RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

2018

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Rondebosch Boys’ High School | Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch 7700 | Tel +27 21 686 3987 Email [email protected] | website www.rondebosch.com/high/ STAFF AND MANAGEMENT HEADMASTER’S ADDRESS

Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen and boys, men of Through reflecting on her own life, Adichie shows that E18, welcome to the annual Grade 12 Speech Night. these misunderstandings and limited perspectives are Unfortunately, our Guest of Honour, Professor Mamokgethi universal. It is about what happens when complex human Phakeng, Vice-Chancellor of the University of beings and situations are reduced to a single narrative. was unable to attend tonight’s proceedings but she has Her point is that each individual situation contains a graciously offered to speak at our valedictory. compilation of stories. If you reduce people or people’s behaviour to one story, you miss their humanity. “The This evening offers me, in addressing this audience, an single story creates stereotypes,” Adichie says, “and the opportunity to reflect on the year past and to celebrate problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but the achievements of the graduating group, the Matrics of that they are incomplete. They make one story become 2018; my compliments to those young men for whom the the only story.” In order to express your solidarity with the culmination of five years of immersion in this school will be virtuous team to which by association you belong, you recognised this evening. have to embrace the socially approved story and miss the A good portion of this year has been spent on creating a fact that the truth in every story is multi-layered. Her point vision for capacitating the alumni of this school for the is proved time and again in the comments to incidents world they will step into. We began our planning with this raised on social media, particularly in our country, where vision statement: single story responses abound with little appreciation of the complexities that underlie any conflict. Great schooling In its 125th year, the young men of Rondebosch are should enable the ability to adapt and to assume an confident and able to pursue their dreams. They intellectual position, and to do so in a disarming way that are resilient and adaptable and equipped with the is empathetic and understanding of the position of others. educational, ethical, social and emotional competencies to To do so requires courage and confidence in one’s self – as effect significant and lasting change in a changing world. William Cory, a master at Eton College in 1845, pointed out, Federico Fellini’s masterful film, And the Ship Sails On, “Above all, you go to a great school for self-knowledge.” depicts a world of sumptuous excess on board a luxury liner that sails off on a frivolous journey while war clouds are Surely herein lies one of the greatest present challenges gathering Europe. This powerful metaphor speaks of for those of us privileged enough to be involved in the how a self-congratulatory, insular outlook and insensitivity educating and shaping of the next generation of young to and ignorance of the impulses driving society can lead people. Current conversations and trends in the world ultimately to self-destruction. Tonight’s events will celebrate beyond the school walls, particularly here at home but also much that comes from the privilege of having abundant globally, compel us to engage urgently with what it means resources. We cannot, however, enjoy these successes to educate. Our vision recognises that what is required is without being mindful of the responsibilities that they bring. more than delivering a set curriculum. It also requires us to capacitate our pupils with an understanding and tools to I mentioned in my end of term letter in Term 1 the TED engage with the forces that they will face in an increasingly Talk of Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie where she divided social context, in environments where ethics are speaks of the danger of a ‘Single Story’. She says, “The tested, in places where they need to have enough resilience consequence of the single story is this: and confidence in themselves to be change leaders. It robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of In this speech last year, I suggested to the audience that our equal humanity difficult. It emphasises how we are the new form of the hall in which you sit this evening, with different rather than how we are similar.”

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the recently named 200 seater Martin Barker Gallery, is a those who chair its various parts. The work of the board is perfect metaphor for some of the fundamental changes to support the management of the school in every aspect of that will enter the school’s focus in the future – that the school life from the needs of the academic programme, to bringing together of the old and the new, the contemporary the care of the campus and, most importantly, to see that design of the addition whilst referencing the past, is an the money is properly spent. A special acknowledgement indication of the power of synthesis. The synthesis of two is therefore due to the Chairman, Mr Gary Fisher, who styles, of two ages, of past and present as a statement remains available and involved at all times and without of possibility in a world where certain sectors believe that whose enthusiasm for Rondebosch and support for the meaningful change can only be wrought by the complete management of the school, we would not be able to deletion of the past. The manner in which this historic hall continue to strive onwards and upwards. has so seamlessly accepted a fundamental change and addition is a very concrete example (if you will excuse the A school is expected to do many things but above all pun) of how the past and present can be amalgamated, to deliver a sound academic platform. In this regard our and how in doing so we create new forms and novel primary focus has been strengthened by the promotion possibilities. of Mr Shaukat Ebrahim to the role of Senior Deputy and Head of Academics. The year opened with the news of My speech tonight is intended as an opportunity to record the examination achievements of the Matric group of and review the school’s activities and achievements over 2017, a group who raised the academic bar considerably. the past year. There is no doubt that this Matric group Rondebosch was second in the list of schools of excellence has both challenged and faced various serious challenges in the and our Dux scholar, Erin Solomon, over the past two years. This may be true but they have was named in the top 21 performers in the NSC nationally also delivered in abundance in a manner that is profound and was one of the top three students in the province and lasting. Their achievements have been due in no where he came first in Engineering, Mathematics and insignificant part to the leadership coming from many Physical Science. He came third nationally in Physical quarters in their ranks and the hard work, enthusiasm and Science. Also called to the WCED awards was Matt resilience of the matriculating group of 2018. Horrigan who had battled a brain tumour in his Matric year and was listed among the top 50 achievers in the Western Because a school in essence serves a community, no Cape. For the tenth year, our young men achieved a 100% school can move forward without the strong support of pass rate and a record 98,1% university entrance rate. The its various parts which form the whole. We are immensely 162 candidates achieved 422 A symbols with 17 students privileged to be able to draw on resources offered willingly achieving a full house of As; 89 students obtained three or by a dedicated support and administrative staff, outside more distinctions. coaches, peripatetics, professionals, trustees, board members, parents and alumni who make themselves The academic achievements have mounted up over this available, at the expense of their own time and expertise, year, with our Mathematicians claiming first spot in the to offer the labour to grow the school higher and wider in country in the Maths Olympiad and, locally, in the UCT every aspect of school life. Mathematics competition. In other academic forums we I would like to recognise an exceptionally hard-working have had outstanding successes in the English Olympiad, and committed management team and an exceptional, in the regional and National Science Expo, and in the professional teaching staff. I value the support offered to Mathematical Literacy Olympiad, the Australian Maths the High School and the excellent preparatory work done Competition and the Pan African Maths Olympiad and by our counterparts at Rondebosch Boys’ Prep. It would be the SAIPA Accounting Olympiad. Gold medals were won particularly important at this time to pick out the dedicated by Rondebosch boys in all of these competitions with years of service given by Mr Tony Ryan, who retires at the several first prizes and cash awards. The Mathematics end of this year. Tony has always put Rondebosch first; Olympiad and Science Expo led to National selections often to his own detriment, and I will miss having instant where Tim Schlesinger was selected for the International access to his ear and words of wisdom. Thank you Mr Ryan Maths Olympiad team to go to Romania and Razeen for your years of selfless service. There are many in this hall Parker represented in the Pan African Maths whose lives have been profoundly affected by your influence. Olympiad in and David Frost was selected to attend ‘Retirement’ in describing Tony’s status seems a subjective the International Science Fair. Tim and Razeen have led the word, in the Rondebosch sense it may mean the ability to use Mathematics charge over their stay at Rondebosch and will his passion and expertise in other meaningful ways. leave a substantial Maths-shaped void that will need to be filled by the next generation. I am grateful to the Old Boys’ Union and its executive, in particular Adrian Dommisse and Andre Ross, for the time Last year we spent a good deal of time building and so it and commitment they are prepared to give in a variety has been a relief this year to enjoy the facilities added to of contexts. I am thankful to the Trusts and the parents’ the school without the incessant sound of a jack-hammer support committees, especially the Board of Governors, and or drill. What we have done this year in terms of campus

| 3 development is to go off the water grid. Through the efforts particularly noticeable in this Matric year has been their of the estates team, we are now almost completely running spirited play no matter what the level. on purified ground water. The new water reticulation and While the big codes have done well this year across age purification plant is still in its infancy and still presents groups, many boys throw themselves enthusiastically into some challenges but it has changed the way that we use other sports. In this regard the successes of the 1st Football water in the school and has allowed us a modicum of XI who for the first time were invited to the Grey College independence from the strictures of the municipal supply. Festival should be noted as well as the strong showing and Although, unfortunately, in the first quarter a curtailed competitiveness of our rowing, basketball, cross country, water supply meant a curtailed sports programme and swimming, athletics, tennis, squash, chess and golf teams fewer games for several teams, nevertheless the major who enjoyed a number of successes. Some outstanding sports – our , water polo, athletics, basketball and individual performances and very good relay team results, rowing – and several of our smaller codes across the age gave us our best ever return at this year’s Paarl athletics groups still performed magnificently where they were able, meeting. Rondebosch hosted the Athletics Triangular where in spite of the water scarcity. Our 1st teams across sporting we won 16 of the 45 events, including two of the relays. The codes have continued to perform at the highest level over following milestones are notable: a powerful water polo 1st the past two years. Our top teams in our largest codes: side winning the SACS Night Series as well as the SACS and cricket, water polo, hockey and rugby and also in many of KES tournaments; the High School Hockey A-teams winning the smaller codes, through their numerous successes at all three regional Knock-Out Tournament trophies, and the festivals and competitions and by Provincial and National Cricket 1st XI representing the Western at the selections, can be counted amongst the best in the country. National T20 Tournament. In the big four no fewer than 80 boys across age groups received provincial call ups. A measure of the wealth of Our 2018 Head Boy, Xander Combrink, has continued talent in the Matric group is the notable number of national the tradition of the Rondebosch all-rounder by achieving selections. The young men from this group who carried the academically whilst being a leading sportsman and blue and gold of Rondebosch to international competitions musician. He is one of many from this Matric year who have were Mihlali Mgolodela in rugby, Ross Stone, Jonathan taken full grasp of the opportunities on offer and who have Swanepoel, Michael Sabor and Oliver Daffarn in water polo, contributed strongly to the culture of music indicated by Liyabona Sigwabe and Irshaad Bawa in hockey. Jacques six Rondebosch boys being selected for the 2018 National Duminy represented South Africa at a World Junior Squash Schools Jazz Bands. The Sunset Concert this year was Tournament held for the second time on Cricket A to accommodate the overwhelming number of people wanting to see the This sporting resurgence is in no small part due to the bands in action. There were dazzling performances from talented sportsmen from the class of E’18. Many of the our Jazz bands at the Baxter festival and from talented boys of this group have grasped the philosophy of ‘pay individuals at the Gala and many other smaller concerts. it back’ and could be seen through the year coaching, At the premier event – the Prestige Concert - Matteo supporting and officiating teams from lower ages. Success Greyling created a small piece of history by winning both in sport at a school level can be attributed to developing the Andrew Ford and Emilio Farella trophies – the first time a good sporting culture and this culture is supported by that both awards have been presented to one musician. younger players seeing the enthusiasm and commitment of The interhouse band and choir competition checked the their seniors. It can also be measured by the enthusiastic acoustics of the extended Memorial Hall and revealed participation of a substantial majority of boys in the school, hidden talents in some of the boys on show.

| 4 HEADMASTER’S ADDRESS Drama took a leap forward to claim some lost ground A strong indication of the quiet example our senior young starting with the interhouse one act play competition where men set is seen in those who have regularly travelled to various young men showcased their thespian talents, and Isolomzi to work with their peers at an under-resourced culminating in RBHS and RGHS collaborating in a spectacular rural school to ensure that they have the same opportunity large-scale production of ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’. The to pass their final examination as the boys at Rondebosch. Memorial Hall was built with major productions in mind and This project under the watchful eye of Rowan Harmuth and served in its early days as a playhouse for CAPAB. It was Marion Wasdell has grown in significance over the years fitting therefore that the ‘Old Girl’ dusted off her cobwebs and was recognised this year by the Lead South Africa and hosted capacity crowds for this outstanding endeavour. regional hero award. Given the success of this event we anticipate many further collaborations in this gracious old venue. An active school like Rondebosch expects long hours of learning, practicing and performing. Many activities require I have spoken of some of the achievements in Academics, transport to faraway places and financial commitment and Sport and Culture but a review of the year would not be seasons seem long and endless. A final word of thanks must complete without reflecting on the fledgling work being done then go to the incredible support teams that follow in the in the fourth arm; that of Civic and Social Responsibility. Mr wake of our boys. The parents, activity leaders, teaching Brandon Siljeur began this year having been appointed with staff and coaches without whom Rondebosch would be the challenge of bringing together various disparate areas a hollow shell. Many, many hands hold up this thriving including the IDEAS programme, social literacy initiatives, school and their enthusiasm to do so is part of the secret outreach, service activities and cultural exchanges under one ingredient X that leads us to success. banner, with a special focus on allowing our boys platforms to speak, to ensure that their peers become more informed In spite of the challenges they have thrown up at times, I about the country they live in and its diverse population hope that it is clear from my report how immensely proud and to become active agents of change. All of these, I am of the young men of this matriculating year, and the with several new initiatives, have the intention of offering boys of this school as a whole, for their achievements on opportunities where the boys of Rondebosch can step into an the many platforms that the school offers and for their arena where they are able to engage with civil society, both initiative and work in unexpected places. I have often been locally and globally, as well as learn about and practise civic the recipient of their respectful engagement and youthful responsibility and duty. There are a number of young men intensity and I have been privileged to watch them grow in this hall who have been pioneers in this regard and have in skill and tenacity on the academic, cultural and sporting endeavoured to create, through their own social conscience stages. Gentlemen of E’18 you have been offered some of and pushing at the traditional boundaries of the school, a the best schooling this country has to offer. I trust that you framework for the next generation to follow. The ongoing will acknowledge this as you step out into an uncertain drive in Civic and Social Responsibility supports the thrust of world and in meaningful ways, pay it back with humility and the Bosch 125 Strategic vision. The more intentional we are respect. Altius et Latius. about strengthening our pupil’s self-knowledge and values, S Simpson the closer they come to understanding their part in nation HEADMASTER building.

| 5 Seated (L-R): J Samson, S Schlesinger, G Fisher, S Simpson, S Grobler, F Shaw Standing (L-R): A van Rensburg, A Dommisse, J de Kock, K Greyling, J Klette, P Coutts, E du Toit, W Domingo, N Teubes, A Ross, L Botha, J du Toit Absent: W Alexander, C Chalmers, S Ebrahim, G Pienaar, V van Eden SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY

The 2018 academic year has drawn to a close and the a balance of continuity and fresh energy. In addition to numerous milestones and achievements that sum up an myself, the elected parents are: Sarah Grobler (Deputy active and successful year at RBHS are a matter of record. Chair and Legal), Frazer Shaw (Treasurer), Vaughn van Eden The Matric class of E2018 has led from the front, and with (Marketing), Jacqui Samson (HR), Carolynn Chalmers (ICT) distinction, amidst a colourful and memorable year in the and Steve Schlesinger (Transformation and Diversity). Kevin life of the school. Greyling continued to run the Estates portfolio, as a co- opted member, and it is with grateful thanks that we wish RBHS has again proven itself capable of performing him well as he steps down at the end of 2018. consistently at a high level across the board and this must be the result of strategic and effective leadership. We are We of course also wish the E’18 Head Prefect, Xander very fortunate to have the calibre of leadership at RBHS Combrink, and his deputy, Julian Banks, the very best that continuously takes us higher and wider. On behalf of as they complete their Rondebosch journey. It is a great the parent body, I would like to offer our grateful thanks source of pleasure to have learners around the table as full to the Headmaster and his staff for their dedication and SGB members. We gain valuable insights from the boys’ commitment to the mentorship and growth of each learner perspective that assist to shape our decisions and future for which they are collectively responsible. direction. My thanks also go to the elected and co-opted staff and admin members of the SGB, who serve without The School’s leadership on all levels has faced challenges complaint on top of an already busy extra-curricular with determination and embraced opportunities as they schedule. A special thank you to our exceptionally able have been presented. I believe that the resilience of the minute taker, Alison van Rensburg, who is the glue that School is reflected in its values, recently articulated and holds us all together. displayed on the steps leading from the main foyer, both as a reminder to those staff members, learners and parents An important annual meeting is the Budget Meeting, where that form part of this community and to announce to a quorum of parents votes on the following year’s budget, visitors as to how they can expect to experience RBHS. without which, of course, the school could not function. We had unanimous approval of the proposed budget, together The core values are: Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Kindness, with the fees for 2019, at a meeting of parents in November. Humility, Sportsmanship, Work Ethic, Responsibility, The School is well aware of the increasing slice of family Spirit, Humour, Dignity, Discipline, Friendliness, budgets that are allocated to school fees, and the zero- Tolerance, Equality and Tradition. based budgeting process bears the scrutiny of many ‘fiscal In terms of the School Governing Body activity, we have met eyes’ before being proposed to parents. It is only through formally on eight occasions during 2018 and the various the culture of fee-paying that RBHS is able to deliver the SGB sub-committees, where much of the work takes place, product we have come to expect and it is critical that we have met regularly in-between scheduled SGB meetings. It maintain this. Notwithstanding the escalating costs of has been a year of growth for the school governance and education, our fees increase for 2019 has been contained to management. A new SGB was elected in April and reflects 7.76%, which is the lowest increase in recent history.

| 6 SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY This year will be remembered for the critical water crisis I had the pleasure of introducing the keynote speaker in the Western Cape, which has redefined the way we use at this year’s Valedictory Service, Professor Mamokgethi water. The impact of the drought was felt across the board Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of UCT. She spoke of the and caused us to suspend the summer extra-curricular difference between a qualification and an education, program and to carefully consider the spectre of day zero. reminding us that it is possible to receive a qualification Whilst that outcome was of course averted, the School did and yet walk away without an education. It is only respond to sustainability by investing in a water treatment through engaging and remaining curious that we allow facility to harness and use ground water instead of drawing ourselves to receive an education. Long may it be that on the municipal supply. RBHS remains an institution that focuses on imparting an education! A focus for 2018 has been the good work done by the Transformation and Diversity Forum. This is a vitally It remains to wish the Rondebosch Community everything important body representing stakeholders from different of the best as 2018 draws to a close and a peaceful cultural groups that collectively develop a narrative to drive festive season. the important work of transformation from within. Equally, we have embarked on a process of updating the numerous Altius et Latius. policies that govern school life and incorporating the advice Gary Fisher we receive from the Department of Education and the CHAIRMAN Governing Body Foundation.

| 7 Left to right Seated A Nel, G Endley, G Pienaar, S Ebrahim, S Simpson, N Teubes, S Carletti, K Jenkins, T Scarr First row V Mzima, S Ovenstone, S Lindani, D Mkiva, N Mzimdaka, M van Zyl, P Ghignone, J de Wit, P Kew, A Barnard, S Nkubu, S Poswa Second row T Mbinda, S Damster, A van Rensburg, L Kannemeyer, G Vlotman, D Geldenhuys, C Nicholls, M Kershaw, N Foster, L Arnott, J Papier, W Domingo, R Bowley, N Lentz, W Govender, T Starke, B Lee, J Harker, V Joubert, G Cator, A McLean, A Landu Third row N Yalezo, B Wayiti, M Kili, S Harris, G Paarman, G Quaite, A Fransman, S Lyall, W Guma, J Zeeman, M Palframan, P Ogilvie, K Buitendag, R Bridge, P Coutts, T Edwards, W Kew, S Verster, J de Kock, T Pressly, Z Maweza, K Mketso, G Johnson Fourth row R Busby, Z A Mketse, Z Nongqotho, L Byren, O Slingers, B Halday, R Claassen, E Bam, M de Kock, D Mitchell, J Snijmann, S Pelser, K Barnett, E du Toit, L Nel, R Dalrymple, C Wren-Sargent, L Forbes, S Mhlamanzana, E Mketso STAFF

HEADMASTER Ms A McLean, B A, HDE: English Mr S Simpson B A, HDE, B Ed (Hons) Mr D Mitchell, B A, PGCE: Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Technology, Life Orientation (from July) DEPUTY HEADMASTERS Mr L Nel, B Comm, HED: Accounting, EMS Mr S Ebrahim, B Sc, HDE: Physical Sciences Ms P Newham, M A, B A (Hons), PGCE: Visual Arts, Creative Arts Mr G Pienaar, HDE: Engineering Graphics & Design Ms C Nicholls, B A, PGCE: Dr N Teubes, M A (Phys Ed), DPhil: Life Sciences Mr Z Nongqotho, B A (Hons), HDE: Xhosa Mr G Paarman, B A, HDE: Geography HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mr S Pelser, TTHDE: Afrikaans Mrs S Carletti, B Sc (Hons), B Ed: Mathematics Mr G Quaite, B Ed: Engineering Graphics & Design, Technology Mr G Endley, B A (Phys Ed). HDE: Geography Mr T Scarr, B Mus: Music Mr K Jenkins, B A Fine Arts (Hons), HDE: Visual Arts Mr S Scribani, M Sc Med Exercise Science, B Sc Med Science, B Sc (Hons): Mr A Nel, B A (Ed), B A (Hons): Afrikaans Natural Sciences, Technology (until June) Mr B Siljeur, HDE: Life Orientation, Maths Literacy, Natural Sciences Mr O Slingers, B Sc, B A (Hons), M Sc: Geography, Mathematics Mr J Snijmann, B A (Ed), B A (Hons): Afrikaans TEACHERS Ms T Starke, B A (Hons): Life Orientation Ms L Arnott, B Sc (Hons), PGCE: Physical Sciences Mrs R Toerien, B Sc (Hons), HDE, PhD: Physical Sciences Mr E Bam, B Ed: Economics, Technology Ms M van Zyl, B Sc (Hons), PGCE: Mathematics Mr R Bowley, B Sc (Hons), PGCE: Life Sciences, Natural Sciences Ms S Verster, B Sc, PGCE: Mathematics Mr R Bridge, B A (Hons), HDE: English Mr G Vlotman, Advanced Diploma Sport Management, PGCE: EMS, Life Mr K Buitendag, M Mus: Music Orientation Ms G Cator, B A (Hons), HDE: English (part-time) Mr C Wren-Sargent, B A, B Ed: English (part-time) Mr R Claassen, B Comm (Acc): Accounting, EMS, Natural Sciences, Mr J Zeeman, B A, PGCE: English, Physical Education Physical Sciences Mr R Dalrymple, B Proc, B A: English INTERNSHIPS Mr M de Kock, B Mus (Hons): Music Mr K Appiah, B Marketing Communication, PGD Sports Management: Mr W Domingo, B Soc Sci, PGCE: History Conversational Xhosa, EMS Mrs E du Toit, M A, B A (Hons), PGCE: Mathematics Mr K Barnett: Drama, English, History Mr T Edwards, B Sc (Hons), PGCE: Mathematics Mr L Byren, B Sc: Information Technology, Maths Literacy Ms N Foster, B Sc, HDE: Life Sciences (part-time) Mr W Guma, B Tech Sport Management, PGCE: EMS, Life Orientation, Mr A Fransman, B Ed (Hons): Afrikaans Sports Administration Mr D Geldenhuys, B A (Ed), B A (Human Movement Science)(Hons): Mr A Juries: Visual Arts Mathematics, Maths Literacy Mr M Palframan: Maths, Visual Arts Ms P Ghignone, B Sc (Ed), B Sc (Medicine)(Hons): Mathematics Mr N Venter: Mentorship, Mental Skills Coach Ms W Govender, ND Chem Eng, PGCE: Information Technology, Maths Literacy ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mr B Halday, B Sc (Ed), B Ed: Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences Business Manager: Mr P Coutts Mr S Harris, B Ed: Economics IT Operations & Innovations Manager: Mr L Forbes Ms V Joubert, B Mus Ed, B Mus (Hons), M Mus: Music IT Engineer: Mr G Milne Ms L Kannemeyer, B Sc, HDE: Life Sciences IT Administrator: Mr R Busby Ms M Kershaw, HED: History Sports Administrators: Mr G Vlotman, Mr J Zeeman Dr P Kew, M Sc, B VSc, B A (Hons): English Librarian: Mrs J Harker Mr W Kew, B A (Hons), M A, HED: History (part-time) School Secretaries: Mrs S Damster, Mrs S Lyall Ms B Lee, B A, HDE: Afrikaans Bursar: Mrs A Barnard Ms N Lentz, B Journalism, PGCE: English, Drama Accounts Department: Mrs J de Wit

| 8 Bursar (School Fees): Mrs T Pressly SUPPORT STAFF – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS STAFF Laboratory Assistant: Mr J Papier Buildings: Messrs T Khanzi, M Kili, S Lindani, X Lingani, Z Maweza, Music Department Administrative Secretary: Mrs J Sheard (part-time) S Mhlamanzana, Z Mketse, E Mketso, K Mketso, L Mzima, S Nkubu, Music Department Technical Assistant: Mr C Baron N Yalezo and Mrs P Mketse. Printing: Mrs M Brooks (part-time) Grounds: Messrs B Bakubaku, F Kanonge, E Kazunga, A Landu, Headmaster’s PA: Mrs A van Rensburg M Mayongo, L Mbambani, T Mbinda, E Mkangelwa, D Mkiva, N Mzimdaka, V Mzima, K Poswa, S Poswa, G Wakyoni, B Wayiti BOARDING HOUSE STAFF Canigou Superintendent: Mr G Pienaar GOVERNING BODY 2018 Head of Canigou: Mr R Claassen Parent Members Ex officio Canigou Housemasters: Mr A Nel, Mr D Geldenhuys Mr G Fisher (Chairman) Mr S Simpson Canigou Student Master: Mr M Palframan Ms C Chalmers Mr S Ebrahim Head of Mason House: Mr T Edwards Mrs S Grobler (Secretary) Mr G Pienaar Mason House Housemasters: Mr R Dalrymple, Mr K Jenkins Ms J Samson Dr N Teubes Mason House Student Master: Mr J Purcell Mr S Schlesinger Mrs J Klette (HMC Chair) Matrons: Mrs K Duncan (Hostel Manager), Mrs A Lemmon Mr F Shaw (Treasurer) (Catering Manager) Mr V van Eden Support Staff: Mr T Lamani, Mr L Manamathela, Mr A Matyalama, Mrs N Mbombela, Mrs N Moqoko, Mrs V Mxamli, Mrs Z Ndima, Educator Members Non-Educator Member Mr M Nokonya, Mrs D Sithole, Mr G Zangqa Mr W Domingo Mr P Coutts Mrs E du Toit PUBLIC RELATIONS Mrs P Ogilvie – Public Relations / Marketing / Communications Co-opted members Pupils Mrs J de Kock – Marketing Manager Dr W Alexander Julian Banks (until September) Mr K Greyling Xander Combrink (until September) BOSCH SHOP Lehan Botha (from October) Manageress: Mrs M Napoli Josquin du Toit (from October) Assistants: Mesdames T Azevedo, C Hartman, D van der Schyff By invitation TUCK SHOP & CATERING Mr A Dommisse (Chairman: OBU) Tuck Shop Manageress: Mrs L Biermann Mr A Ross (OBU) Catering: Mrs M Macleod-Smith Mrs J de Kock (Marketing) Mrs A van Rensburg (Minuting Secretary) ESTATES Estates Managers: Mr S Ovenstone, Mr W Wood Buildings: Mr A Mketse, G Johnson

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The year kicked off with some fresh faces in the staff room Mr Dalrymple and Mr Zeeman accompanied the cricket in the form of Mr Brandon Siljeur, the new HOD in charge team on their tour to the UK. On the local front Messrs of Civic Engagement, Mr Oliver Slingers who beefed up the Edwards and Bowley, as well as Ms Verster and Ms van Zyl, growing Geography department, Dr René Toerien who came went with groups on the annual White Rhino trip. Messrs back to the Science Department and Mr Kofi Appiah and Mr De Kock and Scarr accompanied the various bands to the Wesley Guma who joined the internship programme. While Grahamstown Festival, joined by Mr Jenkins taking a group not a new addition, Mr Shaukat Ebrahim stepped into the to the festival on an Art and Culture tour. Mrs Starke, role of Deputy Headmaster. Mr van Rensburg, Dr Teubes and Mr Wren-Sargent joined the Grade 9 boys in a very eventful 2018 Journey. A staff development programme focusing on inclusivity, civic and social intelligence was held at the beginning A number of staff members have once again been of the year and led to fruitful debate and conversations appointed to be markers for the Senior National Exams, amongst the staff. The end of the first term brought one of positions that lead to them bringing back valuable skills the most significant competitions of the school year – the and knowledge to the school. Notably, these were Mr staff potjiekos competition. Some might say that it was his Ebrahim (Chief Marker: Physical Sciences), Mrs Carletti knowledge of Chemistry and Physics, others described it as (Senior Marker: Mathematics), Mrs Kannemeyer (Internal alchemy, but Mr Ebrahim brought a combination of herbs Moderator: Biology), Mr Nongqotho (Internal Moderator: and spices that blew away all competition and led to many isiXhosa FAL) and Mr Jenkins (Senior Marker: Art). trips back to the pot to check whether there were second (or third) helpings. Our condolences go to Ms Ghignone and Mr Harris who both lost their mothers during the year. We congratulate Sadly, in the middle of the year we had to say goodbye to Mr Palframan who announced his engagement to his Mr Stefano Scribani, who emigrated to Canada. Mr Derek fiancée, Karla, and to Ms Lentz who announced that she Mitchell stepped into the academic breach and brought is expecting a baby boy early in the new year. On the his significant expertise and energy to cricket and rugby sporting front, congratulations go to Mr Appiah who coaching as well. represented Ghana in rugby in two tournaments.

On a happy note, around the same time Gareth Milne and Sadly, we say goodbye to Ms Lentz, Mr Busby, Mr Milne, his partner Debbie welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Kai, Mr Bridge and Mr Kew at the end of the year. We wish them into the world. all of the best for the new adventures ahead of them.

SHAUN OVENSTONE It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of our Estate Manager, Mr Shaun Ovenstone. Mr Ovenstone came to Rondebosch in 2012 from Kwazulu-Natal where he had been in the farming sector for several years. Shaun was a familiar figure as his shock of white hair was seen moving around the estate and he was well liked for his cheerful disposition and willingness to assist members of staff and boys and parents. Rondebosch has a very large campus of which we are immensely proud. Keeping it to the high standards demanded is no mean feat and Mr Ovenstone played a significant part in maintaining and upgrading the grounds and buildings. Mr Ovenstone is survived by his three sons and a grandson. He will be missed by all of the Rondebosch community.

NEW STAFF

Derek Mitchell René Toerien Wesley Guma Liam Byren Kofi Appiah

| 11 STAFF FAREWELLS

Natalie Lentz I can’t believe that it is already three years since Natalie started at Rondebosch as a fresh-faced youngster from Hudson Park. Especially as she has made a significant impact in that short space of time. She is a much respected teacher and has developed a great rapport with all of the classes that she has taught. The English Department has also benefitted from Natalie’s experience and enthusiasm. She is always very generous with the distribution of resources and always willing to help whenever she can with the admin tasks required.

Natalie has also made major contributions outside of the classroom, most notably with the school magazine in 2017, Interhouse plays and of course the production of Midsummer Nights’ Dream in 2018. Most importantly, she was also the organiser in chief of a number of Friday afternoon socials in the Heritage Centre!

Besides her professional input to the school, Natalie has also contributed significantly with her boundless energy, enthusiasm and sense of humour in the staffroom. Our lives will be less colourful without her. She is a ‘family first’ person and, despite her self-deprecating sense of humour around motherhood, she is an amazing mother to Immy and the bump and a great wife to Nic.

We wish her all of the best with their second child next year as well as with her new role as Librarian at Rondebosch Prep School, after she returns from maternity leave. Thank you for the immense contribution you have made to the school. We know that you are not going far and hope that this will mean that you are not a stranger next year. R Dalrymple

Roy Bridge Roy Bridge is far from your ordinary English teacher; he has so many areas of expertise – possibly 50 or 51. In fact, some of his students theorise that he is a musician first and a comedian second.

One thing that strikes everyone when they’ve gotten to know Roy is his equanimity. Whether this is because he knows something the rest of us don’t, and so can remain calm, is out there to ponder but, nevertheless, his version of having a meltdown and my version look like very different things. His are far more contained and polite.

His students not only describe him as patient and kind, but also as someone with a great sense of humour. And there’s nothing a Bosch boy likes better than a bit of banter and a good natter, both of which Roy conspired to find the time to provide to his classes. With his dapper dress sense and immaculate grooming, Roy is also a role model for the boys in matters sartorial, some of whom regard this as an alien concept.

In Room 72, he also had a rapt audience when he took out his guitar and sang to his classes. I for one will always be impressed with Roy for going up on stage during the talent show this year and performing ‘Riptide’ for us.

As a colleague, I have always admired Roy’s willingness to do the dirty jobs and to pick up more than his share of the load. His amiability and wry sense of humour have always made him a pleasure to work with. I know that his next adventure will provide the challenges and stimulation that his very agile mind is seeking, as well as excellent surfing opportunities.

Finally, three last words which his Grade 10 class provided me with, which I think sum up Roy Bridge very well: Luminous, Curious and Unique. Best of luck for what lies ahead Roy and Godspeed. A McLean

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Gareth Milne When I first arrived here in 2009 our far more rudimentary IT platform was maintained and developed by Sybaweb, principally by Gareth who then joined our IT staff to take the IT to new heights. Despite a little site visit to Girls’ in 2012, he has been back here in harness doing just that since 2013. I don’t think that we can readily appreciate the extent to which we have benefitted from having him as our technical engine in what is, after all, a very technical area.

The Hiatus that was 2017 with its security breach placed huge strain on him and he spent hundreds of extra hours, as he has always done, in the protection of his baby – the IT platform that serves us all.

And now he has another special baby, and a special wife may I add, of his own and I know that he will care for them with the same dedication and responsibility that we have come to know and respect in him. He is wishing to branch out into the wider IT world and is taking on some fierce exams to assist in this regard. I’m sure that we all wish him everything of the best in his endeavours going forward. P Coutts

Ryan Busby We lost to KwaZulu Natal in the final, so Ryan has decided to move to KZN. Is there a connection here? He assures me not, but I’m not so sure. There must be a good reason though because Ryan has been part of our IT scenario since October 2003. (He was quite young then!) He was the link man to Sybaweb doing admin, some desk support and working with pupils in the then Centenary Computer Room. He has continued and expanded these functions down the years and has always given of his best and been supportive of those of us who have had issues. His approach has always been diligent and honest. We wish him and his family every success in what they are about to take on. The move is a result of his wife’s situation and not the Currie Cup, he says, but he’ll give Province some five years to get their act together and then he might consider coming back! P Coutts

Winston Kew This is not a farewell but rather a great big thank you. Winston has always been such a cheerful, engaging member of staff, willing to help at all times, especially in our History Department in 2018.

The boys have appreciated Winston’s time, which he has so willingly given, and the caring manner in which he has dealt with them as individuals.

All of the Staff, I am sure, share the same sentiments. Winston has given a great deal in so many areas of school life and for this we all say a great big Thank you.

Good luck for all of the activities that you have planned for 2019. We will surely see you around the campus and, no doubt, the extramural programme will still enjoy your loyalty and time. M Kershaw

| 13 HEAD BOY’S VALEDICTORY SPEECH

Good morning staff, parents and Rondebosch gentlemen Reynolds’ rendition of ‘Seven Nation Army’ by the White and welcome to the most significant tradition that you will Stripes still drawing cries of E’18s on fire a year later at our experience during your time here at Rondebosch. Many Matric dance. groups of parents and boys have sat in these seats, sang these hymns and watched this procession, unchanged Unfortunately, the same cannot be said on the talent front and still as important as the day that the valedictory for the Matric relay at the Interhouse gala, we naturally service was first introduced. It does, however, come with a blamed it on Newlands’ pool being empty because of the disclaimer as well; it has the tendency to make grown men drought. No Newlands gala and no chance to practice our cry, so consider yourself warned. strokes resulted in, arguably, the worst display of aquatic prowess that the Interhouse gala had ever seen. We are I’d like to start by congratulating Lehan, Josquin and your many things, but we are not swimmers. Our run continued group of prefects. Things might seem overwhelming now – as we filled the buses destined for the land where the although Lehan looks rather calm to me, certainly calmer wild things walk, Paarl athletics was the first chance for than I felt a year ago – but rest assured that you are up Conor ‘Conny’ O Sullivan and his crew to rile up the school. here because you have extensive support and that you are That was the last time anyone underestimated the E’18 the 18 best men for the job. You have been granted the cheerleaders’ ability to fire up a crowd. Boschy Boitjies amazing opportunity to leave your mark on a school that became the go to anthem for the men next to the field to has given you everything. Take that privilege and the trust show their unstinting support and special mention must go that those boys up in the gallery have placed in you and run to Rayghaan who more than once threatened to pop a vein with it. I’d like to take the chance now to speak to the entire in his forehead in a true display of passion. On a serious Grade 11 group as well. Next year, you gentlemen become note to the 10 cheerleaders, this year you have taken what figureheads of an institution that is, more often than not, it means to carry your heart on your sleeve to a whole new judged by the performance of its Matric group and it is level and I thank you for a year of demonstrating true pride important that you recognise that chance to help the school to every Bosch boy in those stands. grow. That said, there is a contagious vibe in your grade that I have watched grow over the last couple of years and I Support and presence next to the field means more to our encourage you to keep it going and let it flourish throughout sportsmen than I think boys in the stands often realise the course of next year. and this year was no different. As I look back at all of our success stories, I realise now more than ever, that there I distinctly remember numerous people coming up to me in were always voices next to the field. Under the leadership the days following last year’s valedictory service, and off of Ross Stone our first team water polo, long named the the back of Tim’s speech, and helpfully informing me that I dream team, managed to put on such a display of pure would probably have to start working on my speech there talent at the SACS night series, that the final penalty and then should I wish to fill those shoes. But, as the end shootout saw just over a 100 odd ecstatic Bosch boys jump drew near I started to become aware of the fact that E’18 in the pool to celebrate with them, in full school uniform of actually made my job today rather easy. My valedictory course. In a match that could not have been more fitting for address is but a mere reflection of our Matric year and our grade’s Matric year, the first team rugby pulled off what time together, and that story in itself, is a special one. One has been named as one of the greatest schoolboy rugby filled with laughs, triumph and disappointments, one filled comebacks in recent years, dashing SACS’ hopes of a win on with change, prestige and pride and one that I could not the newly christened Tinkie Heyns rugby field and leaving us be prouder to share with you today. Cabaret appropriately with one our proudest and most coveted sporting memories themed ‘Come Together’ marked the start of our time of our time here. Furthermore, in what seems like a golden together as Matrics. Speaking to true veterans of the era of Rondebosch hockey the 1st team along with the U14A Cabaret production Mr Scarr and Mr de Kock after the show, and U16A sides won the elusive Knockout Cup for the first it was evident that our cabaret had taken everyone by time since 2006, with Liyabona Sigwabe scoring the winning storm. In the wake of concert night, we found not just sore goal in extra time, in a true display of what it means to put voices but also amazement at the talent on show and the everything on the line for the badge on your chest. Evidently infectious atmosphere in the Reeler that night, with Justin E’18 is no stranger to success, in all aspects of school life.

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During our midyear Matric exams and mocks we proved not allow things to get out of hand, we said as we crossed we clearly did not need the extra bit of help we had last the landing and looked down onto the Matrics to find James year to perform academically, with our grade scoring a Probert’s younger brother strapped to the light pole on the ridiculous 26 academic distinctions. Tim and Razeen once lawn with rugby tape. Sorry we said. again proved that no Olympiad in South Africa, or the world for that matter, was safe from their combined brainpower As we lightheartedly traversed our way through the third with Rondebosch winning the UCT Maths competition for term the threat of mocks seemed impossibly far away. the fifth consecutive year and the two of them leading Something to be worried about when we were grey and the charge as they have done for the past five years. We old. To the Grade 11s in the gallery, listen carefully. Mocks produced three top ten Matrics at UCT Maths who went on come hard and fast, they do not care that you still don’t to earn a place in the Western Province A side with Tim and have notes on the poems and that your “Fiela se Kind” Razeen travelling extensively to represent us at the IMO in book is nowhere to be found. Mocks saw our grade put Romania and the PAMO in Kenya. their heads down once more for a couple of weeks of hard work, but always with their eyes on the prize of the Matric Our Matric year would not however be complete if we didn’t dance. Before we knew it, exams had come and gone and make some mistakes and step on some toes along the way. the gentlemen of E’18 suited up for an evening of festivities Luckily the perfect opportunity to do just that presented down the road at Kelvin Grove. No Matric dance evening, itself in the form of SNL. The thought of an E’18 SNL struck however, is complete without an after party. E’18 does fear into the hearts of many caring staff members. Not not have its after party at some grimy nightclub in town, just were we going to be given a stage and microphones no, E’18 has its after party at the state residence of the to showcase our antics, but this would take place in the Western Cape Premier. E’18’s after party also does not brand new hall, with an extra gallery for maximum public simply come and go, no, E’18’s after party ends up in the display. I have a feeling that Mr Harris and Mr Quaite still papers and has numerous news articles written about it and have traumatic flashbacks to the weeks leading up to to be completely honest, I expected nothing less. SNL. Putting together a show of the magnitude we had envisioned was no easy task and a massive thank you has A Matric year is a direct result of a massive team effort on to go out to everyone that had a hand in SNL, whether it the school’s behalf. The American novelist Thomas Wolfe be producing or filming videos, sound and lighting, creating once said that a young man is so strong, so mad, so certain presentations or simply just being willing to be shoved on and yet so lost, he has everything and is able to use none stage in a pair of boxers and covered in baby oil. of it. In Matric, as much as we think we might know, we owe our success directly to the people who took the time to put As the year continued break times on the lawn became an us and our education first for five years. To guide us when increasingly interesting display of the internal dynamics of we were unsure of what came next. our grade. Who will ever forget Jono slipping and sliding as he stole the Buggas patch right from underneath them, To the Rondebosch community, our extended families, our how can you not laugh at the memory of Hectar’s Nectar parents and my parents specifically. You have raised rather in white cricket longs finding the boundary time and time remarkable young gentlemen. By doing so and investing in again during a heated game of cricket? The lawn became a an institution such as this one, you have given us a head space where we were left to our own devices, in the hope start in life that in the worldly context of today is more that we and our shenanigans would stay there. I think the valuable than we can begin to imagine. entire process is so perfectly described by an anecdote I To Mr Simpson and the staff body. Sir, we thank you for your have from the early days of the third term. Whispers of silly extreme patience and your complete commitment to the season had just started to float around the corridors and spirit of Rondebosch. A headmaster is not in any way obliged it seemed that the time had come for myself, Julian, Mr to go to the lengths that you go to, to understand and to Harris and Mr Quaite to have a business meeting, naturally interact, to negotiate and to lead. We understand that by all to discuss our grade’s reasonable approach to silly season. accounts we weren’t your easiest Matric year. When a line is We would be responsible we said, we would keep control at drawn, E’18 was the year that asked, well, how wide is the all times and no harm would befall anyone, we said. As our line, and how far does it stretch. If I run past the line quickly meeting and discussion continued deep into first break we enough does it still count as crossing the line? We always found ourselves walking and talking in the direction of the knew that the staff carried our best interests at heart and we Matric lawn. We promise to keep an eye on things and will consider ourselves lucky to be a product of your teachings.

| 15 To Mr Quaite, sir you have been the best deputy Grade Head truly thankful for all of the hours, all of the planning and we could have asked for. Stern, unyielding and yet always every single piece of advice and encouragement along the cracking jokes on the lawn at break time, and even having a way. On behalf of all of the Matrics I salute you, we owe a bowl when we needed to pick up a couple of . To Mr great deal to you. I started to think about what it is that Harris. The man who stepped into every one of our hearts and I wanted to say today some time ago, sitting in the same became as part of E’18 as the boys. Sir, we will never forget seat I had for the last five years, on the third floor window your cheesy puns before the start of our June exam papers looking out towards . I have lost count of and the many renditions of, ‘Oh Mr Harris you are the love how many times staring out of that window in room 105 of my life, oh Mr Harris,’ I’ll let you figure out the rest of that has drawn a cry of “bobbejane” from Meneer Nel. Which is song for yourself. Time and time again you stood in our corner his equivalent of monkey see, monkey do, as everyone in his and for that, we thank you. class crowds around to see what the excitement is about. Meneer you have, once again, created a special connection Rondebosch is a machine that runs on all cylinders, year between yourself and a group of prefects looking for round, and is able to do this because of an extended guidance. Years of experience and always being willing to staff that never stops caring for it. The list of thank yous help have made you a rock for the prefect body, and we continues with one that personally I found the most difficult have great appreciation for you. to put into words. On to my co-conspirator. Julian and I are different in many To the 17 gentlemen in the striped ties in front of me. Just ways. Julian is about twice my height and width, he drives like that lads, Greyton, the eco lodge, break duty, flags, the a motorbike, has two earrings, is going off to fight wildfires p-room and the mornings together are no more. It is rare in America next year while I go learn about statistics, and that such a large group of young men with such a variety speaks only when absolutely necessary, something I still of strong views are able to get along so famously. Over the have yet to learn the art of. During the course of the year course of the year I worked with you, I laughed with you, we had to make some pretty difficult decisions, not always sometimes I got angry with you and other times I couldn’t knowing if what we were doing was right and what the help but beam with pride at what you had become. One consequences would be. I made these decisions with a clean thing is for certain, as Head Prefect I truly struck gold. I am conscience and with minimal worry, knowing that if things ever went south and if ever they came for us, Julian would be there, and I would be safe. Although this might sound humorous and intentionally so, it speaks of more than just the obvious. Leading the school that I love was arguably the greatest privilege of my young life but leading it with a man that evokes a quiet confidence in everyone he comes into contact with, made it even more so.

| 16 HEAD BOY’S SPEECH Time, ironically enough, is a strange thing isn’t it? And I find times, almost to the point where we don’t really pay enough myself regularly wondering how it all happened so quickly, attention to it any more. Let those words burn as bright how did Grade 8 turn into Grade 9, all while the journey in you as the first day you heard them in Grade 8 or, for came and went? How did our first year as seniors turn into some, 12 years ago. If I can imprint on you only this; hold our last year at school and how did this year fly by, leaving those words so dear to you that they come to represent us here, in this hall at our valedictory? who you are in ten years’ time. Matrics of 2018, give yourself something to chase always. If there is one thing that this As any good author will tell you, or any good book will school has taught me over the last five years, it is that there show you, there are always multiple story lines in a is always a higher and wider version of yourself to reach complete tale, interweaving and allowing a chain of events for. There is a reason why all roads narrow to a point on the to fully describe an experience. Considering you couldn’t horizon. Set the horizon on fire in pursuit of everything that I have written our Matric year better if you tried to, it is know you gentlemen are capable of. By doing so those three no different. Beneath all of our memories here at school words have a dual purpose. They will always connect you to runs a story line that taught us that there is no love, like this great place, and they will always push you further away the love for a brother. There is an old saying that goes, as you become the biggest names of our time. you do not conquer a mountain, you are merely allowed to stand upon it for but a few seconds. Rondebosch will be From here on outwards our paths all differ, but I am a firm here long after we have gone, yet how you reach the top, believer that we take a little of each other wherever we and what you do when you stand there, being watched by may go. Should our paths cross again you may rest assured all those still making their way, is of utmost importance. that I will you treat you like long lost family, because just Gentlemen of E’18, you have done yourselves proud. Our as Rondebosch will always consider you to be its sons, I will path to the top was not an easy one and I won’t stand here always consider you to be my brothers. For the last time today and pretend that it was. Our trail is one filled with ever, and with new meaning, Altius et Latius. setbacks, but E’18 when the chips were down and it looked like the sky was falling down around us, I looked to you for X Combrink encouragement, and you were always there, 149 brothers each one fighting as fiercely as the next, because in a world of conflicting opinions, if there was one thing we could all get behind, it was our own grade.

In our lives there are but a few things that will reduce us to tears, true, emotion filled tears. These are things that as young men we consider so dear to us that removing them is like wrenching out a part of ourselves. If there comes a time, be it today or in a week’s time, that you feel a knot in your throat, or that burning sensation in your chest, do not smother it, for it means that Rondebosch has done its job. It has taken its place among the things that make us cry, and it is the greatest homage you can pay to an institution like this one.

Never again will we gather all together like this in one place, and so with our parting I’d like to make a simple request of you. Identify those things that this school has taught you, that can never be taken away from you. This idea of higher and wider. We’ve heard it spoken so many

| 17 OLD BOYS’ UNION

Reflecting on four years as chairman of the Old Boys’ Union, to personally thank the Trustees and management of the I am struck by the way in which the Rondebosch Schools Vuleka Trust for this all important initiative. function in such an inclusive and unselfish manner. I have been humbled and impressed by the way that we as Old Of course, the OBU was typically active throughout the Boys are included in the initiatives and processes of the year on other fronts. The annual dinner was fully booked as school. This is terribly important to Rondebosch Old Boys usual, surely in part because of the enthusiasm with which – we are by nature fiercely supportive and protective of Gcobani Bobo (E1997) was received as the guest speaker! We the School. We are grateful for the opportunity to remain hosted a variety of functions, including our “Grade R Fathers” relevant to its future. These opportunities span almost every evening, our “Brothers and other family Old Boys” evening and aspect, from coaching nine year olds to pass a rugby ball our Governing Body evening. Chris Bertish (E1992) also spoke to attending the Governing Body meetings of both the High to an oversubscribed “Deep South” event hosted at Café School and Prep School. In fact, in the last OBU function Roux in Noordhoek. We should also not overlook the number of the year, we hosted some fifty gentlemen – all Old Boys of sub-union events that took place, spanning the globe from – who had contributed their time in various aspects of New York, Sydney, London and Dubai to here in South Africa the two schools (from sports coaching to volunteering on in , and in the Southern Cape! All various bodies, committees and Trusts). It is wonderfully this while, we kept in weekly touch with our members, 6 199 encouraging to see how these men continue to contribute to of whom receive our weekly newsletters and a further 4,500 the story that is the Rondebosch Boys’ Schools. follow our Facebook page! In March over one hundred Old Boys also took part in In this capacity, we feel a strong obligation to support the Founders’ Day summer sports – when Old Boys played a transformation and diversity of our Schools. For that reason, variety of sports against the present High School boys. In over the last two years, all of our fundraising efforts have August it was the turn of the Old Boys hockey players to been in support of the school fees and other essential join their school boy counterparts on the astroturfs. We expenses of boys from disadvantaged backgrounds. The have also been pleased to take part in an inter-alumnae practical running of that scholarship program is undertaken initiative, in which the Old Boy and Old Girl Unions of some by the Vuleka Trust, which has the active support of the of the Southern Suburb Schools have met on a quarterly Heads of the Schools and the Governing Bodies. In addition, basis to assist each other in their essential mandate of as of this year, the Trust has an office in the Prep School. supporting the schools and their members. The Old Boys’ Union has consolidated its relationship with the Trust by volunteering three representatives who In terms of our relationship with our immediate neighbour, attend the Trustee meetings. Over the last year, the Trust this year saw the development of the “Onside” campaign, has supported five Prep School boys’ school fees, two in which Rondebosch and Bishops pioneered the creation boys in aftercare and an additional 20 boys with school- of a sporting honour code between the Schools. Not related expenses. Turning to brass tacks, in 2018, the Trust surprisingly, this campaign was spearheaded by two Old contributed just over R308 000, of which R200 000 was Boys of Rondebosch and Bishops in particular David Becker used for school fees with the balance on remedial support, (E1988) and Matthew Pearce, respectively, and resulted in aftercare, stationery, uniforms, sports clothes, music a consultative process involving every sphere of leadership instruments and lessons, extramural outings and sports of the schools (the Headmasters, the sporting heads, the clinics. The Old Boy community has so far contributed some Governing Bodies, the Head Boys and the student heads R500 000 (in cash and monthly commitments over five years of various portfolios within the schools, not to mention the through the monthly Bosch125 debit order system). I’d like Old Boy Unions). The outcome was remarkable – the boys

| 18 OLD BOYS’ UNION themselves led much of this discussion and recognise that Headmaster of the Prep School, for his outstanding service the rivalry between these two schools was both fierce as to the School. Many of us, like myself, were inspired by well as cherished. On that basis, a code of acceptable his leadership. To quote from the Grade R’s who sang behaviour was developed and agreed between the schools. him a farewell song (to the music of Queen!) ‘You are the champion’ and ‘We will, we will miss you’. Mr Ryan, we look As always, the year ended on a bittersweet note – when forward to a new and exciting chapter in your relationship we welcomed attendees at the Remembrance Day service, with the school. At the same time, we look forward to remembering 175 Old Boys and staff who gave their lives for welcoming the new Head of the Prep School, Mr Ian Ryan, their country in various conflicts. Then, it was Valedictory and supporting him with enthusiasm. Day again, all too soon – and our committee was handing Old Boys ties to all of the members of the Matric class Altius et Latius. of 2018. For many this would have concluded a journey that started at Little Bosch or the Prep School – and it is Adrian Dommisse therefore fitting at this point to note and thank Tony Ryan, CHAIRMAN

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BOARDING HOUSE

It was a good year for the boarding house. On the » Philip Myburgh (Soccer) staffing front, there was a bit of reshuffling and a few new » Siyanda Ngxangane (Soccer) appointments. Mr Gustaf Pienaar settled in for his first full » Luyanda Rengo (Basketball) year back in the boarding house, as Superintendent. Mr » Aidan Rooke (Golf) Trevor Edwards’ temporary position as Senior Housemaster at » Zachary Schmidt (Soccer) Mason House was made official and Mr Rob Dalrymple took up a position as Assistant Housemaster in Mason House. The » Justin Schoon (Soccer) team was completed with the addition of Mr Kofi Appiah as » Nathan Schoultz (Squash) an intern. Mr Johann Snijmann was welcomed back to the » Liam Steyn (Academics) boarding house family as Assistant Housemaster in Canigou » JJ Streicher (Golf) and Mr Wesley Guma also joined as an Assistant Housemaster. » Tiaan van Loggerenberg (Rugby) The 2018 Prefects did an outstanding job of leading the » Joshua Venter (Golf) House, especially the Matrics, in setting a tone of a family The Canigou Dinner remained the highlight of the year where all are welcome. Credit must go our Canigou Head where the strong bonds of a family of boarders are Boy, Xander Combrink, who worked very well with his underlined. In a time when traditions could easily be Deputy, Joshua Venter, and the Mason House Head Boy, forgotten or written off, it is also good to remember that Justin Reynolds. The rest of the Prefect team was Keegan traditions can be uplifting and constructive. Bezuidenhout, Ryan Leatherby, Timothy Mantel, Jason Prinsloo, Liyabona Sigwabe and Johannes Strauss. Running the day-to-day matters of a boarding house is no easy feat, and here we are fortunate to have a management Our Grade 8 intake was welcomed with the usual team such as Mrs Kathy Duncan, Mrs Annie Lemmon, Mr orientation weekend, but so many of them were involved in Rudrich Claassen, and Mr Trevor Edwards. The boys were A team sport that we had to work hard on the schedule to really in good hands this year. get all of them to be part of our weekend. After narrowly missing out on the Swimming Trophy, order The management of the boarding house was strongly was restored with Canigou dominating Interhouse Athletics. supported by our Management Council under the leadership The traditional boarders’ call that “we are the backbone of of Mrs Jillian Klette and her team of Andrew Bannatyne, the school” was clearly demonstrated in the colours awards Sarah Grobler, Philip Joubert and Wendy Rossouw. Thank this year with a wide range of activities and areas where you so much for your valuable contributions. boarders have excelled. Well done to all! As the year comes to an end, we have to say good bye to some • Distinctions: of our interns, Mr Mike Palframan and Mr Jack Purcell. Jack is » Dalvon Blood (Athletics) continuing his path in the UK, while Mike might be heading off in a new direction with the love of his life. We thank both of these » Xander Combrink (Academics and Music) gentlemen for the outstanding service they gave to the boarding » Joshua Heldsinger (Academics) house, and especially for the way that they interacted with » Timothy Mantel (Academics and Drama) the boys, making a difference in their lives all of the time. Best » Liyabona Sigwabe (Hockey) wishes with your new ventures, gentlemen. • Honours: Congratulations to our leadership team for 2019: » Joel Kruger (Academics) • Canigou » Siyanda Ngxangane (Cricket) » Head Boy: Eric Jacobs » Justin Reynolds (Rugby) » Deputy: Fraser Sleet » Paul Rossouw (Hockey) » Prefects: Jordan Collier, Keegan Mountjoy, Luyanda » Liyabona Sigwabe (Hockey Umpiring) Rengo » Johann Strauss (Athletics and Rugby) » Paul Rossouw » Ian van der Merwe (Academics) • Mason House • Colours: » Head Boy: Sanga Maqubela » Dalvon Blood (Rugby) » Prefects: Matthew Cohen, Joshua King » Xander Combrink (Hockey) » Thomas Joubert (Golf) After such a good 2018, we all look forward to an » Joshua King (Rugby) even better 2019. » Kyle Klein (Cricket) G Pienaar

| 21 ACADEMIC 2018 GRADE 8–11 PRIZE LIST

GRADE 8 Academic & Music Scholarship Naadir Mowzer 1st Daniel Schlesinger Ethan Holgate 2nd Michael Smith Sports Scholarships Chad Brehem 3rd Taahir Parker Ethan Gordon Christopher Gossayn GRADE 9 Taylor Luck 1st and Alex Clarke Prize Bongile Mfunelwa for English Alex White Jordan Neill 2nd and Alex Clarke Prize Polite Phiri for Mathematics Ethan Cunningham Ken Tchimanga 3rd and Marjorie Clarke Prize Siyabonga Venge for Music Sebastian Montoya-Pelaez Juandre Welthagen

GRADE 10 ACADEMIC DISTINCTION AWARDS English and History Ben Wittenberg Gary Allen Josquin du Toit Aadam Mowlana Afrikaans, AP Mathematics, Ismaa’eel Arend Craig Engelsman Sean Muller Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Luke Borain Jordan Hazell Timothy Murphy Life Sciences and Visual Arts Steffan Brundyn Charl Botha Michael Hooper Fraser Sleet isiXhosa and Economics Thando Tshapela Bradley de Kock Eric Jacobs Theon Smith Mathematical Literacy Chris Tuohy Dylan de Kock Douglas Krone Thomas Soboil Geography Daniel Maree and Christopher Dean Patric McKeown Bernard Strauss Jonathan Sands Luke Delmulle Richard Meyers Liam Truter Information Technology and Accounting Veren Naidoo SPORTS DISTINCTION AWARDS Engineering Graphics & Design Albert van der Westhuijzen Dalvon Blood (Athletics) Music David Frost Troy Fisher (Waterpolo) Jacques Duminy (Squash) GRADE 11 Cole Walbrugh (Hockey) English and Mathematics Christopher Dean Afrikaans Huistaal Josquin du Toit CULTURAL DISTINCTION AWARDS Afrikaans 1ste Addisionele Luke Borain (Music) Taal and History Ismaa’eel Arend isiXhosa ULwimi LokuQala SERVICE DISTINCTION AWARDS oloNgezelelweyo Luyanda Rengo Mark McLagan AP Mathematics, Mathematics MARCO BAGULEY MEMORIAL AWARD and Accounting Timothy Murphy Awarded to a Grade 8 pupil who has shown overall ability Mathematical Literacy Jochen Mosig and involvement in a variety of sports offered at the school, Life Sciences Thomas Soboil and who has displayed a high level of enthusiasm and Geography Craig Engelsman sportsmanship Information Technology Gary Allen Jacques Jooste Visual Arts Faiz Toefy Economics Daniel Loebenstein HECTOR KLETTE FLOATING TROPHY Engineering Graphics & Design Richard Meyers Awarded to a Grade 8 pupil for participation in school life Music Luke Borain Thomas McKeown

ENGLISH BEST SPEAKER MARTIN BARKER AWARD George du Plooy Awarded to a Grade 9 pupil for participation in school life Alex White ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2019 Carleton Lloyd Education Trust ARTHUR BINEDELL SHIELD Scholarships Djuma Amissi Awarded to a Grade 10 pupil for participation in school life Ryan du Rand Mark McLagan Nathan Msakiwe Giyan Sulcas G H BROSTER TROPHY RBPS All-rounder Scholarship Luca Miller Awarded to a Grade 11 pupil for participation in school life Academic Scholarships Mats Engelbrecht George du Plooy and Patric McKeown Muzzammil Mohamed

| 22 PRIZE LIST

2018 GRADE 12 PRIZE LIST

SUBJECT AWARDS Lesley Reeler Trophy for a gold award every year since English, AP Mathematics, Mathematics, Grade 8 Physical Sciences, History, Economics Tim Schlesinger and Information Technology Tim Schlesinger National Mathematics Olympiad Afrikaans Xander Combrink Tim Schlesinger (3rd), Razeen Parker (8th) isiXhosa Hlonela Mayosi International Mathematics Olympiad Mathematical Literacy Ryan Witte Tim Schlesinger Life Sciences and Accounting Razeen Parker Australian Mathematics Competition – Prize Geography Andrew Allkin Tim Schlesinger Visual Arts Julian Banks Distinction: Razeen Parker Engineering Graphics and Design Cameron Ray Pan African Mathematics Olympiad Music Jesse Sarembock Razeen Parker National English Olympiad: DISTINCTION AWARDS Tim Schlesinger (33rd), Conor Colquhoun (44th) ACADEMIC SAIPA Accounting Olympiad  Laeeq Agherdien Michael Day Timothy Mantel Razeen Parker (in Top Three) Andrew Allkin Matteo Greyling Jack Oldham National Schools’ Big Band Ismaeel Bakardien Joshua Heldsinger Justin Paarman Ben Bristow, Daniel Estcourt, Matteo Greyling, Jesse Uzayr Banderker Nathan How Son Razeen Parker Sarembock Julian Banks Daiyaan Israel Joshua Pistorius ABRSM Grade 8 Anwar Behardien Matthew January Cameron Ray Xander Combrink – Merit (classical guitar) Vyan Bhikha Harry Kim Andrew Ritchie Jesse Sarembock – Distinction (piano) Benjamin Bristow Tae Beom Kim Jesse Sarembock President’s Award – Gold Conor Colquhoun Tomas Kotze Tim Schlesinger Michael-John Smuts Xander Combrink Jamie Lamprecht Damian Sparks SA Schools’ U18 Rugby Mihlali Mgolodela CULTURE: SA Junior Men’s Waterpolo Xander Combrink (Music) Timothy Mantel (Drama) Oliver Daffarn, Michael Sabor, Ross Stone, Jonathan Matteo Greyling (Music) Jesse Sarembock (Music) Swanepoel SA U18B Hockey SERVICE Irshaad Bawa, Liyabona Sigwabe Conor Colquhoun SPECIAL AWARDS SPORT Afrikaans Beste Spreker Julian Banks (Rowing) Marcus Gunton (Swimming) Xander Combrink Thomas Oliver (Swimming) Damian Sparks (Hockey) London Old Boys’ Shield for English Composition Irshaad Bawa (Hockey) Andrew Hulett (Waterpolo) Conor Colquhoun and Nathan How Son Andrew Ritchie (Swimming) Ross Stone (Waterpolo) PricewaterhouseCooper’s Prize Justin Broad (Cricket) Mihlali Mgolodela (Rugby) Razeen Parker Michael Sabor (Waterpolo) Jonathan Swanepoel Andrew Ford Performance Trophy for Jazz and Emilio Oliver Daffarn (Waterpolo) (Waterpolo) Farella Trophy Liyabona Sigwabe (Hockey) Matteo Greyling Alan van der Merwe Pianist of the Year OUTSIDE COMPETITIONS Jesse Sarembock UCT Mathematics Competition The Leaver Trophy Yong Jun Park (2nd) Matthew Eaton Tim Schlesinger (3rd) The Mike Reeler Altius et Latius Award Razeen Parker (6th) Matteo Greyling Tae Beom Kim (8th) Academic Merit Shield Harry Kim (10th) Tim Schlesinger Conor Colquhoun & Lloyd Watermeyer (7th in pairs) Honikman Shield and Beecher and Nonna Steer Award for Leadership Xander Combrink

| 23 ACHIEVERS

SURNAME FIRST NAME ACHIEVEMENT SURNAME FIRST NAME ACHIEVEMENT Abbas Yazeed WP Tennis U15A Eaton Matthew WP U19 Squash Allkin Alex WP U18 Tennis Ellis Brown Guy WP U16A Water polo Bawa Irshaad WP U18A Hockey Estcourt Daniel National Schools Jazz Band Bawa Irshaad SA U18B Hockey Fisher Troy WP U18 Water polo Bennewith Luca WP U14B Water polo Fisher Troy SA U18 Water polo Blood Dalvon SA U18 Athletics Ford Nicholas SA Schools National A Band Blow Robert WP U16A Hockey Ford Nicholas WP Junior Debating Team Blows Alex WP U14 Disas Ford Nicholas WP Maths D Team Borain Thomas WP U16 Squash Fraser Cameron WP U15B Cricket Botha Lehan WP Cricket U19A Frost David WP U16A Hockey Botha Andy WP U14A Water polo Frost David International Team for Science Bristow Ben Standard Bank National Expo Schools’ Big Band member Galvaan M Ziyaad WP U15 Touch Rugby Brooks Cameron WP U16B Squash Greyling Matteo National Schools Jazz Band Brundyn Steffan SA Math Team Haarhoff Tate WP U16B Water polo Caldis Milto 1st in UCT Mathematics Pair Hazell Keagan WP U14 Disas Competition Ige David WP U18B Rugby Cann Callum WP U18A Hockey Ige Paul WP U18C Rugby Collier Jordan WP Cricket U19A Jooste Jacques WP Cricket U15 Colquhoun Conor 44th in SA for De Beers English Joseph Maahir WP U15 Cricket Olympiade Joubert Sean International Karate Team Cunningham Ethan WP U15A Cricket Joubert Grant WP Tennis U15A Daffarn Oli SA U18 Water polo Klein Kyle WP Cricket U17A Daniels Fayaad WP U15 Cricket Le Roux Jason National Schools Jazz Band Davis Kian WP U16A Rugby Lee Wonhee WP U16 Swimming De Villiers Joshua WP U14B Water polo Logan Slaai WP Touch Rugby De Waal Jean-Luc WP U16A Hockey Mansvelt Mark WP U14 Disas Delmulle Luke WP U19B Squash Mansvelt Mark WP U14A Water polo Duminy Jacques WP U19A Squash Masumpa Bukho WP U15 Cricket Duminy Jacques South African Squash Medcalf Joshua WP U14B Water polo Representative McConnell Jono WP U16 Disas Durand EJ WP U15 Water polo McConnell Jono WP U15 Water polo

Senior Achievers

| 24 ACHIEVERS ACHIEVERS

SURNAME FIRST NAME ACHIEVEMENT SURNAME FIRST NAME ACHIEVEMENT Miller Matthew WP U16A Hockey Sheena Guy WP U19A Cricket Moore Michael WP Cricket U17 Sherry Dylan WP U15 Underwater hockey Mosig Jochen Kilimanjaro expedition 2018 Slabber Luke WP U15 Swimming Murphy Tim UCT Mathematics Gold Award Smith Theon 1st in UCT Mathematics Pair Naidoo Veren WP U16B Squash Competition Ncwana Lihlumelo WP U14 Disas Smuts Michael John WP Water polo U19B (Captain) Negus Tiago WP Golf U19 Smuts Michael John Gold Level Presidents Award Nel James WP U15 Touch Rugby Sorensen Liam WP U18B Hockey Nkonzombi Siviwe WP U15 Cricket Sparks Brett WP U16A Hockey Oliver Richard WP U15 Water polo Sparks Damian WP U18A Hockey Park Yong-Jun UCT Mathematics Top 10 Stead Max WP U16B Hockey Parker Razeen Silver Medal at PAN African Stone Ross WP U18 Water polo (Captain) Maths Olympiad Stone Ross SA U18 Water polo (Captain) Parker Razeen Top 10 South African Maths Stronach Miachel WP Tennis U15A Olympiad Swanepoel Jonathan SA U18 Water polo Parker Razeen WP Maths A Team Toerien André Top 10 South African Maths Potgieter Wikus SA U15 Biathlon Olympiad Potgieter Wikus WP U14 Swimming Toerien André WP Maths A Team Sabor Michael WP U19A Water polo Tuohy Christopher WP U16B Water polo Sabor Michael SA U18 Water polo Urquhart Kieran SA U18 Golf Team Safodien Ishma-eel SA Touch Rugby Van Oordt Quinn WP U17A Cricket Sarembock Jesse Standard Bank National Vokozela Lukhanyo WP U16A Rugby Schools’ Big Band member Vokozela Lukhanyo SA U16 Rugby Scheepers Reese WP U17 Cricket Walbrugh Cole SA U17 Hockey Schellhorn Finlay WP U14B Water polo Walbrugh Cole WP U17 Cricket Schlesinger Tim 33rd in SA for De Beers English Wares Cole WP U15 Water polo Olympiad Wessels Nicholas WP Tennis U15B Schlesinger Tim South African representative for White Michael WP U16B Hockey Mathematics in Romania Wilkinson Josh WP U14B Water polo Schlesinger Tim WP A Maths team Williams Greg WP Disas Hockey Schlesinger Tim 3rd in UCT Maths Competition Young Ethan WP U14 Disas Shaw Oliver WP U16A Water polo

Junior Achievers

| 25 COLOURS

ACADEMIC COLOURS Blows, Matthew Cann, Callum (Hockey) Moore, Michael (Cricket) Hooper, Michael (Music) GRADE 12 Caine, John Christian, Seth (Rugby) Moss, Robbie (Tennis) Hooper, Declan (Drama) Distinction Davis, Samuel Collier, Jordan (Cricket) Mputing, Chulumanco Le Borgne, Connor (Drama) Agherdien, Moegamad du Plooy, George Cox, Douglas (Hockey) (Rugby) Lubbe, Matt (Drama) Allkin, Andrew Lee, David De Goede, Millo (Hockey) Murphy, Timothy (Cross Madubela, Likho (Drama) Bakardien, Ismaeel Loebenstein, Daniel Delmulle, Luke (Squash) Country, Rowing) Marais, Neill (Music) Banderker, Uzayr Rossouw, Paul Du Plooy, George (Rowing) Myburgh, Philip (Soccer) McKeown, Patric (Music) Banks, Julian Ryklief, Luqmaan Eaton, Matthew (Squash) Nayo, Lukhanyo (Basketball) Park, Yong (Music) Behardien, Anwar Schmidt, Zachary Ebing, Connor (Soccer) Negus, Tiago (Golf) Ray, Cameron (Music) Bhikha, Vyan Shaw, Oliver Estcourt, Daniel (Rowing) Ngxangane, Siyanda (Soccer) Shaw, Oliver (Debating) Bristow, Benjamin van Houten, Luc Gabriels, Thoubaan (Rugby) Oliver, Thomas (Water Polo) Strauss, Bernard (Debating) Colquhoun, Conor Colours Gad, Gabriel (Cricket) Parker, Razeen (Table Tennis) Van Rensburg, Shaun (Music) Combrink, Xander Cuff, Liam Gilliam, Clev (Rowing) Petersen, Imad (Basketball) Van Wyk, Stuart (Debating) Greyling, Matteo Lavery, Connor Henry, Kyle (Rowing) Rasmussen, Gareth Webber, Dante (Music) Heldsinger, Joshua le Roux, Bryan Ige, David (Rugby) (Basketball) Wells, Daniel (Music) How Son, Nathan Lesch, Kyle Longwe-Smit, Thando (Tennis) Reagon, Dean (Chess) White, Thomas (Drama) Israel, Daiyaan Louw, Charl Martin, Nico (Chess) Reiback, Jay (Rugby, Water White, Alex (Debating) January, Matthew Salaam, Nur Mayosi, Chumani (Soccer) Polo) Wittenberg, Ben (Drama) Kim, Seunghwan McKeown, Patric (Athletics, Rengo, Luyanda (Basketball) Walbrugh, Cole SERVICE Kim, Tae White, Thomas Cross Country) Rooke, Aidan (Golf) Kotze, Tomas Ngxangane, Siyanda (Cricket) Saban, Miekaa’iel (Soccer) Distinction Mantel, Timothy GRADE 10 Redelinghuys, Liam (Rowing) Sallie, Mogamad (Rugby) Colquhoun, Conor (Sports Oldham, Jack Honours Reynolds, Justin (Rugby) Schmidt, Zachary (Soccer) Official) Paarman, Justin Abrahams, Nihaad Rossouw, Paul (Hockey) Schoon, Justin (Soccer) McLagan, Mark (Sound & Parker, Razeen Barday, Luqmaan Sheena, Guy (Cricket) Schoultz, Nathan (Squash) Lighting, Water Polo, First Pistorius, Joshua Beneke, Luke Smuts, Michael-John (Water Scott, Graeme (Hockey) Aid, Hockey) Ray, Cameron Bovim, Samuel Polo) Shaw, Oliver (Water Polo) Honours Ritchie, Andrew Brundyn, Steffan Sorensen, Liam (Hockey) Sheppard, Kian (Soccer) Fisher, Troy (Water Polo Sarembock, Jesse Choi, David Strauss, Johannes (Athletics, Smith, Luke (Soccer) refereeing & coaching) Schlesinger, Timothy Delmulle, Keenan Rugby) Starr, Caleb (Rugby) Hillman, Alex (First Aid, Sparks, Damian Duncan, Angus Weng, Yu-Shih (Basketball) Stewart, Keagan (Water Interact, Basketball table) Frost, David Honours White, Thomas (Rowing) Polo) Kelly, Tim (Water Polo Lake, Ryan Stone, Ross (Rugby) refereeing, coaching & table) Behardien, Anwar Martin, Nico Colours Collins, Patrick Accom, Tristan (Athletics) Streicher, Jonathan (Golf) McBeth, Rhys (Water Polo Naidoo, Veren Strybis, Gary (Hockey) refereeing & table) Day, Michael Nogueira, Luke Agherdien, Moegamad Goldman, Charles (Soccer) Tsang, William (Basketball) Negus, Tiago (Cricket Park, Sang-Yeon Urquhart, Kieran (Golf) scoring) Heldsinger, Joshua Randeree, Azhar Allie, Kiyan (Soccer) Kim, Tae Allkin, Andrew (Tennis) Van Eden, Conor (Rugby) Sigwabe, Liyabona (Sports Ravat, Rhys Van Loggerenberg, Tiaan Official) Kruger, Joel Rose, James Bakardien, Ismaeel (Soccer) Lamprecht, Jamie Barnard, Jaco (Rugby) (Rugby) Sparks, Damian (Sports Schlesinger, Samuel Van Oordt, Quinn (Cricket) Official) Probert, James Smith, Alex Blood, Dalvon (Rugby) Ritchie, Andrew Blows, Matthew (Soccer) Van Selm, David (Water Polo) Colours Stead, Max Venter, Joshua (Golf) Royker, Ziyaad van der Walt, Luke Broad, Justin (Golf, Hockey) Bovim, Sam (Hockey Swanepoel, Jonathan Brooks, Cameron (Squash) Walbrugh, Cole (Cricket) umpiring) van der Westhuizen, Albert Whyte, Duke (Basketball) Van Der Merwe, Ian Wittenberg, Benjamin Cassiem, Nazier (Soccer) Branquino, Jake (Water Polo Watermeyer, Lloyd Collier, Jordan (Rugby) Wing, Bradan (Basketball) table) Colours Collins, Patrick (Squash) Cann, Callum (Sports Official) Colours Bronn, Kyle CULTURAL Mayosi, Hlonela Combrink, Xander (Hockey) Distinction Colquhoun, Conor (Sports Goatley, Geoffrey Davis, Samuel (Basketball) Official) Steyn, Liam Gordon, Daniel Borain, Luke (Music) Swanepoel, Jonathan De Freitas, Romano (Soccer) Combrink, Xander (Music) Dawood, Mustapha (First Aid) Heynes, Jared Dun, Craig (Table Tennis) Forbes, Joshua (First Aid) Van Der Merwe, Ian Lee, Wonhee Greyling, Matteo (Music) Eaton, Matthew (Hockey) Mantel, Timothy (Drama) Frost, David (Hockey GRADE 11 Prowse, James Ebrahim, Aashiq (Basketball) umpiring) Distinction Sarembock, Jesse (Music) Walker, Liam Ellis Brown, Guy (Water Polo) Gloor, Jarryd (Hockey Allen, Gary Webber, Dante Fisher, Troy (Rugby) Honours umpiring) Arend, Ismaa’eel Gad, Gabriel (Golf) Bristow, Benjamin (Music) Hillman, Alex (Interact) Borain, Luke SPORTS COLOURS Gallant, Mogammad (Table Estcourt, Daniel (Music) Hooper, Michael (Library) Botha, Charl Distinction Tennis) Du Plooy, George (Drama) King, Josh (Rugby refereeing) de Kock, Bradley Bawa, Irshaad (Hockey) Gray, Joseph (Hockey) Du Toit, Josquin (Drama) Labuschagne, Kyle (First Aid) de Kock, Dylan Blood, Dalvon (Athletics) Gray, Matthew (Rugby) Ford, Nicholas (Debating) Le Borgne, Connor (Sound & Dean, Christopher Broad, Justin (Cricket) Greyling, Matteo (Cross January, Matthew (Music) Lighting) Delmulle, Luke Daffarn, Oliver (Water Polo) Country) Kriger, Seth (Music) Louw, Charl (Library) du Toit, Josquin Duminy, Jacques (Squash) Hillman, Alex (Basketball) Stofile, Jongisizwe (Drama) Lyons, Neale (Library) Engelsman, Craig Fisher, Troy (Water Polo) How Son, Nathan Urban, Lukas (Music) McGuiness, Josh (Water Polo Hazell, Jordan Hulett, Andrew (Water Polo) (Basketball) Colours table) Hooper, Michael Mgolodela, Mihlali (Rugby) Jacobs, Junaid (Rowing) Allkin, Andrew (Music) Montoya Pelaez, Sebastian Jacobs, Eric Sabor, Michael (Water Polo) Jollivet De Oliveira, Jonathan Biccard, Duncan (Drama) (Sound & Lighting) Krone, Douglas Sigwabe, Liyabona (Hockey) (Rugby) Bloemetje, Joshua (Debating) Raynham, Thomas (Sound & McKeown, Patric Sparks, Damian (Hockey) Joubert, Thomas (Golf) Bovim, Sam (Music) Lighting) Meyers, Richard Stone, Ross (Water Polo) Kagee, Adam (Soccer) Colquhoun, Conor (Music) Rossouw, Paul (Hockey Mowlana, Aadam Swanepoel, Jonathan (Water Kim, Tae (Chess) Davis, Sam (Music) Umpiring) Muller, Sean Polo) Kim, Tae (Chess) De Kock, Cameron (Debating) Smith, Luke (Library) Murphy, Timothy Walbrugh, Cole (Hockey) King, Joshua (Rugby) Dean, Chris (Debating) Swanepoel, Dylan (First Aid) Sleet, Fraser Honours Klein, Kyle (Cricket) Du Plooy, George (Debating) Van Wyk, Stuart (Interact) Smith, Theon Banks, Julian (Rowing) Kriger, Seth (Athletics) Ford, Nicholas (Music) White, Alex (Sound & Soboil, Thomas Bezuidenhout, Christian Lee, David (Basketball) Frost, David (Music) Lighting) Strauss, Bernard (Rowing) Louw, Charl (Table Tennis) Fuller, Luke (Drama) White, Michael (Hockey Truter, Liam Botha, Lehan (Cricket) MacLeod Smith, Matthew Gordon, Daniel (Music) umpiring) Honours Bristow, Benjamin (Hockey) (Rugby) Gray, Matthew (Music) Whyte, Duke (Water Polo Bezuidenhout, Christian Buck, Liam (Athletics) Mayosi, Hlonela (Soccer) Haarhof, Tate (Music) table)

| 26 SENIOR CERTIFICATE RESULTS COLOURS / MATRIC RESULTS as at 04 January 2019

149 candidates wrote the examinations. There were no failures. Passed at Bachelor (Degree) Level (141 – this equals 94,63% of the candidates) Agherdien, Laeeq; Allie, Kiyan; Allkin, Andrew Jonathan; Alt, Jack Harry; Ambler-Smith, Michael Richard; Andrews, Ammaar; Avondo, Luca Papanicolaou; Baatjies, Malcolm Bevan; Bakardien, Ismaeel; Banderker, Uzayr; Banks, Julian Rowland; Barnard, Jaco Robert; Bawa, Irshaad Alie; Behardien, Anwar; Bezuidenhout, Keegan Luke; Bhikha, Vyan; Bluteau, Marius; Bristow, Benjamin Ian Toerien; Broad, Justin; Byrne, Keean Matthew; Cann, Callum Langley; Cassiem, Nazier; Cassiem, Mohamed Yaseen; Child, Jordan Lee; Christian, Seth August; Collins, Patrick Michael; Colquhoun, Conor Finbar; Combrink, Xander Francois; Cooper, Dean Bradfield; Cooter, Sam Christian; Crowther, Liam Lourens; Daffarn, Oliver James; Day, Michael Donald Hemsworth; De Freitas, Romano Fernando; De Goede, Millo Brian; Eaton, Matthew Brian; Ebing, Connor; Ebrahim, Aashiq; Ebrahim, Yusuf; Estcourt, Daniel; Fernandes, Diego Cipriano; Ferreira, Daniel; Franke, Aidan Lance; Fransman, Timothy Jesse; Fujiwara, Masanori; Gabriels, Thoubaan; Gad, Gabriel Max; Gawulekapa, Awethu Sibulela; Gibson, Joshua Graham; Gillett, Robert Neil; Goldman, Charles Louis; Greyling, Matteo Gregory; Gunton, Marcus Jonathan; Heldsinger, Joshua Luke; Holman, Darin Edward; How Son, Nathan Kyle; Hulett, Andrew Mark; Ige, David Iyanuoluwa; Ige, Paul Erioluwa; Israel, Daiyaan; January, Matthew Michael; Jollivet De Oliveira, Jonathan; Kagee, Adam Ajani; Kajee, Shakeel; Khan, Mohamed Uwais; Kieswetter, Jack John; Kim, Seunghwan Harry; Kim, Tae Beom; King, Alexander James; Klink, Tavis; Kotzé, Tomas Rudi; Kriger, Seth Jarryd; Kruger, Joel Timothy; Lamprecht, Jamie Llewellyn; Leatherby, Ryan; Louw, Myles Roy; Majal, Yousuf; Mantel, Timothy Daniel; Marney, Tyrese; Mayosi, Chumani; Mayosi, Hlonela; Mputing, Chulumanco; Myburgh, Philip Albert; Nayo, Lukhanyo Andile; Ngxangane, Siyanda; Nongqotho, Yondipha; O’Sullivan, Conor David; Oldham, Jack; Oliver, Thomas Edward; Owen, Jeremy Thomas Mostyn; Paarman, Justin Matthew; Park, Yong Jun; Parker, Razeen; Pistorius, Joshua; Prinsloo, Jason Anthony; Probert, Gareth Richard; Probert, James; Rademan, Michael Peter; Ranchod, Nikhil; Rawoot, Rayghaan; Ray, Cameron Luke; Reagon, Dean David; Redelinghuys, Liam Derick; Reynolds, Justin Peter; Ritchie, Andrew Mackenzie; Royker, Ziyaad; Saban, Miekaa’iel; Sabor, Michael; Sallie, Mogamad Ra’ees; Sarembock, Jesse Aaron; Schlesinger, Timothy John; Schoon, Justin Leonard; Scott, Graeme Andrew; Sigwabe, Liyabona; Slaai, Logan Alex; Smuts, Michael-John; Sparks, Damian John; Starr, Caleb Jordan; Steyn, Liam Erik; Stone, Ross Stuart; Strauss, Johannes Jakobus Louw; Strybis, Gary John; Sutcliffe, Daniel Christopher; Swanepoel, Dylan; Swanepoel, Jonathan Wayne; Toet, Gregory William; Torrington, Jonathan Peter Ralph; Tsang, William; Urban, Lukas Hector; Van Der Merwe, Ian Frederick; Van Eden, Reece; Van Rhyn, Joshua Stephen; Van Zyl, Michael Anton; Venter, Joshua Matthew; Wall, Thomas Keith; Watermeyer, Lloyd Peter; Wells, Daniel Gray; White, Thomas Edward; Wilson, Fynn Bevan; Wilson, Matthew Tyler; Yates, Liam. Passed at Diploma and Higher Certificate Level (8 – this equals 5,4% of the candidates) Adam, Yusuf; Fraser, Quinn; Galant, Imtiyaaz; Metu, Someleze; Mgolodela, Mihlali; Streicher, Jonathan James; Wing, Bradan Kwan; Witte, Ryan John. There were 458 subject distinctions in total. The following candidates achieved 3 or more distinctions: 9 distinctions: Schlesinger, Timothy John 8 distinctions: Banks, Julian Rowland; Colquhoun, Conor Finbar (out of 9 subjects); Combrink, Xander Francois; Mantel, Timothy Daniel; Parker, Razeen; Ray, Cameron Luke. 7 distinctions: Allkin, Andrew Jonathan (out of 8 subjects); Bakardien, Ismaeel (out of 8 subjects); Behardien, Anwar (out of 8 subjects); Bhikha, Vyan; Bristow, Benjamin Ian Toerien (out of 8 subjects); Greyling, Matteo Gregory (out of 8 subjects); How Son, Nathan Kyle (out of 8 subjects); Kim, Seunghwan Harry (out of 8 subjects); Lamprecht, Jamie Llewellyn (out of 8 subjects); Paarman, Justin Matthew; Sarembock, Jesse Aaron (out of 8 subjects), Sparks, Damian John (out of 9 subjects). 6 distinctions: Agherdien, Laeeq; Banderker, Uzayr; Collins, Patrick Michael (out of 8 subjects); Goldman, Charles Louis (out of 8 subjects); Israel, Daiyaan (out of 8 subjects); January, Matthew Michael (out of 8 subjects); Kim, Tae Beom (out of 8 subjects); Kotzé, Tomas Rudi (out of 8 subjects); Kruger, Joel Timothy (out of 8 subjects) ; Mayosi, Hlonela; Oldham, Jack (out of 8 subjects); Pistorius, Joshua; Ritchie, Andrew Mackenzie (out of 8 subjects); Steyn, Liam Erik; van der Merwe, Ian Frederick; Wilson, Matthew Tyler. 5 distinctions: Day, Michael Donald Hemsworth (out of 8 subjects); Gunton, Marcus Jonathan; Heldsinger, Joshua Luke (out of 8 subjects); O’Sullivan, Conor David (out of 8 subjects); Probert, James; Royker, Ziyaad; Schoon, Justin Leonard; Toet, Gregory William (out of 8 subjects); van Rhyn, Joshua Stephen; Venter, Joshua Matthew (out of 8 subjects); Watermeyer, Lloyd Peter (out of 8 subjects). 4 distinctions: Alt, Jack Harry; Eaton, Matthew Brian; Ebrahim, Yusuf; Franke, Aidan Lance; Mayosi, Chumani; Oliver, Thomas Edward; Ranchod, Nikhil; Reagon, Dean David (out of 9 subjects); Sabor, Michael (out of 8 subjects); van Eden, Reece; Wilson, Fynn Bevan. 3 distinctions: Ambler-Smith, Michael Richard; Avondo, Luca Papanicolaou (out of 8 subjects); Baatjies, Malcolm Bevan; Barnard, Jaco Robert; Bluteau, Marius; Cassiem, Mohamed Yaseen; Child, Jordan Lee; Crowther, Liam Lourens; Jollivet de Oliveira, Jonathan; Kagee, Adam Ajani; Kriger, Seth Jarryd; Leatherby, Ryan; Nayo, Lukhanyo Andile; Probert, Gareth Richard; Reynolds, Justin Peter; Scott, Graeme Andrew; Strauss, Johannes Jakobus Louw; Swanepoel, Jonathan Wayne (out of 8 subjects); Torrington, Jonathan Peter Ralph; Urban, Lukas Hector; Wall, Thomas Keith; Wells, Daniel Gray.

| 27 CULTURE MUSIC

The Music Department was very pleased to welcome Carla The main events of 2018 were: Stokes (saxophone), Michael Bester (guitar), Celeste Roux •• The Gig Band in January (piano), Kevin Cook (violin), Seul Pearl Jung (cello), Lance •• The Sunset Concert in February Thuynsma (clarinet) and Lilavan Gangen (percussion) to the •• The Band Tour up the Garden Route in March part-time staff. Apart from the four full-time Music staff, •• The Gala Music Evening in May headed by Terrence Scarr, the part-time teachers have also •• The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival at the Baxter contributed to a successful year with various ensemble Theatre in May groups continuing their musical journeys. •• The Prestige Music Evening (including the Emilio Farella The Jazz Band once again attended the Standard Bank Cup Competition as well as the Andrew Ford Jazz Trophy) National Youth Jazz Festival in Grahamstown in July. in the Reeler Theatre in August They took part in five days of intensive Jazz activities – •• The Jazz and Concert Band Matric Farewell Concert in workshops, master classes, band practices – and attended October numerous performances by leading jazz musicians from •• Cabaret in the Reeler Theatre in October South Africa and around the world. •• The Carol Service in the Memorial Hall in December. Six RBHS boys were selected for the Standard Bank A number of boys enrolled for external music examinations National Schools Big Band: and the following achieved outstanding results with Trinity •• Benjamin Bristow (trombone) Guildhall: •• Daniel Estcourt (tenor saxophone) •• Jesse Sarembock Piano Grade 8 – 88% •• Nicholas Ford (bass) •• Xander Combrink Guitar Grade 8 – 80% •• Matteo Greyling (alto saxophone) •• Luke Borain Piano Grade 8 – 91% •• Jason le Roux (alto saxophone) •• Thomas Borain Piano Grade 7 – 89% •• Jesse Sarembock (piano) •• André Toerien Piano Grade 6 – 94% The Andrew Ford Jazz Trophy was awarded to Matteo •• Matthew Berry Violin Grade 4 – 89% Greyling (alto saxophone) and he also received the Emilio •• Leo Brierley-Bekker Violin Grade 2 – 81% Farella Cup. T Scarr

CHAMBER CHOIR

After being in the Chamber Choir for five years, I can truly say that this has been one of our most successful years. We progressed significantly through a number of songs, including: ‘8 Days a Week’ by the Beatles, ‘Viva La Vida’ by Coldplay and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers. The latter had a sensational solo performed by Patric McKeown and Samuel Bovim offered an amazing solo rendition on Viva La Vida. Our hard work had paid off as we were asked to sing in the Gala Concert and the Piano Pupils Concert, which were all highly successful. Thanks must go to Mr Scarr for leading the choir this year Seated P McKeown, Mr T Scarr, M Baatjies, Mr S Simpson, C Ray, V Joubert, M Hooper with such vigour and determination. First row T Muthama, O Faure, A Toerien, Z Halday, T McKeown, S Montoya Pelaez Second row A Smith, P Wamono, S Davis, S Bovim, D Krone C Ray Absent T Chakapfava, L Xabe, A Morris, C Lavers

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SENIOR CONCERT BAND

Seated C Colquhoun, YJ Park, L Urban, Mr S Simpson, M Greyling, Mr T Scarr, B Bristow, S Kriger, A Allkin First row D Schlesinger, J De Villiers, N Ford, T Raynham, D Estcourt, A Klein, T Smith, O Faure, S Montoya Pelaez, P Soboil Second row D Webber, M Stronach, K Plüddemann, Z Halday, J Baalbergen, M Hooper, N Marais, S Van Rensburg, J Le Roux Third row T Borain, L Borain, D Gordon, D Frost, M Gray, T Haarhof, K Nicol, A Smith Absent M Mosdell, J Heynes, J Swartz

The Senior Concert Band has had yet another amazing year Our final performance of the year was the Matric Farewell filled with numerous performances. All of us Matrics are Concert, where all five years of early morning band especially grateful for the dedication and hard work put practices, tours and various gigs came to an end. Belonging in by Mr Scarr for the boys to end off what has been an to such a close group of musicians and seeing the results of incredible five years of Rondebosch music. our hard work makes all of the early school starts and many hours of practice seem more than worthwhile. With many Although we lost the talented and experienced group of speeches and lots of cake, the evening served as a great Matrics from 2017, the band wasted no time and went to end to this incredible journey. work for the busy year ahead. We managed to keep up the enthusiasm and play at an outstanding level at various We cannot thank Mr Scarr enough for his passion, guidance events, despite not having a band tour this year. Some and support to the band. I, along with the entire E’18 music of our main concerts included our annual Gala Concert, group, cannot wait to see what the Senior Concert Band the Carols evening with Rondebosch Prep school, the has in store in the upcoming years. Sunset Concert, our combined Rondebosch Prep school performance and our gig at the for M Greyling learners with special needs and learning disabilities.

| 29 JUNIOR JAZZ BAND

Seated D Gordon, N Marais, Mr S Simpson, D Wells, Mr M de Kock, M January, T Smith Back row A Klein, M Stronach, T Borain, K Plüddemann, J Wilkinson, D Webber, J Baalbergen, E Van Oudtshoorn

This year has been an exciting one for the Junior Jazz Band. and the Matric Farewell Concert. It was at the latter that We tackled many challenging and rewarding tunes such as the band bid farewell to two of its members, Daniel Wells an arrangement of Rise by Herb Albert, Soul March, a Mike and Matthew January. More will likely make their exit prior Campbell tune, and Basie’s Beat, a hard-hitting swing chart. to the start of next year as the Senior Jazz Band is also in need of new members. Best of luck to those who are leaving In the first term we played at the school’s annual Sunset and to those who will remain. Concert where all of the bands were showcased. It set the tone for what proved to be a very exciting and rewarding A special thanks must go to Mr Marc de Kock, the conductor year. The next gig that we spent the majority of our and Teacher in Charge of the band, for all of his guidance, practices preparing for was the annual Cape Town Big Band wisdom and patience, as well as for motivating us to Festival at the Baxter. It was here that all of the hours continually improve and persist in our musical journeys. It will of hard practice came to a head as the band put on an be exciting to see how the band grows over the next few years amazing show. The year wound down with a few more light- and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing them in action. hearted gigs, such as the Rondebosch Prep School concert M January STRING ENSEMBLE

(L-R) L Brierley-Bekker, T Muthama, Mr S Simpson, J Gray, A Morris Absent M Berry, K Melia, J Brummer, T Kim

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SENIOR JAZZ BAND

What another incredible year it has been for the Senior Jazz Band. Being part of a close group that has worked exceptionally hard, toured many places, played at numerous gigs and produced high quality music has been an absolute privilege for us all.

This year the band contained nine Matric boys and the atmosphere and bond created amongst us all was what made 2018 so enjoyable. Some of our performances included our gig at the Baxter Theatre for the Cape Town Big Band Festival, ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at St Joseph’s with a lot of wind adding to the exciting atmosphere, the Sunset Concert, our annual Gala Concert and our combined Rondebosch Prep School performance, all of which were very enjoyable events with excellent music. Big band classics such as “I’m Beginning to See the Light” and “Jumpin’ at the Woodside” along with songs such as “Big Face” and “Slup Chips”, by the great Mike Campbell, are just a few to mention from our large and exciting repertoire.

Once again, the National Schools Big Band was dominated by Rondebosch with six of the members coming from our school. This incredible achievement is a great reflection of Mr Scarr and the RBHS Music Department’s dedication. Our tour to Grahamstown for the National Youth Jazz Festival was a success with boys gaining so much experience and learning a lot about jazz.

Playing for the last time as a band at our Matric Farewell Concert was very emotional, but reminded our E’18 music group of our incredible time together these past five years. The majority of all of this success is owed to Mr Scarr. His efforts, passion and guidance has lifted the band to greater heights and brought out the best in every one of us. I wish him and the Jazz Band the very best for the years to come and look forward to hearing more outstanding music. M Greyling

Seated D Estcourt, L Urban, Mr S Simpson, M Greyling, Mr T Scarr, B Bristow, A Allkin First row J Sarembock, J Le Roux, L Borain, C Colquhoun, N Ford, X Combrink Second row T Haarhof, S Kriger, M Gray, D Frost

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Seated R Fisher, A Toerien, Mr S Simpson, E Van Outdshoorn, Mr K Buitendag, E Africa, J Nel Back row M Reed, M Smith, SJ Swanepoel, J Wilkinson, N Lipinski, A Maharaj, C Bräsler

It is my second year in the Junior Concert Band and it was opportunity to play a repertoire that is expected in the another busy year of early morning practices, commitment Senior bands. Once again, a shout out goes to Mr Kingsley and drive, but never forgetting the laughter, fun and banter Buitendag for continuing to motivate and challenge us to between the boys. During the course of the year we took part improve as young musicians. in many performances, including the Sunset Concert and the Rondebosch Combined Schools Concert, where different types Playing in the Junior Concert Band has been a great of contemporary songs were covered and played. experience and I am sure it will have the same impact on other budding musicians in the years ahead. The Junior Concert Band allows us to not only experience playing together and performing live, but also gives us the E Van Oudtshoorn

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GIG BAND

What another amazing year it has been for the Rondebosch Our final performance of the year was our annual Matric Gig Band. All of us have been really lucky to be part of such Farewell Concert. We had seven Matrics in the band: an enjoyable band that plays music which appeals to most Benjamin Bristow, Daniel Estcourt, Lukas Urban, Matteo people and to travel to various venues and events. Greyling, Matthew January, Seth Kriger and Xander Combrink. Each played a major role and took the band The band’s year starts off from our very successful show, to new heights. Saying goodbye to such an enjoyable Cabaret, where new songs and new members are acquired. and successful group was quite sad for us Matrics. I feel Some of our main events this year included performing with that we have been exceptionally fortunate to play such the winner of The Voice South Africa and Rondebosch Old a wide variety of music, improve our skills and gain such Boy, Richard Stirton, the Sunset concert, the Clarke House great experience. A majority of all this success is owed to dinner, our annual Gala Concert, St Joseph’s ‘Jazz on the Mr de Kock for his commitment, passion, dedication and Lawn’ and our annual performance at Rondebosch Prep understanding. I cannot wait for what he and the Gig Band School. Songs such as ‘I Don’t Need No Doctor’, ‘Let Me have to offer in the upcoming years and wish them the best Entertain You’ and ‘Me and Mrs Jones’ are a few of our best. of luck for another busy year. The atmosphere and the bond between us is one of the great joys of being part of the Gig Band. M Greyling

Seated D Estcourt, X Combrink, Mr S Simpson, M Greyling, Mr M de Kock, S Kriger, B Bristow First row J Le Roux, L Borain, D Frost, L Urban, S Bovim, N Ford, P McKeown, M January

| 33 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Cultural evening

Cultural evening

Cultural evening

Interhouse plays

Theatre appreciation

| 34 E’19 CABARET

E’19 CABARET

This year’s Cabaret, themed ‘Out of this World’, again Even after almost the entire cast was struck by a terrible performed to a sold out audience. Concert Night saw 350 sickness on our last two nights, we delivered a completely excited girls and Bosch boys cram into the Reeler Theatre for magical final two performances – the audiences would never a night of singing, dancing and good memories. have known.

Some of our highlights included Cole Walbrugh’s rendition of A special thanks must go to all of the musicians of the ‘New York State of Mind’, ‘Shotgun’ sung by Letsatsi Lekoma show, many of whom are from junior grades. The show (he really sounds exactly like George Ezra) and ‘Sweet would not be possible without the rest of the Committee: Caroline’, sung on Concert Night by Luke Borain. Who can Josquin du Toit, Eric Jacobs, Sanga Maqubela, Fraser Sleet, forget George du Plooy’s Afrikaans hit ‘Die Verlore Seun’ Luc van Houten and Stuart van Wyk; the Sound and Lighting and the stage performance by Gary Allen and Nicholas Crew, Parents and RBHS staff involved – Mrs Erna du Toit Bronkhorst in ‘Should l Stay or Should I Go’? Concert Night’s (Décor) and Ms Paola Ghignone (Cabaret Coordinator) and highlight was almost definitely DJ Gasko’s (Gary Allen) set. the music staff: Mr Terrence Scarr, Mr Marc de Kock and Mr Kingsley Buitendag for another Cabaret that was truly ‘Out Our committee members, Patric McKeown and Luke Borain, of this World’. also featured as regulars on stage along with Bradley de Kock, Luke Delmulle, Jason Le Roux and Guy Sheena. The P McKeown and P Ghignone Grade 11s really put together an awesome show.

| 35 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

From the Director As you remember “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, please spare a thought about what it really means to create theatre. How to find eleven ‘spare’ hours a week to rehearse with There is a script, but no formula. There is no memorandum. a troupe of teenage performers? There are no rules of business or sport. Theatre is a three- How to conjure up a majestic blue forest and floral dimensional, moving artwork, which evolves in response to bower in only 15 days? feelings and must accommodate indeterminable factors. This Where to begin when it’s decided that the main prop makes the enormous love that so many have given to the simply must be a blue donkey head? 2018 collaborative production even more precious. Considering “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in hindsight, we A Skelly (Head of the Arts Faculty, Rustenburg Girls’ High might never pinpoint these answers. Tackling a production School) and C Hickson-Mahony (Principal of the Cape on this scale has been both exhausting and exhilarating. Academy of Dramatic Arts) This precarious balance of emotion is perhaps represented when we called it quits at 23h30 one weekend, only after CAST feeling entirely satisfied that the fabric tendrils were THE FAIRIES suspended perfectly against the moon. This was fatigue and Puck: Gabriella Sancho Gr 11 Rustenburg fabulous in a single moment. Oberon: Jongisizwe Stofile Gr 11 Rondebosch Titania: Jade Dreyer Gr 10 Rustenburg Rondebosch Boys’ welcomed the extended Drama family from Lead fairy: Myra Parolis Gr 11 Rustenburg Rustenburg with open arms. The Memorial Hall, a beautiful Cobweb: Darian Cloete Gr 11 Rustenburg venue within which to create theatre, was made available for Peaseblossom: Nicole Smith Gr 11 Rustenburg every rehearsal and every production meeting. ‘Bosch boys Moth: Kirsty de Heer Gr 10 Rustenburg fetched and lifted and carried, without needing to be asked, Beeswax: Georgia Grant Gr 10 Rustenburg and showed an unexpected finesse when it came to the Mustardseed: Shona Morkel Gr 9 Rustenburg technicalities of lighting and sound. We have met gentlemen. Oberon’s cronie: Elizabeth Stevenson Gr 12 Rustenburg The actors were brave and uninhibited. ‘Bosch staff members Oberon’s cronie: Lisa Makumese Gr 10 Rustenburg popped in to visit and offered encouragement. ‘Bosch parents Oberon’s cronie: Aaron Kisten Gr 11 Rondebosch sent emails expressing appreciation and pride that their sons have received the opportunity to experience serious drama. THE MORTALS Theseus: Timothy Mantel Gr 12 Rondebosch This bodes well for the relationship in the Arts between Hippolyta: Zahra Mohamed Gr 12 Rustenburg brother-sister schools. Already Dramatic Arts, as an academic Helena: Natasha Espag Gr 12 Rustenburg and examinable subject from Grade 10, is offered in co-ed Lysander: Connor le Borgne Gr 10 Rondebosch classes with Rondebosch boys and Rustenburg girls learning Hermia: Megan Sorour Gr 10 Rustenburg alongside each other in Rustenburg’s Drama Studio. It has Demetrius: Luke Fuller Gr 11 Rondebosch made such a difference being able to draw on scripts written Egeus: Ben Wittenberg Gr 10 Rondebosch for male and female performers. There are only so many Philostrate: Lauren Solomon Gr 12 Rustenburg single-sex scenes in existence! The first Rondebosch Grade 12 Attendant: Laya Gersowsky Gr 10 Rustenburg Drama pupil matriculated through Rustenburg’s department Attendant: Megan Cusens Gr 9 Rustenburg in 2017 with a commendable theory and performance result. Attendant: Zoe Sithole Gr 9 Rustenburg Of course Shakespeare is still relevant! THE RUSTICS “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is as vibrant and entertaining Bottom: George du Plooy Gr 11 Rondebosch today as when it was first written. Children still defy their Quince: Thomas White Gr 11 Rondebosch parents’ wishes. Relationships still have their ups and Starveling: Josquin du Toit Gr 11 Rondebosch downs. Love still transcends logic. Really funny people still Snug: Matthew Lubbé Gr 10 Rondebosch do not recognise their own folly. Mischief still happens Snout: Likho Madubela Gr 9 Rondebosch under the guise of night. Flute: Duncan Biccard Gr 9 Rondebosch

| 36 ART ART

Nikhil Ranchod, Oil

Jonathan Jollivet de Oliveira, Oil Tim Fransman, Chalk pastel

| 37 Yusuf Ebrahim, Oil

Darin Holman, Ink stipple Fynn Wilson OA, Photography

Seth Kriger, Oil Graeme Scott, Ink

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Yondipha Nongqotho, Photography Dean Cooper, Charcoal

Oliver Daffarn, Spray paint and stencil Jeremy Owen, Charcoal

Seth Kriger, Oil Tyrese Marney, Ink and pen Connor Ebing, Photography

| 39 Jordan Child, Charcoal Adam Kagee, Stitching and Oil

Darin Holman, Pencil Ammaar Andrews, Beads

Bradan Wing, Painted lino tiles Quinn Fraser, Ink, acrylic and pen

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Aidan Franke, Charcoal James Probert, Ink and black marker pen

Chulumanco Mputing, Screenprinting Lucas Urban, Screenprint Laeeq Agherdien, Reduction lino

Julian Banks, Charcoal Julian Banks, Charcoal

| 41 Justin Schoon, Pen and white marker Fynn Wilson, Photography

Laeeq Agherdien, Reduction lino Miekaa’iel Saban, Charcoal

Nikhil Ranchod, Oil Justin Schoon, Pen and white marker Jonathan Torrington, Spraypainting

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PASTORAL

| 44 ’If we could all take a page from Isolomzi’s book, do things the way TRANSKEI ISOLOMZI OUTREACH they do things, see things the way TRANSKEI ISOLOMZI OUTREACH they see them, the world would be a much better place for it.’ Xander Combrink What happens in two weeks of outreach work in the Transkei that inspires two films, a second place overall in the National Lead SA awards and youngsters who talk about ‘the most amazing experience’ ever? Life changing days indeed.

Two people make this possible: Rowan Harmuth and Marion Wasdell. Mr Harmuth organises the trip and logistics, persuades sponsors to come on board, and puts the extensive academic programmes in place. Ms Wasdell manages the relationships with the community leaders and ensures an ever expanding care programme amongst the most vulnerable of the surrounding communities. She also organises daily meals for the Isolomzi learners who stay at the school, far away from home, for the project.

A group from Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Rustenburg Girls’ High School, Springfield Convent and Rhenish Girls’ High School was joined by students returning to Isolomzi, despite not being in school anymore. Other adults on the trip included parents, the Schaefers and Dugmores from

Joshua Venter recalls, ‘I can honestly say Isolomzi is the best trip I’ve ever been on. The people you meet, the experiences that you come across are something special. A memory I’ll always cherish is how closely the students pay attention to you when you teach.’

Matthew Eaton picks up on this theme, ‘Even though the Isolomzi students were there to learn, they were the ones who did all the teaching. They taught me about having compassion and kindness; they were the last to speak and they listened to understand and not to reply.’

Rustenburg, Erna du Toit from the RBHS Maths Department The activities over the weekend, when no teaching took as well as Chantal Rens, who is the learners’ official mother place, included a visit to the local sangoma, where she on tour and a major supporter and facilitator of the project taught us about Xhosa beliefs; and a trip to the Gates over the last couple of years. Trennerys was our home away by Trevor, a fountain of information about the local fauna from home. and flora. The boat ride was along the river, hemmed in by sheer cliffs, three kilometres from the river mouth. Here at Each day at Isolomzi consisted of three ninety minute the deep tranquil pool, lined with Weavers’ nests, we had a lessons in Maths, Maths Literacy, Accounting and Life terrific afternoon of swimming. Sciences. This routine became the medium of interaction between the city kids and their rural counterparts. The beach, the night skies, the sense of a big family beginning to form around each one on the trip, all According to Matteo Greyling, ‘A small contribution can contributed to making the experience extraordinary. certainly go a long way and meeting these amazing people and writing Maths sums and notes on chipped chalk boards in We were given the traditional send-off ceremony at the small dusty classrooms certainly took the term “appreciation” end of the project. The Isolomzi headmaster, Mr Butshingi, to a whole new level. Appreciation for all teachers out there organised many speeches and lots of singing, culminating in and appreciation for the education that we receive that many a tunnel of friendship formed by the Isolomzi community as other South Africans don’t have access to.’ we left the school grounds for the last time…

In between teaching, the young people chatted, exchanged Gratitude, and a sense of something more waiting to views, checked out how others live and socialise and learnt happen – that is Isolomzi. a lot beyond academics. E du Toit

| 45 PREFECTS

Seated D Sparks, J Banks, Mr S Simpson, X Combrink, Mr A Nel, C Ray, J Venter First row B Bristow, R Van Eden, C Colquhoun, C Mayosi, J Paarman, A Allkin Second row T Schlesinger, J Strauss, S Kriger, J Broad, M Greyling, L Nayo, J Reynolds

REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS

Seated M Eaton, S Kriger, M Greyling, A Alkin, J Banks, Mr S Simpson, X Combrink, Mrs L Kannemeyer, D Sparks, J Paarman, T Schlesinger, J Venter First row D Wells, C de Kock, A Morris, S Rey, F Sleet, C van Rensburg, T White, C Dean, G du Plooy, G Pedegana, E Africa, D Biccard, J du Toit Second row R Rawoot, C Whitson, J Louw, O Bonnes, W Day, M Lubbe, H Mayosi, A White, T Mathuma, S Roman Third row C Ray, B Bristow, C Mayosi, L Nayo, J Broad, J Strauss, J Reynolds, R van Eden, C Colquhoun

| 46 TUCKSHOP AND CATERING TUCKSHOP

The continued support from both the Tuckshop and Function Committees is very much valued and appreciated by the staff, pupils, parents and supporters of Rondebosch Boys’ High School. The Tuckshop is headed up by Lenka Biermann, whilst Michelle MacLeod Smith runs the school Function Committee. Beauty Mketse is an integral part of both catering departments and her dedication to the school and her radiant personality is greatly appreciated. Together with loyal parent volunteers, these vibrant teams ensure that there is always an abundance of delicious cuisine available in the Tuckshop, as well as at various events hosted throughout the school year. Thank you to all of the parents who generously contribute their time to these departments. L Biermann, P.B Mketsa, M MacLeod Smith

| 47 SOCIETIES CULINARY SOCIETY

The Culinary Society continues to offer boys the opportunity to learn both basic and more advanced cooking skills, as well as giving those who appreciate food the chance to indulge in good food experiences.

The year kicked off with a fantastic trip to a nearby chef school, Sense of Taste, where chef Pete Ayob guided the boys through the making of gnocchi, stuffed chicken breasts and mango-coconut ice cream – a sensory extravaganza. The boys also enjoyed our annual visit to ‘The Creamery’ where they learnt about ethical business journeys while tasting a selection of seasonal ice cream flavours.

The culinary calendar would not be complete without the Tuckshop events. A few of the recipes that the society tackled included lemon cheesecake; goat’s Seated Ms C Nicholls, D Fernandes, Mr S Simpson, J Jollivet De Oliveira, cheese and sweet potato samoosa; meringue roulade Dr P Kew with fresh fruit; butter chicken with naan bread; and First row S Mosig, S Brundyn, A Hillman, A Smith, S Joubert pizza. Highlights of the year included a decadent Absent B Couldridge, Z Gallant, O Henderson, D Reagon, G Stones assortment of sweet treats including chocolate fondants; South African classics such as milk tart, Malva pudding and peppermint caramel tart; and all-American Marshall was deeply impressed by the boys’ willingness to blueberry pie. The Tuckshop events are always useful to try a difficult recipe, as well as by their ability to produce provide the boys with a selection of user-friendly recipes, perfectly puffed-up pastries. which they can make at home to impress their mothers! The enthusiasm and keen participation of the boys, ranging The visits to Mrs Marshall and her Bon Appetit team at from Grade 9 to Matric, made this an excellent year for the Rustenburg Girls’ High School proved to be hugely popular, Culinary Society. An energetic committee – spearheaded by as always, and the boys enjoyed the social side as much new chairman Oliver Henderson – is already making plans as the great cooking experience. A highlight of these for an even more action-packed year in 2019. culinary adventures was making chocolate eclairs – Mrs D Fernandes UBUNTU SOCIETY

The 2018 edition of the Ubuntu Society was a very but also European cultures. Performances ranging from interesting one from the get go. Our journey was aided by poetry, singing, gumboot dancing, hip-hop dancing and a solid backbone in the form of our senior boys performing traditional dancing were on the menu. Through the help the gumboot dance and our juniors performing a different of Mrs Biermann and her tuckshop staff, we were also dance routine medley, mixing hip-hop dancing with Kwaito able to provide food for our visitors, which also helped and “isigubhu”. towards the success of the evening.

We were able to display our talents by performing at We, as the Ubuntu Committee of 2018, headed by neighbouring schools, in an attempt to share the diversity Liyabona Sigwabe and Siyanda Ngxangane, would of our backgrounds and ethnicities, whilst also meeting like to show our appreciation to the founder of the new people and forming new relationships with these society, Mnu. Nongqotho as well as the Headmaster, Mr students. Simpson, and the school for granting us the opportunity to keep the society alive and running throughout this Whilst all of this was happening, we were able to host our year. In addition, we extend our thanks to our boys very own annual event whereby we invited other schools who make the society what it is, for their support and to come and share with us “imvelaphi yabo”. It was a cooperation throughout the year. Iyabulela ilali. success as we were able to experience not only African, L Sigwabe

| 48 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SOCIETIES

This year the Civic Western Cape to Engagement Society address our student consisted of learners body. Her talk was ranging from Grade insightful and, 9 to Grade 12. In the once again, many first half of the year, conversations were the Society debated started. Blows and subjects that related Van Wyk then invited to Rondebosch and the representatives from broader community. The a few schools to a topics included issues discussion on mental around race, gender, health in schools. It hair, demographics of was well-attended and the school, LBGTQI+ all present believed and how to make that having support positive changes. The groups in schools are of debates were often the utmost importance. lively and challenging. The positive feedback The gatherings were received from this a safe space where Seated C Mayosi, Mr S Simpson, S Krige, Mr W Domingo, H Mayosi gathering was young men expressed First row E Kisten, T Muthama, G Pedegana, O Shaw, J Du Toit, A Kagee phenomenal. Next year, themselves without the Civic Engagement fear or favour. I was very impressed with the level and Society will organise Mental Health workshop for learners. quality of the conversations that took place. During this time, I realised that these impressive gentlemen need to Violence Against Women and Children was another transfer or channel their wonderful visions and start making successful campaign initiated by the Society. This an impact on our community. included posters, highlighting the plight of women in our country, being placed on noticeboards around the school Adam Kagee invited three Rustenburg Girls’ High School and culminated in all of our sports teams wearing pink students and the Head Girl of Cannons Creek Independent armbands for several Friday and Saturday sport matches. School to address our student body on what it’s like to be The rugby 1st team wore the bands while playing Bishops, a a young woman in South Africa in 2018. All four speakers match that was broadcast live on national television. These presented us with thought provoking talks that sparked campaigns for woman are very important because our many conversations where learners expressed their society will only be truly free once our women are free. opinions, which varied significantly. The Civic Engagement Society is excited about 2019 and Matthew Blows and Stuart van Wyk arranged a very hopefully we will make a greater positive impact on our successful Mental Health Awareness Campaign. They community. invited Dr Ingrid Daniels, Head of Mental Health in the B Siljeur RONDEBOSCH CHRISTIAN UNION

Seated T Schlesinger, Mr S Simpson, J Van Rhyn, O Slingers, R Van Eden First row C Van Eden, K Plüddemann, D Frost, B Van Rhyn, J Jollivet de Oliveira

| 49 DEBATING

The Debating Society has grown in both strength and enthusiasm in the juniors is very tangible and even extends to numbers this year under the capable and inspired guidance attendance and participation in the UCT Debating Society. of our two coaches Mr Justin Winchester (juniors) and Mr Valentine Chisango (seniors). Both teams participated in the Rotary League and were invited to the provincial trials. All of the boys had a The senior debaters ran a very successful series of wonderful time debating with many different schools on workshops for the new Grade 8s to introduce them to the some rather challenging and mature topics. Congratulations format of debates and instruct them on how to construct are extended to Nicholas Ford on his selection to the a decent argument. The senior team also initiated a Western Province team. revolutionary ‘prep team’ approach to debating. This entails L Arnott a five member team where all of the participants assist in the preparation of the team’s case. Then the two non- speaking members support and critique the three who are debating. This approach has allowed more boys to participate actively in each debate and has also resulted in some very good arguments and wins.

The junior team had a new debating coach who brought with him much excitement and social debating – the location of the practices frequently involved the Creamery. The

Seated G Du Plooy, Mr J Winchester, B Strauss, Mr S Simpson, C de Kock, Ms L Arnott, J Blometje First row A White, L Cuff, O Shaw, J Jollivet de Oliveira, C Dean, S van Wyk, N Ford Absent D de Kock, M Caldis HISTORY AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

The HCA society continued with the motto of ‘engaging The highlights of 2018 carried with them some significant on a higher level’, inviting interesting figures to provide platforms for discussion. In Term 1, we had the pleasure of insight on current affairs, history and topics that relate to having former anti- activist and Rondebosch Old our students. We recognise that our boys want to be in the Boy, Tim Jenkin, address the boys on his heroic exploits in know so, as a result, we aim to engage in issues that will breaking out of Maximum Security Prison, using keep them thinking about the world that we live in. wooden keys, during the Apartheid era. It was a truly exciting and engaging conversation that the boys still allude to today. Continuing in this vein was the talk by Apartheid and social rights activist, Shirley Gunn. This gave the boys further insight into the context of Apartheid particularly from the vantage point of those who stood up to the regime. UN member, Marcus Prior, also dropped by to share his experiences of working for the world organisation, which left a lot of boys interested in a career in international relations.

We ended off 2018 with a very interesting and insightful speech by former Springbok and World Cup winner, . It was well received by all and provided insight to what, for many South Africans, was a significant moment in this country’s history.

With 2018 behind us, we look forward to the new year and a newly revived HCA. We hope to continue enriching the minds of our students while, at the same time, keeping them Seated Ms M Kershaw, D Swanepoel, Mr S Simpson, C Colquhoun, involved with events that have shaped our country and Mr W Domingo current issues as they arise. First row G Du Plooy, J Oldham, L Nayo, S Bovim, D Krone, L Cuff W Domingo

| 50 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOCIETIES

New members in 2018 included Sasha Mosig, Rhys Ravat, of responsibility to others, an opportunity to try out new Alex Smith, Robert Davidson, Zaydaan Saith, Bryce things, new friendships and life skills including negotiation, Bannatyne, Kai Amos, Guy Ellis Brown, Thomas Lighton, research, communication, problem-solving, presentation and Michael Muller, Sebastien de Lapelin Dumont, Wonhee Lee, planning skills. Therefore, the TPA is a personal challenge Daniel Maree and Stuart Adam. Current members, Aaron not a competition against others. In fact, many tertiary Kisten and Troy Fisher, received their Bronze Awards. Jason institutions and work places look for candidates who have le Roux’s Bronze Award is still under review. Mosig and gone through the Award programme, cognisant of the fact Ravat submitted their Bronze Standard at the time of going that it produces individuals who have developed certain to press. Patrick McKeown’s Gold Standard is also under skills and attributes. review. The highlight of 2018 was Michael-John Smuts’ Gold B Halday Standard Achievement.

The President’s Award (TPA) is not solely a school-based organisation, it is also part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. It challenges young people between the ages of 14 and 24 in four areas: Physical Recreation, Skills, Adventurous Journey and Service. In 1993, it became known as The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment, with President Nelson Mandela as the Founding Patron-in- Chief. There are over 14 300 active participants in the country from schools, prisons, community youth groups and children’s homes.

The award is not only achieving a mere piece of paper and a badge, one also gets what is known as the hidden outcomes like self- First row M Greyling, Mr S Simpson, Mr B Halday, S Mosig belief, confidence, independence, a sense Second row A Kisten, J Oldham, J Jollivet de Oliveira, T White, P McKeown

FUNCHEM

The Funchem society has yet again had a productive year. marked our first community outreach when a group of Tuesday societies’ periods were a weekly highlight for a seven Funchem boys performed our first science show dedicated group of boys. at Primary school. The Grade 7 learners were treated to a spectacular show filled with explosions. During A particular highlight was Open Day where the Funchem the show our boys also assisted smaller groups of learners boys entertained many prospective students and their in a hands on ‘acids and bases’ practical experiment. Great parents with teabag rockets, elephant’s toothpaste, fun was had by all and we are definitely planning to extend freezing various objects in liquid nitrogen before smashing the community outreach aspect of our society even further them and making jelly beans scream. This year also in future years.

A special thank you must be extended to our energetic and passionate laboratory technician, Mr Jeremy Papier, who researches and prepares all of the equipment and chemicals for all of our experiments. His passion for experimentation is the key driving force behind our society. I would also like to thank Dr Toerien for her passion and dedication in spreading what we do outside of the school walls and being instrumental in initiating the outreach component of our activities. L Arnott

| 51 MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The year began with (L-R) the annual inter- R Parker, Z Moolla, schools’ orphanage Mr S Simpson, R Rawoot, fun day. The MSA Mr B Halday, I Arend committees from Absent Rondebosch, A Behardien, Z Royker Rustenburg Girls’, SACS, Westerford, Wynberg Boys’ and Wynberg Girls’ High Schools joined forces to organise this memorable several schools experience. We in attendance, invited children from the atmosphere numerous orphanages at the event was and underprivileged electric and full of schools. They spent excitement. It started the day enjoying themselves on the jumping castles and with a beautiful talk by two students, each expressing the participating in various activities such as soccer and ‘pass core values of Islam and how to convey these values in an the parcel’. The children had arrived all gloomy and down, ever changing world. This was followed by recitals from the but left with smiles on their faces. Holy Quran from our very own Hafith, Fayyaaz Pangarker, and the night prayer, led by Zaheer Moolla. Our MSA was also invited to a social braai hosted by Sans Souci High School. This event helped the various MSAs to A big thank you goes to all of the boys, both on the get to know each other and to discuss plans for the year. committee and the members of this esteemed society for their contributions throughout the year. A special thank you We hosted two thikrs (recitation to remember God). These goes to my deputy, Anwar Behardien, who has helped me occurred before our big June and November examinations to throughout the year; and to Mr Halday who has nurtured help students be more relaxed and to ask God to assist us this society, granted me this unforgettable accolade and for during this time. his dedication to the society. Our next major event was a dinner hosted by Rustenburg R Rawoot just after the holy month of Ramadan. With students from

JEWISH SOCIETY

The Jewish Society has completed its first full year. Any Jewish, “Jew-ish” or interested students were invited to share Challah (traditional braided bread) every Friday and to catch up on events of the week.

The aim of the society is to educate students in Jewish culture and to minimise conflict with religious holidays and school events. While we are still growing in numbers, and not just of Jewish students, there are signs of a solid foundation being formed for the society to continue to expand. S Verster

Seated O Shaw, Mr S Simpson, A Wittels, Ms S Verster, J Sarembock First row D de Kock, L Cuff, J du Toit Absent E Nates, G Brorson, G Sheena, J Rieback, G Hutchinson, K Amos

| 52 INTERACT SOCIETIES

The Interact year began in Term 4, 2017, with the election of Mandela Day kicked off the third term. We prepped our new committee and standard projects, which included a vegetables to make soup for the homeless at Haven Christmas party at Rustenburg and the Wynberg Rotaract Night Shelter in Claremont who were very grateful for the Christmas party. These were lots of fun and allowed us to donation. We also had a sandwich drive to assist Rosmead get to know our fellow Interactors from other schools. Primary School, who are part of the Peninsula Feeding Programme. To end the term, we hosted our first movie In Term 1, we had our first major event, which was in night in the Reeler Theatre to raise money for the Sunflower conjunction with Rustenburg Girls’, this was the annual Fund. The turnout was very promising and we certainly hope Habitat for Humanity Cyclathon. It was a wonderful to have more movie nights in the future. Lastly, Interact experience and the dedication that our boys showed to assisted with a book drive in conjunction with Wynberg cycle over the 25-hour was great to see. We Rotaract Club. We were overwhelmed with the response also did a Spur shadow shift at Cavendish. We raised some and the donations were put to great use in their Reading much needed funds for future projects, which include the Corner project. annual water station manned by almost 100 students during the . This year was a great success – Overall, it was an eventful year and we look forward thank you to all those involved for your support. to helping out our community next year and growing in numbers and support. In the second term, we continued with more water stations over the year, which proved rather popular with the boys. Yours in service We took part in a combined river clean up with Bishops which was a great success. This inspired us to run our Interact Committee own river clean up later in the year in conjunction with S Verster Springfield Girls’ Convent School.

(L–R) S van Wyk, J Park, Mr S Simpson, A Hillman, Ms S Verster, V Bhikha

| 53 MEDIA SOCIETY

This year, we revamped the Podcasting Society and Photographic Society by combining them to form the Rondebosch Media Society. In doing so, we have increased our numbers and generated a well-structured programme that beneficially enables students who wish to pursue a career in media.

Alex Hillman managed the society very successfully. He assigned photographers to various school events to provide a steady supply of much needed pictures. I am very pleased that we have been able to build a new platform in order to develop the society. A big thank you to ORMS who have provided us with various workshops that have given the boys the much needed exposure and training in their endeavour to become potential photographers and Seated A Kisten, Mr S Simpson, A Hillman, Mr K Barnett, A White videographers. First row S Mosig, J Hunt, N Draper, Z Shaboodien, M Lighton, Z Saith, K Barnett N Pangarker Absent J Palmer

SOUND AND LIGHTING

Seated Mr T Scarr, M McLagan, Mr S Simpson First row R Aitken, C Le Borgne, A White, T Raynham Absent S Montoya Pelaez

| 54 FIRST AID SOCIETIES

Seated D Swanepoel, M Greyling, Mr R Claassen, C Colquhoun, Mr S Simpson, J Oldham, Mrs S Carletti, B Bristow, A Hillman First row T Botha, M Minty, J Jollivet de Oliveira, A Smith, D Lee, M Dawood, J Forbes, A Kisten Second row Y Khan, L Cloete-Hopkins, T White, R Davidson, G Stone Absent J Paarman

Another successful year for the First Aid Society has drawn First Aid courses, both Level 1 and Level 3, were organised to a close. This was a year that saw the Society grow even throughout the year in order to educate novices in the further, boasting a roster of 43 members. These members proper treatment and management of injuries. These saw active duty across a variety of sporting codes including courses didn’t only apply to injuries acquired from sport, but hockey, rugby, soccer, athletics and cross country. Each also how to deal with scenarios that can occur in everyday code provided a different challenge, which the first aiders life. This year quite a few boys also earned their Level 3 always tackled with glee and vigour. certificates, which is the highest level of training they can acquire as a minor. We were required to sacrifice valuable hours of sleep to arrive at the fields at 7:30am on Saturdays, however, this A huge tribute must be paid to the jolly Mr Claassen and the did not prove to be any problem as everyone always arrived lovely Mrs Carletti for their role in the running of the society. punctually and ready to do their part. A normal “day in the Every week they woke up even earlier than the first aiders to office” would see a first aider on duty for about five hours at ensure that everything was in order for the day ahead. This the school rugby or hockey matches. Some were also willing includes keeping the supplies in the First Aid hut stocked, to sacrifice an additional five hours on Friday evenings to organising the field allocations, as well as coordinating the first aid at the other hockey games. ambulances. The First Aiders learnt many a pearl of wisdom from chatting with them, not always about first aiding either. At these events, we were required to deal with a variety Their enthusiasm and commitment was a constant spring of different injuries. These ranged from cuts and bruises to of energy. The First Aid Society just wouldn’t be the same dislocations, concussions and broken bones. However, we without them, and for that we offer our gratitude for the were well equipped in both knowledge and supplies to deal indelible mark that both of you have left on our lives. with anything that was thrown at us. C Colquhoun

| 55 SUMMER SPORT ATHLETICS

Our 2018 season was a very exciting year filled youngster, Liam Buck, won gold in the 100m U14 at the with many highlights. We kicked off with our Western Province High Schools Champs, and gold in the best performance yet at Paarl Boys’ Athletics. 100m and 200m at the Western Cape High Schools Champs. We won seven events and took seven second He had to compete in the U15 section at SA High School and nine third positions. Then our talented Champs where he made it through to the semi-finals and narrowly missed out on the finals. Buck ended the season off with two sub 11 seconds in the 100m. He ran his personal best electronic time of 10.89 seconds (10.6 sec hand time). Dalvon Blood was our other talented senior boy who won gold in the 110m Hurdles U17 at the WP Junior Champs. He finished fifth in the finals at the SA Junior Champs. The first positions achieved by our athletes at Paarl Boys’ Track and Field Meeting were: •• Liam Buck – 100m and 200m U14 •• Kevin Plüddemann – 1 500m U15 •• Jibreel Obaray, Carlos Da Costa, Mogamad Gabriels, Muhammad Galvaan – U15 Relay •• Dalvon Blood – 110m Hurdles U17 •• Patric McKeown – 3 000m U19 Seven new records were set at the Interhouse Athletics Day: •• Liam Buck (Ramage) U14 – 100m: 11,1 sec; 200m: 23,9 sec •• Patric McKeown (Fletcher) U17 – 3 000m: 9 min 59 sec •• Dalvon Blood (Canigou) U17 – 110m Hurdles: 15,0 sec •• Asakhe Mali (Ramage) U17 – High Jump: 1,74 m •• Johann Strauss (Canigou) U19 – Shot Put: 13,79 m •• Ramage U14 – 4 x 100m: 50,2 sec

Seated Mr G Paarman, S Kriger, Mr D Geldenhuys, D Wells, Mr S Simpson, J Strauss, Mr W Kew First row P McKeown, J Wilkinson, T Accom, R Scheepers, G Allen, L Buck, W Potgieter Second row S Swanepoel, J Jollivet De Oliveira, L Lekoma, M Greyling, L Smith, G Pedegana, J Lorimer Absent L Bottomley, D Blood, O Bonnes, C Cann, C Davis, C Da Costa, J De Waal, G Ellis Brown, D French, M Galvaan, N Hopkins, D Kalell, T Kim, A Lorimer, A Majiet, A Mali, M McLagan, M Miller, M Muller, J Obaray, K Plüddemann, G Sheena, S Stellenboom, J Swartz, J Tredoux , T Troost, J Van Schalkwyk, R Walker

| 56 ATHLETICS House results: •• Alexander Lorimer – U15 800m 1. Canigou 883 points •• Johann Lorimer – U15 400m 2. Ramage 795 points •• Kevin Plüddemann – U15 1 500m 3. Fletcher 616 points •• Tristan Accom – U16 100m 4. Marchand 610 points •• Dayyaan Majiet – U16 400m 5. Andrews 579 points •• Tristan Accom, Kian Davis, Dayyaan Majiet, Reese Scheepers – 4 x 100m Relay Best track and field athlete for each age group: •• Dalvon Blood – U19 Long Jump, 100m and 110m Hurdles •• U14 Track Athlete – Liam Buck (Ramage) •• Johann Strauss – U19 Discus and Shot Put •• U14 Field Athlete – Jacques Jooste (Canigou) Summary of the RBHS athletes winning their events at the •• U15 Track Athlete – Kevin Plüddemann (Andrews) Spring Athletics Meetings •• U15 Field Athlete – Connor Davis (Canigou) •• U16 Track Athlete – Tristan Accom (Andrews) Bishops Spring Meeting: •• U16 Field Athlete – Jordan van Schalkwyk (Andrews) •• Liam Buck – U14 100m •• Dalvon Blood – U17 110m Hurdles •• U17 Track Athlete – Dalvon Blood (Canigou) •• U17 Field Athlete – Asakhe Mali (Ramage) Wynberg Spring Meeting: •• Open Track Athlete – Daniel Wells (Marchand) •• Liam Buck – U14 100m •• Open Field Athlete – Johann Strauss (Canigou) •• Alexander Lorimer – U15 800m Sports Day’s best junior track and field athlete performance: SACS Spring Meeting: Liam Buck (Ramage) •• Alexander Lorimer – U15 800m RBHS Spring Meeting: Sports Day’s best senior track and field athlete •• Johann Lorimer – U15 Long Jump performance: Dalvon Blood (Canigou) For their efforts this year the following boys received colours: Sports Day’s best track and field all rounder: Liam Buck •• Colours: Tristan Accom, Seth Kriger (re-award) (Ramage) •• Honours: Liam Buck, Patric McKeown, Johann Strauss Summary of Triangular Athletics Meeting: Rondebosch won •• Distinction: Dalvon Blood 17 of the 45 events, Bishops 19 and SACS nine. Liam Buck The 2018 track and field season was filled with outstanding set a new record in the 100m U14. performances: Athletes winning their events: •• Best junior track athlete – Liam Buck •• Liam Buck – U14 100m and 200m •• Best junior field athlete – Connor Davis •• Jacques Jooste – U14 Shot Put •• Best senior track athlete – Dalvon Blood •• Kevin Plüddemann – U14 800m •• Best senior field athlete – Johann Strauss •• Liam Buck, Graeme Pedegana, Josh Wilkinson, Robert •• Victor Ludorum for the best track and field athlete – Walker – U14 4 x 100m Relay Dalvon Blood •• Connor Davis – U15 Shot Put and 100m Hurdles D Geldenhuys COACHES: J Evans, D Geldenhuys (MIC), M Julie, W Kew, S Land, G Paarman, M van Zyl MANANGERS: E Du Toit, S Ebrahim, D Geldenhuys, N Lentz, M van Zyl TEAM: S Kriger (captain - Track), J Strauss (captain - Field), T Accom, G Allen, D Blood, O Bonnes, L Bottomley, L Buck, C Cann, C Da Costa, R Davidson, C Davis, G Ellis Brown, D French, M Galvaan, M Greyling, N Hopkins, J Jollivet De Oliveira, D Kalell, T Kim, C Le Borgne, L Lekoma, A Lorimer, J Lorimer, J Luc De Waal, A Majiet, A Mali, P McKeown, M McLagan, R Meyers, M Miller, M Muller, J Obaray, G Pedegana, K Plüddeman, W Potgieter, P Rossouw, R Sallie, R Scheepers, J Schwartz, G Sheena, L Smith, S Stellenboom, S Swanepoel, J Tredoux, T Troost, J van Schalkwyk, R Walker, D Wells, J Wilkinson

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U19A The next day was a double header against Grey High School visiting from PE. The games began with a B game We started with good expectations as the starting five, led featuring our non-starters for a half and the U16A players by Western Province player, Jerry Weng and joined by Bradan for a half. At the end of the first half, we had built a Wing, Lukhanyo Nayo, Alex Hillman and Aashiq Ebrahim, had comfortable eight point lead. Unfortunately, the U16s were shown great strength in practice. Indeed, the first game went outmatched initially and found themselves behind entering according to plan as Rondebosch won easily. Unfortunately, the final quarter. The game eventually went into overtime that was one of only two games where all five of the starting and we outscored the visitors 9-4 in extra time. The final lineup were together. As a result, the depth off the bench game of the evening was a back and forth match that was marked the term. Nowhere was it more evident than at tied entering the final quarter. The visitors exacted revenge in week two with only Weng and Nayo available. with a four point win. However, Luyanda Rengo filled the gaps on offence and Nathan How Son and Samuel Davis on defence. The team The league ended with games against Westerford and played well and kept it to a one point game at half time. SACS. Weng once again topped scorers with 13 and 10 While Weng had a season high, 18 points, the lack of depth points, respectively. The Westerford game saw a season and fresh reserves took its toll in the second half. high nine points for Ebrahim while Wing had his season high of eight against SACS. The middle of the season saw a flurry of games with five in eight days. The first, against Wynberg saw another 10 point The term ended with a couple of friendly games against game by Weng; however, defensively there was no answer Herschel Girls and our Old Boys. The Herschel game was to the Wynberg shooting. The next game was the first of played with mixed teams and was enjoyable as always. For four games in three days and a first ever match against the first time, basketball was included in the official list of Tafelsig without our starting post players. Davis and Nayo Old Boy games and the turnout was impressive with over a manned the post and provided a good defensive effort. dozen past players and the return of former master, coach Weng once again posted 10 points; however, home court and basketball head, Max Brock, who refereed the game. advantage paid off as Rondebosch shot a season low 16% For the first time in recent years, the boys had the on the outdoor facility. The following day saw a first ever opportunity for off-season training at the end of the re-match with Wynberg using non-starters. While the game third term to help identify those who would replace the was close initially, we pulled away on the shooting of Rengo existing Matrics. As a result, the team was optimistic about with 12 points and the defensive presence of Davis and opportunities moving forward. Duke Whyte seven rebounds each. As a result, Rondebosch saw its first win since the opening game. As the term began, however, the same issue of injury and illness devastated the team and left only six players available for the first two games (including two U16s who had been U19A moved up). Nevertheless, the team showed great resilience resulting in a very close game in the second week against SACS. Newcomers, Cameron Seinen, was second in scoring with seven points behind Rengo at eight. Unfortunately, season high turnovers (24) hampered the effort. The following week was one of the more exciting games with the return of many players. Playing perennial powerhouse Western Cape Sport School, we found ourselves with the upper hand through three quarters. The team was paced by newcomer Henry Bulwer and Weng at six points each. WCSS showed their character with a come from behind victory in the final minutes. The final game of the season was against Bishops. The game was back and forth even though RBHS was clearly the superior team. Seated S Davis, Mr R Davis, N How Son, Mr S Simpson, L Nayo, Mr Z Nongqotho, A Hillman Unfortunately, the team decided to attempt a season high First row D Lee, W Tsang, B Wing, D Whyte, J Weng, G Rasmussen, 20 three-point shots. While they did make four of the shots, I Petersen including three by Whyte, they were not able to keep pace Absent L Rengo, A Ebrahim, R McBeth, L Mncameni with Bishops. Although we outscored them 10-4 in the final

| 58 BASKETBALL quarter, two missed lay ups and a few uncharacteristic U14A mistakes resulted in a heartbreaking one point loss to close The year began with exciting expectations as we had an out the season. The term revealed a number of strengths for overwhelming turnout of more than 20 new players, most of the team heading into 2019. whom had never played basketball. Nevertheless, with the R Davis promising expertise of our new coach, Sivuyile Qavane, we P14 W3 L11 D0 were optimistic that we would bring out the best in them. COACHES: R Davis, L Mncameni MANAGER: Z Nongqotho TEAM: B Wing (c), V Bhikha, There was a wealth of talent and it took us two trial H Bulwer, S Davis, A Ebrahim, J Harley, A Hillman, N How Son, R Huang, D Lee, A Mali, L Nayo, I Petersen, G Rasmussen, L Rengo, C Seinen, W Tsang, J Weng, D Whyte sessions to select the team. In our first league fixture, we hosted High School. Even though they looked small, they really made us work very hard for the 12-4 win. U16A Straight after that, we played away at Fish Hoek High School; this was not easy for our team. They played a different kind of basketball to what we know, so walking away with a 14-0 win was a morale booster. In our next encounter, we played Wynberg. At this stage, the team had mastered a few basics and we cruised through this one. A bye the following week gave us time to learn from our mistakes. Who will forget the 38-13 win against Westerford in front of their fans? The following week we hosted SACS and showed no mercy. We were now left with one more game, , who unfortunately decided not to play. That concluded our unbeaten first part of the season. Still Seated Mr S Jones, T Muthama, Mr S Simpson H Bulwer, Mr A Fransman gaining our momentum, we were invited to a top schools’ First row R Huang, Z Halday, K Melia, P Wamono, E Jones, basketball tournament, which our previous U14 team had E Van Oudtshoorn won. We were once again unbeaten and took the Top Second row Z Redcliffe, S Naicker, J Richardson, C Seinen Schools’ Championship. Our number 10 player and captain, Grogan Whyte, was named MVP for the tournament. U16A The second half of the season was not as triumphant as I’ve been really encouraged by the efforts of the team this the first due to an unavailability of our courts. We lost season. Special highlights were the 30 plus points win over our second encounter with Wynberg, in extra time after Bishops, in the final game of the term, and our first away dominating for three quarters of the match, by two points. win against Wynberg at this level. Our second match, against SACS, was also lost in the last The transition from U14 to U16 can be a tough one with quarter. In our last match against Bishops, once again, we the change of pace and physicality. In addition, some of lost in extra time, 24-22. our most experienced players move up to the U19s in the Z Nongqotho fourth term. Despite these factors, the boys adjusted their P12 W8 L4 D0 attitudes very nicely. COACHES: S Qavane, L Mncameni MANAGER: G Vlotman TEAM: G Whyte (c), J Berry, The three matches that we lost were entirely of our own T Chakapfava, M Kabongo, A Maharaj, T Mckeon, K Mketsu, M Mohamed-Fakier, A Morris, doing. We lost our focus and game plan early on – but each J Olargun, N Pangarker, T Parker, B Robbins, S Vumisa also featured strong comebacks, which demonstrated team character that can’t be coached. When our attitudes are U14A right, “our game” comes together - and I truly believe that we could have emerged unbeaten for the season. We had the honour of participating in the Top 10 Schools’ Tournament and, despite the absence of some of our key players, we narrowly missed playing in the finals by one point. There is no lack of skill, depth or passion from this U16 team – and it’s been a pleasure to have been a part of it. We will be real contenders in the new season for sure. Go BOSCH! S Jones Seated Mr Z Nongqotho, B Robbins, Mr S Simpson, G Whyte, Mr G Vlotman P8 W5 L3 D0 First row J Berry, T McKeown, J Olargun, M Kabongo, S Vumisa, COACH: S Jones TEAM: Z Halday, R Huang, E Jones (table), L Madubela, M Mapone, K Melia, A Morris T Muthama, S Naiker, M Potgieter, Z Redcliffe, J Richardson, C Seinen, E van Oudtshoorn, Absent T Chakapfava, A Maharaj, K Mketsu, M Mohamed-Fakier, P Wamono L Mncameni, T Parker, N Pangarker, S Qavane

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U19A the D/L method, the rules of the competition decreed that a coin toss settles the result. Fortunately, it went our way, The Rondebosch 1st XI can look back on another hugely setting up a final under lights against Bishops. The bowling successful season with a deep sense of pride. unit again showed their worth by restricting Bishops to 106 in The first term began with the Cape Cricket Festival. After their 20 overs. Once more, rain affected the second innings, a draw against Waterkloof, the boys recorded four straight but eventually we won by 10 wickets. wins, including comfortable wins against Pretoria Boys’ and A great win against Grey PE followed by a disappointing St John’s College. Jordan Collier’s 5/59 proved too much for lost to Affies were sandwiched in between the WP Garsfontein and Lehan Botha’s 52 set up the win in the T20 finals and the regional finals. The regional finals saw us match against Northcliff. comfortably defeat both the SWD champions, Outeniqua, The first two Saturday fixtures ended in frustrating draws and the Boland Champions, Paul Roos, to be crowned with Paarl Boys’ defending hard and Wynberg ending up Western Cape Champions. This meant that we represented nine down in their run chase; but in the SACS fixture the the Cobras franchise at the National Tournament in spinners really hit their straps. Guy Sheena’s 5/39 and Pretoria. Unfortunately, after losing the toss on a damp Collier’s 4/18 ensured SACS was dismissed for just 93, against Hilton in the opener, the boys never regained giving us a 129 run victory. momentum, which led to a disappointing set of results.

Attention then shifted to the T20 format and the boys We took on Bishops in the final Saturday game of the term. showed their versatility. They outplayed Somerset College in Guy Sheena produced a masterclass of off-spin bowling, the opening fixture to set up a final against SACS. Again, it recording figures of 8/64 to see Bishops stumble to 151 ended in a comfortable win, this time by 51 runs. We played all out in 74 overs. We knocked off the score with just two SACS for the third time in 10 days in the semi-final of the wickets down to end the season with a comprehensive Western Province T20 Knockout and we were well on our way eight wicket win. to victory when the rain came down. Despite being ahead on

| 61 Seated U19A L Botha, Mr R Dalrymple, G Gad, Mr S Simpson, J Broad, Mr J Zeeman, S Ngxangane First row E Nates, R Scheepers, J Collier, T Negus, K Klein, Q van Oordt Second row G Sheena, M MacLeod Smith, M Moore, K Mountjoy, C Walbrugh, A Gamieldien

After a wonderful overseas tour, the boys kicked off As mentioned earlier, Broad scored 100 as we the fourth term with Cape Schools’ Week hosted by posted 229/5 in our 50 overs and Bishops could only Rondebosch. Botha continued his phenomenal run scoring manage 147 in reply to finish the season off on a real high. spree with a mammoth 174* against Dale in the opener With only three Matrics in the team this year, the expectations and skipper, Gabriel Gad, followed this up with a fluent are for another good side next year. It will be interesting to 116* against Queens, setting up comfortable wins in both see the progress of our two quickies, Kyle Klein and Michael games. St Andrew’s from provided a stern Moore. Sheena and Collier will continue to make life difficult test for the boys with the game see-sawing throughout, for the opposing batsmen with their spin skills. Botha and eventually ending in a draw. Botha and Gad were back in Walbrugh will lead the unit and many will be watching the runs as we chased Selborne’s 183 easily, ending off a the development of the young Quinn van Oordt as he moves very successful festival. The spin twins, Sheena and Collier into Grade 11. Eyes will also be on the destructive hitting of were in the wickets throughout the week with Collier Keegan Mountjoy as he matures into his game. recording a fifer against Dale and Sheena doing the same against St Andrew’s. As always, thanks must go to many people for making this such an enjoyable year. Credit must go to Graham Sheena picked up 5/43 against Paarl Gym in a nine wicket Johnson and the rest of the ground staff for producing some win for Bosch and Cole Walbrugh followed up on his 71 exceptional playing surfaces. We are truly blessed to have not out against Gym with a beautiful 75 against Wynberg such dedicated staff. To the parents and in particular, Robert the next week. Justin Broad scored a lovely 100 not out and Simone Gad for always ensuring that the boys are so as we downed Wynberg by 52 runs on the Jacques Kallis. well catered for on match days, a very heartfelt thank you. A forgettable outing against SACS was followed by a win Rondebosch is still the place to be at any tea time! against Boland Landbou with Gad’s 65 not out seeing us R Dalrymple home by seven wickets. P47 W35 L8 D4 The final match against Bishops is always a bittersweet COACHES: R Dalrymple, J Zeeman TEAM: G Gad (c), J Broad (vc), L Botha, J Collier, affair as we say goodbye to the Matrics. Siyanda A Gamieldien, K Klein, M MacLeod Smith, M Moore, K Mountjoy, E Nates, S Ngxangane, Ngxangane, Broad and Gad all had fantastic years for the R Scheepers, G Sheena, Q van Oordt, C Walbrugh 1st XI. Ngxangane played some important knocks in the middle order and his powerful ball-striking was a sight U19B to behold. He was very much the engine room in the field The Rondebosch 2nd XI can regard 2018 as a year of great where, as keeper, he pulled off some remarkable catches success and growth. The team started the year on the back and stumpings, as well as always having an encouraging foot with two new coaches and only one Matric in the side. word for his fellow players. Broad was the rock around The team lacked consistency, so the first term allowed which the batting order was anchored, despite suffering a for some real introspection and finding our motivation. serious injury during the year, he always remained positive Although there were some good results, we came off short around the team environment and it was indeed fitting that in many winnable matches and often struggled to bowl he scored a century in his final game on Cricket A. Gad teams out, despite being on top. Nonetheless, we saw some had a wonderful year with the bat and captained the team phenomenal individual performances – it was just a matter exceptionally well throughout. The lofted extra cover drive of time before everything came together. will be something that is missed with his departure.

| 62 CRICKET The standout performance from the first term was, The continuous strong performances were a pleasure to undoubtedly, by Ethan Nates when he scored an exhilarating witness. Each week, somebody put up their hand to lead 154 against Paarl Boys’. The next best highlight was a the way while the rest of the team followed swiftly. As a splendid century scored by Keegan Mountjoy against SACS, coach it was heart-warming to see the likes of Zachary which led to a positive result and our first win of the season. Schmidt, Aidan Rooke, Jacques Duminy and Kyle Lesch Another mention must go to the consistent bowling of our finally find their form and take their opportunities to have captain, Joshua Pistorius, throughout the season. He ended a phenomenal season. Along with the emergence of form in the first term with 19 wickets and an economy rate of 3.4. Callum Whitson, Luke Delmulle and Aneeq Gamieldien with the ball, the team performed as a balanced unit under the The season continued on its rollercoaster ride as we scored great leadership of Pistorius. A few players such as Reese some positive draws, against Grey PE and Affies, some Scheepers, Matthew MacLeod Smith and Cameron van disappointing draws and some very disappointing losses to Rensburg all walked away with the title of Mr Dependable Paul Roos and Bishops. Although not a great start to the for their consistent performances throughout the year. The year, there were some positives to hold on to, such as our 2nd XI ended the fourth term unbeaten. batters’ abilities to post scores of 200 or more, in five of the eight matches, and team members consistently performing As always, a massive thank you to the parents for the to a high standard. Though a lot of work was needed if we support and the catering. A special thank you to the were going to have a memorable year. support staff and groundsmen for their unbelievable work throughout the year. We are truly blessed to play at such The second half of the season started on an optimistic note an amazing venue beneath the watchful eye of Table with a great victory against Paarl Gym. The tone was truly Mountain. set as the boys had a positive mindset, a great work ethic and improved team cohesion. A lot of work was put into the N Venter bowling and fielding and it showed as the boys held on to P15 W8 D3 L4 some great catches – and the bowling, for the first time, COACHES: T Edwards, N Venter TEAM: J Pistorius (c), was threatening. This led to another excellent victory the L Delmulle, J Duminy, A Gamieldien, following week over Wynberg. This was a highlight for the K Lesch, M MacLeod Smith, K Mountjoy, A Rooke, team as we had a terrible loss to them in the first term. The R Scheepers, Z Schmidt, C van Rensburg, boys were in a great space and, finally, there was a sense C Whitson, F Wilson of self-belief and trust within the team.

| 63 U19C The strength of this team was inevitably in its perfect balance with bat and ball. Big hitting from the likes of When I look back on the season I am really pleased to see Dylan Swanepoel and Fynn Wilson ensured that the win how many of the boys have progressed. With the Matrics was secured in true T20 style; while the elegance of leaving the side in the fourth term, the pressure was placed stroke play characterised the innings of players such as on the Grade 11s to step up and make leading contributions, Jack Kieswetter, Damian Sparks, Milo De Goede and Gary which they did consistently. The boys reaped the rewards Strybis. With the ball, we proved to be even deadlier with of their hard work in the second half of the season, going the likes of Michael van Zyl, Thomas Wall, Swanepoel, unbeaten in five games which included a memorable, Wilson, Sparks and Joshua Venter as our wicket takers. hard-fought win over Wynberg. I wish you all well on your cricketing journeys, guys. Thanks for the good memories. On the whole, dominating performances and the Grand Slam against our traditional rivals have made this year an M Palframan unforgettable one. It has been an absolute pleasure to see P11 W9 L2 D0 these boys grow up, having coached them since Grade 9. I COACH: M Palframan TEAM: C Lavery (c), M Campbell, C Cann, F Galiem, A Gamieldien, have thoroughly enjoyed my time with them and wish them J Harley, N Kriger, E Lakey, N Marais, R Muggleton, F Pangarker, G Pienaar, F Sleet, F Wilson everything of the best for the future. U19D W Domingo P10 W10 L0 D0 It takes a particular player to be a ‘King’. One who plays COACH: W Domingo TEAM: G Probert (c), C Cann, M De Goede, C Ebing, R Gillett, without fear and with thorough enjoyment for the game J Kieswetter, R Leatherby, D Sparks, G Strybis, D Swanepoel, M van Zyl, T Wall, F Wilson while, at the same time, maintaining the standards of Rondebosch cricket. Doing so, while remaining unbeaten throughout the season, is something exceptional. U19E The first game of the season was against Wynberg at home. Continuing the tradition of playing with pride, the Kings We lost the toss and batted first. The Bosch batsmen did not produced quality cricket in 2018. Big hitting, enthusiastic let the bowlers settle and managed 178/3 in 20 overs with fielding and proper T20 bowling ensured that 100% win Robert Blow getting 43 runs. Bosch should have wrapped up rate for yet another year. Captained by Gareth Probert, the game early, however Wynberg managed 165/9. Our best the team maintained confidence in their ability and sheer bowlers were Ryan Muggleton 2/11 in three overs, and Blow enjoyment for the task ahead, every Friday afternoon. with 2/37 in four overs and we won by 15 runs.

| 64 Seated CRICKET U15A C Fraser, Mr J Snijmann, S Bakker, Mr S Simpson, E Cunningham, Mr E Bam, N Schoultz First row T Joubert, D Biccard, S Nkonzombi, J Kirsten, B Masumpa Second row B Jones, M Orgovanyi, A van der Merwe

Next up we played SACS at home and bowled first. Our P7 W4 L3 D0 bowlers were relentless and SACS were at 65/10 by the end COACH: L Sibeko TEAM: R Blow (c), K Blackmore, O Bonnes, K Bronn, S Brundyn, Y Khan, of 12 overs. Rahul Valaitham took 4/5 in three overs and S Kitshoff, R Muggleton, H Ncana, T Negus, C Petersen, J Richmond, R Valaitham, Hlomla Ncana took 4/11 in three overs. The run chase did B Van Rhyne, A Wittels not start well and we lost two early wickets. This however did not hamper us a great deal as we managed 67/3 in 13 U15A overs to win by seven wickets. Aidan Wittels got 27 not out. If success can be judged only by results, this team had Our final game was against South Peninsula away from an amazing year. But, even more importantly, were the home and we bowled first. It was not our best showing with development and enjoyment factors. the ball and our opponents managed to get 182/8 in their The season started well at the Somerset College Festival 20 overs. Kyle Blackmore was our best bowler with 5/17 in with four wins. Cameron Fraser scored 106 runs against four overs. Batting did not start well and we lost wickets Woodridge College in a match where Bukhobakhe Masumpa up front. We fought through the middle overs and managed took 5/25. Nathan Schoultz (52 not out) with captain, 149/7 (20 overs) with Steffan Brundyn making 40 runs. Stijn Bakker (42 not out), secured a 10 wicket victory over I would like to thank the players for all of the effort shown St Stithians. We beat Paarl Boys’ by eight wickets with all year long and the parents for transporting the players Masumpa taking 5/25 in 10 overs. Albertus van der Merwe and providing refreshments for our home games. We now (75) helped beat Paul Roos by 169 runs and we saw the eagerly await the 2019 cricket year. best bowling figures of the season – 7/8 in six overs by leg spinner, Siviwe Nkonzombi. L Sibeko

| 65 The tough match against Wynberg in the first term ended in The season was positive from the start, although we were a draw – Max Orgovanyi got 70 runs, Ethan Cunningham 45, given a big scare with our first fixture – a narrow win against Brandon Jones 40 and Cameron Fraser bowled 4/38. The Paarl Boys’. Our old foe Wynberg was a good platform for next week, Cunningham scored 100 not out against SACS to Nur Gabriels to produce a very attacking first century for beat them by 70 runs. the team and it was an innings that I am sure he will never forget. The rest of the term went well, picking up wins every The first term ended with a five wicket victory against Bishops Saturday, and then we came up against Bishops for the last thanks to Joshua Kirsten (3/10) and Nkonzombi (3/24). game of the term. It was a very aggressive game with a few The Grey High Festival started with a six wicket victory unpleasant moments, but the team were able to hold their against St Albans (Schoultz made 53 runs and Bakker 34 runs). heads high and pull off a very convincing win. One of our best performances of the year was the 113 run win The fourth term again produced some very pleasing cricket against Grey College. Cunningham scored 88 runs, Bakker and our aim of the B side, which is to produce quality A-side- 60 runs and 3/24 by Nkonzombi resulted in a good victory. players, paid off. Losing three players to the A side in one Duncan Biccard (2/8) was our best bowler against Pearson. week and our wicket keeper at the beginning of the term is We ended the season undefeated in the Southern Suburbs. always going to create a problem. But Jarryd Gloor stepped We beat Wynberg by five wickets (Albertus van der Merwe up from the C side and did an amazing job. We finished 82 runs, Cunningham 60 and Kirsten with 5/68). SACS was the season unbeaten again, making two years of unbeaten then beaten by two runs with Orgovanyi (64) and Kirsten cricket for this side. It has truly been an amazing two years (4/21) as our best performers. Nur Gabriels (93 runs), that I will never forget. Thanks must go out to all of the Cameron (82 runs) and 3/6 by Biccard against Newlands parents for all of their hard work every Saturday and Debra Cricket School gave us a 161 run victory. We won the last Walters for always being willing to step up and take control. match against Bishops by seven wickets thanks to Fraser G Quaite (71), Van der Merwe (49) and Masumpa (4/31). P12 W12 L0 D0 COACHES: G Kaplan, G Quaite TEAM: J Hawkins (c), E Africa, B Cox, J Donald, N Gabriels, Thank you to the parents for their support, friendship and J Gloor, L Hartman, B Jones, T Joubert, B Sparks, A Steyn, C Swanevelder, B Wall the best lunches in town. Thank you also to my colleague and good friend, Emile Bam, for his valuable input and hard work during the entire season. U15C J Snijmann As the summer season dawned on us, the team was eager to play some cricket and face the new challenges ahead. P22 W15 L3 D4 Most of the boys had played with each other at U14 level COACH: E Bam MANAGER: J Snijmann TEAM: S Bakker (c), D Biccard, E Cunningham, C Fraser, N Gabriels, B Jones, T Joubert, J Kirsten, B Masumpa, S Nkonzombi, M Orgovanyi, so the transition was easy for them. N Schoultz, A van der Merwe The season got off to a tough start as we lost to Paarl Boys’. We put up a good fight but had only had one practice U15B before the match. After that loss, the boys were in good Following this unbeaten U14B side up into the U15 age group spirits leading up to the rest of their games. was by far the best thing that could have happened. The After such a great end to the first term’s cricket, the boys were work ethic that we built up last year and the understanding excited leading up to the fourth term and raring to go. At the of how each other works is always beneficial. start of the term, we lost Jared Gloor and Jonathan Donald to the B team. This had an impact on our batting lineup. However, it did not stop the team from scoring 212 runs against Wynberg though, unfortunately, we lost the match.

| 66 Seated CRICKET U14A A Blows, Mr L Nel, F Daniels, Mr S Simpson, J Jooste, Mr D Mitchell, J Ricketts First row G Williams, T Jacobs, S Kemp, J Moriarty, A Hussain, C Wilson, D French, M Joseph

It was not the best finish to the year. However, all of the P6 W2 L3 D1 players can draw many positives from the season and they COACH: K Appiah TEAM: T Arends, J Bloemetje, B Cowan, M Fortuin, J Hanekom, S Jones, have shown growth in their game. Our top performers for A Klein, L Lawrie, K Makhasi, M Manning, J Ovens, Y Parker, M Prowse, C Roberts, the fourth term were Liam Lawrie with 147 runs, Jared T Rynkiewicz, A Toerien, M Walsh, W Wakeford, A White Simkins with 98 runs and Zeeshaan Galiem with 148 runs and seven wickets. U14A S Shabalala Every side has a different team mantra and uniqueness. It P10 W4 L6 D0 was pleasing to note the positive characteristics of these COACH: S Shabalala MANAGER: M Kershaw TEAM: J Donald (c), Z Galiem (c), T Arends, talented U14 boys and how each individual contributed J Blometje, B Cowan, C De Bryan, M Galvaan, J Gouwers, J Hanekom, G Hutchison, unselfishly to further the cause of the team. M Joubert, L Laurie, P Soboil, W Wakeford A first match draw against Paarl showed the potential for the season. This was followed by some good bowling U15D – SACS and Wynberg barely reached triple figures. The The boys in the U15D team were a fun group to coach this first century of the season by Jacques Jooste was against year. It’s always interesting to see how much pressure the Paul Roos, after Affies and Grey High had been beaten players put on themselves. Especially when, at this level, comfortably. Fayaad Daniels, Jooste, Stefan Kemp, Declan the objectives are, most importantly, to enjoy the game, to French and Callum Wilson’s variety of seam, and the luxury be respectful of the opponents and to uphold the rules of of the varied spin of Jamie Ricketts, Maahir Joseph and cricket. So, the boys were told to play with freedom and James Moriarty, enabled Bosch to keep bowling sides out. confidence on the field. An unexpected loss against Bishops in a day/night only added to the resolve of the boys. A week later, Rondebosch All of the players were encouraged to bowl at least one over dominated to beat Bishops by six wickets. a match, while the batting lineup was rotated to give every member of the team a fair crack at a decent amount of A tour to Hilton and gave some good exposure to overs. the boys. The highlights were centuries by Daniels and Azaan Hussain against St Charles. Rondebosch defeated Notable performances in the first term were: Matthew Prowse, Clifton and Michaelhouse; then, uncharacteristically, 38 runs against Wynberg; Alex White 38 runs against SACS; stumbled against Hilton, despite an 84 not out by Daniels. William Wakeford 22 runs against SACS; Michael Walsh 2/9 against Paul Roos. The fourth term was a little more disrupted Back home, a return match against Clifton set the boys as many of the boys had various reasons for not playing; on a term’s unbeaten streak. The opening partnership of however, we did manage to play three matches. Hussain and Joseph was something to behold and the batting consistency of Daniels, with the depth of Alexander The challenge for the boys in their future extra-curricular Blows and Gregory Williams, moulded the side into a endeavours is to remain committed throughout the year formidable combination. The all-rounder prowess of Jooste as this is an invaluable life skill. Thank you to you all for resulted in a seven wicket haul against SACS. Paarl Gym, putting in the time for your school sport and having a great Boland Landbou U15A and Wynberg were all victims of a time on the hallowed fields of Rondebosch. team on form. K Appiah

| 67 The season climaxed as Bishops was beaten by 111 runs U14C – Jooste scored an unbeaten century. Daniels also had The U14C team are a talented bunch of young men who can the distinction of taking five wickets and scoring 79. This go a long way in cricket if they keep their heads. Our initial topped off a memorable season. practices were fantastic – the boys were well disciplined Daniels captained the side with maturity beyond his years. and always keen to learn more about this beautiful game. He was ably supported by the leadership team of Blows and The side was amped and ready for the first game, which Jooste. Thanks must also go to the wonderful support and resulted in a big win. We then had a bad run in form and exceptional catering of the parents, led by Mr and Mrs Daniels. lost two games – to SACS and Wynberg. However, the boys L Nel gave their all and came back to train harder and improve P21 W17 L2 D2 their game, which showed character and discipline. The COACHES: L Nel, D Mitchell TEAM: F Daniels (c), A Blows, D French, A Hussain, T Jacobs, level of maturity at their age was extremely high – they J Jooste, M Joseph, S Kemp, J Moriarty, J Ricketts, G Williams, C Wilson knew when it was time to play around and when they needed to be serious.

U14B After our losses, we bounced back to beat Paul Roos and The 2018 Cricket season has really been a special one also win the derby match against Bishops, which was the for the group as a whole. You could see the excitement game of the season. The boys definitely ended the first half amongst the players from the first practice at the start of of the season on a high. They took that momentum into the year. That same energy was carried up right till the the second half of the season to win five out of their eight end, in their last match of the year. This team went from games, which was lovely to see. A year flew by so quickly strength to strength, with a number of obstacles on the and the players matured beautifully in their cricket. They way, to be unbeaten in the last half of the season. From showed that they could put up high scores as well as take where the team started to where they are now, it’s safe to them down. These boys possess everything cricketers need say that this is definitely one of the strongest U14B teams to go further and I can only see them going from strength this school has seen. to strength.

The boys played five matches in the first term against Paarl A Gaffoor Boys’, Wynberg, SACS, Pinelands and Bishops. They had a P11 W7 L4 D0 good start, beating Paarl Boys’, Wynberg and Bishops, but COACH: A Gaffoor TEAM: F Hindmarch (c), M Anderson, B Barnard, L Bekker, J Birhange, narrowly lost to SACS and Pinelands. Excellent displays A Dube, R Earl, N Lipinski, T Mullineux, G Pedagana, T Sharp, J Stiles, M Williams, J Valensky of skills such as batting, fielding, bowling, communication and teamwork saw the team achieve a well-deserved 60% U14D win to loss ratio. The boys maintained high standards at The U14D cricket team have grown tremendously over the practice with the usual banter that ripples through the course of the year. We had played very good cricket in team. Nevertheless, they were on the up and carried the the first term and only narrowly lost to Wynberg. We beat same energy into the fourth term. both SACS and Bishops and had an abandoned match After the long break in the season, the boys were keen to against Paul Roos as a result of the rain (Yes - during THAT get back into the nets and onto the cricket field. The last drought). half of the season was a challenging one and all of the We continued to build on those strong performances to boys showed their character. The team played matches beat both SACS and Wynberg in the fourth term. We aimed against Paul Roos, Wynberg, Newlands Cricket School, for that elusive ‘Triple Crown’ against Bishops in our last SACS, and derby day against match of the year. Unfortunately, though we fought hard, it Bishops. Having kicked off their first half of the season on didn’t go our way as we lost by one wicket. a high, the last half was no different. The U14B team pulled off an amazing unbeaten finish in the fourth term, which I wish the boys all of the best for the years ahead. May was a fantastic feat for this group of boys. their love for cricket grow from strength to strength. It was a pleasure coaching this team and I wish them all O Slingers of the best as they embark on their Rondebosch cricket P7 W4 L2 D1 journey. Altius et Latius. COACHES: O Slingers, L Sibeko TEAM: T Bayliss (c), C Adam, L Basson, C Conradie, L Knipe, W Guma M Lighton, A Mukandi, J Mwandira, Y Narker, Y Paleker, T Stanley, J Tiffin, K Urquhart, N Volmink, N Walker, N Wepener P11 W9 L2 D0 COACH: W Guma TEAM: D Gillett (c), T Jacobs (c), B Barnard, A Dyasin, A Dube, J Fourie, M Hendricks, M Saidoo, T Sharp, A Simpson, J Stiles, J Swanepoel, J Valensky, I Vallie

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U19A their success in an unbeaten season and look good to break The season began this year with a strong group of their own records at the SA Championships. The future athletes who had the passion and potential to become looks very promising for Rondebosch Rowing and we will great icons in rowing. It was the biggest group of first continue to live by the Rondebosch motto: Altius et Latius. crew rowers that we have ever had the opportunity N Muller to work with at the school. This put a lot of strain P3 W2 L1 D0 on training space and boats but it allowed for the COACHES: G Dodge, M Harris, N Muller, P Wolski MANAGER: S Harris development of the strongest age group that Rondebosch has ever seen. The results over this season have put RBHS rowing on the map with placements in the top eight at SA U16A Schools’ Championships and the top two at the Standard The first half of the U16 season was a period of Bank Schools’ Boat Race. development ahead of the important Buffalo and Championship regattas to be held next year. The majority The boys have shown that there is a developing pedigree of the boys had rowed in U15s and had enjoyed serious within Bosch that will see more quality results in the success in the U15 Octuple event – they won a bronze years to come. The team successfully completed a near medal at the SA Championships in March of this year. unbeaten record with the only loss coming in the A final at boat race. This feat has never been achieved before. Sticking with the eight man boats, we have tried to build With another three months left in the season it seems and improve in the U16 Eight category as much as possible. that we have a few potential SA rowers to represent The boys were thrown into the deep end and rapidly had Rondebosch in their final race in March. The second crew to learn sweep-oar rowing ahead of their first races of the have also put their name out there by stamping their season. The crew adapted quickly and, as such, have yet to authority at the Knysna Regatta. They have continued lose an U16 8+ race this season.

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Seated L Redelinghuys, Mr S Simpson, J Banks, Mr S Harris, D Estcourt First row C Gilliam, G du Plooy, K Henry, T White, C Bezuidenhout

| 69 Notable races thus far include: •• Knysna (the first time RBHS has won this event) •• Misverstand Heads •• Misverstand Sprints •• Sprints The eight has then been broken up into two smaller boats: a coxed four (4+) and a coxed quad (4x+). Both of these smaller boats have been doing well with the U16 4+ races. They won at Knysna, which is another first for Rondebosch.

Beyond the four and the quad, we have also been focusing on the U16 pair (2-) and U16 Scull (1x) ahead of Champs. Credit must be given to David Person who won the scull event at Knysna, Misverstand, and even at Zeekoevlei where he raced as an U19.

The boys were in a good place as they prepared to depart for the Journey, where they enjoyed a well- earned break from training. We look forward to building on current efforts and hope to replicate their successes when they head up country in February and March 2019.

T Louw win rate at each. Each boy in the age group is showing COACHES: T Louw, T Sands MANAGER: K Barnett TEAM: B Day (c), R Aitken, C Bell, himself as a worthy candidate for the A boats, which makes F Colquhoun, S Joubert, C Mackenzie, D Martin, S Panagiotidis, D Person, T Raynham, selection for the Buffalo Regatta and SA Champs both an G Stone, G Stones, R Wallace interesting and difficult time.

Besides the octuple, the boys have split into the quads, U15A the doubles and the single sculls. They have begun to The first half of the U15 season has truly highlighted the truly show their individual strengths within each crew. growth that the Grade 8s have experienced, both in the Congratulations to Dylan Sherry who won the Knysna Single boat and out. Having come a close fourth at SA Champs Sculls race. This just shows the potential that this crew has last year, the guys are eager to prove that they’re worth to win medals at the national regattas. that gold medal as they have worked themselves and their rowing to the limit. The boys are training hard and getting their fitness to a level that it has never been before. This translates into Moving into a higher age group, training has become ample preparation for the coming regattas and I am harder and technique has become more in depth; but the confident that this will manifest in even more medals this boys have taken this in their stride and are improving as sprints season. best as they possibly can. We specialised last year and have built heavily upon our main strength – the octuple. M Woolfson The boys have had successful regattas at Knysna, the COACH: M Woolfson MANAGER: L Byren TEAM: R Arenhold (c), M Berry, L Brierley-Bekker, Misverstand Sprints and Heads races, as well as the J Croft, M De Vos, L De Wet, A Ford, H Govan, J Liddle, M Mahlo, T Martin, F McIvor, S Mosig, Zeekoevlei Sprints where they achieved more than a 70% L Railton, S Roman, D Schlesinger, D Sherry, P Stergianos, L Swanevelder

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Seated C Botha, G Smith, Mr S Simpson, T Oliver, Mr R Claassen, A Ritchie, W Lee First row P Botha, C Elliott, E Jacobs, L Slabber, S Michaelides, W Potgieter Second row D Marree, J Louw, G Blomdal, M Gunton, R Hofmeister Absent M Greyling, J Dietrich

Unfortunately, Western Province Swimming decided, in response to the heavy water restrictions due to the drought, to cancel all of the galas in the first term. This meant that several Matric swimmers lost out on a number of final events but the biggest loss by far was not being able to defend the Newlands A league gala title. The consolation prize was that the school still hosted the Interhouse gala, which was won by Fletcher, in large part due to the three record-breaking efforts from Gavin Smith, who took the best U16 swimmer and the Victor Ludorum trophy on the day. Pierre and Charl Botha from Ramage claimed the U14 and U19 best swimmer prizes at the gala.

Fortunately, the winter brought much needed rain, water restrictions were lifted slightly and swimming fixtures were reinstated in the fourth term. The team hit the league by storm, convincingly winning all three galas, whilst facing some good competition from SACS and newcomers to the league, Curro . Most significant were the contributions of Smith and Wonhee Lee, who, despite being U16, competed in the U19 age group.

Once again, the school had several swimmers competing at a national level in various championships. Given both the quantity and quality of top level swimmers in the school, there is no reason for the sport not to go from strength to strength in 2019. R Claassen P3 W3 L0 D0 COACH: D Bonney MANAGER: R Claassen TEAM: C Botha (c), P Botha, G Blomdal, C Elliot, R Hofmeister, W Lee, L Leggatt, J Louw, S Michaelides, W Potgieter, J Schoeman, L Slabber, G Smith

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TENNIS

Tennis this year was somewhat of a truncated affair in the Finally, we have a number of players who have represented second part of the season as we were forced to end early Western Province, not to mention South Africa. Grant due to exams. So our teams played fewer matches than we Joubert, Yazeed Abbas, Michael Stronach, Joshua Roberts normally would. There was also some confusion on the part and Nicholas Wessels have all worked their way through of the league organisers, which led to some missed fixtures. trials in the course of the year to form part of a provincial Nevertheless, our teams played with their usual character team. Longwe-Smit has begun to show some of his true and fought for every point. Almost every team, bar the 6th potential and is currently ranked as one of the top U18 team played at least one game against another school’s players in South Africa. He has also been selected to first team and in the case of the 6th team, they were represent SA in the U20 division of the Africa Games in matched up against a number of second teams. Botswana, in December 2018, and received a wildcard in the ITF Digicall Futures Tournament in , which The 1st and 2nd teams were unbeaten, however, and our 3rd is taking place as this report is being written. and 4th teams held their own in their respective leagues. While the 5th and 6th teams had a tough season, they still I conclude this rather weighty report with an expression of succeeded in winning games that, on paper, they should gratitude for the five years that I have been involved with have lost. A combination of good coaching and tenacity on tennis at Rondebosch. I am grateful to my predecessor, their part pulled them through. Chris Wren-Sargent who built up a wonderful structure during his tenure, our highly professional coach, Linden The 1st team has, of necessity, become more of a squad Natus, the teachers who have managed and motivated than a team of four players. We took six players on our their charges with aplomb, the parents who are always annual tour to Kearsney College to compete in the Top Eight extremely supportive and have given their sons the competition hosted in those lofty climes. We improved on opportunity of playing this most princely sport and every our previous year’s performance and Thando Longwe-Smit one of the players who have made my job a pleasure over remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Mention the last half-decade. must also be made of our Grade 9 pupils and the lone Grade 8 pupil who competed against numerous older boys and won I wish a fond goodbye to Rondebosch; may tennis grow their matches. Our sights are set on Grey College and Paul higher and wider and I hope my successor, Sean Harris, Roos who have set a very high standard the last five years will enjoy the switch from the chilly regattas to the sweaty and we are building our capacity to compete with them. arena of the courts.

We say a fond goodbye to a group of Matric boys who R Bridge have faithfully served (pun intended) tennis during their P7 W7 L0 D0 years at Rondebosch. They are Andrew Allkin, Keean Byrne, COACH: L Natus MANAGER: R Bridge TEAM: T Longwe-Smit (c), Y Abbas, A Alkin, G Joubert, Darin Holman, Gregory Toet and Lloyd Watermeyer. Apart R Moss from being good players, these boys have filled in for other players on short notice, attended practice unstintingly and Tennis 1st Team: have been an excellent example to the younger players. Y Abbas, G Joubert, T Longwe-Smit, R Moss, J Roberts, N Wessels

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U19A won every available title in the 2017-2018 season. The St Stithians Stayers trophy returned to Rondebosch for the This was another monumental season for Bosch U19A Water second time, as did the local Mazinter U19 and SACS Night Polo, recreating previous successes, as well as finding new Series trophies. The shared victory at KES was a first for ones. A season known just as much for its drama, in and out the school, and perhaps our biggest achievement of the of the pool, as for our numerous victories within the game, year was a hat-trick at the SACS Tournament, a notoriously it was one that showed how tight-knit and supportive the difficult event to win. Rondebosch Water Polo community truly is. A special mention must be made of the four players who Certainly, this season was successful by any measure, with were selected to play for the SA U18 team at the FINA World no less than five major trophies making their way to the Junior Championships in Hungary. Not only did Stone, Oliver Rondebosch trophy cabinet. However, not everything went Daffarn, Jonathan Swanepoel and Michael Sabor represent our way and, even in our maiden KES Tournament victory, South Africa, but they led their team to our nation’s best ever we were somewhat thwarted. In the high of reaching the result at a world championship games. The team came 15th KES Tournament 2018 final, already a first for Rondebosch, out of 20 and earned some notable victories along the way. no one wanted to admit that the inclement weather may end up playing a role. Indeed, in only the second minute of The results of the season mark a three year period of the game, the teams were ordered out of the pool due to dominance for this Rondebosch Boys U19 team that nearby lightning strikes. A glimmer of hope remained that will certainly be difficult to replicate in the future. This there would be time to play the game out, perhaps in a is a result of many factors, most notably, I believe, that shortened format, but the storm outlasted the tournament this team has truly been a band of brothers. The work and we had to head home sharing the victory with Clifton. put in, the hours, the suffering and the victories were A final against such strong opposition would have been one always equally shared by every member; all players were to behold and we all felt a sense of loss in not having had a accountable to the ideals of victory and togetherness. clean shot at the trophy. With these ideals in mind, I have no doubt that these ‘Bittersweet’ would probably define the season, one in which players are in good standing for all future endeavours. For we had so much success, yet also had to work through those who move on to life beyond Rondebosch, I believe strained relations with our chief rival and brother school, that they will remember that what we achieved together in Bishops. Through these difficulties, it was clear to see these few seasons was truly special. For those who remain that the boys matured quickly and overcame adversity to to compete for the school and represent our values, I wish ensure that the bond remained intact and that the schools all of the best. I am positive that this legacy of love for the were able to move forward. Chief amongst our boys, the game and ferocious competition will remain strong. leadership from our captain, Ross Stone, was a guiding light in carrying the team, both in the pool and out. D Rimmer P40 W37 L2 D1 Faced with incredible difficulty early on in the season, Stone COACH: D Rimmer MANAGER: J Purcell TEAM: R Stone (c), O Daffarn, G Ellis-Brown, T Fisher, rebounded to lead the team to unprecedented success. The A Hulett, T Kelly, T Oliver, J Reiback, M Sabor, O Shaw, MJ Smuts, K Stewart, J Swanepoel, U19A team, led ably by Stone and the other Matric boys, D van Selm

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Seated Mr G Endley, J Swanepoel, Mr S Simpson, R Stone, Mr D Rimmer, O Daffarn, Mr J Purcell First row T Oliver, A Hulett, T Kelly, O Shaw, J Reiback, T Fisher Second row M Sabor, G Ellis Brown, K Stewart, MJ Smuts, D Van Selm

U19B games in fine style. However, the finishing touch that was The Clowns water polo side had an extremely fun and needed to close out tight games was lacking in the big gees-ful year. We made sure to put enjoyment before games. Wins against SACS, Paul Roos and Wynberg and a performance and the standard of water polo improved from close loss to Bishops was the story of the first term. game to game. Honorable mentions go to Rhys McBeth After another well enjoyed mid-season braai, it was time for his quality performances; Joel Veysie for his loose long for the final stretch. The fourth term saw a flurry of player shots; Seaton Loftus for never having his head out of the movement with some members being called up to the 2nd water; Liam Bottomley and Craig Engelsman for some team, whilst others left for medical reasons. New talent, crucial counterattack goals; James Funston for shooting in the form of Jonathan Swanepoel, Thomas Hofmeyr and over the goal; Mark McLagan for being a brick wall; Bailey Jake Branquinho, joined the team for the remainder of the Pickford for being Bailey; Tate Haarhoff for being the fourth term. Unfortunately, results were less favourable finisher; Charl Botha for always missing practices for galas; than the first term with a win over Paul Roos and a close and William Day for always asking to be subbed. draw against Bishops. We lost against SACS, Wynberg M Johnston and Reddam. Nonetheless, the quality of water polo and P10 W8 L2 D0 sportsmanship were second to none for a team with no COACH: M Johnston MANAGER: J Purcell TEAM: B Pickford (c), C Botha, L Bottomley, W Day, Matrics leading the charge. C Engelsman, J Funston, T Haarhoff, S Loftus, R McBeth, M McLagan, J Veysie A certain vibe and gees was clearly evident in practices and games and many laughs were exchanged throughout U19C the season. It was extremely refreshing to see the players Due to the drought, the first part of our season came and have such a mature attitude, which made them easily went in a flash as a result of a reduced practice time (down approachable and a pleasure to coach. to 30 minutes) and an already short fixture schedule. Our T Foster performances were considered, as we won most of our P9 W4 L4 D1 COACH: T Foster TEAM: B Leonard (c), J Branquinho, L De Lijster, O Delport, P Delport, T Hofmeyr, S Muller, J Street, J Swanepoel

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Seated J McConnell, Mr S Simpson, R Oliver (capt) Matt Johnston, (coach), R Fisher First row G Brorson, N Williams, J Lucas, K Pluddermann Absent D Kalell, EJ Durand

U19D I took charge of the U19E team, but I soon learnt that this group of players were here more to have a laugh and enjoy the The 4th team had a great polo season this year and game than to work blisteringly hard. This suited everyone. showed a lot of improvement throughout. We had a strong side with lots of Matrics playing their final year of water After a few practices we faced our first opponents. A bit polo at Rondebosch, as well as some younger players who apprehensive, I suggested that we just enjoy the game. This will definitely progress well in their water polo careers. comment resulted in a red card within the first minute! I remember thinking that this could be a long season – but I The first term went very well and the team won some tough couldn’t have been more wrong. The boys showed off some games against strong opposition, like SACS and Wynberg. exciting, intense and, at times, champagne water polo. A The boys were unfortunate to lose to a strong Bishops highlight of the first term was collecting the ‘W’ away at side in the final game of the term but I’m sure this only Bishops in a nail-biting 2-1 finish. This promptly ended with motivated them for the return fixture. the team throwing me into the pool as a celebratory gesture. The fourth term polo season can often be fairly disruptive Approaching the fourth term with the same attitude we because it’s so short and the Matrics write exams. As our looked like we had never stopped playing. We picked up team was mostly made up of Matrics, it was great to see exactly where we had left off with a 6-1 thrashing of SACS. their dedication to making practices and matches, even Having lost two lethal goal scorers to the 3rd team, in with their busy schedules. Jonathan Swanepoel and Jake Branquinho, I was very proud An unfortunate start saw the boys go down to a decent of the boys pulling off a victory like that. Again, we went SACS team, which could definitely be put down to nerves. unbeaten with a sweet victory against Bishops. A special These soon disappeared as the team moved on to strong mention must go to Dylan Le Roux (our captain), Swanepoel, wins over both Paul Roos and the Westerford 2nd team. The Branquinho, Justin Klette, Eric Jacobs, Shaun van Rensburg, season culminated with an extremely dominant victory over Jordan Hazell, David Frost and our goal scoring machine, Bishops. This was great to see as it showed how much the Thomas Soboil, these boys were instrumental in the team had progressed since losing to them in the first fixture. unbeaten year and were committed to the team rightly named the “Floaters”. It’s been a pleasure coaching the Dodos this year. It will be sad to say goodbye to all of the Matrics who have been such J Fisher an integral part of the 4th team for the past few years. P7 W7 L0 D0 COACH: J Fisher TEAM: D Le Roux (c), J Branquinho, B de Kock, D Frost, G Goatley, D Kane G Greenhalgh, J Hazell, E Jacobs, J King, J Klette, W Macdonald, M Miller, T Soboil, P8 W7 L1 D0 J Swanepoel, J Tredoux, S van Rensburg, O Wakeford, D Whyte, B Wood COACH: D Kane TEAM: J Torrington (c), M Day, M Gray, C Goldman, K Hyde, J Le Roux, K Loe, J Louw, S Mawman, J Oldham, C O’Sullivan, J Paarman, T White U15A The U15A side had an extremely gruelling pre-season training U19E regime in January, which prepared them for the upcoming What an epic season of water polo! Going through a season tour to Parktown in Johannesburg. The team played some unbeaten, even one cut short by drought, was a spectacular great water polo against challenging opposition. They ended achievement for the boys. I was not sure what to expect when that tournament with a well-earned bronze medal.

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backshots that left most goalkeepers dumbfounded. Luke Cloete-Hopkins and Matthew Reed provided solid support to all teammates in the pool and consistently produced good play when it was required of them.

The second season saw the arrival of David van Zyl, who not only raised the average height of the team, but also provided greatly to team spirit and strength in attack and defence. All games in the second season were well- contested and ended with some nail-biting finishes. I am extremely proud of how the team developed over the year and thoroughly enjoyed the boys’ positive vibe. I look forward to seeing how each player progresses. P Gray P8 W4 L4 D0 COACH: P Gray TEAM: J Denver (c), K Amos, J Ancketill, L Cloete-Hopkins, K Culligan, C Davis, In the colder months (August and September) the boys C de Kock, J Dietrich, C Furlong, B Loftus, T Raynham, M Reed, D Van Zyl endured tough conditions to make sure that they were fit going into the Ian Melliar Cup. Again, they put together an extremely solid performance and were unlucky, this time, to U14A finish with a bronze medal. We all learnt a lot about water So close to a truly great season for the U14A side in 2018. polo, each other and ourselves. Congratulations on an The team made three tournament finals in addition to a awesome year! semi-final and took home one gold medal. The highlight M Johnston of the year was winning the National Rondebosch U14 tournament by beating Grey PE 6-3 in the final. I am truly P22 W18 L4 D0 proud of the team and all of the hard work that they have COACH: M Johnston MANAGER: B Siljeur TEAM: R Oliver (c), G Brorson, EJ Durand, R Fisher, put in. This was on display when no less than seven of the D Kalell, J Lucas, J McConnell, R Oliver, K Plüddemann, C Wares, N Williams players made Western Province teams to play at IPT in December. An eighth player was also chosen as a non- U15B travelling reserve. From the very start of the season, the U15Bs ensured that Next year, I expect a truly dominant sweep of the national their year would be eventful and thoroughly enjoyable for tournaments from this team. I will keep a keen eye on their all. By securing some good wins in the first term, the boys progress and I wish them the best of luck. grew both as individuals and a team, which made for some riveting polo. J Purcell P30 W24 L5 D1 Having a powerful and cunning hole-man, Joshua Ancketill, COACH: J Purcell TEAM: A Botha (c), L Bennewith, G Blackmore, J De Villiers, M Hofmeyer, paired with a highly determined, stronghold defence from W Jones, M Mansvelt, C McTavish, J Medcalf, M Ncwana, N Owen, C Redelinghuys, Cameron de Kock at the back, all play proved to be a F Schellhorn, J Wilkinson challenge for any opponent. Strengthening our offence, Justin Dietrich improved the average pace of play tenfold and often surprised the opposition with an unexpected, long distance shot.

Fortifying our attack on the right was Kai Amos whose explosive style ensured that the ball found its place in the back of the net. This paired with the aggressive playing style of Connor Davis, often allowed teammates to sit back and watch many fantastic goals. Links Craig Furlong and Keagan Culligan added greatly to both consistent, successful attacks and humorous team spirit.

Thomas Raynham often made defence look too easy as he saved pretty much anything that flew his way. His reliability kept the team in the game on various occasions. Bailey Loftus provided solid all-round pace, shot ability and defensive strength and scored many incredibly sneaky

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Seated L Bennewith, Mr S Simpson, A Botha, Mr J Purcell, M Mansvelt First row W Jones, J De Villiers, C McTavish, M Ncwana, F Schellhorn, N Owen Second row G Blackmore, J Medcalf, M Hofmeyer Absent J Wilkinson U14B U14C The U14B had a fantastic year and only lost one game It is always tough to have team chemistry at the start the entire season. Cruising against all other opponents, of your water polo career in High School, so it was rocky we were in a league of our own. Our two lefties, Wikus gaining that momentum. We lost our first two matches Potgieter and Joshua van Rensburg, were a great asset against SACS and Bishops, which was a wakeup call for the to the side. Gareth Blackmore and Ethan Young physically boys. It gave them a huge jolt of motivation and we won dominated in the hole and at the back, respectively. Our our next two games against Paul Roos and Westerford. newcomer, Warrick Jones, was nothing but an increase in talent to an already talented team. The long break took its toll, and humbled us in our first games against SACS and Reddam, but saw some new The most improved player was Luke Dickson who only signings in Stefanus Swanepoel, Michael Taylor, Maahir started water polo this year – by the fourth term he looked Bassadien and Seth de Lijster. We put our losses behind like he’d been playing his whole life. Our goalkeeper, Daniel us as we mowed through the rest of the season, defeating Sweetlove a.k.a. ‘the Wall’ usually had very little work to whoever was in front of us. Revenge is always sweeter at do but whenever the team needed him he stepped up. His home and this showed when we beat Paul Roos 14-1 and ability to pass the ball across the whole pool was a massive Bishops 2-0. asset to the team. Luke Leggatt and Wikus Potgieter were the speedsters in the team. Keagan Hazell and Liam A special mention goes to our captain and wall in goal, Clavaux played on the left, always marshalling our attack. Daniel Sweetlove, who made saves of which even David This was evident in our last match against Bishops when we De Gea would be proud; and to James Bester who was were three goals down after two chukkas. Clavaux showed our top goal scorer and reflected a young Neymar in the strength and power in the pool and quickly scored two pool on counterattack. Everyone in the team showed focus goals to kick start our comeback for a 5-4 win. when needed and we saw immense growth. It has been a pleasure coaching the boys and I hope I’ll have another I have really enjoyed coaching the U14Bs, and it has been opportunity to coach them in the future. awesome to watch how each individual has grown. This side is D Young full of potential and I’m confident that these boys will develop into awesome water polo players if they stay motivated P9 W5 L4 D0 and enthusiastic. Please keep your vibe and commitment to COACH: D Young TEAM: D Sweetlove (c), M Bassadien, J Bester, R Cahill, J Collins, D Leaver, Seth de Lijster, F Lochtie, A Louw, Q Ntikinca, S Swanepoel, M Taylor everything that you do. Good luck for the future. A Mather P8 W6 L1 D1 COACH: A Mather TEAM: E Young (c), G Blackmore, L Clavaux, L Dickson, K Hazell, W Jones, L Leggatt, W Potgieter, D Sweetlove, J van Rensburg

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| 82 MARTIN BARKER GALLERY

The enlarged Memorial Hall, which now seats almost 1000 people with the addition of a second gallery, was formally reopened on Tuesday 23 January. The new gallery was named ‘The Martin Barker Gallery’, in honour of Rondebosch’s ninth Headmaster who served the school from 1998 to 2011.

The opening marks the end of a four year process which has seen significant development in the building infrastructure of the school. It is the culmination of much planning, plotting and wheeling and dealing. As a result, our intake has been able to grow over the past three years from approximately 780 to 840 boys with an eye to have an intake of 900 by 2020.

Recognition must go to The Bosch 125 Committee who gave of their time and considerable expertise to see this project to its end. Particular kudos must go to David Pike, the chairman of the committee, who bravely put himself in the firing line and whose brilliant architectural mind led to the third tier idea – seemingly madcap but counterintuitively sensible.

“It was decided to name the gallery to recognise the legacy of a Headmaster of the school who, in his quiet and steady way, has had a fundamental effect on the educational progress of a generation of teachers and pupils. More importantly, he led this ship for 14 years and gave it the best years of his working life.”

A speech was delivered by former Headmaster and present President of the Old Boys’ Union, Mike Reeler. This was followed by a plaque unveiling ceremony on the gallery where former Deputy Headmaster Chris Wren-Sargent, who served with Mr Barker spoke; and Mr Barker’s eldest son, Richard (E2002), replied for the family. Because Mr Barker was, unfortunately, not able to attend the ceremony due to ill health, the plaque was unveiled by Mrs Jeanet Barker and Richard. S Simpson (Headmaster)

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U17A Chess has improved greatly at Rondebosch this year with the addition of a new B team to the Chess League. This has given the boys a chance to face opponents of their same skill level to improve their game. The A team is currently on the B league and the new B team is currently playing in the D league. The B team started to play in the league in Term 2. They had started in the E league and won all of their matches to progress onto the D league.

It has created much excitement among the players to represent their school in a lower level league. It has opened up great opportunities for their skills to grow. The A team’s performance was outstanding this year. They held strong in the B league and just failed to proceed to the A league by a win difference. Special mention must be made of Nico Martin who was chosen to be part of the WP A team for the U18 South African Junior Chess Championships, which is taking place in December 2018 in Johannesburg. W Govender P15 W9 L2 D4 Seated Mr S Simpson, M Van Zyl, Ms W Govender COACH: A McInnes MANAGER: W Govender TEAM: T Kim (c), N Martin, D Reagon Standing T Kim, D Reagon, N Martin

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Seated Mr T Klein, M Greyling, Mr S Simpson, P McKeown, Mr W Kew, T Murphy, Ms M van Zyl First row W Potgieter, O Faure, T Smith, S Joubert, T McKeown, O Henderson Second row A White, R Davidson, R Meyers, Z Halday

Cross country has shown a huge amount of growth over season. Many of our runners the past year, from improved performances and dedication represented the school in the to larger numbers and an amazing overall vibe. Our ‘early annual Western Province Trials, with morning Friday runs’ have gained a sort of cult following, a few even placing in top positions. continuing without fail throughout the year, no matter the weather. It has always been inspiring to see our most Of course, I can’t say that any of this passionate athletes standing by the front office steps at would have been possible without 6am every Friday, ready to run. the incredible passion and enthusiasm of our coaches. Both A lot of positive change has been brought about this year. coach (Captain Father) Morgan (Sir) Many new initiatives and ideas have been introduced and and coach Tim have stuck with the team since their High athletes have participated in all sorts of new races and School years (a long time ago) and never cease to inspire. events. Our brand new ‘lumo’ training vests have been an Mr Kew has shown his dedication once again, and has played absolute hit with the team, making us pretty hard to miss. a large role in brilliant results – and sore legs. Through leading The season started at full pace with a large number of by example, Ms van Zyl has instilled both energy and a strong Bosch runners attending events such as the 10km Lighthouse drive to succeed in our athletes. After starting all of the run and the Discovery Triathlon. There were hundreds of initiatives and constantly encouraging us to push ourselves, it other memorable moments, including the conducting of our can be said that Ma’am has been a true inspiration. very own ‘colour run’, hiking in Franschhoek and up Lion’s Head, trail running in Silvermine and competing in events As we move towards 2019 Cape Schools’ Week, I hope for like the Landmarks 6km Fun Run and the Don Lock Memorial another season just as amazing as this. 8km Run. The team this year was led by Patric McKeown P McKeown (captain) and Matteo Greyling (vice-captain). COACHES: M van Zyl, W Kew, T Klein, M Woolfson TEAM: P McKeown (c) R Davidson, After a strong athletics season of record times and victories, O Faure, M Greyling, Z Halday, O Henderson, S Joubert, T McKeown, R Meyers, T Murphy, athletes achieved amazing results during the Cross Country W Potgieter, T Smith, A White

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U19A College Soccer Tournament. Our preparation was during the Grade 12 mock exams, so we struggled to get a full house It was another dramatic year of soccer at Bosch. on training days – though this allowed for youngsters to Preparation for the season didn’t get off to a good start due step up from the U17 team. We won two matches, drew to various factors out of our control, like the drought. Last two and lost two in a group that was, undoubtedly, the year we had the Wynberg festival that we used as pre- group of death. Players and coaches alike gained valuable season training but, due to the drought, it was cancelled. experience and, for our debut in this highly competitive The 1st team had quite a few new faces making their way tournament, we gave a good showing of our talent. up from last year’s U17 team and the balance was part We hope to make this an annual event as it is a great of 2017’s invincibles. It is always difficult to maintain the opportunity to challenge our players. benchmark set by last year’s unbeaten 1st team. However, A big thank you to Mr Halday, once again, and to all of the we stuck to our guns and tried our best to emulate their managers and coaches involved with Bosch soccer 2018. formula. G Solomon We only lost two matches throughout the season. Though, P12 W8 L2 D2 at times, we were very lackadaisical in matches that we COACH: G Solomon MANAGER: B Halday TEAM: C Ebing (c), L Agherdien, K Allie, I Bakardien, could have won by bigger margins. We did well until we M Blows, N Cassiem, R De Freitas, A Kagee, C Mayosi, H Mayosi, P Myburgh, M Saban, came up against High School, where we lost 2-1 Z Schmidt, J Schoon, K Sheppard, L Smith due to a below par performance. But the biggest loss of the season came against our old foe, Wynberg. U17A However, we had a good season generally, as we beat The U17 team were well prepared for the season. This was Bishops and the touring St Andrew’s teams convincingly. reflected in the exciting brand of soccer that they played The highlight of the season was an historic one when the throughout. There was a special understanding between the 1st team participated in the prestigious NedBank Grey players with captain, Thando Tshapela, leading from the front.

Seated U19A J Schoon, Mr G Solomon, H Mayosi, Mr S Simpson, C Ebing, Mr B Halday, R De Freitas First row I Bakardien, M Blows, S Nxangane, K Sheppard, N Cassiem, M Saban Second row P Myburgh, Z Schmidt, L Agherdien, C Mayosi, L Smith Absent K Allie, A Kagee

| 86 SOCCER We won eight of our 13 matches and our single loss was The season went well. We were unbeaten and, on top of it against Wynberg on a field better suited to horse racing all, we won a very important tournament. Most importantly, than playing soccer. Our goalkeeper, Fayyaaz Pangarker, the boys improved to become better soccer players and is making excellent progress and is one to watch out for students. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity and for the in the future. Guy Sheena proved to be a valuable player everlasting happy moments. Thank you to our manager as he was a consistent goal scorer and played well under Mr Nongqotho and Mr Halday and the rest of the pressure. Coach Yusuf Stenekamp is to be commended for management team. preparing his team well and inspiring them to play with S Mc Laurie passion. P13 W9 L0 D4 B Siljeur COACH: S Mc Laurie MANAGER: Mr Z Nongqotho TEAM: J Fourie (c), M Basadien, P13 W8 L1 D4 J Bloemetjie, A Dube, R Earl, C Ebing, T Majal, H Majiet, B Masumpa, S Naicker, E Ncube, COACH: Y Stenekamp MANAGER: B Siljeur TEAM: T Tshapela (c), J Carelse, A Haffejee, E Lakey, S Nkonzombi, J Olarogun, Y Parker, N Royker, I Vallie, S Vamisa, N Volmink F Pangarker, J Ritchie, J Rose, G Sheena, Y Soomra, L Stevens, J Stofile, T Troost, B van Rhyn U15B U15A Starting the year off with a squad full of young boys, eager Our year with the Rondebosch Boys’ High School U15A and excited to play football, I knew that it was going to be squad went extremely well. a blast. I received a warm welcome from the Bosch family On the first day, the team was nervous and excited but and the environment instantly felt like home. After the first it was clear that we were looking forward to an excellent training session, the boys were drained and exhausted as season. The boys agreed to give 100% commitment and for they were after running for the entire session. all to respect one another throughout the season. We kicked off our season away from home, beating From the very first match, we played as a team and never Constantia 6-0, and I realised that this bunch of boys had allowed any team to dominate us, especially at home. The so much ability and potential. Progressing through the success, on and off the field, is all down to the boys’ hard- season, we set ourselves up for negatives and positives, work and effort from management. They were positive in all with a few boys changing their sporting codes and a few of the training sessions and for them to improve in such a getting promoted to the A side. short period, meant a lot to me as the coach.

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Seated E Lakey, Mr Y Stenekamp, G Sheena, Mr S Simpson, T Tshapela, Mr B Halday, J Ritchie First row B Van Rhyn, A Haffejee, J Stofile, F Pangarker, J Rose, T Troost, Y Soomra, J Carelse Absent L Stevens

U15A

Seated J Olarogun, Mr Z Nongqotho, J Fourie, Mr S Simpson, S Naicker, Mr S Mc Laurie, S Nkonzombi First row R Earl, S Vumisa, N Royker, M Bassadien, C Ebing, J Bloemetje, A Dube Second row M Hendricks, N Volmink, E Ncube, B Masumpa, J Valensky, Y Parker

The boys showed a good sense of urgency, which worked for the team, especially as we lost a few of our best players. I kept on motivating the lads to make them understand that it’s not the end of the world and that we can still achieve an objective when we put our minds to it – and the team did just that. We managed to pull through and make the most of every situation we faced – and the boys took each and every encounter as a learning experience.

Mental and physical strength was utmost importance, though we struggled with consistency when it came to results. It seemed as if we just gave our opponents too much respect. But we definitely had a bumper of a season. We will learn from it and come back stronger. A Khan P13 W3 L6 D4 COACH: A Khan MANAGER: A Fransman TEAM: J Valensky (c), T Arnold, T Bassier, S Bowman, T Chakapfava, C Ebing, Z Galiem, L Hartman, M Hendricks, Z Kagee, D Leaver, J Moriarty, T Parker, L Railton, S Sablay, N Walker, D Willie

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The 1st team had an up and down year regarding their to examinations and injuries. This did give the juniors an achievements. The regional qualifying championship held at opportunity to step up and get some good experience – as Parow Golf Club saw the boys making it in for the first time from next year, our golf will consist of young guns. in years. They had the privilege of representing Western Province, as a school, and playing against the toughest The 2nd and 3rd teams both enjoyed a good season in their schools in the country. The tournament, SA Golf Champs, respective leagues. It is with a tinge of sadness that we was held at Devonvale Golf Club in Stellenbosch and come to the end of the school golfing career of our captain Rondebosch can feel proud that we ended up nineteenth Justin Broad, and of Gabriel Gad, JJ Streicher and Joshua overall in South Africa. Venter. A word of thanks must go to all of the parents who assisted with the lifting of players and to Mr Forbes and Mr The first team claimed fifth spot in the South League and de Kock. was very unlucky in that they started the league with a E Bam bang, beating Wynberg and SACS, respectively. After that we struggled with numbers and did not pitch the same P10 W3 L7 D0 team, week in and week out. Justin Broad, Gabriel Gad COACH: E Bam TEAM: J Broad (c), G Gad, T Joubert, T Negus, A Rooke, JJ Streicher, K Urquhart, J Venter and JJ Streicher struggled to play in their final year due

Seated G Gad, Mr S Simpson, J Broad, Mr E Bam, J Venter First row A Rooke, T Joubert, J Streicher, T Negus Absent K Urquhart

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U19A Once again, the 2018 hockey team followed the tradition Back home, a nail-biting loss against Wynberg, in the last and culture of excellence by producing some outstanding second of the match, only strengthened the resolve of the results. It was also pleasing to note how the side built up a team. A week later, the side pulled off a great triumph special bond with each other during the season, which will by beating Bishops in the final of the Western Province be remembered for years to come. A non-loss rate of 88% knock-out competition. Liyabona Sigwabe netted in underlines the ability of this side, especially considering the extra time to seal the victory – the first time in a decade quality of our opposition from around the country. that Rondebosch has won this competition. Rondebosch continued this unbeaten streak, which included defeating The potential of the side was revealed at the pre-season SACS. It looked like Bishops might end this run in the last Founders Festival, hosted by Dale, where Rondebosch match of the first half of the season, but Damian Sparks led emerged unbeaten. This included good wins against by example to level the scores in the last play of the match Northwood, Kearsney, Parktown and Dale College. with a bullet drag flick.

| 90 HOCKEY Callum Cann, Sparks, Sigwabe, Irshaad Bawa and Cole win. Scoring in the region of 100 goals this season has Walbrugh capped off the first half of the season by being capped off some of the best hockey that I have ever seen. selected for the Western Province U18A team, which Sparks captained. Liam Sorensen and Douglas Cox were selected It was truly a pleasure and I wish all of the boys success in for the Western Province U18B side. Sigwabe and Bawa the future, especially the Matrics. Thank you for making this must further be congratulated for their selection into the season unforgettable. South African U18B team and Walbrugh for his selection W Domingo into the South African U17 side. During the season Sparks, P14 W14 L0 D0 Sigwabe and Bawa all had the distinction of earning 50 COACHES: W Domingo, K Thompson TEAM: J Alt (c), G Allen, B De Kock, M Eaton, J Gray, caps for the 1st team, as the side continued from strength J Hazell, S Kim, S Kriger, C Lavery, J Le Roux, B McCall, J New, M Rademan, G Scott, J Veysie, to strength. T Wall, F Wilson The second half of the season saw five weeks of intense hockey. Rondebosch produced an inspiring second half U19C fight back to beat the powerful Paul Roos side, 4-2; and What a pleasure it was to coach the 3rd team this year. then convincingly beat SACS, 3-0. The season culminated They challenged me every step of the way and that shows in a tense match against Bishops and, despite having all a group of individuals who are ready to compete in the the chances, Rondebosch narrowly lost 2-1. However, this adult world. did not detract from a fine season from a side that always fought to the bitter end. We had a mixed start to the season as it took us a while to settle down. We had an opening day victory over Wynberg Hockey is not run in isolation at Rondebosch and Sparks followed up by consecutive defeats to two 1st teams. The must be complimented on his positive and calm leadership results improved slightly with another two straight wins. But, role as captain, as well as Sigwabe on his passion and at the end of the first half of the season, we ended up drawing supporting role as vice-captain. Thanks must also go to Mr to Bishops after being ahead for almost the full game. Bowley and Mr Edwards for the many hours of planning and invaluable assistance, as well as to Mr Harris for his input The challenge was getting the best out of this talented as manager. squad who were stuck in their ways of how to play hockey and, with the help of one or two changes, this happened. L Nel The second half of the season was undefeated. The P24 W19 L3 D2 highlights were out playing Paul Roos for 50 minutes and COACHES: L Nel, M Edwards MANAGER: S Harris TEAM: D Sparks (c), I Bawa, B Bristow, hitting Bishops, SACS and Wynberg for four goals. All in all, J Broad, C Cann, X Combrink, D Cox, M De Goede, M Eaton, J Gray, P Rossouw, G Scott, it was a season of growth filled with many challenges: we L Sigwabe, L Sorensen, G Stryis, C Walbrugh lost players to injury, to the 2nd team and we fielded three different keepers. However, as Bosch boys do, we stuck it U19B out and never gave in. It is only fitting that we sum up the season with one word: I hope the lads take hockey with them wherever they Sensational! Played 14, won 14. That was the manner in may go. I wish them good luck in all of their future which the 2nd side or ‘Sardines’ saw off 2018. Never have I endeavours. Altius et Latius. seen a side play with such pace, purpose and power while at the same time enjoying every minute of it. Captained by J Jollivet de Oliveira the ever present Jack Alt, the team believed in one thing P12 W8 L2 D2 and one thing only, scoring goals while playing attractive COACH: J Jollivet de Oliveira MANAGER: S Harris TEAM: H Kim (c), C Chadwick, L Delmulle, hockey. As a coach, it was rewarding to carry that sort of J Forbes, B Kitshoff, N Kriger, C Lavery, T Lighton, D Lobey, S Muller, J Oldham, G Pienaar, momentum forward week in and week out. J Pistorius, T Soboil, D Swanepoel, J Torrington

The U19B’s success came from each and every individual. Jordan New’s presence in the D was always reassuring. U19D His maturity and decision-making kept the team at ease The team had a tough start in the first half of the season. throughout. In defence, Gary Allen, Joel Veysie, Byron Our first match against Wynberg, was very intense McCall, Jason Le Roux, Harry Kim and Joseph Gray throughout. Unfortunately, the side suffered a bitter improved in leaps and bounds as a unit. Their success was 3-2 loss, which did not sit well with the boys. The team evident in the low count of conceded goals, only conceding managed to bounce back with some brilliant individual and the first goal from open play in the sixth game of the team goals to win their next set of games, against Bishops, season. In midfield, we were spoilt by individuals who Settlers, Paarl Gym and SACS, and to draw against DF were strong, determined and skillful ball players such as Malan. The boys finished the first half of the season with a Fynn Wilson, Thomas Wall, Jordan Hazell, Bradley De Kock 60% win ratio. and Connor Lavery. A special mention must go to a front three that dominated in every variation of the word. Alt, The second half of the season started off well. Once again, Seth Kriger and Michael Rademan were always on hand to the team was back to winning ways and beat Fairbairn ensure not only a win but, in most cases, a very convincing College 6-0. The boys looked content and focused on

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Seated Mr L Nel, C Cann, Mr S Harris, D Sparks, Mr S Simpson, L Sigwabe, Mr M Edwards First row J Gray, I Bawa, M de Goede, C Walbrugh, M Eaton, X Combrink Second row G Scott, B Bristow, J Broad, P Rossouw, L Sorensen, D Cox, G Strybis playing the best hockey that they could as a side, and they Paarl Boys’ 6-1, Affies 2-0 and finally drew to Northwood 1-1 put some good performances in. They played some great and then to Kearsney 0-0 in an entertaining and thrilling hockey towards the end, beating Paul Roos, Wynberg and final match. SACS. All roads came down to the final game of the season, the Bish-Bosch derby. The weather did not play its part When the season finally got under way, the boys had some on the day, heavy rain and cold conditions meant that we experience under their belts and were ready to take on were all in for a tough game. Rondebosch found themselves the Cape Town schools under the strong and excellent 1-0 up in the first half, with Bishops struggling to find their leadership of our captain, David Frost, and vice-captain, rhythm in the poor conditions. The second half was tough Reese Scheepers. as Bishops applied more pressure and eventually found a The team started off excellently by beating our rivals breakthrough. The game finished 1-1 and that concluded a Wynberg, 2-1. As the season progressed the side grew in wonderful season with a satisfying 72% win ratio. maturity and it was phenomenal to see how their skills A special mention goes to our top scorer, Myles Louw; to improved on a weekly basis. This disciplined, dedicated, the team for a brilliant end to an incredible season – one committed and talented group of boys worked on their that we can look back on with no doubt that we put in a team dynamics and tactical game. They never looked back solid effort; and thanks to Mr Bowley as Head of Hockey. and only lost to SACS 1-0 in the first round and 2-1 at the end of the season. In the entire season, we scored 81 goals W Guma and only conceded eight. P11 W8 L1 D2 COACHES: W Guma, S Scribani TEAM: C Colqohoun (c), M Ambler-Smith, V Bhikha, The highlight of the year was, undoubtedly, winning the L Delmulle, J Grobler, K Hyde, D Krone, KM Louw, J Paarman, G Rasmussen, C Riddell, Western Province U16 Knockout Final. We beat SACS 1-0 in C Siebel, F Sleet, D Swanepoel, L van Houten, S van Rensburg the semi-final and then won against arch rivals Wynberg, 2-0, in the final. What an impressive team effort!

U16A A big thanks to our phenomenal assistant coach, Mr Miguel The season was another successful one for the U16A team Edwards and to our awesome manager, Mr Rob Bowley, who of 2018; and all credit must go to the awesome players for have played a major role in our team’s success this year. I the brilliant results and performances. Our team started off have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this remarkable team with the pre-season three day U16 festival, which was held and wish every player all the success for 2019. at Affies in Pretoria. We beat St. Davids 4-1, Pearson 4-0, S Hendricks

| 92 HOCKEY P23 W18 L2 D3 out on their lead with Nikhil Patel making saves that COACHES: M Edwards, S Hendricks MANAGER: R Bowley TEAM: D Frost (c), R Scheepers (vc), can only be comparable to those of David de Gea. All of R Blow, S Bovim, J De Waal, J Donald, M Lemke, N Marais, M Miller, J McConnell, B Sparks, the boys improved significantly throughout the course of M Stead, D Webber, M White, B Wood the season and it was a privilege to watch their talents develop. U16B M Williams The U16B team had a season of mixed results with the side P12 W2 L4 D6 often showing courage to fight back and secure a draw, COACH: M Williams MANAGER: R Bowley TEAM: J McEwan (c), C Touhy (vc), S Adam, a theme that was ubiquitous throughout the season. The D Bransby, M Devoti, J Heynes, N Hopkins, M McLagan, N Patel, C Pietersen, S Schlesinger, side was undefeated against Bishops. In the first Bishops W Spiers, J Thompson, H Vinevala encounter we were 3-1 down at half time in a game that seemed certain of victory for the Bishops camp. However, U16C the side showed what it means to possess true Rondebosch character and turned the game around with an emphatic This year I had the privilege of coaching the U16Cs, who performance in the second half. The game ended in a draw, had a tough yet exciting season. Unfortunately we started 3-3. This would not have been possible if it was not for the with a loss; but the experience showed the boys the extraordinary leadership abilities of the team’s captain, amount of work that would be needed for the rest of the Jaden McEwan, and the vice-captain, Chris Touhy. They season. motivated and inspired the boys, on and off the pitch, to Our defence, held by Ryan Lake at centre back, took always give 100%. this opportunity to become more solid and reliable. They The team was fortunate to be blessed with several young countered many offensive attempts and Alex Ikin had talents; even though every player offered something special some tremendous, game-saving keeping. Backing them in to the side in their own right. A special mention must go to defence was Fletcher Vincent and Luke van der Walt. As all- Stuart Adam who was the side’s top goal scorer: he scored rounders, they often found themselves backing the strikers 10 goals and assisted two. Nathan “Sticks” Hopkins also in our offence. Holding the center of the formation was Levi proved to be an asset as he often got on the score sheet de Lijster and Albert van der Westhuijzen, who constantly and assisted several goals; unfortunately, we lost him in the fed the ball to the forwards, allowing for great goal scoring transfer window. opportunities. With altering links, Alex Smith, Ilitha Sithebe, Hiroki Fujiwara, De Lijster, Sang-Yeon Park and Steffan In the second Bishops encounter, the side was victorious Brundyn they often found themselves running the most with a 1-0 win. They displayed immense maturity to hold and being the glue that held our offence and defence

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Seated J De Waal, Mr R Bowley, D Frost, Mr S Simpson, R Scheepers, Mr M Edwards, R Blow First row B Sparks, J Donald, M Stead, N Marais, J McConnell Second row S Bovim, B Wood, M Miller, M Lemke Absent M White

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Seated Mr S Griffin, S Bakker, Mr S Simpson, C De Bruyn, Mr M Edwards, P Soboil, Mr T Lewin First row C Roberts, D Leonard, J Hawkins, D Biccard, J Gloor, E Van Oudtshoorn Second row E Africa, M Muller, J Dietrich, B Cox, K Culligan together. Our strikers, Greig Hutchison, Isiphile Sithebe narrowly missed out on continuing this streak with a draw; and Mehul Jaga often created great plays that resulted in which could have found us with an eight game winning run many chances at goal – this always made the game more through the end of the second term and into the beginning exciting. of the third. After a long series of games in our favour – with a few learning opportunities along the way – we faced The boys, as a hockey team, grew tremendously and up against a touring side from the UK, Charterhouse. They watching them play was always exciting. All of the work posed an interesting challenge as not only had we never that they put in during the season was shown in the final faced them before, they were also an U16A team. We came match where we won 11-0. It was a fantastic way to end out on top as the boys played some excellent hockey. off a great season. Thank you to the boys for allowing me the opportunity to coach them and for making it a great We ended off the season with two hard games and a few experience throughout the year. new players worked into the mix. They all stepped up with D Hellenberg some great hockey. The more senior players brought their top game to the plate, but, unfortunately, we couldn’t end P10 W4 L5 D1 off with another win. We finished off with a good few team COACH: D Hellenberg TEAM: R Lake (c), S Brundyn, L de Lijster, H Fujiiwara, G Hutchison, goals and our short corners came together with some great A Ikin, M Jaga, S Park, I Sithebe, I Sithebe, A Smith, L Van der Walt, A Van der Westhuijzen, drag flicks. There is outstanding talent in this age group F Vincent and a promise of consistent success ahead of them. I can whole-heartedly say that we had an incredibly enjoyable U15A season with a successful and charismatic bunch of lads. The U15A team progressed very well through the year. They S Griffin improved in every aspect of the game and gained a greater understanding about the Rondebosch hockey principles. As P14 W9 L4 D1 in any season, we had a few players move up to the U16A COACH: S Griffin, T Lewin TEAM: S Bakker (c), E Africa, D Biccard, B Cox, K Culligan, J Dietrich, team. These players, as well as those training with the J Gloor, J Hawkins, D Leonard, K Melia, M Muller, C Roberts, P Soboil, E van Oudtshoorn U16As, have shown the dominance of Rondebosch hockey and how we continue to produce top quality players. U15B Our season started with a small speedbump against As it was my first year coaching at Rondebosch, I had no Wynberg in the first game. After that, the boys stepped up, expectations of success. Initially, I hoped for one or two resulting in a five game winning streak. Against SACS, we victories and getting the better of Bishops at the end of the

| 94 HOCKEY season. One thing that I was not prepared for was a season U15C without loss. The U15Cs had their first game of the season after only an The team started off with a bang, getting the better of hour of practising together. Unfortunately, we not only lost Wynberg with an 8-0 score and hat tricks from both Aidan the game 3-2 but also the front teeth of Likho Madubela in Sampson and David van Zyl. Sampson continued his scoring a horrific accident. habits and ended the season as our top goal scorer. Van Zyl Luckily the season improved greatly after that. Madubela was close behind. The only thing that we did better than returned as soon as he could, new teeth in place, and scoring goals was defending against them. We conceded we only lost one further game. The same Wynberg team a total of one goal in the entire season. This was thanks that beat us were easily defeated 5-0 and 5-1 later in the to excellent defence led by Joshua Kirsten and Matthew season, with great goals scored by our forwards and top Manning. Kirsten was my pick for the most improved player goal scorer, Calum Bell. A strong defence, led by Michael of the season. Credit must also be given to our goalkeeper, Walsh, meant goalkeeper, Theunis Botha, was rarely called Reece Aitken, who conceded the least amount of goals for upon – though he still managed to make amazing saves a Rondebosch keeper in 2018. when he was. Under the quiet leadership of Aidan Klein, Throughout the season we had many changes to the the boys brought tons of passion to every game. Despite a team. Three boys made the move up to the A side, two of very relaxed attitude at practices, they managed to improve whom, Michael Muller and Philip Soboil, became permanent greatly as a team, even taking a game off the B side during members. Sebastian Montoya Pelaez helped out in two practice. games towards the end of the season. This just shows the L Byren calibre of players that made up our team. P9 W6 L3 D0 As well as being talented, the boys were a pleasure to COACH: L Byren TEAM: A Klein (c), S Joubert (vc), C Bell, T Borain, T Botha, E Coleman, coach. They always had the right attitude at practice, even L Hartman, R Haung, C Kuttner, L Madubela, J Ovens, J Simkins, J Viljoen, M Walsh, AJ Wray if it took them 15 minutes to wake up. I wish all of them the best in their future hockey careers and I hope to see some U14A st of them playing in the 1 team. I would like to thank Miguel The 2018 season was special and this group of young Edwards and Mr Bowley for all of their help and support. I Rondebosch men exceeded expectations; delivering mature feel that one of the reasons that Rondebosch hockey has performances and more importantly results. been so successful over the past few years is because no one feels that they are too important to deal with teams We started off the season with a tour to Westville Boys’ like mine. I am proud to have coached such a team and my High School where we faced some tough sides who were next group of gents have a lot to live up to. already in-season. This was our pre-season tour and our aim D Thorburn was to create a healthy team vibe and get the boys used to playing Bosch hockey. We played six games in total, against P11 W11 L0 D0 the KZN U13 High Performance Squad, Clifton, Westville, COACH: D Thorburn MANAGER: W Nguma TEAM: J Strauss (c), J Kirsten, R Aitken, Glenwood High School, Menlopark and Durban High School. M Manning, S Montoya Pelaez, M Muller, T Phipson, M Reed, A Sampson, P Soboil, Our toughest tests were against Clifton and our host, G Stones, J Strauss, C Traez, D Van Zyl, S Velbour, W Wakeford Westville. Unable to take our chances against Clifton, we

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Seated K Thompson, M Mansvelt, Mr S Simpson, A Blows, Mr M Edwards, F Daniels, Ms P Ghignone First row G Williams, B Barnard, L Dickson, E Young, F Hindmarch, K Hazell Second row M Blount, D Sherry, L Ncwana, J Swanepoel Absent C Adam lost 2-0. But later on in the day, the boys showed character P24 W21 L1 D2 to clinch a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Westville in the last COACHES: K Thompson, M Edwards MANAGER: P Ghignone TEAM: A Blows (c), C Adam, 15 seconds! We recorded four wins, one draw and one loss B Barnard, M Blount, F Daniels, L Dickson, K Hazell, F Hindmarch, M Mansvelt, L Ncwana, on tour. D Sherry, J Swanepoel, M Wilcock, G Williams, E Young

Our league fixtures started with the derby against Wynberg, where we came away with a scrappy 2-0 win. The U14B Knockout tournament soon followed. We beat and This season was one of great improvement for the boys – in our opening matches to reach the semi-finals both on and off the field. I was exceptionally proud of the and set up an early Bishops derby. After conceding early on initiative that they showed at practice, as well as during the boys were able to pull off a gritty 2-1 win. Next up was matches throughout the season. SACS in the final where we conceded first, chased the game Usually, the start of the season comes as a big shock to and went into half time 1-0 down. Trusting in the system, most of the team, as the first Wynberg fixture comes right the team produced a composed 2-1 comeback win to clinch after our first week of practice. However, we managed to the U14 KO title. Using this victory as a springboard for any glide past a strong Wynberg team and beat them 2-0. This challenge that came our way for the rest of the season, the was a massive confidence booster and set the standard for boys oozed confidence and maturity, game after game. This the rest of the season. led to achieving the Grand Slam, winning the Triple Crown in each term, and an unbeaten league season. The team Despite the fact that we did not have any tours this year scored 46 goals and conceded three while only drawing one (due to water restrictions in the Cape), the team chemistry game in the process. and dynamic were phenomenal. The boys played with so much heart and love for the sport – working hard as a The boys always walked off the turf with smiles on their unit and always willing to give of their best. This attitude faces and their heads held high, knowing that they did their allowed us to win our next six fixtures, and score 34 goals school, coaches and parents proud. I would like to thank in the process, before narrowly losing out to SACS at the Ms Ghignone, Mr Bowley and Miguel Edwards for arranging end of the second term. our fixtures and having a hand in such a successful season. To the team, thank you for making this season one to The second half of the season followed a similar narrative remember! to the first. Our most memorable win was a 4-0 victory over K Thompson Paul Roos – of which I could not have been any prouder!

| 96 HOCKEY The last game of the season was probably the most intense unable to play due to illness, saw the boys play with great and nail-biting game of hockey that I had ever experienced, confidence to secure a comfortable win. Another memorable both as a player and as a coach. We managed to come occasion was playing Langa A, away from home, without back from being 2-1 down at half time to equalise and then a keeper and seeing Peter Stergianos pull off a miraculous score again before the final whistle. reflex save. Lastly, who will ever forget Liam Buck sprinting out to block a Bishops shorty, then running the length of the To end the season off on such a high note perfectly summed astro, outpacing the defence, rounding the keeper, only to up the hard work and determination that the U14B team see his shot hit the upright and bounce out? Many thanks put in to all of their performances. I am proud to say that to all of the parents and players who contributed towards each and every one of the boys went through the season making it an enjoyable season. with a huge will to improve. Our practices were filled with a lot of fun, learning, and laughter! It was a privilege to G Paarman witness each one of them grow, both as hockey players P13 W10 L2 D1 and individuals. I wish them all of the best in their hockey COACH: G Paarman TEAM: A Ford (c), M Berry, M Bouman-Hughes, L Buck, C Conradie, careers at RBHS and hope that they make friendships that D French, T Galbraith, T Jacobs, M Kabongo, L Leggatt, T Martin, F McIvor, P Stergianos, last a lifetime. J van Rensburg B Eaton P13 W10 L3 D0 U14D COACH: B Eaton MANAGER: P Ghignone TEAM: SJ Swanepoel (c), L De Wet, J De Villiers, The U14Ds started off their season with five people attending D Gillet, A Hussain, J Liddle, M Lighton, N Lipinski, M Paulsen, B Robbins, D Schlesinger, practice in the first week, which turned into a 2-0 win D Sherry, A Simpson, C Wilson against Wynberg that weekend. The following week, our numbers grew and so did our excitement for both practices U14C and games. After reshuffling the team, following some promotions, and a deeper dive into the rules for the newer We enjoyed a very successful season in terms of results, players, we settled into our stride for the rest of the season. we only lost two games – one against Langa U14A and the other against Paul Roos. What made these results more Our results were a mixed bag. We had some great wins spectacular was the fact that we often had to play against and, more often than not, we lost games due to a lucky play other schools’ A and B sides. on their part or an unlucky play on ours. We only played Bishops once, in the second half of the season, and lost due The team was captained by Aidan Ford who was a pillar to an unfortunate own goal in the last 10 minutes. I wish of strength in defence. He was well supported by Callum the boys more luck for their future games against our rivals. Conradie, Matthew Berry and Tim Martin. These three players were vital components of the team as we never had However, the team always managed to pick themselves a designated goalkeeper so their tackles were often our up after a bad game. No matter the result, the boys last real line of defence. In the middle field, we were spoilt approached every game and practice with the same, if not for choice with Declan French, Matt Bouman-Hughes, Finn more, enthusiasm than the previous one. They kept their McIvor, Thaaqib Jacobs and Luke Leggatt. If there was one heads high and their vigour even higher. Even better than shortcoming in the team it was probably the fact that we that, they had fun no matter the situation, quite often at should have scored more goals, but having said that we did my expense. The boys managed to find something to smile manage to put 13 goals past Fairbairn’s B side. about every time they got onto the astro. I hope that they keep this enthusiasm throughout their hockey careers. Some of the highlights of the year were beating SACS and Bishops twice and, after having drawn against Wynberg P Wolski in our first match of the season, without having had a P8 W2 L5 D1 practice, we won the return match. Another highlight was COACH: P Wolski TEAM: M Smith (c), C Brasler, L Brierley-Bekker, D Buhagiar, J Croft, D Falls, our last match of the season against Bishops when French, J Gamble, E Labuschagne, Y Masiba, S Mosig, Y Narker, A Ntese, T Sidinile, M Stevens, our selfless and hardest working team member who was N Walker

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U19A Seth Christian dazzled us with his silky skills over two seasons where, amazingly, he played in every single game! After a great pre-season camp, generously hosted on the He was also selected for the Western Province U18 Craven Melck’s farm, it was off to a fantastic Easter Festival hosted Week XV. Troy Fisher played a major factor, with his by Charlie Post’s old school, Saint Stithian’s. We got better consistent throwing in, as well as with his organisational each game and finished with a comprehensive structured and communication skills. David Ige really came into his and well-executed massive win over . own as a solid scrummager, destructive tackler and strong Afterwards, showered our performance with ball carrier. He too was selected for the Craven Week XV. praise. The one major disappointment was losing Jordan Child, in the second game of the festival, to a season Matthew Gray ran our very dominant lineout, while ending injury. displaying tremendous defensive and offensive abilities along with being a brilliant team man. He was awarded In the league phase we had some memorable wins over a with the Players’ Player Award. Ra’ees Sallie was another strong Durbanville team, which was followed by a massive unsung hero who won the Biggest Tackle Award more than upset win over top ranked Drostdy. It was not just the win anyone else – he also hit more rucks. but the way we constructed our attack to open up the Drostdy defence. The boys put their bodies on the line Captain Justin Reynolds, had a fantastic season by leading during a long injury time. Once again, it showed tremendous from the front both at practice and matches. He showed character to seal the deal against a top team. Seven excellent ball carrying and defensive abilities, as well as days later, we played in challenging conditions against a leadership qualities in tough situations throughout the determined SACS team and, again, put on a real blood and season. Matthew MacLeod Smith dominated the front jumper guts display to finish on top. position in the lineout, while having a massive work rate and the ability to really expose a defender in space. Vice-captain, In the second half of the season, we played Paul Roos who Johann Strauss, worked hard and displayed moments of was ranked number one in the country. , ex magic in all of the major victories that swung the game in our Springbok player and coach, said that no other team had favour. He also continually motivated the boys. placed Paul Roos under such pressure. We then played very well against Wynberg but, once again, could not quite Jaco Barnard was a great team man and delivered crisp put them away when needed – we lost by just two points. service all season. Conor van Eden kept opposition guessing Then we had one of the biggest comebacks on the Tinkie with his ability to turn a game in a moment of brilliance. Heyns Field. Down 24-7 at half time and with only fourteen Ross Stone led the backs with his communication and men on the field, we won 29-24. Again the boys showed determination to win. Jordan Collier stepped off the cricket that rare ability to really dig deep and fight to the death. pitch and onto the rugby field as a Grade 11 and performed This helped them one final time on the Piley Rees when with accuracy in every game. they came from 10 points behind to very nearly win the game. Unfortunately, we had to settle for the draw after SA Thoubaan Gabriels has all the physical attributes of a Schools player, Mihlali Mgolodela, was held up over the line. player that can make it all the way and showed moments

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Seated R Stone, Mr M Lindenberg, J Reynolds, Mr S Simpson, J Strauss, Mr C Post, S Christian First row T van Loggerenberg, C van Eden, J Collier, M MacLeod Smith, T Fisher, J Jollivet de Oliveira, J Barnard, C Starr Second row Mr W Jackson, J Reibeck, J King, R Sallie, Mr J Snijmann, M Gray, T Gabriels, D Ige, Mr R Sims Absent C Mputing, M Mgolodela, D Blood of class throughout the season. He was rewarded by being M MacLeod Smith, M Mgolodela, C Mputing, J Reibeck, J Reynolds, I Safodien, R Sallie, selected for the Western Province U18A team. Jonathan C Slater, C Starr, R Stone, J Tredoux, C Van Eden, R Van Eden, T Van Loggerenberg, D Wells Jollivet De Oliveira executed everything so well and so hard all season that he won the Most Improved Player Award U19B for good reason. Dalvon Blood many an opponent The Soldiers’ season was indeed a tale of two halves. The unawares as his sheer pace left them for dead. Special opening game against Wynberg was an impressive 41-24 congratulations go to Mihlali Mgolodela on being selected away victory, followed by a loss against Boland Landbou. A for SA Schools. Thank you too to all the reserves who 56-0 win against the touring Argentinian team, Los Toros, contributed to our cause this season. restored confidence only to be hammered by Paarl Gym All of the best to the new coach, Pieter Benade, and to next a week later. Durbanville was defeated and a narrow loss year’s team. was registered against Drostdy. Then SACS and Bishops were sent packing to register a well-deserved Triple Crown, M Lindenberg ending the second term on a high. P17 W9 L7 D1 COACHES: M Lindenberg, C Post MANAGER: J Snijmann TEAM: J Reynolds (c), J Strauss (vc), The third term started with a good win against Eltham College J Barnard, K Bezuidenhout, D Blood, S Christian, J Collier, O Daffarn, T Fisher, T Gabriels, from the UK, but that was the last time the Soldiers smelt M Gray, D Ige, J Johnson, J Jollivet De Oliveira, C Jordan, J King, J Lamprecht, B Lehan, victory. Defeats were recorded against Stellenberg, Paul Roos,

| 100 RUGBY Wynberg, SACS and Bishops – all by narrow margins and against the likes of Paarl Gym and Stellenberg, though we all which could have been won with a bit of luck. The match proved to be a thorn in the side of Boland Landbou, just against Paul Roos, out at Stellenbosch, was a great display of narrowly losing to them in the last minute of the game. guts. The boys prevented the maroon machine from scoring in We then lost our flyhalf to a South African water polo tour. the second half and crossed their line twice. However, we were still able to pull off a solid win over the Western Province Talent Identification Programme and to Reece van Eden led from the front with distinction. Oliver top the term off with a good win over Bishops. Daffarn was an able deputy and took charge of the backs. Hooker Jay Reiback was the top try-scorer with six while In the third term, it was really difficult for the Dogs as we prop Paul Ige was the top points scorer with 44 points from just weren’t able to create the continuity needed to win the three tries, one penalty and 13 conversions. tough games, though the boys still played really well. They narrowly lost to Bishops in a game that we dominated and Lock, Jamie Lamprecht was the only player to start in all of had a great first half against Paul Roos. We led at half time the matches. He was a stalwart in the lineouts and loose but threw it away in the second half. We did get a good win with three tries to boot. Loosies Keegan Bezuidenhout and over Drostdy, which was our only victory of the third term. Matthew Cohen were a formidable duo and the red scrum cap of Campbell Slater (whether at lock or number 8) was However, through it all, the team still stuck together and always noticeable. never gave up at all. They showed true Bosch pride, even in the tough times. At centre, Tiaan van Loggerenberg and Aidan Rooke let very few attackers through. The wings, Daniel Wells and five G Quaite try Caleb “Errol” Starr ran hard; while Daffarn (whether at P12 W4 L8 D0 fullback, flyhalf or centre) never let the side down. COACHES: J Arendse, M Augustyn MANAGER: G Quaite TEAM: A Hulett (c), M Bluteau, D De Kock, D Ferreria, F Galiem, R Gillett, T Grobler, M Gunton, The season may not have ended the way that the boys Y Hartley, E Jacobs, M Lubbe, S Maqubela, A Mateus, J McGuiness, S Ngxangane, D Rattray, would have preferred, but the Soldiers played for each K Stewart, J Swanepoel, other and had great gees. They enjoyed the game for what it is really all about – friendship, camaraderie and true Bosch spirit. U19D The year started off with a draw against Wynberg and J Gerber many positives as it was our first game together as a unit. P14 W6 L8 D0 Then, we had a huge challenge as there were a few injuries COACHES: E Bam, C Magiera, W Jackson MANAGER: J Gerber TEAM: R van Eden (c), and we struggled with numbers for the rest of the season. K Bezuidenhout, L Botha, M Cohen, O Daffarn, P Ige, J King, J Lamprecht, R Leatherby, M Mogalodela, C Mputing, J Reiback, A Rooke, I Safodien, C Slater, C Starr, J Tredoux, That gave birth to the ‘Dirty Dozen’: a group of Grade 11 T van Loggerenberg, D Wells boys who remained committed, despite entering a new phase in life (U19s) and being in such a competitive league. U19C They still gave everything that they had, week in and out. Looking back at the Dogs’ season we can say that we As a unit we stayed focused and positive, despite score delivered a mixed bag of results. We played some really lines that were hardly in our favour. We took a massive hit good rugby, at times, but, unfortunately, produced some against Paarl Gym, yet the next Tuesday the Dirty Dozen really average rugby too. were on the field practising for the next match. We were fortunate to get the conditioning coach from ‘On Your The second term got off to a good start with a respectable Marks’, Shane Boscombe, who gave up his time freely and win against Wynberg at home. We lost a few members to was a huge help to the team. injuries, which made it difficult to settle on a stable team and build some continuity. Unfortunately, after that first The unit went up against Paul Roos fielding 13 forwards and victory, we weren’t able to keep the momentum going two backs – as scary and uncharacteristic as that sounds,

| 101 it happened. We went down 12-0 in five minutes, which Probert, Julian Banks, David van Selm (unfortunately we just woke the boys up and they played out of their skins. lost him due to injury in the second half of the season) and Locks playing centre, hooker playing scrumhalf, they came Ammaar Andrews. Without a shadow of doubt, every week, together and put up the fight of their lives. We lost by a no matter which five of these players were on the field or narrow margin but that did not take anything away from where, Kyle Gracey and I had so much confidence in them. the feeling of pride. Our forwards were a massive part of our game play, and, day in and day out, they showed why. Gareth Probert and We might have not got the best scoreboard results but the Julian Banks were spectacular players and often picked up biggest win was ‘Character’ – not a lot of people would the “Man of the Match” awards. stick around with all of the elements against them. These boys are amazing human beings and will definitely make it The backline was never really set in stone either, but one far in life. To the next coach, you are going to be very lucky thing that was, was Andy Alkin at 9. Apart from being to be working with these boys. A huge thanks to the Dirty injured for one game, he supplied our number 10 with great Dozen and to the parents who stuck in there with us. Best service and terrified the defence with his sniping runs and of luck for next season! on-point box kicks. The position that the team was truly blessed with was flyhalf, whether it was Joshua Venter, Ryan W Williams Leatherby or Rhys McBeth, our generals always spoilt us with P10 W1 L8 D1 fancy footwork and displayed an intelligent style of rugby. COACHES: S Boscombe, W Williams TEAM: C Engelsman (c), I Arend, S Dumont, J Jacobs, Leatherby was a fantastic addition to The Flyers but we C Leborgne, A Mateus, R McBeth, A Mowlana, T Schlesinger, l Smith, B Steyn, J Swanepoel, couldn’t let Venter go anywhere. They both have tremendous A Wittels rugby brains and we were lucky to have them. Unfortunately, with one of the worst injuries I’ve seen on the field in my time, U19E we had to bid Venter farewell on his Bosch Rugby career. For the Flyers, 2018 has been nothing short of phenomenal, It’s always sad seeing a fellow Flyer break his wings but both on and off the field. On the field, the boys showed with McBeth in the picture he had healed all wounds. tremendous heart for that badge on their chest, scored Probably the only two positions that were cemented to the some unforgettable tries and had a ‘never say die’ attitude fortress were our 12 and 13 centre pairings, Tim Kelly and – and the results showed that. Off the field, however, Daniel Sutcliffe. These two boys were the reason I got up they grew to be more than just team mates and a true in the morning – with pace, strength and chemistry, how brotherhood was formed. As a mainly Matric team this year, could one not get excited. Kelly and Sutcliffe were always it goes without saying that the chemistry this side had was involved in our backline moves and are responsible for most surreal. The friendships, the gees at practice, the banter, of our tries out together. These two are such a combined the ‘Vible’ readings on a Friday and the end of year team talent and I hope that, someday, they meet again. Our function truly made this a special bunch of lads. utility backs were among the best finishers in the school Our very own veteran, Conor O’Sullivan, led the boys by far. Liam Steyn, George Du Plooy, Luke Gossow, Venter, superbly amid the scrum, and even off the field when Julian James Probert and the addition of Siyanda Ngxangane Banks was taking charge on the pitch – might I add a man at the end of the season, had great vision and just pure who led by action and by true wisdom of the game. I don’t excellence with ball in hand. We always counted on them to think we ever had the same pack for two consecutive weeks make try saving tackles and they delivered. but I do know that Jordan Stanley, Gareth Probert and Every game was such a blessing to watch and coach, the Joshua van Rhyn cemented their spot in the team, from the beginning of the year was shaky, but we made a deal with get go, with tremendous performances. the guys that we would not lose after losing to Paarl Gym, Our numbers 4 to 8 were pretty much what we like to and that is exactly what happened. The Flyers pulled a call our utility forwards, they could all easily fit in tightly double over Wynberg, a double over SACS and a double at lock or play vigorous rugby at loose forward. These over Bishops, ultimately leading to a Grand Slam title – players consisted of Joel Kruger, Lloyd Watermeyer, James the first in the Flyers history since 2009. At Rondebosch

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Seated K Cattaneo, Mr T Edwards, S Bauriedl, Mr S Simpson, K Davis, Mr P Benade, L Vokozela First row T Accom, C van Rensburg, F Erasmus, A Young, L Nunu, C Whitson, K Blackmore, T Probert Second row R MacDonald, J Sands, W McDonald, G Ellis Brown, J van Schalkwyk, S Loftus

I have never experienced a feeling like this, and to finally The boys were positive and it was a pleasure to work with experience it with this bunch was even greater than I them. Having struggled badly in previous seasons, changing thought. To all of The Flyers of 2018, thank you for an their mindsets was key. A much better second match, this amazing year filled with banter, stories, amazing rugby and time away, against Boland Landbou was a very special day. lifelong friendships. Kian Davis showed some great composure to land a final L Stone minute penalty, which secured a shock victory for Bosch. A fighting 28-10 loss against Paarl Gym followed by wins P13 W10 L2 D1 against Durbanville and the Rugby Development Programme COACHES: L Stone, K Gracey MANAGER: G Pienaar TEAM: J Banks (c), C O’Sullivan (c), represented a good period of the season. A Alkin, A Andrews, G Du Plooy, L Gossow, J Kruger, R Leatherby, R McBeth, J Prinsloo, G Probert, J Probert, J Sarembock, T Schlesinger, J Stanley, L Steyn, D Sutcliffe, J van Rhyn, Attack always seemed to be our problem, so we relied heavily D van Selm, J Venter, T White on keeping the opposition to a very low score to be in with a chance. Drostdy, SACS and Bishops rounded out the term U16A and, although all three games were lost, there were moments in each game where we were 15 points down. Rather than With only a pre-season friendly against Outeniqua and a capitulate, the side developed a resolve and belief that saw few chukkas against SACS, we kicked off the season against all of those opposition sides just clinging on to wins. a strong Wynberg side. After a very brave first 50 minutes, we were only five points behind; but a final few minutes of Our forwards and defence became our strength with some disappointing defence saw Wynberg run in three late tries to boys now unrecognisable from the individuals that played secure victory. We realised pretty early on that the addition in the pre-season. Lamla Nunu and Seaton Loftus were two of Lukhanyo Vokozela to the side brought an energy and such boys who grew in confidence, while William McDonald threat on attack that made us more competitive.

| 103 took a key role in our set pieces. Davis took huge steps in Despite the tough games, the boys always played with learning to control matches from flyhalf and was rewarded heart and passion. Even though we didn’t have a team along with Vokozela by achieving Western Province colours. against the rivals down the road for the first term, we racked up the best win of the season in the second term. A festival win against was followed by some Bishops had put up a solid fight but it was a wet and of our best rugby against Stellenberg and Paul Roos, both windy day and the ball just bounced in the right place games which were cruelly lost in the final minutes of play. A for us consistently. Every try scored that day was a well- loose second half against Wynberg saw us surrender a lead worked team effort. Even the cross kick on the left side of and, suddenly, we were going into the SACS rematch having the field, in the 22m towards the middle, had the coaches only won one of our last seven matches. A team not getting questioning the play, only to see a boy, in the blue and gold, results may be excused for wanting the season to just come catch the ball and dot it down between the sticks. The boys to an end, but for some reason the spirit and work ethic at displayed a clinical performance. training remained outstanding. The positive attitude against SACS started in the first minute and ended in the last. A It was a thrilling year with this group of young men. I am stunning 34-5 victory was the team’s first win in the Southern almost certain that there are potential 1st team players Suburbs and represented the growth and development of lurking amongst them. They have shown how to pull this group. A final match loss to Bishops in tough conditions, together and dig deep when the times get dark on the field. where we had numerous opportunities to secure another famous win, left everyone in the huddle wanting more A big thank you goes to the boys for their commitment opportunities to play and learn. I really believe that there is a and effort. Another big thank you goes to Mr Edwards for huge opportunity for this age group to continue working hard always helping out when he can. Also thank you to the and be very competitive in their senior years. supporters and parents who came out on the cold mornings or stayed till the last to see the boys perform. We coaches P Benade are proud of the team and wish you all well. P14 W5 L9 D0 B Paulse COACHES: P Benade, J Carew, J Carew MANAGER: T Edwards TEAM: K Davis (c), T Accom, S Bauriedl, K Blackmore, K Cattaneo, R de Lucchi, G Ellis-Brown, F Erasmus, S Loftus, P7 W3 L4 D0 R Macdonald, W McDonald, H Ncana, L Nunu, T Probert, J Sands, C van Rensburg, COACHES: ​B Paulse, J Mosses ​MANAGER: ​T Edwards ​TEAM: ​D Ahmed, L Beneke, M Bisschop, J van Schalkwyk, L Vokozela, C Whitson, A Young L Bottomley, W Day, O Delport, J du Plessis, A Dupper, G Goatley, T Haarhoff, J Harley, D Le Roux, J Louw, L Nogueira, B Seymour, D Truter, C Tuohy U16B Coaching the same group of boys for two seasons has U15A been a really good experience. The amount that this group The statistics indicate a 71% success rate for the U15A has grown has been rewarding to say the least. Although team of 2018. This is an excellent achievement considering it wasn’t a season of winning results, the SACS, Boland our competitive league. The season will be remembered for Landbou and Bishops wins will stick in our minds for a long many reasons, one of which is the maturity that has set time to come. I look forward to seeing how the boys progress in the ranks of the team and the belief that, on any given in terms of developing a consistency of character on the Saturday, they can hold their own with the best in the field, which we saw bring their rugby to life in some games league. The team grew in confidence this season and were while being non-existent in others. I hope you enjoyed your able to grind out wins when required, often having to adapt time on the dusty Meadows boys. Good luck for the future! game plans to achieve results. Much hard work has gone M Palframan into the season and the coaching staff of Gus Leslie and Kofi Appiah worked tirelessly to get the boys ready. This P12 W3 L9 D0 paid handsome dividends as they played controlled and COACH: M Palframan MANAGER: T Edwards TEAM: C Van Staden (c), T Accom, D Ahmed, structured rugby throughout the season. L Barratt, M Bisschop, K Blackmore, O Bonnes, R de Lucchi, A Duncan, G Ellis-Brown, F Erasmus, T Haarhoff, P Hart, T Hofmeyr, N Kyle, R Macdonald, D Maree, H Ncana, L The team were provided with an excellent leadership group Nogueira, J Prowse, J Sands, T Schoon, J Street, C Strydom, R Veitch, L Walker in the form of captain, Cameron de Kock, and vice-captain, Connor Davis. From the four losses suffered, the boys U16C learnt an enormous amount, which will stand them in good stead going forward. Highlights of the season included the ​The U16C team had a tough season but really an enjoyable wins against Boland Landbou on the farm; and the second one. For the better half, we struggled with numbers as round victory over Wynberg on their main field. Good wins boys had committed to academic responsibilities and other were picked up against Durbanville, Drostdy, SACS (twice), winter sports. Occasionally, we would have to change the Stellenberg, Bellville and DF Malan. standard XV man rugby into a nail-biting game of sevens.

| 104 RUGBY Gus Leslie’s comments: season certainly included beating Paul Roos away from This year’s U15A enjoyed a successful season, both home; an encounter that will long be remembered. We also in growth as a team and in the results that they beat SACS twice and Wynberg in our second encounter. achieved. As a first year coach at Bosch, I found After going down at the death in our first encounter to the boys to be extremely positive, committed, loyal Bishops, the boys were keen to put the matter straight. This and hard working. Much emphasis was placed on they achieved in emphatic style in the final match of the “toughening up “and the result was seen in a number season, winning 9-0. of wins against strong Northern Suburbs opponents. Coaches Keenan Kleinsmith and Byron Bowes did an With hard work during the off-season, this side will excellent job moulding the boys into a very competitive become a major force in 2019! outfit. At practice, the coaches focused on the acquisition Many thanks to Cameron de Kock, Connor Davis and Ethan of skills that would allow players the opportunity to express Cunningham for their leadership on and off the field. A themselves on a Saturday. Practices were always filled with massive thanks to Kofi and Doc for your help, support and a healthy combination of learning and fun, giving the boys friendship throughout the season. It has been great to work a chance to grow in their positions. with you gents. A very supportive group of parents enjoyed the season as N TEUBES much as their boys, loyally following the team wherever P14 W9 L4 D1 they played. Many of these players have the potential to COACHES: G Leslie, K Appiah MANAGER: N Teubes TEAM: C de Kock (c), E Bluteau, play in the A side and we look forward to watching their A Campbell, E Cunningham, C da Costa, C Davis, N Gabriels, J Hanekom, B Jones, D Kalell, progress in years to come. D Kovacs, D Lewis, A Lorimer, J Lorimer, J Lucas, V Naidoo, J Obaray, M Orgovanyi, J Thomas, N Teubes A van der Merwe P12 W8 L3 D1 COACHES: B Bowes and K Kleinsmith MANAGER: N Teubes TEAM: A Campbell (c), J Lucas (c), U15B C da Costa, R Fisher, C Furlong, Z Galiem, M Galvaan, J Hanekom, T Kim, B Loftus, The U15B side of 2018 had an excellent season boasting a K Makhasi, D Martin, V Naidoo, R Oliver, Z Redcliffe, B Rutherford, M Stronach, A Van der 75% success record. This is an exceptional achievement in a Merwe, J Vermaak, B Wall, C Wares very competitive league. The team played attractive running rugby with a strong emphasis on keeping the ball in hand U15C and attacking from anywhere. Individual skills improved The U15C team had a great season in 2018. Despite a patch with each passing week and it was pleasing to witness the of tough games, the team dominated almost all of their growing confidence in the side. opposition and played some truly classy rugby. The hours Our statistics indicate that the team recorded eight of touch rugby at practice resulted in some memorable victories and a draw from 12 starts. Highlights of the tries on match days. Many tries were scored from our own

Seated U15A Mr G Leslie, C de Kock, Mr S Simpson, C Davis, Dr N Teubes First row MC Galvaan, V Naidoo, M Orgovanyi, K Plüddemann, E Bluteau Second row A van der Merwe, J Lucas, E Cunningham, B Jones, D Kovacs Absent Mr K Appiah, A Campbell, C da Costa, N Gabriels, J Hanekom, D Kalell, D Lewis, A Lorimer, J Lorimer, J Obaray

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Seated Mr R Dalrymple, L Ncwana, Mr S Simpson, J Jooste, Mr J Zeeman, W Jones, Mr C Martch First row S Kemp, M Readhead, F Schellhorn, J Wilkinson, L Clavaux, R Cahill, L Knipe, J Birhange Second row D Sweetlove, G Blackmore, J Medcalf, G Pedegana, M Mansvelt, M Hofmeyr, J Ricketts Absent J Palmer-Owen half throughout the season and the boys really enjoyed the to just a single try in the second half, which meant that, attacking style of rugby. although we were down, we were definitely not out.

There was a patch of four consecutive games against Paul The magic of the Tinkie Heyns Field saw us record a famous Roos, SACS, Wynberg and Bishops where the team scored 22-14 victory over a dangerous Durbanville team. This 180 points and conceded zero points. That’s an aggregate sparked us into action, as we went on a six match winning score line over the four games of 45-0! I wish the boys all streak, comfortably beating Durbanville, Drostdy, SACS, the best in the future and I look forward to watching some Bishops, Bellville and DF Malan. of you play 1st team one day. A spirited Stellenberg edged us, 7-3, in the opening fixture J Purcell of the third term. The U14A team powered past Paul Roos P11 W8 D1 L2 in Stellenbosch to record a four try 20-0 victory in a fine COACH: J Purcell MANAGER: O Slingers TEAM: J Ancketill (c), T Arends, B Cowan, J De Lucchi, display of the Bosch Intelligent Game. Wynberg away is E Durand, R Fisher, M Fortuin, B Joubert, T Joubert, L Lawrie, D Martin, T Muthawa, never an easy encounter, especially after losing a couple of C Peddie, J Rossouw, C Swanevelder, N Wessels, N Williams, M Wright-Joubert key players early to concussions. The boys showed great composure to sneak past Wynberg in a thrilling 12-11 win. U14A We beat SACS convincingly, 20-6, and this served as the perfect preparation for the final match against Bishops. The U14A team travelled to George to build the much needed match fitness against Outeniqua in scenario-based With the Triple Crown on offer, the boys had it all to play situations. There, the boys enjoyed integrating with their for. The team found themselves 12-10 down going into the older Rondebosch rugby brothers. final five minutes of the match. A ‘never say die’ attitude saw us cross the whitewash in the final seconds of the The season started with three disappointing losses to match to secure the Triple Crown. We ended the season Wynberg, Boland Landbou and Paarl Gym. We went down ranked among the top 15 teams in the country and having narrowly to Landbou, 7-5, and held a prolific Paarl Gym side won 11 out of 15 matches.

| 106 RUGBY Although the team achieved fantastic results, the most fixture, where the boys showed just how much they had significant achievement of the season was the growth grown by winning 10-5 in an extremely hard fought match in the skills, awareness and conditioning, as well as the on the Piley Rees. brotherhood that formed. The love for the game has been formed and this group will enjoy a fantastic five year All of the players improved considerably as the season went journey at Rondebosch. Thank you to all of the boys for on. They showed a great work ethic at training and can be their commitment, to the parents for their support and to very proud of their performances. They all wore the jersey the coaching team for their efforts and expertise. with pride and gave their best every time that they stepped onto the field. It’s been great to watch them grow and J Zeeman develop into Rondebosch men. P15 W11 L4 D0 D Mitchell COACHES: J Zeeman, C Martch MANAGER: R Dalrymple TEAM: J Jooste (c), L Ncwana (vc), P13 W8 L5 D0 J Birhange, G Blackmore, R Cahill, L Clavaux, M Hofmeyr, W Jones, S Kemp, L Knipe, COACHES: J King, D Mitchell MANAGER: T King TEAM: M Williams (c), M Anderson, M Mansvelt, J Medcalf, J Palmer-Owen, G Pedegana, M Readhead, J Ricketts, F Schellhorn, R Arenhold, J Berry, A Botha, R Cahill, L Clavaux, J De Villers, C McTavish, S Mukazi, D Sweetlove, J Wilkinson J Mwandira, Q Ntikinca, J Stiles, D Sweetlove, M Taylor, N Volmink, G Whyte

U14B U14C The U14Bs or the “Bulldogs”, as they became known, had The truth is that the U14 age group did not have a huge a great season. It started with a very tough loss against amount of depth this year. Despite playing in the toughest Wynberg, however, as the season went on, the boys showed school boy league in the world, and often being outmatched immense improvement in their performances, skills and for experience and intensity, the boys worked tirelessly knowledge of the game. Highlights of the season were throughout the year. They deserve an immense amount of defeating Paul Roos 30-0, away from home, and achieving credit for this. There were always smiles at practices and the double over our fierce rivals, SACS and Bishops. I believe that despite results, the boys enjoyed their first year of senior rugby. Keep showing your work ethic and the There were many moments in the season that showed the accolades will come. character that these Rondebosch Boys possess, such as how they fronted up to Boland Landbou, away, narrowly Highlights of the year include a large victory over Boland losing by 14 points to 10 or how they matched Paarl Gym Landbou and our most comprehensive performance of physically. They put in an extremely strong performance and the year in the final game, 17-0 over Bishops. There were only conceded the first points of the game on the stroke of also close games against Bishops in the first term and half time. The coaches constantly asked the boys to show Stellenberg and Paul Roos in the second. A special mention heart and show what wearing the badge meant to them must go to Robert Walker, a superb athlete in just his and they did that on numerous occasions. second year of rugby. I have no doubt that if he continues to work hard to improve his skills and understanding of the In the away fixture against SACS, the boys defended for game he will go on to much higher accolades. For now, we what seemed an age to win 5-0. In the return fixture on celebrate him as the highest try scorer at the school with Lower Desert, with only a few minutes left, they found 18 scores. themselves 17-12 down and scored twice to win 24-17 in an amazing comeback. In the return fixture at Wynberg the D van der Linde team made tackle after tackle and gave everything they P12 W3 L9 D0 had and performed admirably. Getting the double over COACHES: G Shenker, J van Rensburg MANAGER: G Vlotman TEAM: L Bennewith (c), Bishops was also a great achievement. In the home fixture, R Arenhold, T Bayliss, J Bester, M de Vos, A Dyasi, C Gallagher, M Hendriks, F Lochtie, the team ran rampant and won 40-0, running in quality tries M Mahlo, W McPetrie, C o’ Mahony, N Owen, J Palmer, C Redelinghuys, T Sharp, T Stanley, and showing their skills. The season culminated in the away S Stellenboom, J Tiffin, A Tunsi, M Vermeiren, R Walker

| 107 BOSCH RUGBY SUPPORTERS’ CLUB – LOOKING FORWARD

“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.” Nelson Mandela

As 2018 rapidly comes to an end it is a chance for all of us to reflect for a moment and then look forward to what is ahead. From a rugby perspective, it has been a wonderful year of comradery, friendship and growth. Building on the foundation of previous committees, the BRSC organised and hosted eight wonderful events in the year, simultaneously building the rugby community and raising funds to support rugby at Rondebosch.

With a vision for 2019 and beyond, the biggest success from a BRSC perspective was raising funds to enable Clinton van Rensburg to take a full time position at Rondebosch as the Director of Coaching. One of the key focuses of rugby at Rondebosch looking forward is a passion to grow an inspiring culture. Better people make better sportsmen. A theme Clinton wants to build around starting in 2019 is Bosch HEART. We play with heart. We train with heart. We live with heart. The word HEART carries emotional connectivity for boys, coaches, management and parents to build around. Inspired by Barcelona’s adaptation of the word it can be a wonderful foundation to train, play and live off. H-humility E-effort A-ambition R-respect T-team.

As we head into 2019, we welcome as many parents, Old Boys and friends as possible to help shape and grow a legacy in Rondebosch rugby. P Cunningham

| 108 SQUASH SQUASH

U19A Luke Delmulle had a very good season and showed that he is a force with which to be reckoned. He won seven out Our first team had a very good season in the Super of the eight Super League matches that he played and League, winning seven out of the eight matches. Our represented the school at SA Top Schools. He was also first tournament was the Western Province Top Schools selected for the U19B WP team that won gold at IPT in the tournament where we played Wynberg in the semi-final and B division. Bishops in the final. We won 5-0 and 3-2, respectively, to win tournament for the eleventh consecutive year. Our first Patrick Collins, vice-captain of the 1st team, also had a team represented WP at SA Top Schools and finished fifth. good season. He won all six of the Super League matches that he played this season. He represented the school at Jacques Duminy had a phenomenal season as an U16 SA Top Schools and showed lots of determination, pushing player. His squash game matured so well that he landed up matches to five setters and then securing some good wins. ranked as number one in the SA U19 team. He received his National Colours and represented South Africa in Chennai, Nathan Schoultz, a junior in the team, shows lots of India, at the World Junior Squash Championship. He also potential. He will just get better and better as his game won the Strand Open, WP Open, WP Closed and the Old matures. He won five out of the seven Super League Mutual Club Championship. In addition, he was selected as matches that he played and was selected for the U16B WP the number one for the WP U19A IPT team that won silver. team that won gold at IPT in the B division. He had an outstanding IPT, winning all of his matches. He won all six of the Super League matches that he played and Cameron Brooks reaped the awards for all of the extra represented the school at SA Top Schools. court time and hard work that he has put in over 12 months. He was called up to help out with league matches when Matthew Eaton, captain of the 1st team, had a great needed and won all three of the Super League matches season, winning six out of the eight Super League matches. that he played. He also represented the school at SA Top He showed great leadership skills and initiative. He Schools and was selected for the U16B WP team that won represented the school at SA Top Schools and was selected gold at IPT in the B division. for the U19B WP team that won gold at IPT in the B division.

Seated U19A M Eaton, Mr D Geldenhuys, P Collins First row C Brooks, L Delmulle, J Duminy, N Schoultz

| 109 Cameron van Rensburg and Keenan Delmulle also received The team played with determination and displayed great their 1st team caps. They both won their matches. sportsmanship in the face of regular annihilation. I am so D Geldenhuys proud of them! P8 W7 L1 D0 E du Toit COACH: R Smith MANAGER: D Geldenhuys TEAM: M Eaton (c), P Collins (vc), C Brooks, P8 W2 L6 D0 K Delmulle, L Delmulle, J Duminy, N Schoultz, C van Rensburg COACH: G Van Vlaanderen MANAGER: E du Toit TEAM: S Parbhoo (c), D Gordon, J Heldsinger, D Krone, K Labuschagne, K Nicol, B Rush, D Truter U19B It gives me great pleasure to report on a very successful U15A season for this outstanding side. We could tell from the The team, captained by Veren Naidoo, had an excellent outset that, once again, this team would make us proud. We 2018 squash season, winning eight out of nine matches opened the season with our esteemed rivals, Westerford A, and, subsequently, winning the U15A league. Naidoo played on 20 April. They kept us on our toes in all of the matches. fourth in the Western Province U16B team and won the We narrowly triumphed with a slender margin of 10-8 points Inter-Provincial Tournament held in East London in July. – that marked our first victory (especially sweet against Westerford). Another key player who had an excellent season was Thomas Borain, who also won eight of his nine matches. Who would forget the match against Herschel A side, He played in fifth position and was also part of the with rumours that their number one player ranked high Western Province U16B team who won the Inter-Provincial nationally? Cameron van Rensburg, our number one player Tournament. The U16B WP was placed first in South Africa on the day, managed to pull one win in a 1-3 points contest. at the tournament and won gold in the B League. We walked away with a 12-3 points victory. Robert Davidson and Keenan Roberts both had a very After a bye, we hosted Herschel A. Cameron Brooks had good season and showed that they have a lot of skill and just moved to the top of the team. Determined to redeem commitment. We have an extremely talented group of us, he took the first two games in quick succession. players, who have the ability to take RBHS squash to the However, Herschel’s number one player put on a very good next level in the near future. fight. She came back to take the match with three games to two. In the end, though, the team won 14-2 against A special mention should be made of Luke Morrow who Herschel. showed great commitment throughout the season and was willing to play in the A league when needed. On 1 June, we played SACS, away. This was a clean sweep – the match was over within the hour. We ended the first All of the players attacked each game with enthusiasm half of the season with a solid win against Bishops. and a ‘die hard’ attitude. We commend them for being great ambassadors for the school with their impeccable Once again, Westerford A opened the fixtures. With two presentation and sportsmanship. of our regular players out due to injuries, we knew that this time it would be difficult. We lost by five points, 11-6. L Kannemeyer Still nursing our bruised egos and with one player not fully P9 W8 L1 D0 recovered, we went to Wynberg. We beat them 14-0. The COACHES: G van Vlaanderen, I Harvey MANAGER: L Kannemeyer TEAM: V Naidoo (c), following week we hosted SACS. They were lucky to walk T Borain, R Davidson, K Roberts, Res: L Morrow away with four points to our 12. We closed the season, with a double win against Bishops. This time they did not win a U15B single game in front of their fans. The words that define the U15B squash team are energy, Z Nongqotho enthusiasm and commitment. The core team of Luke P9 W8 L1 D0 Morrow, Sean Veldboer, Maahir Joseph and Alex Jones COACH: R Smith MANAGER: Z Nongqotho TEAM: C Brooks (c), K Delmulle, S Parbhoo, were a pleasure to manage and to coach. They challenged G Pienaar, L Pillay, C Van Rensburg themselves during practices to hone their skills on the court and made the most of the opportunities to take on our traditional rivals on match days. Their dedication and ‘never U19C say die’ attitude were exemplary! Sameer Parbhoo, Douglas Krone, Kirk Nicol, Kyle Labuschagne, Joshua Heldsinger, as well as Ben Rush, Undoubtedly, a strength of junior squash is that the boys Daniel Gordon, and Daniel Truter officially our C team, are in many ways one team, mentoring and assisting one carried the U19B flag for RBHS this year. Although we did another at practice and fiercely loyal to the Bosch squash not set the squash world on fire, we did manage to beat brand. Boys are often called upon to help other teams Reddam and lose graciously to the other teams, who were when injury or illness thin the ranks – Morrow, in particular, generally of the 1st team of their various schools. was called up on several occasions to help the U15A team,

| 110 Seated SQUASH U15A Mr S Simpson, V Naidoo, Ms L Kannemeyer First row L Morrow, R Davidson, K Roberts Asent T Borain

which he did willingly and courageously. The U15B team games of squash. As the season developed so did each also benefitted from the assistance of several U15C team player and we are proud of the results that they achieved. players. The Lorimer brothers, Alexander and Johann, and R Bridge Thomas McKeown made strong contributions, both on and off the court, with their good spirit and tenacity. Alexander P10 W7 L3 D0 Lorimer made a particularly notable contribution, winning COACH: A Naude MANAGER: R Bridge TEAM: R Bosch (c), J Collins, A Lorimer, J Lorimer, T Mckeown, M Montoya Pelaez, A Mukandi, L Swanevelder all four of the matches that he played for the B team. Highlights of the U15B winter season were the third term U15C2 matches against SACS and Bishops. After losing to these For me as coach, it was a rewarding season to see the teams in the second term, the U15B players showed grit rapid development of a committed group of novice players. and spirit, coming back to beat both traditional rivals in We competed in the C League with two Bosch teams. The the second half of the season. The ‘Player of the Season’ league rules of split strength did give us some challenges was Veldboer, who won six out of his seven matches. as most of the boys were training at WPCC and our group At all times, the boys of the U15B team stood out for at the Bosch courts. On match days, we would generally their tenacity and good sportsmanship. I look forward to draw half of each C side from a different training area. continuing the journey with them in 2019. Nonetheless, we retained a strong sense of being a team P Kew and there was a good Bosch spirit. We look forward to 2019 P10 W6 L4 D0 and I am confident that those in this group that stick with COACHES: G Van Vlaanderen, I Harvey MANAGER: P Kew TEAM: A Jones (c), M Joseph, squash will continue to improve exponentially. A Lorimer, J Lorimer, T McKeown, L Morrow, S Veldboer A Naude P10 W5 L5 D0 U15C1 COACH: A Naude MANAGER: A Winter TEAM: J Collins (c), Our coach, Mr Naude moulded a raw group of players into J Berry, S Montoya Pelaez, A Mukandi, J Palmer, a battle-hardened squad of fighters who played some great M Parker, L Swanevelder

| 111 TABLE TENNIS

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With moms frantically trying to get their last hugs in and weary. This tradition is a legacy to the late Paul la Grange dads unsuccessfully trying to look strong, the scene outside who played a big role in shaping the Journey. The walking the Memorial Hall resembled young soldiers saying farewell stick is a very important aid to any hiker and serves as an before setting off to the army. As always, there was a instrument of support and protection in the wild; in the end, healthy mix of fear and excitement in the air as the boys it becomes more than just a stick. The boys were encouraged said their goodbyes to their sometimes disabling comforts. to put their knives to wood and carve some personality into them. They wasted no time, and soon there were some Hiker and extreme outdoor activities enthusiast, Andrew amazing engraved sticks, with very limited blood spilt. Patterson, spoke beautifully and reminded boys – and their parents - to be mindful while on our journeys through Over the next couple of days on the Erfdeel Farm, these life. Slowing down and allowing oneself to be present in young men were challenged mentally, physically and every moment is a conscious decision; it becomes a way of emotionally as they moved between activities in the life. He also talked about the importance of getting close prevailing wind and heat. to nature, where we will find many valuable lessons and answers to living that balanced life peacefully. While the high ropes and abseiling succeeded in testing all and the bravest, the “Evolution of Flow” presented by Neil The reality of the Journey only actually kicked in the Kohler challenged them to become more expressive and following morning when the boys stepped off the bus to start comfortable in their own skins. The boys really enjoyed the their snails’ slog towards the Matroosberg Mountain Peak physical aspect and skill of the self-defence demonstration, in the distance. With heavy packs, and the hot sun beating while the opportunity to cool down and splash around in the down, Andrew Patterson’s message slowly began to sink in; canoes was a welcome reprieve. The raft building activity at least the boys could keep their shoes on for this walk. served to test teamwork and the minds of our aspiring engineers; but in the end the water won as the impressive A significant moment in the Journey is the handing over looking designs disintegrated at the touch of water. of walking sticks when the boys enter the farm, tired and

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It was certainly not all fun and games. The tough daily routine mountain. Standing on top of the world with your band of of breaking and setting camp became seamless towards brothers puts the Journey in perspective as the vast open the end, as the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch grew stronger. There was space reveals how far you have come. In many ways the also some exceptional cooking as the groups prepared their Journey mirrors life in that it prepares these young men for gourmet meals. The potjie evening was the highlight of the the world and its many different challenges. feasts – let’s just say there is more than one way to stir a pot. As the young Rondebosch men descended from the mountain Every year, one of the main events is the outreach program at they somehow seemed more mindful and present. They Britsum Primary School, where our boys have an opportunity looked connected as they moved slowly to the rhythm of to interact with the local children. There were some really nature, while embracing their once unfamiliar environment. good competitive games of soccer, touchies and cricket Another amazing Journey has come and gone and, played, while some boys were used as climbing obstacles. hopefully, the class of E2021 have just started off on a Again, there was shock and disbelief as the young chess journey that will continue to be important in their lives, and players put most of our boys to the sword. Rondebosch in a world that needs significant people to lead the way. walked away from the experience more enriched than we The Journey boys of 2018 displayed great character and were able to give – the learners of Britsum Primary will passion for the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch. always have a special place in our hearts. In the end, the Grade 9s survived some stomach bugs, The biggest mental challenge is the solo evening; but like high winds and individual challenges. I again left the a thief in the night it comes and goes, leaving behind a Matroosberg Mountain proud to be part of a culture that sense of accomplishment. Once it is surmounted, the boys thrives on pushing ‘Higher and Wider’ in everything we do. are set and ready with renewed confidence and strength #humility #effort #ambition #respect #teamwork for the two day trek to the highest peak in the Western Altius et Latius Cape. There is something truly special about conquering a Clinton van Rensburg

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USA Minnetonka Exchange and New York Touring in Minnesota Our tour party consisted of Ziyaad Banderker, Matthew most of Minnesota on Tuesday, as it was our last day there. Brinkhuis, Ethan Coleman, Jean Strauss (who are all in Grade We visited the Frontenac State Park, which was spectacular. 9), Keenan Delmulle, Jared Heynes, Mehul Jaga (all in Grade We spent the day there in the forest and amongst the 10) and Mr Siljeur. We arrived in the USA on 22 September. pink ‘fall’ leaves. We had loads of fun on this trip and really Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10 000 Lakes” and we embraced the culture. Next year, they get to pay us a visit. spent the Sunday afternoon doing various activities on Lake The next morning, we were all up at 2am getting ready for our Calhoun. I will leave Keenan to do the review on the school, all flight to New York! I will say is: It was unbelievable! Z Banderker On 25 September 2018, we took the famous yellow school Minnetonka High School compared to RBHS bus to the University of Minnesota. We toured around the While I can say, it was an amazing trip. I found the campus, which is called Dinky Town and is the size of a suburb. differences in culture and, especially, schooling very different. We were briefed about the opportunities that they offer for One of the most obvious ones from the outside is the international/foreign students. We then proceeded to the population of the grades as there are about 900 students magnificent Minnehaha Falls. If there’s any place to wind down, per grade. Schooling is free and is paid for by the State. it is there. The Mall of America is the largest mall in America I feel that it is especially beneficial and efficient that the and has an indoor theme park. On Wednesday, we attended a students do not necessarily attend classes with their own professional baseball game at Target Field, which is home to grade. Instead, you are judged on your current understanding the Minnesota Twins. This was an unforgettable experience! of the work. I enjoyed this because it means a lot less On Thursday, we headed to downtown Minneapolis and time is wasted, especially for those who are ahead of the St. Paul. We walked through downtown, dwarfed by the government syllabus. For example, if you finish Grade 12 skyscrapers. Then we visited the Minnesota History Museum Science in Grade 10, you can do another subject. This also and the Mill City Museum, which was a fantastic opportunity adds to your university qualifications. to soak in the heritage and culture of Minnesota. This also Generally, the teaching is more personalised. For example, involved Mr Siljeur, who accompanied us on this trip, picking up the teachers there were much more interactive and get into an American accent. We returned to school on Friday for some discussions with the students. Every student gets a free iPad. real excitement after which we made our way to Excelsior, I quite enjoyed this concept because you do not have to worry a town near Minnetonka, for the Homecoming Parade! This about lugging around such a big bag. involved all of the sports teams and societies marching or standing on a float making their way down the road. On K Delmulle Friday night, we experienced our very first American Football New York game, the Minnetonka Homecoming Football Game. New York was a completely different environment to This along with the baseball game was an unforgettable Minnetonka. The streets were filled with hordes of pedestrians experience. At 6pm the following day we geared up in our and cars. The city comprises of skyscrapers and has many formal clothes and headed for a Homecoming Dance. We tourist attractions. Numerous food trucks line the side of made our way to a beautiful lake for some pictures and then almost every street, so food was never really an issue. proceeded to the school. All I have to say about this is that it We stayed at the Watson Hotel in Manhattan and used is exactly like the movies! the city’s Hop-On Hop-Off bus to get around. On the bus, a Sunday was a family day so Mehul’s host held a soccer game tour guide gave us the history of whichever area we were with the exchange students at their place. After that we passing. We kicked off our New York leg of the trip with a headed to Keenan’s host’s place for a barbeque. We made the visit to Times Square. We discovered a $1 Pizza shop where

Seated J Heynes, E Coleman, K Delmulle, Mr B Siljeur, Z Banderker, M Brinkhuis, M Jaga Absent J Strauss

| 116 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES the pizza slices were big, fresh and delicious. We went to managed to visit the American Museum of Natural History, the top of the Rockefeller Building and had a spectacular Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Madame Tussauds, night view of the city and all its lights. I am sure the Soho Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Wall Street, the Empire State shopping spree was another highlight for some of the boys Building and the new World Trade Centre. and the Lion King Broadway production for others. We also J Heynes

Wrekin Cricket Exchange My time at Wrekin College was one different to those of Rondebosch, hostel, as the host’s mother was the filled with many amazing memories especially on an academic front with Head of the House. I was accompanied that I will cherish forever. I travelled students only having to take three by an ex-exchange Australian cricketer to England for seven weeks for an subjects in their final two years of with whom I shared many memories. annual exchange between our two school. It is also co-ed, which was I am very grateful for the experience schools. The school is situated in a quite a different experience. and wish the best to those who are county called Shropshire, very close During the exchange, I was exposed fortunate to be chosen in the future. to the of Wales, and has the to some new experiences – I played K Klein most picturesque scenery. club cricket at a small club named The school is absolutely beautiful with Shifnal and the Wrekin College school lush green grass, vintage buildings side. The cricketing culture in England and state of the art technology. It is completely different to here in also offers a vast variety of sport with South Africa, but it is beautiful to top class facilities and highly qualified see. One often plays cricket with very coaching. Fortunately, there was an experienced men that have played indoor cricket facility where I was hundreds of games for the club. This able to train, no matter the weather, allowed me to gain a lot of knowledge which was surprisingly very good from these club cricket veterans. during my time there. During my time at Wrekin, I was blessed The school’s dynamics are very to be hosted by the Davis family in the

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After the Journey in 2016, I thought, “I’ll never go on even though I wouldn’t have gone near it at home. Things another hike again”. But, as time passed, I realised that I like Cremora and rusks are now essential parts of my life had learnt so much on the Journey: I really got to know the and I’m so glad that I found them on the White Rhino. members of my group; I found out the limits of my strength; I found out how baked beans tasted; and lastly, I learnt But if I were to take one lesson away, it’d be that time is a that I should be grateful for the lifestyle that I have. So, human construct; it doesn’t exist out there in nature. While in after a long, long time, I realised that I had actually enjoyed the reserve, I lost my sense of time. At first, this stressed me it and that it was one of the best experiences of my life. As out quite a bit but, as the journey went on, I became more such, I wanted to experience something similar so I applied relaxed and stopped stressing so much about things that for the White Rhino trail. weren’t in my control. More frequently, I found myself in long periods of thought and admiration for what was around me During the September/October holidays, the teachers and this was probably the most beautiful thing of all. and the Grade 11 boys left on our journey to Durban, more specifically to the Umfolozi Nature Reserve. The reserve The entire reserve – its timelessness – I had no deadline, itself was amazing and picturesque; the way in which alarm, or clock. I just had the landscape and, to be honest, I certain areas looked like the Karoo while others wouldn’t had never felt so relaxed before. look out of place in the Amazon Rain Forest was incredible. Obviously, there were things to which I needed to get used. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was also really It’s not nice being up in the middle of the night, all alone, beautiful. But they weren’t so beautiful when they started with the fire dying on you and the sounds of lions not too threatening our lives, like the rhino that charged us on the distant. But, I managed to keep the other guys alive. first day in the reserve and then suddenly disappeared into thin air. Overall, this was probably one of the best experiences of my life and I regret nothing. The people that I got to know, At points in the journey, I couldn’t believe that we had the things that I learnt about nature and the things that I survived that long. I even started appreciating the smaller learnt about myself – I will keep these lessons with me for animals in the reserve, like the birds. Two boys in my the rest of my life. I thank everyone who made it possible group, Craig Engelsman and Thomas Soboil, were avid bird and everyone who made it so enjoyable for us. I strongly watchers and were always listening for the chirps of birds recommend giving the White Rhino a try. It’s not as tough as we walked along the trails. Thanks to them, I now know as the Journey, I promise. what a pied wagtail is. Speaking of enjoying the smaller things, I started appreciating the food that we got to eat; R Davids

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It was with much anticipation and enthusiasm that the This loss was the required catalyst to refocus our energy. touring squad met at Cape Town International Airport on The following day, the boys rectified the situation with an Sunday 17 June to depart for England. We landed safely impressive performance. We bowled Oakham out for just 76 at Heathrow and it was straight off to Whitgift for an and reached the target in just the sixteenth over to record afternoon practice session before taking them on the a seven wicket win. following day. Despite the limited preparation, our batsmen seemed to settle in quickly. Keegan Mountjoy, Quinn van With England beginning to swelter in a heatwave, the Oordt and Lehan Botha all went past the 50 mark to enable Bosch boys started to bring the heat on the field. The next us to get to 281 in our 50 overs. The hosts were under two games saw us brush aside Haileybury, with Botha pressure at the start, but some fatigue set in as the innings recording a half century in the six wicket win, and demolish proceeded and some poor bowling and fielding allowed Felsted by 199 runs, with Gabriel Gad and Van Oordt them to get to within 14 runs of our total. getting half centuries.

The next day we travelled to Charterhouse where we came Old friends, Wellington College, were next and Botha up against a very good seam attack on what was the worst scored the first of his back-to-back centuries. He got 121 surface that we played on all tour. We managed to get to not out in the 117 run win and then went on to get 102 not 173, but we were unable to defend it and went down by out in the eight wicket victory over Harrow. The players seven wickets. then enjoyed some well-deserved time off in London – a tour of Lord’s and the summer sales. We had a day off before making our way to Cheltenham College. Mountjoy put on a beautiful batting display, The boys left London relatively well-refreshed and ready scoring 119, to get us to 264 in our 45 overs and the hosts for the final leg of the trip, which was the Silk Trophy to be fell 52 runs short in their chase. The scenic Malvern College played at Shrewsbury. The first of the three games at Silk was next and, unfortunately, we suffered another off day. was against a strong Eton side. Van Oordt (84) and Gad Matthew MacLeod Smith’s 58 was the only performance (59) got us to 227 off our 50 overs. Our bowling unit had to worth noting in a disappointing 86 run defeat. work hard to defend this relatively low score on a smallish field; but a good team effort saw us get the 16 run victory.

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FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR TOUR The next game against Shrewsbury was effectively a final and the match was played in an extremely competitive manner. Losing the toss and bowling first was not ideal but the bowlers delivered a good performance to restrict the hosts to 196. Michael Moore’s 4/38 was the pick. Ethan Nates (50) and Botha (53) made the most of the new ball pace and the field restrictions to set up the run chase perfectly. Skipper, Gad, took the team home to an excellent five wicket win. Mountjoy’s destructive 76 not out saw us post 270 against Oundle and a 95 run win saw us crowned champions of the Silk Trophy 2018 – only the second South African side this decade to achieve this.

It really was a memorable tour, we had an amazing fixture list, playing against the best schools in England and on some of the most picturesque grounds around. We were exceptionally lucky with the weather as not one game was rain-affected. We were hosted superbly wherever we went and I am sure that the players will remember this tour for the rest of their lives.

A huge thank you must go to all of the parents who put so much effort into the fundraising which made it possible for the players to experience this dream. Thank you also to the Carleton Lloyd Trust for their funding assistance. R Dalrymple

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One of my aims is to expose the boys to a variety Going somewhere and being surrounded by the of art forms – ballet, music, visual art, performance culture that I have studied and experiencing the art, dance and drama – so that they truly experience different types – art, performance, dance, street an arts festival. I never quite know how they will theatre, jazz – was incredible. It was such an react, but I take the risk. My highlight was at the end unforgettable experience and the great group of of the performance of Romeo and Juliet when all 10 boys made it even better. boys, many of whom had never seen a ballet before, L van Houten gave a standing ovation as the curtain went down. K Jenkins The Grahamstown Arts Festival was an amazing experience. Different people and cultures were The Grahamstown tour was an awesome experience... experienced and the shows were amazing. Green so many memories and connections were made. Man Flashing was the most amazing show with the There were many highlights, after experiencing such characters acting out the play in an unbelievable a variety of arts and culture in such a short space way. The vibe during the festival is what I will go of time. I really enjoyed setting my own schedule. back for again. The energetic atmosphere of the festival added K Bezuidenhout to the experience and almost everyone I met was approachable and friendly. My highlight was the day The festival was absolutely amazing! The time which spent watching purely musical performances. The first all of us had and the memories that we made are musician that we saw was Gary Thomas, an extremely priceless. My highlight was witnessing the social talented guitarist and singer. His performance was harmony which exists in this amazing town, it’s mind-blowing and original, and inspired me for Cabaret completely different to Cape Town. this year. That evening we went to watch the National R Leatherby Youth Jazz Band perform, which was incredibly impressive and inspirational. K Jenkins (Teacher in charge) P McKeown

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