

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY First in Subject: Jon-Paul Akal Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Kevin Anger Diligence: Richard Southey

LIFE SCIENCE First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Gareth Nuttall-Smith Diligence: Gareth Nuttall-Smith, Mark Taylor, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

DRAMATIC ARTS First in Subject: Dumisani Mashinini Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Patrick Grealy, Murray Rait Diligence: Kopano Maroga

ADVANCED PROGRAMME MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Keith Moss Diligence: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

ECONOMICS First in Subject: Reece Chittenden Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Angus Clucas Diligence: Henrik Alfredsen, Stephen Griffin, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

MATHEMATICS First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Angus Clucas Diligence: Reece Chittenden, Simon Margesson, Stephen Peel, Christopher Rossouw

ENGINEERING, GRAPHICS AND DESIGN First in Subject: Stephen Peel Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Stuart Hadfield Diligence: Gareth Nuttall-Smith

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY First in Subject: Jon-Paul Akal Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Jon-Paul Akal Diligence: Jon-Paul Akal, Kopano Maroga

ENGLISH First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Richter Landman Diligence: Jon-Paul Akal, Reece Chittenden, Richard Griffin, Mkhululi Mkhulisi Kganya Zungu

MUSIC First in Subject: Tyler Halliday Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Bryan Buchler Diligence: Jon-Paul Akal PHYSICAL SCIENCE First in Subject: Paul Hewat Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Marco Whalley Diligence: Luthando Bam, Stuart Hadfield, Drew Johnston, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse

FRENCH First in Subject: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Simon Margesson, Luke Sales Diligence: Gareth Nuttall-Smith, Mathew Markides

VISUAL ART First in Subject: Robert Renton Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Lebogang Mokgosi Diligence: Christopher Rossouw

GEOGRAPHY First in Subject: Jeremy Bradford, Chester Holliday Most Improved Mark (Nov 10 – June 11): Harry Epsom

Speech Day Junior: Gianluca Truda (St David’s Marist Brothers) Godfrey Immelman Mathematics: James Quick (Highbury) Music Prize Senior: Tyler Halliday (Clifton, N.R.) Junior: Darren de Beer (WHPS) Collins Prize for Music (All Round Musicianship): Jon-Paul Akal (Cordwalles) Peter Beard Memorial Music Prize: Bryan Buchler (Atholton) Smithies Shield for Vocal Arts: Reratilwe Mashego (Highbury) J L Robinson Award (Physical Science): Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse (International Mauritius) Kevin King Memorial Award (Science Project): Keith Moss (Northside Primary) Biffs-Smith Family Award (Sodalis Digmus) For a non-school Prefect who best demonstrates qualities of care, compassion, concern and communication: Jeremy Bradford (Pridwin) Andrew Henderson Prize (Agriculture): Murray Rait (Pridwin) Lion’s River Conservation Prize: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse (International Mauritius) Des Sacco Award (Best Sportsman of the Year): Gaza Khosa (The Ridge) Andrew Crutchley Memorial Award (Leadership on the C Block 3 day hike): Lee Savory (Musikili School, Zambia) Hudson-Bennett Natural History Prizes Senior: Philip Clay (Cedarwood) Junior: Merrick Pringle (St Dunstan’s College) Michaelhouse IT Award: Jack Bassett (Dainfern College) Peter Brown Service Award: Max Sullivan (Cordwalles), Shyam Naik (Northside Gaborone) Richard Hedden Memorial Award (Community Service): Philip Clay (Cedarwood) Tim Patrick Memorial Prize (Contribution to Societies): Dean Lukan (St Peter’s Prep), Murray Rait (Pridwin) Chree Bright Award (Outstanding D Block boy): Robert Lee Rob Matthews Award (Courage in the face of personal adversity): Jeremy Bradford, Dean Lukan, Reratilwe Mashego Herbert Fisher Award (Best aggregate in the June exams): Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse (International Mauritius) Anthony Evans Trophy (Dux 2010): David Bradford (Cordwalles Prep)

MERIT CERTIFICATES Jack Bassett, David Brill, Reece Chittenden, Stuart Hadfield, Paul Hewat, Chester Holliday, Richter Landman, Simon Margesson, Kopano Maroga, Michael Venter, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Julian Wissing AGGREGATE PRIZES Most Improved Aggregate: Creag Donaldson 3rd in Block: David Brill 2nd in Block: Paul Hewat 1st in Block: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse SPECIAL PRIZES Rector’s English Verse Prize: Richard Griffin (Clifton, N.R) Old Boys’ Essay: Christopher Rossouw (The Ridge) J L Sisson Prize: Sebastian Holzbach (Cordwalles) Stubbings-Dyson Prize: Ryan Thompson (Pridwin) Bishop Baines Memorial Essay: Jeremy Bradford (Pridwin) Michael Barry English Prize: Paul Hewat (Pridwin) Proctor Science Award (Physical and Life Sciences): Paul Hewat (Pridwin) isiZulu Progress Prize: Senior: Mark Taylor (Cordwalles) Junior: Michael McCarthy (Clifton, N.R) Hindson History Essay: Paul Hewat (Pridwin) Peter Bell Memorial English Literature Prize: Paul Hewat (Pridwin) W R Hindson Prize (English Literature): Bryan Buchler (Atholton) Nedbank Biology Prize: Paul Hewat (Pridwin) Rector’s Afrikaans Essay: Julian Wissing (Umhlali Preparatory) P D Barnard Memorial Afrikaans Prize Senior: Brian Kariithi (The Ridge) Junior: Patrick Hughes (Clifton, N.R) Tatham Memorial Essay (Best Life Science Essay): Richard Griffin (Clifton, N.R) Roux Family Trophy (Photography): Francis Edwardes (Clifton, N.R) John Allen Memorial Art Prize (Drawing): Shawn Powell (Holy Childhood Convent), Ralitoka Tsiki (Cordwalles) Kevin Graham Memorial Prize (Geography): Michael Venter (Cowan House) Hutchinson Memorial Mathematics Prize Senior: Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse (International Mauritius)

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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

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Cato the Elder

Receptio Ad Portas RECEPTIO AD PORTAS 25 NOVEMBER 2011

n 1928 Rector Bushell introduced the ceremony “Receptio Ad Portas” which means “Receiving at the Gates” to honour distinguished visitors or national and international personalities. It is the highest and most distinguished award that the School can confer. The recipient is met at the gates by the Rector and escorted to the Main Quad where the School is gathered to welcome him. A citation is read by the Senior Prefect who then presents the recipient with an illuminated scroll. On 25 November 2011 we welcomed “Ad Portas” one of South Africa’s most distinguished citizens in the area of conservation, Dr Ian Player. Dr Player’s many achievements over the years have been acknowledged by the bestowing of 17 international and national awards for service to conservation. Academia has also conferred honorary doctorates in Philosophy and Law in recognition of his contribution in the field of Humanities. Rector Guy Pearson with Dr Ian Player in the Memorial Hall It was a privilege to acknowledge Dr Player’s life-long mission to bring balance to man’s relationship with his natural environment.

I thought my end had come, but then the words of Psalm 46 came to mind. “Be still, and know that I am God”. I knew that these words had been sent to let me know that I was in God’s hands. My first experience was in the crypt of St John’s Chapel when I was ten years old; alone at Easter, with only a flickering candle. I knew then that there was a far superior power and became aware of the spirit of Jesus Christ. All of you here are potential leaders and we desperately need leadership in our modern world; but let me warn you that leadership comes with a price. The moment you stick your head above the parapet, you get shot at. Detractors come from all directions – anything to pull you down – and if they don’t get you when you’re alive, they get you when you’re dead – like my friend, Laurens van der Post, a great man. But with the advantages that you have gained in this School, you have a duty to lead.

Address by Dr Ian Player Mr Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. Headmaster, teachers, friends, colleagues and pupils of this great school. It gives me great pleasure to accept your prestigious award and I accept it, bearing in mind my wife, my friends and my colleagues from all over the world, who have assisted and encouraged me in my life’s work. To the pupils; you may not feel like it, but you are fortunate to be educated in this great institution, and you can be grateful to your parents. I was also a schoolboy once and know what it is to have to stand in line on a Friday afternoon, listening to some old man talking, but in the words of the great First World War poet, Rupert Brooke: “You, too, will be old one day.”

Leadership, leadership, leadership. The world is in desperate need of leaders, particularly in the field of the Environment. There is nowhere in this country, or in the world for that matter, where we are not facing increasingly serious environmental problems. Ecology is the central science; we are part of ecology. Technology can help to a certain degree, but in the end it is really human passion and commitment that can make the difference. So I would urge all of you young men, irrespective of the profession you choose, to follow and become involved in environmental work.

But let me talk to you from my heart. My life has not been easy. I was partially crippled at the age of 13, which put an end to a promising sporting career – my brother Gary had to do that. I did not pass Matric, not even Grade 10. I went into the Second World War in 1944, at the age of 17 and came back in 1946, uneducated and unemployed. My education came from reading books. My opportunity in life came when I created a new sport and pioneered the Umzinduzi/uMngeni Canoe Marathon, and at the time, it was considered mad, but I had discovered the ENVIRONMENT and it became my career and passion and has taken me all over the world.

Finally, two last points. 1. I would urge you all to participate on a Wilderness Leadership School course. It is an archetypal experience and will certainly enhance your life. 2. In your life’s journey, always remember the words of our great South African Poet, Douglas Livingstone, ‘make your skin (your carapace against the world and its slings and arrows) as thin as possible without actually bleeding to death through it.’

It was on my first journey down the Umzinduzi/uMngeni rivers in 1950 that I had my second important religious experience. I was in a deep valley and there was a violent thunderstorm with lightning striking all the ironstone rocks about me.

I thank you for your patience.

Academic Reports 3 Subjects

ACADEMIC REPORT

ichaelhouse is proud of the results achieved by our Matriculants of 2011 and we congratulate them all.

A 100% pass rate was again achieved from the one hundred and eleven boys who wrote the examinations with 94% of the candidates attaining university entrance at Degree Level Passes.

Alasdair Allen Louis Bruce Tyler Halliday Dominic Harris Keith Moss Stephen Peel

An unprecedented turn of events saw the position of Dux Scholar for 2011 being shared by Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse and Paul Hewat. Both students’ scores were inseparable even after calculations had been carried out to the fourth decimal place.

David Brill, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse and Paul Hewat received Commendable Achievement Awards, being placed in the top 5% in the country in five subjects. Twelve boys achieved averages above 80% and thirty-six scored averages between 70% and 80%.

Awards Honours:David Brill, Paul Hewat, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Thomas Burne, Mitchell Green, Michael Harrison, Stuart Hadfield, Jack Bassett, Frederick Landman, Kopano Maroga, Jonathan Needham, Andrew Stephens

A total of 188 subject distinctions were achieved by the Class of 2011. • 23% of all subject symbols were A’s • 46% of all subject symbols were A’s and B’s • 77% of all subject symbols were A’s, B’s and C’s

Colours: Stuart Hadfield, Andrew Stephens, Carel Swarts, Christopher Taylor, Michael Venter, Hanko von Schlichting, Alasdair Allen, Chester Holliday Half Colours: Michael Burn, Steven Clowes, Kyle Flanegan, Jonathan Goschen, Chester Holliday, Sebastian Holzbach, Cole Hunt, Kieran Lyle, Sean Markham, Kopano Maroga, Michael McDonald, Keith Moss, Matthew Potter, Christopher Rossouw, Nicholas Schram, Joe Sutton, Jonty Needham, Kopano Maroga, Richard Griffin, William Grant, Ryan Thompson, Jeremy Bradford, Reece Chittenden, Magashe Ngoepe

Top 1% in the Country The following boys were placed in the top 1% in the country for the following subjects: Paul Hewat English, History, Life Orientation, Mathematics David Brill Accounting, Life Science, Science Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse French Jeremy Bradford Geography Jon-Paul Akal Computer Application Technology, Maths Literacy Kopano Maroga Maths Literacy Andrew Houston Maths Literacy Dale Atkinson Maths Literacy

MICHAELHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

ichaelhouse provides a range of merit based Scholarships for students of outstanding academic, musical and sporting ability. Awards are made to boys entering Michaelhouse in Grade 8 and are valid for the five-year duration of their career at Michaelhouse.

Top Number of Distinctions earned by the following pupils: 9 Subjects Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse 8 Subjects David Brill Paul Hewat Chester Holliday Richter Landman 7 Subjects Andrew Stephens 6 Subjects Reece Chittenden Kopano Maroga Jonathan Needham Stuart Hadfield Magashe Ngoepe 5 Subjects Jack Bassett Kieran Lyle Richard Griffin Chris Rossouw 4 Subjects Jeremy Bradford Bryan Buchler Dumisani Mashinini Michael Venter

The Academic Scholarship examination is written by invitation, at Michaelhouse, and awards are based upon the candidates’ performances in the Scholarship examination. Sports Scholarship awards are based upon the submission of a curriculum vitae and personal sport assessment conducted at the School. The Music Scholarship awards are based upon the submission of a satisfactory curriculum vitae and an audition with an external adjudicator. Michaelhouse takes great pleasure in announcing the following Scholarship Awards for 2011: Major Open: Benjamin Adey (Cordwalles Preparatory School) Minor Open: Zander Prinsloo (Clifton Prep, Nottingham Road) Open Exhibition: Richard Beckett (Clifton Prep, Durban) Open Exhibition: Charles Houston (Cowan House) Major Trust: Christian Botha (Athlone Park Primary)

Academic Reports VISUAL ART

ead of Department: Ms Joy Preiss Intern: Mr Sandile Sibiya Support Staff: Ms Patience Ngubo Awards Colours: Christopher Rossouw, Angus Clucas This year’s events began with the annual KwaZulu-Natal Art Exhibition, held at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg, with six of our artworks selected to hang on the exhibition. These consisted of artworks by Menzi Ndholvu, George Purbrick, Jake von Koevering and Michael Vinen from 2010, and work from Christopher Rossouw and Angus Clucas, current A Block students, who were awarded their Cultural Colours for this achievement. The standard of the work on exhibition this year was far superior to that of previous years. The annual exhibition with the Matric girls from The Wykeham Collegiate was a great success. The opening on 27 July was well attended despite the extremely cold weather at Michaelhouse. Many parents and friends from both communities attended and the opening speeches were made by Gabrielle Adderley from TWC and Christopher Rossouw from Michaelhouse. Both students referred to the valuable advantage they have had in studying contemporary art, and the effect that it has had upon their own art. Studying Visual Arts at an IEB school has become a demanding academic exercise. The students spend hours processing their ideas and recording this process prior to actually creating the artwork. They research contemporary art in order to be inspired by new and innovative methods and media, and thus try to develop their own original visual language. No longer are the products of the Art Department merely representational visuals. They are now the culmination of a very long creative process which involves cyclical problem solving and not merely a linear resolution of the project.

A Stranger in the Village by Robert Renton

Minor Trust: Dante Ceronio (Uelzen Primary School) Music: Richard Johnsen (Drakensberg Boy Choir School) Closed – Cordwalles: Marc Conlon (Cordwalles) Closed – Clifton Nottingham Road: Daryn Flanegan (Clifton Prep, Nottingham Road) Closed – Highbury: Hayden Butler (Highbury) Closed – St Peter’s Prep: Tyrone Thompson (St Peter’s Prep) Closed – Pridwin: Nicholas & Ryan Anderson (Pridwin) Exhibition: Nicholas Harrison (St David’s Marist) Exhibition: Justin Miller (Highbury) Sports: Matt Saulez (Highbury) Sports: Matt Wiseman (Clifton Preparatory, Durban) Sports Exhibition: Joshua Cullinan (Highbury) Sports Exhibition: Mulalo Sadiki (Pridwin) Sports Exhibition: James Smith (Hillcrest Primary) Sports Exhibition: Gareth Macaskill (Chelsea Preparatory School)

Thus our students must interlink both the Visual Culture Studies (which was once known as Art History) and the practice of art making. While planning they must also authentically relate their ideas to their own lives in some way in order to personalise the content of the work. They must also come up with symbolic imagery which conveys their concepts/messages to the viewer. They must investigate the materials which would best suit their work in order to add to the meaning of the piece, all while recording their thoughts and decisions in a Visual Journal counting for a quarter of the mark. They then have to create a drawing which counts for a quarter of the mark and an artwork which constitutes the other half of the mark. No longer is an Artwork a full mark out of 100. In so doing the students come to grips with the academic process that a professional Fine Artist is constantly involved in. Once the detailed planning is done, students then begin the task of making the artwork, a demanding activity in itself, and during which they are expected to reflect upon their work, recording their thoughts and decisions in their journals.

Academic Reports

Mr Selby Sibiya and Neil Varty at work in the Metalwork Studio

The guest speaker Mr John Hunt and his son Luke in front of Luke’s exhibition

In Visual Culture Studies students learn about the development of the Arts throughout the ages, and are taught Visual Literacy in order to analyse and critically assess the artwork which they view.

is that they can express these feelings. And if they’re not doing art, where are those feelings going? Where’s their outlet? Art offers you the precious gift of time with yourself. In a world dominated by digital nanoseconds and BBM, art gives you a chance to be introspective without having to post your thoughts in often mindless dialogue every five minutes. When you’ve finally finished your art piece that is your true status. A much more honest, complex, thought-through condition than the one you’ll find on Facebook. And to the parents: You will find out more about your son on these walls of this exhibition, than you will find on Facebook, or anywhere else for that matter.

The demands of the new FET curriculum has resulted in a decline in the number of boys taking Art as a subject. The introduction of new Technological Media into the course (photography, movie making and animation) along with sculpture in the form of bronze casting and welding, will hopefully encourage a renewed interest in the subject. The Final Matric Exhibition this year was held on Wednesday 19 October and the guest speaker was Mr John Hunt, Creative Director of TWBA Worldwide.

I’m told that Art as a subject at high school has now been recalibrated to almost university level. This means it’s not only a very tough subject to take, it’s also extremely time consuming. The net result is fewer and fewer boys are taking it as a subject – I think this is incredibly sad. I hope some balance will be found because art celebrates the original, the fresh perspective. And boy, does the world need more of that right now. It’s fine to learn what you’ve been taught, but it’s also critical to question what you’ve learnt.

Extracts from Mr John Hunt’s address “Art teaches you to think in a different way. It’s personal. It’s the anti dogma. It has its own mental gymnastics. It takes your mind to a unique place. While other subjects teach you the facts, art teaches you about yourself.

And lastly, I’d appeal to all the boys to continue their art once they leave school whether that’s painting, photography, music, writing, whatever. Because as you all become wildly successful Masters of the Universe, there might come a time when you question why. And your art will help you find the answer.”

Look at the artwork around you. Not only is it of an incredibly high standard, it’s also amazingly honest. Some boys are celebrating life, some are questioning it and some are unhappy. And that’s how it should be, because that’s real life. The wonderful thing

Academic Reports I have now taught this subject at Michaelhouse for a very long time and over the years I have always been delighted with the Matric work. This year, without any doubt in my mind Kopano Maroga has to be the most multi-talented student I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only is he a superb actor in the pure sense of the word but he can also dance, sing, write poetry, play the piano and move with all the skill of a professional. And then as if that is not enough, his academics are also brilliant. ninety eight percent for his trials Theory Paper bears testimony to this fact. Kopano leaves us to join the Cape Town School of Ballet and I have no doubt in my mind that great things will be coming his way. The Physical Theatre piece performed by Murray Rait, Gaza Khosa, James Crouch, Thomas Dalais and Luke Harris never ceases to delight audiences. They take us on a hilarious journey through our daily routine as members of the group literally become a bicycle that the protagonist rides on, gym and bathroom equipment, and the fast forwards and rewinds of the rugby match. It has been expertly devised and every time they work even more creative ideas emerge. Kieran Wilmot, and Patrick Grealy perform to the limit in the hugely comic extract Tokoloshe while Byron Raw and James Tindall parody the battle of Isandlwana by playing the scene from the point of view of two cricket commentators (originally written and performed by John Van der Ruit and Ben Voss). Dumi Mashanini terrifies with his version of The Joker and then counter-balances this with a self-written piece of stand-up comedy based on The Over-indulgence of Food – very hard hitting and bursting with energy as he literally holds his audience. Finally Nicholas Cox plays the perfect IT specialist and Keague Williams is priceless in his role parodying rugby players as a specific species.

A Block Drama students

DRAMATIC ARTS

All-in-all this year’s Matric class has been such fun to be with – never a dull moment but with hard work thrown in where necessary. I will really miss them and hope that many will be able to remember and apply their Drama in their future careers.

ead of Department: Mrs Sue Tarr Staff: Mrs Carlien Walters

Awards Honours: Dumisani Mashinini Half Colours: Martin Blades, Blake Botha, Byron Grealy, Patrick Grealy, Batebang Mapetla, Olwethu Mhaga, Hanko von Schlichting

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Another year gasps to a close. How we met the deadlines is any-body’s guess and a favourite expression that sums up our roller-coaster ride is literally “by the skin of our teeth”. We have had an interesting and different year. Our Matrics completed their final practical exams and we were totally amazed by their performances. Their energy and craftsmanship was of an extremelyhigh standard and I must commend each and every one of our students.

"Art is a lie that makes us realise truth." Pablo Picasso

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Hanko von Schlichting and Olwethu Mhaga in a scene from District Six

Richard Johnsen, Constantin von Stackelberg and Tumi Mahlare

The B Block is a very spirited bunch of boys but also oozes with talent and I anticipate another hectic but rewarding year with them in 2012. They will have to work hard to better the work done by the present Matrics. The gauntlet is down!

PERFORMING ARTS

ead of Department: Mr Abri Venter Permanent Staff: Mr William Silk, Mr Hannes Ebersohn Secretary: Mrs Leigh Kotze Part-time Staff: Mr Nigel Fish (Cello), Mr Bernard KisbeyGreen (Saxophone, Clarinet, Drumkit), Mr Leandros Stavrou (Guitar), Mr Peter Quin (Bagpipes)

My colleague, Mrs Carlien Walters, works enthusiastically and tirelessly with the C and D Block and much talent is already emerging. She is highly creative and motivates her students to prepare to the very best of their ability.

Awards Half Colours: Two years in the Chapel Choir or Marimba Band Joshua Geldenhuys, Connor Grealy, Batebang Mapetla, Kura Maswera, Joy Mhlanga, Matthew Potter, Joseph Sutton, Hayden Weaver, Jabulani Magubane, Sibusiso Mavuso, Lonwabo Mgoduso, Neo Ngcobo Colours: Midlands Youth Choir: Wandile Mzuku, Olwethu Mhaga Colours: Appointed as Leader/Deputy Leader of an official Music Group Chapel Choir Head Chorister: Kopano Maroga Deputy Chorister: Jon-Paul Akal Jazz Band Leader: Murray Rait Deputy Jazz Band Leader: Tyler Halliday Marimba Band Leader: Gaza Khosa Deputy Marimba Band Leader: Kyle Dunn

We have also been very fortunate to see the return of a Michaelhouse Old Boy – William Le Cordeur as the Director of the Theatre. His fresh approach is breathing new life into the theatre and putting far more onus onto the boys about the theatre that they actually create.

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It’s extremely arrogant and foolish to think you can ever outwit your audience.

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Twyla Tharp

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CHAPEL CHOIR: Back Row: Jabu Magubane, Otlotleng Mokgatle, Clive Legoale-Phillips, Olwethu Mhaga, Batebang Mapetla, Sbu Mavuso, Seth Banda 3rd Row: Mulalo Sadiki, Liam Furniss, Jeremy Tratschler, Neo Ngcobo, Shawn Bailes, Tsakani Baloyi, Olwethu Songca, Luke Crouch, Hanko von Schlichting 2nd Row: Edgar Lubinga, James Smith, Constantin von Stackelberg, Joshua Geldenhuys, Bryan Hall, Mark Hadley-Grave, Kurt Martin, Lesedi Mokoena, Trafford Melville, Ngcebo Maseko Front Row: Kyle Dunn, Tyler Halliday, Gaza Khosa, Mr Abri Venter, Rati Mashego, Mr William Silk, Magashe Ngoepe, Brian Kariithi, Richard Griffin

Colours: Music: Thomas Watt-Pringle, Hanko von Schlichting, Tumelo Mhlare Honours: Music: Jon Paul Akal, Kopano Maroga (Re-award)

Music in the Mountains : 29 April 2011 The Michaelhouse Music Department was invited by the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School to perform at their annual Music in the Mountains Festival. The Michaelhouse Chapel Choir, Jazz Band, and Junior and Senior Marimba Bands put on a fantastic show, highlighting the amazing talent we have at Michaelhouse. Michaelhouse shared the stage with Pretoria Girls’ High and ended the evening with a Mass Choir item.

The following boys were members of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Youth Choir: Joshua Geldenhuys, Edgar Lubinga, Kyle Dunn, Sbu Mavuso, Olwethu Mhaga, Neo Ngcobo, Gaza Khoza, Rati Mashego, Kopano Maroga, Bryan Hall, Wandile Mzuku, Shaun Bailes, Jon-Paul Akal, Ray Mkhulisi, Connor Grealy

Grandparents Day : 30 April 2011 Members of the Music Department entertained Grandparents in the Chapel.

Introduction We started off this year with nine pupils taking Music as a subject. Approximately 110 practical lessons are being taught in a 10 day cycle.

@Bandroom : 6 May 2011 The theme was an “American Song book” and numbers from the Beach Boys to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean were performed. The Jazz Band, Junior Marimba Band various ensembles and solo items were performed to a full house.

Many performances involving the Jazz Band, Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir and Marimba Band took place during the year. DVD on Organ Building : 7 February 2011 The Music Department was treated to a DVD by Wim Mutsaerts. It screened the building of the magnificent organ for Regensburg Cathedral. It was a wonderful opportunity to watch this fascinating Virtual Organ Display.

ATKV Applous Competition : 12 May 2011 The Michaelhouse Chapel Choir participated in the first round of the ATKV Applous Competition in Amanzimtoti. This National competition draws teams from across our boarders, from as far afield as Namibia. The choir performed extremely well wowing the audience and receiving a standing ovation and a well-deserved Gold Certificate.

@Bandroom : 25 March 2011 This concert was the task of the A Block Music pupils, Jon-Paul Akal, Bryan Buchler, Tyler Halliday and Reratilwe Mashego as part of their Matric Portolio work. It featured individual performances by music students as well as performances from the Marimba Bands.

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JAZZ BAND: Back Row: Constantin von Stackelberg, Guy Tatham, Kurt Martin Middle Row: Robert Perrott, Chad Fourie, Hanko von Schlichting, Leonard von Stackelberg Front Row: Brian Kariithi, Murray Rait, Mr William Silk, Tyler Halliday, Sean Hugo

Tea at Michaelhouse : 12 June 2011 Mr Hannes Ebersohn (Organist) performed works by J.S. Bach and M. Duruflé. During the second half of the concert the Pretoria Chamber Choir, Singkronies, performed under the direction of Lhente-Mari Pitout.

@Bandroom.live : 5 August 2011 The Matric Music students organised and hosted the event as part of their Matric portfolio with the theme “America vs Britain”. It featured musical acts from Staff, boys and guest artists as they attempted to discover which nation had produced the best music.

Music Tour : 24 June to 1 July 2011 During the holidays, the Michaelhouse Chapel Choir, Marimba Bands and the Jazz Band travelled to Cape Town. The Choir performed with the South African Youth Choir and the Affies Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs in Parow. They also enjoyed choral, marimba and jazz mass performances together at the V&A Waterfront. This performance was wonderfully supported by many Old Boys and the Michaelhouse Community. They also performed in Stellenbosch, travelling on to Richard Johnsen’s family wine farm for a memorable afternoon of music. Their final performance was in the Worcester City Hall.

Tea at Michaelhouse: 28 August 2011 Mr Hannes Ebersohn (Organist) performed works by J.S. Bach and C.M. Widor. During the second half of the concert the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands’ Youth Choir performed under the direction of Mr William Silk. There are currently 13 Michaelhouse boys in the Midlands Youth Choir. Musical Mementoes: 10 September 2011 The Michaelhouse Music Department invited Clifton Preparatory, Treverton Preparatory and Treverton College to perform at the Musical Mementoes Concert held in the Schlesinger Theatre. The audience was entertained by an array of musical items featuring the Choirs, Marimba Bands and ensembles from the various schools.

Four Schools Concert : 22 July 2011 The Music Departments of Michaelhouse, St Anne’s College, The Wykeham Collegiate and Hilton College performed a Kaleidoscope of music items in the Inglis Indoor Centre. An array of ensembles were performed by the Marimba and Jazz Bands as well as the Choirs. The evening was attended by over 1 000 people.

Jazz Band The Jazz Band performed extremely well at the open air amphitheatre at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, as well as at the Worcester concerts. They also performed at the Four Schools’ Concert as well as at Speech Day.

ATKV Final Pretoria : 28 July 2011 The Chapel Choir took part in the ATKV Finals in Pretoria. The competition was very strong, but the Michaelhouse Chapel Choir stood its ground, earning a Gold Certificate.

Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir participated and reached the finals of the ATKV Applous National Competition where they received Gold and the

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MARIMBA BAND Snr: Back Row: Zipho Mhlongo, Sinenhlanhla Shelembe Middle Row: Neo Ngcobo, Otlotleng Mokgatle, Batebang Mapetla, Jabu Magubane, Sbu Mavuso, Clive Legoale-Phillips Front Row: Olwethu Mhaga, Sean Hugo, Gaza Khosa, Mr Abri Venter, Kyle Dunn, Lebongang Mokgosi, Xolani Shezi only standing ovation of the evening. They also performed alongside the South African National Youth Choir in Cape Town at the Hugo Lampbrecht Theatre along with the Affies Girls and¬Boys’ choirs.¬They also performed at the Four Schools and Speech Day concerts at Michaelhouse.

The following results were obtained this year: Trinity Guildhall PRACTICAL RESULTS

Marimba Band The Junior and Senior Marimba Bands have grown from strength to strength in 2011. They are in huge demand all over the Midlands and wherever they perform, the crowds just love them. Highlights this year included “Marimbas to the Max” performance at Epworth College, the “Four Schools in Concert”, various performances during the Music Tour to the Cape and an excellent performance by the Junior Band at Howick Preparatory School. External Music Examinations (Associated Board of the Royals Schools of Music; Trinity Guildhall and the Trinity Rockschool)

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GRADE

INSTRUMENT PASS

James Tucker Jonathan Goschen Kurt Martin Leonard von Stackelberg Batebang Mapetla Chad Fourie Olwethu Mhaga Batebang Mapetla Nicholas van Niekerk Hanko von Schlichting Jon-Paul Akal

1 3 3 4 5 5 6 2 3 6 8

Saxophone Clarinet Saxophone Trombone Singing Saxophone Euphonium Drum Kit Saxophone Singing Singing

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Merit

Trinity Rock School PRACTICAL RESULTS

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

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NAME

¬Oscar Wilde

NAME

GRADE INSTRUMENT PASS

Devon Bownes Magashe Ngoepe Sean Hugo Liam Furniss Joy Mhlanga Joshua Geldenhuys John Robins Ben Adey

4 5 7 4 2 3 4 2

Guitar Vocal Drum Kit Drum Kit Bass Guitar Vocal Drum Kit Guitar

Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Distinction

Academic Reports The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music THEORY RESULTS NAME

GRADE THEORY

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Hanko Von Schlichting Richard Johnsen

5 5 4 5

Merit Merit Distinction Distinction

Tumelo Mahlare

Theory Theory Theory Theory

PRACTICAL RESULTS NAME

GRADE INSTRUMENT PASS

Bryan Hall Shawn Bailes Neo Ngcobo Richard Johnsen Richard Johnsen Hanko von Schlichting Lonwabo Mgoduso

4 4 4 6 4 7 4

Singing Piano Singing Singing Piano Singing Singing

Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Merit

ACCOUNTING Douglas does and how they choose companies to invest in. The second half of the presentation was a detailed analysis of Apple where they showed us why it would be a good company to invest in.

ead of Department: Mr Richard McMichael Staff: Mr Rory Drysdale

The Matric group of 2010 performed as anticipated. The results were good with 26% of candidates achieving an A symbol, 48% a B symbol and 22% a C symbol. There were no failures.

On Wednesday morning, we headed to Hunt Lascaris, a top-end advertising agency. This gave us a different aspect of the business world with a presentation about advertising and what makes Hunt Lascaris special in the advertising industry. This day was an interesting twist compared to the more corporate businesses we had visited.

B Block Accounting Tour to Gauteng Report written by Michael Harrison (Baines) On Monday 23 August, the first of two Michaelhouse busses arrived at Zoo Lake where myself, Kyle Flanegan and the other Johannesburg boys, William Smale, Alex Pienaar, and Neil Varty had been waiting. The other bus carrying the luggage arrived shortly afterwards. The meeting time for the next day was established and we departed to the various hostsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; houses.

On Thursday, we shifted our focus to manufacturing when we went to visit the ABI manufacturing plant in Pretoria. We had a group photo upon arrival and were then led into the factory by two tour guides. We were shown all the different production lines and had all the various processes and protocols explained to us. We were even told about the machinery cleaning processes as well as ABIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief in promoting staff internally and only recruiting new bottom-end staff. At the end of the tour we were all given a small plastic bottle which is blown up to create the bottles we see in the shops as well as an ABI beverage of our choice. This day gave us an insight into the manufacturing side of a business which we had never been exposed to before.

We all met again at Zoo Lake at 8am the next morning. We then headed off to KPMG and were led to a small lecture theatre. We had various people talk to us about how they landed up at KPMG, why they stayed at KPMG, and what working there entails. We even played a mini gameshow at the end of the presentation. We then received a tour of all the KPMG buildings before heading to the cafeteria for a long awaited lunch.

We then headed back to School on Friday morning after a very enjoyable and productive week.

Next, we headed to Hyde Park Corner shopping centre for a little break before walking across to the Standard Bank Private Banking building where we were given a presentation by a representative of Melville Douglas, a division of Standard Bank Private Bank. The first half of the presentation was all about what Melville

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Mrs Julie Flanegan introduces Computer Studies to an E Block class

D Block Robotics

COMPUTER STUDIES

ideas for molding our boys into responsible, sensitive citizens that live in a culture of e-Safety.

ead of Department : Mrs Julie Flanegan Staff: Mr Dominic Gruijters, Mr Righardt Kotze

During the July holidays, Mr Dominic Gruijters attended the SchoolNet Conference at St John’s; he presented a very inspiring report back at our LOL on Top Ten Tech Tools for Teaching. His topics included Pimp your Presentations: the advantages of using various mobile devices in the classroom, audio and video editing, Twitter, YouTube videos and Google Apps.

“To be a teacher you must be a prophet - because you are trying to prepare people for a world 30 to 50 years into the future.” – Gordon Brown MIT Our IT prophets started the busy year by delivering talks at the IT and CAT Conferences respectively. Dominic continues next year as IEB IT Portfolio Moderator, and after a stint of six years with the IEB as CAT Examiner and Internal Moderator, it is now my turn to focus my energies closer to home.

We had four boys presenting their completed projects at our IT showcase this year, namely Michael Cohen, Nicholas Daniels, Stuart Hatfield and Robert Renton. It gave the boys the opportunity to show how much work they had done and the level that they achieved.

The IEB results for the class of 2010 were excellent with the IT (Information Technology) boys achieving 54% As and 92% of the boys achieving an A, B or C symbol. The CAT (Computer Applications Technology) boys achieved 36% A’s and 100% achieved an A, B or C symbol.

Our Department continues to include new technology in our curriculum to teach the boys the necessary 21st Century skills to prepare them for the future. Our junior classes have covered topics which include e-Safety and the correct use of Social Networking sites, creating games and animations using Scratch, building and programming Lego Robots, and creating their own movie trailers. Our senior classes have created their own Wikis, communicated via Twitter, created their own self-marking quizzes and recorded and edited their own movies.

During the early part of the year I was privileged to share my thoughts and ideas with Staff at LOL (Lectures over Lunch) entitled: e-Safety @ Michaelhouse – Educating Children and End-Users Regarding Cyber-Safety. The lecture revolved around introducing

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Kyle Flanegan, Michael Harrison, Stuart Hadfield and William Grant who were placed in the Top 100 National Entrants in the Computer Programming Olympiad We continue to use Moodle in our classes. Moodle is a free and open-source learning course management system designed to help educators provide online material. The use of Moodle has been embraced by a number of Departments and we look forward to watching it grow from strength-to-strength. Future plans for Moodle 2 will allow boys and Staff to access Moodle off-site.

Block Rank

Michael Harrison Jack Bassett Sean Markham Christian Botha Bradley Mallett Michael McDonald

B A B E D C

Block Rank

Michael Harrison William Grant Kyle Flanegan Stuart Hadfield

B B B A

1st Michaelhouse / 1st Grade 11 2nd Michaelhouse 3rd Michaelhouse 1st Grade 12

We had 22 boys participating in the Second Round: Our top achievers received certificates:

It was very rewarding to see how many boys chose to participate in the various Computer Olympiads this year. A total of 152 boys out of 31 591 nationally, participated in the First Round which was held on 11 March. Our top achievers received certificates: Name

Name

1st Michaelhouse / 1st Grade 11 2nd Michaelhouse / 1st Grade 12 3rd Michaelhouse 1st Grade 8 1st Grade 9 1st Grade 10

Name

Block Rank

Michael Harrison William Grant Mitchell Green Jon-Paul Akal

B B B A

1st Michaelhouse / 1st Grade 11 2nd Michaelhouse 2nd Michaelhouse 1st Grade 12

We discontinued offering the ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) in our junior classes. Any boy or Staff member wishing to complete their ICDL can still do so, however, it will not be a requirement. This decision was taken to make way for other 21st Century skills which include more visual, audio and multimedia content.

The Second Round of the Olympiad required the students to use a software programming language such as Delphi to complete up to five very challenging programming tasks in two hours. The three top boys at Michaelhouse were placed in the top 100 Nationally with Michael Harrison being placed 3rd in KwaZuluNatal. Our top achievers received certificates:

As we continue to equip our youth with all the tools for their future, which is exciting in itself, we will also move into our new, modern and vibrant IT centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new beginning and a promising glimpse into the future.

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ead of Department: Mr Tim Jarvis

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Adam J Cox, PhD author of the book; “Boys of Few Words”. In his humorous and entertaining presentation he shared with us his desire to understand the language of boys. Not just spoken language, but all levels of communication.

Fears are educated into us, and can, if we wish, be educated out.

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Karl Augustus Menninger

It is well documented that boys, and indeed men, talk less than females. As a result it is often assumed that because males don’t always express themselves that they have less of an emotional life than women.

psychologist Megan de Beyer. We have run this course with great success for several years. In March this year we had 32 Michaelhouse Mums of boys from a variety of Blocks.

It is evident, even in an all-boys boarding school, that this is not the case. Our boys are brimming with emotion. Even though it may not be recognised as such, or expressed verbally, it spills out in all sorts of ways.

Counselling and Support The Counselling Department involves providing one-on-one support for our boys as and when the need arises. We work with the support of several well qualified, experienced and wise people with a background in psychological support to be able to refer boys to when necessary.

In his book Cox says of boys, “Most struggle to find the words they need to define their feelings and thoughts and, as a result, miss important opportunities to participate in all that life has to offer.” This profound quote says a lot about the importance of boys being able to connect and communicate at all levels, including emotionally, in order to realise their full potential both now at School, and in the future at work and in the life of a family.

In order to be proactive in the area of personal counselling and support, several interventions have been planned and carried out over the course of the year. Some of these are mentioned below. E Block Team Building/Conflict Resolution From time to time it is helpful to facilitate some group work to help boys learn to work together. During the year we worked with some E Block groups in their Houses to help them understand group dynamics and set a platform for further growth as a team.

It is helpful for boys to understand that traditional concepts of masculinity are part of a broad spectrum of what it means to be a man. A spectrum that has room for many types of men, and their values, in the words of our Founder, “men of understanding, thought and culture”.

D-Block Sexuality Course This gave the boys a thorough grounding in this subject and focused on equipping them to make informed decisions in this area. The boys were encouraged to think through a decision making process now, so that they are prepared for what lies ahead. Sister Ruth Loubser, a qualified Sexual Health Educator, led this course in her typically frank and direct way.

Parental Education In terms of helping boys and men connect with themselves and each other we run an annual Fathers and Sons course. This year “The Courage to Connect” weekend was run for the sixth time. This time in a new location on the bank of the Tugela River at Em’seni campsite. For two days Fathers and sons from Michaelhouse shared a time of interaction, discussion, information, debate, activities and ultimately affirmation of each other and their relationships. A total of 24 committed themselves to this weekend of connection and here is what some of them had to say,

Gender Dialogue Workshop This was open for our B Block boys and facilitated by Megan de Beyer and myself. A total of 18 young people took part and the aim was to get boys and girls together to discuss issues around gender, particularly understanding one another. Our thanks go to the girls at the Wykeham Collegiate in Pietermaritzburg for being a part of this programme.

“…thank you for the most wonderful weekend. This truly has been a most profound weekend.” “Thank you for a great weekend and¬experiencing the true joys of being a father.”

Careers and Tertiary Educational Guidance Career education takes place throughout the year in Life Skills lessons and through a variety of presentations given by various tertiary and occupation institutions. In addition, boys have the opportunity for individual guidance if they so desire. It has been good to continue to strengthen relationships with universities and colleges in South Africa, as well as universities overseas.

“As the weekend came to an end, you sensed a better understanding and trust from your son.” In addition we were once again able to run our ‘Strong MothersStrong Sons’ programme facilitated by Cape Town based

Academic Reports constantly influenced by their own personal growth and maturity and the ever-changing world of work.

New connections this year included visits from Glasgow University in the United Kingdom and Bryant University in the United States of America, amongst others. In total there were visits from well over 30 different institutions to Michaelhouse this year. Outlined below are some specific activities undertaken as part of the careers guidance process.

All D Block boys get a full morning’s guidance on this issue but now also get to complete the ‘Ideas: Interest Determination, Exploration and Assessment System’. This assessment includes an interest questionnaire and a workbook which is filled in and enables the boys to narrow their search to their top three interests and find related jobs to match these interests. In turn, this can then help them with their subject choices.

Self-Directed Search This year the whole of B Block did an assessment called “SelfDirected Search”. The SDS is the ideal assessment to help clarify each boy’s interests and to spark ideas for them in terms of possible careers that they might be interested in. Accompanying websites allow the boys opportunity to do some further research around careers that interest them.

Academic Support With the demands of high school education there are many boys who need some additional support. Janet Emanuel, our Academic Support teacher, is available to the boys at the School three days a week. This has been Janet’s first year and she has made a fantastic contribution to the lives of the many boys she has worked with during her first year and we thank her for her efforts.

Work Exposure This takes place at the end of the Third Quarter each year for B Block boys. The aim is to expose boys to the world of work as part of continued careers guidance.

The Department also works with a group of boys in awarding a number of internal exam concessions to assist them in reaching their full potential in test situations. In their B Block year, application is then made to the IEB so the boys can continue to benefit from these concessions in their Matric year, and ultimately their finals.

D Block Subject Choice Making decisions about subjects and eventually a future career path is not a once-off event. Rather it is a process that is being

Academic Reports It has been great to be involved in the life of the school, whether it be on the C Block Journey or coaching the U14A soccer (well done boys, great season). Thanks also to Michelle Calway for her effective and cheerful support as Secretary to the Counselling Department. Looking Ahead One of the highlights for me this year has been working with Mr Simon Crane of the English Department. Simon is well known for his work and expertise in the area of visual literacy as part of the English syllabus. We were able to work together on the topic of Masculinity covered in the C Block Life Orientation Syllabus by examining what media, in the forms of posters, adverts, movies and video games, has to say regarding what it means to be a ‘Man’. It was great to be able to encourage our boys to be reflective when faced with this barrage of messages. Next year we look forward to expanding this project to include dialogue with a girls’ school and a school in the United Kingdom. We are also going to present our work at a number of conferences in South Africa. “Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope on the Lord will renew their strength. They will rise as on eagle’s wings” Isaiah

Stephan Hartman in the Gym

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programme We invited Justin Green and Jeremy Behrman to Michaelhouse. They informed the boys about their personal experiences and negative involvement with drugs and warned them about the possible dangers.

LIFE ORIENTATION

ead of Department: Mr George Ferreira Staff: Mr Tim Jarvis and Mr Righardt Kotze

Enrichment Speakers The Life Orientation Department is responsible for arranging an array of Enrichment Speakers throughout the year. Life Orientation guides and prepares learners for life, and for the associated responsibilities and eventualities that may arise. This subject addresses knowledge, values, attitudes and skills about the self, the environment, responsible citizenship, a healthy and productive life, social engagement, recreation and physical activity, and career choices. It equips learners to solve problems, to make informed decisions and choices, and to take the appropriate actions that enable them to live meaningfully and successfully in a rapidlychanging society. During the year the boys were exposed to six different speakers.

Academic Classes Life Orientation as a subject provides opportunities to formally teach life skills to the boys and to assess their mastering of the various Learning Outcomes. In our Department we employ Team Teaching and the boys are exposed to all three teachers who focus on their respective areas of expertise. Mr Tim Jarvis, the School Counsellor, prepares the boys for future studies and careers and deals with aspects of personal development. Our Sports Scientist, Mr Righardt Kotze, focuses on physical well-being and recreation. The learning areas of responsible citizenship and social development are covered by myself. We strive to apply all the learning outcomes to practical situations which the boys will encounter, both during their time at Michaelhouse and when they enter the working world.

STARS Web Page Mr Righardt Kotze is responsible for the STARS web page which is the internet news paper of the LEAP program where the boys can find information which will assist them in maintaining their personal well-being.

No examination takes place since all assessments are based on tasks which are completed throughout the year. The Home Room Programme Block specific programs were followed with each Block (except for A Block). Issues relevant to each Block were discussed.

Academic Reports The following are some Michaelhouse (E and D Block) Human Kinetics objectives. E Block • Perform and practice procedures for warming up (dynamic stretching) and cooling down (static stretching) • Participate in a complete physical fitness assessment each quarter (muscular strength, muscular endurance, explosive strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular endurance) • Introduction to the importance of calisthenics (body weight exercises) and performing of calisthenics in areas that are freely available (gym floor, dorm rooms, boarding houses, family / holiday house, etc), as well as during holidays (when a gym facility is not available) • Identify and demonstrate machine equipment exercises (adjustment, weight selection, posture and control of performing exercise) • Using gym equipment to perform different exercise routines (aerobic circuit, toning circuit, explosive strength training circuit) D Block • Update and re-emphasise performing proper warming up (dynamic stretching) and cooling down (static stretching) • Participate in a complete physical fitness assessment each quarter (muscular strength, muscular endurance, explosive strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular endurance) • Re-emphasise the importance of calisthenics • Reintroduction to gym etiquette and usage of free weight training equipment (technique, form and posture, and proper “buddy spotting”) • Identify and demonstrate free weight equipment exercises • Using gym equipment to perform different exercise routines (free weight strength training, endurance training, explosive training)

HUMAN KINETICS

aster in Charge: Mr Righardt Kotze

Human Kinetics (HK) is an essential school subject that helps students become successful at and value health enhancing physical activity.

HK complimenting Life Orientation and vice versa • From the perspectives above, HK has a major role to play in Life Orientation. The concepts detailed above are of crucial importance to Life Orientation. • HK forms part of the Life Orientation programme at Michaelhouse, thus giving the boys more time/exposure to these concepts as well as Life Orientation outcomes.

Our aim is to help young men acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes that lead to a lifetime of physical activity. Positive fitness behaviours can: • counteract major risk factors of heart disease (obesity, high blood pressure) • improve muscular strength, flexibility and aerobic endurance • improve self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control • help regulate weight control and improve body composition • help improve cognitive functioning • help establish and strive for achievable personal fitness goals • help make appropriate decisions about their behaviour and fitness • help follow rules and established safe procedures • develop movement skills • increase bone density • help release tension and anxiety • strengthen peer relationships • reduce risk of depression • promote a positive, lifelong attitude toward health enhancing physical activity • help lower blood pressure, and resting and working heart rates • provide more energy for daily activities

E and D Block students participate in fitness pre-testing during the first/second HK lesson of each quarter. These tests include: • the progressive bleep/shuttle test which measures aerobic endurance (cardio-vascular endurance) • One minute push ups which measures upper body muscular strength and muscular endurance • One minute sit ups which measures abdominal muscular strength and muscular endurance • Modified sit and reach which measures low back and hamstring muscle flexibility • Explosive base jump test which measures lower body explosive strength • Max pull up test which measures upper body strength and muscular endurance

Academic Reports started a project to convert the Science block at Michaelhouse into a green energy building. The project began by monitoring the amount of power used by the Science block and investigated ways of migrating the building to renewable energy sources. This project will continue into next year and will hopefully produce some promising and useful results.

After participating in these fitness pre-tests the students then set personal goals based on interests and fitness needs.Students take the same fitness tests again (sport fitness testing or the following quarter’s fitness pre-test) and evaluate their progress toward their goals. The students are provided time during warm up and cool down in physical education (HK) to work toward these goals (calisthenics). It is important to remember that to achieve these goals students must be regularly active in their own time.

EAPS (Extended Academic Programme for Students)

ECONOMICS

ead of Department: Mrs Win de Wet Staff: Mr Andrew Brown, Mr Linda Linda, Mr Msizi Mchunu

asters in Charge: Mr Hannes Ebersohn and Mr Dominic Gruijters

The Economics class of 2010 achieved excellent results. With one successful remark, our As went up to 14 (29%). Fourteen boys achieved Bs and nine achieved Cs with our percentage As, Bs and Cs being 77%.

The EAPS enjoyed a year filled with change. In today’s modern society it is important not only that one accrues the required knowledge but also understands the power that comes with it and how its use can affect humanity. This precipitates the need to ensure that boys are extended in all areas of learning and thought.

The C Block Economics pupils participated in the JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge, which runs from March through to September. Investing on the stock market, tracking shares and researching how various businesses are doing are life skills. Not only are we encouraging the boys to track their shares on a daily basis but many of our assessment tasks are based on the JSE and what the boys are learning through buying and selling shares.

The highlight of the year was the excellent performance of the EAPS in the BDO Inter-School Quiz. Michaelhouse fielded two teams for the preliminary round. The B Block team consisting of Michael Harrison, Mitchell Green, Christopher Taylor and Carel Swarts came second, beating 12 other teams. The C Block team consisted of Steven Clowes, Jonathan Goschen, Ryan Thompson and Lonwabo Mgoduso and were placed 4th. Both teams were invited to attend the final round at Clifton College on 7 June. As this coincided with examinations, we were only able to send the B Block team who were placed 10th out of 36 schools. A respectable achievement considering the timing of the event.

The top E Block class were involved in an Economy game during the First and Second Quarters. This was initiated by Mr Lawrence Beith, an Intern. The boys had to start an economy from scratch, deciding what infrastructure and which services were to be a priority. They then had to decide on an individual occupation, earning money, paying tax and building houses. Christian Botha had the highest net worth at the end of the game and was the overall winner.

The EAPS also enjoyed an outing to the Durban International Film Festival to see the documentary “The War You Don’t See” which is a powerful and timely investigation into the media’s role in war. This poignant documentary exposed the boys to the reality of how war is portrayed in the modern media and the political and ethical considerations that affect its portrayal. It also explored the changing face of propaganda in the electronic age and included an interview with Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.

One of the aims of the Economics curriculum and the Michaelhouse Economics Department is to get the boys to think. We encourage them to grapple with information and form an opinion. For example, the Economics teachers want them to have an opinion on whether Government should have more control over the economy or not. We had many lessons this year where we debated the whole Walmart/Massmart issue. We also challenged the boys to try and come up with solutions to the problem of poverty and unemployment in this country. Another interesting topic we have looked at in class is the differences and similarities between the Great Depression and the recent recession.

In the second half of the year a number of D Block EAPS boys

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I have included quotes from various past and present Michaelhouse boys who are studying or have studied Economics whilst at School. I asked them why they chose Economics as a subject at Michaelhouse and what benefits they have gained.

What we learn with pleasure we never forget.

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Alfred Mercier

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Christian Botha, winner of the E Block Economy Game with Mr Lawrence Beith ¬ “I did enjoy economics at Michaelhouse. I thought it was a great subject and now that I am studying it at varsity I have realised the benefit it was to have been able to do it at school. The students from schools that didn’t offer economics regret not being able to do it.” (David Bradford, Dux 2010) “I always thought that I was never going to pursue a career in the economics field. I just wanted the skill of analysing situations that one needs to examine markets, businesses, and countries. This skill can be vital in various situations in life; investing, pension schemes, saving/borrowing money. Economics has helped me understand not only the economic jargon on the news, and in newspaper articles, but it has also helped me understand the social, economic, financial, and even political changes that take place.” (Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, second in A Block Economics 2011)

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN

ead of Department: Mr Elmar de Klerk Staff: Mr Graeme Calway

It is pleasing that a lot of boys are still keen to take EGD as a subject because it really gives them a great advantage if they wish to pursue a career in any architectural, mechanical or electrical engineering field. It’s always very rewarding to receive feedback from past pupils to hear that they are coping very well with their Engineering Studies at University level having taken EGD as a subject at school.

“… The fact that economics concerns effectively everyone on the planet and the decisions they make on a day to day basis and how those decisions impact other individuals I find very interesting. Also, to my mind an understanding of how and why these decisions are made and the subsequent implications of them can only be an excellent tool for life in general. In short, economics is everywhere and concerns and impacts everyone, all the time – so an understanding of it seems essential.” (Tom Burne, top B Block Economics student 2011)

During the year, the pupils have done several projects which included the building of steam cars in C Block, designing and building wired motorised cars in B Block and designing and drawing an auditorium in A Block. We are very fortunate to have 24 computers with Autocad programs and I am pleased to say that the pupils are showing excellent progress. Our A Block pupils had the opportunity to write a Paper III Cad Exam and will be issued a Certificate from the IEB to confirm that they have passed. Engineering Graphics and Design continues to be a popular option amongst the boys. I am looking forward to a good set of results at the end of the year.

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Russell Anderson at the Warwick Junction Market on a B Block Human Settlement Studies outing

Shyam Naik and Sean Markham prepare for lunch at the Warwick Junction Market

GEOGRAPHY

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ead of Department: Mr John Alexander Staff: Mr Michael Bownes, Mr John Crawford, Mr Sibusiso Ncamani, Mr Bernard Whitaker

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Starting in April 2011 as the new Head of Department of Geography, I soon realised that not only would it be a privilege to teach at Michaelhouse, but that I was in the company of dedicated and talented Staff within the Department. The excellent exam results and positive teamwork that exist are a tribute to Mr Mike Bownes, the previous Head of Department who vacated the position to be appointed as Housemaster of Founders House.

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At our first Department Meeting the team discussed priorities, concerns and planning. In time I was able to reflect on the successes of the Department, identifying areas requiring attention to develop a strategic plan for the future. •

After numerous class visits and meetings, it is clear that the Geography Staff are willing to engage in new teaching methodologies and embrace change if valid. This is a vital attitude, which will enhance the ability of the Department to adapt to new strategies. To ensure progress on the established solid foundation of the Department will require vigilance and continuous Staff professional development and support. Stimulated and learning Staff are creative Staff. The boys notice Staff who are themselves learning and inquiring and implementing new teaching practices which are rewarding in class. This goes hand-in-hand with the Departmental ethos of life long learning. The Department must stress inquiry and not rote memory. Many schools are still content driven. These schools are emphasising recall for final examinations. In reality, a boy who has a positive and inquiring mind, coupled with a balanced knowledge base, will achieve higher results.

From a philosophical point of view, Geography by its very nature is a multi-faceted subject that encompasses a balance of theory and practical. Pupils must learn to appreciate and understand theory but should also be provided with every opportunity to experience the practical application of the theory. To this end, practical and tactile learning opportunities will be increased.

The Department has established a system of Staff as Block co-ordinators. This approach has been expanded recently via a call for Staff who would appreciate training and experience in a particular field to become in-house specialists. This delegated approach, in my opinion, stimulates life-long learning, professional development and initiative.

Academic Reports Geography Information Systems (GIS) and IT in general must play a key role in teaching approaches, but must not be utilised to the exclusion of other teaching styles and teacher strengths within the Department.

HISTORY

ead of Department: Mr Mike Thompson

Tactile Geography is a loose term that I coined once when I was out in the field. In essence, boys who experience temperatures, visually observe weather, feel the gritty texture of different rock types, smell pollution and gather empirical evidence from fieldwork, will study Geography not from their desks exclusively, but by living the subject. The School grounds lend themselves to this approach.

2011 has been a year of contrasts for the History Department. The Matric results of 2010 were good and the Department achieved 21% As which was well above the National average. The A Block of 2011 has produced a good standard of work throughout the year and it was most pleasing to note that the IEB accepted the recommendations of the Regional Moderator that Portfolios no longer need to be nationally moderated.

The vision that I have established for the Geography Department is:

B Block have worked hard this year and in the second half covered two sections of the Matric syllabus, namely the Cold War and Globalisation. For next year, we have become an IEB Project School and this means that the current B Blockers will have the option of choosing whether they wish to do their major research essay in History, Geography, Life Science or Life Orientation.

A tactile and balanced knowledge-inquiry based approach which allow boys to experience a rewarding and stimulating education with the bonus of being well prepared for tertiary education. The Department where you do not just learn Geography, but also experience it.

Academic Reports This will mean a larger individual essay, but they will no longer have to do one in each subject.

Afrikaans language and the themes of prejudice and belonging. These are all themes we deal with in our language teaching.

In C Block, the class had an excellent field trip to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. After a great night spent at Babanango Valley Lodge, the class accompanied by Mr Thomson and Mr Beith was treated to some most informative and knowledgeable talks at the Battlefields by the Babanango Staff. I was most gratified to see how much they had learnt – evident by the documentaries that were produced by the class upon their return.

The D Block boys participated in the Integrated Studies Programme in conjunction with the Biology Department, under the banner of conservation and keeping Michaelhouse green. The pupils were required to go into the Houses and do research regarding the sorting of waste and the wasting of resources like electricity and water. Their findings and recommendations were presented to the Class by way of a PowerPoint presentation.

In the HSS classes in D and E Block, not only has research been conducted into the sort of syllabus they would like to study, but we also introduced a new component: The History of Rock Music. This course not only traces the development of the genre, but also tries to examine the social, political, economic and cultural factors that aided and abetted its growth and development. It is a section that has been enjoyed immensely by both teachers and pupils.

It is our earnest wish and endeavor to have the Men of Michaelhouse take Afrikaans as a First Additional Language seriously, a subject which can and will prove useful to them in their futures.

ENGLISH

ead of Department: Mrs Mary McMichael Staff: Mrs Colleen Cook, Mr Simon Crane, Mr Peter Dennyson, Mr Peter Huntley, Mr Sam Mofokeng, Mr Bryan Tarr

AFRIKAANS

ead of Department: Mrs Louise Erwee Staff: Mrs Heléne du Toit, Mr Johan van Rooyen, Mr Chris van der Berg, Mr Ryno Combrinck, Mrs Carlien Walters, Mrs Lizel Ferreira

The year draws to a close with a sense of achievement and bereavement. We have all been acutely aware that this is Mr Peter Dennyson’s final year in the English Department. We have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Peter for part of his 34 years at the School and will miss his literary expertise, grammarian rigour as well as his sage advice. Mrs Colleen Cook, too, will leave the Department, though fortunately not the School. We thank her for her enthusiasm and diligence in teaching the E Block boys this year, but know that she will be close at hand when we, no doubt, will call on her expertise as an IEB Subexaminer and Moderator next year.

The struggle to raise the bar with regards to academic performance in this difficult subject continues unabated and we are striving towards better results, with particular focus on achieving more A, B and C symbols from all Blocks. We also place huge emphasis on raising the level of competence of our E Block pupils. We were very pleased with the creative efforts of our younger boys in producing lovely newspapers and posters around the themes we were working on.

We were delighted in 2010 to learn that more than 20 of our Matric boys achieved As in the IEB exams, but even more pleased that the lowest mark in English was a D.

All our top set pupils in A, B and C Blocks wrote the Bilingualism Examination run by the SA Taalbond.

In the First Quarter, having attended the local IEB Conference at Thomas Moore, three members of the Department went to the Hilton College English Teacher Conference and found much to be gained from the variety of speeches and the interaction with colleagues from other schools. Mr Simon Crane once again produced an entertaining and useful presentation on the works of Stephen Spielberg (one of his favourite film directors and an optional choice for study in the Matric syllabus).

The Junior Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniging gathers regularly under the guidance of Mrs Heléne du Toit in order to stimulate interest in the subject. Before the June Examinations, the A Block boys were able to attend a performance by Pitt Productions. The poetry and literature components were brilliantly brought to life in order to bring visual stimulation to these extremely important aspects of the subject.

In March, 22 pupils wrote the 2011 Olympiad. The theme was Confessions and Consequences. We were delighted that Stuart

The B and C Block boys attended the production “Die Vreemdeling”, presented by Magnet Theatre, incorporating original music, dance and physical theatre. The aim was to expose our boys to the

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Mr Ryno Combrinck with A Block Afrikaans students on the School Terraces

Hadfield was placed in the top 50 of the 6 700 pupils who wrote the exam. He gets free tuition in 2012 at Rhodes University should he wish to take up their offer. Other awards included Silver Medals for Christopher Rossouw, Kopano Maroga, Cole Hunt, Ryan Thompson and Mitchell Green. There were also five Bronze Medals and three Merit Awards.

Poetry Prize. He has submitted numerous poems over the past couple of years. One of his poems was recently published by Robin Malan in the “English Alive” Anthology, while Kopano Maroga and Paul Hewat, both of whom have been published in the past, saw their creative writing in print again this year. With the recent completion of the new English Wing, we are delighted to have beautiful new classes and a more centralised Department.

A number of senior boys have written beautifully crafted pieces for the Rector’s Verse and Old Boys’ Essay Competitions. This year the poems came not only from the A Block, but Mr Dennyson encouraged some very good creative work out of his C Block boys. Ultimately the prizes were awarded to Christopher Rossouw for his somewhat dark, but wryly entertaining essay entitled “Say This City Has Ten Million Souls” and Richard Griffin was awarded the

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We look forward to good results from the class of 2011 and trust that despite our loss of the venerable PED we will make the most of 2012 and all it promises.

Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.¬

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

Academic Reports The boy removed his hand from his eyes to the sound of great applause. He saw the day’s heroin glistening with pride at the edge of the trampoline. A smile crept its way along his face as he grasped the fact that the woman standing before him had accomplished the unfeasible. Awe wrote itself all over the young boy’s face as he gaped up at the woman soaking up her adulation.

Winning Contribution - Competition Essay in Response to the Picture of the acrobats Kieran Lyle (A Block)

The Unborn Wonder By Adrian Wolfson, C Block

She was high. Incredibly high. One miscalculated step and she would find her name under a completely different heading in the newspaper. Her perfected stance found her body in complete equilibrium. Fear of height did not dare to intrude the calm of her mind. Only her breathing broke her motionless state. Her muscles screamed from the agony of still. Small beads of sweat inched down her face trying to escape the blazing spotlight above her head. Make-up that had been layered onto her face slowly joined the droplets of sweat and revealed the wrinkles she had worked so hard to conceal. Her years of dedication and training filtered out the exasperating sound of cliché’8ed circus music in the background. She bent her legs. Overworked muscles stretched and strained as they prepared. She raised her arms. Her body poised for what would be a perfectly executed sequence. She inhaled deeply, and leaped into the air; the Spotlight following her every move.

I woke up so early at the dawn of this new day, Hoping the nightmare would just go away, But the tears start flowing, just like they did the night before, Why did you leave me? What was this for? I thought I couldn’t face another depressing day, I loathed the fact that you were taken away, It’s just not fair that this has happened to me, And it is scary to be without my favourite company, So I looked to the heavens and I asked God "Why"? Why in the world would a brother have to die? I didn’t get an answer that day or the next And, I suppose the question was just too complex, It took me some time to realise that you weren’t actually gone, That as long as I was breathing your spirit would live on, So life took on a different meaning, I was living for us both, Two souls inside one body, two spirits and one host. Now, with every breath I take, I take for me and you, And with every step I take, I’m taking it for two, And there’s no doubt in my mind, with the prayers that I have prayed, That the wings you bear, grow larger every day. The encouragement you give me, for my journey here on earth, Reflects through me, back at you, and on your death at birth, Stand firm by God, you are in good hands, and I’ll stand strong too, And together, in each other’s hearts, we’ll see this journey through.

From the crowd a young boy gazed up onto the illuminated acrobat. To the sweetly ignorant mind of a 5-year-old, the woman soaring above his head seemed to be achieving the impossible. His eyes burned from the bright glare of the spotlight, but that could not hinder his intense observation of the superwoman flying across the tent. His discomfort from the screams and yells around him was quickly forgotten as he became enveloped in the beauty of her stubborn defiance of the laws of physics. Her body stretched out, in pursuit of the uneasily distant trapeze bar, had the boy mesmerized. His skin prickled as he anticipated the outcome of the deathly acrobatic feat. The suspense came to a climax for the boy and his hand hastily covered his watering eyes.

I Kneel With Arms Outstretched Paul Hewat (A Block)

She exhaled as she grabbed onto the dangling bar and held on rigidly as gravity attempted to foil her successful leap through the air. Her fingers and joints ached as she squeezed onto the bar with all the strength her overworked muscles could summon up. The spotlight made visible the falling particles from her elaborately white powder-coated hands. Her elongated torso stretched towards the ground as she swung forward and back, revealing the silhouette of her ribs through her petite leotard. A pin drop completed her sequence as she landed a few metres below the bar. Skipping her way along the trampoline, she beamed to the audience her orthodontic straight teeth. Huge applause welcomed her to the edge. Her bow had been practiced to precision.

I kneel with arms outstretched, hands cupped, as the figure of an armless cross reaches forward. A soft sweep as my indifferent cup rises up. The same words, significant words “Amen”.

Academic Reports Say This City Has Ten Million Souls Christopher Rossouw (A Block) I sit here alone. Looking over the endless ground of light yet no one looks towards me. The ten million are too busy living their lives of silent insufficiency while I have found the solution to life, its end. I am by no means morbid, no, rather I have accepted that it is to this audience of light that I shall perform the only act over which I have any control. I look over the edge and still nothing looks back. Surely there should be some kind of drama, some sort of climactic music resounding? I am rewarded for my thoughts with a light and moderately whirling breeze. How did I come to stand on this platform of expiry? Living in this city, surrounded by desperate anonymity, I have searched for recognition; to be hailed warmly on the street or to share gossip with an equally astounded ally. But no such exchange ever happens. Perhaps the prune-faced neighbour across from the apartment will be astounded, not at my salacious gossip but at my shattered passing. I hear a car’s horn, I hope to see some credulous do-gooder waving at me to stop and perhaps reconsider. Sadly no such person greets me, yet in all fairness I am rather high above them and it is dark up here. I am shrouded in the shadow of ten million. Discretely I step off the ledge, rather hoping to hear applause: none. Sighing, I sit down and consider the headline that I anticipate will be splattered across the front page, “Youth leaps to escape inadequacy” or, “Jumping leads people to reconsider their lives”. I am dying for a cause.

In between lessons in the Usher Quad in the morning. Thus I join, night after night, the ten million souls, to become like a Cinderella: Nobody at the strike of a clock, but unlike her I shall do it again and again, a transposition of pending life and pending death.

With purpose rekindled, I stand atop the pallid concrete edging. The rosary I hold shifts slightly, the crucifix dangles precariously over the chasmic space. I expect I will not be buried in Christian ground. The dogma of my faith will damn me to perpetual suffering, but was it not our Lord that allowed Himself to be killed, when He could have prevented it? He committed The Act. He was buried temporarily, but then He ascended. I doubt I will be doing any levitation towards heaven. I will most likely descend first toward the tarnished pavement and soon afterward to Purgatory.

The Red Pen Richard Griffin (A Block) I wrote a poem once Gently laying out, with the smooth strokes of a pen, all that I had to share.

Procrastination, usually reserved for examinations or filling tax forms, seems to have crept into my final action. If I want to make the morning edition it is imperatively now or (cliché-ingly) never, do or die time. Uncertainty seems to be another companion who has joined me. I am feeling rather dubious about just how revolutionary my death will actually be. Page twelve, side note, “Suicide of boy”, arbitrarily placed next to an advert for some inane rejuvenating, age-defying mixture. Is my quest to save the despondent souls of the people a frivolous one? My watch returns me from fruitless pondering with its dejected chime.

Using my soul, my essence, as ink. On the pages I would bare. My poem limps back to me. Naked Cut and Beaten by the cruel words of reality. Dripping of ink from the harsh red pen.

I have missed the early print run. I guess that now I will descend the stairs to my apartment building, enter my bare living space (all perishables disposed of, taps tightly turned, lights off: prior to pending departure). Again I will need to procure fresh provisions

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ead of Department: Ms Martine de Maroussem Staff: Mrs Isabelle Schweyer

In February, the A Blockers attended the annual French Matric dinner at St Mary’s. The group, joined by two Treverton students, impatiently waited to head down to St Mary’s to enjoy an evening of fine french cuisine and a slide show on France. The evening was a success with lots of exchanged phone numbers and promises of keeping in contact. The B Blockers enjoyed their General Knowledge Quiz at Hilton College in March. With a new technological system put in place for the evening, each student had a multiple choice clicker which enabled them to take part in the quiz – the evening has never been so successful and prize giving chocolates were flying everywhere. The D Blockers’ enjoyed an outing at La Baguette in Howick, where they had to order their croissants and pains au chocolat from the French vendeuse, before heading to Crusty Corner for lunch. The C and E Blockers also enjoyed an outing to La Baguette, followed by lunch at Crusty Corner after the end-of-the-year exams.

E Block Integrated Studies display in the Media Centre

ISIZULU

Mission To identify, increase and inspire boys’ talents in the subject through effective teaching, training, coaching and meaningful relationships.

ead of Department: Mr Sandile Khuluse Staff: Mr Samukele Mofokeng Interns: Mr Sihle Mtshali, Mr Africa Msimango

I wish to emphasise the idea of meaningful relationships that we encourage with the boys in the Department. I honestly do not think we can get the best out of them if they do not feel loved and cared for. We ensure that they all feel valued and as a result we always have boys who want to be in the Zulu Department.

I sit refreshed from a very interesting two day HOD Seminar held at Granny Mouse. This seminar afforded me an opportunity to reflect on myself and on my Department. We had to present to the whole group the direction we want our Department to take; hence in this report I will start with my Vision, Mission and the challenges faced by this Department.

Challenges • Ongoing perceptions, created by Parents as well as teachers that isiZulu is a difficult subject. • Inability to stream isiZulu classes forcing us to teach extremely heterogeneous classes. • Having boys with minimal or no foundation of isiZulu in E Block.

Vision To be a leading learner-responsive Department, unleashing full potential from each boy. I deliberately did not want to quantify the performance of my boys in terms of the number of A and B symbols I’d like to achieve, because what matters more to me is to get the best out of my boys. I want the students in my Department to perform to their maximum potential. By being a learner-responsive Department, we will surely identify their weaknesses in the subject and help them.

Despite all these challenges, and others not listed here, I am glad to report that we have been doing well in the Zulu Department. The year 2011 was no exception. What excites me even more is to see the growing numbers of boys who take isiZulu as a second language.

We want to produce boys that are able to live harmoniously with all different cultural groups in the country.

In E Block we have 17 boys, D Block 16, C Block 15, B Block 9, and in A Block we have 12 boys.

Every year we take our boys on excursions to the traditional areas where they have an opportunity to learn about, and also to experience, Zulu culture. I believe this understanding will help our boys to become better citizens of this country.

I bid farewell to the Matric Class; and I wish them all the best in 2012.

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Mr Iain Guthrie taking a C Block Life Sciences class

and use the microscope images that we capture. We have linked to TWIG to obtain up-to-date animation materials on a wide variety of biological concepts which we can use in conjunction with other resources in our lessons. We have also continued to enlarge our DVD materials through purchasing appropriate and current titles.

LIFE SCIENCES

ead of Department: Mr Iain Guthrie Staff: Mr Nic Cahill, Mr Paul Fleischack, Mr Paul Snyman, Mr Sipho Zikhali (Laboratory Manager), Ms Zanele Ndlovu (Laboratory Assistant), Sbu Khumalo (Stockman/ Conservation Officer)

A large focus through the year has been to prepare our boys for the latest style of IEB Life Sciences Examination. Hopefully now that we have been through considerable changes in the Life Sciences curriculum, we will have a period of stability and be able to hone the skills of our Staff and boys to get the best out of the system.

We welcomed Mr Paul Snyman to our Department this year. Paul joined us from the United Kingdom where he had been teaching for a number of years at Caldicott School. We have had a number of aims this year which included increasing the amount of hands-on activities our boys take part in by broadening the practical aspect of the courses we offer. We have focused on making the subject more appealing to boys thereby attracting more candidates for the senior years (C, B and A Block). We continued to develop our resources and all laboratories now have teacher microscopes that link to Smart Boards so that we can project, store

We have returned animals to the Animal Room by building up a collection of pigeons, finches and lovebirds and improved our collection of fish tanks and fish. The hope is that these creatures will inspire the boys to become more involved in collecting and keeping various organisms and create an interest that could last through their lives.

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Robert Perrott, Michael Harrison and Gianluca Truda who were all placed in the Top 100 Nationally in the Second Round of the Mathematics Olympiad

Within the Top 100 in KZN in the Second Round: Ben Adey; James Quin; Matthew Chetty; Fergus Magor; Nicholas Richardson; Shawn Bailes; Luvuyo Khuzwayo; Angelos Gerenmayeh; Nicolas Wiehe Lagesse; Joe Sutton; Nicholas Stephenson and Stuart Hadfield.

MATHEMATICS

ead of Department: Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield Staff Members: Mrs Sarah Alexander, Mr James Bullough, Mr Albie Dahlberg, Miss Lisa Hardie, Mr Viktor Kurz, Mr Allan Laing, Mr Peter Stevens, Mr André van Wyk Intern Staff Members: Mr Bongomusa Cele, Mr Sihle Mtshali

In the third and final round of the Olympiad, Gianluca Truda; Robert Perrott and Michael Harrison all achieved Bronze Medals.

The Mathematics Department has had a busy and successful year. Our mission is to produce boys who enjoy Mathematics and strive for excellence. We do this by making Mathematics relevant, challenging, exciting and accessible to all our boys.

Inter-Provincial Maths Olympiad Based on their ranking in the National Maths Olympiad, the following boys represented KwaZulu-Natal at the InterProvincial Maths Olympiad held on Saturday 10 September 2011:

The Department offers Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Advanced Programme Mathematics as subjects.

KwaZulu-Natal Junior C Team: Luvuyo Khuzwayo KwaZulu-Natal Junior B Team: Matthew Chetty’ Angelos Geranmayeh’ Ben Adey KwaZulu-Natal Junior A Team: Fergus Magor’ Robert Perrot’ Nick Richardson KwaZulu-Natal Senior C Team: Michael Harrison

Events and Competitions: The South African Maths Olympiad The first round of the South African Maths Olympiad was written on 16 March 2011. Overall, 156 boys wrote and 112 qualified for the second round. The second round was written on 17 May 2011 and a number of our boys performed well.

Also based on their ranking in the National Maths Olympiad, Gianluca Truda; Robert Perrott and Michael Harrison participated in a special High Flyers Programme offered by UKZN. The boys went to the University once a week to be further groomed as top mathematicians.

Within the Top 100 in South Africa in the Second Round: Gianluca Truda; Robert Perrott and Michael Harrison (Placed 2nd in KwaZulu Natal).

Academic Reports got our scrumming technique correct and have engaged following a well-considered pause. Leisure Reading Most boys are thankfully still making time for leisure reading in their busy daily schedules. The reading preferences of the boys are worlds apart. Some enjoy the current surge in young adult literature about vampires, angels and apocalyptic scenarios with zombies. Others still enjoy the antics of young undercover agents with plenty of exciting gadgets thrown in, or a good historical story. For many, the charms of fiction do not hold any attraction and they are drawn to the engaging stories of sports icons, current affairs and social forecasting. The Best Books of the Week, four of the most recently published books which are displayed at the Issue Desk each week, provide a glimpse into what’s currently available in most bookshops. These books succeed in raising the boys’ awareness of new authors, the latest books written by established authors and topics of general interest. World Book Day and National Book Week World Book and Copyright Day were celebrated on 23 April. The theme for 2011 was: “Books: Pathway to Your Future.” The Media Centre drew attention to World Book Day via a display which traced the history and evolution of the book, culminating in the development of the e-book. The boys were then invited to complete a survey on the pros and cons of e-books which produced some interesting results. Many of the boys do seem to think that e-readers are the way of the future and will make reading far more exciting. We nevertheless used the opportunity which developed from the discussion of the results of the survey to emphasise that no matter what the format, books do open doors to both knowledge and enjoyment.

Ngcebo Maseko in the Media Centre

MEDIA CENTRE

ead of Department: Mrs Lynn van der Vegte Staff: Mrs Colleen Cook; Ms Zanele Mchunu; Mr Simon Zondi

National Book Week in September saw the E-Block boys being entertained by Annie Robinson and Paul Spence, the renowned supper theatre duo. The theme for their poetry and dramatised reading was that of war, with emphasis placed on World War II, which tied in with the E Block English syllabus in which they studied War Poetry and read “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” by John Boyne.

Touch, Pause, Engage “Touch, Pause, Engage” – words which the 2011 Rugby World Cup brought alive as early as 5am in the morning. It was a time when many opinions abounded and armchair coaches were generous with their advice – with the major question being: “Can the All Blacks do it?”. A similar number of opinions have flourished with regards to the hype surrounding the permeation of the e-book; with the intriguing question being “Can the printed book survive the onslaught of the e-book?”. The following statement by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine as early as 5 November 2007: “Books aren’t dead, they’re just going digital”. This statement has been of some concern to most booklovers. In the Media Centre we have not quite followed the rugby parlance, but have rather touched, engaged and paused. We have bought two Kindles and have enjoyed exploring the options which they offer; we have read widely and engaged with many people who have opted to buy e-readers, eliciting their opinions, but we have paused in support of the printed book, bearing in mind Stephen Fry’s comment: “Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators”. Perhaps by the time next year’s Chronicle report is ready to go to press we will have

“Cause we are living in a material world...” or is it a digital world? In this day and age the words of Madonna’s popular song “Material Girl” should be changed to “Cause we are living in a digital world” as the current Y-Generation is swamped by and enjoying digital media. We have joined the digital deluge and most of the displays in the Media Centre are now being accompanied by a digital presentation which adds to the theme of the display. The events of 2011 made it relatively easy to link with the boys via displays as both the ICC Cricket World Cup and the IRB Rugby World Cup attracted plenty of interest. These events provided us with an opportunity to focus on the countries taking part in the tournaments as well as the cultures of the hosting nations. The Michaelhouse stage production of “District Six” also created ample scope for investigating the history of District Six as well as touching on the idea of the many forced removals which are still being experienced in South Africa.

Academic Reports The literary world was well catered for by a display which looked at famous couples in literature with the Twilight Saga newcomers Edward and Bella now making the list of famed couples; as well as dear Spud and Mermaid. One Staff member insisted Lee Child’s, Jack Reacher, needed to be mentioned with his beloved toothbrush. The displays also serve as an extension of what is being taught in the classroom and “The History of Rock ‘n Roll”, taught at the E Block level, provided a superb link to the many books which are available in the library in this genre. Staying Connected In an effort to be an integral part of the education process at Michaelhouse we continue to connect with both the boys and the Staff via a weekly e-mail – the Media Centre News. This e-mail keeps the Staff and boys informed of what’s happening in the Media Centre, providing information about new books, new DVDs, new displays, useful websites and a calendar of events for the week. The Media Centre webpage which contains similar information is now also accessible from the School’s intranet. Audio/Visual Department The use of the facilities provided by the Audio/Visual Department has increased as more and more projects are requiring the integration of digital media with the normal presentation techniques. My sincere thanks go to Simon Zondi who runs the Department extremely efficiently, offering a professional audio/visual service to both the Staff and the boys.

Mr Bernard Whitaker with Patrick Botton and Matthew Davies as they prepare to depart on the D Block Hike

This year our B Blockers travelled to Em’seni where they participated in leadership training.

Conclusion The success of any organisation depends wholly on the team running it. My sincere thanks go to each member of the high performance 2011 Media Centre Team who are always in training to make the Media Centre a place which both boys and Staff enjoy.

Detailed reports on these activities appear below.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

On Monday the 19 September, 113 E Block boys embarked on their journey to the Oribi Reserve where they would face the E Block Outdoor Education Camp of 2011. When we passed through the School Gates, none of us knew the full extent of what we were going to endure for the next two and a half days. The hike there wasn’t exactly straight forward. It took us on a roundabout route through the beautiful Balgowan Valley with our heavy backpacks, and after a few hours walking we arrived at our camp. On arrival, Mother Nature welcomed us with an overcast and rainy day and the cheerful teachers promptly told us: “Here’s a tarpaulin and an axe and there’s a forest. Enjoy!” Despite the weather we set out making shelters by chopping wood and setting up camp; a camp that we would stay in for the next two days. That afternoon we waited for the rain to clear so that we could start the orienteering to different parts of the Reserve. Through muddy fields and streams we hiked to find the teachers, one of whom was on BBM! After our ventures were complete, we stayed at the camp until nightfall and then settled down to rest.

E BLOCK OUTDOOR SURVIVAL CHALLENGE: 20 – 22 September Written by Daryn Flanegan (Tatham) and Nicholas van Niekerk (Baines)

aster in Charge: Mr Paul Fleischack

This year the E Block again camped in the Oribi Reserve. They learned basic outdoor skills including rope-work, building shelters, cooking on a fire, orienteering, raft building, environmental studies and teamwork. Fortunately the mist and wet weather on the first day of their camp lifted and boys enjoyed warmer conditions for the rest of their camp. D Block hiked to Richard and Kathy Butcher’s farm, Glamoor, in Fort Nottingham. This year they camped here for one night before hiking on to a campsite in Sarsden Forest, where they spent their second night. They had to navigate between checkpoints and spent a day involved in a variety of problem-solving, fun and physically challenging exercises. C Block boys embarked on the inaugural C Block Journey, an expedition over 12 days on a route between Michaelhouse and Spioenkop, north of Winterton.

The night wasn’t like staying in a hotel suite. With just a tarpaulin between us and the harsh weather, we all battled through and woke

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D Block Mackenzie boys on their Outdoor Education hike

D Block Hike¬: 19 – 22 September Written by: Cameron Hampson (Pascoe)

up the next morning feeling slightly rejuvenated, with some Houses waking under the mangled wreckage of their broken shelters. The morning’s activity was to be rafting across Alex and New Dams. We spent most of the morning carrying poles and barrels down to the dam to build our rafts. One thing we learnt from this exercise was that raft building is much harder than it looks. Every single team’s raft broke on their first attempt at crossing. But despite the fact that our engineering wasn’t up to scratch, we all made it across the two freezing cold dams one way or another. After all our rafting supplies were across the dam and stored away, lunch was devoured, and we were faced with the hike back to camp.

With our bags packed we headed down to Willows to begin our hike. We never really knew what to expect from our group as a whole, since many of us in the E Block camp of 2010 had matured and become a lot stronger. In our minds we believed we knew who would need the most motivation on our trek to our first day’s camp. What we soon realised was that the tables had been completely turned – the faster members from 2010 found themselves struggling to keep up, and three of the slower members of our House from the previous year had become a lot stronger. These three men had also taken charge and were setting a tremendous pace and many people battled to keep up with them. I think many of us were surprised with the ‘three musketeers’ and how much stronger they had become.

That night’s supper was… interesting. When the boxes of live chickens were driven into camp, the boys were both excited and revolted. Following the chickens’ decapitation, came the de-feathering and gutting, something we will never, EVER, forget. After many attempts at cooking the chickens for supper, which included fried chicken and chicken potjie, only some were successful. Some boys had to settle for peanut butter and syrup on a piece of bread. That night was a bit better with the boys sleeping safely under their new, stronger shelters.

We departed from Willows and started making our way to our camp. We decided that we would not have one navigator but the navigators from day one and day two would help each other out on both days. Our navigators had gotten us to all the checkpoints correctly until we came across a fork in the road. The navigators stopped the group, and after contemplating for ten minutes, decided to go right, but a member in our group decided to try take charge and demanded we go left which ended up being the wrong way. The navigators immediately discovered we had gone wrong and quickly got us back on track, but only after we had to climb up a steep incline. During the hike in order to stop boredom and increase motivation, we sang war cries and marching songs as we walked along.

The next morning was taken up with the dismantling of shelters and the quizzes on the flora and fauna of the Reserve. All the boys were relieved to find themselves trudging back to school with the prospect of a hot shower and a comfortable bed. We all learnt the true art of survival in the bush – making fires, sleeping in homemade tents and getting used to long-drops, as the teachers enjoyed their front-row seats to Survivor Live.

Academic Reports The following morning, everyone woke up stiff after a very rough night’s sleep. Our Group Leader managed to get everyone going and motivated. Our first obstacle was a huge mountain. During the climb the faster members ran to the top, dropped their bags off and helped other members with their bags. After reaching the top we descended. At the bottom of the mountain we discovered that someone had sprained their ankle slightly, with a checkpoint ahead someone offered to carry his own bag plus the bag of the injured person. We got to the checkpoint and the injured boy decided to struggle on. After another checkpoint we had another injury. A member had become extremely dehydrated and weary. We stopped and distributed his bag between the group and carried on. Overall, we had many ups and downs throughout the camp. We saw the true colours of all members in the group, and in the end, it was agreed that it had been a very good and helpful camp.

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C BLOCK JOURNEY: 11-22 SEPTEMBER Written by Mr Paul Fleischack Staff: Mr Paul Fleischack, Reverend Canon Alan Smedley, Mr John Alexander, Mr Peter Stevens, Mr Andrew Brown, Sr Joanne McMillan, Mr James Bullough, Mr Paul Snyman, Mr Sam Mofokeng, Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Mike Thomson, Mr Tim Jarvis, Mr Shaun Thomson, Mr Murray Daniel, Mr Africa Msimang, Mr Tango Nchukana

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

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Luke Macnab and Kyle Dalton take a break during the Thukela River stretch of the inaugural C Block Journey

This year saw the inaugural C Block Journey. Boys travelled by foot, bicycle and inflatable rafts on a route which extended between Michaelhouse and the Spioenkop area, north of Winterton. The Journey entailed climbing to the summit of the Drakensberg, relay-running, cycling approximately 150km, hiking a distance of about 70km and paddling on the Thukela River.

We were also fortunate to rent bicycles along with a mechanic and support vehicle from St Andrew’s College in Grahamstown. In future we will have to source bicycles closer to home. The Journey proved to be a great success. Boys who were initially quite negative about the concept returned feeling as if they had conquered the world, brimming with excitement and a sense of achievement. One who could not ride a bicycle two days before departure managed 16km on Day Three. Those who doubted their ability returned having grown in confidence and self-esteem. As always, on such a journey, all forged new relationships and returned with new knowledge of themselves and their team-mates. With the exception of minor cuts and scrapes, all boys who participated returned tired, fitter and stronger.

The Block was divided into four groups, each completing their own separate journey, but all facing the same significant challenges, including climbing Langalilabalele Pass to the top of the Drakensberg. All covered the same distances and spent a night with a Zulu Family near Spioenkop, which was just one of the many unique experiences offered on this Journey. Mr Andrew Brown proved the most capable cycle-master, riding with-out a rest day for the 12 days, covering a total distance of 695km! Sr Joanne McMillan provided medical care and ambulance backup for the cyclists, often having to camp out with the boys.

C BLOCK JOURNEY REPORT Written by: Jonathan Goschen (Founders) and Michael Burn (West)

Without the support and hospitality of the farmers on the route, this journey would not have been possible. The local knowledge and advice which they were happy to share, as well as their moral support, were so valuable. Their generous provision of camp sites, some with a shower, braais, and even birthday cakes for boys was overwhelming and made the event really special. I hope that the Journey also had the benefit of strengthening relationships with the local landowners.

For many years now the Michaelhouse C Block group has participated in a three-day hike as part of their curriculum to become more well-rounded Men of Michaelhouse. However, it was found that a mere three days was not nearly sufficient to achieve the mental, spiritual and physical growth for which the School was striving. And so, much to the dismay of the large majority of the C Block Class of 2011, the three-day hike was doubled... and then doubled again resulting in a 12-day journey.

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C Block adventurers back at Screens after 12 days on the road

With this in mind we all got up at the crack of dawn, and after a quick blessing from our Chaplain (for we really needed God on our journey), we set off down the road to meet with our future team mates who would be accompanying us for the next three days, our bicycles.

grime which had become like a second skin to most boys. It was a day of rest, relaxation and good food but most importantly it was a day where all of us found a new inspiration in the form of letters received from our family and friends. But it could not go on forever, and we were immediately thrown back into reality with a relay run to the incongruously named “Garden of Eden”. When first informed of our sleeping arrangement for that evening; images of sparkling waterfalls, lush green undergrowth and crystal clear rivers leapt into the overactive imaginations of all the boys. Our imaginations were humbled. After a long day though, flat ground, clean water and a warm meal in us was more than sufficient.

One hundred and sixty seven point three kilometers later, out of the sunset we rode, trampling the final eight kilometers of solid uphill that lay between us and our destination. No superlatives can describe the feelings of absolute ecstasy as we could see the end of the first leg of our journey laid out in front of us. After a ceremonial handing over of the bicycles to Group Two, which turned into a heated dispute over whose past few days had led them closer to death, we uttered a few words of advice (such as pad your seat cushion) and waved them off.

The next real challenge we were faced with was the day of rafting. This day was filled with mixed-emotions as paddling down the rapids would get your heart pumping – with never ending flats with a headwind that would literally push us back if we stopped paddling. We arrived at our destination wet and with aching muscles, yet in high spirits, still laughing at stories of the day. One of which saw Mr Fleischack appear at the bottom of a rapid completely drenched after he had tumbled out of his boat.

Waking up the next morning, after being separated from a massive electrical storm by only a thin sheet of nylon, was mesmerising. The big African sun rising over the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was an amazing send-off to the second part of our journey – hiking. Along the way to our campsite we had time to stop and have a look at some ancient rock-paintings, take photos of three eland and just appreciate some of the most scenic views in the world. After two days hiking in the berg we were sluggishly taken, via a very weathered, very African truck, to our well-deserved rest day at the Wagendrift Dam.

What followed was a steady, largely uneventful hike through not much which ended at a run-down guest lodge/campsite/ commune with an amazing river front view onto the Tugela River. It was an eye-opener to most of us as it illustrated the reality that not all projects you embark on will be a success and that all of us

Never in the history of the plumbing industry have two small geysers ever been worked as hard to remove the layer of dirt and

Academic Reports will have to deal with failure. With that said I think we all still quite enjoyed this particular failure as it allowed us free access into a somewhat more urban environment where pitching tents was not an absolute necessity. The next morning was our secondto-last and one could already feel the excitement growing as the end of our Journey grew near. But we still had a few more challenges to get through – one of which was the hike to our resting place that evening, Bheki’s Homestead. Going into this we didn’t really know what to expect as most of us had never been to a traditional Zulu homestead before, but in a way I could sense it was, in fact, exactly what we were expecting. There were chickens, goats and geese roaming around, we couldn’t understand anything our hosts were saying, we slept in a very small, very traditional hut and were served absolutely enormous portions of a very traditional meal: samp and beans. Even though on the outside it was almost exactly as we were expecting it, it is very different to imagine something and to actually experience it. To see these people living without what we deem necessities such as electricity and running water, and having to survive just with what they have on their premises, is quite something. I personally found that something in me changed during this experience. Wulf Mosberger, Byron Grealy and Ryan van Greunen practice their teamwork skills at the B Block Leadership Camp ¬

The last morning had somewhat of a different feel about it as, opposed to the traditional ‘oh no sir’ and ‘I can’t get up’ or just a simple ‘uurrggghh’, an excited chatter arose and bags were packed in record time. After consuming the last, and best, breakfast of our journey we set off in high spirits. Our high spirits soon ended when faced with the suitably named hill, “Forever and Ever”. It was just our luck that we had to face this on the last day of our Journey. Nevertheless, with sheer brute determination, we reached the end with an immense sense of accomplishment.

which, apart from being in a different environment, was of a more cerebral nature. Despite what many boys expected, the main purpose of the camp was not merely to teach us how to be good Prefects and A Blockers, but rather to instil good general leadership techniques and concepts in us. We were introduced to numerous key concepts such as “leading from where you are”, which among other things, showed us that you do not need a title to be a leader.

Whilst we as the C Block of 2011 may not always admit it, every one of us felt in some way moved or changed after this appropriately named Journey. Although going into it there was plenty of complaining and questions raised about the necessity of extending the usual three day camp, we can now all see where Mr Fleishack was coming from – that three days are not nearly enough to achieve the development which was desired. We as persons from secure backgrounds get tied down by the small things in life and are rarely able catch a glimpse into the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves, and to see what it’s like only to be able to care about the more important things. I have come out of this Journey with a new perspective and a new understanding.

The course consisted largely of speeches, group discussions and some activities. The majority of these speeches were given by the Housemasters, who were present throughout the camp, as well as by Mr Laing and Reverend Robertson. Many boys seemed to appreciate the opportunities we had to engage in discussions in our House groups. During the camp we also did two film studies, namely Lord of the Flies and Coach Carter. These films were closely linked to many of the concepts that we focussed on throughout the camp and provided an analogy for learning about how to lead the various personality types in question. However, the camp was not all work and no play as we were given time to relax and socialise. One of the definite highlights of the camp was having a braai in our House groups. We also did a few more traditional team building exercises such as an obstacle course.

This camp can be described in many ways, but I only chose one... beneficial B¬ Block Leadership Camp at Em’seni:¬ 19 - 22 September Written by Mitchell Green (Tatham) In the week leading up to the Third Quarter holidays the Michaelhouse B Block boys went to Em’seni for our B Block Leadership Camp. This year’s camp was new in the sense that in previous years the outing was held at Spirit of Adventure and was of a more physical nature, as opposed to this year’s camp

All-in-all, the B Block Leadership Camp received much positive feedback from boys and Staff alike. We learned a lot about leading, got to spend time talking about current pressing matters in our House groups and enjoyed ourselves in the process.

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Mr Jaap van der Vegte supervising an experiment in the Science Labs

The following boys received awards at Speech Day: • Marco Whally received the award for the Most Improved Science Mark over the past year. • Paul Hewat received the Top Achiever Award. • Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse received the JL Robinson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theory and Practical realms. • Jonathan Needham and Christopher Rossouw received the Expo for Young Scientists Award. • David Brill was awarded the prize for the top mark in the SA KASTE Science Olympiad

SCIENCE

ead of Department: Mr Matthew Higginson Staff: Mr Gavin Ross, Mr Jaap van der Vegte, Mr Michael Schwartz Lab Assistant: Mr Raymond Duma The Science Department is always buzzing at the start of the year and this year was no different. The class of 2010 did not achieve the results that we were hoping for with 14% of the boys achieving an A symbol and four boys who received 79% in their final examinations.

One of the highlights of the year was the ‘entertainment’ of the Grade 6 boys during their visits to Michaelhouse. The boys loved the explosions of balloons and the use of air pressure and also enjoyed learning about ice, dry ice and liquid nitrogen. This year we introduced them to the realm of alchemy.

I was fortunate to attend the annual IEB Conference which was held in Johannesburg in February. Teachers from across the country attended, sharing ideas and resources. At this conference we were informed that there will be a change in curriculum for the A Block of 2014 – effectively the C Block boys of 2012. The aim of the new curriculum is to give teachers more time to carry out extension work and more practical investigations. This is our vision at Michaelhouse as we strive to extend our students beyond the syllabus requirements and ensure an interest in Science. I believe that the introduction of a new syllabus is a step in the right direction as this will encourage more students to enter a scientific field when leaving school.

During the First Quarter we were able to take all of our Science A Block boys to the Eskom Drakensburg Pump Storage System where they were taken around the power plant which will hopefully spark an interest in the engineering field for a few of them. This tour is relevant to our Science students in particular as part of the A Block curriculum is the study of Motors and Generators which they were able to see up close and on a massive scale. The top set B Block boys visited an oil refinery towards the end of the Third Quarter.

This year the Science Department acquired new hardware in the form of Smart Cameras. The cameras have allowed the teachers to be more efficient and spend additional time on lesson preparation.

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Mr Matthew Higginson instilling the joy of Science

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Twenty-four of our A Block boys wrote the National Science Olympiad, six Life Science and 18 Physical Science. Unfortunately, none reached the second round of the Olympiad but they must still be commended on their participation. The questions were of an extremely high level and based on not only the entire Grade 12 syllabus, but work that the boys will cover at a tertiary level.

Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.

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Spiritual

The Chaplain, Canon Alan Smedley with Kyle Flanegan, the School Counsellor, Mr Tim Jarvis, Justin Moberly, Luke Strachan and Richard Griffin for himself. All of this under-girds my approach to the spiritual life of the School.”

SPIRITUAL Written by Revd Canon Alan Smedley

It is with this fundamental principle in mind that the following spiritual activities of the school have taken place this year.

n New Boys’ Day at the start of every year we have a Chapel Service for new parents and their sons. I give a short talk in which I share with them some thoughts on the role of the Chaplain and the spiritual life of the School. Following is an extract from that talk for your interest:

Start of Year Staff Chapel Service On Thursday 13 January all the Academic, Administrative and Bursary Staff attended a short Chapel service prior to the Rector’s Welcoming Function. At the service we sang hymns, listened to a scripture reading, prayed together, and the Rector addressed us. This gathering is an important tradition as it is appropriate that the Michaelhouse school year begins in the Chapel where we gather the Staff and acknowledge that this is in fact God’s School, not ours, and that it exists primarily to bring glory to Him through the ministry of educating boys.

“Michaelhouse is an Anglican Church School, but whilst being part of the Anglican Diocese of Natal, we of course welcome children from all denominations. We also welcome children of other faiths and teach religious tolerance, encouraging boys to respect the beliefs of the other world religions and philosophies. However, as a Church School, we believe that the Christian faith should be central to the life of this community. You have probably noticed that the Chapel is situated in a very prominent position in the geography of Michaelhouse, and this, I think, helps us maintain our worship of God, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, as a vital part of all that happens here. As I understand it, all of us are on a spiritual journey as we travel through life, but our teenage years are particularly important in our search for meaning and purpose and direction. It is my own conviction that personal faith in Jesus Christ, a living, vibrant and meaningful personal faith, is the most important discovery that any human being can make. Consequently, I believe that it is extremely important that, as part of a young person’s overall education and development, that he should be given the opportunity to make this discovery of spiritual truth

Christian Representative Council The Chairman this year has been Craig Clowes (Head of East) and the Deputy was Alasdair Allen. The other members were Stephen Peel, Rati Mashego, Magashe Ngoepe, Jeremy Bradford, Murray Marx, Paul Hewat (Second Prefect), Dumisani Mashinini (Head of Farfield), Dominic Harris, Gaza Khosa, David Brill (Senior Prefect) and James Dalais (Head of Pascoe). The role of the CRC is to take responsibility for the overall spiritual life of the School from a school boy perspective. They meet twice a term and oversee the cell groups, choosing the hymns for Chapel Services, prayer groups, Chapel Servers, the Christian Fellowship, the Informal Chapel services, and advising the Chaplain on how to make Chapel

Spiritual is usually attended by about 15 Staff, a few visiting Parents and on average about 40 boys. The rest of the School choose to attend in the evenings. The small turnout at a morning Eucharist is not unexpected as Sunday is the only day of the week when boys can sleep in. In addition, it is clear that most teenagers prefer a less structured and non-written liturgical form of worship. All boys and full-time Academic Staff are required to attend one of these Sunday services. From time-to-time there is also only an evening service. This occurs when virtually the whole School is away in the morning, such as over the Michaelhouse/Hilton weekend.

as meaningful as possible. This year they served us extremely well and were also a wonderful example to the School. Christian Fellowship The Chairman of the Christian Fellowship (CF) Committee this year was Jeremy Bradford, the Deputy was Stephen Peel and the other members were Rati Mashego, Magashe Ngoepe, Murray Marx, Paul Hewat, Dumisani Mashinini, Mark Taylor, Posholi Mohale, Brian Kariithi, Zipho Mhlongo, Tom Stapylton-Smith, Anthony Miller, James Quick, Hanko Van Schlichting, Sinenhlanhla Shelembe, Clive Legoale Phillips and Zawadi Dlamini. It has been another great year with about 80 to 100 boys going down to the Crypt Chapel at 20:15 each Wednesday. The CF band has led the worship in a meaningful and inspiring way under the leadership of Rati Mashego. Many new boys have been encouraged to attend, and it is so gratifying to see them come into this place where they can relax and be themselves. It is interesting that it is considered to be a place of equals, in what is otherwise a very hierarchical environment. Consequently, juniors and seniors inter-mingle easily and link arms to sing some of the songs as they worship together.

Wednesday Services The other weekly service takes place on a Wednesday morning. It lasts for about 20 minutes and all boys and Academic Staff are required to attend. During the year every House has a turn to take the service during which one of the boys will give a talk. I am frequently amazed and thrilled by the eloquence of the boys. Usually the talks are well delivered, well researched, theologically sound, and hold the attention of the congregation. There have been a number of times this year when I have sat and marvelled at the preacher’s self-confidence, unashamedly Christian commitment and his desire to speak into the lives of us all. On the other Wednesdays of the year, different members of Staff take the services. I believe that the value of these services and the talks is immense. Week after week the boys are exposed to a rich variety of subjects delivered in different ways by respected members of the teaching Staff. In most schools it will be the Chaplain and maybe one or two others who stand up and declare their Christian faith to the pupils. This year at Michaelhouse, 16 members of Staff spoke in Chapel. These are special occasions where one is conscious that our gracious and faithful God is working in the lives of many boys.

Licensing of two new Layministers On Wednesday morning 2 March, Archdeacon Nick Kerr, an OM and Rector of the Mooi River Parish, joined us at our weekly service to licence two Staff members, Mr Alan AdlingtonCorfield and Mr Iain Guthrie, as Layministers. In his address to the School he pointed out that the role of a Layminister is to help with leading services, giving talks, assisting with the administration of the sacrament at the Eucharist, and to take responsibility with the Rector and Chaplain for the spiritual life of the School. It was a great joy to welcome these two men to this new ministry and I have absolutely no doubt that they will play a significant role in the ongoing spiritual life of our community.

Old Boys’ Day Service We held our traditional service at 930am on Old Boys’ Day. Each year I try to choose a different OM to be our guest preacher. This year we were privileged to have Graham Herbert. Graham was in A Block in 1981 and stayed for Post Matric in 1982. He was Head of Founders House and Senior Prefect. He was Vice Captain of the First XV and was awarded Colours for rugby. After school he went to UCT where he qualified as a Medical Doctor. He is currently working in the Mining Industry in Johannesburg. Graham gave an excellent talk in which he spoke about his own spiritual journey. He and his wife Sally, after being nominal church goers for many years, finally decided about 15 years ago to ask Christ into their lives and make a commitment to Him. Graham spoke about how this was a life changing decision and he and Sally are now involved in their local church in Johannesburg.

New Boys’ Admission Ceremony This took place at 630pm on Monday 31 January. As has become our custom, the Prefects sit with their new boys and then shake them by the hand before they walk up to the front of the Chapel where the Rector welcomes them and they then sign a document inscribed with the New Boys’ Pledge. The pledge contains the words of the Charge that the Rector has just read, which are as follows: “I charge you that you strive by all means in your power to preserve and enhance the good name of this School and to be worthy of your membership of it. Will you be faithful to this charge?” After this ceremony the boys are eligible to wear the red and white Michaelhouse school tie. Sunday Services We continue to have two services on most Sundays. The exception is when we have a Full School Eucharist either in the morning or evening. Otherwise, in the morning we have a traditional Anglican Eucharist and then in the evenings we have a less liturgical service which we call Evening Worship. Twice a term this is replaced by what we call an Informal Service where the Christian Fellowship Gospel Band lead the worship. In addition to this, the local Roman Catholic Priest celebrates the Mass for Roman Catholics in the Crypt Chapel at 18:00 on most Sundays. About 20 boys and a few Staff attend. Our morning Anglican Eucharist

Confirmation Camp On Monday afternoon, 22 August, at the end of the half-term weekend, we set off for Em’seni Camp near Winterton with 105 C Blockers and 3 B Block boys. The B Blockers away on exchange in 2010 joined the group this year. The camp ended on Friday 26 August, and we returned to school at 215pm. This year the programme was facilitated by Xavier Moran, the National Director of Scripture Union in Independent Schools (SUIS) and his team. This consisted of Xavier, Matt Lewis and

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The School Chaplain, the Reverend Canon Alan Smedley with officiating Bishops Nkosinathi Ndwandwe and Rubin Philip and the Rector, Mr Guy Pearson at the 2011 Confirmation Service Ross Ducasse (SUIS staff), Matt Tribe, Mr Michael Van Rensburg (Michaelhouse Intern), Casper Badenhorst (OM 2010), Paul Smedley (OM 2006), Rev Kevin Robertson (Director of Em’seni Centre for Youth Development), Mr Iain Guthrie (Michaelhouse Staff), and the SUIS Trendsetters (Gap year students). In addition to this, Messrs John and Ian Crawford were with us for Monday night, Mr Mike Bownes for Wednesday night, and the Rector, Mr Mike Schwartz and Mr André van Wyk came out for the day. It was a fantastic team of people and their contribution made the camp a wonderful experience for all who attended. The boys were divided into 10 random groups to break a little of the School feel in creating more balanced groups for discussion. Whilst there were teaching sessions when all 108 boys were together, as often as possible they met in these smaller groups, which made discussion and learning much more effective. The leaders were well prepared having been given teaching material and leader’s notes prior to the camp. During the week opportunity was provided for the leaders to give personal testimonies of their faith. A new addition to this year’s camp was singing and worship. Matt Lewis, who was recently employed as a member of the SUIS Staff, and this year’s Trendsetters, is an extremely talented musician. Consequently, Matt was able to very gently introduce the boys to the value and meaning of worship through singing. It provided a beautiful new dimension to the boys’ experience of the Christian life. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the leaders made themselves available to pray for boys individually. We must have prayed with at least 60 of them. It was a very special week in the lives of many boys and an enormous privilege for us as leaders to be a part of it. Once again, I marvel at the grace and goodness that God has bestowed upon our School. To Him be all the glory for what He did amongst us at Em’seni. The challenge of course is to do all that we can to encourage the new found faith in so many boys, and to help them develop an ongoing, lifelong walk with Jesus Christ.

Confirmation Service The Confirmation Service took place on Friday 9 September at 530pm. Bishop Rubin Philip presided and he was assisted by Bishop Nkosinathi Ndwandwe (the Suffragen Bishop of Natal). This year the whole Confirmation Service was held on the Friday evening. In the past we have divided the service in two. The actual Confirmation has taken place on a Saturday evening and then it has continued with the Eucharist the following morning. The reason for this was to prevent the boys from having to sit through a very lengthy service. However, due to Family Day on the 10th, and then the C Blockers departing on their Outdoor Education Journey on the 11th, we decided to have one service this year. It was a wonderful occasion and the boys told me afterwards that they were not aware of its length at all. We baptised 27 Boys and 90 were confirmed. Consecration of Tsietsi Seleoane as Suffragan Bishop of Natal On Tuesday 30 August 2011, at an Elective Assembly held at the Cathedral in Pietermaritzburg, Tsietsi Seleoane was elected as the Bishop Suffragan (Assistant Bishop) for the Northern Area of the Diocese of Natal. Tsietsi and his wife Rachel came to Michaelhouse in 1986. He was employed to work as a Lay-Pastor to our Zulu speaking employees and they lived at Zinzane village. Michaelhouse subsequently paid for him to go to a Theological College in Pietermaritzburg where he obtained a Diploma in Theology. He was also licensed as a Layminister in the Michaelhouse Chapel. Shortly after obtaining his Diploma, he was ordained as a Deacon and then a Priest in the Anglican Church. He left us at the end of 2001 and became the first black Rector of the Parish of Drakensberg, Himeville. Since then he was moved to Dundee in Northern Natal, and then to Newcastle. He was appointed as the Archdeacon of the region of Ingagane (North West) shortly after arriving there. Bishop Tsietsi was consecrated as a Bishop in the Anglican Church by the Archbishop, the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba, at the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity in Pietermaritzburg on 12 November.

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Remembrance Sunday at Michaelhouse. From L to R Rector Guy Pearson, Mr Don Guthrie, Mr Errol Richardson, Mr Grant Murray, Mr Roy Gathorne, Mr Iain Guthrie, Mr Basil Hersov and Canon Alan Smedley Honorary Colonel Don Guthrie – from the Natal Field Artillery, and Mr Roy Gathorne, both on behalf of the Army. Honorary Colonel Errol Richardson – Representing the Durban Light Infantry – The DLI was affiliated to Michaelhouse in 1952.

We congratulate and rejoice with him on his consecration, and pray that the Lord will bless him and use him greatly in his new position. Unity Camp – Christian Fellowship Committee (CFC) training weekend Over the half-term weekend in the Fourth Quarter, from Thursday 20 to Monday 24 October, 15 of the newly elected members of CFC for 2012 attended the annual Unity Camp at Em’seni. Ross Ducasse and his team from SUIS facilitated the program. The boys found it extremely worthwhile as they planned and prepared for next year.

This year in the place of a sermon, eight of our 2012 School Prefects, read eight citations of OMs who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. They stood around the altar and having read their citation, lit a candle and placed it on a floral stand at the front of the altar. The intention was to try and make the whole service as meaningful and real as possible for the boys. It was a wonderful service and I trust a fitting memorial to those OMs who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war.

Remembrance Day Service 2010 This took place on Sunday 13 November. Sadly, we have reached the stage where there are fewer and fewer veterans who are able to attend. However it was a great joy and pleasure to have Mr Roy Gathorne and Mr Basil Hersov with us. A number of other OMs were also present to lay wreaths. The members of the parade were as follows:

Conclusion I would like to conclude this report by thanking all those who have contributed to the spiritual life of the School during 2011. Each person has played a different, but valuable role in our lives. The Layministers: Messrs Guy Pearson, Paul Fleischack, John Crawford, Allan Laing, Viktor Kurz, Tim Jarvis, Alan AdlingtonCorfield and Iain Guthrie.

The Rector, Mr Guy Pearson, and the Senior Prefect for 2012, Christopher Brits, who laid a wreath on behalf of the school. Mr Iain Guthrie on behalf of the Navy. Mr Guthrie served in the South African Navy when he did compulsory National Service. Honorary Colonel Grant Murray – from 15th Squadron SAAF, on behalf of the Air Forces. Honorary Colonel Basil Hersov¬– from 21 Squadron SAAF, on behalf of Prisoners of War.

Mrs Kate Smedley, who has continued to ensure that there are flowers in the Chapel each week and who has faithfully taught Divinity to all the boys in E and D Blocks. Kate’s creativity and application of the Biblical stories to real life issues has made Divinity classes meaningful and enjoyable for the boys.

Spiritual Pastor Sipho Zuma who has continued to minister to the Zulu speaking employees of the School and to the members of Zinzane village.

Mr Guy Pearson Mr Michael Schwartz Mr Tim Jarvis Ms Joy Preiss Mr Michael Bownes Mr Dominic Gruijters Mr Linda Linda Mr Paul Snyman Revd Canon Fred Pitout Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield Mr Simon Crane Mr Allan Laing Mr Paul Fleischack Mr John Crawford Mr Iain Guthrie Mr Viktor Kurz Mr Falithenjwa Mkhize Mr Xavier Moran, the National Director of Scripture Union in Independent Schools Revd Barnabas Nqindi from St Matthew Parish in Estcourt

Mr William Silk and Mr Abri Venter as the Choir Master and Chapel Organist respectively. The Chapel Servers, School Prefects and the Bellringers who participate in the life of the Chapel. Visiting Preachers I am most grateful to the following people who were our preachers this year. All of them, except three, are members of the Michaelhouse Staff. Weddings of Michaelhouse Staff and Old Boys Date

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Russell Stickley Mark Scholefield Dylan Bouché George Constantinou Giles Kelmanson Africa Msimango

Mae Villar Janine Broli Chantele Mountain Robyn Arthur Louise Hedges Anita Kerr

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Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

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Agricultural Society boys at work with the Nguni Herd

AFRICAN AFFAIRS SOCIETY

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

aster in Charge: Mr Sandile Khuluse Chairman: Dumisani Mashinini Deputy Chairman: Bryan Buchler Secretary : Mkhululi Mkhulisi

aster in Charge: Mr Iain Guthrie Chairman: Murray Rait Secretary: Philip Clay The Agricultural Society continues to solicit significant support from the boys. The main attraction of the year remains the annual trip to the Royal Agricultural Show. This year we had to make a senior and a junior trip on different days to cater for the 62 boys wishing to attend the event. This show was the best in many years with much to keep the members entertained. The various breeds of cattle on display created a great deal of interest among the members. A large horned Ankole-Watusi cow and calf drew many fascinated viewers and proved to be a real show-stopper. They are medium-sized animals, with long, large-diameter horns, and are certainly eye-catching. Apparently these regal animals can trace their ancestry back more than 6 000 years and have often been referred to as the cattle of kings. Another show-stopper was the giant cow which had grown larger than anyone could believe.

The African Affairs Society is geared towards discussing African issues which are pertinent and relevant. The Society examines various current affairs that happen in South Africa and within the African continent as a whole. The Society is made up of 15 regular members and tries to meet twice a term on Sunday evenings.

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Without life there is nothing.

As well as the cattle breeds, the bird breeds proved popular and provided much entertainment too, while the more mechanically minded spent considerable time perusing the various machines that are available to today’s farmers.

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The six intrepid boys who embarked on the Michaelhouse Aero Club’s ‘maiden outing’ at the end of 2011

Once again the Society was involved in a number of cattle related activities in the Oribi Reserve. Boys were able to be involved in pregnancy testing, vaccinations, weaning, dipping and various other aspects of herd control. These activities give real ‘hands-on’ experiences to the boys and are generally enjoyed.

The Register of all the boys who have attended Michaelhouse, proved a winner. All of the boys found one or more entries pertaining to a grandfather, father or uncle – one dating back to 1911. Most impressive about the Register was the beautiful cursive handwriting in which the boys wrote.

Well done to Murray Rait who won the Andrew Henderson Prize for Agriculture for his contribution to the Society. His commitment to the Society throughout the year has been considerable.

The Archives Society was approached to research the years for which Gaudies were held in 2011 for Old Boys’ Day. These years were 1961, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 2001. An evening was thus spent browsing through the various Chronicles and jotting down highlights and special events for those specific years.

ARCHIVES SOCIETY

A visit to Caversham Mill restaurant was undertaken in June. The history of the mill was discussed as well as the devastating effects of the floods which occurred there in the 1987. The mill was originally the only mill in the Midlands and people would bring their grain on ox-wagon down the valley.

eacher in Charge: Mrs Sarah Alexander Chairman: Christopher Rossouw

The Archives Society consists of a few keen members who have a long tradition of family members attending Michaelhouse coupled with those who are interested in the School’s history.

The year’s final outing was to the Howick Museum in August, where we were received by the curator, Claire Adderley. She gave an introductory talk about the various exhibits at the museum. She also spoke on the role of the archives and methods of preserving artifacts. The boys then browsed around and asked questions. The photos of the various old buildings which can still be seen in Howick were of particular interest, as well as the background to the Mandela Capture Site.

Some of the meetings this year have involved research in old Chronicles, Registers and Minutes of earlier Board Meetings, which are housed in the Archives. An early meeting involved a visit to the Archives to browse through some of these artifacts.

Cultural • Clubs and Societies BIRDS 4 AFRICA SOCIETY

BOXING CLUB

eacher in Charge: Mrs Kate Smedley Chairman: Philip Clay

oach: Mr Phlorian Mnikathi Captain: Merrick Pringle

Our membership is down from previous years but those who have joined the Society are both keen and enthusiastic. There is good mix of boys from different Houses and Blocks ranging from A Block right through to E Block. A few boys were keen to become members after the initial registration which is always encouraging. The highlight of the year was watching the mass roosting of millions of birds on two occasions. The first was a trip to Mooi River on 9 March. We arrived in good time to watch the thousands of Amor Falcons gathering in the evening light. As the sun set they began to roost in the four seemingly small Plane trees at the rather inauspicious location of the Engen garage near the new Spar. We were joined by a number of other bird enthusiasts who were as thrilled as we were to witness this fabulous sight. The second occasion was to see a similar sight but this time at Mt Moreland near the new King Shaka Airport. We saw millions of European Barn Swallows swoop down to roost in the reed beds.

2011’s Boxing Club has 15 members, all of whom are keen, quick learners. Mondays are dedicated to fitness sessions, with sparring in full protective gear (head guard, mouth guard and body armour) taking place on Wednesdays. In 2012, we hope to encourage enough members to form separate training groups for seniors and juniors.

BUSINESS SOCIETY

aster in charge: Mr Rory Drysdale Chairman: Christopher Rossouw Members: Richter Landman and Alasdair Allen The Business Society has met regularly during the year, and only a few trades have taken place. Wilson Bayley shares were all sold and 7 000 Supergroup shares were purchased.

Later on in the year, six of us attended a meeting in Howick where an illustrated talk on birding in Tanzania was presented. It was interesting to note the wonderful variety of birds found in that country, many of which are not resident in KwaZulu-Natal. Unfortunately the computer link was not behaving and the pictures projected from the computer on to the screen did not show the correct colours of the birds which was most frustrating, as some of the Tanzanian birds do have the most colourful and magnificent plumage.

The share prices have been up and down. The unit price at the start of the year was R1.33 per unit. It has remained flat all year and is currently R1.32 per unit. Fund holdings on 26 October 2011: 1000 7000 150 200 50 50

A trip to the ever popular Bird of Prey Centre at Ashburton was another special trip as raptors are a fascination to all. One never tires of watching their speed, skill and beauty in the air. Unusual sightings this year have included a pair of Paradise Flycatchers seen near the Bog Stream in September; a Malachite Kingfisher at New Dam; and a single Woolly-Necked Stork on Far Meadows in October.

15 050 6 160 44 280 7 938 9 175 7 025 21 514 R 111 142

The total number of units issued on 26 October 2010 is 84,303.

Special mention must be made of our 2011 Chairman, Philip Clay, who has been an avid member of the Club since his E Block year. His enthusiasm and love for the outdoors in general has played a huge role in keeping the Club active as he is always ready to suggest outings and is full of ideas to keep everyone interested. However this is his Matric and final year at Michaelhouse and we have to bid him farewell.

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Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.

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Richard Branson

Cultural â&#x20AC;˘ Clubs and Societies DEBATING SOCIETY

eacher in Charge: Mrs Louise Erwee Chairman: Bryan Buchler Vice-Chairman: Magashe Ngoepe Awards : Colours : Bryan Buchler, Magashe Ngoepe Half-Colours: Batebang Mapetla, Jonathan Goschen, Hanko von Schlichting, Piers Rosholt, Nicholas Stephenson, Michael Harrison, Neo Ngcobo and Mark Wood. Michaelhouse forms part of the Midlands League of the KwaZuluNatal Debating League. As such, we participated in six rounds during the first half of the year. The seniors won three and lost three debates. Best speakers were Bryan Buchler (on three occasions) and our exchange student Basil Southey (during his one visit). The juniors won four debates and lost two. Best speakers were Jonathan Goschen (twice) and Gianluca Truda (once). Bryan Buchler was chosen to participate in the KwaZulu-Natal Inter-League Top Speakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tournament in May 2011 as a member of the Midlands Team, with Magashe Ngoepe as a reserve.

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Members the Debating team, Thomas Burne, Neo Ngcobo, Jonathan Goschen and Batebang Mapetla

During the first week of the Fourth Quarter, the School was represented at the National Individual Debating and Public Speaking Competition (held at Bishops in Cape Town) by Piers Rosholt, Jonathan Goschen and Sean Donaldson. During the event, held over a period of three days, participants took part in four categories: Debating, Interpretive Reading, Impromptu Speaking and After Dinner / Persuasive Speeches. Competition by public speakers from all over the country was fierce and 71 participants took part. The Men of Michaelhouse are certainly masters of the art of impromtu speaking, and Jonathan Goschen was placed in the top 10 in this category, participating in the final and ending up with a score of 88.92.

FILM APPRECIATION SOCIETY

aster in Charge: Mr Simon Crane

2011 has been another good year for the Film Appreciation Society and towards the end of the year we even shifted venues, but more of that later… Our first meeting was held in the Theatre as we wanted to trial the venue. The sound and picture quality were awesome, but in many ways the cosiness of our smaller classroom meetings was lost as boys sat often quite far from others, and in some way that detracted from the experience, I feel. We watched the enormous, loud, frenetic and somewhat ridiculous Sean Connery vehicle from 1996 called “The Rock”, and while this wasn’t a particularly intellectual piece, it did start the year off well.

Final positions over all four categories were: Piers Rosholt: 47th total score 81.42 Jonathan Goschen: 50th total score 81.13 Sean Donaldson: 53rd total score 80.52 Prizes awarded: The Debating Society Prize for dedication and commitment: 2011: Magashe Ngoepe

Later in the year I chose “Jaws 2” as our second movie. Sequels are often derided as inferior and I think it is important for the boys to know that sometimes this is not the case; sequels can be improvements. For example “The Godfather Part 2” is better than its predecessor and “The Empire Strikes Back” is a more eloquent and emotionally sound experience than the definitive “Star Wars”. Similarly “Jaws 2”, directed by Jeannot Szwarc is a highly-rated sequel and the boys thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

The Coyle Prize for outstanding dedication and commitment over the entire period of their careers at Michaelhouse: 2011: Bryan Buchler

Cultural • Clubs and Societies We then went for “The Edge” as our third offering of the year. This 1997 movie stars Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin and Elle Macpherson in an intriguing outward-bound thriller. What makes this movie work is the cast, which is exceptional and the fact that it is filmed on location. Seeing Hopkins splash around in what was clearly a freezing Alaskan river makes the movie more real and the bear attack, which was always on the cards had everyone on ‘edge’.

FIRST AID SOCIETY

ister in Charge: Sr Joanne McMillan Chairman: Murray Rait Deputy Chairman: Richter Landman Secretary: Philip Clay We completed this year’s first aid training in the First Quarter. Eleven people attended the course and all passed.

We have had a few informal meetings during the year, prompted by E Blockers who had asked for the three Jurassic Park movies to be screened at various intervals and in addition to these three movies I added the 1984 Michael Crichton movie “Runaway”, which, although severely dated now, really was, like Crichton himself, ahead of its time.

The boys who arrived for first aid duties were great. I have a few of the more senior boys helping and their mentorship to the younger members has been a pleasure to watch. I have suggested that a Staff member at Michaelhouse be trained to do the first aid teaching who in turn trains our coaches and boys. It will reduce the cost of first aid training per individual and can also be done around the school calendar.

We are scheduled to have two more official meetings this last Quarter and then that’s it for the Film Appreciation Society’s fifth year. Numbers are good; regularly reaching 50 boys for a screening now which is tremendous.

The first aid season was rounded off with a group of us spending a Sunday afternoon at St Ives for Pizza.

In addition, as I have moved into my new classroom wing, our venue has shifted from E4 to a slightly wider and brand new classroom with fully functioning 5.1 surround sound and a giant interactive board on which to watch our movies. We continue to go from strength-to-strength.

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aster in Charge: Mr Tatenda Chidzawo Chairman: Sean Hugo

The number of C and D Blockers that began refereeing and scoring games increased to 12 boys and they all exhibited great enthusiasm for the technical side of the game of basketball. Stand-out members of the Society for the year were Kyle Dryer, who very quickly became the top referee and is fast tracked to being a fully graded referee and potentially the first Michaelhouse schoolboy to officiate a First Team match; and Joseph and Thomas Coyne who never declined to officiate low level games regardless of the heat or hostile environment that they encountered. Joseph was also the official First Team scorer and never let the team down. The increased number of able officials and ever-increasing interest in the technical side of the game of basketball bodes well for the future of the Hoops Society.

MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB

aster in Charge: Mr Elmar de Klerk and Ms Lisa Hardie Chairman: Gareth Nuttal-Smith

At the beginning of the year, 10 boys registered at the Society Fair for MTB Cycling. Most of our races and events take place on Sundays and our aim is to participate in at least two races per term. The Chairman of the 2011 season was Gareth Nuttal-Smith, ensuring that the trailer and food were handled efficiently for each race. We participated in the following races this season – Howick Highlander, Fairfield Howick, Illovo, Karkloof, Cowan House, Weenen, and the Michaelhouse Classic. Most of the boys enter the Classic 45km event while the less experienced riders opt for the 25km intermediate races. Max Sullivan in action on the MTB Circuit We’ve been very fortunate to have taken delivery of our new bike trailer which can transport up to 10 bicycles at a time. I would like to congratulate Max Sullivan on an outstanding cycling season. He has achieved some fantastic overall positions in his age category as well as in overall placings. It is great to recognise our boys at all the events when wearing their Michaelhouse colours.

I would like to compliment the boys on their behavior and impeccable manners and sportsmanship at all the events.

PAINTBALL ORGANISING CLUB

We are looking forward to having a bike shed available to the boys where they will be able to lock up their expensive bikes. Most of the boys do train on their own during their free afternoons making use of both the single track in the NCT forest and the dirt road above the School. We are in the process of negotiating certain routes around Michaelhouse that will cover a distance of 25km – which will inevitably pass through some farmers’ properties.

aster in Charge: Mr Bernard Whitaker

The paintball games are still very popular amongst a good many of the boys. At the moment we play our games at Renegade Paintball in Howick. The main aim of this Club is not the playing of paintball, but rather the organisation of events. The boys have enjoyed being associated with this club and I hope their interest continues to grow in the future.

I would like to thank Ms Lisa Hardie for her assistance in taking boys to the races and helping me with the administrative work.

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aster in Charge: Mr Graeme Calway Chairman: Michael McDonald

This year we have had a lot of new, younger members joining the Photographic Society. With there being a lot of new members, confidence in their abilities was still low, which resulted in fewer photos being entered into the Maritzburg Camera Club monthly competitions. I would like to see membership grow and I think this may happen with the new photographic techniques we will be experimenting with in 2012.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

aster in Charge: Mr Paul Fleischack Chairman: Anthony Miller Secretary: Craig Smorfitt Awards 2011: Bronze: Jeremy Bradford, Tom Burne, Reece Chittenden, Drew Johnstone, Anthony Miller, Keith Moss, Craig Smorfitt Silver: Stephen Peel, Duncan Guiney Winter Expedition 24-28 July Staff: Mr Paul Fleischack, Mr John Alexander, Mr Iain Guthrie, Mr Paul Snyman, Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Peter Stevens, Mr Shaun Thompson, Mr Murray Daniel Boys: Jeremy Bradford, Guy Schiever, Anthony Miller, Craig Smorfitt, Mark Wood, This year our expedition took the form of a dry run of the inaugural C Block Journey. We hiked to the contour path in the Giant’s Castle area with the intention of climbing Langalilabalele Pass to the summit of the Drakensberg. As we arrived at our campsite the temperature plummeted to below zero and gale-force winds pummelled us from the top of the escarpment, forcing us all to take shelter in our tents. At sunrise, after a sleepless night being buffeted by the gale, we were greeted by a sight of almost total devastation, most tent poles having been snapped, with tents in untidy nylon piles covering their miserable occupants. Later that morning the wind had not abated, preventing our climb to the summit.

Mr Alexander brewing espresso at -2oC

ROCK CLIMBING

aster in Charge: Mr John Alexander

The rock-climbing wall has been given a new lease on life with the arrival of an enthusiastic and experienced rock climber on the Staff, Mr John Alexander, who recently took up the position of Head of Geography. He has climbed throughout his life, having been involved in building climbing walls and setting routes for numerous competitions.

We retraced our steps to the Ezemvelo office where the group split. Those Staff members who had to return to School departed, while the rest of the group cycled to Em’seni, near Spoienkop, overnighting at the farms of Shaun and Jane Renton and Reimar and Carol Tratschler. From Em’seni we paddled down the Tugela River in two-man inflatable rafts, ending our expedition on the farm of Craig and Jean Schiever.

The existing wall on the side of the Theatre was in dire need of maintenance. The School supported the renovation of the wall by purchasing over 300 new grips and new anchor points. Mr Alexander proceeded to strip the wall of all the old grips and lubricated the existing anchors. After considerable effort and thought, six new routes were established. Each route, of varying difficulty, follows a sequence of coloured grips. Each route has been carefully thought out to replicate a typical rock climbing route where a myriad of different climbing techniques would need to employed.

Cultural • Clubs and Societies Boys were then invited to climb the new routes. The first boy to successfully ascend any of the routes would be allowed to name the route and have his name and date written on a card at the base of the climb. Word spread quickly that the wall was fun and challenging. Within a few weeks, more than 16 boys were meeting on a weekly basis on a Friday afternoon to pit their skills against the expanding range of routes. Mr Alexander then instituted a series of lessons to allow the boys to undergo belay technique assessments. Once the boy successfully passed the belay test and was issued with a Belay Certificate and entitled to belay another climber. In a short space of time the wall has become a very popular venue for boys to learn new skills and to face mental challenges. New faces arrive every week and boys have started to purchase their own climbing equipment. The established routes will be maintained for a few months and will then be replaced with new routes to ensure that the boys have fresh challenges. The wall will also be expanded to include a chimney and an arête to further expand the range of experiences on the wall. Once a cohort of climbers has been established, local schools will be invited to attend an inter-school climbing competition at the Michaelhouse wall.

Rock Climbing action on the newly upgraded climbing wall

One such social Sunday took place on Sunday, 27 September. At 6am, six boys and Mr Snyman awoke to prepare the boat to be used for the dives that day. The goal was to do two social dives, aiming to improve on some skills learnt while on the Open Water course.

SCUBA DIVING CLUB

aster in Charge: Mr Michael Schwartz Staff: Mr Paul Snyman and Mr Lawrence Beith Chairman: Duncan Guiney

The boat trip was short and the sea relatively flat. The drop onto Raggies’ Cave was pretty painless for a change, but the visibility was not the best. The water was also relatively warm and the group dropped to about 14m, drifting with the South-North current. The fish were plentiful, but unfortunately there were no big highlights.

2011 was a quiet year for the Scuba Diving Club. A number of trips to Aliwal Shoal had to be cancelled because either the wind was too strong or the swells were too big. In the First Quarter, an Open Water 1 course was held. It was lead by Mr Schwartz and saw nine boys qualify.

The second dive was at Chunnel. The visibility was a lot better, but the sea was a lot rougher. The launch off the beach was not great and some of the boys felt sea sick by the time they arrived at the drop-off sight.

The social divers were given the opportunity to dive on five occasions. Sometimes these dives coincided with the course dives, but they were generally done on their own.

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The 2011 diving season was enjoyable. Aliwal Shoal will remain a tough place to dive as divers are at the mercy of the weather and rough seas. My thanks also go to Beryl at Africa Blue for her instruction, help and leadership during all our diving in 2011.

Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cultural • Clubs and Societies THEATRE TECHNOLOGY

TOASTMASTERS’ SOCIETY

aster in Charge: Mr William le Cordeur Staff: Mr Sipho Zikhali Production Manager: Murray Rait Stage Manager: Nicholas Wichura Sound Engineer: William Smale Lights and Technical Support Officer: Duncan Alexander Technical Assistant: Kingsley Corbett Technical Assistant: Kyle Van Greunen

asters in Charge: Mr Viktor Kurz and Mr Dominic Gruijters Charirman: Dumisani Mashinini Vice Chairman: Kopano Maroga Secretary: Paul Hewatt It is with a distinct sense of the bittersweet that I write this report, as it is the last one I will ever have the pleasure of writing. The Toastmasters’ Society remains the society of choice for many boys in their senior grades, and one to which the boys are fiercely loyal.

It was a busy year for the Theatre Technology Society, with over 15 productions and other events coming through the Theatre. Murray Rait led the group of eight regulars well, as the B Block boys spent the year fine tuning their skills and specialising in different disciplines.

The format of each meeting has remained the same – a formula which works. Outstanding speeches (Prepared and Impromptu), coupled with opportunities to interact with peers on an intellectual level over a superb dinner, always ensures that each evening is thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

The theatre technicians are the invisible workers behind everything that happens in the Schlesinger Theatre. Every professional performance that comes into the School relies on the technical abilities of our boys to make sure that their shows are lit, have good sound and run smoothly. It was no surprise then that Lara Foot, CEO of the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, invited Murray to do an internship at the Baxter for the role he played in lighting “Tshepang”.

The standard of our meetings is high with the boys expected to deliver their best speeches. Learning from their mistakes when evaluated by their peers, or through teacher feedback given at the end of the evening, is vital for each member. Our expectations are high. Toastmasters’ remains a sought after Society and this year has again seen 55 boys apply for a position in the Society in 2012. With only 25 spaces available for next year, there will be obvious disappointment. These past three weeks, we (teachers and the new committee) have interviewed each person who showed an interest in joining, with each boy having to prepare a speech, after which he was interviewed. We have had to defend the exclusive nature of our Society on many an occasion, but this has ensured that the standard remains high.

William Smale, Duncan Alexander and Nicholas Wichura, who will lead the technicians next year, also showed outstanding commitment and developed their skills in their different disciplines. William, who worked the sound desk, helped with the highly technical school musical “District Six” and showing his computer technology skills at the sound desk. Duncan proved to be an excellent lighting technician with an ability to find the focus and rig the lights for most of the productions throughout the year. Nicholas was the Stage Manager, making all the professional performers feel welcome backstage. He displayed superb leadership through the school productions, managing the set changes and the actor’s stage calls well – a highly stressful job. Kingsley Corbett managed the ushers and volunteers for each production, while Kyle van Greunen guided the follow spot and assisted the senior technicians with great commitment.

One way of ensuring that our society remains marketed to the boys is that our waiters for our meetings are all junior boys. Being exposed to outstanding speeches is always an eye opener for the boys and most come away from an evening determined to join the Society in the future. The Parents and Sons meeting remains a highlight for parents and their boys, as it is an opportunity for boys to put the skills learnt to the test. The theme for the evening this year was the symbol of as seen on Facebook. It was, in every sense of the word, a most superb evening, made all the more special because it was my last. Our young men produced speeches that left Parents and Staff astounded. It reinforced the fact that we get lots of things right here at Michaelhouse – instilling boys with the confidence to stand up and deliver entertaining, thought-provoking and captivating speeches is one of them. With all A Block boys having participated in one form or another, the evening saw speechmaking of the highest standard. Awards for the year’s work and contribution were made. They were:

Mr Sipho Zikhali has taken over the role as the Technician for the Theatre, and also helped train and supervise the boys well. 2012 looks to be another exciting year and I hope that further training can be done to improve the skills of the boys, and to recruit some more ‘Techies’ for our vibrant Theatre.

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The stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts, but is also the return of art to life.

The Jack Crutchley award for Excellence in Public Speaking: Dumisani Mashinini The John Pluke Award for the Most Improved Public Speaker: David Brill

Oscar Wilder

Cultural • Clubs and Societies

The East Griqualand team

The highlight of the year was definitely the annual camp in East Griqualand, generously hosted by the Cathcart family – as has been the case for many, many years now. Mr Iain Guthrie, four dads and seven boys attended the camp. A number of very decent fish were caught on some of the most magnificent still waters and rivers in the country.

The Dudley Forde Award for the Promotion of Excellence of Toastmasters: Paul Hewat What a privilege it has been to be involved in shaping young mens’ passions and equipping them with skills so vital in a modern society which demands so much from its citizens. Toastmasters’ has been this and so much more.

We remain indebted to the friends and Old Boys of Michaelhouse who make the Club outings possible by hosting us on their fine waters.

TROUT CLUB aster in Charge: Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield Chairman: Philip Clay

The Club had a good year but we do hope to increase the number of outings next year. There were a large number of junior members and it is great to see such interest from the younger boys.

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Mr Righardt Kotze and Mrs Leigh Kotze assisted with the running of the Club and it was great to share in the moment when Mr Kotze landed his first ever rainbow trout.

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May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it. Irish Blessing

The boys who came on the outings were able to experience some excellent fishing in the Kamberg, Dargle, Mount West and East Griqualand districts.

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Jack Hird and Fergus Johnson enjoy the panorama from the Oribi Reserve

We suspect that four Oribi also escaped under the fence to the neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm where they were killed by dogs.

ORIBI RESERVE

asters in Charge: Mr Paul Fleischack and Mr Iain Guthrie

The annual mountain bike race again raised approximately R40,000 for the Reserve this year. This will be used to buy more Oribi as soon as a suitable source can be found.

This has been another eventful year in the Reserve. The progress made in the process of proclamation of the Reserve as a Nature Reserve has been frustratingly slow, but it has now reached the stage of public participation and advertising the intended proclamation. Once more we hope to see significant progress by the end of the year.

Eradication of alien plants has continued. The Working for Water programme has provided herbicides which are being used to control bramble encroachment as well as wattle and gum re-emergence subsequent to the fires.

Sadly the Reserve was devastated by two fires in 2011, burning approximately three quarters of the surface area. One heifer died in the fire and, while no evidence of game deaths has been found, it is not certain that all survived. This necessitated moving the Nguni herd to a neighbouring farm while providing more lick than usual for the game. The grasslands, which have continued to improve under the grazing regime employed for the Nguni cattle, have now had a major set-back with the loss of mulch and undesired rejuvenation of the unpalatable species by these fires.

The Reserve continues to be the venue for the E Block camp-out, which is reported elsewhere in the Chronicle. It is also good to see many boys walking and jogging in the reserve on free afternoons. This is a most valuable open space from so many perspectives.

MICHAELHOUSE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Written by Rev Fred Pitout

However, the areas which were not burned are showing significant revival of decreaser species, namely Themeda triandra, which is the objective of our grassland management programme.

There is evidence that game numbers have fallen and it appears that more animals were poached in 2011 than was first evident.

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Organisers of the 2011 Community Partnership Smile Party to attend our annual Midlands Rural Schools’ Choir Competition, which was won by Asithuthuke Combined School with conductor, Mr Petrus ‘Fish’ Ndlovu who is on the Grounds Staff at Michaelhouse. We had an amazing 1 500 entries from 12 local schools for the Art Competition. The theme this year was “Outside My Back Door”. Each school was given R1 000 worth of paper, pastels and paints. The winning entries made an amazing display in the Schlesinger Theatre foyer. A major contribution to the raised standard of art was due to the contribution of the Nina Campbell Quine Trust. Ms Joy Preiss, our HOD for Art, working in collaboration with the Caversham Art Centre, provided 12 weekly seminars for teachers in five rural schools. This programme is due to run for another two years with input from Mrs Faith Bam, a former Michaelhouse Governor. Three hundred and fifty children were transported to and from the Art Exhibition and Choir Competition by local taxi owners.

MICHAELHOUSE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Written by Rev Fred Pitout

ur Goal: To ensure that Michaelhouse develops a lifelong service ethos in its boys and facilitates meaningful economic, social and environmental contributions to the development of the local community. (Vision 2015) 2011 has indeed seen the Michaelhouse community rise to the challenge once again. The old 1990 model Speedliner bus, having safely transported generations of boys and Staff, had its seats removed, shelving and carpeting fitted, and, with new paint and signage, it was transformed into a mobile library. We are grateful to donor, N3 Tolcon for the bus refurbishment and to Pearson Publishers (OM Christopher Napier 1983-1986), Parents and boys for almost 3,000 books. The bus embarks on weekly visits to Hlanganani Primary School, Jabula Combined School, Indezi Primary School, and Asithuthuke Combined School. Pastor Sipho Zuma goes weekly to All Saints Church in Nottingham Road with Nottingham Road Primary and Nottingham Road Combined School children also visiting the library. This is an English reading upliftment programme for more than 1 000 children. The Gauteng Branch of the Old Boys, through their annual Golf Day, have paid for our driver and travel costs.

The SMILE project continued in an excellent vein. The recipe of three good teachers of English (Mrs Kate Smedley, Mrs Charlie Ross and Mrs Helen Bownes), the assistance of 12 B Block boys, and a sound curriculum with teaching materials all combined with huge benefit to the 72 Grade 4 and 5 pupils from Crystal Springs Primary School in Lidgetton. Hlanganani Primary School continued to be supported by OM Jon Bates (1961-1964). With donations from the British Farmers Association and Rotary International groups, Paul Barnett and Bundunet, 20 notebooks have been bought and networked. Their library has been upgraded and a new gas stove installed in the kitchen (thanks also to Canadian donor – Susan Balfour).

Paul Barnett (OM 1947-1950) has been a major benefactor over many years. How good then to welcome him and some friends on his visit to Michaelhouse in September. Paul Barnett was able

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Rector Pearson with Mr Paul Barnett Security gates were restored and refitted (donor Woodberry Forest School in USA). Three of our Interns, Messrs Sihle Mtshali, Bongomusa Cele and Lawrence Beith continued to provide Mathematics and Science tuition for Matric students from six local high schools every Saturday in Bruntville. They were also instrumental in the success of a mid-year Maths seminar at Nottingham Road Combined School, working in partnership with ISASA Interns.

Founders East West

Farfield Tatham Pascoe Baines Mackenzie

Zenzane Village / Asithuthuke Pre-Primary School St Raphael’s Hospice – Zenzane Village Reading Project at Michaelhouse and “Free Me” in Howick Greendale House and Indezi Primary School Nottingham Road Primary School Hlanganani Primary School Sunfield Home in Howick Khazimula

Mrs Julie Flanegan and Intern, Mr Ian Crawford, had 22 new e-learners registered for a computer literacy course for Support Staff. The demand for the course remains very good.

D Block Integrated Studies Programme In the week after mid-year exams, as part of the programme, each set of D Block boys attended a whole day of school at Nottingham Road Combined School. Such educational and social experiences are unique to Michaelhouse and provide a perspective that is much needed.

Gogo Olga Mashego (whose grandmother worked in the 1960s in the Rectory in the Norwoods’ time) heads up the Sizanani Widows Support Group in Mpophomeni outside Howick. Four aged women cook a daily hot meal for 90 orphaned, school-going children. Donations from Mr Paul Barnett, Mrs Susan Balfour and second-hand clothing sales, have sustained efforts throughout the year.

Peter Brown Award Max Sullivan and Shyam Naik have worked in the soon to be St. Raphael’s Hospice, in Zenzane Village. The interior of two old classrooms were totally cleaned out and the roof of the whole building was sandpapered and re-painted. A mucky and difficult task! We now await the municipal planning approval and building alterations.

Mrs Marianne Crane had fewer ABET (Adult Education) learners but the programme continued to enrich lives of Support Staff.

In the summer terms, Intern Mr Tango Nchukana has given swimming lessons to children twice a week at Nottingham Road Primary School.

BALGOWAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Michaelhouse boys are importantly involved in Community Partnership Projects. Each House has at least one weekly project with Student Leaders and Tutors supporting the process.

Written by Pastor Sipho Zuma

fter a group of more than 10 care givers received training from the Local Government Health Department, a Michaelhouse Staff Committee was formed to care for sick and

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Mobile Library needy people in Balgowan and surrounding areas. Zenzane village and people living in the Balgowan Valley are also enjoying the benefits of being able to receive ARVs from the local Balgowan Clinic. This will now help to reduce the number of people who are defaulting on their treatment and who are dying prematurely as they cannot afford the transport costs to go to and from Northdale Hospital and Mpophomeni Clinic. This will also save time where these drugs are obtained. People are increasingly made aware of STDs and how to fight their spread. We hope that a drop-in centre and Hospice for terminally ill people will start operating early next year. Zenzane Village Issues Things have been very tense in the Village this year. The Community Partnership Office has twice been called by villagers to come and resolve issues at Asithuthuke Combined School. Asithuthuke Combined School, founded by Michaelhouse, remains a Community Partnership Project. Local residents and parents recognise that there have been high failure rates in Maths and Science. There has been a lack of dedication by educators and ill discipline among children. The School Governing Body and Zenzane community members openly asked the then Principal to leave the school because she was unable to make it function properly. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Department of Education appointed Mr Ndawonde as an acting Principal. Our office has once again started to help this school emerge from the crisis. Community Partnership Michaelhouse boys have regularly helped with refurbishment of facilities in local schools. We have converted the old Michaelhouse bus into a mobile library. The bus visits four schools a week and every Friday afternoon it goes to Nottingham Road All Saints Church where a group of six women, led by Mrs Fran Winckworth, offer English lessons to local disadvantaged children.

Ms Joy Preiss with Art Society boys preparing material for the Mobile Library

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SWIMMING: Back Row: Scott Wadeson, Nicholas Harrison, Michael Schram, Jordan van Rees, Fergus Johnson, Billy Dean 3rd Row: Thomas Walker, Jason Schwegmann, Matthew Davies, Mitchell Bird, Joshua Cullinan, Tyran Faber, Cameron Hampson 2nd Row: Lee Savory, Courtney Wingfield, Jonathan Davies, Darryn de Beer, Matthew Potter, Tim Everett Front Row: Luca Scribante, Michael Venter, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Mr Rory Drysdale, Kieran Lyle, Christopher Whiting, Cameron Bird

Trophies Junior Individual Medley (A Wex) Tyran Faber Senior Individual Medley (Branson-Bowman Edgar) Kieran Lyle Junior Victor Ludorum (Nick Folker) Tyran Faber U17 Victor Ludorum (Andrew Wex Cup) Lee Savory Senior Victor Ludorum (Bob Larsen Silicones) Lee Savory Twenty-Man Trophy West Open Freestyle Relay (Bowman Edgar) Founders Winning House – Relays (K & B Reeve) East

AQUATICS SWIMMING

aster in Charge: Mr Rory Drysdale Captain: Nicholas Wiehe-Lagesse

Awards Colours: Kieran Lyle, Shaun Powell Half Colours: Tim Everett, Neil Varty, Courtney Wingfield, Jonno Davies, Luca Scribante, Scott Wadeson

Winning House 1 East 2 West 3 Pascoe 4 Farfield

Age Group Champions Inter-House Gala U14 Gold: Nicholas Harrison, Silver: Jordan van Rees, Bronze: Charles Janse Van Rensburg U15 Gold: Tyron Faber, Silver: Blake Greenwood, Bronze: Thomas Walker U16 Gold: Cameron Bird, Silver: Christopher Whiting, Bronze: Ryan Thompson U17 Gold: Lee Savory, Silver: Scott Wadeson, Bronze: Luca Scribante U19 Gold: Shaun Powell, Silver: Michael Venter, Bronze: Kieran Lyle

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Baines Mackenzie Founders Tatham

Courtney Wingfield was awarded a special medal for completing all 8 Midmar Miles. The following records were broken at this year’s gala: U15 Freestyle 26,50 Tyran Faber U15 Butterfly 29,50 Tyran Faber U15 4 X 25 Medley relay 1:02,00 Pascoe (Old record set in 2000) U15 4 X 50 Freestyle relay 1:55,60 Pascoe (Old record set in 1995)

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U19 Gold Medallist, Shaun Powell with Guest of Honour, Mrs Nicky Lyle, Silver Medallist, Michael Venter and winner of the Bronze Medal, Kieran Lyle after the Inter House Gala Awards ceremony

Inter-School Competition

Provincial Competition

Michaelhouse Invitation Gala 1st Kearsney College 2nd Clifton College 3rd Maritzburg College 4th Hilton College 5th Northwood 6th Michaelhouse

Midlands The following boys were selected for Midlands: Lee Savory U17 50m Freestyle and Butterfly Courtney Wingfield U17 50m Breastroke Tyran Faber U15 50m Freestyle Regional Championship Gala Lee Savory qualified for the SA level 2 Regional Championships held in Bloemfontein on 25-28 March, where he won a Silver Medal in a time of 1,04.4 seconds.

Private Schools Quadrangular Gala 1st Clifton College 2nd Kearsney College 3rd Hilton College 4th Michaelhouse 5th St Charles College

8 Miler Award Only one of our swimmers, Courtney Wingfield managed to complete all 8 Midmar miles this year.

Our U15 age group swam well to come 2nd to Clifton College in their age group. Dimant Co-Ed Gala 1st Hilton College A 2nd Maritzburg College A 3rd Michaelhouse 4th Maritzburg College B 5th St Charles College 6th Hilton College B 7th Treverton College

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1st TEAM WATERPOLO: Back Row: Matthew Potter, Scott Wadeson, Cole Hunt Middle Row: Christopher Whiting, Merrick Pringle, Jonathan Davies, Cameron Bird Front Row: Luca Scrbante, Kieran Lyle, Mr Bernard Whitaker, Michael Venter, Reece Chittenden

are extremely dedicated and enthusiastic and this has had a positive effect on the boys’ enthusiasm and dedication.

WATER POLO

aster in Charge: Mr Bernard Whitaker Coaches: 1st Team Mr Bernard Whitaker 2nd Team Mr Murray Daniel 3rd Team Mr André Van Wyk 4th Team Mr André Van Wyk U16A Mr Ashley Dixon U16B Mr Albie Dahlberg U15A Mr Matthew Higginson and Mr Tango Nchukana U15B Mr Mathew Higginson and Mr Tango Nchukana U14A Mr Peter Stevens 1st Team Captain: Kieran Lyle

Unfortunately we did not have many fixtures in the First Quarter, putting us behind teams from other Provinces. This was evident at the Pretoria Boys’ First Team Festival where we battled against sides that had played 10 to 15 matches compared to our two. Our U14 Team was a very talented team, coming 3rd in the B section of the Selborne College U15 Tournament. They also came 3rd in the KwaZulu-Natal Top Ten Tournament. These boys have immense talent, and I can see them performing really well in the future. Our U15 Team also performed well, coming 5th in the Selborne Tournament and 3rd in the Provincial Top Ten Tournament. This team has started to blossom and really grow in confidence.

Awards Honours: Kieran Lyle Colours: Reece Chittenden, Merrick Pringle

Unfortunately the U16 Team did not have many games this year, and due to very late withdrawals we were not able to go on an Eastern Cape tour, where much experience would have been gained.

Provincial Representation: U19A Kieran Lyle U19B Reece Chittenden, Merrick Pringle U16A Cameron Bird U15A Tyran Faber U14A Josh Cullinan

The First Team had a very slow start to the season, being outplayed at the Pretoria Festival, but coming back and doing reasonably well in the SACS Tournament where the top schools in the country play. We came back to the Top Ten Tournament where a number of one-goal losses put us into 7th place. Michaelhouse was placed 3rd at the Top Ten Tournament, which is extremely encouraging.

Michaelhouse has once again performed well across the board. We have nine very competitive teams and when it comes to depth, very few schools are able to match us in this regard. All our coaches

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Reece Chittenden in action during the Top Ten Tournament

WATER POLO 2011 Date MHS Opponent 1st 29/1/2011 Maritzburg College L 10-17 12/2 St Charles W 25-2 19/2 Clifton 05/3 Thomas More W 7-4 17/9 St Charles W 16-2 11/10 Kloof W 9-1 12/10 Kearsney College L 5-15 12/10 Treverton 12/10 Hilton College 12/10 Maritzburg College 14-16/10 Top Ten: Thomas More L 4-5 DHS W 6-5 Hilton College L 6-7 Westville Boys L 7-9 Kearsney College L 5-6 Westville Boys W 7-4 28/10 Northwood W 21-12 29/10 DHS L 15-17 29/10 TWC Tournament : GHS St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilton College Epworth 02/11 Maritzburg College L 8-10 05/11 Glenwood High L 4-10 12/11 Westville Boys L 13-15 19/11 Hilton College L 16-12

2nd W 8-4 W 2-3 L 3-6 L 3-6 W 3-0 W 6-4 W 9-2 W 5-2 D 6-6 W 8-3 D 6-6 L 6-5

3rd L 2-5 W 7-4 W 6-5 D 5-5 D 3-3 D 2-2 W 9-0 L 0-3 W 8-0 L 4-12 L 4-9 L 6-5

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U16A W 11-4 W 14-3 L 1-3 L 5-6 L 1-15 -

U15A L 6-7 W 21-0 L 1-14 W 25-1 W 13-0 W 7-4 W 23-3 W 14-0 W 4-2 L 6-13 L 3-6 W 5-4 W 8-1 W 8-1 L 4-5 W 5-3 L 8-12 W 6-1

U15B L 2-5 W 7-3 W 18-0 W 13-12 L 4-6 L 4-15 L 3-7 L 3-9 W 9-8

U14A L 4-5 W 7-4 L 2-6 W 12-1 W 6-1 W 18-4 W 7-4 L 3-6 W 8-4 L 4-5 W 8-2 L 2-5 W 8-5 L 3-7 W 4-2 W 8-4 W 6-3

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ATHLETICS: Back Row: Michael Harrison, Wulf Mosburger, Nicholas Wichura, Mitchell Bird, Gareth Jooste, Kura Maswera, Cameron Holenstein 3rd Row: Drew Johnston, Luthando Bam, Damon Hinchley, Papa Sekyere, Robert Winter, Brent Johnston, Charles Houston, Matthew Greenwood, Mathew Markides 2nd Row: Simon Margesson, Matthew Owen, Nicholas Harrison, Neil Guiney, Daniel Oti, Lebogang Mokgosi, Mark Wood, Hayden Weaver, Dale Tratschler, Aman Yusuf Front Row: Mrs Sarah Alexander, Tomas Dalais, Mr Righardt Kotze, Duncan Guiney, Mr George Ferreira, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Mr Rory Drysdale

Wulf Mosburger and Gareth Jooste represented the Pietermaritzburg and Districts Team at the annual Menlopark Meeting in Pretoria during February and again in Bloemfontein at the Grey College Meeting. Competing against top athletes from all over the country provided great experience which motivated these boys to achieve a higher level.

ATHLETICS

aster in Charge: Mr George Ferreira Coaches: Mr Peter Stevens, Mr Elmar de Klerk, Mrs Sarah Alexander, Mr Matthew Higginson, Mr Righardt Kotze, Mr Tatenda Chidzawo, Mr Rory Drysdale Captain: Duncan Guiney

The following results were achieved throughout the year:

The Michaelhouse Athletics Team was small in number but full of enthusiasm and spirit. The 2011 athletics season catered for two groups of boys. Some boys chose to do the sport only during the first part of the Third Quarter, while others are involved during the First, Third and Fourth Quarters. During the Third Quarter the Michaelhouse Athletics Team participated in three inter-schools meetings at Hilton College, Michaelhouse, and Durban High School against athletes from Hilton College, St Charles College, Northwood, Glenwood and Westville Boys High.

Inter-House Relays Day 5 Age Relay: Grant Cornish Bowden Floating Trophy: Farfield 4 x 100m Relays: David Chance Floating Trophy: Pascoe Senior 4 x 800m: The West 1971’ers Challenge Trophy: Farfield Winning House: CRH Harris Floating Trophy: Farfield

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During the First and Fourth Quarters the boys competed at Kings Park in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal League and Championship meetings. Unfortunately these meetings only made provision for our senior athletes. It is a pity that the athletes had very little opportunity to take part competitively due to a lack of sufficient interest in the sport in the Province.

If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.

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Carl Lewis

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Track action during the 2011 Family and Sports Day

Duncan Guiney takes the lead, with Mark Taylor and Richard Griffin jockeying for position

Sports Day Age Group Champions

Gold

Silver

Bronze

U14 U15 U16 U17 U19

Charles Houston (West) Patrick Dillon (Mackenzie) Mitchell Bird (Farfield) 1st: Michael Fenn (West) David Brill (Founders)

Frank Goble (Tatham) Matthew Potgieter (West) Barrie Forrester-Smith (Pascoe) 2nd: Clive Legoale-Phillips (Farfield) Simon Margesson (Baines)

Nicholas Harrison (Baines) Jason Marshall (Farfield) Christopher Schoeman (Tatham) 3rd: Bryce Nicholson - Deh (Faarfield) Harry Epsom (Tatham)

Junior Victor Ludorum Paul Nash Trophy U17 Victor Ludorum Martin Rose Floating Trophy Senior Victor Ludorum John Odams Memorial Trophy Standard Points John Odams Trophy U19 100m Sprint D Barford Trophy Best Single Performance in a Field Event Mike Gledhill Cup Steven Waidelich Floating Trophy for Best Single Performance in a Track Event Best Single Performance in a Javelin Event JR Cairns Trophy Best Middle Distance Athlete GD Barrie Trophy Best Single Performance in any event St Evens Trophy 20 x 100m Combined Age Relay J Cahill Floating Trophy Service to Athletics M Jeffrey Memorial Tray Winning House Michaelhouse Eric Strapp Memorial Trophy

Charles Houston (West) Michael Fenn (West) David Brill (Founders) Pascoe Harry Epsom (Tatham) Nick Egberink (Pascoe) Michael Hinchley (Baines) Joshua Cullinan (Tatham) Charles Houston (West) Michael Hinchley (Baines) Pascoe Duncan Guiney Farfield

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Cameron Holenstein excelled in throwing events

Harry Epsom and Thomas Dalais in a tight finish

KwaZulu-Natal Athletics League Meeting: 5 February The following athletes achieved top six positions: Amman Yusuf 2nd U17 High jump Zaahir Hurribunce 6th U17 Shot put Duncan Guiney 3rd U19 800m Gareth Jooste 2nd U17 800m Cameron Holenstein 4th U17 Discus Kura Maswera 5th U17 Discus Ray Mkhulisi 2nd U19 Discus

Papa Sekyere Nicholas Harrison Charles Houston

3rd U14 200m 1st U14 400m 2nd U14 800m; 1st U14 1500m

Charles Houston was commended for the best middle distance performance of the day. DHS Meeting: 25 August 2011 The following athletes achieved top four positions: Charles Houston 2nd U15 1500m Daniel Nuttal-Smith 2nd U15 Shot put Simon Margesson 4th U19 200m Jon Paul Akal 2nd U19 Discus; 3rd U19 Javelin Tom Dalais 3rd U19 100m

Hilton Invitation Meeting: 30 July 2011 The following athletes achieved top three positions: Cameron Hollenstein 3rd U17 Javelin and Shot put Daniel Nuttal-Smith 2nd U15 Shot put Nicholas Harrison 1st U400m; 3rd U14 100m Mitchell Bird 1st U16 1500m Gareth Jooste 1st U16 800m

KwaZulu Natal Athletics League Meeting: 29 October The following athletes achieved top five positions: Cameron Holenstein 2nd U17 Shot put Amman Yusuf 2nd U17 High jump Zaahir Hurribunce 3rd U17 Shot put Kura Maswera 4th U17 Shot put Wulf Mosburger 5th U17 1500m

Michaelhouse Invitation Meeting: 12 August 2011 This year we hosted the Michaelhouse Invitational Meeting again but we also invited a number of girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams for the first time. The Michaelhouse athletes competed against Hilton College, DHS, St Charles College and Westville Boys High.

KwaZulu Natal Athletics League Meeting: 5 November The following athletes achieved top five positions: Cameron Holenstein 1st U17 Shot put; 2nd U17 Discus Kura Maswera 1st U17 Discus; 2nd U17 Shot put Aman Yusuf 1st U17 High jump

The following athletes achieved top three positions: Matthew Markides 2nd U17 High jump Kura Maswera 1st U16 Discus Mitchel Bird 1st U16 800m and 1500m Daniel Nuttal-Smith 1st U15 Shot put

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1st TEAM BASKETBALL: Back Row: Bryce Nicholson-Deh, Adrian Krige, Jonathan Laing, William Smale, Nicholas Baber, Cheyne Halliday, Front Row: Daniel Oti, Sean Hugo, Gaza Khosa, Mr Allan Laing, Tyler Halliday, Jonty Sacks, Brian Kariithi

BASKETBALL

aster in Charge: Mr Elmar de Klerk Coaches: 1st Mr Allan Laing 2nd Mr Tathenda Chidzawo 3rd Mr Sandile Khuluse U16A Mr Selby Sibiya U16B Mr Sibusiso Ncamane U16C Mr Bongi Cele U15A Mr Msisi Mchunu U15B Mr Linda Linda U15C Mr Viktor Kurz U14A Mr Elmar de Klerk U14B Mr Johan van Rooyen U14C Mr Johan van Rooyen 1st Team Captain: Gaza Khosa Vice Captain: Tyler Halliday ÂŹ Team: Nicholas Baber; Cheyne Halliday; Tyler Halliday; Sean Hugo; Brian Kariithi; Gaza Khosa; Adrian Krige; Jonathan Laing; Bryce Nicholson-Deh; Daniel Oti; Jonty Sacks; William Smale.

Bryce Nicholson-Deh on the drive against Treverton

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Sports Awards Colours: Gaza Khosa; Nicholas Baber; Jonathan Laing Half Colours: Brian Kariithi; Adrian Krige; Bryce NicholsonDeh; Daniel Oti; William Smale.

was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal U17 Team at the beginning of the year. Jonathan Laing was selected for the South Africa U16 Team but could not play because of an injury. Our new electronic score board has been installed and it has been exciting to follow the games and be able to follow the scores, time outs, and the running of the clock. We are planning to have electronic score boards installed for the remaining two courts in the near future.

We are privileged at Michaelhouse to have one of the best indoor facilities in the country for basketball. It is a pleasure not to have to cancel any practices or matches because of rain. Basketball continues to be a popular summer sport amongst the boys. During the 2011 season we managed to field 12 teams on a Saturday, provided other schools could accommodate us.

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Our First Team went to Johannesburg for the annual St John’s College Basketball Tournament and played some of the top schools in South Africa. Our boys managed to finish 4th. Nicholas Baber

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Provincial/National Representation: KwaZulu-Natal U17:Nicholas Baber, South African U16 Squad: Jonathan Laing

The best way out is always through.

Robert Frost

BASKETBALL 2011 Date

MHS Opponent

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

U16A

U16B

U16C

U15A

U15B

U15C

U14A

U14B U14C

06/11/10 Maritzburg College

L 52-54 L 35-39

- W 28-27 W 30-25

- L 24-44 L 20-33

L 3-48 L 20-33 L 18-41 W 26-12

13/11

St Charles

L32-46 D25-25

- W24-15 W41-12

- L 17-25 L 16-24

- L 28-39 W 24-22 W 27-12

20/11

Hilton W 75-43 W 46-13

- W 34-24

- L 26-28 W 21-13

- L 29-31

L 30-41 L 14-32 L 12-28 L 16-43 L 14-21

L 2-20

- L 15-18 L 16-21

College

W 23-6

L 2-20 L 15-28 W 16-14

22/01/11 Kearsney College 26/01

Treverton

W 41-39

- W 36-13

- W 54-11

29/01

Alexander High

L 41-43 W 37-21

- L 14-23

- W 46-25 W 37-18

29/01

Kearsney College

12/02

- L 16-24 L 12-26

- W 12-11

- L 10-39

D 9-9

- L 20-43 L 14-51

L 6-35

L 9-32

L 4-36

Maritzburg College

19/02

St Charles

05/03

Hilton College

15/10

Kearsney College

19/10

L 23-41 L 21-25

L 51-66 W 31-20 W 56-17

- L 10-47 L 10-28

- L 28-42 W 33-21 W 28-18 L 38-42 L 18-36 L 10-27 W 26-16

W 11-8

W 53-44 L 15-22 W 47-18

- L 20-41 W 32-21

- L 28-29 W 28-25

- L 24-41

W 32-3

W 59-53 L 39-41 L 12-25

- W 30-24 L 29-33 W 24-8 L 37-44 W 42-33

L 8-17 W 30-19

W 18-8

L 53-55 L 33-44

- W 30-27 L 22-44

- L 17-42 L 20-40

- L 25-29 L 10-47

- L 39-49 L 23-36

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- L 41-70 L 19-29

- L 12-19

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29/10

DHS

02/11

Treverton

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W 88-65 W 39-32

- W 23-18

- W 37-21

- L 29-60 W 21-17

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- W 34-24

- W 58-37

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Grace College

12/11

Westville Boys

W 86-85 W 25-16 W 40-24

- L 40-43 L 21-45 W 17-12 W 38-36 L 14-48

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CANOE CLUB: Back Row: Samuel Jarvis, Michael Mandy, Guy Schiever, Michael Tatham, Matthew Menear 3rd Row: Stuart Beach, Alan Houston, Angelos Geranmayeh, Mark Brown, Helger Pretorious, Cameron Chaplin, Campbell Green, William Winship 2nd Row: Robin Tatham, Patrick Dillon, Craig Smorfitt, Wilton Clark, Mitchell Green, Brandon Macleod, Tim Everett, Murray McDonald, Jean-Luc Clackworthy Front Row: Bruce Arnott, Timothy Lee, Mr Iain Guthrie, Andrew Houston, Mr Shaun Griffin, Jeremy Bradford, Mr Paul Snyman, Jonathan Dean, Matthew Heenan ¬

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asters in Charge: Mr Iain Guthrie, Mr Paul Snyman and Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield Coach: Mr Shaun Griffin Captain: Andrew Houston Vice Captain: Jeremy Bradford Secretary: Matthew Heenan Awards Colours: Matthew Heenan, Luke Strachan, Jeremy Bradford Half Colours: Jasper Epsom, Mark Brown, Mitchell Green, Harry Epsom, Tyrone Arnold, Patrick Dillon, Helger Pretorius, Robin Tatham and Murray McDonald Provincial Representation: Canoe Polo: Luke Strachan, Jasper Epsom, Mark Brown, Mitchel Green, Harry Epsom and Matthew Heenan, Jeremy Bradford The 2011 canoeing year has been a full, varied, enjoyable and interesting one. The Canoe Club has again taken boys to wild and exciting places as the boys have taken on the challenges of different rivers, dams and estuaries.

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The Drak Challenge Our paddling year began with one of the most scenic and clean water races on the calendar in the picturesque Southern Drakensberg on the Umzimkulu. The two-day Drak Challenge is 65km of exciting river paddling. Having camped the night at Dragons Rest, our boys were ready to start at Castleburn and face the more difficult day one with notorious rapids such as Black Murray. Some of our boys were quick to get to the front of the pack, while others limped into the day one finish at Swartberg Bridge. A braai and stories back at camp kept the tired paddlers going and they were well rested for day two. This was a longer day with many challenges, particularly the gorge and Glenhaven Rapid. But our boys did us proud and Bruce Arnott placed1st in U16 and 67th overall and Luke Strachan finished 10th in U18 and 82nd overall (Bruce improved on his second in U16 at the Alan Gardener Memorial two weeks earlier). Twelve Michaelhouse paddlers finished the race with Andrew Houston, Matthew Heenan, Jonathan Dean, Craig Smorfitt, Helger Pretorius and Patrick Dillon – all finishing well in the rankings. Jasper Epsom and Mr Guthrie wrapped their boat near the end of the gorge. Crash and Dash Our first Inter-Schools race of the year was the K1 Crash and Dash on the Dusi. This saw 18 Michaelhouse paddlers racing through Pietermaritzburg from Camp’s Drift to Low-level Bridge. Pleasing

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Sports results were again obtained and Bruce Arnott took 1st place in U16 with Andrew Houston and Luke Strachan coming 5th and 7th respectively for the U18 section. Gary Porter and Angelos Geranmeyah took 3rd and 5th place respectively. Campbell’s to Dusi Bridge Campbell’s to Dusi Bridge is one of the preparation events for the Duzi. Ten Michaelhouse paddlers took on the event and we finished with pleasing results. Andrew Houston, our captain, took 36th position overall and a 4th place in U18 while Bruce Arnott’s 53rd place overall was again a 1st place finish in the U16 section. This section takes the canoeists through some spectacular and rugged countryside. Capitol Caterers / Popes Canoe Inter-Schools Challenge – Umgeni Race The upper Umgeni races are useful for getting novice paddlers onto rivers and competing against other scholars. In the Capitol Caterers / Popes Canoe Inter-Schools’ Challenge – Umgeni Race we obtained good results from our top paddlers, but also saw many boys completing their first river races. Luke Strachan, Andrew Houston and Matthew Heenan were placed 4th, 5th and 6th respectively in the U18 section, with Murray McDonald taking 6th in the U16 group and Angelos Geranmeyah coming 1st in U14. Well done to Matthew Hanbury, Campbell Green, Alan Houston, Juan-Luc Clackworthy, Michael Tatham and William Winship who all completed their first river races. Inanda Dam to Durban This was another preparation race for the Dusi. Here 12 of our top paddlers once again did the Club proud with Andrew Houston, Matthew Heenan and Luke Strachan being placed in the top 10 U18 (sub-35 overall). Bruce Arnott was placed 1st in U16 which was a 24th overall. Well done Bruce. Mooi River Race This is a good race which is interesting enough for the top paddlers but still allowing beginners to experience a river race. This year 24 boys took part in this Inter-Schools race and the results were pleasing. Andrew Houston, Matthew Heenan, Luke Strachan and Bruce Arnott all finished in the top 10 with 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th places respectively. Bruce was once again 1st in U16. The Unlimited Dusi Canoe Marathon The Dusi remains the premier canoeing event in the Province and excellent training by coach, Shaun Griffin (who was 10th overall), allowed our 14 brave boys to put on good performances. Despite the grueling nature of the three-day race, four boys were able to make it into the top 100. (Andrew Houston 47th and 4th U18, Bruce Arnott 72nd and 1st U16, Luke Strachan 78th and 8th U18 and Matthew Heenan 92nd and 11th U18). There were three father and son teams: Murray McDonald and his dad, Mike, were 139th, Robin Tatham and his dad, Douglas, were 193rd, and Tyrone Arnold and his dad, Michael, were 802nd. Well done to Tim Lee 211th (18th U18), Tim Everett 241st (22nd U18), Jonathan Dean 265th (23rd U18), Nicholas Last 582nd, Mitchell Green 805th (36th U18) and Mark Brown and Oli Clarke 877th. Craig Smorfitt (864th overall and 37th U18) must be commended for finishing

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the race. He wrapped his K1 at Thombi Rapid on day two but still managed to paddle the remaining 23km to Inanda Dam, stopping often to empty. During the night he fixed his boat as best as possible but still had to limp in to finish with his boat still taking on water. The Annual Canoeing Dinner and the Hilton Michaelhouse Canoeing Weekend The Annual Canoeing Dinner took place at Rawdons on the Friday evening before the Hilton/Michaelhouse Canoeing weekend. Our thanks go to Peter and Susan Dean who hosted a wonderful evening where both parents and boys had a superb time. Our congratulations go to the champions for the 2009/2010 season: Andrew Houston (Senior) and Bruce Arnott (Junior). Jasper Epsom and Mr Guthrie were awarded the “Sinking Goose” Trophy for wrapping their canoe at the Drak Challenge. On the following day, a large contingent of boys and parents headed to Glenhaven and the Umzimkulu River for the annual Hilton/Michaelhouse canoeing weekend. The good weather and high water levels on the river made the two-day event enjoyable for both participants and spectators. The Michaelhouse canoeists were able to pull off a 324 to 86 point victory to claim the Falcon Trophy once again. The Race Champion this year was our Captain, Andrew Houston. We used this event to calculate the points to award the Inter-House Trophy to Farfield who narrowly beat Tatham to take the honours. Canoe Polo Canoe Polo has remained a much enjoyed aspect of the canoeing year and we have been able to purchase a number of canoe polo canoes, called vuvubats, for the club to foster the game. Our boys have again done very well in the Inter-Schools event and won.

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The Rector, Mr Guy Pearson with Bruce Arnott (Junior Champion), Luke Strachan (with the Inter-House canoeing Trophy), Andrew Houston (with the Stuart Maclaren Trophy for the Senior Champion, and the Falcon Shield for the winners of the Hilton/ Michaelhouse race), Matthew Heenan (with the Dippenaar Trophy for the race Champion in the Hilton/ Michaelhouse race) and Mr Iain Guthrie

Luke Strachan, Mitchell Green, Jasper Epsom, Harry Epsom, Mark Brown and Matthew Heenan all then represented the KwaZuluNatal Canoe Polo team at the South African Champs in Pietermaritzburg where the KwaZulu-Natal team (U18) narrowly lost 5-6 to the Gauteng team in the finals. Umkomaas and Tugela Marathons The last two races before the end of summer saw a few boys taking on the “Umko” and the “Tugela” Marathon. Andrew Houston and Matthew Heenan produced an impressive 51st place overall and 3rd U18. At the Tugela Marathon our paddlers took the first four places U18 with Matthew Heenan and Andrew Houston 1st, Mark Brown and Nicole Grindlay (The Wykham-Collegiate) 2nd, Jonathan Dean and Tim Lee 3rd, and Craig Smorfitt 4th. Tugela 20s After a break of a few months the 2011/2012 season began while river waters were still rather chilly with August not even over. The Tugela 20s two-day race began on a particularly miserable Saturday morning and saw many fall out at the first weir. The good food and accommodation at Em’seni Camp after Day one was greatly appreciated. In the end, 14 of our boys finished the race. There were two father and son teams with Peter and Tim Everett (82nd) and Michael and Tyrone Arnold (120th) as well as a Prefect and Cack team with Jeremy Bradford and Stuart Beach (101st). Craig Smorfitt was 36th (5th U18), Patrick Dillon and Helger Pretorius were 33rd (3rd U16), and Murray McDonald and Robin Tatham were 48th (5th U16).

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Dam to Dam The two-day Dam-to-Dam race saw a larger number finish the first day than the second as the technical nature of day two left many on the banks. Needless to say our paddlers who finished the race all did well to notch up sub-20 finishes. Matthew Heenan and Andrew Houston were 5th overall and 1st in U18, Patrick Dillon and Helger Pretorius were 9th overall and 1st in U16, Jonathan Dean and Tim Lee were 10th overall and 2nd in U18, Mark Brown and Nicole Grindlay (The Wykham Collegiate) were 14th overall and 4th in U18, Juan-Luc Clackworthy and ross Firth were 17th overall and 3rd in U16 and Angelos Geranmayeh and Guy Schiever were 18th overall and 4th in U16. These K2 partnerships were to feature again in the build up to the Fish and at the Fish itself. Wilton Clark paddled the second day as an unofficial participant – his first experience of river paddling. We look forward to seeing more from him in future. Ngwenya Challenge The Ngwenya Challenge, on a hot and windy day with 10 cumecs in the Dusi, allowed our coach, Shaun Griffin, to win the race and gave Matthew Heenan and Andrew Houston 16th place overall and 3rd place in U18. There were 18 Michaelhouse paddlers who completed the race as a pre-Fish event as Patrick Dillon and Helger Pretorius were 43rd and third in U16, while Alan Houston and Brandon MacLeod were 89th overall and 1st in the U14 group. Mike Mandy and his partner (Mr Snyman) did well to finish midway through the field especially since this was his first river race.

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Alan Houston and Brandon Macleod Inter-schools Shongweni The rugged countryside of the Shongweni Dam was the location of the Inter-Schools Shongweni Race. Fifteen of our boys participated and ended 2nd to a stronger Maritzburg College team. We did get some pleasing individual results such as Matthew Heenan’s 6th place overall and Alan Houston’s 47th place overall (2nd in U14). Jock Claasens The Supa Quick Jock Claasens on the Upper Umgeni allowed for some pre-Fish training on a river. It was here that the Heenan/Houston combination brought home a 12th position overall and 4th in U18. Patrick Dillon and Helger Pretorius were 14th overall and 2nd in U16. Our U14s, Alan Houston and Brandon MacLeod took 1st place in their age group and 55th overall. The Hansa Fish Canoe Marathon A large contingent of boys and parents headed to Craddock for this year’s 30th Fish River Canoe Marathon. Twenty-three Michaelhouse boys competed in the event with over 1 600 paddlers. They were well supported by 32 parents and some of the Dads paddled with their sons. The night before we left for Craddock we had a late snowfall and as we passed Estcourt we could see that Giants Castle and much of the Southern Drakensberg were covered with snow. Once at Craddock, the Club set up base camp at the Craddock Spar, pitching tents and securing a kitchen and braai area. The two days of preparation prior to the race allowed for practicing of the more difficult rapids, weirs and chutes as well as low level bridges. Double Trouble Chute, Toastrack, Keith’s Flyover, Soutpansdrift Weir and Rapid, Marlow Chute and Craddock Weir all had different challenges to overcome. Much discussion was entered into before practicing and many paddlers ended up in the cold water.

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When day one dawned our paddlers were confident and ready to take on the challenges of the day. Again, the interesting stories came from the paddlers who wrapped canoes; Ross Firth and JuanLuc Clackworthy broke early on day one and limped into the finish, repaired the canoe that evening and raced again on day two. Peter and Tim Everett wrapped on day one and had to duck-tape the canoe together with sticks to get them to the finish before they could undertake extensive repairs that allowed them to paddle the next day. All our paddlers were to finish the 82 km race and a tremendous camaraderie was built up between paddlers, parents and coaches during the event. Well done to Bruce Arnott for his 2nd place in U16 with Andrew Woodgate of Maritzburg College and Alan Houston and Brandon Macleod for their 1st place in U14. The full results of the Club are listed below. Boys: 699th and 18th U16 Ross Firth and Juan-Luc Clackworthy 620th and 31st U18 Mitchell Green 444th and 14th U16 Guy Schiever and Angelos Geranmeyeh 254th and 1st U14 Brandon Macleod and Alan Houston 188th and 10th U16 Patrick Dillon and Helger Pretorius 172nd and 19th U18 Craig Smorfitt and Celumusa Sibisi (development paddler) 130th and 6th U16 Murray McDonald and Robin Tatham 98th and 11th U18 Jonathan Dean and Tim Lee 63rd and 2nd U16 Bruce Arnott and Andrew Woodgate (Maritzburg College) 48th and 4th U18 Matthew Heenan and Andrew Houston Coaches and Father and Sons: 671st Blake Springate and his Dad, Craig

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Mixed doubles: 682nd and 33rd U18 Mark Brown and Nicole Grindlay (The Wykham-Collegiate) 553rd and 28th U18 Jeremy Bradford and Georgina Dean (St Annes) Inter-Schools Enduro The Inter-Schools 10-lap Enduro was the final schools event of the year. Here the U18 team consisting of Matthew Heenan, Craig Smorfitt, Jonathan Dean and Tim Lee placed 3rd, the U16 team of Bruce Arnott, Murray McDonald, Juan-Luc Clackworthy and Patrick Dillon placed 1st, and the U14 team of Sam Dovey, Sam Jarvis, Blake Springate and Alan Houston were placed 1st. The points tally for all the Inter-Schools events were announced at the end of the Enduro. Michaelhouse was placed 2nd overall with 218 points, a little behind Maritzburg College who were in 1st place with 284 points. We were well ahead of the next nearest competitor, Westville, with 84 points. In the Victor Laudorum, Bruce Arnott came 2nd in U16 and Alan Houston came 2nd in U14. Although the Inter-Schools events were over, our boys still participated in the NGW Upper Umgeni and the Ozzi Gladwin to end off the year well. So another successful canoeing year came to an end. Our canoeists have many stories to tell, good memories to remember and lasting friendships to keep.

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asters in Charge: Mr Andrew Brown, Mr Graeme Calway and Mr Nic Cahill. Coaches: 1st XI: Mr Dean Forword and Mr John Crawford 2nd XI: Mr Mike Bownes 3rd XI: Mr Nic Cahill 4th XI: Mr Gavin Ross U16A: Mr James Bullough U16B: Mr Chris van der Berg U16C: Mr Lawrence Beith U15A: Mr Sam Mofokeng U15B: Mr Michael van Rensburg U15C: Mr Richard McMichael U15D: Mr Mike Schwartz U14A: Mr Bryan Tarr and Mr Shaun Thompson U14B: Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill U14C: Mr Simon Crane U14D: Mr Ian Crawford U14E: Mr Andrew Brown Cricket Professional: Mr Graeme Calway Awards Colours: Cameron Macaskill, Andrew Stephens, Robert Anderson Half Colours: Kieran Allen, David Brill, Christopher Brits, Gregory Oldfield, Kyle Pyne-James, Luke Sales, Dean Stephen, Tyrone Thomas Provincial Representation: U17 KwaZulu-Natal Inland: Robert Anderson, Barrie ForresterSmith, Kyle Pyne-James, Greg Oldfield

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1st TEAM CRICKET: Back Row: David Watson, Ross Reid, Kyle Pyne-James, Austin Lockington, David Brill, Christopher Brits Middle Row: Branagth Cooper-Botha-Reid (Scorer), Gregory Oldfield, Luke Sales, Tyrone Thomas, Kieran Allen, Dean Stephen Front Row: Andrew Stephens, Mr Dean Forword, Cameron Macaskill, Mr John Crawford, Robert Anderson Our thanks go to the Grounds Staff for always doing their best to prepare wickets and practice facilities for the cricketers. We are blessed to have such wonderful fields to play and practice on. The caterers also did us proud with teas provided for our parents and visitors.

U15 KwaZulu-Natal Inland: Nicholas Elliot, Brandon Tattam, Bradley Roberts, Jason Marshall.

CRICKET REPORT Written by Mr John Crawford

CRICKET 2011 killed coaches, who are also skilled School Masters, are at a premium. We were fortunate to gain some fine coaches this year and so our depth of committed staff increased. The indoor facility continues to be a wonderful facility and now has a screen and camera so cricketers can be videoed to review their weaknesses and strengths. This has really helped a number of boys. We were fortunate to be able to have some of our top coaches available to the boys in the Third Quarter during the preâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;season weeks. This certainly proved popular among the more serious players.

The MPL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Michaelhouse Premier League (15 eight-ball over matches) again proved popular among the junior cricketers, but this year was run on a strength-for-strength basis rather than on a purely Inter-House basis. We were fortunate to have a very talented U14 age group, and combined with the strong U15s, there was some fine cricket played. Special mention must be made of the unbeaten U15C side coached by Mr Richard McMichael. Another wonderful achievement was that of Kenyon Smith in the under 15Bs who scored 200 not out against Howick under 15As. One wonders how many boys have scored a double century for the school. Maybe this is the first?

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Sports and never-say-die attitude. To win cricket matches regularly one needs to be at the top of the game in all three areas of the sport; batting, bowling and fielding, and all too often the team failed to deliver in one area during a match. Every practice was taken as a new challenge and many of the team put in hours of extra work. They were all a terrific bunch of sportsmen and it was a privilege to be associated with such great ambassadors for the School. Cameron Macaskill was an astute, quiet yet strong and passionate leader. His desire for the team to do well was always evident and he never allowed setbacks to deflect from the anticipation of the next game. He was critical to the batting success of the team and developed into a fine off-spin bowler. Andrew Stephens was needed to score loads of runs for the team but often never gave himself a chance to occupy the crease long enough. It was great however to see his bowling find form again and his spell in the first Hilton College match rivals any seen on the Roy Gathorne Oval. Kieran Allen and Luke Sales became a very useful new ball pair and their consistency improved tremendously as the season progressed. It was such a pity that Kieran got injured. Luckily they are both strong batsmen too and both could have batted higher on many occasions. Kyle Pyne-James and Kieran Allen appeal confidently David Brill is a fine athlete and his fielding in the covers was a tribute to his abilities. He is also a natural number seven or eight and would frequently have flourished if we had laid better foundations to many of our innings. David also learnt to control his medium pacers a lot better and had some valuable spells, including some terrific death bowling.

FIRST XI CRICKET REPORT Written by Mr John Crawford

aster in Charge: Mr Graeme Calway Coaches: Mr Dean Forword, Mr John Crawford Captain: Cameron Macaskill 1st Team: Robert Anderson, Andrew Stephens, Luke Sales, Kieran Allen, David Brill, Greg Oldfield, Kyle Pyne–James, Dean Stephen, Christopher Brits, Tyrone Thomas, Austin Lockington, Michael Mvelase, David Watson, Ross Reid, Simon Margesson, Paul Hewat, Nicholas Hellens, Barrie Forrester–Smith, Sean Donaldson Results Played: 25

Won: 8

Drew: 3

Lost: 14

Michaelhouse hosted a pre-season Independent Schools’ Festival in January. It was a great honour to host the event and many friendships were made and cemented. It is indeed a festival where cricket is played in the correct spirit and an occasion to be nurtured. There was certainly no lack of cricket for the team during the First Quarter with the traditional Saturday fixtures, the T20 competition, the Day/Night League and the Independent Schools’ Festival at St Albans on the fixture list. Add to that some kind weather and the First XI cricketers of 2011 certainly had plenty of game time to enjoy. It is true that the team had a poor year as far as results were concerned, but they must all be congratulated on their work ethic

Robert Anderson was the most consistent batsman in the team, averaging over 30 per innings and it is very exciting that he will be back in 2012. He is a student of the game and works hard at his cricket. His century against KES at the Michaelmas Week Tournament was a top-class innings and showed what a good cricketer he is. Greg Oldfield established himself in the top order as a C Block boy and has huge potential both as a batsman and an off-spin bowler. Great things will be expected from him in 2012 especially after his fantastic all-round performance in the season’s final match against Hilton College. Kyle Pyne–James is another player who stepped into the team as a C Block boy. Although he did not make the amount of runs we had hoped for, his wicket keeping skills progressed in leaps in bounds to a top-class level. He is another passionate student of the game and will start 2012 with a great deal of confidence. Dean Stephen enjoyed the challenge of being asked to open the innings and his gem of an innings against St Charles College showed just what a fine cricketer he can become. Christopher Brits is a fine team man, an athlete and an all-rounder who needs to perform to his full potential in the coming year.

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Michael Mvelase showed great improvement with his bowling as the year progressed and commendably forced his way into the side. Much too will be expected from David Watson and Barrie Forrester–Smith in the future as they are both cricketers with loads of talent.

Tyrone Thomas started the year strongly with his controlled off spinners. I think he secretly wanted to bowl fast again and so indecision affected his performances in the latter part of the year. He is in possession of an unflappable temperament and should prove a most effective all- rounder in the future. 1st XI 2011 Date

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St John’s (Harare) Day/ Night Series v Hilton Kearsney Glenwood Day/ Night Series v College Northwood Maritzburg College St Charles Hilton College Clifton St Charles Kearsney DHS Glenwood Westville Hilton College

MHS 238/7 Hilton 235 all out MHS 229/8 MHS 85 all out MHS 215/4 MHS 212/7 College 167/9 MHS 219 all out MHS 141 all out MHS 130 all out St Charles 255/6 MHS 132 all out DHS 170 all out MHS 97 all out MHS 107 all out Hilton 128 all out

St John’s 158 all out MHS 19/8 Kearsney 232/7 Glenwood 86/2 College 216/1 Northwood 101 all out MHS 117 all out Hilton 106 all out Clifton 72 all out MHS 144 all out Kearsney 82/3 MHS 127 all out Glenwood 98/7 Westville 108/7 MHS 130/2

Won by 80 runs Lost by 44 runs Lost by 3 wickets Lost by 8 wickets Lost by 9 wickets Won by 111 runs Lost by 50 runs No result - rain Won by 35 runs Won by 58 runs Lost by 111 runs Rain stopped play Lost by 42 runs Lost by 3 wickets Lost by 3 wickets Won by 8 wickets

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aster in Charge: Mr Rory Drysdale Captain: Wulf Mosburger

Awards Colours: Wulf Mosberger Results were as follows: INDIVIDUAL 1. Juniors 1st Patrick Dillon (M) 22.01,9 (Record) 2nd Charles Houstan (W) 3rd Nick Harrison (B) 2. Seniors 1st Andrew Houston (T) time 31.23,0 (Record) 2nd Wulf Mosburger (M) 3rd Tim Everett (B) HOUSE

1st Seniors, Farfield 1st Juniors, Tatham 1st Combined, Tatham

CROSS COUNTRY: Back Row: Tim Everett Front Row: Wulf Mosburger, Mr Rory Drysdale, Andrew Houston

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Junior event: Murray Church : 8th

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asters In Charge: Mr Brad Flanegan, Mr Jaap Van Der Vegte 1st Team: Christopher Brits, Patrick Critchley, Matthew Smurthwaite (Captain), Jacques Swarts, Brendan Bergs, Creag Donaldson, Michael Greig, Sean Rice Awards Honours: Patrick Critchley Colours: Matthew Smurthwaite, Jacques Swarts Half Colours: Louis Albertse

Jacques Swarts focusing on his putting

Provincial and National Representation KwaZulu-Natal B: Patrick Critchley, Jacques Swarts South African Schools: Patrick Critchley The year 2011 proved to be a very busy year golfing-wise and once again we had a fairly mixed bag in the beginning; but steadily improved to finish off the year very strongly. I suppose that when you consider that six of our top 12 golfers are in D Block or below that is not surprising. We had a better-than-average year in the Midlands League, beating Hilton College twice, St Charles College twice and halving one and losing our only match to Maritzburg College. Our Second Team only lost one game to Hilton and won all their other matches. It was a new experience for the Second Team players to have to compete against the girls of St Anne’s, and I suspect some male egos were severely dented by the one or two losses experienced by the team to the young ladies. The Second Team, for once, had a fairly stable team and were lead superbly by Kyle Flanegan. We had an unexpected bonus this year as the Affies (AHS) Tournament was held in the last week of term and not during the holidays. This meant that we were able to defend the title we had won in 2010 with a full-strength team. However it meant that the other schools would also be at full strength. After experiencing a very unseasonal deluge in Pretoria which resulted in the first day’s play being completely suspended, the tournament got underway on the Monday. We eventually made a spirited defence of our title, but just missed out on the final, which was won by Grey College against Paul Roos. We did however manage to beat Waterkloof to finish in the Bronze Medal position.

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We had no option but to fly to Pretoria as we played our second round of rugby fixtures in Durban on the prior Saturday. This did not prove to be a masterstroke, as the airline managed to lose Patrick Critchley’s clubs. He nevertheless managed a very credable one over par at Zwartkops in Pretoria with a set borrowed from the local Pro. The airline excelled themselves on the return flight as they managed to lose everybody’s clubs this time around, fortunately they all turned up at Michaelhouse a day later. Over half term in the Third Quarter we went on our annual outing to Sun City for the St John’s College Tournament. We started very well and after two days we were in 10th position. Unfortunately we faded over the last two days to eventually finish in 19th. It seemed to be one of those weeks where two out of the four boys seemed to play well on one day and then the other two on other days. To achieve success in such elite company it requires all four boys to be on top of their games for the duration. Once again a Mini League was held in the Third Quarter. Due to limited opposition we ran out fairly comfortable winners. On the plus side we managed to draw Howick High into the league and hopefully, as a direct result, we will have another team available for fixtures in the First Quarter of 2012. The highlight of the year was the way the boys played in the Douglas Cup, after watching the Springboks narrowly lose to Australia in the quarter final of the World Cup. One could have been forgiven for thinking that this might prove a dampner on the days’ golf. However the very young Michaelhouse team, alluded to in the opening paragraph, performed way above expectation and eventually ran out comfortable winners by 141/2 matches to 91/2. We won all three sections of the golf, the betterball, foursomes and singles. The overall standings in the Douglas Cup after

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1st TEAM GOLF: Back Row: Brendan Bergs, Jacques Swarts, Michael Greig, Louis Albertse, Sean Rice Front Row: Patrick Critchley, Matthew Smurthwaite, Mr Brad Flanegan, Nicholas Smythe, Christopher Brits

KwaZulu Natal Schools: (36 Holes – 6 man team), 5th out of 10 schools. Match Play: A League: 1st Martizburg College, 2nd Michaelhouse, 3rd Hilton College, 4th St Charles College B League: 1st Hilton College, 2nd Michaelhouse, 3rd Martizburg College, 4th St Anne’s, 5th St Charles College. Midlands Third Quarter League: First Team: Played 4, Won 4 Douglas Cup vs Hilton: Won 141/2 to 91/2 Affies Festival: Third out of 12 teams

11 years are now six matches to Michaelhouse and five to Hilton College, once again echoing the closeness of competition between us and our “Old Rivals”. Another highlight of the year was Patrick Critchley and Jacques Swarts selection for the the KwaZulu-Natal Schools’ B Team. Patrick went one further and made the South African Schools’ Team from the Provincial B Team, a fine achievement indeed. Another youngster to keep an eye on in the future is E Blocker Matthew Saulez, who moved from just getting into the Second Team at the start of the year to finishing the year 4th in the Michaelhouse rankings. We bid farewell to Matthew Smurthwaite, Creag Donaldson and Nicholas Smythe who have been stalwarts of the team for the last few years. Special mention must be made of Matthew who led the team by fine example and did outstanding work to incorporate the youngsters into the team. He can be exceptionally proud of the results achieved by the team in 2011.

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In conclusion, I feel it is safe to say that the next few years look extremely promising for the future of golf at Michaelhouse and I look forward to being part of the new generation. I also need to thank Mr van der Vegte for the tireless hours he puts into the sport at school. Summary of Results: Natal Champs: (18 Holes – 3 man team), Fourth out of 18 teams. St John’s Elite International Tournament: (72 Holes – 4 man team),16th out of 32 Schools.

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aster in Charge: Mr Mike Thomson Coaches: 1st Team: Mr Andrew Brown and Mr Mike Thomson 2nd Team: Mrs Win De Wet and Mr Lawrence Beith 3rd Team: Mrs Mary McMichael 4th Team: Ms Lisa Hardie U16A: Mr Mike Bownes U16B: Mr Paul Snyman U16C: Mr Bryan Tarr U16D: Mr Ian Crawford U16E: Mr Viktor Kurz U14A: Mr James Bullough U14B: Mr Michael Van Rensburg U14C: Mr Linda Linda

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Sports Awards Scott Fraser Trophy: Craig Clowes Dowie Family Trophy: Timothy Lee Butcher Stick: Scott Wadeson Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup: U14A, Mr James Bullough Honours: Richard Ashforth, Zipho Mhlongo, Sean Donaldson, Craig Clowes Colours: David Watson, Scott Wadeson, Kieran Allen Half Colours: Gregory waterman, Anthony Miller, Nicolas Hellens, Gaza Khoza, Tyrone Thomas, Timothy Lee National and Provincial Representation South Africa U17: Richard Ashforth Provincial Representatives KwaZulu-Natal Inland U21: Sean Donaldson 18A: Richard Ashforth, Craig Clowes, Sean Donaldson, Zipho Mhlongo 18B: Scott Wadeson, David Watson U16A: Guy Tatham U16B: Cameron Chaplin, Joseph Coyne, Michael McDonald, Luke Stevens, Henri Strydom, Dominic Pretorius U14A: Gareth Mackaskill, Justin Miller U14B: David Armstrong, Geoffrey Blore, Marc Conlon, Daryn Flanegan, Brad Fyvie, Matt Saulez, Jeremy Tratschler, Sebastian Wadeson. Coach Inland U14B: Mr Michael Van Rensburg

HOCKEY REPORT Written by Mr Mike Thomson

he season commenced with our fantastic water-based surface being laid. There is no doubt that we have a surface that can compare with the best and thanks must go to the Rector, Mr Guy Pearson, the Chairman of the Board, Mr Gary Ralfe and the Bursar, Mr Charlie Burton, as well as all other members of Management and the Finance Committee who made this possible.

Sean Donaldson on the attack with Anthony Miller in support

Having lost a number of coaches at the end of the 2010, it was great to welcome new blood into the coaching fraternity, with Mr James Bullough, Mr Paul Snyman, Mr Ian Crawford, Mr Michael Van Rensburg, Mr Viktor Kurz, Mr Lawrence Beith and Ms Lisa Hardie. They have proved a remarkable collective asset to the coaching staff as they have looked at things anew. We have also experimented this year with having two coaches at First and Second Team level.

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1st TEAM HOCKEY: Back Row: Richard Ashforth, Nicolas Hellens, Tyrone Thomas, Greg Waterman, Anthony Miller Middle Row: Gaza Khosa, David Watson, Scott Wadeson, Zipho Mhlongo Front Row: Timothy Lee, Stephen Griffin, Mr Mike Thomson, Craig Clowes, Mr Andrew Brown, Kieran Allen, Sean Donaldson

It has been a great help working with Mr Andrew Brown this year as he shares the same tactical approach as I do and also sees different aspects of a game and players which is invaluable when it comes to selection and other discussions. Watching Mr Lawrence Beith and Mrs Win de Wet work together with the Second XI has also shown it has been a positive experiment and thus we hope to continue with the two-coach principle with certain teams next year.

FIRST XI HOCKEY REPORT Written by Mr Andrew Brown

The season commenced with the First XI, U16A and U14A touring to St Stithians, Hilton College and Grey College respectively for festivals. The First XI and U14s did exceptionally well, while the U16 side struggled. Overall the tours were a great success.

oaches: Mr Mike Thomson, Mr Andrew Brown Captain: Graig Clowes 1st Team: Tim Lee, Greg Waterman, Sean Donaldson, Stephen Griffin, Tyrone Thomas, Zipho Mhlongo, David Watson, Nic Hellens, Richard Ashforth, Kieran Allen (Vice Captain), Scott Wadeson, Ant Miller, Gaza Khoza, Guy Goddard, Zawadi Dlamini Ten years ago, our sand based Astro was only into its second season. This year we experienced our first season on our newly

The rest of the season, compressed as it was by a short Second Quarter, did not ever reach the heights of previous years. Although the season ended with a great First XI victory over Hilton College, the first since 2007, we did not perform as well as we did last year. Our win percentage decreased by 10% from 55% to 45%, and our loss percentage increased from 27% in 2010 to 37% in 2011. The way forward is to instil more determination into our players and develop that steely resolve to both convert and prevent scoring chances.

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laid water based Astroturf. The surfaces we play on have changed, as have the shape and design of the sticks. So too have the coaching personnel. However, the unique hockey spirit and culture that is so rich and strong at Michaelhouse has continued to thrive. Below is a brief overview of the First Team of 2011: Played 23; Won 14; Lost 6; Goals for 66; Goals against 35; Net Goals + 31. Our team of 2011 was a young team and despite only having four Matrics in the nucleus of 14 players, there were enough players with sufficient experience and exposure at First Team level already. Knowing that there was balance in the squad from strikers, to mid-fielders, to defenders and goal keepers, as well as depth of talent in these positions, meant that we started the season with keen anticipation. The season commenced with an exceptional run for our first 11 games, winning 9 and drawing 2. Matches included the likes of Glenwood, Northwood, Maritzburg College, Kearsney College and Westville Boys’ High – some extremely competent outfits. The matches at the St Stithian’s Easter Festival were not as challenging as they might have been at some of the other festivals around the country; however, Parktown were rated as a top Central Gauteng team and St Stithians were rapidly improving – later in the season they would defeat a strong Kearsney team.

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Top: Zipho Mhlongo Above: Anthony Miller

Sports When we got our few precious chances against a team of the quality of Parktown, we scored. Our self-belief was such that we expected to score when given the opportunities. On our return to School, the season was soon to do an about turn. The next eight matches, including the Madsen’s XI Hockey Lesson 101, would yield only one win, with six losses and a most disappointing draw against DHS. How did this good run turn in to a bad trot? Contributing factors include: • Night series overload – playing in the Kearsney College mid-week night series was stimulating, but it became more demanding of precious physical and mental energy as the season wore on. • Absence of leading goal scorers – two players who were responsible for over 20 goals apiece, missed matches for differing reasons and commitments. • Quality opposition – during this period we also played a couple of top teams that exposed our frailties, a rampant St David’s team being a case in point. Fortunately, the team of 2011 had served its time in the Wilderness and returned to put in a very strong showing in our last five games. The top side in South Africa, Maritzburg College, punished us for some lapses in concentration in the second half, but the likes of Kearsney College and Hilton College were on the receiving end of free flowing, creative and disciplined Michaelhouse hockey at its very best.

1st XI 2011 MHS Opponent Glenwood (Night League) Won Northwood Won Maritzburg College Drew Kearsney (Night League) Drew Westville Won St Stithians Easter Festival Invitation XI Won Parktown Boys’ High Won Falcon College Won St Stithians Won St Johns (Harare) Won Madsen’s XI Lost Westville (Night League) Lost Hilton College Lost DHS Drew Clifton College (Night League) Won St John’s JHB Lost St David’s Lost Northwood (Night League) Won Clifton College Won Maritzburg College’ Lost Kearsney Won Hilton College Won Trinity House Won

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Very rarely does a team win where it has not done enough to deserve it. For example, in the first encounter against Hilton College we got rattled. Playing from behind never quite did enough to win, but in the return game we were convincing from start to finish – a commanding performance capped with some clinical finishes. It was good to see the determination back on the faces of the players and it was a memorable way to end the season. In conclusion, a special thanks to the First Team players themselves. The players that make up the team contribute to making hockey so much more than just a game. The final word of appreciation must go to captain Craig Clowes for his calm, consistent and committed leadership in his final year.

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David Armstrong in action for the U14As at the Grey College Hockey Festival in Bloemfontein

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1st TEAM RUGBY: Back Row: Zaahir Hurribunce, Joshua Moon, Justin Moberly, Piers Rosholt, Simon Margesson, Gordon LoubserHattingh Middle Row: Robert Anderson, Drew Johnston, Dean Stephen, Michael Fenn, Stephan Hartman, Cameron Macaskill, Michael Mvelase, Kyle Wilmot Front Row: Austin Lockington, Thys Albertse, Mr Andre van Wyk, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Mr Mike Schwartz, David Brill, Mr Righardt Kotze, Andrew Becker, Richard Daniel Zaahir Hurribunce, Drew Johnston, Gordon Loubser-Hattingh, Cameron Macaskill, Simon Margesson, Joshua Moon, Kyle Wilmot.

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aster in Charge: Mr Ryno Combrinck Coaches: 1st XV: Mr Michael Schwartz 2nd XV: Mr Andre van Wyk 3rd XV: Mr Matthew Higginson 4th XV: Mr George Ferreira and Mr Greg Muirhead 5th XV: Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill 6th XV: Mr Richard McMichael 7th XV: Mr Msizi Mchunu and Mr Johan van Rooyen 8th XV: Mr Chris van der Berg and Mr John Crawford U16A: Mr Elmar de Klerk and Mr Allan Adlington-Corfield U16B: Mr Peter Stevens and Mr Ashley Dixon U16C: Mr Tathenda Chidzawo U16D: Mr Africa Msimango and Mr Shaun Thompson U15A: Mr Brad Flanegan and Mr Dean Forword U15B: Mr Gavin Ross U15C: Mr Jaap van der Vegte U15D: Mr Tango Nchukana and Mr Dean Lukan U15E: Mr Sandile Khuluse U14A: Mr Sam Mofokeng U14B: Mr Sibusiso Ncamane U14C: Mr Graeme Calway and Mr Ashley Dixon U14D: Mr Bernard Whitaker and Mr Albie Dahlberg

Provincial Representation South African Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7s Tournament: Austen Lockington, Robert Anderson, Joshua Moon Academy A: Austen Lockington, Justin Moberly, Michael Mvelase Final Trials: Austen Lockington, Justin Moberly, Michael Mvelase, Andrew Becker Midlands: Thys Albertse, Austin Lockington, Andrew Becker, Michael Mvelase Selectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; XV: Mkhululi Mkhilisi, Richard Daniel, Joshua Moon, Andrew Becker U18 Academy A, Assistant Coach U18 Academy B, Manager U16 Grant Khomo, Manager

Mr Sam Mofokeng Mr Michael Schwartz Mr Sibusisu Ncemane

RUGBY REPORT Written by: Director of Rugby, Mr Ryno Combrinck

Awards Honours: Austin Lockington Colours: Thys Albertse, David Brill, Andrew Becker, Richard Daniel, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Justin Moberly, Michael Mvelase Half Colours: Robert Anderson, Michael Fenn, Stephan Hartman,

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Our 2011 season had a very clear game plan which more specifically defined the nature of the rugby we play and coach, our method of doing so and how we intended to achieve these defined goals. Looking back I believe the coaches and players have met, and in many instances, exceeded our expectations. Coaches Our coaches, who are all full-time teachers and BokSmart accredited; have given an enormous amount of their personal time during the season, for which we are appreciative and thankful.

Sports They are remarkably well qualified with three having qualifications equal to that of an IRB Level III and a further 19 who have completed their IRB Level II courses. Support Our world-class gymnasium supported by a conditioning programme has incorporated additional programmes such as the Discovery SharkSmart School of Excellence Programme which all further educate our boys regarding concussion, nutrition, banned substances and the like. Old Boys Patrick Lambie had not only become the first Old Boy to represent Michaelhouse at the Rugby World Cup but has also cemented his place as the Springbok’s first choice fullback. We are immensely proud of Patrick and what he has achieved in only his first year on the international stage and we are clearly going to see him perform at this level for a very long time. Looking at a broader picture, rugby has become a career choice for many boys leaving the School. The recent Rugby 365 website’s research on SA Schools player contributions found that KwaZuluNatal’s contribution is 42 of the National professional players. Interestingly, of KwaZulu-Natal’s contribution, Michaelhouse’s share is 16.7% which is the largest single school contribution. We congratulate our Old Boys for their commitment and achievements. Unbeaten in KwaZulu-Natal Mr George Ferreira and Mr Gregg Muirhead achieved a remarkable feat by guiding their “Fantastic Fourth” XV through an unbeaten season. They ended undefeated after 10 matches with a famous win on Goldstones. It was inspiring to watch an exhibition of skill and determination against a resilient Maritzburg College Fourth Team. Harry Epsom had a huge influence in this match as he commanded the respect of the Maritzburg College midfield. The 64-12 victory against Hilton College will also be remembered as one of the many highlights. Well done coaches and players. Open Age Groups Despite a very disappointing overall result for the First and Second XVs; the coaches never lost faith and continued to drive the boys hard. It was hugely frustrating to see that the same mistakes were repeated Saturday after Saturday resulting in lost momentum after good passages of play. Hard lessons were learnt and I sincerely hope they were taken to heart by the boys who will again be available in 2012. The First XV responded and showed a gradual and consistent improvement and it culminated in a 30-20 victory over Hilton College in the last match of the season. They were basically a ‘runaway freight train’ on the day and only the long injury stoppage could slow them down in a match that could have seen a new record winning margin. The Third XV won’t forget their 33-27 win at Martizburg College as this does not happen often. What made the victory more remarkable was the fight back and ability to absorb the pressure at the end of the match. The players were living our rugby values of being resolute on defence.

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The Fifth XV will rue the opportunities they missed as it could have been a record season for them. Mr Richard McMichael must also be commended for his efforts. His Sixths were hardly ever the same players and many of them started in the Eighths. This team played wonderful rugby and it was always a pleasure to watch these boys enjoying themselves, united by a common goal. The Seventh and Eighth XVs managed to have arguably the best ever points for and against record. The Eighths could easily have had a positive winning percentage if it weren’t for a couple of missed opportunities. Generally speaking the Open Teams had a successful season with only one team not scoring more points for than against. U16 It would be difficult to question the heart that the majority of boys played with against some far larger opponents. The coaches worked relentlessly with these boys and to know that one or two basic mistakes were the difference between a good and average season, is heartbreaking. The A Team showed what they can do against a motivated St John’s College team and even against a highly rated Hilton College team. On both occasions it was narrow losses that could quite easily have gone the other way. Mr Peter Stevens nearly achieved the unthinkable by only going down 12-24 against a Maritzburg College B team that had beaten Affies the previous week. The Cs hammered DHS 31-7, while a highlight for the Ds will be their win against the Maritzburg College F team. U15 The U15 age group played some amazing rugby which was evident in the number of supporters that watched their matches. The boys responded wonderfully to the efforts of their coaches and fully deserve their overall results. An example was beating DHS 24-12 when only a year earlier they went down 0-31. The U15B will be particularly happy with their 16-12 victory against Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg. Congratulations to the age group for scoring more than 1 000 points this season; nearly 400 more than last years U15s. We look forward to seeing this group of boys going from strength-to-strength and hope that they will rise to the challenge by continuing to have high standards when it comes to preparation. U14 The depth in the U14 age group is cause for concern and I will make a concerted effort to improve this. Much attention will be given to the A team matches against Hilton College next year as both matches were drawn this year. The Northwood match will be memorable as big hearts were the only reason for the team’s victory. Their gigantic team tried to literally run us over but our boys were up for the challenge and it showed with a 16-10 win. The Maritzburg College A match was also enjoyable and sadly a yellow card made the difference – a hard lesson that I hope we learnt from. Players/teams improved gradually through the season and that can only happen through a desire to improve with positive input from the coaches. Well done to everyone involved.

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Matthew Smurthwaite fends off an attempted tackle RUGBY 2011 MHS

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341

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146

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132

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148

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Top: Michael Mvelase spreading the ball wide Above: Joshua Moon, Robert Anderson and Austin Lockington who represented the KwaZulu-Natal 7s team at the National Tournament at Loftus Versveld

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oaches: Mr Michael Shwartz and Mr Andre van Wyk Captain: Mkhululi Mkhulisi 1st Team: Julian Wissing, Christopher Brits, Kganya Zungu, Jon-Paul Akal, Alexander Pienaar, Dean Stephen, Piers Rosholt, Drew Johnston, Zaahir Hurribunce, Robert Anderson, Gordon Loubser-Hattingh, Michael Mvelase, Joshua Moon, Stephan Hartman, Michael Fenn, Justin Moberly, Cameron Macaskill, Simon Margesson, Kyle Wilmot, Austin Lockington, Thys Albertse, Andrew becker, Richard Daniel, David Brill, Kyle Harrison “Rugby is a team sport which is played at high intensity for up to 70 minutes. Players need to be fast, strong, agile, evasive and powerful whilst having enough endurance to sustain the contribution for the whole game.” At the annual rugby dinner we paid tribute to these attributes, which the 1st XV displayed on the field this year. On Tuesday, 1 February at 6:00am we kicked off our training with a 3km morning run in the hope that we would get the boys fit enough for our first match. We trained for 45 minutes in the late afternoons to improve their skills, so that by 13 March we could be running fit for the trials. The initiative to have a trials Saturday was a fantastic one as the boys were given a fair chance to show their worth. The boys played two games in the morning in selected teams and then two more games after lunch. Come evening, we were able to choose the four top open teams with which to tackle Northwood the following week. To say I was nervous on Saturday 20 March, was an understatement. We played some amazing rugby, beating a very strong Northwood team convincingly. Unfortunately we could not keep this up against Westville the next weekend. They were battle ready and we were still trying to find our feet. They smashed us up front and it did not help that we played against the best outside centre in South Africa that weekend. Our Easter Tour got off to a challenging start. You know your trip is in trouble when at the start you fly to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg. The first game on tour, Louis Botha started as if we were in a hurry to go somewhere. In the space of 12 minutes, we were 15 points up. I believe a turning point for me in the season was the heavy defeat to KES. We, as a team, decided that playing like that was not good enough. We upped our preparation, started controlling the aspects of our game that we could, changed our attitude towards defending and ensured we trained harder. We adopted the motto: “Victory Loves Preparation.”

Thys Albertse about to distribute the ball with Kyle Wilmot looking on We kept striving to implement these facets during the rest of the season. We were very close against a good Daniel Pienaar team. Back at home, our fixture against St Charles College went according to plan. However, the wheels fell off during the last 18 minutes against Hilton College. For the preceding 52 minutes we were doing what we had planned. Perhaps we were reminded that celebrating should only start after the match. We also learnt a valuable lesson against DHS – that you cannot give the opposition a three try head start and then try to overtake them. Against St John’s, the team played enterprising rugby and scored some excellent tries. After the win against George Campbell, the boys and I enjoyed a good rest. Facts before half term: 1. We were giving away fewer penalties 2. We were keeping our hands on the ball for longer periods of time 3. We were missing fewer tackles 4. Our first phase possession was of a good quality The boys had taken ownership of these areas and although we lost two games we were playing good rugby.

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Sports backs at a crucial decision making position. He also used his speed and strength to make unexpected breaks. What an exciting prospect he is for next year and I wish you all the best on the field for the 2012 season.

It is no secret that we played some amazing, fantastic, exciting, gutsy rugby in 70 minutes out of 140 minutes over the next two weeks. Unfortunately, we could not do so for one full game. The determination the boys showed against Maritzburg College and Kearsney College was phenomenal with unquestionable commitment. However, we still lost.

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Kganya Zungu (Hooker): This man was once a pretty boy in the backline but it was in the hooking position that he was advised to play, and he never looked back from there. Kganya was able to use his power to take crash ball into good space and provide a wonderful platform for his three quarters. He also used his communication skills to encourage his team mates and take good control of the scrums. His hard work and never-say-die attitude paid off and he really deserved to be recognised by putting on the striped jersey.

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Jon-Paul Akal (Loose Forward): A man who gave everything for the team and did it all by example. One of the best players I have seen on the ground and one who was extremely strong at the contact point. Well done on a fine season and your First XV caps.

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Alex Pienaar (Lock): Really impressed on the field this season. His skills, hard work off the ball in the tight loose and line out ability have been excellent.

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Dean Stephen (Centre): Known as Chunky, a big man for someone in the centre position, had a wonderful season especially on attack. His improvement throughout the season was inspiring. His ability to read the game was invaluable and he is another exciting prospect for 2012.

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Piers Rosholt (Flank): What a special team man Piers was. He could play on the flank or at lock, and whatever was asked of him he performed with a smile on his face. His leadership abilities and charisma made a difference and will continue into the 2012 season.

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Drew Johnston (Flank): Drew is a determined rugby player. He would get hit hard and would come back even harder. That was his attitude towards the game that he loved and he really had storming performances this season which were easily noticed by everyone.

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Zaahir Hurribunce (Tight Head Prop): The big man was invaluable in the scrum and was an effective ball carrier. I look forward to seeing him play next season as I am already seeing the hard work he is putting in at this early stage.

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Robert Anderson (Fly Half): If you want to know how to beat a player one-on-one and score a try, Robbie is the man whose advice you should seek. What a wonderful season he had. He grew with each game and took such amazing control in the final encounter against the “Old Rival”. I will never forget his humble attitude, composure, leadership and the try he

Because we knew where we wanted to go during our training and were doing what we had set out to do, the boys were remarkably calm in the week before the return match against Hilton College. We were on a mission and did not falter, but kept going and going. Yes, “Victory Loves Preparation”. I thank them for what they did for the School on that day. When we look back on the 2011 season, what will we remember?: • Getting up at 5am on Tuesdays to train before you guys did • Getting a rugby lesson from KES on tour • Seeing their disappointed faces after the first Hilton College match • Knowing how hard they tried to do well for the team and the School • Knowing that they trained to the best of their abilities • Having a dependable kicker in Thys Albertse. There are two stand-out moments for me. • After defending for most of the first half against Maritzburg College, getting into an attacking position and calling a move which the coach had asked: “please do not do!”. The boys nevertheless backed themselves, remembered their training and the move was called: The forwards supplied the perfect ball and the backs rounded off with a try. • Beating Hilton College in our second match on Meadows. This was a fantastic day for me as a Coach. God blessed me with a group of boys who never gave up and I truly believe they were rewarded for all the effort they had put in. The following awards were made at the rugby dinner: The Cilliers Trophy for the Most Valuable First XV Player: Thys Albertse The Davidson Trophy for the Most Improved Player: Justin Moberley The Floyd Patterson Stripes Trophy for the Player who has regularly represented the stripes over the past two seasons: Andrew Becker The Jonathan Shedlock Trophy: Mkhululi Mkhulisi Comments made by the captain, Mkhulisi Mkhululi at the rugby dinner about each player: • Julian Wissing (Prop): Julian only moved to the front row last year and it turned out to be the move that made him an even more effective player as he offered what most props couldn’t. Well done on a wonderful season and you really deserve the Caps you got for the First Team. •

Christopher Brits (Scrum Half): The centre turned scrumhalf this season. What a move this was for Chris as he was able to use his leadership abilities to marshal the forwards and

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fly half for a full 70 minutes. His play there was definitely one of the factors that led to us winning that game. I am really excited to watch this extremely well-rounded player continue to achieve next season.

scored where he beat the highly rated Hilton fullback, to score under the poles. He is a really exciting prospect for next season. •

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Gordon Loubser-Hattingh (Full Back): Gordon was so secure under the high ball and on attack. He showed incredible heart and unique courage. The massive tackle he put in against St John’s and the try he scored against College on Goldstones will both be remembered for some time to come. Michael Mvelase (Centre): After so many years of playing really good rugby Michael was eventually recognised with KwaZulu-Natal selection and I am really proud of him. He has really been exceptional on attack this season by always using his pace and strength to get over the advantage line. His left boot was priceless for the team and he is another really exciting prospect for next season.

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Joshua Moon (No. 8): Josh shows such determination whenever he gets onto the field. He always ran hard, stole the ball, put in the massive tackles and played with a huge heart. He is one of the hardest people to tackle and has the mental strength to match. He has really good feet and is so talented. Well done on a good season.

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Michael Fenn (Flank): He could steal anything and it was at crucial times that these steals made an even bigger difference. He was also quick to secure the ball at the break down because he was extremely fit. He was a pleasure to have on the side of the scrum because of his unbelievable strength. He made really good runs and really deserved to play in this team. He is an extremely exciting prospect for next season.

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Simon Margesson (Wing): Simon was a good finisher of some important tries this season. I really enjoyed how he always supported a player for that last pass that makes the difference and he really did deserve the two tries he got against St John’s in Johannesburg. He always looked for work off his wing and was a good supporter of the fullback on the counter attack. I am really proud of you and good luck for the future.

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Austin Lockington (Fly Half): He has represented a KwaZuluNatal team in every single year that he possibly could have, and the man they call “Ice” is an extremely special player that has an all-round natural talent. His ability to read the game is something that can’t be coached and his funny side brought something that was priceless to the team, especially when we were down. He was able to bring the spark back with that characteristic of his and could really create something out of nothing. The wonderful tries he scored against George Campbell and Hilton College were ones that could only be scored by a man of his high calibre. We will also remember him for the comment he passed to the famous Michaelhouse Old Boy Pat Lambie. When Pat came to speak to Michaelhouse earlier in the year, he ended off by answering a few questions. Austin put his hand up and asked, “Pat would you mind moving to fullback once I have left school and come to the Sharks.” This is the type of thing one could expect and I really wish him all the best in his bright future in the game. Thys Albertse (Scrum Half): This big, hard number 9 has a fantastic rugby brain. His kicking ability was invaluable for the team and his communication skills helped him to control the link between the forwards and backs. I will never forget how he outplayed the Craven Week scrumhalf and Captain when we came up against Maritzburg College. I have really been impressed with the veteran whose love of the game was always on show. Andrew Becker (Lock): The best enforcer we could have ever asked for. Andrew was an extremely amazing line-out king who was the go-to man when we knew we had to win the ball for the backline to play with. He was such a huge force in the second row and the scrums would not have been the same especially against bigger packs. His rucking was hard and effective. Andrew was also a good ball carrier, being able to off-load in the tackle because of his height. His leadership

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Richard Daniel (Hooker): This quietly spoken man had a tremendous ability to lift the spirits of those around him. What he lacked in size, he more than made up for with his abrasive attitude. No wonder he could hit any jumper in any condition, carry the ball well, act as an extra loose forward and put in massive hits. His tackle against Northwood, which led to us sealing that game comfortably, will be remembered by many.

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Mkhulisi Mkhululi (Prop and Captain): Ray often boxed out of his weight category, but he always held his own. He is a true team man who always put his fellow players first. He was always committed, trained hard and lead from the front. He quietly got on with his job, always doing the basics well. Ray will be best remembered for looking after his team.

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Louis Botha

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Daniel Pienaar

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Westville

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DHS

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St John’s

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George Campbell

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College

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Kearsney

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ended up losing only three of their regular fixtures the whole season.They also showed their mettle in two soccer festivals during the July and September holidays.

SOCCER

aster in Charge: Mr Chris van der Berg First XI Coach: Mr Linda Linda

It was not only the performance of our top sides that was satisfying. All the teams added to the School’s success on the soccer field. In total we played 168 games, winning or drawing 115 of them (83 wins and 32 draws) and losing only 53. We scored 387 goals and conceded 271, a positive goal difference of 116. In terms of fixtures, we were competitive against all our main rivals, with just Westville, and to some extent, Kearsney College, getting the better of us.

Awards Honours: Zawadi Dlamini Colours: Byron Raw, Wandile Mzuku, Gaza Khosa Half Colours: Clive Legoale-Phillips, Cheyne Halliday, Barrie Forrester-Smith, Gordon Loubser-Hattingh, Kganya Zungu, Jason Statachopolous, Christopher Taylor, Kyle Harrison Provincial Representation KwaZulu-Natatl U19A – Zawadi Dlamini KwaZulu-Natatl U14A – Mulalo Sadiki

SOCCER REPORT Written by Mr Chris van der Berg 2011 has been a very good year for soccer. The interest in soccer did not wane one bit and we had enough players to field 23 teams. We had six full fixtures against schools that had the best chance of matching our number of teams. In addition we had numerous midweek fixtures that resulted in many teams playing up to 12 matches during the season. Our First XI once again set the example to the other teams. Despite the fact that the team was relatively young, it was very clear to everybody that they were well prepared and well trained by their coach, Mr Linda Linda. Things are looking very promising for the next season or two, as the core of this team will still be available. They were once again the flagship for soccer at Michaelhouse and

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oach: Mr Linda Linda Captain: Gaza Khoza 1st Team: Zipho Mhlongo (Vice Captain) Zawadi Dlamini, Kyle Harrison, Cheyne Halliday, Christopher Taylor, Kganya Zungu, Byron Raw, Jason Stathacopolous, Adrian Krige, Byron Grealy, Clive Legolae-Philips, Wandile Mzuku, Barry Forrester-Smith, Guy Goddard, Michael Mvelase, Gordon Loubser-Hattingh, James Quick The 2011 soccer season got off to an early start. Pre-season began in May in preparation for the Leap Tournament and the Richards Bay Tour. With the touring squad selected, we began work on different aspects of the game such as defensive and offensive tactics. We had a young and inexperienced team this year and we expected a challenging season. The season started with an exciting tour to Richards Bay which was hosted by Grantleigh College. We dominated the game and were rewarded with a 1-0 win. Playing two games in one day is always physically demanding. We had to play against Richards Bay United, a local club who gave us a good run. They scored first and we had to come back from behind to win the game. James Quick scored a good goal that sealed the match.

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We then advanced to the knockout stages of the tournament and lost 1-0 to Kingsway High School. I was very impressed with the way the team performed in this tournament with Zawadi Dlamini being named the goal keeper of the tournament. We kept the bulk of the touring squad in our first encounter against Clifton College. We dominated possession in the game but we were not clinical enough in our finishing and this led to us playing out a 1-1 draw. After this game we had a lot of work to do with our poor finishing and this paid dividends because we won the following game against Treverton. Playing Northwood away was not going to be an easy task and they were full of confidence after they had had a good start to the season. They started asking questions from the beginning of the game and we found ourselves in an awkward position, chasing a 3-1 defecit. Our team showed character and scored two goals in the last five minutes to draw the game 3-3. The confidence levels were high at this stage of the season and that led to three consecutive wins against Kearsney College, Howick High School and Carter High School. We were very lucky to beat a talented Kearsney College side who dominated possession and scored first. In the end, we showed character by being disciplined defensively and playing counter attacking football and this resulted in us winning the game 3-2.

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Grantleigh College Richards Bay United DHS Hillcrest High Grosvenor Kingsway Kearsney College Glenwood Clifton College Treverton Carter High Hilton College Northwood Howick High Kearsney College Zakhe Northwood Paul Roos Northwood Westville Boys’ High Hayfield Brebnor Agricultural XI St Charles College

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We then faced our rivals, Hilton College, who were really desperate for a positive result in this encounter. We gave them a cheap goal in the opening stages of the game and we failed to equalise, losing the game 1-0. We then had to prepare ourselves for the Kloof Tournament which is one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the country. We were able to finally beat Northwood after we met them twice in the competition. On balance we played mediocre soccer in this tournament and were eliminated in the semi-finals. By this stage of the season, we were so desperate for a good performance and were rewarded with a win in our game against Alexander High School. We ended the season with a loss against St Charles College. With most players still available next year, the 2012 season promises be an exciting one.

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After winning all our games in Richards Bay we were faced with the daunting task of competing in the Leap Tournament against the best football schools in the Province. Our first game was against Hillcrest High School which we won 4-0 with Barrie ForresterSmith scoring a brace. Our second game was against DHS and we scored two early goals, but due to poor defending we allowed them back into the game and the final result was a disappointing 2-2 draw.

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1st TEAM SQUASH: Back Row: Kenyon Smith, Nicholas van der Bos, Digby Douglas-Fugresne Front Row: Matthew Lovett, Stephen Peel, Mr Peter Huntley, Christopher Brits, Luke Stevens

Schools Championships and to hopefully follow in the footsteps of the successful 2010 team.

SQUASH

aster in Charge: Mr Peter Huntley Coaches: Mr Peter Huntley, Mr Mike Thomson, Mr John Alexander and Mrs Mary McMichael 1st Team Captain: Stephen Peel 1st Team: Luke Stevens, Kenyon Smith, Christopher Brits, Nicholas van der Bos, Stephen Peel, Digby Douglas Dufresne, Matthew Lovett Awards Honours: Christopher Brits Colours: Stephen Peel Half Colours: Kenyon Smith, Nicholas van der Bos, Luke Stevens, Matthew Lovett Provincial Representation : KwaZulu-Natal U19A: Christopher Brits, U19B: Stephen Peel; U16A: Luke Stevens; U16B: Kenyon Smith and Nicholas van der Bos; U14B: Victor Foster, Philip Melouney and Geoffrey Blore The First Quarter is always a very busy one for the squash fraternity at Michaelhouse, as we have the Super 8 School League, the KwaZulu-Natal Pre-Season tournament, and the St Andrew’s Festival – all of which the First Team attend. Our realistic objective for 2011 was to contest the final of the KwaZulu-Natal Inter-

There were a number of highlights early in the year; beginning with the KwaZulu-Natal Pre-Season Tournament, where 13 of our boys participated. Of particular note were the performances of Angus Clucas and Christopher Brits in the U19 section, who were ranked 3rd and 4th in the Province respectively. Kenyon Smith performed with great credit in his first year in the U16 group and finished 3rd in the Province. The annual tour to Bloemfontein to participate in the prestigious St. Andrew’s Festival is always special – this year proved to be no exception. It is worth noting that this is the premier schools’ squash festival in the country, with champion teams from every Province participating. Our team performed really well, considering that four of our six players were making their debuts playing in the top flight. We were satisfied with our results, claiming three wins in five tough matches, with two hard-fought losses. The wins over Wynberg, St Andrew’s (Bloem) A and St Andrew’s College, all by convincing margins, were indicative of the rapid learning curve experienced by the team. Our outstanding domestic results would also attest to the hard work the boys put in while managing their other sport commitments. The First Team recorded comprehensive victories over Kearsney College: 8-0, (with the U16 and U14 teams winning 4-0), Westville: 6-2 (the U14 also recording a good win), Hilton College 8-0 (again

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Top Schools – 3rd Place in SA: Nicholas van der Bos, Stephen Peel, Luke Stevens, Christopher Brits, Matthew Lovett, Kenyon Smith

the two junior teams winning 4-0), Maritzburg College 5-3 and DHS/Thomas More 8-0. The focus in this first half of the year was almost entirely on the domestic front, with the ultimate goal for our leading players being selection for the KwaZulu-Natal Schools team. More importantly though was the aim of our First Team contesting the KwaZulu Natal Inter-Schools Tournament. The First Quarter had ended on a very positive note with our Super 8 (First Team) campaign proving most successful, sweeping all opposition aside again, regaining the number one ranking in the Province. This was short-lived however, as our number one player, Angus Clucas, was indefinitely forced out of all sport with a back injury. The Inter-Schools Tournament saw our First Team, desperate to defend the title we had won in 2010, being dealt a hammer blow with the withdrawal of Angus Clucas, our number one player. The rest of the team had to step up and we were relegated to number three seeds for the championships. Our motto was: “Anything is Possible”. The team went on to perform quite magnificently. We beat the number two seeds Westville, which paved our way through to an ultimate meeting in the final with the number one seeds, Maritzburg College. The team played gutsy, determined squash and won the final by a convincing 4-1 margin. Captain Stephen Peel was inspirational and can be most proud of his team of Christopher Brits, Kenyon Smith, Luke Stevens and Matthew Lovett. As Provincial Champions, our First Team would represent the Province at the South African Top Schools tournament in August, for the second consecutive year. The Boys’ Midlands Wednesday League, which sees our Second and U16 teams competing against a number of Pietermaritzburg and Midlands schools during the Second Quarter, was also very successful. Both these sides have unearthed some talented players

along the way. It was wonderful to see Mr John Alexander step in to help with these teams. All of our First Team players also played Midlands Men’s League squash and performed well in both the First and Second Leagues. There is no doubt that this exposure has contributed greatly to our successes at schools level. The undoubted highlight of the Third Quarter was the performance of our First Team who continued on their winning ways. For the first time ever, Michaelhouse won the KwaZulu-Natal Schools’ Tournament for the second consecutive year and represented KwaZulu-Natal at the South African Top Schools’ Tournament. This elite tournament saw our boys perform well above expectation to ultimately finish third in the country. Given our ranking of number five in the South Africa at the outset, and lacking any stars, it was tremendous to see that determination and hard work do reap rewards. The team thoroughly deserved their South African Bronze Medals. An interesting aspect of the First Team’s dominance of school squash in the Province is the fact that we have not suffered a defeat at the hands of a KwaZulu-Natal school since May 2009. The Fourth Quarter Stayers season highlight is our tour to the Fairest Cape to compete in the Wynberg Boy’s High Stayers Festival in midOctober. For the second consecutive year our young side acquitted themselves really well by winning four out of five matches. Our junior teams have also performed very capably and have responded well to their committed mentors: Mr Mike Thomson at U16 and Mrs Mary McMichael, who has seen her own passion for squash growing along with her U14 group. A number of our boys continued to participate in the Midlands Men’s Squash League in teams varying from First League to Sixth League. They have performed with a great deal of success, particularly in First and Second League and this bears testimony to the overall success of our programme.

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TENNIS

oaches: Mrs Win de Wet, Ms Lisa Hardie, Mr Viktor Kurz Captain: Stephen Griffin 1st Team Squad: Richard Ashforth, Dean Stephen, George Rowles, Stephen Griffin, Richter Landman, Keith Moss, Tyrone Thomas, Chester Holiday Awards Honours: Richard Ashforth Half Colours: George Rowles, Richter Landman, Keith Moss

Provincial and National Representation Richard Ashforth (KwaZulu-Natal Midlands U19, SA Schools U18), George Rowles (KwaZulu-Natal Midlands U15)

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We have had a good year on the tennis court and I am very excited about how many talented juniors we have playing tennis. In the First Quarter we entered two open teams into the A section of the Denness League. The A Team came 2nd and the B Team finished 7th. In the Second Quarter we held the Inter-House competition. As usual, this was fiercely contested, with Baines winning the senior event for the second successive year and Pascoe winning the junior event. In the Third Quarter we entered two teams into the U15A league, one team in the U15B league and one team into the U17A league. In both these leagues the B teams held their own against many schools’ A teams. The Michaelhouse U17A Team came 2nd, the U15A Team came 4th, the U15B Team 5th. The U15C did extremely well to win the B section of the U15 League. Unfortunately, not many matches were played in the Fourth Quarter due to all the rain we had. Richard Ashforth continues to play excellent tennis. In the last 12 months he made the Provincial U18 team and the South African schools’ U18 team. In addition, he won the International Tennis Federation U18 Doubles Tournament in East London and was runnerup in the ITF Wanderers Doubles Tournament. He is currently ranked 15th U18 and 10th U17 in South Africa.

Roger Federer Richard Ashforth beat Dean Stephen in a hard fought encounter to win the School Championship final for the second consecutive year.

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PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES Back Row: Jonathan Laing, Luke Stracha, Matthew Heenan, Nicholas Baber, Richard Ashforth, Sean Donaldson, Justin Moberly Middle Row: Dominic Pretorius, Bruce Arnott, Craig Clowes, Scott wadeson, Austin Lockington, David Watson, Michael Mvelase, Zipho Mhlongo, Nick Elliott, Jeremy Tratschler Front Row: Michael McDonald, Marc Conlon, Joseph Coyne, Cameron Chaplin, Brad Fyvie, David Armstrong, Gareth Macaskill, Geoffrey Blore, Mark Brown, Sebastian Wadeson, Justin Miller, Matthew Saulez

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Rector Guy Pearson congratulates Kopano Maroga on his achievement of being the first recipient of the prestigious JamesCameron Todd Award since 2006

JAMES CAMERON TODD AWARD

his premier award was instituted in Michaelhouse’s Centenary year – 1996. It was felt that from time-to-time there was a pupil whose range of activity and level of excellence achieved in his involvement in the life of the School required special acknowledgement and recognition. The award is not necessarily made annually. It is reserved for a boy whose contribution is felt to be truly outstanding. The last time the School made this award was in 2006. Kopano Maroga (A Block, Tatham) received the James Cameron Todd Award at assembly on 17 October 2011.

Other Accolades: Service: Half Colours Toastmasters’ Committee: Vice-Chairman President’s Award: Bronze

Music: Honours Grade 8 Voice: Distinction (ABRSM) Grade 7 Voice: Distinction (ABRSM) Grade 7 Piano: Merit (ABRSM) Head Chorister: Chapel Choir Midlands Youth Choir: 2008-2011: Head Chorister 2011 National Youth Choir Course: Tenor Leader Michaelhouse Chamber Choir: 2008-2011

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His achievements are as follows: Academics: Honours English Olympiad 2010 and 2011: Silver English Alive 2009 and 2011: Creative Writing 1st in Drama: 2010 and Feb 2011 Gabrielle Massey Prize: 2009 and 2011

Performing Arts: Honours Inter-House Plays: Best Actor: 2009, 2010 and 2011 Inter-House Plays: Best Director: 2010 and 2011 Best Supporting Actor: “12 Angry Men” Inter-House Performing Arts: Best Actor, Director, Dancer, Choreographer Spud Award for Dramatic Writing: 2010 and 2011 FS Bishop Trophy for Best Actor: 2011 Van Velden Trophy for Greatest Contribution to School Drama: 2011 Ballet Grade 4 Exam 2010: Distinction Ballet Intermediate Exam 2011: Merit Ballet American Awards 2010: Level 7: Gold Ballet American Awards 2011: Level 9: Gold Provincial Ballet Geneé Dance Challenge: Runner-up

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

Wiliam Butler Yeats

Student Life NICK CROWE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AWARD

his award is made each year to a Matric boy who the A Block body adjudge to have displayed the qualities and attributes of all-round good fellowship. The recipient is decided by a ballot taken by all Matric boys and may be awarded to any A Block boy who does not hold the office of School Prefect. The award is presented annually at the Leavers dinner, and in 2011, Jeremy Bradford was a most popular and worthy recipient.

CHICK HENDERSON MEMORIAL AWARD

ameron Bird is the 2011 recipient of this award which is presented to a C Block boy who has displayed excellent sporting and academic potential, coupled with active involvement in the School’s Service Programme. The recipient should also demonstrate a strong sense of sportsmanship and camaraderie towards peers and Staff.

Jeremy Bradford

ENRICHMENT SPEAKERS Written by Mr George Ferreira

atrick Lambie It was a great occasion when Patrick Lambie, the first Springbok rugby player produced by Michaelhouse, visited his Alma Mater on Wednesday 16 February and addressed the School in the Schlesinger Theatre. His talk was titled “My Dream – a Journey and not a Destination”. In his address he took us down memory lane, starting with his U14 year in E Block when his rugby journey at Michaelhouse started. He reflected on his memories and the highlights of each year including his latest experiences as a Springbok rugby player. Boys and Staff had the opportunity to ask him questions after his address. He impressed us all with his dignity and humility in answering the questions. Patrick presented a Springbok rugby jersey as a gift to the School before the boys had the opportunity to talk to him. Alec Hogg Alec Hogg visited Michaelhouse on 18 February. Educated at Merchiston Prep, Newcastle High and Natal University, Alec Hogg (51) is a media entrepreneur who founded Moneyweb Holdings in 1997. The company’s shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the business is today worth over R100m. The title of his talk was: “Where in the World is South Africa Now? Findings from Davos 2011”. He touched on the following issues: Cameron Bird • • •

Background on the World Economic Forum in Davos The power moving East Intensifying competition

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The USA versus China South Africa’s economic position in the “Premier League” What South Africa’s involvement in the BRICS group means for Africa What South Africa’s involvement in the BRICS group means for South Africa How technology changes everything Steve Jobs’ advice: people are inherently honest

After the talk the boys had the opportunity to ask questions. Justin Green Justin Green visited Michaelhouse on 28 March. He is a recovering drug addict who lost everything due to drug addiction – cars, businesses, houses and his wife. Eventually he landed up on the streets. His story started with innocent experimentation with drugs at school. He has dedicated his life to tackling the drug problem and related issues in South Africa. He is the founding member of an organisation called MAD (Ministry Against Drugs). Justin was accompanied by a young man who grew up in Durban who is undergoing rehabilitation at the Nieuwefontein Rehabilitation Centre in the Karoo. Both gentlemen shared their experiences with the Michaelhouse boys and informed them about the nature and dangers of drugs. The talk was received very positively by the boys and they were very eager to ask questions when they had the opportunity.

The theme of his talk was “Going for Gold”. He applied the lessons learnt from running to life in general and warned the boys against the dangers of performance enhancing supplements. Rory Steyn Rory Steyn visited Michaelhouse on 28 October. With a National Diploma in Police Administration and 20 years experience in the realm of security and protection, he has had a long and accomplished history in the South African Police. Whilst in the service of the government he specialised as an investigator, intelligence fieldworker and section head of the VIP Protection and bomb disposal units. He retired from the SAPS in July 1999 with the rank of Superintendent and set up his own security consultancy with his partner, Bob Nicholls. During his talk he mainly focused on how he was appointed as the Team Leader of President Mandela’s protection team, President Mandela’s character as well as an incident where the President had to be evacuated during a public appearance in London in 1996. The boys thoroughly enjoyed his talk.

Jeremy Berhmann Jeremy Berhmann Matriculated in 2000 at Michaelhouse. His mission is to show people that they can create a unique vocation that supports their own set of passions, values and abilities, and that the only limits on their wealth and happiness are their own authentic principles which guide how a fulfilled life should be lived. He is a life coach, facilitator, motivational speaker and an all-round entrepreneur. He understands that to inspire people you need to have walked your talk, and as a result, Jeremy has made a sustainable business out of every one of his passions. A DJ from a young age, he played in clubs all over the world and through his Resonance Production Company, he organised events in South Africa and the United Kingdom. He combined his passions for golf and travel to create the first ocean-based extreme 9-hole golf course. Bruce Fordyce On 20 May the boys were entertained by the humorous yet enlightening talk by Bruce Fordyce, who is a household name in South Africa and considered to be one of the world’s greatest ultra-marathon runners. He ran his first Comrades Marathon in 1977 and has since won the Comrades nine times in succession (1981-1990). No other runner in the history of the Comrades

has ever achieved this feat. He currently holds the record times for both the up and down run as well as the world record for 50 miles which he set in 1983 while running the famous London to Brighton race.

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

aster in Charge: Mr Mike Thomson

I am often asked the question: “Why does Michaelhouse have an Exchange Programme?”; and with all the facilities and the worldclass education that boys are provided at this School, it is a very valid question and one which at times can be difficult to answer. However, every so often one of the boys who has been on exchange answers that question with such honesty and simplicity that I sit back and know why we have the programme. This is one of those answers. “Exchange has changed my life and I will never regret anything about it. It has opened my eyes to the world.” Nicholas Schram. In the First Quarter, Andrew Christodoulou and James Foster visited South America, attending an immersion course in Spanish

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Exchanges 2011 Quarter Incoming

earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, scuppered our plans for an exchange with Christ’s College for 2011 so the only pupil to go out in the Third Quarter was Kwezi Majola who had a most enjoyable term at Wanganui Collegiate in New Zealand, and was able to experience a little of the Rugby World Cup. The Fourth Quarter has been rather hectic on the exchange front. We sent Lonwabo Mogoduso to Woodberry Forrest in the USA, Justin Morkel and Stephen Clowes to King’s School in Sydney, Shehan Randeria to Cranbrook in Sydney, and Ryan Thompson and Ciaran Furniss to Montgomery Bell Academy. Reports filtering back from all suggest that they are doing extremely well at their respective schools. Further, Dominic Pretorius has been our inaugural student to Canberra Grammar in Canberra. Again he reports on having an amazing time. We have also welcomed William Shelton from Woodberry Forrest, Charlie Friend and Sam Connor from King’s and Ben MacLachlan from Cranbrook. We hosted Michael Joubert and Simon Whait as first-time representatives from Canberra Grammar and Loretto respectively. These boys have all been excellent ambassadors for their schools and with visits to underprivileged schools, game reserves and the Drakensberg, they have also seen what South Africa has to offer. Thus has ended a full exchange programme for 2011, and with new exchanges in Germany and Ireland to add to the mix, 2012 looks like another action-packed exchange year.

Outgoing

School

First Quarter

Andrew Christodoulou James Foster

The Chase Foundation, South America The Chase Foundation, South America

Second Quarter Campbell Draper Kirk Lewis Basil Southey

Joshua Geldenhuys Justin Clarke Nicholas Schram Matthew Potter Gregory Oldfield Kyle Pyne-James

Christ Church Grammar School, Perth, Australia Christ Church Grammar School, Perth, Australia Trinity College, Canada Trinity College, Canada Merchiston Castle School, Scotland Loretto School, Scotland

Kwezi Mojola

Merchiston Castle School, Scotland Montgomery Bell Academy, USA Montgomery Bell Academy, USA Wanganui Collegiate, New Zealand

Third Quarter

Jonathan Moynihan Blake Burns Clay Cauble

Fourth Quarter Ben MacLachlan Michael Joubert Charlie Friend Sam Connor Simon Whait

William Shelton

Shehan Randeria Dominic Pretorius Justin Morkel Steven Clowes Ciaran Furniss Ryan Thompson Lonwabo Mgoduso

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heme: American Gangster Teachers in Charge: Ms Joy Preiss and Mr Hannes Ebersohn

The Matric Ball was held this year on Friday 11 March. This was the first year in many years that the Ball took place on a normal weekend, as opposed to a long weekend. It was also the first time that A Blockers spent the night after the ball at School, and were then allowed to take a weekend leave once they had finished their sporting requirements on the Saturday. Changes had been made due to the stand that Michaelhouse and a number of private schools were making against the abuse of alcohol by students at the after parties. The theme of “American Gangster” was voted upon by the A Block Committee, headed up by Kyle Wilmot. The colour scheme was black and white with red touches and the IIC was transformed into a Speakeasy: one where prohibition was maintained under the watchful eye of Ms Preiss, Mr Ebersohn, Housemasters and Senior Management. The foyer was decorated with wine barrels and crates bursting at the seams with Tommy guns and the empty bottles of past indulgences. Feather boas, pearl necklaces, Tommy guns and fedoras were donned by the young men and their beautiful partners as they posed for Mr de Klerk’s camera.

The menu consisted of Italiano mezze for starters, fillet steak, vegetables, and potato wedges; and Italiano kisses, gateaux, and tiramisu for desert. This was also a first with boys and their partners helping themselves to the buffet, being able to take as much or as little as they wanted. In the past, an enormous amount of food has been wasted and the change was made in order to avoid this waste. It worked and the practise will be pursued in the future. Due to there being no after party, the boys made the very most of the time spent at the ball. They danced, they chatted, ate and drank to the toasts made by Paul Hewatt the MC and applauded David Brill on his memorable speech. A wonderful night was had by all the young men and their partners and it will go down in the history of Michaelhouse as one of the most successful Matric Balls ever!!

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MATRIC BALL

Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand. Native American Saying

Kopano Maroga, Tyler Halliday, Richard Griffin, Luke Sales and Julian Wissing and partners at the Matric Ball ¬

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aster in Charge: Mr Nic Cahill

Michaelhouse boys have attended a number of socials at various schools this year. It is interesting to note that when the event is scheduled for Friday, the response is enthusiastic. It is far less so for a Saturday social and we have always had places to spare. Following dancing lessons, the annual and ever popular Chanel Ball at St Anne’s was again a success, although the new rehearsal schedule presented some difficulties. The B Block formal evening, held in the Memorial Hall was also an exciting occasion although the format may have to be altered in 2012. It is a pity that a supervised social evening is not really seen as something to look forward to by all but the junior grades (E and D Block). I will meet with the involved staff at the girls’ schools and, hopefully, we can be creative enough to arrange events that are well supported by all grades in 2012. Russell Anderson and partner at the B Block Chanel Ball

Socials Attended in 2011 Date Social

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12 February 12 February 5 March 5 March 12 March 11 June 29 July

St Anne’s Valentines Social Epworth Valentines Social St Anne’s Matric Ball The Wykeham Collegiate Social St Anne’s Karaoke/ Braai Social TWC Women of the Real World Ball Michaelhouse Christian Fellowship Rally

73 62 12 80 62 23 200

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5 August 5 August 6 August 12 September 16 September 8 October 28 October

St Anne’s Fifth Form Formal Dinner The Wykeham Collegiate Christian Rally Michaelhouse B Block Formal Diner St Anne’s Chanel Ball The Wykeham Collegiate Social St Anne’s Social Grace College Christian Rally

29 58 101 82 61 50 35

ARBOUR DAY

aster in Charge: Mr Paul Fleischack

This year Arbour Day was celebrated by planting African Holly, Cape Chestnut, Ironwood and Forest Bush Willow trees around

Hilton College, St Anne’s, TWC, St John’s, Treverton, Kearsney College, St Anne’s Kloof C-D E-A B B E-D E-D E-B

the old amphitheatre. All-in-all, eight trees were planted; one by each House. These trees are part of the indigenous plantings on the south side of the School and will ultimately link with the natural bush being rehabilitated along the Bog Stream. David Brill delivered a short address and Paul Hewat said a prayer appropriate to the occasion.

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Farfield boys on Arbour Day

SANATORIUM

ister in Charge: Sr Joanne McMillan Staff: Sr Lauren Richmond, Sr Leisa Albertyn

Principal injuries in the First Quarter were lower back strains from cricket and the incorrect use of gym equipment, broken fingers from cricket balls and torn groin muscles from over extending their hip joints playing water polo. The Sanatorium Staff enjoyed the shortened winter-sport season, although we were exposed to a wide range of injuries from severe concussion to managing influenza. There were a few nose, shoulder, finger, knee and ankle repairs but mostly the injuries were more strains and sprains with a few muscle and tendon/ligament tears – all repairable with time and rest.

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Life in the Sanatorium is never dull as boys will be boys. The A Block boys were practicing their golf swings and their Cack’s collecting the balls when a 200m shot landed on one of the younger boy’s head. He experienced instant paralysis down one side of his body and was rushed to hospital. After intensive physiotherapy and rest, the Neurologist attributed much of his quick recovery to the medical attention received at the outset. Pippa Rowe from SharkSmart Academy assisted with the Impact Baseline Assessments this year. Previously outsourced, we now do the follow up concussion assessments in-house once the boy is symptom free. One hundred and fifty mouth impressions were completed in the first week of the year for gum guards.

Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have

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Margaret Mead

Student Life

irector: Mr William le Cordeur Staff: Mr Sipho Zikhali (part time technician)

What a joy it was to begin work in the Schlesinger Theatre at the beginning of 2011. Mrs Dionne Redfern, who many had come to know for her vibrant theatre programme and love of the Schlesinger Theatre, left behind a massive legacy and with it expectations that will take some time to fulfil. District Six: Sunday 14, Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 August The main school production of 2011 was “District Six”, a South African musical by David Kramer and Taliep Petersen. Michaelhouse and Epworth collaborated on the project, and presented the entertaining production over four performances between 14 and 17 August. “District Six” was an ambitious project, chosen not only for its relevant story, but also because it is a colourful and entertaining expression of South African Culture. The backdrop to the play is the forced removals of multi-cultural suburbs under the Apartheid regime, a theme as relevant today as it was then, with inner city clean-ups, farm occupations and xenophobic violence constantly relocating communities through traumatic and undemocratic means. Set in the 1960s, the story of “District Six” follows two young singers who are trying to secure a record label and launch their singing careers. As their story develops, District Six, a multi-cultural suburb of Cape Town, is demolished and its community relocated to the Cape Flats. The play introduces many lively characters in a time when freedom to express identity was dictated by the law of the land. Although it took a few runs to successfully fuse together the over technical sound setup with the live performance; the final two shows were a triumph for all involved. The purpose of producing “District Six” was not only to grapple with the past history of South Africa, but also to explore the meaning of community, diversity and culture in contemporary South Africa. “District Six” was a highly entertaining production that offered all those involved, and the audience, a richly South African theatre experience. It should be noted that Kopano Maroga, surely one of the most talented all-round performers that Michaelhouse has seen in a long time, gave a superb portrayal of the old Blind Prophet, Damaka. Kopano won the F S Bishop Trophy for Best Actor as well as the Van Velden Trophy for Great Contribution to School Drama over the course of his School career. There weren’t trophies enough to appreciate his incredible talent. Bryan Hall won a new trophy, donated by Mrs Redfern, the D Redfern Trophy for most promising Junior Performer. Bryan’s portrayal of the young street boy Broetjie brought tears to many as he wowed the audience with his singing voice and his ability to hold his own with the senior performers. The W A van der Walt Dramatic Prize For Best Novice was shared by Olwethu Mhaga and Shaheed Roberts. Shaheed’s role as the gangster Nines was also a highlight and I have no doubt that Shaheed will go far in the world of acting.

Stars: Wednesday 19 October The theme of the 2011 Stars variety concert was “Why So Serious…”; a line borrowed from the Batman franchise and commonly used in the in-house vernacular as a hit at those who take life too seriously. The Stars event has become somewhat of a traditional part of the Schlesinger Theatre’s programme, and is a fun way to celebrate the vast cultural talents that abound in the School. Although there was a gaping hole left by the absent staff performance, the boys put on many fine acts, with a good range of comedy and music making for a highly entertaining evening. Richard Johnson’s Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen was a highlight by this young talent, and with Bryan Hall’s Skyscraper by Demi Lovato, we certainly have some musical talent coming up through the ranks. Justin Rogers was another standout musician, producing an outstanding solo performance of Bob Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right. Tyler Halliday, the supremely talented guitarist, and his brother Cheyne, starred in a few musical numbers. Tyler’s talent will be sorely missed. On the drama front it was good to see youngster James Smith pulling off two very funny comic pieces, one was the infamous Old Spice advert, the other a hilarious Star Wars rip-off. Martin Blades showed his class with a Batman franchise scene from The Joker in The Dark Knight. Hat’s off once again to Kopano Maroga and Dumisani Mashanini who not only added to the musical programme, but impressed the audience once again with spoken word and stand-up comedy.

2011 Productions My Father’s Hat by Aldo Brincat was performed on Friday 4 February, and started our theatre season off with a magical boom. This partly autobiographical story poetically explored the lives of three generations of magicians living in South Africa. Tshepang: The Third Testament, directed by Lara Foot (CEO of the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town) and performed by the incredible Mncedisi Shabangu. Tshepang ran four times from 2 to 4 March. Lara Foot’s lectures at the end of each performance drew schools from all over the province. This was undoubtedly the biggest performance of the year, and although the subject matter was difficult, the audience feedback was inspiring. Tshepang is currently a matric set-book for Drama, and has been named as a South African classic text, a text that will rarely be seen performed live with the original cast.

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When you stand on the stage you must have a sense that you are addressing the whole world, and that what you say is so important the whole world must listen.

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SCHLESINGER THEATRE NOTES

Stella Adler

Student Life puppeteer Luc Peyrot, whose sad life has left him dark, cruel and silent and whose heart is only evident through the puppets on his hands. A Rural School Musical was performed as an educational rural musical project which is the brain child of Brendan Grealy. Some years ago, Brendan created a piece of theatre with people living in Matsula Village which sustained the eight member cast and 35 family members for nine years. A Rural School Musical is set in Bruntville, Mooi River and is a story-telling musical the content of which covers topics that are relevant to these particular children in their community and their circumstances and issues that come out through the workshop process. William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was performed on 16 October as a King’s School, Nottingham Road production. The play was a fun, colourful and magical children’s production that engaged with a wider audience and gave a chance to showcase our local junior talent. King’s Shakespeare has over the years built up a reputation as quality work, and this show was no exception. The Young Men Who Marched Away was performed on Saturday 12 November to acknowledge Remembrance Day. Paul Spence, formerly of the Royal Shakespeare Company in England, told the story of the young Michaelhouse men who marched away to the torn fields of France during the Great War of 1914-1918 to fight for King and Country and who never returned to Balgowan. The Pollution Revolution was performed for D and E Block as part of the Michaelhouse Climate Awareness Week which ran from

Shaheed Roberts and Bryan Hall in a scene from District Six

The Zimbabwe Double-Bill on 16 March, included From Bush to Country by Arifani Moyo and The Crossing by Jonathan Nkala. Both shows were well received, even though the mid-week audience wasn’t as big as it could have been. From Bush to Country was a hilarious, hard-hitting and heartfelt tale about one man’s surreal and epic journey through the mad history of Zimbabwe. The Crossing was based on a true story, of a man’s journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa, and the challenges he faced and overcame on the way. It provoked debate around issues of xenophobia, life choices, personal motivation and the struggle for human dignity, while increasing awareness and the understanding of necessary life skills.

16 to 18 November. Well Worn Theatre Company presented Craig Morris (Blood Orange, Bar Flies) and Kyla Davis (Planet B), two storytelling maestros, who took the audience on a high-octane, action-packed, carbon-kicking adventure. From the emerald depths of the Amazon to the frenetic streets of Future Jozi, the enthused audience met penguins, frogs and petrol attendants all on a mission to fix the planet and save our species. Conclusion 2011 was a great year to be in the theatre. 2012 promises to be even busier, with a good balance of school productions and incoming professional shows. The aim of the theatre is firstly to be a place of education for the boys, adding to the increased knowledge of culture, thoughtfulness and understanding. However, the theatre is also an important place for the rest of the community, so the continued support of the theatre and the world-class shows that strut the boards is most welcome.

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Mouche by the talented Tim Redpath was performed on Friday 25 March. Tim Redpath takes the audience through the wonderful story of the girl Mouche, Capitaine Coq and his travelling puppet family. A stunningly beautiful show, Mouche tells the story of

Without wonder and insight, acting is just a trade. With it, it becomes creation.

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Bette Davis

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The starting line up of the 2011 inter House Pancake Race held in the Main Quad ÂŹ Mackenzie. Unfortunately, following a representation by the Takeover Judge at position six, they were also both disqualified and so the race of 2011 had no winner.

INTER-HOUSE ACTIVITIES

aster in Charge: Mr Allan Laing

This year the competition for the coveted Big Three Inter-House events was as fierce as ever. The Big Three being the Push Car Race, Pancake Race and Tug-O-War. As is always the case much enjoyment was derived from these competitions with pride, honour and bragging rights being the goal. First up was the Pancake race held on Shrove Tuesday in and around the Main Quad Cloisters. Despite a good start by most teams, pancakes were soon a much smaller version of their original size. The crowds certainly enjoyed the spills and thrills that go with racing around the Main Quad as the runners attempted to win the platter of pancakes. At the end of the day, after a photo finish and judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intervention, West were declared the winners for 2011. The finals of the Tug-O-War took place at the Inter-House Athletics Meeting on Family Day and proved to be a most exciting affair. The preliminary rounds were completed during the week and saw the junior semi-finals won by East and Farfield. The senior semifinals were won by Pascoe and West. On the big day the junior competition was won by East, and the seniors by West. The last of the Big Three, the Pushcar Race, was held at the end of the year on Friday 11 November. Conditions were excellent as the threatening rain held off. Following a good start, five Houses were disqualified at the start/finish change-over before the halfway mark. This was a result of the pusher not keeping his hands in control of the car. Unfortunately Baines then succumbed to a crash with Pascoe and Farfield that resulted in their car being damaged beyond repair. This did not deter the remaining two Houses and in a narrow race for the line Pascoe edged through ahead of

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House Reports Baines vs Pascoe Winner: Baines Best Speaker: Michael Harisson (Baines) Mackenzie vs Tatham Winner: Tatham Best Speaker: Kopano Maroga (Tatham) East vs Farfield Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: Bryan Buchler (Farfield) Junior Topic: “This House believes that Michaelhouse should become a co-ed School.” Farfield vs East Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: James Hallier (Farfield) Baines vs Pascoe Winner: Pascoe Best Speaker: Mayibongwe Mkhize (Pascoe) Robert Renton and James Quick propel Sam Partridge for Tatham in the Inter House Push Car race

Mackenzie vs Tatham Winner: Mackenzie Best Speaker: Ngcebo Maseko (Tatham)

INTER-HOUSE DEBATING

Founders vs West Winner: West Best Speaker: Jonathan Goschen (Founders)

eacher in Charge: Mrs Louise Erwee

This has been the fourth year that this competition has been run, and as usual, it was certainly a great experience. The contest is run over three rounds, to allow all eight Houses to participate. The aims are to foster House spirit, to give as many boys as possible the opportunity to participate, to create interest in public speaking and to introduce inexperienced boys to the gentleman’s art of debating. Farfield made a clean sweep of it and won both the Junior and the Senior Sections. The evening proved to be very entertaining and enjoyable. We would like to extend our thanks to the many Staff who so willingly gave up their time to act as adjudicators. Thanks too to the boys who helped. The full results are as follows: Round One: Senior Topic: “This House believes that Julius Malema has a positive influence on South African politics.” West vs Founders Winner: West Best Speaker: Sean Donaldson (West)

Round Two: Senior: Topic: “This House believes that the current controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama’s visa into South Africa is a storm in a tea cup.” West vs Farfield Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: Bryan Buchler (Farfield) Tatham vs Baines Winner: Baines Best Speaker: Jeremy Bradford (Baines) Junior Topic: “This House believes that pupils educated at Michaelhouse have a better future in store for them than those educated at government schools.” West vs Farfield Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: James Hallier (Farfield) Mackenzie vs Pascoe Winner: Mackenzie Best Speaker: Gianluca Truda (Mackenzie)

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House Reports Final Round Senior Topic: “This House believes that the Advertising Standards Authority did the correct thing by banning the Axe advertisement depicting angels falling from heaven.” Proposition: Baines (Christoher Rossouw, Michael Harisson, Kura Maswera) Opposition: Farfield (Piers Rosholt, Bryan Buchler, Dumisani Mashinini) Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: Bryan Buchler (Farfield) Junior Topic: “This House believes that the academic school day at Michaelhouse should be extended.” Proposition: Farfield (Nicholas Schram, Michael Schram, James Hallier) Opposition: Mackenzie (Jonathan Smith, Gianluca Truda, Matthew Chetty) Winner: Farfield Best Speaker: James Hallier (Farfield)

INTER-HOUSE PERFORMING ARTS 21-22 Feburary 2011

eacher in Charge: Mr William le Cordeur

Being the first interaction I had with the boys since my arrival at Michaelhouse, the Inter-House Performing Arts competition was a good opportunity to see the vast cultural talent that is evident in our School. Traditionally the competition is a time for all boys to experience the theatre. This year the competition was divided into three sections: an ensemble performance piece that could include music, movement or an experimental performance; the House song sung by the whole House; and the play. The ensemble performance was won by Mackenzie. This slickly choreographed movement by Patrick Grealy and Kieran Wilmot was done under UV lights as they created the illusion of flying dancers. The Inter-House Song was won by Founders, under the leadership of Shaheed Roberts and Kyle Dunn. The play was won by Tatham, under the strong direction of Kopano Maroga. This brave production dealing with faith and mortality also won Kopano the Best Actor Award and the best script, or the Spud Award for Dramatic Writing (which Kopano won for the third year in a row). Special mention should also be made of Farfield’s House play, directed by Dumisani Mashinini. Winners: 1. Tatham 2. Farfield 3. Mackenzie

The Pascoe senior tug of war team in action

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FOUNDERS HOUSE Back Row: Courtney Wingfield, Ben Clark, Justin Moberly, Benjamin Mole, Kevin Anger, Stuart Hadfield, Oliver Clark, Joe Bosch, Richard Daniel, Dale Atkinson, Russell Anderson, Cameron Holenstein, Ryan Thompson, Greg Waterman, Adrian Salter Fourth Row: Justin Lee, Sebastian Holzbach, Robert Lee, Jacques Swarts, Carel Swarts, Christopher Brownlee, Otlotleng Mokgatle, Matthew Wingfield, Cole Hunt, Shaheed Roberts, Robert Anderson, Sinenhlanhla Shelembe, Patrick Botton, Seth Banda, Justin Rodger, Kelby Green Third Row: Leonard von Stackelberg, Hayden Canham, Luke Barrell, Jonathan Goschen, Joshua Geldenhuys, Cameron Chaplin, Tlhalefang Mangena, Matthew Jennings, Mark Brown, Joy Mhlanga, Shawn Bailes, James Quin, Tom Fleming, Constantin von Stackelberg, Dominic Pickard, Basil Kearns, Stephan Bosch, Gary Porter, Nicholas Stubbs Second Row: Thomas Brink, Matthew Whelan, Dale Coughlan, Nicholas Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Tyrone Thompson, Marc Conlon, Shingi Vambe, Geoffrey Brink, Jack Walters, Richard Johnsen, James Newton, Bradley Young, Khumalo Mhlalaza Front Row: Dominic Harris, Mr Linda Linda, Luke Hunt, Mr Mike Thomson, David Brill, Mr Mike Bownes, Richard Griffin, Mr Richard McMichael, Reece Chittenden, Mr Sihle Mtshali, Kyle Dunn, Ms Joy Preiss, Jonty Needham

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record as well as its great reputation of producing men of responsibility. Men who take pride in themselves and in their House.

Written by Richard Griffin

ousemaster: Mr Michael Bownes Senior Tutor: Mr Richard McMichael House Tutors: Mr Mike Thomson, Mr Linda Linda, Mr John Alexander Intern: Mr Sihle Mtshali Head of House: Richard Griffin Prefects: Reece Chittenden, Kyle Dunn, Dominic Harris, Luke Hunt, Jonty Needham, Oliver Clark

This year we welcomed not only the new E Block boys but also a new Housemaster: Mr Mike Bownes. Mr Bownes has fitted in well and has run the House brilliantly. His thoughtful weekly messages to the House and his continuous encouragement for boys to accept responsibility for their own actions and possessions has shown greatly within the House this year. Congratulations Mr Bownes on your first year in Founders, and may you have many great ones like it.

And so another good year in Founders comes to an end. In terms of Inter-House competitions we have been placed higher in almost all events this year than we have in the past. We had a number of boys representing the School in the Pietermaritzburg Youth Choir and many of the Provincial sports teams. There have been almost no disciplinary issues within the House and it is pleasing to see Founders maintain its excellent recycling and House cleanliness

But a year only goes as well as the Matric year that leads the House through it; and it is has been an excellent year indeed. David Brill led the School as our Senior Prefect in 2011 and did Founders proud. The Founders Matrics of 2011 have been a great example and influence within the House this year. Their anti-bullying stance and respect for the younger boys has made this a particularly great

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Founders in full support of their team at the Inter-House Pancake race

year. But special thanks must be given to the House Prefects, proving to be the oil in the cogs of the ’house machine’. It has been a great five years with the gentlemen of Founders Matric 2011. I would like to wish all of you luck in the years to come and thank you all for the great years that have passed. Congratulations must be given to Stuart Hadfield, David Brill and Jonathan Needham for being awarded academic Honours, Reece Chittenden for making KwaZulu-Natal B Waterpolo, and Richard Daniel for being awarded rugby Colours this year. The B Block have had a great year and my congratulations to those boys elected to leadership positions for next year. Congratulations also to Robert Anderson for being elected Second Prefect for 2012, representing KwaZulu-Natal 7s rugby and being awarded Colours for cricket; Justin Moberly for making KwaZulu-Natal Academy A rugby; Mark Brown for making Provincial U18A canoe polo; Courtney Wingfield for making Midlands U18A swimming; Adrian Salter for making South African fly fishing; and Shaheed Roberts for being awarded Best Novice for his performance in the School play this year. The C Block had an enjoyable year, with almost all of our boys completing the epic C Block Journey which was inaugurated this year. Ryan Thompson and Joshua Geldenhuys took part in the Student Exchange Programme and we would like to wish Sebastian Holzbach and Jonathan Goschen luck on their exchanges in 2012. The D Block have shown great maturity and leadership this year in their excellent treatment of the incoming E Block boys.

Congratulations to Robert Lee on being awarded the Chree Bright Award, a great achievement. This is also the third time in four years that a Founders boy has received this award, a great reflection on the kind of men Founders produces. Congratulations also to Cameron Chaplin for making Inland U16B hockey and Jacques Swarts for making KwaZulu-Natal U18B golf. Lastly, to the E Block. They have all settled in well and have been a pleasant group to interact with. It has been pleasing to see them settle in so fast and become accustomed to life at Michaelhouse. Congratulations to Marc Conlon for making Inlands U14B hockey this year. All-in-all, it was a brilliant year in Founders House filled with many individual achievements. Like all Houses in the school, Founders has a certain personality and this is not only of sports or academic excellence but of a personality in which we create men of understanding, thought and culture – true gentlemen of Michaelhouse. Thank you all for a wonderful and memorable year. Salvete: Ryan Anderson; Nicholas Anderson; Tyrone Thompson; Bradley Young; Dale Coughlan; Richard Johnsen; Jack Walters; Shingirai Vambe; James Newton; Marc Conlon; Khumalo Mhlakaza; Geoffrey Brink; Thomas Brink; Matthew Whelan Valete: Kevin Anger; Dale Atkinson; Joe Bosch; David Brill; Reece Chittenden; Oliver Clark; Richard Daniel; Kyle Dunn; Richard Griffin; Stuart Hadfield; Dominic Harris; Luke Hunt; Jonathan Needham; Benjamin Mole

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EAST HOUSE Back Row: Joe Sutton, Mathew van Koevering, Wilton Clark, Michael Cohen, Merrick Pringle, Gareth Jooste, Edward Riley, Ian McKenzie, Max Sullivan, Kyle Harrison, Steven Clowes, Luca Scribante, Shyam Naik, Darren Goosen, Martin Blades, Thomas Burne, Barry Sturgeon Fourth Row: Yash Naik, Nicholas Daniels, Gareth Nuttall-Smith, Daniel Nuttall-Smith, Batebang Mapetla, David Geerdts, Craig Lea, Luke Macnab, Sibusiso Mavuso, Blake Botha, Lorenzo Scribante, Robin Jacobsz, Luthando Bam, Simon Blackie, Zipho Mhlongo Third Row: Luvuyo Khuzwayo, Fundile Nkuta, Kenyon Smith, Brandon Landsberg, Neo Ngcobo, Simon Cheshire, George Rowles, Matthew Landsberg, David Broadley, Cameron Judge, Connor McMillan, Matthew Nuttall-Smith, Julian Liebenberg, Benjamin Crowe, Gregg Gilson Second Row: Gregory Jackson, Stuart Ferguson, Siphesihle Lethuli, Billy Dean, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, James Smith, Jeremy Tratschler, Thebe Magashula, Jordan van Rees, Charles Poulter, Matt Saulez, Siphe Magida, Brad Fyvie, David Armstrong, Alexander Krause Front Row: Lebogang Mokgosi, Mr Matthew Higginson, Gaza Khosa, Ms Louise Erwee, Mark Taylor, Mr Iain Guthrie, Craig Clowes, Mr Andre van Wyk, Shaun Powell, Mr Bryan Tarr, Byron Raw, Mr Bongumusa Cele, Mr Shaun Thompson

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convincingly, and the House also won the tug-of-war.

Written by Craig Clowes

ousemaster: Mr André van Wyk Senior Tutor: Mr Iain Guthrie House Tutors: Mr Matthew Higginson, Mr Bryan Tarr Interns: Mr Bongumusa Cele, Mr Shaun Thompson Head of House: Craig Clowes Prefects: Gaza Khosa, Lebogang Mokgosi, Shaun Powell, Byron Raw, Mark Taylor When I remember my time as East’s Head of House, a sense of pride and achievement comes over me. The passion and friendship in the House this year has been truly inspiring and it led East to accomplish many things. East started the year off on a really strong note winning the InterHouse Gala. We did this by participation, along with a couple of outstanding individual efforts. One of which was Shaun Powell’s winning the Gold Medal in the U19 age group; Luca Scribante winning the Bronze Medal in the U17 age group and the House winning the Relay Trophy. The juniors won Inter-House Squash

The E Blockers this year are a truly talented group, with many A Team players in various sports. Matt Saulez played U14A Team cricket, hockey and First Team golf. David Armstrong, Brad Fyvie, and Jeremy Tratschler played U14A hockey and together with Matt made the Provincial U14B hockey side. Jordan Van Rees and Billy Dean played U14A water polo. Jordan van Rees, James Smith, Siphesihle Luthuli, Thebe Magashula, and Lee-Marvin Mazibuko all played A Team rugby. This group not only excelled on the sports field but also did well on the stage; James Smith, Siphe Magida, Jeremy Traschler and John Graham-Robins bravely performed a scene in the Stars Variety Show which was excellent. The group has had an amazing first year. The D Blockers are also a very gifted group, with many A Team players in almost every sport discipline at Michaelhouse. Kenyon Smith played First Team squash, and won the School Championship, an incredble achievement for a D Block boy. George Rowles played First Team tennis and First Team golf. Lorenzo Scribante, Brandon Landsberg and Daniel Nuttall-Smith all played U15A waterpolo. Fundile Nkuta, David Broadley and Kenyon Smith played U15A

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The victorious East Junior Inter House tug of war team

soccer. Mathew Nuttall-Smith did extremely well in the mountain bike events that he participated in. Ben Crowe made the South African Schools U18 Polo side, a truly amazing achievement. C Block also achieved a great deal in 2011. Gareth Jooste has specialised in triathlons and has had an outstanding year. He won his first event and has finished in the top 10 in the U19 age group; a great achievement for a C Block boy. Luke Macnab continues to do well at his mountain biking. Julian Liebenberg played for the U16A rugby Team and went on tour with the team. Merrick Pringle played First Team waterpolo for a second year. He has also been selected to represent the KwaZulu-Natal U19B team. Steven Clowes is constantly in the top two in the Block for academics. He is part of the EAPS society and went on exchange to Australia during the Fourth Quarter of 2011. The B Blockers were represented in the First hockey Team and the KwaZulu-Natal Inland hockey Teams by Zipho Mhlongo. Kyle Harrison was a full time Second XV representative and also made appearances in the First XV. Kyle also won Player of the Year at the annual soccer dinner. Max Sullivan is also a very accomplished cyclist, always coming in the top 10 in his age group. Max won the Bergwheelers Junior Cyclist of the Year award. He finished his season as top junior in KwaZulu-Natal, a welldeserved achievement from a boy who works very hard. Yash Naik played U16A soccer this year and was extremely proud of his achievement. Thomas Burne received his academic Honours during the Fourth Quarter of 2011, an achievement that takes years of hard work. The Matrics of this year are also a very talented group of boys,

with Shaun Powell and Lebogang Mokgosi producing outstanding art pieces for their final evaluations. Gaza Khosa and Byron Raw must also be commended on producing wonderful final Drama practicals. Gaza also captained both First Team basketball and soccer. Shaun Powell received Colours for swimming and captained the East swimming team to victory this year. Luca Scribante played his second year of First Team waterpolo. I’d like to wish all the Matrics all the best for their futures. On the cultural side, East is an extremely talented house. Gaza Khosa, Lebo Mokgosi , Zipho Mhlongo, Sibusiso Mavuso, Neo Ngqobo, Batebang Mapetla were integral parts of the Marimba Band. We were also lucky enough to have Blake Botha, Batebang Mapetla and Sbusiso Mavuso, who took part in the School production “District Six”. Gaza Khosa, Babetbang Mapetla, Stuart Ferguson and Bradley Fyvie were all part of the Chamber Choir. Neo Ngcoba, Gaza Khosa and Sibusiso Mavuso were also part of the Pietermaritzburg Youth Choir. 2011 has been a year of growth and success. East is an amazing House and I am proud to have been a part of it. I trust that this House will continue to grow and flourish as the years go by. Salvete: David Armstrong, Billy Dean, Stuart Ferguson, Brad Fyvie, Siphesihle Luthuli, Thebe Magashula, Siphe Magida, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, Charles Poulter, Matt Saulez, James Smith, Jeremy Tratschler, Jordan van Rees Valete: Luthando Bam, Craig Clowes, Michael Cohen, Nicholas Daniels, Gaza Khosa, Alexander Krause, Lebogang Mokgosi, Gareth Nuttall-Smith, Shaun Powell, Byron Raw, Edward Riley, Luca Scribante, Mark Taylor

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TATHAM HOUSE Back Row: Michael McDonald, Adam Simmons, Patrick Critchley, Harry Epsom, Cian Grendon, Richard Southey, Christopher Schoeman, Robert Renton, Tyrone Thomas, Tim Dommett, Jasper Epsom, Christopher Kelland, Mitchell Green, James Quick Fourth Row: Daniel Kramer, Shehan Randeria, Michael Ththam, Hanko von Schlickting, Robert Perrott, Kyle Flanegan, Jonathan Dean, Farai Mudariki, Matthew Argo, Robin Tatham, Digby Douglas-Dufresne, Michael Mandy, Kent Simmons, Michael Bouwer Third Row: Lorian Douglas-Dufresne, Campbell Green, Aidan Friend, James de Chastelain, Murray Church, Olwethu Songca, Oliver Howard, Christopher Brits, Guy Schiever, Zibonele Nkala, Bradley Roberts, David Jones, Luke Dixie, William Winship Second Row: Baron Pearce, Alan Houston, Bruce Roulliard, Richard Beckett, Anele Songca, Duncan Boyes, Joshua Cullinan, Ngcebo Maseko, Brandon Macleod, Frank Goble, Victor Foster, Trafford Melville, Samuel Jarvis, Daryn Flanegan Front Row: Kopano Maroga, Francis Edwardes, Jurgen Kurz, Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill, Kieran Allen, Mr Bernard Whitaker, Chester Holliday, Mr Nic Cahill, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse, Mr Graeme Calway, Stephen Griffin, Mrs Helene du Toit, Andrew Houston, Sam Partridge, Alexander Jordaan

2011 has seen a brilliant group of E Block boys arrive with top sportsmen in their year and two boys in the choir â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a bright group as a whole that have grown from strength to strength throughout the year. The start of each year sees the new E Block boys try their best to fit in as well as adjust to the system of their House and the School. The Tatham E Blockers were exceptionally good at this and it almost seemed like they were always a part of the House. Solid friendships have been established and I feel that the rest of the House has set the right example of what it is to be a Tatham boy. I truly believe that they are a group set to excel at Michaelhouse if they use their time wisely and seize their opportunities.

TATHAM Written by Chester Holliday

ousemaster: Mr Nic Cahill Senior Tutor: Mr Sandile Khuluse House Tutors: Mr Graeme Calway, Mr Bernard Whitaker Intern: Mr Hayden Henderson-Everill Head of House: Chester Holliday Prefects: Kieran Allan, Stephen Griffin, Jurgen Kurz, Sam Partridge, Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse Tatham continued from 2010 with a brilliant 2011 on all fronts. I have seen each boy excel in their own niche and this, I feel, is a vital component of boarding house life; that individuals are recognised regardless of whether it is for rugby, cricket, dancing, acting or academics. Through this, I feel, boys are encouraged to excel even further in their niche and grow as individuals.

The D Blockersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong presence in the House this year has been felt by everyone. They are a joyous group who are successful across the spectrum and have served as good mentors to the E Block group. Their talents range from musical to exceptional sporting abilities. A few of the boys have taken interest in canoeing

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Tatham boys Duncan Boyes, Brandon Macleod, Trafford Melville and Joshua Cullinan participating in the E Block Market Day

which is historically a sport that sees many Tatham boys partake in and I am happy to see this trend being followed. These boys were involved in river marathons such as the Fish River Marathon and achieved well-deserved results. The Tatham C Block of 2011 has had a successful year too. The boys have settled and matured, contributing a fun attitude to the House. We have seen them perform superbly in a myriad of events in the School and I am sure they will shine even brighter next year and help the new Matric group with leading the House. The B Block of 2011 was the smallest group in the House with only 12 boys. They have exceeded expectations on the sporting front with Patrick Critchley selected for South African Schools’ golf; and on the cultural front, with Matthew Argo and Hanko von Schlichting, who partook in the School play. Christopher Brits was appointed Senior Prefect for 2012 which is a fantastic achievement and we are proud to have a Senior Prefect from Tatham, our first since 2006. The A Block this year have been amazing with successes all around. I was very lucky as a Head of House to have had such a supportive team within the House This year’s group were extremely interactive with the rest of the House. Many friendships were made between

A Block and E Block boys and this is the environment a House should experience. I feel the Cack-Cop system has worked well and benefitted the E Block as well as the Prefects. The James Cameron Todd Award was awarded this year for the first time since 2006. The previous recipient was a Tatham boy and I feel the greatest achievement that has come from this House this year was the award being handed to Kopano Maroga. Kopano’s list of achievements went on and on during the assembly at which the award was announced. There is no better person that I can think of to win this award, and so I truly look up to Kopano and know that the rest of the House and School do too. Achievements E Block: Joshua Cullinan made the KwaZulu-Natal U14A water polo team, and Frank Goble and Richard Beckett made the B side. Ngcebo Maseko was selected for the Midlands Youth Choir. Daryn Flanegan was chosen to represent the Provincial U14B inland hockey team and Brandon Macleod and Alan Houston came first in South Africa in U14 at the Fish River Canoe Marathon. D Block: Robert Perrott participated in the third round of the South African Maths Olympiad and Bradley Roberts made the KwaZuluNatal inland cricket side.

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WEST Written by Paul Hewat

B Block: Christopher Brits made the KwaZulu-Natal U19A squash team and was awarded with School Honours. Mitchell Green received academic Honours and was appointed Head of House for 2012. Patrick Critchley captained the KwaZulu-Natal U18B golf side and then impressively went on the make the South African U18 Golf Team. A Block: Kopano Maroga received Honours for drama, academics and music and went on to win the James Cameron Todd Award. Nicolas Wiehe-Lagesse received Honours for academics and consistently came first in the Block throughout the year. Andrew Houston came 47th in the Dusi Canoe Marathon to receive a Silver Medal and later claimed another Silver at the Fish River Canoe Marathon. Stephen Griffin made KwaZulu-Natal U18B inland team for hockey. I have thoroughly enjoyed this year and wish Tatham all the very best in 2012. Valete: Chester Holliday, Kieran Allen, Francis Edwardes, Harry Epsom, Stephen Griffin, Chester Holliday, Andrew Houston, Alexander Jordaan, Jurgen Kurz, Kopano Maroga, Sam Partridge, Robert Renton, Adam Simmons, Richard Southey, Nicolas Wiehe Lagesse Salvete: Richard Beckett, Duncan Boyes, Joshua Cullinan, Daryn Flanegan, Victor Voster, Frank Goble, Alan Houston, Samuel Jarvis, Brandon Macleod, Ngcebo Maseko, Trafford Melville, Baron Pearce, Bruce Rouillard, Anele Songca

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If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants. Isaac Newton

ousemaster: Mr George Ferreira Senior Tutor: Mr Ryno Combrinck House Tutor: Mr Jaap van der Vegte Interns: Mr Lawrence Beith, Mr Ashley Dixon Head of House: Paul Hewat Prefects: James Crouch, Michael du Randt, Kieran Lyle, Rati Mashego, Stephen Peel West House had a happy and settled year in which we focused on the positives and built on our already strong House spirit. It was the first year in which all Blocks had entered with Mr Ferreira as Housemaster and we made a real effort to re-brand ourselves. Our efforts met with some success! We introduced a Man of the Week Award which was recognised in our House business meetings to celebrate where this spirit and performance was best exemplified. Our new boys integrated well, and our A Blockers finished strong, completing five years as a really solid unit, culminating in a wonderful Leavers’ Dinner. We leave future A Block Groups with the challenge of continuing to put our values at the forefront of House life. Next year brings a significant renovation of the West buildings. While this will be disruptive in the first half of 2012 it will also give the House a wonderful opportunity to make a clean start – to lift our levels of appreciation and personal tidiness and build on our position in the Inter-House academic and effort stakes. Academically we have been represented consistently at Prize Giving and in the quarterly Top 10 by Paul Hewat (Honours), Christopher Taylor (Colours), Bradley Mallett and Charles Houston; while Kieran Lyle (Half Colours) Michael Burn (Half Colours), Dominic Ferreira and Adrian Wolfson also featured well. Matthew Greenwood and Bradley Mallett were our computer geniuses and performed well in the Olympiads. On the sports field West more than held its own and contributed to school, KwaZulu-Natal and national squads across multiple disciplines. On the cricket field Greg Oldfield scored a century for KwaZuluNatal Inland U16 and U17 teams and was awarded Half Colours. Richard Ashforth again was exceptional on the tennis court, being School champion for the second year, representing the National U18 tennis Team, being awarded Honours and being appointed next year’s Captain. I’m sure that next year he will again flourish.

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WEST HOUSE Back Row: Kganya Zungu, Stuart Riddell, Drew Johnston, Daniel Oti, Philip Clay, Michael Fenn, Stefan Hartman, Duncan Alexander, Neil Varty, Joshua Moon, Wandile Mzuku, Brian Kariithi, Luke Harris, Matthew Greenwood, Cameron Bird, Christopher Whiting, Dean Lukan Fourth Row: Thomas Robertson, Michael Burn, Robert Winter, Luke Bolton, Sean Donaldson, Kingsley Hartmannsgruber, Gregory Oldfield, Dylan Rice, Aidan Quin, Thomas Watt-Pringle, Christopher Taylor, Matthew Potgieter, Justin Morkel, Brent Johnston Third Row: Pranov Saluja, Jeremy Butler, David Watson, Bradley Mallett, Daniel Taylor, Neo Malope, Dominic Ferreira, Adrian Wolfson, Sean Rice, Henri Strydom, Cameron Oldfield, Khulekani Zungu, Dale Tratschler, Geoffrey Buttle, Bryan Hall Second Row: James Tucker, Jack Hird, Shaun Tratschler, Luke Judge, Fergus Johnston, Luke Crouch, Charles Houston, Mulalo Sadiki, Gillespie Dougall, Thomas Fenn, Kurt Martin, Michael Riddell, Khwezi Kgalema, Matthew Owen Front Row: Mrs Julie Flanegan, Stephen Peel, Mr Ashley Dixon, Kieran Lyle, Mr Ryno Combrinck, Paul Hewat, Mr George Ferreira, James Crouch, Mr Samukele Mofokeng, Michael du Randt, Mr Jaap van der Vegte, Rati Mashego, Mr Lawrence Beith

Stephen Peel played for the Provincial U19B squash team, Captained the school’s First Team, received Colours, received the Mike & Karen Short Floating Trophy for Sportsmanship and led West House to claim the Peel Family Cup in the InterHouse senior squash competiton. In the swimming pool West came second in the gala and won the 20-man Relay Trophy. Kieran Lyle won the Senior Individual Medley Trophy, was the U19 Bronze Medallist and attained Colours for swimming. He Captained the First Team, was awarded Honours for water polo and represented KwaZulu-Natal Under 19A. Cameron Bird won the U16 Gold Medal and represented the KwaZulu-Natal U16A water polo Team; while Chris Whiting won the U16 Silver Medal at the gala and was reserve for the Provincial U16A waterpolo team. Neil Varty was awarded Half Colours for swimming. West was again outstanding on the hockey astro. Sean Donaldson represented the KwaZulu-Natal Inland U21 and U18A sides. Richard Ashforth joined him in the Midlands U18A, and was selected for the South African U17 squad – both were awarded

Honours. David Watson (Colours) and Henri Strydom represented the Midlands U18Bs. On the rugby field, West provided all four of the First Team loose trio with Drew Johnston, Michael Fenn, Stephan Hartman and Joshua Moon all being awarded Half Colours. Joshua captained the KZNRU Schools 7s Team and received his Colours. James Crouch captained the legendary unbeaten 4th Team and could not be tempted by promotion to higher teams. The ‘Filthy Fourth’s’ unbeaten season was undoubtedly due to Mr Ferreira’s coaching and James Crouch’s captaincy! For soccer, Half Colours went to Christopher Taylor and Kganya Zungu while in basketball, Brian Kariithi and Daniel Oti were also awarded their Colours. Charles Houston represented Pietermaritzburg and Districts Athletics in middle distance events. Culturally, Rati Mashego led the House from the front with outstanding singing and music performances and Thomas WattPringle is a worthy successor with Colours for music, appointed as the Jazz Band Leader for 2012. Wandile Mzuku also earned

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West D Block boys during their Outdoor Education excursion

Colours for music. Bryan Hall, Luke Crouch and Mulalo Sadiki represented the Pietermaritzburg Youth Choir. Kieran Lyle passed Grade 8 clarinet and we had eight performers in STARS. Bryan Hall won the D Redfern Trophy for most promising junior performer and Paul Hewat had a poem published in English Alive 2011. Half Colours for Service went to Cameron Bird, James Crouch, Justin Morkel and Stuart Riddell. In the President’s Award, Stephen Peel received a Silver Certificate and Drew Johnston a Bronze. Paul Hewat won the Dudley Forde Award for Promotion of Excellence in Toastmasters and was also the Society Secretary. Critically we won the Inter-House Pancake race thanks to the flipping pace of Charles Houston, Daniel Taylor, Thomas Robertson, Sean Donaldson and Daniel Oti. Most prized will be the claiming of the senior tug-of-war title demonstrating not only physical strength, but rhythm and unity when pulling to the call of ‘Commmm… BRINCK!’. In the Exchange Programme Greg Oldfield and Justin Morkel went on exchange and Michael Burn will follow them at the start of 2012. We hosted Jonathan Monyihan of Merchiston Castle School in Scotland.

David Watson will lead the house in 2012, supported by the A Block. We wish them and Meneer well in taking West to the next level of overall dominance. The A Block of 2012 is a year of strong leaders and I encourage them to stay united and set an example that will continue the trend of a spirited, caring and excellent West House. Michaelhouse and West House are two places that are very hard to leave. The memories made in the dorms, in the classroom and on the rainy fields will never be forgotten and have left 14 West and Michaelhouse men ready to make the most of life after School. Salvete: Luke Crouch, Gillespie Dougall, Thomas Fenn, Jack Hird, Charles Houston, Fergus Johnson, Luke Judge, Khwezi Kgalema, Kurt Martin, Matthew Owen, Michael Riddell, Mulalo Sadiki, Shaun Tratchler, James Tucker. Valete: Philip Clay, James Crouch, Michael du Randt, Matthew Greenwood, Luke Harris, Paul Hewat, Drew Johnston, Brian Kariithi, Dean Lukan, Kieran Lyle, Rati Mashego, Daniel Oti, Stephen Peel, Kganya Zungu

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FARFIELD HOUSE Back Row: Bryce Nicholson-Deh, Adrian Krige, Austin Lockington, Michael Venter, Matthew Heenan, Nicolas Hellens, Piers Rosholt, Nicholas Cox, Nicholas Baber, Duncan Guiney, Alexander Pienaar, Mitchell Bird, Nicholas Schram, Craig Smorfitt, Devon Bownes, James Tindall, Anthony Miller Fourth Row: Steven Harris, Luke Stevens, Alasdair Bruce, Bruce Arnott, James Hallier, Michael Schram, Murray McDonald, Guy Goddard, Matthew Woodhouse, Matthew Hanburg, Edgar Lubinga, Phillip Cox, Michael Greig, Cheyne Halliday, Clive Legoale-Phillipa Third Row: Sebastian Adderley, Jonathan Doyle, Mark Venter, Kethin Nair, Scott Wadeson, Kyle Dreyer, Luke Baber, Jason Marshall, Nicholas Stembridge, Neil Guiney, Luke Strachan, Brandon Tattam, Hayden Weaver, Reinhardt Pienaar, Ishmael Goolam, Jack Arnold, Oliver Arnold Second Row: Dasyan Nair, Matthew Menear, Gareth Macaskill, Geoffrey Blore, John Haines, Rory Allan, Thandokuhle Mnguni, Luc Maitre, Justin Miller, Michael Hanbury, Sebastian Wadeson, James Strachan, Daluxolo Ngcebetsha, Michael McCarthy, Thomas Greig Front Row: Mr Ian Crawford, Bryan Buchler, Mr Msizi Mchunu, Cameron Macaskill, Mr Albie Dahlberg, Louis Bruce, Mr Michael Schwartz, Dumisani Mashinini, Mr Righardt Kotze, Andrew Becker, Mrs Win de Wet, Thomas Dalais, Mr Africa Msimango, Tyler Halliday, Mr Karl Penhale

FARFIELD Written by Dumisani Mashinini

ousemaster: Mr Michael Schwartz Senior Tutor: Mr Righardt Kotze House Tutors: Mr Albie Dahlberg, Mr Msizi Mchunu Interns: Mr Ian Crawford, Mr Africa Msimango Head of House: Dumisani Mashinini Prefects: Andrew Becker, Louis Bruce, Thomas Dalais, Tyler Halliday, Cameron Macaskill For as long as the current boys of Farfield can remember, the House has been riding a wave of excellence and this year we continued to uphold the proud legacy that Farfield has. It is not an easy thing to strive towards, but through the guidance of our Tutors and Housemaster as well as the never ending support of each other, we did ourselves proud. It has been a challenging but fulfilling year and I am privileged to have been a part of it. Once again we have been a House that has excelled in the classroom, on the sports fields as well as culturally.

The beginning of year started as all years do with 15 bright-eyed and optimistic E Block boys entering our family. They soon clicked with each other and it was amazing to witness their friendships grow as they created unbreakable, and I believe, lifetime bonds. Their integration into the House was helped along by the various activities organised by Mr Schwartz, whether it was Prefects vs. E Block touch rugby games, House braais or trips to UShaka Wet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Wild, Mr Schwartz helped create an environment in which the boys could build and strengthen existing bonds. There is a great sense of fellowship and camaraderie in and amongst the Blocks in Farfield and for that I must thank Mr Schwartz and his team of Tutors. Although every contribution to the School and the House is valued there are those who have excelled in certain fields and deserve recognition for their accomplishments. On the cricket pitch our E Block got off to a strong start as Rory Allan, John Haines, James Strachan, Geoff Blore and Gareth Macaskill joined the U14A Team with Brandon Tattam and Jason

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Mr Duncan Tindall and Mr Steve Goddard with their sons, James and Guy at the Farfield Fathers’ and Sons’ Golf Day

Marshall topping a strong junior cricket performance by playing in the U15A Team and being selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Inland U15 cricket Team. In the U16 age group Hayden Weaver, Matthew Woodhouse, Reinhardt Peinaar and Luke Stevens played in the A Team with Luke Stevens captaining the team. The top teams in the Open age group had strong Farfield representation with Andrew Becker, Michael Greig and Nicholas Hellens playing in the Second XI and Nicholas Hellens and Austin Lockington playing for the First XI with Cameron Macaskill being their Captain. Basketball has become an area of strength for Farfield, with many boys playing for the top team in their age group. Daluxolo Ngcebetsha and Thando Mnguni played in the U14A Team. In the under 15 age group Edgar Lubinga and Luke Baber played in the A Team with Neil Guiney playing for the U16A Team. Kyle Dreyer, Louis Bruce, Clive Legoale-Phillips and Alex Pienaar played for the Second Team and Cheyne Halliday, Adrian Krige, Bryce Nicholson-Deh for played for Firsts with Tyler Halliday being selected as Vice Captain. Nicholas Baber excelled this year as not only did he play for our First Team and represent our School in the Provincial U17 Team, but he was also selected to be part of the South Africa U18 training squad. On the squash court, Farfield was represented by Matthew Menear and Geoff Blore who played for the U14A Team and Luke Stevens who once again had a brilliant year on the court playing for the First Team and for the KwaZulu-Natal U18 side. Likewise on the Tennis Court Michael McCarthy played for the U15A side with James Strachan and Murray McDonald playing for the First Team.

for the U15A side. In the seniors, Mitchell Bird played for the U16A Team and Scott Wadeson played for the First Team with Michael Venter being the Vice Captain of the side. Rory Allan, Matthew Woodhouse and Thomas Greig played Second Team golf and Michael Greig was our sole representative for the First Team golf. We were proud when Matthew Heenan was selected as the canoeing Secretary for the 2010/2011 season and the canoeing Captain for the 2011/2012 season. Murray McDonald came in 5th overall in Province in the U16 age group in the 2010/2011 season and after winning the U16 age group in the Duzi Marathon, Bruce Arnott came in 2nd overall in KwaZulu-Natal in his age group. Farfield also won the Inter-House canoeing trophy for the second year running. Hockey was the favourite winter sport of the E Blockers in Farfield, but it seems that they weren’t the only Block that not only enjoyed hockey but also excelled at it. This year the U14A Team was a Farfield affair with Rory Allan, Sebastian Wadeson, Justin Miller, Geoff Blore, Gareth Macaskill, James Strachan and Matthew Menear playing, with Geoff Blore and Sebastian Wadeson being selected for the Provincial Inland B Team and Justin Miller and Gareth Macaskill being selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Inland A Team. Justin Miller was also chosen for the KwaZulu-Natal Indoor Hockey Team. Jason Marshall, Mark Venter, Mitchell Bird, Hayden Weaver and Luke Stevens played for the U16A side with Luke Stevens being selected for the Provincial Inland B Team. The First XI had a strong Farfield representation through Anthony Miller, Scott Wadeson, Nic Hellens and Guy Goddard. Scott Wadeson was also selected for the Provincial U18 Inland B Team.

In the pool Sebastian Wadeson, Michael Hanbury and Justin Miller played for the U14A water polo team with James Hallier playing

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House Reports On the rugby field Daluxolo Ngcebetsha, John Haines and Luc Maitre played for the U14A side and James Hallier and Brandon Tattam played for the U15A Team. Bruce Arnott played for both the U16A Team and the Province’s Team at the Grant Khomo Tournament. Bryce Nicholson-Deh, Alexander Pienaar and Cheyne Halliday played for the Second XV and Piers Rosholt, Andrew Becker, Cameron Macaskill and Austin Lockington played for the First XV. Austin Lockington was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Academy A side as well as the KwaZulu-Natal 7s team. On the soccer field Daluxolo Ngcebetsha and James Strachan played for the U14A Team and Bryce Nicholson-Deh played for the Second Team. In the First side Farfield had Clive LegoalePhillips and Cheyne Halliday with Clive Legoale-Phillips being selected for the Midlands U17 side. Duncan Guiney became the sixth Farfield boy in a row to be named as Captain of the Athletics Team and under his leadership, and with a great individual contribution from Mitchell Bird (who came in first in the U16 age group), we were able to win our sixth consecutive Inter-House athletics trophy. A special thanks must go to everyone in Farfield who contributed to the win. Luke Strachan did the House proud by representing the Province at the South African Triathlon Championship. Farfield was also able to win the senior Inter-House Cross Country Trophy this year which a great sign of determination within the House. There was a great drive to get more involved in the community around us and this is with thanks to Bryan Buchler and James Tindall who organised weekly trips to the Greendale Retirement Village and also took the initiative to organise an Easter egg drive to help make the Easter Holidays a happy one for the underprivilege children in our community. Under the leadership of Father Fred Pitout we were able to do our part by donating books for the Michaelhouse Mobile Library. Culturally, our boys excelled. Michael McCarthy, Jonathan Doyle, Jason Marshall, Edgar Lubinga, Hayden Weaver, Devon Bownes, Kethin Nair, Bryce Nicholson-Deh, Clive Legoale-Phillips, Adrian Krige, Cheyne Halliday, Tyler Halliday and Dumisani Mashinini were able to showcase their special and different talents in the School’s musical “District Six” and in the Stars Variety Show in addition to being part of the School’s various musical groups. Edgar Lubinga represented the House in the Midlands Youth Choir this year. Clubs and Societies are a large part of the cultural life of the School and Farfield had a strong representation with many boys taking

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part in different societies; Louis Bruce was the Chairman of the newly formed Public Speaking Society; Nic Cox was the ViceChairman of the Rock Climbing Society; Dumisani Mashinini was Chairman of African Affairs and Toastmasters; and Bryan Buchler was Vice Chairman of African Affairs and under his leadership as Chairman of Debating, Farfield were able to win both junior and senior Inter-House debating. Special thanks must go to James Hallier, Nic Schram, Michael Schram, Clive LegoaloPhillips, Piers Rosholt, Dumisani Mashinini and Bryan Buchler for their contributions in the rare honour of winning both divisions. Academically it was a solid year with many boys doing well on a personal level; whether it was striving for an extra A or lifting his average by a few percent, every one worked hard. This spirit was reflected in our winning the Academic Shield, an award that we plan on winning again at the beginning of next year. Looking ahead to 2012, I have no doubt that Alexander Pienaar will be a great Head of House and I am sure that his A Block year, Prefects and Student Leaders will do their part in ensuring that levels of excellence continue to be instilled in the boys. It has been a wonderful year in a House that I will always be proud to call my own. The boys in the House have a great sense of belonging. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Schwartz, my fellow A Blockers and all the boys of Farfield for making my entire time at Michaelhouse a joy and something that I will never forget. Salvete: Rory Allan, Geoffrey Blore, Thomas Greig, John Haines, Michael Hanbury, gareth Macaskill, Luc Maitre, Michael McCarthy, Matthew Menear, Justin Miller, Thandokuhle Mnguni, Dasyan nair, Daluxolo Ngcebetsha, James Strachan, Sebastian Wadeson Valete: Andrew becker, Louis Bruce, Bryan Buchler, Nicholas Cox, Thomas Dalais, Guy Goddard, Duncan Guiney, Tyler Halliday, Matthew Hanbury, Austin Lockington, Cameron Macaskill, Dumisani Mashinini, James Tindall, Michael Venter

PASCOE Written by James Dalais

ousemaster: Mr Peter Huntley Senior Tutor: Mr Gavin Ross House Tutors: Mr Peter Stevens, Mr Dominic Gruijters Interns: Mr Selby Sibiya, Mr Michael van Rensburg Head of House: James Dalais Prefects: Jon-Paul Akal, Magashe Ngoepe, Jonty Sacks, Luke Sales, Julian Wissing 2011 has been an exceptionally good year for Pascoe and I have been so proud to have been a part of this great House. The year brought many individual as well as group achievements in all aspects of School life. Pascoe can indeed be very pleased with its accomplishments.

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PASCOE HOUSE Back Row: Kyle Baird, Henrik Alfredsen, Costa Mystris, Matthew Joubert, Zaahir Hurribunce, Sean Markham, William Lotter, William Smale, Matthew Molyneux, Thomas Lister-James, Barrie Forrester-Smith, Nicholas Wichura, Anthony Stroud, Nicholas Glassock, Nicholas Egberink Fourth Row: Guy Tatham, Matthew Davies, Jason Stathacopoulos, Tyran Faber, Kalelelya Mbizule, Nicholas Murphy, Jabu Magubane, Nicholas Stephenson, Kyle Pyne-James, Tyrin de Gidts, James Creasy, Mathew Markides, Nicholas Last, Fabrice Noel, Jason Schwegmann, Tsakani Baloyi Third Row: Matthew Butler, Dale Beckley, Joshua Markides, Ayanda Ngcobo, Nicholas van der Bos, Ciaran Furniss, Thomas Walker, Cameron Hampson, Justin Clarke, Robbie Leclezio, Ntobeko Ntombela, Mayi Mkhize, Aidan Versfeld, Jan-Frederick Krumhoff ,Xolani Shezi Second Row: Mpumelelo Shezi, David Maritz, Blake Springate, David Geard, Matt Wiseman, Mogale Makgekgenene, Liam Furniss, Papa Sekeyre, Nick Elliot, Luke Criticos, Christian Botha, Todd Dinkelman, Hayden Butler, Liam Flanagan Front Row: Simone Carrara, Jean-Paul Akal, Mr Selby Sibiya, Jonty Sacks, Miss Lisa Hardie, Luke Sales, Mr Peter Huntley, James Dalais, Mr Gavin Ross, Magashe Ngoepe, Mr Dominic Gruijters, Julian Wissing, Mr Michael van Rensburg, Murray Rait, Mr Peter Stevens At the beginning of the year 14 highly talented new boys joined the Pascoe family. They quickly settled into the brotherhood of the House, keeping up the unity and reputation of Pascoe as a friendly yet disciplined House.

KwaZulu-Natal. On the indoor cricket pitch, we had Nick Elliot represent South Africa.

Pascoe has some very skilled athletes and this was clearly shown in the 20 man Inter-House relay where we set a new record. The team went further to come 2nd overall on Sports Day. Tyrone Faber and David Karam were outstanding on the day with Karam winning a bronze medal in the U14 age group. Pascoe also reached the finals in the tug of war.

On the rugby field Pascoe boys were definitely a group to be reckoned with. The First XV was represented by A Blockers Jon Paul Akal, Julian Wissing and Zaheer Hurribunce who is in B Block. For the U16A rugby side, our star player was Barry ForresterSmith who also played First Team cricket and soccer. On that note, we had two Matrics, Jason Stathacopoulos and Luke Sales who represented First Team soccer and cricket respectively.

In the Inter-House swimming gala we managed 3rd with Tyrone Faber breaking numerous records, along with other Pascoe boys in D Block, who excelled in all the strokes.

On the Michaelhouse Soccer Day, the Pascoe team came first, and its reputation as a soccer House was appreciated.

During the year we saw many boys excel in sport, playing in A Teams and going further to represent the Province and South Africa.

Excellent results were also achieved in the cultural and academic spheres.

Tyran Faber was selected for the Provincial U15A water polo side. Nick van der Bos, in C Block, played First Team squash and for

Jon Paul Akal was awarded Honours for Music, an award justly deserved, for he is Deputy-Head Chorister and has represented the South African Chamber Choir.

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Nick Elliot, James Dalais and Jonty Sacks enjoying a House Braai with Pascoe’s Housemaster, Mr Peter Huntley

Henrik Alfredsen was the only boy in the School to receive Honours for Service this year.

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Murray Rait is a special individual whose commitments and contributions he made to the school and House all too often went unnoticed. Murray in his final year achieved Head of the Jazz Band, Head of First Aid, Head of Theatre Tech and Vice Commodore of sailing.

Academically, the House continued to do well with Magashe Ngoepe and Julian Wissing obtaining places in the top 10 and top 20 respectively and Christian Botha, an E Blocker, was placed in the top three. Throughout the year we obtained many green cards along with other academic awards, such as diligence, first in subject and Gabriel Massey awards. I would like to thank our Housemaster Mr Huntley and his wife Mrs Huntley for creating a home-from-home atmosphere in Pascoe. I extend my thanks to all those involved in making this year so memorable. To the House Prefects, thank you for always being behind me. To the A Blockers, I thank you for shaping Pascoe into the House that we are all so proud of. To the Tutors, thank you for your time and effort in making the House function so smoothly. Salvete: Christian Botha, Hayden Butler, Luke Criticos, Todd Dinkelmann, Nick Elliot, Liam Flanegan, Liam Furniss, David Geard, David Karam, Mogale Makgekgenene, David Maritz, Papa Sekyere, Mpumelelo Shezi, Blake Springate, Matt Wiseman Valete: Jon-Paul Akal, Henrik Alfredsen, Simone Carrara, James Dalais, Thomas Lister-James, Mathew Markides, Costa Mystris, Magashe Ngoepe, Fabrice Noel, Murray Rait, Jonty Sacks, Luke Sales, Jason Stathacopoulos, Julian Wissing

Written by Mkhululi Mkhulisi ousemaster: Mr Johan van Rooyen Senior Tutor: Mr Sibusiso Ncamane House Tutors: Mr Rory Drysdale, Mr Chris van der Berg, Mr Andrew Brown Intern: Mr Tango Nchukana Head of House: Mkhululi Mkhulisi Prefects: Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Bradford, Richter Landman, Murray Marx, Simon Margesson, Christopher Rossouw “No man can whistle a symphony, it takes a great orchestra to play it.” Indeed, in 2011, Baines has been an orchestra that has played to a standard that all the boys can be proud of. The year started smoothly with the Cacks settling in with ease, going on to flourish throughout the year. During 2011 we saw Stuart Beach, Sduduzo Buthelezi, Nicholas Harrison, Charles Janse van Rensburg, Qhayiya Lujiva, Ibukunoluwa Shonibare, and Zander Prinsloo represent the A teams for canoeing, soccer, swimming, waterpolo, basketball and rugby respectively. We all celebrated when Philip Melouney was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal U14 squash team. Nicholas Harrison and Charles Janse Van Rensburg also excelled in winning Gold and Bronze Medals in their age groups at the annual Inter-House Gala. Nicholas also went on to win a Silver Medal in the junior Inter-House cross country competition. Fortunately there were also a handful of academics amongst the athletic ‘brutes’ with Nicholas van Niekerk, Nicholas Harrison,

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BAINES HOUSE Back Row: Tim Everett, Kura Maswera, Michael Hinchley, Thomas Coyne, Tyrone Arnold, Keith Moss, Ross Firth, Sean Hugo, Joshua Goddard, Jason Venter, Thomas Stapylton-Smith, Patrick Hughes, Amman Yusuf, Gareth Loubser-Hattingh, Ross Reid, Dean Stephen Fourth Row: Mathew Mundell, PG Buys, Michael Harrison, Robert Drummond, Gareth van Wyk, Chad Fourie, William Grant, Matthew Lovett, Murray Marx, Robbie Lynn, Stefan Buys, Darren de Beer, Lonwabo Mgoduso, Jean-Luc Clackworthy, Ross Purbrick, Michael Mvelase Third Row: Ruger Lin, Angelos Geranmayeh, Helger Pretorius, Louis Albertse, Mark Wood, Douglas Byrne, Daniel van der Leeuw, Dominic Pretorius, Anthony Berten, Fergus Magor, Joy Coyne, Drew Shiel, Phila Mtshali, William Lin, James Laidlaw Second Row: Damon Hinchley, Simphiwe Msibi, Nicholas van Niekerk, Dante Ceronio, Zander Prinsloo, Charles Janse van Rensburg, Qhayiya Lujiva, Jacques Bardenhorst, Nicholas Harrison, Sduduzo Buthelezi, Devan Cowley, Joshua Adlington-Corfield, Philip Melouney, Stuart Beach, Timothy Lee, Andrew Roos Front Row: Mr Tango Nchukana, Christopher Rossouw, Mrs Kate Smedley, Richter Landman, Mr Chris van der Berg, Alasdair Allen, Mr Johan van Rooyen, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Mr Sibusiso Ncamane, Simon Margesson, Mr Andrew Brown, Jeremy Bradford, Mr Rory Drysdale, Toka Tsiki, Mutale Chileshe

Dante Ceronio and Zander Prinsloo making regular appearances in the Top Ten in E Block. This group was also blessed with a gifted public speaker, saxophonist and actor in Nicholas van Niekerk.

the First Team for golf. James Laidlaw represented the First squash Team. These are outstanding achievements as they are all only D Block boys.

The D Blockers showed a great deal of improvement throughout the year as we now have a few boys with Green Cards. Ross Purbrick, Robbie Lynn and Angelos Geranmayeh were constantly in the Top Ten academically. Ross Purbrick also made it to the second round of the Mathematics Olympiad and Fergus Magor made the KwaZulu-Natal U15 Mathematics side. The Block were ever-present in the top sporting teams with Ross Purbrick playing in the U15A cricket Team, Joe Coyne in the U15A basketball Team and also in the U16A hockey Team. Joe also represented the KwaZulu-Natal Inland U16B hockey Team. Juan-Luc Clackworthy also played in the U16A hockey and squash teams. Douglas Byrne played in the U15A waterpolo and rugby teams, while Amman Yusuf and Damon Hinchley were part of the Michaelhouse athletics Team. Baines continued to have many School canoeing representatives in this Block, namely, Juan-Luc Clackworthy, Ross Firth, Helgar Pretorius and Angelos Geranmayeh. Some magnificent performances earned Louis Albertse and Chad Fourie places in

The C Blockers are promising to be a diverse and talented group of boys. Dominic Pretorius and Lonwabo Mgoduso represented Baines and Michaelhouse overseas at various schools on the Exchange Programme. I am certain that they were great custodians of everything we strive to uphold at Michaelhouse. Dominic Pretorius and Phila Mtshali played in the U16A soccer Team. Dominic played in the U15A cricket Team, U16A hockey Team and also went on to represent the KwaZulu-Natal Inland U16B Team. Anthony Berten and Patrick Hughes played in the U16A basketball Team. Patrick Hughes has also just been selected for First Team basketball in 2012. Tyrone Arnold has been an active member of the canoeing team and was also awarded Half Colours for his commitment and achievements. William Lin played Second Team for rugby 7s; and Darren De Beer played in the U16A rugby Team. Michael Hinchley had a wonderful Sports Day and did Baines proud when he brought back two trophies for the Best Performance in a track event and also for the Best Performance in

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Nicholas Harrison, Ray Mkhulisi and Charles Janse van Rensburg

Improved Speaker of the Year Award. Sean Hugo and Ross Reid provided many memorable highlights during the year. Not only did they entertain us during our very fruitful Home Room meetings, but they also often mesmerised the audience with their brilliant role-playing. My sincere thanks go to the Prefects, Simon Margesson, Alasdair Allen, Jeremy Bradford, Richter Landman, Murray Marx and Chris Rossouw, who helped me this year. I would also like to thank the other A Blockers, Stefan Buys, Mutale Chileshe, Robert Drummond, Joshua Goddard, Sean Hugo, Keith Moss, Ross Reid and Toka Tsiki, whose advice was often needed and often invaluable. I wish all the Tutors well for next year and thank you for the time that you spent helping with duties around the House – your time is much appreciated. Meneer, ek wil net eers begin om baie dankie te sê vir ‘n wonderlike vyf jaar saam met jou; herinneringe is daagliks geskep. Ek sal elke liewe ondervinding waardeer, en ek weet almal voel dieselfde. Voorspoed, en mag die Hemelse Vader jou ryklik seën. Thus, I conclude my last duty as Head of House. I urge all of you who remain behind in the House to uphold the lifestyle of Baines and ensure that it remains a pleasant House to live in. Salvete: Joshua Adlington-Corfield, Jacques Badenhorst, Stuart Beach, Sduduzo Buthelezi, Dante Ceronio, Devan Cowley, Nicholas Harrison, Charles Janse van Rensburg, Qhayiya Lujiva, Philip Melouney, Zander Prinsloo, Nicholas van Niekerk Valete: Alasdair Allen, Jeremy Bradford, Stefan Buys, Mutale Chileshe, Robert Drummond, Joshua Goddard, Sean Hugo, Richter Landman, Simon Margesson, Murray Marx, Mkhululi Mkhulisi, Keith Moss, Chrstopher Rossouw, Toka Tsiki

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MACKENZIE HOUSE Back Row: Marco Whalley, Patrick Dillon, Branagth Cooper-Botha-Reid, Matthew Potter, Gianluca Truda, Jonathan Davies, Patrick Grealy, Jonathan Laing, Angus Clucas, Lee Savory, Wulf Mosburger, Jake Dovey, Rory Mackenzie, Tadiwanashe Musendo, Thys Albertse Fourth Row: Byron Grealy, Dylan Zoutendyk, Creag Donaldson, Jordan Pfotenhauer, Blake Greenwood, Ryan Zoutendyk, Coulsey Savory, Kieran Wilmot, Matthew McCathie, Geoffrey Gedye, Connor Grealy, Kingsley Corbett, Ross Perryman, Matthew Olejniczak, Joseph Johnson, Ross Pelser Third Row: Gregory Vogel, Khwezi Majola, Tumi Mahlare, Angus Usher, Matthew Chetty, Zawadi Dlamini, Ryan van Greunen, James Hadley-Grave, Olwethu Mhaga, Jonathan Smith, Kyle van Greunen, Kyle Dalton, Nicholas Aldous, Brendon Bergs, Nicholas Richardson Second Row: Ryan Price, Daniel Roberts, Ben Adey, Murray Williamson, Robert Wood, Scott Nijland, Wesley Biggs, Stewart Grant, Jordan Sesink Clee, Sam Dovey, Ross Laing, Luke Tomlinson, Apile Tyumre, Lesedi Mokoena, Mark Hadley-Grave Front Row: Keague Williams, Posholi Mohale, Matthew Smurthwaite, Andrew Stephens, Mr Paul Snyman, Mrs Mary McMichael, Jack Bassett, Mr Viktor Kurz, Mr Simon Crane, Mr James Bullough, Mr Tathenda Chidzawo, Mr Elmar de Klerk, Kyle Wilmot, Nicholas Smythe, Joyce Msimang

Mrs McMichael, took over as the E Block Home Room Teacher. She helped to settle the 15 new E Block boys as they started their journey through Michaelhouse.

MACKENZIE Written by Jack Bassett

ousemaster: Mr Viktor Kurz Senior Tutor: Mr Simon Crane House Tutors: Mr Paul Snyman, Mr James Bullough, Mr Elmar de Klerk Intern: Mr Tatenda Chidzawo Head of House: Jack Bassett Prefects: Matthew Smurthwaite, Kyle Wilmot, Posholi Mohale, Nicholas Smythe, Andrew Stephens As I reminisce about the past five years, I write with mixed emotions. As excited as we all are to move on and to see what the future holds I can’t help but feel a deep sense of sadness. Michaelhouse and Mackenzie House have transformed us, the Class of 2011, from a bunch of boys into free-minded young men. At the beginning of the year, Mackenzie welcomed three new Staff members. Mr Paul Snyman and Mr James Bullough joined the school and Mackenzie as House Tutors. The karate expert,

2011 has been a great year for the young men of Mackenzie. Academically, we continued to shine with Kwezi Majola, Gianluca Truda, Wulf Mosburger, Matthew Potter, Andrew Stephens, Jack Bassett, Greg Vogel and Dylan Zoutyndyk coming in the Top Ten in their respective Blocks. Andrew Stephens and Jack Basset received Academic Honours and numerous boys throughout the year achieved Green Cards for good effort. In the Maths Olympiad, Ben Adey, Matthew Chetty and Nick Richardson did well to be placed in the top 100 in the Province while Gianluca Truda made it all the way to the top 100 in the country. On the cultural front, Mackenzie was well represented in the annual School Production, “District Six”, by Byron and Patrick Grealy and Olwethu Mhaga, who all played major roles. The third Grealy, Connor, received Half Colours for Choir, while Tumi Mahlare passed Grade Six cello. On two occasions Posholi Mohale was awarded Best Evaluator at Toastmasters. Our junior debaters made it all the way to the finals of the Inter-House Debating Competition.

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The Mackenzie E Block Integrated Studies group

The sportsmen of Mackenzie had their first opportunities to show off their sporting talents at the Inter-House Gala. Although Mackenzie only finished sixth, there were a few stand-out achievements with Blake Greenwood receiving the Bronze Medal in the U15 age group and Lee Savory receiving the Gold Medal in the U17 age group (winning all the races he participated in). Lee is well on his way to his goal of swimming for Zambia at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Mackenzie was once again well represented in First Team golf by Matthew Smurthwaite (Captain), Creag Donaldson, Brendon Bergs and Nicholas Smythe. Matthew received Colours and Creag received Half Colours. The inaugural (and hopefully annual) Mackenzie Fathers and Sons Golf Day was won by partners Connor Grealy and Mr van der Vegte. Nicholas Smythe received the prize for the longest drive. Mark Hadley-Grave won the Michaelhouse Fathers and Sons Golf Day.

Andrew Stephens played for the First XI cricket for the third consecutive year and earned his well-deserved Colours for cricket. Jonathon Laing played First Team basketball, which is a great achievement as he is only in C Block. He was also selected for the U16 National Basketball Training Squad but sadly did not get to play due to injury. Both Matthew Potter and Jonathan Davies made First Team waterpolo.

As part of the School’s Community Partnership Programme, Mackenzie helps out at Khazimula Children’s Shelter. Boys visit Khazimula once a week in the afternoon to help the children with their homework, teach them to read or how to use a computer, or just play a game of chess. The visit always ends in a friendly game of soccer where some of Michaelhouse’s top soccer players get a lesson in skills from the Khazimula Team. For the first half of the year Matthew Smurthwaite and Marco Whalley headed this programme, however, Jake Dovey and Jack Swynnerton are now in charge. During the year, Half Colours for service were awarded to Tumi Mahlare, Matthew Potter, Khwezi Majola, Branagth Cooper Botha Reid, Matthew Olejniczak, Dylan Zoutendyk, Zawadi Dlamini, Joseph Johnson and Jack Swynnerton.

Byron Grealy and Zawadi Dlamini played First Team soccer. Zawadi was selected as goalie for the KwaZulu-Natal Team and was awarded Honours for soccer. Kyle Wilmot and Thys Albertse both represented the First XV. Kyle was awarded Half Colours for rugby and Thys, after captaining the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands rugby Team, was awarded Full Colours and the award for the Most Valuable Player of the Season. Wulf Mosburger came second in the Senior Inter-House cross country and Patrick Dillon came first in the junior cross country. Patrick was also placed third when competing for South Africa in an international horse jumping competition. Patrick should also be commended on his numerous great achievements in canoe races for Michaelhouse and his junior Provincial Colours for canoeing.

In Mackenzie we like to acknowledge people for the sometimes little and random things that they do. Whether it’s for saving Mr Kurz’s parrot stuck in a tree or just simply giving a good talk in assembly. Each week a Man of the Week prize is awarded to a worthy recipient. Over the weeks the following boys (and one female teacher) were awarded Man of the Week: Mark Hadley Grave, Jonathon Laing, Kyle Wilmot, Thys Albertse, Branagth Cooper Botha Reid, Ross Perryman, Matthew Potter, Zawadi

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OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION

2011 has been a fantastic year for Mackenzie. The A Block, House Tutors and Mr Kurz must be commended on their outstanding leadership and guidance throughout the year. Mackenzie, as a whole, is most definitely on top of its game. As Mr Kurz leaves to be the Deputy Headmaster at Uplands College in White River, he can be proud of the place that he has guided Mackenzie to over the past six years as Housemaster. To Mr Guthrie, Lolo and the rest of the boys in Mackenzie House, I sincerely wish you all the best for the future. I urge you to make the most of your short time left at Michaelhouse and remember that in Mackenzie our aim is to ‘Shine not Burn’. Salvette: Daniel Roberts. Lesedi Mokoena; Ross Laing; Jordan Sesink Clee; Stewart Grant; Wesley Biggs; Robert Wood; Sam Dovey; Ryan Price; Murray Williamson; Apile Tyumre; Ben Adey; Luke Tomlinson; Scott Nijland. Valete: Thys Albertse; Jack Bassett; Angus Clucas; Creag Donaldson; Patrick Grealy; Matthew McCathie; Posholi Mohale; Matthew Smurthwaite; Nicholas Smythe; Andrew Stephens; Marco Whalley; Keague Williams; Kieran Wilmot; Kyle Wilmot; Nicholas Aldous; Matthew Olejniczak; Blake Greenwood; Jordan Pfotenhauer and Rory Mackenzie.

Office Bearers 2011 - 2012 The Patron The Rector of Michaelhouse, Guy Norman Pearson President Owen Skae President Elect / Board Representative John Cheshire Past President Kevin O’Brien Trustees Chris James, Charles Bennett PA to Old Boys’ Club Secretary Michelle Huntley Old Boys’ Club Secretary / Treasurer Rev Canon Fred Pitout Central Committee Members Brett Davidson , Richard Waller, Ian Lambie, Jesse Chellan School Representative Iain Guthrie Ex-Officio Member Melanie Wester Branch Chairmen Cape Town: Charles Phillips Durban: Wayne Witherspoon East Griqualand: Roger Spencer Gauteng: Robert Brown Midlands: Philip Stanistreet Pietermaritzburg: Rob Mitchell Zululand: Richard Chennells Overseas Representatives Eastern Australia: Derek McIntosh, Richard Gellie, Dai Williams Canada: Michael Brooke United Kingdom: Graham Rivers-Moore Western Australia: Jeremy Wood

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