TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWARD 2
STAFF 4 SPORT 90
Awards 90
LEADERS 9
Atheltics 93
Prefects 9
Cricket 95
Sports and Cultural Captains 10
Cross Country 99
Honours and Colours Blazers 11
First Aid 100
ETHOS 12 Golf 101
Founders’ Day 15 Hockey 103
Rememberance Day 16 Netball 110
Outreach 18 Rugby 115
Friends for Life 22 Soccer 120
Alumni 23 Softball 127
Surfing 129
ACADEMICS 25
Swimming 130
Head Boy Speech 26
Tennis 133
Head Girl Speech 28
Waterpolo 135
Valedictorian Speech 29
High School Awards 31 CULTURE 138
Preparatory School Awards 40 Awards 138
2017 Matrics 49 Art Club 141
Band 141
PRE-PRIMARY 50
Chess 142
JUNIOR PRIMARY 56 Choir 144
Grade 1 58 Debating 145
Grade 2 61 Djembe Drum 148
Grade 3 63 Durban Youth Council 147
Inter House Cultural 150
PREPARATORY 67
Library Monitors 149
Grade 4 67
Maths Club 149
Grade 5 69
Outdoor Society 153
Grade 6 70
Peer Monitors 149
Grade 7 72
Photography Club 159
HIGH SCHOOL 74 Plays: High and Preparatory 154
Grade 8 74 Plays: Inter House 157
Grade 9 75 Robotics 159
Grade 10 77 Talent Show 160
Grade 11 81 Toastmasters 159
Grade 12 85 isiZulu Evening 160

All photograph names are listed from left to right and back row to front row.

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 FOREWARD
Director of the Marist Schools Council
‘A New Beginning’,
this is the phrase that has rung out and echoed across
the Marist world throughout 2017.
T wo hundred years ago St Marcellin Champagnat
and the first Marist Brothers lived together in
community in the house at La Valla. Together they
shared meals, talked and laughed around the table
that has taken on such a visible presence in our Marist
world of today.
2 017 saw us celebrating the bicentenary of the
Institute across the world and, here in South Africa,
we also celebrated 150 years of Marist in South Africa
and Africa. An important occasion in that Simonstown
was the first destination for those early Brothers from
Europe to reach on their own. They had traveled to
Oceania before but that had been with the Marist
Fathers.
O n 6 June this year the five schools across South
Africa shared in a common and co-ordinated
Mass at our five campuses. The celebration of what
we have inherited from our predecessors and what we
hold in stewardship for future generations was a time
of joy and hope. Joy at what we have received and
hope for what we hold in our hands for the future.
I P
was honoured to be invited to attend the XXII
General Chapter of the Marist Brothers held in
Rionegro, Colombia in September. In his opening
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address our outgoing Superior General, Br Emili Turú,
followed four themes to describe where we are and
what we are being called to do. His message was
intended for the Chapter delegates but it holds true
for our worldwide mission as well.
B r Emili described the importance of contemplation
in discerning and deciding our actions and our
future. The Celtic word for contemplation is directly
translated as ‘at the edge of waiting’ and, as stewards,
that is where we will always be. We are invited to
assume a contemplative approach toward more
harmony in our hurried and bustling lives
H e was also very clear on our move towards a new
La Valla, a new beginning. Our first two hundred
years started around that table at La Valla. We are
now invited to find our own tables in our own places
to start our next century, to start our new beginning.
In this regard, the importance of the new beginning
being undertaken by Brothers and Lay Marists is at
the heart of our future success. In saying farewell to
the eight Lay Marists invited to attend the Chapter,
Br Emili used the analogy of people being angels with
only one wing. In order to fly we have to hold on
to each other and that is what our new beginning
emphasises; Brothers and Lay Marist working together
to fly.
D uring the General Chapter we lived a parable of
fraternity. Living in Community is the heartbeat of
the Marist Brothers and we are invited to find our own
communities and to live our Marist lives in community
with each other.
A nd finally, Magnificat! A continual expression of
thanks to our Lord and to our Good Mother for
all that we have received and have been blessed with.
I n South Africa, it is a poignant note that the first
community outside of Europe is being repeated
in Cape Town 150 years later in 2017 with a new
community established in Atlantis. We welcome this
new international community and look forward to
seeing its impact as we have experienced the impact
of our schools over many years. We also pledge our
support to this group of people in whatever way we
might be able to help.
robably one of the most important tasks of the
General Chapter is the election of the new Superior
General, Vicar General and General Council for the
next eight years. Our congratulations and prayers go
to Br Ernesto Sánchez of Mexico who was elected as
Superior General. Br Ernesto is a worthy successor to
Br Emili, Br Sean, Br Benito, Br Charles Howard and all
of the Superiors General who have gone before him.
Congratulations too to Br Luis Carlos Blanco, currently
the Brother Provincial in Puerto Rico, who was elected
to the post of Vicar General. Two fine men in whose
hands our Marist Institute will certainly thrive in years
to come.
A nd finally, to the St Henry’s community, well
done and thank you. We come to the end of the
first year under the leadership of Stephen Leech and
it has been a fine year. Thank you to Stephen, his
management team and to all of the staff who have
worked together so diligently to make it the year it
has been. Thank you to the Board of Governors under
FOREWARD
It is with great pleasure
that we present the 2017 St Henry’s Yearbook. A
Yearbook represents a year in the life of the school;
a record for posterity which will in time to come
remind us of the people, the events and the activities
that made up 2017 for the school. In looking through
the Yearbook, the array of activities, the extent of
the achievements and the wide-ranging scope of our
educational programmes are significantly impressive
and make for fascinating reading.
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the leadership of Tim Campbell who have selflessly
given of their time and expertise to guide and govern
our school. Thank you too to every pupil, parent and
family who has played their part in this success.
M y wishes and blessings go to everyone reading
this foreword. May this end-of-year and the lead
up to Advent and Christmas be a time of community
with family and friends. My prayer is that you are all
able to find some quiet and contemplative time in the
holidays to give thanks for the year that has been and
to prepare for 2018, the year that marks the beginning
of our next century, our New Beginning.
Mr MC Greeff
Director Marist Schools Council
STEPHEN LEECH
St Henry’s Marist College Principal
T
he contents of our 2017 Yearbook are all the more
meaningful when one considers that it is a record
of a year in which we marked the bicentenary of the
founding of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. On
2 January 1817, the first community of Brothers was
founded in La Valla in France. On that day, Jean Marie
Granjon (23 years of age) and Jean Baptist Audras (14
years of age) joined Fr. Marcellin Champagnat to start
the work of the Marist mission. From those humble
beginnings, the Marist Brothers are now present in 79
countries where they educate 654 000 children and
young people. Their schools and universities in these
countries are staffed by 3 552 Brothers and 72 762
lay personnel. A remarkable feat! This bicentenary
year also took on special meaning for us in South
Africa as we marked the sesquicentennial anniversary
of the arrival of the Brothers in South Africa and an
educational heritage that has borne fruit in the South
African educational sector.
T he global theme for the bicentenary year was
‘Marists 2017: A new beginning’, a most appropriate
theme for St Henry’s as we have spent much of 2017
engaged in intensive planning and organisation. Our
efforts in this regard seek the optimal positioning of
St Henry’s as the co-educational, Catholic school of
choice in Durban. May our 2017 Yearbook become
a valuable record of the steps we are taking in this
regard and I hope that you enjoy reading it!
Mr S Leech
College Principal
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College Executive
Back row :
Mrs B Burns, Mr M Davey,
Mrs D Venter, Mrs K-A Francis
Front row :
Mr S Ackerman, Mr S Leech,
Mrs C Vermeulen

High School Staff

Back row : Mrs E Maas, Mr T Boyce, Mr W Voigt, Mr S Hiron, Mr J Schumann, Mr G de Pace, Mr G Brits,
Mr N Maré
Second row : Mrs Z Mjaja, Mr N Jali, Mrs S Howells, Mrs B Munsami, Mr S Richard, Mrs R Biggar, Mr B Vundla,
Ms R Schumann, Mrs I Scott
Third row : Mrs S Singh, Mrs K Malkin-Page, Ms A Fleishack, Mrs A Jones, Mrs T Swart, Mrs C Brent, Ms A Morris,
Ms S Rosa, Ms S Petzer, Mrs M Appenah

Front row : Mrs K Turk, Mrs E van Rensburg, Mr R Brent, Mrs T Callaghan, Mr S Leech, Mrs C Vermeulen,
Mrs S Batho, Mr R Ramsugit, Mrs B Burns, Mrs L McDonald

Junior Preparatory
and Pre Primary Staff
Back row :
Mrs N Rivalland,
Mrs C Francis, Ms L Couch,
Mrs S Reardon
Middle row :
Mrs A Bowes-Taylor,
Ms T Ridgway,
Ms P Khumalo,
Mrs A Atherstone
Front row :
Administration Staff Mrs M Madgin, Mrs L Woods,
Mr S Ackerman,
Back row: Mrs D Thompson, Mrs K Glover, Ms M O’Donoghue, Mrs J Ross, Mrs I Ludlow, Mr S Leech, Mrs D Venter,
Ms T McCrimmon, Mrs G Cipriano Mrs C-A Nothling
Front row: Mrs B Pollock, Mr M Davey, Mr S Leech, Mrs G Jorgenson, Mrs W Blott

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Staff News for 2017

M r and Mrs Ramsugit welcomed their son into the world, Tajh 8.30 on 23 June 2017
weighing in at 3.1kg and with a length of 53cm.

A t the end of the second term, the St Henry’s community said farewell to Mr P Puren
who left St Henry’s due to ill-health after ten years of service. Mr P Puren pioneered
the teaching of Art as a formal subject through to Grade 12 and served as Head of
Department: Sports and Culture between 2009 and 2014. Thereafter, he held
the portfolio of Care and Concern until health challenges in 2016 put him on
extended leave. Mr P Puren maintained a great
passion for coaching cricket, rugby and soccer.

W e also bid farewell to Mrs G Andre at the

end of the second term after eighteen years
in the Junior Preparatory as a Grade 3 teacher.
Mrs G Andre was often seen supporting the Junior
Prep sport teams at inter-school fixtures. Her love
for the pupils under her care and support of her
colleagues will be sorely missed.

M s S Hiron resigned at the end of Term 3 after teaching in

Grade 5 for three years as a past student returning to teach
at her alma mater. We wish her well in her future endeavours.

Preparatory Staff
Back row : Mrs K Fuller, Mr T Boyce, Mr K Thawites
M s S Petzer got married to Darren Smith on 15 October 2017
and we wish her well for the future.

Middle row : Ms G Rahmalo, Mrs S Cele, Mrs J Whiting, Mr B Schwikkard, Ms S Hiron, Ms V McMahon
Front row : Mrs D Winter, Mr S Ackerman, Mr S Leech, Mrs T Peters-Newman, Mrs B Burns
M rs J Whiting resigned after being with St Henry’s for 11
years in the Preparatory School. Mrs J Whiting will be
retiring from teaching after an incredible 31 years of service to the
profession. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism
shown throughout these years.

M rs T Callaghan joined St Henry’s in 2006 and taught

Geography. In 2009, Mrs T Callaghan was promoted to Head
of Department. In this position, Mrs T Callaghan oversaw Academics and then later
Administration and then more recently, she also looked after Grades 8 and 9, assisting
the Grade Heads in these grades. We thank her for all her hard work and efforts over
the last 11 years.

M r R Ramsugit started at St Henry’s in 2013 in our Physics department. Mr R

Ramsugit occupied the role of Head of Grade 9. We thank him for his contributions
to St Henry’s and wish him well in the future.

M rs Besson will also be leaving as she retires after 7 years of

service to our school as the Junior Prep Aftercare supervisor.
We wish her well in the coming years.

B r Brendan, former College Principal of St Henry’s from 1966 to

1981 passed away on 24 June 2017. A memorial service was
held on 23 August with Cardinal Napier presiding along with seven
other priests, some of whom were past pupils. It was lovely to see
many past pupils from Br Brendan’s days as Principal with tributes
Maintenance Staff from Dr Akal, Br Joseph Walton and Mr Lionel Samuel.
Back row : Samkelo Mbele, William Mathe, Sandile Mbele, Patrick Mvikane, Sanele Mkhize,
Wiseman Cele, Zakhele Dzanibe Ms M O’Donoghue
Front row : Ottis Khumalo, Derek Mugubane, Mr M Davey, Albert Cele, Mr C Barraclough College Principal’s Secretary

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 TRIBUTE to BROTHER BRENDAN
This is an abridged version of the tribute contained in
Brother Bendan’s Memorial Mass booklet.
I first met Brother Brendan on 15th July 1968. My parents
wanted me to go to St. Henry’s. However, they knew
nothing about the school but they had great faith. So
they made an appointment to see the Headmaster, an
Irishman called Brother Brendan, and that was the start
of my journey and the enormous influence he had over
my life.
E ven as a youngster going into Standard IV, I immediately
grasped the meaning of Presence. Brother Brendan was
everywhere. He knew the school intimately. He was a true
leader, the rock upon which the entire school community
was built. At that time, he was only 32 years old and he
had already been Head for two years.
S t. Henry’s, under Brother’s control, would easily have
compared to the most cutting-edge contemporary
educational institutions. We were the first to have
television, long before television was introduced to South
Africa. Brother William and Brother Austin spent the
whole school holiday linking every classroom to a room
which housed a sophisticated closed circuit television
studio. English and Afrikaans orals were broadcast to
classes and the TVs were used to teach mathematics as
well. We saw the moon landing on TV (the only ones
in South Africa to do so). Brother Vincent later took this
one step further and televised our rugby matches with
pupils providing rudimentary commentary. Talk about
being pioneers!
I fast forward to my matric year. Brother Brendan taught
me Latin, Religion, was my rugby coach and obviously
in charge of us prefects. He knew absolutely everything
about each boy, not only in Matric but in the whole
school and he retained that information over the years.
It was during that year that I sensed his Love of Work. He
would give us a complicated Latin Test in the morning of
a particular day, carry on with all his other teaching and
extra mural duties as well as his work as Head Master and
then return the Test to us early the next day, duly marked
and corrected where necessary, together with comments.
H e was very strict with what we called Vocabulary Tests.
He made us learn Latin Vocabulary from a small blue
book. We had to do this every night. He often sprung
spur-of-the-moment oral Tests on us and woe betide if
you got anything wrong. But, I saw a chink in his armour.
If you tried to look intelligent and sat on the edge of
your seat, enthusiastically gesticulating that you wanted
to answer the question, he would never ask you. So, it
didn’t matter that you were clueless as to the answer. He
was looking for those who did not volunteer to answer,
because they did not know. Once I appreciated that, it
became easy. When you did not know, just stick your
hand up and wave it wildly around, confidently beaming
with mock intellect, and he would leave you alone!
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Ialso appreciated a spirit that was very, very important to
Brother Brendan, the Family Spirit.
O ver the years that I have known Brother Brendan, I
have always felt the great joy and happiness that he
experienced when he visited his family in Ireland.
H e was a man for the poor. Mention of anything
remotely elitist resulted in a carefully worded, humble
but firm, discourse no doubt influenced by his own
Head Prefects
upbringing. Simplicity is an absolute non-negotiable as far
as he was concerned.
Back row :
Lumka Sibeko,
Fadziso Chingonzoh,
O
Melissa Calitz
ne of our pillars is: In the way of Mary. That meant
two principal things to Brother Brendan. Firstly, his Front row :
evident love for the Holy Mother. Love which drove every Mrs C Vermeulen,
decision that he made. Secondly, his absolute devotion to Luyanda Mazibuko,
the Roman Catholic Church. Mr S Leech,
Devon Murphy,
Mr S Ackerman
B rother Brendan was a very strict disciplinarian. There
is no doubt that some pupils rebelled and would not
associate themselves with the positive comments made
in this tribute. Such is the experience of any teacher. But,
discipline has never meant a lack of humanity. He was one
from whom anyone could seek help.
B rother Brendan lived alone in the Community House,
for the last few years, after his loyal friend Father Chris
Lockyer left to go to Nazareth House, keeping very active,
always working for the good of others. He spoke with
such admiration of his Brothers, the past but especially his
present local confreres who he knew for so many years, all
of whom he loved and respected profoundly: Joe, Jude,
Chris, Mario, Neil, Vincent and Claude. When ill-health
unexpectedly forced him to leave the House in March
2016, it was like the Captain leaving the ship – the last to
go, and that was as it should be.
O f all those who have crossed my path, Brother Brendan
truly stands out as one of the greatest.
S t. Henry’s and the Marist world will be lonely places
without his presence but his example will ensure that his
mission continues.
H e is so deserving of that beautiful Irish blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields Prefects
and until we meet again, Back row : Daniel Francis, Ross Bentley, Guy Cooke, Liam Rehman, Mario Thomas, Davide Ferreri
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Second row : Ntusekho Mngadi, Kailin Reddy, Katelyn Kalil, Dylan Callaghan
I am deeply humbled by the thought that Third row : Senamile Ngcobo, Julian Govender, Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Dhinita Perumaul,
I am affiliated to this giant of a man. Skihumbuzo Nzimande, Melissa Cailtz
Front row : Lumka Sibeko, Mr S Ackerman, Devon Murphy, Mr S Leech, Luyanda Mazibuko,
Mr Iain Grieve Mrs C Vermeulen, Fadziso Chingonzoh
Marist ‘Old Boy’ of 1974, Schools Council
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Sports and Cultural Captains 2017
House Captains
ST ANDREW Liam Rehman
Fezile Dlungwane
ST GEORGE Lindokuhle Lushaba
Rachael Lonmon-Davis
ST HENRY Julian Govender
Jesse van Jaarsveldt
ST PATRICK Ntusekho Mngadi
Katelyn Kalil
Sport • Captain and Vice Captain
ACTION NETBALL . Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Melissa Calitz
CRICKET . . . . Davide Ferreri
Daniel Francis
FIRST AID . . . Devon Murphy
Luyanda Mazibuko
GOLF . . . . . Cameron Knight
Charlize Coetzer
INDOOR HOCKEY Melissa Calitz
HOCKEY Girls . . Melissa Calitz
HOCKEY Boys . . Tiago Cipriano
Davide Ferreri
NETBALL . . . . Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Melissa Calitz
RUGBY . . . Ross Bentley
Sikhumbuzo Nzimande
SEVENS RUGBY . . Riyadh Adam
SOCCER boys . . Davide Ferreri
Julian Govender
SOCCER girls . . Melissa Calitz
Lumka Sibeko
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House Captains
Back row :
Ntuseko Mngadi,
Katelyn Kalil, Liam Rehman,
Lindokuhle Lushaba,
Jesse van Jaarsveldt,
Fezile Dlungwane
Front row :
Mr S Ackerman,
Rachael Lonmon-Davis,
Mr S Leech, Julian Govender,
Mrs C Vermeulen
Honours Blazers
Back row : Melissa Calitz, Fadziso Chingonzoh, Lumka Sibeko
SOFTBALL Boys . . Kameryn Mudly Front row : Mr S Leech, Devon Murphy, Mrs C Vermeulen, Luyanda Mazibuko, Mr S Ackerman
Kretayan Appanah
SOFTBALL Girls . . Melissa Calitz
Chelsea-Lea Smith
SPIRIT L’Veeze Crouch
SWIMMING Boys . Guy Cooke
Julian Govender
SWIMMING Girls . Melissa Calitz
Courtney Wyatt
TENNIS Boys . . Daniel Francis
Dyllan Desfontaines
TENNIS Girls . . Kelsey Jones
Amy Nicholson
WATER POLO Boys Guy Cooke
Davide Ferreri
WATER POLO Girls Melissa Calitz
Emma Ratcliff
Cultural • Captain and Vice Captain
CHOIR . . . . Luyanda Mazibuko
Senemile Ngcobo
DEBATING . . . Divakaran Moodley
Joseph Foxon
Chairman . . Dylan Callaghan
Vice Chairman . Luyanda Mazibuko Colours Blazers
Treasurer
. . . Ntusekho Mngadi Back row : Dyllan Desfontaines, Guy Cooke, Ross Bentley
Secretary
. . . Kailin Reddy
Mace Bearer . . Lumka Sibeko Middle row : Skihumbuzo Nzimande, Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Liam Rehman, Davide Fereri, Daniel Francis,
PHOTOGRAPHY . San Naidoo
Ntusekho Mngadi
Teerajah Timothy Front row : Mrs C Vermeulen, Julian Govender, Mr S Leech, Chelsea- Lea Smith, Mr S Ackerman
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Religion Report 2017
I n order to acknowledge and celebrate the life of Br
Brendan and his contribution to the Marist world
Pilgrimage to Italy
15 - 31 May 2017
2017 was a year of New
Beginnings in the Marist
world and so also a new beginning
A fter our Ash Wednesday mass,
the Stations of the Cross donated
to the school by the Calitz family,
in Southern Africa, as well as Catholic education in
KZN, a memorial mass was celebrated on 23rd August.
Eulogies were delivered by Dr Anthony Akal, Mr
Mrs T Peters-Newman and Mrs C Vermeulen

for Mrs B Burns in her role as Head of were blessed by Fr Sean. These have Lionel Samuel of the Catholic School’s Office, and
Department: Religion and Ethos. Mrs R proved to be a welcome addition Brother Joe Walton.
Biggar as Head of Religion: High School to the sacred space environments at
and Mrs B Munsami formed the core
of the Religion department in the High
School, with Religion lessons in the Junior
the school, and provide meaningful
reflective reminders of Jesus’ giving
of His life for us, as one walks up the
M any principals and staff from the Catholic schools
attended and paid their respects. We were also
joined by the St Augustine’s Primary choir, who added
Primary and Pre-Primary ably handled by hill from the Junior Primary gate to their beautiful voices to the occasion, along with Mr
the class teachers. While Mrs R Biggar was the statue of Mary just before the bell Kurt Holmes.
away during the third and fourth terms, tower. It was wonderful to engage
the High School children were taught by Mr
T O’Toole and Ms M Samuel respectively.
in the Stations of the Cross prayer during Lent,
across all the phases. D uring the course of the year, Mrs Michelle Singh
and Ms Romi Schumann attended monthly
workshops at Glenwood Pastoral Centre, receiving

Fr Sean has continued in his role as

chaplain at St Henry’s and his O ur Founders’ Day
Mass this year was
recognition for an Advanced Certificate Course on
The Acts of the Apostles and the Letters of St Paul.

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presence at mass, assemblies, functions especially important as Mrs B Burns, Mrs R Biggar, Mrs B Munsami and Mrs
and sporting fixtures is much appreciated. we celebrated 150 years A Bowes-Taylor also participated in an online course
He is a welcoming sight with his warm of Marist in South Africa, of study under the auspices of the CIE, on Christian
approach to people and children. He has as well as 200 years Meditation, a form of prayer encouraged by so many
been an integral part of the life of the school. He was of Marist internationally. of the contemplative saints.
sorely missed during his term of leave, but we were At this mass we used our
grateful that Fr Donovan Wheatley OMI, as well as Fr
Chris Richmond OMI and Fr
Alan Henriques OMI from
new portable altar and
lectern, made for us by
Mr Alex Smith. Cardinal
Itrust that during the course of the year, there have
been many opportunities for our children and staff,
to encounter Jesus through the efforts of all our
Sabon House could assist Napier blessed and consecrated the altar with holy educators and the broader Marist community. May
in celebrating mass in the water and chrism oil before beginning the liturgical God continue to bless all those in our school.
chapel. celebrations. We were united with the 4 other
Marist schools in South Africa as we celebrated mass Mrs B Burns
T he Liturgy Committee
under the leadership
of Melissa Calitz as Head
at the same time, and with a common liturgy being
used by Marist schools around the world. Everyone
received a special prayer card and a lapel pin to
HOD: Religion and Ethos
of Chapel, has continued celebrate the 150th anniversary.
to demonstrate enthusiasm
and dedication, ensuring
that chapel masses were
always prepared for every
O n the Friday evening of the Matric Dance, we
heard the news that Br Brendan had passed
away in Johannesburg. The Matrics who were
Tuesday and Thursday. It present at school on Tuesday 27th June, attended a
was a real pleasure to know that every memorial service in the chapel along with members
major Mass was well-organised with regard to the of the Finance staff and Mr V Thusi. Mr S Leech and
involvement of the children either setting up or Mr S Ackerman were attending the funeral service
serving. Melissa always prepared thoroughly in order at the chapel at Sacred Heart College, with others
to welcome staff, children and visitors to the liturgical of the Marist Community and Br Brendan’s relatives
celebrations. In addition, she arranged a number of at the same time.
special assemblies which incorporated children in both
Preparatory and High School.
The Teachers’ Day Assembly
was most appreciated. Thank
you Melissa, for your total
commitment and dedication.
You graciously accomplished
all that was required of
you, in amongst a very busy
sporting and academic year.

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Marist Education Founder’s Day • 6 June 2017
200 Years of Marist Education Worldwide F ollowing the 22nd General Chapter in Colombia this
year, we look forward to implementing the calls
put forward by both the Brothers and Lay in going

O n January 2nd 1817, Marcellin Champagnat

founded in La Valla, France, the lay religious
Institute, or religious Institute of Brothers, under the
forward to New Beginnings and New Horizons.

name of Little Brothers of Mary. He saw it as forming a Mrs B Burns

branch of the Society of Mary. HOD: Religion and Ethos

In 1863 the Holy See approved it as an autonomous

Institute of pontifical right. While respecting the original
name, they were given the title of Marist Brothers of the
Marist Brothers South Africa
Sharing Our Call
Schools (F.M.S.- Fratres Maristae a Scholis). 20 - 23 July 2017

M arist brothers are religious consecrated to God, and

they follow Jesus in the way that Mary did. They
live in community and dedicate themselves in a special
Sharing our Call 2017 Happiness Kit

An eraser to make all your little mistakes go away.

way to the education of children and young people, with
A cent so that you will never be completely

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a preference for those who are the most neglected.

T here are more than 3500 brothers working in 81
countries on five continents. They directly share
their mission and spirituality with more than 72,000
lay people and educate together around 654,000
children and young people.
150 years of Marist Education in South Africa
broke.
A marble for those days when you are not sure
you have yours.
A rubber band to stretch beyond your current
limits.
A piece of string to hold it all together, when
things seem to fall apart.
A box of crayons to remind you to live life in full
colour.
A sweet treat to remind you, that someone cares

A fter its foundation in France in 1817, the Marist

congregation extended its activities to South Africa
and arrived at the Cape in 1867. The first five brothers
about you.
Marist Brothers Linmeyer

who arrived had received their training in France.

They were a group of two Frenchmen, a Belgian, an
Englishman and an Irishman. These pioneers opened
two schools – the fee-paying St Joseph’s Academy, and
St Aloysius School financed by the colonial government.

T he work of the Marist Brothers gradually spread to

the Eastern Cape, and the then Transvaal, Transkei,
Natal and Orange Free State. By 1908, the expansion
in South Africa warranted the setting up of a separate
administrative unit or Province of the Congregation.
There are currently five remaining Marist schools in
South Africa: St Henry’s Marist College in Durban; St
Joseph’s Marist College in Rondebosch, Cape Town; St
David’s in Inanda, Johannesburg; Sacred Heart College
in Observatory, Johannesburg and Marian College
Linmeyer, also in Johannesburg.

A ll five schools enjoy a close relationship under

the auspices of the Marist Schools’ Council.
Management meet regularly and share experiences at
annual Management Conferences. Ongoing formation
of teachers takes place at the annual Sharing Our Call
workshops. A growing movement of involvement of
the laity in Marist education is being developed. This
is still in its initial stages in South Africa, as the numbers
of Brothers diminishes in our South African schools.

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Remembrance Day 2017

T his year on Friday 10 November, the St Henry’s Marist College

community gathered in the College Quad at the Memorial Bell
Tower to remember the 18 young men from the College, who gave
their lives in the 2nd World War. We also honoured the passing of the
Marist Brothers, who have taught generations of Marist
pupils.

S pecial mention was made of Brother

Brendan O’Shea, who passed away
this year. The bell tower was adorned
with shamrocks and a special County
Kerry flag, which was made in his honour,
to denote where Brother Brendan
had grown up in Ireland. Doves were
released in honour of each of the 18
young alumni. An eye-witness account
of a letter written by George Hyacinth

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Darling was read. The letter described

his account of his run-in with German
SS soldiers, in France, in 1944. We thank
Mrs T Peters-Newman for the letter, as
Mr Darling was her late father in-law. Liturgy Committee
Back row : Jethan Govender, Talia Samuel, Ariel Ogle, Thea Damon, Michael-Alexandria Damons,

A s always, the NMR band

assisted in the proceedings,
with haunting melodies showing
Geri Lazarus, Rebecca Perumal
Front Row : Tylah Govinden, Mario Thomas, Mrs B Burns, Melissa Calitz, Nthuseko Mngadi

off their mastery of the bagpipes.

Thank you to the Grade 8s and
Ms A Morris who assisted with the
organisation.

Mr G Brits

Confirmation
Back row : Laken Samuel, Joseph Foxon, Christopher Forbay, Liam Gaillard, Nicholas Napier,
Dylan Davey, Rebecca Perumal
Front row : Jhetan Govender, Cavin Rehman, Mrs B Burns, Tristan Boltman, Emma Ratcliff

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Reconciliation
Back row :
Kutloana Makhanye, First Holy Communion
Jarrod Burton,
Lana Samuel, Back row :
Kristina Bessick, Ross Askew, Andisiwe Dlamini,
Liam Mellem Imana Mbongwa, Tomas Schumann

Front row : Front row :

Reece Murugan, Laia Maganlal, Tamia Damons,
Norrah Dormithienne, Mrs B Burns, Litha Mabunda
Mrs B Burns,
Emilia da Silva,
Banele Masuku

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St Theresa’s Boy’s Home Report

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S Batho

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its
various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10.

As a blessed school, we share this grace with those who are less fortunate. Not only do we give the boys of St
Theresa’s academic assistance for the older boys, but also a sense of fun with the younger boys.

On a personal level, St Theresa’s Boys’ Home, has undoubtedly left a happiness that I will unlikely never
forget. It has been an honour to be of service to these wonderful boys. In teaching them, they have taught me
humility and a way to be happy in simplicity. The people in the Outreach Program are to be commended for
their great contribution to the lives of all
the boys. We, as a Catholic School, have
truly made a difference. Mrs S Batho,
the teacher in charge of the St Theresa’s
Outreach, should be well praised for her
commitment to this outreach program.
Without her, the program would not
have made as big a difference as it has
already made. I applaud Mrs Batho for
upholding a true Marist characteristic of
love of work.

For those who wish to continue their

special work with St Theresa’s,
“God is not unjust; he will not forget
Outreach - Lily of the Valley your work and the love you have
shown him as you have helped his
Back row : Rebecca Simpson, Marick Baronet, Andrew Gace, Connor van Wyk, Gary Storm,
people and continue to help them.”
Njabulo Radebe
Hebrews 6:10“
Second row : Kaylin Joubert, Sinead Carson, Hannah Jarvis, Micaela Williams, Chelsea Ingle,
Georgia van Voorst
Mario Thomas Outreach - St Theresa’s
Third row : Kiara Moollan, Talia Samuel, Megan Lacey, Yashkar Bhoda, Kelly Hall, Grade 12 Back row : Kiara Bissessor, Divakaran Moodley, Valentina Mvunza
Alwande Ndwalane,Nathalie Desfontaines, Michael-Alexandra Damons
Front row : Nokwanda Khumalo, Mario Thomas, Mrs S Batho,
Front row : Fanelesibonge Khubeka, Kelsey Jones, Mrs B Munsami, Cameron McCarthy,
Jeese van Jaarsveldt
Mrs L McDonald, Natasha Bauer, Chloe Francis
Absent : Terrajeh Timothy,

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World Challenge Tour - Nepal

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Outreach Nkosinathi Kitchen

Back row : Natalie Desfontaines, Pascal Tostee, Hannah Jarvis, Micaela Williams,Chelsea Ingle,
Thea Damon
Second row : Laken Samuel, Moesha Gobinca, Kelly Hall, Kalin Joubert, Natasha Bauer,
Amy-Grace Bessick, Unathi Sibeko, Michael-Alexandria Damons
Third row : Tylah Govinden, Fanele Kubheka, Kiara Moollan, Lumka Sibeko, Mario Thomas,
Lusanda Magigaba, Kathleen Hall, Clarissa Donachie
Front row : Gavin Barnard, Liah Janse van Rensburg, Mrs R Biggar, Melissa Calitz, Mrs B Munsami,
Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Absent : Cavin Rehman, Liam Rehman, Andrew Biggar, Rebecca Simpson, Alwande Ndwalane,
Joshua Robert, Ntusekho Mngadi, Nokwanda Khumalo, Ntando Ngubane, Mvelo Mthembu,
Julian Govender, Fadziso Chingonzoh, Suzann Wassie, Sophie Atkins, Lubelo Mngomezulu

World Challenge Tour - Nepal

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Alumni
Children
2017

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Back row :
Davide Ferreri,
Guy Cooke,
Luke Brown,
John Cooper
Friends for life Grade 00-12 (2004-2017) Second row : Joshua Robert, Daniel Langlois, Daniel Hogg, Liam Read, Hannah de Haas,
Back row : Rachel Lonmon-Davis, Dhinita Perumaul, Daniel Francis, Davide Ferreri, Tara-Rae Howells, Warwick Howells
Kretayen Appanah, Kiara Bissessor Third row : Samelo Shweni, Tomas Schumann, Liam Heads, Tylah Govindin, Kaylee Pottier,
Front row : Mrs C Vermeulen, Dyllan Desfontaines, Mr S Leech, Sophie Atkins, Mr S Ackerman Emma Askew, Tess de Haas, Samuel King
Front row : Yama Shweni, Declan de Haas, Ross Askew, Sophie Bowden, Mrs T Tostee (Alumni Secretary),
Aaron Joseph, Emilia da Silva, Mawande Mbhele, Talia da Silva

Golf Day • 21 September 2017

Friends for life Grade 1-12 (2006-2017)

Back row : Zamokuhle Sabela, Fadziso Chingonzoh, Levi Abdul-Razack, Devon Murphy,
Lwazi Nkabane
Front row : Mrs C Vermeulen, Katelyn Kalil, Mr S Leech, Ntuseko Mngadi, Mr S Ackerman

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Alumni Dinner - 9 June 2017 Grade 12 Valedictory Mass and Awards Ceremony
G ood evening Fr Sean, Mr
Ackerman, Mrs Vermeulen, Mrs
Venter, members of staff, parents,
family members of our Grade 12s
and the Grade 12s yourselves. To
our Valedictorian, Ntusi Mngadi, to
our Head Girl, Luyanda Mazibuko
and our Head Boy, Devon Murphy,
thank you for your words this
evening.
I recall well standing here a year
ago and speaking at the 2016
Valedictory evening and now we
find ourselves and especially you,
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the Grade 12s at the cusp of these
examinations for which you have
spent, in reality, most of your lives preparing for.
It is hard to think of anything else that we humans
spend so much time preparing for, at least in such a
consistent and regular manner. So, I would advise that
at least for a few moments, savour what you have
achieved this far. Although the examinations still lie
ahead of you, it is worth nonetheless enjoying this
moment of having navigated your way through these
years and putting yourself in the position you are in at
this moment: readying yourselves to write these final
school examinations and then embark on the next
chapter in your lives. So, this Valedictory day should
be one of celebration, of reflection and fraternity with
your grade – you have made it thus far!
A t the Sports and Cultural Awards over the last two
evenings and at the presentation assemblies we
have held at various times over the last few months
and of course during the awards ceremony a little later
on this evening, many of the matrics seated here have
earned one award or the other or will do so or been
appointed to a position of leadership or responsibility;
well done to you. The school is very pleased for you
and very proud of you. An award – be it a blazer, a
scroll, a certificate or a badge – is acknowledgement
of the effort, commitment or talent that has gone into
an activity or endeavour. However, an
award also represents something else. The
downside perhaps of viewing an award
merely as an acknowledgement is that it
then appears as an end. In other words,
you have done something and then you
get something and that’s an end to it. An
award though is something much more
than this. It is, I believe, an invitation to
continue to do what you have been doing
and in so doing to seek more – not for the
sake of a piece of plastic on your blazer
(although this is a wonderful sign) – but
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because it is what the exercise of
your abilities and your talents are
meant for.
P erhaps though you are a
student who did not receive
a specific award like colours or a
badge or a certificate. Well, I am
certain that if this is the case, then
if you have put in the effort and
the commitment, your awards and
rewards will come in other ways,
in time to come.
I n whatever way and in whatever
form your award comes, bear
in mind that in so doing you are
exercising your God-given talents and abilities. This is
a phrase that we use quite often and perhaps we take
it for granted. Yet, I am reminded of the importance
of this when I consider a film, made and released more
than thirty years ago. Chariots of Fire was released
in 1981 and of course is well-known through the
marvelously evocative theme music by the composer
Vangelis, often played in conjunction with marathons
and running events. Chariots of Fire, based on real
events and individuals, tells the story of British athletes
who participate in the 1924 Olympics for their country.
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One of the main characters is Eric Liddell, a Scotsman
who is devoutly religious. Liddell comes from a family
of missionaries but is also a highly talented sportsman
who plays rugby for Scotland and a very successful
runner. In the film, we see Liddell torn between his
passion for running and what he comes to realise is his
calling as a missionary, something he is also very good
at. As he prepares to represent Britain in the 1924
Olympics, he naturally has to undertake many hours
of practice. His sister, also a missionary, is very upset
by this, believing that he is wasting his time and should
really be spending his time on mission work. In an
inspiring scene, Liddell explains his position to her. He
says to her: ‘I believe God made me for a purpose (by
which he means that his purpose is to be a missionary)
and then he continues ‘but he also made
me fast! And when I run I feel his pleasure.’
S o Grade 12s, remember that when you
express your God-given talents, you
should know that you inspire pleasure,
from God but also from your parents and
the school. As you go out into the world
and do what it is you will be doing next
year and in the coming years, in continuing
to develop and grow as a human being, as a
citizen of this country or perhaps elsewhere
in the world, you will carry with you the
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pleasure of St Henry’s and inspire in the school a
sense of pride in you, its alumni.
W hat is it that we as a school ask of you as you
complete your matric year? Well, it would be
first and foremost to pass your examinations and
then to always represent St Henry’s in particular
and Marist schooling in general to the very best of
your ability. But there is something deeper than this.
On Monday, 4 February 1929 this school opened its
doors at 9:00am with a total of eighteen students.
The first principal, Brother Paul, records this event
in his diary, asking the question ‘What will become
of this little Mustard Seed’? We continue to ask this
question 88 years later. Grade 12s of 2017, it is you,
like the many who have gone before you and those
who will come after you, who will continue to
answer this question. You will no doubt find new
ways of answering this question as you enter in the
modern world of today, so different from the world
of 88 years ago but answer it you surely must, for as
you complete your schooling here at St Henry’s, you
leave with the indelible mark of having been a Marist
pupil at St Henry’s in Durban and in what you do,
you nourish that mustard seed and grow its legacy.
G rade 12s, I wish you well for your examinations
and for the coming years. I say a special word
of thanks to your parents for supporting you and
the school. It is a journey for your parents, as much
as you and they also deserve your thanks. I also say
a sincere thanks to the Grade 12 teachers but also all
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of the teachers you have helped you along the way,
for all that they have done in moulding and forming
you. Particular thanks in this regard must go to Mrs
Batho as the Head of Grade 12 and Mrs Vermeulen,
Deputy Principal, both of whom have worked hard
in so many different ways on behalf of the Grade
12s. Remember that when you sit your examinations
in a few weeks’ time, you may appear to be totally
on your own as you sit at that exam desk and start
answering the paper but be assured that you are in
fact not alone. You have your teachers and your
parents behind you and with you, rooting for you
and wanting the best for you. So, all the best the
Class of 2017.
It is now with great pleasure that we make a number
of awards to our Grade 12s before they start their
examinations. The awards made this evening, relate
for the most part to academics but there are also
those that are awarded for aspects of service or in
recognition of particular qualities or characteristics. I
now invite Mrs Vermuelen and Mrs Batho to come
forward and to lead us through these awards.
Thank you.
Mr S Leech
College Principal
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Head Boy
Valedictory
Mass
Speech
M
r S Leech, Mrs
C Vermeulen,
Father Sean, staff
members, parents
and fellow Matrics.
Good evening. Not
long ago I experienced a very special moment. No,
it wasn’t my last few seconds of my maths. But from
the perspective of Matrics, I feel this moment will
resonate within each of us. This special moment. Our
last break with our friends. The last time we will stare
at a clock and pray for the hands to meet at 12. And
that scares me. Much more than finals ever could. It
scares me because we could lose touch. It scares me
because there will be no more break time banter.
D eep down however, I know, that each and every
one of us bleeds Blue and Gold. That we are a
family. That fact will not change no matter how many
kilometres apart we are or simply because we don’t
spend breaks together. And I feel if on this last day of
school, one of us woke up not knowing what family
spirit is, you know now.
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onight, we remember all the memories we will
share with our sons and daughters one day when
they ask about our high school career. We will tell
them about the bell ringing ceremony and how it felt
to walk the school corridors for the last time. We’ll tell
them about all the galas, the sports days and Player
23’s across the years. The times in class when your
mate has just been given a hefty talking to, but you
just can’t stop laughing. There has been a fair number
of those. The sports’ games where we just managed to
scrape a victory, from the jaws of defeat... We will tell
them what it’s like to be Marist.
S o, to the boys: thanks for sticking up for each other
when times were tough. Thank you for the moments
on the sports’ fields and the hilarious moments in the
classroom. I am going to miss every single one of you
and the inside jokes we shared.
T
o the girls, goodness we have made it tough for
you, but I think you have managed to deal with
us boys just fine. It has been a pleasure to work with
you all but I’m still convinced the boys could take you
on in a game of hockey any day… and win. Maybe
not netball.
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I think we can all agree, that the tales of Matric were
not false. It was hard and it went by quickly and it’s
F inally, I would like to thank the parents of the
not yet over. I’m sure there have been many challenges Matrics. I’m sure you are just as stressed as your
each of us have had to face this year. My challenge children, probably more so. All I can say is … it’s
this year was an injury to my shoulder which made it probably about to get much worse. But have faith in
nearly impossible to participate in sports in my final us, we might just surprise you.
year of school. But guess what, here we stand, resolute
in our focus towards a future where South Africa and
the world will be grateful for our impact. A special mention must go to the Prefect body of
2017. In the beginning of the year when the grade
8’s came in I honestly thought we weren’t going to
L et us not forget about the other side of the family.
The mother and father figures that have guided us
through the many trials tribulations in this vital part in
cope. But unfailingly we stuck with our duties, did
what had to be done, and as a Head, I am extremely
proud of what we have achieved.
our lives, the teachers and staff. All of the staff sitting
here tonight can take pride in the young men and
women that you have hand crafted into adults with
infinite potential.
T o the Deputies, Fadziso and Lumka, as well as Head
of Chapel, Melissa, thank you for your incredible
support on which we constantly relied.
S pecifically, I would like to thank the registration
teachers for putting up with our shenanigans day in
and day out. Mrs Howells, Mrs Scott and Mrs Biggar L astly, the Head Girl of 2017, Luyanda. Since going
to Addo in the beginning of the year where we
thank you. The class teachers I know I have not been both came face to face with the incredible hardship
taught by many of you, but I can only assume you are faced by many people in our country, I think we have
as exceptional as the teachers whose classes I attended. become a great team. It has been a pleasure to work
Each and every one of you have made our time at with you.
school worthwhile, not only for the knowledge
and understanding you so readily pass on, but also
because of the special moments in class, whether it
be the 30-minute-long motivational speeches from Mr
I n the future, I hope to see a Mr Daniel Francis as
a senior partner at Deloittes. Lumka Sibeko walking
the red carpet in Hollywood. Katelyn Kalil saving
Ramsugit, the never-ending tangents that Mr Schumann lives around the world and San Naidoo as the CEO
always…treats us to. The absurdly neat handwriting of a major trucking company. In fact, I hope to run
from Mr de Pace not only on chalkboard but on the into all of you and see you doing what you love. And
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whiteboard too apparently. The times when Mrs van I know each of us has the potential to do all these
Rensburg would tell us an Afrikaans word no less than extraordinary things, because we have come to an
5 times on Monday just for the entire class to forget it amazing school surrounded by amazing people. And
on Tuesday. I’m not too proud of that one. we as a result can be nothing less than amazing.
W hile on the subject of teachers. There is a
very special person that holds a place in each
Matric’s heart and that truly speaks to the calibre of
Iwould like to end by wishing every matric a successful
exam period and a rewarding future. Thank you.
the woman I am about to mention. This is of course, Devon Murphy
Mrs Batho. Mrs Batho is the grade head of the Matrics
and is known by many as the Matric Mother. She has Head Boy 2017
gone above and beyond the call of duty for all the
students sitting here in this room. And
has earned our respect for a lifetime.
Thank you Mrs Batho.
T o the senior staff at the school, Mr
Leech and Mrs Vermeulen, firstly,
congratulations with the success of your
first year in your new positions. It has
most likely been a challenging year for
you as well, but I believe everyone will
agree that you have done a wonderful
job. Secondly, I’d like to thank you for
all the support that you have shown to
the Prefect body, to the heads of school,
to the grade as a whole and of course, to
the entire school.
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Head Girl
Valedictory
Mass
Speech
‘This Is It’
G N
ood evening
Mr Leech, Mrs
Vermeulen, Mr Ackerman, members of the Board,
staff, parents and most importantly, the honourable
members seated before me. Before I begin, I ask that
no one raises a point of order without being recognised
by the Chair first. Now onto the formalities.
L adies and gentlemen, this is it. This is the final
curtain call. Two days ago, when I sat down to start
writing this speech, I was actually at a loss for words;
to those of you that know me, this doesn’t happen
very often. Do not get me wrong, it was not because
I didn’t have anything to say but because there were
so many memories that I wanted to relay tonight. I’d
like to take us back to the very beginning: Tuesday the
15th of January 2013; the first day of Grade 8. I had
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a really interesting conversation with Lerato about
cricket and tennis; she was actually my first friend (and
to be honest, I was hoping she wasn’t going to be my
only friend). On that day I thought, “Huh, this place
isn’t that bad. Maybe I’ll stick around for a year or
two…or five.”
O ver the five years, we have shared so many
memories together: being called ‘little angels’ in
English, hearing the same joke from Mr O’Neill about
old age and attending L’veeze’s amazing year-end
birthday parties (Washa). It must be noted that while
all these memories were being created, something
was happening within each of us. That something was
change. The change I’m referring to is not a physical
one – even though Desfontaines never fails to remind
us of his glow-up #DrangedLifestyle – but rather an
emotional one. We may not like to admit it, but none
of us are going to walk out of this school the same way
we walked in. We have all learnt some sort of lesson
about religion, perception, politics, discrimination and
even feminism that Mrs McDonald was not able to
teach us.
O ver the past few days, I have heard some of our
honourable members say that coming to this
school was a mistake. I, on the other hand, don’t
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think that that’s true. You see, I think that we are all
exactly where we are supposed to be; I believe that if
it weren’t for our parents making the decision to send
us to St Henry’s, we would not all be sitting here, in
all our blue and gold glory, as one big family. Notice
that I didn’t say “one big happy family”, because that
would be a lie. We have been through our fair share of
arguments, disagreements and enough beef to start a
butchery. Nevertheless, we made it through with most
of our friendships still intact.
ow, it would be foolish of me to leave here
tonight without thanking a few people. Firstly,
thank you to our parents for supporting us through this
hard and EXPENSIVE year. We would not have made
it here without your motivation and love. Thank you
to our educators, who taught us what a hypothesis
was, how to write a discursive essay and about iambic
pentameter (whatever that is). Unfortunately, I don’t
know how to do my taxes, which will be difficult
when I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 M’s in my bank
account. But you know what? I will just calculate the
mean, median and mode and take it from there.
T
here are definitely things that I will miss and
would want to remember five years from now;
my Drake sessions with Sena and Nokwanda, hearing
the laughter from The Nation as they roast another
poor soul and my banter buddy, Mr Leech. I will miss
hearing ‘Roxanne’ booming from Room 20 (not from
the speakers, but from Mr Schumann’s vocal cords)
and watching Mrs V try to tell the difference between
our “Yes ma’am” silence and our “No ma’am” silence.
But what I will miss the most is being able to walk into
any room and be assured that everyone will know
what ‘mental dislocation’ is.
T
hese are memories that will be with me when I
step out of this property and step into the real
world. I’m going to be honest and say that I’m scared
and I think the following quote by Warren Buffet
will explain the reasoning behind my fears. He says,
“We used pencil when we were small, but now we
use pens. Why? Because mistakes in childhood can
be erased, but not now.” It really puts things into
perspective, doesn’t it? Regardless of the daunting
task, that is starting our adult lives, I would like all of
us to remember one thing: our schooling career may
be finished and for some it may have been a collision
but know that our journey as the class of 2017 is not
over; it is just beginning.
Luyanda Mazibuko
Head Girl 2017
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Valedictorian
Speech
G ood Evening Mr Leech, Mrs
Vermeulen, parents, staff and
to my fellow students. Matrics? As
a famous street poet named Casper
Nyoveste once said: ‘Mama we made
it’. We have just completed the best
years of our lives. I’m not sure if that’s
true or not, but a lot of old people
tell us that our school days are the
best days of our lives! Although they
have been great fun I certainly hope
that the best of life is not now over!
W hen I was younger someone asked me “If I
could have one super power, what would it
be?” I immediately said: the power to control time!
Why? Because I believe that time is the most important
resource, after money of course. Because let’s be
honest don’t we all wish we had more time? More
time to play Fifa with friends, more time to study for
that maths test, more time to finish that maths test!
Time is very important and one of the most amazing
things about time is that it allows you to look back
and to see development. During my 12 years at Marist
I have had the pleasure of seeing the school develop
and more importantly my fellow classmates develop.
Who remembers the island that used to be in the
middle of the quad? I remember it most vividly and I
also remember when we would watch movies in the
library when we were in grade 3. The most popular
one was the ‘Incredible Hulk’ also known as Bruce
Banner. Today I still watch the ‘Incredible Hulk’, but
now known as Dyllan Desfontaines!
A very wise street poet and philosopher once said:
‘Tables turn, bridges burn, you live, [you] learn.’
Anyone who has switched on a TV knows this person.
So that means everyone in this room knows Drake
because TV is the second best tool for procrastination
and we all know that in spite of our differences
procrastination runs deep in our blood. I know
students who have completed a 600 word essay
during the break before it was due and still managed
to get a quality mark! Some people certainly are lucky!
W hen I was given the honour of being the
Valedictorian I was both thrilled and scared.
You can guess why I was thrilled, but I was scared
because I had to write a speech. So I did what our
generation does best… Google everything. And one
of the tips said “write about what you’ve learnt and
taken out of your year”. One thing that I have learnt
about Matric is that it doesn’t only keep you up late
at night; it also gets you up early in the morning! As
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much as you may swear that that is the
last time you will do things last minute,
you find yourself right back there at
1:00am deliberating on whether or
not that ‘13 Reasons Why’ marathon
was worth it or not. I learnt that you
shouldn’t sprint the marathon and that
time management is a vital skill. Not
that I ever stopped procrastinating–
but I am going to – maybe next year?
Have you ever had that feeling while
you’re watching TV that you’re not
being productive and that you are
going to regret it, but you continue to
watch TV anyway? Well that is me and
that is what Matric has become for me:
A year of guilt because every time I do something fun,
I feel guilty for not studying for something!
S
o let’s take it back. 5 years ago to January 2013.
The first time we all saw each other as one body. I
remember that day because I had the freshest cut. The
traditional number 0 aka the shiny head. We were here
in the MAH and were given a presentation. My mom
told me to go make friends with any new kids and at the
time that felt cringing but I am so glad I got the chance
to meet people like Ashton West and Julian Govender.
We then went to the orientation. Orientation was lit.
I don’t remember what we did, I just know I enjoyed
it. The purpose of the orientation was basically for us
to become friends and to be able to adapt to high
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school. And I think it was successful because as I stand
here in front of you I look at faces, faces that have
become more familiar to me than those of some of
my relatives and so it would be ridiculous for me
to not consider everyone here family. And we are a
family. I think we can all be grateful that we are such
a small grade of less than 60 people. In some schools
you can go a full year without greeting a particular
person but here I don’t think more than 2 days have
gone by without my having greeting everyone in the
grade! I have even learnt how to shake everyone’s
hand! Some like the standard handshake, some like the
traditional African handshake and some just do the”
bro hug”! And it’s really amazing that we know each
other like that.
N
ow that all that is done, it’s time for me to tell you
guys the clichéd things and then to try to get deep
for a minute. Cliché for the day: ‘Anything is possible’,
as long as you’re willing to do what you don’t want
to get there. Unfortunately not every single thing is
possible, like me being as smart as Kashin Ramnarayan.
But on a serious note almost anything is possible as
long as you set SMARTER goals. How I came to realise
this was really quite silly. When I was much younger,
about 8, I wanted to be Spiderman. As I got older
I realised that that was a silly dream that wouldn’t
happen. And then last year I took a picture where I
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was crouching almost like Spiderman and thanks to
my loving friends, a meme of me was created and
I was called ‘Tusi Parker’. It was funny and when I
thought about it, technically I had fulfilled my dream.
For that picture I was Spiderman. And that honestly
got me thinking. There are so many things that we
wish to do, so many things we wish to achieve, not
just for ourselves and our families, but for others as
well, but we don’t even try. We just push these goals
and dreams aside, as they seem too big, too unrealistic.
But if you really think about it, we can achieve our
goals as long as we are more flexible, as long as we
are prepared to persevere, as long as we take small,
sure and steady steps we will reach our goals. And
one more important thing to remember – we do not
have to run this race of life alone. We have friends
and family to help us and for us to help. Together we
can achieve our goals; together we can build a happy
future.
A nd that is why we need to appreciate those
around us. I would like to start with the staff.
On behalf of all the matriculants here today, I would
like to say thank you so much to all the teachers who
have done so much for us students and especially to
all those who have put in the extra effort to get us
here today. We really do appreciate all the teachers
including the primary school teachers that taught us
the fundamentals. Teachers have a very important job
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of moulding the minds of the future and looking at the
students here today, I know the teachers were very
successful in doing so. (I would like to give a special
thanks to Ms Ramalho, Mrs Magdin, Mr Richards and
Mr Ramsugit.)
A
nd finally thank you to the most important people
in our lives…our parents. To the moms, dads and
guardians of the students here, thank you. Thank
you so much for all the time and sacrifices you have
given. We as children can never repay you for all the
great things you have done for us but all we can do is
show you that we understand and that all you do is
appreciated. (I would like to give a special thank you
to the Gaillard’s, Davide’s, the Mazibuko’s and to my
second mother Aunt Mel and the Govender’s for the
love and care you have given me. It really does mean
a lot to me.)
A nd in conclusion I would just like to leave one
more quote from J Cole “If you believe in God,
one thing is for sure, if you’re not aiming too high,
then you aim too low.” So let’s go out Matrics, and
let’s finish this marathon.
Ntusekho Mngadi
Valedictorian Speech
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Grade Prizes Samuels Family Trophy: Computer Literacy Xian Misra
Munsami Family Trophy: Design & Technology Shivaan Naidoo
Grade 8 Samuels Family Trophy: EMS Xian Misra
First Place H W Coelen Trophy Kerwin Naidoo
Desfontaines Family Trophy: Geography Xian Misra
Second Place Lara Horn St Henry’s Book Prize: History Xian Misra
Third Place Nathan Damtew
Yatish Madaree Memorial Trophy: Life Sciences Michael Fu
Fourth Place Ashlyn Thornton
Hannah Jarvis Trophy: Physical Science Xian Misra
Fifth Place Daniel Langlois
Grade 9 Grade 10
First Place Halliday Trophy Xian Misra Van Horen Trophy: English Joshua Israel
Second Place Mpilonhle Nxasana St Henry’s Book Prize: Afrikaans Rebecca Simpson
Third Place Ahana Maharaj Inkomishi Yokuzikhandla Trophy: Isizulu Talia Samuel
Fourth Place Michael Fu A.C.Naidoo Memorial Trophy: Mathematics Hannah Jarvis
Fifth Place Adwoa Dansoh Sarah Connell Family Trophy:
Mathematical Literacy Sahkile Mngomezulu
Grade 10 Kalil Family Trophy: Life Orientation Talia Samuel
First Place J M Kenton Trophy Hannah Jarvis
Price Waterhouse Coopers Shield: Accounting Talia Samuel
Second Place Jonathan Wimberley
PWC Trophy: Business Studies Kelsey Jones
Third Place Talia Samuel
Fourth Place Gregory Smith St Henry’s Book Prize: Dramatic Arts Machalin Parsaramen
Harry Horton Trophy: Geography Jonathan Wimberley
Fifth Place ` Rebecca Simpson
Br Martin Whiteford Trophy: History Jonas Land
Grade 11
First Place A L Gibson Trophy Kavidhen Kander
St Henry’s Book Prize: Information Technology
John Moolman Memorial Trophy: Life Sciences
Hannah Jarvis
Talia Samuel
Second Place Raquel Silva Lima Leslie Greenwood Memorial Trophy:
Third Place Liam Moodley Physical Science Hannah Jarvis
Fourth Place Divakaran Moodley Br Maurice Trophy: Visual Art Micaela Williams
Fifth Place Darshan Pillay
Grade 12 Grade 11
J Hughes Trophy: English Jordan Mawbey
First Place Pottier Family Trophy Katelyn Kalil
Second Place Sophie Atkins Bramwell Trophy: Afrikaans Kavidhen Kander
Third Place Dylan Callaghan Ophumelele Ngamalengiso Trophy: Isizulu Cebokhuhle Mhlongo
Fourth Place Kashin Ramnarayan B J Haynes Trophy: Mathematics Kavidhen Kander
Fifth Place Daniel Francis Cian Wilkes
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St Henry’s Trophy: Mathematical Literacy
James Smithers R N Memorial Trophy:
Most Improved Mathematics Student Alex Barnado
Dhanavathie Pather Shield: Life Orientation Liam Moodley
Highest mark in a subject Peggy Murphy Memorial Trophy: Accounting Kavidhen Kander
Vega Trophy: Business Studies Mvelo Nkosi
Grade 8 St Henry’s Trophy: Dramatic Arts Geri Lazarus
Jordan Family TrophyEnglish Kerwin Naidoo Wartski Trophy: Geography Keegan du Clou
Graham Memorial Trophy: Afrikaans Kerwin Naidoo Dr AVG Akal Trophy: History Raquel Silva Lima
St Henry’s Book Prize: IsiZulu Lara Horn S. Singh Trophy: Information Technology Darshan Pillay
H.C. Thom Trophy: Mathematics Sourav Pannalall Absolom Trophy: Life Sciences Keegan du Clou
St Henry’s Book Prize: Life Orientation Kerwin Naidoo Rodger Chandler Trophy: Physical Science Kavidhen Kander
Rene MacQuillin Trophy: Arts & Culture Kerwin Naidoo Ivor Eagar Trophy: Visual Art Danielle Andre
Samuels Family Trophy:Computer Literacy Kerwin Naidoo Hasson Art Trophy: Most Developed Artist Danielle Andre
Edison Trophy: Design & Technology Kerwin Naidoo
Samuels Family Trophy: EMS Kerwin Naidoo
Callaghan Family Trophy: Geography Kerwin Naidoo
St Henry’s Book Prize: History Kerwin Naidoo
Hannah Jarvis Trophy: Life Sciences Kerwin Naidoo
St Henry’s Book Prize: Physical Science Kerwin Naidoo
Grade 9
Cooper Family Trophy: English Ahana Maharaj
St Henry’s Book Prize: Afrikaans Nathan Robinson
R F Kennedy Memorial Trophy: Isizulu Mpilonhle Nxasana
Liam J Moodley Trophy: Mathematics Xian Misra
Wimberley Family Trophy: Life Orientation Xian Misra
Trinity B Moodley Trophy: Arts & Culture Hannah de Haas
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Grade 12 Academic Merit Certificates Head Boy and Head Girl Prefects 2018
Anthony Fogg Memorial Trophy: English Dhinita Paramaul
Grade 8: aggregate not less than 80%. Riyadh Adam Rachel Bannerman
Nelia Heynecke Trophy: Afrikaans Katelyn Kalil Marist Brothers Grieve Family Trophy
Lara Horn Kerwin Naidoo Alex Barnado Jodi Biggar
Ovelele Esi Zulwini Trophy: Isizulu Nokwanda Khumalo Luke Toulouras Jamie van der Walt Tristan Boltman Joseph Foxon
Fontbin Trophy: Mathematics Kashin Ramnarayan Grade 9: aggregate not less than 80%.
Liam Gaillard Jhetan Govender
St Henry’s Book Prize: Mathematical Literacy Jessica Adams Adwoa Dansoh Chris Fu
Michael Fu Eden Land Geri Lazarus Jordan Mawbey
Kalayvani Pather Shield: Life Orientation Katelyn Kalil Ahana Maharaj Akshay Mistry
Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl Liam Moodley Mangaliso Mthembu
Kimble Trophy: Accounting Daniel Francis Shivaan Naidoo Mpilonhle Nxasana Woods Trophy Deputy Head Girl and Deputy Head Boy Seth Pietersen Paige Riethoven
Dimopoulous Memorial Trophy: Business Studies Daniel Francis Chelsea-Lea Smith Luke Toulouras
Investec Book Prize: Accounting and Business Studies Grade 10: aggregate not less than 75%. Chelsea Lea Smith Tristan Boltman
Natasha Bauer Joshua Israel Jamie van der Walt Sydney van Voorst
Daniel Francis Hannah Jarvis Kelsey Jones Cameron Whittington
Stantem Ouans Dramatic Arts Trophy: Dramatic Arts Lumka Sibeko
Robert Hallett Trophy: Geography Katelyn Kalil
Jonas Land Talia Samuel
Rebecca Simpson Micaela Williams
Head of Chapel
Andrew Ross Trophy: History Sophie Atkins Jonathan Wimberley Holland Trophy Geri Lazarus
Kyle Davey Trophy: Information Technology Dylan Callaghan Grade 11: An overall aggregate of not less than 70%.
K-Rith Life Sciences Trophy: Life Sciences Katelyn Kalil Keegan du Clou Joseph Foxon
Dhavanathie Pather Shield: Physical Science Kashin Ramnarayan Kavidhen Kander Geri Lazarus
Rajmathi & Puttundeen Ramnarayan Trophy: Jordan Mawbey Cebokuhle Mhlongo
Mathematics and Physical Science Kashin Ramnarayan Divakaran Moodley Liam Moodley
Shrivaan Naidoo Darshan Pillay
Celine Lourens Trophy: Visual Art Liah Janse van Rensburg
Paige Riethoven Raquel Silva Lima
Jaime van der Walt Sydney van Voorst
Christie-Leigh Voigt
Special Prizes
Grade 12: aggregate not less than 70% and
If Cup: The Ascot Girls Exchange Student 2017 Emma Askew Conduct and Diligence of 8 or more out of 10.
Ascot Girls Exchange Student 2018 Lara Horn Luyanda Mazibuko Lumka Sibeko
V. Maharaj Family Trophy: St Joseph’s Boys
Exchange Student 2017 Connor van Wyk Academic Half Colours
St Joseph’s Boys Exchange Student 2018 Ayush Mangali
Robert Weir Achievement Cup : Overcoming Grade 11 and 12 aggregate 75% and 79%
Conduct and Diligence 8 of 10
difficulty through the Year: Nqobile Gama
Ashford Family Trophy:
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Grade 11 Geri Lazarus Cebokuhle Mhlongo
Personal growth in Grade 8 Kendall Coombes Jamie van der Walt Sydney van Voorst
Ray Jerome Memorial Shield:
Best All rounder Grade 10 Rebecca Simpson Grade 12 Jessica Adams Daniel Francis
Dipeel Parbhoo Shield: Best All rounder Devon Murphy Emilio Naicker
Grade 11 Jhetan Govender Dhinita Parumaul
Price Waterhouse Coopers Good Fellowship Shield:
Grade 11 Mvelo Nkosi
Marist Brothers’ Good Fellowship Trophy: Academic Colours
Grade 12 Mario Thomas Grade 11 and 12 aggregate 80%
Jared Patel Trophy: Marist Spirit Ntusekho Mngadi Conduct and Diligence 8 of 10
Doreen Kolling Memorial Bursary and Trophy: outstanding
community service Michael-Alexandra Damons Grade 11 Keegan du Clou Joseph Foxon
St Marcellin Award: Grade 8 & 9 Lubelo Mngomezulu Kavidhen Kander Divakaran Moodley
Liam Moodley Darshan Pillay
Azile Sibeko Raquel Silva Lima
St Marcellin Award: Grade 10 Nathalie Desfontaines
St Marcellin Award: Grade 11 Divakaran Moodley Grade 12 Sophie Atkins Dylan Callaghan
St Marcellin Award: Grade 12 Melissa Calitz Katelyn Kalil Kashin Ramnarayan

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High School
Awards Ceremony
Guest Speaker
Mr Timothy Campbell
5 December 2017
G ood evening Mr Leech, Members of Staff, Board
Members, Parents, Guests and last (and most
importantly) Pupils of St Henry’s Marist Brothers
College.
I stand before you with great trepidation. When Mr
Leech first asked me to be the Guest of Honour
at this auspicious function I had no hesitation to
say “NO”. For very nearly 50 years, I have sat on
those seats during this function which is undoubtedly
the highlight of the School Calendar. I have listened
to addresses from Professors, Doctors, Captains of
Industry, Religious Leaders, Educational Icons and
Olympic Sportsmen. I am none of those, so what on
earth qualified me to stand here and talk to you? I was
taken aback, and no ways was I going to ever accept
this invitation. I told Mr Leech that I knew that he
could do better. He asked me to think about it, which
I did, and now I do stand here before you.
W hy did I accept his invitation? One of the many
things that I learnt at this School was that you
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never say “No” to the Headmaster (and expect to
survive!!)
A s you have heard, I am a product of the Marist
Brothers and of St Henry’s Marist College. My
parents enrolled me at the School in Standard 1 (Grade
3) in 1969 and I spent the next 10 years learning and
absorbing the life skills that have stood me in good
stead on my journey through Life. You have also
heard that I have been involved with the school for
the equivalent of a lifetime. So, maybe (I thought)
after some 50 years of involvement with the school
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in a multitude of capacities – pupil, parent, Old Boy,
Parents’ Association member and Board Chairman,
just maybe I could do justice to the brief and could
find something to share with you that might be
worthwhile!!
T he Danish Existentialist Philosopher, Soren
Kierkegraad, said that life can only be understood
backwards but must be lived forwards – perhaps I can
look backwards and share some wisdom which will
help you to live your lives forward!
I look out into the audience and I see the
aforementioned: Doctors, Professors, Captains of
Industry and Educational icons but of necessity I am
going to speak to the VIP’s in the room – the boys and
girls of St Henry’s College.
L
et me start by getting the unavoidable truth out
of the way – Life is a grind! The journey that we
are all on is not a fairytale and when you get knocked
down you have to get up and keep going. How?
You might ask. The answer starts with Faith! And St
Henry’s as a faith based school is living proof of the
power of faith.
W hat is faith? It can be defined as “a strong belief
in something without proof or evidence.”
I n 1976 a Hollywood blockbuster movie was released
and became one of the biggest movies of all time. It
was so successful that there have been six sequels. The
movie was called Rocky and in essence, told the life
story of Rocky Balboa, a very average, underachieving
human being who rose to be the heavyweight boxing
champion of the world, lived the good life, lost it all,
won it back and faced numerous significant challenges
along the way. A real roller coaster ride through life. I
would like to quote from Rocky himself:-
“At the end of the day when you are weary
from all of the effort and energy you
have expended and you are sore and tired from
being hit hard so many times, but the dream is
not realized, the one thing that tells you to keep
going; to get up tomorrow and to keep moving
forward, is your faith. Honour this and cherish
it. Faith is what makes you human. It gives you
energy and hope. And if you let it, your faith will
deliver you to wherever you want to go in life.
” It is not good enough to simply be able to stand up
T o have had the privilege of an education at a
school such as this will stand you in good stead
as you navigate your way through life. Rocky did not
have this privilege. If I am correct, the majority of you
did not make the choice to attend this school – the
decision to send you to this school was made by your
parents who, after much thought and reflection, and
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using the wisdom accrued over
many years, decided that this
was the best option that was
available. They took a leap of
Faith!
W hether you have just
completed your first
year of High School or whether
you have been here since your
Primary School days, you will
be familiar with the slogan
“Traditional Values with Modern
Relevance” and you will be
familiar with the 5 core values
that make up the Marist Way
– Presence, Simplicity, Love of
Work, Family Spirit and Mary’s
Way.
W hat is this all about, and
more importantly, how will these values help
you in your own journey through life?
A s I said earlier, and as Rocky knew, life is a grind.
It is tough and exhausting. It is wonderful,
exhilarating, rewarding and a great deal of fun, but it
is tough. If life were a road, it would not be a German
autobahn. It would be a road with SOME well tarred
sections, but one which is rutted and full of potholes.
The wind will not always be at your back. The smooth
stretches of plain sailing river will be interrupted by
white water and rapids, some of which will catch you
unawares.
Is this Value System relevant in todays world? It
sounds quaint and old fashioned but I can assure you
that these Traditional values will have relevance until
the end of time.
P resence – do not be a passenger in life. Participate
fully. Enjoy all the Good things that are on offer
– swim in the sea and hike in the mountains. Join
the choir, sign up for the Debating Team, play Chess,
Rugby, Tennis, Hockey or Softball. Get involved in the
Outreach Programs. When you see something that is
not right, or not fair, or not just, have the courage to
speak out. A word of warning with this one – when
you take a stand, make sure that you have a strategy!
and voice your disapproval – you must have a plan
that you are able to articulate. I have no doubt that
you are already well versed in the area of strategy and
planning. Just think of the time when your cellphone
upgrade was due and you desperately wanted the
new iPhone or the latest Samsung. Or the time when
you wanted to go to a nightclub for the first time. You
had the dream but in order to make it a reality, you
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needed the plan and the strategy
to convince your parents.
S implicity – Life is not overly
complicated. Follow the KISS
principle and “Keep it simple”.
The first course that I attended
when I started work was called
“Interaction Management” and
after 5 intensive days I could
distil the entire learning into one
short sentence – Treat others as
you would want to be treated. I
learnt that lesson whilst in Grade
3 at this very school! Never
forget this and you will be okay.
Respect people, especially those
who have less power than you
and never forget to look after
the little people. Seek first to
understand the other person’s
point of view before seeking to be understood. Listen
carefully to what others have to say.
Y ou already know the 3 most powerful words or
expressions in the English language – “Please”,
“Thank You” and “Sorry”. Use them every day.
L ove of Work – On a daily basis, within the walls
of this school, you are surrounded by examples of
people who work because they love it. Great teachers
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(and there are many in this room tonight) work hard
and work with pride. Let them be an example to you in
this regard. You are going to spend a large percentage
of your life working – Good luck with deciding what
it is that you are going to be doing. Confucius said
“Do what you love and you will never spend a day
working”. Studies have shown that 65% of the people
who were born last year are going to be doing jobs
that don’t currently exist. When I left school, I did not
have the opportunity to become an App developer,
or a Social Media manager, or a Cloud Computing
Specialist or a Drone Operator! I have worked for the
same Company for 25 years and have been in the
same line of work for 30 years and I have loved most
of it. You need to prepare yourself for work and an
economy that is still “coming over the horizon” and
it is highly likely that you will change jobs and careers
frequently. Make sure that you choose wisely.
I f you are undecided – TEACH! The innovation
agenda of a country is dependent on the best and
brightest becoming teachers. Only the cleverest, most
caring, creative and enthusiastic can develop the
clever, caring, creative and enthusiastic future idea
generating professionals of our society. I know that
we are on the right track here when I look into the
staff room of St Henry’s and see the “rock star” pupils
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of recent years who graduated with straight A’s and
were top sportsmen and women and who could have
chosen to study Medicine, Engineering or Finance but
chose to Teach. Let them be your role models!!
F amily Spirit – We need to take the lessons learned
within the confines of our Family and spin these out
for the greater good. The World would be a better
place, if, after acknowledging that God is our Father,
we put into practice some of His teachings that are
reinforced on a daily basis within our own families
and within the Marist Family to which we belong.
No man is an island and no group can be sustainably
prosperous in a sea of chaos and poverty. Build bridges
- do not destroy them. There should be no such thing
as the refugee crisis that is destroying the World.
Brexit? Building a wall between Mexico and the USA?
We know what is right and what is wrong. Be part of
the solution. As Mother Theresa said “I can do things
you cannot, You can do things I cannot, Together we
can do Great things”.
M ary’s Way - Characterised
by simplicity, honesty, love
and mercy, Mothers through the
ages have been at the centre of our
families. Without a Mothers touch
and guidance the whole concept of
Family starts to unravel. No matter
where you find yourself in life, no
matter how old you might be, if you
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are fortunate enough to still have a
Mother, do not ever hesitate to reach
out and ask for her advice. If you no
longer have a Mother, ask yourself
“What would Mom Do?” Chances
are that the answer will be something
along the lines of “Don’t give up. Just
keep pushing forward. Ask for help.”
No one gets through school, or life,
alone!
A final word from Rocky : “It is
not about how hard you hit, but
about how hard you can get hit, and
get up and continue”.
A nd to add a few words of my
own: Forget Regret - when you
make mistakes, do not obsess about
them – let the mistakes go - forgive
yourself and move forward but learn
to do better next time and this is
where you learn from failure.
A lways take responsibility for your
choices – you are in control of
what happens in your life.
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B elieve in yourself and know that you can and WILL
achieve your goals in life. Trust yourself and those
around you. Ask yourself how badly you want it and
then make it happen.
I n conclusion, congratulations to those who are going
to be recognised this evening for achievements over
the past year. May your achievements encourage
you to continue striving be the best that you can,
For those of you whose talents and achievements are
not recognised this evening, do not despair. Life is a
long race with many exciting challenges awaiting you.
Remember the Values that you have learned during
your time at this School and no mountain will be too
high for you, or no river too wide.
Mr Timothy Campbell
Chairman,
St Henry’s Board of Governors
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High School
Awards Ceremony
College Principal’s Address
5 December 2017
G
ood evening Fr Sean Mullin,
Mr Campbell, Mr Ackerman,
Mrs Vermeulen, Mrs Venter, Mr
Davey, members of the Board
of Governors and their spouses,
guests, the staff of the High
School, parents and pupils of St
Henry’s.
I
t is my both my privilege and
pleasure this evening to stand
here before you and speak
on behalf of the High School
specifically but also the school
as a whole. In one way it is
hard to believe that a year has
slipped by since I last stood here
and addressed the High School
Awards ceremony. In another
way though, it is not as if that time
has slipped by unnoticed. On the
contrary, as I look at the school’s 2017 calendar, I see
intense activity, I see energetic efforts in the service of
education and I see the results of planning, hard work
and commitment by many of those who are part of
St Henry’s.
I
t is not my intention to dwell at any length on
the achievements of the year; that can easily be
undertaken by anyone of us paging through the 2017
Yearbook when it becomes available. Moreover, the
awards presented this evening and the many awards
that have been handed out during the course of the
year provide us with a diligent record of achievement
in all of its various spheres during the course of the year.
I do, however, believe that it is important to emphasise
what lies at the basis of such achievements and the
many activities that have made up the St Henry’s
calendar in 2017. It is here that we must celebrate the
planning, the hard work and the commitment of our
staff, pupils and parents. It is a truly meaningful and
wonderful aspect of a school that it is a community.
Although like any community – like any family – our
St Henry’s community has its frustrations, its irritations
and challenges, things we like and things we do not
like – it remains a community bound together around
specific educational ideals and goals. It is, I feel certain
in saying, a team. I am always both energised and
humbled by the evident commitment to St Henry’s
I see from so many staff, pupils, parents and our
Board of Governors. What we do, why we do it and
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how we do it would simply not be possible without
all of you and what you are and who you are to St
Henry’s in so many formal and informal ways. Thank
you for proudly continuing the legacy established by
those who have come before us - staff, pupils, parents
and governors – in supporting St Henry’s. If I may
borrow from the Book of Genesis, our predecessors in
this respect were ‘heroes of old’,
they were ‘people of renown’. I
feel confident in saying that the
school community today worthily
follows in their footsteps.
A ccordingly, I would like
to extend my thanks to
members of the St Henry’s
family for their hard work, their
support, their leadership, their
ideas and candidly their grit and
determination in working for
and on behalf of St Henry’s. This
makes me think of the story of the
chicken and the pig, which I first
heard during a sermon preached
by the late Bishop Barry Wood.
Many of you may know it. It
goes as follows: A Chicken and a
Pig live on a farm. The farmer is
very good to them and they both
want to do something good for him. One day the
chicken approaches the pig and said, ‘I have a great
idea for something we can do for the farmer! Would
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you like to help?’ The pig, quite intrigued by this, says,
‘of course! What is it that you propose?’ The chicken
knows how much the farmer enjoys a good breakfast,
so he says ‘I think the farmer would be very happy if
we made him breakfast’. The pig immediately agrees
and asks ‘What do you think we should make?’ ‘Well’,
the chicken, suggests, ‘I could provide some eggs.’
The pig knows the farmer would want more, so he
says ‘That’s a fine start. What else should we make
though?’ The chicken thinks a little and then answers
‘Well, the farmer loves ham and eggs! The pig, very
mindful of what this implies, responds, ‘That’s fine for
you, but while you’re only making a contribution, I’m
making a real commitment!’
I t is this ‘real commitment’ and not merely a
contribution which is evident among so many at St
Henry’s. To the Board of Governors and especially to
the chairman, Mr Tim Campbell – our Guest of Honour
this evening - I say a sincere word of thanks for your
work, not only this year but over many years and for
your confidence in the management of the school. To
the members of College Executive of the school, I offer
my thanks to Mr Davey who directly manages the
financial affairs of the school and of the campus and it
many needs, thank you sincerely for your diligence and
commitment to these important and complex tasks; to
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Mr Ackerman for his comradeship and his passion for
the school and for his management of the Preparatory
School. I am pleased to note that Mr Ackerman’s
move from the office across the quad to the house has
not interrupted his journeys with a mug of rooibos tea
in his hand, although he has recently taken to using a
mug which has ‘Mr Cool’ written on the side of it. I
am not sure if that constitutes false advertising! In any
event, thank you, Mr Ackerman! To Mrs Vermeulen,
appointed to the position of Deputy Principal of the
High School at the beginning of the second term,
thank you for throwing yourself with energy, zeal and
great competency into this role. It has been very much
admired and respected. To Mrs Venter, who joined us
at the beginning of the year and whose experience
of another Marist school has meant that she fitted
into St Henry’s immediately, thank you too for your
dedication to the Pre-Primary and Junior Preparatory.
Your work is bearing fruit and is much appreciated and
acknowledged. To Mrs Francis, who is also a more
recent member of the College Executive, thank you
for your outstanding passion for St Henry’s and the
dedicated manner in which you have stepped into the
role of head of the Advancement Office and together
with Mrs Tostee have worked long hours to promote
and market this school during the year. Nothing is too
much to ask and I would like you to know that your
work is very much appreciated. Then to Mrs Burns
whose task it is to centre us in the Marist ethos and
reinforce its message, thank you for your work in
so important an area. In this area, I must also make
mention of Fr Sean whose unassuming presence on
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this campus reminds us so vividly of the characteristics
of Marist education. Thank you, Fr Sean, for your
valuable and much appreciated presence here at St
Henry’s.
T he College Executive team is of course supported
by the broader management team and the teaching
staff. In the case of the High School specifically, I thank
the Grade and Phase Heads and the portfolio heads,
Mrs Callaghan, Mr Brent, Mrs Turk, Mr Ramsugit,
Mrs van Rensburg, Mrs McDonald, Mrs Batho, Mrs
Brent and Mrs Swart for the hard work, the loyalty
and commitment to St Henry’s. To the teachers of the
High School, I say thank you for all you have done.
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The educationist, Sir Ken Robinson observed that
‘There is no system in the world or any school in the
country that is better than its teachers. Teachers are
the lifeblood of the success of schools’. How true this
is and thank you for demonstrating it in so many ways
during the year. To Mrs Blott and Ms O’Donoghue
who are vital parts of the engine room of the High
School and who support the management team and
especially myself in our work, thank you for all you
do and for meeting so graciously all of the demands
that come your way. Finally, to the members of the
Finance Department and Mr Barraclough and his
grounds’ team, your work too is sincerely appreciated
and does not go unnoticed.
T hanks must also go to our High School parents for
supporting us during this year. Although it sounds
rather glib to say that the education of children must
be a partnership between teachers and parents, this is
in fact entirely true and necessary. It is a partnership
which must extend to the classroom, the sports field,
the cultural room and generally throughout the life of
the school. Thank you High School parents for your
support, your interest and your commitment to St
Henry’s.
T he nature of this partnership is necessarily one
that also includes our pupils as well, not as passive
recipients of education but as active participants
therein. Thank you to the 2017 Head Student team
of Luyanda, Devon, Fadziso, Lumka and Melissa,
to the 2017 prefects and to all of the High School
pupils who worked hard during the year, who have
represented St Henry’s with accomplishment and
who have achieved, if not a trophy or certificate, then
nonetheless recognition that you struggled through
that tough test, you rushed from one extra-mural
activity to another to make sure that we could field
a side or provide that much-needed outreach service
or you were part of our events and ceremonies with
enthusiasm and real Marist spirit. Thank you and well
done.
T he thanks that I have offered
this evening to the various
groups and stakeholders that
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make up St Henry’s also reflects a deeper,
more significant, reality. It is all of these
individuals and groups whose responsibility
it is to take our school from the present
to the future, to its centenary in 2029 and
beyond. This is, needless to say, a most
challenging thought. What will this future
be? As someone involved in the teaching
of history, I can tell you a lot about the
past, but the future remains just that, the future,
with all of its unknown and its uncertainty. Most
importantly, what will education look like, what will
it be like and what will students need from education
in the future? It is profound to note that the 2017
Grade 12s who are here this evening represent for the
most part the last group of matriculants to be born
in the previous century. We well know what did not
exist then and what exists now. This was a mere five
years after the political changes in this country, two
years before 9/11, when the rand was worth R6.15 to
the dollar, the price of a litre of petrol in South Africa
was approximately R2.79 and Facebook, WhatsApp
and the smart phone did not exist yet. A vast array
of political, economic and socio-cultural changes
in the last eighteen years have presented education
with its own set of challenges and possibilities. What
technologies and political, economic and social
considerations will influence education in another
eighteen years time and how do we at St Henry’s
respond to these?
W hile it is impossible to provide every answer to
these questions, we can mobilise and prepare
ourselves for the educational requirements of the
future by being clear about our vision for St Henry’s
and the road we take. In Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland, we read of Alice coming
to a fork in the road and on seeing the Cheshire cat
in a tree, she asks ‘What road do I take?’ The cat
responds by asking in return, ‘Where do you want
to go?’ ‘I don’t know’ answers Alice. ‘Then, said the
cat, it really doesn’t matter, does it?’ For us here at St
Henry’s, it does matter and we do know where we
want to go.
D uring the course of this year, we have been hard
at work developing a strategic vision for the
future: Vision 2029 as we have provisionally termed
it. As the ingredients of this vision have evolved
during the course of this year, it has begun to speak
comprehensively to the manner in which we must
engage the future and it has given rise to a detailed and
perceptive set of key strategic priorities. These priorities
establish our goals, plans and aspirations as we seek
to pursue our vision of making St Henry’s undeniably
the co-educational Catholic school of choice in
Durban. They encompass the following areas of focus:
Ethos, Educational Development and Innovation,
Leadership and Accountability, Advancement (which
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incorporates Marketing, Admission, Alumni
and the newly established St Henry’s Trust),
as well as Estate and Master Plan, Human
Resources, Finance, Sport, Culture and
Stakeholder Relationships.
T hese priorities have thus far this year
directly animated the work of the Board
and the Senior Management grouping,
such as in the case of the Master Plan for the campus
which has just had its second phase completed. There
has in turn been a cascading influence for the rest of
the management and the staff as the priorities begin
to inform what they do. As we add the outcome of
the recent IQAA survey to our key strategic priorities
with both its affirmation and constructive critique, the
priorities will become further integrated into what we
do here at St Henry’s.
I t is here where the team that I have spoken of
this evening – the groups that I have thanked and
highlighted – will be essential. It is my contention
that when we bring together our staff, pupils, parents
and governors and then we add in our alumni and
friends of St Henry’s, we have an immensely powerful
team who can take our key strategic priorities from
lists on paper to the reality of implementation and
application.
M uch work has been done and you will start to
see the fruits of this next year but much work
remains to be done. So, ladies and gentlemen and the
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young men and women of St Henry’s, as we mark the
bicentenary of the founding of the Marist Brothers let
us be inspired by the logo for this anniversary, ‘Marists
2017: A new beginning’. I invite you to be part of the
journey of advancing St Henry’s, a journey that has its
challenges and its obstacles but one that, unlike Alice
in Lewis Carroll’s story, knows where it is going. It is
exciting, it is challenging but above all it empowers
us with a sense of purpose and direction. Let us go
forward together.
A nd as we do so and as a religious school, we
place ourselves in the Lord’s protection and care,
recalling the words of Isaiah, Chapter 40:
D o you not know? Have you not heard? The
Lord…the everlasting God, the Creator of the
ends of the earth…will not grow tired…He gives
strength to the weary and increases the power
of the weak…Those who hope in the Lord will
renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they
will walk and not be faint.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you.
Mr S Leech
College Principal
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Grade 5 Academic Awards Grade 6 Academic Awards
Preparatory School Gr 7 Arya Ramdeyu Gold Jiya Singh Steve Power Trophy 1st place Yumika Bhoda Hortop Trophy 1st place
Jaydyn Lachanna High Silver Nthandoyenkosi Shezi 2nd place Matthew Francis 2nd place
Prize Giving Tess de Haas High Silver
Jiya Naidoo High Silver
Vedika Maharaj 3rd place Shreya Ramtahal 3rd place

Nikhil Maganlal High Silver Liam Vercueil Brother Edward Memorial Bursary
4 December 2017
Divaksha Ramu Silver
Academic Merit
James Ackerman Kamalika Moodley
Tara-Rae Howells Silver Matthew van Straten Ntandoyenkosi Shezi Top achievers per subject
Nishaylen Naidoo Silver
External Academic Awards Tariq Sallie Bronze
Vedika Maharaj Anne-Catherine Bessick Yumika Bhoda Daphne Dewar Trophy - English
Caleb Andrew Jiya Singh Yumika Bhoda JG Skea Trophy - Afrikaans
Christene Brisset Bronze Preston Hunt Thando’kuhle Ntaka Tristan Rapiti Everitt Trophy - isiZulu
AMESA SA Maths Challenge Tusumenzi Majozi Zoe Maharajh Matthew Francis Joyce Parsons Memorial Trophy- Mathematics
Arya Shukla Dianca Pillay Yumika Bhoda S. Montague Trophy - Natural Science
Silver Anne-Catherine Bessick Grade 5 International Benchmark Tests IBTs Joshua Naidoo Pre’ney Ellenson Liam Vercueil Dawn Queenan Trophy - Social Science
Matthew Francis Grade 6 Prisha Naidoo Thashen Reddy
Bronze Ntandoyenkosi Shezi Grade 5 Grade 4s Harrison Field Brother Martin Trophy -
Preston Hunt Paree Dandekar Mathematics High Distinction Class Awards Most Improved Grade 6
Pre’ney Ellenson Tomas Schumann Mathematics High Distinction Hannah Ernest always showing true Marist spirit
Yumika Bhoda Grade 6 Yashodhan Chetty Mathematics Distinction James Heustice consistent and determined effort Academic Merit
Caeleb Jorgenson Kutloano Makhaye Mathematics Distinction Rhea Johns always giving of her best Harrison Field Matthew Francis
Hamzer Laher Emma Scott Mathematics Distinction Nondumiso Shange determined effort throughout the year Shreya Ramtahal Tristan Rapiti
Minyang Li Litha Mabunda English Distinction Jade Steyn exceptional diligence and empathy Zoe Nicholson Caeleb Jorgenson
Nishaylen Naidoo Grade 7 Andrea Naidoo English Distinction Jorja Pelser determination and perseverance Hamza Laher Liam Vercueil
Preston Hunt quiet determination and diligence Minyang Li Yumika Bhoda
Grade 7s Jordan Hall conscientious endeavour
Tess de Haas English High Distinction Geetali Moodley true Marist spirit and diligence Class Awards
Horizon Maths Competition Joshua Naidoo consistent diligence, mathematics
Jiya Naidoo English High Distinction Ri-Ann Appanah tremendous effort in all areas
Joshua Bolton English Distinction progress
The following pupils achieved positions in the top 3% in KZN. Mikael Govender consistent effort throughout the year
Jordan Boyles English Distinction Samelo Shweni true Marist spirit and diligence Reah Govender diligence in all areas
Minyang Li 43rd position Grade 6 S’phosethu Masinga consistent effort throughout the year
Jiya Naidoo 61st position Grade 7 Jaydyn Lachanna English Distinction Ryan Maharajh consistent effort throughout the year
Christene Brisset 116th position Grade 7 Jaydyn Lachanna Mathematics Distinction Ria Appanah diligence in all areas
Jade Steyn Sumner Trophy most improved Grade 5 Kendell Mathieson consistent effort throughout the year
Caeleb Jorgenson 137th position Grade 6
Snenhlanhla Ndlovu good progress
Mahlatse Thulare consistent effort throughout the year

Quintathlon Logical Thinking Challenge Grade 4 Academic Awards

Emma Scott L.Devereux Trophy 1st place
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Gr 4 Paree Dandekar Gold
Emma Scott Gold Paree Dandekar 2nd Place
Kutloano Makhaye Silver Andisiwe Dlamini 3rd Place
David Jones Bronze
Tomas Schumann Bronze Academic Merit
Andisiwe Dlamini Bronze David Jones Elihle Gumede
Elihle Gumede Bronze Emma Scott Imana Mbongwa
Shivam Samraj Bronze Lunaal Govender Quinlan Els
Yashodhan Chetty Bronze Tasmiyah Laher Yuvti Mistry
Andisiwe Dlamini Andrea Naidoo
Gr 5 Jiya Singh Silver Cate Els McKenna Els
Ntandoyenkosi Shezi Silver Paree Dandekar Ryan Hutchings
Anne-Catherine Bessick Silver Tamia Samuels Tomas Schumann
Matthew van Straten Silver Trinity Benjamin Caycee Lund
Vedika Maharaj Silver Hemara Govender Kutloana Makhaye
Dianca Pillay Silver Litha Mabunda Sria Bhagaloo
Jordan Blott Bronze Niamh Els Tiarra Sagadevan
James Ackerman Bronze Yashodhan Chetty Tamica-Grace Damons
Arya Shukla Bronze
Zoë Maharajh Bronze Dristi Moodley true Marist ambassador
Eneme Mvelase unassuming nature and quiet tenacity
Gr 6 Caeleb Jorgenson Silver Calum Naidoo dependable, responsible and caring nature
Joshua Moodley Silver Aaron Maharahj rising to challenge, determined, positive spirit
Matthew Francis Silver Sophia Desai improved effort and diligence
Lwazi Nzuzo Gumbi Bronze Andrea Naidoo positive attitude, enthusiasm and diligence
Tristan Israel Bronze Tomas Schumann Marcellin-like qualities
Kaylee Pottier Bronze Nicholas Viljoen constant diligence and determination
Shreya Ramtahal Bronze Lifulemvula Manda determination, work ethic and neatness
Zoe Nicholson Bronze Murray Heustice effort, determination time management
Yumika Bhoda Bronze Brooklyn Ballard determination, effort and kind disposition
Minyang Li Bronze Adhira Soonalall effort, good mentor to friends

Nada Ndlovu Gladys Mack Trophy - Most Improved Grade 4

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Grade 7 Academic Awards
Jiya Naidoo McLaughlin Trophy 1st place (DUX)
Tess de Haas 2nd place
Arya Ramdeyu 3rd place
Special Non-academic Awards
Jessica Kalil Calitz Family Trophy tenacity, diligence
Jaime Jones Whiting Family Trophy good fellowship
Tess de Haas Sumner Family Trophy true Marist
Tess de Haas Faye Maharaj Family Trophy -best all-rounder
Nikhil Maganlal Faye Maharaj Family Trophy -best all-rounder
International Scholarship Awards
Sport
Jayden Hulley Br Paul Scholarship
Jaime Jones Br Eusterius Scholarship
Aphiwe Zama Br Connall Scholarship
Kudos Achievement
Kiera Rowland Br Vincent Scholarship
Academics
Jiya Naidoo Br Maurice Scholarship
Nishaylen Naidoo Br Ezechiel Scholarship
Arya Ramdeyu Br MacMartin Scholarship
All round performance
Summer Sutherland Br Gerrard Scholarship
Hannah van Wyk Br Brendan Scholarship
Tess de Haas Br Ephram Scholarship
Nikhil Maganlal Br William Scholarship
Most Improved Grade 7 Pupils
Kushal Bugareth Br Brendon Trophy
Jarrud Cochrane Br Brendon Trophy
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Top Achievers per Subject
Arya Ramdeyu Robin Standing Memorial Trophy - English
Jiya Naidoo Robin Standing Memorial Trophy - Afrikaans
Nikhil Maganlal Stein Trophy - isiZulu (non-mother tongue)
Andile Jiyane Okhethiwe Trophy - isiZulu (mother tongue)
Jiya Naidoo Marist Trophy - Mathematics
Jiya Naidoo Raju Family Trophy - Natural Science
Jessica Kali St Henry’s Marist Brothers’ Trophy
- Social Sciences (History)
Tess de Haas St Henry’s Marist Brothers’ Trophy
- Social Sciences (Geography)
Nikhil Maganlal Gace Family Trophy
- Economic and Management Science
Tess de Haas Prudence Tough Trophy - Creative Arts
Tess de Haas Mario De Abreu Memorial Trophy - Technology
Tess de Haas Munks Family Trophy - Life Orientation
Academic Merit
Arya Ramdeyu Nikhil Maganlal
Jessica Kalil Jiya Naidoo
Tess de Haas Nishaylen Naidoo
Class Awards
Summer Sutherland diligence and effort
Maddison Lange consistent good work
Qhawe Ngconco consistent effort
Andile Jiyane diligence and effort
Divaksha Ramu determination and effort
Trinity Moodley consistent effort
Christene Brisset
Hannah van Wyk
consistent good work
excellent academic performance
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Preparatory School
Awards Ceremony
Deputy Principal’s
Address
4 December 2017
G
ood evening Mr Leech, Mrs
Pritchard our Guest of Honour,
Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr
Campbell, members of the Board,
distinguished guests, members of staff,
parents, grandparents, friends and
especially students of St Henry’s Marist
College. It gives me great pleasure to
address you this evening at this superb
event that reflects upon and celebrates
our school year. We as a staff are
grateful for this opportunity to congratulate the top
academic achievers of 2017. Many of you will have
strived to do your best in order to be a part of this
ceremony and I believe that represents the true spirit
of our school.
T he opening and closing sentences of essays have
the most impact, and so it is with speeches. To this
end, I will begin my reflection on this academic year
and the things that we, as a school, have been aiming
to achieve with a quotation from the book entitled,
‘Young children’s personal, social and emotional
development’ written by author Marion Dowling:
‘O ne of the most important gifts we can offer
young children is a positive view of themselves.
Without this gift they will flounder throughout life
and be constantly seeking re-assurance from others,
as they cannot see it from within.
’ and inclusive community – this is our greatest strength
T he world around our children is changing more
rapidly than it ever has before. If I look at our
Pre-School pupils, they are competent with equipment
and technology that did not even exist 5 years ago,
perhaps conceived and developed almost alongside
the children themselves. By the time many of our
current Grade 7 class graduate from University the
cycle of change will have gained further momentum.
W ho knows what experiences the world will be
offering by the time our Grade 4s for example
reach the age of 21. Good or bad, our children need
to be equipped for these experiences and having a
positive view of themselves will be paramount to
them succeeding in this rapidly changing world.
In the busy-ness of our daily work and play, it can
become challenging to acknowledge the importance
of celebration. Society in general tends to define
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success by how much one
completes and accumulates.
At times it can feel as if we are
caught in a cycle of rushing
from one achievement to
another. We must value
our successes. Celebrating
together this evening gives us
time to pause and take note
of what we have achieved,
individually and collectively,
to honour those who have
excelled, and to give thanks.
E ducation is not just about
academic success however
as it does not matter how
academically successful a
child is if they do not have
the confidence to share their
views in conversation with others. In the grown up
world, an adult who displays character traits of being
shy or reticent most often will not have a positive
self-view. At St Henry’s I have no doubt that we
have succeeded in offering our children the skills and
opportunities to have a positive view of themselves
and therefore encouraged them to aim for success
and be determined to try their best to achieve their
personal best.
Iam always amazed by how much we can acknowledge
and applaud in these two hours! The awards,
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presentations and performances represent much of
what makes St Henry’s such a wonderful place to be.
However, I would add that it is this shared sense of
excitement and enthusiasm for all that we do, each
and every day that is more important than any one
prize or shield or trophy. At St Henry’s we are a strong
and it does not happen by accident. Every individual
contributes to our success as a collaborative school. I
thank each and every one of you for that.
W hat we do, every day, is make decisions to
create opportunities for our school community,
now and into the future. At the beginning of the year
we embarked on a journey of ‘whole school self-
evaluation’ which was conducted under the auspices
of IQAA, an Independent Quality Assurance Agency
acknowledged by ISASA. This inward reflecting process
has provided us with a comprehensive academic
strategy plan for the next five years.
I n addition, the entire St Henry’s community has
been engaged in the formulation of our ‘master
plan’ which addresses many of the infrastructural and
facility development constraints that have hampered
us for years. Through a careful collaboration with
staff, parents, alumni and pupils, Lead Architects have
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articulated a clear, decisive and exciting strategic plan
which we are gearing up to launch in the new year.
The process of sharing these ideas with all stakeholders
concerned will be made all the more satisfying knowing
that the priorities identified and adopted in these
plans have come directly from the valuable feedback
we have gathered from our extensive community
consultation this year.
W hen people ask me why I do what I do, I
always come back to my firmly held belief that
education is one of those few occupations through
which we can effect the greatest good for the greatest
number. What we do at St Henry’s each day has a
positive impact on the futures of the young people in
our care and, therefore, bodes well for the future of
our world.
‘T he future of a state depends upon the education
of its youth’, is a quote that was first attributed
to the Greek philosopher Diogenes. (I might add that
it was also used by the Hitler Youth Brigade, but that
is another matter).
W hen I look at the pupils before us this evening;
when I see their hard work; when I share in
the celebrations of successes; when I am witness to
their kindness and support for each other; when I hear
teachers and coaches tell of their exemplary conduct
in school activities, I have every confidence that the
young men and women that will one day leave St
Henry’s will be precisely the kind of young people
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who will make a positive difference to the world, the
country, from the domestic sphere to the international
stage, and all points in between. Our students, our
children, are world-changers.
T he former Secretary General of the United Nations,
Kofi Annan stated: “Education is a human right
with immense power to transform. On its foundation
rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and
sustainable human development.”
T his global connectedness will only increase. And
just as well. We need our young people to
embrace the multitude of opportunities available to
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them across the globe, so as to combat any insular,
divisive and biased perceptions that can so easily
breed due to ignorance.
T here are many parents and teachers seated here
tonight that received recognition at school;
recognition at University and have been very successful
in their chosen career. Mrs Venter told me earlier this
week that she won R20 in the Lottery last week. Boys
and girls, it is extremely gratifying to win prizes and we
are incredibly proud of our prize-winners this evening
and they should be proud of themselves but let’s be
clear, if you link motivation to winning prizes in life,
you set yourself up for disappointment. Because the
greatest prize of all is when you can look yourself in
the eye and say, ‘I tried my absolute best and I know
I’ve done a good job’.
A ndy Murray, the English tennis star, said that what
his coach had instilled in him and what had made
the difference to him is that he now learns more from
his losses. School from Grade 000 to Grade 7 is a
safe place to learn from relative ‘losses’, to develop
perspective. A ‘B’ grade is not a failure; it’s a work
in progress. Each and every one of you in this school
is valued. I believe that all of you have something
remarkable to offer to the world.
R emember that this every day, ordinary, take-it-for-
granted thing of going to school and learning – in a
school which values you; in a school which is ambitious
for you – would be seen from the perspective of
millions worldwide as the most priceless gift on earth.
From that perspective, each and every one of you in
this tent tonight has won a prize beyond value.
P arents, you are part of this process of perspective-
giving. If we take that broad sense of true education,
it cannot possibly be the case that everything is
achieved at school. The most powerful influence
on a child’s perspective is that which is modelled
by its parents. Thus we need to be very careful that
our understandable desire to protect and encourage
doesn’t translate into responses which actually have
the effect of saying that a ‘B’ grade is a failure; that to
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be in a ‘C’ team other than the ‘A’ team is indicative
of a problem and, dare I say it on an occasion such
as this, that not winning a prize renders all other
achievements in the year as negligible.
W alt Disney said, ‘You can dream, create, design
and build the most wonderful idea in the world,
but it requires people to make the dream a reality’. I
take this opportunity this evening to give thanks to all
who have contributed to our School community:
T o the Friends of St Henry’s, thank you for your
tireless efforts in promoting and facilitating the
many ways in which our strong School community
comes together. Davey, Estate and Finance Manager; Mrs Burns, Head
of Ethos; Head of Advancement, Mrs Francis; Phase
I express my deep gratitude to our Board of Governors.
Our Board is a highly skilled group of individuals
Head of Prep School Operations, Mrs O’Toole; Mrs
Peters-Newman, Phase Head of Grade 4 and 5; Phase
who have volunteered their considerable expertise to
provide sound governance and considered leadership.
I thank them for their time, their commitment and
Head of Grade 6 and 7, Mr Rehman and all Grade
Heads in the Prep School.
their ongoing support and encouragement.
I n addition my sincere thanks to our Prep School
secretary Mrs Ludlow and to all the staff in the
T o the outgoing Chair, Mr Tim Campbell, thank
you for your service; 7 years as Chair and 8 years
in total on the Board of Governors. And that’s not
finance, administration, advancement, reception,
grounds and maintenance teams. Would you please
join me in expressing our thanks for our wonderful
to mention the years that you served as Chair of the staff?
PA - now you have to get off!.... But seriously, thank
you Tim for your insightful leadership, the investment
of your time and energy and your generosity of spirit
in what is a demanding role. Thank you too to your
I now turn to our Grade 7 pupils. In my Grade 7
speech some weeks ago I focused on some profound
advice and feel that it is appropriate that I reiterate
family (Bridgett, Matthew, David and Michael) who the importance of that advice this evening. Now that
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saw much less of you because of your commitment to you are entering High School remember to guard and
our school. protect your reputation being constantly aware of your
own dignity and precious individuality. Don’t easily
T his evening I also acknowledge the staff. Confucius
stated: “If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If
give away what you will never get back. Protect your
name and reputation as you would your most prized
your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is
for one hundred years, educate children.”
possession as a good name will open many doors for
you both while you are at school and beyond. Whilst
a poor reputation will haunt you and restrict you in
O ur staff are deeply invested in finding and
nurturing the immense potential inside all pupils
so that they are equipped to explore the boundless
ways you might never be aware of until the damage
is already done.
possibilities that lie ahead of them.
R ight from the beginning of Grade 8 start about
purposefully building up a good reputation with
T o do this takes determination, hard work and a
commitment to the pursuit of excellence. I thank
all of our teaching and support staff across all three
your family, your classmates, your teachers and other
significant people in the community.
sub-divisions of the Senior Prep School who have
invested so much of themselves and their tremendous
expertise in the pursuit of this vision for the benefit of
Y ou are encouraged to focus on the following
points, as these are some of the ways you can build
up a good reputation once you get to High School:
our pupils and our school. I count myself extremely
privileged to work with such a dedicated team.
• Be kind – it is the best reputation to have and far
outlives any short term fame based on looks or
Ithank also the members of the various College and
School Management teams for a year of outstanding
achievement.
effort. Mr Leech, College Principal; Mrs Vermeulen,
Deputy Principal in the High School; Head of
Department in the Junior Prep, Mrs Venter; Mr
• Be sincere – a reputation of being false will damage
your credibility. Don’t try to be too “cool”. The
energy you put into creating a false image would be
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much better spent on just getting out there and being
a good friend.
• Be honest – be genuine and truthful. Lying and
deceiving will always come back around to haunt
you later on.
• Be positive – the world is better when you look
on the bright side and help illuminate the good
in yourself and in others with humour and optimism.
• Be encouraging of others – if you want the best for
others people will recognise this fine quality and
reciprocate that for you.
T ake this chance to dedicate yourself to making
the next year even better. Whatever happens you
don’t have to follow the crowd. Do the right thing,
even if no one is looking. Study hard and remember
that you are investing in yourself with every test you
take and every book you read. And finally, don’t be in
too big of a hurry to grow up. Your High School years
will prove to be some of the greatest times in your life
- don’t rush past them.
T here are a number of staff who will be leaving us
at the end of the year for various reasons and I
consider it a privilege to offer my thanks to these staff
on behalf of the St Henry’s community.
attended the school. Mrs Whiting has fond memories
of those days recalling her many visits to the campus
to support their many interests and school activities.
So I guess, it is safe to assume that Mrs Whiting’s
association with the St Henry’s extends well beyond
her 10 teaching years.
T hose who know her well, know of her love for
the outdoors, her family and her immense passion
for teaching. I’ll add two more from my perspective:
Jen, you are one of the most resilient and optimistic
people I have had the privilege to meet and I will
always be grateful for your unwavering support of the
school.
I n the new-year we welcome a number of new staff
members to the Prep School staff team. Mrs Fuller and
Ms MacMahon join St Henry’s on a more permanent
basis having served with distinction as locum teachers
in Grade 5 and Grade 4. Mrs Alison Parsons and Ms
Sarah Dean will be joining us from Glenwood Prep
and Cygnet Primary School respectively. Mrs Parsons
has 26 years teaching experience across the public
schooling sector whilst Ms Dean has 8 years teaching
experience in the independent school space. I am
extremely confident that Mrs Fuller, Ms MacMahon,
Mrs Parsons and Ms Dean will add great value to the
St Henry’s teaching fraternity.
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Preparatory School
Awards Ceremony
Guest Speaker
Mrs Trish Prichard
4 December 2017
G ood evening to all the members
of our Marist family!
Iam very pleased to have been
invited to speak here this evening,
on what I know is a very special
occasion for so many of you. It’s
special for the award winners, their
proud parents and families and … for
the very relieved teachers. It’s an opportunity for you
to let out that breath you’ve been holding and just
enjoy the moment and to pat yourselves on the back
for a job well done! We don’t know what next year
will hold for us but we can be assured there will be
changes and there will be opportunities!
O ne of the founding fathers of the United States of
America, Benjamin Franklin, wrote the following
in a letter in 1789: “Our new constitution is now
established and has an appearance that promises
• to be agents of change, bridge-
builders, messengers of peace,
transforming the lives of young
people through an education that
integrates awakening faith and
living by Gospel values.
A fter 40 years in education, I
have certainly become very
familiar with the ‘change’ word.
For one: I have witnessed the
exciting transformative power
of digital education in teaching
our children to be creative and
challenging in their thinking. I
have seen our schools moving
from dipping their toes in the
‘digital’ pond to a stage where
students are managing their education in and outside
the classroom, with great success. I’ve watched
teachers changing their methods to make best use of
this wonderful technological explosion.
A few years back speaker and author, Nikki Bush,
addressed our staff and parents. She suggested that
21st Century educators are preparing pupils for a range
of careers that may not as yet exist and that many of
the existing jobs would become obsolete. I think this
is already a reality when one sees the explosion of job

Itake this opportunity to thank four members of

staff who have served as locum teachers in various
In conclusion to all parents and caregivers, I thank
you for your passionate support of all things St
Henry’s and for giving us the opportunity to work in
permanency, but in this world nothing can be said to
be certain, except death and taxes.” I would like to
opportunities available in the I. T. sphere.
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Grade’s across the Prep School. To Mrs Atherstone,
Mrs Reardon, Mr Madgin and Mr Boyce: thank-you
for your expertise in teaching Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade
5 and Grade 6 and 7 respectively. You have all proven
to be active and supportive colleagues within the Prep
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partnership with you to give the greatest gift of all, for
all of our children – the gift of education.
take the liberty of changing this to ‘death, taxes and
change’. S he also spoke of ethical dilemmas that our children
will find themselves confronting. Julia Melloni
says that …digging deep and developing grit is very
Iextend to all members of our school community
my very best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a
T he first Marist Schools were brought into being
at a time of great change in France. Marcellin
necessary in our 21st Century child …

School arena. refreshing and safe holiday.

W e say farewell to Mrs Whiting who is retiring
from teaching after 31 amazing years of service
to the profession. Mrs Whiting joined St Henry’s in
January 2007 as a Senior Prep teacher having taught
in both the public and private sector. She was however
no stranger to St Henry’s as her two brothers had
Champagnat was born in 1789, the same year as the
storming of the Bastille, which signified the start of
the French Revolution. St Marcellin is one of the best
A ccess to the worldwide web is a real ‘mixed
blessing’ in that along with the limitless access to
knowledge at our fingertips it brings about contact
God bless.
examples I can give of the ‘change and opportunity’
scenario. The social, religious, political and economic
with a vast array of people and situations with
differing values and beliefs. Therefore, along with
Mr S Ackerman turbulence of the time, gave impetus to what would creativity, innovation and lifelong learning, we need
Deputy Principal, Preparatory School be his lifelong mission. to prepare our children for what cannot be ‘googled”
- Our children will need to develop discernment. They
W e can only imagine how much hard work it took
to establish the Marist Brothers’ Movement and
how much ongoing effort it has taken for the Marist
will have to develop a solid moral backbone that will
enable them to stand up for their beliefs and respond
accordingly.
Brothers to keep the Marist vision relevant even now,
200 years later.
T he expression that it takes a village to raise a
child takes on a completely new meaning when

T o this end, at their most recent General Chapter,

in Columbia, which involved the Marist Brothers
and members of the lay community, they once again
we realise that ‘the village’ we’re talking about is a
‘global’ one.

undertook an exercise to ensure that they remain

relevant in the 21st century. The document that was
drawn up at the conclusion of the Chapter will need
many hours to absorb but I took the liberty of ‘lifting’
just one phrase, which struck a chord with me:
O ne can see the school role changing to
accommodate this so there is a stronger need
than ever for there to be a strongly collaborative
relationship of respect and trust between Parents and
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T oday’s 21st century families are different. Juggling
school, work, home, and community lives, parents
now rely heavily on various forms of sophisticated
technology to make their lives faster and more
efficient. What has not changed is that children gain
many crucial life skills from their interaction with
their parents - wisdom, problem solving examples,
compassion and empathy, as well as developing a
lasting sense of self-worth. (referencing a quote that
Mr Ackerman used earlier this evening in his address
- ‘Without this gift of a positive self -image, they may
flounder throughout life and be constantly seeking re-
assurance from others’) Parents, without your input
the school’s job would be near impossible!
I chose Marist Brothers Linmeyer for my own
children’s schooling long before I joined the teaching
staff or became the Head of the Primary School
and presently I have two grandchildren at the same
school. Why? Simply put, I believe that in addition to
academic excellence, a faith-based school such as ours
is an invaluable companion with whom to walk these
tricky but exciting formative years - extended family
so to speak!
C hildren seem so much smarter these days but don’t be
deceived into thinking they ‘know it all’. However, in
case we forget just how smart children are:
Imagine this scene: Some children were lining up in
the cafeteria of a Church school for lunch. At the
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head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun
made a note, and put it on the apple tray...
‘Take only ONE. God is watching.’
M oving further along the lunch line, at the other
end of the table was a large pile of chocolate
chip cookies.
A child had written a note,
‘Take all you want. God is watching the apples.’
N ow to the pupils…….
T onight is a chance to honour many of you for the
dedication and determination you have shown
throughout the year. I am quite sure that some of
you have had to work so much harder to overcome
obstacles in your way, but regardless, have made the
most of all the opportunities that your parents and St
Henry’s have offered you.
N ow I want to urge you not to stop asking
questions! We all know how many questions little
children ask. It’s always why, why, why with them -
almost driving the adults crazy, but look how much
they learn in those first few years of life…..and look at
their confidence! Imagine if toddlers gave up after the
first fall – they wouldn’t be walking!
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Congratulations to our 2017 Grade 12s!
S o take the knocks, ask those questions, listen to the
answers and make the most of opportunities that
come your way.
The College congratulates the 2017 matrics on their achievements. We heartily congratulate Kashin Ramnarayan
H
ere is a short story for you: who is the 2017 Dux and Katelyn Kalil who is the 2017 Proxime Accessit.
I
n ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a The Class of 2017 earned a total of 70 subject distinctions. Six Grade 12s attained ‘A’ aggregates and thirteen
roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if achieved ‘B’ aggregates. The ‘top 10’ are:
anyone would remove the huge rock. 1. Kashln Ramnarayan - aggregate of 86.71%, in 1st place overall and 6 subject distinctions (with 96%
for Mathematics and 94% for Accounting). Kashin was also ranked among the IEB’s Commendable
S ome of the king’s wealthiest merchants and citizens
came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly
censured the king for not keeping the roads in good
Achievers, achieving within the top 5% of candidates in 5 subjects and scoring 80% or more for Life
Orientation. (It is also noteworthy that Kashin ‘s brother, Kalind, was Dux in 2013).
condition. However, none did anything about getting 2. Katelyn Kalil - aggregate of 86.43%, in 2nd place overall and 7 subject distinctions (with 97% for
the stone out of the way. Mathematics which places Katelyn in the top 1% of all IEB candidates for Mathematics in 2017).
T hen a poor farmer came along carrying a load of
vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
3. Sophie Atkins - aggregate of 85%, in 3rd place overall and 7 subject distinctions (with 92% for
Mathematics).
4. Daniel Francis - aggregate of 84%, in 4th place overall and 5 subject distinctions (with 95% for
farmer laid down his burden and tried to move the
Accounting).
stone to the side of the road.
5. Dylan Callaghan - aggregate of 83%, In 5th place and 7 subject distinctions (with both Mathematics
A fter much pushing and straining, he finally
succeeded. After the farmer picked up his load of
vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where
and Information Technology at 92% and Advanced Programme Mathematics at 94%, placing Dylan
in the top 1% of all IEB candidates for Advanced Programme Mathematics In 2017).
6. Dhinita Parumaul -aggregate of 80%, in 6th place overall and 3 subject distinctions.
the boulder had been. The purse contained several
gold coins and a note from the king, which stated that
the gold was for the person who removed the boulder
from the roadway.
7.
8.
Emileo Naicker - aggregate of 79%, in 7th place overall and 3 subject distinctions.
Fadzisho Chingonzoh (2017 Deputy Head Boy) - aggregate of 76,29%, in 8th place overall and 2
subject distinctions.
T he farmer learnt what many of us still do
not understand - every obstacle presents an
9. Luyanda Mazibuko (2017 Head Girl) - aggregate of 76%, in 9th place overall and 4 subject distinctions.
10. Devon Murphy (2017 Head Boy) - aggregate of 75.86%, in 10th place overall and 1 subject distinction.
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opportunity to improve our situation. It may mean
that we have to change how we do things sometimes,
but invariably we’ll be better off! In addition, 52 of the 54 St Henry’s
candidates achieved ‘BD’ passes
... and finally ... and 2 achieved a ‘Diploma’ pass.
M any of you have read Dr Seuss books like ‘Cat in
the Hat’. Some of you have probably read ‘Oh!
Thus:
• 96% of our candidates
the places you’ll go!’ I love these closing lines from have admittance to Degree
that book studies.
Y ou’re off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
• 4% of our candidates have
admittance to Diploma
studies.
So … get on your way!
The St Henry’s 2017 matric
I have thoroughly enjoyed being with you this
evening. Thank you to St Henry’s for extending the
invitation to me. May the year ahead be one that is
pass achieved a 100% pass
rate.
truly blessed with many exciting opportunities for all
of you! The IEB pass rate for 2017 is
98,76%.
Good night and God bless!
A total of 11,464 full-time and 666
part-time candidates from 212 schools
Mrs Tish Pritchard and examination centres wrote the
retired Primary School Principal IEB Grade 12 examinations in 2017.
Marist Brothers Linmeyer
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Pre-Primary and
Junior Preparatory Report
“ Upon the subject of education,” Abraham Lincoln
firmly stated, “I can only say that I view it as the
most important subject which we as a people may be
engaged in.”
“ Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them
what counts is best.” Bob Talber.
H ere at St Henrys Marist College
teaching children what counts is
of the utmost importance. There are
more important things to teach a
child than just lessons. Our approach
is to teach them how to be well
grounded young people, who are
both respectful and kind, living
the true message of the founder St
Marcellin.
T he events that took place this
year were many and varied,
involving both children and parents.
The Marist family spirit echoing
through the events. Mother’s
Day and Father’s Day being
so special. Travel to Tala Game
Reserve was very exciting for
our Grade 2 children. Visits to
Makaranga, Moses Mahbida
Stadium, special Masses and
visits from the theatre people,
as well as “the monkey man”,
Steve Smit made learning such
fun.
T he year seemed to fly by
at a rate of knots. I cannot
believe that almost a year
has passed since I had the
privilege of coming to work at
St Henrys Marist College. The
move has been very stressful,
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however the support from the
management and parents has
been overwhelming. For this I
am most grateful.
A few changes were
introduced this year, termly
reports for Grade 1 – 3, hours
for parents meeting taking into
consideration our working
parents, slightly longer school
days etc. A drama group was
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introduced as well as an art/nature club for Grade 3.
Grade 000
Adding a School Psychologist to our support centre
has already borne fruit, and next year, testing of each
child in Grade 1, will commence for the first time.
This will help us to establish each child’s strengths and
weaknesses and allow the staff to give the children
an even better start to the year. The introduction
of a specialist Afrikaans teacher has ensured that the
level of Afrikaans in the foundation phase has risen
considerably.
W e look forward to 2018 with
great anticipation, introducing
new facets to our educational offering.
The introduction of an educational
support class, which will be run by
Mrs Madgin, sport taken over by
a company that comes very highly
recommended, are but a few of the
changes. We hope to see our sports Grade 000
program grow and that St Henrys will Sohan Naidoo, Alec Jordan, Ms P Khumalo, Connor Chetty,
soon become a school to be reckoned Kundai Chipungu
with in the greater Durban area.
O ur newly laid out sensory garden in
the pre-school area has added a new
aspect for our pre-schoolers. This
will get better as time passes and
the plants become established.
T he compliments from the
IQAA review team were
most pleasing, confirming that
your children are indeed in
an excellent school. The team
from IQAA visit hundreds of
schools each year and were very
impressed with our staff and
children. A feather in the cap for
parents and teachers alike.
W e are all excited about
the year ahead, looking
forward to whatever the
new year has in store for us.
Together we can give each
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child a chance of achieving
his or her best in the new
year. As Abraham Lincoln
said, “education is the most
important subject we as
humans may be engaged in.”
Mrs D Venter
Head of Department
Junior Primary and
Pre-Primary
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Grade 00 Grade 0B

Grade 00
Grade 0B
Back row : Sihle Zulu, Raina Moodley, Angella Mulandabi, Anjali Verma,
Gabbi Tully, Tobenna Omile Back row : Lungelo Mseleku, Tolunimi Adebolu, Summer Ndlovu,
Dhiyaan Pillay, Awande Mkhize
Middle row : Kriya Ranchhod, Nathan Lazarus, Ms T Ridgway, Rikus Leeuwner,
Ms C Groupe, Hlelo Ndlovu, Kara Parumaul Middle row : Yohanna Damtew, Kenzie de Broize, Mrs N Rivalland,
Cloe Voge, Christian Heerman
Front row : Kaila Pillay, Aarya Maharaj, Aaron Joseph, Jude Moodley,
Kiyaan Dilrajh, Nkazimulo Majozi, Trey Govender
Front row : Khabane Lerotholi, Sophie Bowden, Khamzi Fotoyi,
Jack Goodwin, Janesh Govender

Letter Day

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Grade 0G
Pre-Primary Nativity Play

Grade 0G
Back row : Ketari Moodliar, Chloe Anderson, Dakota Davie, Aidan Kuys,
Nicholas Page, Olivia Naicker
Middle row : Leah Parumaul, Khiden Naidoo, Mrs M Singh, Eyimofe Adebanjo,
Senamile Madlala
Front row : Alaya Padayachee, Samuel Strauss, Zack Mikula, Angelo Vuyisile

PRE-PRIMARY
PRE-PRIMARY

Palm Sunday

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Junior Primary Gala Junior Primary Puppet Show

Junior Primary Staff

JNR-PRIMARY
JNR-PRIMARY

Gr 2 Mrs A Bowes Taylor,

Gr 1 Mrs L Woods, Mrs C Francis, Mrs A Atherstone
Mrs M Madgin

Mrs D Venter, HoD JP,

Mrs G Jorgenson, Secretary

Victor Ludorum Ms L Couch, Gr 3 Mrs C-A Nothling, Mrs S Reardon, Mrs P Pillay
Victrix Ludorum Jordan Erasmus, Computer, Media Ms Dlungwana,
Jamie Lee Banele Masuku and Afrikaans Ms Young JP Interns

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Grade 1B Grade 1G

Grade 1B
Back row : Kashan Gengan, Zizipho Gwentshu, Mykenzi Trower, Mikhil Dayaram, Grade 1G
Phawuliengqiqo Ngayo
Back row : Talin Patel, Tharun Govender, Darshan Moodley, Sarah Wasserman
Middle row : Jehan Manilall, Mrs A Atherstone, Ela Moodley, Mawande Mbhele
Middle row : Ziyanda Ngxingweni, Jemma van Bart, Mrs L Woods, Roxy Lange,
Front row : Caleb Padayachee, Benjamin Blom, Isabella Fayers, Gracie Boyce, Erin Chetty Samuel Van Jaarsveld
Front row : Aryan Pillay, Declan de Haas, Alexis Govender, Sashmika Butho,
Asanda Mkhize

Build a Bear

JNR-PRIMARY
JNR-PRIMARY

Makaranga Gardens
Butterflies

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Grade 1P Grade 2B

Grade 2B
Grade 1P Back row : Matthew Govender, Alec Laban, Kristen Naidoo,
Mandlakazi Ntombela, Chukwuebuka Omile, Semarl Lubbe
Back row : Caisey Blackler, Madison Stoltz, Maraan Padayachee,
Aaron Reddy, Cassidy Anthony Middle row : Qhawe Zondi, Jayden Emmanuel, Sia Bhagwandas,
Mrs A Bowes-Taylor, Kiara Sewell, Blake Mauer, Suriya Nair
Middle row : Caleb Mujati, Lihlithemba Dandala, Mrs C Francis,
Jia Ranchhod, Bulelani Nene, Front row : Philiswa Zwane, Tanishka Ramauthar, Keera Dilrajh,
Ntando Gwentshu, Daniel Li, Siphosethu Sangweni
Front row : Kriya Ragaven, Aryan Ramkissoon, Ethan Kisten, Absent: Hayley Naicker
Umnene Shongwe

Visit to Gym Heritage Day

Makaranga Gardens Build a Bear

JNR-PRIMARY
JNR-PRIMARY

Kings and Queens

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Grade 2G Grade 3B

Grade 2G Grade 3B
Back row : Yama Shweni , Sesese Mhlanga, Uzair Khan, Oscar Mikulu, Back row : Khotso Lerotholi, Jonam Namulalla, Anjali Roopnarain,
Jehiel Pursad, Zipho Dzanibe, Arya Shah, Carmen Naik Jamie-Lee Hulley, Pranav Alamchad, Liam Pillay
Middle row : Matthew Schoonberg,Siyolise Bingwa, Mrs M Madgin, Middle row : Zia Lachanna, Kristina Bessick, Mrs G Andre, Jarrod Burton,
Luyanda Ngcongo, Lethu Mabunda, Kerralyn Forbay Ms A Dlungwana, Nonele Memka, Lana Samuel, Jayden Gokul
Front row : Suneri Ramsunder, Kewa Khunou, Darrian Pillay, Front row : Tiarah Kopman, Samuel Chester, Nathan Wilson,
Kaela Macgee, Lauren Pillay, Seyan Govender Banele Masuku, Sohan Randhawa

Heritage Day
Kings and Queens

JNR-PRIMARY
JNR-PRIMARY

Tala Game Reserve

Good Shepherd

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Grade 3G Grade 3P

Grade 3G Grade 3P
Back row : Jung An, Hannah Perry, Avumile Dlomo, Troy Vermeulen, Back row : Liam Mellem, Sonwabile Mkhize, Keyshia Mathou,
Mpumelelo Maphanga, Sphesihle Masinga Zia Magjee, Trisha Ramrattan, Jubilant Benjamin
Middle row : Micaela de Pace, Mrs C Nothling, Ayush Shah, Ms M Young, Middle row : Reece Murugan, Mrs P Pillay, Junior Mulandabi,
Anele Shange Ms N Govender, Jordan Erasmus
Front row : Reece Cain, Emilia da Silva, Lwazi Cele, Front row : Thashni Pillay, Slindokuhle Shange, Siyanda Gumbi,
Mnqobi Mthethwa, Takunda (Joshua) Mujati Sisekelo Khaba, Norrah Dormithienne

Beach Bees Project

Outing

JNR-PRIMARY
JNR-PRIMARY

Bees Project Beach Outing

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Grade 4B

PREPARATORY
Junior Primary Sports Day

Grade 4B
Back row : Imana Mbongwa, Emma Scott, Calum Naidoo, Isabella Veschini, Yuvti Mistry,
Elethu Fotoy
Second row : Ross Askew, Elihle Gumede, David Jones, Dhavlen Reddy
Third row : Shivam Samraj, Dristi Moodley, Eneme Mvelase, Kylie Jensen, Aaron Maharaj,
Asabonga Jiyane
Front row : Daniel Sandeman, Chloe Naidoo, Andrea White, Mrs J Whiting, Laia Maganlal,
Tasmiyah Laher, Quinlan Els

Grade 4P

Junior
Primary
Nativity
Play
JNR-PRIMARY

Grade 4P
Back row : Hemara Govender, Anakin Somers, Tamica-Grace Damons, Murray Heustice,
Andisa Mthembu, Lifulemvula Manda, Bandile Ndlovu
Second row : Caycee Lund, Adhira Soonallal, Kutloano Makhaye, Sria Bhagaloo, Yashodhan Chetty,
Senzelwa Ngcobo
First row : Aryan Ramtahal, Litha Mabunda, Niamh Els, Ms V McMahon, Jorja Rowland,
Tiarra Sagadevan, Cian Els
Absent : Brooklyn Ballard

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Grade 4G

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Grade 5B

Grade 4G
Grade 5B
Back row : Ryean Naidoo, Tomas Schumann, Josh Kambarran, Andrea Naidoo, Kwanga Bingwa,
Andisiwe Dlamini, Hreday Mangali
Back row : Matthew van Straten,Brooklyn van der Merwe, Vedika Maharaj, Hannah Ernest,
Middle row : Matthew Boyles, Luke Govender, Tamia Samuels, Zandiswa Mthembu, Akhil Patel, Tayte Baillache Windt
Nqubeko Majozi, Mrs D Winter
Middle row : Savar Maharaj, Cameron Clark, Ntandoyenkosi Shezi, Kamalika Moodley, Jordan Blott,
Front row : Trinity Benjamin, Nicholas Viljoen, Cate Els, Ryan Hutchings, Sophia Desai, Nada Ndlovu, James Ackerman
McKenna Els
Front row : Nokukhanya Radebe, Rhea Johns, James Heustice, Mrs T Peters-Newman, Jude Govender,
Absent : Paree Dandekar
Nondumiso Shange, Talia da Silva

Grade 5G

nment
History Assig

Grade 4 Team Building

Grade 5G
Back row : Jade Steyn, Shaegan Naicker, Preston Hunt, Kiane Lazarus, Jiya Singh
Middle row : Jordan Hall, Caleb Andrew, Tusumenzi Majozi, Anne-Catherine Bessick,
Louden Bamford, Hope Israel
Front row : Thando’kuhle Ntaka, Kush Maharaj, Zoe Maharajh, Ms S Hiron, Warwick Howells,
Jorja Pelser, Riley Reardon

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Grade 5P Grade 6B

Grade 5P
Back row : Arya Shukla, Joshua Basch, Joshua Naidoo, Udhav Bunvary, Pre’ney Ellenson Grade 6B
Middle row : Samelo Shweni, Geetali Moodley, Fabian Paul, Liam Heads, Laurencia Munisami, Back row : Kwabena Dansoh, Matthew Francis, Megan Phillip, Kylie van Niekerk, Mahir Dayaram,
Caleb Sandeman Udayin Moodley

Front row : Thejas Perumal, Prisha Naidoo, Thashen Reddy, Mrs T Simmer, Dianca Pillay, Second row : Samuel King, Harrison Field, Sashmika Jairam, Zoe Nicholson, Kaylee Pottier,
Sasha-Anne Moollan, S’phosethu Masinga Tafara Chingonzoh, Simangesihle Gumede
Third row : Tristan Rapiti, Sphumelele Nkosi, Ri-Ann Appanah, Reah Govender, Ryan Maharajh,
Mikael Govender
Front row : Joshua Moodley, Shreya Ramtahal, Michael du Plessis, Mr K Thwaites, Benjamin Strauss,
Grade 6G Kayla Tully, Zimangaliso Ndlovu

Grade 6
Art

Grade 6G
Back row : Alex Criticos, Ijeoma Odimegwu, Sayuran Moodley, Suvaan Sewram Kayal Naidoo, Ben Chester
Middle row : Snenhlanhla Ndlovu, Ethan Govender, Olwethu Mthethwa, Minyang Li, Hamza Laher,
Mahlatse Thulare, Ria Appanah
Front row : Kendell Mathieson, Lwazi Gumbi, Liam Vercueil, Ms G Ramalho, Muhammad Chishti,
Caeleb Jorgenson, Ayabonga Njoko
Absent : Levi Ballard, Tristan Israel

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PREPARATORY
PREPARATORY

Grade 7G Grade 7B

Grade 7G Grade 7B
Back row : Jiya Naidoo, Tara-Rae Howells, Jaydyn Lachanna, Pradhan Moodley, Leigh Woollaston, Back row : Aphiwe Zama, Summer Sutherland, Andile Jiyane, Oluhle Zulu, Matthew Damons
Ravindra Singh
Middle row : Sithabile Nhlangulela, Qhawe Ngconco, Mahika Chetty, Jessica Kalil,
Middle row : Trinity Moodley, Kushal Bugareth, Hannah van Wyk, Mrs P O’Toole, Tess de Haas, Jarrud Cochrane, Maddison Lange
Jayden Hulley, Christene Brisset
Front row : Pascale Martin, Nkanyezi Zwane, Jaime Jones, Mr D Rehman, Connor Carson,
Front row : Jordan Boyles, Divaksha Ramu, Mohsin Chishti, Nishaylen Naidoo, Zoleka Nhlangulela, Arya Ramdeyu, Nikhil Maganlal
Tariq Sallie, Kiera Rowland

Grade 7 Art

Grade 7
Grade 7 Spirit of Adventure
Spirit of Adventure

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Grade 8B Grade 8P

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 8B
Back row : Lerato Ramollo, Calan Jensen, Sibonelo Dlomo, Joshua Naidoo, Richard Phillip, Reece Samuels
Second row : Kendall Coombes, Tashen Naidoo, Lukhanyo Ndlovu, Caitlyn Petterson
Third row : Shivaan Alamchand, Ethan Dookie, Mohomed Noorbhai, Lwandile Mshengu, Ethan Wentzel,
` Andile Sigaqa
Front row : Campbell Barnado, Mary-Anne Ndlovu, Aphiwe Xaba, Mrs Z Mjaja, Louise Bracking,
Faith Jideamah, Owethu Gasa
Grade 8P
Back row : Tyrone le Roux, Ross Naidoo, Kerwin Naidoo, Daniel Hogg, Sean Britz, Ashlyn Thornton
Second row : Daniel Langlois, Rebekah Comins, Lara Horn, Deyuri Moodley.
Third row : Nathan Damtew, Calem Gilbert, Matthew Pelser, Sourav Pannalall, Kayle Ormshaw,
David Glen
Front row : Georgina Erasmus, Steven Callaghan, Matthew Ackerman, Ms A Morris, Caitlin Botha,
Anika Maharaj, Jordan Benjamin

Grade 8G Grade 9B

Grade 8G
Back row : Thashriya Naidoo, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu, Robert Heustice, Keane Pillay
Second row : Kalkidan Negaro, Keegan Williams, Ayushkar Ramkissoon, Sbongakonke Ngcongo
Third row : Emah Pietersen, Atalya Sewnarain, Desna Chetty, Ashley Hall, Jenna Cormac, Bonokuhle Mnguni
Front row : Emily Hall, Tshiamo Ntuane, Ayush Balmakhun, Ms S Petzer, Gareth Blott,
Mekaylan Ramrattan, Metayo Canham
Grade 9B
Back row : Trent Fisher, Tyler Giani, Joel Blair, Sinazo Sibiya, Ayush Mangali, Sihle Ngwenya Zulu
Second row : Sondisa Mbongwa, Aphiwe Mbonambi, Anoka Latchmiah, Siashen Bhagwandin
Third row : Tristan Losch, Sipiwokuhle Majozi, Lily Mathews, Azile Sibeko, Nobuhle Zulu,
Nathan Staphorst
Front row : Isabella Goncalves, Lutho Sihawu, Tori Oliver, Mr S Richard, Jade Pottinger,
Ricardo Mhlongo, Kierra Dunn

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Grade 9G Grade 10B

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 9G Grade 10B

Back row : Tayla van Bart, Chukwudera Nwodo, Corin Peters, Leia Abdul-Razack Back row : Joshua Robert, Liam Long, Rebecca Simpson, Abass Wolbling (Chetty)

Second row : Lubelo Mngomezulu, Jiaju Xu, Liam Moodley, Tristan Thompson, Emma Askew Middle row : Sabelo Mkhize, Cameron Pillay, Daniela Bowers, Brooklyn Clark, Daniel Criticos,
Keaton Moodley
Third row: Qhawelesizwe Mthembu, Nqubeko Mtoba, Victoria Bosman, Nkosingithandile Msomi,
Gracia Uhomoibhi, Sabelo Cele Front row : Phoebe Nicholson, Yashkar Bhoda, Matthew Thompson, Mrs E van Rensburg,
Luke Wells, Liam Cafun, Kathleen Hall
Front row : Miguel Callaghan, Tayler Crowie, Bandile Ntaka, Mr W Voigt, Luke Edgar,
Paige James, Joshua Olivier

Grade 9P

Grade 9P
Grade 10
Back row : Akshay Mistry, Hannah de Haas, Rachel Ratcliff, Dashmir Naidoo, Art
Shivaan Naidoo, Desarah Naidoo
Second row : Mfundo Cele, Michael Fu, Chris Fu, Eden Land
Third row : Blaine Ballard, Mpilonhle Nxasana, Tristan Sagadevan, Alwande Ndwalane,
Joshua Harman, Quan Baxendale
Front row : Riya Ramtahal, Xian Misra, Nicholas Foxon, Mr G de Pace, Adwoa Dansoh,
Nkululeko Ndlovu, Ahana Maharaj

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Grade 10G Grade 10P

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 10G
Back row : Jade Cochrane, Sakhile Mngomezulu, Tanna Ronne, Marick Baronet, Hannah Jarvis,
Kelly Hall
Grade 10P
Middle row : Fanelesibonge Kubheka, Ariel Ogle, Sachin Ramgoon, Jury Joel van Rooyen,
Nathalie Desfontaines, Megan Lacey Back row : Andrew Gace, Amal Naidoo, Cameron McCarthy, Zamokwakhe Mthiyane

Front row : Kiara Moollan, Njabulo Radebe, Gregory Smith, Ms S Rosa, Declan Williams, Second row : Chelsea Ingle, Linda Xuza, Gary Storm, Ketan Bissessur, Micaela Williams
Andrew Biggar, Chloë Frances Third row : Sita Bunvary, Gerogia van Voorst, Machalin Parsaramen, Mvelo Mthembu, Kelsey Jones,
Absent : Luke Brown, Storm Canham Natasha Bauer
Front row : Upasna Dookie, Oyama Mahamba, Sinead Carson, Ms D Hartman, Talia Samuels,
Ethan Collins, Kaleena Ramrattan

Grade 10
Babanango

Grade 10
Beachwood
Mangroves

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Grade 10S Grade 11B

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 11B
Grade 10S
Back row : Mohamad Hussein, Avern Pillay, Mangaliso Mthembu, Callon Abrahams, Christopher Forbay,
Back row : Luke Seaborne, Jonathan Wimberley, Connor van Wyk, SeanMcKay Tyrese Pillay, Dylan Davey
Second row : Taja Ellenson, Jade McLellan, Jean-Claude Blandin de Chalain, Jonas Land Middle row : Moesha Gobingca, Charlize Coetzer, Nathalie Vose, Alison Southwick, Axongiwe Xuma,
Nivita Misra
Third row : Jared Howard, Kaylin Joubert, Kayden Namulalla, Khalipha Mkhize, Alwande Ndwalane,
Cavin Rehman Front row : Jordan Potgieter, Jodi Biggar, Paige Riethoven, Mr N Maré, Geri Lazarus, Liam Moodley,
Rebecca Perumal
Front row : Alexandra Butler, Isaam Bandali, Michael-Alexandria Damons, Mrs M Appenah,
Amy-Grace Bessick, Cameron Glass, Sarah Taylor

Grade 11
Art

Grade 10
Art

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Grade 11G Grade 11P

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 11G Grade 11P

Back row : Wandile Mhlongo, Christie-Leigh Voigt, Darshan Pillay, Cian Wilkes, Joshua Baxter, Back row : Nicholas Napier, Liam Gaillard, Rhys Kidwell, Jared Cardona, Enzo van Zyl, Jin Feng Lai,
Bradley Reddy Sarah Connell
Middle row : Laken Samuel, Danielle André, Courtney Wyatt, Thea Damon, Mvelo Nkosi, Middle row : Alex Barnardo, Lusanda Magigaba, Kyla Russell, Pascal Tostee, Sameshan Govender,
Christopher Moonsamy Jessica Skelton
Front row : Nqobile Gama, Cebokuhle Mhlongo, Luke Toulouras, Mr J Schumann, Lungelo Kweyama, Front row : Jaime van der Walt, Clarissa Donachie, Cameron Whittington, Mrs S Singh, Liam Read,
Chelsea-Lea Smith, Tylah Govinden Jordan Mawbey, Olwethu Sibiya
Absent : Keagan du Clou

Grade 11
Art

Grade 11
Art

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Grade 11S Grade 12B

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 12B
Grade 11S
Back row : Lerato Moeli, Jason Barnett, San Naidoo, Liam Rehman, John Cooper, Katelyn Kalil
Back row : Seth Pietersen, Tristan Boltman, Joseph Foxon, Riyadh Adam, Shrivaan Naidoo,
Malachi Collins Middle row : Jessica Adams, Tiago Cipriano, Kretayen Appanah, Mario Thomas, Ntuseko Mngadi,
Dhinita Parumaul
Middle row : Emma Ratcliff, Jarrod Rose, Kiese Mavunza, Sinenhlanhla Zondi, Rachel Bannerman,
Sydney van Voorst Front row : Jade Sutherland, Sikhumbuzo Nzimande, Rachael Lonmon-Davis, Mrs I Scott,
Melissa Calitz, Julian Govender, Fezile Dlungwane
Front row : Jhetan Govender, Suzan Wassie, Kavidhen Kander, Ms E Maas, Divakaran Moodley,
Raquel Silva Lima, Paige Staphorst

Grade 12G
Grade 11
Matric Dance
Committee

Matric Dance
Grade 12G
Committee
Back row : Sophie Atkins, Luke Freddy, Devon Murphy, Guy Cooke, Emileo Naicker, Davide Ferreri
Back row : Thea Damon, Tristan Boltman, Seth Pietersen, Liam Moodley
Middle row : Manzambi Mavunza, Levi Abdul-Razack, Daniel Francis, Cameron Knight, Darmin Reddy,
Middle row : Jhetan Govender, Cameron Whittington, Sydney van Voorst, Jodi Biggar, L’veeze Crouch
Paige Riethoven, Rebecca Perumal
Front row : Angelique Roberts, Ashton West, Teerajeh Timothy, Mrs S Howells, Nokwanda Khumalo,
Front row : Mrs K-A Francis, Jaime van der Walt, Mrs I Scott, Liam Gaillard, Mrs S Howells Rhys Baxendale, Senamile Ngobo

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Grade 12P

Jade Sutherland

HIGH
HIGH

Grade 12P
Back row : Lindokuhle Lushaba, Ross Bentley, Gracia Fariala, Dyllan Desfontaines, Kiashan Govender,
Kameryn Mudly
Middle row : Kiara Bissessor, Zamokuhle Sabela, Lwazi Nkabane, KailinReddy, Dylan Callaghan, Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Lumke Sibeko
Front row : Luyanda Mazibuko, Liah Janse van Rensburg, Gavin Barnard, Mrs R Biggar,
Fadziso Chingonzoh, Amy Nicholson, Kashin Ramnarayan
Absent : Jesse van Jaarsveldt

Grade 12
Camp Jonathan

Grade 12 Art
Liah Janse van Resnburg

Rachel Lonmon-Davis
Jessica Adams
Liam Rehman

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Grade 12 Bell Ringing Matric Dance

Best laugh

HIGH
HIGH

Most likely to
break all her Most likely to
Most likely to bones become successful
become famous

Grade 12 Alumni Brunch

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National and Provincial Representation High School Sporting Awards continued

Action Netball Rugby First Aid

Jesse van Jaarsveldt ......... U17 KZN Action Netball
......... U19 KZN Action Netball
Megan Lacey .................. U16 KZN Action Netball
.................. U17 KZN Action Netball
.................. U19 KZN Action Netball
Awongiwe Xuma .............. U16 KZN Action Netball
.............. U17 KZN Action Netball
Ashlyn Thornton ............. U14 KZN Action Netball
.............. U15 KZN Action Netball
Athletics
Liam Rehman ....................... KZN High Jump
Baseball
Tanna Ronné ...................... U17 KZN Baseball
Marick Baronet ..................... U17 KZN Baseball
Bodybuilding
Dyllan Desfontaines ............... KZN Bodybuilding
Golf
Charlize Coetzer .................... KZN Ladies Golf
Hockey
Emah Pietersen ..................... U14 KZN Hockey
Karate
Machalin Parsaraman ....................... SA Karate
Quan Baxendale ............................ KZN Karate
Lifesaving
Jenna Cormac .................... KZN Surf Lifesaving
Quan Baxendale ................. KZN Surf Lifesaving
Sean Britz ......................... U14 KZNRU Duikers Most Dedicated First Aider - Helen MacKinlay Trophy .........… Luyanda Mazibuko
Most Supportive First Aider - Ross Family Trophy ..............… Sophie Atkins
Soccer
Most Promising First Aider - Adhil Koobair Trophy ...................… Ariel Ogle
Chukwuemeka Odimegw ......... U14 KZN Soccer
Andile Siqaga ....................... U14 KZN Soccer Golf
Natasha Bauer ...................... U16 KZN Soccer Best Open Age Golfer - Hiron Family Trophy ................… Charlize Coetzer
Micaela Williams ................... U16 KZN Soccer
Rachel Bannerman ................ U19 KZN Soccer Girls Hockey
Best Girls Hockey Player of the Year - Stacey Hiron Trophy .....… Melissa Calitz
Softball Most promising Junior Player - Moira Jones Trophy ..............… Unathi Sibeko
Chelsea-Lea Smith .......... U17/U18 KZN Softball Most Promising Player - Wendy Godfrey Trophy ..............… Chelsea-Lea Smith
Marick Baronet .................... U17 KZN Softball Most Improved Junior - Old Girls Trophy .........................… Kelsey Jones
Tanna Ronné ....................... U17 KZN Softball Most Goals Scored - Old Girls Trophy ............................… Melissa Calitz
Most Improved Player - Flag Animal Farm ..........................… Emma Ratcliff
Swimming Sportsman of the Year Most Committed Player - Cindy Botha Trophy ......................… Melissa Calitz
Kyla Russell .................. SA Swimming Level 3 Davide Ferreri Good Fellowship - Hockey Good Fellowship Award ..................… Jodi Biggar
Ashley Hall ................... SA Swimming Level 3
Jenna Cormac ............... SA Swimming Level 3 Boys Hockey
Matthew Pelser .............. SA Swimming Level 3 1st Team Player of the Year - Harry Fogg Memorial Trophy ...… Davide Ferreri
Georgia van Voorst ... KZN Aquatics Swimming Team
Tori Oliver ..................... KZN Schools Swimming Indoor Hockey
.. CANA Zone IV Swimming Championships Most Accomplished Indoor Hockey Team ......................................... U16A
Kelly Hall ...................... SA Junior Swimming Player of the Year - Kathleen van der Merwe Memorial Trophy ..… Melissa Calitz
Tennis Netball
Kelsey Jones .............................. KZN Tennis St Henry’s Most Improved Netball Player ...............… Micaela Williams
Most Valuable Player of the Year - Madaree Family Trophy ..… Awongiwe Xuma
Touch Rugby
Nicholas Foxon ................ U15 KZN Touch Rugby Rugby
Try of the Year - Clarke Trophy ...........................… Ross Bentley vs Treverton
Water Polo Most Exciting Prospect .........................… Liam Long and Marick Baronet
Emah Pietersen ................ U14 KZN Water Polo Most Improved Player of the Year ............................… Cameron Knight
Ngwenya Trophy .....................................................… Bradley Reddy
Backline Player of the Year ......................................…. Asoka Vaithilingam

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Memorial Trophy ..........................................… Sikhumbuzo Nzimande

Forward of the Year ................................................… Ross Bentley
Clark Trophy for Spirit in the Open Age Group ..................… Riyadh Adam
High School Sporting Awards Most Valuable Player - Amalikite Shield ..........................… Davide Ferreri
St Henry’s Rugby Team of the Year .......................................… U16 XV
Players’ Player of the Year - Jean-Luc Tostee Trophy ...............… Davide Ferreri
Yershan Kisten Memorial Trophy .......................................… Guy Cooke
Sportsman and Sportswoman
Sportswoman of the Year - Olive & Oil Floating Trophy .............… Melissa Calitz Sevens Rugby
Sportsman of the Year - Olive & Oil Floating Trophy ...............… Davide Ferreri Player of the Season .....................................… Sikhumbuzo Nzimande

Action Netball Boys Soccer

Most Valuable Player - Marist Action Netball Trophy ........… Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Cricket 1ST XI
Best Batsman of the Season - Sebastian Patel Trophy ..........… Davide Ferreri
Best Bowler of the Season - Clark Trophy ...........................… Liam Long
Best Fielder of the Season - Vaughn Lee Trophy .............… Davide Ferreri
Most promising 1st XI cricketer from Grade 10 - Dave & Alistair Cohen Trophy
............… Liam Long
Team Spirit Award - O’Neill Trophy ..............................… Joseph Foxon
Cricket
Best Open age group cricketer based on averages - Pat Trimborn Trophy
.............… Davide Ferreri
Inter-House Double Wicket - George Akal Memorial Trophy
......… Storm Canham – St Patrick’s
.......… Marick Baronet – St Henry’s
St Henry’s Best Goal Scored in the Season ..........… Davide Ferreri vs Parkhill
Most Dedicated 1st Team Player - Torino Family Trophy .........… Julian Govender
Boys Soccer Team of the Year .................................................… 1st XI
Most Improved 1st Team Player - Paul Callaghan Trophy ........… Liam Rehman
Most Promising 1st Team Player - St Henry’s Trophy ................… Liam Long
Girls Soccer
Most Promising Girls Soccer Player - Pierre Puren ...........… Emma Ratcliff
Best Girls Soccer Player of the Year - Hiron Family Trophy
......… Chelsea-Lea Smith and Micaela Williams
Boys Softball
Sportwoman of the Year U19 Player of the Season - O’Toole Family Trophy ..............… Tanna Ronne
Melissa Calitz U19 Most Improved of the Season - Meyer/Jackson Trophy ..… Kretayen Appanah
U19 Most Dedicated Player of the Season - Munsami Family Trophy .… Kailin Reddy

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High School Sporting Awards continued ATHLETICS • HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Softball Trophies
Most Improved Girls 1 Team Player - Smith Family Trophy ..… Jhetan Govender
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Most Promising Girls 1st Team Player - Smith Family Trophy ..… Chelsea-Lea Smith
Girls Player of the Season - The Koobair Family Trophy ........… Melissa Calitz Winning House ......… St Andrew’s
2nd St Henry’s 3rd St George’s 4th St Patrick’s
Tennis
St Henry’s Most Improved Player of the Year .................… Nicholas Foxon
All-round player of the Year - Wood’s Family Trophy ........… Yashka Bhoda U14 Boys
Best U19 Tennis Player of the Year - Mikhail Modi Floating Trophy ..… Daniel Francis Snazo Sibiya ..........… 100m – Wilfred Proctor Trophy
Best U17 Tennis Player of the Year - Mikhail Modi Floating Trophy ..… Kelsey Jones Snazo Sibiya ..........… 200m – Dennis Hollows Trophy
Tennis Player of the Year - The St Henry’s Senior Tennis Champion ...… Kelsey Jones Chukwu Odimegwu .............… 400m – Br Walston Trophy
Chekwa Odimegwu ..… Long Jump – Fr Brian Power Trophy
Boys Waterpolo Chekwa Odimegwu ..............… High Jump –Julian Trophy
St Henry’s Most Improved 1st Team Player .......................… Julian Govender Chekwa Odimegwu ............… Best Athlete – Briant Trophy
St Henry’s Most Dedicated 1st Team Player .................… Matthew Thompson
Most Promising 1st Team Water Polo Player ........................… Andrew Gace U14 Girls
Water Polo Player of the Season ........................................… Guy Cooke Faith Jidemeah ...........… 100m – R Abel Memorial Trophy
Faith Jidemeah … 200m – Leon Honneysett Memorial Trophy
Girls Waterpolo Lara Horn .........… 400m – John McCall Memorial Trophy
WaterPolo Player of the Year - Mark Godfrey Trophy ...........… Melissa Calitz Lara Horn ....................… 800m – Pottier Family Trophy
Most Dedicated Water Polo Player ........… Sydney van Voorst and Emma Ratcliff Lara Horn ................. 1500m –O’Gorman Family Trophy
Most Promising Water Polo Player .......… Alison Southwick and Jade McLellan Lara Horn .… Best Athlete – Luis Menezes Memorial Trophy
Most Improved Water Polo Player ..................................… Megan Lacey
U15 Boys
Overall Mvelo Mthembu … 200m, 400m, 800m – Pepper Challenge Trophy
Outstanding Performance in Sport in Grade 11 - Marist Club Floating Trophy Mvelo Mthembu .....................… 100m – Plasket Trophy
.........… Chelsea-Lea Smith Mvelo Mthembu .................… 200m – Tom Davis Trophy
Mvelo Mthembu ...................… 400m – Asherson Trophy
Joel Blair .........................… 800m – Outfitters Trophy
Quan Baxendale .....… 1500m – Joshua Goncalves Trophy
Nkululeko Ndlovu .....… High Jump – Chris Ennerver Trophy
Nathan Robinson .....… Long Jump – Michael Lander Trophy
Andile Siqaga ........… Marathon – Bobby De Kock Trophy
Preparatory School Sporting Awards Nicholas Foxon .… Best Athlete – Parents Association Trophy
Lara Horn .… Marathon – Assumption Convent past Pupils Trophy
Micaela Williams … Best Athlete – PK Joshua Memorial Trophy
U17 Boys
Kieze Mavunza ..........… 100m – St David’s College Trophy
Cameron Whittington ................… 200m – M.B.D Trophy
Luke Toulouras .....................… 400m – M.B.D Trophy
Luke Toulouras ......................… 800m – M.B.D Trophy
Luke Toulouras ..........… 1500m – Gaillard Family Trophy
Nicholas Napier ...................… High Jump – Stone Trophy
Kieze Mavunza ...............… Long Jump – M.B.D Trophy
Liam Gaillard .................… Triple Jump – Skordis Trophy
Liam Gaillard .....................… Discus – Baudach Trophy
Nicholas Napier ..................… Javelin – M Mamet Trophy
Luke Toulouras .............… Best Athlete – Schumyn Trophy
U17 Girls
Chelsea-Lea Smith ..........… 100m – Hauser Family Trophy
Rachel Bannerman ..… 200m – van der Merwe Family Trophy
Jaime Van der Walt … 800m – Joan van Dyk Memorial Trophy
Jaime Van der Walt … 1500m – Yolande Botha Memorial Trophy
Chelsea-Lea Smith ..........… Discus – Gaillard Family Trophy
Jade Sutherland .................… High Jump – Watts Trophy
Chelsea-Lea Smith ..… Best Athlete – Laming Family Trophy
U19 Boys
Liam Rehman ....................… 100m – JJ Moran Trophy

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U15 Girls Liam Rehman .............… 200m – Garth Andersen Trophy

Junior Sportsman and Sportswoman
Prep Sportswoman of the Year - St Henry’s Marist College Shield … Jaime Jones
Prep Sportsman of the Year - St Henry’s Marist College Shield … Jayden Hulley
Cricket
Jayden Hulley …............... U13 Durban Invitation Team
James Ackerman ........… 5 wickets for 21 runs in 5 overs
Ben Chester … 5 wickets (and hat-trick) for 18 runs in 6 overs
Ethan Govender .........… 5 wickets for 4 runs in 3 overs
Jayden Hulley .............… 5 wickets for 24 runs in 6 overs
Gymnastics
Jorja Rowland ...........… KZN and SA Rhythmic Gymnastics
Kiera Rowland ...........… KZN and SA Rhythmic Gymnastics
Judo
Cian Els ..............................................… KZN
Niamh Els ...........................................… KZN
Thashen Reddy ...................................… KZN
Tafara Chingonzoh ...............................… KZN
Maddison Lange ...................................… KZN
Rugby
Jayden Hulley ........… U13 Durban Coastal Rugby Team
Aphiwe Zama .........… U13 Durban Coastal Rugby Team
Aphiwe Zama ........................… KZN Duikers Club XV
Soccer
U16 Boys
Andile Jiyane ...........… U13 Durban Central Soccer Team
Jayden Hulley ..........… U13 Durban Central Soccer Team
Nikhil Maganlal ...........… U13 Durban Central Soccer Team
Jayden Hulley, Nikhil Maganlal …
... KZN Invitational Primary School Soccer Team
Swimming
Kayla Tully ..............… Level 2 Nationals Swimming Gala
Jade Steyn ................… Level 2 Nationals Swimming Gala
Judo
Emma Hannweg ..........… Level 3 Nationals Swimming Gala
Judo
Connor Carson ............… Level 3 Nationals Swimming Gala
Judo
Judo Tennis
Judo Jaime Jones .........… KZN Schools Tennis Team (Ranked 1)
U16 Girls
..… Ethekwini Primary School Tennis Team (Ranked 1)
Waterpolo
Aphiwe Zama ..................… U13 KZN Water Polo Team
Matthew Damons ..............… U13 KZN Water Polo Team
Phoebe Nicholson ..........… 100m – Colvin Family Trophy
Rachel Ratcliff ...............… 200m – Breeds Family Trophy
Rachel Ratcliff .… 800m – Jonathan McCall Memorial Trophy
Hannah de Haas ..............… High Jump – Rommers Trophy
Hannah de Haas … Long Jump – Carol Jan Slater Memorial Trophy
Hannah de Haas ........… Best Athlete –Charls Family Trophy
Conner van Wyk .........… 100m – Bishop De Lalle Trophy
Jonathan Wimberley .........… 200m – Lionel Hale Trophy
Jonathan Wimberley ..........… 400m – De Marigny Trophy
Jonathan Wimberley ..… 800m – Br Paul Memorial Trophy
Jonathan Wimberley ......… 1500m – Br Adalbeaud Trophy
Liam Long ...................… High Jump – Barwise Trophy
Liam Long ...............… Long Jump – Phil Everitt Trophy
Andrew Gace ...................… Shot Put – Millard Trophy
Andrew Gace ...........… Discus – Winston PrintingTrophy
Andrew Gace ........… Javelin – JM Tostee Family Trophy
Sinehlanhla Zondi .… Triple Jump – Sweety Govender Trophy
Jonathan Wimberley … Best Athlete – AG Johnstone Trophy
Rebecca Simpson ......… 100m –Eugene S. Mkhwanazi Trophy
Emma Ratcliff .............… 400m – Ward & Salmon Trophy
Rebecca Simpson ........… Long Jump –Smith Family Trophy
Rebecca Simpson ......… Discuss – Desfontaines Family Trophy
Micaela Williams ...… Javelin – Desfontaines Family Trophy
Davide Ferreri ...............… 400m – Payne Brothers Trophy
Davide Ferreri ..............… 800m – Munsami Family Trophy
Davide Ferreri ...............… 1500m – Percy Osborne Trophy
Guy Cooke .......................… 3000m – Pershouse Trophy
Liam Rehman ..................… High Jump – Walker Trophy
Liam Rehman ...............… Long Jump – Kynaston Trophy
Liam Rehman .................… Triple Jump – Lawson Trophy
Ross Bentley ...................… Discus – Devereaux Trophy
Dyllan Desfontaines ................… Shot Put – Davy Trophy
Cameron Knight ........................................… Javelin
Liam Rehman .… Senior Victor Ludorum – Mayor’s Trophy
U19 Girls
Fezile Dlumgwane ........… 100m – Priscilla Greyling Trophy
Melissa Calitz ..............… 400m – Hauser Family Trophy
Melissa Calitz ...… 800m – Coach Ronnie Memorial Trophy
Melissa Calitz .....… 1500m – Br Gerald Memorial Trophy
Melissa Calitz .....… 3000m – Br Martin Memorial Trophy
Courtney Wyatt ........… High Jump – Hauser Family Trophy
Melissa Calitz ...........… Senior Victrix Ludorum
– Danae Vetter Memorial Trophy
Mrs Doyle .....… Moms Race – Tessa Tostee Family Trophy
Mr Martin .......… Dads Race – Tessa Tostee Family Trophy

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ATHLETICS • PREPARATORY SCHOOL CRICKET • HIGH SCHOOL

Preparatory
School
Cricket 1st XI
Athletics
Back row : Tiago Cipriano, Nicholas Napier, Liam Gaillard, Joseph Foxon, Liam Long, Liam Moodley
Back row : Yumika Bhoda, Reah Govender, Preston Hunt, Olwethu Mthembu, Jaydyn Lachanna, Keenan Samuels,
Matthew Francis, Kaylee Pottier, Kayla Tully Front row : Devon Murphy, Davide Ferreri, Mr S Hiron, Daniel Francis, Marick Baronet

Second row : Thando’kuhle Ntaka, David Jones, Samelo Shweni, Levi Ballard, Shreya Ramtahal, Pre’ney Ellenson,
Jordan Blott, Jordan Hall, Ross Askew, Zima Ndlovu, Elihle Gumede
Third row : Tusumenzi Majosi, Cate Els, Bandile Ndlovu, Laia Maganlal, Kylie Jensen, Riley Reardon,
Caycee Lund, Daniel Sandeman, Liam Vercueil, Vedika Maharaj
Front row : Jayden Hulley, Summer Sutherland, Aphiwe Zama, Jaime Jones (captain), Mr K Thwaites, CRICKET • High School Report
Connor Carson (captain), Pascale Martin, Andile Jiyane, Hannah van Wyk

The 2017 cricket calendar was always going to be a tough from the opposition that resulted in us going winless in the
ATHLETICS • PREPARATORY SCHOOL one in the high school, with all fixtures being against our
traditional rivals, who were always of equal strength. There
first term.

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Trophies
U10 Boys
David Jones .........… Best Athlete – AG Johnstone Trophy
U10 Girls
Jordyn Hall .......… 800m, 1200m – Dominic Pepper Trophy
Caycee Lund ...............… 100m – Steyn Family Trophy
Preney Ellenson .......… Shot Put – Francois Pepper Trophy
Thanda Ntaka ...............… Long Jump – Hatch Trophy
Caycee Lund .........… Best Athlete – Pepper Family Trophy
U11 Boys
Jordan Blott ............… 100m – Garth Anderson Trophy
Samelo Shweni .......… Shot Put – Heustice Family Trophy
Jordan Blott .........… Best Athlete – AG Johnstone Trophy
U11 Girls
Jade Steyn .......… 100m – Dr GR Naidoo Memorial Trophy
Jade Steyn ..........… 800m – de Oliveira Family Trophy
Jade Steyn ..........… 1200m – de Oliveira Family Trophy
Reah Govender ......… Long Jump – Michelle Hatch Trophy
Jade Steyn … Best Athlete – Helmut Herzog Memorial Trophy
U12 Boys
Keenan Samuel .......… Shot Put – Heustice Family Trophy
Levi Ballard .......… Best Athlete – Bargate Family Trophy
U12 Girls
Shreya Ramtahal .............… 150m – Gand Family Trophy
Zoe Nicholson ............… 100m – Mr V Sathia Naidu Trophy
Yumika Bhoda ..........… High Jump – Barry Hatch Trophy
Ijeoma Odimegwu .....… Long Jump – Moira Kearney Trophy
Ijeoma Odimegwu ......… Shot Put – Ratcliff Family Trophy
Shreya Ramtahal … Best Athlete – Allan Bruce Memorial Trophy
Junior Open Boys
Pradhan Moodley ...........… 100m – Garth Anderson Trophy
Jayden Hulley ...........… 1200m – Sean D Eckhout Trophy
Jayden Hulley ....… Junior Marathon – Pheidipedes Trophy
Aphiwe Zama ........… Junior Victor Ludorum – Paul Trophy
Junior Open Girls
Jaime Jones ...........… 100m – V Maharaj Family Trophy
Jaime Jones ............................… 150m – Admin Cup
Jaime Jones .… 800m – De Abreu Family Memorial Trophy
Jaime Jones ...… 1200m – New Hope Prosthetics Trophy
Pascale Martin .… Long Jump – Desfontaines Family Trophy
Jaime Jones … Junior Victrix Ludorum – Roopram Trophy
is no doubt that the work put in during the week at practices
was of a very high standard and the boys showed signs of
developing into promising cricketers throughout the age
groups.
The U14 side started their season off with some good wins
over their opposition and proved to be the most successful
side in the high school. They have a very good balance of
bowlers and batsman and plenty match winners who can
take the game away from the opposition.
The U15 side struggled with numbers and often had U14s
filling up the team sheet. They were lead well by the U15s
in the side but lacked the depth to win games at this level.
Their best result came in their victory over Hillcrest High
School in the first term.
In the open age group, we managed to field two teams
consistently throughout the first term.
The second team, who were made up mostly of grade 10s
and 11s, put in some good performances, which bodes well
for the depth of players in the upcoming seasons.
The first team played some excellent cricket throughout the
year, however, there were many patches of either mediocre
performance from our side or some individual brilliance
All matches were lost by either a few runs or a few wickets
and could have easily gone our way on another day.
The second half of the season started with the U14 and
U15 age groups combining, due to lack of numbers around
exam time and a 1st team squad. Players were put through
pre-season work throughout the third term and both teams
played in warm up fixtures towards the end of the third
term.
The junior side pulled off a very good win against a strong
Glenwood composite side and two other convincing wins in
their Saturday fixtures.
The first team picked up some good wins in the fourth term,
but once again, luck didn’t seem to be on their side and the
close games didn’t go our way.
Looking back on the season as a whole, it is clear to see that
the results on paper do not reflect the effort and ability of
the boys. I am very optimistic that the results will come if
the hard work keeps being put in at practice and some of
the individual performances, which are long overdue, come
through to take the St Henry’s teams to victory.
Mr S Hiron

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CRICKET • HIGH SCHOOL CRICKET • PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Cricket 2 XI
nd
Back row :
Storm Canham, Luke Seaborne,
Connor van Wyk, Tanna Ronne,
Jonathan Wimberley, Declan Williams
Front row :
Jaryd Howard, Kretayen Appanah,
Mr L Mbongwa, Njabulo Radebe,
Gary Storm
Cricket U13A
Back row :
Tafara Chingonzho, Matthew Damons,
Matthew Francis, Keenan Samuals
Middle row :
Harrison Field, Levi Ballard, Hamza Laher
Front row :
Alex Criticos, Jayden Hulley, Mr B Schwikkard,
Connor Carson, Nikhil Maganlal

CRICKET • Preparatory School Report

In the first term of the year a large group of Prep School
boys came out to play cricket. We were fortunate enough
to have 5 teams playing. All the teams and players knew
that it was going to be a busy term. With many wins and
losses, the teams grew and evolved into better players
and teams and by the end of the first term a lot of cricket
Cricket U15 had been played, each player learning a lot about the
Back row : game itself. Highlights of the term were the U10 and
Nqubeko Mtoba, Trent Fisher, Nicholas U13 T20 Festivals at Crawford North Coast and lastly,
Foxon, Robert Heustice, Aphiwe Mbonambi, the Howick T20 Festival that the U13 A team attended,
term. The U13 A team travelled to Pretoria to attend
the Woodhill T12 Festival. This is a festival that is always
looked forward to by the U13 players. This year we
finished 4th out of 10 teams. This was a very pleasing
result since many of the boys had never played this
kind of format before. As in the first term, there were
many games and matches every week. There were many
excellent individual performances, with some batsmen
scoring 50s and some bowlers taking 5 wicket hauls.
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Tristan Sagadevan winning two matches, drawing one, and one loss. to come in the future.

Front row: After two terms of other sports, cricket season was upon
Lutho Sihawu, Ayush Mangali, Mr R Brent,
Mr B Schwikkard
us again and there was lots of excitement for the fourth
Siashen Bhagwandin, Metayo Canham

Cricket U14
Back row :
Andile Sigaqa, Sbongakonke Ngcongo,
Keegan Williams, Robert Heustice,
Chukwuemeka Odimegwu,
Ayush Balmakhun, Shivaan Alamchand
Front row :
Metayo Canham, Matthew Ackerman,
Mr R Brent, Ayushkar Ramkissoon,
Gareth Blott
Cricket U13B
Back row :
Tristin Israel, Zima Ndlovu, Ryan
Maharajh, Nishaylen Naidoo,
Mikael Govender,
Liam Vercueil, Sayuran Moodley
Front row :
Jayden Lachanna, Andile Jiyane,
Mr B Schwikkard, Aphiwe Zama,
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CRICKET • PREPARATORY SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY • HIGH SCHOOL

Cricket U11A
Back row :
Liam Heads, Kiane Lazarus,
Shaegan Naicker, Joshua Naidoo
Middle row :
Kush Maharaj, Samelo Shweni,
Cameron Clark, Joshua Basch,
S’phosethu Masinga, Thashen Reddy
Front row :
Warwick Howells, James Ackerman,
Mr D Rehman, Jordan Blott,
Preston Hunt

U10A Cricket
Cross Country High School
Back row :
Quinlan Els, Lifulumvela Manda, Back row : Gary Storm, Joshua Baxter, Cian Wilkes, Enzo van Zyl, Liam Long, Liam Read
Asabonga Jiyane, Ross Askew,
Second row : Gracia Uhomoibhi, Emma Askew, Rachel Ratcliff, Adwoa Dansoh, Ethan Ernest,
Anakin Somers, Bandile Ndlovu,
Hannah de Haas, Kaylin Joubert, Isabella Goncalves
Dhavlin Reddy, Akhil Patel

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Third row : Sarah Taylor, Quan Baxendale, Nathalie Desfontaines, Sinead Carson, Eden Land,
Front row :
Joshua Harman, Blaine Ballard
Tomas Schumann, David Jones,
Mr K Thwaites, Front row : Lusanda Magigaba, Cameron Whittington, Suzan Wassie, Guy Cooke, Mr J Schumann,
Daniel Sandeman (captain), Liam Rehman, Pascale Tostee, Jhetan Govender
Hreday Mangali

U10B Cricket
Back row :
Akhil Patel, Dhavlen Reddy,
Josh Kambarran, Calum Naidoo,
Elethu Fotoyi, Lifulemvula Manda
Front row :
Eneme Mvelase, Nquebeko Majozi,
Mr K Thwaites, Cian Els,
Lunaal Govender

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GOLF • HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST AID • HIGH SCHOOL

Golf High
Back row :
Nathan Robinson, Matthew Ackerman,
Luke Seaborne, Davide Ferreri, Gregory Smith
Front row :
Daniel Francis, Mr N Maré,
Cameron Knight (captain), Mr R Ramsugit,
Charlize Coetzer

GOLF • High School Report • Term 1 and 3

Level 3 First Aid
Back row : Liam Gaillard, Gary Storm, Andrew Gace, Kailin Reddy, Micaela Williams Captain Cameron Knight
Vice Captain Daniel Francis
Second row : Jade Cochrane, Sinead Carson, Seth Pietersen, Sydney van Voorst, Kaylin Joubert, Nathalie Desfontaines
Results Played 10 Won 7 Lost 3
Third row : Jaime van der Walt, Paige Riethoven, Raquel Silva Lima, Paige Staphorst, Ariel Ogle, Geri Lazarus, Sarah Taylor
2017 marks a year that was the most successful since I Thank you to our captain, Cameron Knight who led from
Front row : Antonio Cipriano, Sophie Atkins, Melissa Calitz, Devon Murphy (captain), Mrs J Ross, Luyanda Mazibuko (vice the front and always played as our number one golfer
have been involved in golf here at St Henry’s. St Henry’s
captain), Guy Cooke, Dyllan Desfontaines
has some high quality golfers that have filtered into the alongside his vice-captain Daniel Francis. This allowed our
high school, thanks to the excellent work being done in younger golfers to ease into high school golf and make
our Prep school golf. sure we secured victory in the lower matches. Good luck
to all our school leavers this year.
Our wonderful results culminated in St Henry’s winning

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the ‘C’ league this year. The golf year runs over 2 terms, Next year could be another very exciting year and
namely the 1st and 3rd terms with us playing individual hopefully St Henry’s tops the league again and gets
match play in the 1st term and ‘better ball’ in the 3rd term. promoted into the ‘B’ league.
We unfortunately lost 2 games in the 3rd term as we
were unable to field a full team, due to illness and trial I want to thank all the golfers, Mr N Maré our driver and
examinations for some of our players. my golf partner as well as the sports department for all
their help. I wish St Henry’s only success for the future!
We also had 3 of our golfers participate in the KZN
golf championships which was held over 4 rounds at Mr R Ramsugit
various courses around the province. Congratulations
go to Charlize Coetzer, Kushal Bugareth and Matthew
Ackerman who participated and acquitted themselves
very well, but did not make the KZN team.

Level 1 First Aid

Back row : Brooklyn Clark, Rachel Ratcliff, Marick Baronet, Joseph Foxon, Christie-Leigh Voigt, Kavidhen Kander
Second Row : Miguel Callaghan, Rebecca Simpson, Hannah de Haas, Cameron McCarthy, Liam Moodley, Divakaran Moodley,
Riya Ramtahal
Third row : Isabella Goncalves, Azile Sibeko, Emma Askew, Eden Land, Megan Lacey, Talia Samuel
Front row : Clarissa Donachie, Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Devon Murphy (captain), Mrs J Ross, Luyanda Mazibuko (vice captain),
Lumka Sibeko, Emma Ratcliff

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GOLF • PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Preparatory Golf Team
Back row : Lifulemvula Manda, Savar Maharaj, Joshua Kambarran,
Middle row : Ethan Govender, James Ackerman, Udhav Bunvary
Front row : Matthew Boyles, Matthew Francis, Mrs J Whiting, Mahir Dayaram, Emma Scott,
Nehal Naidoo
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GOLF • Preparatory Report
Term 1 and 3
This year’s energised, enthusiastic group of prep school
golfers for 2017, included Lifulemvula Manda, Savar
Maharaj, Joshua Kambarran, Udhav Bunvary,
Matthew Boyles, Mahir Dayaram, Emma Scott, and
Nehal Naidoo.
We were again privileged to have Justin Rube as our
designated golf pro to coach and guide us through the
processes of this addictive sport!
Justin uses innovative ideas and activities to develop
the students’ golf skills and specially to groove their
swings. From twisting and passing basketballs and
rugby balls, to hoolla-hooping, were ‘just’ a few of his
creative ideas for getting our young enthusiastic golfers
into the swing of things.
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Hockey Indoor 1st
Back row :
Isabella Goncalves, Rachel Bannerman,
Emma Ratcliff, Kelsey Jones,
Sydney van Voorst, Azile Sibeko
Front row :
Chelsea-Lea Smith, Melissa Calitz,
Mr Z Ngubo, Jodi Biggar, Jhetan Govender
Hockey Indoor 2nd
Back row :
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Paige Riethoven, Katelyn Kalil,
Dhinita Parumaul, Fezile Dlungwane
Front row :
Clarissa Donachie, Lumka Sibeko, Mr Z Ngubo,
Rachel Lonmon-Davis, Jaime van der Walt
The players thoroughly enjoyed the competitive fun
contest at the closure of each lesson, where much
bribery of ice-creams and other treats was par for the
course.
We hope to see these keen golfers move to higher levels
of this game, each year, eventually acquiring a unique
handicap of their own.
We are indebted to coach Justin for his patience, hard Hockey Indoor U14
work and wicked sense of humour that he injected into Back row :
the challenging task of developing each of these fine Kendall Coombes, Ashley Hall, Ashlyn Thornton,
young Marist golfers. Caitlyn Petterson
Front row :
Mrs J Whiting
Georgina Erasmus, Emah Pietersen,
Ms A Patel, Lara Horn, Caitlin Botha
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Hockey Girls 1st

Hockey Indoor U16 A
Back row :
Chelsea Ingle, Rebecca Simpson,
Hannah Jarvis, Micaela Williams
Middle row :
Natasha Bauer, Kaylin Joubert,
Emma Askew, Sinead Carson
Front row :
Sarah Taylor, Rachel Ratcliff,
Mrs E Maas, Usiphile Dansoh,
Nathalie Desfontaines
Back row :
Kelsey Jones, Chelsea Ingle,
Emma Askew, Micaela Williams,
Sydney van Voorst, Jodi Biggar
Middle row :
Jaime van der Walt, Rachel
Bannerman, Isabella Goncalves,
Natasha Bauer, Azile Sibeko,
Chelsea-Lea Smith
Front row :
Jhetan Govender, Ms S Hiron,
Fezile Dlungwane, Melissa Calitz,
Mr Z Ngubo, Emma Ratcliff

HOCKEY INDOOR • U16 Report

Even though the girls are not always as fit as they need
to be when Indoor Season starts at the beginning of the
year, it is definitely one of the Sports Codes they look
forward to eagerly. After having mini trials, we ended up
with an U16A and B team.
The U16A team did extraordinarily well with six games
played and winning all six games – this all done without
a goalie! (The goalie played herself into the U18A team).
At the annual Sports Prize Giving Evening, they received
the trophy for ‘Most Accomplished Indoor Hockey
The U16B team did not do as well as the A team, with
five games played, winning one and losing four. This side
consisted mostly of newbies – girls who started playing
hockey only at the beginning of the season for the first
time in their lives. It was a great learning experience for
the girls and with every game, we as coaches, could see
the improvement, not only in their hockey game as such,
but also in their self-confidence. Hockey Girls 2nd
Mrs E Maas Back row :

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Team’. Well done U16As! Paige Riethoven, Lumka Sibeko,

Rachael Lonmon-Davis, Awongiwe Xuma,
Dhinita Parumaul
Front row :
HOCKEY INDOOR • GIRLS • PREPARATORY Clarissa Donachie, Katelyn Kalil, Mrs C Brent,
Olwethu Sibiya, Cebokuhle Mhlongo

Hockey Indoor girls U13

Back row :
Trinity Moodley, Ijeoma Odimegwu,
Tara-Rae Howells, Summer Sutherland,
Hannah van Wyk
Middle row :
Khumo Molosti, Ri-Ann Appanah,
Kaylee Pottier, Oluhle Zulu, Kiera Rowland,
Maddison Lange
Front row :
Pascale Martin, Tess de Haas, Mr B Schwikkard,
Jamie Jones, Sithabile Nhlangulela
Hockey Girls U14
Back row :
Ashley Hall, Caitlyn Petterson
Middle row :
Kendall Coombes, Caitlin Botha,
Kalkidan Negaro, Ashlyn Thornton,
Jenna Cormac, Paige James
Front row:
Emily Hall, Emah Pietersen, Ms A Patel,
Lara Horn, Georgina Erasmus

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HOCKEY OUTDOOR • GIRLS • U16 Report
What an amazing roller coaster outdoor season with the
U16 Hockey Girls. The fact that we could utilize the astro
turf at Queensmead (hopefully soon it will be right here
at St Henry’s), made it such an extraordinary experience,
not only for the players, but also for us coaches too.
Astro hockey is not only the future of ‘field’ hockey
anymore, it is the reality of the here and now!
The U16s played eleven games of which they won six,
lost four and drew one – against some tough schools.
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Hockey U16
Back row :
Hannah Jarvis, Rachel Ratcliff,
Usiphile Dansoh, Rebecca Simpson
Middle row :
Nathalie Desfontaines, Natasha Bauer,
Chelsea Ingle, Kaylin Joubert,
Sinead Carson
Front row :
Sarah Taylor, Mrs E Maas, Kelly Hall,
Talia Samuel, Mrs C Brent,
Kathleen Hall
Through the season the improvement in some girls’
hockey caused for them to be bumped up to the first
team!!
Well done, to these girls who played with such
determination and good spirit.
Mrs E Maas
Hockey Boys U14
Back row :
Richard Phillip, Ayushkar Ramkissoon,
Keegan Williams, Daniel Langlois
Middle row :
Olwethu Gasa, Andile Sigaqa,
Ayush Balmakhun, Eathan Dookie,
Calem Gilbert, Shivaan Alamchand
Front row :
Metayo Canham, Mr B Schwikkard,
Chuku Odimegu, Matthew Ackerman,
Mr P Teburu, Gareth Blott
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Hockey Boys 1st
Back row :
Andrew Gace, Marrick Barronet,
Tanna Ronne
Middle row :
Cameron whittington, Declan Williams,
Nicholas Naiper, Ntusekho Mngadi
Front row :
Julian Govender, Davide Ferrei,
Mr B Schwikkard, Tiago Cipriano,
Sikhumbuzo Nzimande
Hockey Boys U16
Back row :
Luke Seaborne, Eathan Collins
Middle row :
Yashkar Bhoda, Machalin Parsaramen,
Andrew Gace, Gregory Smith,
Nqubeko Mthembu
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Front row :
Quan Baxendale, Mr P Teburu,
Jonothan Wimberly, Mr B Schwikkard,
Njabulo Radebe
HOCKEY OUTDOOR • BOYS • High School Report
Captain Tiago Cipriano
Vice Captain Davide Ferreri
Results to play all our matches, but the matches that we did play
1st Played 6 Won 4 Lost 2 were all fiercely contested and there were some great
U16 Played 5 Won 1 Drew 1 Lost 4 team and individual performances. Some of the highlights
for the 1st Team were the wins against South City, Redham
U14 Played 5 Won 2 Lost 3
Umhlanga and Thomas More College.
This year we had a large number of excited boys coming
out to play boys hockey. We were fortunate enough After a long season of hockey the boys all learnt a lot and
to be able to field an U14, U16 and an open 1st team, the results show that boys hockey at St Henrys Marist
with 8 fixtures scheduled. All the team knew that it was College is growing year by year, and getting better and
going to be a tough and busy season. better each and every time that we step out to play.
Mr B Schwikkard
The season started in the first term with a 1st team match
against South City. With a hard fought victory, that
match set the tone for the rest of the season for the
other teams as well. Unfortunately we were not able
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Hockey girls U11

Back row :
Kamalika Moodley, Tusumenzi Majozi,
Dianca Pillay, Vedika Maharaj,
Arya Shukla, Hannah Ernest, Jordan Hall
Middle row :
Nondumiso Shange, Prisha Naidoo,
Ntandoyenkosi Shezi,
Laurencia Munisami, Talia da Silva
Front row :
Anne-Catherine Bessick,
Zoe Maharaj, Ms J Barronet,
Jade Steyn, Rhea Johns

Hockey girls U13A

Back row : Oluhle Zulu, Tara-Rae Howells, Ijeoma Odimegwu, Summer Sutherland
Middle row : Pascale Martin, Reah Govender, Yumika Bhoda, Maddison Lange, Kaylee Pottier,
Ri-Ann Appanah
Front row : Tess de Haas, Hannah van Wyk, Mr Z Ngcobo, Jamie Jones, Trinity Moodley

Hockey girls U10A

Back row :

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Caycee Lund, Imana Mbongwa,

Zandiswa Mthembu, Laia Maganlal
Front row :
Emma Scott, Ms A Patel, Kylie Jensen,
Brooklyn Ballard

Hockey girls U10B

Back row :
Sophia Desai, Tamia Samuels,
Hockey girls U13B Andisiwe Dlamini, Paree Dandekar,
Litha Mabunda
Back row : Ayabonga Njoko, Snenhlanhle Ndlovu, Ri-Ann Appanah, Megan Phillip, Kaylee Pottier,
Minyang Li, Kendell Mathieson Front row :
Kuthluano Mathaye, Trinity Benjamin,
Front row : Shreya Ramtahal, Kiera Rowland, Mr B Schwikkard, Tara-Rae Howells, Cate Els, Ms A Patel, Mckenna Els,
Summer Sutherland Hemara Govender

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NETBALL • HIGH SCHOOL NETBALL • HIGH SCHOOL

Netball U14
Back row :
Netball 1st
Ashlyn Thornton, Rebekah Comins, Lara Horn,
Back row : Ashley Hall
Micaela Williams, Rebecca Simpson,
Middle row :
Lerato Moeli
Emah Pietersen, Lerato Romollo,
Front row : Caitlyn Petterson, Georgina Erasmus
Awongiwe Xuma, Melissa Calitz,
Front row :
Ms S Rosa, Jesse van Jaarsveldt,
Ms P Bennetts, Kendall Coombes, Ms S Rosa,
Natasha Bauer
Jenna Cormac, Ms J Baronet

NETBALL • High School Report

Staff responsible Ms S Rosa, Mrs C Brent
Coaches U14 Ms S Zama, Ms A Mshengu down to 6 players. We then decided amongst Treverton and
U15 Ms S Ballard ourselves to play 6 a-side Netball. Here our girls shone and
1st Ms L Mchunu had a lot of fun. Eden Land shot from just outside the circle
2nd Ms D Fowler and scored a goal. Our U15s energy level and passion rose
Captain 1st Jesse van Jaarsveldt from this point onwards in our Netball season.
Vice-Captain 1st Melissa Calitz
Results Our 2nd team displayed good team work and passion on
U14 Played 7 Won 1 Lost 6 the courts. They played well this season, winning against
Netball 2nd Ashton, 16 points to 12. They displayed good balls skills on
U15 Played 7 Won 2 Lost 5
Back row : 2nd Played 6 Won 1 Lost 4 Drew 1 the court as a team. They drew 10 all against one of our

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Lusanda Magigaba, Chelsea Ingle,
Chloe Francis, Talia Samuel
Front row :
Luyanda Mazibuko, Ms S Rosa,
Kaylin Joubert, Geri Lazarus
Netball U15
Back row :
Phoebe Nicholson, Hannah de Haas,
Rachel Ratcliff, Adwoa Dansoh,
Lily Matthews,
Michael-Alexandria Damons
Front row:
Azile Sibeko, Ms P Bennetts, Eden Land,
Ms S Rosa, Riya Ramtahal
1st Played 6 Won 3 Lost 3 toughest competitors, Danville, which made us very proud.
After a successful Netball season in 2016, our girls were
moved up into the First Division League. Here they faced
some tough competitors. Our girls made us very proud this
year, displaying great talent on the courts.
We managed to field four teams this season, namely an
U14, U15, 2nd and 1st team. The girls played passionately
throughout the season and remained optimistic, despite the
tough competition thrown at them. We played schools such
as: Ashton, Durban Girls High School, Danville, Treverton,
Crawford La Lucia, Grantleigh and Thomas More.
Unfortunately; our games scheduled against Port Shepstone
were cancelled due to the bad weather.
Our U14 team played with determination this season
although this was not accurately reflected in all their Netball
results. However, that being said, the girls played really
amazing Netball against Danville and ended up winning 14
points to 4. By the end of the season, our U14s had gelled
well together and we are looking forward to the Netball
that they will produce in 2018.
Our U15 team played well this season, beating schools like
Treverton and Thomas More College. In our game, against
Treverton, Lily Matthews fell hard and became injured and
therefore unable to carry on playing. As such, we were now
Our 1st team girls really played with passion and
determination throughout the season, continuously pushing
each other to achieve greatness. They came away with 3
wins this season, namely; Treverton, Grantleigh and Thomas
More College. They were picture perfect in their play against
Treverton and Thomas More College, winning 22–11 and
35–13 respectively. All in all, the girls displayed beautiful ball
skills and team work this season.
Although the results were not always in our favour, the girls
showed great ambition and always played to the best of
their abilities. They gained invaluable experience and learnt
many things, such as, how important it is to continuously
encourage each other, despite their circumstances. By the
end of the season, it was quite evident that each of the
teams had bonded well with each other and grown with
each game.
It was a sad farewell to Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Melissa Calitz,
Jade Sutherland and Lerato Moeli, who played their last 1st
team games before ending their Outdoor Netball season
in their Grade 12 year. Well done, for a great season girls!
Looking forward to next year! An enriching experience of
Netball was definitely had by all.
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ACTION NETBALL •
Action Netball U16
Back row :
Talia Samuel, Hannah Jarvis, Rachel Ratcliff,
Adwoa Dansoh, Azile Sibeko
Front row :
Ms J Baronet, Eden Land, Ms S Rosa,
Kaylin Joubert, Ms P Bennetts
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NETBALL • High School Report
Staff responsible Ms S Rosa
Coaches U14 Ms J Baronet, Ms P Benetts Netball U13A
U16 Ms L Mchunu
1st Ms D Fowler
Captain 1st Jesse van Jaarsveldt
Vice Captain 1st Melissa Calitz
Results U14 Played 6 Won 2 Lost 3 Drew 1
U16 Played 8 Won 4 Lost 4 Front row :
1st Played 7 Won 1 Lost 6 Pascale Martin, Maddison Lange,
Our Action Netball girls made us very proud this year.
They played with determination and focus throughout
the season and really had great team building experiences.
Although the results were not always in our favour, our
girls showed true Marist Spirit both on and off the courts.
Our U14 team were in Pool A and faced serious
competitors. The U14s played with all their heart and soul
and won a convincing 20-12 against Ashton International
College and drew 14 all with Crawford North Coast,
making St Henry’s Marist College and themselves very
proud. They made it through to the Bronze Final and
narrowly lost to Crawford North Coast, 14–11. They were
placed 4th in their League.
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Action Netball 1st
Back row :
Jade Sutherland, Rebecca Simpson, Micaela Williams,
Jodi Biggar Action Netball U14
Front row : Back row :
Melissa Calitz, Ms S Rosa, Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Georgina Erasmus, Lerato Romollo,
Awongiwe Xuma Lara Horn, Ashley Hall, Ashlyn Thornton,
Kendall Coombes
Front row :
Ms P Bennetts, Emah Pietersen, Ms S Rosa,
Jenna Cormac, Ms J Baronet
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Our U16 team were in Pool B and won against Back row :
Amanzimtoti, Northlands, Maris Stella and Holy Family. Tess de Haas, Oluhle Zulu, Trinity Moodley,
They made it right through to the Bronze final in their Tara-Rae Howells, Summer Sutherland,
league. Here they faced Crawford La Lucia as their arch Hannah van Wyk, Jessica Kalil
rivals and we were placed 4th overall in the League as
well, making St Henry’s Marist College very proud.
Our 1st team girls were in Pool A. They played beautifully Ms L Mchunu, Jaime Jones, Kiera Rowland
as a team and were able to read each other’s minds,
displaying amazing ball skills on the court. Unfortunately,
they faced tough competition and the results were very
close but not always in our favour. They should be very
proud of their efforts this season.
NETBALL • Preparatory Report
This year saw our netball girls start their season in the the players all enjoyed themselves and had fun playing
It was a sad farewell to Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Melissa Calitz
first term. As always, netball is a favourite sport of the every one of their fixtures. Not only did they have fun,
and Jade Sutherland who played their last game before
girls and there was a very good turnout to practices and but much was learnt playing all the matches in their
ending their Grade 12 year. A big thank you to all the girls
matches. very busy season.
for an amazing, energetic season. It was an honour to
work with such a great group of girls.
In the second term the girls played many fixtures and at
Mrs T Simmer
times, they even played two matches a week. I know that
Ms S Rosa
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NETBALL • PREPARATORY SCHOOL
RUGBY • HIGH SCHOOL

Netball U12A
Back row :
Reah Govender, Kaylee Pottier,
Yumika Bhoda, Minyang Li
Middle row :
Ayabonga Njoko, Snenhlanhla Ndlovu,
Shreya Ramtahal, Ri-Ann Appanah,
Kendall Mathieson
Front Row :
Ijeoma Odimegwu, Ms J Baronet,
Kylie van Niekerk, Ms L Mchunu,
Anne-Catherine Bessick
Netball U11A
Back row :
Dianca Pillay, Jade Steyn, Vedika Maharaj,
Hannah Ernest
Middle row :
Rhea Johns, Tusumenzi Majozi,
Kamalika Moodley, Ntansoyenkosi Shezi
Front row :
Thandokuhle Ntaka, Ms L Mchunu,
Rugby 1st
Back row :
Riyadh Adam, Guy Cooke,
Mangaliso Mthembu, Fadziso Chingonzoh
Second row :
Tristan Boltman,
Marick Baronet, Connor van Wyk,
Liam Gaillard
Third row :
Matthew Thompson,
Seth Pietersen, Bradley Reddy,
Liam Long, Liam Moodley, Cameron Whittington
Front row : Davide Ferreri, Sikhumbuzo Nzimande (vice-captain), Mr S Hiron, Ross Bentley (captain),
Mr R Brent, Cameron Knight, Julian Govender
RUGBY • High School Report
The 2017 rugby season saw a vast improvement in results fixture on Kings Park main field in a Super Rugby warm up
and performances throughout the high school, compared to fixture. A very clinical performance by everyone secured the
the 2016 season. Pre-season began in February with training victory over Ashton College. After a couple of losses against
on some very hot and humid late afternoons, where the some bigger schools, we played Treverton College, in Mooi
players developed the necessary fitness and skill levels River, on their Founder’s Day. This has traditionally been an
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Jordan Hall, Ms J Baronet,
Nondumiso Shange The U14s were coached by an up and coming Sharks player,
Mr B Ndlovu. Unfortunately, some opposition schools
struggled to field a 15 man side. As a result, some of the
games were played as 7s fixtures or combined fixtures
with the U15s. These young men showed the skills and
determination required to win games and bodes well for
next season.
The U15 squad was coached by Mr R Fouche and Mr M
Ntuli. U15 captain, Mvelo Mthembu’s enthusiasm and
energy rubbed off on the players. The U15s played a touring
side from Dubai, who learned a lesson about the physicality
of rugby in South Africa. We thank Mr N Maré for his service
to the high school rugby program.
The U16 side of 2017 were the most successful side of the
year. This was confirmed in their winning of the ‘Rugby Team
of the Year’ award at the annual Sports Awards ceremony.
Coach Langa Mbongwa took the side to new heights in his
second year with the boys. Some very good wins against
Netball U10A bigger oppositions and a flawless 50 point victory over St
Back row : Zandiswa Mthembu, Andisiwe Dlamini, Tamia Samuels, Brooklyn Ballard, Imana Mbongwa, David’s, on Derby Day, capped off a season to remember
Sophie Desai, Hemara Govender, Laia Maganlal for these young men.
Middle row : Mckenna Els, Litha Mabunda, Paree Danekar, Caycee Lund, Cate Els, Tiarra Sagadevan, The 1st XV began the season with the goal of restoring
Trinity Benjamin pride in the Blue Train jersey and creating a strong team
Front row : Kutloana Makhaye, Ms P Bennetts, Emma Scott, Andrea Naidoo, Ms L Mchunu, Kylie Jensen environment. A highlight of the season the team’s first
at the final whistle, we had won the game comfortably.
Being one of the few years to get a 1st XV away win at
Treverton is something to be very proud of.
The final game of the season coincided with our annual
Derby Day against Thomas More College. With the school
out in full force to show its support, the players were fired
up to end the season on a high with a big win. This was
by far our most clinical performance of the year, with tries
being scored at will in the first half. Winning by close to
40 points in the final fixture of the season in front of the
entire school community was what we had been working
on. I am thankful to the players for making myself, and
many other Old Boys, proud to have been a part of the
Blue Train. Credit must go to captain Ross Bentley and Vice-
captain Sikhumbuzo Nzimande, for the way they controlled
the team. Lastly, a huge thank you to Mr R Brent for his
leadership and mentorship of both myself and the entire 1st
XV squad. His passion and enthusiasm for everything Marist
is infectious, and the knowledge he imparted to the boys
was a standout factor of our success. As the season drew to
a close, the sense of pride and excitement that was targeted
at the start of the season was most certainly attained and
the anticipation for what the 2018 group can bring grows
evermore.
Mr S Hiron

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RUGBY • HIGH SCHOOL
RUGBY SEVENS • HIGH SCHOOL

Rugby U16
Back row :
Andrew Biggar, Storm Canham,
Cameron McCarthy, Tanna Ronne,
Declan Williams
Middle row :
Luke Wells, Mvelo Mthembu,
Sachin Ramgoon, Daniel Criticos,
Njabulo Radebe,
Jean-Claude Blandin de Chalain
Front row :
Oyama Mahamba, Andrew Gace,
Mr L Mbongwa, Matthew Thompson,
Ntando Ngubane, Jaryd Howard

Rugby Sevens 1st

Back row : Liam Gaillard, Guy Cooke, Connor van Wyk, Marick Baronet
Rugby U15 Middle row : Daniel Criticos, Storm Canham, Ross Bentley, Liam Long, Tristan Boltman, Njabulo Radebe
Back row : Front row : Sikhumbuzo Nzimande, Mr S Hiron, Riyadh Adam (captain), Mr R Brent, Davide Ferreri
Sinazo Sibiya, Tyler Giani, Joel Blair
Second row :
Ayush Mangali, Nicholas Foxon,
Dashmir Naidoo, Luke Edgar
Third row :
Mfundo Cele, Sondisa Mbongwa,

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Khalipha Mkhize, Ethan Ernest,

Siashen Bhagwandin, Nathan Staphorst
Front row :
Alwande Ndwalane, Nathan Robinson,
Mr N Maré, Mvelo Mthembu, Oyama Mahamba

Rugby U14
Back row :
Chukwuemeka Odimegwu, Joshua Naidoo,
Robert Heustice, Sinazo Sibiya, Sean Britz
Middle row :
Lwandile Mshengu, Reece Samuels,
Daniel Hogg, Ayushkar Ramkissoon, Rugby Sevens U15
Sbonga Ngcongo, Ethan Dookie
Back row : Sondisa Mbongwa, Keegan Williams, Matthew Ackerman, Joel Blair, Nicholas Foxon,
Front row : Tyler Giani, Mfundo Cele
Metayo Canham, Keegan Williams,
Mr N Maré, Matthew Ackerman, Front row : Steven Callaghan, Mvelo Mthembu, Mr S Hiron, Nathan Robinson, Nathan Staphorst,
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RUGBY • PREPARATORY SCHOOL RUGBY • PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Rugby U11A
Back row :
Keane Lazerus, Warwick Howells,
Udhav Bunvary
Middle row :
Jude Govender, Taite Baillache-Windt,
Joshua Naidoo, Preston Hunt,
Jordan Blott, Joshua Basch
Front row :
Thashen Reddy, S’phosethu Masinga,
Samelo Shweni (vice captain)
Mr T Boyce (coach) James Ackerman
(captain) Liam Heads, Rilley Reardon

Rugby 1st XV U13A

Back row : James Heustice, Sayuran Moodley, Matthew Damons, Matthew Francis
Rugby U10A Preparatory
Second row : Qhawe Ngongco, Alex Criticos, Keenan Samuels, Olwethu Mthethwa
Back row :
Third row : Zima Ndlovu, Tafarra Chingonzoh, Harrison Field, Nkayezi Zwane, Levi Ballard, Nikhil Maganlall Tomas Schumann, Josh Kambarran,
Tamica-Grace Damons,
Front row : Connor Carson, Aphiwe Zama (vice captain) Mr S Ackerman (coach) Jayden Hulley (captain) Hreday Mangali, David Jones
Andile Jiyane
Middle row :
Akhil Patel, Quinlan Els, Elethu Futoyi,
Bandile Ndlovu, Eneme Mvelase,
Lunaal Govender
Front row :

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Cian Els, Dhavlen Reddy,

Matthew Boyles, Mr K Thwaites,
Asabonga Jiyane, Ross Askew,
Nqubeko Majosi

RUGBY • Preparatory School Report

The 2017 rugby season started off towards the end of the first
term when a larger than normal provisional squad was called
together for pre-season training. The squad consisted of some
wise old heads (those Grade 7 boys who as young Grade 6s
the year before had ‘cut their teeth’ in the Preparatory School
1st XV team) and a larger than normal bunch of Grade 6s eager
to make their mark. After some tough and physical practices,
the squad was soon trimmed down to a well-balanced
group of players who proved to be both highly motivated
and extremely dedicated to the task at hand, - to play hard,
uncompromising rugby.
The St Henry’s team played some attractive rugby and
Rugby 2 XV U13B
nd surprised many of the spectators at the traditional season
opener, the winter sports festival hosted by Northlands Senior
Back row : Matthew Damons, Sayuran Moodley, Alex Criticos Primary, with their ‘never-say-die attitude’. Whilst many of
the results did not go our way the team as a whole grew
Middle row : Ben Strauss, Sphume Nkosi, Olwethu Mthethwa, Thato Thulare, Samuel King,
immensely throughout the tournament. The momentum
Mikael Govender gained at this Festival catapulted the team forward to a most
Front row : Keenan Samuels, Qhawe Ngcongo, Mr S Ackerman, Harrison Field, Tafarra Chingonzo enjoyable season.
A series of very challenging fixtures lay ahead and the U13A
team responded with great gusto as they went on to record
victories against Ashton College, Crawford College North
Coast, Northdene Preparatory School and Thomas More
College, while narrowly losing out to Penzance Primary
and Northlands Senior Primary. Unfortunately the fixtures
scheduled against Virginia Preparatory School and Glenashley
Preparatory School were washed out.
The positive season continued when two of the Grade 7s,
namely Jayden Hulley (captain) and Aphiwe Zama (vice
captain) were selected to represent Durban Coastal Primary
School at the Sharks Primary Schools’ Inter-District Rugby
Festival. A word of congratulations also needs to be extended
to these two young men for their leadership shown throughout
the season.
Mr S Ackerman

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SOCCER • BOYS • HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER • BOYS • HIGH SCHOOL

Soccer Boys U16A

Back row : Andrew Biggar, Cameron McCarthy, Cian Wilkes, Nicholas Foxon
Middle row : Yashkar Bhoda, Gregory Smith, Daniel Criticos, Sondis Mbongwa, Sachin Ramgoon,
Machalin Parsaramen
Soccer Boys 1st
Front row : Njabulo Radebe, Jonathan Wimberley, Mr T Boyce, Declan Williams, Mr D Rehman,
Back row : Liam Rehman, Riyadh Adam, Dyllan Desfontaines, Fadziso Chingonzoh, Nicholas Napier Liam Cafun, Mfundo Cele
Middle row : Tiago Cipriano, Kiese Mavunza, Liam Long, Sinenhlanhla Zondi, Liam Moodley,
Jaryd Howard
Front row : Julian Govender (vice captain), Mr L Mbongwa, Davide Ferreri (captain), SOCCER • Boys 1st XI • High School Report
Mr R Ramsugit, Ntusekho Mngadi
Staff responsible Mr R Ramsugit
Coach Mr L Mbongwa, Mr R Ramsugit
Technical Adviser Mr D Rehman

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Captain 1st Davide Ferreri

Vice Captain 1st Julian Govender
Results:
Kloof Tournament Play 7 Won 3 Lost 3 Draw 1 The season that the boys played in the 3rd term was a
Season Play 8 Won 5 Lost 3 Draw 0 mix of outstanding team work, blazing goals and thrilling
moments. None more so than the last minute winner at
What a season! The most successful season ever at St
Crawford-North Coast, scored by Julian Govender. We
Henry’s for Boys soccer at first team level.
lost a few games due to the loss of our captain due to
injury, but he battled back to finish the season strongly.
We started the season by playing in a Futsal tournament
during pre-season. We performed very well, beating
Special mention must be made of our two strikers, Kiese
much more fancied opposition (Westville Boys) and
Mavunza and Dyllan Desfontaines, who bagged a tally
scored many goals, our biggest victory being a 7-0
of 13 goals through the entire soccer season, with Kiese
thrashing of Reddam Umhlanga. We did however, lose
being the top goal scorer with 7 goals. Davide Ferreri
to the eventual winners in the first knock-out phase, but
took the goal of the season award with his blockbuster
much needed game time was acquired. This experience
free-kick against Parkhill in the Kloof tournament.
was invaluable.
Soccer attracted the most number of boys across all
We played in the now well-known and much publicised
age groups and hopefully the results in the lower age
Kloof tournament which features 32 schools from across
Soccer Boys 2nd the country. We took two heavy losses on the opening
groups continue to improve. The 2018 season is looking
bright and I wish to thank Mr L Mbongwa for his time,
Back row : Sakhile Mngomezulu, Chris Forbay, Joshua Baxter, Enzo van Zyl, Liam Gaillard, day but bounced back tremendously the next two
enthusiasm and efforts as well as Mr D Rehman for his
Avern Pillay days, to not only beat traditionally tougher opposition,
expert advice. Soccer is really in the best position it has
but to win some silverware in the 4th division of the
Middle row : Christopher Moonsamy, Luke Toulouras, Pascal Tostee, Tyrese Pillay, Dylan Davey, ever been here at St Henry’s. Once again, I only wish
tournament. The boys showed amazing determination,
Mvelo Nkosi, Liam Read success for St Henrys going forward.
character and technical ability in their final games of the
Front row : Sikhumbuzo Nzimande, Mr L Mbongwa, San Naidoo, Levi Abdul-Razack, tournament, led by ‘Captain Fantastic’ Davide Ferreri
Mr R Ramsugit, Dylan Callaghan and their ‘Never-Say-Die’ Vice captain Julian Govender. Mr R Ramsugit

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SOCCER • BOYS • HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER • GIRLS • HIGH SCHOOL

Soccer Boys U16B

Back row :
Sinazo Sibiya, Trent Fisher,
Joshua Robert
Second row :
Cavin Rehman, Aphiwe Mbonambi,
Jonas Land, Gary Storm,
Cameron Pillay, Liam Moodley
Third row :
Joshua Israel, Nqubeko Mtoba,
Nathan Staphorst, Alwande Ndwalane,
Matthew Pelser
Front row :
Tristan Sagadevan, Mr T Boyce,
Oyama Mahamba, Amal Naidoo,
Mr N Jali, Miguel Callaghan Soccer Girls 1st
Back row : Paige Staphorst, Michaela Williams, Rebecca Simpson, Kelsey Jones, Natasha Bauer,
Emma Ratcliff
Middle row: Thando Mhlongo, Paige Riethoven, Ratchel Bannerman, Sophie Atkins, Lusanda Magigaba,
Chelsea-Lea Smith, Jaime van der Walt
Front row: Jesse van Jaarsveldt, Mr N Maré, Lumka Sibeko, Melissa Calitz (captain), Mr P Teburu,
Soccer Boys U14A Lerato Moeli

Back row :
Sbongakonke Ngcongo,
Lwandile Mshengu,
Steven Callaghan,
Matthew Ackerman,
Keegan Williams, Ethan Dookie,

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Andile Sigaqa, Owethu Gasa

Front row :
Chukwuemeka Odimegwu,
Mr B Vundla, Ethan Wentzel,
Sinazo Sibiya, Mr C Rosa,
Ayushkar Ramkissoon

Soccer Boys U14B

Back row :
Shivaan Almachand,
Ayush Balmakhun,
Reece Samuels, Kerwin Naidoo,
Daniel Langlois,
Richard Phillip, Calem Gilbert
Soccer Girls 2nd
Back row : Alex Damons, Hannah de Haas, Christie Voigt, Suzan Wassie
Front row :
Metayo Canham, Mr B Vundla, Middle row : Clarissa Donachie, Moesha Gobingca, Thando Mhlongo, Geri Lazarus
Gareth Blott,
Front row : Jaime van der Walt, Mr N Maré, Jhetan Govender, Paige Riethoven, Mr P Teburu,
Ayushkar Ramkissoon,
Olwethu Sibiya
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SOCCER • GIRLS • HIGH SCHOOL
Soccer Girls U14
Back row :
Tshiamo Ntuane, Kendall Coombes,
Lara Horn, Caitlyn Petterson,
Rebekah Comins, Ashley Hall,
Caitlin Botha, Jenna Cormac
Front row:
Emily Hall, Mr N Maré,
Lerato Ramollo, Emah Pietersen,
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Ms L Mchunu, Mary-Anne Ndlovu
SOCCER GIRLS • High School Report
Staff Responsible Mr N Maré
Coach 1st Mr P Teburu
Coach U16 Ms L Mchunu, Ms K Johnson
Coach U14 Ms S Mthetwa
Results 1st
Played 7 Won 4 Lost 1 Drew 2
The High School Girls Soccer season was a very successful
one, seeing that we were able to put together 4 full
sides. The U14s were obviously put to the test early in
the season, as some of them had never played soccer
before. Their skills improved with every game and much
was learnt throughout the season.
The U16s faced some strong opposition during the
league games but managed to walk away with three
very convincing wins. They also attended the Crawford
North Coast 6-a-side tournament and both teams
attending, played some fantastic soccer.
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Soccer Girls U16
Back row :
Eden Land, Hannah de Haas, Rachel Ratcliff,
Adwoa Dansoh, Lily Matthews, Emma Askew
Middle row :
Upasna Dookie, Moesha Gobingca,
Unathi Sibeko, Isabella Goncalves,
Kathleen Hall
Front row :
Sarah Taylor, Mr N Maré, Sinead Carson,
Chelsea Ingle, Ms L Mchunu,
Mary-Anne Ndlovu
Soccer U13A
Back row : Keenan Samuels, Matthew Francis
Middle row : Zima Ndlovu, Levi Ballard, Andile Jiyane, Nishaylen Naidoo, Alex Criticos, Nkanyezi Zwane
Front row : Aphiwe Zama, Nikhil Maganlal, Mr D Rehman, Jayden Hulley, Tafarah Chingonzoh
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Micaela Williams was selected to the U16 KZN side and
Natasha Bauer was selected as a non-travelling reserve.
The 2nd team unfortunately didn’t have the opportunity
to play too many games as other schools battled to field
teams. However, the games played were exciting to
watch and some girls managed to make their way up the
ranks into the 1st side.
The 1st team played some entertaining soccer that was
a pleasure to watch. The secret behind their success
was definitely their hard work and commitment. Rachel
Bannerman was selected as a non-travelling reserve to
the U19 KZN side. Soccer U13B
Back row : Kwabena Dansoh, Qhawe Ngconco, Jayden Lachanna, Sayuran Moodley, Mahir Dayaram,
All the coaches would like to thank the players for their Olwethu Mthethwa
hard work and determination this season!
Middle row : Sphumelele Nkosi, Ryan Maharaj, Harrison Field, Tristan Israel, Ethan Govender,
Mahlatse Thulare, Jordan Boyles
Mr N Maré
Front row : Michael du Plessis, Liam Vercuil, Mr D Rehman, Mikael Govender, Sihle Gumede
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Soccer U11A
Back row :
Taite Baillache-Windt, Joshua Naidoo,
Warwick Howells, Preston Hunt,
Keane Lazarus, Jordan Blott
Middle row :
Riley Reardon, Cameron Clark,
Joshua Basch, Jude Govender,
Kush Maharaj, Thashen Pillay
Front row :
Liam Heads, S’phosethu Masinga,
Mr T Boyce, James Ackerman,
Samelo Shweni
Soccer U10A
Back row :
Lifulemvula Manda, David Jones,
Elethu Fotoyi
Middle row :
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Nqubeko Majozi, Bandile Myeni,
Asabonga Jiyane, Jonam Namulalla
Front row :
Banele Masuku, Jordan Hall, Mr P Teburu,
Daniel Sandeman, Sphesihle Masinga
Soccer U10B
Back row :
Akhil Patel, Ross Askew,
Hreday Mangali, Dhavlen Reddy,
Anikan Somers
Middle row :
Joshua Mujati, Khotso Lerotholi,
Shivam Samraj, Lunaal Govender,
Banele Masuku, Cian Els
Front row :
Quinlan Els, Tomas Schumann,
Mr P Teburu, Calum Naidoo,
Josh Kambarran
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Softball U19 Boys
Back row :
Seth Pieterson, Bradley Reddy,
Mangaliso Mthembu, Cian Wilkes,
Marick Baronet, Machalin Parsaramen
Front row :
Mvelo Nkosi, Mr E White (coach),
Matthew Thompson, Kretayen Appanah,
Mrs B Munsami, Tanna Ronne
SOFTBALL Boys • High School Report
The attraction of Softball at St Henry’s is to hear about or see
extra-ordinary things happen; to witness a rare feat; or to see
something that will never be duplicated and this is exactly
how the season turned out! Managing a team of enthusiastic
and committed young men, who shared a common love for
the game proved to be both challenging and rewarding. The
challenges were the influx of inexperienced grade eight pupils
who were forced to play two age groups up in the U16 A
League against KZN players from Glenwood High School,
DHS and Westville Boys; the rewards being that both our U16
and U19 teams showed true Marist character in the way they
carried themselves at all our games. Extra ordinary things did
happen… the most unlikely of our senior team players would
miraculously secure a run or a team member would have an
excellent connection with the ball from a fast pitch bowler to
ensure another run scored, or an automatic reflect that ensured
the catching of a fly ball to get an opposing team player out.
All of this coupled with the support of parents and the
knowledge of knowing that a Friday night at Queensmead,
meant being a team player where the most experienced of our
players was just as valued as the rookie.
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Softball U16 Boys
Back row :
Daniel Langlois, Cameron Glass, Robert Heustice,
Ethan Ernest, Ayushkar Ramkisson
Middle row :
Metayo Canham, Kayle Omshaw,
Machalin Parsaramen, Quan Baxendale
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Front row :
Luke Brown, Mr E White (coach), Andrew Gace,
Mrs B Munsami, Matthew Thompson
Special thanks to our coaches, Mr E White and Mr W Ronne and
our captains Kameryn Mudly (U19) and Andrew Gace (U16) for
their enthusiasm and guidance through a difficult season.
Well done to Marick Baronet and Tanna Ronne for making
the KZN squad. Tanna and Marick will be playing in the KZN
Softball U17A team. The tournament was held at Hoy Park in
Durban from 6 - 9 December 2017.
Well done to our coach, Warick Ronne, who will be playing
in Johannesburg in the Summer Games Tournament for the
KZN U18 Team from 10 - 13 December 2017. The official
announcement of the South African U19 team to go to Canada
will be made after this tournament.
Well done gentleman! Even though we may not have won a lot
of our games … the season was a success… for in the words of
Winston Churchill: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is
the courage to continue that counts.”
Mrs B Munsami
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SOFTBALL • GIRLS • HIGH SCHOOL SURFING AND BODY BOARDING

Surfing Team
Softball U19 Girls Back row : Quan Baxendale, Luke Seabourne, Nathan Staphorst
Back row : Raquel Silva Lima, Nathalie Desfontaines, Rachel Bannerman, Sydney van Voorst,
Front row : Reece Baxendale, Ms R Schumann, Jade Sutherland
Kaylin Joubert, Danielle Andre, Cebokuhle Mhlongo
Frant row : Jhetan Govender, Chelsea-Lea Smith (vice-captain), Mrs E Maas, Melissa Calitz
(captain), Olwethu Sibiya
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Softball U16 Girls
Back row :
Emah Pietersen, Hannah Jarvis, Lara Horn,
Isabella Goncalves, Kendall Coombes,
Georgina Erasmus
Front row :
Hannah de Haas, Eden Land, Mrs E Maas,
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Staff responsible Mrs E Maas
Captain U19 Melissa Calitz
Vice Captain U19 Chelsea-Lea Smith
U19 Played 9 Won 1 Lost 8
U16 Played 4 Won 0 Lost 4
Both teams played in the A-league this year which turned
out to be a bit of a challenge for them. The girls had fun
though and have definitely learnt a lot, which will help
them for their softball season next year. They played
with such good spirit and positivity and never gave up!
One of our girls, Chelsea-Lea Smith, has been included
in the KZN U18 team. This IPT will take place during the
December 2017 holidays.
Mrs E Maas
Social Surfing
Back row : Quan Baxendale, Jiaju Xu, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu, Luke Seaborne, Nathan Staphorst
Second row : Ri-Ann Appanah, Joshua Harmon, Matthew Pelser, Ijeoma Odimegwu
Third row : Benjamin Strauss, Caleb Sandeman, Ria Appanah, Joshua Basch, Jordan Blott,
Shreya Ramtahal, Cameron Clark, Caeleb Jorgenson
Front row : Lara Horn, Pascal Tostee, Quan Baxendale, Ms R Schumann, Jade Sutherland,
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Swimming High School
Back row : Kyla Russell, Joshua Baxter, Andrew Gace, Cian Wilkes, Cameron McCarthy, Jade McLellan
Second row : Nathalie Vose, Lara Horn, Sean Britz, Liam Gaillard, Luke Brown, Rebekah Comins, Micaela Williams
Third row : Eden Land, Matthew Ackerman, Daniel Criticos, Georgia van Voorst, Sydney van Voorst,
Keegan Williams, Matthew Thompson, Phoebe Nicholson
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Forth row : Megan Lacey, Matthew Pelser, Mfundo Cele, Kelly Hall, Courtney Wyatt (vice captain), Ashley Hall,
Luke Toulouras, Joshua Harman, Tori Oliver
Fifth row : Emah Pietersen, Quan Baxendale, Rhys Baxendale, Jenna Cormac, Isabella Goncalves,
Steven Callaghan, Blaine Ballard, Kathleen Hall
Front row : Davide Ferreri, Gavin Barnard, Amy Nicholson, Guy Cooke (captain), Mrs C Brent,
Melissa Calitz (captain), Julian Govender (vice captain), Jaime van der Walt, Declan Williams
SWIMMING • High School Report
Staff Responsible Mrs C Brent
Coach Mr E Hulley
Captain Girl Melissa Calitz
Captain Boy Guy Cooke
Vice Captain Girl Courtney Wyatt
Vice Captain Boy Julian Govender
After participating at various inter-school galas with very
good results, our eyes were set on the A-league D&D Gala
held on Monday 27th February at Kings Park Swimming
Pool. This fast pace gala sees the top 10 Co-Ed schools
competing for the best in the area. This year we managed
to hang on to the fourth place again racking up some
1st, 2nd and 3rd places in various races. Our swimmers did
exceptionally well and fought hard for every place. A big
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thank you to the parents for the support during all the galas
and the biggest thanks to coach Eugene Hulley from Trident
Swimming Academy for his dedication and support for our
swimmers. Definitely a swimming season to look back at
with the fondest memories. We also say goodbye to coach
Eugene Hulley, who is relocating to the USA. He will be
sorely missed.
A few highlights from our swimmers this year, the following
all achieved their Level 3 times: Ashley Hall, Jenna Cormac,
Matthew Pelser and Kyla Russell. Georgia van Voorst got
selected to the KZN Aquatics Swimming Team, Kelly Hall
attended the SA Youth Nationals and Tori Oliver got selected
to the KZN Schools Team as well as the team to participate
at the CANA Zone IV Swimming Championships.
Mrs C Brent
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Trophies
St Patrick’s 670 Old Boys Shield
St Andrew’s 588 St Henry’s 466 St George’s 380
Open Victor Ludorum ....… Guy Cooke - Father Holland Trophy
Open Victrix Ludorum ...… Melissa Caliz - P. Shannon Trophy
Most Consistent Swimmer .......… Kelly Hall - D. Uren Trophy
Most Dedicated Swimmer … Melissa Calitz - Paul Niemand Trophy
Senior Swimming captain .… Melissa Calitz and Guy Cooke
- Killian Trophy
Best swimmer in each age group
U14 Boys - B Shefield Electric Trophy
1. K Williams 2. M Ackerman 3. S Britz … 50m Freestyle – Jhetan Govender Trophy
U14 Girls - Thompson Trophy
1. J Cormac 2. A Hall 3. E Pietersen
U15 Boys - Parent Association Trophy
1. M Pelser 2. J Harman 3. Q Baxendale
U15 Girls - Sharma Family Trophy
1. G van der Voorst 2. P Nicholson 3. E Land
U16 Boys - Allagrance Trophy
1. D Williams 2. C McCarthy/A Gace 3. C Wilkes
U16 Girls - M H Smith / Jennings Memorial Trophy
1. K Hall 2. M Lacey 3. M Williams
U17 Boys - Glen Hogg Trophy
1. L Toulouras 2. L Gaillard/S Pietersen 3. C Whittington
U17 Girls - Joyce Godfrey Memorial Trophy
1. K Russell 2. J van der Walt 3. A Nicholson
Open Boys - B Powell Memorial Trophy
1. G Coole 2. J Govender 3. R Baxendale
Open Girls - Hislop Trophy
1. M Calitz 2. R Lonmon-Davis 3. C Wyatt … 200m Freestyle – Trophy & Engravers
U14 Boys
Calan Jensen .................… 50m Freestyle – MBHS Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Gaillard Trophy
Matthew Ackerman … 100m Freestyle – Gace Family Trophy
… 50m Backstroke – Desfontaines Family Trophy
Keegan Williams … Individual Medley – Toulouras Family Trophy
… 50m Breaststoke – Goncalves Family Trophy
U14 Girls
Jenna Corma ......… 50m Freestyle – Savy Family Trophy
… 50m Backstroke – Goncalves Family Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Gaillard Family Trophy
… 200m Backstroke – Masson Family Trophy
Ashley Hall ........… 100m Freestyle – Masson Family Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Desfontaines Family Trophy
… 200m Breaststroke – Masson Family Trophy
… Individual Medley – Br Martin Memorial Trophy
Tori Oliver ......… 200m Freestyle – Masson Family Trophy
U15 Boys
Matthew Pelser .… 50m Freestyle – Matthew Russell Trophy
… 100m Freestyle – May Memorial Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Terence Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Nigel Ritson Trophy
… Individual Medley – Gaillard Family Trophy
… 200m Backstroke – JM Tostee family Trophy
Joshua Harman ...........… 50m Backstroke - Couglan Shield
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U15 Girls
Georgia van Voorst .… 50m Freestyle – Dr & Mrs Pillay Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Vincent Bentley Trophy
… 200m Breaststroke – Hauser Family Trophy
… 200m Freestyle – Hauser Family Trophy
… Individual Medley – Kalil Family Trophy
Phoebe Nicholson .… 50m Breaststroke – Herath Trophy
U16 Boys
Andrew Gace .… 100m Freestyle – Marist Old Boys Trophy
Cameron McCarthy … 50m Butterfly – Julian Govender Trophy
Declan Williams .… 50m Breaststroke – Parents Association
… 50m Backstroke – D Campbell Trophy
… 200m Backstoke – JM Tostee Family Trophy
… 200m Freestyle – Higginson Trophy
… Individual Medley – JM Tostee Family Trophy
U16 Girls
Kelly Hall .............… 50m Freestyle – Dave Cohen Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Ridgway Family Trophy
… 50m Backstroke – Ayre Aviation Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Mario De Abreu Memorial Trophy
… 100m Freestyle – New Hope Prosthetics Trophy
… 200m Freestyle – Calitz Family Trophy
… Individual Medley – Glazer Family Trophy
U17 Boys
Luke Toulouras … 50m Freestyle – Deneen Gibson Memorial
… 50m Backstroke – JM Tostee Family Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Suburban Roofing Trophy
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… Individual Medley – Vincent Bentley Trophy
U17 Girls
Amy Nicholson .… 50m Freestyle – Bargate Family Trophy
Kyla Russell … 50m Backstroke – van der Merwe Family Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Pat & Thyse Moolman Trophy
… 200m Freestyle – Orchid Moves Trophy
… Individual Medley – JM Tostee Family Trophy
Open Boys
Guy Cooke ...........… 200m Freestyle – AB Collins Trophy
… 200m Breaststroke – Marist Trophy
… 200m Backstroke – Jean-Luc Tostee Trophy
… 100m Freestyle – Halliday Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Br Eugene Troph
… Individual Medley – Ray Stanley Memorial Trophy
Julian Govender .… 50m Freestyle – Kurt Muller Trophy
… 50m Butterfly – Tammadge Family Trophy
Davide Ferreri .… 50m Backstroke – Dawkshas Trophy
Open Girls
Melissa Calitz … 50m Butterfly – Sheldon Nel Trophy
… 50m Freestyle – E.Emery Esq. Trophy
… 50m Breaststroke – Jonathan Gild Family Trophy
… 50m Backstoke – Jonathan Gild Family Trophy
… 100m Freestyle – Mckie Zimmermann Family Trophy
… Individual Medley – Kalil Family Trophy
… 200m Breaststroke – Bossie Crick Memorial Trophy
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SWIMMING • PREPARATORY SCHOOL TENNIS • HIGH SCHOOL

Tennis - Squad
Back row :
Dylan Davey, Nicholas Foxon,
Liam Gaillard, Jonathan Wimberly,
Sachin Ramgoon, Hannah de Haas
Middle row :
Gareth Blott, Yashkar Bhoda,
Paige Staphorst, Mvelo Nkosi,
Michael Fu, Phoebe Nicholson,
Lutho Sihawu, Tristan Sagadevan
Front row :
Amy Nicholson, Dyllan Desfontaines,
Mr G Brits, Daniel Francis,
Dylan Callaghan, Kelsey Jones

Tennis - Social
Back row :
Swimming Preparatory Squad Lerato Moeli, Kerwin Naidoo,
Back row : Arya Shukla, Ryan Hutchings, Matthew Damons, Matthew Francis, Harrison Field, Tyrone le Roux, Michael Fu,
Jade Steyn. Lutho Sihawu, Nathan Damtew,
Kiara Bissessor
Second row : James Ackerman, Jordan Blott, Kayla Tully, Tamica Damons, Taite Baillache-Windt,
Ross Askew Front row :
Talia Samuel, Rhys Baxendale,

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Third row : Jorja Rowland, Jordan Hall, Daniel Sandeman, Samelo Shweni, Andrea Naidoo, Gavin Barnard, Mr P Teburu,
Caycee Lund Hannah Jarvis, Jonas Land,
Jordan Benjamin
Front row : Pascale Martin, Jayden Hulley, Jamie Jones, Mr B Schwikkard, Connor Carson,
Zoe Nicolson, Aphiwe Zama

TENNIS • High School Report

SWIMMING
Preparatory School Report Staff Responsible Mr G Brits, Mrs R Fields
Captains Kelsey Jones, Daniel Francis
Vice Captains Amy Nicholson, Dyllan Desfontaines
With the successful performance of our girls at the Prep Results Girls Played 3 Won 3
Girls D and D Gala in 2016, both coaches and swimmers Boys Played 4 Won 2 Lost 1 Drew 1
were excited about the 2017 season.
The girls squad played with passion and determination Each year ends with an Internal League Competition
In the first week back at school, after the heats were this year. Overcoming Our Lady of Fatima, Danville Girls amongst both squads. Tough competition and friendly
completed and the swimming squads were announced, and Durban Girls College, they sealed an undefeated rivalry is always present at these meetings.
the hard work begun. With the fast approaching D&D victory this season!
Galas in mind, the swimmers put in great effort at Results are as follows:
afternoon training sessions. The boys did well in their The boys squad always give of their best and play well Finals Kelsey Jones vs Daniel Francis
C League gala, finishing 4th out of 10 schools. The girls’ as a team. Losing their first round against Thomas More (8-0) win for Kelsey Jones
team repeated their success of 2016, winning their D College, the boys managed to claim revenge by taking a
league Gala in 2017, and were promoted to the C League win at their second round of competition. A comfortable Semi-Finalists Nicholas Foxon vs Yashkar Bhoda
gala for 2018. win against Curro Hillcrest put another feather in the boys’ (7-6) win for Nicholas Foxon
caps this year. Unfortunately, some tough competition
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TENNIS • PREPARATORY SCHOOL WATERPOLO BOYS • HIGH SCHOOL

Waterpolo Boys Senior

Tennis Squad Preparatory
Back row :
Daniel Sandeman, David Jones,
Joshua Bolton, Aphiwe Zama,
Matthew Francis, Emma Scott,
Jordan Blott
Front row :
Anikin Somers, Jamie Jones,
Mrs R Jones, Tess de Haas,
Jordan Hall
Back row :
Marick Baronet, Cameron McCarthy,
Andrew Gace, Luke Brown
Middle row :
Daniel Criticos, Declan Williams,
Seth Pietersen, Matthew Thompson
Front row :
Julian Govender, Ms S Rosa, Guy Cooke,
Davide Ferreri, Mr L Mbongwa,
Liam Gaillard

Waterpolo Boys Junior

Back row :
Tennis Social Preparatory Chukwuemeka Odimegwu, Joel Blair,
Back row : Robert Heustice, Tyler Giani
Josh Naidoo, Sphumelele Nkosi, Second row :
Kwabena Dansoh, Joshua Naidoo, Nathan Staphorst, Sean Britz,
Fabain Paul Matthew Ackerman, Keegan Williams
Middle row: Third row :
Cian Els, Paree Dandekar, Steven Callaghan, Tristan Losch,
McKenna Els, Quinlan Els, Tristan Thompson, Daniel Langlois,

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Elethu Fotoyi, Cate Els, Joshua Harman, Quan Baxendale

Niamh Els, Litha Mabunda
Front row :
Front row : Campbell Barnardo, Ms S Rosa,
Tiarra Sagadevan, Reah Govender, Sondisa Mbongwa, Mfundo Cele,
Mrs R Jones, Minyang Li, Mr L Mbongwa, Blaine Ballard
Caeleb Jorgenson

TENNIS • High School Report

TENNIS • Preparatory School Report
We had a very young tennis squad this year as a lot of
our tennis players from 2016 moved up to High school.
Our youngest member being a Grade 3 pupil, Jung An.
Although it was a big challenge for him, he rose to the
occasion and has made outstanding progress.
We had 17 players in our squad, 7 being girls. We entered
a team in the tennis league and although we did not win
many matches, the experience our young players gained
was most valuable.
Our Championships were played in the 3rd and 4th
terms and proved a great success with some fine and
competitive tennis being played. Jaime Jones (Grade 7)
beat Matthew Francis (Grade 6) in the final.
Attendance each week throughout the year was excellent
and the commitment from all the players was wonderful
to see. Although hard work in fitness, technique, and
consistency was our priority, there was always fun and
laughter on the court. I feel that the factors (fun and
enjoyment) are extremely important in children’s sport to
keep them motivated.
I have no doubt our young tennis squad will go from
strength to strength in the next few years. I look forward
to seeing what they will accomplish next year.
Mrs R Jones
The 1st team Water Polo remained very much in a rebuilding
phase during 2017. The team consisting of 3 matrics, 2 grade 11s
and 7 grade 10s, meant that there was a decent mix of youth
and experience.
The boys certainly showed progress throughout the year after a
decent first half of the year, having lost a few games that could
have gone either way, had they shown some patience in front
of goal. With better communication in transition from attack to
defense, they could have conceded fewer goals.
The second half of the season yielded better results, having won
more games including wins in fixtures they had lost in the first
term.
The senior team was captained by Guy Cooke, who was the
team’s top goal scorer throughout the year. The other matrics,
Davide Ferreri and Julian Govender, played an integral role
in the structure of the team as the boys looked to them for
composure which the team needed in a few intense games.
The rest of the team, showed excitement and determination to
do whatever they could for the team and their commitment
was evident. Overall, the team played with high intensity,
enthusiasm and skill. For their upcoming seasons, they will need
to show maturity and improve their understanding of their
structure in order to reach their full potential.
The junior boys had a great season, having won a majority
of their games in convincing fashion. They outplayed and out
swam their opponents and showed continuous improvement
throughout the year. This improvement and success is due
to their great fitness levels and technical ability and an ever
improving knowledge of the game. With that in mind, and
considering the larger pool of talented players to pick from next
year, the upcoming seasons really do look promising.
Mr L Mbongwa

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WATERPOLO GIRLS • HIGH SCHOOL SURFING AND BODY BOARDING

Waterpolo girls 1st

Back row :
Micaela Williams, Alison Southwick,
Jade McLellan, Nathalie Vose
Middle row :
Alex Barnardo, Danielle André,
Sydney Van Voorst, Jodi Biggar,
Jhetan Govender
Front row :
Ms P Bennetts, Melissa Calitz,
Mr K Corderio, Mr J Pereira,
Emma Ratcliff, Mrs K Turk

Waterpolo Squad Preparatory

Back row : Jayden Hulley, Tamica Damons, Alex Criticos, Matthew Francis,
Matthew Damons, Jade Steyn, Levi Ballard
Waterpolo girls 2 team nd

Second row : Nondumiso Shange, Michael du Plessis, Thato Mhlanga, Harrison Field,
Back row : James Ackerman, Jordan Hall
Emah Pietersen, Lara Horn,
Rachel Ratcliff, Adwoa Dansoh, Front row : Jamie Jones, Connor Carson, Mr B Schwikkard, Aphiwe Zama, Pascale Martin
Emma Askew, Eden Land,
Azile Sibeko

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Front row :
Ms P Bennetts, Megan Lacey,
Mr K Corderio, Mr J Pereira,
Sinead Carson, Mrs K Turk In the first term many young and enthusiastic children fourth term and showed real talent in the water. The
braved the early mornings to start learning about the U13 team did very well, winning 2 out of 3 matches,
wonderful game called waterpolo. For many of the while the U11 team played two matches which they
learners it would be the first time that they have been unfortunately lost, but from which they gained in
WATERPOLO • High School Report exposed to this difficult and technical sport. experience and knowledge.

Staff Responsible Mrs K Turk Congratulations must go to those who were awarded prizes After learning about the sport and coming to grips with Mr B Schwikkard
Coach Mr J Pereira, Mr K Cordeiro at our sports awards evening. Sydney van Voorst and Emma rules and techniques, we played a few fixtures in the
Captain Melissa Calitz Ratcliff shared the award for most dedicated player for
Vice Captain Emma Ratcliff 2017. Jade McLellan and Alison Southwick were awarded
for the most promising player and Megan Lacey for the
Results most improved player. Special mention must also go to
1st team Played 11 Won 5 Lost 6 our Waterpolo captain, Melissa Calitz who was awarded
2nd team Played 6 Won 3 Lost 3 the ‘player of the year’. Melissa has been an asset to our
Waterpolo team for the past five years and she will be sorely
Our Waterpolo girls continued to play in the ‘A’ league for missed next year as she begins her tertiary studies. We wish
2017. It was a tough and fulfilling season and compliments Melissa the best of luck for her future endeavours.
must go to all our girls for their dedication in the pool this
year. Special mention must be made of Emah Pietersen who made
the Kwa-Zulu Natal U14 squad this year.
We welcomed two new coaches to our Waterpolo team;
Jared Pereira and Keandro Corderio. We would like to thank Our goal for 2018 is to grow our Waterpolo team and we
these coaches for their efforts on the side of the pool this encourage all St Henry’s girls to come and join in the fun.
season. They have instilled valuable skills and comradery
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High and Preparatory School High and Preparatory School
Cultural Trophies and Awards Cultural Trophies and Awards
Luyanda Mazibuko Music - Choir Performing Arts – Preparatory School (continued)
… Lisa Bobbert Trophy - Best Cultural All-Rounder Certificate of Participation – Choir High School Certificate of Merit - ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Amy-Grace Bessick Tristan Boltman Trinity Benjamin Andisiwe Dlamini
Art Jade Cochrane Michael-Alexandra Damons Michael du Plessis Tara-Rae Howells
Tashen Naidoo .......................… Most promising Artists Moesha Gobingca Tylah Govinden Sashmika Jairain Litha Mabunda
Mary-Anne Ndlovu Fanele Kubheka Geri Lazarus Andrea Naidoo Senzi Ngcobo
Deyuri Moodley Luyanda Mazibuko Asanda Ndwalane Ijeoma Odimegwu Divaksha Ramu
Victoria Bosman ..........................… Most Enthusiastic Senamile Ngcobo Rebecca Perumal Tomas Schumann Emma Scott
Kayle Ormshaw Ashlyn Thornton Christie-Leigh Voigt
Performing Arts – High School
Abass Chetty ........................… Shown Most Progress Certificate of Participation – Choir Preparatory School Joshua Robert
Trinity Benjamin Christene Brisset Mvelo Mthembu
Chess … Most Promising Actor - Adhil Koobair Trophy
Tamica Damons Andisisiwe Dlamini
Liam Moodley ...................… Chess Player of the Year
Cate Els Mckenna Els
Chris Fu .......................… Most Promising Chess Player Dylan Callaghan … Canal Trophy - Most Committed Performer
Niamh Els Hope Israel
Michael Fu
Litha Mabunda Laia Maganlal
Sachin Ramgoon Certificate of Merit - Performing Arts
Kuthi Makhaye Andrea Naidoo
Mvelo Nkosi Andrew Biggar Fezile Dlungwane
Senzi Ngcobo Tomas Schumann
Adhira Soonalall Hannah de Haas Clarissa Donachie
Dance Joseph Foxon Tylah Govinden
Paige Riethoven .................… Certificate of Merit - Dance Joshua Israel Fanele Kubheka
Music - Djembe Drums
Jaime van der Walt Jonas Land Megan Lacey
Bonokuhle Mnguni … Certificate of Merit – Djembe Drums High
Caitlyn Petterson Ntusekho Mngadi Mvelo Mthembu
Isabella Veschini … Certificate of Merit – Djembe Drums Senior Prep
Tariq Sallie Rebecca Perumal Paige Riethoven
Litha Mabunda
Debating Photography
Music - Recorder
Divakaran Moodley ....................… Debater of the Year Matthew Pelser ............… Most Promising Photographer
Anne-Catherine Bessick
Divakaran Moodley ................… Most Dedicated Debater
Emma Scott
Senior Debating Team Certificate for Loyal Participation - Photography
… Hermann Schumann Memorial Trophy - Best Recorder
… Sam Pretorious Memorial Trophy - Best Debating Team
Tristan Boltman ......................… Willis Family Trophy San Naidoo Teerajeh Timothy
Divakaran Moodley, Ketan Bissessur, Joseph Foxon Certificate of Participation - Photography
Gavin Barnard Sarah Connell
Junior Debating Team … Junior Debating Society Floating Shield Performing Arts – Preparatory School Tyrone le Roux Ahana Maharaj
Sourav Pannalall, Kerwin Naidoo, Steven Callaghan Christene Brisset ...........… Rosemarie Schumann Trophy Shrivaan Naidoo Joel van Rooyen
- Outstanding Performance in Musical Theatre
Tara-Rae Howells Caeleb Jorgenson … Most Promising Musical Theatre Performer Service
… Bianca Philips Shield - Most Promising Prep Debater
Certificate of Participation – Durban Youth Council
Jonas Land Certificate of Merit with Distinction - ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Tristan Boltman Geri Lazarus
… Mrs A Haskins Trophy - Best Speaker Junior Debating James Ackerman Christene Brisset Jordan Mawbey Thando Mhlongo
Ahana Maharaj ...........… Most Promising Public Speaker Tess de Haas Hannah Ernest Jaime van der Walt
Caeleb Jorgenson Nikhil Maganlal
Music
Yolisa Nhlangulela Diance Pillay Certificate of Dedication – Cultural Committee
Tristan Boltman ................… Alexander Marais Trophy
Jade Steyn Oluhle Zulu Rhys Baxendale Dylan Callaghan
- Outstanding Performance in Music
L’Veeze Crouch Geri Lazarus
Kutloano Makhaye ..................… Louis Courtois Trophy
- Most Dedicated Musician – Preparatory School Jordan Mawbey Luyanda Mazibuko
Ntusekho Mngadi Lumka Sibeko
Paige Staphorst

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House Play Directors
Front Row :
Paige Staphorst, Paige Riethoven,
Geri Lazarus, Mrs T Swart, Clarissa Donachie,
Jordan Mawbey
Cultural Report • High and Preparatory School
This year has definitely been an incredible year of passion for
Culture in St Henry’s; the growth, development and the progress
made gives me a sense of hope, excitement and joy as I think
towards what the future has in store for us.
2017 saw the introduction of a number of new activities and
avenues for culture. The formation of the Djembe drumming
teams in both the high school and the senior prep school has
led to a new found enthusiasm and spirit at our sporting fixtures
and other events. We have also seen the introduction of Robotics
in the High School with 2 teams competing for the first time.
In the Junior Prep phase a Drama Club has been introduced as
well as an Environmental group both of which have been greatly
supported by the little ones.
In 2016 we saw the introduction of an Inter-house cultural day
which gave learners the opportunity to showcase their talents in
inter-house art, choir, debating, chess, a quiz and the presentation
of new war cries from each house. This year the Inter-house
Cultural Day extended down to the senior prep phase and is fast
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becoming a definite highlight in the College calendar.
Our Art department has taken on a new found energy and focus
and this year’s exhibition, was a testament to that. The Art Club
also kicked off this year and has been a wonderful addition to
the co-curricular offering, having also assisted with making props
and set pieces for the high school production. The School Band,
who have performed at a number of our events this year, has also
added a new dimension to the musical life of the college.
The LRC has also had some exciting growth this year with the
addition of a knitting club and the ever growing board game
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Cultural Committee
Back row :
Geri Lazarus, Paige Staphorst, Dylan
Callaghan, Ntusekho Mngadi, Jordan Mawbey
Front row :
Rhys Baxendale, Luyanda Mazibuko (vice
captain), Mrs T Swart, Lumka Sibeko
(captain), L’veeze Crouch
Art Club
Back row : Qhawelesizwe Mthembu, Dylan Tyldesley, Liam Moodley, Jiaju Xu, Tashen Naidoo,
Tristan Thompson
Middle row : Tshiamo Ntuane, Deyuri Moodley, Victoria Bosman, Lerato Ramollo, Bonokuhle Mnguni,
Faith Jideamah
Front row : Aphiwe Xaba, Mary-Anne Ndlovu, Ms D Hartman, Kayle Ormshaw, Bandile Ntaka
BAND • HIGH SCHOOL
group ... watch this space, as there is even more headed your
way in 2018. The drama department also gained an exciting new
addition in the form of stage extensions, a large performance
mirror and new stage curtains in the Drama Studio!
2017 has also been an exceptionally busy year in terms of events
and performances. For the first time we performed both the High
School Production, “The Insect Play” and the Preparatory School
production, “Alice in Wonderland”, in the LRC. Both productions
were well supported by the St Henry’s family and were an
amazing demonstration of the abundance of talent we have at the
school. This year’s isiZulu Evening was a wonderful celebration
of culture and heritage; the inter-house plays were completely
run by the grade 11 students and the level of performance and
professionalism seems to get better year on year. The talent show
featured performances from students ranging from grade 4, all
the way to grade 12 and is fast becoming a very popular and
looked forward to event of the year. The choir performed at the
Catholic Schools Choir Festival, which was held at the Emmanuel
Cathedral, as well as at various other events throughout the
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year; we successfully hosted the Combined Berea Schools Art
Exhibition; we had our first Poetry Slam in the LRC; and two of
the debating teams made it to the quarter-finals of the league ...
what a year it has been!
I would like to thank each and every person who has contributed
in some way to the Cultural life of the college; staff, parents, School Band
students and management. Whether it be big or small your
interest and involvement has not gone unnoticed. Back row : Gracia Uhomoibhi, Chukwudera Nwodo, Nishaylen Naidoo, Mahika Chetty
Front row : Jordan Benjamin, Trinity Moodley, Ms R Schumann, Oluhle Zulu, Miguel Callaghan
Mrs T Swart
Head of College Culture Absent : Ms M Sowman
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CHESS • HIGH SCHOOL
Back row : Bandile Ntaka, Michael Fu, Amal Naidoo, Gregory Smith, Ketan Bissessur, Sachin Ramgoon
Front row : Chris Fu, Mvelo Nkosi, Kavidhen Kander, Mr G de Pace, Liam Moodley, Yashkar Bhoda, Tyrese Pillay
CHESS • High School Report
Staff Responsible Mr G de Pace
Coach Mr J Subke
Captain Liam Moodley
Vice Captain Kavidhen Kander
The Chess team, captained by Liam Moodley, played
well this year. Practices were held on a Wednesday
afternoon in Mr G de Pace’s classroom. The team was
coached by Mr J Subke, who has a wealth of experience
and knowledge and Provincial and National Colours
in Chess. His expertise has benefited the team. Matches
were scheduled for a Friday afternoon, and our results in
the Durban and Districts’ league qualified St Henry’s to
partake in the final round.
The Durban and Districts’ finals took place on 4 August at
Glenwood High School. The competition was very tight
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with only 1 or 2 points separating the various schools.
The results were as follows - 1st Northwood Boys; 2nd
DHS; 3rd Glenwood High; 4th St Henry’s Marist; 5th
Westville Boys; 6th Clifton College.
The team consisted of Liam Moodley, Kavidhen Kander,
Tyrese Pillay, Chris Fu, Michael Fu, Amal Naidoo, Yashkar
Bhoda, Ketan Bissessur, Ayush Balmakhun and Gregory
Smith.
We were very proud of all our players, and their team
spirit and enthusiasm was contagious.
To the many social chess players who attended practice on
a Wednesday afternoon, your dedication and enthusiasm
for the game is much appreciated.
Mr G de Pace
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CHESS • PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Chess - Senior Preparatory
Back row : Savar Maharaj, Rhea Govender, Sashmika Jairam, Zoe Nicholson, Olwethu Mthethu,
Minyang Li, Thejas Perumal, Josh Kambarran
Second row : Geetali Moodley, Kamalika Moodley, Elethu Fotoyi, Hreday Mangali, Ryan Hutchings,
Tomas Schumann, Hemara Govender, Yashodan Chetty
Third row : Thashen Reddy, Ryean Naidoo, Sria Bhagaloo, Mrs D Winter, Paree Dandekar, Akhil Patel,
Quinlan Els
Front row : Nicholas Viljoen, Yumika Bhoda, Arya Ramdeyu, Nishaylen Naidoo, Jaydyn Lachanna,
Thando’kuhle Ntaka
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Preparatory School Report
Coach Mr M Njapha
Manager Mrs D Winter
It has been encouraging to see the growth and
development over the year, particularly of some of
our younger players under the guidance of our coach
Mr M Njapha; this bodes well for future success at
tournaments.
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Congratulations go to Arya Ramdeyu on earning her
D and D badge. Our annual St Henry’s Tournament
was once again well received by all participants.
The introduction of an inter-house competition at
Preparatory School level, was a huge success and looks
set to become a permanent fixture on the calendar. It
was amazing to watch the grit and determination of
the Grade 4 players, as they took on the challenge of
playing, and at times winning, against Grade 7s.
Mrs D Winter
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CHOIR • HIGH and PREPARATORY SCHOOL DEBATING • HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Debating Team

Ntusekho Mngadi, Divakaran Moodley,
High School Choir Mr J Schumann, Joseph Foxon,
Ketan Bissessur
Back row :
Fanelesibonge Kubheka,
Kiara Moollan,
Amy-Grace Bessick,
Ashlyn Thornton, Michael-Alexandria Damons, Jade Cochran, Asanda Ndwalane, Geri Lazarus
Front row : Moesha Gobingca, Dylan Callaghan, Luyanda Mazibuko (captain), Ms R Schumann,
Senemile Ngcobo (vice captain), Tristan Boltman, Christie-Leigh Voigt
Absent : Rebecca Perumal

Junior Debating Team

Preparatory Choir Ahana Maharaj, Chukwudera Nwodo,
Anika Maharaj, Mr J Schumann,
Back row :
Kayle Ormshaw, Jonas Land
Kutloano Makhaye, Andisiwe Dlamini,
Laia Maganlal, Adhira Soonalall
Middle row :
McKenna Els, Niamh Els, Cate Els,
Senzelwa Ngcobo, Litha Mabunda,
Trinity Benjamin
Front row :
Andrea Naidoo, Christene Brisset,
Ms R Schumann, Tamica-Grace Damons,
Tomas Schumann
Absent : Hope Israel Debating Committee
Kailin Reddy, Luyanda Mazibuko,
CHOIR • Report Mr J Schumann, Lumka Sibeko,
Dylan Callaghan, Ntusekho Mngadi
This year started off with over 30 choristers in the High School Blues”. Their big, beautiful sound had a lot to do with the fact
Choir but settled down to a dedicated core of nearly half that. that most of them were cast as the “Flowers” in the Preparatory
The singing has continued to improve, and the repertoire has Production, Alice in Wonderland. They carried one of the biggest
diversified, bringing a new quality to the choir. In July, the choir musical numbers of the show with the ease of professionals.
entertained us at Elarish Restaurant accompanied by Tristan

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Later in the year they took part in Glenmore Primary’s ‘Prep

Boltman on guitar who also treated us to a solo performance.
New soloists within the choir are blossoming and the choir were
a strong presence at the recent Talent Show as soloists, duets, and
groups.
Another highlight this year was the annual Catholic Schools
Concert at Emmanuel Cathedral and although we were the
smallest group there, we certainly did St Henry’s Marist College
proud.
Our Preparatory Choir has gone from strength to strength. They
sang at Bishop Barry’s Birthday celebration at the Cathedral and
wowed the crowds with their rendition of “Mama, teach me the
Choir Festival’ where, although they were the smallest group
there, were complimented on their beautiful, full sound and
entertainment value.
It has been a challenging year, and mention must be made of the
choir leadership. Luyanda Mazibuko and Senemile Ngcobo have
kept the choir on track this year, even calling holiday rehearsals to
learn new work and keep the standards up. We thank them for
their dedication and musicality. Theirs are going to be big shoes
to fill.
Grade 8 Debating Team
Kerwin Naidoo, Mr J Schumann, Steven Callaghan,
Ms R Schumann Sourav Panalall

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DEBATING • HIGH SCHOOL DEBATING • PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Debating Preparatory School

Back row : Olwethu Mthethwa, Yumika Bhoda, Ijeoma Odimegwu, Sayuran Moodley, Kwabena Dansoh,
Sashmika Jairam
Second row : Mikael Govender, Minyang Li, Tristan Rapiti, Sphumelele Nkosi

Debating High School Third row : Liam Vercueil, Snenhlanhla Ndlovu, Michael du Plessis, Ayabonga Njoko,
Zimangaliso Ndlovu, Kendell Mathieson
Back row : Sourav Panalall, Ketan Bissessur, Sean Britz, Chukwudera Nwodo, Joseph Foxon, Tyrone le Roux
Front row : Trinity Moodley, Tara-Rae Howells, Mr J Schumann, Ravindra Singh, Reah Govender
Second row : Talia Samuel, Hannah Jarvis, Kerwin Naidoo, Jonas Land, Unathi Sibeko, Raquel Silva Lima
Third row : Keegan du Clou, Steven Callaghan, Kayle Ormshaw, Emma Askew, Anika Maharaj, Nathan Damtew
Front row : Ntusekho Mngadi, Dylan Callaghan, Lumka Sibeko, Mr J Schumann, Luyanda Mazibuko,
Kailin Reddy, Divakaran Moodley
DURBAN YOUTH COUNCIL • GRADE 11
DEBATING • High School Report

High School debating this year was extremely
competitive and entertaining. We entered three teams
into the Durban Debating League with two of our teams
winning through to the quarter-finals.
The Grade 8 team, comprising Kerwin Naidoo, Steven
Our junior team, while it did not fare as well as the
other two, gained invaluable experience and the
speakers have grown in confidence and skill. Debaters
like Ahana Maharaj, Jonas Land, Anika Maharaj, Kayle
Ormshaw, and Chukwudera Nwodo, all demonstrated
commitment and showed their clear potential.

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Callaghan and Sourav Panalall, were narrowly edged out

in the Semi-finals of the competition and Kerwin Naidoo
was adjudged 4th best speaker overall in his age group.
The senior team, comprising Divakaran Moodley,
Joseph Foxon and Ketan Bissessur, acquitted themselves
extremely well and both Divakaran and Joseph went
on to represent Durban in the Provincial Debating
Championships. Divakaran was instrumental in helping
his team, DCDL 2, reach the finals of that championship
and all kudos to him for excellent debating skills and his
steadfast commitment to the debating society.
I would like to thank them for sticking to their task
week in and week out; the skills and experience they
have gained this year will stand them in very good stead
for the future. I would also like to thank Mrs Jones
and Mrs Smith for their invaluable assistance with both
adjudicating and chaperoning our debaters, and to our Durban Youth Council - Grade 11
coaches Megan Raftery and Andile Zulu for giving of
Back row : Jordan Mawbey, Thando Mhlongo
their time and expertise.
Front Row : Jaime van der Walt,
Mr J Schumann Tristan Boltman, Mrs T Callaghan,
Geri Lazarus

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DJEMBE DRUMS • HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MONITORS • PEER MENTORS • HIGH SCHOOL

Library Monitors
Back row :
Ariel Ogle, Nathalie Desfontaines,
Amy-Grace Bessick, Mario Thomas,
Jade Cochrane, Senamile Ncgobo.
Front row :
Lerato Ramollo, Tshiamo Ntuane,
Ms A Fleischack, Kalkidan Negaro, Emily Hall

Peer Mentors
Back Row :
Djembe Group High School Liam Moodley, Liam Gaillard, Seth Pietersen,
Back row : Siphi Majozi, Liam Cafun, Sondisa Mbongwa, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu, Dylan Tyldesley, Tristan Boltman
Lwandile Mshengu Second Row:
Middle row : Aphiwe Xaba, Lubelo Mngomezulu, Bandile Ntaka, Faith Jideamah, Emma Ratcliff, Sarah Connell, Riyadh Adam,
Nkosingithandile Msomi, Owethu Gasa Thea Damon, Sydney van Voorst

Front row : Bonokuhle Mnguni, Mr R Ellis, Andrew Biggar, Ms S Petzer, Mary-Anne Ndlovu Third Row:
Alex Barnado,Jordan Mawbey, Laken Samuel,
Divakaran Moodley, Raquel Silva Lima,
Paige Riethoven
DJEMBE DRUMS • PREPARATORY SCHOOL Front Row :
Tylah Govinden, Jaime van der Walt,
Mrs L McDonald, Jhetan Govender,
Clarissa Donachie
Absent: Geri Lazarus

MATHS CLUB • PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Maths Club
Back row :
Oluhle Zulu, Jaydyn Lachanna, Nishaylen Naidoo,
Ravindra Singh, Trinity Moodley
Second row :

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Minyang Li, Arya Ramdeyu, Yumika Bhoda,

Christene Brisset, Zoe Nicholson, Reah Govender
Third row :
Joshua Moodley, Nikhil Maganlal,
Shreya Ramtahal, Tafara Chingonzoh,
Djembe Group Preparatory School Sne Ndlovu, Harrison Field, Liam Vercueil
Front Row : Jordan Hall, Divaksha Ramu, Litha Mabunda Front row :
Middle Row : Vedika Maharaj, Mrs S Cele, Tusumenzi Majozi, Mr R Ellis, Ntandoyenkosi Shezi Kiera Rowland, Tara-Rae Howells, Summer
Sutherland, Jiya Naidoo, Hannah van Wyk,
Back Row : Kutloano Makhaye, Hannah Ernest, Tamica Damons, Preney Ellenson, Rhea Johns, Divaksha Ramu, Mahika Chetty
Thandokuhle Ntaka Absent : Mrs P O’Toole

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INTER HOUSE CULTURAL DAY INTER HOUSE CULTURAL DAY

Simplicity
St George’s
Presence
St Andrew’s

Quiz
1st St Patrick’s

QUIZ • HIGH SCHOOL

ART
HIGH
SCHOOL
Love of Work Mary’s Way
St Patrick’s 1st St Henry’s

QUIZ • PREPARATORY

Spring
St Henry’s
ART Summer
PREPARATORY St Andrew’s

SCHOOL
Quiz
1st St George’s

CHESS • HIGH
Chess
1st St George’s

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CHESS • PREPARATORY Chess

1st St Henry’s

Autumn
St Patrick’s

Winter
1st St George’s

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INTER HOUSE CULTURAL DAY OUTDOOR SOCIETY • HIGH SCHOOL

Outdoor Society
Back row :
Steven Callaghan, Sean Britz, Gary
CHOIR • ALL Storm, Sarah Taylor

Choir Front row :

1 St Andrew’s
st Jhetan Govender, Dylan Callaghan,
Mrs T Callaghan, Guy Cooke,
Jason Barnett

Zingela
DEBATING
SENIOR AND JUNIOR

Debating Jnr
1st St George’s

Debating Snr
1st St Andrew’s

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Injasuthi

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HIGH SCHOOL • “The Insect Play”

High School Production - “The Insect Play”

Back row : Seth Pietersen, Andrew Biggar, Khalipha Mkhize, Tristan Boltman, Kerwin Naidoo, Matthew Ackerman,
Joshua Robert, Jonus Land, L’veeze Crouch, Hannah Jarvis
Second row : Alwande Ndlwane, Kelsey Jones, Joshua Israel, Liah Janse van Rensburg, Machalin Parsaramen,
Pascal Tostee, Emma Ratcliff, Ashlin Thornton, Valentina Mavunza, Lerato Moeli
Third row : Chloe Francis, Kiara Moollan, Jordan Mawbey, Kayle Ormshaw, Steven Callaghan, Michael-Alex Damons,
Ahana Maharaj, Megan Lacey, Talia Samuel, Paige Riethoven, Rhys Baxendale
Forth row : Fezile Dlungwane, Geri Lazarus, Ms R Schumann, Lumka Sibeko, Mrs T Swart, Luyanda Mazibuko,
Ms S Petzer, Paige Staphorst, Nokwanda Khumalo
Front row : Mvelo Mthembu, Jaryd Howard, Jordan Benjamin, Clarissa Donachie, Fanele Kubheka,
Georgina Erasmus, Sarah Taylor

Preparatory School
Production -
“Alice In Wonderland”
Principles and Sub-principles

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Back row :
Divaksha Ramu, Jade Steyn,
Ijeoma Odimegwu, Zoe Maharajh,
Sashmika Jairam
Second row : Emma Scott,
Andisiwe Dlamini, Hannah Ernest, Matthew Ackerman, Sithabile Nhlangulela, Andrea Naidoo
Third row : Caeleb Jorgenson, Christene Brisset, Tara-Rae Howells, Ms R Schumann, Oluhle Zulu, Dianca Pillay,
Nikhil Maganlal
Front row : Litha Mabunda, Tomas Schumann, Tess de Haas, Michael du Plessis, Trinity Benjamin
Absent : Senzelwe Ngcobo

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PREPARATORY SCHOOL • “Alice in Wonderland” PLAYS INTER HOUSE • HIGH SCHOOL

...
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ATI
PAR
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...
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RAMM
PROG
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PERF
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PERFO

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S PLAYS INTER HOUSE • HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY • HIGH SCHOOL
PL AY

Photography Club
Back row :
Gavin Barnard, Sarah Connell, Shrivaan Naidoo,
Tyronne le Roux, Ahana Maharaj
Front row :
Mr M Bartholomew, Teerajeh Timothy,
Mrs I Scott, San Naidoo

ROBOTICS • HIGH SCHOOL

PL AYS ...
S ...

Robotics
PRIZE

Back row :
Ahana Maharaj, Sourav Pannalall,
Jiaju Xu, Mpilonhle Nxasana
Front row :
Xian Misra, Shivaan Naidoo, Mrs S Singh,
Kerwin Naidoo, Nathan Damtew

TOASTMASTERS • HIGH SCHOOL

PRIZES ...

Toastmasters Gr 11
Back row :
Seth Pietersen, Joseph Foxon,
Liam Gaillard, Shrivaan Naidoo,

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Thea Damon, Liam Moodley

Middle row :
Jhetan Govender,
S ...

Cebokuhle Mhlongo,
Emma Ratcliff, Mvelo Nkosi,
PRIZE

Paige Riethoven, Olwethu Sibiya

Front row :
Jodi Biggar, Keegan du Clou,
Mrs S Batho, Divakaran Moodley,
Jordan Mawbey
Absent: Nivita Misra

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TALENT SHOW
HIGH SCHOOL

ISIZULU EVENING • HIGH SCHOOL

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