CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM
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THE RECTOR LEADERSHIP
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STAFF NEWS
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ANNUAL REPORTS The Michaelhouse Trust
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Buildings & Grounds
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EVENTS
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 550 boys.
Prize Giving
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Speech Day
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ACADEMIC
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SPIRITUAL
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CULTURAL
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ENVIRONMENT
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MISSION
SPORT
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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.
STUDENT LIFE
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VISION
& COMMUNITY
HOUSE REPORTS
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MICHAELHOUSE
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VALUES To live our lives according to the Christian values of integrity, humility, compassion and courage in service to our community and country.
“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
OLD BOYS CLASS OF 2010
Explore. Educate. Excel.
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THE RECTOR’S MESSAGE
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ichaelhouse has enjoyed another excellent year and The Chronicle is a wonderful record of the achievements of the school during 2010. There have been two extraordinary events that made this year particularly interesting: • The filming of Spud: The Movie in March this year • The 2010 FIFA World CupTM and the hosting of the Paraguayan squad
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These two events added to an already busy and productive programme. As we reflect on the year, we can be proud of our boys’ achievements across a wide range of activities: • Our academic programme continues to provide boys with the breadth and depth while encouraging a greater academic effort this year. At the top end we experienced great success in various olympiads and exhibitions. •
Last, but not least, the boys of Michaelhouse deserve praise for making it all worthwhile. My thanks and congratulations go especially to the A Block of 2010, ably led by Senior Prefect Robert Gifford and Second Prefect Siyabonga Mhlongo, for their contribution this year. Enjoy reading The Chronicle of 2010 and get a feel for the wonderful journey we embarked on this year.
We enjoyed a vibrant and successful cultural programme – the serious drama Twelve Angry Men was excellent while the standard of performances in the ever popular Stars Variety Show was very high and our Music Department was busy and vibrant this year. The choir reached a new level of performance while the Jazz and Marimba Bands continued to entertain.
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It was an excellent year on the sports fields, with no fewer than 87 boys receiving provincial colours, while seven achieved national recognition.
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Our boys continued to thrive in other programmes such as environmental initiatives, leadership opportunities and community partnership projects.
The Michaelhouse academic and support staff who work tirelessly in the interest of the boys under our care. Our Board of Governors, under the able leadership of Gary Ralfe, provide firm and visionary leadership for Michaelhouse. The Trustees of Michaelhouse, led by Jamie Inglis, who have navigated some stormy waters over the past few years. We are indebted to the support of our Old Boys’ Club under the leadership of Kevin O’ Brien.
G N PEARSON Rector
Editor: Mrs Melanie Wester Editorial Committee: Mr G Pearson, Mrs M Wester, Mrs M Rowney Advertising: Mrs M Rowney Formal Photograph Organiser: Mr G Calway Informal Photographs: Mr Elmar de Klerk, Mrs Moyra Rowney, Mrs Melanie Wester, Mr Justin Waldman Design & Layout: TerraNova Cover Photograph: Mr Michael Lewis Printers: Intrepid Printers Contact: Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal 3275, South Africa Telephone: +27 33 234 1153 Facsimile: +27 33 324 4611 E-mail: info@michaelhouse.org Web: www.michaelhouse.org
Underpinning all of this has been the strong Christian ethos of Michaelhouse. The Chapel remains central to all we do. There are many constituents that contribute to the success of the complex environment that is Michaelhouse: • Our parents whose support and encouragement with their most valuable possession is appreciated.
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