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#RED
BLACK
WHITE
05/2018
Directing potential since 1863 28 March
From the Headmaster’s Desk
Dear Parents and Guardians
We have come to the end of another extremely busy term with our boys
continuing to excel in so many areas. They will all have received their academic
results for Term 1 and it is essential that these are reviewed with you in the
holidays and attention focused on subjects that require additional time and
effort. The teachers and mentors will also touch base on this and offer
remediation if and when required as they prepare for their very important mid-
year examinations. It is essential that, if they are struggling, they seek the
advice and support of their subject teacher in the first instance. We, like you,
only want the best for them. Together we can make things happen and
improve the situation as required.
A large number of teams will be involved in festivals around the country
over the holiday period and we wish the coaches and players every success.
We would like to acknowledge and thank three of our teaching staff who
leave us to follow other career opportunities: Mr Gerhard Erasmus leaves us
for Michaelhouse after 12 years of dedicated service and commitment to
College. We thank him sincerely for the various roles he has filled over the
years which includes Assistant Housemaster in Elliott House, Housemaster of
Calder House, MIC cycling, rugby coach, canoeing coach and mentor of boys.
This past term he has been responsible for the introduction of Agricultural
Science as a subject. Mrs Bernice Borain leaves us to take up a position at St
Johns and we thank her for her role as English teacher, MIC Chess, Assistant
Housemaster Fuller House, mentor and the role she played in the very
successful English Conferences. Mr Richard Moolman leaves us take up a
teaching position in the UK. We thank him for his efforts as a Maths teacher,
duty master in the BE, mentor and the significant successful role as U16A
cricket coach, and rugby coach.
At the start of next term, College will host PBHS from Friday 13 April. We
will be asking both boarder and day boy parents to be generous in their offers
to host boys from PBHS. Please note that the afternoon’s home rugby matches
on Saturday 14 April against PBHS and on Saturday 21 April against Hilton
College will be compulsory attendances for all boys. The fixture against
Kearsney College on Saturday 12 May will also be compulsory for all Form 2 and
Form 3 boys. Parents are asked to support the school in our endeavours to create In this Issue…
a corporate school spirit by bringing their sons to school on the above days. From the Headmaster’s Desk 1
Lastly, a request to all parents, we are continually updating the database and we Academic Achievements 2
urge all parents to ensure that, should their contact details change, the school be
College Culture 3
notified as soon as possible. Changes can be emailed to info@mcollege.co.za.
We wish all families a safe and blessed Easter holidays and look forward to Sporting Spotlights 4
Term 2. MCOBA & MCF 5
Chris Luman Campus Roundup – Y Mediocrity 6
Headmaster
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Academic Achievements
Academic Support Forder
Maritzburg College offers a wide-range of academic support free of charge for Govender L (6th Form)
Evans DM (5th Form)
pupils that need it. Entrance into the academic support programme is made in
Goedeke KE (4th Form)
consultation with the boy’s subject teacher, and is based both on need and on the Hemingway CJ (4th Form)
work ethic of the boy concerned. If a boy is experiencing difficulty, he first needs to Pepworth BN (4th Form)
speak to his subject teacher, who will offer assistance where possible. Thereafter, van Staden S-L (3rd Form)
should the need arise, he may be admitted into the academic support programme
for a particular subject. These sessions are generally offered after school and Fuller
further details can be obtained from the relevant Subject Heads. A copy of the Greaves AM (6th Form)
programme is also available on the d6. In addition, pupils are encouraged to make Mbonambi T (6th Form)
full use of the school Moodle accessed at http://moodle.mcollege.co.za. This Ndlela IG (6th Form)
valuable resource offers a wide range of learner support materials including past White CD (6th Form)
papers and memos, PowerPoint presentations, YouTube clips and tutorials. Should Palmer SDG (6th Form)
your son require the assistance of a Peer Tutor, he needs to speak to his Heeralal H (5th Form)
Housemaster who can arrange this. For academic success, it is essential that boys Heydenrych A (4th Form)
Conolly TS (3rd Form)
are accountable for their own learning, and that they take full responsibility for
their results. The second term is an exam term, and it is vital that boys make early
preparations in this regard. Consistent and thorough preparation for exams will Lamonds
reap rewards. Haasbroek NL (6th Form)
Jefferys CJ ((6th Form)
Piper SD (6th Form)
Khanyisa ends on a high note Shaw KW (6th Form)
Shimelis A (5th Form)
The final Khanyisa of term 1 wrapped up an insightful mathematics session on
Lushozi NFG (5th Form)
trigonometry presented by Mrs Webley, which clearly had a very positive impact Zunckel MH (4th Form)
on the understanding of learners’ and peer tutors alike. Equally useful and valuable Higgins OL (3rd Form)
were the helpful exam tips to maximize their marks that Mrs Webley shared, Prinsloo L (2nd Form)
ending the terms programme of a very positive note.
Nicholsons
Parents’ Evenings Mcoyi ABP (6th Form)
We encourage all parents to attend the relevant parents evening held in the Naidu D (6th Form)
Alan Paton Memorial Hall from 17:15 to 19:00; these are designed for parents to Smith CMH (6th Form)
Mtsi UN (4th Form)
have short discussions about their son’s academic progress with his teachers.
Whiting C (3rd Form)
Should a longer discussion be necessary, parents are asked to make an appointment Kisten K (2nd Form)
to see the relevant teacher at another time. There are two such events happening
soon: Form Two – Tuesday 17 April, Form Three – Tuesday 24 April
Pape
Moroney TS (6th Form)
Collocott J (5th From)
Academic Merit Awards Term 1 (3 or more merit points) Hughes TE (5th Form)
Barns van Zyl RA (4th Form)
Laithwaite MP (3rd Form)
Govender N (6th Form)
Mbambo ML (6th Form) Snow
Mackenzie HB (5th Form) Charles LF (6th Form)
Akerman RJ 4th Form) Croudace DC (6th Form)
Baldrey CT 3rd Form) Marshall MN (6th Form)
Mfeka AS (2nd Form) Engelbrecht JB (5th Form)
Atwaru YS (4th Form)
Darch MCC (4th Form)
Calder Hough K (4th Form)
Von Benecke CD (6th Form) Klusener RS (4th Form)
van der Walt JJ (5th Form) Njimi J-WA (4th Form)
Mbatha TKM (4th Form) Wilken KJ (2nd Form)
Commons Strachan
Lowe T (6th Form) Haripersad G (6th Form)
Diedricks LP (5th Form) Meyer E (6th Form)
Khumalo MN (5th Form) Salim OHS (5th Form)
Stubbs CH (4th Form) Smith KN (5th Form)
Graham JA (3rd Form) Premchund A (2nd Form)
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College Culture
Inter-house Cultural Competitions
In addition to the sport and academic activities that earn
house points, our boys also compete in a range of cultural
activities, including inter-house plays, bands, singing and art.
This year saw some hard fought battles on both stage and in
front of easels, highlighting the depth and breadth of talent
within our school, as well as the unique and intangible
essence of camaraderie and teamwork which is so much a
part of College. In the inter-house plays, while William
Shakespeare may have turned a few times in his grave, our
boys gave everything to their renditions of his works, with
Commons taking top spot ahead of Fuller and Barns.
E Naicker’s superb singing and guitar skills in the Forder
band’s rendition of Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” earned them a
well-deserved top place in the inter-house band Mr Chris Luman (Maritzburg College headmaster) handing over money
raised to Mr Imraan Vawda and Hawazi (representatives of Gift of the
competition with Snows in 2nd and Strachans in 3rd place. Givers).Also in the picture are in front L-R Maritzburg College pupil
For the inter-house art competition each house nominated Umar-Farooq Khan and the staff member in charge of the Muslim
2 artists and a model who were given an hour to complete Student Association, Mrs Kooraysha Moula.Back L-R Mr Ingo Talke
sketches. Barns took 1st place followed by Papes, with (Deputy Headmaster: Pastoral), pupils Yusuf Mahomed, Ayoob Inaam
and Mr Brandon Swart (Deputy Headmaster: Co-curricular)
Calders and Nicholsons tieing for 3rd place. Finally it was the
turn of every boy in each house to perform in the inter-
house singing competition. With much liberty taken around
musicality and lyrics, but with unfailing passion, enthusiasm MSA support drought relief efforts
and spirit, each house performed their chosen “song”. The terrifying drought in Cape Town has raised concern
Commons emerged victorious with Lamonds a close 2nd and for the Muslim Student Association (MSA) of Maritzburg
Papes in 3rd place. College. The College boys of MSA undertook a drive to
raise funds towards the drought intervention programme
that is run by Gift of the Givers. This project has been a
tremendous success and recently handed over the funds
raised to the Gift of the Givers.
MSA would like to thank the learners, staff and parents
of Maritzburg College who generously donated to this
worthy cause. We believe that working together, with
open hearts, we can make a difference.
Commons’ boys singing for glory
MC Hindu society recently spent an informative day at the “Goshala“ (a
Lamonds’ artists at work sacred cow sanctuary) in Thornville. Staff and parents joined the boys in
rendering bhajans (religious songs) before having an interesting discourse
on Hinduism from the resident priest, followed by fun filled moments
feeding the cows.
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Sporting Spotlight
College vs Glenwood Soccer gains ground (M Dibben - MIC)
Maritzburg College soccer has seen immense growth over
The dominant fixtures this past week were those played the last few years and is showing no sign of stopping. A
against Glenwood in the main. College enjoyed the lion- change of coaching staff has breathed new life into the
share of the results on the day winning 20 of the 24 rugby soccer fraternity at the school. Mark Trout left the school in
matches and winning all 11 of the hockey matches against a very strong position to take over as the head of sport at
Glenwood. The 1st XI Hockey continued their good form Maritzburg Christian School, and we thank him for his years
from the previous week in winning 4-1. of service. With the brother pair of Daniel and Nic Haswell
The stand-out performance of the day was definitely the taking over as 1st and 2nd team coaches respectively, bringing
U16A rugby team who, after being 0-21 down, came back with them a new football philosophy, the future of
to win 35-21 - a very gutsy performance that exemplified Maritzburg College football is in good hands.
true College spirit. It was pleasing to see how many of the Recently, soccer OC’s have featured in the news. In a
age-group rugby and hockey teams recorded very positive very unfortunate incident, Luyanda Ntshangase (2014), was
wins, testament to the effort from the boys and coaches all struck by lightning during a training session for Maritzburg
the way down the teams. United. His recovery is ongoing and the entire College
family keep him and those close to him in our thoughts and
prayers. Quincy Ngcobo (2008), was selected for the South
Africa Futsal side and played in a Four Nations tournament
in Mauritius, going on to win the tournament with the side,
contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. Ryan Moon (2014), after
scoring numerous goals on his first few starts for Soweto
giants, Kaizer Chiefs, was selected to represent Bafana
Bafana at another four nations tournament which took place
in Zambia recently. He came off of the bench in both games,
against Angola and Zambia, scoring a penalty in the shootout
vs Angola to help the national side win the tournament
overall. To continue our new found affiliation with the
national squads, two of our fourth form 1st XI players, Tariq
Whiteman and Montell Dorlly, have been called up to go on
trial with the South African U17 side and we wish them all
the best.
Mchunu leads 1st XV through Nicholsan’s Arch
Photo: D Rogers
During 2017’s PMB FA Cup tournament, a team of the
tournament was selected, with 3 of our boys being chosen;
The 1st XV game was broadcast on SuperSport and L Zondi, S Kubheka and T Whiteman. The team will be
Glenwood took the spoils on the day (12-37). There were going on a tour to Spain over the Easter holidays. L Zondi
filler fixtures in both rugby and hockey against Howick, Alex and S Kubheka are part of the group going to Madrid and
and PMB Development. Some of these schools really tested Barcelona, playing
our lowers teams, and it is encouraging to see our local 4 games vs local
schools so competitive within their own rights. Our sides, taking part
relationships with peer schools in the area are really in two training
important to our programmes. sessions with
professional
Other Sports coaches and also
getting to see one
Other fixtures this past week saw our Esports boys in action of the world’s best
again, winning 1 and losing 2. On Sunday, the Cycling club teams, FC
opened the Winter season with the XCO series and a Barcelona, play in
number of our top riders finished in strong positions on the a Liga Santander
day. match vs CD
Leganes.
Each of our teams
will be taking part
in the KZNHSFA
2nd term league,
Full details of our Sporting Results are available on after the holidays
D6 and on the school website and all of our boys S Kubheka & L Zondi in PMB FA Cup XI
www.maritzburgcollege.co.za/sport are pumped up kit ready for Spanish tour
and ready to go!
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Maritzburg College Maritzburg College
Old Boys Association Foundation
Launch of provincial tertiary groups CollegeConnect -
The idea to initiate tertiary branches of the MCOBA
grew from a number of consultations with OC staff
Focus on: Bosch
members in 2017, with the overarching objective being to Service Centre
bridge the gap and ensure we retain younger College OCs Bosch Service Centre is the
within the network when they leave high school and go to first business to partner with us
tertiary institutions. From this, the idea of starting up as part of our CollegeConnect –
tertiary branches around the country was born. corporate programme.
Contact was made with the majority of College OC with Through this initiative Bosch Service Centre has agreed
current details on our Alumnet system from the classes of to donate 5% of the value on all vehicle services, booked by
2013 - 2016. These were the captured into a database of members of the College community, back to College via the
potential members at the various institutions, starting with a College Foundation. These funds will be used to cover
pilot of four institutions which showed great enthusiasm expenses for items such as uniforms, sporting kit and
and had the numbers to justify opening a branch. These stationery for College boys in need. Bosch Service Centre is
were: an accredited RMI vehicle service centre providing a range
1. University of Capetown/Cape Branches of essential repair and maintenance services to vehicles of all
2. Varsity College(PMB)/UKZN Branches makes and models. Pledge your support to our
3. University of Pretoria/Gauteng Branches CollegeConnect initiative by visiting Bosch Service Centre at
4. Stellenbosch University 271 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg for your next vehicle
It was decided to service. For a full listing of all of our current Corporate
run the tertiary Partners visit our CollegeConnect website:
branches like www.collegeconnect.co.za
societies
operating
under the Seen at our Foundation #PopUp
mandate of the Hospitality Suite
MCOBA. The
The Maritzburg
main focus was
College
to create an
Foundation, in
invisible
partnership with
mentoring
the Maritzburg
system where
College Old Boys’
senior students
Association,
could actively
hosted our first
provide support
#PopUp
to new students joining these institutions, while also creating
Hospitality Suite
a pool of talent which OC could draw from for possible job
on Goldstones this
opportunities
past Saturday.
On 20 March, the Cape Town branch was launched at
Donors and guests
Springbok Pub Newlands, with a “Meet and greet” session
thoroughly enjoyed the spirited display of rugby delivered by
to connect OCs studying within the Cape Town institutions
our College boys, as well as the opportunity to network and
and also launch the concept of the Tertiary Branches. Mr
reconnect with fellow College faithful. The camaraderie
Thembela gave an overview of the objectives of tertiary
amongst our Old Boys and members of the College
branches within the MCOBA.
community is always heart-warming to see and it was
MCOBA Western Cape Branch Chairperson Andrew
particularly special to welcome back two members of the
Clayton also spoke to those attending highlighting initiatives
Class of 2010, Drs Msizi Ndlovu and Bob Chonco who took
like College Connect and the importance of using Alumnet
some time off from their hospital schedules to join us for the
to keep contact details up to date and make communication
rugby. Msizi and Bob caught up with fellow Old Boy and
easier and more effective. Plans for the upcoming Reunion
former College staff member, Lance Veenstra during the
Day were also highlighted and the opportunity to use this
game.
event to unite tertiary branches across the country possibly
Any Foundation donors, Old Boys or members of the
through hosting a soccer tournament.
College community who would like to join us for the next
Watch this space for further developments in this
#PopUp event are welcome to contact Andrew Soden at
regard…
andrew@collegefoundation.co.za
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Campus Roundup
Y Mediocrity Wyatt Michaux (6th Form Prefect)
Our beloved human race, with its vast diversity, strengths and
weaknesses… one can’t help but wonder, “Who are we? Who were we Upcoming Events
before this, and what are we doing to safe guard our future?” It's a
question that few may ask, and this number dwindles further when only a March
handful asks “Who will I, or indeed our human kind become, and will we 26 Speakers Circle Dinner
fulfil our prophecy and our God given potential?” 27 Easter Assembly & Merit Awards
Nathan House Formal Dinner
We were all born on a certain day and time, to loving parents, who
28 School closes at 12.30
have made it in life... or possibly rather to parents, struggling, unhappy, 1st XI & 1st XV to St Stithians
and less than delighted by our arrival? The variances of how a human U16A hockey to Nomads
salutes the world are infinite. DNA and one’s start in life would certainly U15B rugby to Northwood
play a part in how close one comes to reaching our full potential, but one
would hope, that what drives us through life, with aspiration and
ambition, is found and brought to fruition, rather by a conscious decision EARLY REMINDERS
and unwavering commitment, to resisting the dangers of Mediocrity. April
The wide variety of stories and excuses, for having not succeeded in 10 School re-opens
14 Prospective Boarder Sleepover
life, are tailored for people embarrassed by procrastination, laziness or a
14-15 College host PBHS
less than perfect childhood. All this displayed while others, from possibly 17 Form 2 Parents Evening
just as unfavourable beginnings, worked hard, pushed the limits and 20 College Open Day 2
asked questions. Excuses modified for people who repeatedly chose the 24 Form 3 Parents Evening
easy way out, while their now successful contemporaries, chose to
nurture their potential, putting in the hard yards, and consciously
resisting the dangers of Mediocrity.
As the alarm sounds over the echo of sleep, millions reach for the snooze
button, the provider of that valuable extra 5 mins before another day of frustration Page and Sponsorship
and boring routine begins. The lurking danger being, that with every hit of the advertising is still available in
button, we move closer to becoming the frightening mediocre. We are, without the 2017 school magazine.
.
Contact Liz Dewes
realising it, drifting into that dreaded routine that our younger, ambitious self, was
dewesl@mcollege.co.za
never going to allow us to become. The poison infecting the once ambitious mind.
A sideways glance or snide remark about the eccentric actions of a person
consciously resisting mediocrity, implying that “If I didn’t succeed, why should you?”
is a common attitude held by many an unsuccessful person, community or race.
This attitude is a cancer affecting the human kind, and a murderer of the potential
and success of our civilisation. The bullets encased in the ancient poison of
Mediocrity, are fired from the mouths of those already infected by the malignance
of ‘normalness’.
With path upon path, and attitude after attitude to choose from, all affecting and
determining our future and our fate, for ourselves and that of our race, is it not the
duty of our leaders to instil this culture in our people? consciously. This, I believe,
will prove to be the real difference between a race that IS, and a race than could
have been.
My wish, for myself and for our people, is to strive to stand tall, plan our paths
carefully and to live life!
Wyatt Michaux is a school prefect
who wrote this essay when applying for International opportunities,
and as a result has been invited to the Global Young Leaders Conference in the States.
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