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One (Hundrecf Years ^\go
We have been informed that a special examination of the lighting at the College
at night
has also been made by the Education department. A little bird whispers that,
when we
come within the area or zone of the electric light (or when it comes near us) an
installation
of that illuminant will be made. Could not something be done to bring more
daylight into
the classrooms occupied by IVA and IVB? At times, the light in those rooms is by
no means
good.
Seventy cFive Years ^\0O
A recent acquisition is the sundial in the middle of the lawn above the top
field. The mere
mention by the Headmaster at last year's Reunion, of the difficulty of
synchronising station
time with school time, and municipal time with 'togf time, called forth an
instantaneous effort
at solution from Dr Russell Strapp, an Old Boy, in the shape of the Chronometer
which provides the subject of this discourse.
gRjty Years
The Music Club has been productive of great activity, with gramophone recitals,
music, films,
choirs, community singing, talks on music and a lecture on ballet, the lastmentioned illustrated by members of the Nancy Graham Ballet School. During special practices of
the Club
Choir, the non-singing members were occupied with Gilbert & Sullivan recitals
arranged by
the headmaster.
0\venty 5tve Years
A young man with a distinguished school record, left Maritzburg College thirty
years ago to
go out into the world. He had come third in the Sixth Form, played Second
Fifteen rugby,
Second Eleven cricket and was Cricket captain of Stalker's. His form master, Mr
JM Nicholson,
regretted he was not in Oxland's. Three decades later, after an outstanding
career in
education, Mr Keith Olivier is back at his old school, as our tenth Headmaster.
We welcome
you, Sir, and look forward to many years of your leadership and guidance.
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Prize Giving ........................... g
Speech Day.............................. 10
Senior Certificate 2002 ............................. 17
Staff 2002 .................................................... 18
Subject Departments
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....... 25
Reports .................................................... 31
Creativity at College
English Writing
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Afrikaanse Skryfwerk
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.. 42
Cultural & Social Activities
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47
Other Activities
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House Reports
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Boarding Establishment
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.... 56
Drama
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Awards..........................................................................
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Sport
Athletics
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Basketball
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Canoeing
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Cricket
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CrossCountry
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Golf
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Hockey
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Rugby
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Shooting
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Soccer
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Waterpolo
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Form 6 Class Photos 2002
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156
Class Lists 2002
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MARITZBURG COLLEGE
Pro Aris et Focis
Mission Statement
Maritzburg College
has established itself
as one of the leading South African schools
whose community manifests
a strong sense of pride and belonging.
We strive to help each pupil
PREPARE FOR LIFE
so that he may develop
his UNIQUE POTENTIAL to the full
and take his place as a responsible
CITIZEN and LEADER
in an evolving South Africa.
Maritzburg College
seeks to achieve this by emphasising
a BALANCED, COMPREHENSIVE and DYNAMIC
education programme
a concern for each INDIVIDUAL PUPIL
an adherence to
CHRISTIAN VALUES and TRADITIONS
and the PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
in all endeavours.
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Members
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Parent Representatives
Educator Representatives
Learner Representatives
Principal
Co-opted Members
Bursar
Secretary
Krause, C
Harris, R
Elstob, C
Jones, Mrs B
Kidd, M
Shaw, A
Singh, Mrs R
Anderson, D
Jury, DR
Harris, A
Penzhorn, A
Elliott, KP
McAllister, F
Hoatson, L
Orchard, Mrs J
Rail, AdvA
Wimble, D
Myers, D
Wiggett, G
Calmeyer, Mrs S
A PRAYER FOR
MARITZBURG COLLEGE
Most gracious God
your son Jesus Christ sat among tfie teachers
in the temple at Jerusalem
listening and asking questions
and all were amazed at his understanding.
Grant to College a like spirit
that all who teach and all who learn
may together grow towards that wisdom
and love which come from you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen.
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The Annual Prize Giving Ceremony was held on Thursday 28 February in the Girls'
High School Multi-Purpose Centre. Extracts
from the addresses of the headmaster, the Guest of Honour and the Head Prefect
follow.
THE HEADMASTER'S SPEECH
We are again delighted to report a very low staff turnover at
the end of last year. We do however extend a particular
welcome to new members of staff who joined us at the
beginning of this year. They are Miss Eddy (Geography),
Mrs Prince (Librarian), Mr Smuts (English) and Miss Yeoman
(History). Miss Debbie Thorne has also, at very short notice,
agreed to return to College for a quarter to help us out in
the Technical Drawing Department. We thank her most
sincerely and wish her every happiness in her relocation to
Cape Town at the end of the term.
At the end of this quarter we also bid farewell to Mr Murdo
Miller. He joined the College staff in 1978 and has been
involved in full time Science teaching ever since. Mr Miller
has become one of the legendary Science teachers not only
at Maritzburg College but indeed within this province. The
Maritzburg College Science results have consistently been
at the top in KwaZulu-Natal, and this is to a large extent
attributable to him and his influence within his department.
We will always remember with respect not only his
contribution in the classroom but also to College shooting,
and his considerable intellect, sense of humour and loyalty to
the school. We wish him every happiness in his retirement
and trust that we will see lots of him in this new capacity in
the years that lie ahead.
Our Senior Certificate results at the end of last year
were very gratifying. The Sixth Form of 2001 recorded an
84% exemption rate, 33 A' aggregates and 176 subject
distinctions. With regard to the number of subject distinctions
particular mention must be made of Geography, with 38
distinctions, and Afrikaans, with 32 distinctions.
On the negative side we had our first matric failure since
1992. Regrettable as this was, it does send out clearly the
message that you can still fail, even at Maritzburg College.
We have high hopes for this year's Sixth Form and believe
that they have the capacity to match, and in some respects
to improve on these results. The matric examination, however,
is still problematic in some areas. Each year it seems to be
a different subject's turn to get inexplicable results. First it
was Biology in 1999, then English in 2000 and last year
was Mathematics. The fact that other leading schools also
experience these problems is really of little comfort for the
candidates. The matric certificate is the final documentation
of twelve years of schooling. It needs to be fair and to retain
educational credibility if it is to serve the community in a
just and equitable manner. Those of us who have taught
a long time are also alarmed at the centralised trend that is
becoming very apparent. As we move to National as
opposed to perfectly acceptable provincial exams we see
a grey uniformity, which sits in sharp and uncomfortable
contrast to the rich diversity of our land.
College continues to be a vibrant and active community. Our
boys are involved in an impressive range of sports and
cultural activities which also reflect the exciting talent of the
youth today. This would not be possible without the active
involvement of our community and we are truly blessed in
having so many who give their support and guidance.
The Governing Body, the Parents' Contact Committee, the
Boarder Parents' Committee, the Parents' Forum, the Old
Boys' Association, the Archives Committee, to name but a
few, provide ongoing input. In this regard we extend a
The top three Form 6 boys on the basis of their Form 5 results
were A Mota (Third), D Day (First) and I Moola (Second)
particular welcome to Mr Chris Krause in his new capacity as
Chairman of the Governing Body; we express our gratitude
to Mr David Wimble for continuing his role as President of the
Maritzburg College Old Boys' Association; and we note, too,
that there is a special dimension to this academic occasion.
Former Headmaster, Hector Commons, left us as Dux of
College seventy years ago, in 1932. It is very appropriate
that he should be with us this evening.
This evening's function is one in which we pay tribute to
academic excellence. These achievements, just as those in
sporting and cultural activities, would not be possible without
a highly competent and dedicated staff. Again College is
richly supplied and we record our appreciation to all those
members of staff who, year after year, continue to share their
wisdom, expertise and experience with your sons.
I wish, this evening, to share just a few thoughts on the
concept of judgement.
Being overly judgmental of people is clearly undesirable but,
equally undesirable, and arguably more dangerous, is to
pass no judgements at all. While we might on occasions
disagree with our children on what is right and what is wrong
we should never leave them in any doubt as to where we
stand. We have become too comfortable with soppy
euphemisms like "he is finding himself", and "give him
more space". We do not want to inhibit development, stifle
diversity, discourage free thought or produce clones, but we
need to remember that there is a real world in which our sons
have to live. As Robert Louis Stevenson said, "Youth is the
time to go from one end of the world to the other both in mind
and body, to try the manners of different nations, to hear the
chimes of midnight, to see sunrise in town and country." We
as parents fail if we do not, in nurturing our children, loving
them, supporting them and guiding them, also prepare them
for the responsibilities of adulthood. This, by definition,
means on occasions being firm and unyielding.
When we watch College boys we see many things which
give us great joy. Amongst these are a huge passion for their
school, an enviable camaraderie and a willingness to put
themselves on the line for red, black and white. While so
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much time is spent in the media focusing on the negative,
there is much to celebrate on the positive side. Let us make
our mission in 2002 to appreciate and enjoy the many good
things we so often take for granted.
I am confident that the young people of today will in many
ways surpass our expectations. It is they who must run the
world while we gracefully retire to the sidelines and the
challenge to us as parents and teachers is to give them the
skills to maximise their potential.
As Samuel Coleridge said: "In today already walks
tomorrow."
ADDRESS BY THE GUEST OF HONOUR,
PROFESSOR KEN HARLEY
My family connections mean that I have a very strong bond
with your school, in spite of the deficiency of not being an Old
Boy. I'd like to claim another kind of family connection with
College. My institutional home is the University of Natal. In
1910, when the university was founded, it was a two-roomed
wood-and-iron building behind what were then the stables on
the College grounds. When the "university" later moved to
its present site, its original building became the
drying room for the College laundry. So even though this
connection is very humble and historical, it is there.
I've always enjoyed Prize givings very much. This enjoyment
began in my own primary schooling because I was a
consistent winner of the prize for third position in class.
Perhaps I should add that Flagstaff school at that time had
26 pupils from Grades 1 to 7, and that my class contributed
three pupils to this grand total.
Since then, I've been to many Prize givings, and always
enjoyed the celebration of academic success. I've also
enjoyed the little subplots that both staff and pupils engage
in as a way of counteracting the tedium of a guest speaker.
The best such strategy I've heard of was at the school where
the boys went along to Prize giving armed with little cricket
score sheets containing the names of two sides. Cricket, of
course, lends itself to this sort of activity because the
gestures that speakers make resemble the signals of a
cricket umpire. Hence a speaker's gesture involving the
sideways extension of both arms is the signal for a wide; if
only one arm is extended, it's four runs; and of course a
speaker who raises a finger is giving the batsman out. At
one memorable Prize giving, South Africa made a poor start
in reply to a healthy Australian total. Then, as the guest
speaker got into his stride, the runs began to flow. In a
breathtaking finish we needed a couple of runs with the last
pair at the wicket. At the conclusion of his speech the
speaker said something like: "Peace be with you", and as he
raised his both arms he was startled but gratified to receive
a spontaneous standing ovation. If the young College men
are playing that game tonight, I hope we'll be able to secure
a rare victory against the dreaded Aussies.
More seriously, what I've come to know about College both
formally and informally has given me a very great respect for
your school. So it really is a very great honour to have been
invited here.
I'd like to address a topic that lies at the heart of education,
schools and prizegivings. The topic is knowledge. I'd like to
refer to changes in knowledge, and ponder what these mean
for young people.
The first and most obvious point is one we all know. There
is a knowledge explosion. We've all become familiar with
estimates such as: 97% of all human knowledge was
discovered between 1950 and the year 2000, and that by the
year 2020, information will be doubling every 73 days.
A more significant aspect of knowledge is that what counts
as knowledge is changing. Let's look at some changes by
going back to reports on education100 years ago. In 1902,
College Headmaster Clark retired. Who was to be his
successor? The appointment was so important that it was
debated in the colonial parliament. Parliamentary opinion
was that the new headmaster should be "house trained". Of
course this interesting requirement didn't mean what it
means to pet-lovers today. Nor did it mean that the new
headmaster had be the winner of "Big Brother", and achieve
fame by doing nothing more remarkable than simply living in
a house for a couple of months. In 1902, a "house trained"
person was a graduate of Oxford or Cambridge. People
"knew" that if one was to get a proper teacher, that teacher
must have been trained in England; and real scholars came
only from Oxford and Cambridge. Of course nowadays
we've got more faith in local institutions like the School of
Education at the University of Natal, but I'd better not be the
one to pass an opinion on that!
Other examples of changes in what counts as knowledge:
With regard to race, it was "known" that African pupils
needed only knowledge that would make them useful to their
own people. So young children in African schools 100 years
ago were learning to make straw hats and mats. Older boys
did brick-making and gardening, while the older girls learnt
general housework.
With regard to gender, it was a well-known "fact" that girls
were frail, delicate creatures, so their work in Arithmetic or
Maths was marked more leniently than that of boys. In case
anyone had radical ideas, the Superintendent of Education
announced that "mothercraft was a woman's prime and
splendid task".
With regard to teaching and exams, much value was placed
on practical, useful knowledge, and exams were known to be
bad things. An inspector recorded that some schools were
still suffering from an "epidemic" of "examination fever". At
that time exams were written only in the Cape, and the old
Natal Education Department did not allow its schools to
prepare pupils for these exams, unless parents demanded
this service.
From just these few examples, it's obvious that what counts
as knowledge is very different today. In some of the
examples we've mentioned, like race and gender, it's easy to
argue that changes in knowledge represent progress. In the
case of "epidemics" of "exam fever", well, we still have that,
and a new national Grade 9 exam is planned as well. Here
we could argue about whether or not we've made progress.
However, right now we don't want to argue. We just want to
note that what counts as knowledge has changed radically in
some areas.
A third point about knowledge is that in the past, knowledge
had the status of "truth". Now we're not so sure. For
example, experts tell us that the economic fundamentals are
sound. And then the rand crashes.
Fourthly, we've become accustomed to the idea of different
social groups having different knowledges. An easy
example here is some research on school reports. This
research found that when the teacher's report comment was:
"He finds the subject difficult", the parent understood this as:
"The subject is very difficult". What the teacher really meant
was: "He lacks ability". Similarly, the report remark: "He is
well-mannered" was understood by parents as:"Good!" But
what the teacher really meant was: "He is academically weak
- but at least he's no trouble".
What we have said so far? There's a knowledge explosion;
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but what counts as knowledge changes; we've become a bit
distrustful of knowledge; and different people have different
knowledges. Now this represents a real problem. People tell
us that we're now in a knowledge society, and that more
and more jobs will require knowledge workers. How do we
prepare ourselves for the knowledge society when
knowledge itself is so uncertain?
My response, for what it's worth, is that when knowledge was
regarded as certain, just memorising the so-called "facts"
was fine. When knowledge is less certain, as it is now,
memorised knowledge has limited use. The important skills
now are how to search for relevant knowledge, how to
evaluate what we find, how to analyse it, and how to adapt it
to our situation.
Odd though this seems, these skills make what we
sometimes dismiss as the "old-fashioned" school subjects
more, not less, important than ever. The subjects - or
disciplines - may not be perfect, but they still provide our best
chance of using different ways of thinking about and solving
problems. I'm saying that the trick is not to learn the "facts"
from different subjects, but to learn to use the methods that
were used in producing those facts. If we can learn to think
and solve problems in the way that mathematicians,
scientists and historians think and solve problems, we shall
have learnt something very valuable indeed.
It's time to celebrate the achievements of the school and the
individuals who have excelled in doing exactly what I've been
talking about. I'm truly delighted to congratulate and salute
you.
THE HEAD PREFECT'S SPEECH
The consequences of South Africa's troubled past are
manifested in every new decision, especially where that
decision is revolutionary or bold. In response, most people
choose just not to make them any more - to retreat into the
complete safety that will always be provided by exclusion
and mediocrity.
It is exactly that attitude which has prompted our society
to term "creating people who can cope in the world" as
"success". Even some members of the College community
have laxly followed this trend, forgetting that it flies in the
face of everything our school stands for, forgetting that,
actually, we have never wanted our boys just to "cope in a
changing country" - we have always expected them to
change it. That is what success is, and that is the primary,
fundamental moral objective of Maritzburg College.
But what does this mean for College and how will we realise
this goal?
Firstly, we must maintain our standards by measuring our
behaviour against a well-considered, practical and strict
disciplinary code. The aim here is to instil a sense of
responsibility and duty into every pupil - so that he may stand
before the world well-prepared - a constructive citizen in a
country that needs constructive citizens.
Secondly, we must understand the importance of the
unwritten code of conduct in achieving our central objective.
Tradition extends into, and adds lustre to, each and every
facet of College life, rendering it special and unique. Age-old
traditions, which grant us this identity and which reinforce
what are sound moral principles, will be enshrined. But this
system must not be allowed to expand ridiculously. New
so-called "traditions", created only to make life easier for
senior pupils, will be consistently and aggressively opposed.
In so doing, and by bringing to the fore the profound
relevance of good tradition to today's society, pupils will gain
a sense of pride in and respect for social practice - both
invaluable attributes.
Discipline and tradition are a healthy and effective combination
when the cement that binds them and gives them direction is
a "buy- in" to the core values of a progressive school.
So, having been 'subjected' to discipline and tradition, what
is it that should give a College gentleman the desire to act by
the lessons he has been taught? What structure or framework should he take with him on which to build? And what
standard should guide his own moral interpretation?
The six core values of Maritzburg College have the potential,
when applied, to set our school apart from the rest. After all,
a person doing something well is nothing to be marvelled at.
But that same person doing it for the right reason - because
he is morally compelled to - deserves true praise.
It has been said that these values are inconsequential and
really irrelevant to the actual working world. They're not honesty, integrity, courage, self-discipline, commitment and
respect do not lose value simply because they are adopted
by a boys' high school. Surely these ideals, which form the
foundation of our ethos, should be respected and practised
by every responsible citizen in any country. That is exactly
the point - society needs these things, desperately, and
College aims to provide them.
I appeal to the whole College community to stop being proud
because College is a good school, and to adopt a new sense
of pride in the knowledge that College will improve, that it will
be better tomorrow that it is today. Let us therefore apply
ourselves energetically to this ideal so that at the end of this
century or the next, boys and friends of College will look back
and acknowledge that they would be nowhere without our
courage and our unshakeable resolve to go further.
G Comrie (5R)
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PRIZES FOR THE 2001 ACADEMIC YEAR
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prot. Harley presented merit certificates and prizes to the following boys in
celebration of their achievements
during the 2001 ACADEMIC YEAR.
FORM II
Merit Certificates
NRD Baxter; GJ Blomeyer; JE Cooke; RA Couperthwaite;
JE Drew; CT Feng; M Gafoor; JB Glover; JK Greyling;
RK Hammond; MA Hoosen; OE Humphries; MR Ismail
Sooliman; RM Martins; C Meyer; RS Molefe; GK Morrison;
T Naidoo; KB Nipper; SM Pitchford; GL Shimmon;
GB Taylor; CG van der Merwe.
Prizes:
Afrikaans................................CG van der Merwe
English.............................................NRD Baxter
Mathematics..............................RA Couperthwaite
Exploratory Subjects..........................GJ Blomeyer
Social Studies .....................................NRD Baxter
Third in Form ....................................JE Drew
Second in Form ...............................OE Humphries
First in Form.......................................NRD Baxter
FORM III
Merit Certificates
GD Aherin; EWW Boetigger; JH Boshoff; RJ Christie
RL Driemeyer; SL Gouweloos PJ Gray; FC Johnson
S Ismail; M Khoza; KR Kophamel; AM Marais
S McCalgan; CK Metherell; C Moore; RD Mostert
NC Phillips; V Ramsaroop; ME Schlachter; G Smith
GD Sparks; W Subbiah; IP Tarboton; AK Thant; KN Timm
MG Warr; NAZ Zimasa.
Prizes:
Afrikaans........................................NC Phillips
English .....................................S McCalgan
Mathematics..........................................G Smith
Exploratory Subjects ............................AK Thant
Social Studies ......................................G Smith
Third in Form ...............................SL Gouweloos
Second in Form.......................................G Smith
First in Form ...................................AK Thant
FORM IV
Merit certificates:
JR Bircher, ME Brandmeier, RJ Bremner; R Cassimjee;
LM Chetty, GA Comrie, B Constable, DJ de Wet;
ID Dickinson, M Ebrahim, AJ Gaydon, J Jansen;
B McLuckie, BA Michau, MP Parker, P Partab, S Pillay;
WS Rajah, MF Scriba, P Singh, MC Smith; LB Timm;
J van Ravesteyn, L Visser.
Prizes:
Accountancy...............................J van Ravesteyn
Afrikaans...........................................J Jansen
Art ..........................................KN Sangham
Biology ...........................................MF Scriba
Computer Studies ...................................P Partab
Economics...........................................P Partab
English............................................GA Comrie
Geography.................................J van Ravesteyn
History ......................................GA Comrie
Mathematics...................................AP Gaydon
Physical Science .........................J van Ravesteyn
Speech and Drama..............................ID Dickinson
Technical Drawing.............................RJ Bremner
Zulu ..............................................M Khumalo
Third in Form ................................MF Scriba
Second in Form ...........................J van Ravesteyn
First in Form ....................................LB Timm
FORM V
Merit Certificates:
A Cassimjee, BR Bragge, SA Cairns, PB Cebekulu
DV Correira, D Day, FP du Toit; GE Gregory; MAC Kemp
RDJ Kemp; LD Keys; FWC Kluckow; D Koertzen
BL Lusu; A Maikoo, I Moola, AA Mota, T Padi
EA Penzhorn, PM Pistorius, M Prins, DR Shuttleworth
RP Slabbert, MN van der Meer.
Prizes:
Accountancy ...........................................T Padi
Afrikaans .....................................DV Correia
Art ..................................................M Prins
Biology........................................A Cassimjee
Computer Studies......................................AA Mota
Economics...............................................D Day
English ................................................D Day
Geography...........................................BR Bragge
History ............................................SA Cairns
Mathematics ..........................................I Moola
Physical Science .....................................I Moola
Speech and Drama...............................PM Pistorius
Technical Drawing ..................................CJ Freese
Zulu........................................ BD Mbanjwa
Third in Form ........................................AA Mota
Second in Form........................................I Moola
First in Form......................................DT Day
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The Annual Matric farewell and Speech Day was held on Friday 11 October 2002, at
9 am. Excerpts from the speeches of the
Headmaster, the Guest of Honour and the Head prefect follow:
THE ADDRESS BY THE HEADMASTER
College would not be the school that it is, were it not for the
significant and ongoing contribution made to its welfare and
progress by its community. It is, therefore, with genuine
gratitude that we thank Mr Chris Krause, the Chairman of the
Governing Body. The lot of the Chairman is an onerous
one and Chris Krause has given unstintingly of his time,
expertise and sage advice; and Mr David Wimble, the
President of the Maritzburg College Old Boys' Association.
He will be leaving office at the end of the year and we thank
him for his contribution not only to the Old Boys' Association
(of which he is an Honorary Life Member) but also as a
current member of the Finance Committee and former
Chairman of the Governing Body. We extend our appreciation,
too, to all the committee members and the numerous bodies
that serve this school in a host of ways. The Governing
Body, Old Boys' Executive, the Trust, Boarder Parents'
Committee, Finance Committee, Parents' Contact
Committee and Archives Committee all play a pivotal role in
guiding the affairs of the school.
While on this topic I would also like to express our gratitude
to the staff. College is blessed in many ways, not least
because of the quality, dedication and commitment of its
teaching force. Their contribution and their passion makes
your sons' time at high school a wonderful and memorable
part of their life experience.
As a school we also record our thanks to the Sixth Form of
2002 for their achievements. The matric examinations will
hopefully bear testimony to their academic prowess. In the
cultural arena they have excelled in drama and in debating.
On the sporting side we are the only school in South Africa
to be ranked in the top four in cricket, rugby, hockey and
waterpolo.
As important as these attainments are, more significant
possibly has been their supportive attitude to the school and
their visible passion for College. We thank
the Head Prefect, the Deputy Prefects and
all other Sixth Formers who have shouldered
positions of responsibility in this, their final
year.
The class of 2002 is about to write their final
examinations and to go into the outside
world. Their lives will undergo dramatic
change in the years that lie ahead. They will
leave for different careers in different
institutions, and there will be some who will
leave our shores for other lands. We trust,
however, that they will take with them lasting
and warm thoughts of their lives at College
and we wish them good health and happiness.
I would like for a few moments to dwell on
the issue of measurement and more
specifically the instrument we use to measure
our own happiness and success. There is no
simple kit that tests the merit of our lives, as,
unlike science, we cannot simply put
something under a single microscope and come up with a
definitive answer. The microscopes of life are numerous and
varied, and, thankfully, they are not applicable to all. I would
however urge the Sixth Form, as they start their adult lives,
on occasions to pause and to reflect about who they are and
where they are going.
Theirs is an exciting world of dramatic and unforeseeable
change. The surfer, who does not know exactly what the
next wave will bring, but thrives on the excitement and
challenge to come, also needs to be aware of the risks of his
sport. The Sixth Form, too, will need to ride the waves of life
but recognise the dangers that lurk beneath the ocean. The
scourge of AIDS and the violence that we see in our own
immediate society and elsewhere, are but two of the many
dangers with which they will have to contend. They will need
also to recognise that extreme poverty and a stable
society are uneasy bedfellows. The challenge to the young
generation is the legacy they leave behind. They cannot be
held accountable for the world and the society they inherit,
but they do have the ability to change, for the better, what we
have given them.
We all seek happiness and fulfilment in our lives. Embedded
in these goals are employment, recognition, financial
success and security. These are important ingredients, but
perhaps the most important and lasting happiness is that of
ensuring that those around you and your family are happy.
As George Bernard Shaw once said: "We have no more right
to assume happiness, without producing it, than to consume
wealth without producing it."
This country desperately needs talented and industrious
young people and it is a great sadness that so many of the
most capable are leaving South Africa, so that other lands
are benefiting from this human resource. In urging them to
stay, we the older generation, must however take up the
challenge of ensuring that it is worth their while to stay. In
simple terms we need to be able to ensure that a happy and
Mr and Mrs C Savage, our guests of honour, with Mr and Mrs Day, Head Prefect, D
Day,
and Mr and Mrs Elliott
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secure future are the rewards for industriousness and
commitment. If our leaders fail in achieving this, as a nation,
and as a society, we will pay very dearly.
This as you know will be my last Speech Day as the
Headmaster of Maritzburg College. Speech Day, by its
function and its timing, is not an appropriate time to
reminisce or say farewell. However, since for many of you
this will possibly be the last time when we have the opportunity,
I would like to express my gratitude to you for the wonderful
and happy times that Joan and I have had at what, by any
yardstick, is a truly unique institution. We have benefited
enormously from working with a very special community and
with very special people.
In conclusion I thank you for listening to me, and for your
support over the years. We both wish you and this great
school, the reason for us all being here today, every success
in the future. We have every confidence that College and its
boys will continue to make a significant impression at all
levels in society and in all fields of endeavour. To all present
here today, may we treasure the values in our motto and in
our history, may fond and lasting memories, the ethos of the
Red, Black and White, the war cry that has been shouted by
generations of our families, the beauty of our gardens and
buildings, all so embedded in our hearts and thoughts,
continue to bind us all together in the years that lie ahead.
THE ADDRESS BY MR CEDRIC SAVAGE,
THE GUEST OF HONOUR
Thank you for the honour of being asked to present the
prizes today. My wife and I are delighted to be here at
Maritzburg College. Pietermaritzburg is a special town for
both of us since my wife was at school here for a brief
period and I also spent my youth here.
We have lived in Durban for the past 30 years but as it so
happens, I now visit Pietermaritzburg regularly to attend
board meetings at Hulett Aluminium, and on my way to the
aluminium plant at Camps Drift, I can just see the house
where I lived when I was a pupil at Mairtzburg College. Our
next door neighbour was Mr John Clark, the then Sixth Form
English teacher, and when I used to cycle with friends to
school, we used to pass Mr Skonk Nicholson's house at the
corner of Jesmond Road and wave to the members of his
family when they were in the garden. On the left-hand side
was Girls' High School, where we became acutely aware
of our surroundings and naturally appreciated the
ever-changing scenery!
Maritzburg College in my day, (and I'm talking 1952 to 1955),
was half the size it is today and for me the four years spent
at College seem a relatively short period compared with the
following years at University and then some 42 years of
working in industry and business. Nevertheless, the values
taught by the school when one is at such a formative age
tend to remain with one for life. And as a confirmation of this,
you will meet many fine examples of old Collegians, in
and outside South Africa, who exhibit the College values
revolving around respect, truth, honour, loyalty and courage.
In the same vein, while at College, I was always conscious
of the tradition of the school and what it stood for. Making an
early impression on me were the memorials to those old
Collegians who lost their lives in past wars - maybe this
impression was highlighted because my father had served in
Egypt and Italy in the second World War and was away from
home for close to four years, during which time my mother
was forever fretful concerning his safety. The war memorials,
to me, not only emphasised the self-sacrifice of old
Collegians; they also expressed the continuity and
sustainability of the school itself.
After my first two years at College, the then headmaster,
Mr John Willie Hudson, retired and was replaced by
Mr Raymond Fuller. I recall both headmasters being
excellent in their different ways, but I remember "John
Willie", as he was known, with sensitivity, in that one day in
the Fifth Form, during the break, when three of us were
engaged in an impromptu chalk fight, we suddenly became
aware of the smell of pipe tobacco. This led to a feeling of
impending doom, because it could only have emanated from
one source! Sure enough, through the window, we saw a
smouldering pipe set against the background of the glaring
eyes of the headmaster, followed by a booming voice which
shouted, "To my office!". There two cuts were summarily
administered to each of us. By today's norms that penalty
might seem a bit rough, but we didn't play in the classroom
again during the break!
I recall the high standard of teaching and some of the
masters who had the skill of creating an interest and an
excitement in their subjects, which tended to stay on with
one. They included Mr Hector Commons (Mathematics),
Mr Skonk Nicholson (Geography), Mr Max Castle (Science),
Mr John Clark (English) and Mr Frankie Baudert
(Geometrical Drawing). Whilst reflecting on teachers, it is
perhaps sad that we appreciate our teachers more after we
have left school, than when at school. For the teachers here
today, I would like you to know that the outside community,
including the business sector, does appreciate your
important contribution and I would like to use this occasion to
thank you for the sterling work you do for the future of our
children and South Africa.
Well, it has been 47 years since I left school, studied
engineering and, in my working life, moved from engineering
to business management. In the past 25 years I have been
a managing director of a variety of companies in different
industries. I have found that the more one is exposed to the
diversity of businesses and people, the more one tends to
see the commonalities, rather than the differences. The
commonalities include people, of course, their motivation
and advancement, and matters such as finance, competitive
strategies, budget and business planning, and monitoring of
performance. Working in teams (or task forces) is also
common. This allows people with a range of skills to address
complex challenges collectively and find optimum solutions.
The 'top dog' inflexible management structure is a thing of
the past. It is because of the complexity of the world today
that teams are required to tackle numerous issues. In this
regard, I feel that the pupils from Maritzburg College will have
an advantage in their careers, as the school encourages
participation in teams and instils the value of team spirit.
For me one of the most satisfying experiences in business
has been the involvement in the training and development
of company people who are prepared to work hard and
continue learning. The company has a role here, to lead the
learning process, and often when I talk in public about the
Tongaat-Hulett Group, I refer to the Group as being a
"learning organisation". This is because the organisation has
to learn continually and adjust to the dynamics of political,
economic and social forces of change. It is the way in which
a company pro-acts and reacts to the external forces which
eventually determines its competitiveness, both nationally
and internationally. To facilitate this adaption process, formal
structures and systems have to be set up to ensure that the
appropriate learning takes place. In this respect perhaps the
headmaster and his staff will see the similarity between
running a large school and a large company. Or our
matriculants here today (as with any business organisation),
I'm sure you will find that the continual learning will also be
necessary to equip you to do the things you really want to do.
In moving down this path towards what you want to do,
I've no doubt you will be thankful for the solid foundation
established during your time at Maritzburg College.
In the future many of our matriculants will become leaders in
their chosen fields. In fact, many of you here today are
already in leadership positions (either as perfects, in sport or
in your societies or interest groups). You may have already
discovered that you don't need to be a unique type of personality to become a successful leader. History is full of
examples of successful leaders covering a wide spectrum of
personalities. Clearly whatever your personality, you need
to lead by example A few tips here: be careful about
delegating the uncomfortable jobs and rather do them
yourself - you'll earn respect that way; genuinely care for the
members of your team and you will build loyalty. By all
means be aware of your weaknesses, but rather concentrate
on reinforcing your strengths. Trust your instincts and stand
your ground when necessary. But be flexible enough to
reach a compromise, if required.
Bear in mind also that the outside world is a tough place
where your persistence and determination will be tested and
will often outweigh sheer talent. The world is also a needy
place, with more poor people in it than wealthy. From the
perspective of the majority (who are poor), you will be
seen, because of your background and attendance at this
magnificent school, to be extremely privileged. And you will
find that, hand-in-hand with privilege, comes a responsibility
towards society. I'm mentioning this because I'm sure that
when you have the opportunity, you will do what you can to
help others less fortunate.
In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, matriculation is not only
a stressful and emotional time for those writing exams, but
also for the parents. My wife and I know this because we've
had four sons who have been through the process. And at
today's Prize giving I would like to extend my congratulations,
not only to those receiving prizes, but also to the parents.
You have nurtured and encouraged your children to this
stage and you can justifiably be proud of that.
Finally, my wife and I wish our matriculants success in the
forthcoming exams and the greatest satisfaction and
happiness in their future careers. We also wish Maritzburg
College continued success in the good work it does.
Thank you for the opportunity of saying a few words.
ADDRESS BY THE HEAD PREFECT,
D DAY
At the beginning of the year I mentioned that I believed
Maritzburg College could exceed the limitations felt by other
schools in our country. It is an irrefutable truth that our
school is better today than it was then. This year has seen
the imposition of several processes which I regard as
milestones in the growth of College. Among them are a
sound and mature assessment of the boarding establishment
disciplinary code, and a consolidation of our system of
traditions and privileges, without which this school would not
survive.
I consider it my duty to reflect honestly on the school, to
explain to you where I believe its future lies, as well as what
I believe threatens it. In this respect, I think that the single
largest challenge our school faces is to eradicate the concept
of 'first- class' versus 'second-class' citizenship to College, a
situation which has arisen from a variety of perceived
divides, those between boarders and dayboys, and those
between racial and cultural groups.
I am aware that opinions concerning this differ widely. But I
think it is high time we define a common purpose and, to me,
that vision is, quite simply, a unified school. I am not talking
about what we would term a "softer" school, and what I am
most certainly not talking about is a school with a weakened
hierarchy - nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it
is important that any step we take should not involve the
compromise of any standards whatsoever.
At the beginning of the year, the prefect body set a goal of
changing these divisive mind-sets, and this brings me to a
broader point. Prejudice on any level must be identified
and its underlying causes removed, but it is all too easily
overworked. It is too quickly used in the cowardly practice of
excuse production, where it becomes the stumbling block of
justice. It is dangerous to allow our every waking moment to
centre around it, because to do that, is to miss the point
totally, to do that is to be short-sighted. It is time our
inherent differences were put aside to enable us to focus on
the best interests of our community. I would like to appeal to
each of you to rally to this cause when it is taken up again by
our successors, not because you may or may not have been
personally affected by it, nor for any reason other than that it
will make College a stronger school.
Traditionally, Speech Day has a lot to do with acknowledgement,
and acknowledgement shouldn't just be a formality. It is a
unique opportunity for us to orientate ourselves with the type
of commitment shown by unsung heroes every day. Firstly,
Mr Elliott, I thank you and your staff for the roles you have
played in managing our school. Secondly, I thank the Sixth
Form, my closest friends, for their loyalty, and for believing in
College. I pray that each of you will realise your dreams.
Bear your Colours proudly to the rest of the world. Lastly,
I thank the prefects, who love this school more than most can
fathom. Not one step forward would have been possible
without you, not one goal achieved, nor one life-lesson
imprinted onto the hearts of the Nathan House boys. I am
honoured to have stood next to you for what we believed,
and I am deeply honoured to have worn the same badge as
every one of you.
Hard as it is for us as College boys to admit, our distance
with the torch of Maritzburg College in hand is run, and we
must pass it on to the next runner to carry it further toward
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The choir performing on Speech Day with M Scriba on the violin
the end. Though we may watch the next runner, following his
progress with interest and concern, we must be content
never to actually hold the torch again, never to dwell on it,
and we must trust him completely with what we have valued
so highly. We have kept the flame burning, and it is with
pride that we should be able to abdicate this responsibility.
All around me sit the finest group of people I have had the
pleasure and privilege of knowing in my life - people who
believe that no matter what the world around us conspires,
no matter how values are bent, there are certain things that
do not change and must not change; people who believe
that courage to believe, courage to lead, courage to deny
yourself in the name of your standing and your convictions,
is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities; people who
believe that the loyalty of a friend, the trust of a brother, is
what moulds good men. These same people, one day, many
years from now, will smile softly as they remember how the
sun used to set behind Clark House in winter, how golden
light fades behind stained glass and how songs echoed in
the quad on Friday nights. As old men, they will remember
the hand of another second former lifting them up just when
they were sure another minute would kill them. They will
remember linking arms with their mates on Basher's Ridge,
and singing and crying with them after the winning try against
Affies, watching bashers fall like rain, while hundreds of
hands reached, searching for the badge over the heart on
black blazers. And they will remember the total, complete
silence that only Goldstone's can create. They will remember,
too, the invisible connection between a lowly new boy and
the first team player fighting his heart out on Goldstone's,
knowing, just for a split second, that their hearts beat in time.
They will one day whisper to the grandchildren on their knees
about what it actually felt like to sprint onto the field of gold
to represent that lineage, that heritage, remembering the
eyes of a boy willing to do anything for the jersey over his
shoulders, and for his brothers, a schoolboy made somehow
so much more. And they will remember, as they rushed onto
Goldstone's and burst into the light, that, just for that
moment, they were sure that the whole world and everything
in it existed for three colours alone.
Memories like this never fade, the laughter echoing through
ancient corridors and the proud, proud certainty in the face
of a College boy survive life and death, to etch themselves
onto our very souls.
It is with a glad heart that I leave, sending with you my most
sincere thanks, and bidding you farewell as a College boy,
for the last time.
D Day, pictured with Mr Hector Commons, former Headmaster and
Dux of College 50 years ago.
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Mrs Savage presented prizes to the following boys in acknowledgement of their
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BR Bragge A Cassimjee; GR Dales; GE Gregory; P Kalian;
RDJ Kemp; FWC Kluckow; D Koertzen; H Linde;
G Manson; K Pillay; DR Shuttleworth; MH van der Meer
SIXTH FORM SUBJECT PRIZES
SPECIAL PRIZES
A Merit Certificate
and The Nora Cook Trophy for Altruistic
Service to the School:
The Charles Taylor Prize for
Good Fellowship:
BL Lusu;
PJ Grant
I Moola, Dux of College for 2002,
with his parents, Dr and Mrs Moola
The steps leading down to the
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adorned with flowers by the PCC.
The Tennant Prize for Art CJ Payne
The ES Gurney Prize for Geography: PM Pistorius
The Ryan Family Prize for Technical Drawing: WT Aherin
A Merit Certificate
and The Francis Family Prize
for Afrikaans: A Coertse
A Merit Certificate
and The Bob and Gwen Lambert
Prize for Biology A Maikoo
A Merit Certificate
and The James McGibbon Prize
for Speech and Drama KC Petersen
A Merit Certificate
and The Headmaster's Prize for Zulu: PB Cebekhulu
A Merit Certificate
The Standard Bank prize for
Computer Studies, and
The NBS Prize for Third in Form: AA Mota
A Merit Certificate
The Robert Steer Prize for English,
The Headmaster's prize for Economics,
The Hugo Prize for Consistent Excellence, and
The SA Perm Prize for Second in Form DT Day
A Merit Certificate
And the Scott Prize for Achievement
in Sport and School EA Penzhorn
A Merit Certificate
The JB Foxon Prize for History,
The Olley Prize for History and English, and
A Headmaster's Prize for Excellence
in all spheres of school life: MAC Kemp
The Maritzburg College Old Boys'Association
Prizes for Service to the School: EA Penzhorn
TJ Krause
R Ralfe
The Birchall Memorial Prize for Academic
and Cultural achievement and
The Cannon Prize for Service to the school DT Day
A Merit Certificate,
The Musgrave Memorial Prize for Mathematics
The Solly Levinsohn Prize for Physical Science
The Lucas Memorial Prize for Mathematics and
Physical Science
The Price WaterhouseCoopers' prize for Accounting
and The First National Bank Prize
and Levinsohn Trophy for the
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Certificate
Subject distinctions, i.e. "A" symbols at Higher Grade, are indicated by the use
of the following symbols in brackets:
Ac - Accounting; Af - Afrikaans; Bi - Biology; Co - Computer Studies; Dr Speech and Drama; En - English; Ge - Geography; Hi - History;
Ma - Mathematics; Sc - Physical Science; Te - Technical Drawing; Zu - Zulu
In the aggregate column, M denotes a Senior Certificate with matriculation
exemption, S denotes a Senior Certificate without exemption.
Acutt, BC ....................................M
Adnams, BJ (TE,GE)............................M
Aherin, WT....................................M
Aitken, WM (GE)...............................M
Akerman, MP (SC,GE,BI)........................M
Alcock, DT ...................................M
Baker, SK.....................................M
Bestel, JR (TE,GE)............................M
Bezuidenhout, DG..............................M
Bowers, DR ...................................M
Bo wye r, C...................................M
Bragge, BR (EN,AF,SC,TE,GE)...................M
Brandon, DB...................................M
Bright, GJ....................................M
Britz, GM ....................................M
Brokensha, KL...................................S
Brown, Ml (EN,SC,GE)..........................M
Burchell, R ..................................M
Burden, CB....................................M
Burnett, CD...................................M
Cairns, SA (EN,AF,HI).........................M
Calvert, MH...................................M
Cassimjee, A (EN.BI,HI,GE)....................M
Cebekhulu, MB.................................M
Cebekhulu, PB (ZU,MA,AC)......................M
Chamberlain, H................................M
Chessa, D.....................................M
Clouston, GE (GE).............................M
Coertse, A (AF,GE)............................M
Coleman, AD...................................M
Cooper, MJ....................................M
Correia, DV (AF.AC)...........................M
Crouch, I.......................................S
Dales, AM (TE.SC)...............................M
Dales, GR (MA,SC,TE)..........................M
Day, DT (EN,AF,MA,SC,GE,EC)...................M
De Beer, CT (AF.AC)...........................M
De Klerk, JP (AC).............................M
De Lange, DD..................................M
de Villiers, TM (AF,BI,GE)....................M
Delport, DJ (AF)..............................M
Dickinson, GH...................................S
Dlamini, SF.....................................S
Dobbins, G ...................................M
Dove, MC .......................................S
Drew, KC .....................................M
du Toit, FP (AF.AC)...........................M
du Toit, JP (EN,AF,BI,AC,GE)..................M
Dube, N ........................................M
Duffy, SC ....................................M
Duncan-Anderson, SJ.............................M
Dursen, N.....................................M
Dummer, IJ (AC).................................M
Feng, Y (GE, BI)................................M
Ferreira, PMA.................................M
Fincham, JR ..................................M
Finlayson, MB (GE)............................M
Floyd, WN (AF.GE).............................M
Fourie, J.....................................M
Freese, CJ (TE,GE)............................M
Fynn, WFS (GE)................................M
Gaylard, N (TE)...............................M
Geldenhuys, IJ (GE)...........................M
Gilson, VCD (AF.GE)...........................M
Goga, K(EN.HI)................................M
Goodall, GJ (EN.GE)...........................M
Govender, SD..................................M
Grant, PJ (GE)................................M
Green, .......................................M
Greener, RM (AF,GE)...........................M
Greenland, EE ................................M
Gregory, GE (AF,SC,AC,BI,MA)..................M
Griffin, MC ..................................M
Hall, G (AC)..................................M
Hall, JD......................................M
Hammond, TA (AF,GE)...........................M
Hampson, G.....................................M
Hancocks, BR ....................................S
Hanika, MA (AF.GE).............................M
Hanuman, V.....................................M
Hardman, LG......................................S
Harper, DG (GE)................................M
Harris, AR.....................................M
Harrison, D (TE, GE)...........................M
Hart, CD ......................................S
Hein, RD (GE)..................................M
Holtham, CH (GE)...............................M
Hulley, BW.....................................S
Humphry, SR ...................................M
Huntly, PD.....................................M
Ingles, AJ ....................................M
James, DM......................................M
Jones, CM (AF.TE)..............................M
Joubert, JD (AF.BI.HI).........................M
Joyner, SK ....................................M
Kadodia, Y ....................................M
Kalian, P (EN,AF,SC,AC,BI, MA).................M
Keal, DN (HI,GE)...............................M
Keel, CN ......................................S
Kelly, CB......................................M
Kemp, MAC (EN,AF,MA,SC,HI,GE)....................M
Kemp, NJP (GE, HI)...............................M
Kemp, RDJ (SC.GE, MA)............................M
Keys, LD (AF,EN,GE)..............................M
Khoza, Mm .....................................S
Khoza, Mn .......................................M
Khoza, P ...................................... S
Kluckow, FWC (AF.AC.BI)........................M
Knoesen, T.....................................M
Koertzen, D (SC,TE)............................M
Kok, AK (AF)...................................M
Koloane, SJ (ZU)...............................M
Kontominas, C .................................M
Kraft, CC (AF, AC).............................M
Krause, TJ (AF,GE).............................M
Kruger, J (AF).................................M
Lagerwall, D ..................................M
Lalla, CB......................................S
Lancaster, WM .................................M
Language, BH (GE)..............................M
Larkin, RA.....................................M
Leaker, AP ....................................M
Lennon, PJ .................................... M
Linde, H (AF,SC,TE,GE).........................M
Lindsay-Rea, RM (GE)...........................M
Lockhart, JN ..................................M
Londt, DC (AF.DR)..............................M
Long, WM ......................................S
Lubbe, CA (AF).................................M
Lusu, BL (AF.AC.BI)............................M
Luthuli, S (ZU,SC,AC,BI).......................M
MacDonald, B ..................................S
MacIntyre, Al..................................M
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STAFF
Back Row: Mr N Robberts, Mr C Elmer-English, Mr D Trodd, Mr J Morris, Mr S la
Marque, Mr S Smith, Mr M Yirrell, Mr P Sutherland,
Mr R Marriott, Mr M Bowker, Mr M Hill, Mr T Henderson, Mr M Tyrer, Mr P
Richardson, Mr D Michau
Fourth Row: Mr G Dorling, Mr S Main, Mr P Snyman, Mrs D Mitchell, Ms M Whitley,
Mrs E la Grange, Mrs D Coghlan, Miss J Bartels,
Miss S Jones, Miss D Dammann, Ms M-A Hartley, Mrs J Bezuidenhout, Mr J Mhlongo,
Mr B Bosch, MR W Whitear, Mr A Nevill
Third Row: Mrs N Prince, Mrs J Finnie, Mrs S Rousseau, Mrs S Calmeyer, Mrs A
Relleen, Miss J Leroux, Mrs G Greenland, Mrs L Marchant,
Mrs B Parker, Mrs G Landsberg, Mrs C Tedder, Mrs L Usher, Mrs S Webley, Mrs G
Botha, Miss T Eddy
Second Row: Miss D Wyllie, Mrs S Wilson, Mrs J Hey mans, Mr G Bennetts, Mr P
Huntley, Mr S Botha; Mr L Veenstra, Mr N Sutherland;
Mr F Morgan, Miss A Greyling, Mrs N Piovesan, Mrs C Smith
Front Row: Mr D Anderson, Mr B Dibben, Mr G Wiggett; Mr C Chapman, Mr K GuiseBrown; Mr R Jury; Mr K Elliott; Mr A Wiblin;
Mr M Bechet; Miss A McLoughlin; Mr E Nel, Mr B Collocott, Mr I Talke
HEADMASTER
Elliott, KP: BA, BEd (Natal) - Mathematics
DEPUTY HEADMASTERS
Guise-Brown, KH: BA, HDE (Natal) - Mathematics
Jury, DR: B.Sc., BEd (Natal) - Mathematics
Wiblin, AJ: BA Hons, UED (Natal) - Mathematics
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS
McLoughlin, Miss Al: BA Hons (Natal), STD (UCT), MPhil
(So'ton) - Mathematics
DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Chapman, C: BA Hons, HDE (Natal) - Speech and Drama,
Arts and Culture
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
Bechet, MB: BA Hons, HDE (Rhodes) - Physical Education,
Life Orientation
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
Botha, SJ: BA (Hons) (Stell), HDE (Natal) - Afrikaans
Collocott, BA: BA (Rhodes), HDE (Natal) - Geography
Dibben, BJ: B.Sc. (SA), DSPE (NTC) - Mathematics
Greyling, Miss A-M: BA (Ed) (UOFS) - Afrikaans
Heymans, Mrs MJ: BA (Hons), HDE (Natal) - Afrikaans
Huntley, PD: BA Hons, HDE (Natal) - English*
Morgan, F: BA, HDE (Natal) - Geography*
Nel, EW: BA (Natal), BEd (SA) - Mathematics
Sutherland, ND: BA, HDE (Stellenbosch) - Geography
Talke, IM: BA (Potch), BEd (Natal) - Afrikaans*
Veenstra, LF: HDE (JCE) - History*, Human and Social
Studies
TEACHERS
Anderson, DM: HDE (DOK) - Afrikaans, Counselling
Bartels, Miss JJ: BA, HDE (Natal) - English
Blackbeard, DR: BA Hons, HDE (Natal) - English
Bosch, BJ: NTD (Pret.), FDE (Natal) - Technical Drawing*,
Technology
Bowker, MB: B.Sc., UED (Natal) - Physical Science
Coghlan, Mrs D: B SocSc, PGCE (Natal): History, Human
and Social Studies
Couperthwaite, Mrs E: B.Sc. (Pretoria), HDE (SA) - Physical
Science
Dammann, Miss DH: B.Sc., HDE (Natal) - Mathematics
Dickens, Mrs D: HDE (Edgewood) - Biology, Life Orientation
Dorling, GJ: HDE (JCE) - Geography
Eddy, Miss T: BA (Hons), HDE - Geography
Elmer-English, C: B Sc (Hons), HDE - Biology, Natural
Sciences
Greene, CJ: B Sec Ed (Unisa) - English
Hartley, Ms M-A: BA (FA) (Natal), NTSD (NTC) - Art*, Arts
and Culture
Henderson, TC: HDE (Phys Ed) (OFS) - Afrikaans
La Marque, S - Physical Education, Religious Education,
Life Orientation
Landsberg, Mrs GM: BA, HDE (Potch) - Afrikaans
Le Roux, Miss JE: NDSD, NHTC (Natal) - Speech and
Drama, Arts and Culture
Main, S: HDE (Edgewood) - Physical Science
Marchant, Mrs LJD: M.Sc, HDE (Natal) - Biology, Natural
Sciences
Marriott, R: B Sc (SA) - Biology, Natural Sciences
Michau, DG: B Comm, B Ed (Natal) - Economics*
Miller, MKM: B.Sc (Hons), Dip Ed (Edinburgh) - Physical
Science*
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Mhlongo, SJ: BA, HDE (Natal) - Zulu*
Morris, J: B Comm, PGCE (Natal) - Accounting, Economics,
EMS
La Grange, Mrs E: HED (DOK) - Mathematics
Piovesan, Mrs NN: NTSD (NTC) - Mathematics
Prince, Mrs N: BA, B Bibl (Hons) - Librarian
Richardson, PN: BA (Hons) (Natal) - English, History
Rousseau, Mrs GS: BA, LSOD, DOSK (Stellenbosch) Afrikaans
Smith, SC: BCom (Natal), NTSD (NTC) - Accounting*,
Economic Management Sciences
Smuts, Mr L - BA (Hons), HDE (UPE)English
Snyman, PB: BAEd (Pret), HDE (Edgewood) - Mathematics
Sutherland, P: HDE (Edgewood) - Technical Drawing,
Technology
Tedder, Mrs C: BA, HOD (Pret), FDE - Accounting,
Economic Management Sciences
Trodd, DC: HDE (Edgewood), FDE (Computers) - Physical
Science*, Computers*
Webley, Mrs S: B Sc., HDE (Natal) - Mathematics*
Whitear, WE: BA
Whitley, Ms MJ:
Wilson, Mrs SC:
Yirrell, MA: BA
(Hons) (Natal),
BA (Natal), HDE
BA, HDE (Natal)
(Hons) (Natal),
NTSD (NTC) - Counselling*
(SA) - Economics
- English
MAEd (So'ton) - English
PART TIME TEACHERS
Edmonds, Mrs L: BA, HDE (Natal) -English, Ethics
Finnie, Mrs JK: B Sc (Hons), HDE (Natal) - Biology, Natural
Sciences*
Hill, MS: B.Sc., BEd (Natal) - Biology
Nevill, HA: BA (Hons) (Natal), BA (Hons) (Wits), TTHD English, History
Robberts, Mr N: Technology
Sutherland, Mrs M: HDE (Edgewood) - Afrikaans
Usher, Mrs LG: BA (Hons), HDE (Natal) - Speech and
Drama*, Geography
Wyllie, Miss D: BA (Hons) (Natal), PGCE (Unisa) - English,
Ethics
* Subject Heads
RESIDENT STAFF
Guise-Brown, KH: Deputy Headmaster in charge of Boarding
Establishment
Snyman, PB: Superintendent, College House
Sutherland, ND: Superintendent, Clark House
Veenstra, LF: Superintendent, Hudson House
Morgan, F: Superintendent, Nathan House
Bosch, B
Botha, SJ
Dorling, G
Henderson, T
Hoatson, P
La Marque, SA
Marriott, R
Mhlongo, SJ
Morris, J
Richardson, P
Scott, R
Short, D
Shapiro, W
Stewart, R
Sutherland, P
Voigts, P
Webb, N
BURSAR
Wiggett, GA: CA (SA)
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Purchase, Mrs G
ESTATES MANAGER
Hackland, Mr K
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (NON-ACADEMIC)
Joyce, Mr D
SECRETARIAL STAFF
Bezuidenhout, Mrs J
Botha, Mrs G
Calmeyer, Mrs S
Drummond, Mrs B
Greenland, Mrs G
Harper, Ms F
Kroukam, Mrs M
Mitchell, Mrs D
Parker, Ms B
Tivers, Mrs K
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
Jones, Miss S
Relleen, Mrs A
Smith, Mrs C
COLLEGE SHOPPE
Cameron, Mrs N (Manager)
Cameron, Mrs M
Zuma, Ms A
SAN SISTERS
Collen, Mrs Y
Houghting, Mrs A
MATRON
Wouters, Mrs I
CATERING ORGANISER
Miller, Mrs H
MUSEUM CURATORS
Nicholson, Miss D
Nicholson, JM
TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS
Ndlovu, JM
Sewmungal, Mrs RC
SCHOOL CLEANING STAFF
Dlamini Ms C, Mbhense J J, Mkhize MM, Sithole EB,
Sithole J, Zondi MD
GROUNDS STAFF
Veitch D (Groundsman), Duma MA, Gwala SA, Khumali MA,
Makaye SA, Mbense BA, Mkhize VJ, Mthembu HM,
Mtolo VP, Ndlela DE, Qwabe DS, Zondi T
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Crosson SA, Harwood C, Jafta E, Makhaye SR, Myeza ZN,
Zuma WP
KITCHEN STAFF
Dlamini MP, Hadebe BH, Kheswa AM, Mbatha SL,
Mbense BC, Mbense WH, Msomi MZ, Ngcobo OB
LAUNDRY STAFF
JG Antony, Mrs PMM George, JA Msomi, MG Qwabe,
SA Zondi
DORMITORY STAFF
TA Maphanga, SE Ngcobo, SN Mthembu, BC Ngcobo,
Mwelase G, Ngcobo Ms P
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Once again, we experienced a very low staff turnover at the
end of 2001, which meant that we found ourselves with only
four new members of staff at the start of the year, namely
Mrs Norma Prince, who took over the running of the Media
Centre in a cheerful and efficient fashion, Mr Lloyd Smuts,
who joined the ranks of the English Department,
Miss Dee-Anne Yeoman, who was appointed to the History
Department at College, after having been with us as a
student teacher earlier in the year, and Miss Tarren Eddy
who joined the Geography Department, having previously
taught Afrikaans at Thomas More. Early in the third term
Lloyd took up a position with Protech, and we wish him well
in this venture. We were indeed fortunate to secure the
service of Mr Chris Greene in his place, who took over on
very short notice and did a sterling job. He will continue with
us in 2003, this time as an Economics teacher, and we hope
that his stay with us will be a long one.
The Finance Department welcomed Mrs Linda Roets, who
replaced Mrs Beverley Drummond towards the end of the
year.
During the second half of the year, Mrs Lara Edmonds took
some accouchement leave, the result of which was
James Edmonds, who will, we are sure, soon be following in
his father's footsteps in the canoeing world. Lara was
replaced by Miss Debra Wyllie, who coped admirably in this,
her first teaching post, and whose services we have also
secured for 2003. On the population front, the Veenstras
added a son, Matt, to their family, and he will be arriving at
College as a second-former in 2015. Jabulani Mhlongo and
his wife are also congratulated on the birth of their son,
Aphile, this year.
Wedding bells rang for several of the staff during the year.
Gertie Viljoen married Mr Brian Landsberg, Estelle Pederson
and Tertius la Grange were married in July, Dee-Anne
Yeoman became Mrs Charles Coghlan in November, and
Jabulani Mhlongo was married in the December break.
ffrtfAMjdi . . .
MARK TYRER
Mark left us after getting the IT (School) Intellect teaching of
computers up and running, as well as doing some groundbreaking work in introducing the International Computer
Driver's Licence (ICDL) to our pupils. He leaves to start his
own business, and we wish him every success with this. We
also wish his successor, Mrs Treya Montgomery, all the best
for a long and fulfilling stay at College.
ALISON RELLEEN
For the last five years Alison has set up, coaxed, repaired
and kept track of the large stock of audio-visual media
required in a school of this size. Many boys have learned the
ins-and-outs of overhead projectors under her guidance and
the well-prepared library books are due, in large part, to her
meticulous attention to detail. We wish her happiness in her
new home in Cape Town.
Mrs N Prince
SAMANTHA JONES
The Media Centre usage showed a dramatic increase when
Miss Samantha Jones joined the staff in 1995 - initially as
a data-capturer to facilitate the transfer of management
systems. With her IT talents and willingness to assist, her
Media Centre responsibilities soon grew and she also
branched out into web page design and desk top publishing,
in between helping staff with a myriad of computer problems.
We wish her well in her new married life in Zululand.
Mrs N Prince
MIRANDA WHITLEY
The Economics Department took leave of Miranda Whitley at
the end of 2002, after a four-year teaching period at College.
She has relocated to the Cape where she has taken up a
teaching post at Edgemead High School, in the northern
suburbs of Cape Town, teaching Travel, EMS and Business
Economics.
Miranda taught Economics at College full-time, and made a
valuable contribution to the Economics Department. Her
interesting and innovative teaching methods were really
appreciated by her pupils and I am sure they will miss her in
the future. Extra-murally she was involved in hockey,
swimming and water polo coaching.
Miranda is studying towards a law degree and must be
congratulated for successfully passing all her examinations
at the end of last year, in order to reach the halfway stage
in her degree. We wish her and Jarryd, her young son,
everything of the best in their lovely new surroundings.
D Michau
SALLY WILSON
Sally began her College teaching career as an Afrikaans
teacher, a position she filled with a considerable degree of
success for three years. However, such was her capability
and flexibility that in 2000 she came across to the English
Department and immediately made her presence felt,
especially with the Grade 8's. She took over the running of
the junior phase and OBE and made a great success of it.
Her thorough attention to detail and absolute commitment to
teaching made Sally a pleasure to have as a colleague.
Sally also approached her extra-mural commitments with
total dedication and she proved to be an extremely valuable
coach in both the hockey and basketball fraternities.
It is with heavy hearts that we bade Sally farewell as she set
out on a new career in the United Kingdom. We hope that
she and her family will find happiness and fulfilment there.
P Huntley
BEVERLEY DRUMMOND
Mrs Beverley Drummond joined Maritzburg College in July
1990, as the bookkeeper. During this time she kept a firm
control on the various budgets of the school, helping to
ensure that the school's finances remained in a healthy
state. In the last few months before her retirement at the end
of 2002, although battling with ill-health, she remained
positive. We thank her for her long and loyal service, and
wish her a fulfilling and peaceful retirement.
G Wiggett
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MURDO MILLER
Life is a process of learning, and
there are some people who make
a subtle impact on you without
your being conscious of it at the
time. Murdo is one of those
people, and he has over the years
made an indelible impression on
hundreds of young minds, as well
as on many of his colleagues.
Murdo is a man of many talents
and abilities, but he is not one to
flaunt these attributes. What a
great pity it is that so many of the boys that he has taught
have not had the wisdom or maturity actively to seek and
adopt some of these finer aspects of life from Murdo.
Fortunately by osmosis, they have unwittingly absorbed
some of what he has had to offer, and will be better
educated for it.
Originally from the small and picturesque village of Ullapool
on the West coast of Scotland, Murdo graduated from
Edinburgh University and started his teaching career at
Fettes College in 1967. He then emigrated to South Africa,
and took up a post at Hilton College. Maritzburg College was
fortunate to gain his services in 1978, and to have him and
his wife Hazel settle here for the next 25 years.
Murdo enjoyed the respect of the Physical Science teachers,
inspectors and examiners in this province. Arguably the best
chemist in the Education Department, Murdo's advice was
sought on a regular basis, and he was always welcomed
on marking committees where he could field a range of
questions, and where examiners could test their marking
schemes.
Murdo has the wonderful ability to explain concepts in
the simplest terms, and to make the complex easy to
understand. This has been reflected in the outstanding
results that his classes have produced regularly over so
many years. In the years when subject distinctions were
difficult to attain and highly prized, his classes regularly
produced between ten and twenty each year. No other
subject could match this. For the science staff, Murdo has
also been a great source of knowledge and inspiration.
Never one to be superior in attitude, he was always happy to
help a colleague with both content and teaching method, and
to share his skills.
Murdo's involvement spread beyond the classroom, and for
many years he was an integral part of the coaching and
running of shooting at College. During these years he
managed to maintain an impressively proficient team of
shottists, and helped to keep the trophy cabinets at College
close to bursting with an array of silverware that the shooting
team had won at various competitions and bisleys around
the province. It was a source of great, but quiet pride to
Murdo that he was able to produce winning teams year after
year.
Reading surely rates as one of Murdo's passions. He reads
prodigiously, and this manifests itself in other skills, like being
an expert at cryptic crosswords. His interest in literature and
his sharp and retentive mind enable him to produce relevant
quotes for any situation. His reading has also led to the
assimilation of a wonderful general knowledge on a wide
variety of topics. Murdo has also been blessed with a
musical talent and a rich singing voice. All this, in addition to
his ability to write poetry of his own, which he has shared
with me under special circumstances, has allowed me to
realise the complexity yet wholeness of this man of great
wisdom and charm.
College has been blessed to have had the services of Murdo
for so long. He has been a mentor and friend to many of us,
and we are the richer for our association with him. In bidding
farewell to a long-standing colleague, we wish him a long,
healthy and happy retirement, and hope that his plans and
dreams for these well-deserved years of self-indulgence all
come to fruition.
M Bowker
KEN ELLIOTT
The end of 2002 saw the
departure from office of College's
twelfth Headmaster, Mr Ken Elliott.
Ken, like three of his four
immediate predecessors, is a
College Old Boy. In many senses,
a huge part of his life has been
devoted to Maritzburg College
and he has an unwavering
passion for the school. His
appointment as Headmaster
represented to him the zenith of his professional career and he
was fiercely determined not to let down the school and its
community in any way.
His school career was, in terms of how these things are
measured, enormously successful. Regularly top of his
Form, he was pipped at the post for Dux in 1968. On the
sports field, he represented the First XI, and Natal Schools,
for two years as a wicket-keeper and swashbuckling
batsman. He was also a fine tennis player, not losing a match
in two years for the first team. In his final year he was
appointed Deputy Head Prefect and Head of Boarders, an
indication of the high regard in which he was held.
After obtaining a BA and UED (subsequently improved to a
BEd) at Natal University, Ken returned to College. He made
an immediate impression in the classroom as a dynamic and
vibrant teacher of Mathematics. Equally at home with the
high fliers and the strugglers, his enthusiasm, clear thinking,
ability to express himself and excellent rapport with the boys
won him an enviable reputation as a teacher. In his seven
years at College in this capacity he challenged, cajoled
and pushed many a boy to levels of achievement which
astonished everyone concerned. He also made an
impression as a dedicated and hard-working sports coach,
eventually taking charge of the First XI (which he urged to
play rather more cautiously than he had himself been wont to
do!) and coaching tennis and rugby at a high level.
Promotion followed early, first to Wartburg and then back to
College as an HOD. After three more years at College, he
was promoted to Deputy Headmaster at Kingsway, and then
in quick succession, to Headmaster of first Wartburg and
then Kingsway. In 1989 Westville were delighted at his
appointment as Headmaster and then very disappointed
when he resigned at the end of the year to take up a post at
Natal University. When the Headmastership of College
became vacant at the beginning of 1992, Ken was, although
Mr Murdo Miller
Mr KP Elliott
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barely forty, perfectly qualified for the post.
The Headmastership of Maritzburg College is a highly
demanding post. Successive Headmasters have found it
difficult to wean our community from the conviction that
nobody but the Headmaster will suffice, whatever the
problem. On any average day, a College Headmaster might
be required to deal with an angry Staff member, discipline a
group of schoolboys, sort out an Old Boys' problem, chair a
meeting regarding the future direction of the school, attend
a facilities planning meeting, discuss a financial matter with
the Bursar and calm down an irate parent - all before the
morning tea-break. The position requires the patience of Job,
the wisdom of Solomon and a sheer bloody-mindedness that
will not allow the tidal wave of problems and decisions to
overcome one.
Ken was as well suited to face up to this responsibility
as anyone could be. His ebullient nature, decisiveness,
willingness to make tough decisions and follow through with
them, tirelessness, shrewdness, intellect and essential
optimism stood him in good stead. Throughout his ten
and a half years at the helm, he remained good-natured,
sympathetic where sympathy was due, approachable and
deeply sensitive to the difficulties that teenagers endure.
He had a natural empathy for College boys, and boarders in
particular, and believed that, in the end, there was real worth
in every one of them.
His public image - assured, urbane, eloquent, witty - made
him a wonderful figure-head. He could interact socially with
our whole community and intellectually with the judges,
lawyers, accountants, doctors and others who play such a
vital role in determining the school's direction. His devotion
to College took him to nearly every College or Old Boys'
function held during his period of office and he was a tireless
supporter of College sports teams.
The old, hoary chestnut, that there is a good woman behind
every successful man, was particularly true in Ken's case.
Joan is a gracious lady, unfailingly charming, calm where
Ken can be excitable, and able to put anyone at his or her
ease. Behind her gentle exterior lies a razor sharp mind she would surely have carved out as impressive a career in
education if she had not subordinated it to Ken's. The
women's libbers might grumble about it, but College was in
every way the winner.
Schools need change, and Ken was very aware of this. He
himself, after more than ten years in the job, needed a new
challenge. Yet he could not have brought himself to move to
another school in competition with College and he had no
desire to go to Head Office. The post at Durban Girls'
College solved this problem and we are sure that he will be
equally successful as a Headmistress!
Ken can look back at a job well done. The College community
can reflect on the superb service it has been rendered by
a man prepared to devote every ounce of his energy and
ability to the task at hand. No-one is indispensable and we
are confident that the right person will be appointed to the
post, but Ken's successor will need very big feet to fill his
shoes.
AJ Wiblin
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Back Row: 1/ Ramsaroop, D Rosettenstein, J Shaw, R Grant, A Robertson, S Mantle,
C Kelly, B Squires, C Lubbe, R Christer, K Petersen
Third Row: B Ramdas, J Topham, R Shuttleworth, S Buchanan-Clarke, T Fey, G
McCabe, M Mdlalose, S Mkhize, D Legge, A Stewart,
D van der Merwe
Seated: A Harris, A Penzhorn (Vice-chairman) Mr C Chapman (Exco Rep), R Ralfe
(Chairman). Mrs C Tedder (Staff Rep),
D Day (Prefect Rep), J Carson (Secretary)
On floor: J Drew, J Sharp, D Ndaba, K Treasurer, M Janse van Vuuren, M Lambert,
P Johnson, C Schoeman
The SRC exists to deal with the concerns of the boys of the
school, as well as providing a pupil perspective on various
issues for the Executive Committee.
The 2002 Committee managed to fulfil this role successfully.
Daily issues pertaining to the maintenance of the buildings
and grounds were raised and, for the most part, dealt with.
However, it is in facing issues of a greater significance that
one is afforded the chance to see the boys of this school
operating in a mature, sensible and passionate manner. This
year the Committee had to face serious and sensitive issues
and was required to provide causes, effects and solutions no straightforward task for 14- to 17-year-olds. Again, the
boys' handling of the situations they faced was impressive. It
is always comforting to know that there are those in the
learner camp who take the issues of school life so seriously.
The Committee chose to support Project Gateway this year
in terms of delivering lost property to them that was not
"College-specific". At the end of term two, a lost property
sale was held and the money raised from this was put
towards an end-of-year treat for the children of our ground
and maintenance staff.
We accepted an invitation this year to attend a braai at GHS,
designed so that the two committees could mix. The girls and
the staff involved were most gracious hosts and the boys
were treated to fine food and conversation.
The Staff representative for 2002 was Mrs C Tedder who
provides the often much-needed "female perspective" on
certain issues, forcing the boys away from potentially
chauvinist responses. She is thanked for sacrificing her
personal time and for her input into this committee.
This year's Committee was most ably led by R Ralfe. A
concerned College lad himself, he handled the issues that
were raised by the boys with fairness and seriousness, but
was also quick to react when their perceptions and requests
were silly and/or insensitive. His handling of the post-meeting follow-up was efficient, and he was prepared to take on
issues that he thought were important and needed airing.
A Penzhorn served the Committee as the vice-chairman and
he is thanked for fulfilling this role. The agendas and minutes
of meetings were ably handled by J Carson.
New committee members will be elected in 2003 and I'm
sure that some of the 2002 members will be back again.
To all of them, on behalf of the school community, go my
thanks for a job well done. May 2003 be as successful and
rewarding.
C Chapman
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j1 Departments
The year 2002 brought with it several challenges for the
teaching staff, notably the implementatoin, albeit in its pilot
stage, of the General Education and Training Certificate for
our Form 3 boys. This involved the introduction into our
curriculum of several new learning areas, namely
Technology, Life Orientation, Economic Management
Sciences and Arts and Culture, and the yoking together of
Science and Biology, as well as History and Geography,
under the banners of Natural Sciences and Human and
Social Studies respectively. In October all Grade Nine pupils
were required to participate in Common Task Assessments
in the different learning areas, which were followed by
two-hour tests. When the system is officially instituted,
these marks, together with a Continuous Assessment mark
supplied by the school, will allow all Grade 9 pupils nationally
to achieve a General Certificate for Education and Training.
Our staff coped admirably with these changes,
particularly in the light of a dearth of information from the
authorities, and they showed abundant levels of adaptability
and flexibility!
The year also saw the introduction of Provincial
Examinations for Form 5 pupils, which were compulsory, and
which took place in June and again in September.
This meant that the order of teaching the syllabus was
pre-determined by the provincial powers, which also necessitated a degree of adaptation from our teaching staff.
We once again held a Combined Major exhibition in the third
term, where pupils' work from most subject areas was on
display. It was felt that the work on display here was of an
outstanding standard, deserving of increased exposure, and
plans are afoot to 'upgrade' this event in 2003 by linking it
with an Academic Accolades Award ceremony.
Also in the pipeline for 2003 is an "Adopt-a-Classroom"
campaign, where families, matric year groups and friends of
the school will be invited to donate a sum of money towards
improving a particular classroom. This will then also give
them naming rights for that classroom. Hopefully we will then
be in a position to refurnish and refurbish all our classrooms,
most of which are in dire need of this.
Miss A McLoughlin
AFRIKAANS
The Afrikaans Department had one of their most successful
years to date, and the matrics of 2002 are to be congratulated on
their very pleasing results in the final examinations. Forty eight
A-symbols; a vast number of B and C symbols, no failures and
an average of 69 percent bears testimony to both the College
boys' efforts and the dedicated staff of this department.
The pupils entered various competitions and external
examinations throughout the year, for which they received
certificates. J Jansen was placed thirteenth in the Afrikaans
Olympiad for second language speakers. Some Third form
pupils also participated with Girls' High School in an
enjoyable Afrikaans lesson. The media centre continued to
upgrade Afrikaans resource material and relevant Afrikaans
videos for learning and enjoyment of the language.
Finally, there were no staffing changes during the year.
I would like to express my gratitude to all members of the
department for their hard work and dedication during the year.
IM Talke
ART
The Art Department has enjoyed a full and successful year
which saw three major exhibitions: the Junior Art Exhibition,
the Cultural Exhibition and the Matric Exhibition. These were
all well attended and proved very successful. The Matric
Exhibition showcased the work produced during the year and
provided the year-mark for the practical component of the
final mark. M Prins and C Payne achieved A's in the final
examination, and their work, as well as that of S Cairns and
D Alcock, was selected for inclusion in the KwaZulu-Natal
Schools' Matric Art Exhibition at the Tatham Art Gallery. This
exhibition comprises the best work by students in schools
throughout the province.
Ms M-A Hartley
ACCOUNTING
The Accounting Department has had a demanding but
successful year. The 2002 matrics are to be congratulated on
their very pleasing results in the final examinations. Twenty
one out of fifty three higher grade pupils achieved A symbols.
There were many changes to the matric syllabus in order to
align it with recent changes in the way in which financial
statements are presented. This involved a great deal of work
for the teachers as they had to adjust their notes, textbooks
and past exam papers to the new syllabus.
Teachers were
materials for
introduced to
for their GET
long hours of
also involved in a great deal of work preparing
the new learning area, EMS, which was
Form 3 during the third quarter to prepare them
exams at the end of the year. This also involved
marking.
Teachers were also required to mark two KZN provincial
examination papers set for Form 5 pupils in addition to their
normal examinations.
The department consisted of Mrs C Tedder, Messrs J Morris
and S Smith. Next year Mrs Tedder will take charge of EMS
at College and we will be engaging the EMS syllabus fully in
Forms 2 and 3.
S Smith
Parents view the Matric Art Exhibition
A Still life painting by M Prins
of Form 6
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SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS
BIOLOGY
The staff in our department remained largely unchanged in
2002. Mrs J Finnie returned form accouchement leave at the
start of the year. The stability of the staffing in this department is indeed one of its strengths. I would like to record my
thanks to all of the academic staff for their support and
wholehearted commitment to their subject. In addition, Mrs
C Sewmungal, once again, deserves a special mention for
ensuring that practical and administrative functions in the
department run as smoothly as they do. Her loyalty to the
both the department and the school does not go unnoticed.
The matric results were especially pleasing this year, with 19
higher grade A-symbols being recorded from our 111 pupils,
and an aggregate of 62%. On the standard grade, a rare
A-symbol was recorded and an overall aggregate of 51%.
The programme of continuous assessment will continue in
2003, and we hope that our results will be as pleasing.
Mrs J Finnie
Computer Literacy has remained a focus in the school, with
all the boys throughout the school having at least one lesson
every cycle. IT School Intellect has continued to run our
computer program in the school, with the boys following the
ICDL syllabus. They are also able to write exams and gain a
worthwhile qualification if they so wish. These exams were
optional this year, but we will be encouraging all boys to write
them in the future. Several parents whose sons have gone
on to university have approached us for certificates of
attendance at these lessons, which are required by the
universities, and an ICDL qualification would stand them in
very good stead for this.
Computers are becoming an ever-increasing necessity in
education, which does cause some problems. Firstly, the
cost of sufficient machines to cope efficiently with the
learning environment is exorbitant, and secondly some
teachers are often resistant to getting involved, sometimes
for valid reasons. Some of these problems will hopefully be
ironed out next year by the anticipated upgrading of our
current hardware, which should make it more attractive and
easier for both staff and boys to make use of the facility.
Computer Studies has continued as a seventh subject, with
the lessons taking place after hours. Mr Vinesh Maikoo and
Mrs Charmaine Padayachee assisted us in this regard in
2002. Both leave us at the end of the year, and we would like
to thank them for their help. Mr Maikoo, particularly, has
rendered sterling service over the past several years, with
his classes always producing results of a pleasing standard.
DC Trodd
The Economics Department continued to expand this year.
This was mainly due to the increasing number of pupils
choosing the subject because of its value in Tertiary
Education options. Economics is also the subject taken by
those pupils who are not mathematically inclined.
The matric examinations produced two of only eighteen
distinctions in the whole region.
ECONOMICS
COMPUTER STUDIES
and LITERACY
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The Form 5 pupils found the sections on personal finance
and the stock market most interesting and worthwhile. The
school entered 20 teams in the JSE game and are proud to
announce that one of our teams came fifth in South Africa,
and was handsomely rewarded financially.
The Form 4 pupils, once again, came up with many original
and lucrative businesses in their entrepreneurship
programme. This continues to be a most worthwhile means
of introducing the boys to the intricacies involved in the
running of a business, and will stand them in good stead in
the future.
Mr Morris assisted in the department this year, on a part-time
basis, teaching one of the matric classes. Miss Whitley was
the other full-time Economics teacher and I would like to
thank them both for their continued dedication to the subject.
Miss Whitley left College at the end of the year to take up a
teaching post at Edgemead in Cape Town. I would like to
take this opportunity to wish her everything of the best in her
new venture.
D Michau
The English
note, given
exams, this
have become
Department was able to start 2002 on a positive
the successful results obtained in the 2001 NSC
despite the fact that the matric exams appear to
a lottery in certain areas over the last few years.
The implementation of OBE presented a major challenge for
all teachers in all subject areas this year, a challenge which
was exacerbated by the apparent lack of planning and
expertise in the Education Department regarding this
implementation. Our department was equal to the task,
however, and I am pleased to report that all our Grade 8 and
9 teachers plunged into the task with enthusiasm (and
perhaps more than a little trepidation!)
The Grade 9 Common Tasks for Assessment programme
provided its fair share of drama in that the school was
only given very late notice as to its implementation. This
necessitated some rapid decision-making and more than a
little crisis management in integrating the programme into
the fourth term's syllabus. The standard of the work booklets
and the "national exams" was perhaps lower than the
standards we set.
The core of the English Department has remained very
stable over the last few years, but we have had some
movement on the staff front. Lloyd Smuts joined us at
the beginning of the year, bringing with him a wealth of
experience both from the private sector and various
educational institutions. Unfortunately for us, he was offered
a position in the private sector which included an educational
aspect, and this resulted in his leaving College early in the
third term.
Lara Edmonds, one of our mainstays, left at the end of July
in order to introduce a new Edmonds into the world. Debra
Wyllie stepped into the breach at very short notice and
immediately immersed herself in the daily workings of our
department.
Chris Greene was appointed in Lloyd Smuts' position and he,
too, has made a valuable contribution to the department.
ENGLISH
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SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS
We are all going to miss Sally Wilson a great deal as she and
her family move to the United Kingdom early in 2003. She
came across to the English Department from the Afrikaans
Department in 2000 and immediately made her presence
felt, especially with the Grade 8's. She took over the running
of the junior phase and OBE and made a great success of it.
Her thorough attention to detail and absolute commitment to
teaching made Sally a pleasure to work with and it is with
heavy hearts that we bid her farewell. Bon Voyage, Sally!
Yet another busy and challenging year has been completed
and the English Department can reflect on another year's
good work behind them. I must thank all our teachers for
their commitment and dedication to what is an increasingly
difficult occupation.
P Huntley
It was quite an eventful year, with the Fifth Formers writing
Provincial Examinations in June and September and the
Third Form doing their CTA's in the last quarter. Everything
went off smoothly and hopefully over time, and after
attending various courses, we will become more proficient in
the teaching of OBE.
The department continued with an innovative approach,
which hopefully made History an a more interesting and
relevant subject.
The matric results for 2002 were most pleasing. Thirty three
boys wrote on higher grade, with 18% obtaining A-symbols
and 30% B-symbols.
L Veenstra
GEOGRAPHY
UFE OR/ENTA TION
With a full complement of teachers, the year started off
smoothly and without any delays. This department is
fortunate to have such experienced teachers and this
ensures that pupils benefit from their expertise.
Information technology continues to enhance the subject,
and each teacher increasingly uses the available technology
to supplement his or her classroom instruction. With the
wealth of information available via the computer, the
traditional textbook may very well become obsolete in time!
The full utilisation of the Geographical Information System
did not materialize this year, largely because of time
constraints on staff.
As with most subjects in the school, the introduction of
Provincial exams in Form 5 and the implementation of OBE
in Form 3 created tremendous frustration and uncertainty
amongst staff this year. This was largely due to insufficient
guidance and support from the relevant authorities. It is
hoped that by 2003 these problems will have been resolved.
Our 2002 Matric results were the best this department has
ever achieved with 50 of our pupils attaining A-symbols..
Having experienced teachers who have marked at Senior
Certificate level is an undoubted advantage. My thanks and
appreciation to all members of this department for their
professionalism and contribution to Geography.
F Morgan
This is a new learning area introduced into the schools
within the OBE system. Life Orientation includes four
currently offered learning areas, namely, counselling,
physical education, religious education and ethics. The
following teachers are involved:
Mr Whitear
Mr Bechet & Mr La Marque Mr La Marque
Mrs Dickens
Counselling
Physical Education
Religious Education
Ethics
This learning area is not assessed in Second Form, but it is
assessed in Third Form, culminating in the final CTA.
This programme is designed to develop the awareness for
the need of a well-balanced lifestyle for all cultures, as we
progress together into a dynamic New South Africa.
Mrs D Dickens
HISTORY
The History Department was more settled this year. We
welcomed Miss D Yeoman into the department at the
beginning of the year where she made a significant
contribution. She was always well prepared and was a
great help in implementing OBE into the Third Form in the
last quarter. Mr P Richardson and Mr A Nevill, once again,
taught one or two classes and I thank them for their input.
R Couperthwaite, Mrs D Dickens, D Naidoo, R Hammond,
T Mseleku, M Lambert and R Molefe, who participated in an Aids
Awareness weekend
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SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS
MATHEMATICS
This was a challenging year for the Mathematics
Department, as there were a number of changes, most of
which were unexpected. It was the second year of the
national matriculation exam, and again we could not
predict our results as accurately as we would have liked.
We achieved nine A's at higher grade and six at standard
grade. The teachers kept portfolios of each pupil's work,
which were highly praised by the external moderators.
Late communication as to the advent of compulsory Grade
11 KwaZulu-Natal Provincial examinations, as well as the
syllabus requirements for these, resulted in the year's
planning having to be hurriedly revised. The Form 5
teachers taught under tremendous time restraints and did
well to finish the syllabus.
It was the first year of OBE in Form 3. This gave Dorothea
Dammann, who heads OBE mathematics, a lot of extra work.
We lost term four to the CTA's, which were relatively
constructive, and enjoyed by most of the teachers and pupils.
A number of pupils took part in the Mathematics Olympiad,
and A Gaydon got through to the third round. A Gaydon,
D Koertzen and S Govender were chosen to participate in
the Interprovincial Mathematics competition at Hilton
College, due to their Olympiad results.
It was a successful and busy year all round, and I would like
to thank the Department for its enthusiasm and support.
Mrs S Webley
PINSSA: C Spence; Z Khan
Boys took part in both the Senior and Junior Science
Olympiads. Seven juniors achieved merits, that is, over 80%.
This placed College third in the grade nine category in the
country. Four seniors went through to the second round of
the competition.
Finally, I would like to thank all the members of the science
department for their input and support since I took over the
running of the department at the end of the first term.
D Trodd
C Spence, with his fascinating "Pepper's Ghost" construction.
SPEECH and DRAMA
Members of the KZN Mathematics team: S Govender, D Koertzen,
A Gaydon and D Uken
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
At the end of the first term, the Science department regrettably
took leave of that science legend of Maritzburg College,
Mr Murdo Miller. His encouragement, guidance and incisive
thinking have helped many a new teacher, and his knowledge
and expertise will be sorely missed by those remaining. He
has certainly left his mark on the Science department.
In the Matric examinations, 20 of our boys achieved A symbols,
which was pleasing. College was also very successful, once
again, at PINSSA and EXPO. Many of the boys produced
excellent work, and College was ranked amongst the top few
schools in the country. Most of the credit for these results
must be given to Mrs Liesl Couperthwaite who gives up
many hours of her spare time for this.
The following boys achieved excellent results:
EXPO: C Spence; J Cooke; LTwedell; D Warren and M Rose.
The year 2002 was, once again, a busy and exciting one for
the Speech and Drama department. There were no staffing
changes and I have been most fortunate to have such
dedicated and creative colleagues, essential in teaching a
subject of this nature. I should like to thank, most sincerely,
Mr Colin Chapman and Miss Jeanne Leroux for all they have
done to make Speech and Drama such a vibrant, enjoyable
subject and for their positive efforts in helping to shape the
subject, especially in the third phase, into a more "outcomes
based" one.
The 2002 matric results were most pleasing, with four As
being achieved on the Higher Grade and one on the
Standard Grade. It was also encouraging to have no pupils
achieving below a D symbol, a clear indication of the pupils
being well-prepared and having put in a concerted effort to
do well.
The very nature of this subject demands many extra hours
from the dedicated pupils who opt to take it, and the Cultural
Centre in the evenings was often full of boys rehearsing for
their various practical assessments. This enthusiasm and
commitment are what makes teaching this subject so
rewarding. Other extra activities which our boys paifcipated
in included a mask-making workshop for Form 3, run by Miss
Leroux, a Physical Theatre Workshop for Form 4, a tour to
various Senior Primary schools to perform the Fifth Form
Children's Theme Programmes and numerous outings to
other schools and theatres to watch productions. The
knowledge gained from these theatre outings is essential to
the understanding of different staging methods, types of
theatres and genres of plays studied in the theory
component of the Drama syllabus.
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SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS
The introduction of the Grade 9 exams this year saw our
Third Form syllabus being somewhat interrupted by the Arts
and Culture component of these exams, and the boys (and
staff) tackled this most admirably. Unfortunately the theme of
the exam was similar to a section we had studied in the
second term and it meant a lot of repetition. Despite this
being rather tiresome at times, the boys managed to find the
creativity in them to produce some exciting and entertaining
final presentations.
The senior forms, as has become tradition, each had an
evening where they had an opportunity to perform to their
families, friends and staff. These evenings constitute the
boys' final practical exams and are always a lovely end to the
year. Not only is each boy's development in terms of his
ability to perform on stage measured but also, and perhaps
more importantly, so is his development into a confident,
well-rounded member of our community. Speech and Drama
prides itself on what it can do for the boys' growth in
both their personal and social development as well as in
producing top-class performers.
The value of this subject was summed up so well in a Form
2 June Exam paper, where the boys had to write letters
home describing what they were doing in Speech and
Drama...
Dear A\om
I have been doing this incredible subject called Drama. I don't
know if you've heard of it but I'm sure you have. I have been
doing Drama for six months because here at College some
subjects are semesterised - Drama is one of them. It's a real
pity. I have loved this subject, it has taught me how to have
confidence when speaking in public, how to express myself
without talking, just using body language, gestures etc. how to
get my body looking as realistic as possible when moving, and
finally how to act and evolve into another character. I wish
there was time to do some more. Aloyfce you can even take up
Drama. I'm sure you'll love it!
Mrs L Usher
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Our Technical Drawing Department continues to show promise. Firstly, of the 62 boys who wrote the final examination in
2002, 15 received A-symbols, 14 received B-symbols and
13 received C-symbols. Furthermore, no failures were
recorded. Congratulations to all.
During the year, the Second Formers' project was changed
from the cam-car to a wind-or motor-assisted boat. Fun was
had by all when the boats ran out of battery or wind power,
leaving them stranded in the middle of the pool. Capable
swimmers retrieved the spoils. Once again our Third
Formers showed tremendous insight when building their
stadiums. The display was a great success. Fourth Form
produced some of the best spaghetti bridges that have been
seen for a long time. A number of accolades were given for
the high standard of work produced. Finally, the highlight of
the Fifth Form year was the pedal cart and race day, which
was held in light drizzle. The survivors entertained the
spectators, who, at stages, needed to scamper for shelter or
risk being run over by reckless drivers. Furthermore, our
department enjoyed showing off some first class work in the
combined exhibition held towards the end of 2002.
Finally, I would like to thank Mr P Sutherland for all his hard
work and assistance during a very busy year. We have
managed to secure two computers in the department, which
will be used to assist the pupils in learning more about
CAD and CAD-related programmes. All in all, this was a
rewarding and active year for the department.
B Bosch
The matric results were good, as always. All boys did well
and the Zulu Department was again delighted with the
results. Eleven As and eight Bs was a great achievement for
the department. With the calibre of boys we have in matric
next year, and with matric marking experience, the
Department is hoping to do even better in 2003.
ZULU
TECHNICAL DRAWING
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The College Shoppe is now in its third year and once
again has grown tremendously over the past 12 months.
Sales to date have exceeded all expectations, which is very
encouraging, and shows that more and more people are now
aware of this facility.
The Shoppe came second out of 119 schools with regard to
sales of Amalgamated Beverage Industries (Coca-Cola)
products - a growth of 242%!
The ladies in the College Shoppe extend a grateful thanks to
all those regular moms who support them on a Monday
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before heading home. It makes getting up at the crack of
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Media Centre
The Media Centre opened in January with a slightly reduced
staff complement and a newly appointed senior librarian,
ably supported by management and colleagues. Our team
of 30 monitors, led by N Shezi and B Lusu, continued to play
the crucial role of maintaining order in the collection and, in
doing so, benefited from the exposure to the systems and
stimulating information in our well-stocked library.
The results of the sharp drop in our currency became
evident, as book and other media prices spiralled. The budget
was stretched to the limit and book sales were scoured for
bargains. The cost factor, together with additional calls on
staff time, resulted in a slight reduction in intake this year approximately 600 book titles, six CD roms and 28 videos.
Counselling
During 2002 Mr Anderson took charge of Form 6 career
guidance and the Form 5 work experience programme.
Mr Whitear was allocated Forms 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
The stability of the department contributed towards the
readiness with which the scholars and parents
approached the counsellors for individual counselling.
The counsellors have been extremely busy this year
helping the pupils deal with problems that could be overcome, and assisting them in coping with those problems
for which there was no easy and immediate solution.
The group guidance lessons were structured towards
providing the scholars the opportunity to acquire life
skills in a wide variety of spheres.
W Whitear
The media centre proved a very successful venue to showcase
pupils' work during the year. The Form 2 and Form 6 Art
Exhibitions drew widespread appreciation from parents and
visitors, as did the Form 3 projects, which were exhibited as
part of the Cultural Festival in September. A Book Drive formed
part of the evening, and our thanks go to parents who
supported this event, by adding to the library's collection.
The fourth term saw library staff immersed in the task of
preparing the entire stock of over 15 000 titles for the installation
of a security system in November. We anticipate a welcome
reduction in stock losses, as a result of this investment.
The year closed with farewells to two staff members wedding bells for Miss Samantha Jones, and Mrs Alison
Relleen responded to the "Call of the Cape". We thank them
for their efficient service and dedication to the Media Centre.
Mrs N Prince
MEDIA CENTRE
Back Row: S Shange, S Mvubu, M van Vuuren, C Moore, A Marais, C Hundermark, G
Sayers
Middle Row: M Zondi, R Jordaan, S Zulu, D Ndaba, R Sarawan, M Mkhize, G
Redelinghuys, S Bhola, M Sibisi, L Msimang
Seated: Mrs A Relleen; Ms S Jones, N Shezi, B Lusu (Head Monitor), K Cherry, Mrs
N Prince, Mrs C Smith
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MACBETH
"Macbeth" is a cutting and discomforting analysis of human
nature, through which the essence of man's vulnerability is
harshly explained. A massive strength of the play is that it
implies an inquisitive, even confused reaction in the reader
with regard to the central question of whether or not the
protagonist's propensity for evil is justified by his being
human - whether or not, in our deep empathy for him, we are
able to overlook our horror, and then forgive him.
Macbeth's "charmed life" does not give way to sinful
degeneration only by chance. In clandestine visits with the
weird sisters, he seeks out evil; requests apparitions to
soothe his painful lust for power. It is difficult in such times
to feel pity for Macbeth or to wish the "scorpions" of his mind
away. Similarly, Macbeth's appeal to his wife to"be ignorant
of the deed, dearest Chuck", is a concession - "fate" is no
longer responsible for "the dreams that wake us nightly" - he
is - and the horror of the events to come cannot be excused,
or easily sealed in the ever-looming envelope of "man's
inescapable destiny."
However, the primary thrust of Shakespeare's rhetoric
moves to establish a conflict of emotion in the reader. A
recurring implication is that Macbeth falls prey, that "the
chalice of his peace" has been poisoned, that he, like the
Captain of the Tiger, is a marionette in a comic procession
beyond his control. This is why we must pity him. As
humans, we are helpless to "see into the needs of time."
It is not denied that Macbeth is too weak to maintain his
integrity, but the point is that, at some stage, temptation will
ensnare us all. If this is true because of what Macbeth is,
because of what we are, we must react in a nervous and
fearful pity.
Shakespeare's perspicacity in explaining the psychological
flow is underpinned by an effective flow of retrospective irony
- an excellent method of implying that something was
"always going to come about." And our human condition
hurts us with horrible visions and cruel happenstance "ghosts" of guilt and terror in punishment for crimes we are
perhaps innocent of, or helpless to act against. The pity we
must feel for Macbeth is made strong because we know we
must feel it for ourselves.
D Day (6A)
MY FAVOURITE PLACE
Many people may travel around the world in their lifetime, yet
they will always return to their favourite place, that place
which appeals to the individual's personality and style, that
place which grasps hold of a small piece of your heart and of
your soul, and never lets go.
In the North Eastern sector of Hungary, just over two hours
drive from Budapest, lies a small town amongst grapevines
and green rolling hills, called Eger. Eger is an old farming
town which is brimming with beauty, heritage and tradition.
From above, Eger could be portrayed as a small spider web
with all the streets branching out from the central Dobo
Square, the spider sitting at the centre of the web being the
thirteenth century castle. There is a church on Dobo Square
that compares in beauty to the most exquisite cathedrals in
Rome. The inside is a virtual time-machine transporting you
eight centuries back in time.
The cobbled streets of Eger are lined with traditional
Hungarian restaurants and pubs, side by side with modern
shops. The smell of goulash and pizza and sweet-flavoured
ice cream lingers throughout the town, marking its place in
your memory. From wherever you stand in the streets of
Eger, if you look upwards and in the right direction, the
magnificent castle can be seen, still standing strong as a sign
of Hungarian pride. In addition to that, the town almost
seems littered with statues of great leaders and war-scenes
from Hungarian history.
Eger is never silent; throughout the day the square is dotted
with people sitting, talking, resting or simply admiring. The
sound of church bells rings above the verbal advertisement
of the street-side artists whilst the ice-cream salesmen work
together with the brilliant heat of the summer time to sell their
stock. Three men stand on the corner opposite the favourite
street cafe and play the most beautiful traditional gypsy
tunes and melodies on the guitar and other less-familiar
instruments. Each warm evening chases the sun down
behind the steep roofs on the ancient buildings and prepares
for Eger to prosper.
The night life in Eger is unbeatable - dinner at the cosy
street-side restaurant, wine festivals for tasting the best
Hungarian red wine, which is made no further away than the
nearest field. People walk through the lamp-lit streets
visiting between two and twenty laughing, singing pubs.
Hospitality is earned by showing respect and then becomes
everlasting. The bright lights and loud music are restricted to
underground nightclubs on the outskirts of the town, which
are filled each night with the younger half of the town's small
population. There is such a festive atmosphere in Eger
every night. The town seems to shrink into one big family
having a good time together. No matter where you are from,
your skin will tingle with the warmth of your welcome.
Eger has the perfect blend of new and old, of hot summers
and snow-white winters, of long nights out and community
water-sports, of being able to grasp hold of a piece of your
heart and a piece of your soul and never let go.
T Krause (6A)
B Tennant (3H)
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MY FAVOURITE PLACE
Water cascaded down the bold and enormously humbling,
grand crag that stuck out of the immense underlying
greenery like the proverbial thumb. Water gushed, hurtling
earthwards, clambering down the rocky face in thick layers
with abandon. The mineral-enriched pureness roared and
hissed as it smacked, slapped and smashed against a large,
rugged mass of rock and shattered into a fine spray,
comprising millions of tiny droplets that sculpted a
picturesque arch of prismatic colours in the sky. The vivid
and exquisite myriad of colour contrasted with the scenic
backdrop of absolute beauty, a masterpiece. This was the
shrine for my soul, the haven for my body. This is my
favourite place.
The crystal clearness of the pool water magnified and
superimposed on every distinguishable characteristic of
each individual object, giving sights a crispness and a
piercing sharpness unaccustomed to the human eye. The
dense abundance of brightly coloured fish and other lucidly
colourful aquatic life seemed to shine and luminate in the
naturally refined, untouched, virgin water. The clarity was
amazing and I was flabbergasted by the sheer magnificence
and quality of the never-before-seen beauty.
My body could no longer resist the urge. I yielded to the
alluring appeal of the transparent liquid. A deep and restful
relaxation spread throughout my entire body instantly as my
parched extremities penetrated the soft, chilled water. The
consoling refresher soothed and revitalised. It provided a
much-appreciated alleviation and a welcome relief from the
thick, sweltering claustrophobia exuded by the untamed jungle.
Complete serenity followed. My pulse was reduced to a faint
quiver that vibrated gently every so often. My body functions and
movements also seemed to be affected by the change in
temperature and gravity, as they appeared to lag and work in
slow motion. My mind, however, was working over-time, trying
to absorb and digest as much wonder and tranquil loveliness as
possible in the blissful silence of the underwater fantasy world.
I was wide-eyed, attempting to take full advantage of the
optical feast. Never had I seen such splendour. The brilliant
fusion of those lively, natural pigments was so bright and so
intense that the whole experience was simply overwhelming
and breathtaking. I could only float, frozen in radiant and
ecstatic awe at the marvel before my very eyes.
This is exactly where I wanted to be and where I hoped to
remain. It was my ideal. It was paradise. It was where I
could reflect on life and be one with myself, in unconditional,
pure harmony. The atmosphere, environment and
experience was one that could only, if vaguely, be imagined
in a fantastical illusion conjured up in the subconscious. No
logic was challenged. There was no need. Everything
simply co-existed and was just so balanced, clear and
comprehensible. Everything was just meant to be,
everything made perfect sense. It was intensely philosophical.
I reached a state of spiritual, mental and physical well-being.
The sights, the colours, a masterpiece - this was the shrine
for my soul, the haven for my body. This is my favourite
place.
K Petersen (6A)
NEWSPAPERS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD
"Newspapers do more harm than good. Their style is often
extremely provocative - it even goes beyond the bounds of
democracy or honesty. Yet I suppose they are a necessary evil".
Newspapers are a simple concept; writers conveying news to
an audience in the form of writing. News is an insight into one s
small town, district, city, country or world, making it part of an
important communication medium known as the 'media'.
Communication and technology have made the world smaller
and many people are now reliant on the media (local, national
and international) for news. Thus the media possess a vast
wealth of power and responsibility. This power has potential for
both good and bad. Which will dominate (good or bad) depends
on many factors but ultimately it depends on the newspapers'
audience and what the newspapers think they will buy.
"The purchaser of a newspaper desires an article which he
can appreciate at sight; which he can lay down and say: 'An
excellent article, very excellent; exactly my own sentiments.'"
Walter Bagenot 1826- 1877
Opinions are an important aspect of one's everyday life.
Expressing one's opinion on a certain topic is vital, but
hearing another's opinion is even more so. Hearing another's
opinion also helps one to understand more about the other's
situation and background, but, more importantly, it drives one
to think and question one's own situation. Newspapers offer
people the medium to express their opinions on news or
affairs. Newspapers do not force one to like or accept
another's opinion, but merely to acknowledge it.
Newspapers are an important advertising medium
because of the vast audience they reach. Without these
advertisements the unemployed might still be unemployed,
one's car might never be fixed or one might never get the
best deal available. In this respect newspapers are vital as
they provide businesses with advertising opportunities which
in turn help the consumer.
Newspapers are also a wealth of knowledge. Articles appearing
in newspapers that are of a scientific nature require skilled
writing and understanding of the topic by the journalist in order to
convey such facts to the ignorant. The 'translation' of such facts
into simpler terms helps most readers to understand the topic of
the article, thus educating and encouraging the reader.
Not only is news vital but results and statistics have become
a necessity for most people. The global stock exchanges
publish share and stock statistics in most daily publications,
thereby keeping those dependent on such statistics well
informed. Sports results are another important asset a
newspaper offers. One can actually read about a particular
game concerning one's team without having attended the
game.
A simple concept such as a newspaper can, however, be
corrupted . . .
"The newspapers! Sir, they are most villainous - licentious abominable - infernal - not that I ever read them - no -1 make
it a rule never to look into a newspaper."
Richard Brinsley Sheridan 1751 - 1816
Just as a newspaper can be used as a medium for
advertising, it can also be used as a medium for propaganda.
Because of the immense audience a daily publication
reaches, immoral and corrupt people (Government officials
especially) can use newspapers as a means of brainwashing.
Twisting of the facts can manipulate the simple-minded and
turn a country against itself.
Bad and biased journalism can taint a publication's reputation.
By allowing emotions to become mixed into the facts,
journalists can change the tone or focus of an article so that
it becomes suggestive or implicit, thereby offending certain
sectors of a population.
In the world of business, profit has become an important
motivator. In the Newspaper world the more copies you sell
the more money you make. Most newspapers are therefore
profit-orientated. This is a negative aspect of newspapers as
they become desperate to sell more. The articles become
more suggestive and provocative and occasionally stories do
get fabricated.
In the dynamic world we inhabit, where evil is inevitable,
perhaps necessary, and where good will hopefully always
triumph, can one be secure? The answer is yes! One can be
secure in knowing that whatever happens in this world, good
or evil, it will be reported, and that if one makes the effort to
read the newspaper one shall be informed, amazed, astounded,
horrified, disgusted, prepared, warned and content.
J du Toit (6Y)
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REFLECTIONS OF A TIME TRAVELLER
I sat cowered against a wall and gently rocked back and
forth, while staring across the room at a flickering light almost
beyond cognisance, which sporadically pierced the darkness
with blurred black and white images.
My eyes were reflected by these images and they stared
back at me, their dilated pupils behind which ran rivers
of blood, shifting nervously. They stared back at my
dishevelled face, etched with years of anguish and painted
with sweat and blood. There was something, that beautiful
powder, the small remaining stars of my imploding universe.
I was left in the void where I cowered in the corner and where
the cold savaged my naked flesh.
I closed my eyes and fled within myself, where I frantically
searched the myriad of fleeting thoughts floating on the
winds of my subconscious. They came to me in an incoherent
fusion of visions and sound; the woman, the knife, the blood,
the screaming and the ticking. I retreated in confusion to the
unfolding void and the flickering, intermittent, blurry black
and white images. My muscles were suddenly overrun with
convulsions and I involuntarily attacked the wall until I
collapsed in my own blood, writhing with pain.
Consciousness escaped me and I was faced with the
desolate, windswept barrenness of my soul. The thoughts
again came to me in an incoherent fusion of visions and
sounds, the screaming, the blood, the knife, the woman and
the ticking. Angels and demons alike no longer dwelled here.
There was nothing but loneliness, loathing and fear.
The blood was warm and it flowed beside me like a long red
promise of mortality. The blurry black and white images
flickered above me, as did my own eyes. Their pupils were
motionless and they stared blankly at my wraith-like body
silently floating in its own effluent.
Suddenly the silence cowered in the face of the unrelenting
screaming, which echoed in the nothingness. It emanated
from somewhere in the void, the remains of my imploded
universe had all but disappeared. I strained my eyes and
through the flickering darkness I beheld its source. The
woman lay in the distance, her violated, naked body
contorting with pain. A knife protruded from her stomach and
her blood cascaded over her smooth skin down into her
sea of oblivion. The screaming was interrupted only briefly
by short spans of breathing struggling to hold onto the
nothingness of that pointless existence. But beyond all of
this, beyond the void and beyond the screaming, the blood,
the knife and the woman was something else. It lurked in the
darkness, untouched by the flickering intermittent light of
blurred black and white images, that old methodic rhetoric,
"tick...tick...tick..."
S Cairns (6A)
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Suddenly the alarm clock rang and I woke up. I felt a bit
strange and weary. I leapt out of bed and started to put on
my clothes. Peering into the mirror, I got the shock of my life!
I was a giant Praying Mantis with great big green pincers.
Panic rushed through my body. I couldn't believe what I had
become. What had caused it? Was it something I ate or did?
I had to go and hide! What would my parents do if they
discovered that their son had been transformed into an
insect? My mother hates insects!
I suddenly remembered my secret hiding place in the forest
near my house. It was my only chance, I had to go there
and hide. At least there I could sit quietly and think what to
do next. How was I going to change back, and how was I
going to do it without my parents finding out? My mom would
probably try to exterminate me before listening to any
reasoning. I had to go to the forest.
I reached for the door handle and after about a twentyminute struggle with my pincer, which I was still learning to
use, I opened the door. I ran for the stairs, forgot I had four
extra legs and fell to the ground in a pathetic heap. I was
beginning to realise that being an insect required a lot of
'co-ords'!
I eventually reached the front door and got out of the house.
I ran to the forest, hoping that no one would see me. When
I entered the forest it felt very different. It felt as if I was being
laughed at by the trees and all the other animals in the
forest. Suddenly, a great big oak tree called out to me: "Hello
there! You must be the biggest and strongest praying
mantis I have ever seen. My name is Bruce. What is your
name?"
I couldn't believe what had just happened to me! "My name
is Martin and I'm not really a praying mantis. I woke up this
morning and found myself turned into an insect."
I explained the whole story to Bruce and told him how my
parents would react if they found me like this. I told him how
much I wanted to change back, but that I didn't know how.
"Well, that is a very sad story. I know how mothers can be.
They just don't understand some things. But I think I can
help, Martin!" said Bruce.
"That's great" I said. "What? What is it? I'll do anything!"
"Behind me is some magic powder which a fairy left behind
last night. Take the bag and sprinkle some on you. That
should do the trick!"
I reached for the bag and held it in my pincer. I suddenly
realised that when I changed back into a boy I wouldn't be
able to talk to Bruce again, but I had to do it.
"Bye-bye, Bruce. Thank you so much for all your help. I
really appreciate it. I'll come and water you every day." With
that, I sprinkled the powder. With what seemed like an
almighty flash, I was transformed back into a boy again. This
was truly a day to remember!
S Farren (5M)
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T Loukidis (5M)
A TIME OF CHANGE
I reclined in my rust-infested chair and watched the
unpredictable eagerly. Not a syllable was murmured out of
turn. My face was covered in a salt water discharge, which
ran onto my cracked lips which were thinly lubricated by
saliva. I observed the uniformly sliced grass, festooned with
early morning dewdrops, which delicately dripped towards
the thirsty soil. The sweet smell of the luscious greenery
embraced my nostrils, but this was drowned by the
redolence of a Chesterfield. A beautifully decorated butterfly
fluttered past and slipped through the thick air. I gaped at
the distance and admired the endless land, the horizon
excluded. An unprotected earthworm emerged from its
depths and admired the neighbourhood. It then recollected
itself and took to the underworld. I admired the precision of
a mosquito, piercing my skin. Its minute head dipped and
rose like an anchored boat. As the blood siphoned through
the hollow needle, the mosquito's stomach began to
resemble an inflating hot air balloon, which drifted off
contentedly.
Amongst this community the image of the sullen sky was an
enormous planetarium ceiling covered in white, puffy clouds.
In reality they were not harmless, gentle and adoring; they
were menacing, odious overloads at their zenith. They had
fabricated everything, and gave no visible mercy to the
watcher's healing rays. The anticipated warm rays never
fell here, rather they scattered their brilliance on the
neighbouring favoured community. Forgotten fields were
never given an opportunity to show their barricaded
capabilities. The clouds hovered above, watching every
movement with intent, as if we crossed the invisible line, they
would unleash their dreaded wrath. The power enthralled,
loomed and obscured any visibility at hope, serenity or
future. Reality was as common as bare truth. The
deafening silence was suddenly shattered by a distant voice,
one of promise, hope and change. The voice soothed
my betrayed mind and cleansed my clogged ears. The
immovable clouds unsettled and scattered restlessly.
For an instant, light broke into my new eyes. I was blinded
and then, as I focused my eyes without my lens, they began
to water in realisation that my lush fields were actually a
nursery to filthy maggots, brown plains of gritty dust and
bitter dismay. I heard voices of complaint and eventual joy.
A blessed gust of wind flicked my wavy black hair onto my
shining scalp. The desired coolant also hurled dozens of
coffee-coloured dust particles into my dry mouth. They
ventured into the new domain for a while before a sudden
gust of air sent them crashing down from their reverie to a
familiar settlement, as a squall of wind wrestled me to the
ground, forcing me to kiss it. The ranges of brown dirt
resembled a wasteland and blemished an unforseen
change.
A deep, dark, nebulous cloud from the direction of hope,
encroached our awakening community. It cleared any trace
of ensuring rays on this community and the next, a tyrant of
undeniable supremacy, chosen to replace a king.
Megalomania had swept over, distorting all signs of truth.
The brown, rough dust particles gradually faded away as
before. The new sheepskin had been pulled over our
confused eyes. With the abstruse change came a haze of
omnipotent darkness. The violent sound of flapping edged
closer. The arcane haze drifted closer and closer and
eventually engulfed all. It raided every dwelling. It
consumed everything obviously edible and left. The scarce
blades of grass were erased so only the brown dust particles
were left abandoned, abandoned with new-found plagues
emerging and multiplying. An echo of laughter carried in the
disguised air. Amongst the sketch of shadows and feeling
of blindness, a light flickered delicately and gradually
diminished.
P Singh (5R)
ESCAPE FROM THE DARKNESS
The train moved imperceptibly, then slowly, as the
passengers and visitors on the platform waved to those of us
fortunate to be on board at the start of a long and special
journey towards hope.
The invasion had begun five dreadful days earlier. In the
waking hours of the morning a shrill whistling sound severed
the peace and climaxed in an explosion which tore through
the community centre across the street. A sudden commotion
grew as people ran through the streets towards the safety of
the tube station two blocks away.
For a full four days my family took shelter from the clockwork
explosions which clawed away at the high-rise buildings like
ravenous dogs. With little or no food, I filled my stomach
with the rusted water which was kept in store. The days
resembled nights as, on the third day of bombing, all power
was shut down when a smoking bi-plane smashed the
make-shift generator outside.
I spent my time, during those four days, searching for weak
women and children who needed intensive care. In a fight
for survival, the elderly were inhumanely thrown out and
ultimately blown to pieces by scattering shrapnel, or died of
starvation. The tube station was an ugly sight, even in the
dark, with near-dead corpses, crawling and scratching for
food. Mothers cried in desperation as they held their dying
offspring in emaciated arms. My own mother had been
thrown into the pit filled with the rotting corpses of the
numerous dead. Every fifteen minutes a bomb, greater than
the last, would crash through a block of houses in a
mind-numbing blast.
Between the blasts, short moments of peace allowed for
various scavenger missions. I volunteered my tired body to
one of these, with hesitation. Outside a cataract of smoky
darkness had formed around a world contorted by an unseen
violence. Male birds huddled on the headless martyr's
statue that lay broken in the centre of the rubble-covered
square. In dark alleys, old men sat with clenched eyes,
believing themselves unseen by the victorious pilot who
glided above. The mission objective failed, no food or
supplies gathered, and we scampered back towards our
protective bunker.
As I entered through a thin gap, a rancid smell of faeces and
decaying flesh stuck in my nose. If not for my empty stomach,
my violent convulsion would have brought up my stomach
fluids. The tube station was dark and crowded, but in an
inconceivable paradox, offered our only protection. My
younger brother, unaware of the tragedy outside, played with
a group of boys on the now abandoned rails.
The pseudo-day passed with the usual terror and fear. By
what I thought to be night, the blasts had slowed down to one
every hour or so. Outside, buildings had been razed to the
ground and those still left standing stood upon two
crumbling walls. Unexpectedly, the power was on. The few
fluorescent bulbs flickered forth a humming light.
The hell of the dark now seemed like an idyllic paradise.
With lights all around, the true results of the five days were
seen. Every single person's face was drawn tightly by fear
and starvation. Wide eyes gazed around with anxiety. A
rumbling sound could be heard from deep within the tunnel.
Those who were standing, dived to the floor in an action of
instinct, but there was no explosion.
Then a train pulled up to the platform, and a jovial man spoke
inaudible words to those who lay nearby. All of us were
saved; the train was my escape from the dreadful five days
of darkness. I was safe.
M Thornton-Dibb (5M)
35
DEATH IS IMMINENT
The earth trembled as the military tanks stormed our refugee
home in Jenin, great machines, built of cold steel with hearts
of metal that overwhelm a mere mortal such as myself, and
crumple buildings with their mighty strength. Followed by
these machines of war in the wake of destruction, was a myriad of soldiers, marching in perfect unison, the echo of their
boots smothering my people in a state of terror.
These mercenaries had spread out into the streets like a
plague battering at our dilapidated doors. The heartless
soldiers had manipulated the undernourished bodies of our
neighbours and friends, and all my family could do was to
witness this plundering through the grimy windows of our
home. They would soon be at our door, forcing us out of our
home and comfortable environment into a harsh and cruel
one. They would intimidate us with their automatic rifles and
maim us until we were on the verge of death. Their empty
eyes, filled with darkness, would light up into raging fires,
fuelled by our every agonising movement.
Our door was now a mangled mass of splinters and our
home had been invaded by masked, featureless monsters.
"No soi ancjmo freat dal dut!" one of them bellowed. You,
get out of the house! My father struggled against the
restraints, wincing. A shot pierced the humid air. My mother
collapsed at the doorway, soaking the rags she wore with
tears. Those ruthless savages had executed my father.
They wrenched my mother on to her feet and grabbed hold
of me.
It was getting dark but the sky was illuminated with flashes of
light and the crisp air was bombarded with sounds of gunfire
and the clamour of the metal tanks. I was surrounded by
crushed walls and streets filled with mounds of rubble;
puddles of bloodied water and lifeless bodies were strewn
here and there. The soldiers carried on evicting innocent
people from their homes and setting fire to the few precious
possessions they owned. My mother and I, among others,
were marched to the market square.
"Li da vecje glesie - cu le sieradure rote!" whispered my
mother. Escape from these men and run for your life!
With sweat dripping into my eyes, blinding me, I ran as
swiftly as my weary feet would permit, swerving and dashing
through alleys and collapsing buildings, attempting to lose
my pursuers. Like predator and prey, hunter and the hunted,
I ran on, each step further and further away from them.
Now I sit alone in my comfortable livingroom, rocking myself
to sleep in an armchair, grateful to have lived these many
years and to have been able to tell the world of these
atrocities and the annihilation of my people and home.
Once and for all I will lock away these painful memories in
the recesses of my mind, never to be opened again!
D Shimmon (5R)
FROM A DISTANCE
"A force like that could ... could end the War. Can you
imagine it? In a matter of seconds it could all be over!"
"I know".
Seji Minamota knew this very well. He had felt the bitter sting
of war fully. He had lost a brother. Hours of grief had
elapsed within his claustrophobic room. Scar-like tear stains
severed his face, savage etchings in a block of cold stone.
But no longer did he weep - a new passion was engulfing him
- hatred. He hated the Allies, the savage Americans, the
War. He was going to write the conclusion to this shameful
chapter of human history. He was going to end the
bloodshed. It was his duty. He had to.
In the back seat of Minamota's car sat his colleague, Enzo
Yakazawa. It had been almost an hour since they had left
the plant, and Enzo was getting restless. He carried with him
a boyish charm and, not being one for facts and
formulae, spoke only of dramatic explosions and joyous
victories in his typically excitable chatter. Each exclamation
brought with it a bounce off his seat and an uneasy wobble
of his double chin. Keeping him quiet had proved impossible
for Minamoto and he had eventually surrendered himself to
listening.
"And did you see the force of it?" yelled Enzo, "On a larger
scale it would be... be..." He was losing steam and, at a loss
for words, promptly fell asleep.
"Complete obliteration." Minamota completed the sentence
and grinned. He actually could do it! He could avenge his
brother's death! He could end it all! / *
Gradually the battered vehicle drew to an awkward halt.
Enzo had now slidden off the leather cushion and was
dangling above the car floor by his seatbelt. Saliva hung
from his chin, which was drooping pathetically over his collar.
An agitated Minamota ignored him and, without thinking,
locked the car door. Enzo could wait, but he could not. He
ran up the stairs to his front door, showing remarkable
agility for a man of his age, and hurriedly pulled on his white
lab coat. The room was a mess, but with a series of nimble
leaps, he managed to seat himself down at his desk.
Scrambling for a notepad, he began the final session of his
work - the beginning of the end.
Dr Seji Minamoto had always been an intelligent man. After
breezing through school he had soon obtained a Ph D from
Tokyo and secured several major posts as a scientist and
researcher. His main interest was the study of the atom and,
with the declaration of the Second World War, he had
become engrossed in attempting to tap its power. After years
of hard work he now had discovered what thousands had
failed to do - he could isolate enriched uranium particles
cheaply and efficiently. In short, he had discovered Japan's
first atomic bomb.
Many hours of tedious proof-testings later, Minamoto was
convinced that he had achieved his goal. It all added up. His
life had reached a climax. Stunned, he scrambled outside.
By now Enzo had awoken and, after being quietly released,
the pair walked arm in arm down the road, past the
blossoming trees, exhausted but victorious.
Sitting in his favourite tea house Dr Seji Minamoto took a
long and deserved sip. Success tasted sweet. He smiled at
Enzo and took a long gaze out of the window. It was a
perfect day, birds sang and flowers bloomed. In the sky
buzzed an aeroplane. It was distant but right above them,
eclipsing the sun. The "Enola Gay" had reached its final
destination. From a distance it had appeared so innocent, so
normal, but now it was too late for Dr Seji Minamoto and his
beloved Enzo.
GA Comrie (5R)
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MUSIC AND ITS PLACE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
It is said that there are only two, true universal languages:
mathematics and music. Mathematics is most definitely an
integral part of the high school curriculum and is even
considered to be a highly important subject. Thus the
question is asked, why a school like ours does not offer the
subject of music to its pupils?
Scientific research done in the United States has proved
that as little as one fifteen-minute music lesson a week
increases the IQ level of the individual taking the lesson.
Music helps to bridge neural gaps within the brain
and promotes self-discipline. Therefore it increases the
individual's general scholastic ability.
Music is a very expressive subject and strikes a balance
between matters of the head and of the heart. To be
musically successful, one needs to be intellectually inclined,
but also expressive in one's emotions. Even if these
properties are not well developed, music will stimulate them
and thus develop them.
Although music is a very stimulating subject, providing it
as a high school subject is very expensive. Instruments,
equipment and notes are all very expensive items and there
are also very few people qualified to teach the subject.
Underprivileged rural schools would need their scarce
financial resources for other more necessary items, such as
desks and chairs, but schools like ours have the necessary
finance to provide not only notes and instruments, but also
qualified staff to teach the pupils.
It is evident, especially among school boys, that playing a
musical instrument or studying music as a subject, is
considered to be inferior to a physical activity like rugby. Thus
the number of boys at Maritzburg College who play an
instrument and would like tuition or take music as a subject, is
virtually nil. With no demand, there is thus no need to offer it.
There are numerous schools, though, that do offer music
as a subject, and furthermore, there are people who take
tuition outside school, on a private basis. Luckily music is
something that can still be learned later on in life and is not
restricted to a certain age.
Thus music might be seen as a less important subject at high
school level, if the need for it is not great or the finances are
not available. It might not even be appropriate for certain
people to study music intensively, but at some point in life,
music should at least be introduced to every individual to
allow him or her to better his or her life.
M Scriba (5R)
A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU
The first time I saw you might not have been the first time
that we met. You had just come home after taking ill.
Everybody at home was worried sick about you. You had left
your wife with nine children to begin a new family with a total
stranger. Now, after so many years, you have come back
home.
It was not your fault, I know that. Yet I still have a feeling of
resentment that you were not around when I was born in this
world. You were not there for your children when they were
growing up. They had to learn to live without a father,
knowing quite well that he was living on the other side of the
hill with their stepmother. Attending the same school with
your father's "other" children might not have been easy for
them, seeing how "they" were provided for, while they had to
make do with what they have.
Did you not have the wish to see your first children and to
teach them any human values that fathers are meant to pass
on to their children? The same values that your father, the
local priest, imposed on you? I believe that you would have
fulfilled your role as a male parent if only you had been given
half a chance. If you had the opportunity, you would have
given all of your offspring a better childhood and also
ensured the best education for them all. After all, being a
teacher yourself, you did understand the importance of an
education. All I can do now is imagine how it would have
been if only you had had that opportunity and privilege of
being a father.
It is because of a cruel-hearted woman that this life is just a
fantasy. We would have doctors, a lawyer, a dentist and a
few entrepreneurs in the family. Black chemistry prevented
all of this. She might have called your name into a calabash
filled with mixture, or she might have added a sangoma's
additional ingredient to something she fed to you. To think
that she had to keep enforcing her hold on you after a month
or two might have caused her a headache every now and
again. That serves her right for what she was doing to your
wife and children.
All I remember of you is the day that your second wife
discarded you and you had to come back home after so
many years. All nine of your kids were there to welcome their
long-lost father with warm, open hands. You were a very
lucky man, grandad. I don't think it would come easy for me
to accept my dad into my life again after not being there for
me as I was growing up. He better hope that his pension
plan covers medical aids and everything else that an old,
sickly man would need. No, I don't hate him. It would feel
like taking in a total stranger and calling him "DAD".
There is one thing that I keep wishing for though, I wish for a
photograph of you, grandpa. I wish for one inside my heart,
one that will always be with me wherever I am. I wish to
know you, Mkhulu.
S Shange (4W)
DOWNPOUR
Lightning stabbed erratically at the earth, in vicious flashes
of fantastical energy. The lightning lit up the spires of
the inner city cathedral, silhouetted against the bright
background like something out of a horror film. Thunder
rolled across the sky, and lost itself in the dark expanses of
the great clouds. Rain lashed out relentlessly at the faces of
the guards on the city walls. One of the guards attempted to
light a home-made cigarette, but failed.
The night was cold; it had been raining for the past few hours. A
dank smell hung in the air. It was the most rain that had fallen in
over a century. The river Sally was full, almost bursting its banks,
and flowing slowly. It was the dirtiest river in the entire kingdom
and flowed through one of the most polluted cities under control
of the King. It had rained so much that night that strange
chemical reactions began to take place. Grey, pulsating mists,
potentially dangerous to the human body, began to rise off the
surface of the water. The mists began to grope their way along
the surface of the water and into numerous alleys that wound
their way around the city.
Some of the escaping mist found its way to a tavern and forced
its way inside through the numerous cracks of light and warmth
piercing through the door. The mist found people huddled
around a fire, attempting to gather all the warmth they could into
their outstretched, ice-cold hands. Enjoying the heat emanating
from the flames, the mist settled onto the floor to rest, before
disappearing through the cracks in the floor.
Gaining courage, the rest of the mist began to shimmer and
slide out from the darkness of the alleyways and into the
streets, as if searching for something it had lost. It curled
over the many terraces and wove between the lamp posts
like a cat, stealthily pawing along the side of a quiet street,
not wanting to be seen.
Gradually the clouds ceased their surge, drained of their
remaining energy, and began to part. Beams of sunlight
burst through the clouds on the horizon, bathing all they
could in warmth. Slowly, the mist that had come alive the
night before groped its way back into the dark recesses of
the back alley ways in an effort to escape the long arms of
the sun. The roofs on the houses glistened gently in the
sunlight. And all the mysteries of the night before faded
away silently, without a trace, in the warmth and light of the
morning sun.
K Timm (4D)
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HORMONAL WAR ZONE BEHIND THE WHEEL
It is imperative that one is mentally capable of handling the
challenges of a venture before undertaking it, and frankly,
sixteen year-olds are not ready to carry the lives of other
motorists in their juvenile hands.
This is illustrated in America where the law that sixteen
year-olds will be legally allowed to drive has been in place for
a very long time and all have become accustomed to it.
However, the fact that the country has been plagued by
countless incidents of drunken driving and deaths due to this
and the legal utilisation of these cars in juvenile crimes, far
outweighs the fact that they are expert drivers at the age of
twenty one and are less accident-prone. Most people forget
that at twenty one people are less accident-prone anyway.
This is because by this age, they are, on average, mature
enough to know that all actions have repercussions, and they
are less likely to be misled by their peers.
Some might argue that early driving gives "lost souls" a
sense of independence, thus enforcing responsibility in
them. That is true, but what is also true is that the 'teen'
stage is a very unpredictable stage in a man or woman's life.
That is why it is better to let one mature first, thus
eradicating the risks inherent in the teenage years.
Suicide rates amongst teenagers are alarming, to the point
where objects that can be utilised in attempted bodily harm
are not permitted on most school grounds. This is why it
does not make sense to allow a part of society that is so
self-destructive to own such a powerful and potentially fatal
machine. Yes, they can get from one place to another
without the threat of rape or abduction, but the number of
rebellious drivers on these roads and the threat that follows
become a bigger problem.
Most parents cannot trust their own teenagers with their
infant siblings' lives, but seem not to have a problem with
putting them in charge of something that harbours a three
hundred horse-power engine, which they use to transport
innocent peers amongst other machines with the same
capabilities. This is a complete travesty of common sense
that can have fatal consequences.
M Khoza (4D)
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS
As I hoisted the heavy tent bag onto my shoulder and strode
across the golden brown lawn towards the ancient beast, it
suddenly dawned on me that this would be my introduction
to manhood - a weekend away from the nailbiting stress of
daily life, a weekend in the woods.
Once I had finished packing my supplies, I went to collect
the most important item of this trip, my life blood, my
custom-made Paul Berreta "over and under" shotgun. I
approached the safe with the respect a slave shows his king.
My hand went to work on the dial until it made a stiletto
"click", I depressed the handle and the heavy metal door
swung outwards to reveal a treasure trove of guns,
mahogany stocks crafted to perfection, black barrels shining
like gold. Finally the sweet smell of gun oil made its way to
my nostrils. I reached forward and caressed the wooden
stock of my pride and joy. I cradled it in my arms like a
mother cradles a young infant.
When all packing was complete I climbed into the beast and
gunned the engine. The 1976 Three Series land rover
roared to life. I engaged first gear and it lurched forward;
there was no turning back, this was it!
The vehicle edged cautiously down the mountain track. I let
my attention waver from the task at hand for a few seconds;
in those few seconds I caught a glimpse of a magical sight.
The afternoon sun, with its reds, oranges, pinks and purples,
glinted from a large expanse of blue that went by the name
of the Umvozana lake. I entered the forest and the scent of
pine crept its way into the cab of the "landy"; the incessant
whine of the Christmas beetles made me register that I was
here at last.
After setting up my primitive camp I went to get dinner in the
form of a yellow-billed duck. I trod heavily through the
marshland until I found a dry island which would make the
perfect hiding place. I waited no more than five minutes until
I saw the perfect "V" shape against the twilight. I crouched
like a panther waiting for my prey to come closer. When it
was within range I stood up and put a bead on the front bird
and, after giving it a lead, squeezed the trigger. The gun
roared and a bright muzzle flash obscured my vision for a
split second, but then I saw it - my dinner heading earthward
- a good shot!
While sitting opposite the orange and red flames of my
campfire with a good brew in my hands and a fresh duck
roasting away, I realized that this is what sweet dreams are
made of.
P Lagerwell (4E)
THE DARK WOODS BREATHE
We would all like to be in a place where we can feel safe, a
place where the element of fear is absent. However, we are
not aware of the things that surround us, things beyound the
knowledge of the average mind. Everyone, right now, at this
very moment, is swimming in a pool of lies and deceit, and
this pool is so deep that they are unable to escape the
torment that will accompany them for the rest of eternity. A
single place, far from any civilisation, will reveal the hidden
truth to whoever desires it. This place contains thought and
wisdom, a place known only by one.
Beyond the twisted and distorted trees, the never ending,
creeping vines and the winding streams, to a point at infinity,
the heart of the woods lies. Nothing can be seen here, all
light from the sun is blocked by the elegantly stretched trees.
The path leading to the place is covered in a thick layer of
moss and grime; it malevolently fades slowly into the ground
as if to prevent your escape, and the antagonism of the
tree trunks is almost palpable. A sense of trepidation
accompanies this remote place, and as if suddenly realising
the presence of someone, the glow of the lime-coloured
shelter awakes with a peculiar spring of tiny creatures,
shining a golden glint. They seem to decorate the tall, dull
trees with a surprising lively colour, and the entire scene
changes to one in which the atmosphere is welcoming and
friendly. When the excitement relaxes the awe of the power
released is incomparable and now, once again, the air is
imperturbable. The shifting of the formation of the creatures
is the key to ultimate wisdom. The skies around the forest
are now clear, trees fluctuating slowly as the wind caresses
the leaves. All is silent, all is content.
The process, now completed, ends when the sun far beyond
the horizon has sunk below the hills and only the sinister
smile of the moon is visible. The stars that shine are all
that is needed to awaken the mind with the new-found
knowledge. All but one thing remains untamed, the soul.
S McCalgan (4D)
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AFRICAN STORM
The dark, cold clouds moved in from the East, unplugging
the sun's rays from the dry, parched earth, releasing the
scourge that had been ravaging the earth for months. The
long, huge, dark fingers seemed to wrap around the sun and
conceal it behind massive walls of dark eerieness. The earth
was still, and a chilly wind seemed to stroke my face. It was
very dark then, and the huge clouds kept coming, layer after
layer, piled thick above the anxious earth. Then everything
went quiet and very still.
The cold wind picked up acceleration, raging through the
dead branches of the Acacia trees. The wind, growing more
excited now, played with the dust as it picked it up and threw
it down.
Then the soft whisper started among the clouds, the whisper
that grows louder and louder, and then dies down again. The
animals looked heavenwards in anxious anticipation. The
dark, cold walls released from their depths the soft shower of
water, the sweet smell of which permeated the air. The tiny
droplets fell onto the ground with a soft pitter-patter. The
water was stinging my cheeks. The dehydrated earth licked
from its lips the sweet taste of water.
The moaning of the sky grew louder, bringing with it amazing
flashes of yellow and gold that went cracking through the air,
lighting up the sheet of rain to a brilliant gold. The explosions
grew louder, faster, brighter, as my ears rang inside my head.
These explosions seemed to make holes in the clouds,
which sent forth huge amounts of water that drenched the
thirsty earth. The animals stood heads up, rejoicing in this
blessing sent from the earth above.
The wind grew even wilder now, excited by the new event. It
attacked the curtain of rain, sending it whirling and spinning
through the air. Then, as if the sky had used up all of its fury,
a strange calm settled upon the earth. The great mass of
black withdrew over the horizon, releasing the gold ball from
its dark grip.
A gold blanket settled upon the earth, the warm freshness
touching my skin. The sight was awesome; the previously
parched brownness was now green, the rivers flowed wide
and full, and the animals danced around excitedly. The earth
was reborn, recharged and the process of life continued.
C Meyer (3E)
THE AFRICAN STORM
I walked out of the warmth and comfort of my room and into
the clear, bright day. My eyes took a while to adjust to the
new light and I stood there squinting awkwardly at the sun.
It shone bright against the pale blue sky as if to claim
superiority over all other elements, as if to show that it was
master, but when I looked towards the dull hills of Singene I
knew that this was not so. I saw a dark stain in the horizon,
a stain that was threatening to take over, to achieve
supremacy over the heavens.
As the black clouds slowly spread across the bright blue sky
I saw the sun skulk away like a beaten dog. It was inevitable
now. I caught a glimpse of a movement in the clumps of
golden grass and I knew that the rats were hiding. This was
bound to be a fierce storm, one that would match and overpower the memory of those that had preceded it.
It was here! The rolling thunder boomed across the sky and
golden lightning flashed and left an imprint on the black
clouds. The horizon was a myriad of colours, and all were
the colours of doom. The wind hurtled through the fields and
laid flat the golden grass. There were squeals of panic from
the rats who were uncovered, who were left exposed to this
indiscriminate killer. The African dust swirled around and
smashed, uselessly, against the windows. And suddenly the
rain came pouring down. The torrents of death flowed
across the fields, filling every hole and drowning any
inhabitants. The storm was at its peak and only now could it
well and truly be called an African storm!
As quickly as it had come, it went. After quickly subsiding,
the storm had moved on to torment the souls of another
place. I looked once more to the horizon and there, bright
and radiant against the clear blue sky, was the rainbow. As
I walked inside I decided that maybe these dark, deadly
storms were worth enduring even if only to see that light at
the end of the tunnel, the rainbow.
R Molefe (3E)
CERTAIN PEOPLE JUST SEEM TO HAVE THAT
CERTAIN SOMETHING
We've all seen them. We all know about them. We all want
to be them. They are the people with perfect smiles,
sparkling personalties and admirable lives. They all seem to
have their own unique sense of humour, which makes them
so enviable and charming. You will often wonder whether
they are perfect, unflawed - superior beings. They never
seem to have difficulties, worries or family troubles. Their
lives include everything you have ever dreamed of. You may
have wished to be them, but the truth is ... how boring!
Imagine a life without a little bit of a struggle, a little bit
of pain, a little bit of blood, sweat and tears. If practically
everything were there for you in life, what would be the use
of living? There would be no feeling of accomplishment
when you had surpassed a demanding obstacle, that
glorious feeling of relief, when you had gallantly overcome
the barriers in life. We all know how great it is to achieve
against the odds. Who would want the opportunity to prove
themselves a worthy person taken away from them? Would
it not be good to have people backing you up in your time of
need and then lifting you up when you have defeated that
need?
Of course it would be grand to have a perfect life. We all
have the right to a share of ecstasy, but we cannot live our
lives in a superficial dream world, so maybe life is fine as it
is. Maybe we are fine as we are.
m Jones (3S)
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CERTAIN PEOPLE JUST SEEM TO HAVE THAT
CERTAIN THING
Many people strive to be one of "them", with their expensive
sports cars, beach houses, fifty-room mansions and
beautiful women. At what cost is all of that? Some people
would be willing to sacrifice everything to be in their shoes.
How close are they to the truth? Most famous people
complain of having no privacy. Being one of them does have
its advantages; you receive all the luxuries and never have
to stand in queues, money will never be a problem. Living
the "dream life" also has its temptations of energy-enhancing
and pleasurable drugs, which are extremely easy to obtain in
their exalted position.
Today you can make a career out of sports. Overnight you
can become a sensation if you do well in a match in some
sport. The sportsmen and women of this era are breaking
records left, right and centre. No matter how good you are
at a sport there is always someone who is better than you
are. They have six-digit salaries and lucrative advertisement
deals, yet they still gracefully take the cars and vacations
presented to them. The only time they have to work is in the
season in which they play. In the off-season they are on
holiday, but they don't really see much of their family in the
season.
You hear about those men and women who sit up there in
their five-star "business lounges" discussing their high profile
business decisions. Some of the men have those classy
stay-at-home wives, who often just have looks and no brains,
and are for show. But most businessmen and women
have had to work for their positions and have earned their
arrogance, in a way. Working from six to eight every day, six
days a week; yet they say they are happy. What kind of life
is that?
Why would people want to put themselves in that position, for
the rest of their lives? Their juicy salaries are extremely
inviting, as are all of their material things. I suppose you
would have to find a happy medium between family and
sports or business.
Q Bache (3S)
FOREST OF DOOM
"Greyling! Get in my office as quickly as you can!"
"Yes, Mr Clirant".
"Where are the disks?"
"What disks, sir?".
"For the game you designed, you idiot".
"The disks were on my desk, sir".
Click! Bang! Creak!
"What was that?" asked Mr Clirant, my boss.
"It sounded like the locking system being activated."
A voice came out of nowhere. "Clever boy, Steven! It is the
locking system."
It was Joe Foster's voice, seeking revenge for my beating
him to the new position here at Compu .T.
"If by 6 p.m. Greyling has not completed my horrible task, the
whole building will explode!"
Zeep! I looked around. I realized I was not in a room
anymore. I was trapped in my own game; the disks Mr
Clirant was looking for. I had designed a computer that took
a game where you, the player, got digitised into the game.
When shot, you experienced a stinging feeling and when
killed you blanked out to reality. Through my mind I analysed
the situation. I had also designed a disk that overrides game
viruses and gives you complete control over the computer.
That is how he had digitised me.
"Silly Steven, I have tampered with the game so when you
die here, you die in reality".
I suddenly recognised the level, the last level. I had to reach
the Forest of Doom and eliminate the soldiers there. Now in
the game, I summoned my weapons and laptop. "I still have
a long way but I'm determined to get there," I thought.
Luckily, being the designer of the game, I knew all the secret
passages and pathways.
I set off, overcoming obstacles along the way. I shot demons,
blew up buildings and cut through forests. Once a calm,
creative man, now I was a determined and tactical warrior.
"Cough.....cough.....cough....cough". An echo.
I cleared the bush in front of me. "Forest of Doom!" I thought
to myself.
Bang! A grenade blew up twenty feet away. Suddenly
demons ran at me, shooting wildly. I shot with my guns and
fought in hand-to-hand combat.
"Aaah!" I screamed. I had been shot. I looked up from the
ground and saw a great warrior screaming orders.
"Destroy him.... I mean .... destroy him!" he shouted.
"That voice, it's Joe Foster in disguise", I thought quietly. With
all my might I stood up, ran, jumped to the side and shot.
"Aaah". I jumped up, looked around and realized I was in my
own bed. I got dressed and left for work. As I arrived I read
out aloud the heading of that day's paper. "Psycho Foster
shot dead in own tampered game"
"Greyling, what was the name of that game?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry, sir. It was 'Forest of Doom'".
J Greyling (3E)
GETTING OUT THE HOUSE
"But I don't want to go to the shops!" Mr Young shouted into
the receiver.
His daughter, aged forty-five, on the verge of exploding from
frustration, explained to him, "I can't come round today,
because Mr Shingles wants me to mind the store this afternoon. He's playing in a bowls tournament."
"Ya know, when I was your age, we always looked after our
parents and..."
"Bye, Dad! The phone is breaking up...
l'll...eake...to...oo...late...er."
Mr Young put the phone down, "Strange how these cellular
telephones always fail when you have something important
to say."
Mr Young hated going out. He complained of having to breathe
in car fumes, be blinded by all the bright lights, be deafened by
the "hooligan music" of today, tripping over cans and getting his
legs intertwined in plastic bags. The worst, he said, is to squelch
your walking stick in some "doggy business".
"Bloody technological gadgets!" he would moan. He didn't
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want to go, but he was desperate for sugar in his morning
tea. He set out on his voyage, armed with a bone and his
trusty, reliable, "never-to-leave-without-it" walking stick. He
locked the door behind him.
Just after setting his second foot on the walkway from the
patio to the gate, the neighbour's dog came panting towards
him.
"Back, back, I tell you," he shrieked. "Away wild beast, you
just want to drop pressies on my lawn, eh?" He pulled the
bone out of his pocket and threw it over his neighbour's wall.
The dog ran and fetched it. He crawled across the pathway
on his walking stick, dodging "dog mines", plastic bags and
cans. Half the battle was won when he reached the gate.
"Rusted again," he sighed. "Here we go, hmmph."
He pushed with all his might, and the rust flakes flew. There
was a loud screech that caused the dogs around the town to
bark.
"Open! Hell!"
Just then, the phone rang.
"Haaarhh?" He let go of the gate and it shut behind him. He
waddled back, dodging the debris again. He fumbled with
the key and opened the door. Gasping for air he answered
the phone.
"H...hello."
"Dad, hello. Great news! I'll be able to do your shopping,
isn't that great?"
"Haaarhh!"
N Baxter (3E)
THAT CERTAIN SOMETHING
Have you ever noticed that certain people just seem to have
that certain something? Like they always have a girlfriend or
they are always in the right crowd and get invited to all the
parties? They are popular, they know how to dance and how
to be "cool". It is like they were born with a special "certain
something" gene that only one person in a million gets. They
know exactly what clothes to wear to look "cool" and it does
not matter what you try, you can never look as "cool" as
them.
Everybody likes them, nobody hates them. They seem to
have bodyguards around them all the time. They play all the
sports (and they are good at all of them) and are in the best
teams. They care more about sport, parties and girlfriends
than they do about school. Their parents let them do
anything and they have an endless supply of money. They
just seem to have that certain something.
Some people may think it is unfair that they do not have the
certain something. Others are glad and do well at school to
get into the best universities. The thing is, you either have it
or you don't have it. It is not a big thing if you do not have it,
although some people think it is the end of the world. The
problem is that you cannot acquire the skill. If you do not
have it, you cannot get it or buy it.
C Spence (3E)
A BREATH FROM MOTHER NATURE
The jade-coloured river ebbed back and forth enterprisingly.
A lighter emerald colour seemed to glimmer off the transparent,
rippling surface of the water. The fiery-red apex of a lifeless
autumn leaf pirouetted across the park's carpeted floor, a
ripple effect forming as it landed safely, cushioned by the
displaced, feather-soft water. The Berg-wind was whispering
soft cries as it tormented the trees, making their leaves frolic
about with extreme zest. The wind had returned.
The powerful, fearless wind seemed to have picked up the
sweet, discreet scent of the white Jasmine flowers, which
lay adjacent to the saffron-yellow path of crinkling leaves,
housing the upright park bench. The sun hung above like an
unnoticed chandelier, as today its fingers of sunlight were
being cut off by a new, biting-cold breeze. A woman
wearing a chartreuse-coloured dress stared with bewilderment
at the river, as her soft, long hair danced about in the wind
if it were magnetised to the now-hunched tree to the left
of her.
Below, the leaves leap-frogged over each other, as even
more leaves cannon-balled from above. A kite which had
reached its climax, was beginning to return, as it soared high
above civilisation. As it returned, the ribbons attached to its
string were moving about frantically, as if they were little
aphids moving towards a new leaf.
The woman was now taking solid steps upon the carpet of
crackling leaves. She seemed to be taking notice of the
immaculate surroundings of how Mother Nature's breath
seemed to make the leaves, flowers and grass sway and
dance in such a carefree manner, as if they were being
enchanted by Puck's magic potion. The wind had made her
tender, young eyes water, as if she was looking at the world
from a different perspective, as she looked about with a perplexed expression.
She glanced at the tall, old oak tree and suddenly noticed
that it was completely naked, except for two lonely leaves. It
seemed like a sign from nature. On the spur of the moment
a gust of wind blew one of the leaves off the tree, which then
helicoptered to the ground. This meant that the penultimate
day of autumn was drawing to a close.
N Singh (2D)
I Tarboton (4D)
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DIE BRIEF
Hoe het jy dit gekry? Dit was die eerste vraag in my
gedagtes toe my pa die brief vir my gegee het. Ek het nie
my posbus-adres of my telefoonnommer vir haar gegee nie,
daarom het ek gedink ek sou haar nooit weer sien nie.
Terwyl ek so dikbek gesit en aan my wonderlike
Desembervakansie gedink het, het iets baie onverwags
gebeur. 'n Mooi koevert met 'n hartjie en my naam daarop
het op my skoot geval en ek het net gesien hoe glimlag my
pa. Wat 'n vervelige dag was, het die beste dag net na die
Desembervakansie geword. Ek was verstom! 'n Mooi
meisie met die naam van Michelle wat ek die vakansie
ontmoet het, het vir my 'n brief geskryf. Sy het vir my gese
dat sy van my hou en sy het ook haar telefoonnommer vir my
gegee. Die laaste keer toe ek haar gesien het, was by die
'Mount Amanzi-vakansie-oord. Dit is 'n wonderlike plek by
Hartebeespoortdam en ek het haar vir die eerste keer daar
ontmoet. Dit was my droomvakansie, maar ek het nie gedink
ons sou ooit uitgaan nie want sy was ongelooflik mooi. Ek
was baie verbaas, maar die beste was die uitnodiging na
haar verjaarsdagpartytjie!
Nou, 'n jaar later, sit ek langs Michelle. Ek weet nie wat ek
sonder haar sal doen nie. Ons lees die brief wat alles begin
het en die brief wat ons bymekaar gebring het. Nou weet ek
dat sy van my pa die posadres gevra het en ek is bly!
IP Richter (6B)
DIS DIE LEWE!
Die deur het oopgebars en ligstrale het die kamer
binnegevlieg. My hart het amper deur my keel gespring.
Ons het almal opgespring en rondgeskarrel, maar ons was
gevang. Daar in die lig wat soos laserstrale deur die rook
gesny het, het die hoof gestaan.
Ek kan daardie dag so goed onthou. Dit was ons laaste
week in matriek en ons het besluit om in 'n stoorkamer
dagga te gaan rook. Ou Andrew, Billy, John en lieflike
Natalie. Ons was mal!
Na matriek het ek nie weer een van hulle gesien nie, maar
ons het belowe om deur briewe met mekaar kontak te behou.
My lewe het na matriek gou koers gekry en ek het besef om
rond te mors, sou my nerens kry nie. Die beloftes is gehou
en die briewe het gekom, maar hulle het my meer hartseer
as bly gemaak.
Ek het elke jaar eerste van Billy gehoor. Hy was altyd dronk
of bedwelmd totdat hy een aand in die kroeg tydens 'n geveg
vermoor is. Ons was almal geskok, maar ek was die enigste
een wat sy begrafnis kon bywoon.
John het saam met Natalie op die matriekafskeidsdans
geslaap en sy het swanger geraak. Hulle moes trou en het
van daar af saam geskryf. Dinge het net slegter geword as
gevolg van die afwesigheid van ware liefde.
Andrew het net drie briewe geskryf en in sy laaste een het hy
net laat weet dat hy Vigs het en niks meer het om te skryf nie,
want sy lewe was verby.
Al het ek hulle jammer gekry en nooit oor my gesin of
besittings geskryf het nie, weet ek dat jy iewers vir jouself
verantwoordelikheid moet neem, dis die lewe!
H Linde (6B)
£
EK WAS DAAR ... DIE GROEN GRAS VAN
WOODSTOCK
Sloef. . . sloef. . . sloef. ..
Ek kan nie meer veel verder nie. Die modder het soos 'n
boosaardige hond aan 'n dief aan my voete vasgeklou.
Ek weet nie wat my aangespoor het om veel verder aan te
strompel nie: my vriende, vrees vir wat my ouers sou se of
die drie dae se genot wat voor my gele het. Die hemelstreehekke was oop vir elke Jan Rap en sy maat met 'n kaartjie.
Die kaartjie was blou van kleur en het in hoofletter
"WOODSTOCK 1969" daarop geskryf gehad.
Ons reusagtige weermagtent is met groot moeite opgeslaan
voor die son agter die westerkim gaan skuil het. Die nag en
die koue het hand aan hand saam gearriveer, maar ons het
vinnig van die koue ontslae geraak met 'n vuurtjie wat die
hitte in die middel van 'n geselsende gemeenskap van
jongmense verskaf het. 'n Kitaar het gesorg vir pret, plesier
en allerhande stoute toertjies. Middernag het gekom en
gegaan, maar net meer en meer mense het saam vergader,
want die volgende paar dae sou iets gebeur wat niemand vir
die res van hulle lewens sou vergeet nie.
Die, wat duisende kilometer gereis het om 'n fees by te
woon, het vele dinge ingemeen gehad: musiek, liefde vir die
lewe en 'n metode om van alledaagse stres ontslae te raak.
Die natuur was op sy beste. Voels het in die oggend hulle
vertoning vir ons gelewer. Die rivier het 'n goeie ritme gehou
soos die water op die rotse geslaan het en die wind het seker
gemaak van 'n goeie wysie. Na drie dae se pret moes jonk
en oud ongelukkig vertrek. Net die beste het hulle gesigte op
die verhoog gewys: Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix, The Who' en
vele meer.
Net toe ek by die hek uitgestap het en die laaste van my
horde nuwe vriende gegroet het, het ek 'n klip opgetel en op
'n muur die volgende woorde gegraveer: "Ek was daar . . .
Woodstock 1969"
D Coertse (6A)
ALLEEN OP DIE STRAND
Dit was een van daardie dae wat vir altyd in my geheue
vasgebrand sal bly. Dit was 'n onvergeetlike belewenis wat
'n integrale deel van my lewe gevorm het. Ek was moeg.
Moeg vir die wereld en al die probleme wat met ons
alledaagse lewens gepaard gaan.
Ek het die relatiewe veiligheid van die luukse woonstel
verlaat op soek na opwinding wat my van al my sorge kon
laat vergeet, maar in plaas daarvan het ek 'n verlate strand
gevind. Daar was geen teken van menslike teenwoordigheid
nie, behalwe vir die eindelose rye hotelle en vakansieoorde
wat agter my hulle eindelose toesig oor die see getrou
volgehou het.
Die wolke het soos 'n dreigende bende in die lug saamgedrom en die magtige branders het genadeloos teen die
geduldige strand gewoed. As dit nie was vir die klammigheid
nie, sou die woedende wind die sandkorrels soos naalde
teen my kwesbare bene geslinger het, maar in hierdie
onrustigheid kon ek kalmte vind en 'n oorweldigende gevoel
van versekering het oor my gevloei. Dit is asof ek die krag
van die storm kon absorbeer en uiteindelik was ek tevrede.
J Jansen (5R)
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Lekkerstraat 22
Pietermaritzburg
3201
20 Augustus 2002
Liewe Ma
Al is dit my eerste dag op universiteit, is ek alreeds moeg.
My goed is nou in die koshuis weggepak, en ek rus nou net
'n bietjie op een van die stoele, buite in die vars lug. Alles is
mooi en groen.
Ma, ek weet hoe Ma en Pa getwyfel het toe ek weggestuur
moes word, maar ek weet nou dat julle die regte besluit
gemaak het. Daar kom 'n tyd in almal se lewens dat hulle die
beskerming van die familie moet verlaat. Jou seun is nou
reg om die wereld self aan te durf.
Ek wil he dat Ma moet weet dat ek dankbaar is vir dit wat U
vir my geleer het. Ek staan gereed vir my eie lewe, en al
weet ek dat dit moeilik sal wees, het ek vir altyd die goeie
raad wat Ma en Pa vir my gegee het. Ma het iets van Uself
in my gelaat; Ma se liefde en goeie waardes wat my kan
ondersteun.
Ek is jammer dat ek miskien 'n bietjie te vinnig vir Ma
grootgeword het, maar ek is nou nie meer Ma se klein
seuntjie nie. Ek het grootgeword en met volwassenheid kom
verantwoordelikheid.
Liefde en 'n tekort aan geld.
Leigh
L Timm (5R)
KIES MOOI
Jy moet baie vinnig wees om die lang reis in een aand te
voltooi, want as dagbreek kom, het jy jou kans verbrou en
moet jy weer van voor af die reis aanpak. Maar op die paar
mense wat dit wel maak, wag twee kiste. Elke kis het 'n
kredietkaart in. Jy mag net een van die twee kies; of die kis
met die emosionele kaart in, of die kis met die materiele
kaart in. Die oomblik wat jy die kaart uit die kis uithaal,
verskyn jy in jou nuwe huis met die kaart van jou keuse.
H Viljoen (3D)
OP SAFARI
Ek en my maats het eendag besluit dat ons op 'n safari wou
gaan. Ons sou gedurende die winter gaan want daar sou nie
baie muskiete wees nie. Ons het 'n gids gevat; sy naam was
Andrea. Hy het alles geweet. Ons het vir drie dae in
Olifantskamp in die Nasionale Krugerwildtuin gebly. Ons het
baie diere in die omgewing gesien.
My een vriend, BJ, het 'n lang lys van al die diere wat ons
gesien het, gemaak: leeus, buffels, olifante, kameelperde,
koedoes, vlakvarke en baie voels. Die eerste nag het ons op
'n nagrit gegaan. Ons het 'n leeuslagting gesien!
Op die laaste dag het ons na die uitkykpunt gegaan en baie
diere gehoor en met ons verkykers 'n paar seekoeie in die
rivier gesien. lets wat baie snaaks was, was toe ek 'n foto
van 'n baba-olifant geneem het. Die ma het ons storm
geloop. Sy het dit nie regtig bedoel nie, maar ons het almal
baie groot geskrik.
Dit was een van my beste ondervindinge. Ek en my maats
het dit baie geniet en ons wil dit weer volgende jaar doen.
B van Gessel (3E)
DAGDROME
Dis alweer Engels en soos gewoonlik is die onderwyser in sy
eie klein wereldjie. Dis 'n wereld van literatuur, vol van
wereldberoemde mense soos Shakespeare en ander wat ek
nie kan onthou nie. Dis net dat ek nie kan verstaan hoekom
hulle so beroemd is nie. Daar is nie baie mense wat in
hierdie wereld kan leef nie.
Eintlik is die onderwyser die enigste een wat in hierdie
wereld is; die res van die klas is in hul eie wereld. Die
entoesiasme van die onderwyser skyn soos 'n lig en
weerkaats van die lee gesigte van die leerlinge af.
Die woorde van Shakespeare weergalm deur my gedagtes,
maar hulle is ver van waar ek is. Dis asof daar 'n muur
tussen die twee is. Ek is in my droomhuis en ek het 'n
droommotor en verdien goed met my beroep. Hoe dieper ek
in my eie gedagtes ingaan, hoe meer vervaag die vervelende
gepraat van die onderwyser. . .
Gelukkig trek die deurdringende geluid van die klok my terug
na realiteit toe terug en in 'n hartslag besef ek die les is klaar.
Ek hoor nog die laaste woorde van my onderwyser:". . . en
dis julle huiswerk vir more . . ."
Soos gewoonlik het ek alweer deur Engels gedroom. Ek
weet nie hoekom nie, maar my wereld is net soveel beter as
die van die onderwyser s'n.
M Scriba (5R)
VERLORE EN GEVIND
In 'n klein dorpie in die berge, was daar twee kinders en hulle
was beste vriende. Die seun se naam was Pete en die
meisie s'n was Gabriel. Hulle het saam na die dorp se skool
gegaan. Hulle het dieselfde sport gedoen en van dieselfde
dinge gehou. Hulle het alles saam gedoen. Pete en Gabriel
het baie heuglike dinge gedoen.
Hulle het ouer geword en verlief geraak. Toe, een aand, het
Gabriel se ouers in 'n motorongeluk gesterf. Hulle het nie die
rooi lig gesien nie en het teen 'n ander motor gebots. Gabriel
het weggehardloop. Almal was treurig en Pete het haar
gemis. Alles het vir hom verkeerd geloop.
Die polisie het op al die plekke en in die bos gekyk maar kon
haar nie vind nie. Gabriel het verdwyn.
Tien jaar later. . .
Pete was 'n dokter in 'n hospitaal. Een middag . . . Gabriel
was een van Pete se pasiente, omdat sy haar been gebreek
het. Gabriel het van 'n leer afgeval en haar been gebreek.
Pete het Gabriel herken en dit was 'n groot hereniging van
die twee geliefdes.
Hulle het getrou en het twee pragtige kinders gehad. Hulle
het baie versigtig met hulle motor gery, omdat Gabriel haar
gesin in 'n motorongeluk verloor het.
En van daardie dag af het hulle nie oor die groot verlies of
die ongeluk gepraat nie.
J Drew (3E)
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WARE LIEFDE KRY NIE EINDE NIE
Mike Smith is in 'n slegte situasie - hy is sonder 'n meisie. Hy
besluit om die dag in die golwe en op die strand op sy
tuisdorp, Jeffreysbaai te spandeer. Hy is in die branders en
is besig om op sy nuwe branderplank te ry wanneer hy haar
sien. Liz Tyler, sy laerskoolkys van drie jaar gelede. Hy is
nou in standerd sewe en het haar vir 'n jaar nie gesien nie.
Sy is pragtiger en mooier as ooit tevore. Hy val skoon van
sy plank af toe hy haar sien en val reg bo-op haar!
Hy vra om verskoning en koop vir hulle roomyse. Hulle stap
so 'n ruk lank tussen die sambrele deur en hy is al klaar meer
verlief op haar. Mike vra vir haar of sy nie dalk daardie aand
saam met hom wou gaan fliek nie en sy stem in. Mike het
nie veel van die fliek gesien nie, hy het so op haar
gekonsentreer. Na die fliek gaan stap hulle weer op die
strand. In die maanlig onthou sy hulle ou liefde maar sy kan
hom nie soen nie, want sy weet nie of hy van haar hou nie.
Sy se sy moet huis toe gaan. Net toe sy omdraai, gryp hy
haar arm, draai haar om en soen haar! Sy liefde vir haar sal
nooit eindig nie!
C van der Merwe (3E)
MY GEHEIME PLEKKIE
As ek aan die einde van die reenboog kom, sal ek graag wil
vind . . .'n Groot fabriek vol lekkers.! Daar sal drop,
suurlekkers en my gunsteling sjokolade wees. Ek sal eet en
eet totdat my maag propvol is. Ek sal net soos Charlie in
"Charlie in the Chocolate Factory" wees. Ek sal so baie eet
dat dit by my ore uit sal kom en totdat ek siek word. Dit sal
my eie geheime plekkie wees en niemand sal daarvan weet
nie.
E Dreyer (3D)
DENZEL SE PARTYTJIE
Dit was my beste vriend, Denzel, se verjaarsdag en dit was
by sy huis in Bisleystraat.
Dit was sy negende verjaarsdag en daar was baie meisies
en seuns. Daar was baie koek, lekkers en koeldrank om te
eet en te drink.
Daar was ook 'n hanswors en hy was verskriklik snaaks.
Ons het speletjies gespeel en ek het 'n sokkerbal gewen.
Toe ek by my huis gekom het, was ek baie naar want ek het
te veel lekkers geeet en ek het die hele nag opgegooi. Ek
was vir 'n paar dae daarna nie lus om koek of lekkers te eet
nie.
G Dimmick (2W)
DIE DAG TOE EK MY KLEURBAADJIE
VERLOOR HET
Dit is 'n Vrydagmiddag en die klok vir die einde van die dag het
nou net gelui. Natuurlik is almal vreeslik bly, want dit is mos nou
naweek en as gevolg daarvan skarrel ek vinnig waskamer toe
voordat ek na my ma se kar toe gaan waar sy vir my wag.
Oppad na my ma se kar, kom ek agter dat ek nie my kleurbaadjie by my het nie. Ek skrik my asvaal en my hart begin
vinnig klop. Na 'n lang, vergeefse soektog na my kleurbaadjie
reg deur die skool, besluit ek om maar op te gee en na my ma
toe te gaan.
Nadat ek my ma gegroet het, het ek dit oorweeg om haar te
vertel, maar ek kon net nie die moed bymekaar skraap nie.
Gelukkig het ek haar nie vertel nie, want toe ons by die
droogskoonmakers inry, onthou ek dat die baadjie eintlik daar is.
Ek was so verlig, maar terselfdertyd het ek ook maar lekker dom
gevoel!
C Griesel (2D)
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DIE DAG TOE EK MY VRIEND VERLOOR HET
My beste vriend se naam was Jason. Ons was van geboorte
af maats. Elke naweek het ons saam gekuier en ons
somtyds laf gehou. Ons het in elke les langs mekaar gesit
en elke pouse saam deurgebring. Ons sou maats wees tot
die dood, maar ons het nie geweet hoe gou dit sou wees nie.
Dit was nog 'n wonderlike sonskyndag, net soos elke
somersdag in Durban. Ons was albei twaalf jaar oud. Al was
dit so 'n wonderlike dag, het ek 'n onaangename gevoel oor
iets baie belangriks gehad. Ek kon nie uitmaak wat dit was
nie. Dit was al aan die einde van die dag en almal was
oppad huis toe. Daar het tog niks slegs gebeur nie.
Ek en Jason het in dieselfde straat gebly en elke middag na
skool per fiets huis toe gery. Ons het by 'n voetoorgang
aangekom en daar was geen motors wat van enige kant af
aangekom het nie. Ons was so halfpad oor die voetoorgang
toe 'n bus om die draai kom. Jason het nie die bus gesien
nie en die volgende oomblik het 'n harde slag gevolg. Jason
is op slag dood.
Ek het maande aan depressie gely, want ek het my maat
verloor wat elke dag my lewe opgevrolik het. Ek het gelukkig
weer reggekom deur gebruik van medikasie en weer vriende
gemaak, dog ek het nooit oor Jason gepraat nie. Daar sou
nooit weer 'n vriend soos Jason wees nie.
D Hoffman (2D)
DIE DAG TOE EK MY TUISWERK VERLOOR HET
Dit was 'n baie koue dag en die sneeu het soos konfetti
geval. Die sneeu was tot by my kniee en die grond was een
groot wit kombers.
Ek was by die skool en het my boeke onder my arm gehad
want die periode was byna verstreke ... vyf, vier, drie, twee,
een . . . toe lui die klok. Ek het baie vinnig by die klaskamer
uitgenael. Toe het ek om die hoek gehardloop en al waaraan
ek kon dink, was die warm kaggel en die warm sop by die
huis.
Tuis het ek in my boeksak vir my huiswerk gesoek maar dit
was nie daar nie. Toe het ek in die snerpende koue teruggegaan en my huiswerk gesoek ... maar het dit nie gevind nie.
Die volgende dag by die skool het ek met die onderwyser
gepraat. Ek het verduidelik dat ek my huiswerk verloor het
en hy het vir my detensie gegee.
Gedurende die detensie het ek my huiswerkoefening gevind
... dit was die hele tyd in my boeksak gewees!
M Fisher (2D)
HOOG IN DIE TAKKE
Dit is 'n wonderlike dag, perfek om te vlieg. Ek vlieg deur die
lug en land op 'n tak in 'n groot boom. Die boom staan in die
middel van die speelgrond. 'n Klein seuntjie loop daaronder.
Die seun dra sy splinternuwe skoolklere. "Hallo," se ek. Hy
draai sy kop na my. "Hallo papegaai."
"Hoe gaan dit met jou, seun?"
"Dit gaan redelik goed, maar die eerste kwartaal was nie so
maklik as wat ek gedink het nie."
"Watter sportsoorte doen jy?"
"Ek speel Maandae en Dinsdae hokkie en krieket." Triengg!
Die klok lui. "Ek moet na die Wiskunde-klas toe gaan. Tot
siens!"
P Beckedahl (2S)
HOOG IN DIE TAKKE
Dit is 'n baie warm dag in die skool. Ek en Twiet, my
vinkmaat, sit hoog in die takke van 'n hoe boom en kyk na
die speelterrein. Daar is baie leerlinge en hulle speel lekker.
By die krieketveld is daar 'n opwindende krieketwedstryd aan
die gang. Baie kinders sit op die banke en eet hulle kos.
Sommige het nuwe kosblikke met duur kos, maar die meeste
kinders het toebroodjies. Ek ruik die smaaklike worsrolletjies
wat seuns by die snoepwinkel gekoop het. Baie seuns leer
vir 'n toets. Sommige vul die antwoorde in op 'n werksvel. Al
die seuns lyk baie opgeruimd en daar is 'n bree glimlag op
elkeen se gesig. Dit is 'n baie vermaaklike plek.
M Fisher (2D)
HOOG IN DIE TAKKE
Ek sit in 'n boom in die graad 8-vierkant. Ek is 'n klein
voeltjie. Ek ruik die geure van die snoepwinkel en ek hoor
hoe almal lawaai, want dis pouse.
Daar is baie seuns wat vriende is. Hulle speel die hele
pouse lank. Party van die seuns speel sokker en ander
speel basketbal. 'n Klompie vriende sit en lag net en vertel
grappies. Die atmosfeer is baie vriendelik. O, ek wens ek
was 'n seun! Die wereld ruik na nuwe klere en politoer. Daar
is prefekte wat rondloop en kyk of daar stout seuns is. Hulle
is nie vriendelik nie! Hulle is net kwaai. Daar is n groot
snoepwinkel, maar daar is vandag nie mense daar nie. Dan
lui die klok en al die seuntjies gaan blitsvinnig na hulle
klasse. Die speelgrond le verlate.
G Hill (2D)
MY BORRELPARTYTJIE
Ek was die hele dag verveeld. Die TV was stukkend en ek
was stoksielalleen. Toe het ek 'n goeie idee gekry. Ek gaan
'n borrelpartytjie vir my vriende gee. Die eerste persoon wat
ek gebel het, was Piet. Hy het gedink dat dit 'n pragtige idee
was. Piet het my gehelp om ons ander vriende Frits, Sarel,
Tommie, Tobie, Mariaan en Al-Marie te bel. Gou-gou het ons
twintig persone gehad wat wou kom. Die borreldiensman het
gese dat hy om sewe-uur met die borrelmasjien sou kom.
Ek trek toe my beste klere aan; my DC-skoene en Levi's.
Alles is mooi, die musiek pomp en al die ligte flits. Ons wag
net vir die borrelman, hy is baie laat. Ek het nie borrels by
my borrelpartytjie nie! Ons gaan ons eie borrels maak! Ons
vat die seeppoeier en gooi dit in die wasmasjien. Deur die
venstertjie sien ons die borrels daarin. Dit gorrel en borrel
totdat daar baie borrels is. Vinnig maak ek die deur oop en
al die borrels spoel oor die vloer. Ons is papnat, maar wat 'n
fees!
M Rose (2W)
DIS PARTYTJIETYD!
Oor drie dae is dit my beste vriend se verjaarsdag. Sy naam
is James. Ons moet nou vingertrek om hierdie partytjie aan
die gang te kry!
Ons sal moet uitnodigings uitskryf, ons sal vir hulle moet se
waar hierdie partytjie is, wanneer dit plaasvind en hoe laat dit
begin. Dan gaan ons lekker pret he en dit is tyd om die kos
te koop. Ons moet skyfies, lekkers en koeldrank koop; dit is
alles netjies hier op my lysie geskrywe.
AAAHHH Die mense kom more-aand al en ons het nie eers
musiek nie! Maar moenie bekommerd wees nie, James se
suster kan vir ons musiek kry. Onthou net, hierdie partytjie
gaan nie net 'n gewone partytjie wees nie. Hierdie partytjie
gaan nie in 'n huis plaasvind nie, maar in 'n groot sirkustent!
Die tent moet groot wees want ons het sestig mense genooi.
Ons sal die tent huur en in 'n groot veld opslaan. Ons is
klaar, nou moet ons vir more-aand wag! Dit gaan pret wees!
B Hawkins (2W)
STANDERD SES IS ANDERS
Standers ses is baie anders. Mense is baie groter as ek. Die
werk is ook anders en is baie moeiliker as op laerskool.
College het nie meisies nie, want hulle gaan almal 'Girls'
High' toe. Ek praat met die meisies. Standerd sesse het ontgroening en ons moet hardloop vir die prefekte en die prefekte is baie streng!
In standerd vyf was dit baie makliker om te werk en ons het
nie baie huiswerk gekry nie. Ek kan nie wag om in vorm ses
te wees nie. In College is daar vorms. Standerd ses is vorm
twee. College is 'n goeie skool.
V Wilken (2Y)
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excellence in any of the activities, with the Committee
making recommendations to the Headmaster in this regard.
As the year ends, one reflects on the achievements of the
Cultural life of the school and I am pleased to report a
successful and effective year. All the activities have had a
fruitful time. In particular it was pleasing to see the
re-introduction of Public Speaking, the achievements of
Debating remaining consistently excellent, and the Choir
receiving more public exposure.
None of the activities offered to the boys would be possible
without the dedication of the staff involved. Not only is their
professional expertise called upon, but also the extensive
after-hours work impacts severely on their private lives. To all
of them, and on behalf of the boys and the school community
in general, my sincere thanks for all that they do for the
betterment of the boys at College.
I am pleased to report that the Committee members will
remain constant next year, except for one internal change.
Miss J Leroux will not be running the Audio-visual Society in
2003. She is, therefore, thanked for the efficient manner in
which she ran the society this year. Her rapport with the boys
was such that they were treated firmly, but fairly. The activities
that this society supports are numerous and at all sorts of odd
hours. She handled these demands with her usual charm and
pleasantness, despite what she was actually feeling!
Mr Chapman will be overseeing the outsourcing of the Audiovisual equipment for various functions in 2003. Mr Warren
Shapiro, who has been involved as a debating coach for a
number of years, is thanked for his input and training of the
teams under his control. The First Senior team did superbly
well under his guidance this year. He relocates to Durban and
we wish him everything of the best in his new home.
The staff and
supported the
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doing so that
capabilities,
members of the College community who have
boys at the various Cultural and Social
thanked for taking the time and making the
the boys operate in a different light. It is only in
one is able to judge the full extent of a boy's
and what he as a person is actually all about.
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Cultural Trophy Winners. J Jansen (Outstanding Contribution to the Choir),
D Day (Best Public Speaker), J Duncan-Anderson (Best Stage Actor)
"Men are so inclined to content themselves with what is
commonest; the spirit and the senses so easily grow dead to the
impressions of the beautiful and perfect, that every one should
study, by all methods, to nourish in his mind the faculty of feeling
these things ... For this reason, one ought every day at least, to
hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it
were possible, to speak a few reasonable words."
Goethe (Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship)
It is for the very reasons observed by Goethe that the Committee
for Cultural Affairs exists at this school. The staff members
involved strive to inculcate a sense of balance in the boys'
lives - to develop the young men who avail themselves of the
numerous Cultural Activities into gentlemen of the future.
Thus the primary motivation of the Committee members is to
provide activities that nurture the social, spiritual and creative
aspects of the lives of the boys. In total, ten activities exist
and these cater for a wide range of interests. The secondary
motivation is to award boys who achieve a level of
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AV SOCIETY
AUDIO-VISUAL SOCIETY
Back Row: S Mbanjwa, P Zungu, R Mallick, S Ye, T Naidoo, G Botha, R Coetzee, D
Costello, K Frankson.
Middle Row: A Marais, T Chidzawo, T Loukidis (Captain), Miss J Leroux, L Jwili
(Vice-Captain), G Pantalone, A Brough.
Front Row: E Shezi, M Zama, N Conco.
and will be very valuable to them in the future.
Members continue to serve the school by assisting in the
repair and maintenance of the overhead projectors. The
boys have also worked on a variety of events ranging from
Sporting Events to Chapel Services, Parents' Evenings,
Special Ceremonies and technical Drama Productions.
Their service continues to save the school money and they
are a credit to the College community.
It is with pride and a little sadness that I say goodbye to
the outstanding young men that I have had the privilege of
working with these last two years. I wish them all the best for
next year and I am sure they will have many more exciting
adventures in the amazing and interesting world of Audio
Visual.
Miss J Leroux
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This society has maintained its popularity with the present
membership at 29 boys. T Loukidis was elected as captain
and L Jwili was elected as vice-captain.
The members have been involved in a number of events that
have exposed them to new ideas and challenges. Among the
many events, some of the notable school productions have
been the production of Saturday Night at the Palace,
the College Performing Arts Competition, which gives
immeasurable experience, and the very successful and
technically challenging Midsummer Nights. The members
have also had the privilege of setting up equipment for the
touring production of Equus and the very popular Green
Mamba. This interaction with the industry is vital for the boys
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COLLEGE FOR CHRIST
Back Row: G Dales, B Constable, J Kimber, R Mahoney, T Fey.
Front Row: W Aitken (Chairman), Miss J Leroux, C Bowyer (Chairman)
College for Cfirist
This year, College for Christ has been very capably led by
two dedicated chairmen, W Aitken and C Boywer. They were
supported a capable committee: B Constable, G Dales, T Fey,
J Kimber, R Mahoney, A Robertson and R van Rooyen.
They have worked well as a team under some very challenging
circumstances. The committee has welcomed staff involvement
and are thankful for the dedication of the New Covenant
Fellowship team, who have also given up much of their time to
impact on the lives of our young men. The members have had
a great deal of valuable interacting with Christian groups from
other schools, in particular with St John's DSG.
In the third term we elected our new committee for 2003,
namely, A Robertson, B Constable, J Kimber, R Mahoney,
A Pooler, S Sole, R Stevenson, D van der Merwe, G Aherin,
T Fey, A Zimasa and W Wells.
Also in the third term the committee attended a wonderful
leadership training course run by Scripture Union. It was a truly
edifying and motivating experience for all. Some valuable
contacts and friendships were made by all who attended.
College for Christ continues to be a wonderfully secure and
enriching environment for young men from all walks of life to
explore their spirituality. This gives them the confidence to
reach out to the greater College community and be the
example we are all called on to be.
On a more personal note, it has been a great privilege and
honour for me to see these outstanding young men grow.
Miss J Leroux
A successful and pleasant chess year saw College teams
compete regularly in the Pietermaritzburg and Districts'
Chess League. We played against ten other high schools,
travelling each Monday to a different school.
We lacked junior players this year and were unable to field a
junior team; this was a general trend, however, and no "C"
League games took place at all. We hope that this is a
temporary lack and that schools, generally, will be able to
encourage young players in the immediate future.
College second team won the "B" League and are to be
commended. Among "A" team players we congratulate
AT Phetha, who was selected for the "Top Ten" group of
players, as a result of his play in the individual
championships, which were played in September.
H Nevill
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Cultural Social Activities
Debating
DEBATING:
Back Row: Miss J Bartels
Seated: M Kemp, D Day, M Shuttleworth
The year 2002 has been a challenging and exciting one for
Debating. Maritzburg College entered a total of seven teams
in the Pietermaritzburg League, two senior and three junior,
and two in the Grade Eight league.
The first team proceeded to the final of the Pietermaritzburg
League after having won all their debates during the course
of the year. D Day was awarded Best Speaker on four
occasions. They unfortunately lost the debate to Hilton and
were therefore runners-up in the Pietermaritzburg League.
They fared infinitely better in the Provincial Championships
held in Richards Bay, where they emerged as the Provincial
winners after a demanding debate against DHS in the final.
The Junior First team were also finalists in -the
Pietermaritzburg League but were eventually placed second
because they lost the final debate to Hilton. V Ramsaroop
was awarded Best Speaker on four occasions.
At the Pietermaritzburg League dinner D Day, V Ramsaroop,
R Molefe and S Ismail were awarded certificates for achieving
three or more Best Speaker Awards during the course of the
year. At the same dinner D Day, M Kemp, V Ramasaroop
and G Aherin were presented with their KZN Colours.
At the National Debating Championships held in Durban
during the September holidays the KZN A team emerged as
the overall winners. V Ramsaroop was selected as a
member of the SA Schools' Debating Squad. A South African
team will be selected from this squad to represent South
Africa at the World Schools Debating Championship to be
held in Lima, Peru in 2003. He will also be a member of the
South African Team that will be taking part in the
International Schools Debating Competition being held in
New Zealand in February 2003.
Miss J Bartels
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
Back Row: S Sefume, M Niland, A Robertson, M Harper, D van der Merwe
Front Row: L Visser, Miss J Bartels, J Douthwaite
The growing number of boys who showed an
interest in improving their public speaking skills
has occasioned the establishing of Public
Speaking. In order for quality time to be devoted to
individuals the group cannot be too large and as a
result not everybody can be accommodated in
Speakers' Circle.
In establishing Public Speaking, access to training
in public speaking skills has been opened up to
more boys. It has been very rewarding to work with
these enthusiastic and committed boys and to see
their talent as speakers grow.
Public Speaking started with a small core group of
fifth formers and has now grown to include the new
members from fourth form who were selected at
the end of the year. The new members were
welcomed at a dinner held in the fourth term. The
dinner also provided an opportunity for the fifth
form members to show off the skills they had
acquired during the year's training. It proved to be
an entertaining and enjoyable evening. The Best
Speaker of the evening was T Mabizela and
S Sefume was voted the best evaluator.
J Douthwaite will continue as Chairman of Public
Speaking in 2003.
Miss J Bartels
Maritzburb college
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Cultural 9 Social Activities
CHOIR
Back Row: S Buchanan, S Nzimande, C Annandale, C Hundermark, T Taverna-Turisan,
N Mazibuko, M Janse van Rensburg, V Ndlovu,
J O'Connor, M Mkhize, C Marais
Third Row: Z Zulu, B Janse van Rensburg, M Zama, K Nothard, A Burn, D Neethling,
C Ellingson, P Zungu, D Costello, P Ndaba, K Mitchell,
R Hurt, M Mbanjwa, N Conco, J Allchin
Second Row: G Smith; M Thembela, B Lusu, Ms M-A Hartley (Choir Director), C
Mkhize (Choir Leader); Mrs J Heymans (Choir Assistant),
G Comrie, S Brophy, S Shange
Seated: K Durant, M Zondi, L Msimang, M Sibisi, M Ogle, E Shezi, B Godfrey
Music at College
THE CHOIR
The choir has had a busy year with performances both in
and out of school. These gave choir members a variety of
musical experiences which included Prize Giving, the Matric
Speech Day and the Carol Service, as well as featuring in
the televised "Songs of Praise" in the Pietermaritzburg City
Hall, screened on SABC 2. The massed choir was
accompanied by a section of the KwaZulu-Natal
Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Richard Cook.
This year, awards were given to the following choir members:
Colours and scarf J Jansen, M Smith
Colours S Brophy, G Comrie, M Mfeka,
M Thembela, A Nzimande
Lapel Badge C Mkhize
THE BAND
The band meets every Wednesday for practices and these
have been well supported. Mr Robin Brown continued to
lend his considerable expertise and this is much valued.
The band provided the musical accompaniment for this
year's musical production, 'Midsummer Nights', and also
accompanied the choir at the Matric Speech Day. The
following award was given:
Honours M Scriba (Violin)
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SPEAKERS' CIRCLE
Back Row: T Stedman, J Harris, J Beaton, J Doming, S Burton, S Beadle, J
Bircher, B van Wyk, D Davies, B McConville
Middle Row: G Elliott, B Lusu, J Carson, M Brandmeier, N Shezi, D Londt, B
Constable, R Kemp, D Nel, D Shuttleworth, B Ramdas
Front Row: J Joubert, V Gilson, M Kemp, Miss J Bartels, D Day, R Ralfe, T Krause
Speakers' Circle
Speakers' Circle has once again had a successful year.
The year opened with the new members presenting
their Icebreakers, setting a high standard despite their
trepidations. During the course of the year we held training
sessions focused on impromptus, panel discussions, the
structure of formal speeches and techniques used in
constructing speeches. The panel discussions proved very
popular and very interesting, provoking a lot of thought and
discussion both during and after the discussions.
The final dinner of the year is always the highlight of the year.
This year proved to be no exception. "What makes a man?"
was the theme of the evening and the speakers all
suggested a variety of answers. R Kemp, in his inimitable
style, proved to be the most interesting and entertaining
speaker, winning the Best Speaker trophy. D Day was voted
the Best Evaluator, M Kemp the best Impromptu speaker,
and T Stedman won the Alpha Cup. B Lusu was awarded the
Most Improved Speaker trophy.
The new members were welcomed at a training session held
in the fourth term. We look forward to their contribution as
members of Speakers' Circle.
The new committee for 2003 is as follows: Chairman:
D Davies; Vice Chairman: T Stedman; Secretary: B Ramdas
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FIRST AID
Back Row: C Nel, T Amm, M Niland, M Willment, S Ferreira, S Mantle, B Hall, S
Wellbeloved, D Sharratt, N Brophy, K Botha
Front Row: S Stewart, B Drew, P Richter, B Lusu, Miss A Greyling, N Shezi, D
Naidoo, J Kimber, B Sterley
First Aid
Twelve pupils successfully completed an eight-week First Aid
course this year. Mr J Hanekom from MRI lectured the boys,
and we would like to thank him for his time and the expertise
that he so willingly imparted to the boys. Twenty two First
Aiders did duties during the winter sport season and they did
so in a very able manner. Four of them received Service
Lapel Badges for their long service to First Aid, namely
Y Sivsankar, J Bruwer, D Warner and G Burton.
A number of doctors and mothers who are in the nursing field
willingly gave of their time, and, without their service to College,
we would not have such a successful First Aid season.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to them.
Miss A Greyling
PINSSA
There have been some really thought provoking presentations this year, the best one being the talk on spiders.
The highlight of the year is
the PINSSA conference at
which pupils present their
own work. We entered five
projects and two boys walked
away with a first prize,
C Spence for his construction
of a "PEPPER'S GHOST",
and Z Khan for his presentation titled "The difference
between Solar powered and
battery powered toy cars".
Mrs L Couperthwaite
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As in the past, extra lessons are being offered four times a
week, for an hour to an hour and a half, after school. At first
the lessons were intended for immigrants, but as we do not
have many anymore, any pupil who struggles in this subject
has the opportunity to join the class to improve his work.
During the first three terms, thirty six pupils attended the
lessons regularly, twice a week. Twenty one pupils attended
two or three lessons in order to catch up work or because
they did not understand a section of work. This year the
pupils ranged from Form 2 to Form 6, and the majority
managed to pass their exams and structured tests. Pupils
who aim for an "A" aggregate also attend the lessons if the
classes are not too full.
The pupils improve their vocabulary by doing comprehension
tests. They do grammar, write paragraphs to improve
essay-writing and revise literature for exams. In this way
they cover a wide range of work. It is rewarding to see pupils
improving to the extent that they do not have to attend the
lessons any longer.
Mrs S Rousseau
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Atoms® Reports
Housemaster Mr L Veenstra Head of House K Palm Clark House came third in the
Cock House Competition. We were placed first in soccer, squash and rugby. In
the Academic Competition Clark's came third. 1 would like to thank the staff
and boys of Clark's for their involvement in the range of different activities.
Lastly 1 would like to wish the 2002 Sixth Formers who have now left us all the
best for the future. L Veenstra
Housemaster Mr D Trodd House Captain M Kemp The senior members of the house set
a fine example and were very helpful in the general organisation of the house
and the teams for all the inter-house activities. This led to our house
ultimately filling the top position in both Cock House and Champion House
competitions. D Trodd
Housemaster: Mr W Whitear Head of House: A Penzhorn Sporting competition The
House was fairly sound in this competition. In particular, the results in
athletics, basketball, canoeing, rugby and shooting were highly commendable. A
total of 58 points were attained in the Cock House competition - 11 points fewer
than last year. Thus I urge all Nathanians to stop being idle and wake up.
Academic competition: In this competition Nathan House just managed to hold
onto fourth place. The house scoured a measly 18 points - one less than last
year. This very poor result put Nathan's out of contention for the Champion
House competition as Langley's and Oxland's scored 24 and 23 points
respectively. Nathanians are urged to manifest a far greater commitment to
academics next year. I would like to give credit and thanks to the staff and
all the Nathanians who supported their House. I thank you for your co-operation,
support and loyalty. Finally, to all Nathanians who left College at the end of
2002, go our best wishes for their future endeavours. W Whitear
(DsO&oocfl®© Housemaster: Mr F Morgan Head of House: A Petersen In the
Inter-House Gala and Inter-House Athletics numerous boys performed well for the
House, but the overall results were somewhat disappointing. In various other
activities the results were pleasing. This meant that in the Cock House
competition, Oxland's achieved a third place. I wish to thank all those staff
who have contributed and been involved in the various House activities, as well
as the House prefects for their work and loyalty. To those boys who contributed
in any way, go my thanks and appreciation. F Morgan
SGsiQUsaG?9© Housemaster: Mr D Anderson House Captain: R Ralfe Stalker's had
a rather poor year in both the academic and sporting fields. Academically we
came fifth, with 16 points, just behind Clark's, with 19 points. On the sporting
front, we did not fare much better, with the only notable achievements being in
Tennis (second place) and Swimming, Soccer and Canoeing (third place). We hope
that 2003 will be a much better year for the House. In closing, we wish our
matrics all the best in their future plans. D Anderson
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General Report
The most noticeable staffing change at the end of the
year was the departure of Mr L Veenstra, to the suburbs
of Pietermaritzburg. Mr Veenstra has been involved in
the boarding establishment for 12 years, 7 of these as
Superintendent of Hudson House. He was a very good
Housemaster, respected by boarders and staff alike. Mr
Veenstra is a College Old Boy and was the senior prefect
in Hudson house. He thus brought to his job his clear
understanding of a boarder's life. The College community
and school uses this opportunity of formally thanking the
Veenstras for the sacrifice they have made for generations of
College boarders.
Mr Veenstra's replacement is Mr M Bechet, the school's
director of sport. Mr Bechet has invaluable boarding
experience, as he was the Superintendent of Hudson House
between1983 and 1989. We welcome the Bechets back
into the boarding family.
2002 was a mixed bag for the College boarding establishment.
On the negative side, tension flared up between a small
dayboy/boarder element, largely over perceptions about
acceptable College standards and traditions. Unfortunately
the incident reached the newspaper. One does not question
the boarder's passion and pride for his school, but the
lesson to be learnt is that grievances must be conducted
through the proper channels. The challenge, too, for the
school authority, is to get all boys to buy into the College
culture.
The prefect group of 2002 has been very good. They were
a high-profile group, intelligent and successful in all areas of
College life. They set new standards in many areas of
boarder life. Their strength was the ability to accept criticism
and make meaningful change to irrelevant and outmoded
customs.
A valuable source of income is derived from hiring out the
school facilities for hockey and rugby festivals during the July
holiday. Much of this money is ploughed back into the
upgrading of the accommodation of both staff and boys. The
projects undertaken during the December holiday included
the upgrading of the staff flats in Hudson House, the
construction of another staff flat in the loft of Nathan House,
the painting of ablutions in Hudson House and Clark House,
the construction of more ablution facilities in Clark House
and extensive dry-wall partitioning in Hudson House.
The demand for places in the hostel continues to increase.
For 2003, 225 applications for 75 beds in Nathan House
have been received.
The catering contract with Mandate was terminated at the
end of the year. It has been decided to move away from
the company-concept and revert back to the individual
responsibility. Heather Lawson, whose brothers are College
Old Boys, will be responsible for the schools catering needs.
The Boarder Parents Committee will have a number of new
faces in 2003. The old hands, Messrs Derryck Myers, Mick
Hampson, Gary Mitchell and Mike Lambert, Mesdames
Haylee Smith, Leanne Lockhart and Heather MacIntyre are
thanked for their contribution over the years. In particular,
the boarder community is indebited to Derryck Myers who
has given so selflessly, serving on a number of committees,
including Finance, Boarder Parents, Night of the Legends,
Fundraising and the College Shoppe.
On a personal note, I would like to thank the Superintendents,
Messrs N Suthland, L Veenstra, P Snyman and F Morgan for
their contribution this year. The boarding establishment is
more settled having experienced teachers as hostel masters,
particularly in the Second and Sixth Form.
The Headmaster, Mr K Elliott, bids us farewell this year.
Life has been made much easier having the backing of a
headmaster who believes in and understands the concept of
a boarding way of life. Mr Elliott was tested on more than
one occasion, but his energy and patience was seemingly
endless as he guided a very large boarding establishment
through its many highs and lows. Maritzburg College will
always be indebted to him.
The boarders remain vibrant and passionate about their
school. They continue to participate fully in all walks of
College life, thus ensuring that College is focused and a top
contender as one of the premier schools in the country.
Presently the school is able to break the national trend of
declining boarding numbers, and as long as standards are
maintained, it is hoped that this will continue.
K Guise-Brown
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Head of House - R Ralfe
Prefects - S Baker, V Gilson, P Grant,
D Harper, M Kemp, R Kemp,
P Pistorius, K Smith, G Waters
As 2002 draws to a close it is difficult to believe we returned
to South Africa all of three years ago. The very same values
which drew us back to College, and specifically Clark House,
are still very evident and enthusiastically upheld by the
boarders.
A tremendous spirit exists amongst the boys who take great
pride in 'their' house and it is particularly pleasing to see so
many old-boarders return on Reunion Day.
This year, very much like last year, was a good year, with the
new Third Formers fitting in well and taking on board the
various traditions. We thank the outgoing prefects for a job
well done and look forward to working with the newly elected
prefects next year.
Messrs N Webb, P Hoatson and P Sutherland left us at
the end of the year and we thank them sincerely for their
contribution to the running of the house.
Much was gained on both the sports field and the academic
front.
Listed below are the individual achievements of Clark House
boys:
W Aherin - Lapel Badge for sen/ice (Hockey)
W Aitken - Lapel Badge for sen/ice
(Hockey), Lapel Badge (CFC),
Chairman (CFC), Colours
(Service to Hockey Umpiring)
S Baker - Captain (Hockey), Lapel Badge
for Service (Hockey),Wayne
Lofthouse Memorial Prize for
courage and tenacity in sport
J Carson - Secretary (SRC), Lapel Badge
(Drama)
B Constable - Colours (Academics)
V Gilson - Colours and Scarf (Rugby),
Large White Badge (Rugby)
P Grant - Captain (Rugby)
D Harper Academic Tie
J Harris Colours and Scarf (Drama)
R Hodsdon Large white Badge (Basketball), Colours (Athletics)
M Kemp Large White Badge (Swimming, Rugby), Honours (Academics, Debating, Rugby
Refereeing), Colours (Rugby), House Captain (Langleys), Vice Chairman (Speakers'
Circle)
N Kemp Large White Badge (Rugby), Colours (Rugby)
R Kemp Academic Tie, Academic Honours
J Kimber Lapel Badge (First Aid), Lapel Badge (CFC)
F Kluckow Lapel Badge for Service (Rugby), Colours (Academics)
M Niland Lapel Badge (First Aid)
R Ralfe Chairman (SRC), Large White Badge (Rugby), House Captain (Stalkers),
Secretary (Speakers' Circle), Captain (Athletics)
A Robertson Lapel Badge (CFC)
D Sharratt Lapel Badge (First Aid)
K Smith Lapel Badge (First Aid)
S Stewart Lapel Badge (First Aid)
A Stewart Lapel Badge (First Aid)
D van der Merwe - Honours (Hockey)
D Weber Large White Badge (Swimming), Colours (Water Polo), Honours (Water Polo)
M Willment Honours (Canoeing)
N Sutherland
College House had a very happy and successful year. There
were no serious incidents during the year and the boys
achieved well on the academic, cultural and sporting fronts.
The House ran very smoothly and I would like to thank the
boys for their co-operation. I personally think that the House
has good systems and structures in place, as each group of
Sixth Formers has tested the system over the past four
years.
Mr G Dorling and Mr B Bosch joined Mr T Henderson and Mr
R Marriott at the beginning of the year to complete our team.
I would like to thank this experienced team for all their hard
work and support during the year.
The following College House boys bought honour to College
House by representing South Africa in sport:
A Kok (Hockey), B Squires (Rugby) and K Nagan (Cricket).
The following College House boys were awarded prizes at
the Speech Day:
G Dales (Merit Certificate)
F Kluckow (Merit Certificate)
H Linde (Merit Certificate)
W Aherin (The Ryan Family prize for Technical
Drawing)
B Lusu (The "Nora"Cook trophy for Altruistic
Service to the School)
Listed below are the individual achievements of College
House boys.
W Aherin Lapel Badge (Hockey)
C Bowyer Colours (Cricket), Honours
(Cricket), Lapel Badge (CFC),
Chairman (CFC)
G Dales Academic Tie, Academic Colours.
A Dales Academic Tie
C De Beer Academic Tie
G Dobbins Colours (Drama)
B Drew Lapel Badge (First Aid), Lapel
Badge (Drama)
S Duncan Anderson
B
I
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B
Gaylard
Geldenhuys
Hein
Hulley
F Kluckow
A Kok
H Linde
D Londt
B Lusu
K Nagan
W Molyneaux
D Nel
D Rosettenstein
D Smythe
B Squires
R Walters
Honours (Drama), Honours
(Hockey)
Lapel Badge (Drama)
Large White Badge (Cricket)
Colours (Golf)
Large White Badge (Cricket),
Colours (Cricket)
Lapel Badge for service (Rugby),
Colours (Academics)
Honours (Hockey)
Academic Colours
Captain (Shooting), Colours
(Drama)
Colours (Choir), Academic Tie,
Lapel Badge (Media Centre),
Colours for service (First Aid),
Chairman (Media Centre Services)
Honours (Cricket)
Large White Badge (Golf)
Honours (Drama)
Large White Badge (Rugby),
Colours and Honours (Rugby)
Captain (Squash)
Large White Badge and Honours
(Rugby)
Lapel Badge (Service to First Aid)
I would also like to thank Mrs Wouters and her staff, Mr
Hackland and his maintenance team, Shaun, Ernest, and
Clive, and Mrs Houghting and Mrs Collen for all their hard
work they do in College House, and for the boys.
Lastly I would like to thank Mr Guise-Brown for his guidance,
support and advice during the year. To the Sixth Formers I
wish you well and all the best for the future. Thanks for a
great year.
P Snyman
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It has been an honour and privilege to have been part of the
College boarding establishment for the past 12 years as a
Boarder Master. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at
Hudson House and it is with a great degree of sadness that
my family and I are moving out. My son Matt will be coming
to College in 12 years time and at least my daughter Jemma
can claim to be an "old boy" as she has spent four years of
her life on the College grounds.
The boarding establishment has changed for the better over the
last 12 years. I have tried to make Hudson House a home away
from home and instil a pride in being a Hudson House boy.
Photographs have been mounted and the foyer to Hudson
House has been given a face lift. Hopefully the changes that
have been implemented will be carried on into the future.
I would like to thank the prefects, boys and boarder masters who
have made a contribution to Hudson's over the last seven years
I have been Superintendent. The memories of different
characters, escapades - good and bad - will be with me forever.
This year has left me with as many memories as past years.
We had a house full of proud Hudsonians. The prefects were
enthusiastic and well led by T Krause. He was well supported by K Palm, J Joubert, C Burden and F du Toit. The
Boarder Masters, Messrs S La Marque, J Morris, P
Richardson and R Stewart were fully involved in the running
of the house. We bid farewell to R Stewart who has finished
his varsity studies. We wish him well for the future and thank
him for his contribution to Hudson House.
I would like to thank a number of people for their help,
understanding and advice during my time in the boarding
establishment. Firstly my thanks go to Mr Keith Guise-Brown
for all his support and advice. College is extremely lucky to
have someone of this calibre and experience running the
boarding establishment. Secondly, a special thank you goes
to Mrs Irene Wouters for overseeing the cleaning of the
house. Mr Ken Hackland and his staff must also be thanked
for the hours they have put in to maintain Hudson's.
The last thank you goes to my wife, Belinda, who has had to
put up with constant knocks on the door and telephone calls
for the past nine years. Her support has meant a lot to me.
We extend our farewells to the fifth formers who are leaving us
and wish them well for their sixth form year in College House.
The following boys excelled in different fields throughout the
year:
Hockey:
Water polo:
Rugby:
S
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M
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J
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J
S
S
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Mostert Midlands' U18A
Oertel Midlands' U18B
Harper Midlands' U18A
Elliott Midlands' U16A
Biggs SA U18
Kitchen Midlands' U18A
Kitchen Midlands' U18A
Beaton Midlands' U18B
Smit Midlands' U18B
Henderson Midlands' U18B
Krause Midlands' U18B
Krause Midlands' U18A
Joubert Midlands' U18A/
Meyer Midlands' U14A
Bremner Natal U16
Rencken Natal U15
Boshoff Natal U16
Daynes Natal U15
Chase Natal U17
Van der Merwe - Natal U17
Visser Midlands'
In conclusion, below are some thoughts of what Hudson
House means to some of the boys:
Hudson House has taught me self discipline and respect. It
has made a big impact on me towards my mates. In Hudson
House there is always a helping hand when you need one,
just DON'T BE AFRAID to ask!
A Forte
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Before coming to College, going home after school every day
was something I looked forward to and knew I would miss.
But after my first few sleeps in Hudson's I felt right at home
and so, Hudson House filled and gained a very important
place in my heart.
J Douthwaite
I am new to the BE but in my few short weeks I have been
here, I have been welcomed with open arms into a new family, a second family. The atmosphere in the house and
amongst the boys is unlike anything I have felt before, like
living with a brother who I never had. I am already learning
discipline and independence, living in an environment where
I have to live for myself. Although I have to live for myself, I
have the confidence in my house and friends that if I fall
down they will be there to pick me up and push me forwards.
Never will I forget the values of Hudson House!
R de Souza
I enjoy Hudson's because is it my home away from home,
being with my mates, "my brothers" who come from different
places. The spirit of the house exists through the boys and
how things are run. Hudson's always produces the best
boys in sport and academics. But most of all I know that
when I rest, I can rest in confidence.
D Kruger
Hudson's is not just a place to stay, rather a home away from
home which is loved by many and hated by none. Friends,
brothers, a parallel family all lifting you up when you are at
your lowest. The men of Hudson's have a spirit which exists
throughout the school. A spirit that is equal to none and
brings passion to the men of Maritzburg College. One can
only be privileged to have the opportunity to live in and love
a castle such as Hudson's.
L Visser
I have lived in this house for over two years of my College
career and every day that goes by is in a way a sad day, for
it is one less day in the greatest house Maritzburg College
has to offer. I have had many experiences within these walls
and each and every one of them has made me a better
College boy. Every boy who has ever lived in Hudson House
has come out a man of good values and a love for this house
that is undying. I love Hudson House and all it has done for
me. Confido Conquiesco - rest in confidence.
R Bremner
L Veenstra
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K FHAK IOU!
The year started off smoothly with a full complement of 78
boys. Various alterations were made to the accommodation
for staff, which meant that dormitory adjustments had to be
made. The new boys arrived on Friday 18 January and
spent the weekend on Roselands farm as part of their
integration into College. This has proven to be a most
beneficial and necessary exercise. It has assisted a number
of boys in adjusting to a boarding school lifestyle, which is
foreign to some! A number of Boarder prefects were on hand
to inform and also to answer numerous questions.
The boys bonded very well and a group identity was
established upon their return to Nathan's. The first four-week
period of "isolation" is tough on many of the boys, but
perhaps more so for a number of parents. No contact and
homesickness inevitably produces some sad faces, albeit
only temporarily. The boarder masters and prefects spent
many moments counselling and dealing with various
problems. I am pleased to say that in most cases we were
able to help them deal with their problems. All credit goes to
a team of very competent staff and supportive prefects.
N Kemp and A Ingles did an outstanding job this year as the
house prefects, and it would have been impossible to have
things running smoothly without their commitment. They
upheld the values and traditions of Nathan House but did
so with empathy and an understanding of the circumstances
in which a Second Form boarder finds himself. The true
measure of their contribution is the extent to which the boys
respected them.
The masters of Nathan House supported me at all times
and significantly lightened the work load. They fulfilled
their duties in a caring yet firm manner; counsellors and
disciplinarians! A special thank you to Mr Voigts for his input.
His experience was invaluable in times of crisis. Mr Shapiro
was a tower of strength, having run the house the previous
two years. His input made my job so much easier. I will miss
his ability to "interrogate" and cross-examine offenders! Both
these gentleman leave us and we wish them well and thank
them. Mr Mhlongo and Mr Short's contributions were no less
significant and they too are thanked for the manner in which
they did their duties. Sisters Houghting and Collen in the
San did a fantastic job, and are thanked for their role in the
well being of the boys.
All in all, Nathan House had a very successful academic,
cultural and sporting year. All the boys were involved and
made significant contributions to the school and boarding
establishment. It would be fair to say that Nathan House also
had its share of unfortunate moments, but this creates an
opportunity to evaluate, assess and improve where necessary.
Finally, a special word of thanks to Mr Guise-Brown for
taking such an interest in the House and the well being of the
boys. His support was absolute.
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After a third year of performing this dance collaboration, it is probably safe
to say that Millennium Funk is now an annual event
and one which has done much to unify the schools of Pietermaritzburg on the
stage, rather than on the sports field. St Anne's
Lynn Chemaly and Hilton Theatre's Doreen Stanley once again had the enormous
task of orchestrating this huge event. Their
unbelievable administration skills ensured that all eleven participating schools
had a chance to show their dance talent on
stage without any hiccups. Anton Immelman, now well-experienced at co-ordinating
the mass finale, did so once again and
the stage radiated energy and colour at the end of the show with a vibrant dance
number to Johnny Clegg and Savuka's
"Cool, Crazy, Beautiful World", involving all
143 dancers.
College's entry, which opened the show, was
most capably led by Sixth Former and
third-time "millennium funker", D Nel, and
costumed by Miss Jackie Bartels, who
stepped in at the last minute to sew the
boys' outfits at record speed.
Nel, whose dance and choreographic
abilities have developed well over the past
three years, choreographed most of the
popular and powerful dance called
"Breaking Habits", which was performed to
tracks from Enigma and Matrix. His leadership, both in the choreography and in
coaching the rest of the College boys, was
impressive and he is to be congratulated
on the dance, which was of a very high
standard indeed. "Breaking Habits" began
with a rather ritualistic, uniform entrance
and broke into an athletic, high-energy
piece of physical theatre where the boys demonstrated their technical ability
and
discipline in working in a group. It was a pleasure working with such a
committed and enthusiastic group of boys.
Several of the dancers, who have been a part of this production since its
inception, leave the school this year and I am certain that their involvement in the past three Millennium Funk productions will
remain as fond memories. This unique
theatrical experience will have a fourth run in 2004.
Drama
MiCfennium
Mrs L Usher
Director's Response to ty^dsummer cI\igFits
(staged in conjunction with St. John's DSG) (With apologies to Puck)
A Auth with G Smith.
The cast
of -Midsummer Nigms
Director: "Greetings friends! It was in the golden summer of
2002 that I decided on this musical, where boy meets girl,
kids wished they were older, I wished I was younger and we
all yearned for the magic of a successful show.
I'm a teacher and a director - the kind that brings you
musicals, laughter and fun. Okay, so maybe it wasn't the
smartest idea, but it was fun and the show was fantastic.
I'd like to introduce you to some friends of mine:
Ms M-A Hartley, Mrs L Usher, Miss J Leroux,
Mrs L Couperthwaite, Mrs C Tedder, Mrs E La Grange
and Miss A McLoughlin. They assist me with my
various productions They're also great at being so
supportive. Thank-you, Ladies.
For this show we had a technical team, a backstage
crew, a band and, fortunately, a cast. They are all
superbly talented artistic types. (We even had a few
left-over rugby players - they were so good they
didn't even get injured in matches!) All of the cast
have worked very hard for the magic that was
Midsummer Nights.
And where do I fit into all of this? Well, when I was
absolutely sure that things were going to get
confused and that nothing would come out quite the
way I wanted, I just called on all these people.
So that's it! What can I say - except to thank the
Parents' Contact Committee for the Gala
Performance, Robin Brown for his work on the music and
Norman Buller for his work on lights and sound.
It may not have been Broadway, but this Midsummer Nights
was my dream...come true.
C Chapman
The adult company from
"Midsummer Nights"
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Following its success in the College Play Competition in 2001, it was
decided that Maritzburg College would enter the popular New Year's Eve
play, Dinner for One, into the one act play section of the "DHS 'Not'
Festival". Directed by B Backhouse and performed admirably by
J Harris as James the butler, and G Smith as dear old Miss Sophie, the
production received very favourable reviews from all who saw it. J Harris
was honoured with the award for Best Comedic actor for his hilarious
rendition of the butler. It is hoped that in 2003 we will follow the "same
procedure as (the) last year" and enter more College productions for this
competition.
Mrs L Usher
"Dinner for One", with J Harris as the butler, and G Smith as
Miss Sophie. B Backhouse was the Director.
College Performing Arts Competition
The annual Play Competition underwent yet another metamorphosis this year to
include entries from any performing arts
discipline, hence the new title "The College Performing Arts
Competition". This year, all the play entries were from
juniors and, once again, they delighted the audience
with light-hearted, entertaining plays. The Senior entries
were both dance pieces, which added a new dynamic
to the whole evening. Dance has become more popular
in recent years, most probably attributed to the
influence of the annual Millennium Funk dance show.
The cast of "Keieza"
Old boy and previous recipient of a Best Senior Director
award, Mark McKeown, came up from Durban to
adjudicate the entries and awarded the following:
Best supporting actor to D Neethling as Stanley
in King Chicken.
Best actor to T Mahlatsi for his hilarious and
energetic performance as Tarzan in King Chicken.
Best director to D Kotze for King Chicken,
which was slick, most entertaining and performed by a well-coached, disciplined cast.
The cast of 'King Chicken'
Best Choreographer to S Mthembu for Keieza,
a real crowd-pleasing, isipansula-style dance
set in the classroom of a location school.
It is perhaps worth mentioning that this evening,
which is now no longer a compulsory competition,
had over ninety boys participating of their own free
will. We also had the Cultural Centre filled to
capacity with supportive parents, staff and peers.
It is hoped that this enthusiasm for the performing
arts continues well into the future.
Mrs L Usher
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FOREIGN AIDS - PIETER-DIRK MYS
On the 14th March, Pieter-Dirk Uys performed his one-man
show, Foreign Aids, in which he deals openly and frankly
about sexuality and HIV-AIDS, for our Sixth Formers. The
show, designed specifically for school groups, toured
KwaZulu-Natal during the first half of the year and we were
most grateful to him for accepting our invitation to perform
here.
The production certainly hit home with the boys as he is
direct, humourous and uncomplicated in his explanations
of what to do and what not to do! Some staff members
were seen squirming in their seats at some of his explicit
references! Whatever one's reaction is, the message is loud
and clear.
It was a privilege to host a man of his calibre here.
C Chapman
G30@C3??503 h
D Nel (Form 6) directed this play, which was
staged at the beginning of Term Two. It has
become apparent that talented young men with
a flair for directing need to be afforded the
chance to direct productions which are not of
the "Play Competition" ilk. These tend to be
more lighthearted and are, quite often, staged
for the fun of it.
Nel chose to go this route with this very
challenging piece. The production of this play
demands a detailed and realistic set and
accurate characterisation with difficult nuances
as the plot unfolds. However, permission would
not have been granted if we did not think that
this talented young man could not cope with it
and he did - most admirably. He cast two of his
peers, G Dobbins and P Khoza, and took on
the role of Vince himself. His direction was tight
and the overall impact of this powerful play was
felt by the audiences.
The cast of "Saturday Night at The Palace", with D Nel (Director), P Khoza and q
Chapman
G Dobbins
The Crucible
College boys were challenged by being involved in
the St. John's production of The Crucible, staged at
the start of Term Two.
Mr C Chapman with Pieter, n-,
ToreiSn Aids'for our%Ze6>liuP7s'10rmanCeCf
This is probably one of the most challenging plays of
the modern age, and even more so when working
with a young cast. The play's issues and characters
are complex and a wide range of emotions needs to
be explored by the performers. The outstanding
success of the production means that full credit must
be given to Mrs Attwell, Miss Filmer and the cast
members, led by the outstanding talent of J DuncanAnderson, for a superb achievement. From the
design concept, detailed costuming, very effective
use of lighting and sound, to the detailed and very
powerful performances, the entire production
reached a professional level seldom found at school
level. A scene from 'The Crucible", with J Ducan-Anderson, J Harris, B Backhouse
Chapman and D Londt
C
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The following boys held awards for academic, cultural or sporting achievements
in 2002:
HONOURS Cricket: D Harper, R Kemp, D Sharp, T Stedman
Academics: B Bragge, D Day, M Kemp, R Kemp, Drama: G Dobbins, P Huntly, D Londt,
K Palm,
1 Moola, A Mota, E Penzhorn, M Reitz
M van der Meer Golf: R Hein, M Woods
Athletics: C Mkhize, S Sishi Rugby: D Harper, S Jennings, N Kemp, R Kemp,
Basketball: S Mkhize B Robertson
Canoeing: G Adie, J Biggs, S Humphry, M Willment Service: W Aitken (Hockey
Umpiring), B Lusu (First
Cricket: C Bowyer, P Grant, T Groenewald, Aid), D Naidoo (First Aid)
K Nagan, A Penzhorn, J Shaw Shooting: J du Toit, J Pohl, L Timm
Debating: D Day, M Kemp Swimming: L Visser
Drama: J Duncan-Anderson, D Nel Tennis: B Bragge, Y Thwe
Golf: G Dickinson Waterpolo: S Smit
Hockey:
Music:
Rugby:
Rugby Refereeing:
Shooting:
Swimming:
Tennis:
Waterpolo:
S Baker, C Coulson, J Doming,
J Duncan-Anderson, T Hammond,
M Harper, T Kidd, A Kok, C Mitchell,
S Mostert, T Stedman, D van der Merwe
M Scriba
P Grant, G Hall, P Huntly, Z Madlala,
A Penzhorn, D Rosettenstein, J Shaw,
B Squires
M Kemp
J Jansen, D Londt, C Osborne,
R Shuttleworth
D Townsend
B Michau
S Beadle, D Harper, S Jennings,
J Joubert, M Kemp, N Kemp, R Kemp,
G Kitchen, J Kitchen, T Krause,
D Townsend, D Weber
COLOURS AND SCARF
Athletics: J Miller
Basketball: M Khoza
Choir: J Jansen, M Smith
Cricket: B Bragge, S Govender, B Hulley
Drama: B Backhouse, J Harris
Hockey: G Bright, C Coulson, M Currin, J Doming,
T Groenewald
Rugby: V Gilson, P Khoza, A Penzhorn,
D Rosettenstein
Rugby Refereeing: A Ingles
Squash:
COLOURS
Academics:
Athletics:
Basketball:
Chess:
Choir:
D Smythe
J Bircher, M Brandmeier, R Bremner,
A Cassimjee, R Cassimjee, P Cebekhulu,
L Chetty, G Comrie, B Constable,
G Dales, D de Wet, I Dickinson,
M Ebrahim, A Gaydon, G Gregory,
J Jansen, P Kalian, F Kluckow,
D Koertsen, H Linde, A Maikoo,
G Manson, B McLuckie, B Michau,
M Parker, P Partab, K Petersen, K Pillay,
S Pillay, W Rajah, M Scriba,
D Shuttleworth, P Singh, LTimm,
J
S
G
A
van Ravesteyn, L Visser
Baker, M Dove, R Ralfe, B Robertson
Hall
Pillay
S Brophy, G Comrie, B Lusu, M Mfeka,
C Mkhize, A Nzimande, N Thembela
ACADEMIC TIES
M Akerman, S Cairns, A Coertse, D Correia, A Dales,
C de Beer, F du Toit, J du Toit, C Freese, K Goga,
D Harper, L Keys, T Krause, B Lusu, S Luthuli, T Padi,
C Payne, P Pistorius, M Prins, R Slabbert, A Tarboton
LARGE WHITE
Athletics:
Basketball:
Canoeing:
Cricket:
Cross Country:
Golf:
Rugby:
Soccer:
Squash:
Swimming:
Tennis:
BADGES
B Backhouse, C Burden, V Gilson,
T Krause, C Lubbe, D Munn,
F du Toit, R Hodsdon, C Lalla, Z Madlala,
N Mazibuko, C Mkhize, M Nxumalo
B Dixon, C Jones, W Lancaster,
B Parsonage
I Geldenhuys, T Hammond
J Biggs, P Ferreira, A Gaydon, I Richter
B Ewels, G Mohle, W Molyneaux,
W Thornhill
B Mullis, A Petersen, R Ralfe
G Britz, P Ferreira, D Harrison,
T Knoesen, S Mdlalose, M Mfeka,
N Mthembu, M Prins
M Baxter, D Correia, M Currin, J Fincham,
G Hunter, T Titlestad
S Beadle, J Beaton, J Douthwaite,
S Jennings, J Joubert, M Kemp, S Smit,
A Tarboton, D Weber
M Pitchford, D Rawlins, W Thornhill,
J van Ravesteyn
LAPEL BADGES
Audio-Visual: T Loukidis, G Pantalone
Chess: N Shezi
College for Christ: W Aitken, C Bowyer, B Constable,
J Kimber, R Mahoney, A Robertson
D Shuttleworth
J Carson, B Drew, N Gaylard, P Khoza,
P Pistorius, N Whyte
B Lusu, N Shezi
Service to Sport: W Aherin, B Backhouse, S Baker, B Drew,
J Kimber, F Kluckow, R Linday-Rea,
C Lubbe, M Niland, A Nzimande, I Richter,
D Sharratt, N Shezi, K Smith, F Sterley,
S Stewart, W Tedder, S Tucker, R Walters
Debating:
Drama:
Media Centre:
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ATHLETICS
Back Row: S Holmes, C Burden, D Boshoff, C Lendrum, R Hodsdon, M Smith, J
Boshoff
Middle Row: K Frankson, D Roberts, M Goodwin, B Backhouse, S van der Westhuysen,
B Day, S Johnston, M Ngwane, N Conco
Front Row: J Miller, R Ralfe (Captain), Miss A Greyling, C Mkhize, S Ferreira
C Mkhize U17 Triple Jump 1st place; U17
Long Jumplst place
C Lubbe U19 Discus 3rd place
At the USSASA KZN Championships held at King's Park,
three of the College athletes who were representing the
Midlands USSASA Athletics Team won medals.
Under 17 S Sishi 200m: Gold; 400m: Gold
C Mkhize Long Jump: Silver; Triple Jump: Silver
Under 15 S van der Westhuysen Javelin: Silver
Subsequently at the USSASA Schools' Meeting, S Sishi was
placed fourth in the U17 400m and C Mkhize won a Bronze
Medal in the U17 Triple Jump.
At the ASA KZN Championships held at King's Park in
March, the following athletes won medals:
Under 19 C Lubbe Discus: Bronze; Javelin: Bronze
Under 17 S Sishi 400 m: Gold; 200m: Silver
S Ferreira 110m H: Bronze; 400m H: Bronze
C Mkhize Long Jump: Silver; Triple Jump: Silver
J Miller Javelin: Bronze
C Lubbe was selected for the ASA KZN Junior Team to compete
at the ASA South African Championships held in Bellville.
C Mkhize, S Sishi, S Ferreira, J Miller, J Engelbrecht and
S van der Westhuysen were selected to represent KZN at the
ASA South African Youth Championships held in Pretoria.
ATHLETICS
FIRST TERM
A small group of specialist athletes competed in several
events in the first term. Fourteen athletes traveled with the
Midlands and Districts' Invitation side to compete at the
prestigious Menlo Park Athletics Meeting.
The following results were achieved:
S Ferreira
J Miller
S Sishi
C Mkhize
R Ralfe
U16 400m Hurdles 1st place; U16 110m
Hurdles 1st place.
U16 Javelin 2nd place
U17 400m 1st place; U17 200m 1st place;
U17 100m 2nd place
U17 Triple Jump 1st place;
U17 Long Jump 3rd place
U19 400m 3rd place
Eight athletes competed in the USSASA Regional
Championships in March, and achieved the following
noteworthy results:
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THIRD TERM
The Interhouse Relay Sports were held on Wednesday
28 August. The results were as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
Langley's 198
Nathan's 192
Clark's 179
Oxland's 107
Stalker's 102
The Athletics Championships were held on Saturday
31 August. The final overall results were as follows:
1 Langley's 388
2 Nathan's 326
3 Clark's 210
4 Oxland's 193
5 Stalker's 126
Athletics Championship Trophy Winners
JJ Anderson 100m Open S Sishi
Hyland Cup 200m Open S Sishi
Larson Cup 400m Open S Sishi
Leach Cup 800m Open M Dove
Harrison Cup 1500m Open M Dove
Hay Cup 3000m Open M Dove
Stalker Cup Individual Winner Senior Cross Country A Kok
Darrol Dale Cup Individual Winner Junior Cross Country T Hanika
Cross Country Cup House Winners Langley's
Colonel Shepstone Bowl Hurdles Open S Baker
Colonel Stewart Cup Long Jump Open C Mkhize
Irvine Cup Triple Jump Open C Mkhize
Oxland's Cup High Jump Open B Robertson
Carpenter Cup Shot Putt Open C Burden
Kent Cup Discus Open C Burden
Greenhalgh Cup Javelin Open C Burden
Dr Dick Cup Open Relay Clark's
Elton Gray Cup U17 Relay Nathan's
Elton Gray Cup U16 Relay Langley's
Tregarthen Memorial Cup U14 Champion G Melle & D Roberts
John Geekie Cup U15 Champion M Smith
J H Snow Cup U16 Champion S Ferreira
H Johnson Cup U17 Champion C Mkhize
D J Berry-Jennings Cup Victor Ludorum Shield P Grant
Mike Viljoen Trophy (Best individual performance) C Mkhize
Nicholl's Cup for Relay Sports Langley's
Chaplin Cup for Athletics
Langley's
Records broken:
U17 Triple Jump C Mkhize; U17 Long Jump C Mkhize
U17 400 m S Sishi
Mr and Mrs Ralfe, the parents of the athletics captain, were our
guests of honour this year and we thank them for accepting our
invitation and for being with us and presenting the trophies.
No College Athletics Team was chosen this year as we did
not compete in any interschool event in this term.
The Roy Strachan 800m Challenge
U19 R Ralfe
U17 - B Backhouse
U16 - C Dove
U15 - D Boshoff
U14 S Burgoyne
Later this term, C Mkhize won a Gold Medal in the Triple
Jump for Youths at the South African Games, and S Sishi
won a Silver Medal in the 4 x 400 mm Relay at the World
Youth Championships held in France
The specialist athletes carried on into the fourth term,
competing in the League meetings at King's Park, and
preparing for the 2003 season. Some took part in-the
KwaZulu Natal Sub-Youth Championship Meeting held at
King's Park in Durban, where K Frankson won a Silver Medal
in the U14 400m, and A MacDonald won a Bronze Medal in
the U14 Javelin.
Sixteen athletes were chosen to represent Pietermaritzburg
and Districts at an invitation meeting held in Bloemfontein in
October. Medal winners were as follows:
S Sishi U17 100m: Gold; 400m: Gold; 200m: Silver
C Mkhize U17 Triple Jump: Gold; Long Jump: Gold
D Roberts U14 100m: Bronze
Six athletes represented KwaZulu-Natal at an Interprovincial
meeting at King's Park.
S Sishi 100 m 1 st place; 400 m 1 st place; 200 m 2nd place
C Mkhize Triple jump 1st place; Long jump 1st place;
100 m 3rd place
S Ferreira 110 m Hurdles 2nd place
J Miller Javelin 3rd place
S Holmes 400 m 3rd place
This year has been no different to years in the past, where as
the organiser of a sport, one relies entirely on the support of
many groups of people. I would like to acknowledge the
assistance that I have enjoyed again in this respect. To the
mothers who provided the teas on Sports Day and the ground
staff who prepared the fields go the thanks of the athletics staff
and the athletes. To the members of the academic staff who
have given of their time and expertise, go also a well-deserved
vote of thanks. The heats and Sports Days would not happen
without this willing support and assistance.
Miss Ailsa Greyling has again given unselfishly of her
enthusiasm and energy to the College athletes, and I am
again especially grateful to for her input into athletics over
the year. Her commitment to her group of specialist athletes
is tremendous. She spends hours of her time over weekends
taking these boys to various meetings, and she monitors
their progress and needs very closely. The progress of our
top athletes is reflected in her dedication to this sport. Her
support and dedication are greatly appreciated.
My thanks as always also go to Mr Mike Bechet for nis total
support in the running of the athletics. His involvement has
been as great as ever, and I admire the manner in which he
changes from his total focus on hockey one week, to
athletics the next. He has never failed to provide all the back
up that I have needed, and his determination to maintain
basic standards in the administration of this sport ensure the
survival of athletics at College.
MB Bowker
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100m D Munn C Kelly Z Madlala 11,6 s S Sishi C Mkhize R Hodsdon 11,4 s S
Ferreira S Holmes J Miller 11,9 s M Smith T Hepburn B Day 12,4 s G Melle D
Roberts K Frankson 12,9 s
80/100m Hurdles S Baker D Munn 15,3 s C Mkhize C Burden T Aherin 14,7 s S
Ferreira J Boschoff D Bester 15,7 s T Hepburn M Smith L Sutherland 15,8 s D
Roberts L Cousins M Goodwin 13,4 s
200m R Ralfe Z Madlala C Kelly S Sishi C Mkhize R Hodsdon 23,3 s S Ferreira S
Holmes J Miller 23,8 s M Smith T Hepburn C Gilson 25,3 s D Roberts G Melle K
Frankson 26,0 s
300/400m R Ralfe C Kelly M Dove 53,1 s S Sishi B Backhouse A Pooler 50,3 s
(=Record) S Holmes S Ferreira Z Mdadane 54,0 s C Gilson M Smith T Hepburn 57,2
s K Frankson M Ngwane D Roberts 42,2 s
800m M Dove R Ralfe A Kok 2 m 6,8 s K Manthey B Backhouse B Constable 2 m 9,8 s
Z Mdadane C Lendrum C Dove 2 m 16,3 s D Boschoff B Dewar J Ferrow 2 m 18,2 s S
Burgoyne M Ngwane N Shibase 2 m 16,9 s
1500m M Dove T Hammond R Ralfe 4 m 49,7 s B Constable S Smit T Stedman 5 m 16,5
s R Grant M Holden C Dove 4 m 56,4 s C Metherell J Ferrow N Du Plessis 4 m 47,2
s S Burgoyne C Barron L Tweddell 4 m 47,7 s
3000 m M Dove A Kok R Ralfe 11 m 7,3 s C Dove 11 m 26,8 s
HIGH JUMP B Robertson D Munn Z Madlala 1,75 m C Mkhize S Chase T Krause 1,65 m J
Boschoff S Ferreira J Miller 1,65 m L Sutherland M Smith O Humphries 1,55 m R
Viljoen D Roberts N Khanyile 1,55 m
LONG JUMP P Grant S Baker D Munn 6,00 m C Mkhize S Sishi B Backhouse 6,63 m
(Record) J Boshoff J Miller S Ferreira 5,84 m L Chamberlain B Day O Humphries
4,84 m G Melle K Frankson A MacDonald 5,26 m
TRIPLE JUMP P Grant D Munn M Kemp 12,07 m C Mkhize R Hodsdon C Burden 13,94 m
(Record) S Ferreira J Boshoff J Miller 12,14 m L Chamberlain M Smith J Myburgh
10,67 m M Goodwin G Melle K Frankson 10,46 m
SHOT PUT B Squires P Grant D Munn 11,59 m C Burden R Timmerman J Beaton 12,51 m
J Miller J Boshoff C Krause 11,18 m L Chamberlain H De Beer G Forbes 12,06 m C
Meyer B Lockhart D Smith 11,03 m
JAVELIN P Grant S Baker R Ralfe 43,59 m C Burden T Aherin J Duncan-Anderson
49,34 m J Miller J Boshoff S Ferreira 52,87 m B Baker M Smith J Domleo 37,13 m A
MacDonald L Stevens R Viljoen 47,88 m
DISCUS P Grant B Squires M Kemp 35,08 m C Burden K Smith S Chase 37,09 m J
Boshoff S Ferreira J Miller 31,05 m H De Beer R Blackbeard B Day 29,28 m A
MacDonald L Stevens G Melle 30,98 m
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Oxland's Clark's 45,6 s Langley's Nathan's Clark's Oxland's 47,5 s Oxland's
Clark's Langley's Stalker's 50,8 s Nathan's Oxland's Clark's Langley's 52,2 s
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1ASKETBALL
1st Team
For the College first basketball team, 2002 was a very
successful year. The team finished with a record of 16 wins and
only four losses, giving the team an 80% winning average. This
is no mean feat when one considers the strength of many of the
opposition teams, for example DHS and St Charles, both of
whom have a couple of players playing in various South African
age group teams. The long-time rivalry between College and
Alex, too, was dominated by the Maritzburg College team, who
won all three games despite being underdogs in two of them.
On average the team won by 12 points, amassing 1044 and
giving away 804. This tight margin of victory suggests a team
of players who were able to grit it out, determined to hang in
and battle for the entire 40 minutes to secure victory. The
team's worst defeat came at the hands of a star-studded team
who romped their way to victory 66-31. Much of the reason for
DHS's meteoric rise over the past couple of seasons has to do
with the fact that in Durban school players participate not only
in their own practices but are also members of a club team
where they come into contact with the best Durban players in
the open age group, which can only improve their game.
The College first team also participated in the second annual
DHS tournament during the course of 2002 with spectacularly
unremarkable results. The team won only one out of six games
during the course of the tournament. Much of this may be due
to the reshuffled team that was taken to the tournament as
many players were already involved in second term sports
activities.
The team was captained this year by Z Madlala, who inspired
the team to work hard and give everything they had every
game. Despite his no-nonsense attitude, he believed strongly
that the participation should be fun and if it wasn't there was
something wrong. His leadership will be sorely missed.
R Hodsdon, F du Toit and G Hall shared the responsibilities of the
post position admirably. All were as tough as nails, scrapping for
every bit of possession they could. This made the lives of the
guards much easier, knowing that they had hard-working men
inside to clean up their missed shot attempts. Though not the
tallest posts College has ever had, these players more than made
up for what they lacked in size with a never-say-die attitude.
C Lalla, N Mazibuko, M Ndlovu, S Mkhize and M Nxumalo
made up the back court. Though not the flashiest of scorers,
these players were able to get the job done on the offensive
end of the floor. All these players were willing to step up and
take their share of responsibility. It makes the job of a coach
very easy when you have such a wealth of talent to use.
Though no team is about any one player, and though each
player in the team had their own exceptional performances, this
team had two players who stood out game after game. Although
both are first and foremost team players, M Khoza and S Mkhize
nevertheless deserve to be singled out for special mention. They
both had the ability to spark the team to life, and to force team
mates out of their comfort zones and on to victory.
In the fourth quarter, four new players were brought into the first
team to introduce them gently to this higher level of competition.
They were W Nogwanya, J Ngubane, N Nsele and A Mthembu.
What was not expected was the speed at which they adapted
quickly, moving from observer to key positions on the team.
Their future progress will be watched with interest.
In summary, this was a team of players who decided collectively that they wanted to play basketball because they enjoyed
it and because they liked the way it felt to stretch their minds
and bodies beyond previous limits.
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Player Profiles . . .
M Nxumalo (Large White Badge): He was a highly dedicated member of the team.
Though he did not get much court
time, he always made the best of the game time he did get, often surprising all
with his skill.
Z Madlala (Captain, Large White Badge): As the captain of the team, he had a
heavy responsibility to carry. By the end
of the season he had made it clear that he was up to the challenge. He always
led by example and was never short of
encouragement for his team mates.
M Khoza (Colours and Scarf): All the off season practising paid off for him,
turning him into the corner-stone of the
offence. He was able to ignite the team with his scoring ability, often scoring
at crucial times.
S Mkhize (Honours): His athletic ability turned him into a potent weapon on both
ends of the floor. As he matured he
learnt how to use his athleticism better, taking fewer wild shots and being more
patient on defense.
G Hall (Large White Badge): He was the big man of the team, providing stability
on the interior of the zone and pulling
down numerous defensive rebounds. He also had an uncanny ability to convert
offensive rebounds into points.
F du Toit (Large White Badge): To have someone with his work ethic is a coach's
dream. He made sure that players
never eased off at practice or in games. This work ethic showed in his game
play, where he was able to clean up a lot
of loose possession.
R Hodsdon (Large White Badge): He spent much of the season in the shadow of the
other forwards, but the skills he
refined during the year will pay dividends during 2003. Though quite unassuming
on the court, the opposition leave him
open at their peril.
C Lalla (Large White Badge): After a promising start to the season in the first
term, he injured himself playing soccer.
This was a sad loss for the team as he had the rare ability of being able to
read the offence and turn this knowledge into
steals.
N Mazibuko (Large White Badge): Though short as far as basketball players go, he
played as if he were a giant. He
was not afraid to take the ball to the hoop and was a good outside jumper, which
made him a difficult man to mark.
C Mkhize (Large White Badge): A physically gifted player, he was quick and had a
huge vertical jump. These charac-
teristics made him an imposing player, who often blocked opposition player's
shots. He did not play in the fourth term as
he decided to follow his career in athletics.
M Ndlovu: A point guard whose highest statistic was probably turnovers meant he
did not get much court time at the
start of the season. However as the months passed he became better and better,
not only giving up fewer turnovers but
also showing that he has a wide range of skills on the court. He has a promising
career ahead if he continues to improve.
W Nogwanya, N Nsele, A Mthembu, W Mashabane and J Ngubane all joined the team in
the fourth quarter. Even
though they were the rookies it did not take long for them to establish
themselves as an integral part of the team. If they
are able to stay together for a season or two, they will make a formidable unit.
Results
1st Term: DHS 36-48, St. Charles 63-91, Carter 65-31, Alex 58-45, 51-35,
Kearsney 34-30, Hilton 77-69, Glenwood 50-45,
Linpark 35-33, Eastwood 74-15, Michaelhouse 44-42, Treverton 79-20
4th Term: DHS 31-66, St Charles 55-58, Carter 45-23, Alex 56-41, Kearsney 45-25,
Hilton 88-16, Weston 29-10, Northwood 58-29.
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2nd and 3rd Team
TERM 1
The first term saw about 20 enthusiastic and talented
players arriving for second team practice and we tried to
organise as many third team games as possible against
larger schools, so that our players could play regularly. The
two teams played 13 games in total, of which we won seven
and lost six. The players defended well and moved effectively on
the court, but shooting seemed to be the shortfall of the side,
as simply not enough baskets were scored. A highlight of the
season was a very convincing win against Hilton, where the
players managed to reach their goal to score over 50 points.
The third team had a close game against DHS, which they
managed to win, and the second team beat Michaelhouse by
one point in a very exciting game. The second 2nd team
game against Alex will be remembered too. Close to the end
of the game we were down by six points. M Mdlalose managed
to sink two three-pointers to equal the score in the dying minutes
of the game. Unfortunately, however, we lost the game in
overtime. The top scorer for the season was M Mdlalose, with
50 points. S Mnyayiza scored 45 points, M Khoza 38,
W Mashabane 35 and S Cairns 34. W Mashabane,
M Khoza, N Whyte and A Mthembu were all chosen to play for
the first squad at the Easter tournament held in Durban at the
end of the season.
Regular players: W Mashabane, Z Nyide, T Monaheng,
N Mafu, M Napiane, S Cairns, S Mnyayiza, N Sefume,
M Ngobese, M Khoza, S Mthembu, M Mdlalose,
A Mthembu, N Mabizela, N Whyte, T Nzimande,
G Gregory, P Ferreira.
Results:
vs Alex 22-28; 18-20 (2nds) 44-19 (3rds), St Charles 12-20,
Michaelhouse 30-29, Treverton 30-23, DHS 16-36 (2nds)
23-20 (3rds), Weston 1sts 40-61, Hilton 51-13, Glenwood
4-16, Linpark 30-22, Kearsney 2nds 5-16 (3rds)
TERM 4
In the fourth term the second team had drastically decreased
in numbers, as some players had moved up to the first team
and many matric players did not return at all. The team was
a lot more committed though, as each player knew that the team
depended on him. The players spent a lot of time practising their
shooting, and they grew in confidence as more of their shots
found the basket. The team had some tough games as they
were up against many of the other schools' leaving first team
players, but they had fun none the less and put up strong
performances against some experienced players. This was
particularly apparent in their final game of the season against
St Charles. We played almost their entire first team and
College put up their best performance of the term. They were not
crushed by the intimidating opponents, but often had them
scurrying back to defend our fast breaks unsuccessfully. The
team was well captained by A Nzimande who was a brilliant
all-round player on the court. S Mnyayiza top-scored for the
team with 66 points and T Monaheng (19 points), N Mabizela
(18 points) and M Khumalo (18 points) also contributed
significantly to our scores. All the players improved their
game during the term, and we look forward to their return
and a good season next year.
Regular Players: S Mnyayiza, T Monaheng, M Khumalo,
A Nzimande, N Mafu, N Mabizela, S Shange, N Sefume,
Z Nyide
Results:
vs DHS 14 - 26, Carter 25 - 42, Northwood 21-18, Kearsney
17-08, Hilton 24 - 32, Alex 22 - 38, St Charles 29 - 69
Miss D Dammann
U16A
TERM 1
The U16A basketball team had a very busy schedule during
the first term, playing three games and a tournament in the
opening two weeks of the season. This placed a lot of
pressure on the players, as they didn't have enough time to
prepare themselves physically or mentally. However, they
pulled through, posting some impressive scores, and a
high-scoring season was predicted.
After this gruelling two week-period, the schedule lightened
somewhat, allowing the players to practise twice a week.
This enabled them to realise their potential and to learn some
new 'tricks' at practice. During this time, the spirit of
cohesion grew amongst the players, and it was a
pleasure to watch and coach them.
TERM 4
With the season being only six weeks long (including a free
weekend), the pressure was on from the second week, as
the College team took on their Durban arch-nemesis, DHS.
As the opening game of the season for both sides, this
proved to be a somewhat scrappy game, with both teams
making many mistakes. In the end, DHS was victorious with
a 32-28 win.
The following week, the College side was up against what
turned out to be a highly motivated Carter U16 team.
Although College was by far the better team, they didn't
show it on the court, only managing to put away the Carter
side in the second half.
College then took to the court against Hilton thirds. In what
turned out to be an absolute whitewash, the College team
showed that the way they played against Alex U16's was no
fluke, as they methodically tightened the screws. The scoreline of 66-7 shows College's dominance of the game.
On November 6th College boldly and confidently took to the
court against Alex U16A. In what was probably one of the
most exciting games of my coaching career, College took
control of the game in the final five minutes, and refused to
let it go. It was a totally professional performance, and the
team thoroughly deserved the victory.
Along came the penultimate game of the season, against
Newton. Over the past couple of seasons, Newton has
proved to be a side not to be taken lightly, and this turned out
to be the case. The College team received was a quick
lesson in humility. After swallowing their pride and conceding
that they were in a real game, College eventually won 32-17.
The last game of the season, against St Charles, was a
match of two evenly-matched sides. College came out
strongly, and proved time and again that they were capable
of winning the game at any time. This was proved with a
number of consecutive baskets and some sterling defensive
work. The final score of 19 -25, however, saw St Charles run
out victors.
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Critique of Players . . .
S Mncwabe (Captain): A skilful and talented player with the heart and guts of a
lion, he was fully committed to his team
and his sport. Unlucky not to make the Midlands U16 side, he led the team with
distinction and scored 40 points in 6 games.
J Ngubane (Vice-Captain; Midlands U16): A visionary player, he can see things
before they happen on the court. His
skill and versatility mean that he can play in virtually any position. His
selection to the Midlands U16 team was just reward
for this highly talented player with a bright future.
T Chidzawo (Midlands U16): Coming from the U14 ranks in 2001, he more than held
his own, and led the team in points
scored, scoring 62 points in 8 games. His selection to the Midlands U16 side was
well deserved. He has a very bright
future, but still needs to discover his aggression to reach his true potential.
T Mkhabela: He only played four games for the A side after starting off in the B
side. From there, he forced his way
through the talented A-team to retain a starting position, in the process
becoming a valuable member of the team.
K Gcumisa: An athletic player who runs the floor well, he has the ability to
pull off some of the most outrageous moves
imaginable. He needs to increase his ball control to become more of a threat. It
was a pleasure to watch him play and grow.
B Halimane: A throwback to the old heyday of basketball, where solid strong
posts dominated the game, he struggled
with the run and gun phase that basketball is going through. A very talented
player who has everything in his favour,
including his confidence.
D Mthembu: Every team needs a workhorse, and he was the workhorse for the team.
Blessed with quick reactions, quick
hands, feet and hand-eye coordination, he would be handed the most difficult
defensive assignments and took them in
his stride. He is fairly limited offensively, yet he scored 32 points in 8
games.
D Daniels: Short in stature, yet big in heart, he tackled every match as if it
were his last. He played the entire season out
of position, and excelled at whatever he did. Blessed with incredible speed and
ball handling skills, he does, however,
need to learn to keep his cool and control the ball more.
K Ngubane: He only played four games for the A team, but showed that he
definitely belonged. Not your typical
scorer, he lacked the confidence to take the big shots, yet more than made up
for it with his passing ability and court vision.
S Mvubu: A late
quickly gaining
players and the
decision-making
score 30 points
arrival to the A team, he instantly became a valuable member,
the respect of both
coaching staff. His never-say-die attitude, combined with his
and shooting, helped him
in four games.
M Mdladla: A point guard with a bright future, he needs to learn to keep his
cool in any situation. A player to whom
basketball comes naturally, he performed outstandingly whilst representing the A
team.
My congratulations go to the players, and my thanks to S Mncwabe (captain) and J
Ngubane (vice-captain) for their
inspirational leadership during the term. My heartfelt thanks also go to Mrs S
Wilson for her assistance.
Regular Players: S Mncwabe (Captain); K Gcumisa; B Halimane; L Jwili; T Mthembu;
S Mvubu; K Ngubane; T Mashamane;
T Mkhabela; M Mdladla; D Daniels; T Chidzawyo; T Radebe
Results:
vs Carter 55-6; Alex 17-21; Eastwood 53-0; St Charles 21-47; Michalehouse 36-20;
DHS 30-35; Alex 33-27; Hilton 37-8.
St. Charles Tournament
vs Alex U16B 31-9; DHS U16A 11-12; Alex U16A 10-14
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U15A
The U15A had a magnificent season yet again with 14
victories of the 16 games they played. The only two losses
were very narrow against Alex, once each quarter. This
group has carried forward their enviable record from last
year as an excellent U14 squad. The season saw able
performances from all positions on the court as all players
put every effort into the commendable record this team has
achieved. The highlight was probably the 37-10 victory
against Kearsney's U16A team.
Regular Players: M Khoza, T Khoza, E Dreyer, J van der
Merwe, W Nogwanya, L Shange, D Panday, A Mahlaba,
L Bhengu, S Vilakazi, S Ntsele.
Results
vs Weston 33-28;,46-13; Kearsney 37-10, 40-5; St Charles
20-6, 31-27; Michaelhouse 53-9; DHS 40-28, 13-11; Hilton
43-11, 39-1; Glenwood 63-10; Alex 29-30; 29-31; Northwood
37-16; Treverton 13-11; St Charles 31-27.
Mrs D Coghlan
U15B
The boys played a total of 12 games, winning every match
except for the three against Alex. The margin of defeat did,
however, decrease from 30 to 9 points, which shows definite
improvement in team play and tactics.
Overall the boys shared a good team spirit and were enthusiastic and motivated when it came to practices and games.
Regular Players: S Nene, S Makhathini, M Mkize, B Kyd,
B Zulu, R Molefe, M Mhlongo, T Mahlatsi, S Dlamini,
N Msomi, R Whyte, J Speirs, S Jozana,
Results:
vs Kearsney 26-22, 30-18, Alex 8-38, 15-36, 16-25,
St Charles18-8, 48-14, Treverton 28-26, 20-4, DHS 25-7,
32-17, Weston 23-14
E la Grange
U14A
This was an outstanding team, in talent, determination and
character. The skill shown by the team was noteworthy. The
players worked very well together. They knew each other's
strengths, and the play was fluid on the court. The team
had a very successful season and was a pleasure to coach.
S Gumede captained the team and led by example and with
inspiration. Sixteen games were played in total, with only
three being lost. The most convincing win against a high
school opponent, was against Michaelhouse, where they
won by 40 points. The team won and lost against St Charles,
and both games were exciting.
Results:
vs Carter 38-23, Alexandra High School 33-8, 26-21, 27-18,
Kearsney 37-12, 44-8, St Charles 20-18, 27-33,
Michaelhouse 54-14, St Charles Junior 56-5, DHS 30-31, 4350, Pelham 34-21, Glenwood 41-6, Northwood 43-12,
Hilton 31-7
Mrs S Webley
1/14A Player Critique
S Gumede: A talented point guard who has good ball
skill, he plays with strength, agility and passion. He
is excellent at intercepting and controlling the ball.
He shoots well, plays hard and gives his all in a
match.
K Makhaye: He is a reliable player who thinks
clearly and shoots straight while under pressure. He
has a calming influence on the team and can be
trusted to make good, tactical decisions. He is a
versatile player and a great asset to the team.
M Campbell: A dedicated and talented member of
the team, he was invaluable in his position as post,
and was known for his three-pointers.
V Ndlovu: He is a strong post who is reliable in both
defence and offence, being able to read the game
well.
S Mlangeni: He is enthusiastic player who can play
equally well as guard or post. He is reliable and
plays with determination and is also known for his
three-pointers.
S Nkosi: A determined member of the team, he
practises hard and plays well.
Y Williams: He is an enthusiastic player, with good
potential.
A Madlala: An agile player, he is fast on the court
and has good ball skill.
B Egan: He is a post whose height gives him
the advantage when rebounding. He played with
determination and was it was unfortunate that he
chose water polo in the fourth term.
T Whyte: Playing for the team in the first quarter, he
was a point guard with potential.
T Frankson: He played for the team in the fourth
quarter. He has good ball skill and played hard and
with determination.
U14B & U14C
Once again the basketball season was enjoyed by these
boys. Although there were not enough games for the boys
to play, the youngsters did not lose interest, and the enthusiasm was always there. In the few games which we did have,
the boys had an opportunity to display their talents. The
game against Alex made us realise, once again, that there
was still a long way to go.
I would like to thank the boys for their commitment and
courage they displayed during the season.
Regular Players: E Edonga, K Coles, S Ntanzi (Captain),
M Ngcobo, P Zungu, T Ngubane, T Tshabalala, M Sithole,
T Frankson, P Mncwabe
Results
vs St Nicholas 32-8, Pelham 28-14, Alex 22-32, DHS 36-12,
Carter 26-10, DHS 16-26, Alex 14-22
J Mhlongo
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Back Row: K Smith, A Pooler,
S Orchard, D Oellerman, A Jewell
Third Row: J Biggs, C Taylor,
W Lancaster, D Koertzen, P Correia,
L Smith, B Parsonage
Seated: S Humphrey,
Mr P Richardson, C Jones, Mr S Main, M Willment
In Front: D Potgieter, C Schoeman,
J Hodgson
TERM 1
The canoeing year was an extremely successful year for
Maritzburg College. The team competed in the annual
interschool competition and dominated the series from the
start, winning all events except the three-hour enduro where
they finished second. College emerged as overall Champions
for 2002, with S Humphrey being the the Victor Ludorum.
A number of College boys paddled in the annual Fish River
Canoe marathon, which was won by Old Boy L Jenkins in
record time. The top College paddler was G Adie, who
finished forty fifth overall and was the second U16 paddler
home. J Biggs finished fifth and B Dixon tenth .
In the Vaal Cleanwater Challenge, a number of College boys
represented the school and KZN Provincial representatives
were J Biggs, G Adie and B Dixon. They dominated the
junior section with G Adie and partner finishing first and
J Biggs and partner only seconds behind in second place.
Fourteen paddlers took part in the Land Rover 50 Miler
which was held on the 8 and 9 December. J Biggs and
partner were eighteenth overall and the first U18's.
A number of College paddlers paddled in the 2002 Hansa
Powerade Dusi Canoe Marathon. J Biggs and partner
finished an incredible fourteenth place overall. G Adie was
unfortunately unable to paddle due to a bout of Malaria that he
contracted in Mozambique.
TERM 2
Term 2 was yet another successful season for the College
Canoe Club. The specialist paddlers continued their Sprint
Training and were involved in a number of regattas around
the country. In the latter part of the term the paddlers were
involved in the Marathon discipline where they excelled.
SA SCHOOLS'
Eight College canoeists travelled to Roodeplaat dam to
compete in the 2002 SA Schools' Sprint Championships.
KwaZulu-Natal dominated the event, filling the top three places.
Overall results:
1. Maritzburg College
2. Durban High School
3. Michaelhouse
Individual results
Under 16:
G Adie: 7 gold medals; 1 silver medal; 1st overall in U16
Under 18:
S Humphrey: 5 gold medals; 5 silver medals; 2nd overall in U18
J Biggs: 2 gold medals; 2 silver medal; 2 bronze medals;
3rd overall in U18
G Adie, S Humphrey and J Biggs were selected for the SA
Schools' team.
SA CHAMPS
A number of College paddlers participated in this event and it
was pleasing to note the improvement of the intermediate
paddlers. W Lancaster and B Parsonage have developed into a
highly competitive team and achieved some pleasing results.
G Adie and S Humphrey were selected for the SA Sprint team
which participated in the World Cup Sprint event in Italy.
WHITE WATER
J Biggs and S Humprey showed their dominance in this
event at the SA Champs and both were selected for the SA
white water team. Biggs travelled to Wales for the World
White Water Champs where he was placed twentieth overall
MARATHON
The Kwa Zulu Natal marathon Champs were held at Nagle
Dam, and the following were selected to represent KZN at
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the second trial in Cape Town: S Humphrey, J Biggs and
G Adie. Biggs and Humphrey were selected for the SA Junior
marathon team for the World Championships in the Czech
Republic. The event was unfortunately cancelled due to
flooding, and rescheduled for the 28 and 29 September 2002
in Spain.
TERM 3
Maritzburg College excelled in the local canoeing events.
The Natal K4 series was dominated by the all-College Team of
C Jones, D Koertzen, B Parsonage and W Lancaster, who won
the series overall. At the SA K4 Champs, they were beaten by
a barbarian boat made up of G Adie, C Mustard,
J Biggs (all College) and S Johnson (Carter), but they managed
to hold off a strong challenge from the Zululand team.
The College team then took to the Umgeni River and won the
Varsity Interclub Relay from Inanda Dam to Durban. The
B team was unfortunate to break a boat on the final stage
and had to withdraw from the race. The Alpha Stone race
attracted a mediocre field on the Tugela River. The race
was won overall by Maritzburg College Juniors, J Biggs and
C Mustard.
C Mustard has recently returned from an exchange
programme in Belgium where he represented Maritzburg
College. He excelled abroad, being selected for the Belgium
white water team, as well as winning a number of highprofile events.
The College team competed in a six-hour enduro event at
Camps Drift. G Adie, C Mustard, B Parsonage and D Koertzen
took the honours overall, completing approximately 74 km in
the six hours, lapping all of the other teams in the process.
The College B team, consisting of B Cunninghame,
G Champion, D Oellerman and C.Spearman, finished in
eighth position, five minutes behind Michaelhouse A.
It is pleasing to note the improvement of paddlers such as
B Cunninghame, C Spearman, B Parsonage, D Oellerman,
A Jewell, C Schoeman and J Cooke, who will all become
integral members of the College Canoe Club racing team.
TERM 4
Term 4 saw the continuation of the inter-school event.
College dominated most events with J Biggs being the pick
of the College paddlers. College emerged as 2002
Champions and cemented their place as SA's premier
canoeing school. The 3-hour enduro team of G Adie, J Biggs,
C Mustard and D Koertzen finally managed to win this event
after three years. This event could previously be described
as College's nemesis, but this year the team powered home
well ahead of second-placed DHS. J Biggs emerged as the
top individual paddler for 2002. At this stage C Mustard
turned his focus towards sprints while the rest of the paddlers
continued with river racing. He was selected for the SA sprint
team to compete in Australia in December 2002. J Biggs and
M Willment represented KwaZulu-Natal at the SA River
Championships and finished in the top junior places.
2002 has been a year filled with great performances from the
College boys, and this can be attributed to their hard work
and dedication to the sport. These boys have brought a lot of
credit to themselves and our school.
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The vagaries of the weather, two free weekends in term 4
and the very unfortunate contagious illness that befell a DHS
pupil, served to limit the number of games played in 2002.
To serve as a comparison, in the first term of 2001 alone, 225
matches were played, while in the whole of 2002, only 217
games were started.
The high point of the year in terms of pupil participation
occurred on 9 March, when 34 games were played, in the
main against Westville, but also versus Heather Secondary,
Wembley College, Grace College, Maritzburg Christian
School, St Patrick's College, Pelham, Clifton College and
Hilton.
The organisation of fixtures against so many opponents on a
single Saturday is vast and complex - Mike Bechet is to be
congratulated on his undoubted efficiency.
Overall results were:
played 217, won 141, lost 62, drawn 14
Our thanks again go to Hazel Miller, Dave Veitch and his
groundsmen, Ken Hackland and his skilled workmen, Shaun
Crosson, Clive Harwood and Ernest Jafta.
Finally to the departing headmaster, Ken Elliott, and his wife
Joan, go our sincere thanks for the keen interest they have
shown in Maritzburg College cricket during their 101/2 year
sojourn at the helm.
R Jury
1st XI
The 2002 season saw the return of six regular members from
the 2001 team, whilst a further four boys had seen 1st XI
action on occasion. Nobody could have predicted that the
team would end up rewriting College Cricket history books.
That the team remained undefeated put it in the company of
only four other College 1st XI's, the teams of 1916, 1952,
1989 and 1996. That it won 18 of the 21 games played put
it alongside the 1996 XI, which also went on to win 18 match-
es during the domestic season. This is thus a record of which
they can be extremely proud. This team is congratulated on
this fine achievement and they will go down as one of the
better, if not the best, College 1st XI's that has graced
Goldstone's in recent times.
The season started off with the inaugural Maritzburg College
Pre-season Cricket Week, held before school started in
January. The College XI was joined by the 1st teams from
DHS, Glenwood, Selborne College, Dale College and Affies,
and two and a half wonderful days of cricket were enjoyed by
these schools, half a day unfortunately being rain-affected.
Two convincing wins over Selborne and Dale, coupled with
a rain-affected draw against Affies, got the year off to a
cracking start.
The first term started with a home fixture against Kearsney
being abandoned without a ball being bowled. Michaelhouse
then visited Goldstone's and an exciting encounter ensued,
where the College XI earned their victory with three balls
remaining! Two Natal Witness Day/Night Fixtures followed,
with College easily beating a game Pietermaritzburg Invitation
XI, a team made up of boys from the smaller schools
around Pietermaritzburg, in the qualifying round of the
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competition,whilst Northwood ran into an on-form College XI
who amassed 290/5 in 45 overs at the crease! Northwood
fell well short of the required total which set up a semi-final
meeting with local rivals, St Charles. A convincing away win
over Glenwood preceded the Day- Night Semi-Final which
had the town tremendously hyped as to who would rule the
roost! Rain dampened the entire event and the abandoned
encounter was scheduled to be replayed two days later on a
Friday evening. In the previous encounter St Charles had
left the game with the feeling that they had been in control of
the proceedings, so a fired-up College outfit set about putting
to rest any doubt that might have existed as to the state of
that game. The match report tells the full story, but, to cut a
long story short, College completely outplayed St Charles to
progress to their eighth consecutive final in the ten-year history of the competition! Another one-sided victory against
Westville on Goldstone's preceded the Day/Night Final, and
it was fitting that College should play against a Kearsney XI
against whom the domestic fixture had had to be cancelled
due to rain in the first week of the term. A repeat of the 2001
final loomed and at this stage of the term a well-drilled
College XI had found their feet and were hitting the straps at
full pace! The Kearsney XI will not want to remember what
happened on the night of the final, as College were asked to
bat first, which they did with confidence. Kearsney came out
in search of their maiden win in this competition and after 34
overs of tight and aggressive bowling had fallen short, to give
College the biggest ever winning margin since the start of the
Day/Night series back in 1993!
The third term saw the team in good batting form as they brushed
aside a Westville XI for the second time. The team then
participated in the Maritzburg College-hosted Michaelmas Week,
chalking up four wins in succession. Wins over Parktown, St
Alban's and St Andrews were followed by an emotional
Goldstone's victory over our friends from the Free State, Grey
College. The game ebbed and flowed throughout the day, with
nobody able to predict a winner right up until the end. The
College lower order remained calm as they saw the team home
by two wickets and with five balls to spare!
The MTN Kwa-Zulu Natal U18 Trials Week followed the
Michaelmas Week and Kearsney are to be thanked for
hosting these four days of cricket. A large group of College
boys gained selection for the various Natal teams to attend
the Coca Cola Cricket Weeks in December. The following
boys were selected:
Natal U18A: A Penzhorn (Capt)*, P Grant, T Groenewald,
J Shaw, C Bowyer and K Nagan
Natal U18B: B Bragge, S Govender and S Dlamini
Natal U18C: D Sharp
Natal U17: T Stedman (Capt)
'Omitted from the 2001 1st XI cricket report was the
selection of A Penzhorn for the SA Schools' Colts XI at the
conclusion of the Coca Cola Week - the omission was due to
magazine deadlines at the end of 2001.
The fourth term started off on a bad note with the fixture
against DHS having to be cancelled by College due to a
clash with the College Speech Day. The following weekend
rain intervened at Kearsney shortly after the game had
begun. This left the team with three remaining fixtures and
much at stake. Glenwood arrived at Goldstone's determined
to overturn a severe loss that they had suffered in the first
term, but left six hours later on the back of an 85-run defeat.
The following Saturday saw the first 2002 encounter
between Hilton and College, as there had been no fixture in
term 1. College won this game convincingly and a trip up to
Michaelhouse the next weekend awaited an undefeated
team. This was the last game of the season and, with much
at stake, College travelled to Michaelhouse and an
encounter with the second- ranked team in Natal ensued.
College struggled at the crease after having been sent into
bat, but a lower-order revival gave the team something to
bowl at, and this they did with discipline and passion to get
home by some 52 runs, thus ending the season unbeaten.
The team was exceptionally well captained by A Penzhorn, in
this, his second year at the helm. He was without peer in the
province, and his shrewd tactical acumen, coupled with a
fierce passion for success, saw to it that his team followed
his every move. The way in which he led his team was, to a
large degree, the reason why the team was so successful,
and he will be remembered for the confidence that he
instilled in his men at all times.
The batting of the team fluctuated from sheer brilliance to
average at times. Two centuries were scored during the
course of the season, whilst 24 half centuries were posted,
this being an indication that good starts were not converted
into three figures. Three batsmen, P Grant (656), J Shaw
(639) and A Penzhorn (636) scored over 600 runs, whilst B
Hulley was not far behind on 537, the latter ending up with
an average of 41,3 to top the averages for the year. Of
interest was the fact that two batsmen averaged in the
forties, another three in the thirties, whilst five averaged in
excess of 20 runs per innings. This would indicate that the
team had batting all the way down the order, and it was a
comforting feeling to know that any upper-order collapse was
never going to be the end of the day for this team. Whilst the
biggest total of the year was the 329/7 in 45 overs against
the Pietermaritzburg Invitation XI, the best team-effort of the
year was the chasing of the total set by Grey College (258)
where ten batsmen played a part in what was an outstanding
two-wicket victory. The team scored its runs at a rate of 4,67
runs per over whilst conceding runs at a rate of 3,11 runs per
over. That the team was never bowled out throughout the
year bares testimony to the depth of batting in the 2002 1st
XI. In the bowling department the team again had balance.
Five boys scalped over 20 wickets, with T Groenewald and B
Hulley claiming 30 apiece. S Govender (24), C Bowyer (24)
and K Nagan (23) were the other main contributors with the
ball, whilst I Geldenhuys (13) also played his part. Four
bowlers(B Hulley (2,5), S Govender (2,7), I Geldenhuys (2,8)
and C Bowyer (2,9)) conceded fewer than three runs per
over, and this was backed up by some excellent fielding.
A major strength of this team was its ability to put the
opposition under considerable pressure by bowling one side
of the wicket and also to the fields that were set by the
captain. In essence this team was a complete one with few,
if any, weaknesses - depth in batting, consistency in bowling
and without a peer in the field sum up what the 2002 1st XI
was all about, and their rewards were richly justified.
It takes a large group of people to make any cricket season
a success and I would, in no particular order, like to thank the
following people:
- The Headmaster and his wife for their committed and loyal
support throughout the season. This season was Mr Elliott's
last one at College and on behalf of all the cricketers, I would
like to thank him most sincerely for the unselfish support he
has shown the game during his stay at the school.
- Ron Jury, our Master-in-Charge of Cricket at College, for his
continued support both on and off the field. Ron is also to be
thanked for another enjoyable Michaelmas Week as well as for
the umpiring assistance he gave me during the year.
- Keith Guise-Brown and Brandon Swart for the umpiring
stints that they did so unselfishly during the year and at the
cricket weeks that were hosted at College.
- All the College cricket coaches who at some point in time
have had some sort of influence on the 1st XI cricketers who
graced Goldstone's in 2002.
- Dave Veitch and his Ground Staff who supplied us with
pitches and outfields that we were proud of and on which the
boys could display their vast array of skills.
- Mrs C Tedder, D Londt, S Keth and C Ellingson who all
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scored with efficiency for the team. This is sometimes a
thankless task and all the above-mentioned people are to be
commended for the way in which they went about their task
- The parents, under the supervision of Di Penzhorn and
Jenny Orchard, for the magnificent teas and eats that
adorned the tables in the Kent Pavilion, which is a good
place to be if you like tea and cake! The 1st XI parents are
also thanked for the enjoyable end-of-season dinner, a
tradition that I hope will continue in the years to come.
-Doug Watson, SA 'A' and Natal cricketer, and College Old Boy,
and his wife Tracy, for attending the end-of-season dinner, and
to Doug for a speech "from the heart of a College Boy."
And finally, my thanks go to the 1st XI for what was definitely
my most enjoyable season of College cricket, albeit some 21
years down the track. To have been part of a little bit of
College cricket history has been an honour and a privilege,
and to end the season ranked at number 1 in South Africa
was quite clearly a highlight that can only be equalled, but
not surpassed - well done to all of you who played your part
in some way or another. In the 2001 cricket report I said:
"There is much to look forward to in the quest to be the best
that College can be", and you certainly have not let me down.
Those who leave will be watched with interest, even if it is,
for some, on the hallowed turf of Ellis Park, Newlands and
Twickenham! Your cricket ability will be measured by what
you achieve in the big league and I wish you all the very best
in your future careers. To those that return in 2003, the
standards have been set for you to follow and I look forward
to the challenges that lie ahead of all of us.
If I can sum up this team with a quote, it would be from the
writings of V.Lombardi:
" Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to
explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most
importantly, it is combined with the perfectly disciplined will,
which refuses to give in. It's a state of mind - you call it
character in action."
M Bechet
CRITIQUE OF 1st XI PLAYERS
A Penzhorn (SA Schools' XI, KZN Schools' U18A Captain;
KZN Inland U19 Captain; College 1st XI Captain; Honours):
In his own league as a captain at this level, his selection
to captain the Natal Schools XI was a just reward for his work
throughout the season. A clear thinker whether under
pressure or not, he led his team from the front and he saw to
it that his team enjoyed their cricket to the hilt. His tactical
knowledge of the game shows maturity beyond his years and
he will be remembered as one of College's great schoolboy
captains. The success of this 1st XI is largely a result of his
astute captaincy and never-say-die attitude. A back and
thereafter a hamstring injury kept him from fulfilling his role
as a genuine all-rounder, but with the bat he did not
disappoint. Impetuous at times, he got out unnecessarily
when set, but he was still able to average 39,8 for the
season, batting in the preferred No. 4 slot. A century (106 off
88 balls) on the Maritzburg Oval was a highlight of his
season, but his best knock was a determined innings of 97,
scored off 98 deliveries, in setting up the convincing
semi-final win over St Charles. In all, this was an excellent
season in which he led the team into the College Cricket
history books. Whether he continues to play or not, his rugby
will decide, but he certainly does have a bright future should
he do so. His SA Schools' selection was a just reward for his
contribution to cricket this season.
P Grant (KZN Schools U18A; KZN Inland U19;Honours):
Whilst his rugby soared to high levels this year, he continued
to be a force on the cricket fields around the province. A
threat to any opposition, he played comfortably off the front
and back foot whilst batting in the all-important No. 3 slot.
With the bat he averaged above the magical 40-mark,
scoring 656 runs for the team. His highlights at the crease
were knocks of 72 against Northwood in the Day/Night first
round game and a disciplined 66 against Glenwood in
Durban, whilst the gem of his season was his match-winning
70 in the Day/Night Final against Kearsney. Not quite in the
genuine all-rounder mould, he was known to his team mates
as the "partnership breaker" with the ball. His medium-paced
bowling included a mixture of flight and pace, and whilst he
only captured three wickets, all these were at vital stages of
the game. Because of his rugby prowess, he may well have
played his last game of cricket but his contribution to College
cricket has been significant and he set an example for many
to follow. Even we cricket lovers will follow this young man's
rugby future with passion and interest.
T Groenewald (SA Colts XI, KZN Schools U18A; KZN
Inland XI; KZN Inland U19; Honours): His all- round play
came on well this season and he can now classify himself as
a genuine all-rounder. With the ball he bowled with pace, and
troubling batsmen in most of the teams that College played
against. He ended the season as the joint leading wicket taker
with Hulley, his best performance being against Northwood in
the first round of the Day/Night Series where he took 5/9 in 4,3
overs. With the bat he improved steadily, and in averaging
26,7 he formed a vital part of the middle order of the team,
eventually batting regularly at No. 6. His best effort at the
crease was his maiden half century (54* including 4 sixes and
3 fours in a short stay at the crease) against Parktown. He
followed this up with an innings of 50 against Hilton, also
scored in a hurry off 53 deliveries. His selection for the KZN
Schools U18A team was a just reward for an excellent year
of cricket in the 1st XI. His future will also be watched with
interest as he has an incredible passion for the game. As the
leading wicket taker at the Coca Cola Week he might have
considered himself unlucky not to have gained selection to the
SA Schools' XI, but his selection for the SA Colts XI was a just
reward for his huge effort this season.
K Nagan (KZN Schools U18A; KZN Inland U19; Nicky
Oppenheimer XI vs Bangladesh; Honours): In his second
year at College his bowling was much more consistent.
Bowling with pace and venom, he was the scourge of many
an opposing batsman. With the new ball he threatened his
opposition and his demolition of the Pietermaritzburg
Invitation XI (5/26 in 6 overs) in the first Day/Night series
game was a pleasure to watch. Unfortunately a groin injury
restricted him from playing at a crucial time in the first term
but he came back for the Day/Night Final to play an
important role in the convincing win against Kearsney. In the
fourth term his best effort with the ball was against Glenwood
when, on Goldstone's for the second to last time, he
produced an opening spell the likes of which have not been
seen on the hallowed turf for many years, of three incredibly
quick overs, taking 4 wickets for 9 runs to reduce the visitors
to a heap. With the bat he had few opportunities to build an
innings but when called upon against Affies, he scored a
responsible 38* to give his team something to bowl at. Lithe
in the outfield, he contrived to run out many an opponent from
the fine leg boundary as he only showed his bullet-like throw
when the stakes were high. He has a bright future and his
progress in the senior ranks will be monitored with interest.
C Bowyer (KZN Schools U18A; KZN Inland U19; Honours):
Such was the strength of his team that he only got to the
crease on six occasions during the entire year. He is a gifted
left hand opening batsman but apart from two occasions
when he was given a run at the top of the order, he had little
further opportunity to show his talent with the bat. When his
moments came, he was up to the task, batting intelligently to
steer his team to victory in the emotion-charged win over
Grey College on Goldstone's. It was with the ball, however,
that he was at his most valuable to the team. His right arm
off spin bowling picked up where it left off at the end of the
2001 season and in taking 23 wickets at a cost of 14,8
apiece, he played a major role in the success of the attack.
His economy rate was a miserly 2,9 runs per over, in the
course of the 120-odd overs he bowled during the year. In
tandem with Hulley he put the opposition under incredible
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pressure, forcing them into giving their wickets away at
times. He returns in 2003 where he will get many more
opportunities with the bat and where he will be
expected to lead a bowling attack with the experience gained
over the past two seasons.
J Shaw (KZN Schools U18A; KZN Inland U19; Honours):
He forced his way into the team after some good
performances at the pre-season festival held at College, and
he never looked back after working hard at altering his top
hand. In the first term, as an opening batsman, he hit 72
runs off 50 deliveries to help set up a record Day/Night
Series total of 329/7 in 45 overs - the innings included 11
fours. In the final he was in top form as he struck 79 runs off
99 deliveries to set College up for a memorable win. He
started the second part of the season where he left off in
March and scores of 92, 74 and 42 against the likes of
Westville, Parktown and St Alban's made the provincial
selectors stand up and take notice. A career-best 135 at the
MTN Trials week saw him deservedly cement his place in the
Natal Schools' A team. He returns in 2003 where hopefully
he will not let his impatience get the better of him - once in,
he becomes a very difficult man to bowl and set fields to.
B Hulley (Colours and Scarf): This young man arrived at
College for his Matric year having represented KZN Schools
U18A the previous season whilst at DHS, and what a gain he
was for the team. As a bowler he bowled quickish offies and
his efforts saw him rewarded with 30 wickets during the year,
making him the joint leading wicket taker in the team.
Passionate and determined to perform, his wickets cost him
13,4 runs apiece whilst his economy rate of 2,5 runs per over
was outstanding. His best performance with the ball was his
5/22 against Parktown, whilst he went for fewer than 2 runs
per over in his bowling spell on six occasions. His ability to
create pressure with the new or the old ball was of great
benefit to the team and he will long be remembered for his
humour out in the middle. After some technical weaknesses
with the bat had been ironed out, his determination came to
the fore and he put together match-winning innings against
St Andrews (87* after coming to the crease with the score on
82/5 after 20 overs on Barn's) and Grey College (64), where
he got those around him to believe that they could, in fact,
win the game. And finally who will ever forget the emotional
moment when he went to his maiden century against Hilton
(107*), and doing this on Goldstone's made it even better. He
goes off to the Free State Cricket Academy in 2003 and if his
hunger to succeed is anything to judge by, he will do well.
S Govender (KZN Schools U18B; KZN Inland U19;
Colours and Scarf): His left arm quickies saw him finish at
the top of the bowling averages by the end of the season, a
reward he thoroughly deserved after some disciplined
performances for the team. His bowling figures reflect a most
consistent season in which he ended up taking some 24
wickets at a cost of 10,9 apiece, placing him among the more
successful schoolboy bowlers in the country. His economy
rate of 2,7 runs to the over was also nothing to be sniffed at.
His best performance with the ball was a return of 4/14 off
eight overs against St Alban's, whilst on seven occasions he
went for fewer than 2 runs per over. With the bat he is no
slouch either but his opportunities were limited, only being
called upon to take strike on ten occasions. He was at the
crease when the team won with three balls remaining against
Michaelhouse and in this innings he showed maturity in
sealing the win for College. As a fielder he is more than just
sharp and his athleticism in the outfield was a threat to most.
He returns in 2003 where he will have to play a leading role
in the bowling attack of the team, a task I'm sure that he will
relish. He was awarded the Maritzburg Old Boys Cricket
Club Trophy for the Most Improved Player in the 1st XI
B Bragge (KZN Schools U18B; Colours and Scarf): He
sets himself very high standards and whilst he might have
been marginally disappointed with his annual return, he did
form a formidable opening pair with Shaw, and he sometimes
tried to match his partner, which led to his downfall. He
strikes the ball elegantly and is comfortable both on the front
and back foot. His best performance with the bat was against
Northwood in the Day/Night Series when he scored 89
magnificent runs off a mere 93 deliveries, 48 of these runs
coming by way of boundaries. He has a passion for batting
and the game of cricket in general, and I am sure that he will
still achieve much in this game. His future will be watched
with interest as he proceeds on his cricket journey.
D Sharp (KZN Schools U18C; Colours): If ever a player
was unlucky it was this young man as he found himself
pushed further and further down the line after establishing
himself as one of the leading wicketkeepers in the province.
His play improved out of all recognition as the year
progressed and he will look back on his season in the 1st XI
with the knowledge that only the system prevented him from
gaining the selection he so richly deserved. My hope is that
he does not see this as a major setback and that he will still
go on to achieve at a higher level in the game he loves
so much. Behind the stumps he pouched some excellent
catches, the one in the night final being amongst his best,
whilst he also engineered two stumpings. With the bat he
was under-rated and could always be relied upon to push for
runs at the death of an innings or chase with confidence if
required. His most memorable innings came against Grey
College (20*) when he got College right back into the game
after all seemed lost, and it was fitting to see him still there
at the death. A final batting average of 32,5 after 11 innings,
in which he was not out on seven occasions, will tell you that
he valued his wicket and that he also played a vital role in the
success of the team.
I Geldenhuys (Large White Badge): A genuine off-spinner
who could turn the ball prodigiously, he came into his own in
the second half of the season with some fine performances.
In making himself unavailable for provincial selection he
gave up an opportunity to represent his province, certainly at
U17 level and maybe even higher. With the ball his statistics
will show that he only took 13 wickets but what was of more
value to the team was that he had an economy rate of 2,8
and an average of 14,2, to finish fourth on the averages. With
the bat he is more than just capable, and his innings of 35*
against St Andrews certainly got College out of a spot of
bother. Who will ever forget his scorching cover-driven six
onto the roof of the Kent Pavilion change-room - this effort
rocked our confident visitors right back on to their heels.
Even the No. 8 batsman gave the best he could offer on that
memorable day.
T Stedman (KZN Schools U17 Captain; Colours): His
opportunities were limited this year but when called upon he
was certainly up to the task. He started the season off in fine
form with an elegant 60* against a Selborne XI who had
been bowled out cheaply. He is a hard-hitting right hand
upper middle order batsman who will come into his own in
2003 where he will be asked to play a leading role in the
fortunes of the team. He is a more than useful fielder with a
preference for the outfield and hopefully the 2003 season will
see him step up to the challenges that lie ahead.
T Hammond (Large White Badge): He forced his way into
the team after the start of the first term and as a right arm
seamer he had the genuine ability to hit the seam with
regularity. An unfortunate back injury kept him out of
action at this level for the majority of the fourth term so his
opportunities were limited. He did, however, put in some
good performances with the ball and his best effort was a
return of 7-2-13-2 against Selborne College. In the
Day- Night Final he put the skids under Kearsney when he
bowled an unchanged six- over spell that yielded a miserly
II runs whilst capturing one wicket. He has much cricket left
in him and I am sure that he will, hockey commitments
permitting, continue to perform at a competent level in this
game.
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MATCH REPORTS
vs Barker College (Sydney, Australia) (Goldstone's)
(Limited to 45 overs)
Drizzle saw to it that the game started 45 minutes late, so it
was reduced to 45 overs per side. Barker College won the
toss and elected to bat. From the outset it was quite clear
that they were going to be in trouble against a competent
College attack in the form of Groenewald and Nagan who,
after ten overs, had reduced the visitors to 17/3. Groenewald
(2/10 in 5 overs) and Nagan (1/7 in 5 overs) had got the ball
in the right place. Debutant Hulley replaced Groenewald,
and his eight overs saw him take one wicket for 13 runs to
put the opposition under enormous pressure. Govender had
taken over from Nagan at the other end and he too was too
good for the visitors as his five overs saw him return the figures of two wickets for nine runs. After 25 overs Barker were
in all kinds of trouble at 51/8 as Nagan had scalped a further
two wickets. After the tea interval Bowyer wrapped up the
tail finishing with 2/6 in 5, 4 overs.
College needed to score
they did in 12, 3 overs
34 for the first wicket
(18*) joined Bragge and
68 runs to win this game and this
as Bragge (25*) and Shaw (20) added
which fell in the seventh over. Grant
the two of them saw College home.
Barker College 67 in 33, 4 overs (K Nagan 3/8; C Bowyer
2/6; S Govender 2/9; T Groenewald 2/10)
College 68/1 in 12, 3 overs (B Bragge 25*; J Shaw 20;
P Grant 18*)
College won by 9 wickets.
aritzburg College
Cricket Festival
vs Selborne College (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
College lost the toss for the second time in two days and
were forced to take the field again. In what can only be
described as a most disciplined bowling and fielding
performance by the entire team, the Selborne XI struggled as
College reduced them to 38/2 after 19 overs. Groenewald
beat the bat with gay abandon and he was unlucky to be
rewarded with only one wicket for six runs in his opening
six-over spell. Nagan bowled with pace to get 1/20 in his
initial five-over spell. College continued to apply the
pressure and at the tea interval Selborne had been pegged
back to 55/3 after 25 overs. Sustained pressure from
bowlers Govender (0/6 in 4 overs), Hammond (2/13 in 7
overs), Hulley (0/21 in 10 overs) and Bowyer (2/14 in 10
overs), coupled with two excellent run outs by Penzhorn and
Stedman, limited the visitors to 105/9 in their 50 overs.
After lunch the College XI came out to bat and Bragge (6)
edged one behind in the fifth over (9/1). The classy Grant
joined Stedman and after weathering an early onslaught by
the Selborne attack, took the total to 72/1 after 25 overs.
After the tea interval and with rain threatening, Stedman (60*
off 91 balls) and Grant (35* off 78 balls) took College to
victory in the thirty first over. The College performance in this
game had been excellent all round with captain Penzhorn
marshalling his troops intelligently.
Selborne 105/9 in 50 overs (C Bowyer 2/14; T Hammond
2/13; K Nagan 2/32)
College 110/1 in 31 overs (T Stedman 60*; P Grant 35*)
College won by 9 wickets
vs Affies (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
Affies won the toss and predictably asked College to take
strike on a pitch with a liberal sprinkling of grass. The first
wicket to fall was that of Shaw (15 of 16 balls), who was
followed four overs later by Stedman (7 off 32 balls), to leave
the home side on 25/2 after ten overs. Grant and Penzhorn
added 20 runs for the third wicket before Grant got a leading
edge to be caught for 10. Penzhorn (13) played some
positive strokes before he was caught attempting to pay a
ball over the infield, leaving the College XI in some difficulty
at 50/4 after 19 overs. Hulley was joined by Sharp and they
took the attack to the Affies bowlers, pushing the score along
to 76/4 after 25 overs. After the tea interval Hulley, who had
scored 23 runs off 37 balls, tried to run one down only to be
caught behind (92/5) and Sharp followed three overs later for
a well-played 20. (102/6). Two unnecessary run outs and a
catch offered by Geldenhuys saw the homeside precariously
placed at 124/9 with 12 overs remaining. Bowyer joined
Nagan and they batted responsibly to add 48 runs in the
remaining overs to leave the College total on 172/9 after 50
overs. Bowyer (14*) and Nagan (38*) had showed that a
little bit of application coupled with concentration was all that
was needed.
After lunch a motivated College XI took the field, but after
four overs, with the Affies total on 9, the heavens opened and
a hailstorm put an end to the day's play.
College 172/9 in 50 overs (K Nagan 38*; B Hulley 23;
D Sharp 20)
Affies 9/0 in 4 overs
Match drawn
vs Dale College (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
College won the toss for the first time during the course of
the week and elected to bat first in very hot conditions.
Bragge (2) and Stedman (4) did not weather the storm and
in the fifth over both were removed from the crease with the
total on 14/2. Hulley joined Grant and they added a meagre
six runs before Hulley (0) got out. (20/3 after 7 overs).
The captain, Penzhorn, joined Grant and they added 99
invaluable runs for the fourth wicket - at tea College was well
placed with a total of 118/3 after 25 overs. Grant (44 off 65
balls) got himself out two deliveries after tea and Sharp
joined Penzhorn. A partnership of 27 runs ensued before
Sharp (9) holed out. Penzhorn was lucky to be put down but
he continued the onslaught before he too holed out for a
well-played 65. The College lower order in the form of Nagan
(16), Groenewald (18), Govender (14*) and Hammond (21*)
then saw to it that the home side posted a respectable total
of 229/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
Dale came out after lunch in search of the required runs and
after five overs were 40/1, Nagan and Groenewald having
borne the brunt of an onslaught by the talented Dyili who
despatched anything to every corner of Goldstone's. Hulley
and Hammond were introduced into the attack and
immediately stemmed the tide. Hulley (3/20 in 10 overs) and
Hammond (1/20 in 7 overs) broke through the Dale
upper-middle order to reduce the visitors to85/5 after 23
overs. Nagan was cleverly re-introduced into the attack two
overs before tea and immediately picked up two wickets to
reduce the Dale total to 87/7 after 25 overs. After the tea
interval College took a further ten overs to wrap up the Dale
tail, Govender (2/5 in 5 overs) and Geldenhuys (1/7 in 4, 4
overs) being the destroyers- in-chief. The Dale reply ended
in the thirty fifth over with their total on 99 to leave College
deserved winners by 130 runs.
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College 229/9 in 50 overs (A Penzhorn 65; P Grant 44;
T Hammond 21*)
Dale 99/10 in 34, 4 overs (K Nagan 3/13; B Hulley 3/20;
S Govender 2/5)
College won by 130 runs
vs Michaelhouse (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
College won the toss and asked the visitors to take strike on
a wicket that had little life in it, in spite of much rain during the
preceding week. Nagan and Groenewald struggled to find
their line and were both replaced in the attack after three
overs each, with the Michaelhouse total on 35/0. Hulley (0/9
in 7 overs) and Govender (1/14 in 7 overs) stemmed the tide
somewhat and after 20 overs Michaelhouse were 62/1. The
Michaelhouse openers, in putting on 62 runs for the first
wicket, had not looked confident in their strokeplay, with
many of their shots coming off the edge but still finding the
gaps. This was a source of frustration for the College attack.
After 25 overs the visitors had taken their total along to 82/1
and were well-placed to launch an attack after the tea
interval. In the ten overs after tea, the College bowling, in the
form of off spinners, Bowyer and Geldenhuys, was
disciplined, and in only conceding 29 runs they continued to
put pressure on the Michaelhouse batsmen. The second
wicket fell in the fortieth over when a good piece of fielding
by Nagan saw the removal of Thorpe, the Michaelhouse
opener, for 46. That College only conceded 44 runs in the
remaining 10 overs of the Michaelhouse innings was a
credit to some excellent captaincy by Penzhorn, coupled with
some very disciplined bowling by the College attack. The
Michaelhouse innings ended with their total on 193/8 after 50
overs. Groenewald had come back at the end to take 3/26
in six overs whilst Hulley (2/22 in 10 overs) and Govender
(1/14 in 7 overs) had been the pick of the College attack.
The College reply started slowly and only thanks to some
wayward bowling by the Michaelhouse openers, did their
total advance to 33/0 after ten overs, 18 of these runs
coming in the form of wides and no-balls. Bragge and
Bowyer put on 40 for the first wicket, which fell in the
sixteenth over when Bowyer was caught for 14 runs scored
off 59 balls. Bragge followed two overs later (14 scored off
58 balls) only to be followed by Grant (1 off 16 balls) to leave
the College reply in tatters at 44/3 after 22 overs! Shaw was
joined by Penzhorn and they advanced the College total to
55/3 after 25 overs. After the tea interval Penzhorn made his
intentions clear as he proceeded to take the Michaelhouse
attack apart. Shaw batted positively, scoring 28 valuable
runs in a partnership of 66 for the fourth wicket which fell in
the thirty fourth over. Hulley joined Penzhorn and seven
overs and a partnership of 53 runs later Penzhorn got out
trying to force the pace after having done all the hard work.
His innings of 66 runs scored off 45 deliveries had been a
pleasure to watch - 5 fours and 3 sixes tells the story of his
dominance, and when he was out in the forty second over
the hard work had been done. (163/5) Thirty one runs were
wanted off 48 balls as Sharp joined a well-set Hulley - 14
runs in the next three overs saw the College reply creep closer, but Hulley (26 runs off 33 balls) holed out trying to hit over
the top (177/6). With two overs remaining College needed
nine runs to win and U Govender of Michaelhouse castled
Nagan with the total on 185/7. The last over started with
College needing six runs to win and S Govender at the
crease, with a dot ball by Reeves increasing the pressure. A
scampered single by Govender put Sharp on strike and he
found the edge to get two valuable runs down to third man.
Three runs wanted off three deliveries and Sharp (19*)
calmly stood up to the challenge and hammered Reeves
through the covers for a glorious four to seal victory for a
jubilant College XI. The game had been played in a tremendous
spirit and the visitors applauded their opposition off the field
at the end of what had been a most exciting game of cricket.
Michaelhouse 193/8 in 50 overs (T Groenewald 3/26;
B Hulley 2/22)
College 195/7 in 49, 4 overs (A Penzhorn 66; J Shaw 28;
B Hulley 26)
College won by 3 wickets
NATAL WITNESS DAY/NIGHT SERIES - ROUND 1
vs Pietermaritzburg Invitation XI (Pietermaritzburg Oval)
(Limited to 45 overs)
College was sent in to bat on a hard but slow wicket and
Shaw and Bowyer got the team off to a quick start before
Bowyer (12) was caught in the eighth over with the total
on 56. Penzhorn was sent in to join Shaw who had been
particularly severe on anything loose, and when Shaw got
out in the fourteenth over with the total on 104/2, he had
raced to 72 runs scored off 50 deliveries. Grant joined
Penzhorn and they added 139 runs in the next 21 overs to
take the College total to 243/3 before Grant was trapped in
front for a well-played 58. Penzhorn continued the rout and
he closed in on a century whilst Stedman (8) and Hulley (0)
departed the scene. Penzhorn found a willing partner in
Nagan and they added 48 runs in double-quick time before
Penzhorn got out with his total on 106 scored off 88 balls.
When the College innings came to a halt Nagan (20 off 15
balls), Govender (11* off 5 balls) and Groenewald (10* off 5
balls) had all contributed to the mammoth College total of
329/7 in their allotted overs.
The Invitation XI came out after the supper interval and
promptly put on 54 runs in eight overs before Bowyer and
Hulley pulled things back somewhat. Between them they
bowled 15 overs and scalped four wickets for 57 runs.
Nagan, who had been wayward in a two-over spell upfront,
returned to the attack with the Invitation XI total on 88/4 and
proceeded to rip their innings into shreds with a four-over
spell wherein he got a hat-trick as well as two further wickets
to finish off with 5/26 in six overs. Hammond took a wicket
in the tail as the Invitation XI were bowled out in the twenty
fifth over with their total on 111/10 leaving College convincing winners..
College 329/7 in 45 overs (A Penzhorn 106; J Shaw 72;
P Grant 58)
PMB Invitation XI 111/10 in 24, 4 overs (K Nagan 5/26;
C Bowyer 3/32)
College won by 218 runs.
NATAL WITNESS DAY/NIGHT SERIES - ROUND 2
vs Northwood (Pietermaritzburg Oval) (Limited to 45 overs)
College elected to bat on a pitch that looked lifeless but
which turned out to have a bit of lateral movement early on.
Bragge and Shaw got the innings off to a brisk start before
Shaw (0) was out in the fourth over with the score on 26/1.
Grant joined Bragge and they added an invaluable 121 runs
in the next 20 overs to take the College score to 139/2.
Bragge had played a magnificent innings in which he scored
89 runs off 93 deliveries, 48 of these coming in the form of
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boundaries. Penzhorn joined a well-set Grant and they added
82 runs in the next 11 overs with Penzhorn particularly
severe in his innings of 40 scored off 37 deliveries. Grant (72
off 82 balls) was the next to depart and his classy innings
showed why he had been selected at provincial level in 2001.
Penzhorn departed in the over after that, and with the total
on 221/4, Hulley was joined by Nagan and they added 43
quick runs as College went in search of the 300-run mark.
Nagan scored 9 off 7 deliveries whilst Hulley proceeded to
despatch the ball to every corner of the Oval. When the
allotted 45 overs came to an end Hulley was unbeaten with
his score on 51 scored off 36 balls, whilst Groenewald was
unbeaten on 7, the College total having advanced to 290/5.
Northwood came out in search of this mammoth total and the
College XI put the squeeze on with immediate effect. Nagan
and off spinner Hulley opened the bowling, and Nagan
retired from his duties after two overs, with a painful groin.
Bowyer replaced him and he and Hulley bowled unchanged
for 18 overs to have the Northwood XI effectively out of the
race at 57/2 after 20 overs- Hulley (9-3-20-1) and Bowyer
(9-2-21-1) had been as tight as ever, and when Hammond
and left arm seamer Govender entered the attack, they
proceeded to take over where the spinners had left off. The
spells of Hammond (7-0-21-0) and Govender (7-2-19-1) saw
the Northwood innings up until the thirty ninth over where
they had advanced their total to 107/5 and were clearly out
of the picture. The determination of the College XI to bowl
their opposition out had to be seen to be believed as they
applied relentless pressure right up until the death.
Penzhorn entered the attack along with Groenewald and
they put what were to be the final nails into the Northwood
coffin. Penzhorn (6-1-21-2) was back at his bowling best
after a layoff with a side strain whilst Groenewald got himself
in a position to scalp two hat-tricks but was unsuccessful on
both counts. What he did do, however, was to put together
an excellent spell of 4,3 overs, one maiden, nine runs
and five wickets, and in the process achieved the best
bowling figures by a College boy since the inception of this
competition. College ran out convincing winners, having put
together an entire performance consisting of good batting,
good bowling and some exceptional fielding.
College 290/5 in 45 overs ( B Bragge 89; P Grant 72;
B Hulley 52*; A Penzhorn 40)
Northwood 128/10 in 44, 3 overs (T Groenewald 5/9)
College won by 162 runs.
vs Glenwood (Away) (Limited to 50 overs)
Glenwood won the toss and asked College to bat on a typically hot and humid Durban morning. Shaw (0) was the first
to go as he played a scorching drive into the covers where
he was brilliantly held just millimetres off the grass. Grant
joined Bragge and they struggled to penetrate the infield,
which had a very thick grass covering. They added 36 runs
for the second wicket before Bragge played all around a
delivery to be castled for 15 with the total on 36/1. Penzhorn
joined a well-set Grant and they saw the College XI through
to the tea interval, which came after 25 overs with the total
on 88/2. After tea and after having added a further 24 runs
in six overs Penzhorn was bowled for a well-played 33 (116/3
after 32 overs). Hulley entered the fray and he and Grant
added 41 runs for the fourth wicket before Grant got out with
his score on 66 and the College total on 157/4 after 43 overs.
With seven overs remaining Hulley (21) and Geldenhuys
(12) added 20 runs whilst Govender (3), Groenewald (18*)
and Sharp (2*) got the College XI to 203/7 in their allotted
overs. This score was a good one on a field that had more
than its fair share of long grass on it and the College XI went
into lunch confident that it was defendable.
After the lunch break the home side came out in search of
the College total and they were met by Groenewald and
Hulley, who were in no mood to give away anything in the
form of runs. Groenewald bowled a tight six-over spell that
yielded 2/8 whilst Hulley went wicketless at the other end as
he created the necessary pressure for Glenwood. After 12
overs Glenwood had crawled to 18/2, and when Govender
joined Hulley in the attack, he too played his part as he
picked up the all-important wicket of Lodder, following this up
with another wicket in the seventeenth over to place
Glenwood in the precarious position of 24/4. Hulley completed a spell that we had become accustomed to seeing,
and he could be well pleased with his figures of 10-5-14-0.
Bowyer took over where Hulley left off, and he and Govender
continued to apply the pressure. At the tea interval,
Hammond joined Bowyer, replacing Govender who had
taken 2/12 in his five overs - the Glenwood total after 25
overs was 43/5. After tea College came out fighting in order
to restrict their opposition and this they did in no uncertain
terms as Bowyer and Hammond continued to strangle the
opposition. The Glenwood reply only lasted until the fortieth
over, by which time Hammond (9-1-22-2) and Bowyer (8-217-2) had got into the lower middle order. Geldenhuys finished the game off when he took two wickets for 14 runs to
leave College convincing winners. This was College's
biggest win over Glenwood since 1995 when the red, black
and white combination posted a 170-run win over their
Durban rivals.
College 203/7 in 50 overs (P Grant 66; A Penzhorn 33)
Glenwood 89/10 in 39,5 overs (T Groenewald 2/8;
S Govender 2/12; C Bowyer 2/17; T Hammond 2/22;
I Geldenhuys 2/14)
College won by 114 runs.
vs St Charles (Day/Night Series Semi Final)
(Pietermaritzburg Oval) (Limited to 45 overs)
St Charles won the toss and asked College to take strike.
Bragge (0) got himself out to an ill-judged shot in the fourth
over of the innings (8/1) and it was left to Shaw and Grant to
restore some order. They added 59 invaluable runs in a
matter of nine overs before Grant (23) mistimed a full toss to
be caught at mid on. (67/2) Penzhorn joined Shaw and he
immediately attacked the bowling, but a high-risk shot was to
be his undoing as he followed Grant to the pavilion six overs
later with is score on 6 and the College total on 83/3. In the
mean time Shaw had gone to a well-played half century and.
with his score on 56. he and Hulley contrived to set up
an easy run-out opportunity for St Charles, who happily
accepted the offer, and College were back on their heels with
their total on 101/4 off 24 overs. The mix-up clearly had its
effect on Hulley who, two overs later, played a poor shot to
be bowled for 16. Stedman and Groenewald added 20 runs
for the sixth wicket before Groenewald was unnecessarily
run out for 7, only to be followed by Stedman who, after
having got in, played a rash shot to be sent packing. At this
stage of the College innings, the heavens opened to put a
halt to any further play for the evening, leaving the College
XI with a further 47 balls to face and with their total on 155/7.
With batting down to No. 11 the team had been looking to
post a total in the region of 200, but this was not to be. This
had been the first Inter-school encounter between St Charles
and College since 1979 and honours appeared even by the
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end of this abandoned game.
College 155/7 in 37, 1 overs (J Shaw 56)
Match abandoned - rain stopped play.
vs St Charles (Day/Night Series Semi Final)
(Pietermaritzburg Oval) (Limited to 45 overs)
In this replay after the washed-out encounter two days
earlier, College were determined to put on a disciplined
display of limited-overs cricket when St Charles again asked
them to bat first. College were rocked back on to their heels
as Bragge (1) and Grant (3) departed in the third and fourth
overs respectively to leave College precariously placed at 8/2.
Penzhorn joined Shaw and they set about repairing the early
damage in a workmanlike display of batting. A partnership of
167 runs ensued as both batsmen climbed into
anything that was loose. Shaw (67 off 114 balls) got out in the
thirty sixth over (175/3) whilst Penzhorn was slowly
closing in on a second century in this competition. In the
fortieth over of the innings Penzhorn (97 off 98 balls) got a ball
that kept low and he was castled to leave College on 190/4
with a further five overs remaining. Hulley (10 off 17 balls) and
Groenewald (12 off 10 balls) contributed positively whilst
Stedman (20 off 18 balls) and Govender (3 off 4 balls) were left
undefeated at the crease as the innings came to a close in the
forty fifth over with the College total on 228/6.
A highly motivated College XI took the field to defend their
total with St Charles equally determined to knock off the runs
in order to secure a place in the final. A stand of 67 in 13
overs was just the start that they wanted but, with light
drizzle falling, the College team did not panic as Bowyer and
Hammond replaced Groenewald and Hulley. Bowyer (9-123-4) and Hammond (9-1-31-0) pulled things back for
College and the squeeze had begun. Dangerman, G
Addicott, lasted three deliveries before Bowyer sent him
packing, whilst Moses was run out after a great piece of
fielding by Penzhorn to leave St Charles on 90/3 after 20
overs. After the break Bowyer removed D Addicott for a wellplayed 60 scored off 67 deliveries (91/4) and shortly thereafter he and 'keeper, Sharp, combined well to have Boote
stumped. St Charles was effectively out of the race at this
stage of their innings and as the pressure built their batsmen
were not equal to the task and another good piece of fielding
by Govender saw the run out of Bronkhorst. The St Charles
tail was wrapped up by the likes of Bowyer, Grant and
Penzhorn and when their innings came to a halt in the thirty
ninth over with their total on 155, the College XI were able to
leave the field with their heads held high, in the knowledge
that they had outplayed their opposition in every department.
College 228/6 in 45 overs (A Penzhorn 97; J Shaw 67)
St Charles 155/10 in 38,1 overs (C Bowyer 4/23)
College won by 73 runs.
vs Westville (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
College won the toss and uncharacteristically asked
Westville to take strike on a pitch that had a little in it for
those who were prepared to get the ball into the right place.
Groenewald (6-0-17-1) and Govender (6-0-16-2) did the
early damage as the visitors crumbled to 33/3 after 12 overs.
Hammond and Penzhorn replaced the two opening bowlers
and they too played their part as Westville moved their total
to73/4 after 21 overs. Hulley and Bowyer were introduced
into the attack in the twenty second over and they effectively tied up both ends as Westville struggled along to 78/5 after
25 overs, Hulley making the breakthrough. After the tea
interval Bowyer produced a superb delivery to remove the
ever-dangerous Claassen from the proceedings and from
hereon in it was all College as they spun a web around their
visitors. Bowyer (10-3-37-2) and Hulley (10-5-10-1) were as
tight as their normal accurate selves and at 90/7, after 33
overs, the Westville innings was struggling along. College
were starting to feel the emotional effects after the game the
previous evening and allowed the visitors to get to 145.
After lunch the College XI came out firing but it was Shaw (2)
who was the first to go with the total on 7. Grant joined
Bragge and they batted sensibility to advance the College
total to 88/2 after 22 overs. Bragge was next to go for a
well-played 33 and it was left to the classy Grant (51*) and
Hulley (32*) to guide the College XI safely along until the
required total was reached in the thirtieth over.
Westville 145 in 50 overs (S Govender 3/33)
College 146/2 in 30 overs (P Grant 51*)
College won by 8 wickets.
vs Kearsney (Natal Witness Day.Night Series Final)
(Pietermaritzburg Oval) (Limited to 45 overs)
Kearsney won the toss and asked College to bat first in this the
second consecutive final between these two teams, College
having come out on top by a mere seven runs in 2001. Bragge
(5) played too early to a Lewis delivery to be caught and bowled
in a soft dismissal. This brought Grant to the wicket and he and
Shaw proceeded to take on the Kearsney attack for the next 31
overs, adding 156 runs for the second wicket and putting the
College XI in a strong position to launch an assault on a big
total. They say that cricket is a funny game and this it
certainly proved to be, as Grant (70 off 96 balls) and Shaw (79
off 99 balls) were dismissed in consecutive deliveries. Grant
was unnecessarily run out after he and Shaw mis-communicated, and Shaw, still getting over the shock at having lost his
long-standing partner, was bowled with the very next delivery.
The College innings lost momentum at this stage of the game
and with 11 overs remaining they only managed to add a
further 48 runs. Kearsney would have been well pleased with
their effort at having prevented College from getting around the
250 mark.
Kearsney came out to bat in search of their maiden
Day/Night Series Title only to be confronted by a College
attack prepared to give very little away in the form of charity.
Groenewald, however, was not at his best in his initial spell
and went for 12 runs in three overs whilst Hulley, at the other
end, bowled his first seven overs, claiming one wicket and
conceding 10 runs. Speedster, Nagan, back from an
enforced two-week layoff due to injury, replaced Groenewald
at one end and immediately set up the Kearsney captain,
Lewis, with his first delivery, to have his opponent caught
at backward point for 5. Nagan bowled with pace and
aggression, putting the fear of God into those who awaited
their turn to bat. A courageous partnership of 42 for the third
wicket between Fotheringham (27) and van der Merwe (13)
gave Kearsney some hope, but when Groenewald, back for
a second spell, removed both batsmen in the same over with
the total on 55, the Kearsney middle order were suddenly
under all kinds of pressure. At the halfway stage of their
innings, Kearsney had advanced their score along to 60/4.
Nagan (6-0-18-2), Hammond (6-1-11-1), Bowyer (3,1-0-0-1)
and Govender (2-1-2-2) proceeded to wrap up the Kearsney
innings, and in the thirty fifth over College ran out winners
for the fifth time in the ten-year history of the competition,
having played in all but one of the finals. The 126-run
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winning margin was the biggest for a final in this competition.
College 216/7 in 45 overs (J Shaw 79; P Grant 70)
Kearsney 90/10 in 34, 1 overs (S Govender 2/2; K Nagan
2/18; T Groenewald 2/24)
College won by 126 runs.
K Nagan in full flight
. Captain, A Penzhorn, and B Hulley in a
mid-pitch conference**Γûá
J Shaw on his way to 79 (off 99 balls) against
Kearsney in the Day-Night series final.
vs Westville (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
College won the toss and elected to bat first in the first game
of the new season. Shaw and Bragge raced the total along
to 71/0 in the first ten overs, with Shaw being particularly
severe on the visiting attack. Shaw got to his half century
after having faced 43 deliveries. In the fourteenth over, with
the total on 104, Bragge inexplicably charged down the track
to be castled for 21, scored off 29 deliveries. Grant joined
Shaw and they took the total along to 127/1 at the tea interval, which came after 25 overs. After tea Grant and Shaw
continued the onslaught and when Shaw edged one behind
with his total on 92, scored off 113 deliveries, the College
total had advanced to 179/2 after 36 overs. Penzhorn joined
Grant for what should have been a coup de grace but Grant
holed out in the thirty ninth over for a well-played 53 scored
off 78 deliveries. Skipper Penzhorn (17) was next to go as
impatience got the better of him, whilst Hulley (2) and Nagan
(1) came and went without too much damage to the scorebook. At 213/5 after 45 overs, with a target in the region of
250 in mind, some serious batting was needed, and
Groenewald was the man for this occasion. Geldenhuys had
scored 7 off 11 deliveries and when Sharp joined
Groenewald, the College total was on 230/7 with 12 balls
remaining. A meagre two runs were scored in the forty ninth
over and nobody beside the Goldstone's boundary could
have written the script for the fiftieth over with Groenewald on
strike. Four sixes off the first four deliveries, followed by a
four and a single, saw 29 runs being added to the College
total which, at the conclusion of their allotted 50 overs was
on 261/7, Groenewald having plundered a personal best of
39* off 20 balls.
Westville came out to bat after lunch and, had it not been for
some wayward deliveries, courtesy of Nagan, who contrived
to send down four no-balls and five wides, their total would
have been a sorry sight. Groenewald at the other end had
been a little more precise in his direction and he broke
through in his third over to scalp two wickets, leaving
Westville on 23/2, which quickly became 23/3 as the
Westville opening batsman, Chetty, foolishly took on the arm
of Nagan, only to be run out from the fine leg boundary. In his
fifth over Groenewald again broke through to put the visitors
firmly on the back foot with their total on 45/4 after ten overs.
Hulley replaced Nagan and he did his customary throttling
act, claiming 2/7 in a six-over spell of controlled off spin
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bowling. By the tea break, both Govender and Geldenhuys
had joined the attack without success, and the visitors went
into the break with their total on 88/7. After the interval
College spent a further 17 overs in the field as they looked
for the final three Westville wickets. These duly fell in the
thirtieth, thirty sixth and forty second overs, Geldenhuys having some success with his seven overs in which he took
2/15. Bowyer got the final Westville wicket to fall.
College 261/7 in 50 overs ( J Shaw 92; P Grant 53;
T Groenewald 39*)
Westville 134/10 in 41,2 overs (T Groenewald 3/21;
I Geldenhuys 2/15; B Hulley 2/17)
College won by 127 runs.
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vs Parktown (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
Parktown won the all-important toss and kindly asked
College to bat in very hot and humid conditions. Bragge (2)
was given out caught behind in the third over of the day, so
Grant joined the in-form Shaw. They added 65 runs in double quick time, and when Grant (24) inexplicably ran himself
out in the eleventh over the College total had advanced to
76/2. Penzhorn joined Shaw and the two of them punished
anything loose as they took the College total along to 162
before Shaw threw away the opportunity of scoring a
treasured century by holing out to a full toss for a well played
74 (he had gone to his half century inside the first 8 overs!).
At the halfway stage of their innings the College total was an
impressive 164/3. What happened after tea was a mystery
as Penzhorn charged the Parktown off spinner, Da Graca, to
be stumped for a well-played 57. Hulley battled initially whilst
Nagan (2) didn't give the scorers too much trouble and was
beaten by a sharp-turning delivery. Enter the in-form
Groenewald, and, with ten overs remaining, he and Hulley
launched an all-out attack on the Parktown bowlers. Hulley
(41) was out in the forty seventh over and Govender joined
Groenewald to see the innings to a close. A further 27 runs
were added by Groenewald whose innings of 54* included
three fours and four sixes. College ended their allotted overs
with their total on 271/6.
After lunch, with conditions still great for batting, the
Parktown side came out to bat with seemingly little plan, and
College pegged them onto the back foot from the start.
Nagan and Groenewald conceded a meagre 22 runs in their
ten-over opening spell. Govender replaced Nagan and in his
fourth over (the sixteenth of the innings), broke the deadlock,
repeating the dose in his very next over. Bowyer had
replaced Groenewald and was not his usual tight self,
conceding 22 runs in four overs. Hulley entered the fray in
the twenty first over and he immediately struck. At the
halfway stage of their innings Parktown was well behind with
a total of 67/3. After tea Hulley continued to apply the
pressure, as did Geldenhuys in a tidy eight-over spell in
which he took 1/12. A superb Nagan run out from the
boundary in the twenty seventh over put paid to da Graca
who was settling in quite comfortably. Hulley then struck
twice in his eighth over and after 28 overs the Parktown reply
was in tatters at 81/6. The remainder of their innings had
little to offer in terms of resistance, Hulley scooping himself a
further three wickets to end with the impressive set of figures
of 10-2-2-5. The game finally ground to a halt in the fortysecond over when Bragge took a marvellous catch in the
slips after having punched two easier efforts earlier in the
innings.
College 271/6 in 50 overs (J Shaw 72; A Penzhorn 57;
T Groenewald 54*; B Hulley 41)
Parktown 98/10 in 41,2 overs (B Hulley 5/22)
College won by 173 runs.
vs St Alban's College (Meadows at Michaelhouse)
(Limited to 45 overs)
A thunderstorm and an early-morning downpour greeted
the teams on arrival at Michaelhouse and a late start was
immediately on the cards for this 45-over encounter, the
overs having had to be reduced earlier. St Alban's won the
all-important toss and elected to bat first, with the outfield
showing signs of severe dampness. Nagan and off spinner
Hulley opened the bowling and Nagan broke through in both
his second and third overs to put St Alban's onto their heels
at 6/2. Hulley, at the other end, was his usual tight self and
his nine overs saw him bowl five maidens and concede only
eight runs. The third wicket produced a stand of 51 runs but
Bowyer replaced Hulley and continued where Hulley had left
off. Wickets in his second and fourth overs further reduced St
Alban's to 59/4 after 25 overs. Govender joined the attack
and he was able to get the ball to seam around somewhat.
His eight-over spell saw him scoop 4/14 and suddenly the St
Alban's effort was in disarray at 77/8 after 34 overs. A run out
by Stedman and a wicket by Grant brought their innings to an
end in the fortieth over of their innings with the total on 101.
College came out after
added 57 for the first
one back to the bowler
Grant joined Bragge in
lunch and openers Bragge and Shaw
wicket, which fell when Shaw spooned
to be caught for 42 well-played runs.
the nineteenth over and the two of
them saw the College XI safely into the tea interval at 65/1.
After tea the St Alban's spinners pegged the College
batsmen back as they searched for the winning runs. After
playing out four consecutive maidens Bragge charged
the leg spinner, Joubert, who beat him with flight and turn,
causing him to be stumped for 19. At 73/2 after 29 overs
Stedman joined Grant and he looked comfortable from the
start. Three fours in one over dampened the St Alban's effort
as College neared the required total and in the thirty second
over Grant (19*) hit the winning runs to see College home.
St Albans 101/10 in 39,4 overs (S Govender 4/14)
College 103/2 in 31,1 overs (J Shaw 42)
College won by 8 wickets
vs St Andrew's (Bloemfontein) (Barns) (Limited to 50
overs)
Penzhorn won the toss and College batted first. Bragge (8)
got out in the third over and Shaw (4) followed suit seven
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overs later with the total on 28. Grant was joined by
Penzhorn, and, with a partnership desperately needed by
College, Penzhorn played a tired shot to get out for 5 with the
total on 35. Stedman and Grant added 43 for the fourth
wicket before Grant was unfortunately run out for a
well-played 36 which included seven fours. At 78/4 after 19
overs College were in trouble and worse was still to follow as
Stedman (17), Groenewald (4) and Nagan (9) all played big
shots when consolidation was the name of the game, to
leave College reeling on 107/7 after 27 overs! Dlamini was
bowled by a good delivery in the thirty first over and this
brought Geldenhuys in to join a well-set Hulley who had
batted most responsibly until this stage of the innings. With
the total on 123/8 after 31 overs Hulley and Geldenhuys went
about repairing some of the damage with maturity. A stand of
116 runs in the last 18 overs saw the College total climb to a
respectable 239/8 with Hulley finishing on 87* and
Geldenhuys finishing on 35*.
With a total of 239 to bowl at, the College attack came out
firing and the first ten overs yielded a mere 15 runs, Nagan
and Groenewald having bowled with pace and intelligence.
The first wicket fell in the fourteenth over with the total on 26
and the second fell four overs later, with Hulley and
Geldenhuys removing two of the visitors. A third wicket was
taken in the twentieth over when Hulley, after having been
dispatched for 26 runs in five deliveries, enticed his man to
hole out to a good catch by Groenewald on the long off
boundary. At the halfway stage of their innings the visitors
had accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 5 wickets with Hulley
having been on a hat-trick! To cut a long story short
Geldenhuys and Govender joined the attack and were as
miserly as ever. Geldenhuys ended with figures of 3/26 in 9,1
overs whilst Govender bowled a disciplined line to end with
0/2 off six overs. Groenewald came back into the attack and
got a wicket and,with their total on 96 in the forty third over,
the visitors innings came to a halt, leaving College
convincing winners.
College 239/8 in 50 overs (B Hulley 87*; I Geldenhuys 35*;
P Grant 36)
St Andrew's 96/10 in 42,1 overs (B Hulley 4/33;
I Geldenhuys 3/26)
College won by 143 runs
vs Grey College (Goldstone's) (Limited to 50 overs)
In excellent batting conditions College lost the toss and the
visitors sensibly chose to take strike. Grey College and
South Africa U19 cap, de Koek, was a revelation from the
start of the innings as he punished anything loose.
Groenewald, however, was first to break through when he
removed de Lange for 21 with the Grey total on 34 after 12
overs. A second-wicket stand of 43 ensued before
Geldenhuys enticed a poor shot from van Deventer to have
Grey on 77/2 after 22 overs. At this stage of the innings the
College bowling had been tidy to say the least. Van der
Schyff joined a well-set de Koek and at the halfway stage of
their innings the visitors had advanced their total to 90/2 after
25 overs. After tea, de Koek went in search of a rare "visitor's
century on Goldstone's" as College continued to apply the
pressure. Two wickets in the thirty second and thirty third
overs respectively with the total on 126 and 127 gave the
home side some hope, but hereafter things went wrong for
College as the normally tight attack and the customary
excellent fielding fell below par. De Koek (95) continued the
onslaught and it was Bowyer who got his man in the fortieth
over with the total on 167/5. Van Wyk and Ferreira then
proceeded to add 77 runs in eight overs for the sixth wicket.
Groenewald scalped two of the last three Grey wickets to fall,
the final one coming courtesy of a run out off the last
delivery. At the end of their allotted overs the Grey total stood
on 258/8.
College faced a test of character when they came out to bat
and they admirably kept themselves abreast of the asking
rate from ball one. A stand of 40 for the first wicket was
largely due to some wayward bowling but Shaw (9) was then
trapped in front, to be followed by Bragge (23), leaving
College on 54/2 after ten overs. Grant was joined by
Penzhorn, and a stand of 33 runs ensued before Grant (10)
edged one behind only to be followed by Penzhorn (21) four
overs later. At 95/4 after 19 overs College were well up with
the required run rate but, having lost their top four batsmen,
were under some pressure. Hulley and Groenewald safely
saw the home side into the tea interval with their total on
122/4 after 25 overs. After tea they set about the Grey attack
with caution mixed with aggression, adding 68 runs for the
fifth wicket and keeping the College hopes alive. Groenewald
(33) was unecessarily run out in the thirty third over with the
total on 163/5. College's hopes were fading fast but Nagan
joined Hulley and a 40-run partnership was built before
Nagan (23) was well caught by the Grey captain, Strauss .
Geldenhuys joined Hulley who had batted sensibly for his
runs, but no sooner had these two added 10 runs than Hulley
(64) played all around one to be castled by a slower delivery
from opening bowler, Stevens. With forty four runs required,
Nos. 8 and 9 at the crease, and the pressure mounting,
Geldenhuys struck as fine a shot as you'll ever see on
Goldstone's as he lofted a cover drive on to the change room
roof for six, whilst Sharp took no time at all to settle into the
mood of things! With six overs remaining and College still
needing 38 runs, the scales were tipped in favour of the
fielding side, but Geldenhuys and Sharp played with College
courage to add 36 runs in 24 balls before Geldenhuys (18),
in attempting to run one down to third man, was caught
behind. Two overs remained as Bowyer joined Sharp and the
two of them batted with maturity and guts to get College to
within one run of victory with an over to go. With the scores
level as the last over began, Bowyer dropped and ran on the
first delivery to see College home with five balls remaining.
Sharp (20*) and Bowyer (5*) had steered the home team to
an emotional two-wicket win over our friendly rivals from the
Free State. An elated College XI left Goldstone's proudly with
their heads held high.
Grey College 258/8 in 50 overs (T Groenewald 3/48;
C Bowyer 2/48)
College 259/8 in 49,1 overs (B Hulley 64; T Groenewald 33;
B Bragge 23; K Nagan 23; A Penzhorn 21; D Sharp 20*)
College won by 2 wickets
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Term 4
vs Kearsney (Away) (Declaration Game)
A light drizzle and a damp outfield greeted the players as
they arrived at Kearsney. College lost the all-important toss
but were delighted to be asked to take strike on a lovely hard
pitch, with a heavy outfield to go with it. College openers
Bragge and Shaw worked the ball around nicely and in so
doing saw to it that the ball absorbed a great deal of
moisture. An opening stand of 60 ensued before Shaw
played around a straight one from ex-College pupil, Walters,
to be bowled for a well-played 35. Grant joined Bragge (21*)
and they added a further nine runs before play was called off
some 25 overs into the game.
College 69/1 (J Shaw 35; B Bragge 21*)
Match abandoned - rain stopped play.
vs Glenwood (Goldstone's) (limited to 50 overs)
College won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch with
cracks at the one end, against a motivated Glenwood XI who
were intent on getting one back over their Maritzburg rivals
after a crushing defeat in the first term. The opening stand
yielded an uncharacteristic 12 runs before Shaw (1) was
dismissed softly via a catch at midwicket. Grant joined the
fray, facing 21 balls and scoring four runs before he became
the first victim of the cracks in front of him. Bragge (11) was
next to go when he edged one behind and this brought
Hulley to join the captain, Penzhorn. They added an
invaluable 86 runs for the fourth wicket, which fell some five
overs after College had gone in to tea, having recovered
somewhat from a poor start. After the tea interval, Hulley
and Penzhorn took the attack to the bowlers, scoring 31 runs
in five overs before Hulley (39) popped one up into the hands
of the fielder at midwicket, to leave College on 126/5 after 30
overs. Groenewald joined Penzhorn and no sooner had the
new batsman got in when Groenewald (3) left a delivery
that clipped his off stump. This lifted the Glenwood team
somewhat. Penzhorn continued to attack the Glenwood
bowlers, but in the thirty eighth over he was unnecessarily
run out for a responsible 65 and the College total of 160/6
was not a pretty sight. Nagan and Geldenhuys batted
sensibly for a partnership of 16 before Nagan (18), in trying
to force the pace, was caught at midwicket. This brought the
gutsy Sharp to the wicket and by the time Geldenhuys was
dismissed for a valuable 13, the College total of 202/8 had
gained a measure of respectability. Sharp (17*) and Bowyer
(5) added a further nine runs as the innings stuttered to a
halt, the College total having advanced to 211/9.
After lunch an extremely fired up College XI took the field,
intent on coming hard at their Durban opposition. Nagan and
Groenewald bowled well in tandem, but it was Nagan who
frightened the life out of the Glenwood top order, as he
ripped them to shreds. A wicket with the first ball of the
innings and a further three in his next two overs had
Glenwood on the back foot, with their score on 11/4 after 4,1
overs. Govender joined the attack and he, too, got in on the
act by getting a wicket in his first over. Hulley replaced
Groenewald at the College road end, his first five overs
costing him five runs and earning him a wicket. Groenewald
had, in the meantime, removed the Glenwood captain, who
had showed some form of resistance, and at the halfway
stage of their innings, the visitors' total had advanced to 79/7.
After the tea interval, the College fielding was below par, but
in a period of 11 overs after tea, the Glenwood innings was
wrapped up with their total at 123/10. The destroyers-inchief had been Nagan (4-1 -13-4), Govender (6,2-0-36-2) and
Hulley (10-3-21-3). Coupled with some initial excellent
fielding, the College effort on Goldstone's had been quite
clinical in its execution, to leave the home team victors by a
convincing margin.
College 211/9 in 50 overs (A Penzhorn 65; B Hulley 39)
Glenwood 123/10 in 36,2 overs (K Nagan 4/13; B Hulley
3/21; S Govender 2/36)
College won by 88 runs.
vs Hilton(Goldstone's)(Limited to 50 overs)
College elected to bat in hot conditions but the Hilton
opening attack, in the form of Afrika and Simpkins, were up
to the task as they dominated the College opening pair of
Bragge and Shaw. In the third over of the game Shaw
chased a delivery from Afrika to be caught at slip for 0 and in
the very next over Bragge (9), who had played and missed
on couple of occasions, followed suit to leave College
precariously placed on 10/2 after four overs, their worst start
of the year! Grant was joined by Penzhorn and they saw off
the opening attack, adding 25 runs before Grant edged a
delivery into the hands of the gully fielder. Hulley joined
Penzhorn with the sole intention of trying to establish a
partnership of some form. These two added 30 runs for the
fourth wicket which fell in the twenty third over as Penzhorn
(26) edged one behind. His innings had been a responsible
one and it was sad to see him depart from Goldstone's for
the last time. Groenewald joined Hulley and the two of them
got an unstable College XI into tea with the total on 71/4 after
25 overs. It was predictable, though, that there was still a lot
of heart and guts to come from the home team. Hulley and
Groenewald added 90 runs in a period of 15 overs after the
tea interval. Groenewald (50) was first to go, a short while
after he had gone to his second half century of the term,
caught and bowled in a soft dismissal, in an innings which
was a mixture of caution and controlled aggression, eight
fours and a huge six onto the Pape's Astroturf being the
highlights. This brought Sharp to the wicket and, with ten
overs remaining and the College total on 161/5, he and the
in-form Hulley set about a tiring Hilton attack. Time was
running out for Hulley as he approached his maiden century
on the hallowed Goldstone's ground. Sharp batted
intelligently to farm out the strike to his senior partner and
Hulley continued to play positively. Hulley reached his
century in the last over of the innings with two balls
remaining - his innings of 122 balls contained no fewer than
12 fours and one six and a personal best score of 107* was
a just reward for how hard he had worked at the batting
aspect of his game during this season. Sharp ended on 16
scored off 20 balls, with he and Hulley having added 79 runs
in the last ten overs to see College post a score of 240/5 in
their 50 overs.
After lunch, with a large bank of thunder clouds on the
horizon, the College XI came out to perform for the last time
this season on Goldstone's, intent on finishing their five-year
stay at the school on a positive note. The first Hilton wicket
fell in the fourth over, courtesy of a Penzhorn take at slip after
Groenewald had put a delivery on the right spot to induce the
drive. The second wicket fell in the eighth over when Culwick
foolishly took on the arm of the strong-throwing Nagan to be
run out from a deep and wide fine position. This brought the
talented Afrika to the crease and he immediately looked the
part. Hulley had replaced the wicketless Nagan in the ninth
over and the runs dried up significantly. In his third over
Hulley induced opener Terrblanche to offer a caught-andbowled opportunity which he accepted with open arms.
Hilton captain, Troxler, joined Afrika and they saw the visiting
team safely through to afternoon tea with their total on 81/3.
After tea the College XI came out in a more positive mood
and perhaps the turning point in the Hilton innings came
when off spinner Bowyer latched on to a scorching,
head-high drive off his own bowling from Troxler to see the
Hilton skipper return to the confines of the dressing room for a
well-played 30. College was back in the driving seat when, in
the very next over, Nagan, back for a second spell, had Walker
well caught behind by wicketkeeper Sharp for 0. Schwartz
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joined Afrika and they batted positively, adding 26 runs in the
next six overs before Schwartz was well taken by Shaw on the
midwicket boundary off the bowling of Hulley. With ten overs
remaining and the College XI well in control of the proceedings, Afrika continued to attack as best he could, but Hulley
then scooped his third wicket of the afternoon courtesy of a
catch by Govender. The College fielding then went into an
uncharacteristic decline as two catches and a run out
opportunity went a-begging! "Partnership breaker" Grant was
then given the ball and after coming in for some punishment
from Afrika, he had the last laugh as he had the talented Hilton
batsman caught for a well-played 59. Govender and
Groenewald wrapped up the Hilton tail in the next three overs
to see College home. Hulley (10-2-36-3), Groenewald (9,2-027-2) and Govender (5-1 -9-1) had been the pick of the College
attack whilst Nagan, Bowyer and Grant, in taking a wicket
each, had also played their part.
College 240/5 in 50 overs (B Hulley 107*; T Groenewald 50;
A Penzhorn 26)
Hilton 183/10 in 48,2 overs (B Hulley 3/36; T Groenewald
2/27)
College won by 57 runs.
vs Michaelhouse (Away) (Limited to 50 overs)
College was asked to bat first on a pitch that had been under
the covers for the majority of the week as a result of heavy
rain. The College openers, Bragge and Shaw, in their last
effort as a unit, got the team off to a reasonable start before
Bragge (3) was left stranded in the middle of the pitch as a
result of poor calling. At 33/1, after 11 overs of tidy bowling
by the home team, College set about overcoming their early
setback and Grant joined Shaw to add an invaluable 43 runs
for the second wicket, which fell when an impatient shot by
Shaw (43 off 58 balls) led to his undoing after he had just
taken 8 runs off the over! Penzhorn joined Grant, the two of
them getting the College XI into the tea interval with the total
on 89/2 after 25 overs. In the first over after tea Penzhorn
edged one behind to be dismissed for 10 and Hulley came
out to join Grant, who was well set at this stage. He, however,
was next to go when he played down the wrong line to be
stumped for 40. What happened next was not what the
unbeaten College 1st XI would have wished for, as Hulley
unnecessarily ran Groenewald (2) out and then contrived to
repeat the dosage on himself in the very same over! These
two batsmen had been the form players this term and it was
a pity to see them go so softly. At 135/6 after 36 overs, the
College XI were in some trouble, but fortunately the team
had batting right down to number 11. Sharp (16) and
Geldenhuys batted sensibly to add 25 runs for the seventh
wicket before Sharp was hurried into a pull shot that he
skied. Nagan joined Geldenhuys, but he offered little
resistance, facing six balls before being dismissed by a
sharp rising delivery from Diack. Bowyer joined Geldenhuys
and the two of them ran well between the wickets, and
played some interesting cricket shots. A partnership of 17
ensued before Geldenhuys (18) was bowled, his innings
having been most valuable to the College cause. Govender
joined Bowyer and a further five runs were added to see the
College total along to 191/9 after 50 overs. This ensured that
College had not been bowled out once the entire year, a
record of which to be proud.
After lunch, College took the field with the knowledge that an
unbeaten year was an option should they get their act together.
The first Michaelhouse wicket fell to the bowling of off
spinner, Bowyer, in the fourth over of the innings, and this
brought the on-form danger man, Reeves, to the wicket. He
made his intentions clear from the first ball that he faced! A
two and two fours got him off the mark in somewhat of a
hurry and the College fielders looked startled but there was
always a feeling that the chances would come. The other
Michaelhouse opener was put down behind the stumps in
the fifth over with the total on 18/1 but when Groenewald
replaced Nagan and Hulley took over from Bowyer at the
other end, the College XI started to build the sort of pressure
which they had become so good at doing during the course
of the year. The second Michaelhouse wicket fell in the
eighteenth over with their total on 63, courtesy of Hulley, whilst
four overs later, Reeves played over the top once too often to
be well caught by the reliable Groenewald off the bowling of
Nagan, who had re-entered the attack for one over. After 25
overs the Michaelhouse total had advanced to 75/3 and an
interesting second half of the innings awaited both teams.
During the tea interval the College XI got their tactics in order
as Penzhorn, a skipper of high quality, rallied his troops in the
dressing room. Three overs after tea Govender broke through
with wicketkeeper Sharp taking a good catch behind the
stumps and three overs thereafter Geldenhuys got in on the act
as Sharp took another good catch to put the pressure well and
truly on the home XI. From here on in it was all College as the
visiting XI sensed that a small bit of cricketing history was about
to be made. Geldenhuys enticed Beaumont to play over the top
and Groenewald took another good catch. A good piece of
fielding saw to the removal of the hard-hitting Diack two overs
later. KZNatal U19 bowler, U Govender, then entered the fray
full of confidence and after he had played one or two good
shots, his provincial team mate, Nagan, re-entered the attack
and immediately pushed him on to the back foot. Hulley then
struck again as he removed Haig with the total on 135/8 after
43 overs. Govender then ducked into a short-pitched delivery
from Nagan, the ball never getting much higher than stump
height - the ball struck Govender on the helmet and he went
down. After some time and with expert medical care on hand at
Michaelhouse, he got up on to his feet and left the playing
arena, retired hurt. This brought the last bit of Michaelhouse
resistance to the wicket and some six balls later the game was
all over as Hulley hurried a shot over the top to get the last
wicket to fall. This left the home team some 52 runs short.
Hulley (7,5-2 11-3) and Geldenhuys (10-2 27-2) had been the
pick of the College attack in this all-round effort.
This was a good way to end the year, and allowed the 2002
1st XI to join the other four unbeaten College 1st XI's (1916,
1952, 1989 and 1996). This was a team that had enjoyed
superb leadership in the form of Penzhorn, backed by a
group of boys who set out to enjoy their cricket to the full, and
they richly deserved the reward of being unbeaten. This
College XI will go down as one of the better ones to represent
the school and their number one ranking in Natal was in no
doubt, as was their top two ranking in the country.
College 191/9 in 50 overs (J Shaw 43; P Grant 40)
Michaelhouse 139/10 in 44,5 overs (B Hulley 3/11)
College won by 52 runs
M Bechet
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First XI Cricket Statistics - 2002 Season
BATTING:
Name Matches Inns N/O 50's 100's Highest Runs Ave Score
B Hulley 21 17 4 3 1 107* 537 41,3
P Grant 21 21 5 6 0 72 656 41,0
A Penzhorn 21 16 0 5 1 106 636 39,8
J Shaw 19 19 1 6 0 92 639 35,5
D Sharp 19 11 7 0 0 20* 128 32,0
T Stedman 9 8 3 1 0 * o CD 145 29,0
T Hammond 10 2 1 0 0 21* 27 27,0
T Groenewald 21 15 5 2 0 54* 267 26,7
C Bowyer 19 6 3 0 0 14* 63 21,0
S Govender 20 10 7 0 0 14 60 20,0
B Bragge 19 19 2 1 0 89 307 18,1
I Geldenhuys 13 8 1 0 0 35* 111 15,9
K Nagan 17 12 2 0 0 * 00 CO 153 15,3
S Dlamini 2 1 0 0 0 3 3 3,0
BOWLING:
Name Matches Overs Mdns Runs Wkts Ave R/O B/W Best Bowling
S Govender 20 95,2 17 261 24 10,9 2,7 24 8-2-14-4
B Hulley 21 161,5 48 401 30 13,4 2,5 32 10-2-22-5
T Groenewald 21 128,1 21 405 30 13,5 3,2 26 4,3-1-9-5
I Geldenhuys 13 66,1 11 184 13 14,2 2,8 31 9,1-2-26-3
C Bowyer 19 120,4 21 355 24 14,8 2,9 30 9-1-23-4
K Nagan 17 97 7 348 23 15,1 3,6 25 6-1-26-5
P Grant 21 18,5 0 46 3 15,3 2,5 18 0,1-0-0-1
A Penzhorn 21 14 1 62 4 15,5 4,4 21 6-1-21-2
T Hammond 10 52,4 6 155 8 19,4 2,9 40 7-2-13-2
The first XI in jubilant mood after a convincing 52-run win against
Michaelhouse, to end the season unbeaten and ranked No 1 in SA.
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2nd XI
The Second Team of 2002 turned out to be a happy group of
boys who got on well together and genuinely enjoyed each
other's success. The banter was light-hearted and endless,
often initiated by the captain, A Ingles, who got back as much
as he gave.
Such frivolity did not, however, detract from the performance
of this team. Predictably there was a stutter in the first half
of the,year, with losses to Michaelhouse in the first game of
the season, and to Westville. On the day Westville was far
too good for College and we were thoroughly out-bowled and
out-batted.
The rugby/hockey season always seems to have a positive
effect on senior cricket in the fourth quarter and 2002 was no
exception. The College Second XI reserved their best
cricket for the month of November, with very good wins over
Glenwood, Hilton and Michaelhouse.
The side was well-balanced, with depth in both batting and
bowling. This suited the team, as most games were of a
limited-overs format. W Fynn became the most consistent
batsman at the top of the innings and he got better and
better. His opening partner, Ingles, reserved his best for the
last game, against Michaelhouse, scoring 64 off 40 balls.
G Hunter had a lean time of it with the bat but became a vital
cog with his off-spin, ending up as the most economical
bowler in the side. The rest of the regular top-order consisted of J Smith, D Keal and S Dlamini. They all got runs at odd
times, perhaps not consistently enough, but in mitigation
they did not get much opportunity to display their wares. The
additions to the side in the fourth quarter, T Stedman and
T Hammond, obviously strengthened the team. They brought
invaluable first team experience and confidence with them
and greatly bolstered the batting line-up.
The bowling burden was taken on by the pacemen, K Durant,
J Smith, D Keal, R Skene and K Oertel and the spinners,
J Doming, M Currin and G Hunter. The most pleasing aspect
of the attack was the marked improvement in both control
and effectiveness in the fourth term. The spinners, R Skene
included, were so effective that it became possible to bowl 25
overs of spin unchanged from one end in limited overs
games.
The team had an embarrassment of wicket keepers, namely
S Dlamini, A Ingles and W Fynn. Dlamini became the
permanent incumbent and he was rewarded with selection to
the Natal B side.
In conclusion, I would like to thank these boys for what
turned out to be, in all aspects, a happy and rewarding
experience. The biggest thanks will probably come from the
boarder contingent because the side, when playing at home,
somehow always managed to finish the game before the
Springbok kick-off time.
A number of these boys are returning next year and it will be
interesting to see whether they can step up a gear and
compete at first team level.
Regular Players:
W
S
J
T
Fynn, A Ingles (Captain), G Hunter, J Smith, D Keal,
Dlamini, G Mohle, C Mitchell, R Skene, K Durand,
Doming, B Bragge, I Geldenhuys, T Stedman,
Hammond, M Currin, K Oertel.
Results
vs Michaelhouse lost by 5 wickets (Keal 30)
vs Northwood won by 49runs (Bragge 61, Smith 3/21,
Durand 3/23)
vs Glenwood won by 41 runs (Fynn 67, Ingles 32, Dlamini 40*)
vs Westville lost by 4 wickets (Keal 66, Skene 30,
Smith 3/32)
vs Kearsney match drawn - rain stopped play
vs Glenwood won by 96 runs (Fynn 101, Stedman 95,
Doming 3/22)
vs Hilton won by 6 wickets (Stedman 66*, Fynn 44)
vs Michaelhouse won by 6 wickets (Ingles 68*, Fynn 64,
Stedman 32)
K Guise-Brown
2nd Team Batting Statistics:
NAME Innings N.O. Highest Score Total Average
T Stedman 4 1 95 193 64,3
W Fynn 7 1 101 314 52,3
D Keal 6 1 66 139 27,8
S Dlamini 6 3 40* 80 26,7
A Ingles 7 - 64 172 24,6
2nd Team Bowling Statistics:
NAME Overs Maidens Runs Wickets R/O Average
G Hunter 30 5 86 6 2,9 14,3
J Doming 61 9 217 14 3,6 15,5
K Oertel 12 2 48 3 4,0 16,0
J Smith 33 5 115 7 3,5 16,4
R Skene 30 1 165 7 5,5 23,6
D Keal 56 8 194 8 3,5 24,3
K Durand 59 11 191 5 3,2 38,2
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3rd XI
The chance of an unbeaten season was squandered by this
talented group of youngsters in one game where there was
a lack of concentration in their calling and running, which
resulted in five run-outs and a narrow loss to an average
Howick 1st XI.
Negatives aside, this was a rewarding and successful year
with this motivated and highly competent side ably led by V
Gilson. He learnt from mistakes and led from the front,
maintaining a high standard in the field. His batting in the
middle order also meant much to the side.
A particular feature of the side was the high calibre of
fielding. There were some incredible catches taken and very
few put down. The ground fielding was well above average
and some of the players had very good throwing arms. No side
they played against showed them up in any aspect of play.
Obviously there were a number of changes but the side that
was involved in the last four games was a well- balanced
unit with six batsmen and five bowlers. Of the bowlers,
T Purchase and C Humphries could be considered as
all-rounders. Humphries was an unlucky opening bowler,
often beating the bat, while Purchase was the fifth bowler
who could be relied upon to keep runs to a minimum.
Opening the bowling with Humphries was K Oertel, until his
promotion to the 2nd XI, and then A Robertson, who had
been in the side in the fourth quarter as a seam bowler.
G Dales, an orthodox left arm spin bowler, enjoyed the
challenge of bowling against attacking batsmen. During the
year he developed variety in his deliveries which enabled
him to deceive opposition batsmen, and as a result, he
captured the most wickets. M Currin came back to cricket in
the 4th term, after 18 months of concentrating on squash,as
a legspinner capable of giving the ball a real tweak.
The batting was opened by R Muller and D van der Merwe,
who had some good opening stands, the highest being 138
undefeated against Glenwood to give College a ten-wicket
victory. Muller was also a very competent wicketkeeper and
in eight matches took 11 catches and made seven
stumpings. K Palm opened the batting earlier in the season
until it was felt that his batting technique was better suited to
the middle order. B Mullis, a left-hander, was promoted from
the middle order to coming in at first wicket down. He was
followed by C Hill, a capable but reckless batsman. As he
has a few more years at College he will learn to play the ball
on its merits and not attack everything.
G Mohle was a regular during the first quarter, batting in
the top order and bowling offbreaks. Unfortunately he
disappeared from the cricket scene in the fourth term. Others
who played on occasion were D James, D Munn, C Mitchell,
S Baker and J Smith.
A disappointing feature of the season was the number of
games affected by the weather and the unavoidable
cancellation of both matches against rivals DHS.
The closest result, other than the loss by 12 runs to Howick
1st, was the first match against Michaelhouse. This was the
first game played, and, after doing reasonably well in the field
by restricting the visitors to 136 on Dairy Main, College were
in trouble at 37 for 5. A match-saving 60-run partnership
between Mullis and Purchase got College back into the
game which was eventually won by three wickets.
Other noteworthy achievements were two "fifers" by Dales
against Northwood and Westville. Gilson, in the latter game,
just missed his century, as he and Muller were involved in an
unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 133. Muller ended the
season with the top batting average of 48,8. The bowling
averages were led by Purchase whose wickets cost 9,71
runs each. The most economical bowler was Humphries
who gave away 2,56 runs per over.
Regular Players
V Gilson (Captain), R Muller, D van der Merwe, K Palm,
B Mullis, C Hill, C Humphries, K Oertel, T Purchase, G Dales
and A Robertson. First term only - D Munn, G Mohle,
C Mitchell
Results:
vs Michaelhouse won by 2 wickets (Purchase 3/41,
Humphries 3/9, Mullis 30, Purchase 27)
vs Northwood won by 178 runs (Gilson 51, Muller 62,
Baker 28, Humphries 25*, Dales 5/19)
vs Glenwood won by 8 wickets ( Humphries 3/19, Dales
3/24, Muller 30*)
vs Westville won by 175 runs (Muller 79, Gilson 96,
Palm 27*, Dales 5/21)
vs Kearsney rain stopped play/match abandoned
vs Glenwood won by 10 wickets ( Oertel 3/29, Purchase
3/27, Robertson 3/38, Van der Merwe 72*,
Muller 54*)
vs Howick 1st lost by 12 runs (Gilson 28, Robertson
3/26, Purchase 4/ 20,)
vs Michaelhouse won by 9 wickets ( Dales 3/33, Currin 3/23,
Muller 28, Van der Merwe 57*, Mullis 33*)
M Hill
4th XI
The fourth team had a very successful cricket year, but due to a
season badly interrupted by rain they only played five games.
The team was captained by Waters who did a great job as a captain. Out of the five games College won four and tied one game
against Kearsney fourth team. College had four resounding wins
- over Hilton by five wickets, Westville by 111 runs, Glenwood by
six wickets and by eight wickets against Linpark first team.
The fourth team had a very strong bowling attack, with Clouston,
Lindsay- Rae and Kimber, leading the charge, and with Waters
coming in at first change, and then Strachan and Kidd also
completed the seam attack, with Smythe a very good leg spin
bowler, and Steenberg an off-spinner. It was a strong batting line
up and the team batted all the way to the bottom. The team had
a great deal of spirit, and fought hard. This was shown in the
match against Kearsney, where College really battled to 118 on
a very wet wicket. This was by no means enough, but they
fought a brave fight, eventually needing one wicket, with
Kearsney needing one run. Strachan bowled the batsman with
a full toss. When they needed to dig deep, they really showed the
College guts. In their other games, they were merciless, and
stunned the opposition.
Regular Players
D James, L Keys, B Backhouse, M Canton, G Waters,
S Mostert, R Steenberg, J Kimber, D Smythe, G Clouston,
R Strachan, J Kidd, M Lindsay-Rea
Results:
vs Glenwood won by 6 wickets (Lindsay-Rae 6/10, Waters 2/8)
vs Westville won by111 runs (Mostert 33*, Waters 26,
Lindsay-Rae 7/6, Clouston, 3/13)
vs Kearsney match tied (Kimber 29, Waters 4/27,
Strachan, 3/37)
vs Linpark 1st won by 8 wickets(Clouston 4/19, Waters
4/15, Canton 20, Kidd 25)
vs Hilton won by 5 wickets (Clouston 3/29 Kidd 3/9,
Mostert 27,Waters 40*)
S Botha
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5th XI
A combination of inclement weather in the first term and a
short season (together with further monsoon conditions)
reduced this team's year to five cricket matches. It was
difficult, under the circumstances, for a team ethic to
develop, but the boys showed remarkable patience when
match after match was rained out. They also displayed
considerable talent when they had the opportunity, and it is
pleasing that so many of them were Fifth Formers who will
therefore have more to contribute to College cricket in 2003.
In the first term the team was captained by M Prins, who
proved to be a capable leader with a good appreciation of
the game. He was succeeded in the fourth term by
M Brandmeier, who also directed the team with confidence
and skill.
Regular Players:
J
G
M
S
Bestel, M Brandmeier, D Davies, E Eburne, C Freese,
Jankielsohn, B Joubert, J Kidd, J Kimber, J Kruger,
Madlala, D Manser, K Manthey, T Mnguni, M Prins,
Small, G Taylor and T Westgate.
Results:
vs PMB Development XI Won by 6 wickets (Jankielsohn
3/18, Kidd 86)
Won by 2 wickets (Jankielsohn
3/3, Prins 3/6, Brandmeier 50)
Won by 9 wickets (Freese 4/14,
Manthey 4/23 and 35*)
Lost by 5 wickets (Manthey 46,
Jankielsohn 3/20)
Won by 6 wickets (Freese 4/24
and 33,Bestel 30)
AJ Wiblin
6th XI
The unfortunate intervention of summer rain on a scale
hitherto unknown, resulted in a record number of cancellations, which enabled an enthusiastic and talented sixth team
to shine only fitfully and fleetingly during 2002.
Notwithstanding the restricted fixture list, practices proved
popular as spirit was distilled through the honing of skills -
notably fielding and catching - on the verdant pastures
alongside the 'Dusi, under the watchful captaincy of J Bestel.
Regular players
J
G
G
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vs
vs
vs
vs
Bestel (Captain), M Brandmeier, D Davies, J du Toit,
Gilson, M Greener, E Greenland, J Haskins,
Jankielsohn, J Kidd, B Language, M Madlala, K Manthey,
Nxaba, S Small, G Taylor, T Westgate.
Westville
ML Sultan I
Crawford I
Michaelhouse IV
Results
vs Heather Secondary 1st lost by 4 wickets (Language 46,
Bestel 38, Manthey 5/34)
vs Howck 1st lost by 6 wickets (Haskins 28)
M Yirrell
U16A
In a rain-and injury-disrupted season, the U16A cricket team
displayed resilience and ability. The year also saw a number
of B team players come through when given the opportunity.
The team had a wide variety of talent which was utilised by
astute captain, M Gravett. They boasted plenty of depth in
batting and a tidy bowling lineup, including four spinners. It
is unfortunate that College did not bat first on more
occasions, and with no side able to dominate College
bowling, the targets set to chase were always fairly comfortable.
M Gravett had a rather erratic season with the bat. His
orthodox left-arm spin asked a lot of questions and he could
be relied on in pressure situations. B Carlsson moved up
from the B team and immediately made an impression as an
opening batsman. Strong through the offside, he strengthened the top order and played some fine innings. G Elliott
shows promise for the future as a batsman. Always looking
to get on with the job, he scored quickly. His last inning
against Michaelhouse proved that he is capable of playing a
measured innings. R Grant, a player with a wonderful eye,
moved up in the batting order to No. 4, where he mixed
defence with aggression. He provided a threat to all teams
as a batsman and came on as a medium-paced seamer in
the latter part of the season. J Riddle, a solid left-hander,
batted steadily in the middle order throughout. He also
bowled with control and was an important all-rounder in the
side. K Padayachee, batting very correctly, came into his
own towards the end of the season. This included a matchsaving 50 against Hilton. He showed a mature head and
was able to concentrate for long periods. D Pienaar has
obvious talent, but injuries limited his opportunity this year.
M Moosa also shows promise and we look forward to seeing
him develop next year. G Sparks had a satisfying year
keeping wicket, where he motivated the team from behind
the stumps. M Jones and R McBey spearheaded the
bowling attack. They could also be relied on to bat in difficult
situations. Jones has the ability to accelerate an innings and
we look forward to much from these two cricketers in the
future. R Colepeper was often brought on early with his
legspin. He broke partnerships and was an important part of
the bowling attack.
Other players who added to the sides success during the
season were F Johnson and J Bryce-Borthwick.
It was a pleasure to coach this group of boys. They worked
hard at their cricket and played the game with the right
attitude and spirit. I will watch their future with interest.
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U16A Batting Statistics
Name Innings Not Out 50 100 H/Score Runs Ave
M Gravett 7 1 1 0 53 141 23,5
B Carlsson 6 1 1 0 58 131 26,2
G Elliott 8 1 0 0 38 121 17,3
R Grant 8 2 0 0 41 142 23,7
K Padayachee 6 1 1 0 54 121 24,2
J Riddle 6 1 0 0 38 114 22,8
M Jones 4 2 0 0 33 63 31,5
U16A Bowling Statistics
Name Overs Runs Wickets RIO Ave
M Jones 64 189 11 2,95 17,2
R McBey 45 110 7 2,44 15,7
D Pienaar 27 70 3 2,59 23,3
M Gravett 48 109 12 2,27 9,08
R Colepeper 54 149 8 2,76 18,6
J Riddle 42 110 8 2,62 13,75
B Collocott
U16B
U16C
The 2002 U16B had a successful season. Throughout the year
they played their cricket with much enthusiasm and commitment.
They were slightly stronger in the bowling department and the
batting struggled initially but improved greatly towards the last
term. Their fielding was generally of a good standard, however,
in some matches this department nearly cost them the game.
They started off the year with some close matches because
they could not bat out their full complement of 50 overs and
never managed to set the opposition difficult targets. They
worked hard at this aspect improving towards the latter
stages of the season, and as the season progressed they
became a strong unit. The side also lost players to the A side
and this had an effect on the team's balance to some extent.
Rainy weather also affected a lot of matches in the first term.
The last term saw this team playing their best cricket. They
batted patiently and did not throw away their wickets as in
the first term. The opening batsmen set a decent foundation
in most of the matches and this led to some good scores by
batsmen. The bowling, as in the first term, was of good
quality and balance. Both the seamers and spin bowlers
provided the team with a lot of chances. Most of these
chances were taken, but in some matches the fielding
mistakes nearly resulted in the team losing. Fielding was the
weakest aspect of this team but in their defence a lot of
practices were washed out.
D Ellis captained the side during the first term and F Johnson
took over in the last term. Both showed definite leadership
skills and good cricket brains. A special thank you to these
boys and all the boys who scored for the team. My thanks
also go to the parents for their support and to the team for
making coaching a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Regular team members were:
D Ellis (Captain), FC Johnson (Captain), C Taylor, J BryceBorthwick, B Dewar, S Nischk, T Pohl, M Holden, S Raaff,
S Aitken, B McCabe, A van Rensburg, W Martindale
Results:
vs Michaelhouse won by 6 wickets (Pohl 3/7; Martindale,
3/24; Carlson 34)
vs Glenwood lost by 4 runs (Pohl 4/25; Fey 3/11; Ellis 22)
vs Westville won by 55 runs (Ellis 58; McCabe 46;
Johnson 3/32; Martindale 3/15)
vs Glenwood drew (Taylor 41)
vs Hilton won by 94 runs ( Taylor 63; Pohl 35;
Johnson 43; Pohl 3/20)
vs Michaelhouse won by 3 wickets ( Dewar 35; Taylor 43;
Johnson 29; Pohl 4/23; Holden 3/26)
IM Talke
The U16C once again had a most successful cricketing year,
winning all their matches, until they played the last game of
the season when they lost to Wembley College 1 st X1. They
played their cricket with determination and a real will to win,
and were most ably led by R Bremner in the first term, and,
following his knee operation, by D Ellis in the fourth term.
Regular Players
R Bremner, D Ellis, J Boshoff, S Aitken, P Naidoo, B Ekerold,
S Raaff, D Driemeyer, B Dewar, J Freese, I Alberts, B Hall,
B van Wyk, D De Wet, T Fey, R Shuttleworth, A van Rensburg
Results:
vs Northbury Park won by 40 runs (Boshoff 107; Aitken 53;
Naidoo 4/49
vs Glenwood
vs Westville
won by 71 runs (Aitken 33; Bremner 45)
won by 3 wickets (Ekerold 45; Raaff 33;
Driemeyer 38)
vs Glenwood won by 6 wickets ((Dewar 54, Freese 30)
vs Hilton won by 89 runs (Ekerold 68; Alberts 45,
Van Wyk 4/7)
vs Wembley College 1st lost by 119 runs (Van Wyk 4/32)
D Anderson
U16D
As the middle team of the U16 age group, throughout the
season we lost members who where called up to play for
higher teams. The boys consistently played with guts and
never let any side stand in their way. The side was only
beaten once the entire year . The loss was to a Glenwood
side in the first term, and the side showed that it was just a
bad day for them when they played them again in the fourth
term and beat them by 144 runs.
I would like to thank the boys for a fantastic season and
thank them for their commitment throughout the season.
Regular players:
M Yardley, E Dixon, L Thompson, A Kershaw, R Forte,
G Smith, E Boettiger, R Christie, G Bennett, D Izzard,
S Izzard, C Lendrum.
Results:
vs Michaelhouse won by 30 runs (Alberts 34, Aherin 3/4)
vs Northwood won by 9 wickets (Dewar 5/2, Holden 3/7)
vs Glenwood lost by 2 wickets (Dixon 32, Aherin 4/17)
vs Westville won by 205 runs (Lendrum 87, Thompson
50, Izzard 5/2)
vs Glenwood won by 141 runs (Thompson 62, Smith 52,
Forte 4/0)
vs Wembley College won by 107 runs
vs Michaelhouse won by 9 wickets (Izzard 5/11, Kershaw 4/6)
N Webb
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U16E
U15A
The U16E team had a very good first term, winning all their
games fairly easily. The triumph over Westville, with
McKinlay scoring an excellent century, was particularly
pleasing! The other good-batting performance was
Kershaw's 67 against the DHS 'D1 team.
Christie's 5/31, against Grace College, was the pick of the
bowling efforts. Unfortunately, in the curtailed 4th term
programme, the team lost twice to a strong Howick Colts XI.
Regular Players
E Boettiger, K Kophamel, G McKinlay, E Hydes, R Dixon,
LThompson, D Izzard, S Ferreira, J Desfontaines,
J Leisegang, D Driemeyer, A Kershaw, T van Rooyen,
R Christie, B Ramdas, G Cowie, B Allen, R Bassage,
P Naidoo, S McCann, K Lombard, C Wright.
Results
vs Carter 3rd
vs Voortrekker 3rd
vs DHS 16D
vs Westville
vs Grace College 16A
vs ML Sultan 15A
vs Howick Colts
vs Howick Colts
won by 6 wickets (Dixon 48*,
Thompson 40)
won by 41 runs (Kophamel 45,
Desfontaines 3/9)
won by 101 runs (Kershaw 67,
McKinlay 34 and 4/16, Leisegang 4/26)
won by 123 runs (McKinlay 102,
Leisegang 3/5, Rencken 3/15)
drew - rain washed out play
(Christie 5/31)
won by 4 wickets (Hydes 4/10)
lost by 3 wickets (Hydes 4/25)
lost by 9 wickets
R Jury
U16F
It was an absolute pleasure to coach the U16F team. The
players showed great enthusiasm and their sportsmanship
was evident on and off the field. They played well as
individuals and showed excellent team skills, encouraging
one another to give of their best at all times.
The team captain, S McCann, did a great job in leading the
team.
A special thank you to all the parents who supported us
through the year.
Regular players:
G
G
D
R
Comrie, S McCann, D Driemeyer, J Steffens, R Christie,
Coulson, M Taylor, C Simpson. G Sykes, B Allen,
Naidoo, R Bassage, B Domleo, S Barrett, M Cara,
Atkinson, G Clark, P Jorgenson.
Results:
vs St Charles
won by 96 runs (Coulson 4/1)
lost by 10 wickets
won by 101 runs (Christie 51,
McCann 37, Naidoo 3/10)
lost by 1 wicket (Sykes 41,
Naidoo 5/18)
vs Grace College 16A won by 1 wicket (McCann 39,
Allen 31)
vs Howick 3rd lost by 2 wickets.
P Hoatson
vs Northbury U17A
vs Voortrekker 4th
vs Howick 3rd
The U15A had an inconsistent season, losing more games
than they won.
T Hepburn and D Legg opened the batting. They are both
very committed players but need to learn to build an
innings. Hepburn finished second in the batting averages.
R Hampson batted at number three and also captained
the side. His captaincy improved in leaps and bounds.
O Humphries, one of the main all-rounders in the side came
in at No 4. He topped the batting averages and had a
bowling average of 21.1 which shows what an impact he had
on the team. He was chosen for the Natal U15 side.
K Nipper, a boy with lots of talent, batted at No 5 and was a
very good left hand spin bowler. He only gave away 2.7 runs
per over when bowling. He also made the Natal U15 side.
T Huntley, the "youngster" in the side, batted at No 6.
Technically sound, he will have lots to offer College cricket in
the coming years. T Blarney, another all-rounder, bowled
big in-duckers and was one of the top wicket-takers. B Wuth
was the off-spinner in the side. With his height and good
action he could, with hard work, develop into a useful bowler.
His 47 against Westville was an innings of big clinical hitting,
and contributed to the side avenging an earlier defeat.
H de Beer, even though batting at No. 9, was a very useful
all-rounder. He only gave away 3,4 runs per over and took
a wicket every 30 balls. Hopefully next year he will get more
of a chance. C Shaw, the side's wicket-keeper, was also a
very useful No 10. batsman. His encouragement and
neatness behind the stumps lifted the fielders and bowlers.
J Myburgh came into the side after the first term and
immediately made an impact. As a medium-pace bowler he
regularly hits the seam. His immense contribution can be
seen in the statistics. He headed the bowling averages
(11,5), took a wicket every 22,2 balls, and only gave away
3,1 runs per over.
D Warricker, R Pechey and C Metherell also represented
the side on occasion.
Results aside, this was an enthusiastic side, which made my
job an enjoyable one.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the parents for their
support, Mr Jury and Mr Bechet for their organisational skills,
and Mr Veitch and his ground staff for preparing the fields
every Saturday.
Results:
vs Michaelhouse won by 85 runs (Hepburn 39)
vs Glenwood lost by 6 wickets (Hepburn 43, Nipper 3/13)
vs Westville lost by 10 wickets
vs Westville won by 3 wickets (Hampson 31,
Humphries 50*, Wuth 47)
vs Kearsney rain stopped play (Hepburn 71*)
vs Glenwood won by 98 runs (Nipper 50, Myburgh 4/18,
Blarney 3/24)
vs Hilton lost by 2 wickets (Humphries 78, Nipper 53)
vs Michaelhouse lost by 50 runs (Humphries 3/25, Myburgh
3/26, Legg 41)
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BATTING STATISTICS
Name Innings ~75" o O z 50 100 H/Score Runs Ave
0 Humphries 8 2 2 0 78 200 33,3
T Hepburn 8 1 1 0 71* 179 25,5
K Nipper 6 0 2 0 53 131 21,8
T Blarney 7 2 0 0 29* 92 18,4
C Shaw 5 3 0 0 26 33 16,5
D Legg 8 0 0 0 41 114 14,2
H de Beer 5 1 0 0 24* 56 14
B Wuth 7 0 0 0 47 88 12,5
T Huntley 7 1 0 0 27* 83 11,8
R Hampson 8 0 0 0 31 82 10,2
Results:
vs Michaelhouse
vs Glenwood
vs Westville
vs Kearsney
vs Glenwood
vs Hilton
vs Michaelhouse
won by 233 runs (Morgan 40, Raw 40*,
Myburgh 6/17)
won by 2 wickets (Morgan 26, Talbot 20*,
Myburgh 3/23, Gravett 3/40)
won by 88 runs (Morgan 38, Gilson 44,
Talbot 2/3, Raw 2/4, Gravett 2/8)
rained out (J Raw 4/14, Metherell 3/21)
won by 165 runs (De Beer 71, Gravett 2/5)
won by 94 runs (Morgan 75, Gilson 36,
Hayes 3/32, Gilson 3/25)
won by 169 runs (Dickason 82 runs,
Le Roux 32, Raw 3/8, Critchfield 3/11)
PB Snyman
BOWLING STATISTICS
NAME Overs Runs Wickets R/0 B/W Ave
J Myburgh 26 81 7 3,1 22,2 11,5
H de Beer 20 69 4 3,4 30 17,2
K Nipper 50 136 7 2,7 42,8 19,4
0
T
B
R
Humphries 53 181 9 3,4 35,3 20,1
Blarney 55 196 9 3,5 36,6 21,7
Wuth 41 154 6 3,7 41 25,6
Hampson 32 116 2 3,6 96 58
L Veenstra
U15B
The U15B side had a very successful year, going through
unbeaten. They played three matches in the first term and
four matches in the fourth term. The team's success was
largely due to their enthusiasm on the field. They always
gave 100% and all the players contributed with the bat and
ball at different stages.
My thanks go to C Gilson who captained the side and always
led by example, both on and off the field. The side was very
fortunate in that only 15 players were used for the seven
matches. I would also like to thank the parents for their support,
and the team for making this year's coaching very enjoyable.
The following players scored more than 100 runs this year:
J Morgan (218), K Dickson (143), and C Gilson (112). The
top wicket taker was J Raw (15 wickets), followed by
J Myburgh (10 wickets) and C Hayes (10 wickets).
Regular Players: J Morgan, K Dickason, C Hayes,
C Gilson, R Pechey, J Myburgh, R Talbot, C Metherell,
M le Roux, J Raw, B Gravett, B Baker.
The following players played fewer than half the games, but
I would nevertheless like to thank them as their contribution
was valuable and helped the team to remain unbeaten: H de
Beer, M Critchfield and D Kok.
U15C
We had an excellent season this year winning all but one of
our matches. H Shaw led his boys with determination and
enthusiasm. The season was a good blend of fun and
commitment and the players often threw their bodies on the
line to save costly runs. Our strength definitely was our
fielding and bowling line up. B Overbury was an excellent
discovery as wicket keeper. Our batting often seemed slow
but eventually we achieved some excellent scores. C van
der Merwe and J Hampson and later on in the season
B Jones achieved superb scores.
Some noteable results were Van
M Chritchfield's 51 and Shaw's
Hampson scored 58 runs against
Shaw, who accumulated 119 runs
der Merwe's 52;
58 all against Kearsney.
Ixopo. Our top scorer was
in the seven games played.
Perrow's swing and pace confused many batsmen and his 5
wickets for 17 runs is a truly top class performance.
J Greyling and G Taylor where very consistent throughout
the season and their best figures were 2 wickets for 5 runs
and 2 wickets for 18 runs respectfully.
All the boys who played in the team must be encouraged to
play cricket for College as they all have the potential to play
outstanding cricket.
Regular players
J Hampson, B Jones, C van der Merwe, T Chioccheti,
H Shaw, B Overbury, S Me Gibbon, G Taylor, D Kok,
M Chritchfield, J Perrow and J Greyling
Results
vs Northwood won by 14 runs
vs Glenwood won by 66 runs
vs Westville won by 95 runs
vs Kearsney won by 88 runs
vs Glenwood won by 54 runs
vs Howick lost by 47 runs
vs Ixopo won by 200 runs
P Sutherland
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U15D
U15F
The U15D side had a season in which many tough games
were played, but the team played some good cricket. The
closest they came to a loss was an exciting draw in the
opening game of the season against a strong Heather
Secondary side. The spirit was always high, and in looking
through the score sheet one notices that almost all players at
one stage or another put in a match-winning performance,
with the ball as well as the bat.
The team was a pleasure to coach, even after the expected
changes in the fourth term as many boys leave cricket to
play water polo. The side was well captained by M Jones in
the first term and then K Pride in the fourth term, as Jones
got his deserved call up to the C team.
Regular Players:
R Crow, S Smetherham, R Blackbeard, M Backhouse,
G Ballington, T Hughes, K Pride, B Daynes, H Burn,
L Mzozoyana, A Govindasami, J Gani, S Mkhize.
Results:
vs Heather Secondary match drawn (Daynes 3/7,
Gani 3/10)
vs Crawford College 15A won by 3 wickets (Flemmer 3/2)
vs Glenwood won by 2 wickets (Crow 36)
vs Westville won by 8 wickets (Perrow 5/9)
vs Glenwood won by 118 runs (Pride 3/13,
Perrow 3/13)
vs Hilton 15C won by 13 runs (Crow 37, Burn 3/2)
vs Michaelhouse 15C won by 6 wickets (Hughes 39,
Pride 3/17)
P Voights
The U15F started the year with a narrow loss, by one run,
against Michaelhouse U15D. An unbeaten run followed for
the rest of the year, including a return victory against the
Michaelhouse U15D in another closely fought return match.
The players are to be commended for their commitment and
enthusiasm.
Regular Players
Term 1
C Chatterton, K Hariparsad, B Hingle, D Leask, D Mann,
S Manthey, S Ndawonde, K Ngcobo, K Noel, RM Ogle,
A Pace, C Sharratt, M Smith, W Stainbank, B van Gessel
Term 4
K Botha, M Bridge, R Couperthwaite, G Couzens, D du
Plessis, D Edgcumbe, K Hariparsad, C Hewitt, G Hodder,
D Lamb, L Mahlaba, P Meyer, K Noel, C Orchard, A Pace,
C Sharratt, C Usher
Results
vs Michaelhouse U15D lost by 1 run (Stainbank 4/8)
vs Howick U15B won by 26 runs (Sharratt 3/10,
Leask 3/3)
vs Glenwood U15E won by 177 runs (Sharratt 3/3,
Leask 3/1, Ndawonde 3/3)
vs Maritzburg Christian School won by 2 wickets (Manthey 3/17)
vs Maritzburg Christian School won by 56 runs (Noel 58, Botha
4/17, Pace 3/0)
vs Glenwood U15E won by 148 runs (Bridge 65,
du Plessis 46, Hodder 4/3)
vs Michaelhouse U15D won by 2 wickets (Bridge 75)
B Dibben
U15E
The U15E cricket team performed solidly throughout the
season. There was a lot of chopping and changing in the
side due to the fact that higher teams needed players every
week. Therefore it was difficult to develop a nucleus of
players on whom one could rely. B Jackson and R Ogle
captained the side with a lot of enthusiasm.
Regular players:
B Jackson, C Chatterton, D Mann, K Rubino, G McCabe,
M Flemmer, M Smith, R Ogle, S Jozana, B Hingle,
K Ngcobo, B van Gessel, G Morrison, S Manthey, D Leask,
W Stainbank, G Couzens.
Results:
vs Northway U15A
vs Wembly U15A
vs Woodlands U15A
vs Carter U15B
won by 2 wickets
lost by 98 runs (Leask 5/8)
won by 51 runs (Crow 47,
Morrison 4/16)
won by 10 wickets (Ngcobo 3/17,
Jackson, 3/7)
vs Carter U15B won by 8 wickets
vs Linpark U15A lost by 8 wickets
vs Carter U15B won by 70 runs (Jackson 3/10)
vs Northbury Park U15A won by 104 runs
vs Glenwood won by 6 wickets
vs Westville won by 40 runs (McCabe 38,
Rubino 5/16)
D Short
U15G
From the point of view of results this was not a particularly
successful season, but the team was always in high spirits
and willing to do their best, even on the couple of occasions
when they had been seriously mismatched against their
opponents. Poor fielding is likely to have been their
downfall in many cases.
Regular Players
K
M
A
G
P
C
Botha, M Bridge, R Couperthwaite, G Couzens, S Daniels,
Day, K de Vries, J Domleo, D du Plessis, D Edgcumbe,
Essa, G Francis, K Hariparsad, C Hewitt, B Hingle,
Hodder, S Ismail, A Lalsab, D Lamb, D Leask, L Mahlaba,
Meyer, D Naidoo, K Noel, R Norman, C Orchard, A Pace,
Sharratt, M Thom, C Usher, H Viljoen, B Watkins
Results
vs Wembley College lost by 1 wicket
vs Voortrekker U15B won by 77 runs (Norman 7/7)
vs Kharina U15A lost by 2 wickets (Couzens 3/17,
Bridge 4/24)
vs Heather Secondary lost by 3 wickets (Couzens 42*,
Leask 3/15)
vs Crawford College lost by 30 runs (De Vries 3/2)
vs MCA Development 2 lost by 264 runs (Naidoo D 4/58)
B Dibben
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U14A
The U14A cricket team had what can only be called a
disappointing year. In all, 12 matches were played, four were
won, six lost and two washed out by rain. Many of the
losses were by the odd wicket, or just a couple of runs, which
only added to the team's frustrations.
It was in the batting department where the team failed all too
regularly. It was, however, encouraging to see the progress
made by the batsmen, both in terms of technique and
concentration, and they showed what they are really capable of
in posting 213 in 50 overs against Hilton late in the fourth term.
C Barron led the team in the first term, and he always did the
job with enthusiasm and a smile on his face. R Viljoen took
over in the fourth term and also did a fine job in a calm and
unflustered manner.
Despite the disappointing results, the boys were a happy
bunch of cricketers who enjoyed the game. I would also like
to thank the parents for the support and encouragement they
offered their sons throughout the season.
Regular players:
C Barron, M Lawrie, J Wilson, R Campbell, G Melle, S
Bateman, R Viljoen, N Harridave, B Goddard, JP Blampied,
M Rose, R Westray.
N Khanyile, T Hanika and B Conolly also represented the
team on the odd occasion.
Results:
vs Michaelhouse
vs Glenwood
vs Westville
vs Westville
vs Grey High
vs KES
vs PBHS
vs Affies
vs Kearsney
vs Glenwood
vs Hilton
vs Michaelhouse
lost by 5 wickets
won by 5 wickets (Viljoen 4/18, Barron 31,
Melle 33*)
won by 8 wickets (Viljoen 3/12, Goddard
3/21, Lawrie 44*)
won by 97 runs (Lawrie 68, Barron 41,
Campbell 30, Viljoen 4/31)
lost by 5 runs (Melle 4/24, Viljoen 30)
no result - Rain (Melle 2/19)
lost by 2 wickets (Barron 27, Melle 22,
Viljoen 45* and 3/37, Campbell 4/12)
lost by 89 runs (Viljoen 2/42, Campbell
2/31, Melle 53, Barron 24)
no result - Rain
lost by 1 wicket (Viljoen 44 and 4/31)
won by 94 runs (Melle 91, Rose 55,
Goddard 5/31)
lost by 8 wickets (Barron 53)
J Morris
U14B
The start of the cricket season was significantly affected by
rain which meant that only three matches were played. This
well-balanced side performed well in all departments and all
matches were won comprehensively. Every player made
steady progress in his play and the team gelled as a unit.
In the fourth term the results were disappointing, simply
because of the manner in which some of the players
approached their batting and bowling! Some of the batsmen
did not apply themselves correctly and bowlers were often
guilty of bowling too many extras. Nevertheless, the last
match of the season against Michaelhouse produced
an exciting win, largely due to some fine bowling from
C Pechey. Defending a small total, he produced some of the
finest bowling seen at this level.
I wish to thank the entire team for their enthusiasm and
commitment this year. The support of parents was also much
appreciated. I sincerely hope that all the players developed
and improved their own game, and the progress they make
in years to come will be watched with much interest.
Regular players:
G Scott; L Stevens; A Macdonald; K Scott; C Overbury;
N Khanyile; C Pechey; D Smith; R Freese (Captain);
D Speirs; T Hanika.
Results:
won by 62 runs
won by 132 runs (Pechey 48; Macdonald 45)
won by 29 runs (Stevens 45; Smith 4/16;
Macdonald 4/17)
no result: rain stopped play
lost by 4 wickets
lost by 70 runs (Marais 3/43)
won by 6 runs (Pechey 7/21)
F Morgan
vs Northwood
vs Glenwood
vs Westville
vs
vs
vs
vs
Kearsney
Glenwood
Hilton
Michaelhouse
U14C
The season was interrupted on many occasions by rain or
cancelled fixtures. The team's results were not the greatest
but the effort that the boys put in at the practices was of the
highest quality. They worked hard and were keen to improve
their game. The season ended with a tightly-fought and
spirited game against the Howick U14 A team. The boys
bowled and fielded with great spirit in a narrowly-lost fixture.
All the boys who participated should be proud of their
hard work during the season. Some of the more notable
performances were Hoffman and Webb's 50's against Westville
in the first term. Fisher impressed with the ball on a couple of
occasions with 3/24 against Howick and 2/15 against Glenwood.
Shibase's improvement in the batting department was noticeable
through his 38 and 39 in the last two games. Makhathini also
impressed with some solid wicket keeping.
Regular Players:
G Dinkelman, C Marais, Q Bache, T Bache, M Webb,
D Havenga, M Fisher, R Bezuidenhout, D Makhathini,
D Hoffman, N Shibase, S Franklin, N Headley, J de Souza.
Results:
lost by 55 runs (Bezuidenhout 3/12)
lost by 5 wickets (Webb 54, Hoffman 50)
won by 51 runs (Hoffmann 47)
lost by 2 wickets (Shibase 39)
R Stewart
vs
vs
vs
vs
Glenwood
Westville
Glenwood
Howick A
U14D
This has once again been a successful cricket season for this
dedicated, keen and motivated team. Unfortunately the team
only played two matches during the first term and three during
the fourth term as many of our games were rained out.
I would like to make special mention of N Walker, who took over
as captain of the team at the start of the fourth term and did an
exceptionally good job, leading by example. The way he kept his
team on their toes and motivated at all times was admirable.
Regular players:
J
A
A
M
de Souza, P Johnson, N Walker (Captain), G Stewart,
Robertson, J Manser, A Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen,
Gordon, N Hedley, D Dinkelman, J Lendrum, T Mseleku,
Cromarty, S Franklin, J Boshoff.
Results:
won by 7 wickets
lost by 2 wickets (Walker 46, 3/18; Jansen
van Niewenhuizen 3/16)
won by 160 runs (Walker 57; Anthony 42;
Franklin 3/9)
vs Hilton College won by 4 wickets (Mseleku 3 /13; Walker
3/16; Anthony 30)
vs Michaelhouse won by 147 runs (Stegen 45; Boshoff 47N Walker 5/8)
Mrs C Tedder
vs Glenwood
vs Westville
vs Glenwood
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U14E
The U14E cricket team had a difficult season, but managed
to win six of their seven games. Rain in the second half of
the season ensured that several games were cancelled.
Top scorers were M Goodwin (56 runs), H Anthony (100
runs), U Ellapen (116 runs), R Ferreira (73 runs), J Sharp (57
runs) and B Lockhart (153 runs). M Goodwin took the most
wickets (9).
Regular Players
H Anthony, U Ellapen, B Lockhart, T Mseleku, M Cromarty,
R Ferreira, M Goodwin, D Chetty, W Gushu, C Bartlett,
J Sharp, M Becker, C Griesel, W Flowers and G Swan.
Results:
vs Glenwood won by 7 wickets (Gushu 4/17)
vs Westville won by 95 runs (Lockhart 109; Anthony 61;
Ferreira 5/37)
vs Linpark U14A won by 121 runs (Sharp 45; Flowers 5/16)
vs Hilton U14D lost by 4 runs
vs Howick U14B won by 3 wickets (Cromarty 4/29)
vs Woodlands U14A won by 51 runs
vs Howick U14B won by 5 wickets (Ferreira 30*)
R Marriott
U14F
The 2002 side again displayed the characteristic depth in
College U14 cricket. Of the eight matches played, the team lost
only three. The side not only displayed a consistent batting
offensive, but was also well-supported by a formidable bowling
attack. The boys are to be commended for the discipline that is
typical of a College side, not only during matches, but also in
practices. The team was a pleasure to coach and its enthusiasm
was infectious.
Regular players
E Naidoo, S Russell, A Gaskon, H St John-Ward, R Hurt,
E Chetty, M Becker, R Whisken, S Marwick, L Tedder,
A Gordon, C Moodley, P Beckendahl, C Griesel, J Lendrum.
Results
vs Michaelhouse E won by 6 wickets
vs Crawford College A won by 68 runs (Marwick 63 Whisken - hat trick 3/14)
vs College E won by 7 wickets
vs Glenwood E lost by 5 wickets
vs Westville lost by 2 wickets
vs Kearsney E rained out
vs Glenwood E won by 83 runs
vs Howick B lost by 20 runs (Marwick 3/10)
vs Michaelhouse D won by 2 wickets
C Elmer-English
U14G
The U14G cricket team had a very good year, in that, of the eight
games played, they won seven. The eighth match, against TPA
Primary, was washed out after College had amassed 250 runs in
25 overs. This is a record of which to be proud.
The batting highlight was captain L Ziqubu's 94 in the drawn
game. Some great bowling figures were also returned by D
Uken, in the game against Northbury Park U14A, when he took
6/14. Ziqubu had a return of 4/0 against St Patrick's, while Hurt's
64 not out, against Hilton U14E, was a pleasure to watch.
Regular Players: E Pitout, D Buchanan, L Ziqubu (Captain),
R Hurt, J Hurd, B Hawkins, J Branch, B Raftopolous, C Griesel,
D Uken, Hawkins, C Bartlett, C Gilson, L Tedder, J Olivier
Results:
vs Northbury U14A
vs Voortrekker U14B
vs Pelham 2nd
vs St Patricks U14A
vs TPA Primary U13B
vs Glenwood U13C
vs Hilton U14E
vs Ixopo U14B
won by 137 runs (Buchanan 35, Griesel 32,
Uken 6/14, Hawkins 3/27)
won by 9 runs (Bartlett 3/17)
won by 4 wickets
won by 8 wickets (Gilson 36*, Hurt 31*,
Ziqubu 4/0, Hawkins 3/6)
match drawn (Ziqubu 94, Raftopolous 33)
won by 7 wickets
won by 92 runs (Hurt 64*, Olivier 3/32)
won by 85 runs (Tedder 31)
R Jury
U14H
In the first term the team played hard to earn three victories
out of four games, the only loss coming against a very strong
Voortrekker U14B side. The results accurately reflected the
discipline and solid training that the team put in at practice.
There was a significant change to all the lower sides in the
fourth term to compensate for players in the higher sides
who went to play water polo. This resulted in an almost
completely new team from the first term. Nevertheless the
boys showed determination and ended the year off with a
superb win over Pelham. There were a number of good
achievements throughout both seasons and all credit goes to
those players.
Regular Players
R Hutton, J Olivier, L Dlamini, G Dimmick, S Robertson,
K Moonsamy, R Domleo, M le Cordier, T Dolan, M Essa,
C Nkalakata, D Ndaba, N Memela, M Mkhize
Results
vs
vs
vs
vs
vs
Carter C
Voortrekker B
Carter C
Pelham
TPA
vs Wartburg 13A
vs MCS
vs Pelham 5th
won by 45 runs (Bassage 40, Gilson 5/7)
lost by 9 wickets
won by 80 runs (Memela 66*, Dimmick 4/9)
won by 5 wickets
match abandoned due to rain
lost by 6 wickets
lost by 49 runs
won by 88 runs (Hutton 4/2)
B Swart
U14J
The U14J team had an enjoyable first quarter, winning some
of their games and always playing with great spirit and gusto.
The team was ably captained by A Burn. Burn, M van
Rensburg and C Annandale batted well on occasion.G Fey
and D Chetty both took vital wickets. S Dasrath kept wicket
for the team with some success. Other keen members of the
team were: M Khan, C Nkalakata, Z Gause, C Naidoo,
D Naidoo, M Ismail, R Domleo, D Farmer, M Ngcobo,
R Govender, M Malinga, R McCarthy, Q Collins and
R Jordaan.
During the fourth quarter most of these players were
promoted to higher teams, while some took up other sports.
As a result no matches were played during this quarter.
Results:
vs Pelham 5th won by 2 wickets (Annandale Burn 32*) 30;
vs Merchiston 6th won by 73 runs (Burn 30; Chetty 3/0)
vs Crawford U14A lost by 4 wickets
vs Glenwood U13C lost by 6 wickets (Van Rensburg Fey 3/18) 31;
vs Westville U13C lost by 2 wickets (S Buchanan 21;
C Huysamen 3/7)
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U13A
The U13A had a mixed season, winning four matches and
losing three. A few of the games were washed out before even
starting, and one, against Merchiston 1st, was stopped by
rain. The U13 age group was small this year with only 23 boys
playing cricket. The team certainly gave of its best, working
hard at practice and going all-out during matches. Possibly the
highlight was their last match which was played at the Varsity
oval as a day/night game on a huge field. Even though they
lost, the excitement of playing under lights was evident.
C Marchant and S Hill opened the batting at the end of the
season. It was very difficult to find an opening pair as almost
everyone we tried, failed to see off the new ball, putting the
third and middle order batsmen under pressure. Marchant
opened the batting from the third match and attained an
average of 28.83. S Hill, who usually batted in the middle
order and opened the bowling, ended up with a batting
average of 25 and a bowling average of 15.2. He captained
the side and grew with maturity as the season progressed.
A Kalian was the team's No. 3 batsman and first change
bowler. He was an enthusiastic player and worked hard at
his batting and bowling. He attained a batting average of
11.57 and a bowling average of 13.11.
J Blampied and J Janse van Rensburg were both new
arrivals in the fourth quarter and batted in the middle order.
They both had some good spells and some misfortunes with
the bat as well as with the ball, Blampied achieving an
average of 14.7 with the bat and 16.3 with bowling.
Van Rensburg opened the bowling along with S Hill and
achieved a bowling average of 11.
R Nischk joined the team late in the first quarter and proved
to be and enthusiastic player who gave of his best. He was
a middle-lower order batsman who also bowled as a seamer
for the team.
S Scheepers, who was possibly the best fielder of the team,
always had a smile. He had a batting average of 30 and bowled
occasionally, his best figures being 2 for 7 off three overs.
C Wesselman, C Folscher and S Thackeray all had a
chance at opening the batting, never really managing to
control the nerves or the new ball, but all gave of their best
during the season.
A Christie was an enthusiastic player who batted in the
middle-lower order and bowled occasionally with his best
figures of 2 for 9 off three overs.
G Hill was a very competent spin bowler who certainly
contained many a batsman, achieving an average of 15.56.
D McCann was the team's wicket-keeper, who had to work
very hard behind the wicket trying to stop the numerous
extras that were bowled, and took some great catches.
The team struggled to bowl other sides out, but certainly
didn't give up trying. It was a pleasure to coach these
players and I will watch their progress in the future with
interest. I would like to thank the parents for their support
throughout the year.
Results:
won by 123 runs (Scheepers 51; Marchant
48*; Kalian 3/12)
won by 13 runs (S Hill 3/28)
lost by 60 runs (Scheepers 33)
won by 58 runs (Wesselman 65; G Hill 3/22)
lost by 4 wickets (S Hill 35)
won by 50 runs (Kalian 40; S Hill 50*;
van Rensburg 3/13; Blampied 3/18)
vs Merchiston 1st lost by 8 wickets (Marchant 41)
vs DHS
vs
vs
vs
vs
vs
Northwood
Glenwood
Westville
Glenwood
DHS 14E
U13A BATTING STATISTICS
Batsman Innings Not Out Highest
C Marchant 7 1 48* 143 23.83
S Hill 6 1 50* 125 25
A Kalian 7 0 43 81 11.57
J Blampied 7 0 28 44 14.67
J van Rensburg 3 0 22 26 8.67
R Nischk 4 1 14 22 7.33
S Scheepers 7 2 51 150 30
C Wesselman 6 2 65 93 23.25
G Hill 6 2 4 12 4
C Folscher 5 2 16 29 9.67
D McCann 5 0 20 44 8.8
S Thackeray 3 0 5 5 2.5
A Christie 2 0 8 13 6.5
U13A BOWLING STATISTICS
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Ave. R/O
Score Runs Ave.
S
A
J
J
G
R
S
C
S
A
Hill 38 152 10 15.2 4
Kalian 34 118 9 13.1 3.5
Blampied 10 49 3 16.3 4.9
van Rensburg 17 55 5 11 3.2
Hill 31 140 9 15.6 4.5
Nischk 18 97 2 48.5 5.4
Scheepers 11 38 4 9.5 3.5
Folscher 8 22 1 22 2.8
Thackeray 12 51 1 51 4.3
Christie 8 28 2 14 3.5
G Dorling
U13B
The U13B team displayed tremendous sportsmanship this
year. The players displayed loads of enthusiasm and skill
during the season. The captaincy for the year was awarded
to J van Rensburg, who eventually moved up to the "A"
team. As the results will show, the season proved to be a
very successful and enjoyable one. Seven matches were
played, of which six were won and one lost. I would like to
thank the team for their courage and good spirit, and wish
them very success in their cricket in the future.
Regular players
J van Rensburg, B Godfrey, L Smith, J Smith, B Smith,
T Hawkins, D Warren, S Johnston, T Cordon-Lloyd,
R Sarawan, J Allchin, S Ngubane
Results
vs DHS won by 83 runs (Nischk 68)
vs Northwood won by 156 runs (Nischk 50, L Smith 48)
vs Merchiston 4th won by 129 runs (Hawkins 74, 3/6)
vs TPA won by 80 runs (Sarawan 38, L Smith 38*)
vs Glenwood won by 61 runs (Hawkins 51, J Smith 37,
Ngubane 4/2)
vs Westville won by 12 runs (Van Rensburg 40, 4/21,
Ngubane 5/2)
vs Merchiston 2nd lost by 4 wickets (Hawkins 22, Godfrey 26)
B Bosch
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X-COUNTRY
2002
CROSS COUNTRY 2002
CROSS COUNTRY
Back Row: D Koertzen, B Constable, G Taylor, D Boshoff, R Slabbert, A Gaydon, B
Drew, R van Rooyen
Front Row: W Paul, P Ferreira, B Acutt (Captain), Miss A Greyling; P Richter, J
Biggs, B Ramdas
CROSS COUNTRY
Fifteen boys, captained by B Acutt, represented College at
the various league runs that were held throughout the
season. Our Senior team was placed in third position overall,
whilst our Junior team was placed in fifth position. G Swan
ended in first place overall in the Junior section and G Taylor
was placed in the top 10 Juniors at the end of the season.
G Swan was also selected to represent KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands at the KZN Championships that were held in
Pietermaritzburg and was placed in twelfth position at these
trials.
Inter-House Cross Country
Seven hundred pupils participated in the Inter-House Cross
Country.
The individual results were:
Seniors
1st A Kok (Nathan's), 2nd T Hammond (Langley's),
3rd B Constable (Clark's)
Juniors
1st T Hanika (Oxland's), 2nd B Daynes (Nathan's),
3rd J Ferrow (Nathan's)
The Overall House results were:
Langley's in first place, followed by Clark's, Oxland's,
Nathan's and Stalker's.
Miss A Greyling
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GOLF
Standing: D Pieterse, B Ewels, W Thornhill, W Molyneaux
Seated: M Woods, R Hein, Mr D Trodd, G Dickinson, G Mohle
This year has again been a very successful one for golf. The
team won the Midlands league and successfully played a
number of other schools, outside the province as well as the
top Durban Schools. The school first team has now been
unbeaten for the last three years.
The team is made up of players with single-figure handicaps.
Most of the boys in the first team have played golf
throughout the year, thus specialising in the sport.
Next year will be a very challenging year for golf due to the
fact we are losing five senior players. There will be a definite
rebuilding process necessary. Hopefully there will be some
new talent emerging to fill the gaps.
The School Championship was held at Maritzburg Golf Club
and was won by G Dickinson.
Members of the first team:
B Woods, R Hein, G Dickinson, G Mohle, B Ewels, P Gray,
W Molyneaux, W Thornhill, S Thackeray,
Results:
The team played against Hilton, Carter, Michaelhouse, Grey
College, DHS, PBHS, St.Charles, Port Shepstone, (6M)
Northwood and Westville, winning all these games.
D Trodd
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HOCKEY
Standing: G Bright, M Harper, J Doming, T Groenewald, T Stedman, S Mostert, D
van der Merwe, R Grant
Front Row: J Duncan-Anderson, A Kok, S Baker (Captain); Mr M Bechet; T Hammond,
C Coulson, C Mitchell
HHBBH
HOCKEY
The 2002 hockey season was a busy and successful one for
College, and included the 1st XI returning unbeaten from a
tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Overall, College fielded 15 teams, who played a total of 208
games, of which 153 were won, 34 were drawn and 41 lost.
Of the 41 losses, 27 were against higher teams from opposing schools. These statistics represent a 67% win record and
an 82% 'no-loss' record.
The U16B team, well coached by Mr S Main, must be
congratulated on completing an unbeaten season, whilst the
2nd, U16A, U16C, U14B and U14D teams lost just once.
College boys once again dominated the Natal Midlands' U14,
U16 and U18 teams, and it is interesting to note that of the
30 boys selected for the Midlands' U18A and B teams, 19
were from College. Since 1996, 99 College boys have
attended the SA U18 Inter Provincial Tournament, which
represents 50.5% of the Midlands' U18A and B teams
selected during that period.
At the conclusion of the various Inter Provincial
Tournaments, the following boys gained national selection:
SA U18A: T Hammond, A Kok
SA U18B: S Baker, J Doming, S Mostert, C Mitchell,
D van der Merwe, T Stedman
SA U16A: R Grant
SA U16B: G Fish, H Kok
A Kok must also be congratulated on his selection for the
South African Men's 'A' team which toured Zimbabwe
towards the end of last year.
These National selections brought the total number of
College boys picked for the SA U18A team, since 1996, up
to 20, whilst ten have been chosen for the SA U18B team,
and a further 16 for the SA U16A team.
It is of interest to note that since the artificial surface was
opened on Pape's in August 1998, the 1st XI have played 45
matches on it, winning 41 of them, drawing one and losing
three. This represents a 91% win record and a 93,3%
'no-loss' record. Since the College 1st XI started playing all
their matches on artificial surfaces around the country in
1996, their record reads: played 160, won 139, drew 18 and
lost nine. In the process, they have scored 766 goals and
conceded 118.
The staff involved in the coaching of hockey at College are to
be thanked for all the time and effort they put into making
College one of the top hockey schools in the country. A big
thank you must also go to Mr Mike Bechet for all the work he
puts into organising fixtures, and for all he has done over the
years to nurture a hockey culture at College. Mr Dave Veitch
must also be thanked for the work he puts into preparing
Barn's and for the maintenance of the Astroturf.
J Morris
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1st XI
The 2002 season was certainly a season to remember, with
pre-season training starting earlier than usual as the team
prepared for a trip to the Antipodeas. Two teams played in
the Indoor League with the 1st team again winning their
division from the Collegians Masters' Team.
Outdoor training started on the Pape's Astroturf some seven
weeks prior to the departure of the 1st XI for New Zealand
and Australia over the Easter period. Although this tour
meant that the team would miss the Ascension Hockey
Festival being held as a celebration of the KES Centenary, it
was the opportunity of a life-time, and they did the school
proud. In winning all their games, they gave their hosts
something to think about, the highlight being two excellent
victories against the best that Perth, the home of Australian
Hockey, had to offer.
1ST XI HOCKEY TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND AND
AUSTRALIA 18 MARCH - 6 APRIL 2002
Firstly, the parents of the boys selected for this trip are
thanked for their efforts towards making the tour a success.
Roy Stedman, who co-ordinated the fund raising, must be
singled out for his untiring and unselfish efforts.
Monday 18 March
After a rousing send-off in the form of a "whole-school
war-cry" on Barn's, the touring party departed from the
Forder Oval at College. The group was made up as follows:
S Baker (Captain), T Hammond (Vice Captain), J Doming,
C Mitchell, R Grant, S Mostert, I Dummer, C Coulson,
D van der Merwe, M Harper, T Stedman, A Kok, G Bright,
J Duncan-Anderson, T Aherin, T Groenewald, Mr M Bechet
(Coach) and Mr J Morris (Manager/Assistant Coach). The
excited team, accompanied by Bundu Bashers Tour Agent,
Stan Goodenough, arrived at Durban International Airport
and booked in for their flight to Sydney via Johannesburg.
A long flight awaited the team, and the boys behaved
immaculately, starting the trip off on a good note.
Tuesday 19 March
En route to Sydney Airport, the Captain of the flight kindly
gave the passengers a good look at the Sydney Harbour
Bridge and the Opera House before touching down at 15:00,
where, after a three-hour wait, the team departed for
Auckland, New Zealand. Upon arriving in Auckland at 22:45,
they were transferred to the Peninsula Hotel on the outskirts
of the city, where a bed was a welcome sight. The drive from
the airport with a delightful driver saw us all educated as to
the type of people to expect in Auckland - "There are two
types of people in Auckland," said the driver, "those who
follow ball sports, and petrol heads like myself!"
Wednesday 20 March
The team left for a day of sight
seeing in Auckland. A bus
trip into town (what a pleasure it
is to have reliable public transport that runs on time!) was
followed by a visit to the
Sky tower in the city centre.
From the top, some 195 metres
high, one can see the entire city
of Auckland, a fantastic experience for the boys, even those
who were terrified of heights!
This was followed by a walk to
the waterfront, where the focus
was on the America's Cup preparations. Awesome yachts and
boats were seen, including a rig
of some US$60m in value, Larry
Ellison, the owner, being the proud sponsor of one of the
America's Cup yachts. The team was then taken up to King's
College for their first billet of the tour - a magnificent school,
with state-of-the-art facilities.
A sneak view of the America's Cup holding yacht of Team New
Zealand at the America's Cup basin
Thursday 21 March
After being dropped off by their hosts, the boys went to
Mount Eden, an extinct volcano in Auckland, where one can
see for miles around the Auckland area. At the top of this
volcano is a huge crater. The boys could not resist going
down to the bottom and arranging a big set of stones to read
"MC" so that the locals knew that "we wazz here!" A practice
session at the Auckland Grammar water-based astroturf
pitch provided a welcome release for the energy the boys
had built up. After lunch at King's School, the team departed
for the astroturf pitches at the home of Auckland Hockey
for a match against King's. College put on an excellent
display of hockey, routing their opposition by 9 goals to 1, a
defensive lapse late in the game allowing the hosts to sneak
what was to be the only goal of the tour past a hapless
Doming! A formal dinner at King's followed the game, with
presentations being exchanged by both schools.
Friday 22 March
The tour bus headed out to Takapuna Beach on the North
Shore. The America's Cup basin was the next port of call,
where the boat of Larry Ellison was again admired. Next stop
was Bastion Point, which overlooks the Waitamata Harbour.
The monument of Michael Joseph Savage, the first Labour
Prime Minister of New Zealand and the man who introduced
the 40-hour working week into New Zealand, stands proud
atop this hill. Lunch was taken down at Mission Bay before
taking a look around the Auckland Museum, which was
interesting for some and too much for others! The team then
moved across to Auckland Grammar School for the second
game of the tour. College had played against Auckland
Grammar when they were on tour in South Africa in 1998,
with College coming out on top on both occasions. A hard
game was anticipated, and the College boys rose to the
occasion in front of a small group of Old Boys. A good first
half and a poor second half saw the College XI run out 5-0
winners on a magnificent water-based pitch. A post-match
function in the Grammar Clubhouse was enjoyed by
everyone. The College staff members were hosted by
College Old Boy, lan Cairns, and his family, with much
banter being exchanged before turning in for the night. The
highlight of the evening was being around when Matthew
Cairns, their son, and an ex-College 1st XI cricketer,
received the news that he had just been chosen to represent
Auckland in his first-class debut.
Saturday 23 March
Another day of glorious weather dawned - who said Auckland
was a dark and cloudy city? The College staff had an
enjoyable breakfast with the Cairns family and Old Boy and
ex-Natal rugby wing, Laurie Sharp, with the expats drawing
every bit of information about their old school from the
A view from bottom up of
the Sky tower in Auckland
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College Staff - they seem to miss College first, and South
Africa second - good Old Boys, I guess! A "Cooks Tour" of
the Howick district of Auckland followed - there is so much
water in Auckland, with one in three people owning boats!
Saturday afternoon saw a match against the Auckland U18
team, a physical encounter where College ran out deserved
winners by 4 goals to 0. Most of the team were then taken to
Eden Park to watch the Auckland Blues beat the Waikato
Chiefs in a Super 12 encounter. It is always a treat to get to
famous grounds such as this, and the atmosphere was just
what one would expect from a New Zealand rugby crowd.
Sunday 24 March
The team left Auckland Grammar at 08:30 bound for Lake
Taupo, some distance south of Auckland. En route to the
lake, the team drove past the set of Lord of the Rings, not
yet open to the public as the sequel is still to be made there.
An interesting piece of trivia was pointed out to the team,
namely that actor, Russell Crowe, is first cousin to the
famous cricketing brothers, Martin and Jeff Crowe. The
highlight of the day was a jet-boat ride at the Huka falls on
the Waikato River, which, translated, means "long flowing".
The jet-boating experience was exhilarating - travelling in a
boat with a 496-horsepower engine at speeds of up to
80mph does mean adrenaline rushes to the hilt! The team
then booked into the Lakeland Resort at Lake Taupo for the
next two nights, a beautiful setting and a place well worth
visiting, with lots of trout fishing in the surrounding area
making it a haven for international trout fishing enthusiasts.
as the Huka Falls from 1000 feet up was a real privilege. We
had supper in the tiny town of Taupo before retiring to the
hotel, with visits to the hotel laundry to catch up on washing
and ironing.
D van der Merwe and Mr Bechet at the Whakarewa Thermal
Reserve, with the hot springs in the background
Tuesday 26 March
After two days of little physical activity the team took an
early-morning run around the lake before departing for
Tauranga via Rotarua. A visit to the beach at Te Puke, where
the team spent some time in the surf, was followed by lunch
at Tauranga Boys' College. The match against Tauranga
Boys' was played on the municipal sand-based facility and
the College XI again romped to a 6-0 win. The boys were
billeted out for the evening whilst the staff enjoyed a
wonderful supper in the company of ex-College schoolmaster,
Phil Braithwaite, after which they too were billeted with the
National Development Manager of the New Zealand Hockey
Federation.
Wednesday 27 March
The team left Tauranga at 08:30 bound for the Auckland
International Airport and en-route popped in to see the
Martha Open Cast Goldmine in Waihi, a most interesting
sight for the Maritzburgers. The flight from Auckland arrived
in Sydney at 18:00. The tourists were taken to Aaron's Hotel,
an establishment not unlike the Regent's Palace concept on
Picadilly Circus in London. In the middle of Chinatown, the
boys ventured out in search of a meal, followed by an early
night. The Staff found one of the many eating-houses at
Paddy's Market in Chinatown, and thereafter wandered
down to the waterfront area. A ferry trip under the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and around to Darling Harbour with a
spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House en route was a
real privilege, the lighting up of these magnificent sights
bringing much pleasure to the eye.
Thursday 28 March
The touring party departed for the Sydney Olympic Hockey
venue, driving over the ANZAC Bridge, built in memory of the
Australian and New Zealand Armed Corps, en route to the
Stadium where the team was greeted by Australian Men's
National Assistant Coach to the recent World Cup,
Larry Macintosh. He put the squad through a vigorous and
informative three-hour training session on the Olympic Pitch
in the rain, commenting favourably on their excellent work
ethic and skill level. After this it was off to the Sydney Cricket
Ground and Football Stadium. Sydney Cricket Ground is
steeped in tradition and what a privilege it was to take some
time out at this ground. The change-room atmosphere got to
the boys, as legendary stories were told by the tour guide.
The Stadium is vast and full of the latest technology. A drive
out to Kaola Park on the outskirts of Sydney was a unique
experience for the boys, and personal photographs with
Casper, a friendly 15-year-old Kaola Bear, were the order of
the day. Close-up contact with tame kangaroos was also
enjoyed by the team, whilst their first sight of a wombat gave
The College team kitted out for their jet-boating experience
Monday 25 March
The team departed for
Rotorua, the home of foul
smells. A visit to the
Rainbow Farm Show
convinced the tourists that
sheep are in fact a big thing
in New Zealand. Seeing
how dependent these
people are on the efficiency
of their sheep dogs was an
amazing experience.
Thereafter we visited
Rainbow Springs where
rainbow trout are bred in
4 panoramic view of the Huka flthen
Fails on the Waikato River " trout of 20 pounds and
some 27 inches in length
were seen in abundance. The boys got their first look at the
Kiwi bird and a most interesting morning was
followed by a drive up to the Whakarewa Thermal Reserve,
home of the geysers, bubbling mud pools and hot springs. If
one can handle the potent sulphur smell, this is a sight not to
be missed. From here it was back to the Lakeland Resort for
a look at the bungee jumping prospects - at 100 dollars a
jump the money remained firmly in our pockets. Messrs
Bechet and Morris, however, were treated to a flight in a boat
plane. A take-off and a landing on Lake Taupo was a first for
both, and to catch a glimpse of the extinct volcanoes as well
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a new meaning to the word! Hereafter the team was driven
out to Narellan, about 60 km from the centre of Sydney, for
their next fixture, against the South West Strikers U21 team.
A huge electrical storm and a flooded pitch meant that the
game was abandoned and, after a braai laid on by the hosts,
the boys departed with their hosts for the evening.
The First XI after a tough training session at the Olympic Stadium
in Sydney.
A privileged visit to the Sydney Cricket Ground, the home of
Australian cricket.
Friday 29 March
A competitive match and a 4-0 win over the MacArthur U18
XI got the morning off to a good start . After this some boys
were treated to an afternoon/evening of Aussie Rules
Football at the Sydney Cricket Ground whilst others took in
some relaxation and some home-cooked meals.
Saturday 30 March
The team was collected by the bus and taken back into
the Sydney city centre for the remainder of the weekend.
En route a guided tour of the Olympic Stadium at Homebush
was a definite highlight for the squad. Most of the team had
a swim in the Olympic Pool made famous by the exploits of
lan Thorpe during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. We
returned to Aaron's Hotel, where the staff caught up with Old
Boy, Mark Howard-Browne, and spent an enjoyable evening
at the Darling Harbour.
Messrs Morris and Bechet with captain, S Baker, on the Olympic
Podium used at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Sunday 31 March
The boys had looked forward to this day, which promised a
visit to Bondi Beach. Overcast and rainy weather greeted
them, so the day started with some shopping at Paddy's
Market - a vast, stall-type market, run in the main by the
Chinese community. A train trip out to Bondi Beach followed,
with the beaches deserted as the wind and rain took over.
After a two-hour stay we took a train back to Circular Quay to
catch the ferry across to Manly Beach. The weather there
was a lot better and the College tourists enjoyed the
beach malls. A ferry trip back to Circular Quay saw the boys
experience some huge swells and there were some whitish
faces before we settled down to a sunset arrival at the
quayside. The Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are
landmarks in their own right and no doubt their images will
remain on the minds of the boys for some years to come. The
group split up on arrival at the quay, with a small group
taking a walk up to the centre of the Harbour Bridge to
admire the view of the Opera House from another angle and
to take some treasured photographs of the harbour area.
M Harper, A Kok and T Stedman on the ferry to Manly, with the
Opera House resplendent in the background.
Monday 1 April
This was Easter Monday, and at 7:15 the team was taken to
Sydney Airport for the flight across to Perth. On arrival there,
the coach driver kindly drove the team across the length and
breadth of Perth, pointing out the various sights. Perth has a
park on a hill overlooking the city and King's Park is its name!
Beautifully kept and totally litter-free, this park is the venue
for family picnics and relaxation. The team then found its way
to Wesley College where they were met by their hosts for the
next three nights.
Tuesday 2 April
A ferry trip up the Swan River up to Freemantle was enjoyed
by all. Some of the houses along this river are magnificent,
with many of the rich and famous business magnates
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residing in this area. Freemantle is a suburb of Perth and the
boys took a relaxing walk around the area before being
collected by the team coach and taken back to Wesley
College. The match was played on one of the two Curtin
University pitches, which is the home of the Australian
Institute of Sport for Hockey. College won the match 8-0.
Wednesday 3 April
The squad was given a tough training session at the Hockey
Institute, courtesy of two young Australian Hockeyroos. The
intensity, of the training was not unlike what we aim for on
Pape's week in and week out, but the value of the session
was in its variety of skills. The team then returned to Wesley
and attended a traditional assembly there. What an
experience this turned out to be, with the College boys
battling to keep straight faces! This assembly is run "by the
kids for the kids" and Captain S Baker was invited onto the
stage to address the gathering, a duty he performed with
normal College aplomb. At the conclusion of his address he
was afforded the "Wesley Stomp", a loud stamping of all feet
in the Hall, and something that is only given if the recipients
approve of what has been said! In the afternoon the team
departed for the University of Western Australia to play
against the highly-rated Scotch College team. The game at
the Challenge Stadium was a match of high quality and our
4-0 victory indicated that this was a College team determined
to succeed. A short post-match function at the stadium was
hosted by Scotch College, after which the boys returned to
their Wesley hosts for the last time.
Thursday 4 April
This day was spent at Rottnest Island. The ferry trip out to
the island is some 19 km and on arrival the group was free to
explore. A $5 bus pass ensured bus travel around this
beautiful island all day. Snorkelling was an option for a few,
but most saw fit to "take in the sights" on offer and a most
enjoyable day was had by all- some embarrassing moments
too! After the ferry trip back to the mainland the boys were
picked up by our last hosts for the trip, the parents of Como
Senior High School.
Friday 5 April
The morning was spent shopping in central Perth, after which
the team found its way to the Curtin University field for the
last and most important game of the tour. Como Senior High
School had not lost a match at "home" (the institute) for five
seasons, and they study hockey as a subject at school until
grade 11! A tough encounter ensued and the College XI was
up to its best, scoring two goals in a five-minute period before
the interval. A large crowd baying for the home side served to
motivate the College XI who found the net a third time
halfway through the second half. A 3-0 final score was just
reward for a team who had played high-quality hockey
throughout the trip. At the end of the game, the team was
congratulated by the Como Headmaster who had not seen
his team lose for some time! After a pleasant after-match
function the boys departed with their hosts for their last night
in Australia.
Saturday 6 April
A three-week experience of a life-time was coming to an end
as the team departed the shores of Australia bound for
Johannesburg. A long flight home from Perth to
Johannesburg (11 hours) saw the tourists land in South
Africa at 17:30 and later in Durban at 20:30.
The Governing Body and parents of the 1st XI hockey team
at Maritzburg College are to be thanked for affording the boys
and staff the opportunity of a wonderful experience, which
will, I am sure, be remembered and treasured for years to
come.
Domestic Season
On returning from an unbeaten trip, the team set about the
local season with confidence, with fourteen matches being
played. Twelve of these were won by College, with away
matches against Grey College and PBHS being lost.
Individual reports of several of these matches follow.
vs Pretoria Boys' High School (Pape's Astroturf)
PBHS pressed College into a defensive mode for the first 15
minutes of this game. The home team soaked it all up with
goalkeeper, J Doming, calmly keeping the visitors at bay. In
the eighteenth minute T Stedman carried the ball into the
PBHS circle and unleashed a thunderbolt to put College into
a 1-0 lead. College then squandered the only penalty-corner
opportunity of the half to see the lead remain the same at the
break. In the second half the College XI came out firing,
whilst the PBHS XI started to feel the heat. In the forty
second minute College were awarded their eighth penalty
corner, and a rebound from the goalkeeper allowed
T Hammond to put College 2-0 to the good. PBHS earned
themselves two penalty corners in the second half but the
College defence stood firm. At the death College had two
relatively easy opportunities, which both went a-begging.
The final score line of 2-0 was probably a fair reflection of a
game of two contrasting halves. In the process College had
scored their fiftieth and fifty first goals of the 2002 season,
their defence, to date, still having been breached only once.
vs Grey College (at Grey College)
College went into this game aware that Grey had annihilated
all before them in the 2002 season and anticipating a
tough encounter. College started in style as a well-executed
penalty corner strike from Stedman put the visitors ahead in
the first minute. They continued to dominate, with the
midfield trio of Coulson, Stedman and Baker taking control
here, but unable to find their way through the solid Grey
defence. After three penalty corners apiece and with forty
seconds of the first half left, a ball was unnecessarily thrown
wildly out of the College defence and the resultant corner
was well buried by a jubilant Grey XI. This signalled a
turning point in the game as what was to follow could not
have been scripted. Within nine minutes of the start of the
second half the Grey XI had capitalised on some sloppy
College play. A successful penalty corner was taken whilst
poor marking by the College central defence allowed the
home side to add two further field goals to their tally, giving
them a 4-1 lead with 21 minutes left to play. The College XI
had had the wind taken out of their sails but to their credit
they continued to fight. Mitchell converted College's fifth
corner of the half, while a poor decision denied College a
sixth attempt. With four minutes remaining and with the
College team on the attack, their defence again gave the
ball away, to be punished by the Grey attack who gave
goalkeeper Doming no chance with a well-finished shot.
These were two evenly matched teams in a high quality
game, where Grey had taken their chances while College
had squandered theirs to leave the home side deserved
winners.
vs Hilton College (Pape's Astroturf)
This midweek encounter produced some high quality hockey
from both teams in the first half. College dominated both from
a possession point of view as well as territorially but Hilton
certainly came at the home team with enthusiasm. The home
team squandered six penalty corner attempts in the first half
whilst Hilton were unsuccessful with their solitary effort,
leaving the teams all square at the break.
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The second half started with Hilton briefly threatening the
College goalmouth but the College defence held firm. The
deadlock was broken in the thirty ninth minute when Mitchell
converted a rebound from College's eighth penalty corner.
Two minutes later Stedman put College 2-0 to the good. He
then proceeded to bang in a further three goals, one from a
penalty corner and two magnificent field goals. He also came
close with a deflection attempt that struck the upright with
the Hilton 'keeper well beaten. This 5-0 win over a wellrespected Hilton XI was the biggest by a College XI since
their 6-2 victory in 1986. In the later return-match at Hilton,
however, this was surpassed, with College winning 7-0!
vs Durban High School (Pape's Astroturf)
College dominated this encounter from the start with Baker
opening the scoring in the fourth minute after a strong run by
Kok down the left hand side of the field. DHS held their own
for the next 15 minutes but then Mitchell stepped up to bury
College's third penalty corner with an excellent drag flick
from the top of the circle, and followed this up with an
identical effort two minutes later. A well-taken field goal from
Kok saw College go into the break 4-0 to the good.
In the second half Stedman got himself onto the score sheet
for the seventh consecutive game with a well-taken field goal
but DHS came back undeterred to convert their first penalty
corner after some shaky College defending. At this stage the
unstoppable Mitchell helped himself to a late hat-trick of
goals, two coming the way of penalty corners, and the final
one coming from the penalty spot, to give College an
emphatic 8-1 win.
vs Affies (Pape's Astroturf)
This was the first encounter between these 1st XI's and
credit must go to the Affies players and coaches for the time
and effort they have put into improving the standard of their
hockey beyond recognition over the past five years. College
dominated the encounter from the first whistle, but their
opposition were a gutsy bunch of players who gave their all.
The College build-up was good but the work in the attacking
16-yard area was below par. Baker put College into the lead
in the twentieth minute with a well-finished penalty corner
goal and this was the half-time score. College had earned six
penalty corners to Affies' one, and their return for such a
dominant thirty minutes was disappointing.
In the second half Hammond converted a corner in the thirty
fifth minute to put College 2-0 up. Then, with nine minutes to
go, Duncan-Anderson scored a field goal. On full time
Stedman found the net to leave College 4-0 winners in a
game that might well have seen the home side score many
more goals had it not been for some nuggety defending by
our friends from Pretoria.
vs Mike Madsen XI (Pape's Astroturf)
College has played against this team of past internationals
for a number of years and the team has generally been
loaded with a sprinkling of current Springboks but the
Commonwealth Games denied the "Old Men" this opportunity.
Having never beaten the Mike Madsen XI, the College team
started well, and a well-taken penalty stroke from Mitchell in
the fifteenth minute, followed by a Hammond field goal four
minutes later, put the home side in control. The Madsen XI
came back strongly at the end of the first half and put the
College goal under enormous pressure but goalkeeper
Doming kept them out. Then second half saw the Madsen XI
start strongly and the pressure eventually told when they
found the net in the thirty fifth minute. Not to be outdone,
College midfielder, van der Merwe, after a good build-up,
found himself on the end of an "extra pass in the circle" to put
College 3-1 to the good. The Madsen XI rallied and got one
back in the fifty third minute but the College XI held strong
until the end of the game to record their first ever win over the
Mike Madsen XI. The final scoreline of 3-2 was probably a
fair reflection of a game in which College simply outran their
opposition.
vs Michaelhouse (Pape's Astroturf)
Michaelhouse travelled down to College for this midweek
return fixture, College's last match of the season. College
dominated from the start, with Stedman finishing a field
opportunity to put the home side ahead in the fourth minute.
Four first half penalty corners in favour of College went
unrewarded as the Michaelhouse 'keeper, Visagie, kept his
composure. Thirteen minutes into the second half, College
were awarded their seventh penalty corner of the game and
Stedman stepped up to smash the ball through the legs of
Visagie to put College 2-0 ahead. Despite College thoroughly
dominating the remainder of the second half, the
Michaelhouse defence held firm, denying College any further
success. The fact that the College goalkeeper was not called
upon to play any part in this game perhaps tells the story, and
College ended off their long season with a well-deserved
victory over their friends from Balgowan. College's dominance
in the Natal Schools' League was borne out by the fact that
only three goals were scored against them in the province,
Kearsney, Northwood and DHS having each found the net on
one occasion!
During the course of the season, the College 1st XI players
again acquitted themselves well at provincial level with the
following boys gaining selection to the Midlands' Teams at the
different levels:
Midlands'Men's A Team: A Kok
Midlands' U18ATeam: S Baker (Captain), T Hammond,
C Mitchell, S Mostert, C Coulson,
M Harper, A Kok, J Duncan-Anderson,
T Stedman and D van der Merwe
Midlands'U18BTeam: T Groenewald (Captain), M Currin,
G Bright and J Doming
Midlands' U16A: R Grant (Captain)
At the conclusion of the Provincial Tournaments the following
College boys gained selection to the National Teams:
SAU18A: T Hammond, A Kok
SAU18B: J Doming, C Mitchell, S Mostert,
T Stedman, S Baker and D van der Merwe
SAU16A: R Grant
In summarising the season, it can be said that on their day,
this team produced hockey of an outstanding quality. At times
however, and in particular against Grey College and PBHS,
lapses in concentration cost them dearly, and one hopes that
in the broader picture of their overall hockey education, they
were able to take something positive out of these losses. Let
it be said that Grey College, in particular, deserved their
convincing first-time victory over College. This team trained
as hard as any of its predecessors and they too nurtured the
hockey culture that is evident at College - they set a fine
example for future aspirant 1st XI players to follow. Those
who leave at the end of 2002 will be followed with interest as
there is enough talent among them to suggest that some
might be seen performing with success at the next level or
two upwards. In ending the season ranked as the number two
Schools' 1st XI hockey team in South Africa, they were no
doubt disappointed at having lost the number one spot of the
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previous season, but Grey College are to be congratulated
on their fine season. To those that return in 2003, and there
will be nine boys with 1st XI experience, there is much to look
forward to, and putting College back into the number one
position will surely be one of their goals.
On behalf of the 1st XI, I would like to thank the following
people:
- The Headmaster and his wife for their unselfish support,
not only this season, but during the course of Mr Elliott's
reigrvas the Headmaster at College. We wish him well in
his new venture and thank him most sincerely for his
vision and support in seeing to it that College became the
first school on the African Continent to lay its own artificial
surface. College Hockey is indebted to Mr Elliott for this
bold and courageous decision.
- The College Hockey Staff in total for their input and coaching
throughout the ranks. A school's hockey can only be as
strong as its weakest link and College simply does not
have any weak links. The effort each and every coach
puts in is appreciated by all the players, and I thank these
coaches on their behalf.
- Mr Morris for his maiden voyage as Master-in-Charge of
Hockey at College, where he did an excellent job, most
appreciated by all the hockey staff. I would also like to
thank him for accompanying the 1st XI and me on the
Antipodean Tour.
- The ground staff who sweep the Pape's Astroturf, as well
those who see to it that the Barn's Grass Fields continue
to be high-quality playing surfaces.
To the 1st XI, I thank you for another enjoyable season at the
helm and for taking me past the 450-game mark as a coach
and leaving me unscathed! Pride and passion probably sum
up what the "Red Army" was all about, and my wish is
that many of them continue to play this wonderful game.
College hockey has been the better for having had this team
represent the school and they can be proud, like others
before them, of their achievements. Remember: "We
tolerate perfection, providing it is real good." (V Lombardi)
SA U18 player, T Hammond, distributes the ball.
Critique of 1st XI Players
S Baker (SA U18B; Midlands' U18A Captain; College 1st XI
Captain; Honours): An unfortunate injury kept him out of the
pre-season period but such was his courage that he got
himself into condition to lead the team on an unbeaten trip to
New Zealand and Australia. As a midfielder he gained his
fiftieth cap during the course of the season, and eventually
went on to earn 67 in total. As a captain he led from the front.
During the season he scored five goals whilst setting up
many more. His selection to captain the Midlands' U18A
Team was an indication of the high esteem in which he is
held. A serious knee injury kept him out of the game for the
entire third term and his services were sorely missed. His
future might well be as a striker but at this level he has shown
that he is comfortable both in the midfield a well as up front,
as he has an acute awareness of what is going on around
him on the field. In essence, he enjoyed an excellent hockey
career at College, having seen action as far back as a 15year old four years ago. He can be proud of his contribution
to the College 1st XI. His future in the game will be followed
with much interest.
T Hammond (SA U18A; Midlands' U18A; Honours): As a
right defender he was without peer at this level and his
National Selection was richly deserved. He also led the side
from the front in Baker's absence. A major asset was his
calmness in tight situations and his monitoring of the College
defense also benefited the team enormously. He stills needs
to "demand the ball" more often as his attacking qualities
were a threat to any opposition - his finding the net on seven
occasions in field play bears testimony to this. As a penalty
corner "deliverer" he was consistent in the extreme and a
further three goals from this aspect of the game brought his
tally to ten for the season. He too gained his fiftieth cap for
the 1st XI and then went on to play on 62 occasions during
his three-year stint in the team, a record of which he can be
very proud. Although he also spent time in the midfield, I
would hazard a guess that his future probably lies as a topquality defender. He has a bright hockey future, which will be
followed with interest. He was awarded the Carr Trophy for
Player of the Year, an award he richly deserved.
A Kok (SA U18A; Midlands' Men; Midlands' U18A; Honours):
This young man was given an opportunity three years ago,
and became a player that gave of his best for the team. His
work ethic at practices was an example for others to follow
whilst his determination on the field during match situations
was unrivalled. Small in stature, he was able to mix it with
anyone and, whilst he was not the best of finishers, he did
score vital goals against Kearsney and Northwood just
when they were needed. As a left striker he was equally
comfortable on the right hand side as well as in the middle,
and his exceptionally high level of fitness saw to it that he
spent little time on the bench. His reading of the game
improved out of all proportion and his National Selection was
most deserved. He scored five goals this season to add to
the 14 he scored during the last two years, and he capped
an excellent season by earning his fiftieth cap of the 59 he
eventually earned. He was awarded the Shrives Trophy for
the Most Committed Player in the 1st XI. He has a bright
future, which will be watched with interest.
C Mitchell (SA U18B; Midlands' U18A; Honours): With more
opportunities this season his field play as a central defender
improved. He was very unpredictable in his approach and
whilst this was of benefit to the team at times, it was his
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downfall on other occasions. A good hitter and flicker of the
ball, his distribution from the back was generally sound whilst
his finest asset was his overhead pass - he was without a
peer throughout the country and he set up some wonderful
goals for the strikers in the team. His penalty corner work as
a drag flicker at the top of the circle was of huge benefit to
the team as was his execution of penalty strokes - he scored
some 21 goals from penalty corners, a further three from the
spot, and two field goals. If he has one major weakness, it is
his unwillingness to mark up in the last third of the field. If he
is to go further in hockey he will have to improve this aspect.
He can be proud of his 42 caps for the 1st XI in which he
scored 31 goals.
C Coulson (Midlands' U18A; Honours): Slight in stature, he
made up for it in skill and heart. Happy to mix it with anything
that might drift into the midfield, he put in some good
performances for the 1st XI this season. His passing over
distance improved, as did his vision. If he had one weakness
it was that he was very hard on himself when he made an
error and tended to dwell on it. As a penalty corner stopper
he was Mr Consistency and he can take much of the credit
for the 35 goals that came from this aspect of play during the
course of the season. He reads the game well, he has much
hockey left in him and there is no doubt that he will achieve
at the next level in years to come. In all he gained 42 caps
for the 1st XI and scored four goals
T Stedman (SA U18B; Midlands' U18A; Honours): His form
this season was a big improvement on his efforts during
2001. As a striker he was equally comfortable in the middle
or on the right, whilst when it was needed, he fulfilled the role
of a mid-fielder with aplomb - in this area of the field his
distribution was more than competent. His work rate
improved out of all recognition and this was rewarded with 20
field goals during the season, some of which were of high
quality. As a penalty corner hitter he found the net on a
further seven occasions, ending the season as the leading
goal-scorer in the team with 27 goals. He returns in 2002,
and will doubtless play a leading role in a team that is expected
to do well. His selection for the National U18B squad was
well deserved and his goal in 2003 must surely be to get to
the next level, which is within his reach.
S Mostert (SA U18B; Midlands' U18A; Honours): He went on
tour with the sole aim of establishing himself as a regular 1st
XI member and he returned as a seasoned left defender.
Strong in the tackle and with the ability to mark tightly, he was
a threat to any attacker finding himself in his channel. His
discipline at the back was a comfort to the team and as the
reserve penalty corner "deliverer" he was reliable. He has
the ability to carry the ball forward and is comfortable doing
so. He does, however, need to recognise the right time to do
this in the game. He got onto the score sheet in his debut
game for College and I am sure that he has the hunger to
repeat the process, given the opportunity in 2003 when he
returns for another season with the "Red Army." He will then
be expected to play a leading role in the defence of the team.
D van der Merwe (SA U18B; Midlands' U18A; Honours): He
started the season with an injury but quickly got over it as the
tour got under way. The injury returned to plague him during
the season so he was seldom at his very best. He is an
exciting young mid-fielder with extraordinary vision and a
work rate of note. He scans well to find the best passing
option, and he laid off some fine ball to his strikers. He
scored five goals during the season, including a vital one at
Michaelhouse during a physical encounter. His selection for
the National B Squad was a just reward for a consistent set
of performances at the Inter-Provincial Tournament. He
Penalty corner stopper C Coulson about to trap another push in the
match against Affies
J Duncan-Anderson launching a counter-attack against Affies.
R Grant bringing the ball out of the back in the match against
Glenwood.
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returns in 2003 where it is anticipated that he will come into his
own and dominate the midfield. He is an exciting young
prospect and will no doubt set himself some high goals in 2003.
J Duncan-Anderson (Midlands' U18A; Honours): A young
man blessed with silky skills not unlike those belonging to top
players from the sub-continent, he started the season in
ill-health, but eventually struck form midway through the
second term. As a natural left striker he sometimes played
out of position on the right to suit the needs of the team. One
aspect of his game that needs attention is that he is caught
in the act of ball watching, something of which he is well
aware, and which did improve during the season. His best
performance was at Hilton during the 7-0 rout when he found
the net twice with consummate ease. His Midlands' selection
was well deserved and I have no doubt that he will come into
his own and dominate the attacking half of the field in 2003.
He scored eight goals during his 23 games for the 1st XI and
will hopefully add to this tally during the 2003 season.
M Harper (Midlands' U18A; Honours): His opportunities were
limited, but as a replacement mid-fielder he was more than
useful. He carries the ball well but all too often dies with it and
this is a part of his game that will need attention when he
returns in 2003. He scored a vital goal against Northwood at
Queensmead, whilst at the Inter Provincial Tournament
he held his own and put in some fine performances. It is
anticipated that he will form part of a strong midfield during
the 2003 season where his opportunities will be far greater
than those he had this season.
J Doming (SA U18B; Midlands' U18B; Honours): A quality
goalkeeper who performed with excellence between the
sticks this season. In conceding only ten goals in 23 outings
he can be very proud of his efforts - in 17 of the games he
kept a clean sheet, which surely constitutes something of a
record. His work at the top of the circle improved somewhat
but he still needs to polish up this aspect of his game. His
reactions are sound but his "getting up from down" has room
for improvement. His selection for the National U18B Squad
was richly deserved after some outstanding performances at
the Inter-Provincial Tournament. He returns in 2003 where he
will hopefully step up to the next level.
T Groenewald (Midlands' U18B Captain; Colours and Scarf):
A team man to the hilt, he went on tour very much in the
mode of an extra defender, and he returned as a most
competent and reliable central defender. Whilst his pitch time
might have been limited, he never complained, and when he
got on, he was able to slot into the role asked of him like a
seasoned campaigner. Such was the calibre of this man that
he worked very hard on the penalty corner drag flick to overcome a weakness that he saw in the Provincial Team that he
captained. At the IPT he scored some excellent goals whilst
his time came for the "Red Army" when he coolly and
clinically buried a penalty corner against DHS. As a central
defender he kept his game very simple and seldom gave the
ball away. In all, a good season for College in which he
gained 23 caps and scored one goal. I have no doubt that
this young man still has lots of hockey left in him.
G Bright (Midlands' U18B; Colours and Scarf): A busy
striker, he all too often did not do enough constructive work.
Whilst his opportunities were again limited, his effort on the
field was never in doubt. He scored eight goals during his 23
outings, but he did, on occasion, die with the ball when the
extra pass was on. He needs to learn to pace himself a little
better and must realise that to be an effective striker his
fitness needs to improve. At the IPT he played with much
passion and commitment, standing out in his team. We shall
all remember his all-important goal against the highly-rated
Como Senior High School Team in Perth.
R Grant (SAU16A; Midlands' U16A Captain): The youngster
of the team, he performed with exceptional credit during the
course of the season after establishing himself as a
first-choice defender on the tour. He is able to hold his own
in the midfield, but his real strength as a defender is his pace
and his ability to recover very quickly when beaten by an
attacker. He has two seasons left with the College 1 st XI and
it is anticipated that he will step up quickly in 2003 to become
a dominant force in schoolboy hockey circles.
The following boys also represented the 1st XI on occasion:
T Aherin (11 games), M Currin (10 games); I Dummer (9
games), G Fish (1 game)
Summary of Results
In New Zealand:
vs Kings School (Auckland) 9-1; Auckland Grammar 5-0;
Auckland U18 4-0; Tauranga Boys College 6-0
In Australia:
vs MacArthur U18 4-0; Wesley College 8-0; Scotch College
4-0; Como Senior High School 3-0.
Domestic Fixtures:
vs PBHS (H) 2-0; Grey College (A) 2-5; Kearsney (H) 3-0;
Hilton (H) 5-0; DHS 8-1; Northwood (A) 3-1; St Charles (H)
12-0; Affies (H) 4-0; Hilton (A) 7-0; Michaelhouse (A) 2-0;
Glenwood (H) 2-0; DHS (A) 3-0; PBHS (A) 0-1;
Michaelhouse (H) 2-0
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2nd XI
Year after year I stand in awe at the standard of hockey produced from the players at this level. It has once again been
an honour to coach this team, which at all times was 100 %
committed and willing to learn and improve. A wonderful
team spirit also prevailed, and a happy team is also a winning team, because the enthusiasm that these boys displayed during their matches, was proof of their enjoyment
and dedication to the game.
Played 15 matches - won 13, lost one and drew one - a
remarkable feat once again! The team scored a total of 76
goals during the season with only four goals scored against
them, a tribute to the excellent work done by M Jonck in
goals and the defence line, consisting of M Lindsay-Rea,
D Bain, W Aitken, I Dummer and K Oertel. Top goal scorers
were T Aherin (21), I Moola (13), M Lindsay-Rea (7),
M Currin (6) and S Webb (6).
A highlight of the season was when, after having lost 2-0 to
PBHS on our home turf, totally against the run of play, we
managed to set the records straight by beating them on their
home turf by 3-0.
The team as a whole displayed moments of brilliance.
Dummer, as captain of the team, led from the front and his
task was made easy by a team of very enthusiastic players,
willing to give their all for the College badge.
Our congratulations go to the following boys who were
selected to represent KwaZulu-Natal Midlands' U18 teams: A
Team - I Moola; B Team - I Dummer, K Oertel, M Currin,
T Aherin and M Gule.
Regular players: M Jonck, W Aitken, D Bain, M LindsayRea (Vice-Captain), I Dummer (Captain), K Oertel, M Currin,
R Muller, D James, T Aherin, S Webb, I Moola, M Gule.
Our thanks to the following Third Team players who very ably
stood in for us for a couple of games: B Constable, B
Snelling and G Bolleurs.
Results:
vs Hermansburg 1st 10-0; PBHS 0-2; Grey College 0-0;
Carter 1 st 2-1; Kearsney 6-0; Hilton College 5-0; Northwood
10-0; Carter 1st 1-0; Affies 3-0; Estcourt 1st 14-0'; Hilton
College 2-0; Michaelhouse 5-0; Glenwood 12-0;
Michaelhouse 3-1; PBHS 3-0.
Mrs C Tedder
3rd XI
Out of the 19 games played by the 3rd XI this season, only
eight were against opposing third teams. By the end of the
season the team had won seven games, drawn three and
lost nine.
The boys showed dedication in both matches and practices,
and built up a good team spirit throughout the season. All the
players worked hard at improving their skills and game plan,
which paid off in the form of many well-structured matches.
Regular Players: G Bolleurs, N Thembela, W Tedder,
B Snelling (Captain), T Westgate, L Visser, K Murphy,
M Madlala, A Gaydon, B Constable, M Walker, J Combrinck
Results:
vs Crawford College 1st 0-1, vs DHS 2nd 1-3, PBHS 3rd
1-2, Grey College 3rd 1-0, Kearsney 3rd 7-0, Linpark 1st
3-1, Howick 1st 0-4, St Patricks 1st 0-2, Hilton 3rd 6-2,
Treverton 1st 1-0, Alex 1st 7-1, Affies 3rd 1-2, Howick 1st
0-3, Hilton 3rd 0-0, Linpark 1st 0-1, Michaelhouse 3rd 1-0,
Glenvista 1st 0-0, DHS 2nd 0-5, PBHS 3rd 2-2
E la Grange
4th XI
This has been a difficult season of hockey for the 4 th XI. We
started by taking on some strong opposition, and suffered
two severe defeats, the first against a far more skilled
Wartburg 1st Team, and the second against a superior
Pretoria Boys' High team. The Grey College game brought
back some respectability to our results, and we played well
to hold them to a goalless draw. After that the season
improved, and we managed to provide our opposition with
close games. Of all the games we played, only Pretoria and
Grey fielded their true fourth teams against us, and yet we
won more games than we lost against the higher teams.
However at this level participation is actually more important
than the result, and it was rewarding to see the enjoyment
and involvement that these players showed when playing for
their team. What they might have lacked in skill, they more
than made up for in determination. It was particularly pleasing to watch the progress this team made during the season,
and as the players grew in confidence, the game tempo
increased and the matches became more exciting.
Nzimande, playing in goal for the first time, improved remarkably over the season, and, with Marshall as sweeper, these
two did some sterling defending. For the rest, the strength
was equally distributed across all the positions, and each
player played his role in the successes of the team. All
players were happy to play in any position, and that meant
that we could share the strengths of the various players
across the field.
It was our agreed policy to allow every player who attended
practice to play the matches. This meant that in some
matches several reserves were on the bench, and all had to
get their fair share of the game. This kept up the interest
from all the players, and each player knew that if he was substituted, it was to give someone else playing time, and not a
reflection on his game! This system worked well, and meant
that in the final tour of the season to Pretoria, all the teams
members were able to go.
Perhaps a measure of the improvement in this team over the
season can be best judged by the results of our two matches against Pretoria Boys' High. In the second game of the
season, playing at home, we were beaten by six goals, and
in the final game against the same opposition in Pretoria, we
managed to hold out to a 1-all draw.
Altogether this was a very enjoyable season of hockey with
a pleasant and cheerful group. Some will be back next year,
and some will be leaving College. I hope that those who stay
will retain their fighting spirit, and that those that leave will
continue playing the game for many years.
Regular Players
N Barratt, P Cebekhulu, H Chamberlain, B Drew, S Farren, B
Lusu, B Marshall,T Monaheng, S Nxaba, A Nzimande, S
Olivier, C Shanahan, B St John-Ward, G Taylor, J van
Ravesteyn, D Williams
Results:
vs Wartburg I 0-8; PBHS 0-6; 1-1; Grey College 0-0; Carter
II 4-2; Felixton College I 1-2; Kearsney III 0-4; St Charles II
2-1; Howick II 1-2, 0-3; Michaelhouse 2-1, 3-1; Wembley
College I 2-1
M Bowker
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U16A
The season started off on a very positive note with the
annual Ascension festival, this year hosted by Hilton College.
A number of key players were back from last year, and it was
anticipated that they would play an integral part in the
success of the team this year. During the festival tournament,
they acquitted themselves very well with three wins, a draw
and a close loss to a strong Grey College side.
The second term started with good wins over DHS and
PBHS even though the team had as yet not played to their
full potential. The away match against Grey College lived up
to its anticipated intensity and College showed tremendous
character to level the match after being two goals down. The
following matches against Kearsney, Hilton and Northwood
did not produce the quality of hockey that was expected of
this team. A close win against Kearsney and draws against
Hilton and Northwood were disappointing, as the team had
not gelled as a unit. After some serious introspection,
the team started fulfilling its potential and produced quality
hockey. The remaining eight fixtures all produced good wins,
with only one draw against PBHS in Pretoria.
Once again, Maritzburg College made up the bulk of the two
Provincial sides selected:
Midlands' U16A: H Shaw, B Schoeman, G Fish, G Elliott,
S Aitken, G Sparks, H Kok and L Thompson
Midlands' U16B: S Mkhize, J Riddle, T Hepburn, K Nipper
and J Domleo
I wish to thank all players for their commitment and enthusiasm during the season, even though it was somewhat
frustrating at times! They are all undoubtedly talented
players and their progress next year will be watched with
special interest.
Regular players
K Kophamel, S Mkhize, H Shaw, M Gravett, J Riddle
(Captain), B Schoeman, G Fish, G Elliott, S Aitken,
G Sparks, H Kok, T Hepburn, K Nipper, S Proffitt, J Domleo,
L Thompson.
Results
vs KES 3-2, vs St Andrews 8-0, vs Hurstpierpoint (UK) 4-0,
vs Jeppe 2-2, vs Grey College lost 1-2, vs DHS 6-0,
vs PBHS 2-1, vs Grey College 2-2, vs Kearsney 4-2,
vs Hilton 1 -1, vs Northwood 1 -1, vs Affies 10-0, vs St Charles
6-0, vs Hilton 2-1, vs Michaelhouse 2-1, vs Glenwood 5-0,
vs DHS 5-0, vs PBHS 1-1, vs Michaelhouse 3-1
F Morgan
U16B
This team once again enjoyed an unbeaten season. The
team was captained by G Coulson, who controlled the game
from the back. Our game was essentially aimed at working
the right-hand channel where G Aherin excelled. He was a
solid runner with the ball and often found space on the
outside of his defenders, beating them with ease.
The midfield was dominated by B Overbury, K Dickason,
C Metherell, K Nipper and D Kok. Kok developed into a very
useful right half and could be relied on time and again to
perform his vital defensive role. Overbury was the strongest
defender, controlling the left half and often taking the opposition winger out of the game completely. The striking role was
finally cemented by the duo of B Gravett and M Brown.
These two players linked well and wreaked havoc in the
opposition circles. Gravett was the most skillful player in the
team. His lack of mobility was his only downfall and it was a
pity that he could not enjoy a run in the A side. He often
surprised both his own teammates as well as the opposition
by scoring from almost impossible situations. L Thompson
enjoyed the link positions and we were unlucky to lose him to
the A team. S Mkhize played for the first half of the season
before being promoted to the A team. G Champion took over
the keeper's role and showed us that he is a player to watch
in the future. He pulled off a number of crucial saves during
the second half of the season. The short corner team of
Metherell, Overbury, Coulson, Dickason and Kok displayed
some awesome set moves and their input was vital to the
success of the team.
During practices, the boys displayed motivation, passion and
commitment to the game and took each exercise as a new
opportunity to refine their skills. It was pleasing to see a
number of the drilled exercises being applied during the
games. It was a pleasure to coach these boys this year.
Regular players
G
C
L
L
Coulson (Captain), G Aherin, B Overbury, K Dickason,
Metherell, K Nipper, D Kok, B Gravett, M Brown,
Thompson, S Mkhize, G Champion, B Ogle, S Hancocks,
Mzozoyane.
Results
vs PBHS 1-1, Grey College 0-0. Carter 16A 7-1,
Michaelhouse 3-2, Northwood 7-1, Carter 16A 11-0, St
Charles 4-1, Affies 15A 9-0, Hilton 0-0, Michaelhouse 7-0,
Glenwood 19-0, St Charles 16A 3-1, Michaelhouse 2-1,
PBHS 1-0, Hilton 3-0
S Main
U16C
The side performed well throughout the season as the
players played as a team and were committed throughout.
The team only lost one game but this was to a higher side.
Throughout the season the side was pitted against "higher"
teams from other schools. However, they showed their
College fire and proved that they would not lie down and take
it from higher rated sides.
The players were always motivated and ready to play good
hockey. The side proved that College does have depth and
that they are always ready to compete against any opposition.
Regular players: R Crow, S Stephens, R Christie, K Pride,
C Chatterton, E Hydes, T Amm, C Patricks, T Hughes,
K Rubino, R Ogle, D Mann, M Jones.
Results:
vs DHS 6-0; PBHS 1-0; Grey College 3-2; Kearsney 4-0;
Howick 3-1; St Patrick's 1-0; Howick 2-2; Alexandra 6-0;
St Charles 4-0; Affies 2-0; Estcourt 7-0; Howick 2-1;
Michealhouse 5-1; DHS 11-1; PBHS 1-0.
N Webb
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U16D
The U16D hockey team can look back over an enjoyable and
successful season of hockey. In all, 15 games were played,
12 of which were against teams of a higher level. Only two
games were lost, one at the start of the season against
Hermannsburg (prior to the team being finalised) and the
other on a very bumpy field against Grey College, in
Bloemfontein.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with this team, and I wish them
all much hockey success in the future.
Regular players: G Smith, B Jackson (Captain), G Taylor
(highest goal scorer - 20 goals), G Morrison, B Tennant,
R Blackbeard, M Yardley, S Izzard, D Izzard, G Clark,
B Jones.
Results:
vs Hermannsburg 16A4-0, Hermannsburg 1sts 0-4, PBHS
16D1-0, Grey College 16D 1-4, Kearsney 16C 4-0, Linpark
2nds 2-0, Felixton 16A6-0, Hilton 16C 1-0, Treverton 2nds
2-2, Northwood 16C 3-0, Affies 15B 7-0, Hilton 16C 2-2,
Linpark 2nds 1-0, Michaelhouse 16C 7-1, PBHS 16D 2-0.
L Smuts
U16E
The U16E hockey team was an enthusiastic team of boys
who worked well under the captaincy of S McGibbon. As it
was rare to have exactly the same team for two consecutive
matches, it was difficult for them to predict each other's
moves, but they did well under the circumstances.
Regular players
S McGibbon (Captain), S Thomas, J Lowe, D Jonker,
M Warr, G Wragg, F Steenkamp, K Botha, P Jorgensen,
S Pitchford and D Rowland.
Results
vs PHBS U15B 0-4, Grey College 0-0, Maritzburg Christian
School 3-1, Grace College A 1-1, Maritzburg Christian
School A 4-1, Alexandra B 6-1, St Charles C 4-1, St Charles
C 4-1, Howick B 0-2, Affies U15C 2-2, Michaelhouse D 4-1,
St Charles C 2-1, Michaelhouse D 7-0, Wembley College A 1-2
Mrs S Webley
U16F
The U16F team consisted of a group of keen young hockey
players who enjoyed developing their basic skills. They had
fun in their matches, even though they only won one of these.
Many of their games were against teams 'higher' than themselves as not many schools have the same depth in teams as
we do, and as a result the team was always up against good
competition. We hope that the players will be back next year
to improve their game further.
Regular Players
L
J
M
J
Mhlongo, G Blomeyer, G Sayers, B Watkins, A Pace,
Louw, P Jorgensen (Captain), K Botha, D Rowland,
Linstrom, C Simpson, B Jones, G Adnams, J Eaton,
Botha.
Results
vs Maritzburg Christian School 2 - 3, Pretoria Boys' High 0 - 6,
Grey College 0 - 4, Carter 16B 0 - 3, Treverton 16A 0 - 3,
Michaelhouse 16D 2 -1, Howick 16B 1 - 2, Wembley College 1 - 2
M Whitley and D Dammann
U14A
The U4A side was made up of a committed bunch of boys
who always trained and played hard. Some of the results
were, however, disappointing, like the losses to
Michaelhouse and PBHS, but the boys can be proud of the
kind of structured hockey they put together throughout the
season. In all, 20 matches were played, of which 17 were
won, two lost and one drawn. The team scored 108 goals
and conceded 8 during the course of the season.
At times, the team struggled to convert their quality possession
and territorial advantage into goals, but this did not stop them
from putting together some memorable performances. The
highlight of the season was the 8-0 drubbing handed out to
Hilton on Pape's - a performance that showed these boys'
true capabilities.
With this enthusiastic and talented group of boys coming
through, the future of College hockey looks to be in good
hands, and I will follow these boys' progress over the next
few years with interest.
Regular players: S Buchanan, R Domleo, C Overbury,
S Bateman, J Drew, R Westray, M Rose, N Khanyile,
S Burgoyne, T Hanika, J Wilson, L Tweddell, M Ogle,
M Goodwin.
R Campbell and P Johnson also represented the team on the
odd occasion.
Natal Midlands' Representatives:
A team R Domleo, C Overbury, S Bateman, R Westray,
M Rose, N Khanyile, S Burgoyne, M Ogle.
B team S Buchanan, J Drew, T Hanika, J Wilson, L Tweddell.
C team M Goodwin
Results:
PBHS 4-1, 3-2, 1-2, St Albans10-0, St Andrews 6-0, KES
8-0, St Johns 3-0, DHS 8-0, 8-0, Grey College 2-0, Kearsney
0-0, Hilton 8-0, 5-0, Northwood 8-0, St Charles 5-0, 4-0,
Affiesl 1 -0, Michaelhouse 0-1, 1-0, Glenwood 6-2
J Morris
U14B
The season began well with a 1-0 victory over a strong
Pretoria Boys' High School team. This was a good start for
the team as the preparation for the season had not been
great. The boys should be proud of the effort that was put in
during the season and the improvements that were made.
The boys' basics, tackling and goal- scoring improved, as
was evident in the last game of the season when they again
beat Pretoria Boys' High School, this time by 4 goals to 1.
The improvement in goal-scoring was also seen in the 5-0
and 7-0 victories against Michaelhouse and St Charles
respectively. The boys played well as a team, and had a
successful season. Overall they should be proud of their
achievements in their first year of College hockey.
Regular players: M Fisher, S Thackeray, B Goddard, C Bache,
C Griesel, R Campbell, P Johnson, M Lindsay, C Barron,
M Goodwin, W Murphy, D Smit, J Olivier, B Castle, C Folscher
Results
vs PBHS 1-0, St Charles 14A 1-1, Grey College 2-0,
Kearsney 0-0, Howick 14A 3-1, St Patricks 14A 4-0, Hilton
2-3, Northwood 5-1, Affies 2-0, Hilton 0-0, Michaelhouse 5-0,
St Charles 7-0, Glenwood 2-1, Michaelhouse 4-0, PBHS 4-1
R Stewart
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U14C
The side was characterised by hard-working players, who
enjoy every minute on the hockey field. This showed in the
results where they only lost four games, three of these being
to the U14A Howick side.
The team was captained by T Bache and D Smith, who
performed their roles admirably. Overall the team worked
well as a unit, producing good solid hockey.
Regular players:
C Huysamen, C Whitfield, S Franklin, B Castle, C Marais,
W Murphy, D Du Plessis, T Bache, A Christie, J Manser,
D Spiers, R Horlock, A Modder, T Leroy, J Oliver, D Smit.
Results:
vs DHS U14B 5-0; PBHS 3-3; Clifton College 5-0;
Grey College 10-0; Carter U14A 4-0; Howick U14A 1-2;
Northwood 5-0; St Charles U14B 3-3; Howick U14A 0-1;
PBHS 1-3; Affies 5-0; Estcourt UMA 13-1; Michaelhouse
U14A 0-3; Michaelhouse 6-1; DHS 5-0.
D Short
U14D
The U14D hockey team, captained by G Swan, had a very
successful season. The team played thirteen matches of
which they lost only one, drew two and won ten. A total of 41
goals were scored, most of which were scored by the
captain, closely followed by D Warren. The highest score
was 10-0 against St Charles U14C team.
The U14D hockey team only played another D side, ie
against PBHS, once. The other matches were all against A
to C sides.
They started the hockey season very well by beating
Hermannsburg's A side by 5-1. Throughout the season only
nine goals were scored against them.
Thanks to a very loyal and committed team of players - through
their dedication and spirit the season ended on a high note.
Regular players: L Tedder, M Lawrence, M Wilson,
T Mseleku, P Hammill, T Maphanga, B Smith, D Warren,
J Hurd, G Swan, R Wintgens.
Results
vs Hermannsburg 14A 5-1, PBHS 1-0, Kearsney 14C 1-0,
Alexandra 14A 2-1, Hilton 14C 1-1, Alexandra 14A 0-0,
Kearsney 14C 4-3, St Charles 14C 10-0, Carter 14A 0-2,
Michaelhouse 7-0, Hilton 2-1, Michaelhouse 14C 5-0,
PBHS 3-0
Mrs G Landsberg
U14E
The 2002 season proved enjoyable and, as a number of
players were new to the game or their positions, it was
rewarding to see how their skills developed and their
confidence grew as the season progressed. By the end of
the season they were playing well together as a team.
Regular players
C Annandale, J Arnold, K Coles, N Conco, C Ellingson,
K Mitchell, C Moodley, K Moonsamy, K Nothard, N Walker,
Z Xulu
Results
vs PBHS E 2-5, 1 -1, F 1 -1, Hermansburg A 2-3, Carter B
1-0, Howick B 0-1, 2-2, Northwood D 3-0, St Charles D
6-0, Howick B 0-2, St Charles C 2-2
Mrs S Wilson
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RUGBY 2002
RUGBY
Back Row: D Harper, A Petersen, S Jennings, P Huntly, R Ralfe
Middle Row: P Khoza, R Kemp, V Gilson, N Kemp, B Mullis, J Shaw, D
Rosettenstein, Z Madlala, B Robertson
Front Row: B Squires, Mr S Botha, P Grant (Captain), G Hall (Vice Captain), Mr B
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RUGBY
The 2002 rugby season once again brought great success
and great enjoyment to College and its boys. While it is
always pleasing to record successful results, much of the
enjoyment derived from the season came from the sight of
College boys who played fiercely, with courage and commitment, who would not accept defeat until they had exhausted
all their resources, who gave their all for their teams and
who behaved graciously and sportingly - though never
gently - towards their opponents.
A very fine First XV led the way, producing magical
performances every week. While they were blessed with
some outstanding individual players, the hallmark of their
play was the way every player contributed mightily to the
team effort and their refusal to let each other down. Their
rugby entertained spectators royally and must have brought
great satisfaction and enjoyment to the players themselves.
They will be remembered as one of the most exciting College
sides to watch.
The Second XV and Under 15A had solidly successful
seasons. Neither side could beat Affies or Grey College, but
both maintained a very high level of performance. The Under
16A, after a stutter in the middle of the season, improved
considerably and returned to winning ways. The Under 14A
team took a little while to settle down, but developed into a very
fine team. Their highlights were their win over Affies and the
return win over DHS. Clearly there is depth and talent down the
line.
The other College sides all had their moments of triumph and
produced an encouragingly high standard of rugby. Indeed,
some of the most courageous performances of the year
came when College teams, playing against higher teams
from other schools, conceded weight, size and speed to their
opponents, but still had the fire and determination to give a
good account of themselves. Many a boy in one of the lower
teams fought his way to promotion during the year, and the
courage and will to win were as impressive in the F team as
in the A team.
A full rugby season takes an enormous amount of effort from
many people. College's thanks go to: Mr Hackland, Mr Veitch
and their staff for the meticulous preparation of the grounds
and their willingness, often at short notice, to go the extra
mile; Mr Bechet, for his indefatigable efforts to arrange as
many fixtures as possible for our teams; Miss Greyling and
her dedicated band of First Aiders for their invaluable work;
Mr La Marque for his organisation of internal refereeing by
Staff and boys; the PMB Referees' Society for providing so
many referees each Saturday; the ladies of the Parents
Contact Committee for offering tea by the gallon each match
day; the Headmaster and Mrs Elliott for their unfailing
presence and support; Mr Skonk Nicholson for his advice
and practical help; the coaches who devote so much time,
effort and enthusiasm to the preparation of their teams; and
the many supporters of College who so often make a College
team feel special with their applause and encouragement.
AJ Wiblin
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1st XV
2002 was a very entertaining and successful year for the
1st XV. The record states: played 20, won 18, lost 2, with 600
points for and 191 conceded - indeed a season to remember.
Furthermore six boys were selected for the KwaZulu-Natal
Schools team and four for the PMB/Durban Academy team.
Of these three were selected for the SA Schools team.
Critique of the 1st XV Players
J Shaw (PMB Schools, Natal Schools; Honours): Full Back The number fifteen jersey was definitely up for grabs at the
beginning of the season, but was soon claimed by Shaw, who
came as a flyhalf from the Under 16s and started off at centre
for the first three games.. He played well at centre, but at full
back he soon found his feet, and his natural talent and ability
to read the game saw him grow into a player of stature. He
was deservedly selected for the Natal Schools team. His
ability to come into the line and break the opposition defence
was great to watch. He is certainly a player with a great deal
of talent, and we look forward to his being back next year with
a year's experience at the top level. He scored four tries, and,
in the absence of Grant, managed five penalties and two
conversions. He started in nineteen of the twenty games,
missing only the return game against PBHS, due to an injury.
Z Madlala (PMB Schools, PMB/Durban Academy, East
Coast Academy, Natal Schools; Honours): Right Wing Madlala was arguably the most improved player of the 2002
season. After a jittery start, due to inexperience, he soon
found his feet, like a young gazelle when born, and made the
number fourteen jersey his own, virtually unchallenged. He
played all twenty of the games for the 1st XV. He scored
eleven tries with some electrifying runs, but what stood out
most about him was his work rate. He was always looking for
action, popping up on the other wing and making numerous
cross cover tackles, some of them try saving. His selection
for the East Coastal Academy team was well deserved after
a great week in East London, and he then performed very
well at the Craven Week. Later he was included in the Natal
Schools team that played against the French Under 19 team.
A Penzhorn (PMB Schools, Natal Schools, SA Schools;
Honours): Centre - Penzhorn is a player of exceptional
talent. He started off the season at outside centre, and due
to a injury to Harper moved to inside centre. His talent and
one year's experience of 1st XV rugby made him a valuable
member of the team. Unfortunately a hamstring injury early on
in the season was a problem that hampered him throughout
the season. He started in only fourteen of the twenty games,
and even then his injury affected the blistering pace we
had become used to. But this restriction on his freedom of
movement did bring out his play-making ability. When Grant
was injured during the Hilton game, Penzhorn's natural talent
saw him moved to flyhalf and he filled that position against
Michaelhouse as well. His ability to assess the game and his
touch kicking made it appear that he had played flyhalf all his
life. A good strong performance at Craven Week saw him
selected for SA Schools, which he thoroughly deserved. He is
a player of great talent and has an exciting future.
P Khoza (PMB Schools 2001, PMB/Durban Academy 2001,
East Coast Academy 2001; Colours and Scarf): Left
Wing/Centre - Khoza started off on the left wing, where he
finished the 2001 season. His experience from last year,
together with his talent, made him a valuable member of the
team. Due to an early injury to another player, he was moved
to outside centre, where he played with exceptional flair. His
angled runs and rock solid defence proved to be invaluable.
He played in all twenty games this year and his experience
proved to be important to some of the new players. He
scored only two tries this season, but saved so many more.
Due to the fact that he was Under 19, he was not eligible
for any representative selection this year. He is certainly a
player with an exciting future.
R Kemp (KZN Selectors' XV; Colours): Right Wing/Full Back
- He started off the season at fullback, after a successful year
in the 2nd XV in that position last year. He played the first
four games of the season there, and then moved to left wing
where his experience at full back stood him in good stead.
He was not a wing with exceptional pace, but his anticipation
and ability to keep the ball alive made him a valuable player
in the team. He scored eleven tries in sixteen games which
is an impressive strike rate. He started in fifteen of the
twenty games and came on as a replacement once. He
unfortunately missed the last two games due to injury. His
commitment and loyalty were exemplary, and he certainly
played a major role in the successful season.
D Harper (PMB Schools; Colours): Centre - He started in
seven games and was unfortunate that a serious ankle injury
ruled him out for the rest of the season. This injury occurred
on the Thursday before the Affies game, which disrupted
our preparations. On a personal level, he was destined for
higher honours, after being rated the second best player in
his position at the Natal Schools trials. He scored one try in
his short season, but his devastating defence stopped many
more. He is a tenacious player, and a hard worker, and has
a bright future in the game.
B Mullis (Large White Badge): Centre - He came into the
side after injuries to Penzhorn and Harper, started in six
games and came on as a replacement in a further six. His
rock solid defence and bullocking runs were trademarks, and
with a year's more experience, he will be an asset to the side
next year. His hunger and love for the game and his will to
succeed will take him a long way.
C Burden: Left Wing/Full Back - He came into the side for
the last two matches of the season, due to injuries, and he
performed very well, impressing with his strong runs and
good defence. He played one game at full back and one on
the left wing, and came on as a replacement during the
return match against DHS. He, like Mullis, will be a valuable
member of the 1st XV next year.
P Grant (PMB Schools, Natal Schools, SA Schools, 1st XV
Captain; Honours): Fly Half - He captained the side during
the 2002 season and did a wonderful job as leader and
organiser of the team. A quiet boy by nature, he is not a
captain who would rant and rave before a game, but every
player looked up to him and respected him, and would follow
him into battle. From the first game, his calm nature and
influence on the rest of the side was noticeable. Having
played 1st XV last year, as well as for Natal Schools, it was
obvious what this extra year had done for his confidence,
and his experience at that higher level stood him in good
stead. From the first game against Nelspruit, he commanded
respect from all opposition locally and outside the province.
He scored thirteen tries in his nineteen games, with 52
conversions and 22 penalties, a total of 235 points for the
season. With every game he grew in confidence in his own
ability, and thoroughly deserved his selection as captain of
Natal Schools and subsequently for SA Schools. He has the
flair, skill and mental ability to go far with his rugby. He
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certainly is a player with a great deal of skill and his
leadership will be remembered for a long time at College.
B Robertson (KZN Selectors' XV, PMB/Durban Academy;
Colours): Scrum Half - He was undoubtedly the best halfback
partner for Grant, concentrating on getting the ball accurately
and swiftly to his flyhalf. But he also knew when to vary his
play to take the pressure off his flyhalf. He grew in stature as
the season progressed and improved in every game. He was
arguably the most hardworking and dedicated member of the
team. He started in nineteen of the twenty games, missing
one start when we were on tour, where he came on as a
replacement anyway. He has a good pass with quick feet and
the ability to break and snipe around the fringes, which
brought him six tries for the season, He was also strong in
defence and on numerous occasions he tackled opponents
twice his size. He is a determined, talented and dedicated
player who will go far.
N-B Gaylard: Scrum Half - He started in one game for the 1st
XV and came on four times as a replacement during the
pre-season matches, and did exceptionally well. He was unlucky
that he had to compete with Robertson for the same position - he
would have been a first choice scrum half in most other schools.
He is talented and determined and has a big heart. He
communicates well with his forwards and is a good link with his
backs. He kicks intelligently and has a sound service.
G Hall (PMB Schools, Natal Schools; Honours): Eighth Man
- He was a work horse at number four last year, as a
re-treaded loose forward, but back at his preferred number
eight position, he revelled. He was the vice captain of the 1st
XV and led the forwards from the front with distinction. His
powerful runs from the base of the scrum were a trademark
of his play and the value of his pick and drives from the base
of rucks and mauls was inestimable. He scored six tries in
the season, most of them from his power play, close to the
contact situation. He supported well in the line outs and ran
aggressively in general play. He started in sixteen games,
missing the other four due to a leg injury that nearly ruled him
out of Craven Week. Luckily sanity prevailed and he was
included in the Natal Schools team, for whom he had a
storming week. In his last four matches, after Craven Week,
he played rugby at a different level, really finishing off in
style. He is an excellent player, with great talent and a
hunger for the game that is insatiable. He has true potential
and a bright future.
D de Lange: Eighth Man - He stood in for
filling his boots admirably. As a player
16s last year and lacking experience, he
XV. He soon worked his way up to the 2nd
the injured Hall,
coming from the Under
started off in the 4th
XV, where he
performed well. He stepped into the front line against
Michaelhouse, who had a formidable pack, and performed
well. He played the next two games as well, against
Glenwood and Voortrekker, and the experience gained this
year will be invaluable in 2003.
R Ralfe (Large White Badge): Flank - Ralfe was probably the
unsung hero of the 2002 season. His tenacity, dedication and
hunger for work made him an integral member of the loose
trio. His speed to breakdowns from the blindside was
unmatched and he and Gilson complemented each other as
open and blindside flankers. The number of turnovers he
forced was crucial to the team's style of play. He performed
very well as a back jumper in the lineout and many a try was
scored from ball he won there. He also took over the
vice-captaincy in Hall's absence. His humility, commitment to
the team and love and loyalty to College will always be
exemplary. He is a true College boy and deserved to start in
each of the twenty games for the 2002 season.
V Gilson (PMB Schools, PMB/Durban Academy, East Coast
Academy; Colours and Scarf): Flank - He started on the
bench for the first game against Nelspruit, and came on
in the second half; thereafter he booked his place in the
starting fifteen for the rest of the season. He is a true openside flanker, and his pace to the breakdown, his aggressive
defence, ability to put pressure on the opposition backlines
and ability to be the link between forwards and backs was
invaluable. He was the third piece of the puzzle, to complete
a very successful and good loose trio combination. He
scored four tries in the season. His selection to the East
Coast Academy team after a very successful week in East
London was well deserved, and then he had a good Craven
Week. The experience gained this year at the higher level
will stand him in good stead for next year.
S Jennings (KZN Selectors' XV; Colours): Lock - He started
the season against Nelspruit in the starting XV, but, due to a
hand injury, lost his place for a few games. After regaining his
form, he returned to the starting line-up against Glenwood
and he cemented his place in the team for the rest of the
season. His line-out work was a great asset and was
important in the team's strategy. He played thirteen games
for the 1st XV, and, although an old Hiltonian, he soon learnt
what College rugby was about and was a College boy
through and through. His perseverance and determination
were exemplary, and the way he worked hard to fight his way
back into the team was admirable.
P Huntly (PMB Schools, Natal Schools; Honours): Lock - He
was one of six players who started in all twenty games and
stood out as one of the most improved players of the year. He
worked hard in the off season, and from a 5th XV player in 2001
he became one of the stalwarts of 2002. He was an honest,
hardworking and dedicated member of the 1st XV
of 2002. His lineout work was sound and often he stole
opposition ball. His strong runs and his ability to clean out at the
rucks were important parts of the dynamics and success of the
team. He scored two tries during the season, and he enjoyed a
very successful year. He is a good example to all College boys,
that if one has enough determination and is prepared to work
hard enough for it, one can achieve one's goals.
A Petersen (Large White Badge): Lock/Flank - He started off
the season against Nelspruit at flank, and moved to lock due
to an injury. He started in nine games for the 1st XV and
came on as a replacement in two games, and scored two
tries. He is a true work-horse at flank or lock and will never
let you down. His work in the set phases and in the loose is
very good. He is as tough as they come, and when you have
to go to war, you would like to have him on your side. He is
the type of player that will go a long way after school,
because he is prepared to work towards his goals.
B Squires (PMB Schools, Natal Schools, SA Schools;
Honours): Prop - He was a young player who benefited from
going on tour in 2001 and he matured this year and went all
the way. He worked extremely hard during the off season
and really reaped the benefits this year. As a tight head prop
he is extremely fast and when he gets up a head of steam he
is difficult to stop. He grew into an integral and important cog
in the 1st XV this year. His strength on the tight head side
was essential for the team to launch numerous attacks from
the open and blind side of the scrum. His support work in the
lineout was extremely good and more so his work in the tight
loose. He scored a total of seven tries this season, and that
is testament to his hard work. He has great potential and a
bright future in the game.
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D Rosettenstein (KZN Selectors' XV, PMB/Durban
Academy, Natal Schools; Honours): Hooker - He grew tremendously in 2002. A strong scrummager and very
accurate line-out thrower, as well as a work-horse in the loose,
he was a major asset to the 1st XV. He scored two tries
during the season. He deserved the higher honours that came
his way when he was selected for the Natal Schools team for
the game against the French touring team. He always gave of
his best and worked harder in every game than the game
before. He was a true College boy who fought each battle hard
to keep College's honour intact. He, like so many, has the
potential to go far, if he maintains that hunger for rugby. He
would have joined the six who played all twenty games, but a
concussion ruled him out of the last match.
N Kemp (KZN Selectors XV; Colours): Prop - He was a real
stalwart in the 1st XV of 2002. He has a scrumming
technique second to none and many a bigger and heavier
opponent suffered. He was extremely strong, but at the
same time mobile enough to fit in well with the style that we
played. He scored two tries in his eighteen appearances for
the 1st XV, and both were out wide, where he managed to
get himself into position for the final pass. He, too, was a true
College warrior and played every game with the same
determination and guts to give all to the College cause.
K Smith: Prop - He was in the squad of 22 that played the
pre-season games. He started in one game at the Grey
Festival and then played the final game against Westville. He
also came on as a replacement seven times during the season. He always gave of his best and the 2002 team were
lucky to have players of his calibre who could come on as
replacements.
D Manser: Lock - He toured with the 1st XV in Easter and
started in one game and came on as a replacement in
another. Injury then brought a premature end to his season.
He is clearly a player with potential and we look forward to
seeing the best of him in 2003.
T Purchase: Hooker - He played the last game of the year
against Westville, owing to an injury to Rosettenstein, and
played exceptionally well. He, too, can look forward to an
exciting season in 2003.
J Joubert: Flank - He made two appearances as a
replacement - against Hilton, where he had the pleasure of
scoring a try in his few minutes on the field, and against the
touring Australian team, Knox Grammar. He was good
enough to have been a regular in many another school.
JS Botha
College's KZN Schools' Craven Week representatives. From left to
right: J Shaw, A Penzhorn, P Huntly, P Grant (Captain), G Hall and
B Squires
MATCH REPORTS
vs Nelspruit (at Voortrekker).
Won 15-13.
Nelspruit, from the Eastern
Transvaal, provided a searching
test for the College First XV in their opening match of the
season. With exceptionally brawny and well drilled forwards
and big, hard running backs, they held all the physical
advantages, but sometimes lacked the finesse to crack a
well organised defence.
College started with a roar, outscrumming their bigger
opponents and showing some delightful sleight of hand.
They camped in the Nelspruit half, winning plenty of good
ball and stretching the Nelspruit defence. This initial period of
dominance culminated in a try to Penzhorn, when he chipped
over the defence, regathered and won the race to the corner.
Stung by this reverse, Nelspruit started to make good use of
their physical assets. They denied College possession,
played in the College half and hammered away relentlessly
with their big forwards. Only brave defence kept them out as
they applied enormous pressure for long periods. Eventually
a quick penalty caught College napping and they crossed for
a try to level the score, 5-5, at half-time.
The beginning of the second half brought more of the same.
College made tackle after tackle, but could not keep
Nelspruit out indefinitely. Their excellent eighth man forced
his way over from a five metre scrum and Nelspruit led 10-5.
Strangely this score, which could have marked the beginning
of the end for College, had the opposite effect. Slowly the
game turned in their favour and Nelspruit were the ones
forced into desperate defence as College raised the tempo.
Finally, after sustained pressure, Grant, with legerdemain
worthy of a magician, dummied his way past several
defenders and scored, untouched, beneath the posts. His
conversion gave College a precious 12-10 lead. The teams
exchanged penalty kicks, but College were now in control
and the final whistle saw them 15-13 victors.
While one could admire College's dogged defence and the
penetration of their backs from limited ball, the forwards took
a physical hammering. Their courage was unquestioned, but
there was clearly a lot of work to be done if they were to win
significant possession in the season ahead.
vs Pietersburg (at Kokstad). Won 17-3.
Pietersburg, like Nelspruit, were a big, powerful side, but
College were better prepared to handle their challenge.
The forwards, in particular, produced a much improved
performance and laid the foundations for victory by
outplaying their opponents in every phase of the game. Their
work in the loose and on the drive provided the backs with
much better possession than on the previous Saturday.
Pietersburg, though, were not a side to be sneezed at.
Although unable to make much headway themselves in the
face of severe tackling and a very tight College defensive
pattern, they did not surrender lightly and many a potentially
threatening College attack foundered on the rocks of their
excellent tackling. Thus, while generally in control, College
were unable to score the points to underline their superiority.
The match was played under inadequate lights, which lent an
air of the dramatic to the swiftly moving, silhouetted figures,
but made constructive rugby more difficult.
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Grant opened the scoring in the first half with two well struck
penalties, to which Pietersburg replied with one of their own.
In the second half, two further penalties by Grant allowed
College to draw away. Just when it appeared that the game
would be tryless, Grant took the ball on the halfway line from
a restart kick by Pietersburg and weaved his way through the
forwards and then around several backs to crash over in the
right-hand corner - a brilliant individual effort.
vs Brandwag (at Grey High). Won 20-13.
This was a stern battle, with neither side able to assert
any lasting authority over the other. Brandwag, with hard
driving forwards and physically powerful backs, showed little
imagination and were unable to convert their plentiful
possession into points. College's backs, on a more restricted
diet of possession, often looked dangerous but had difficulty
in moving the ball wide quickly.
College started brightly, but then stuttered as Brandwag
came more into the game. Two penalties by Grant were
eclipsed by a Brandwag try late in the first half, when an
attempted clearing kick was charged down. The conversion
gave Brandwag a 7-6 half-time lead. Early in the second half
a well constructed blindside move put Robertson in at the
corner and Grant's excellent conversion gave College some
breathing space. Brandwag, however, fought back and two
penalties levelled the scores at 13-13, with ten minutes
remaining. The College forwards started to win a little more
possession and, from a scrum forty metres out, Grant
broke cleanly for Penzhorn to score at the posts. Grant's
conversion gave College the 20-13 lead which they
maintained until the end of the game, despite having to
absorb some pressure.
vs Grey High (at Grey High). Won 16-8.
After their fifty point win on the first day of the Festival, Grey
were hot favourites for this match. With big, mobile forwards
and plenty of pace in the backline, they appeared to have the
ammunition for the job. In the event, though, College raised
their game remarkably. The match was played with the
wind howling straight down the field and providing a huge
advantage for the team which had it at its back.
College chose to face the wind in the first half and spent
most of the period deep in its own territory. In a rare moment
on attack, Grant opened the scoring with a penalty and
College then defended stoutly to deny Grey for most of the
half. Eventually Grey scored when one of their forwards
broke away from a maul, but College responded immediately
with an attack of their own. Hall made good ground on the
blindside and a long, cut-out pass to the open side provided
N Kemp with the opportunity to gallop over. Grant's successful
conversion into the teeth of the wind gave College an
unexpected, but very welcome, 10-5 half-time lead.
The second half was a titanic struggle. Grey, despite facing
the wind, dominated possession and threw everything at
College. Only an obdurate and virtually impregnable defence
kept them out, as College made tackle after tackle to stem
the tide. The only scores in this half were penalties, two by
Grant and one to Grey. The 16-8 victory was a tribute to
College's never-say-die spirit against a very competent
team.
vs Kingswood (at Grey High). Won 31-12.
College chose the final match of the Festival to produce
their most clinical performance of the season to date. The
matches against Brandwag and Grey had been dog-fights,
demanding courage and commitment rather than finesse. In
this match, against quality opposition, College simply blew
Kingswood away in a display of precision and accuracy that
was a joy to behold.
The capable and mature Kingswood side, winners in their
first two matches of the Festival, had no answer to College's
pace and flair and found themselves seventeen points down
after twelve minutes. Exhilarating backline movements and
deadly finishing brought tries to Shaw, Madlala and R Kemp,
the last converted by Grant. Madlala's try was a superb effort
- turnover ball was moved quickly to the right and he beat
four tacklers to score in the corner. Kingswood came back
with a good converted try after concerted pressure, but
College tightened their hold with another excellent try,
converted by Grant, when Shaw forced his way over after a
thrilling backline movement. At 24-7 at half-time, the match
was virtually decided.
In the second half, College maintained their superiority
without producing quite the sublime rugby of the first spell.
Kingswood scored a fine try from long range to reduce the
deficit to 24-12; but College had the last word when Khoza
chipped through, regathered possession and sent R Kemp in
for his second try. Grant's conversion left College well
deserved 31-12 victors.
If the performance of the backs seems to have been
emphasised, one should not forget the contribution of the
forwards, who outplayed a physically bigger pack and
provided a stream of clean possession.
vs DHS (on Goldstone's). Won 22-10.
As usual, DHS proved to be doughty opponents. Despite a
faltering start to the season, with three losses in their
pre-season programme, they always lift themselves against
College and this match was no exception. With a big, mobile
pack, they drove powerfully and took some stopping once on
the move. For most of the game they held the ascendancy in
the scrums and their line-out work was superb - they not only
won their own ball with ease, but often snatched College's
too. Unfortunately, though, they lacked any sting in their
backline. Despite the marked advantage which they held in
possession, their only try came from a College error, when
an ambitious attempt to run the ball from near the try-line
went awry.
College, on the other hand, looked very dangerous with the
ball in hand. Although they were forced to live on something
of a starvation diet, they used their limited possession very
well and, with a little more precision and luck, could have
recorded several more tries. But, once again, the most
distinctive feature of College's performance was their
defence. Scarcely a tackle of significance was missed, even
though the pressure was often immense.
Grant and the DHS flyhalf exchanged early penalties before
College's best period of concerted pressure brought a try to
Madlala after five phases of possession. Grant's conversion
put College into a 10-3 lead. Then DHS were placed under
enormous pressure after a kick was charged down and
Khoza was on hand to collect a loose ball and dive over
under the posts, for Grant to convert. With a 17-3 half-time
lead, College seemed on their way to a comfortable win, but
the score was deceptive - DHS had been well in the game
and the score did not really reflect the ebb and flow of the
match. Early in the second half, DHS scored their converted
try and, with the score now 17-10, placed College under
severe pressure. Sure tackling and cool heads kept
College's line intact and slowly they turned the tide.
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Eventually, after a period of attack by College, a fine backline
movement brought Harper the try which sealed the result.
vs Pretoria Boys' High (on Goldstone's). Won 57-8.
This match was the culmination of twenty nine rugby games
(twenty four against PBHS) played on the day, a College record
for one Saturday. In addition, PBHS brought hockey, squash,
tennis, golf and shooting teams - a veritable feast of sport.
College's performance was one to dream about, though it
must have been a nightmare for our visitors from Pretoria. In
earlier matches, College had shown this sort of form in
snatches, but had been unable to sustain it for long. Now
they played almost perfect rugby throughout the match and
everything they tried seemed to work. The forwards won a
plentiful supply of good ball and the backs, superbly
marshalled by Grant, tore the PBHS defence to shreds.
Grant ghosted through apparently non-existent gaps and the
outside backs finished off the opportunities he provided with
lethal precision. The support work, by both forwards and
backs, was outstanding and the handling exceptional,
considering the pace at which the game was played. PBHS,
from their previous results a reasonable side, were simply
overwhelmed by the speed and accuracy of College's
attacks. They started well and had a pack which won its fair
share of possession, but wilted in the face of the College tidal
wave.
After an early Grant penalty, Madlala finished off a sniping
break by Grant with some excellent support running and then
an avalanche of attacks left Grant himself unchallenged as
he strolled over under the posts. He converted both tries to
give College a 17-3 lead at half-time, PBHS's only response
having been a penalty. In the second half, College added a
further six tries. Penzhorn was on hand to take advantage of
another knifing break by Grant; Mullis crashed over after
concerted pressure by College; Grant once again eluded the
defence to record his second try; Madlala, with a brilliant,
weaving run finished off a scintillating, six phase attack; and
Squires relished the opportunity to score two tries, one a
twenty metre gallop for the line after PBHS's defence had
been spreadeagled and the other the result of a powerful
College drive to the line from a line-out.
Grant converted five of these second half tries. In the midst
of this welter of points, PBHS scored an excellent try after
concerted pressure and some fine handling.
This match revealed the full flowering of the College team's
talents; but a sterner test lay ahead with the trip to Grey
College on the following weekend and one hoped that the
team had not peaked a week too early.
vs Grey College (at Grey College). Lost 32-17.
Before this match, Grey and College were rated tie second
in the schools' rankings. Afterwards there could be little
doubt about their relative strengths. Grey were simply too
big, too strong and, out wide, too pacy for the College team,
which tackled heroically but had its defences breached
regularly by a very good team.
College started very well, winning a fair share of possession
and moving it wide slickly. Grant kicked an early penalty and
then he, Penzhorn and Shaw combined to put Madlala away
on the right wing. When he was caught, Gilson was on hand
to take his inside pass and crash over the line. Grant's
conversion gave College a 10-0 lead and the prospect of
their first ever win at Grey. But the euphoria of this excellent
start was slowly dispelled as Grey began to monopolise
possession and grind away with their powerful pack. Their
ball retention was outstanding and their ability to turn over
College ball at the ruck and maul reduced College's possession
to a trickle. For some time College held out, aided by determined
tackling and some poor Grey goal-kicking, but by half-time
Grey had evened the scores with two unconverted tries, both
scored after great pressure on the College line.
Early in the second half, Grey struck three hammer blows,
which effectively settled the match. A penalty gave them an
early lead; then two tries by their speedy outside backs - one
after College tried, ill advisedly as it turned out, to counterattack from deep in their own territory - and a conversion
took them to a 25-10 advantage from which College were
never going to recover. The remainder of the match was
fairly evenly contested, but it was Grey who extended their
lead with a converted try from a tap penalty close to the line.
College threw caution to the winds and exerted real pressure
on a Grey defence which proved to be very well organised.
Even though College achieved several line breaks, mainly
through the introduction of full back Shaw into the backline,
Grey dealt competently with these threats, often because
of their superior pace. Shortly before the final whistle,
continuous College pressure and the swift transfer of the ball
away from the forwards brought College a try, scored by
Shaw, in the corner. Grant's excellent conversion reduced
the deficit to 32-17, but although this saved some face, there
was no doubt that victory had gone to the better equipped
side. In defeat College struggled manfully and suffered no
dishonour, but Grey were clearly superior on the day.
vs Kearsney (on Goldstone's). Won 17-8.
Recent matches between College and Kearsney have been
closely contested affairs and this one was no exception.
While the game was an exciting one, because the result was
in the balance, it did not offer much high class rugby. Both
teams attempted to play the game at a frenetic pace and
made a slew of handling mistakes under pressure. The result
was that the match settled into something of a stalemate,
with neither side able to impose any dominance on the other.
But strangely, in a game so characterised by error, three of
the four tries were well organised and executed efforts.
Penzhorn opened the scoring for College when he took a
short pass from Grant on the angle and crashed over the
line. Then Shaw timed his incursion into the threequarter line
to perfection and drew the last defender to allow Madlala to
score. While both conversion kicks were from comfortable
positions, neither was successful. A Kearsney penalty made
the half-time score 10-3 to College.
In the second half, both teams continued to spoil their opportunities and it was only ten minutes from the end that
Kearsney drove from a line-out and cleverly slipped the ball
to the blindside to out-manoeuvre the College defence. The
failed attempt at a conversion left College in a precarious 108 lead; but they were stung into action by this reverse and
laid siege to the Kearsney try-line. When Kearsney were
hustled into error and made a mistake in their in-goal area,
Petersen was on hand to score the try, converted by Grant,
which made the game safe.
Overall, this was not a very satisfactory performance by
either side. While the three tries to one margin was probably
about fair, neither team would have felt that it had performed
to its potential.
vs Glenwood (at Glenwood). Won 33-3.
This was expected to be a very close game, with Glenwood
seeking to deprive College of possession and deny their
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backs space. They had a brawny pack, seemingly well
equipped to dominate up front, and their results earlier in the
season were respectable. In the event, Glenwood were able
to achieve the lion's share of possession for long periods in
the first half and throughout the match their forwards were
efficient ball winners. But their backline had no cutting edge
whatsoever and their forwards, while driving powerfully,
could not break College's defences. College chose this day
to produce one of their sharpest and most purposeful
performances. The forwards fought valiantly to achieve
parity in the second half and the backs were simply lethal.
Grant's distribution was superb and the threequarters ran
bewildering lines, regularly cutting Glenwood's midfield
defence to ribbons. Only a lack of real pace on the outside
cost College several more tries.
Glenwood made a mess of College's opening kick-off,
conceding possession deep in their own territory. A couple of
quick, well timed passes allowed R Kemp to squeeze in at
the corner. Grant's beautifully struck conversion kick gave
College a seven point lead in no more than a minute. Much
of the rest of the half, in terms of both possession and
territory, belonged to Glenwood, but it was College who
increased their lead when a counter-attack by Shaw and
some excellent handling put Kemp in again near the corner,
Grant converting with another excellent kick. Glenwood's
only reward for their efforts was a penalty, and they turned
around at half-time facing a 14-3 deficit.
The second half was essentially one way traffic. Although
Glenwood remained competitive in terms of possession,
College recorded three more unanswered tries. First Kemp
and Robertson combined sweetly on the blindside for the
latter to dive over in the corner; then Kemp, who had a
dream day, picked up a loose ball and weaved his way past
several tacklers to score; and finally Grant, in characteristic
manner, ghosted through Glenwood's midfield defence and
scored under the posts. Grant converted the last two tries for
a 33-3 win.
This was an outstanding team performance which showed
again how devastating College could be with the ball in
hand. Glenwood, a reputable team, were simply blown away.
From the depths of a maul R Ralfe attempts to feed the ball back
to B Robertson in a match against Glenwood
J Shaw, R Ralfe and A Penzhorn place Glenwood under pressure
vs Northwood (on Goldstone's). Won 48-3.
While only occasionally moving into top gear, College
cruised to a comfortable victory over a limited Northwood
team. The visitors lacked bulk, pace and outstanding
individual or team skills, and their afternoon was pretty well
restricted to defence. This they did stoutly, although at times
they were trying to catch shadows. College, with a reshaped
midfield - Mullis and Khoza replaced the injured Harper and
Penzhorn at centre - had to dust away the cobwebs which
had accumulated during their two week lay-off and their
timing was often not perfect. They played in fits and starts at times their handling and movement of the ball were
sublime, but interspersed with these were moments when
things would not quite go right. Certainly a higher quality of
play would be needed the following Saturday against Affies.
The final margin of eight tries to nil accurately reflected a
rather one-sided match. College scored four tries in the first
half, through N Kemp and R Kemp, Squires, who bullocked
his way through the midfield defence in an unstoppable,
twenty metre gallop, and Khoza. Grant, whose goal-kicking
was rather below his customary standard, converted two of
these tries and Northwood kicked a penalty, for a 24-3
half-time scoreline. In the second half, with perfect symmetry,
College scored another four tries, with Grant again succeeding
with two conversions. Try scorers were R Kemp, his second
try of the afternoon; Hall, who emerged from a maul and
outpaced the defenders to the corner; and Grant, who twice
snaked through the defence, dummying his way to the line.
vs Affies (on Goldstone's). Lost 20-19.
After their heavy defeat by Grey College a weak earlier,
Affies were expected to come out snorting fire and with
bloodlust in their eyes; but they were surprisingly subdued
and the College pack, with marked physical disadvantages,
held its own and provided the backs with good possession.
The huge Affies forwards could make little impression in the
scrums and at ruck and maul College, terrier-like and quick
to the point of breakdown, broke even, at worst. Only in the
line-outs, where the height of the Affies forwards posed a
problem, did College struggle to win possession.
With this unexpectedly large slice of possession, College
played most of the first period in their opponents' half of the
field. Defences were tight and neither backline could create
much space in which to move, but it was College who looked
more threatening. Grant kicked two penalties to Affies' one,
but College suffered a body blow shortly before half time,
when some poor defence and a capricious bounce of the ball
presented Affies with a gift try. The conversion gave Affies a
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half-time lead of 10-6, which must have pleased and
surprised them, considering the possession and territory
statistics.
College came out roaring at the start of the second half and
inexorable pressure brought a third successful penalty kick
by Grant and then a superb try, as he wafted through the
defensive line and spun out of the final tackle. This try,
converted by Grant, restored College's lead and a further
penalty by Grant gave College a 19-10 lead with twelve
minutes remaining.
Affies, facing the prospect of a second successive defeat,
now showed their true mettle. They raised their game a
further gear and College could not go with them. Their
forwards dominated possession in the final quarter of the
game and they camped in the College half. Wave after wave
of attacks had College defending grimly and the constant
pressure brought them two excellent late tries as they
stretched College's defences past breaking point. Although
neither was converted, they were enough to give the visitors
a 20-19 lead and they easily maintained this to the final
whistle - indeed, all the pressure at the end was on College.
This was an exciting game of rugby, featuring a titanic clash
of the packs, fine skills in the backlines, a see-saw score-line
and a dramatic finish. Because they scored three tries to
one, Affies probably just about deserved victory, but they
would have felt relieved to have dodged a bullet.
P Grant leads the First XV under the Nicholson Arch for the game
against Affies
P Grant attempts a penalty kick at goal in the match against Affies
J Shaw passes to Ft Kemp in the game against Affies
vs Hilton (at Hilton). Won 43-20. *
College-Hilton matches have been closely fought affairs in
recent years and this was expected to be no different. Hilton's
only loss in Natal had been by 12-10 to Michaelhouse, at
Michaelhouse, and the selection of ten of their team for the KZN
Schools and Midlands/Northern Natal Academy sides indicated
clearly that they would be dangerous opponents.
The game started at a frenetic pace. The Hilton forwards,
from the start, were very competitive and their excellent
loose trio, driving close to scrum, ruck or maul, placed
College's defences under pressure. But their backline was
less effective and was often caught well behind the
advantage line - indeed, in the end, this is where College won
the game. Grant opened the scoring when, after a
jolting tackle in midfield, he picked up the ball and raced fifty
metres to score a try which he converted himself. Hilton
replied with a try after sustained pressure and the conversion
levelled the scores. Joubert, who temporarily replaced Ralfe,
restored College's lead with an unconverted try, but Hilton
came back with a penalty to narrow the gap to 12-10. At this
critical juncture, shortly before half-time, Shaw scored for
College when he ran onto a superb tactical kick by Robertson
and left Grant with an easy conversion.
At 19-10 at half-time, College had a handy advantage, but
the loss of Grant to concussion and the need to re-shuffle the
backline (Penzhorn moved from centre to flyhalf) meant that
Hilton were still well in the game. College, however, raised
the pace of the game even further and Hilton could not
respond adequately. Robertson, who had an excellent
match, and Penzhorn took control and Hilton were forced
onto the defensive for much of the half. Firstly, Robertson
darted over under the posts from a ruck on the Hilton line and
Shaw's conversion extended College's lead to 26-10. Hilton
fought back with a try after good work by their forwards, but
a Shaw penalty and a try by R Kemp, converted by Shaw,
after Khoza had picked up a loose ball, put College out of
sight. Robertson then intercepted the ball and waltzed over
untouched for Shaw to add the extra points. Hilton, to their
credit, came back strongly to score the final try of the match,
but at 43-20 were well beaten.
It was a fine game of rugby, played at high pace and in good
spirit. Hilton were outscored but not outclassed and several
of College's six tries came from turn-over ball in midfield.
Particularly impressive for College was their ability to
overcome the loss of captain and play-maker Grant and to
pressurise Hilton into error.
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vs Michaelhouse (at Michaelhouse). Won 26-12.
After a fine start to the season, Michaelhouse had lost on
successive Saturdays to DHS and St John's. They were
highly motivated to avoid a third consecutive defeat and
fielded a huge pack, beefed up for the occasion by the
selection of an additional lock on the flank. For College,
Grant was unavailable and Penzhorn took over both the
captaincy and the fly-half position.
Michaelhouse started with vim and vigour and swept onto the
attack,.being impressive in the tight phases and denying
College possession. Their efforts were rewarded with a try
after a powerful run through the midfield by their eighth man.
The conversion gave Michaelhouse an early, and well
deserved, 7-0 lead; but this galvanised College into action and
they proceeded to dominate the next forty five minutes. First
Shaw kicked an easy penalty; then, after a long period on
attack in which College hammered away at the Michaelhouse
defence, R Kemp forced his way over near the posts, in a
convenient enough position for Shaw to add the extra points.
Shortly before the half-time whistle, College scored another try
when a superb movement, with at least ten phases, created
an overlap on the right. Madlala rounded the Michaelhouse full
back to score one of the best College tries of the season and
increase College's lead to 15-7.
The second half contained more of the same. College were
totally dominant territorially and only brave defence kept
them out. Inevitably, under such pressure, Michaelhouse
conceded penalties and Shaw kicked two of them for a 21-7
lead. Finally College achieved the breakthrough and another
outstanding sequence of play was rounded off by R Kemp in
the corner. With the match now settled as a contest, College
took their foot off the accelerator and Michaelhouse scored a
consolation try after a clever kick into the corner.
vs Glenwood (on Goldstone's). Won 28-0.
Earlier in the season, College had beaten Glenwood 33-3 in
Durban. While comprehensively outplayed on the day,
Glenwood were a better team than that result indicated.
They had also lost, albeit narrowly, to Michaelhouse and
Kearsney, and had not fulfilled the undoubted potential they
possessed. Blessed with height and weight in the pack, they
were capable of proving a handful to anyone. In the earlier
encounter, College had neutralised Glenwood's strengths
by recycling possession swiftly and moving the ball wide
quickly when the opportunity presented itself.
Now, on the College Old Boys' Reunion Day, Glenwood
were resolved not to allow College such quick or regular
possession, and in this lay the seeds of their destruction.
Their methods incurred the wrath of a referee who was
determined not to allow them to spoil or slow possession and
the result was penalties by the truckload against Glenwood.
The stop-start nature of the game did not suit College either,
but at least they were the beneficiaries of the referee's
decisions and Grant slotted the three penalty kicks which he
attempted for a 9-0 half-time lead.
Other than their propensity to infringe, Glenwood's efforts
were admirable - they defended strongly and occasionally
threatened on attack. For much of the second half, neither
side was able to subdue the other, though College continued
to enjoy a significant territorial advantage. Eventually, twelve
minutes from the end, after massive and continuous
pressure involving five consecutive five-metre scrums or
lineouts, Glenwood's defences were finally breached and
Rosettenstein crashed over for an unconverted try. This
score signalled a rush of points for College - first Grant was
on hand to finish off another multi-phase attack, then Madlala
initiated a counter-attack down the right-hand touchline from
a kick into College's half and popped up on the left, three
phases later, to take the final pass and sidestep the last
defender. Grant converted both tries and College's winning
margin was 28-0.
Glenwood will feel that, once again, they were better than the
final margin indicated; but, despite their wholehearted
efforts, they lacked the skills to convert several promising
opportunities into points, and their running battle with the referee was ruinous to their hopes.
vs Voortrekker (at Woodburn Stadium). Won 60-5.
Voortrekker are College's only opposition in Pietermaritzburg
at First XV level and the rivalry between the two schools is
therefore strong. In recent years College has been clearly
superior, but Voortrekker has always provided stern
resistance and is a respected foe. Indeed, in 1993, they
pulled off a stunning 22-3 win. This year, however,
Voortrekker had struggled, by far their most impressive result
being a draw with DHS. Injuries compounded their problems
and they hoped for little more than a good performance.
Playing under lights at Woodburn Stadium, the home of
rugby in Pietermaritzburg and the venue for the forthcoming
Craven Week, College proved far too strong for a gallant but
outplayed Voortrekker team. The College forwards were
completely dominant in all phases and the backline, revelling
in the good ball it received, ran dazzling patterns, repeatedly stretching and splintering Voortrekker's defence. Five tries
in each half, to which Voortrekker could only reply with a late
try of their own, brought College a crushing 60-5 victory.
For College, tries were scored by Madlala (3), Grant (2),
R Kemp, Robertson, Penzhorn, Huntly and De Lange. Grant,
whose goal-kicking was less than impressive, converted five
times. Voortrekker's try was scored after an excellent forward
drive.
vs Knox Grammar (on Goldstone's). Won 31-0.
The visitors from Australia were a school with a fine rugby record.
Winners of the Sydney Combined Associated Schools title for the
last three seasons, for them this was a pre-season tour before
their regular domestic season started. Their itinerary was
ambitious, with three matches in Gauteng followed by Grey
College and Maritzburg College. Unfortunately, the match was
played on a sodden field, with pools of standing water, while the
rain teemed down. While this did not seem to favour either side,
it spoiled the game as a spectacle and meant that safety first
tactics had to be employed.
The Knox pack was a powerful, well-drilled unit; seldom has
a College pack been so outscrummed. At ruck and maul, too,
they were clearly the better team and their possession from
these phases was clean and consistent. Only in the line-outs
did College have the upper hand. But Knox's success
extended no further than winning plenty of good ball. While
some of their backs were obviously talented individuals, they
seemed unable to put together more than two or three
passes without spilling the ball in the difficult conditions.
They also met a rock-like College defence which did not miss
a significant tackle. College, sensibly, played a less
expansive game than usual and concentrated on moving the
ball down-field with kicks and short passing rushes.
The game had scarcely started when Penzhorn accelerated
onto a short pass from Grant and burst through the Knox
defence for a try under the posts. Grant, wading through a
particularly deep puddle, missed the conversion. Ten
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minutes later, Hall scored from a tap penalty near the Knox
tryline and this time Grant found drier ground for a successful
conversion and a 12-0 lead. The last fifteen minutes of the
half, however, belonged to Knox. They placed College under
enormous pressure with powerful forward surges and were
unlucky, on more than one occasion, not to score. Only
tenacious tackling and their own mistakes kept them out.
The second half belonged to College. With their fine effort at
the end of the first half, Knox seemed to have shot their bolt
and they seldom threatened after the break. College scored
three further tries. Hall took the ball to the blindside from an
attacking scrum and timed his pass to perfection to put
Robertson into a gap and over for a try; Hall then galloped
thirty metres, after taking an inside pass from Grant, for his
second try; and Rosettenstein burst over from short range
when he ran an excellent line onto a short pass. Grant
converted the last two tries for a 31-0 final score.
vs DHS (at DHS). Won 12-9.
This was the 171st match between the First XVs of College
and DHS, a rivalry extending back to the early years of the
last century. Few of the previous matches, though, could
have been as tense and nail-biting an affair as this one. DHS
had endured a disappointing season and, on paper, had
little chance of victory. But DHS at DHS is always one of
College's toughest tests of the year, as they lift themselves
for another tilt at the old enemy.
The DHS forwards were simply magnificent on the day. They
rucked and mauled exceptionally well and their line-out
work was superb. When College did win possession, it was
usually slow. DHS's midfield defence was like a brick wall
and College's excellent backline, for once, was able to make
little headway. The match therefore developed into a mighty
scrap for supremacy among the forwards, a contest that
neither pack was able to win. College continued to attempt to
use their backs, even from deep inside their own half, while
DHS were content to kick for position, maintain the pressure
and attack from closer range. Even though both sides made
more mistakes than they would have wanted to, it was a
thrilling match, full of cut and thrust, courage and determination,
glorious play and silly errors.
After a fairly even start, College scored a try when Squires
barrelled his way over from a penalty close to the DHS line.
Grant's conversion gave College a 7-0 lead and it appeared
that all was going to plan. But DHS started to exert pressure
through their forwards and to harass and disrupt College.
Their territorial advantage brought them a successful penalty
kick late in the first half.
The second half was more of the same. College simply
could not throw off the shackles and spent most of the time
defending. While DHS seldom looked like scoring a try, they
kicked two more penalties for a 9-7 lead as the match
approached its end. On a rare foray into DHS territory,
College were awarded a penalty ten metres from the DHS
try-line and near the touch-line. Grant, who had left his
kicking boots at home, opted for a tap penalty and, to the
enormous relief of College supporters, Squires once again
battered his way over the line for the winning points. Even
then, DHS refused to die and spent the last few minutes
testing College's defences to the limit.
vs PBHS (at PBHS). Won 25-12.
Since College's convincing 57-8 victory early in the
term, PBHS had had a fine season, including a run of
consecutive wins, and were nationally ranked as high
seven. Obviously this return match would be a severe
College, particularly after the gruelling train trip
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to Pretoria.
Though the game was marred by some unnecessarily robust
play, College played almost faultless rugby in the first half.
Grant's tactical and line kicking was outstanding and kept
College on the attack. Two try scoring opportunities presented
themselves and were clinically taken. Firstly an eight-nine
move on the blindside put Madlala clear and he side-stepped
the final defender for an excellent try. Then Penzhorn took a
short pass from Grant on the angle, burst through the first
tackle and stayed on his feet long enough to be driven over
the line. Grant's conversion of Penzhorn's try and two penalty
kicks gave College an 18-0 lead at the end of a first half in
which they had played some superbly controlled rugby.
In the second half, College went off the boil and PBHS came
more into the game, but College were the first to score when
Hall dived over the line after a twenty metre rolling maul and
Grant's conversion extended the lead to 25-0. In the final ten
minutes, as, perhaps, the effects of the long, overnight journey
kicked in, PBHS scored two tries, one converted, to restore
some balance to the score-line.
P Huntly unsuccessfully contests a PBHS throw-in at a line-out
vs Westville (at Westville). Won 63-0.
This match, the final one of the 2002 season for both
schools, was played mid-week because of the impending
long weekend. Westville had suffered a poor season, with
only four wins, mostly against lesser rugby schools. But
many of their defeats had been by small margins only and at
home they are usually tough opponents. College, still licking
their wounds after the bruising encounter in Pretoria four
days earlier and forced to make five changes, might have
been ripe for the plucking; they were determined, however,
to finish the season in style.
Westville proved to be unable to resist College's pace and
power. They tackled bravely but were simply overwhelmed
by the avalanche of attacks from all part of the fields. After
Grant had opened the scoring with a couple of side-steps
followed by a gentle stroll to the try-line, the tries came at
regular intervals from Squires (2), Gilson (2), Hall (2), Huntly
and Penzhorn, some of them spectacular efforts involving
precise interplay between forwards and backs. Grant, in a
return to his best kicking form, converted all nine tries as the
score rocketed to 63-0, despite the match being blown
nearly ten minutes short.
For College this was a most satisfactory conclusion to a
wonderful season. Only two matches of twenty were lost,
and those were to Grey College and Affies, ranked the top
two schools in the country. More important than statistics,
though, was the exciting and sophisticated rugby the team
had played throughout the season.
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2nd XV
2002 was a very productive season for the 2nd XV. Sixteen
games were played, of which fourteen were won and two lost.
The season started, as is now the custom, with a trip to the
Vryheid Festival. This well-run festival is invaluable, as three
hard games are played, with a chance to see ten players
from the 3rd XV in action. The team played exactly to the
pattern we had worked on prior to the festival. Quickly won
ball was spread into the spaces and, as a result, some fine
attacking rugby was played. The foundations were laid for
the season and the team ended up winning the festival. This
is the first time that a 2nd/3rd XV has ever won this festival.
The team also won trophies for Most Tries Scored and for
Most Attractive Rugby Played. The game against Waterkloof
2nd XV must be mentioned, as I have seldom seen a 2nd XV
play such accomplished rugby. It was one of those games
where everything just clicked and the final scoreline, 48-3,
left many spectators speechless.
The front row of K Smith, T Purchase and F van der Merwe
was strong and aggressive. They formed an excellent
platform from which the team could dominate. Their play in
the tight-loose was excellent, as they showed skill and pace
in getting around the field.
The locks were F du Toit, A Petersen and D Manser; they did
great work in the line-outs and in locking the scrum. Manser,
who is only in 5th Form, had his season cut short by injury.
He has lots of talent and much will be expected of him next
year. A Petersen was aggressive and hard. Every year the
2nds seem to have a hard man pulling the forwards along.
This year Petersen performed that job admirably.
Traditionally the 2nds always produce top leaders. This year
was no exception. F du Toit followed in the footsteps of
G Smith (1984), B Stuart (1985), S Wang (1999), M Jonas
(2001) and J Hampson (2002) - all great captains. Du Toit's
leadership was invaluable to the success of the 2nd XV. He
was a hard taskmaster who drove his players in practice and
in matches. His line-out jumping was second to none. His
ball was a certainty and on the opposition's throw he stole
much of their ball as well.
The loose-forwards combined well. B McDonald and S Chase
were the fetchers. McDonald had pace and experience on
his side. Chase, who is only in 4th Form, should develop
into a very good player for the future. J Joubert switched
between flank and 8th man during the season. Joubert must
be one of the best loose-forwards to have played for the
2nds in many a year. His skill-level was at times astonishing,
and he popped up everywhere to make a tackle or set up
play. At most other schools, Joubert would have walked into
their 1st Teams. D de Lange graduated from the 3rds into
the 2nds and eventually had three games for the 1sts. He
was big and strong and carried the ball up superbly.
N Gaylard, at scrumhalf, always gave 150%. He was full of
fire and spirit and made sure that the forwards went forward
and gave him clean ball. G Dobbins played two games for
the 2nds before an injury put him out for the season. He was
a very good communicator who had an excellent pass.
J Lockhart and I Geldenhuys shared the fly-half duties. Both
these players played the pattern perfectly. They had very
good hands and distributed well.
B Mullis, K Palm and A Harris were the centres during the
season. Mullis had a lethal tackle and was strong on his feet.
Palm ran the right angles and was always up in support.
Harris, who had played fly half in the 3rds, had very good
hands and distributed well.
C Mkhize, C Burden and R Wermuth complemented each
other very well on the wings. Mkhize had real pace and
scored some exciting tries by running around and outstripping
the defence. Burden was very strong on his feet and loved
knocking would-be tacklers over. Wermuth has the skills to
play anywhere in the backline. Once he learns to focus on
the job at hand, he will develop into a very good player.
B Joubert played full back for most of the season. His timing
of runs into the backline was superb. His line-kicking also
meant much to the success of the team. When he learns to
have more faith in his ability he will become a much better
player. D Sharp played three games for the 2nds before picking
up an injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.
I would like to thank Mr P Snyman for his input during the
season, especially on the tour to Vryheid; the 1st Team
coaches, Mr S Botha and Mr B Collocott, for their help; and
M Kemp for reffing at practice. Mr J Mullis must also be
thanked for his advice and coaching throughout the season.
Thank you, too, to the boys for a most enjoyable season. I
hope they all continue to play this great game in the future.
Others who played for the 2nd XV were:
R Kemp, G Pistorius, C Kelly, S Jennings, B Hulley,
S Mnyayiza, J Maingard, T Lloyd, H Linde.
Results: played 16, won 14, lost 2, points for 473, points
against 153.
vs Reitz 1st 42-6, vs Waterkloof 48-3, vs Hentie Cilliers 1st
24-20, vs DHS 25-5, vs PBHS 32-8, vs Grey College 13-39,
vs Kearsney 24-10, vs Glenwood 10-0, vs Northwood 70-3,
vs Affies 7-10, vs Hilton 10-5, vs Michaelhouse 24-12, vs
Glenwood 18-13, vs DHS 27-17, vs PBHS 23-8, vs Westville
76-6.
LF Veenstra
SECOND GAME - 3RD & 4TH AVs
It was a very challenging and exciting rugby season for me
as the "Amabovu" coach. Both teams had a successful
season and played good rugby.
3RD XV
They played fifteen games of which they won twelve. They
scored 494 points during the season and conceded 120 points.
The season started off with a hitch by losing 10-19 to DHS.
Looking back at the season I personally think that the loss
helped the team in the long run. This loss was followed by a
convincing win over PBHS, 44-0.
The game of the season was against Grey College. The 3rd
XV beat them 17-15 at Grey College. It was a real Test
match and both sides fought to the last minute and gave
130%. College played in the true "Amabovu" spirit.
The side had some easy wins but the worst performance of
the season was against Michaelhouse. They lost 5-17 and
did not play as a team from the start and were over confident.
The team rectified their loss of the first game of the season
by beating DHS at DHS, 20-18. The team played with pride
and passion for 60 minutes. To me, this was their second
best game of the season.
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Regular players were: G Massyn, A Harris, S Mnyayiza,
C Kelly, M Dove, S Chase, J Douthwaite, T Lloyd, A Leaker,
H Linde, J Maingard, R Wermuth, P Pistorius, I Geldenhuys,
G Smit, E Squires, S Smit, D Davies,G Dobbins, K Petersen
and B Joubert.
Others who also played for the Third XV were: B Joubert,
D Munn, G Hunter, J Lockhart, D de Lange, B Hulley,
B Gaylard, D Day, S Mngadi, P Mchunu, C Burnett, D Myers.
I would like to thank the following players who captained the
side: C Kelly, I Geldenhuys, G Dobbins, B Gaylard.
Results:
vs DHS 10-19, vs PBHS 44-0, vs Grey College 17-15,
vs Kearsney 59-3, vs Glenwood 33-0, vs Weston 1st 39-0,
vs Northwood 70-8, Affies 17-31, vs Hilton 43-3,
vs Michaelhouse 5-17, vs Glenwood 31-3, vs Voortrekker
2nd 51-0, vs DHS 20-18, vs PBHS 17-0, vs Westville 38-8.
4TH XV
This side also had a very successful season, only losing 2
games out of 10 played. They scored 303 points and
conceded 146 points.
The 4th team played some excellent rugby during the
season. 40 players played for this team due to injury and
changes in the three sides above them. They adapted well
when the team was changed at the last minute. I would like
to thank all of them for their support and dedication in these
situations. They always gave of their best.
The season started off with a convincing win over DHS, 48-9.
Their match of the season was against Affies on Goldstone's.
They were trailing for most of the game but came back and
beat them 19-18. They played with fire and gave all they had
for 60 minutes.
Regular players were: D Munn, G Massyn, M Dove, S Smit,
D Day, K Petersen, S Mngadi, P Mchunu, C Burnett,
D Myers, K Manthey, G Clouston, D Culverwell, T Nzimande,
R Skene, K Brokensha, J Walters, J King, D Coertse,
A Stewart.
Other who also played for the Fourth XV were: A Harris,
T Lloyd, R Wermuth, D de Lange, I Geldenhuys, G Smit,
E Squires, D Davies, S Toucher, W Floyd, A Robertson,
L Zondi, J Pohl, B Marais, K Dohne, D Lagerwall,
A MacIntyre, C Smith, D Manser and J Beaton.
Results:
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DHS 48-9, vs PBHS 32-10, vs Grey College 3-62,
Kearsney 24-8, vs Glenwood 27-0, vs Northwood 44-0,
Affies 19-18, vs Hilton 14-19, vs Michaelhouse 15-12,
Glenwood 36-3, vs DHS 26-0, vs PBHS 15-5.
I would like to thank the "Amabovu" clan for a very enjoyable
season. I wish all the 6th Form players all the best for the
future and look forward seeing them at Goldstone's when
they come and support the Second game. Many of the 5th
Form players have improved during the season and I will
monitor their progress next year. All the best for next year's
season. I would also like to thank Mr Nicholson for helping
me coach "Amabovu" on a regular basis.
I think that we achieved our goal by focussing on the basics
playing good rugby.
PB Snyman
Third Game - 5th St 6th XVs The Bushpigs
Statistically the 'Pigs' had a relatively successful season.
Both sides played 12 games, the 5th XV losing 2 and the 6th
XV losing 4.
The nemeses, again, were the best rugby schools in the
country, namely Grey College and Affies. The scores do not
reflect how physical and tight the games were, but to turn
these results around, College boys are going to have to learn
to make the most of the limited opportunities they get.
Affies and Grey aside, the points for and against reflect how
dominant the 'Pigs' really were. The 5th team scored 457,
conceding 113, while the 6ths posted 370 points and gave
away 140. More important, however, was the marked
maturity of the boys by the end of the season. In the main,
this was due to the following:
1. The fifth-former adapting to the rigours and demands of
open-age rugby.
2. The 5th XV had the same tight five for the last five games
of the season. This stability created an air of confidence
which was palpable and they totally dominated all opposition
- a prerequisite for effective rugby.
3. The 'Pigs' had an inspirational leader in W Floyd. He grew
in stature as the season progressed and his enthusiasm
and great heart rubbed off on his peers.
As coaches, we thank the 'Pigs' for a wonderfully enjoyable
season. They never let up at practice, relishing their contact
sessions to frightening proportions. They were proud and
passionate College boys who reaped the benefits of their
hard work. The progress of those returning will be watched
with interest in 2003.
The following boys played for the 'Pigs':
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Drew, N Whyte, C Lubbe, E Squires, A Robertson,
Skene, G Dales, G Dimmick, S Mngadi, L Zondi,
Walters, G Waters, W Floyd, K Dohne, J Kruger, J Pohl,
Lagerwall, D Davies, K Brokensha, J Beaton, S Toucher,
Nel, J Kidd, A MacIntyre, G Clouston, S Orchard, A Pooler,
de Beer, P Lennon, A Stewart, C Jones, E Eburne,
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Crouch, A Coertse, N Mabizela, S Cairns, A Mcllrath,
Luthuli, B Marais, A Bennett, J King, R Stevenson,
Manthey, G Massyn, C Smith, A Dales, M Brown,
Language, P Richter, C Hart, L Keys, D Keal, W Gilson,
Steenberg, J Lowe, R de Souza, J du Rand, J le Roux,
Mchunu, D Alcock, D Wraith, C Hodgson, C Hill, P Meyer,
Beadle, M Hanika, A Smith, P Watson, D Wheatley,
Duthie, J Hall, F Sterley, B Rawlins, E Spearman.
Results:
5th XV: vs DHS 62-14; 22-6; vs PBHS 41-14; 29-5;
vs Glenwood 24-8; 71-0; vs Affies 0-19; vs Grey 10-36;
vs Kearsney 50-0; vs Northwood 77-0; vs Voortrekker 3rd
32-0; vs Westville 4th 29-3.
6th XV: vs DHS 31-0; 70-0; vs PBHS 17-10; 0-16;
vs Glenwood 38-12; 60-0; vs Affies 12-18; vs Estcourt 1st
13-39; vs Grey 3-46; vs Hilton 5th 22-0; vs Michaelhouse 5th
10-5; vs Northwood 102-0.
WE Whitear and KH Guise-Brown
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7 th XV
The season was fairly successful for the 7th XV having won
10 out of the12 games played. The only losses were against
Grey High Bloemfontein and Affies, thus being unbeaten in
KwaZulu-Natal.
One problem associated with playing or coaching at this level
is that the team changes from week to week and one can never
practise or play with the same team two weeks in a row. There
were 63 boys who played for the team throughout the season.
The boys worked hard at practice and produced rugby of
an extremely high standard during most of the matches.
Possibly the highlight of the season was the close win
against a very motivated Weston 3rd team. The team was
led by the following captains: D Alcock, J Bircher, I Crouch,
G Dales and R van Eeden.
Regular Players: D Alcock, K Antel, J Bircher, A Dales,
C de Beer, M Hanika, R Hodsdon, G Jankielsohn,
D Lagerwall, J Lowe, M Niland, S Orchard, B Rawlins,
R Slabbed, A Smith, J Smith, R Steenberg, B Sterley,
R van Eeden and P Watson.
Results: played 12, won 10, lost 2. points for 406, points
against 157.
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PBHS 39-0, vs Grey 5-34, vs Kearsney 6th 47-7,
Glenwood 50-8, vs Northwood 88-0, vs Affies 19-76,
Weston 3rd 14-10, vs Michaelhouse 6th 31-0,
Glenwood 40-15, vs Voortrekker 4th 24-0, vs PBHS 13-7,
Westville 5th 36-0.
GJ Dorling
8th XV
With so many boys (67) representing the 8th XV this year, it
wasn't easy for the boys to settle. Some started with us and
were promoted to the ranks of the 'Bushpigs' and 'Amabovu'.
Despite these changes, we had a very successful season,
beating all our opponents in Natal and Pretoria, but losing in
Bloemfontein. The highlight of the season was definitely our
24-18 win against Affies, with the score flattering the visitors
somewhat. There were close games throughout the season,
but the boys showed their true College fighting spirit and
came out on top. A special thanks goes to Mr Dorling and
the other College coaches who helped me during this, my
first (and hopefully not last) year as a coach.
Results: played 11, won 10, lost 1, points for 367, points
against 112
vs Weston 3rd 43-7, vs PBHS 20-17, vs Grey 6-17,
vs Kearsney 7th 60-3, vs Glenwood 7th 55-0, vs George
Campbell 5th 57-0, vs Affies 24-18, vs Hilton 6th 15-14,
vs Kearsney 6th 29-21, vs Glenwood 47-7, vs PBHS 10-8.
A Leroy
Fifth Game - 9th and 10th XV
The season for both teams was rather demanding having to
play most of their games against higher teams of other
schools. The teams worked hard at practice and played
some exciting and hard rugby, in typical College fashion. It is
sad that commitment waned somewhat in the third term and
College could not even put a ninth team together.
The highlight for the 9th team was possibly the second win
against George Campbell. Having only won by 19-0 in the
first game, they came back to win by 53-7. The highlight for the
10th Team was their win against Alex's 2nd team by 31-24.
9th XV results: vs Glenwood 8th 23-0, vs Grey 3-60,
vs Hilton 7th 14-10, vs George Campbell 6th 19-0, 53-7,
vs Affies 0-41, vs Hilton 7th 7-12.
10th XV results: vs Alex 2nd 31-24, Hilton 8th 31-0.
Team members were: K Antel, K Baskerville, S Beadle,
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Bestel, J Biggs, J Bircher, D Bowers, A Botha, L Canca,
Canton, M Cebhekulu, B Cunningham, D Delport,
Dlamini, C Freese, Y Freese, W Gilson, R Greener, J Hall,
Hancocks, D Harris, J Harris, C Hart, J Hatting,
Jankielsohn, D Keel, J Kimber, J le Roux, G Maxwell,
Mazibuko, D Mac Crimmon, W Molineaux, M Napiane,
Neethling, M Niland, M Nxumalo, S O'Brien, W Olivier,
Rawlins, G Rutherfoord, A Schwikkard, S Sefume,
Shange, D Sharratt, B Shewan, D Shuttleworth, S Small,
Smith, J Smith, E Spearman, R Steenberg, S Stewart,
Strachan, D Suter, C Taylor, M Thornton-Dibb,
Timmerman, L Weilbach and M Willment.
G Dorling and A Leroy
U16A
This was a season of mixed achievement. A team with so
much talent amongst them and so much character found it
very difficult to put this talent together to function as a slick,
oiled machine. At the training camp during the March
holidays the signs were there when they already split up into
three groups. On the training side the boys did well and
trained with passion. The boys were ready for the first
encounter of the season.
They fired off against DHS like a rocket and with some
textbook rugby, at times, won the match quite convincingly,
31-5. The team aim was to play phase rugby which
produced some spectacular rugby. The ice was broken, so
hopefully we were ready for the season. The tight five,
S Badenhorst, B Bhengu, G Boylan, M Fourie and M Porritt,
were not as mobile as one would have liked them to be. The
engine room was seldom boiling, but when it did, awesome
rugby came from it. The problem was that there were no real
replacements so there was no pressure on these boys to
keep their places. C Krause emerged from the B team and
had an outstanding season as lock and number two jumper.
His positional play was very good and he was rock solid.
At loose forward it was quite difficult to choose the right
combination. There were six outstanding players, all worthy
of playing in the A-side. The final selection was
G Kitchen, J Kitchen and S le Breton. They played at stages
the most brilliant rugby and at other times they struggled
to put it together. On the occasions that K Allan and
N Hawkins played at flank for the team they performed with
passion and fire. A player in this position to watch for the
future is Hawkins who has the ability to read the game and
who knows how to do the donkey work.
The back line scored some brilliant and very skilful tries. Flyhalf
and captain, J Boshoff,was in a league of his own, but never
really had the necessary support from the rest of the backline.
On defence and on attack he was phenomenal. D Gillespie first
replaced Boshoff, who had a injury, and moved later to
centre. Centres B Dickson and D Worthington did their best
but struggled against the top schools. The two wings played
outstanding rugby; it was just a pity they saw so little of the ball.
With the ball running down the line there was always some
excitement. Full back, S Ferreira, has all the potential to be
one of the best for the future; against Kearsney he made two
outstanding breaks, but, with a two-on-one situation and
seven metres from the try line, failed to pass the ball.
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Against Pretoria Boys' High we struggled to get momentum.
We just could not get to the breakdown point in time and
could not ruck and secure the ball. When we did win quick
ball everything happened and tries were scored. Against the
top schools, like Grey College and Affies, you have no hope
of getting any second phase ball if your tight five is not mobile
and cannot get to the breakpoint to secure the ball. The top
schools showed with their U16s what it takes to play at the
top level. Everything on the field was done with passion for
the game and all credit goes to these two schools.
After the Grey College game, which we lost 38-6, I hoped
that we had learned from our mistakes, but the next three
games were lost because of lack of discipline. All of a
sudden there were fifteen individuals who could not play as a
team. We therefore lost against Grey College, Kearsney
College, Affies and Glenwood in succession.
All eyes were on the team and after serious talks everything
fell into place. After the four losses, we first played Hilton
College and outplayed them with the forwards, which gave
the back line plenty of opportunity to run with the ball,
resulting in a 29-8 victory. Under the vice captaincy of
M Fourie the forwards played like a well oiled machine and
were hungry for good solid rugby.
Michaelhouse followed. We played without our fly half,
captain and star, Boshoff. Fourie took over the reins with
success. Everyone in the team was there to play rugby as it
should be played. The tight five were awesome and did to the
opponents what Grey and Affies had done to us. It was good
to see a loose trio hunting every ball and first at the
breakdown point. It was a combination of forwards and back
line playing together that led to some of the finest tries of the
season. Gillespie had a great debut at fly half. The team
finished the match off with a 29-7 victory.
My biggest concern was that there was a lack of skill at
centre. Our exciting wings hardly saw the ball. The wings
scored some brilliant tries, only by looking for work. Boshoff
played some outstanding rugby when moved to the centre
position with Gillespie staying at flyhalf. Boshoff created
many opportunities for his wings and fullback and it was a
pleasure to watch the backline running with confidence.
A thing which I cannot and will never understand is when a
team changes its winning strategy and finds itself out of the
game. This happened against Pretoria Boys' High in the
second encounter, and against Westville. We totally
outclassed them in the first half and did such silly things in
the second half that we made it very difficult for ourselves to
get back in the game. Both these encounters were won
narrowly.
In the second encounter against Glenwood on Goldstone's
we saw what guts is, after losing the first game.
With "last move" from the referee and 17 metres from the
opposition's try line, it was a lineout and our throw in. The
score was 8-12. The pack drove the opposition over the try
line, to score and win the match 13-12.
Regular Players
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Ferreira; J Miller; D Worthington; B Dickson; G Borchard;
Boshoff (Captain); R Bremner; G Kitchen; J Kitchen;
Le Breton; M Fourie; M Porritt; G Boylan; B Bhengu;
Badenhorst; N Hawkins; C Krause; K Allan; D Gillespie;
Ferreira; M Schlachter; G McKinlay.
Results
vs DHS 31-5, PBHS 19-5, Grey 6-38, Kearsney 5-14,
Glenwood 5-8, Northwood 38-17, Affies 5-43, Hilton 29-8,
Michaelhouse 29-7, Glenwood 13-12, DHS 23-0, PBHS
18-8, Westville 5-17
TC Henderson
U16B
The Inhliziyo Yendlovu had a very successful 2002 season,
a year that will be remembered by all involved as a season
of growth, commitment and discipline. Every practice was
treated as a crucial and integral part of a cunning plan
for success. Never was there a reason for concern over
commitment or reliability.
There were disruptions aplenty in the Yendlovu but the true
spirit of the team was always picked up by the new players.
No fewer than 40 players represented the Yendlovu in 2002,
enjoying the services of 6 captains, all of whom led by example.
Credit must go to the following who captained the team
with exemplary commitment: C Krause; D Gillespie and
N Hawkins. This commitment and passion, which was
evident at the first practice, set the tone for a magnificent
season. The skill levels of the players were very high and it
was obvious that they had enjoyed effective coaching in
2001. The pattern of rugby played mirrored that of the 1 st XV.
This saw a feast of open running rugby with both forwards
and backs running with ball in hand. The sight of forwards
like P Ferreira, F Johnson and I Vickers running off the
flyhalf at pace into unsuspecting backs was a sight to be
remembered. This, added to the superb angles and
penetrative skills of the backs, made every match a
spectacular affair. In the backs, the skills of D Gillespie at
flyhalf were brilliant and he was eventually rewarded for his
efforts with his inclusion in the A team. His ability to offload
his centres into space was superb. But all of this required a
good service from the scrumhalf. B Dalton was outstanding.
His vision and tenacity were always evident. A quote from the
Glenwood coach, Denis Hutchinson, sums up Dalton's play:
"With service from a scrumhalf like that the opposition have
no chance". That he was able to supply such a service was
the result of a solid platform laid by the forwards. I Vickers
must be commended for his development at hooker through
the season. In 2001 he was the U15E team flank. In the
line-outs K Nel was brilliant. He was a constant source of
possession and rightfully was named the most improved
player of the year.
Everyone was a part of the action in this team with tries going
equally to forwards and backs. One of the greatest assets
the team had was the speed and tenacity of the loose
forwards. In the final three matches the trio of N Hawkins,
D Bester and K Allan was formidable. Their speed to the
breakdown was extraordinary and many a ball was turned
over from the opposition.
Of the matches played the highlight had to be the victory
over Affies. This was a game of incredible pace and
aggression with neither team giving an inch. Pressure and
hard defence saw Affies make crucial errors and we
crossed the line for a brilliant try by D Joubert which was
unfortunately disallowed. But the pressure was maintained
and another forced error by Affies resulted in a try by
B Dixon. This saw the Yendlovu in the lead, a position that
they did not relinquish. The final result of 7-3 was a raflection
of the ferocity of the encounter. What made this victory
especially rewarding for the players was the turnaround of
last year's 38-0 defeat at the hands of the same team.
It was a privilege to have coached this remarkable team. One
of the many goals set for the season was to complement the
A team in every way possible. The reflection of this was
evident at the end of the season when no fewer than eight of
the Yendlovu had started for the A Team.
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My sincere thanks must go to Mr. T Henderson for his devotion
to the Yendlovu and to all those parents who diligently supported
the team through the season. We thank the Director of Sport,
Mr. M Bechet, for his devotion and tireless efforts in ensuring that
the team had a fixture every week.
The following players played 3 or more games for the
Yendlovu:
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Krause, D Gillespie, N Hawkins, G McKinlay, D Joubert,
Fey, D Bester, K LaKay, K Stephens, G Borchardt, B Dixon,
Hart, S Nischk, B Dalton, P Ferreira, I Vickers,
Schfachter, S Murie, G Bennetts, F Johnson, K Nel,
Mantle, S Henderson, K Allan, C Scott, B McCabe, C Riley
Yendlovu of 2002: B Dalton and T Fey
Results: played 13, won 11, lost 1, drew 1
vs DHS 41 -3, vs PBHS 29-6, vs Grey College 7-19, vs Kearsney
20-14, vs Glenwood 37-7, vs Northwood 48-0, vs Affies 7-3, vs
Hilton 38-15, vs Kearsney 17-12, vs Glenwood 33-10, vs DHS
26-0, vs PBHS 8-8, vs Westville 12-0.
S La Marque
U16C
The team had an enjoyable season with mixed results as
there were many player changes during the season. The
side was well captained by Nischk and Van Haght who both
led by example.
Highlights of the season were definitely against Affies and
Grey Bloem. Against Affies, College looked as if they could
hold off the attack! Sadly, in the second half we made a
couple of mistakes which were very quickly converted into
points. Affies won that game very convincingly by 38-3. Grey
were a little lethargic this year. College took up the challenge
and we held them off until the last quarter of the game.
College made a couple of tactical errors and Grey
capitalised, winning 19-5.
The team always gave of their best both in practice and on
the field and at no time did they ever give up - even when we
lost against Michaelhouse B team 7-19. I would like to thank
all the boys for their commitment and dedication throughout
the season which was in my opinion very successful.
Regular players
C Lagerwall, D de Wet, R Bassage, M van Haght, M Holden,
S Nischk, C Reilly, S Smout, Z Mncwabe, S McCann,
R Shuttleworth, D Kruger, B Ramdas, B Carlson,
S Henderson, B McCabe, C Scott,
Results: played 12, won 8, lost 4, points for 314, points
against 113.
vs DHS 22-0, vs PBHS 26-0, vs Grey College 5-19,
vs Kearsney 22-10, vs Glenwood 48-7, vs Northwood 60-0,
vs Affies 3-38, vs Wembley 1st 17-0, vs Michaelhouse B
7-19, vs Glenwood 48-12, vs DHS 53-0, vs PBHS 3-8.
PL Sutherland
U16D
First of all, I would like to thank Mr P Sutherland and the
U16C and D players for the way in which they have made me
feel welcome at Maritzburg College. I would also like to
thank them for all the things they have taught me during this
season.
The U16D team had mixed results due to injuries and players
being promoted to the U16C team. It was, however, a team
which showed courage and enjoyment in playing this great
game, with spirited leaders like M Jwili, A Zimasa and V van
Rensburg during this season. The highlights of the season,
for me, were definitely against Glenwood, Michaelhouse C,
Hilton C and Voortrekker 5th teams. I say this because at
this stage of the season we were playing with a few players
from the U16E team filling the gaps caused by promotions or
by injury. In saying this, I am by no means implying that
these players were not up to the standard of the U16D. On
the contrary, these boys played with as much fire and
spirit as any other player in the team. I therefore want to
thank each and every player that played for the U16D team
this season for the effort they made to come to the practices,
and during games played.
Regular players were:
A van Rensburg, A Zimasa, M Jwili, E Boettiger, J Topham,
B Ramdas, B Deane, C Dove, R Driemeyer, R Mills, M Aling,
A Cousins, Z Petersen, B Carlsson, C Lendrum, Z Mdadane,
S Blaylock, D Shangase, D Ellis, M Richter, B Mngadi,
R Shuttleworth.
Results:
vs Glenwood 22-0, vs PHBS 14-10, vs Grey College 19-26,
vs St Charles 5-51, vs Glenwood 35-0, vs Northwood 21-19,
vs Affies 8-41, vs Hilton C 0-27, vs Michaelhouse C 3-15,
vs Glenwood 69-0, vs Voortrekker 5th 42-0, vs PBHS 15-3,
vs Westville C 24-0.
NJ Robberts
U16E and F
It was never going to be easy to achieve a sense of cohesion in
this group due to the continual flux of players that is inevitable in
teams at the end of the line. Be that as it may, a large starting
group in excess of 40 players soon dwindled to a more
manageable and relatively constant core of dedicated players.
In their first outing of the season, the U16E did themselves
proud and astounded everyone by recording the highest
score of the day when they trounced their visiting Pretoria
Boys' High counterparts by 76-0. They lost only two games,
one convincingly against Affies and the other a closely
contested affair against Kearsney.
The U16F team had a series of tough games since, given
other schools' inability to match us in numbers of teams, they
were mostly pitted against Open sides from other schools.
The flu outbreak in June and the ever increasing injury list
eventually put paid to the F side. The E team, with only one
fixture in the third term, ended the season with a solid
performance to triumph over Westville U16D by 40-5.
Thanks are due to Brad Mantle for his coaching, assisted
occasionally by Andrew Thornton-Dibb. The U16E/F group are
also thanked for being so supportive of me in my endeavours as
Assistant Coach/Manager.
Regular Players
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T
Aling, B Allen, R Atkinson, W Barkhuizen, S Barrett,
Cousins, M Critchfield, A Davies, D Driemeyer, A Forte,
Keth, R Mills, M Msomi, S Mvubu, C Nel (vice-captain),
Pohl (Captain), I Steyn, J Sykes, C Szmyrgala, C Taylor,
Thembela, R Van Rooyen, T Van Rooyen
Also Played
L
D
R
B
D
S
Adams, E Boettiger, S Bowles, B Carlsson, R Colepeper,
Daniels, J Desfontaines, B Domleo, B Ekerold, D Ellis,
Fowle, K Gcumisa, J Glover B Hall, S Hogg, N Michel,
Mngadi, D Neethling, Z Petersen, D Pienaar, S Rutherfoord,
Shangase, K Spires, W Stainbank, S Wassman,
Wellbeloved, C Wright.
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Results:
U16E: played 6, won 3, lost 2, drew 1, points for 155, points
against 128
vs PHBS 76-0, vs Kearsney U16D 5 - 8, vs George Campbell
5th 19-19, vs Affies 0-84, vs Weston 5th 15-12, vs Weston
U16B 40-5.
U16F: played 5, won 1, lost 4, points for 38, points against
147.
vs Voortrekker 5th 7-39; vs Kearsney U16E 7-0; vs Treverton
4th 5-31; vs Weston 4th 12-22, vs Affies U16F 7-55
Mrs L Marchant
U15A
This side had a good season and shows promise for the
future. They played some excellent games, especially in the
second term. This was spoiled to a certain extent by some
complacent performances in the latter part of the season,
hence an unnecessary loss. The record reflects 10 victories,
1 draw and 3 losses.
The team started off with a bang in the early matches and
played some fine, entertaining rugby and scored many well
worked tries. The match against PBHS was an exhibition of
what this side was capable of when they were firing on all
cylinders. After the first few victories they were confident
and ready to travel to Grey in Bloemfontein and take them
on. However the Grey side proved to be their strongest
opposition of the season. In the first half they could not
match Grey's outside backs' pace and conceded some early
tries. The forwards however started to play some very good
rugby and started to dominate in front and during this period
College scored three excellent tries, one of them after six
phases. Two bad defensive mistakes led to two further tries
being scored against College. Although losing badly many
valuable lessons were learnt, especially to limit the number
of unnecessary mistakes, because Grey scored nearly all
their tries from situations like these. After the Grey match it
took the team a while to get their rhythm back and they
nearly lost to a very willing Kearsney side. However when
the Affies side ran on to the pitch the team was as ready as
they ever were this season and, apart from winning, gave
one of their best performances on a rugby field this year.
They lost this closely contested game because they could
not capitalise on some excellent opportunities during the
second half of the match. The ball was spilled on the try line
a few times.
In the period after the Affies match the team kept up
their high standard of play for a few matches and posted
some fine results against Hilton, Michaelhouse, Glenwood
and DHS. The latter part of the season saw the team's
performance slump purely because they made too many
mistakes and were complacent. This resulted in a close
result against a very motivated PBHS. PBHS were all over
College throughout the match and were a touch unlucky to
lose the match right at the end when College scored the only
try. In the last match the penalty count against College never
gave the side a fair chance to compete and they lost against
Westville. Overall it was, however, a successful season
which can be attributed to this side's talent, spirit and will to
win.
PLAYER CRITIQUE
M Rencken (Scrumhalf and Captain): He is a very talented
scrum half. He has a good break and linked well with his
forwards and backs alike. Although his passing was of a
good standard he must keep on working on this aspect, as
well as his kicking game. He must also utilise the blind side
option more. The team surely missed him in the last few
matches because of injury. As captain he did a superb job.
He kept the team going forward and motivated them towards
victory in difficult matches. I thank him for his contribution
both as captain and player.
J Meanwell (Hooker and vice captain): An excellent hooker
who gave of his best in every game. His loose play was an
added advantage to his good hooking and line out work. He
was part of a very talented front row who contributed
enormously towards the team's success. Furthermore his
place kicking was of a very high standard as he converted
most tries and kicked valuable penalties.
O Humphries (Fullback): A fullback who enjoyed attacking
and joining the line. He ran hard and scored and made some
valuable tries. His defence was his down side, especially
letting the ball bounce and tackling. He will have to work
hard at these aspects for the future. He was injured in the
latter part of the season.
B Dewar (Wing and fullback): He used his pace and
skill positively on most occasions and wrong footed
opposition. He was later switched to fullback where
solid on defence. He tended to run from anywhere on
pitch and sometimes ran into trouble. His defensive
needs some attention.
his
he was
the
kicking
C Tyack (Wing): A pacy wing who often beat his opponents
with his speed. Generally he kept the ball alive well and
rounded off some moves. He will have to work on his handling
skills and he needs a bit more variation in his attacking play.
N Nsele (Centre/wing): Showed some pace and was exciting
when he attacked space. He usually crossed the advantage
line with ease and scored some good tries. Initially his
defence was shaky but he improved as the season
progressed. He sometimes held back and if he could
improve this aspect he could become a very exciting
wing/outside centre.
T Blarney (Centre / wing): A very committed and hard playing
centre who also showed good defensive skills. On attack he
was difficult to stop and this led to him making or scoring
tries. At times he held on to the ball too long. He also played
on the wing towards the end of the season.
C Heyes (Centre): A hard running centre who ran different
angles which made it difficult to stop him from crossing the
advantage line; he also scored some good tries by changing
his running line. He could work on his handling because this
let him down at times.
J Morgan (Fly half): A talented player who thrived on
attacking the gain line and setting up attacking plays. His
initial burst of speed and his ability to break saw him
crossing the goal line often or setting up his outer backs
for tries. He was the best defender in the backs. At times
his line kicking was pin-point but it lacked consistency. He
should work on his goal kicking ability.
G Forbes (No.8): He is a
enjoyed the tough games.
the tight loose was very
of the scrum he improved
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strong, hard working no.8 who
His driving play and hard work in
valuable to the team. From the base
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difficult to stop. Unluckily he took a long time to recover from
flu and it took some time to regain his fitness.
R Christer (No.8): A very keen and hard working loose
forward. He played in the latter part of the season due to
injuries and flu. He showed a lot of potential for the future.
S Khoza (Flank): A very promising loose forward.
to get to the breakdown and win the ball or link
carrier was his greatest asset. He was strong on
and crossed the goal line for a few tries during
His ability
with the ball
the drive
the season.
B Daynes (Flank / lock): He mostly played at the blind-side
flank but he is a very valuable line out forward as well. He
enjoyed the tough games and thrived in the tight loose
situations. His jumping at the back of the line out was superb
and he set up and joined in a number of attacks from there.
T Chidzawo (Lock): This strong big lock was one of the
stalwarts of the scrum and the team. His driving play and
controlled aggression made him very difficult to stop and he
often drove metres upfield before he was stopped. Close to
the goal line he was difficult to stop. His line out play was
superb. During the latter part of the season he injured his
shoulder and never fully recovered from this injury.
C Spilsbury (Lock): A keen lock forward who controlled the
number four ball and worked hard in the scrums and at
rucks. His pace was an added bonus and this made him a
good support player as well.
S van der Westhuysen (Loosehead prop): A very talented,
strong prop forward. He dominated in all games at his
position. He worked hard in the tight-loose situations and
often carried the ball over the gain line.
Q de Beer (Tight head Prop): A strong, hardworking tight
head prop who also was very valuable in the tight situations.
He liked to drive with the ball and often took the attack
further.
J Raw (Scrumhalf / utility back): A scrum half with a lot of rugby
in him. He played in different positions to cover for injuries
during the season. He must, however, work at his passing.
Other players who represented the team:
J Hurt, T Chiochetti, J Perrow, D Kotze, B Wuth, R Mallick,
H Burn, K Noel.
Results:
vs DHS 45-10, PBHS 41-7, Grey College 17-39, Kearsney
20-20, Glenwood 25-14, Northwood 34-0, Affies 13-19,
Hilton 48-14, Michaelhouse 26-0, Glenwood 48-0,
Voortrekker 37-7, DHS 38-5, PBHS 8-6, Westville 3-8
I Talke
U15B
Being involved with the U15A and B's for the last ten years
has given me some insight into how the boys develop over
time. They seem to improve dramatically in their second or
third year at College, because they have matured and
understand what is expected of them. This gives them the
belief in themselves and a mental edge over local schools
which enables them to perform as well as they do. This
attitude is still being developed against opposition from
outside the province and it is still something the boys need to
work at even harder.
Over the last few years, fitness programmes have been put
into place, prior to the start of the season. This seems to
have closed the gap, but is still insufficient. The boys must
be encouraged to start gym programmes and must do
even more pre-season strength-training. This is not only
beneficial to rugby, but to all sports. Courage and heart can
only take a team so far and very few College teams lack
these qualities. A fully operational gym would most certainly
improve the College cause.
The overall performance of the team was very good. The
team played well together and this led to some excellent
performances. The team was generally too strong for their
local opposition and it was only against Affies and Grey that
we were truly tested. The Grey match could have gone either
way. It was only late in the first half that Grey were able to
take a narrow lead. In the end it was a disappointing loss for
the team as they had played excellent rugby.
The team was very spirited and committed under the
captaincy of J Shaw. They co-operated at practices, and were
ready to listen to the ideas and instructions of the coaches,
which made our task of coaching them very enjoyable.
Their basic skills improved throughout the season, especially
the rucking and the competitiveness at tackle ball situations.
The basic set-piece skills were good and the team was lucky to
have a number of players who were excellent in defence and
were also good at creating good second phase possession.
The boys worked hard at passing and catching drills, which is
essential for the modern game. The boys came to grips with
the game plan early in the season and it was encouraging to
see the team improve through the season.
Regular players
T
S
W
R
C
S
Chiocchetti; J Raw; J Hurt; B Dewar; C Tyack; R Talbot;
Mkhize; N Nsele; K Noel; R Mallick; J Shaw; M Lambert;
Wells; C Meyer; B Wuth; J Myburgh; J Ferrow; J Perrow;
Christer; D Kotze; C Spilsbury; H Burn; D Legg; T Huntly;
Gilson; B Baker; M Webb; C Orchard; M Bridge; M Khoza;
Smetherham
Results
vs DHS 39-5, PHBS 5-0, Grey College 10-21, Kearsney
54-0, Glenwood 43-17, Northwood 59-0, Affies 0-31,
Glenwood 54-0, DHS 41-3, PBHS 33-7, Westville 31-10
D Trodd
U15C
Out of the three seasons that I have had the pleasure of
coaching at College, I can, with all sincerity, say that the 2002
season has been the most rewarding. I believe that this was
partly to do with the spirit, motivation, skill and determination
that the boys displayed, both on the practice-field, as well as
against their opposition. The season began with a tight game
against DHS, but after some intensive fitness, ball-skills and
selection, the U15C were able to play a fantastic game of
rugby. The highlight of the season must undoubtedly be the
excellent display of rugby played away against Grey
(Bloemfontein), in which the team walked away with a 20-7
victory. The team was determinedly led by C Gilson, but after
his promotion, M Lambert followed in his footsteps. In ending,
it must be said that the team was a hard-working and polite
group of boys who were a pleasure to coach.
Regular players
C
A
R
B
Orchard, N Nsele, M Lambert (Captain), A Hewitt,
Smetherham, C Meyer, W Wells, C Gilson (Captain),
Hampson, E Geer, D Legg, K Smith, I Talbot, M Bridge,
Baker, R Pechey, J Greyling, A Duchenne, M Backhouse
Results
vs DHS 24-10, PBHS 44-10, Grey College 20-7, Kearsney
45-0, Glenwood 24-3, Northwood 63-0, Affies 0-61, Hilton B
54-10, Michaelhouse B 19-10, Glenwood 46-0, DHS 57-0,
PBHS 31-7, Westville 71-0
P Richardson
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U15D
The U15D played an expansive and imaginative game, often
giving their great rivals, the C team, a good run for their
money during practice matches. The first few encounters
proved to be scrappy affairs, but after some chopping and
changing, as well as extensive fitness and ball-skills training,
the team began playing a game of rugby worthy of their
ability. In retrospect, it is hard to believe the depth in skill that
many of these boys displayed, and it was unfortunate that
many of them did not get an opportunity to play in higher
teams. The team was doggedly led by R Hampson, who
displayed great promise with the boot and in the lineouts,
and set a great example for the rest of his team, both as a
leader and in spirit. The team won all their Natal games and
were unlucky to have lost to Grey College in a match that can
only be described as a "rushed affair". In concluding, it must
be said that the U15D team showed great perseverance and
commitment to the team and to each other and were a
pleasure to coach.
Regular players
A
M
M
C
Hewitt, M Backhouse, C Orchard, T Vilikazi, L Nogwanya,
Freeman, S Mkhize, R Hampson (Captain), T Huntly,
le Roux, M Smith, R Whittaker, L Sutherland, B Taylor,
Sharratt, G Cousins, J Jozana, B Day
Results
vs DHS 61-0, PBHS 12-5, Grey College 5-22, Kearsney
77-0, Estcourt A 27-10, Glenwood 19-15, Northwood 25-5,
Affies 0-65, Hilton C 47-5, Michaelhouse C 66-0, Glenwood
61-0, Voortrekker B 49-7, PBHS 31-17, Westville 46-12
P Richardson
U15E
The under 15E team this year had a successful as well as an
enjoyable year. Against some tough opposition the team did
really well in losing only three out of their 12 games. A very
notable fact of the season was the mid-season flu virus
which at one time had 25 boys in the under 15 section out of
action, something which affected the E team greatly, as can
be expected. With a record of 433 points for, and 135 points
against, the team can see this as having been a good
season, especially seeing that the only points against came
from four games.
Spirits on and off the field were always high, which made the
side a pleasure to coach. The team was also captained in an
exemplary fashion by M Jozana, who always led by example.
Regular players: R Molefe, R Whyte, T Smythe, M Jozana,
B Hellqvist, G Hampson, M Flemmer, J Smiley, S Ndawonde,
M Knox, W Foulkes, D Erasmus, M Day, A Boshoff, J Freese,
S Keth, G Francis, G Gearing, D Durrheim, T Mahlatsi,
B van Gessel
Results:
vs Glenwood 55-0, vs Newton A 37-0, vs PBHS 53-0, vs
Grey College 3-27, vs DHS D 66-0, vs Glenwood 36-0, vs
Northwood 43-0, vs Affies 0-59, vs Wembley A 7-42, vs
PBHS 27-7, vs Westville 53-0.
P Voigts
U15F
The boys played good, hard rugby this season and showed a
lot of enthusiasm and commitment. Every match was viewed
as an opportunity to improve and to be 'proudly College'.
The most exciting game of the season was played against
Grey College. There was an unfortunate miscalculation in
the scoring which left us 1 point behind them, although we
came off the field celebrating in victory. I was truly satisfied
to see the boys' sportsmanship as they graciously accepted
the defeat and congratulated the opposition.
In terms of the teams played against, the team had a good
season.
Results:
vs PBHS 37-7, vs Grey College 21-22, vs Hillcrest B 5-17,
vs DHS D 10-22, vs PBHS 12-5.
P Hoatson
U14A
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This team started the season very shakily and took quite a
few weeks to realise that they were playing High School
Rugby. The fact that we had no players from the previous
season who could add stability from the start, did not help
matters. After two losses in their first three matches, they
started to settle down into a very good team, with a
hard-working, committed pack of forwards, the captain,
D Smith, leading from the front, and a talented backline with
G Melle, vice captain, the spearhead of the attack.
The forwards were able to dictate in many of their games and
so set up the backs in scoring opportunities. The front row
of B Lindsay, J Lendrum and D Smith were very solid up front
and did excellent work in their support roles and in the
tight-loose. The locks, A Smith and B Egan, did fine work in
the lineouts, rucks and mauls. They will need to work hard
at their receiving kick-offs. The loose forwards were an
excellent combination, with L Stevens and T Tshabalala
combining well on attack, and also bringing off excellent
tackles on defence. G Heath, at No. 8, combined well with
his two flanks and took up the ball on many occasions to set
up attacking opportunities.
The halfback combination of G Strydom and R Viljoen got
better and better as the season progressed, but still need to
work hard at certain aspects of their games. D Hoffman was
a solid, no-nonsense centre who combined well with the
talented G Melle, who was outstanding on attack and
defence. The two wings, M Ngwane (who eventually came
into the team as a 3rd Former) and S Gumede, were both
solid on attack and defence and scored some fine tries for
the team. The fullback, J Adam, who was also the team kicker,
saving the team on a number of occasions, was a solid
player with a turn of speed who could turn defence into
attack if the opposition did not clear their lines.
A big thank you must go to Mr Nigel Sutherland and
Mr "Skonk" Nicholson for their assistance in the coaching of
the U14 A and B Squad. Also a huge thank you to those
players who came up into the U14A and B teams when
needed, performing with true College spirit.
Results: played 14, won 11, lost 3, points for 260, points
against 166
vs DHS 12-15, vs PHBS 15-12, vs Grey College 3-35, vs
Kearsney 18-17, vs Glenwood 3-0, vs Northwood 34-12, vs
Affies 14-12, vs Hilton 18-0, vs Michaelhouse 22-5, vs
Glenwood 8-3, vs Voortrekker 67-7, vs DHS 20-15, vs PBHS
14-7, vs Westville 12-26.
DM Anderson
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I U14B
The pre-season selection process started earlier than usual
this year, resulting in fewer changes in the early part of the
second term. Two good wins against DHS and PBHS were
followed by our first defeat of the season, against Grey
College. The team improved remarkably as the season
progressed, with a hard-fought draw against Affies on
our home ground. The penultimate match of the season,
against PBHS, was a hard, bruising affair, with the team
running out victors at 41-7. Unfortunately this level of
complete commitment was missing the next weekend and
the second defeat of the season, this time against Westville,
was recorded (5-6).
C van Rooyen, J Tweedie and J Smith were a tough and
uncompromising front row, with the captain, J de Souza, and
N Shibase supporting well in the scrums and lineouts. The
loose forwards, J Boshoff, K Frankson and B Polbey were
quick and reliable on defence. B Conolly and L Cousins
combined well at the back, with M Lawrie and R Ferreira
forming a solid wall on defence. The wings, S Mchunu,
A MacDonald and B Lockhart, scored tries with their hard
running. D Roberts, and later L Ziqubu, joined the line with
great speed and created some memorable tries.
The team and I thank Mr Nicholson for the time and trouble
he took every Monday and Wednesday afternoon to help the
team with their basics.
Results: played 11, won 8, drew 1, lost 2, points for 248,
points against 84.
vs DHS 17-0, vs PBHS 15-8, vs Grey 7-26, vs Kearsney
16-5, vs Glenwood 36-0, vs Northwood 43-12, vs Affies
15-15, vs Glenwood 28-0, vs DHS 25-5, vs PBHS 41-7,
vs Westville 5-6.
ND Sutherland
U14C
After a difficult start to the season, the U14C's settled down
to end the season with a number of good wins. The team,
led by their captain, J Bouic, showed good character and
high motivation.
The most consistent players were C Pechey and T Hawkins
who played 11 of the 12 games. Top scorers were J Bouic
(47 points), S Mchunu (30 points), L Ziqubu (30 points) and
M Cromarty (25 points). In total, the U14C's scored 59 tries.
Team members were:
J Bouic, B Kyd, M Searle, K Makhaya, P Meyer, M Cromarty,
S Allen, N van Haght, R Coetzee, C Pechey, C Bartlett,
M Mkhize, J Branch, M van Rensburg and T Hawkins.
Other players who played 3 or more games for the
U14C's were:
N Memela, D Stewart, K Scott, C Gilson, S Mchunu, J Sharp,
P Glasgow and L Ziqubu.
Results: played 12, won 10, lost 2, points for 339, points
against 157.
vs DHS 29-5, vs PBHS 17-11, vs Grey College 5-60, vs DHS
42-5, vs Glenwood 46-10, vs Northwood 43-5, vs Affies
10-51, vs Hilton 22-5, vs Michaelhouse 51-0, vs Glenwood
40-0, vs DHS 17-0, vs PBHS 17-5.
R Marriott
U14D
It was an absolute pleasure to coach this group of young boys.
At the start of the season many boys had never even
played rugby before. But through the season the level of skill
slowly increased and it was fantastic to see the game-structure
improve every weekend. Though the team lost to Affies and
Grey, they always gave their best in victory and defeat.
Regular players:
P Parsonage, N Memela, P Meyer, R Groom, B Williams,
C Bassage, R Coetzee, R Pechey, J Sharp, S Hill, R Freese
(Captain), J O'Connor, C Gilson, S Marwick, D McCann,
K Scott, R Nischk, M Searle, B Kidd, J van Rensburg,
J Branch
Results
vs DHS 17-0, PBHS 22-19, Grey College 21-37, Pelham 1st
0-35, Estcourt A 19-14, Glenwood 19-7, Northwood 38-0,
Affies 0-49, George Campbell C 39-10, Glenwood 29-0,
Voortrekker B 62-0, DHS 12-15, PBHS 12-5, Westville C 7-22
R Scott
U14E
Despite the inevitable dynamics in the composition of a
team at this level, there remained a single-mindedness and
commitment that always translated into an impressive
display of rugby. A string of impressive wins left the team with
only two defeats in 13 games. Highlights of the season
include a rare win against Grey in Bloemfontein and
convincing wins against Hilton and Michaelhouse C teams.
A special thanks to S. Holmes for his commitment to this
team as assistant coach and practice referee.
Regular players include
J Blampied, S Hill, G Hill, R Hurt, M Campbell, E Edonga,
B Stegen, W Flowers, N Washington, R Groom, S Marwick,
V Wilken, H St John-Ward, M Khuboni, E Pitot, T CordenLloyd, P Makhathini
Results
vs DHS 49-8, PBHS 62-0, Grey College 24-22, Kearsney C
5-29, Glenwood 69-0, Northwood 50-0, Affies 0-50, Hilton C
50-0, Michaelhouse C 53-0, Glenwood 77-0, Clifton College
65-5, PBHS 32-7, Westville D 22-0.
C Elmer-English
U14F
The 2002 Rugby season was a most enjoyable one for me,
as coach, and for the boys themselves. With the assistance
of J Bryce-Borthwick and the confidence that the Under 14F
team had in us, we enjoyed each and every minute of the
season. The moment that we will never forget was when we
beat Grey College by 20 - 0. This was the dream of each and
every College team. I hope the boys will develop in their
remaining years at College and enjoy their rugby.
Regular players
W Gushu, P Zungu, S Robertson, A Jewell, M Mkhize,
T Dolan, R Domleo, A Madlala, Y Williams, V Ndlovu,
S Johnston, M Ngcobo, N Makhathini, N Hedley, S Clarence.
Results
vs Weston B 0-15, Glenwood 13A 5-33, Grey College 20-0,
Kearsney D 5-0, Glenwood 13A 0-7, Weston A 0-44,
Westville D 10-47, Affies 7-10, Kokstad Primary 1st 0-73,
vs Glenwood 13A 7-49, DHS 65-5, Westville E 0-5
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U14G & n
These teams, comprising the youngest and smallest rugby
players in the school, vary dramatically from week to week.
At the mercy of any changes in the Under 14 teams above
them, they often provide raw material for the age division and
the quality of both the rugby and the personnel fluctuates
wildly. A boy can easily move up two teams and then drop
two teams in successive weeks.
At the beginning of the season we were able to field an Under
14H side, but injuries, illness and 'flu soon made that something
of the past. Fixtures were often sporadic, but the boys' level of
interest and enthusiasm was impressive. Some boys made their
way permanently into higher teams. Those who did not soldiered
on determinedly and enjoyed their rugby.
The thanks of the boys and the school go to Mr T Orchard,
who volunteered his services to coach these lads and made
their welfare his concern.
Results
Under 14G: played 7, won 2, drew 1, lost 4.
vs Glenwood 13B 7-19; Glenwood 13B 5-7; Kearsney E 5-5;
Glenwood 13B 30-0; George Campbell C 0-69; Glenwood
13B 19-0; Westville F 10-14.
Under 14H: played 2, won 1, lost 1.
vs St Charles C 0-43; vs Glenwood F 31-5
AJ Wiblin
2002 RUGBY RESULTS
Opponents 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 16A 16B 16C 16D 16E 16F
Affies 19-20 7-10 17-31 19-18 0-19 12-18 19-76 24-18 0-41 5-43 7-3 3-38 8-41 084 7-55
Alexandra
31-24+
Brandwag 20-13
DHS 22-10 25-5 10-17 46-9 62-14 31-0
31-5 41-3 22-0
12-9 27-17 20-18 26-0 22-6 70-0
23-0 26-0 53-0
Estcourt
13-39+
George Campbell
57-0+ 19-0+
19-19+
53-7+
Glenwood 33-3 10-0 33-0 27-0 24-8 38-12 50-8 55-0 23-0+ 5-8 37-7 48-7 22-0
28-0 18-13 31-3 36-3 71-0 60-0 48-7
13-12 33-10 48-12 35-0
69-0
Grey College 17-32 13-39 17-15 3-62 10-36 3-46 5-34 6-17 3-60 6-38 7-19 5-19
19-26
Grey High 16-8
Hen Cilliers 24-20+
Hilton 43-20 10-5 45-3 14-19 22-0+ 15-14+ 14-10+ 31-0+ 29-8 38-15 0-27+
7-12+
Kearsney 17-8 24-10 58-3 24-8 50-0 47-7+ 60-3+
5-14 20-14 22-10 5-8+ 7-0+
29-21 +
17-12
Kingswood 31-12
Knox (Aus) 31-0
Michaelhouse 26-12 24-12 5-17 15-12 10-5+ 31-0+
29-7 7-19+ 3-15+
Nelspruit 15-13
Northwood 48-3 70-3 70-8 44-0 77-0 102-0 88-0
38-17 48-0 60-0 21-19
Pietersburg 17-3
PBHS 57-8 32-8 46-0 32-10 41-14 17-10 39-0 20.17
19-5 29-6 26-0 14-10 76-0
25-12 23-8 17-0 15-10 29-5 0-15 13-7 10-8
18-8 8-8 3-8 15-3
Reitz 42-6+
St Charles
5-51 +
Treverton
5-31 +
Voortrekker 60-5 51-0+ 32-0+ 24-0+
42-0+ 7-39+
Waterkloof 48-3
Wembly
17-0+
Weston
39-0+
14-10+ 43-7+
15-12+ 12-22+
Westville 63-0 76-6 38-3 29-3+ 36-0+
25-17 12-0 24-0+ 40-5+
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RUGBY 2002
Opponents 15A 15B 15C 15D 15E 15F 14A 14B 14C 14D 14E 14F 14G 14H
Affies 13-19 0-31 0-61 0-65 0-59 14-12 15-15 10-51 0-49 0-50 7-10
Clifton
75-5+
DHS 45-10 39-5 24-10 61-0 66-0+ 10-22+ 12-15 17-0 27-5 17-0 49-8 65-5+
38-5 41-3 57-0
20-15 25-5 42-5 12-15
17-0
Estcourt
27-10+
19-14+
Geo Campbell
39-10+
0-69+
Glenwood 25-14 43-17 24-3 19-15 55-0 3-0 36-0 48-10 19-7 69-0 5-33+ 7-19+ 31-5+
48-0 54-0 46-0 61-0 36-0 8-3 28-0 45-0 29-0 77-0 0-7+ 5-7+
7-49+ 30-0+
19-0+
Grey College 17-39 10-21 20-7 5-22 3-27 21-22 3-35 7-26 5-60 21-37 24-22 20-0
Hillcrest
5-17+
Hilton 48-14 54-10+ 47-5+
18-0+ 22-5+ 50-0+
Kearsney 20-20 54-0 45-0 77-0
18-17 16-5
5-29+ 5-0+ 5-5+
Kokstad
0-73+
Michaelhouse 26-0 19-10+ 66-0+
22-5+ 51-0+ 53-0+
Newton
37-10+
Northwood 34-0 59-0 63-0 25-5 43-0 34-12 43-12 43-5 38-0 50-0
Pelham
0-35+
PBHS 41-7 5-0 44-0 12-5 53-0 37-7 15-12 15-8 17-11 22-19 62-0
8-6 33-7 31-7 31-17 27-7 12-5 14-7 41-7 17-5 12-5 32-7
St Charles
0-43+
Treverton
Voortrekker 37-7
49-7+
67-7
62-0+
Wembley
7-42+
Weston
0-15+
0-44+
Westville 3-8 31-10 71-0 46-12 53-0 12-26 5-6 7-22+ 22-0 10-47+ 53-0
0-5+ 10-14+
+ matches against "higher" teams
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SHOOTING 2002
SHOOTING
Back Row: K Timm, J du Toit, J Theil
Middle Row: M Withey, L Timm,
C Hundermark, G Shimmon, B Domleo,
D Neethling
Front Row: FI Shuttleworth,
Mr M van Staden, D Londt (Captain),
Mr D Blackbeard, J Jansen
Summary of the Season
College produced a competitive side once again this year.
The junior side improved greatly during the season and this
bodes well for the future.
Mr Miller, who had been involved with College shooting for
well over twenty years, left us at the end of the first term and
we wish him all the best in his retirement. Mrs Dickens is a
welcome addition to the staff complement and has been
involved with coaching from the third term this year.
Inter-school Competitions
College participated in eight local inter-school fixtures this
year and won six of these. We travelled to Estcourt High
School for a very well-organised triangular which included
Weston. This proved to be a worthwhile arrangement and is
one which could become an annual event. Against PBHS,
College lost by a very narrow 13 points from a possible 3200
in Pretoria. Last year's result was similarly close. College
also participated in an Invitation Bisley which included
schools which we do not normally have the opportunity of
competing with, such Pioneer, Vryheid Landbou and Ferrum.
Midlands' Bisley (Victor Lamberti range)
College again won the Grand Challenge Trophy. R Shuttleworth
and D Neethling were the Midlands' Senior and Junior
Champions respectively. College also won the Fifty Metre shield
with J Jansen being the champion in this competition.
KZN Midlands' Schools U16 A KZN Midlands' Schools Senior A
B
C
D
G
K
J
S
Domleo
Hundermark
Neethling
Shimmon
Timm
Theil
Withey
JP du Toit
J Jansen
D Londt
R Shuttleworth
L Timm
KZN Schools' Bisley (Victor Lamberti Range)
College were placed third overall in the Grand Challenge Shield.
The College Junior team did very well, and were placed first in
the province, winning both the rapid and deliberate competitions.
D Neethling was the junior champion at the Schools' Shoot, a
notable achievement. K Timm also did very well and received
a silver at the KZN Trials. These boys and J Jansen were
chosen for the KZN Schools' side and travelled to the
National Bisley in Bloemfontein where they acquitted
themselves very well.
KZN Schools' U16 A KZN Schools' Senior A
D Neethling J Jansen
K Timm
Inter House Competition
Nathan's won the competition this year. Points are allocated
on the basis of participation in the school side, an incentive
for more College boys to become involved in this specialised
and rewarding sport. Based on the season's results, LTimm
was the 2002 Champion Shottist and D Londt, the Most
Consistent Shottist.
Regular Team Members
B Domleo, JP du Toit, C Hundermark, J Jansen, D Londt
(Captain), D Neethling, C Osborne, G Shimmon,
R Shuttleworth, J Theil, K Timm, L Timm, S Withey
Results
vs Glenwood (H), won; Estcourt High School (A), won; vs
Weston (A), won; vs PBHS (H) lost, vs Hilton (H), won; vs
Glenwood (A) lost, vs George Campbell (H), won; vs Hilton
(A) won; vs Grey (A), lost; vs George Campbell (A), lost
Bisley Results
Invitation Bisley: 5th place; Midlands' Bisley: 1st place;
KZN Schools Bisley: 3rd place
D Blackbeard
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COLLEGE
1ST TEAM SOCCER
2002
SOCCER 2002
Soccer at Maritzburg College has gone from strength to
strength over the last few years. The 1st XI has been
sponsored by Mr Price, as have other major sports at the
school. We wish to thank Mr Bechet in this regard.
Furthermore, we have come from nowhere, to seventh
position in the Annual Benoni Soccer Festival, which hosts
top football schools in and out of the country.
We have been able to be more selective of the schools that
we play, enabling us to play the stronger football schools this
last year. For our junior boys, we play 'Chappies league'
football. Thanks to Mr Robberts, who made and donated a
trophy for this purpose. All in all, soccer is growing at the
school, with much enthusiasm shown among the players.
B Bosch
SOCCER
Back Row: D Harrison, U Kadodia, D Wheatley, M Prins, G Britz
Middle Row: A Mthembu, M Khoza, M Mdlalose, M Mullenbach,
P Ferreira, B Bhengu, M Mfeka
Front Row: T Knoesen, D Bezuidenhout (Captain); Mr B Bosch;
S Govender, FI Tifflin
1st XI
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Team Played Won Drew Lost Goals
1st 27 15 2 10 76 42
2nd 7 3 2 2 10 13
3rd 5 1 1 3 7 13
16A 10 6 2 2 18 11
16B 7 2 3 2 7 6
16C 4 4 0 0 15 1
14A 9 4 3 2 25 13
14B 10 10 0 0 42 7
14C 8 8 0 0 47 4
Totals 87 53 13 21 247 110
For Goals
Against
Once again soccer at Maritzburg College has enjoyed a very
fruitful year. A training camp was held at school during the
holiday and the squad showed courage as they were put
through their paces. I need to thank Mike Bechet and all the
parents who gave up a great deal of time to ensure that
soccer continues to grow from strength to strength in our
school. The season started with a trip to Benoni, to play in
the annual schools' festival. College played some attractive
football to eventually reach the quarter finals against Benoni
High. We were beaten 1-2 on penalty shoot-outs, giving us
the 7th position out of the 25 participating schools. College
were proud to win the "Fair Play Trophy".
Other notable wins for our team were against George
Campbell 6-3, DHS 5-1, Westville 2-1 (always tough),
Michaelhouse 3-1, Glenwood 3-1, Alexandra High 2-1, Hilton
5-3, Howick 6-1 and Pinetown Boys' High 3-0.
As a welcome end to a tough season, College was invited to
play in a tournament organised and sponsored by the UN.
College won the final against a team known as "The
Pacemakers", by 11 goals to 1.
I look forward to a busy 2003 season, where we intend to
take College soccer to new heights.
This page sponsored by Devin Bezuidenhout
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SOCCER 2002
Player Critique JPl
D Bezuidenhout (Captain): A versatile player and fitting
leader, who always motivated his team and set an example.
He was able to set the pace in most games to overpower the
opposition. He is also a very promising player at club level,
both at indoor and outdoor soccer. I wish him well in his
ventures in the new year.
C Lalla (Vice Captain): He was always a positive support for
his captain and team. His ability as an attacking player made
him a valuable member.
S Govender: Few players, past and present, have the speed
and kicking ability that he has. He was able to out-run and
out-smart most of the opposition. His positive contribution to
the team will be missed.
M Mullenbach: One of the younger players in the team, his
ability as keeper was outstanding. We hope that he will fill
his place in the team in the new season.
R Tifflin: He was of great value to the team, both as a
player and for his personality. Not only could we always rely
on him when the opposition came through our midfield, but
he also enhanced the spirit of the team with his antics. I am
keen to see him in the 2003 squad.
G Britz: The full-time keeper for the season, he was a very
able player, who, with encouragement, could to a long way in
the game. When not in the goals, he was a keen defender.
B Bhengu: Once again, a player with tremendous speed and
strength. He was able to play confidently as a defender, as
well as a striker or mid-fielder. His strengths could always be
used in future seasons.
P Ferreira: He showed great courage this season. Even
when ill, he made himself available for his team if the need
arose. He was an extremely able player, both as defender
and mid-fielder, and was often the reason for College being
able to play some good attacking football.
M Prins: Filling his position as defender in the 2002 season,
the opposition were seldom able to overpower this big
player. With him in the side, the players generally played
with confidence.
D Harrison: He is a dedicated player who understands the
game and his role in the team. As a rather quiet boy, he
knuckles down and gets the job done.
M Mdlalose: This boy was a very capable mid-fielder, who
always showed great courage in his game. He was also one
of the quieter players who simply went all out to give of his
best.
M Mfeka: He is tremendous team player and is a real
character. A very talented boy, he will be encouraged to
continue with the game. On many occasions his ability
created success for his team. Well done.
M Khoza: He is also a multi-talented player who has great
control of the ball in the mid-field, to striking areas. His
'hogging' of the ball sometimes had us panicking, but his
talent came to the fore and assisted in the team's obtaining
some fine results.
T Knoesen: A fine player with a great deal of talent. If
required he was able to play in various positions on the field.
He was known as somebody who could read the game and
cause some fine end-results.
U Kadodia: Preferring to play as a pure defender, in this
position he managed to get the team out of a number of tight
situations. When they played weaker sides, he often
enjoyed getting into the thick of things, hence his being
moved around a bit. He was also one of the great
characters in the team.
D Wheatley: He did not play many games for the team, but
was always willing and was extremely capable in the
goal-mouth. He was a well-liked and able player.
M Mthembu: Full of fire and sometimes wanting to play in
any position on the field, as long as he was in the game, he
made is presence felt with this type of courage. I am looking
forward to seeing him in the 2003 squad.
Results
Annual Schools' Festival - Benoni
vs Sir Pierre 0-1, Prince Edward 0-1, Edenvale 1-0,
St Dunstans 2-1, Clapham 2-0, Benoni (final) 1-2
Domestic
vs George Campbell 6-3, DHS 5-1, Westville 2-1, Grey
College 0-4, Brebner 3-4, DHS 0-1, Pinetown 3-0, Carter
4-4, Ixopo 2-3, St Charles 1-3, Michaelhouse 3-1, Howick
6-1, Westville 0-1, Glenwood 3-0, Newton 3-4, DHS 3-0,
Alexandra 2-1, Hilton 5-3, Northwood 0-0,
United Nations Tournament
vs SOS Madrid 8-1, Peacemakers 11-1
B Bosch
Second Team
The boys participated well during the season, though there
were problems that we encountered during the season which
will hopefully be resolved. Transport and tight fixtures were
major problems during the season. Those problems made
boys lose interest in soccer. They nevertheless did their best
as they won most of their matches. We are looking forward
to a much better season next year.
Regular Players
M
S
M
K
Cele, S Mkhize, S Shange, N Pillay, N Mafu,
Nkwanyana, S Cairns, A Zimasa, D van der Merwe,
Harper, L Zondi, B Halimana, M Mdladla, Q Dladla,
Shandu, A Nzimande (Captain), R Strachan
J Mhlongo
U16A
The U16A soccer team had a relatively successful season,
losing only two of their games. The team was captained by
T Radebe. All the players were highly motivated and must
be commended on the spirit and sportsmanship with which
each game was played. The top goal-scorer was G Nkosi.
Regular players
K Nipper, D Kok, D Downing, T Radebe, G Nkosi, R McBey,
K Ngcobo, K Dickason, S. Nene, M Jones, Daniels, H Shaw,
T Chiochetti.
Results:
vs St Charles 1-3, Michaelhouse 3-1, Ixopo 0-1, Westville
3-1, Glenwood 2-1, Hilton 3-0, Newton 1-0, DHS 3-2,
Alexandra 1-1, Northwood 1-1
R Marriott
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U16B
The season started a little shakily, however the team
managed to steady the ship and play some great football at
times. Despite the season being very short, with the team
often having to play three or four games a week, they still
proved to be successful. Although the team in one of the
latter games of the season had only six regular players they
managed to play together as a side and produced some
hard-fought results.
I would like to thank the side for their commitment and time.
Throughout the season they played as a team and showed
true College spirit.
Results
Benoni Festival
vs Sir Pierre 1-0, Prince Edward 1-2, St Dunstans 2-0,
Benoni (final) 1-1
Domestic
vs Brebner A 0-0, Pinetown Boys 1-2, Carter 1-1
N Webb
U16C
The under 16C soccer side had a short but successful
season in which it was made obvious that College has a
wealth of talent as well as enthusiasm for the game of
soccer. This made the team a pleasure to coach with certain
individuals showing great potential for the future.
Regular Players:
B
S
S
J
Hall; K Padayachee; J Myburg; W Stainbank; L Bhengu;
Mkhize; M Mlungu; M Mhlongo; D Driemeyer; S Stefans;
McCann; H Kok; M Freeman; N Ngcobo; M Shandu;
Myburgh
Results:
vs St Charles 9-0, vs Westville 2-0, vs DHS 3-1,
vs Northwood 1-0
P Voigts
U14A
The U14A soccer team had an enjoyable season in which
they played nine matches, winning four of these, drawing
three and losing two. In the process they scored 25 goals
and conceded 13.
The team was well captained by H Anthony, playing in his
second year in the U14A side, and his experience was vital
to the success of the team.
Overall, the boys enjoyed their soccer, and I would encourage
them to continue working hard at their game in the years to
come.
Regular players: R Campbell, M Ngwane, S Mchunu,
A Jansen van Niewenhuizen, L Ziqubu, R Bezuidenhout,
H Anthony, N Mbambo, S Ngubane, M Dladla, T Mseleku,
D Smit, T Frankson, J O'Connor
Results:
vs St Charles 8-1, Michaelhouse 1-1, Ixopo 5-0, Westville 1-2,
HiltonM, Glenwood 1-1, DHS 3-2, Alex 3-4, Northwood 2-1
J Morris
U14B
This enthusiastic and skilful team played good solid soccer
throughout the season. It was a team that worked together,
which produced some stunning goals.
Overall the team played ten games, winning them all, in the
process scoring 43 goals, and conceding only 8 goals.
Regular players: C Marais, T Maphanga, N Khynyile,
B Hawkins, V Ndlovu, M Ngcobo. M Mkize, N Shibase,
W Paul, J O'Connor, M Mkhise, C Overbury, G Scott.
Results:
vs St Charles 5-1; vs MHS 4-0; vs Westville 6-1; vs Hilton
2-1; vs Glenwood 2-1; vs DHS 3-0; vs Alexander 8-0;
vs Northwood 2-1; vs Howick 5-2; vs Clifton 6-1.
D Short
U14C
The U14C soccer team had an unbelievable season that
began with a brilliant 16-0 win over Sir Pierre School.
The boys were excited to play and made the most of the
opportunities presented to them. I think one doesn't have to
look any further than their record to see the obvious talent in
the team. They scored a total of 47 goals and had only four
scored against them. We had a perfect season winning all
our competitive fixtures. Well done to the team. It was a
pleasure to coach this team and to watch their excellent
performances.
Results
Benoni Festival
vs Sir Pierre 16-0, Prince Edward 6-1, St Dunstans 4-0,
Benoni (final) 8-0
Domestic
vs George Campbell 4-1, Grey College A 1 -0, Brebner A 6-1,
Pinetown Boys 2-1
P Hoatson
U14 (Chappies League)
Soccer is well and strong at Maritzburg College U14 level.
The future looks bright with the huge number of boys taking
part in soccer. This season we were able to field six teams
at the U14 level in the Chappies league. The six teams were
selected by the coaches to approximate equal strength. All
teams played in a round robin competition, and great fun was
had by all. The winning team, "Chappies 2" was presented
with a trophy, which will be presented annually in the future.
The interest and enthusiasm shown by the boys is really
encouraging and a motivational factor for the players and
coaches for the future.
N Robberts and R Stewart
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SQUASH 2002
iHlTTBURB COLLEGE
1st squash
2002
SQUASH
Standing: T Titlestad, V Correia, M Baxter, I Tarboton
Seated: D Smythe (Capt), Mr P Huntley; J Fincham
The year 2002 was a very active one for squash
at Maritzburg College with the first team playing
at the St Andrew's Festival in Bloemfontein as
well as the King Edward School Centenary
Festival in Johannesburg, whilst the junior
teams were fully involved in local schools'
fixtures. The increased exposure of the first
team to festivals in other provinces has meant
that the general level of enthusiasm in the junior
teams has also increased, resulting in a very
competitive atmosphere at the squash courts.
Once again there were a number of tournaments in which our boys participated, starting
with the Natal Pre-Season Tournament in
February, the Natal Open, the Natal InterSchools ' Tournament, the Midlands' Schools'
Championships and the Natal Cfosed
Tournament. M Currin won the U19 section of
the Natal Pre-Season Tournament with 1st
team captain, D Smythe, finishing sixth in the
same section. I Tarboton, playing in the U16
age group, also had a very successful tournament, finishing in the top ten. Currin continued with his successful ways by reaching the
final of the Natal Open, eventually losing
narrowly in three tight games. On the local
level, the School Inter-House league was played
in the third term, as were the Age-Group
Championships, which saw Smythe winning the
U19 crown and Tarboton the U16 version.
J de Villiers stood alone in the U14 age group.
SQUASH
,
1st Team
The first term has become a very intense period for the First
Team as they prepare for the St Andrew's Festival in
mid-February. A frenetic period of training and challenging
saw the following team of six players being selected for
the trip to Bloemfontein: D Smythe (Captain), M Currin,
G Hunter, M Baxter, V Correia and J Fincham. The team
acquitted itself really well despite the foreign conditions and
quality opposition. A number of relatively inexperienced
players learnt a lot over this festival. KES was comprehensively outplayed whilst there were three narrow losses to
Grey College, Kimberley Boys' High and St Andrews - all by
similar margins. The difference between a loss and a very
creditable draw in two of these three matches unfortunately
came down to a couple of dubious marker's calls - however
that is the nature of the game.
On the domestic front the team was kept extremely busy with
fixtures against our traditional rivals, Michaelhouse and
Hilton, where we recorded convincing victories, whilst
Kearsney was also comfortably dispatched. Westville
unfortunately proved to be too strong, but again the boys
showed their grit and determination in going down quite
courageously in a hard-fought contest. The first team then
focused on preparing for the Natal Inter-Schools'
Tournament (which determined school rankings in the
province), and then the KES Centenary Festival.
Unfortunately the Natal Inter-Schools' weekend clashed with
the College train trip to Grey College in Bloemfontein and
this resulted in our ranks being severely depleted. Despite
this, it proved to be an ideal opportunity to blood young
talent. The College first team played in the A Section whilst
a B team, comprising second team and U16A players, played
in the B Section. A draw with Kearsney consigned the team
to the lower half of the draw, however comprehensive
victories over DHS and Hilton saw College placed fifth in the
final standings.
The First team then traveled to Johannesburg to compete in
the KES Centenary Festival. The tournament was extremely
well organised and the squash of a very high standard. Our
progress was somewhat impeded by an injury to our number
one player, but nevertheless some pleasing results were
achieved. The team, consisting of D Smythe, M Currin,
V Correia, I Tarboton and J Fincham, recorded good victories
over Kimberley Boys' High and the hosts, KES, whilst a
narrow loss to Jeppe was probably the most disappointing
aspect of the trip.
The Super League programme was concluded in the first two
weeks of the third term with matches against Michaelhouse
and a strong Kearsney/DHS combined team.
The first team again acquitted themselves really well,
beating Michaelhouse 3-2, whilst losing narrowly by the
same margin to the Kearsney/DHS combination. This
concluded the season for 2002. The team showed great
character throughout and was a credit to Maritzburg College
at all times.
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Critique of 1st Team Players
D Smythe (Captain, Colours and Scarf, KZN Schools U19B,
Midlands Schools' U19A, School Champion (U19)): He led
from the front at all times. His courage and tenacity on court
meant an enormous amount to the team and his commitment
to the sport was quite obvious to all around him. He made
great strides this year in terms of his general play and court
craft and this was quite evident in the success he achieved
playing in the Midlands Men's First League. It was an absolute
pleasure to work with a young man of his calibre and commitment this year, both as captain and number one player.
M Baxter (Large White Badge): He had a fairly successful
year, although he undoubtedly felt the pressure of being
moved up to the number two position early in the season.
He is a player of much promise - he hits the ball as cleanly
as any player in the province - and if he puts his mind to it in
2003 I expect great things from him. He will be carrying the
added responsibility of being our number one player next
year and it will be interesting to see how he responds.
V Correia ( Large White Badge, Midlands U19B): He
improved beyond all recognition from the end of 2001 up to
the commencement of the 2002 season. The fact that he
established himself as an integral part of the team in the vital
number three position speaks volumes for his dedication,
commitment and perseverance. His never-say-die attitude
saw him win a number of crucial matches for the side and
this, allied to his ability to control the pace of a game,
ensured a very successful year for him.
I Tarboton (Midlands U16A, School U16 Champion): He was
elevated into the First Team, initially for the Natal InterSchools' Tournament, however he soon cemented his place
in the team by virtue of his enthusiasm and willingness to
learn. He displayed a maturity beyond his years in winning
a host of pivotal matches for the team and performed with
great aplomb at the KES Festival in Johannesburg. He
thoroughly deserved his Most Improved Player award.
J Fincham (Large White Badge): His hallmark was
undoubtedly his determination and this, allied to a steely
resolve, was quite inspirational to the team. These attributes
more than made up for any lack of finesse and proved the undoing of more fancied opponents on numerous occasions. All in
all this was a good year for this likeable member of the team.
T Titlestad (Large White Badge): He came into the first team
for the Natal Inter-Schools Tournament and remained part of
the squad through to the end of the season. A quietly
determined player, he made good progress through the
season and thoroughly deserved his Large White Badge
award. It was immensely pleasing to see such a committed
2nd team player taking his chance and establishing himself
in the first team when given the opportunity.
M Currin & G Hunter also played numerous matches for the
1st team this season but unfortunately neither of them could
see the season through. Currin's move to hockey was
particularly keenly felt as he is a player of rare ability and
skill, however such are the decisions that multi-talented
sportsmen have to make. Hunter was unfortunate to suffer a
serious knee injury whilst playing rugby and this ensured his
absence from all sports for two terms.
RESULTS
St Andrew's Festival - Bloemfontein
vs King Edward VII School 6-0; Grey College (Bloem) 2-4;
Kimberley Boys' High School 2-4; St Andrew's Boys' High 2-4.
KES Centenary Festival - Johannesburg
vs Westville 1-4; Kimberley Boys' High School 4-1; Pretoria
Boys' High School 0-5; Jeppe Boys' High School 2-3; King
Edward VII High School 3-2.
Natal Inter-Schools Tournament
vs Kearsney 3-3; Westville 0-6; DHS 4-2; Hilton College 4-2.
Natal Domestic League results
vs Hilton College 3-2; Michaelhouse 3-2; 3-2; 3-2;
Westville 1-4; Kearsney 3-1; Kearsney/DHS 2-3.
Stayers (4th Term)
vs Kearsney 6-0; Michaelhouse 2-3; Hilton 0-5.
Provincial Selections:
Midlands U19A: D Smythe
Midlands U19B: V Correia
A Tarboton (Reserve)
Midlands U16A: I Tarboton
Natal Schools:
U19B:
D Smythe
P Huntley
2nd Team
This committed group of players showed their true value this
year when a few of their number were given the opportunity
of making the step up to the first team. As a team they do
not get the same exposure as perhaps second team players
in other sports codes do. Despite this, their commitment and
dedication cannot be faulted.
The highlight of the year for this team was their participation
in the Natal Inter-Schools' Tournament where they played
in the very competitive "B" Section. Although two of the
six-man team were U16 players, this is essentially a 2nd
team and they can be justifiably proud of their results. They
recorded comprehensive victories over the B Teams of DHS,
Kearsney and Kloof, whilst losing by the narrowest of
margins to Glenwood B.
The team also proved to be very competitive in the Midlands
Schools' League, despite numerous changes in playing
personnel over the season.
T Titlestad led the team at the start of the season and did a
very capable job. However his good form and commendable
commitment reaped rewards and he was soon promoted to
the first team. N Barrett assumed responsibility for the team
and made impressive progress throughout the season. He
went on to represent the Stayers' First Team in the fourth
term and I look forward to monitoring his progress in 2003.
A Tarboton was a fine example of a committed team player
and he gave of his all for the cause. I really did value his
contribution to the team during the season. D Wersig
displayed ample grit and determination in overcoming an
asthma condition and proved to be a key member of the
team. Other regular participants were A Prevost and
J Combrink. S Farren also represented the team.
RESULTS
Midlands League
vs Epworth 1st 1-4; Carter 1st 2-3; St Charles 1st 0-5;
Treverton 1st 3-2; Hilton 2nd 3-2; Michaelhouse 2nd 5-1.
Natal Inter-Schools (B Section)
vs DHS B 5-0; Kearsney B 5-0; Kloof B 5-0; Glenwood B 2-3.
Domestic Results
vs Hilton 2nd 0-5; Michaelhouse 2nd 5-0; Weston 1st 5-1.
P Huntley
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U16
These were predominantly a young group of players who
improved during the course of the year. Many of them will
still be in this age group next year, thus ensuring a strong,
competitive group. I Tarboton emerged as the top player,
claiming the school's U16 title from S Dollan, who also has a
lot of potential. C Taylor improved greatly, to move up from
the B to the A team.
Regular players
A Team - C Gilson, S Gouweloos, N Baxter and M Brown.
B Team - M Summerlee, D Marshall, C Nel and E Boettiger.
Selections
Midlands A - I Tarboton and S Dollan
KwaZulu-Natal U16B - I Tarboton (Reserve)
Results
U16A - vs Hilton 3-2, 4-1, 2-3, Michaelhouse 3-2, 2-3, 3-2,
Kearsney 4-1, Westville 0-5, Glenwood 2-3
U16B - vs Hilton 4-1, 4-1, Michaelhouse 5-0, 4-1, St Charles
A 1-4, Glenwood 4-1
E Nel
U14
This was a keen group of boys, who made promising progress.
Results
U14A- Hilton 0-5, 1-4, Michaelhouse 3-2, 2-2, Kearsney 1-4,
Westvile 0-5, Glenwood 2-3
U14B - Hilton 2-3, Michaelhouse 4-1, Glenwood 3-2
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SWIMMING
Back Row: J Douthwaite; D Day; C Krause; B Sterley; G Massyn; G Wells; S
Jennings; S Mantle; K Dohne; S Aitken;
S Henderson; S Murie; S Blaylock
Fourth Row: D Durheim; Ft Mostert; G Heath; M Blomeyer; G Kitchen; C Spilsbury;
J Beaton; N Hawkins; M van Hagt;
D De Lange; J Kitchen; S Beadle; R Christer; D Weber; J Mean well
Third Row: L Sutherland; J Drew; J Adam; G Darroll; D Armand; M Knox; K Murphy;
S Smit; D Nel; C Holden; M Lambert;
B Dalton; L Visser; D Duchenne; J Ferrow; L Cousins; D Smit
Seated: N Kemp; D Harper; M Kemp (B Team Captain) Mr N Sutherland; D Townsend
(Captain); Mr SA La Marque; R Kemp;
T Krause; J Joubert
Second Row: T Taverna-Turisan; J Tweedie; S Burgoyne; G Strydom; W Paul; J
O'Connor; S Buchanan
The 2002 swimming season was a successful one for Maritzburg College. With our
galas being swum in the first three weeks of
the term our focus was placed on starts, turns and stroke correction. The
highlight of the season was undoubtedly the A Team's
win in the Natal Top 10 Gala. The unfortunate withdrawal of DHS made this gala
completely open and our swimmers rose to the
task, finishing worthy winners over Westville and Kearsney.
In the other major gala, the Ten School Gala hosted by King Edward the VII
School in Johannesburg, College finished in a
commendable third position behind winners DHS and Pretoria Boys' High.
In the other galas that College participated in we posted the following results:
Maritzburg College Invitation Gala Westville Invitation Gala
5th Michaelhouse B 5th Glenwood
4th College B 4th Maritzburg College
3rd Michaelhouse A 3rd Westville
2nd Hilton A 2nd Grey College
1st College A 1st DHS
Top 10 Gala in Johannesburg Natal Top 10 Gala
10th Parktown 8th Pinetown 29 Points
9th Hilton 7th Michaelhouse 82 Points
8th King Edward 6th Northwood 83 Points
7th St Davids 5th Hilton 103 Points
6th Glenwood 4th Glenwood 129 Points
5th Kearsney 3rd Kearsney 155 Points
4th StStithians 2nd Westville 168 Points
3rd Maritzburg College 1st College 186 Points
2nd Pretoria Boys
1st DHS
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In addition to these galas College were teamed up with The
Wykeham Collegiate to win the Dimont Gala
D Townsend was captain of the A team. His leadership was
excellent. His administration at galas was carried out without
any problems and his tireless devotion to the team was evident at the practices. He earned the respect of the team and
must be commended for his commitment and passion for
swimming.
The Championship Gala was again a huge success. In all
there were nine new records established. Two of these
records have been standing for some time. The U15 50
yards butterfly of G Rusk from 1982, equalled by S Murie in
2001, was bettered by P Bees of Oxland's, and the Open 50
yards butterfly, also held by G Rusk since 1985, was broken
by D Townsend.
The final results of the Championship Gala were as
follows:
1st Oxland's 135
2nd Langley's 82
3rd Stalker's 68
4th Nathan's 25
5th Clark's 5
The following swimmers were rewarded for their
achievements:
D Townsend Open Champion Bill Hendry Trophy
S Beadle Under 17 Champion Dudley Forde Trophy
M Blomeyer Under 16 Champion Jimmy Anderson Trophy
P Bees Under 15 Champion Warren Shuttleworth Trophy
G Strydom Under 14 Champion
Under 14 House Champions English Cup Stalker's
Under 16 House Champions Porritt Cup Oxland's
Open House Champions Bryan Malyon Cup Oxland's
Inter House Championship Rick Spiers Trophy Oxland's
Overall House Championship Hutchinson Trophy Oxland's
The following swimmers were selected to swim at the
USSASA Championships in Bloemfontein:
S Murie; L Visser; G Strydom; M Blomeyer; P Bees.
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TENNIS 2002
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COLLEGE
The year 2002 heralded an honours award for B Michau.
This has been pending since Third Form but could only be
awarded to him at this stage.
The open tennis team is still in the capable hands of
Mr D Michau, Mrs Heymans still nurtures the U14 team and
Mrs Couperthwaite tries to keep the U16's on track. The
general demise in tennis is being felt by College as well, and,
despite the fact that there are many good players in the
school, not many participate in tennis.
Term 1
A highlight this term was the allocation of gear for the first
team as well as an invitation to the Kearsney Tennis Festival.
The boys who went to Kearsney played like demons but
competition was extremely tough and in the end we lost
by one game to Reddam to be placed last. W Thornhill was
awarded the "best sportsmanship" award for his good
fighting spirit.
In the traditional matches against cricket schools, College A
won two games and lost two games, while the College B
team won one game and lost three.
As always there were a great many U14 players who registered
and Mrs Heymans and Mr Michau had their hands full
keeping them busy. There were quite a few really talented
players in this group, namely Marchant, Westray, Hedley,
Msimang, Griesel and Franklin.
Four players were entered for the Midlands' Regional trials,
namely B Michau, W Thornhill, Y Thwe and B Bragge.
Michau was selected to play as number one, with Bragge as
a reserve. Thwe unfortunately dislocated an elbow and was
unable to play. Thornhill again played with great tenacity but
was not selected. Michau then represented KwaZulu-Natal
at the USSASA games, and then South Africa in Windhoek.
TENNIS
Standing: Y Thwe; S McCalgan,
W Thornhill, J van Ravesteyn
Seated: B Michau, Mr D Michau; B Bragge
TENNI
Term 2
As always the second quarter was when the Senior Boys
Tennis League is played. College retained the Deness
Trophy in the A league, while the College B league came
second and the C league came first.
Grey College, Affies and Pretoria Boys High proved to be to
good for us yet again. Despite this, however, the College team
played excellent tennis and many matches went to tie-breakers.
Term 3
The seniors took a break and it was the turn of the U14 and U16
players. We entered four U14 teams in the Bonnefin league and
only two teams in the Witness League. The U14 tennis players
did exceedingly well and the A team came first in the A league,
the B team second in the B league and the C team first in the
C league, with the D team last in the C league.
Pretoria Boys' High once again beat us when we played
against them in Pretoria.
Term 4
For once we did not have to bow to the weather and all the
scheduled matches were played. The A team played four
matches, won three and lost one. The B team played four
and lost four.
Open Tennis
This year we stared off with mainly Fifth Formers in the
A team. This of course boded well for the year and also for
2003. B Bragge joined the team when he did not have
cricket commitments. This eventually earned him a Large
White Badge and subsequently colours in Tennis. W Thornhill,
M Pitchford, YThwe, D Rawlins and J van Ravesteyn were also
awarded Large White Badges, with Thwe also achieving colours.
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Player Critique
B Michau (Captain, Honours): He captained the team
this year and, with his solid all-round game, continued
to produce top-calibre tennis. He produced excellent
results playing in the top spot and won the school
championships. During the year he was chosen to
represent the Natal Junior Team which won the interprovincial tournament. He played at number one in the
Natal Schools' team and then represented South Africa
in Windhoek as number two. He is a pleasure to
observe on the court as he has a very comfortable court
manner. He always maintains a cool manner but can,
when necessary, stun his opponent with some really
unusual strokes. He is also always ready to help
younger, less experienced players to improve.
B Bragge (Colours): He was the only Sixth Former who
played tennis this year and although his first love is
cricket he did manage to get two awards in tennis. His
game revolves around his huge serve which he uses
to great effect. He and Michau formed a formidable
doubles team. He was chosen as a reserve for the
Midlands teams which bears testimony to his all-round
ability in ball games. He played at number two in the
first team and had many a tough opponent to contend
with, acquitting himself admirably. He was the losing
finalist in the school championships.
W Thornhill (Large White Badge): He is a real team
player who supported his team all the time. A solid
player who practises at every opportunity, his game has
developed considerably this year, but unfortunately his
service sometimes lets him down at crucial stages in
the match. He came close to making the Midlands'
team and he will no doubt be rewarded in the coming
year if he perseveres.
Y Thwe (Colours): He can be likened to the Siamese
fighter fish when he is on the court, showing great
tenacity when the going gets tough. He has a sound
baseline game and was awarded a place in the
Midlands' team but he was forced to withdraw due
to a dislocated elbow. We look forward to a solid
performance from him in his final year.
M Pitchford (Large White Badge): He has gone from
strength to strength this year and can be regarded as
the most improved player in the first team. He had an
excellent win/loss record and was involved in many of
the deciding matches of a tie. If he concentrates on his
fitness and strength he will be a force to be reckoned
with in the future.
S McCalgan (Large White Badge): The only Fourth
Former in the team, he has gained some valuable
experience for the years to come. He is a left-handed
player who has sound ground strokes, but needs to be
more aggressive with his volleys. He also needs to
gain more confidence in his own ability.
Other regular players:
D Rawlins and J van Ravesteyn, G Morrison and
G Scott. Rawlins and Van Ravesteyn were awarded
Large White Badges.
D Michau
U16 League
Again we were plagued by fewer players and this year we only
entered two teams in the Witness league. This is rather
worrying and we are hoping to encourage some more
players in the new year. Those players who did play were very
committed and we had no problems in finding boys to play. We
eventually came 5th in the A league and 4th in the B league.
L Couperthwaite
U14 League
Twenty young lads joined the tennis ranks at the beginning
of the year. A ranking system was instituted straight away
and a ladder was set up. This then also counted as the
championship, which was won by G Scott.
In the second quarter there were no fixed matches for U14, so a
doubles championship was held. Players could choose their
own partners and great fun was had. Several U14 players also
had the chance to play in matches against Grey College and
Affies. They did not win, but they all enjoyed the challenge.
During the third quarter the Bonnefin League was played.
Four teams were entered and some really strong players
came to the fore. The A team consisted of Scott, Marchant,
Westray, Franklin and Griesel. The A team won the league
trophy for the first time in long time and they definitely
deserved it. The B team came second and the C team took
first place in the C league.
In the fourth quarter a whole lot of youngsters came to
tennis even though there were no fixtures, and informal
challenges were the order of the day.
J Heymans
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Results
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College A College B TERM 2
College A College B College C College D TERM 3
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vs Michaelhouse A 4-5, Northwood A 3-6,
Pinetown A 9-0, Hilton A 5-4, Westville A 6-1,
vs Michaelhouse B 3-6, Northwood B 3-6,
Hilton B 4-5, Westville B 6-3
vs Hilton A, 9-3, Howick A, 10-2, Kearsney
College B, 4-8, Michael House A, 11-1,
St Charles A, 11-1, Voortrekker A, 11-1,
Wartburg A, 12-0, Wembley A, 0-2
vs Hermannsberg B 58-8, Hilton B 48-18,
Kearsney College C 29-35, Michaelhouse B
50-16, St Charles B 51-15
vs Hermannsberg 36-30, Howick B 44-22,
St Charles C 45-21, Wartburg B 38- 28
vs Alexandra High 32-34, Hermannsberg
54-11, Ixopo 39-27, Newton 54-12
U14
College A
College B College C College D -
TERM 4
College A
College B
vs Hermannsberg 46-20, Hilton 38-28,
Kearsney 57-9, Merchiston 46-20,
Michaelhouse 49-17, St Charles 38-28
vs Hilton 30-36, Howick 46-20, St Charles
44-22, Voortrekker 32-34, Wartburg 30-36
vs Hermannsberg 37-29, Maritzburg College
D 54-12, St Charles College 43-23, Treverton
Prep 28-38
vs Hermannsberg 29-37, Maritzburg College
C 12-54, St Charles College 16-50, Treverton
Prep 38-28
vs Westville A 6-3, Hilton A 9-0, Northwood A
4-5, Michaelhouse A 5-4,
vs Westville B 3-6, Hilton B 5-4, Northwood B
7-1, Michaelhouse B 1-8
vs Kearsney 31-35, Howick 45-21,
St Charles 41-25, Hilton 28-38, Wartburg
26-40, Voortrekker 34-32, Wembley 23-43
vs Hilton 66-0, St Charles B 37-29,
Michaelhouse 12-54, St Charles C 42-24
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WATER POLO 2002
WATER POLO
Standing: N Kemp, D Weber; S Mantle, S Jennings, D Harper; R Kemp
Seated: T Krause, J Joubert (Captain); Mr S La Marque; M Kemp, D Townsend
In Front: G Kitchen; J Kitchen
1st Team
Waterpolo at Maritzburg College has again enjoyed a highly
successful year. The devotion and tireless efforts of the coaches
and the enthusiasm of the players have been reflected in the
string of successful results posted. The selection of six of our first
team players into the SA Schools' U18A has highlighted the
levels attained by College Waterpolo.
The team was superbly captained by J Joubert who always
led from the front. His tactical knowledge of the game was
incredible. He was superbly supported by M Kemp as vice
captain.
In the first term the College 1st Waterpolo team participated
in the annual KES Tournament. Having won the tournament
last year, the team was enthusiastic about producing
another fine performance. Our preparation, however, was
somewhat disjointed and the team that travelled to
Johannesburg lacked match fitness.
The format of the tournament saw us face the toughest route
to the final. In the quarter-finals we came up against a
spirited Pretoria Boys' High team whom we had already
overcome in the pool fixtures. In the semi-final we were up
against a powerful and well-drilled St John's team from
Johannesburg. After full time the scores were level at 6-6 and
the match moved into the golden goal format, where
whoever scored first would win the match. In the eighth
minute of extra time T Krause scored a brilliant long-range
goal to secure College a place in the final for the third
consecutive year, against DHS.
After College had taken a comfortable 3-1 lead in the first
half of the game the fatigue caused by the semi-final set in
and we allowed DHS back into the game. College missed
four extra-man situations and a one-on-one with the
goalkeeper which should have secured victory for us. At full
time the scores were level at 3-3. The spirited DHS team
never gave up and were rewarded with a goal 20 seconds
from the end of extra time.
The following players were selected for the tournament
team: M Kemp (awarded the prize for the best goalkeeper),
D Townsend (awarded the prize for the best forward),
J Joubert and T Krause
Waterpolo started off well in the fourth term with the 1st team
travelling to Cape Town and winning the SACS Tournament
for the second year in succession. This tournament was
contested by 18 schools from around the country. In the
final the College team found themselves up against their
traditional rivals, DHS, who had gone out as winners in extra
time the last time they had met. This time it was different.
College emerged 9-8 winners after a penalty shootout.
J Joubert was awarded the prize for the best forward of the
tournament and M Kemp the prize for the best goalkeeper. In
addition to these two, the following players were selected for
the tournament team: D Townsend; T Krause and N Kemp.
Maritzburg College has again established itself as one of the
top waterpolo schools in South Africa after the most recent
victory over DHS. This game was labelled as an exhibition of
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top class school waterpolo by those present. The final score
of 12-10 to College is indicative of the quality of waterpolo
played by both teams. Both sides displayed mature and
precise defensive patterns, whilst on attack the superior
shooting ability and patience of the College players gave
them the edge over the DHS team.
Results
KES Tournament
vs Jeppe 13-,Northwood 14-1, Pretoria Boys 8-1, Grey PE
8-4, St Stithian's 6-3
In the quarter-finals against Pretoria Boys' High: won 9-1
In the semi-finals against St John's: won 7-6 in extra time
In the final against DHS: lost 4-3 in extra time
SACS Tournament:
vs St Andrews 3-2, St Stithian's 4-1, Northwood 8-1, Pretoria
Boys' High 7-1, Westville 4-1, Wynberg 8-0, St John's 2-1,
Grey PE 7-1
In the quarter-final against KES: won 5-1
In the semi-final against Bishops: won 3-2
In the final against DHS won 9-8
Traditional Fixtures:
vs Hilton 12-2, Michaelhouse 11-2, Kearsney 11-3, Westville
11-4, DHS 12-10, Glenwood 12-2
The following players were selected for the Midlands'
U18A team:
M Kemp; N Kemp; J Joubert (Captain); D Townsend;
D Harper; T Krause; S Jennings; J Kitchen; G Kitchen;
S Beadle; S Mantle; D Weber; P Bees; J Meanwell.
Player Critique
J Joubert (Captain, SA Schools' U18A Captain, Midlands'
U18 Captain, Honours): He has again proved himself to
be the best centre forward in SA Schools' waterpolo. His
tenacity, superior shooting prowess and body movement
resulted in many opposition coaches changing defense
tactics when playing Maritzburg College. He applied himself
beyond all expectations in 2002 and is certainly one of the
best, if not the best, waterpolo player to emerge into the
modern game in recent years. As captain, he always led from
the front and set an extremely high standard for the team to
follow.
M Kemp (Vice-Captain, SA Schools' U18A, Midlands' U18A,
Honours): As the number 1 goalkeeper in SA Schools', his
self discipline in his approach to training was above
reproach, and as a result his ability in the goals was of the
highest standard. As our last line of defense he was as solid
as a wall. Added to this was his superb distribution, which
resulted in many a counter attack goals being scored.
D Townsend (SA Schools' U18A, Midlands' U18, Honours):
The majestic manner in which he played the game of
waterpolo was poetic at times. His speed, agility and deadly
accurate shooting made him an unstoppable threat at every
change of possession. Added to his physical brilliance he
was an outstanding team player. Often he would lay off
superb passes to team mates to score.
T Krause (SA Schools' U18A, Midlands' U18, Honours): He
probably enjoyed the most natural ability in the team, and
with it the ability to play anywhere except in the goals.
2002 saw him slot into the left control with great impact. His
deadly accurate shooting ability gave the team an added
advantage, particularly where teams opted for a zone
defense against us.
S Jennings (SA Schools' U18A, Midlands' U18, Honours):
Coming into the 1st team from Hilton College could have
been difficult for him but he was up to the challenge. His
ability to defend front and back water was brilliant. Added to
this was his ability to launch an attack from the back with
devastating precision.
N Kemp (SA Schools' U18A, Midlands' U18A, Honours): He
began to find the form of old and his shooting form this
season was outstanding. He did not, however, reach his full
potential. His commitment was justifiably focused on his
academics, which saw him start training later than the team,
and hence he never reached full fitness.
D Harper (SA Schools' U18B, Midlands' U18A, Honours): He
developed into a solid left wing, combining extremely well
with Krause on the left. His shooting ability improved
dramatically and resulted in his playing a pivotal role in extra
man.
S Beadle (SA Schools' U18B, Midlands' U18A, Honours): A
player who has shown tremendous progress, his aggression
and tenacity have developed him into a solid right control.
This, added to his superior swimming ability and his fitness,
made him a dependable player.
S Mantle (SA Schools' U18B, Midlands' U18A): He has
developed into a solid all-round player, whose ability to play
centre back and centre forward made him a huge asset to
the team. With both his physical ability and his incredible
passion for the game, he was a pleasure to have in the team.
G Kitchen (Midlands' U18A, Honours): He was the back up
centre forward to Joubert, a role that must have difficult,
but he was up to the task. He has developed into a solid
and extremely versatile centre forward. As he develops his
shooting arsenal, he will become even more effective.
J Kitchen (Midlands' U18A, Honours): He has developed
into a solid left control player. Probably his greatest asset is
his anticipation. His hand speed when shooting is extremely
good. Fitness must become a priority for 2003 as he would
obviously be a starting seven player.
D Weber (Midlands' U18A, Honours): A solid and committed
player who has always given of his best, he developed with
every game during the season. His hand speed improved
and with it his shooting..
S Smit (Midlands' U18B Captain, Colours): A player full of
potential, he sets himself high standards and, when at his
best, is a brilliant player. His shooting ability has improved
tremendously and that, added to his strong swimming, will
make him a solid player next season.
C Krause (Midlands' U18B): He has had to share the hole
guard position with S Jennings and S Mantle and did not
unfortunately get the water time required. He has, however,
developed into a solid all-round player. His leg strength,
added to his superior swimming ability, will see him develop
in a strong player in 2003. He needs to develop his instinctive
shooting ability.
S La Marque
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2nd Team
The Maritzburg College second waterpolo team had a
season of mixed fortunes, with good wins over Kearsney and
Glenwood. They also came tie fourth in the PMB
waterpolo league, narrowly losing to Michaelhouse in the
semi's in penalty shootout. Good performances by the boys
at the Midlands' trials, resulted in four boys making the
Midlands' 'B side. Many thanks to the boys and all the best
for the future.
Regular players
S le Breton, D Gillespie, J Beaton (Captain), M Schlachter,
D Bester, G Massyn, S Murie, L Visser, N Hawkins, C Dry
Results
vs Michaelhouse 5-4, 7,5, 6-5, DHS 11-3, Hilton 13-4, Varsity
12-7, Glenwood 10-6, Kearsney 9-5.
O Jones
3rd Team
Although the season was very short, the thirds had an
enjoyable season. The three matches were played with
much enthusiasm and commitment. The level of dedication
by all players was commendable.
Regular Players: S Chase, Y Freese, R van Eeden
(Captain), J King, G Maingard, B Drew, B Constable,
D Harris, B Snelling, M Niland, B Sterley, D Duthie, K Murphy.
Results:
vs Kearsney 10-4; Weston 8-9; Michaelhouse 3-13.
M Whitley
U16A
The U16A Waterpolo team was kept very busy in the 4th
term, with all the traditional matches being played on
Saturdays. Although the fortunes of the side fluctuated
through the season, the boys always showed great
character and a never-say-die attitude. It was this approach
that saw the team win games in the closing moments of
some thrilling matches.
Results
vs Michaelhouse 7- 5, Hilton 12-3, Kearsney 7-6, Northwood
10-3, Glenwood 13-1, DHS 7-6.
Regular players
D Bester, K Scott, K van Haght, M Vickers, G Fish, A Murie,
D Burton, M Schlachter, S Blaylock and S Henderson.
R Scott
U15A
2002 started off with great enthusiasm from a team that was
full of potential. The season began with solid victories in the
Natal Schools' Tournament, which was played in a new
format. This was a good platform for the Sterrenberg Shield
Tournament in East London. Here the team performed
superbly and finished the tournament in a commendable
third position. The absence of P Bees from the tournament
was a huge blow for the team but they still played with
tremendous commitment. Through the season the team
continued to turn in some outstanding performances, the
highlight being the winning of the Dallas Hutton trophy,
College's fifth consecutive victory in this tournament.
In addition to the regular fixtures the U15A team also played
in the KZN Night League in Durban where they won the third
division.
The team was very well captained by J Meanwell who always
led from the front. He and P Bees were rewarded for their
high standard of play in their selection into the Midlands'
U18A. C Spilsbury was selected into the Midlands' U18B
team.
Regular Players: J Meanwell (Captain); P Bees; C Spilsbury;
L Sutherland; J Ferrow; J Freese; D Duchenne; C Holden;
R Christer; D Kotze
Results
vs DHS 8-2, Westville 10-1, Glenwood 6-2, Kearsney 9-2,
Hilton 8-1, Michaelhouse 9-1
S La Marque
U15B
This was a very good season for these keen waterpolo
players who were always willing to give their best for
something they really enjoyed. They worked hard at
practices and benefited from this. Their ball handling was
very good, though at times they were so eager to score goals
that they forgot to stick to their game plan. R Robertson, the
captain, led his team by example.
We played four matches, three against the oppositions B
teams and one against the Michaelhouse U15A side which
we lost 5-9 after being 0 -5 down at half time. These boys
also played in a night league and won all these matches, all
against thelst teams of girls' schools.
Regular Players: R Robertson (Captain); G McCabe;
D Durrheim; M Lambert; L le Roux; S van der Westhuysen;
L Chamberlain; C Holden; A Boschoff; B Taylor; G Daroll;
S Buchananan-Clarke; G Blomeyer; W Wells; A Balcomb
Results
vs Kearsney College 9-3, Weston 12-1, Glenwood 18-1,
Michaelhouse A 5-9
Night league: vs Epworth13-3, Carter Girlsl 5-4, St Annes
13-2, GHS 11-5
T Henderson
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WATER POLO 2002
U14A
Waterpolo continues to attract large numbers of players.
With one pool and few coaches it is hoped that a long-term
plan including the deepening of the pool will one day be
implemented.
A squad of fourteen players competed in the Thursday
night league in Durban. From this squad a team of ten was
selected and they represented the U14A team. Pre-season
matches against Northwood and Westville resulted in two
wins. The next game, against DHS, resulted in a heavy
defeat (1-8), and it was clear that much work lay ahead.
Early morning sessions were added to the normal practice
times and an exciting 6-5 win against Westville showed what
they were capable of. Unfortunately poor attacking options
against Kearsney led to a 1-3 defeat. The season ended on
a high note with a good 5-0 win against Glenwood, as at last
the team started to show their capabilities.
The following were chosen for the Midlands' U14A
squad: J Adam, J Bouic, J Tweedie, D Armand, G Strydom,
S Burgoyne, C Meyer, B Lindsay and A Smith. G Heath,
M Lawrence, N Washington and G Ferreira also played for
the team on occasion.
Results:
vs Northwood 5-3; Westville 6-4, 6-5; DHS 1-8; Kearsney
1-3; Glenwood 5-0
N Sutherland
U14B
A large number of boys represented the U14B team during
the course of the season. Although they battled against
other established U14 sides, they none the less improved
considerably throughout the season.
The Tuesday night league, which is run at Girls' High School,
has proved to be very popular and has given this age group
the opportunity to compete against many other junior
schools.
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