The Pretorian 2016

Annual Magazine of Boys High School www.boyshigh.com Valediction 4 Matric Results 12 Matrics 14 Academic Awards 15 Staff and Governors 17 Tributes 22 House Reports 32 Annual Events 52 Special Events 63 The Bill Schroder Centre 68 Tours 76 Services 82 The Bush School 93 ‘Scene’ Around Boys High 96 Spotted at Boys High 97 Music Department 98 Cultural Activities 110 CONTENTS

124 Clubs and Societies Production credits 160 Creative Writing Editor: John Illsley Layout: Elizabeth Barnard 190 Art Department Typing: Cathy Louw 192 Art Gallery Advertising: Jamie Fisher Proof Reading: Heidi Stuart 198 Photo Gallery Sub Editors Art: Debbie Cloete 202 Athletics English Creative Writing: Penny Vlag 212 Basketball Creative Writing: Amanda Robinson French Creative Writing: Hedwig Coetzee 218 Climbing German Creative Writing: Corli Janse van Rensburg 220 Sepedi Creative Writing: Brenda Bopape Photography 238 Cross Country Formal group photographs: Martin Gibbs Photography Principal Sports Photographer: Duncan McFarlane www.dmcfarlane,photium.com 244 Fencing PBHS Photographic Society contributors 246 Golf Jarod Coetzee, Craig Kunte, Zander Taljaard, Alexander van Twisk, Jaryd van Straaten, Duncan Lotter, Malcolm van Suilichem, Ockert van Wyk, Cuan 248 Hockey Gilson, Lê Anh Vu, Cole Govender, Sachin du Plooy-Naran, Jonathan Slaghuis 264 Rugby Other photographs Jamie-Lee Fisher, Malcolm Armstrong, Joni Jones, Mervyn Moodley, Mike 292 Squash Smuts, Debbie Cloete, Peter Franken, Rob Blackmore, Cornelius Smit, Jocelyn Tucker, Ryan o’Donoghue, Mark Blew, Erlo Rust, Karen Botha, 296 Swimming Chan Dowra, Nick Zambara, Lamorna Georgiades, Marina Petrou, Desireé 298 Tennis Glover, Andrew De Kock, John Illsley, Jaydon Kelly, Melissa Rust. 300 Table Tennis Front Cover The atrium of the new Bill Schroder Centre, completed and 302 Water Polo opened in 2016. Photograph: John Illsley. Back Cover The chess board in the courtyard of the new library being enjoyed one afternoon. Photograph: John Illsley Title Page The main building splendidly illuminated during the sound and light show. Photograph: Craig Kunte (PBHS Photographic Society). Guest Speaker

Address by guest speaker Mr Nhlanhla Nene

The Headmaster, Mr Reeler, staff, proud and “The heaviness of being successful was replaced relieved parents, calm grandparents and graduating by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure pupils… about everything. It freed me to enter one of the I feel deeply honoured and privileged that you most creative periods of my life,” Jobs said. have asked me to say a few words during this For obvious reasons, I share Jobs' sentiments. At Valediction ceremony for the 2016 matriculation times, the best thing that could ever happen to your group. Congratulations to those young men who career is to be fired! are being recognised this evening. In his invitation, Life is also full of dots that you must connect, but the Headmaster gave me permission to range freely you can only connect them as you progress through this evening. To a chicken farmer like me, free range your life's journey. The stuff that you have been means just that. learning during your years at Pretoria Boys High is Let me address myself primarily to the young men one such dot. How this dot – all of the things you in whose honour we have gathered this evening. You have been learning at this school and others before have reached yet another milestone in your journey it – will connect with other dots in your life some 10, through life. As Nelson Mandela once reminded us, 20 or 30 years from today, you can never tell with this milestone is just like another hill that you have any precision. But trust you must that these dots will just climbed. Indeed. You still have many more hills connect at some point in your life. Even for those

VALEDICTION to climb. In Madiba's words you can only pause here among you who are lucky enough to know today to reflect, looking back at the journey travelled and how their lives will pan out, they may just discover ahead at the next hill to climb. that their dots connect in ways they never imagined. As you journey through life, be thankful for That's life. It's full of twists and turns. Whether one the challenges, or rather obstacles, that you will succeeds or not depends on how well one navigates encounter, for without them you will never know through these twists and turns. It also depends on what your strengths are. Those of you, for example, how successful one is in picking oneself up every who will venture into business will find that you time one stumbles or falls. learn more from failure than success. Whatever it is that you choose to do with your Reflecting on the period when he was fired by life, it must be something that you really love doing. Apple, the company he co-founded, the late Steve This is because work will come to occupy a big part Jobs, the man whose creative genius gave us the of your life. Yes, there is the issue of striking a work- IPad and the IPhone, said that being fired was the life balance, but work will take a big chunk of your best thing that could ever have happened to him. life. Life is also full of false starts but no cul-de-sacs.

Members of the 2016 matric group attending the Valediction Ceremony

4 The Pretorian Don't be afraid of them. You may initially see them in your families, as to which careers they should as lost times, but later in life you will discover that pursue, please consider the public service. they contributed to your growth and development, The challenge of rebuilding our country is personally and professionally. enormous. It needs all hands on the deck. I would As you journey through life, never for one therefore challenge you to consider working in the moment be confused that money is everything. public sector. The public sector needs young vibrant There’s more to life than making money. Living a minds to help make a better place for life with a purpose and building a successful career all its citizens. I hope that some of our young people are equally important. Success in this case cannot be will consider a career in politics too. One wise man measured by how many expensive cars or houses once said that good people do not go into politics you have. because they say politics it is dirty. However, politics Professor Manfred Kets de Vries, who has written is dirty because good people stay out of politics. a lot about leadership, says that being wealthy is Politics deserves to have smart people too. merely a state of mind. “Infinitely more important In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, let me leave than money is sharing our inherent human wealth – you with the words of American businessman our time, our energy, our passions, and our intimacy. Warren Buffet. He said: "It takes 20 years to build a Those intangibles are the only true security we have reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think in this insecure world. They are our essentials on the about that, you'll do things differently." VALEDICTION journey of life. They will keep us off the treadmill The greatest wealth you could ever amass is a so that we can enjoy every moment of that journey.” good reputation. Don't make a mess of it. Once To be clear, I am not standing before you this again congratulations for having come this far. It evening, advocating poverty. All I am saying is that is indeed a milestone to celebrate. You can take a you must aim to live your life in all its fullness. You “moment to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista must have a meaningful life and the measure of your that surrounds you, to look back on the distance you life's meaningfulness is not only money or wealth. have come. But you can only rest for a moment, for A word of gratitude is due to the parents and with this achievement comes responsibility and you grandparents who have invested time, money and dare not linger, for your walk is not ended.” love to ensure that these young men get to this stage in life. Allow me to make one plea. As you guide Mr Nhlanhla Nene these young men, as well as the young women, Ex-Minister of Finance

The stage party for the Valediction Ceremony: L–R: Mr Tom Rundle (Chairman of the Old Boys Association), Mr Marius van Staden (Chairman of the SGB), Mr Nhlanhla Nene, Mr Tony Reeler (Headmaster) and Mr John Illsley (Second Master)

The Pretorian 5 Matric Valediction Speech

You know I've been doing public speaking for most our boss-skiv relationship planted in 2012 have been of my life now and I've never really understood how nurtured and nourished by caring teachers over the picturing the audience naked makes you any less past 5 years and so we find ourselves standing here nervous! Quite frankly, I feel very uncomfortable tonight, tall and strong. right now, especially with 330 boys staring at me. As our Form 1 year progressed, we no longer Mr Reeler, staff, honoured guests, parents … and found ourselves wandering, lost in the halls of Boys finally the matric class of 2016. Good evening! It High, as if they were the forever-changing staircases gives me great pleasure to be addressing you this of Hogwarts, but we started walking with a spring evening. in our step. We began involuntarily saying “Ma’am” Wow! Look at us! Huge congratulations are and “Sir” to every adult who crossed our path. We in order to our matric class for making it this far: formed indestructible friendships and bonds with despite terrorism, racism, acne, Ebola, Affies, teachers who were always willing to educate us way Madison entrance and an uncertain economic and beyond the confines of a set syllabus. governmental future, we were still able to successfully Mr Hassenkamp, Mrs Rust, Mr Smith, Mr manoeuvre through 12 years of schooling, defying Harvey, Mr Blew, Ms Christodoulou, Mrs van Zyl, all these odds. Now, as the journey comes to an end, Ms Hornsveld, Mr Moodley are the real OGs! And we find ourselves reminiscing about the past, but a trip on the golf cart with William is a sure way to bursting with energy for the future. brighten one’s day with his “Good afternoon, how It's really funny how life works – one second you're are you today?” One always leaves that cart the

VALEDICTION learning how to count to ten and the next you find better for having spent a little time with William. yourself in Mrs Holliday's Maths class trying to find Slowly but surely we started to realise that not x when it is clearly right there on your worksheet. only was this a school of excellence, but it was a From Grade R to Grade 12 there are memories that home, a home for every single one of us who wear will never leave your mind and relationships that this badge on our hearts. will never leave your heart. As Form 2 crept up it was clear that we had become These two things: MEMORIES and much more comfortable with our surroundings. The RELATIONSHIPS mould us and shape us to become fear of an angry Khumo Mampuru, William Scott or the beings we are. Linton Maré no longer haunted us, but it was the fact I remember my first day of high school as if it were that these matrics would soon be moving on, that just yesterday. As I walked up Main Drive, warmed ironically started to make us feel a little insecure. by my mother’s last goodbyes, I found enormous We entered Form 2 with the cheeky bravado of comfort in the huge, beautiful pine trees that enclose Form 2 Boys High boys, but lurking in the hallways Main Drive. But along with their comfort, there was were the predators (the Form 3s). They lurked day also an air of expectation that exuded from their tall in and day out. They couldn't resist the mildly upright stature and when I finally reached the front satisfying of bumping into us in the hallways. of the school building, I was confronted by young And after plenty of dagger eyes and a confirmation men who stood as tall and upright as the pines on of my “Civil Law” path, I soon realised that these Main. I knew immediately that I was expected to small knocks, these small moments of impact would be a young man of honour and integrity without challenge and strengthen our characteristics of anybody having to say a word. patience and perseverance – characteristics which The matrics of 2012 in my opinion, do take the are absolutely crucial to be successful in our world position of second best matric group to walk the today. Too often will we be faced with predators hallways of Boys High. Their passion, their love who will knock us down. Too often in our lives will for the school, their love for us as their Form 1s and we be faced with difficulties. their “dax for vac” bodies were in direct proportion The question is however. “Will you be willing to the mammoth trees on Main Drive. Despite the to get up?” And if your answer to that question is struggle of “leg day” which I know all too well – “Yes!” then you have already solved most of the it quickly became apparent that these matrics were problems that will come your way. not there to scare or harm us, but rather to guide Form 3 was pretty much a bowl of unforgettable us, to make sure that we felt part of the family that memories. We had finally escaped the class of Mr is Boys High. I think that both you and I can agree Dorlas, where, if you were not learning about that the seeds of knowledge that we gained from or whales, you would be marching up and down the

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3 4 1. Mr Nene presenting an award to one of the Valediction prize winners 2. The Headmaster, Mr Tony Reeler, speaking at the Valediction Ceremony 3. The matric speech was delivered by Thobekani Khanyile 4. The Afrikaans bible reading being delivered by Franciscus Crouse

Henry Quad with your bags above your heads in Rugby or Hockey but he cherished the ideals of unison like an army on the advance. But if you had Boys High and made sure that he did all he could to chosen to behave that day, you would be lucky to better himself, his friends and our school. A young hear stories of how Mr Dorlas used to bully Chuck man with an ever-expanding mind full of ideas and Norris at school. Or the time, instead of turning the theories, constantly finding out more about life. He shower on, he just stared at it until it started crying! loved fantasy war games and found it very easy to As Charles Dickens puts it: “It was the best of go into his own magical world in his head and this times, it was the worst of times.” brought him nothing but peace. Our journey from Grade 8 till now has been a One always wonders how a life so young difficult, bumpy one, for today we are a family of can be taken away so early. It's difficult. It's not brothers who have lost 2 of our own. On 20 August conventional. These young men had many more 2014 our family lost a brother, Kyle Munday, a boy years to live, to love and to learn. The words of John who'll always be remembered for his eternal smile Donne which Mr Reeler read at our final assembly and the way he brought peace to any situation. say it best: “Any man's death diminishes me:” Never one to argue or show despair, Kyle was a As we end our journey , we remember friend, son, sibling who will remain in the hearts of those whom we have lost and I say that their death has all his friends and family. been swallowed by victory! We shall remember Kyle On 1 September this year, our family lost yet and Liam for decades to come. No death will ever another brother, Liam Van der Merwe, a quiet, remove the love we feel and memories we all share passionate young man who did not play 1st Team with Kyle and Liam and therein lies their victory.

The Pretorian 7 Matric Valediction Speech

Forms 4 and 5 were truly my favourite years. So to us, the leaving matrics, I say: the foundation Despite long stressful exams, we have to agree that that this school has given to you is capable of we had more ups than downs. Moments of joy and withstanding any storm, And it has equipped you happiness are too many to recount, but after 5 long with the strength you need to tackle any challenge. years, I truly understand the passion, love, respect, It would be a crime to let this talent sit unused. Too pride and joy that runs around in this school and great is the gift that has been given to us for it to lie in our grade. I remember a moment that will never un-opened. We are all now a part of an élite group leave my mind: 21 May 2016. of honourable men who have the duty to make At a Saturday home fixture against St Benedict's, sure that every breath we breathe and every drop I had just finished giving my own beating of 7–0 to of sweat that we sweat, is for the betterment of this their (3rd) hockey side, when I joined the school in country, this world and ourselves. We are men who supporting the 1st Hockey team. Along came this inspire revolution. Our minds leak restless intellect. boy, on crutches, standing alone and in a moment Our hearts pump with honour and integrity and our of silence, he started singing “Ding Dong Daga”. strength is stronger than the mighty lion of Africa. Unaware that the war-cry had been banned (due to Our hunger for continued greatness outweighs that reasons we will not discuss) he continued screaming of a ravenous wolf and I know that we will not rest his lungs out until the very end of the match. until our breath has made a difference, until our When I came up to him, obviously to remind sweat has changed the world. him about our banning order, I saw tears running

VALEDICTION down his face and I asked him “What's wrong?”. It Thobekani Khanyile was then when the whole experience of this great Form V school was summed up in one moment and in one friendship when Michael Applesamy replied in tears and in agonising pain, “All I want to do is play for my school, all I want to do is play for my boys.” Now I'm no psychologist but if at the age of 18 this school is able to produce such passion in a young man, then it must mean the school is doing something right. We have been really blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy such moments with great friends at this wonderful school. We are now part of a brotherhood that extends from far across the mountains of the Drakensberg to the beaches of . A brotherhood that stretches from sharing test answers to stealing sandwiches from our friends’ lunchboxes. Our brotherhood leaps over financial status or race. It joins hands in upliftment. It continues to thrive in a world where morals and respect have been brushed under the carpet. Our brotherhood tackles the evil in our world. It encompasses so much diversity, from rugby jock to the academic flock; from Geography to “Parlez vous Francaise”; from the bagpipes at 2 pm to the bugle at 5.30 pm. Our brotherhood teaches us how to live. It is a brotherhood upon which we can all depend. I truly hope that this brotherhood continues to grow as, when it grows, we grow because as the African scripture of Ubuntu says: “I am because you are.”

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1. The guest speaker, Mr Nhlanhla Nene 2. The Head Prefect, Matthew Glover, makes a presentation to the school on behalf of the 2016 leaving group 3. The guest speaker, Mr Nhlanhla Nene and the Headmaster 4. Mr Nene addresses the audience

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The Pretorian 9 Award Winners

BRIAN BASSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Ditiro Seperepere JONATHAN D JANSEN AWARD For outstanding all round creativity in the field of art. Jason Kearney ALEXIS PRELLER AWARD Awarded to the pupil who has displayed the Alex Pienaar finest combination of commitment, creativity and The most promising painting student. compassion during his time at Pretoria Boys High School. BAKKER AND DU TOIT ART THEORY AWARD Ariel Taverner MARGARET THEILER AWARD For the pupil who achieves the best consistent Donovan Ferreira results for art theory in his career at Pretoria Boys This is awarded to the scholar showing the best High School. all round prowess in sport, who participated meaningfully in the sporting sense and who has also BEST SPEAKER’S AWARD contributed to the life of the school. Thobekani Khanyile This award is made to the best public speaker in GERTRUD THEILER AWARD Form V, an honour merited both in his form and in Siphe Manana a public arena. This is awarded to a pupil showing the most diligence, who is not necessarily brilliant or academically THE TERENCE ASHTON MEMORIAL PRIZE successful but rather a good all-rounder who has

VALEDICTION Franciscus Crouse contributed meaningfully to the life of the school. Presented to a Form V boy who excelled in the study of literature and who demonstrates most clearly ULRICH RISSIK PRIZE a delight in words, in memory of Terence Ashton, Sacha Zachariades Boys High English master extraordinaire for 24 years He shall have an average academic achievement (1955–1978), renowned for his urbanity and wit in during his career at the school. He shall be judged all situations and for his astute understanding of to have given of his best both in his studies and in character in literature and the characters in his classes. his extramural activities. He shall be judged to have made the best contributions towards upholding the JUSTINE ARMSTRONG AWARD ideals, traditions and history of the school. Ivan Louw The most significant contribution in the field of ELWYN DAVIES AWARD music. Chad Todd Awarded annually to a leaver from Pretoria TREBOT BARRY AWARD Boys High School who, though not necessarily Thobekani Khanyile distinguished for his academic or athletic abilities This award is made to the boy who has done the most or for his powers of leadership – there being other to promote cross-cultural respect, understanding forms of recognition and awards for such boys – and dialogue and has helped make Boys High a has set the finest example to his fellows of sincerity, school where people of all cultures feel at home. integrity, loyalty and reliability in his relationships THE CLIFF SAUNDERS CULTURAL AWARD with those about him at the school. Mulalo Mphaphuli MALCOLM ARMSTRONG RENAISSANCE Awarded to the pupil who has shown a keen interest MAN AWARD in a variety of cultural activities, who has pursued Barry Coetzee these interests with passion and diligence and who This award serves to recognise and encourage those has excelled in one or more of these fields. of this school whose use of their talents has earned THE GAIL BLOEMINK AWARD FOR SERVICE them recognition in the three spheres of endeavour Motheo Moroane at Pretoria Boys High School – academic, cultural Awarded to the pupil who in the opinion of his peers and sporting. The chosen candidate should possess has made a significant contribution serving both the a human compassion that promises that his talents school and the wider community. will not be directed inwards towards self-satisfaction but outwards to service.

HEADMASTER’S AWARD The Headmaster’s Award is given to those boys who to the school and their fellow man is an example are eligible by virtue of having achieved excellence to all. Their dedication and devotion to the school in at least two activities, be it academic, sporting, values and ideals is unquestioned and we honour cultural or in a position of leadership. Their service them for their contribution.

10 The Pretorian Jacob Cloete School Prefect and Head of Armstrong House, School Prefect and Deputy Head of Solomon Frederick has received Academic Honours for House, Jacob has led with humility and courage. three years. Fully bilingual, he was the top pupil in He is a man who believes in doing the right thing, South Africa in the recent Afrikaans Olympiad. He even when difficult to do so. In addition, he has plays water polo, does archery and is on the Boys been Vice Captain of the Cross Country Team, a Highlights editorial team, but it is as a leader who discipline for which he was awarded Full Colours. does so through the excellent example he sets that His additional involvement in debating, athletics he receives this award. and the Students’ Christian Association is greatly Akshay Maharaj valued. He is deeply compassionate and concerned School Prefect and Deputy Head of Arcadia House, about his fellow man. Akshay is a remarkably talented young man in Cameron Joseph so many spheres of school life. Holder of Full School Prefect and Deputy Head of Sunnyside Academic Colours and Full Cultural Colours, he House, Cameron only arrived at Boys High halfway has been involved in squash, hockey, debating through Form III. He has made his mark quickly as and public speaking. He has been a member of the a man for whom nothing is too much. Humble and Representative Council of Learners for three years quiet by nature, Cameron just got on with the job. He and has embraced the school; what it stands for and holds Full Academic Colours and also played for the all the opportunities offered to him. 2nd Cricket Team. He has a calmness and maturity Keyashin Chinsamy about him that is seldom seen in one still at school. School Prefect and holder of Full Academic Colours, VALEDICTION Edzani Kone Keyashin has given of himself in all aspects. He is Edzani is a School Prefect and Head of Matheson fully involved in the school and his house and has House. He has been a true servant leader, not seeking led by example as a committed and involved pupil the limelight but delighting in the success of others. of our school. In addition, he was the Cross Country Captain, a Matthew Janse van Rensburg sport for which he was awarded Full Colours. He Abernethy House Prefect and holder of Full is highly respected as a man of deep integrity who Academic Colours, Matthew is the epitome of a well- leads by example. rounded boy. He swims for the 1st Team and has Half Shaun Farrell Colours for this discipline. He has a kind, caring School Prefect and Deputy Head of House, Shaun nature with deep empathy and understanding of his is a young man of exceptional intellect and peers. academic ability, for which he received Academic Honours. He grasps new ideas with ease and has OLD BOYS’ PRIZE an innate sensitivity towards his fellow man, Matthew Glover particularly those he leads. He has been involved The Association’s Prize to that pupil of the school in a number of activities apart from his academic considered by the Old Boys to have shown the most pursuits and is held in the highest regard by all outstanding qualities of application and endeavour, those who have worked with him. sportsmanship and manliness, loyalty and integrity, Frederick Grobler example and leadership.

Form V Prize Giving: Subject prizes

English Home Language Franciscus Crouse Visual Arts Ariel Taverner French 2nd Additional Language Lê Anh Vu Information Technology Francois van Wyk German 2nd Additional Language Sven van Zyl History Stelios Ayiotis Sepedi 1st Additional Language Njabulo Jiyana Afrikaans 1st Additional Language Civil Technology Jason Kearney Business Studies Cameron Joseph Engineering Graphics and Design Hans Swartz Geography Advanced Programme Mathematics Life Orientation Shaun Traviss Keyashin Chinsamy Life Sciences Mathematics Akshay Maharaj Physical Sciences Xander van Eeden Mathematical Literacy Timothy Brandt Accounting Music Ivan Louw Form V Dux Scholar for 2016 Shaun Farrell

The Pretorian 11 * Denotes University Exemption Engineering Graphics and Design, Life Hills, Tyron Malcolm *(Mathematical Literacy, Distinctions in brackets Orientation) History) Abreu, Enzo Andrade *(French, Mathematics, de Klerk, Matthew John * Horn, Brandon Michael * Life Sciences) de Sousa, Romario Jesus * Horn, Jean Frederik *(Afrikaans, History) Acker, Morgan Thomas *(Accounting) de Villiers, Leon Philip * Howard, Gregory Chad * Adera, Kelly Nathan * de Villiers, Ruan Ignus *(Afrikaans) Howell, David Anthony *(Life Orientation) Adler, Benjamin Delaney, Andrew Christopher Banning * Hübsch, Jean-Deon Henry *(Afrikaans, Agbiji, Anointing Obaji Mbeh *(History) Delpierre, Emile Maximillien * Accounting, Geography) Ahn, Soonmin *(Mathematics, Music) Denga, Hlanganani Phenyo Huynh, Vu Trung Hung *(French, Life Anderson, Michael-John *(Life Orientation) Denton, Tyron * Orientation) Andrews, Dylan Philip Charles * Dhabicharan, Jnana Saeeran *(Mathematics) Im, Dohyuk *(Mathematics, Life Sciences) Appalsamy, Michael Damian * Didiza, Siyabonga Sanele *(History) Ismail Wazar, Mohammed Mikaeel Aromogum, Sanesh * Dlamini, Bandile Mihlali * *(Business Studies, Information Technology) Ayiotis, Stelios *(English, Mathematics, Dlamini, Mfundo * Janse van Rensburg, Matthew Neal Physical Sciences, Geography, History, Life Dockrat, Ziyaad Ahmed *(English, *(Afrikaans, French, Mathematics, Physical Orientation) Mathematics) Sciences, Business Studies, Life Orientation) Ball, Brandon Reece * Dreyer, Zander Daniel *(Afrikaans, Jenkins, Gary Heinrich *(Afrikaans, Life Batt, Tristan Joshua * Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, History, Life Orientation) Bediako, Kwaku Odei Asare *(Mathematics, Sciences, Accounting) Jiyana, Njabulo Siyabonga *(French) Accounting) du Plessis, Gideon Callum * Joseph, Cameron Albert *(English, Afrikaans, Life Beneckhe, Dyllan du Toit, Gerhard *(Afrikaans, Mathematical Sciences, Business Studies, Life Orientation) Beverley, Tyron *(History) Literacy) Kearney, Jason Frederick *(English, Afrikaans, Bezuidenhout, Christian Henk *(Afrikaans, Eggers, Oliver Lorenzo *(Afrikaans, German, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Technology, Civil Technology, Life Life Orientation) Sciences, Civil Technology) Orientation) Birch, Kevin Michael-John * EI-Shahir, Mohamed Ali EInour Kekana, Tshepang Thokozani *(Mathematics, Bisschop, Braam Levi Douglas *(History, Life *(Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, Orientation) Geography, Accounting, Life Orientation) Life Orientation) Boonzaier, Calvin Daniel *(English, Farrell, Shaun *(English, Afrikaans, French, Kellerman, Wian Gabriël *(Afrikaans, Life Mathematics, Life Sciences, Business Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Sciences, History) MATRIC RESULTS MATRIC Information Technology, Life Orientation) Life Orientation) Kgotle, Ofentse *(Accounting, History) Booysen, Brendon * Ferreira, Donovan *(Afrikaans) Kgotse, Otsile *(Business Studies) Booysen, Duart Lothar *(Afrikaans) Fine, Ariel * Khanyile, Thobekani Kwandamangwane Botha, Diego * Flaxman, Jarrod Thomas * *(Mathematics, History, Life Orientation) Botha, Ferdinand Ernst *(Afrikaans) Fossett, Trafford * Khatide, Thabang Kevin *(Business Studies) Brandt, Timothy Connor *(English, French, Vaughan David * Kim, Youngjin *(Mathematics, Physical Mathematical Literacy, History) Gaffane, Lefoke * Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Life Brenner, Kyle *(Life Sciences) Galante, Giancarlo *(Afrikaans) Orientation) Broere, Danté *(Afrikaans) Geldenhuys, Joachim * King, Brett Rees * Brown, Jarryd Barratt * Gersteling, William John Paul *(Mathematical Kingsley, Sebastian Daniel *(Business Studies, Bullock, James Allan Tinley *(Mathematics) Literacy) Geography) Burkat, Valerii Gilson, Cuan Michael * Kinimi, Tychicus Alongo * Butt, Wesley Albert * Glass, Keagan Ian *(Mathematics, Physical Klassen, Yivani * Chemaly, Michael Keith * Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Kleynhans, Nolan Carl * Chetty, Kilaan * Glover, Matthew Christopher *(Afrikaans, Kone, Edzani Kingshaldt *(Life Sciences, Chinsamy, Keyashin *(English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Music, Life Accounting, Life Orientation) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation) Kotsoane, Kito Tshepo *(French, Life Sciences) Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Golob, Robert Kurt *(Life Sciences) Lamprecht, Mark *(Afrikaans, Mathematical Chong, Mark * Govender, Aaron Cole *(History, Life Orientation) Literacy) Christie, William Rust * Grant, Jordan Robert * Land, Aeron John *(Mathematics, Music) Clark, David Joe * Grobler, Frederick Johannes *(English, Le Grange, Kahlil Tristan *(Afrikaans, History) Cloete, Aaron Michael *(English, History) Afrikaans, German, Mathematics, Physical le Roux, Francois Petrus Jacobus *(Afrikaans, Cloete, Jacob Bartholomeus *(Afrikaans, Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Mathematics, Physical Sciences, History, Life Groenewald, Johan Christian *(Afrikaans, Technology, Music, Life Orientation) Orientation) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Lejeune, Luke Victor * Coetzee, Barend Jacobus Vorster *(Afrikaans, Engineering Graphics and Design) Lofthouse, Nicholas James *(History) Mathematics, Music) Harbour, David James Sizwe * Lötter, Duncan Rudolf *(Mathematical Coetzee, Frans *(Afrikaans) Harding, Sasha * Literacy, History) Coetzer, Jaydon *(Engineering Graphics and Harvey, Simon*(Mathematics, Physical Lottering, Danté Leander * Design) Sciences, Information Technology, Louw, Ivan Ferdinand *(Afrikaans, Connell, Jarod Shane * Engineering Graphics and Design) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Cragg, Sean Marshall * Haskins, Leonard John * Sciences, Music) Crofton-Ball, Bradford Charles Warren Hassenkamp, Matthew David *(History) Louw, Timothy Nicholas Hunter * *(English, Information Technology, Life He, Jia-Chen * Lubbe, Neil *(Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Orientation) Heard, Calvin David * Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting) Cross, Micheil William * Helm, Dugan *(Engineering Graphics and Luis, Plamedi Kapongo *(Mathematics, Crouse, Casparus Franciscus *(English, Design) Accounting) Afrikaans, History, Life Orientation) Hendriks, Kevin Ryan *(English, Afrikaans, Mabugu, Isheanesu Emmanuel Cunningham, Damian David Michael * French, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, *(Mathematics, Business Studies, History, Dahlen, David Mark Music, Life Orientation) Life Orientation) de Bruin, Gert Cornelius *(Afrikaans, History) Herandien, Reanu Edwill Charles Junior Machaba, Matshidiso Goodenough de Canha, Fabrizio Gomes *(Mathematics, *(Afrikaans) Maharaj, Akshay T J *(English, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Hill, Jake William * Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life

12 The Pretorian Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Padiachy, Jason Matthew *(Accounting) Swartz, Hans *(Afrikaans, Mathematics, Mahlangu, Shima Maticky Lukas Papavarnavas, Panayiotis Sofoclis Physical Sciences, Accounting, Engineering Maimane, Tshenolo * *(Geography) Graphics and Design, Life Orientation) Makinta, Thato *(Afrikaans, Life Sciences, Paris, Alessio Enzo *(Accounting) Taljaard, Zander *(Mathematical Literacy, History) Parratt, Kyle Mark *(History, Information History) Malherbe, Jacques Joubert *(English) Technology) Taverner, Ariel *(English, Afrikaans, Life Mampane, Thabang Kgothatso Sinalo Pereira Da Silva, Keanu Ray * Sciences, Visual Arts, History) *(Business Studies, History) Perring, Aidan * Terblanché, Jean * Manana, Siphesihle * Pienaar, Alex Daniel *(English, Afrikaans, Thatcher, Glen John *(English, Afrikaans, Life Mandiwana, Vhuthu Trevor *(Life Sciences) Visual Arts) Sciences, History, Life Orientation) Manley, Michael Reiken *(Afrikaans, Pietersen, Ben *(Afrikaans) Thomaz, André Filipe Borrego *(English, Life Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Pietersen, Dylan *(Afrikaans, Information Orientation) Sciences, Life Orientation) Technology, Engineering Graphics and Thompson, Jason Martin * Maphanga, Sibusiso Nginindza Chris Design) Thompson, Milan Elvis Tellinger *(History) *(Business Studies, History, Life Orientation) Pillay, Brandon Michael * Tiley, Kyle Stewart *(Afrikaans) Maredi, Mogobo Sabelo Mahlatse * Plaatjes, Daniel Kerwin * Todd, Chad Ross *(Geography) Martin, Jack Albert Price, Jason Patrick * Townsend, Caleb Heath * Masemola, Tebogo Kutlwano Seluleko * Qwalela, Qonda Bhongo Yazini * Traviss, Shaun Stavely *(English, Afrikaans, Mashele, Kulani Vukosi * Rabe, Marco *(Afrikaans) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Masilela, Tumelo Michael * Radia, Prashiv Nilesh *(Accounting) Geography, Life Orientation) Mazzone, Giovanni Marco Tullio * Ramokgopa, Khanyakwezwe Mathabatha Tshikila, Lwazi *(Mathematics, Physical Mbokane, Sibusiso *(History) Matome * Sciences, Life Sciences) Mdluli, Sandile Mpilo Bongani *(Accounting, Raphahlela, Kabelo Tshepo Uys, Ben Ivan *(Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation) Raphahlelo, Thato Motlatso * Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography) Meadows, Sean Rauff, Jared Aaron Valente, Alessio Alberto *(Geography, Life Melass, Duncan *(History) Retter, Alexander Karl *(Afrikaans, German, Orientation) Meyer, Callan Shand * Mathematics, Music) van den Berg, Kevin Deon * Meyer, Liam Jeremy * Reynders, Jason Dirk *(Afrikaans) van der Merwe, Justin lan * Meyer, Steven Geoffrey * Roberts, Dennis Stanley * van der Vaart, Shaun * Mgwenya, Kenneth Mdumiseni Melusi Robinson, Slade Gabriel *(Mathematics) van der Walt, Ajay Riaan *(Afrikaans) *(History) Rodrigues, José Keegan * van Eeden, Alexander *(English, Afrikaans, RESULTS MATRIC Michael, Tyler Antony * Roos, Andries * Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Middel, Coenraad Willem *(Afrikaans, Rossouw, Adriaan *(Afrikaans) Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Accounting, Music, Life Orientation) Rusike, Albert Jr Takudzwa *(Life Orientation) van Huyssteen, Stephan *(Afrikaans, Life Mishev, Angel Radoslavov * Sambo, Hasane Melvin *(Mathematics, Life Sciences) Mokgatlhe, Tshwetso Kamogelo * Sciences, Accounting) van Niekerk, Sheldon Liam * Mongalo, Lekgetha *(History) Sargenti, Giado *(History) van Rensburg, Brendon *(Afrikaans) Mooka, Lengope Ephraim Ace Saunders, Lionel *(Afrikaans) van Staden, Charl *(Information Technology, Moosa, Mohammed Razeen *(English, Schmulian, Calvin * Accounting) Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Schramm, Johann *(Afrikaans, German) van Suilichem, Malcolm David * Life Orientation) Seperepere, Ditiro *(Accounting, Visual Arts) van Vollenhoven, Kiel Thomas * Moroane, Motheo * Short, James Curtis *(Afrikaans, Business van Wyk, Francois *(Mathematics, Physical Mosimane, Nicholas Moagi *(Afrikaans, Studies) Sciences, Geography, Information Technology) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Shum, Michael Lee van Wyk, Luka *(English, Mathematics, Life History, Life Orientation) Sibanyoni, Msimelelo Mogomotsi Sciences, Life Orientation) Mosoane, Kagiso *(Information Technology, Accounting) van Wyk, Ryen *(Afrikaans, Life Sciences, Motecwane, Kamogelo * Signorelli, Delano * Accounting, Life Orientation) Mphaphuli, Mulalo *(Mathematics, Music, Simmonds, Rory Phillip *(Afrikaans) van Zyl, Joshua *(Life Orientation) Life Orientation) Sinclair, Michael John *(Afrikaans, Mathematics, van Zyl, Matthew *(History) Mtshweni, Phumlani Junior * Accounting, Life Orientation) van Zyl, Sven Christian Bach *(Afrikaans, Muir, Tristan John * Singer, Joshua David * German, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Life Mutafya, Eber *(English, Mathematics, Life Singh, Reneil *(Mathematics, Information Orientation) Sciences, Life Orientation) Technology, Life Orientation) van Zyl, Tyrone Alexander Seale * Myer, Joshua * Singh, Sanjay Andrew Venter, Dian *(Afrikaans, Business Studies) Nagel, Leán * Sita, Amit * Venter, Jonathan *(English, Afrikaans) Naidoo, Braden Wade * Slabbert, David Michael *(English, von Maltitz, Friedrich Christiaan *(Afrikaans) Naidoo, Neeran * Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Vu, Lê Anh *(English, Afrikaans, French, Napaai, Nkosinathi Stephen *(History) Technology, Life Orientation) Mathematics, Physical Sciences, History) Naraindath, Nishkar Rajan *(English, Smalley, Jordan David Warren, Luke George *(Mathematics, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Smith, Kyle Sidney *(Accounting) Information Technology) Life Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation) Sokhela, Lwazi *(History) Weatherhead, James Charl *(English, Physical Nderitu, Kristoffer Duncan * Sparks, Justin Richard Heywood *(Afrikaans, Sciences, Business Studies, History, Life Ndziba, Mzukisi Mtimkhulu *(Mathematics, Business Studies) Orientation) Physical Sciences, Life Sciences) Spedding, Conrad William *(History) Weintraud, Liam *(Mathematical Literacy) Nteo, Kagisano Lerato * Steenkamp, Clayton Lee * White, William Hugh * Nxumalo, Bonginkosi Lyndon *(Business Steyn, Isaac Nicolas *(Afrikaans) Wiggill, David Sellin * Studies) Suh, Joshua Jeong-Kyu *(English, Williams, Kamogelo Cacique Motswaledi * Nyika, Ngonidzashe *(English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, History) Wolter, Ryan Paul *(Life Orientation) French, Mathematical Literacy) Suleman, Muaaz * Wu, Clarence Tsai-Chu *(History) Oh, Jinseok *(Mathematics) Swanepoel, Jared Damien *(Afrikaans) Yemek, Stephen Libong *(Life Orientation) Olinger, Carl *(Mathematics, Information Swart, Alex *(Afrikaans, Geography, Life Yeomans, Daniel Hubert *(Physical Sciences, Technology) Orientation) Life Sciences) Oosthuizen, Deagan James * Swart, Benito *(Afrikaans, French, Music) Zachariades, Sacha *(History)

The Pretorian 13 Prefects and Academic Colours

School Prefects MATRICS

Front Row L–R: S Didiza, A Maharaj, F Grobler, F le Roux, E Kone, M Moroane (Deputy Head Boy), M Glover (Head Boy), J Kearney, M Appalsamy, D Clark, M Lamprecht, B Coetzee. Second Row L–R: T Khanyile, K Glass, M Chong, V French, S Traviss, G de Bruin, M Cross, J Brown, K Adera, K Chinsamy. Back Row L–R: C Joseph, S Farrell, M-J Anderson, M van Suilichem, J Cloete, R Simmonds, W Gersteling, S Zachariades, E Abreu, I Mabugu, D Slabbert, S Ayiotis. Academic Colours

Front Row L–R: J Kearney, S Traviss, S Farrell, F Grobler, K Mathews, F le Roux, M Janse van Rensburg. Second Row L–R: A van Renssen, K Chinsamy, H Swartz, L Vu, A Prinsloo, C Davis. Back Row L–R: C Joseph, A Maharaj, K Hendriks, J Joubert, M Velcich.

14 The Pretorian Form I Subject Awards

Afrikaans 1st Additional Language Werner Bronkhorst German 2nd Additional Language French 2nd Additional Language Mbano Sibande Music } Brendon De Beer Sepedi 1st Additional Language Mohau Sekoto Economic And Management Sciences } Creative Arts Miguel De Oliveira Mathematics Juan Fourie Geography Alvin Drabile English Home Language} Technology Rialdo Roeloffze Life Orientation Declan Humphries History Natural Sciences Sepedi 2nd Additional Language } Luke Cavaleiro Form I Dux Scholar 2015 } Keaton Urquhart Form II Subject Awards

Afrikaans 1st Additional Language Theron Treurnicht Creative Arts French 2nd Additional Language Alex Jacobs History German 2nd Additional Language Tshego Motjuwadi Life Orientation Justin Jeon Sepedi 1st Additional Language Karabo Manamela Natural Sciences nd } Sepedi 2 Additional Language Seakga Tladi Technology Mathematics Graham Mitchell Advanced Programme Mathematics English Home Language Economic And Management Sciences Brendan Geography Christopher Gous Form II Dux Scholar 2015 } Pretorius Music } Form III Subject Awards

English Home Language Adrian Joseph Music Jan Joubert German 2nd Additional Language Adriaan Odendaal Physical Sciences Conor Davis Sepedi 1st Additional Language Arabile Nkwe Visual Arts Robin Thompson Accounting Tristan Van Schalkwyk Information Technology Business Studies Mark Coetzer Life Sciences } Delwyn Gordon Civil Technology Alexander Viljoen Advanced Programme Mathematics Engineering Graphics And Design Benedikt Johannes Afrikaans 1st Additional Language History Daniël Zöttl French 2nd Additional Language Kyle ACADEMIC AWARDS Life Orientation Christopher Britz Mathematics } Mathews Mathematical Literacy Cameron Frans Form III Dux Scholar 2015 Geography Matthew Velcich Form IV Subject Awards

French 2nd Additional Language Le Anh Vu Visual Arts Ariel Taverner German 2nd Additional Language Sven Van Zyl Life Sciences Keyashin Chinsamy Sepedi 1st Additional Language Njabulo Jiyana Accounting } Business Studies Ishe Mabugu English Home Language } Franciscus Crouse Civil Technology Oliver Eggers History Engineering Graphics And Design Hans Swartz Advanced Programme Geography Shaun Traviss Mathematics } Francois Le Roux Information Technology Francois Van Wyk Music Life Orientation Shaun Farrell Afrikaans 1st Additional Language Mathematics Akshay Maharaj Physical Sciences Frederick Grobler Mathematical Literacy Tim Brandt Form IV Dux Scholar 2015 }

The Pretorian 15 Form III Colour Awards Half Colours (80–84% average) Full Colours (85–89% Average) New Award New Award Lere Adewole Travis Broughton Conor Davis Jan Joubert Chris du Toit Timothy Fogwill Luca Lohrentz Anton Prinsloo Delwyn Gordon Andrew Gouws Matthew Velcich Gerrit Hasenjager Benedikt Johannes Honours (90% Average and above) Adrian Joseph Adriaan Odendaal New Award Angelo Rossi Christopher Scherman Kyle Mathews Caleb Siyasiya Arno Snyman Tristan van Schalkwyk Daniël Zöttl

Form IV Colour Awards Half Colours (80–84% Average) Full Colours (85–89% Average) New Award New Award Stelios Ayiotis Matthew Janse van Rensburg Jason Kearney Ivan Louw Ishe Mabugu Hans Swartz Michael Manley Nishkar Naraindath Xander van Eeden David Slabbert Ben Uys Re-award Francois van Wyk Luka van Wyk Kevin Hendriks Re-award Francois le Roux Keyashin Chinsamy Zander Dreyer Akshay Maharaj Oliver Eggers Neil Lubbe Shaun Traviss Le Anh Vu Honours (90% Average and above) Re-award New Award Shaun Farrell Frederick Grobler

Form V Colour Awards ACADEMIC AWARDS Half Colours (80% Average) Re-award Re-award Oliver Eggers Kevin Hendriks Zander Dreyer Calvin Boonzaier Jason Kearney Francois le Roux Neil Lubbe Fabrizio de Canha Akshay Maharaj Hans Swartz Nishkar Naraindath Mohamed El-Shahir Shaun Traviss Xander van Eeden David Slabbert Francois van Wyk Honours (90% Average and above) Full Colours (85% Average) New Award New Award Shaun Farrell Keyashin Chinsamy Cameron Joseph Frederick Grobler Matthew Janse van Rensburg Ivan Louw Lê Anh Vu

16 The Pretorian Staff notes and Governors

t the end of the first term, we bid farewell home and we thanked her for her brief but excellent to Mrs Ännchen Matthews and Mrs Heidi contribution to the Mathematics Department. There Stuart who both came out of retirement to were a number of retirees who left us at the end of Ahelp us out. As always, their support of the school the year after many years i.e. Mr Leon van Reenen was greatly appreciated. We also bid farewell to: (22 years) retired from the Afrikaans Department; Ms Kimera Moodley who took up a position at Mrs Amanda Robinson (15 years) also retired from the , while reading for her the Afrikaans Department and Mr Rob Blackmore doctorate; Mrs Christine Scholtz who relocated to (10 years) who emigrated to Australia; Mrs Shelley STAFF Texas USA with her husband who was offered a job Harbour (5 years) left to accompany her husband in there; Mr Nick Loupos who went to teach in Saudi his new job in Australia and Mr Brad Burrow (3 years) Arabia after teaching at Boys High for the past 16 who left to travel overseas. Mrs Liesel Kloppers very years and playing an extremely valuable role in kindly agreed to remain on despite having “retired” as both the academic and sporting programmes at the Subject Head of English and as soon as a replacement school and Mr Henk Dorlas who was relocating to is found, we will be letting her go! the coast after 27 years of teaching at Boys High, an We wish all these members of staff the very best extremely loyal and devoted teacher. for the future and thank them for their service to the During the year, Mrs Karen Stenos (IT) left after school. 10 years of service to the school and Mr Matthew We congratulated many of our teachers on the Lombard (Music) went on to do his doctorate in the births of their children: Mr Mike Smuts and his wife USA. One of our longest-serving and most loyal Karin welcomed their second son, Hano, to the Smuts members of staff, Mr Abram Shalang, retired. Mr family; Mr Herman de Jong and his wife Debbie had Shalang served Boys High for just over 47 years their first child, Mila Sophia; Mr James Orr and his and we said a grateful farewell to him at a function wife Ruth welcomed their first child, Elizabeth, and and an assembly. Our Director of Rugby, Mr Ryno Mrs Veronica Pieterse and her husband, Gerhard, on van der Merwe, accepted a position at Hoërskool the birth of their son, Andre. We wish the families Garsfontein and left mid-way through the year. much joy and happiness with these new additions! We congratulated Mr Clyde MacDonald on his We would like to welcome the following new staff appointment as Headmaster of Tyger-Valley College. members for 2017: Mr MacDonald left at the end of the third term after Mr Gilbert de Villiers (English) 10 years at Boys High, as a teacher, Housemaster Mr Wian Geldenhuys (Housemaster) and Deputy for the past two years. We are incredibly Mrs Desireė Glover (Mathematics) proud of him as he joins the ranks of headmasters Mr Graham Pearl (IT) around South Africa, ten of whom have come from Mr Henno Pretorius (Afrikaans) Boys High, either as Old Boys or as ex-teachers. Mrs Ilse Tucker (Afrikaans) We were delighted to announce that the new Mr Jacques Venter (HoD: Life Orientation) Deputy Head would be Mrs Joanna Holliday. She We trust that our new staff will make a significant assumed duty at the start of Term IV and we wish contribution to the educational experience of our her well for her new challenges. Her place as Head boys and will be warmly welcomed to the Boys of Mathematics was taken by Mrs Sarah Bouwer, High community. whom we also congratulated on her appointment. Mrs Elma Dreyer also left us to work closer to Katrina Dodds

Governing Body

Headmaster: Mr Tony Reeler Mr Peter Franken Parent Members: Mr Clyde MacDonald Chairman (Ethics): Mr Marius Van Staden Non-Educator Member: Ms Connie van der Walt Vice Chairman Co-opted: Mr Julian Cook (Business Manager) & Estates Mr Deon Schürmann Mr Richard Venn (PA Chairperson) Treasurer : Mr Greg Slabbert Mr Erhardt Bahlmann (Finance) Secretary/Marketing Mr Gerald Kennealy Mr Carl Du Plessis (IT) Discipline: Gerrit Dreyer Mrs Stephanie Gray (HR) Legal: Wayne Forrester Dr Kilokilo Nhlapo (Wellness) Boarding: Mr Wade Calenborne Ms Katrina Dodds (Minuting Secretary) Staff/HR: Dr Mafu Rakometsi Pupil members: Matthew Glover (Head Prefect) IT: Mr Ian Plaatjes Motheo Moroane (Deputy Head Prefect) Educator Members: Mr John Illsley Franciscus Crouse (RCL Chairman)

The Pretorian 17 2016 Staff

Executive Reeler, AD BSc, HDE, ACE Headmaster Illsley, JW BA (Hons), HED Second Master McBride, C A BSc (Agric), HED Deputy Headmaster Purchase, C BA HDE Deputy Headmaster MacDonald, CS BProc, PGCE; BEd (Hons) Deputy Headmaster Cook, J BCompt CIA Business Manager Co-Opted Executive

STAFF van Wyk, A HED Head of Studies Housdon, MC Head of Sport van Zyl, Ms A BA (Drama) Head of Arts and Culture Heads of Subjects Albers, Mrs D BSc (Hons), HED Physical Science Bopape, Miss RBM HED, BEd (Hons), CID Sepedi Cloete, Ms D BA (Fine Arts) (Hons) Visual Art Coetzee, Mrs HE BA (Hons), HED French Ewart-Phipps, PH FDE, HED, FDE (Tech), BEd (Hons) Civil Technology & Technology Franken, PE BA, HED Geography Harbour, Mrs SJ HED, Dip Th, PGCE Life Orientation Holliday, Mrs JD MSc, HED Mathematics Illsley, JW BA (Hons), HED History Janse van Rensburg, Miss C BEd FET German Kelly, JW BComm, PGCE Business Studies Kloppers, Mrs ET BA, HDE English Krugel, Mrs A BA (Hons), PGCE Afrikaans Müller, Mrs EE BSc, BEd, HDE Life Sciences Roode, Mrs DL MSc (Maths Stats) Information Technology Rust, H PGCE, BAcc Accounting van der Watt, Dr GD BA (Ed)(Music), DMus, BMus (Hon) Music Wright, DM HDE Engineering Graphics & Design Administrative/Technical Barnard, Mrs D BSocSci (Psychology) Hons, BEd (Hons) Counsellor Bonham, Mrs I Tuckshop Convenor Camerson, Mrs C Admissions Secretary Chapman, Mrs H Reception Cloete, Mrs C BSocSci: (Psychology),PGCE, BEd (Hons), Med (Ed Psy) Educational Psychologist De Jong, H BSocSci: (Psychology), BEd (Hons), Med (Ed Psy) Educational Psychologist Dodds, Ms KA Headmaster’s Secretary Ehlers, Mrs D Debtors Clerk Fisher, Ms J B Com Fin Management PRO/Communications Geertsema, R Maintenance Manager Giacinti, Ms T BCom Clothing Retail Mgm Clothing Shop Manager Gibbs, K Archivist Haward, Mrs M Dip Bookeeping, Dip Pastel Creditors Clerk Housdon, Mrs T Dip HDE Senior Matron Kingsley, Mrs J Second Master’s Secretary/ Academic Secretary" Krüger, Ms S Catering Manageress Louw, Mrs C Pollock Secretary Mahlangu, Ms Mavis Media Assistant Chokwe, Ms P Media Assistant Mansell, Mrs L Nursing Sister

18 The Pretorian Mashifane, S Printer Meyer, Mrs P Bookkeeper Sewelana, Mrs A Laboratory Assistant Short, Mrs J O BCom(Informatika) Accountant Sithole, B Driver van der Horst, E Computer Technician Van der Linde, Ms C Nursing Sister Vermeulen, PN Estate Manager Professional Coaches STAFF Stoffberg, G Jefferson, D Van der Merwe, R Stewart, L MTech (Sport Sciences) Anderson, R B Ed Senior Phase

Academic Staff Adendorff, N BEd, FET McLeod, Mrs T BA (Masters) Armstrong, MR BA, HED Mentz, Mrs C BA, BEd Blackmore, RA BSocSc (Hons), PGCE (FET) Moodley, D HED Blew, Mark BCom (Bus.Man), PGCE Nel, Mrs B BSc (Hons), PGCE Boerstra, Mrs B BA, Higher Dip Ed. Nell, J Ms BEd, FET Bolduc, Ms A BEd Noonan, PJ BA (Hons) HED Botha, Mrs K BA, HED O’Donoghue, R BEd (FET) Botha, G B Ed (FET) Ogunbade, P BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, MSc (Physics) Bouwer, Mrs S BSc Chem; PGCE Orr, J BEd (SP) Natural Sciences Burrow, BL BA, PGCE Petrou, Mrs MK BA (Hons), HED Christodoulou, Ms C BLC, LLB, PGCE Pieterse, Mrs V BA, PGCE Davies, C BSc, PGCE Prinsen, Mrs ML BA, HED De Kock, A BA (Ed) Rajnund, Y Mrs BSc; PGCE, B Ed (Hons) De Meillon, Mrs J BEd (FET) Reyburn, Mrs YD BMus, UTLM, TTLD Dowra, CS BA (Ed), BPaed Robertson, Dr J BMus; BA (Hons); D Lit Dreyer, Mrs E BEd (Science) Robinson, Mrs A BA, HED Dumas, JP BA (Bus Man), PGCE Ronga, Mrs TM BA, BSocSc (Hons), HED Engelbrecht, Mr B B Com; PGCE Rust, H BCom, PGCE Fincham, Mrs D BEd Rust, Mrs M BA PGCE Ferreira, F B Ed (Hons) Schuld, F BEd, FET Fourie, R BCom PPE, PGCE Seema, B Ms BSc (Chem), PGCE Fratini-Mentz, Ms E BA General; BTech Singh, Mrs S BEd, BPaed, Dip in Remedial Ed Georgiades, Mrs LE BA, HED Smit, C BCom Law; PGCE; BEd (Hons) Gower, G Mrs BA, HED Smith, Mrs L BA, HED Hornsveld, Miss M BMus, HED Smuts, MJ BSc, HED Jiyane, EZ – Stenos, Mrs K BA (Ed), BEd Jones, Mrs J BA (Hons) Psych/Fine Art Stephens, C BEd (Sec) Jordaan, APJ MMus, UTLM, UPLM Thompson, Mrs TC BEd FET Keeton, L BA, HED Tucker, J BCom (Hons), PGCE Kock, Miss NE BEd (Intermediate) Van Reenen, LJ HED Kriel, Mrs L Nat Dip Language Prac/B.Tech Van Straten, Mrs JE BSc, HDE Le Roux, Mrs A BSc Agric; HED Van Sulichem, D BEd, HED, Dip.Datametrics Lombard, M MMus; BMus (Hons), DipABRSM; UTLM Van Wyk, Mrs SM BA, HDE, FDE Loots, P BMus Van Zyl, Mrs E BA Ed Maartens, M BEd, FET Vlag, Mrs PA BA, HED MacDonald, Mrs ML BA, HDE Wroth, Ms G MA, HED McEvoy, Mrs H NDT (Microbiology) Zambara, N BEd (Hons), Advanced Cert Education

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STAFF A de Kock, P Loots. A Absent: Academic Staff C Dowra, C Davies, G Gowar, E Dreyer, L van Reenen, C Janse van Rensburg, N Kock, L McEvoy. N Kock, L van Reenen, C Janse Rensburg, L E Dreyer, C Dowra, Davies, G Gowar, B Engelbrecht, C Stephens, M Maartens, D van Suilichem, N Zambara, H Coetzee, J Nell, A Krugel. C Stephens, M Maartens, D van Suilichem, N Zambara, H Coetzee, J Nell, A B Engelbrecht, P Ogunbade, J Orr, B Burrow, J Kelly, R Anderson, N Adendorff, G Botha, JP Dumas, D Wright, L Keeton. Wright, R Anderson, N Adendorff, G Botha, JP Dumas, D J Kelly, B Burrow, P Ogunbade, J Orr, Fifth Row L–R: Sixth Row L–R: Back Row L–R: Z Jiyane, R Fourie, P Noonan, B Boerstra, C Mentz, S Singh, P Vlag, F Ferreira, L Smith, K Botha, T Thompson, B Nel, D Fincham, McLeod, N van der Watt. L Z Jiyane, R Fourie, P Noonan, B Boerstra, C Mentz, S Singh, Vlag, F Ferreira,

R O’Donoghue, D Moodley, J Tucker, M Blew, C Smit, C Purchase, C MacDonald, A Reeler, J Illsley, C McBride, R Blackmore, M Smuts, P Franken, D Cloete, E Rust. C McBride, R Blackmore, J Illsley, Reeler, C MacDonald, A C Smit, Purchase, M Blew, J Tucker, R O’Donoghue, D Moodley,

Robinson, M MacDonald, S van Wyk. A van Straten, S Bouwer, Kriel, V Pieterse, C Christodoulou, B Roode, D Albers, A M Prinsen, L E Muller, M Petrou, Georgiades, J Jones, M Rust, L G Wroth,

Fourth Row L–R: A van Wyk, F Schuld, L Stewart, S Harbour, A le Roux, Y Rajnund, J Robertson, B Bopape, B Seema, L Kloppers, E van Zyl, A Bolduc, J Holliday, J de Meillon, Y Reyburn, E Fratini-Mentz, P Ewart-Phipps. Bolduc, J Holliday, Kloppers, E van Zyl, A le Roux, Y Rajnund, J Robertson, B Bopape, Seema, L A Stewart, S Harbour, F Schuld, L van Wyk, A Front Row L–R: Front Second Row L–R: Third Row L–R:

20 The Pretorian Fourth Row L–R: Front Row L–R: Third Row L–R: Second Row L–R: STAFF

D Kgoele, F Manganye, J Molefe, R Geertsema, H Chapman, AB Mothwa, V Mokobyane, P Nkadimeng, Napo, A Ramphisa, L Motsepa, A Madisha. H de Jong, D Barnard, CM van der Linde, L Mansel, J Kgomo, K Dodds, AD Reeler, J Cook, B Sithole, Short, A Shalang, S Mashifane, W Mametse. P Mahlangu, L Mathebela, M Mandlati, W Masipa, P Vermeulen, T Minaar, M Haward, N Mokoatedi, J Mandlati, L Machete, J Modiba, A Kekana.

R Kanyane, P Chokwe, M Munyai, Sithole, C Quibie, JL Fisher, C Cameron, C van der Walt, T Giacinti, W Mathebela, P Mokwena, M Moima. Back Row L–R: W Tshoshi, D Ehlers, E Mafafo, N Nthabalala, J Mpedi, T Ramaleba, I Kanyane, A Modiba, B Mathebela. Administration and Ground Staff Absent: S Kruger, T Housdon, L Vermeulen, E van der Horst.

The Pretorian 21 Liam van der Merwe

Liam was one of the best people I ever knew, not are no regrets. Nothing went unsaid and at no point because of some great achievement or astounding did Liam do anything but brighten our lives. Liam feat, but simply because of the way he was. Liam was methodical in all things he did. He would learn was stubborn to a fault. He always embodied the everything he could about the lore of the games that tenacity and persistence of a “dwarven” general he played. I cannot say that he was perfect because and he stood steadfast by our sides throughout the perfection is much too ordinary. period that we knew him. I cannot say that he is no longer my friend because During my friendship with him, Liam was weird he would not let anything get between him and the and wonderful, largely because of how happy he ones he loved, not even death. I cannot say that could be and how happy he could make the people he will not be missed. At the end he is loved and around him. He never seemed to be sad and he our memories will never leave us. A simple quote conveyed the joy that he felt to all of us as we lived from Edna St. Vincent Millay seems appropriate in TRIBUTES within our mutual love of the fantasy realms of the remembrance: My candle burns at both ends it will games that we had chosen to master. not last the night; but ah, my foes and oh, my friends It cannot be said that we always understood him – It gives a lovely light! So, too, did Liam! or he us but it was the differences that made him so special to those of us who do not conform or do Aaron Cloete not always fit in. It is a great thing to say that there Form V

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22 The Pretorian Matthew Lombard

It’s true to say that a huge part of Matthew which Matthew and William Bishop began a couple Lombard’s life is inextricably intertwined with of years ago. The boys of the Big Band are extremely Pretoria Boys High. The school, and in particular proud of their prowess! the Music Department, has played a crucial role in Matthew’s musical achievements are legion and shaping and honing his talents and he, in return, has he has a number of impressive prizes to his name. given his expertise back. These include the UNISA Overseas Scholarship It all began in 2001 when he first entered the gates Competition, the UNISA National Wind Competition, to begin his high school journey. In the early days the SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Competition and of Form 1 he was exposed to music and the Music the ATKV Muziq National Music Competition. He Department, which appealed to him immensely. The has appeared as soloist with the KwaZulu-Natal camaraderie and fun that came with playing music Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra were irresistible. of South Africa and the University of Pretoria TRIBUTES For Matthew, the key to everything lay in the Symphony Orchestra. From 2012 to 2016 he was the saxophone and the French horn and the enthusiasm saxophone lecturer at the University of Pretoria and of the then saxophone teacher, Marc Botha (also taught many younger musicians from Cornwall Hill an Old Boy of the school), was crucial. Lorett van College and Waterkloof House Preparatory School. Zyl instilled in Matthew a love for the French horn Matthew’s calm and gentle nature has inspired and the ensemble playing required when playing many pupils to further their saxophone studies. in an orchestra and so he set about mastering these He also has a passion for South African music and instruments. endeavours to introduce his pupils and audiences He passed the Grade 8 ABRSM Practical Exams to this music as often as . He commissioned with flying colours in both instruments before many works during the years to be composed by he reached the end of Form IV. As with any good Dr Niel van der Watt and sponsored by SAMRO. musician, he paid his dues playing countless gigs All of these works he performed at many concerts in the orchestra, Dixie Band and various saxophone and recently he has recorded the newer works for ensembles. He was rewarded with a bursary from a second Chamber Music CD. He co-founded the the school during his Matric year (2005) to help him South African National Saxophone Symposium in continue his music studies at Pretoria University. 2014, which now runs annually in various cities Midway through 2006, he returned to the school across the country. Matthew plays exclusively on in a part-time capacity to help ease Marc Botha’s Selmer Paris Saxophones and is a Henri Selmer Paris teaching load. Matthew was responsible for teaching Reed ambassador. At Boys High, we are grateful to many junior saxophonists. Later, when Marc left to have had a man of his calibre as part of our history. further his studies at Durham University in England, At the end of August 2016 Matthew, his wife Matthew took his place as the chief saxophone Nicole and two-year-old Hannah, ventured to the teacher – all this whilst conquering the demands of a United States to further his saxophone studies at the B Music degree. Finally, when January 2010 arrived, University of California in Los Angeles, where he the newly-qualified Matthew entered the school in hopes to complete a Doctorate. the full-time position of saxophone teacher. Aside from a sabbatical from September 2012 to June 2013, Yvonne Reyburn when he headed to Manchester in the UK to complete Music Department his MMus, he held this post until August 2016. Matthew is one of the few classically-trained saxophonists in South Africa. He has studied under many excellent teachers including world-renowned saxophone tutors Rob Buckland, Andy Scott, Carl Raven and Vincent David at the Royal Northern College of Music. During his degree and for a few years thereafter, his excellence as both a saxophonist and French horn player, earned him his keep as he was involved in many orchestra performances, weddings, ensemble groups, concerts, classical and other musical productions. Intimate knowledge of these instruments has been key in the growth and excellence of the Boys High Big Band, an ongoing project of the Music Department, Matthew Lombard

The Pretorian 23 Karen Stenos

Mrs. Karen Stenos’ career at PBHS commenced in service to the school, she resigned at the end of the January 2006. She was appointed as a teacher in 3rd term in 2016. Our best wishes accompany her on the Information Technology Department to teach her new journey. both Information Technology as well as Computer Literacy. Her input here was invaluable. Denise Roode Karen has an exceptional aptitude for languages and a creative mind of note. In her private time, she writes poetry. This talent was used to benefit the boys as she started a Creative Writing Club. Boys were inspired by her example to write work of excellent standard in both Afrikaans and English. The annual Creative Writing Evening, where the TRIBUTES boys were given the opportunity to read their work, was a highlight for the boys. A lot of good writing was produced. This club later joined forces with the Drama Club as this club then showcased the boys’ creations in drama. Her language ability was also utilised in teaching as she was tasked to teach Afrikaans in her last few years at Boys High. Karen was Master in Charge of the Computer Gaming Club until 2010 and she guided the First Lego League Team during 2011 and 2012. Mrs. Stenos has had two sons at PBHS, and thus has close ties with the school. After 10 years of Karen Stenos Henk Dorlas

Mr Dorlas is an Old Boy of Pretoria Boys High School. Mr Dorlas loved working at the school, but He joined the staff as a physical education instructor personal circumstances resulted in his having to in January 1989 and was in charge of swimming. make the difficult decision to leave Boys High and He resigned in March 2000 for personal reasons, but he resigned his post at the end of March 2016. re-joined the staff in 2001 as a Natural Sciences teacher. His love of sharks gave rise to his nickname Daniella Albers “Sharky”. He spent many of his school holidays doing research on sharks in the Cape. Mr Dorlas had a very dry sense of humour and he was particularly sharp with puns, often surprising his colleagues with really witty ones. On one occasion, often waiting for Dr Lombard to arrive for a meeting Mr Dorlas said, “Ah Doc, we couldn’t operate without you.” His poker-face demeanour belied a wicked sense of humour but also a very gentle heart. The boys taught by him will always remember his “US marine” training methods. Boys were made to hold chains above their heads for 30 seconds at a time and had to repeat the exercise ten times. Mr Dorlas believed in fitness and boys were often made to run up and down stairs. His famous welcome on the first day of school to all his classes would be: “Welcome to hell”. Mr Dorlas was a very private person who quietly carried on with his work. He enjoyed sport and was involved in coaching rugby and hockey. Henk Dorlas

24 The Pretorian Liesel Kloppers

My journey with Liesel started back in November by the department that we never know about. She 2001. I had been appointed at Pretoria Boys High to deals with irate parents on our behalf and will back start at the beginning of 2002. I received a phone call us up because she believes in us. from a stranger, Liesel, asking me about my post at Liesel is always fair. If she is not happy with the school I was leaving. After telling her what my something someone has done, she lets one know job entailed, I advised her not to apply for it. I was in no uncertain terms but she is always fair in overworked and underpaid and could not wait to her dealings with people. She has had to make start at Boys High. uncomfortable decisions and often they have not Much to my surprise, when I started here in been easy. She has put out many fires over the years. January 2002, Liesel was also among the new staff. It has taken time, but I really believe she leaves the The stranger soon became a friend. English Department far more cohesive and happy At the time we started at Boys High, Heidi Stuart and in a good place. TRIBUTES was the reluctant Acting Head of English. She could This is the serious side of Liesel. However, not wait to shed the shackles and happily handed there is another side to her and that is her sense of over to Liesel, who over the years has led our humour. She is quick to share a joke and very often department through stormy seas, calmer waters and a sometimes inappropriate text she has received. the one thing that epitomises our department: there This often takes place during tea in our corner. Her is never a dull moment. sense of humour has enabled her to ease the tension Chris Hadfield says that leadership is not about in some difficult situations. She also makes people glorious crowning acts. It is about keeping your team realise that things are not as bad as they might think. focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to As Liesel comes to the end of her official teaching achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and career and takes a well-deserved break from the consequences really matter. It is about laying the departmental issues, she leaves an example to her groundwork for others’ success and then standing successor. She is wished time to read, time to relax, back and letting them shine. Liesel’s leadership has time to explore and time to spend with her family. definitely followed this style. Her goal has always been that we do what is best for the boys. Penny Vlag To try and describe Liesel in a few minutes is fairly difficult because there is so much more to her than meets the eye. However, the following adjectives go some way to describing her. The first is professional. When I looked for a definition of a professional educator, I found one by Gene Bedley that I think really applies to Liesel. He defines a professional educator as one who is value driven, guided by principles, passion and a purpose bigger than themselves. He says that they believe their work is a vocation and calling rather than an occupation where one merely occupies space. Her passion for the job and the boys is evident in everything she does. The second one might seem negative but when applied to Liesel it is positive. The word is relentless. She is relentless in getting her department to be professional in everything it does, whether it is in the classroom or in the way tests and exams are set. The third word is protective. She is protective of each member of the English department. She protects us from the Department of Education. She deals with so much red tape and the demands made Liesl Kloppers

The Pretorian 25 Abraham Shalang

An extract from the farewell speech delivered by Mr Mike started here together in 1969, Abie on the grounds and Housdon at a special school assembly to bid farewell to I in Form I in School House. From those early days, the Mr Abraham Shalang. lasting memories I have of Abie and Kleinbooi (long It is my privilege this morning, to say goodbye since retired), is the two of them mowing Hofmeyr to our long-serving groundsman, Mr Abraham Oval. They each had a large self-propelled Dennis Shalang, after 47 years of service. mower and had to almost jog behind the machines Abraham was born in 1948 and started his career at to keep up with them. The equipment used for the Boys High in 1969. He has worked for 4 Headmasters: preparation of was a cylinder between two Messrs Abernethy (5 years), Armstrong (16 years), rubber wheels which Abie would lean down hard on Schroder (20 years) and Reeler (6 years). to prevent it skidding and his helper would pull it During his first four years of service at Boys forward by means of a rope attached to the front of High, Abraham use to travel from Soweto to work, it. The roller was a large steel drum filled with water TRIBUTES leaving home at 04:30 in the morning! In 47 years which the two of them pulled up and down the pitch. of service, Mr Shalang has seen many changes both Marking the fields for winter sports involved mixing on the grounds and with equipment. He has seen a white powder in a drum of water. This was then Abernethy Field go from a gravel outfield to a fully poured into a tank built into a bicycle frame. Abie grassed field. He has seen Mulvenna, Oehley and would run the rim of the wheels along the line and at his own field Shalang, being laid out. He has seen the same time regulate the flow of paint from the tank gravel wickets become turf wickets and has watched as only he could. the Astroturf being built. He started out with a push We met up again in 1991 when I was appointed roller and push lawn mower. He had to load this Estate Manager. I want to give you an idea of the type lawn mower onto his wheelbarrow and push it from of man he is and how he cares for and appreciates Hofmeyr to Abernethy and vice versa, to prepare any equipment that is given to him. In 1974, he wickets. He used to mark the athletics track, rugby received his first mechanical mower and roller. Both and hockey fields by hand. He now has a tractor, ride are still in use today, 42 years later. In the early 90’s on roller, motorized cutter and a battery-operated we imported a field marker with a battery operated line marking machine. One can only imagine how pump. This, too, is still in use. About 5 years ago we many thousands of kilometres he has walked on bought the ride-on field marker which he mastered these grounds during his 47 years of service!! in a few days to the surprise of the supplier. Abraham has faced a few challenges in his life: he Abraham’s work ethnic should be an example to has lost two wives and a daughter. But all credit to all of us. He was never governed by tea breaks or him, he has put this behind him and still managed lunch breaks or even daylight hours. On numerous to put his other two daughters through tertiary occasions I would get a call from him asking me to education at TUT. arrange for the dining-room to keep his lunch as he Abraham has always shown such pride in his work was still finishing some marking or rolling. and will never leave his post until his work is correct Abraham, thank you again for the amazing 25 and is finished, an example many of us can follow. years that we have worked together. I wish you a During his 47 years, Abraham has seen many healthy and happy retirement. thousands of boys play on his beloved Boys High fields. He has seen rugby players going from playing on Brooks Field to captaining and playing for the Springboks; cricketers from scoring runs and taking wickets on Hofmeyr Oval to playing for the Proteas and hockey players starting out on grass then progressing to Astroturf and finally to performing at international level. He even remembers some of the sportsmen from our traditional rival schools! Abraham is respected and loved by all at the school. He will be retiring to Marble Hall, where he has a house and will be planting tomatoes, mielies and potatoes and enjoying his retirement. We all wish him well. An extract from a tribute to Mr Abraham Shalang by Mr Patrick Vermeulen at a farewell function in the Sommerville Pavilion. Mr Shalang (affectionately known as Abie) and I Abraham Shalang

26 The Pretorian Amanda Robinson

Amanda Robinson leaves us this year after 15 years’ someone who drew on inner strength and resolve to service to Boys High and over 30 as a teacher. She deliver one of the finest farewells I have witnessed. joined our staff in July 2001 from St Alban’s College She amazed me that day and what she has done for and has, in the time since then, left her own special our school amazes me still. There is no-one kinder mark on the school and those who worked with her. than she is and we will miss her greatly. Her work has been exemplary. Her classes were “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. always well managed and her sense of duty and For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. devotion to the boys, the school and education For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. in general has been remarkable. In her file is her For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it reference letter from Grant Nupen, then Head of St once a day. Alban’s who wrote in support of her application to For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk Boys High as follows: alone …. TRIBUTES “If I had to choose five words which describe (You) leave (us) a tradition with a future. The Amanda they would be Devotion, Caring, Efficient, tender loving care of human beings will never Effective and Loyal…. Her faith is unshakable and is the become obsolete. People even more than things very foundation of her personal and professional life.” have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed The Amanda Robinson I have come to know is and redeemed and redeemed and redeemed. Never just this. Asking her colleagues on the staff, they throw out anybody. describe her as caring, concerned, sensitive to the Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll needs of others, always willing to help, kind, gentle find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, and so on. This, too, is the Amanda I know. I have you will discover that you have two hands: one for seldom come across a human being with as much helping yourself, the other for helping others. Your kindness in them. I have never heard her say a bad “good old days” are still ahead of you, may you word against anybody – ever. Her devotion to her have many of them.” – Sam Levenson, In One Era & duties is an example to us all – she is always on time, Out the Other always prepared and always willing to serve. Her faith is, as Grant put it, so much a part of who she AD Reeler is and she lives out those most important Christian values – compassion, kindness and love. I will miss her warm and gentle greetings every time I saw her. I will miss the letters she wrote to me offering suggestions for improvements – always with the greatest respect and appreciation for what we do. Perhaps most though, I will miss her for her personal support of me. She noticed when I was down, having a bad day or in need of cheering up or moral support, and there would be a note from Amanda thanking me for all I did and encouraging me to keep going. I do not think I have met a kinder human being or one who cared more for those around her. The one time Amanda shocked me was at Ännchen Matthews’ farewell. Amanda was asked to deliver the farewell message from the staff and I don’t know what I expected, but what we got blew me away. Amanda had learned the address she gave, in perfect English and with the most beautiful and fitting tribute and we stood there in awe. This was not the person we thought was shy perhaps but Amanda Robinson

The Pretorian 27 Nick Loupos

Mr Loupos joined the Boys High staff in January loyalty by comforting and supporting his bereaved 2005 straight after completing his BSc degree, having mother. In fact, this became the deciding factor in majored in physics. While teaching at PBHS he his decision to teach in Saudi Arabia and resulted in continued studying and attained a BSc Hons degree his resignation of his post at Boys High at the end of in physics. His colleagues and pupils appreciated the March 2016. Mr Loupos will be missed both in the academic knowledge he brought into the classroom. classroom and on the cricket field of Boys High. Although he was passionate about science, his interests were diverse and he showed talent in Daniella Albers various spheres. As a result of this and his vast general knowledge, he could always give an interesting fact about a variety of topics and add relevance to any discussion. Mr Loupos’s quick wit and wonderful TRIBUTES sense of humour at times gave rise to some sarcasm which boys in his classes also enjoyed. However, he enjoyed slapstick comedy as well, and so, long bus trips on cricket tours were a great enjoyment. During his time at the school, Mr Loupos were a keen sportsman. He enjoyed cricket and golf the most. He devoted many long hours to coaching cricket and watching the boys’ performance from the side of the field. A particularly quirky punishment he dealt out was making boys help with the weeding of Hofmeyr oval which certainly helped to keep the field looking good. He absorbed thousands of snippets of information related to school, provincial and international cricket which he shared with other enthusiasts at odd occasions. He was also Master in charge of golf at the school. Mr Loupos faced personal tragedy after the passing of his father. He showed his dedication and Nick Loupos Leon van Reenen

In January 1994 Mr. Leon van Reenen joined the staff of Pretoria Boys High. From the very start he established himself as a firm but fair educator who always made the well-being of his pupils his priority. Mr Van Reenen is a dedicated teacher par excellence. His superb organisational skills, commitment to everything that he undertakes, his meticulous manner, work ethic and professionalism have all served as an example to many. During his 24-year tenure at Pretoria Boys High, he served the school with distinction. He was affiliated to Matheson House and was a tutor and later Reserve Tutor for several years. Extramurally, Mr. Van Reenen played a monumental role as Master in Charge of Blood Donation. His genuine compassion for people clearly came to the fore as he performed this extremely important, “life giving” service to the community at large, with the utmost dedication. During the annual athletics season, Mr. Van Reenen was a familiar face where he officiated at the long and triple jump events. He also made a Leon van Reenen

28 The Pretorian valuable contribution to tennis where he assisted a loyal and sincere friend, a gentle and kind man with administration and transportation. with a beautiful and pure heart. In addition, Mr. Van Reenen was in charge There will undoubtedly be a big void when this of undoubtedly one of the neatest and superbly “legend in his own time” leaves Pretoria Boys High. organised rooms in the school – the Afrikaans Fortunately, Mr van Reenen will occasionally return Bookroom, which he managed so efficiently for many to the school as a substitute teacher. A new and years. Furthermore, Mr van Reenen was in charge exciting chapter is awaiting this beloved educator of of the distribution of lockers – a huge task which Pretoria Boys High. required detailed organisation – again extremely well Mr van Reenen, we wish you much happiness managed by Mr van Reenen. For many years, Mr and inner peace on your journey through life. Our van Reenen also guided and supervised some pupils heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to you for your during the supervised homework study sessions – huge contribution over nearly a quarter of a century. indeed a very busy, involved and talented teacher! The staff and boys salute you! TRIBUTES Mr van Reenen is a man of deep faith, compassion for his fellow man, a completely trustworthy person, Amanda Robinson Clyde MacDonald

Clyde MacDonald joined Boys High as a teacher ten He is warm and friendly and he was one of the years ago, leaving his own law practice to enter the stalwarts in the staffroom. ranks of the teaching profession. It was apparent We will miss him greatly as he leaves us to take up even then that he would be destined for great things the position of Headmaster of Tyger Valley College, in his new career. one he thoroughly deserves and in which he will do As an Old Boy of the school, Clyde brought with well. He joins the ranks of ten other Old Boys or ex him a knowledge of the place that allowed him to staff members who now head up prominent schools begin his career well. He has fulfilled the role of in South Africa and we wish him and his family all teacher of innumerable subjects from English to the very best for this new stage of their lives. Life Orientation and History, Geography and Maths Literacy. Each time we asked him to teach a new Tony Reeler subject due to timetable challenges, Clyde stepped up and did it without a murmur of complaint. His classes were well-run and he enjoyed the interaction with his pupils, particularly those who struggled. He coached hockey with great success, having played SA School hockey himself, and was involved in a number of other activities with the boys, most notably his beloved Hiking Club that would traipse all over South Africa during the holidays. Clyde rose very quickly in the ranks and served two terms as Housemaster before being promoted, two years ago, to the position of Deputy Headmaster, a role he filled with aplomb. Clyde’s work was always done efficiently, with great attention to detail and thought and he often anticipated challenges before they arose. Clyde was always approachable, easy to chat to and a good listener. He was always firm but fair. Clyde used his legal training to good effect as we battled sometimes with matters requiring the analytical and logical approach many lawyers develop, and was an invaluable colleague. Clyde MacDonald

The Pretorian 29 Rob Blackmore

Rob Blackmore was well acquainted with Boys High on the calendar and introduced the innovation of when he joined the staff in 2007, having attended allowing girls from our sister school to play in the the school in the late 1990s. After studying at the band, which probably raised a few eyebrows! University of Pretoria and UNISA, he did a short During his time at Boys High, Rob spent seven and stint at Willowridge High School before returning to a half years as a master in Solomon House. He quickly his alma mater. became a well-loved master and was respected by all Rob taught in several subject departments during the boys. One of his strongest characteristics was the his time at the school, but principally in Geography ability to form deep and lasting relationships with all and Technology. He also served as an assistant the boys in the house. The boys trusted him and they housemaster in Solomon House before taking on found it easy to confide in him regarding issues with the role of Senior Housemaster of Matheson House. which they might be dealing. He was truly a father In all of these roles, Rob displayed his characteristic away from home for the boys of Solomon House. TRIBUTES cheerfulness and caring nature, attributes which He is highly intelligent and thought deeply about endeared him to staff and boys alike. boarding issues. Rob always challenged the boys to One of Rob’s great passions was undoubtedly the look and think about their behaviour as boarders Pipe Band. Having played in the Boys High band in new and different ways, in order to improve the as a pupil, it was fitting that he should become the lives of others. During his time at Solomon House, Master in Charge when on the staff. A musician he became an integral part of the boarding house in his own right, Rob brought a great deal of staff and quickly assumed the position of deputy to enthusiasm to the Pipe Band and spent countless the Senior Housemaster, a role he performed with hours rehearsing with the pipers in preparation for dedication and commitment. the various gatherings. Tapping into the network Rob and his family moved to Melbourne, of Old Boys who have continued to play in other Australia at the end of 2016. We wish them all of the bands, he was always able to ensure that Boys High best as they start their new life “down under”. had fine tutors for its pipers and drummers. Rob also kept the annual PHBS Pipe Band gathering John Illsley

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30 The Pretorian Moira Hofmeyr

Pretoria Boys High has a history of long-serving “At some point, her son got injured when a rhino staff and it was with sadness that the school said fell on his leg. She later told me that he was in such goodbye to one of its longest serving – Mrs Moira pain that she got into his hospital bed and held him, Hofmeyr. to “make it better”. I was finished, to say the least. Having started as a laboratory assistant in 1985 to I quickly went back to my office and cried a little retiring from her position on the administrative staff bit – for this wonderful mother and her son who is as the Bookkeeper in 2015, Moira has almost done it so loved.” all. She was the involved mother of two sons from Having given thirty years of her life to this school, the classes of ’92 and ’93 – and even attended the she has seen headmasters come and go, the staff 50 year-on reunion with her husband. She has seen surge to over 200, she has seen many a Form 1 boy the school grow and always gave her best for the waddle in and walk out a man five years later. “school on the hill”. We hope that the memories of this school remain TRIBUTES Having served for so long and touched so many with her now and always. All the people she has people, Moira received a collection of stories and touched in her time here will always remember and good wishes which were deemed a fitting gift to thank her. bid her farewell. At a dinner in the Sommerville Mrs. Hofmeyr, we send you off with this Irish Pavillion in September, the collection was handed Blessing: over to her. What follows is a sample of some of the May you be poor in misfortune, comments made by contributors. Rich in blessings, Some were a reflection on her tendency not to May you know nothing but happiness from this day mince her words: forward. “Many years ago, Moira was experiencing May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home problems with the issuing of green fees and the And may the hand of a friend always be near collection of receipts from the golf coaches. As one And until we meet again, of the coaches, I suggested to Moira that a way to May God hold you in the palm of His hand. solve her problem was to issue each coach with a Checkers packet full of cash at the start of the golf Debra Ehlers season. The coaches could then merrily pay green fees and collect receipts, putting change and receipts into the packet. I explained to her that by doing this, all she had to do was to reconcile each coach’s bag of cash and receipts at the end of the season. Moira peered at me over the top of her spectacles and said, 'I hope your wife does the finances in your house.' I actually think she liked the idea, deep down.” She is known for her love of nature: “I have very fond memories of the chats I had with Moira about wildlife which is her passion and mine. Her concern for the plight of the rhinos in Africa was something we discussed on several occasions and she always kept me updated with the latest statistics on poaching.” Others told stories about her friendship and kindness: “I think she was the first person at Boys High who hugged me after my father died, proving that she definitely has a caring side.” And of course, as a mother: Moira Hofmeyr

The Pretorian 31 32 HOUSE REPORTS support one another. This led toagreater sense of strengthen as members of all forms got toknowand In aninformalenvironment,to theHousebegan of improved communication within theHouse. "green team". This yearproved tobethereturnof the Abernethy numerous Cultural Colours and Academic Colours. manner withourForm4s and Form 5sreceiving boys performwithsuchprofound dedication. who watchedit.We were allproud towitnessour still impresseddidn't win,it it although allthose and cast brilliant a had play The sky". "blue called, Play Festival,where weperformedaproduction breaking therelay record. energy infectedtheseniors,whichledtoourseniors swimming with alltheyhad.Theexcitementand the House. Soon the Form 2s, 3s and 4s began energy eager and willingnesstoparticipaterippledthroughout their and first swimming started 1s in thehouse was having agood time. The Form on, newwar-cries were sungandeveryperson in fullattendance.Thehousewascheeringeveryone Form 1swere greeted byaprideof Abernethy Lions experienced was the Inter-House Gala. The young become fineyounglions. other. Bytheendofthiscamptheyhadstartedto comfortable withtheirHousePrefects andeach began tobondwitheachotherandbecome more as thedaysprogressed,shy andtimidbut boys the boys werethe camp began, as awhole.Whenthe strong force within Abernethy House and theschool that thesenewboyshadthepotentialtobecome a Abernethy Lions. From the getgo, it was evident welcomed our newForm1group intotheprideof amazing memories. At thestartofyear, we The yearwasfullofsurpriseswhichleftusallwith Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: House Abernethy The Pretorian 2016 saw a greater bondingand the beginning The yearkeptproceeding inanexceptional The followingHouse event wastheInter-House Form 1s the event Inter-House first The Luka vanWyk Michael Sinclair Duncan Lötter Matthew JansevanRensburg Kahil le Grange Keyashin Chinsamy Stelios Ayiotis Siya Didiza Form V: MrsA vanStraten Form IV: MrsKBotha Form III:MrsSBouwer Form II:MrsL Smith Form I:MrsBNel Ms DCloete Head Prefect Siya Didiza we continuetotakeprideinourHouse. House willcontinuetogrowformed withinthe as willing togiveyour support. I trust that thebonds for alwaysgivingityouralland for alwaysbeing memorable year, foralwaysmakingmelaugh, success isinstore forthefuture of Abernethy. has strengthened throughout theyearandthatmore I knowthattheHousewillgofarinhercare. Cloete allthebestforhertermasaHousemaster and used throughout therest of the our lives. I wish Ms be will us way. taught different she a lessons in The life approach and differently think to us challenged for hernewapproach inleadingourHouse.She hardMs Cloete worktheyhavedone.Ialsothank for allthecare theyhavegivenandforallthe the school. and soon will become an unstoppableforce within and challenges, has continuedtogrowAbernethy laughter andjoy. we can still have fun. The entire year was filled with of proper,we needtobe although that Abernethy showedthe it as House the on effect huge a had rest House to do the same. The waytheboysinteracted a proper andappropriate manner. This inspired the that theyhadtoconductthemselvesin beginning and Form4groups. Theyunderstood from the was achievedthrough theleadershipofMatric unity andpridewithintheHouse. I thanktheHouseformakingthisyearmymost I cansaywithabsolutecertaintythattheHouse Thank you to all the tutors and staff of Abernethy Although wewere facedwithmanyhardships The success of theHousethroughout theyear Form IVsandVsin closecombatatapaintballfunday This page iskindlysponsored bytheMilne Family Front RowL–R:DBeneckhe,KleGrange,MJansevanRensburg, MSinclair, SDidiza(HeadofHouse),Ayiotis, KChinsamy, DLötter, L vanWyk. 3 2 1 Second RowL–R: Third RowL–R: Ms DCloete,BAdler, MRabe,TBeverley, L Sokhela,EMooka,KSmith,HWhite,SManana,MrsA vanStraten. D Harbour, A Cloete,NJiyana,BCrofton-Ball, XvanEden,A Valente, A Pienaar, DRoberts,TMuir, L Gaffane. Back RowL–R: Absent: D Helm,CSchmulian,MvanZyl,NLubbe,BPillay. T Machaba,Ann,KPereira DaSilva. Form VGroup 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5 4 Action soccer–Form IsvsFormIIs Team spiritatitsbesttheInter-HouseSwimminggala Form IIItutorgroup withalltheChristmasboxesthatwere generously donated Form IIItutorgroup attheHeritageMarketstall  Final dress rehearsal ofhouseplay:NjabuloJiyanaandHughWhite. The Pretorian

33 HOUSE REPORTS 34 HOUSE REPORTS from 2012,asaguestspeaker tooneofourHouse familiar faceintheformof MikeMpanya,amatric overcoming fear, amongst others. We welcomed a including teamwork,mental strength, respect and great speakerswho spoke ona variety of topics united theHouse.We were also motivated bysome or soccer,paintball socials playing tutor which incorporation ofnewwar-cries andthevarious and mentalstrength oftheyoung Arcadians, the camp where wewere impressedphysical the by times weshared. years, but inthe friendships that we made and the herehave spent willnotbeinperiodsorterms away, howwewillultimatelymeasure thetimewe many ofourhighschoolmemoriesstartfading as thestrength required toovercome defeat. When joys ofsuccess as well the we learnedalotabout regret Inter-House onemomentofit,becauseinthosemoments in finishes Athletics and Tennis. tenth-place Despite these results, we didn’t the as such above, we also experienced a few disappointments Soccer in thespace of three days. In contrast to the senior in finishes first-place Table matric and Tennis Competition. Theyearendedonahighwithtwo Quiz annual the and Archery senior Squash, junior junior Debating,seniorHockey, and seniorChess, senior in finishes five top of wenton series a then clinch We to Gala. Inter-House the in finish #togetherstronger. to thatoftheWelsh footballteamunderthetheme that we wanted to create in the House was similar philosophy earlier. The years five to up looked had school and extendthelegacyofmentorswe the House to prove why we were the bestin including the Head Boy, and once again itmotivated House. This year we had five elected School Prefects were greeted bysevenSchoolPrefects in Arcadia When thepresent matricsarrivedinForm 1,we Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: Arcadia House The Pretorian Some ofthehighlights2016were theForm1 third place a with began office of term Our Sacha Zachariades James Short Jason Reynders Thabang Khatide Matthew Glover Kelly Adera Mark Chong Akshay Maharaj Form V: MrJPDumas Form IV: MrRAnderson Form III:MrsCMentz Form II:MrZJiyane Form I:MrCDowra Mr ERust Head Prefect Akshay Maharaj different in grow directions, yetourroots remain asone. all may we tree, a on branches family and as the old saying goes: Family is like our hearts andwillalways be our home. We are a Arcadia Housewillalwayshaveaspecialplacein of 2016isleavingandmovingontonewchallenges, dayboy Housesintheschool. Even thoughtheclass confident that Arcadia will remain up there as one of the best am I family. our of name the uphold to proud tohavebeenapartofthisbrotherhood. House has arenewed sense of beliefandpride.Iam House. Itisthroughtheir the leadership that their volumes about theirdeeploveforSchooland that theyhaveshown in avarietyofeventsspeaks tutor group of2016.Thepassionandcommitment special vote ofthanksmust be giventothematric them willmoveon to greater accomplishments. A each of the Houseasawhole.Ihavenodoubtthat motivating andsupportingtheirtutorgroups and Prefects whoneverstoppedleading,organising, is mostadmirable.IwanttothankmysevenHouse dedication, loveandcare thattheyhaveforthisHouse them mostsincerely.team oftutorsandIthank The achieved without thesupportof Mr Rust and his them foryearstocome. I’m surehis mentee–amemorythat willstaywith House. Eachmatricpersonallyhandedoveratieto school to formallywelcome our Form1boysintothe time we had a House-tie handover ceremony after first very the For inspired. and proud person every attention of the audience from start to finish and left assemblies. His commanding presence captured the To the Arcadians thatremain, itisnowuptoyou Our successes thisyearcouldnothavebeen unity display of a spirited Athletics in Inter-House school atthe the rest ofthe House joins Arcadia racism love, lossand themes of involving house play Arcadia’s The castof This page iskindlysponsored byRadja Anam 2. 4. 3. 1. 3 1  L–R: JackdeKock,Tendi Banga,EvanHumphries,LiamBurgess andJonathanKlopper The Arcadia FormIVssettingupfortheRCL’s EasterMarket stall Our FIIIsposingforaquickpicture whilsthardatworktheirHeritageDay marketstall.Itwasawell-organised andverysuccessfuleffort Arcadia’s seniorInter-Housesoccerteamdisplayed anabundanceoftalentandteamworktoachievea3 Arcadia Houseignitingtheblueflameinbuild-uptoInter-House Gala.Thissortofspiritsawussecuringthe2 Third RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R: Mr JPDumas,TMasemola,SHarvey, KChetty, L Weintraud, JBullock,TMichael,PMtshweni,CSpedding,MrERust. T Khatide,JReynders,MGlover, A Maharaj(HeadofHouse),MChong,KAdera,SZachariades,JShort. T Fossett,KMotecwane,JvanZyl,A Thomaz,KWilliams, TMaimane,JConnell,SYemek, DIm. S Singh,Meyer, A Paris,SvanZyl,A Delaney, KHendriks,DWiggill, BKing,JMalherbe. Insets L–R: Form VGroup B Nxumalo,RWolter. 4 2 rd placeatthiscompetition nd position The Pretorian

35 HOUSE REPORTS 36 HOUSE REPORTS Overall Dayboy House” and coming in at 3 Overall DayboyHouse”and cominginat runningin the House being crownfor the of“Best events, resultedsporting performances inthe inthe the firsttime. Armstrongtrophy, Housewonthe introduced for make it3inarow. a second year running. Let’s hope the 2017 team can for Quiz Knowledge General Inter-House the won notable achievementis that Armstrong House has Armstrong asthewinnerwasincredible. Another feeling of pride intheHouse when theyread out the and event this won House Armstrong time first This wasthe the wholecompetition. up winning and ended in anamazingperformanceonthenight rubbed off on the boys as the inexperienced cast put Inter-House Play.year’s This enthusiasm musthave Mrs. Jones, whowasverypassionateaboutthis privileged tohaveanenthusiasticteacher-in-charge, rather from the culturalside of school life. We were however, notcomefromresult asporting but where weearnedtop5finishes. House Rugby, Water PoloandSquashcompetitions were exceptions to thissuch as the senior Inter- finished 7 finished give usreason forthisbelief. belonging experienced by theboysinHouse throughout thisyearand the overall sense of school. TheresultsHouses inthe best obtained Armstrongone ofthe Housepridesitselfonbeing Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: in around 6 well inthesportingactivitiesaswefoundourselves and itgavetheHousehopeforrest oftheyear. however, performance animprovement onlastyear’s School andSolomon. in thePietMoerdyk Trophy Competition, behind Armstrong House Armstrong The Pretorian This achievement, coupledwithsolid Stellar performancesinculturaleventsmeantthat of The highlight Armstrong House’s year did, The year started on a rather low note when we The yearstartedonaratherlownotewhenwe This hopewasnotmisplaced. We didmoderately th intheannualInter-House Gala.Itwas, th place in most sporting codes. There placeinmostsporting Malcolm vanSuilichem Zander Taljaard Jared Swanepoel Msi Sibanyoni Prashiv Radia TK Khanyile David Slabbert Frederick Grobler Form V: MrsJJones Form IV: MsCJansevanRensburg Form III:MrA deKock Form II:MrsA Krugel Form I:MrsA Bolduc Mr PFranken rd place Head Prefect Frederick Grobler Green andTURQUOISE!” are Armstrong andourbloodruns “Red,White, is possiblethroughAnything thisbrotherhood. We from strength tostrength. Great thingsawait. ventures andthankshim forhisservice. end. TheHousewishes him success in hisfuture time ofleading Armstrong Househascometoan at alltimes.But,likegoodthings,Mr. Franken’s has inspired andmotivatedtheboystogive theirbest incredible passionandimmenseprideintheHouse of 15years,Mr.His relentless Franken. workethic, helping the boys, none of this would have been possible. boys. Without theirpersistenceandcommitmentto hard throughout theyeartomotivateandcare forthe win afeweventsalongtheway–great! That iswhatmostimportantandifwehappento also inthebrotherhood itinstillsinitsmembers. because ofresults inInter-House competitionsbut circumstances. TheHouseisnotonlysuccessful House, regardlessthe tooth andnailtobetter ofthe the boysconductthemselves.We alwaysfought of andthispridecanbeseeninthewaywhich Chess Basketball Quiz Debating Swimming Squash Soccer Rugby Hockey 3 Tennis (Piet MoerdykTrophy) &Cultural Combined Sport Inter-House Play Cultural overall Table Tennis Athletics Sport 2016 Inter HouseResults: Academic Trophy Archery Cultural overall Sport Water Polo Cross Country Climbing Armstronggoes continuestobeaHousethat A special thank youis due to our Housemaster and long worked who staff the to go must Thanks Armstrong hasprovenproud itselfasaHousetobe 1 10 5 1 6 9 7 3 Junior

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Mr PFranken,JGrant,Suh,KKotsoane,A Land,OKgotse,TNyawo,CMiddel,L Mongalo,JCoetzer. 2 S Mbokane,GJenkins,YKim,JPadiachy, DSignorelli, JPrice,A Govender, YKlassen,A Agbiji,A Rusike. Form VGroup 5 3 6 The Pretorian

37 HOUSE REPORTS 38 HOUSE REPORTS winners. “Hofmeyr Ranger”afterwewere announced as the my life was leading the House in a final rendition of House andSchool. One oftheproudest moments of the passion,energy andlovethattheyhaveforthe I amproud ofeveryHofmeyrRanger, forshowing Form 1s to experiencewhattheschool is all about. House eventthatwehave,anditallowsthenew given toBenjamindaSilva.We came 2 Crousemale actorwas andanominationforbest was directedHouse plays.Theplay Fransiscus by the 3 for Gala Inter-House the Winning bang. a with off Fair. As always,2016ranlikeclockwork. donated to the House by MbuyiKatumbaand Neil House, theHofmeyrMan-of-the-Week, whichwas 2016 saw the introduction of anewtrophy intothe Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors Senior Housemaster: Hofmeyr House The Pretorian Athletics, where wemoveduptocome7 nice improvement this yearwas the Inter-House junior DebatingandwontheBasketball. A 2 os Qi, 2 Quiz, House nd Other House resultsOther include4 In terms of House activities and results, we started inseniorChess,3 rd L–R: AlexanderRetter, Morgan AckerandClarence Wu timeinarow wasamazing.Itisthegreatest nd in the senior Inter-House inthe Squash, Heritage Day Friedrich vonMaltitz Tyrone vanZyl Justin Sparks Fabrizio deCanha CrouseFranciscus Morgan Acker Ishe Mabugu Francois leRoux Form V: MrsMPrinsen Form IV: MrsDFincham Form III:MrDvanSuilichem Form II:MrsVPieterse Form I:MrPNoonan Mr MSmuts rd in senior Basketball, 2 inseniorBasketball, th placeinthe nd intheInter- th . nd in Head Prefect Francois leRoux House, allofthebestforyearstocome. the and matrics, the wish I reunion! 10-year-on our gala willremain withusforever. Icannotwaitfor and especiallyforthematrics,memoryof will remain withtheboysforrest oftheirlives, together.do everything House Bondsformedinthe Wein it. a “Boarding maynotbe we still House”, but final dayofschoolatBoysHigh. nothing, becausebefore youknowit,itwillbeyour done throughout thisyear. Neverwastetimedoing will continuegrowing and improving as you have you goestoMrSmutsforalltheworkhehasdone. Mr Van Suilichem and Mrs Fincham. A big thank work throughout theyear: MrNoonan,MrsPieterse, Mr Tucker. Housemasters, with our Form 1 Housemaster being our tutor group, and we even went through two past 5years.Ithasbeenamemorable 5 yearswith has been our (the matric group of 2016) tutor for the received astandingovationfrom theHouse. dancers alongtoemphasisehismessage,and Fransiscus Crouse, whenhebrought thegumboot most memorable House assemblies was done by with ourpersonality, notwithourhair”.Oneofthe and “Backinmydayweusedtoimpress thegirls include “I was born inthestates,Free States” Smuts hadacoupleofmemorableone-liners,which champion. and MigueldeOliverawhoistheU15nationaljudo Pretorius, whoistheU14nationaljudo champion, Winning theInter-Houseswimmingtrophy forthe3 L–R: MrMikeSmuts(Housemaster),Francois LeRoux(Headof Hofmeyr Houseisahomeatschool for theboys To therest oftheHouse,Ihavenodoubtthatyou I would like to thank all the othertutorsfor their A special thank yougoes to Mrs Prinsen, who House assemblieswere excitingthisyear. Mr. Special mentionshouldbemadeofConnor House) andIsheMabugu (DeputyHeadofHouse) rd consecutiveyear 4. 3. 2. 1. 3 1  House Assembly– JordanSmalleydisplayinghissoccer skills Hofmeyr givesyouwings War CriesintheHenryQuadbefore successfullydefendingtheInter-Houseswimming trophy Handing overofthenewHofmeyrMan-of-the-Week Trophy, L–R:NeilFair, MbuyiKatumba,MrMikeSmuts,FrancoisLeRouxand IsheMabugu Front RowL–R: Third RowL–R: Back RowL–R: Second RowL–R: F Crouse, FvonMaltitz,MAcker, IMabugu,MrsMPrinsen (Tutor), FleRoux(HeadofHouse),deCanha,JSparks. Mr MSmuts(Housemaster),SAromogum, DBroere, EDelpierre, L Lottering,TSmalley, TRaphahlelo,RHerandien. D Howell,A Swart,CHoward,SvanderVaart, SMaphanga,QQwalela,TBrandt,BPietersen,WKellerman. R deSousa,A Bediako,L Tshikila, A Retter, CWu, JRauff,VMandiwana,OEggers. Form VGroup 2 4 The Pretorian

39 HOUSE REPORTS 40 HOUSE REPORTS House. His pride in the House has rekindled a flame the for set goals the achieving into put he effort of in ourabilitytosucceed was evident intheamount confidence His Blackmore. Housemaster,Mr our of been abletomakeitthisfarwithouttheleadership Matheson House. of values and ethos the andto in belief firm a about bring the House in forms different the amongst the levelof participation, increase the camaraderie was forthehousetokeepimproving: toincrease trulysaying. Thegoalsetfor2016 embracedthat to beginagain.Ibelievethatwehave an opportunity is moment every that said I time, first the for House for the“MathesonSoldiers”. WhenIaddressed the aside forthegreater goodoftheHouse. differences our put to definitely learned have We has improved. House the within camaraderie the I truly years. Apart from thecompetitivesideofthings, competition. of consider 2016 as being one of the most successful field the game, in its particularly upped definitely has House Matheson Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: Matheson House The Pretorian Although we are a fine House, we would not have reflection of year a been definitely has year This Satisfied chefsatthe burger competition Benito Swart Ditiro Seperepere Tshwetso Mokgatlhe Duncan Melass Cuan Gilson Enzo Abreu Rory Simmonds Edzani Kone Form V: MrsMRust Form IV: MrPLoots Form III:MsJNell Ms TleRoux Form II:MrsJdeMeillon/ Form I:MrsL Kriel Mr RBlackmore Senior Housemaster R Blackmore brave, strong andtrue! again, maythe“MathesonHouseSoldiers” stand House family forthepasttwoyears.Untilwemeet me theprivilegeofbeingapartMatheson thank thetutorsandboysofHouse for allowing and knowthatitisincapablehands.Iwouldliketo the House. Edzani Konefortheadmirablewayinwhichheled hard work and commitment, and in particular, house prefectsthe to thank would like foralltheir soon felt welcome and part of Matheson House. I the year, especiallytotheir“skivs”.TheForm1s forms throughoutyounger support andadvicetothe set a great example for the rest of the House, offering beautiful stretches ofthefarm. know oneanother, setgoalsandexplore some of the opportunity torelax before school started, toget school farmintheLowveld.Thiswasawonderful matrics going oncamp, which tookplaceatthe part incontributingtowards thesuccessofHouse. was house the in positive withalotofenergy, vibe andtheboysplayedtheir and atmosphere The year! Matheson Househasonceagainenjoyedanexcellent Head Prefect Edzani Kone activities. afternoon Friday fun-filled and period tutor during boys strong through deep, meaningful conversation They havemanagedtokeepthebondamongst friendly parentingHouse fortheir tutors ofthe roles. within eachandeveryboy. Great thanksalsogotothe I wish all of the best to Matheson House for 2017, for House Matheson to best the of all wish I Fromyear racedahead.Thematrics thenonthe House Matheson the with off started year The Our juniorInter-House touch-rugbyteam 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 1 4  Our seniorInter-Housetouch-rugby teamputinasolidperformance The beautifulsettingthatwecanenjoy everyweekduringHouseAssembly Christof Joubertdisplayinghisskills onthepiano Matheson Housesuperstartennisplayer, Adam vanHarte The FormIswere verymotivatedaftercompleting theobstaclecourse Second RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Third RowL–R:

Back RowL–R: Mr RBlackmore, SHarding,MNdziba,JGeldenhuys,PLuis,NKleynhans,RdeVilliers, HHuynh,DPietersen.

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A Rossouw, A Sita,TMasilela,FCoetzee,DBotha,WButt,GduToit, SvanNiekerk. P deVilliers, THills,JVenter, DMelass,A Perring,MSuleman,BNaidoo. Absent: J Horn,A vanderWalt. Inset: Form VGroup 5 C Olinger 3 The Pretorian

41 HOUSE REPORTS 42 HOUSE REPORTS our product totheBoysHighcommunity. public viewforalmost2years,Iamhappytopresent and boys. After havingtheHousehiddenawayfrom direct indicators of the efforts of the masters, prefects picture frames and fixing up the Honours Hall are all restorationthe old up the ofourRissikclock,putting fencing onthebacklawn,gymarea inForm4quad, House asitisthefirstvisitorsseewhentheyenter. helped restore thegardens, animportantpartofthe led from the front. Theypickedupaspade,and year. Starting withour gardening project, the matrics and motivation inleadingtheHouse the following the matricsfor2016certainlyhadrightattitude this pastyear. With anearlystartatthe endof2015, We,going.” get going got Rissik House,certainly at the successofHouse. Rissik namehighandtheydotheirutmosttoensure are,accepted forwhothey providedhold the they in theHouse.Here, everyoneiswelcomeand able toinstilafeelingofbrotherhood and belonging and our astoundinglypassionate masters, we were brothers, theDeputyHeadPrefect, MJ Anderson, men through theyear. With thehelpofmy19matric groupto leadsuchatalented privilege ofyoung the RissikHeadPrefect for2016,ithas been my This is and forever will be where legends meet. As Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: Rissik House The Pretorian Projects suchasthesoccer goals andClearview They say,tough the gets tough, going “Whenthe The Rissikmantra foralltosee. Brendon vanRensburg Chad Todd Mulalo Mphaphuli Luke Lejeune William Gersteling Damian Cunningham MJ Anderson Jason Kearney Form V: MrCCox Form IV: MrGBotha Form III:MrL Stewart Form II:MrBBurrow Form I:MrNAdendorff Mr CSmit Head Prefect Jason Kearney between ahungrypackofwolvesandtheirprey. remembering where yourroots lie.Nothingstands less thanexcellenceandalwayshumbleyourselfby goals; dream and aspire for greatness; demand nothing rest of my Rissik brothers, work hard to achieve your Rissik Housewould not stand where it is today. To the built ourhome.Without theirenthusiasmandsupport, for beingtherock-solid foundationuponwhichwe Rissik House and is what defines us as being the best. and thememoriestheymakethatislegacyof event, the bonds and brotherhood that are formed Rissik. Itisthepassionanddesire theyshowateach the buildingasRissik…boysare whatmake at theentranceorevenpictures andawards within tree pine magnificent the gardenssurroundingit, the that theyare hungryandready forthecomingyear. when facingadversity,positive attitude wasasign House events,nottomentiontheirpassionand and representing theHouseatnumerous Inter- are ready to startleadingtheHouse. Participating nights tocome. him (and the boys)luckfor the countless, sleepless hearted Rissikgentlemanjustlikehisfather. We wish who weknowwillgrowa kind,warm- uptobe boy young a of father proud the became Adendorff him forallhisyearsofservice. In SeptemberMr position inChina.We bidhimfarewell andthank masters, MrBurrow,up ateaching asheistaking downs. We saygoodbyetooneofour beloved right attheendofourtime–Inter-House Soccer. was really tough. We finally managed to win an event to theHouse.Thusnotbeingablebringonehome, year. Havingtheboyswineventsbringssuchpride in theHonoursHallreally hithomeattheendofthis Andrew Isherwoodand MatthewOscroft holding theRissikflaghigh. I’d liketothankeverymaster, especiallyMrSmit, I don’tseethegreat buildingwecallRissikHouse, The Form4sof2016havealready shown they and ups with filled year eventful an been has It Not beingabletoputafeweventsupontheboard This page iskindlysponsored byGregor andByronAndrew 4. 3. 2. 1. Front RowL–R: 4 1  The Rissikmatric group makingtheHouse proud. Thlogi Ramafuthula takingflight. Damian Cunninghamweighinguphis options. Rissik passioninpreparation forournextInter-House event. W Gerstelling,L Lejeune,DCunningham,MMphaphuli,JKearney(HeadofHouse),MJAnderson,BvanRensburg, CTodd. Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

D Oosthuizen,KParratt,MShum,A Roos,SRobinson,CTownsend. Mr CSmit,JMartin,TBatt,EMutafya,L Meyer, KNteo,MrCCox. 2 Absent: Form VGroup K vanVollenhoven. 3 The Pretorian

43 HOUSE REPORTS 44 HOUSE REPORTS with a5 Form Igroups inSchoolHouse’srecent history. to saythatwehavehadoneofthemostsuccessful carried on throughout the yearand we are proud and learning how to fightfor each other. This theme challenges. We stressed the importanceofteamwork and performedwellinthevariousactivities that theywere willingtoworktogetherasateam the FormICamp.Theboysshowedfrom earlyon of theyearwithusualintroduction sessions and inside. himself up and unleashed the Bulldog that exists downfall, butinsteadeachandeveryboypicked would havebroughtchallenges that manytotheir means beeneasyandwe,asaHouse,facedsome no memorable yearsatSchoolHouse.Ithasby Where doIevenbegin? Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: the first name on the cup since itsreadmission. cupsince the on name first the well forallInter-House events to ensure wewere This gavetheboysadded motivationtoprepare cultural and sporting Inter-House competitions. and forthisyearwillbedetermined from boththe awarded to thebestHouse during acalendar year Moerdyk trophy. This trophy was historically were informed ofthere-introduction ofthePiet very successfulfirstterm. a off finishing events, senior and junior the both Touch Rugby competitionsandonceagainwon maintain theirsuperbformintheInter-House to run the4.8kmcourse.Theboysmanagedto House runs whichputtheboysingoodshape This cameaboutaftermanytiringanddraining and seniorInter-House Cross Countrytrophies. produced a huge team effort to win both and the junior pace the up picked we term, first the of end the Towards houses! boarding other the – rivals a result whichsawusbeatbothofourbiggest School House The Pretorian As aHouse,wemadesolidstarttotheyear We welcomed our new Form I group at thestart This year hasbyfarbeenoneofmymost It wasataboutthisstageoftheyearwhenwe th placeintheInter-House SwimmingGala, Ben Uys Glen Thatcher Vaughan French Bruin Gert de Micheil Cross Motheo Moroane Michael Appelsamy Form V: MrMBlew Form IV: MrJKelly Form III:MrFSchuld Form II:MrDO’Grady Form I:MrCStephens Mr MBlew ended up coming 5 to replicate theformtheyhadshownlastyearand events, butboththejuniors and seniors were unable soccer pitch,preparing foroneofthemost popular challenger. Theboysthenputinthehourson by averyemphatic350pointsaheadofournearest competition. This we managed with ease as we won streakour unbeaten Inter-Housein the Athletic excellent achievement. saw himwintheBest Actor award whichwasan Men” byJohnSteinbeck.Jean’sportrayalofLenny following thestorylinefound in “OfMice and dramatic productionentertaining outstandingly Joshua SingerandJeanTerblanchean puttogether Head ofHouse Michael Appalsamy call home. ensure thatSchoolHouseisaplacewecantruly for always takingtimeoutoftheirpersonal lives to matric group,all themasters wewouldliketothank One behalfofthewhole we knowwillbebright. the wholeHouseallbestforfuture, which that wehaveatSchoolHouse.We wouldliketowish with theintentionofupholdinghighstandards on allobstaclesandchallenges Form IVswilltake matrics to say goodbye, we leave knowing thatour time hasarrivedforusas School Houseandasthe year. performance next their to better able will be they of atraditionduringthisevening.Iamnotsure how masters’ musical item which has become somewhat enjoyed themanyspeeches, delicious food and the a memorableeveningforwhich we thankyou.We such it make to effort special a in put boys IV Form theme fortheeveningwasGreek/Roman andthe dinner which is always thehighlightofyear. The farewell matric successful hugely a with off ended Dylan Thompson swimming breaststroke attheInter-House Gala In thethird term,themainfocuswasmaintaining “YeYe –Bulldogs!” Overall, 2016hasbeenaverysuccessful year for th and 7 and th respectively. The term 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 4 1  The FormIgroup aftersuccessfullycompletingthe obstaclecourseonFormIcamp Tumelo Sachanesprintingawayfrom hiscompetitorsattheInter-HouseAthletics Glen Thatcher, MotheoMoroane andClaytonSteenkampduring theInter-HouseAthletics Tintswalo MalulekeandGeordieCollaros at theMatricFarewell Dinner The SchoolHouseFormVgroup afterplaying“humanfoosball”oneweekend The SeniorInter-HouseBasketballTeam Second RowL–R: Front RowL–R: MCross, GdeBruin,Thatcher, MAppalsamy(HeadofHouse),Moroane, VFrench, BUys.

Back RowL–R: J Singer, JvanderMerwe,KMashele,CSteenkamp,BDlamini,SHuyssteen,MrMBlew. Z Dreyer, JTerblanche, RGolob,DAndrews, MChemaly. Form VGroup 2 5 6 3 The Pretorian

45 HOUSE REPORTS 46 HOUSE REPORTS Solomon House The Pretorian • • Solomon House. couple ofpeoplefortheir helpduringmytimein House and I ifcould go back,Iwould do it allagain. so many boys.Ihavehadagreat timeatSolomon better person,inthesame way as it has done with without adoubtithas shaped and made me into a years havebeentruly memorable andIcansaythat My time is up here at Solomon House. The past 4 1 displaying or setting anexampletoothers.The House produced 4 field the on incredible amounts of passion on the stands and participation was whether it evident, strongly was field sports the on that willstaywithmeasalastingmemory. something definitely most is It race. Country Cross Inter-House the of finish-line the at Oval Hofmeyr incredible toseetheamountofpassion displayed on “hearts” inorder todoaswellpossible.Itisalways their amount ofdedicationandalwaysranwith Country. The boys managed to show an incredible runs, allin preparation fortheInter-House Cross example totheirfellows. David Clark.Theyworkedhard andsetanexcellent prefect bodyundertheleadership of the Head Boy, The House was ledbyadedicated and committed amount ofpassionandprideintheirbelovedHouse. are goingthrough toughtimes. Boys showed a huge which allboysenjoythemselves,evenwhenthey Solomon House has transformed into aHousein again andpassionwasasstrong asithaseverbeen. belonging. A real brotherhood wasemphasised yet in whichmanyoftheboysfoundareal senseof This was a good year for Solomon House, a year Prefects: Deputy: Head ofHouse: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: Callan MeyerandShaunTraviss. Othermentionable st XVplayers,namelyDavidClark,Daniel Yeomans, I would like to take this opportunity to thank a to thank I wouldliketotakethisopportunity As witheveryotheryear, theboarders’ presence House “dreaded” the with off started year The o l te atr i te os: hn yu for you thank House: the in masters the all To support during mytimeinSolomonHouse. you thank for yourlove,understanding andunconditional children: our and Ilse, wife, my To Shaun Traviss Hans Swartz Callan Meyer Keagan Glass Matthew deKlerk Jacob Cloete David Clark Form V: MrJMouton/MrTucker Form IV: MrNZambara Form III:MrMMaartens Form II:MrJOrr Form I:RFourie Mr JTucker Dlamini whowere partofthe1 achievements includeJacobCloeteandMfundo School Prefect andForm2Prefect Keagan Glass future. an unforgettable yearandwishthemwellforthe brotherhood. IthanktheboysofSolomon House for remain to carrythetorch of passion, enthusiasm and place for all. However, it is up to the boys that achieved ourgoal:makingSolomonHouseabetter and asmatricgroup, we werewe that veryhappy Soccer andJuniorClimbing Senior events; these of Debating, Senior Archery, JuniorHockey, five Junior win to managed we all Inter-House activities. We are veryproud that in competitive very were boys the and different no most Inter-House activities takeplace.This year was last foralifetime.Thethird termisalsothe the moments that can build brotherhood bonds that around onFridayeveningswithfriends.Theseare “brutal” tabletennismatchesandjusthanging spent withdorm buddies, including “alley” soccer, throughHouse spiritisbuilt special moments because ofthetimeavailabletobondwithfriends. The real senseofbrotherhood isfeltduringthistime in theHouseandagenerallyrelaxed atmosphere. in the House. The third term seems to bringunity sports season and marked the startofbesttime Traviss, HansSwartzandLê Anh Vu. boys were awarded Academic Full Colours: Shaun is proventhreeno lessthan fact that the by matric This classroom. the in also but field, sports the on during thepastyear. multitude ofactivitiesatSchool and intheHouse in a give ofhisbest that single Solomon Houseboy proudevery oftheseboys,Iwouldalsoliketothank School’s Open Sevens Rugby Team. Although very Country Team. Sandile Mdluli also represented the Senior Housemaster JocelynTucker • • This yeartheHousecontinueditsupward path The third termmarkedtheendof winter The Solomon House boysdidnotonlyachieve I willmissyouall. been adullmomenthere atSolomon House and never has there – boys you, Thank boys: the To them. the bestoutofhim/ us inourquestofgetting for trustingus withyourson(s) andsupporting you Thank present): and (past parents the Toall House. it wouldbeimpossibletomanageandrun the Withouthelp andsupport. your ongoing you st Athletics Cross Athletics 3 1 Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Second RowL–R: Mr JTucker, MDlamini, CHeard,A Taverner, NMosimane,MYeomans, MrJMouton. CMeyer, MdeKlerk,JCloete,DClark(HeadofHouse),KGlass,STraviss, HSwartz.

M Hassenkamp,L Vu, ZSteyn,CGroenewald, SMdluli,L Nagel. Form VGroup 4 2 ru Solomon Proud 4. 3. Slaghuis Jonathan 2. 1.  Daniel Cloete Byron Phillipsand Cameron Bloom, Joshua Louw, Christiaan Pretoruis, House boys.L–R: Gala informal Swimming preparing forthe The FormIIIdorm Athletics during Inter-House Country Country Inter-House Cross Mosimane during and Nicholas Mfundo Dlamini The Pretorian

47 HOUSE REPORTS Henry Watson andDean Lamprecht doingusproud atInter-HouseAthletics 48 HOUSE REPORTS out in my mind. The standing ovation receivedout inmymind.Thestanding Senior SquashandtheFormIRace will alwaysstand Gala and the first positions in Tennis, Senior Hockey, but thethird positon at theInter-house Swimming in finished top threethe majority ofInter-House inthe events, We Sunnyside. develop and improve sustain, to way effective most the be to proved that plotted andplanned.Itwasthiskindofthinking under theableleadershipofMarkLamprecht, curricular activities. participating fullyindrama, music and other co- boys attainedexcellentsportsresults aswell Sunnyside the inspiring wasthat particularly This surpassedallmyexpectations.WhatIfound we obtainedinallaspects of thelifeschool. more delighted withtheincredible setofresults extraordinary inmanyways.Icouldnothavebeen High campus. which Sunnyside made giant strides on theBoys rememberedpostive. Thisyearwillbe asayearin fromof thinking was all Sunnyside boysthat the However, asaHousemaster, Iexperiencedakind not all the changes were postive for our country. hashtag forallkindsofchanges.Unfortunately – a generation 2016 founduslivinginthehashtag Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Housemaster: Sunnyside House The Pretorian Successful groups plan,andtheFormVgroup The 2016SunnysideMatricgroup hasbeen Thabang Sambo Khanya Ramokgopa Daniel Plaatjes Razeen Moosa Giovanni Mazzone Hlangi Denga Cameron Joseph Mark Lamprecht Form V: MrDWright Form IV: MsNKock Form III:MrsHCoetzee Form II:MrsDRoode Form I:MrsEDreyer/T Seema Mr MMoodley James Weatherhead and Kyle Mathewsrelaxing afterhelping Sunnyside Senior Housemaster Mervin Moodley Doug Williams win with the same dignity that we absorbed the loss.” hand isours,may we havetheability to handlethe to making2017anevenmore successfulyear. successes of 2016and on the themselves tobuilding leadership of Adrian Joseph,havecommitted be sadlymissedbyall. Centre. A friendlyandlikeableyoungman,hewill Wargames and,asaMediaPrefect, totheMedia a considerablecontributiontoFencing,Fantasy year leftusshockedandnumbed.Liammade devotion totheboys. friendly andcompassionate and we willmiss her someone who cares about hertutorgroup. Sheis a highlyprofessional teacherand,more importantly, resigned inorder toworkcloser to herhome.Sheis Mathematics and wastheSunnysideFormItutor, encouraging andlovingtherest oftheHouse. sharing, you forsupporting, fundraisers. Thank in RCLChristmas shoeboxesandparticipating largethe demonstated by numberofboysdonating Championship . silver medalattheWorld Free-Style Wrestling Science Olympiad and Alex Stenos winning a winning R5000andgoingthrough totheNational Moen Regan and Holloway Dale Gauteng; in golfer are KeaganMcLachan being namedthebestU/19 examples ofthisbutperhaps some of myfavourites performed well.There are somanyamazing boys worked tirelessly to ensure that Boys High highlights. school production, too,willremain oneofmy2016 by ThabangMadi and Ivan Louw in theannual “Never give up, never give in, and when the upper give in,andwhen “Never giveup,never The newly-appointedprefects underthe Liam van derMerwe’s untimely deathlatethis whotaught Dreyer Elma Mrs staff, of terms In The generosity of our Sunnyside boys was again Outside oftheHousecompetitons,Sunnyside win theInter-House Tennis

Front RowL–R: 3 1 Back RowL–R: D Plaatjes,TSambo,HDenga,MLamprecht (HeadofHouse),CJoseph(DeputyHeadGMazzone,RMoosa,KRamokgopa. Second RowL–R: K Rodrigues,JMyer, BHorn,MManley, JWeatherhead, BBisschop,L vanderMerwe,KBirch.

T Makinta,NNaidoo,Kekana,Napaai,VBurkat,DVenter, GGalante,JOh. Form VGroup Inset: Z Dockrat. 4. 3. 2. 1. 2 4  Winners oftheseniorInter-House Hockey Athletics Sunnyside boysshowingtheirpassion attheInter-House War criesbefore theInter-HouseSwimmingGala Sunnyside Matricsgettingready forthe PenguinSwim The Pretorian

49 HOUSE REPORTS 50 HOUSE REPORTS include coming 2 We achieved some outstanding results. Some of these talent intheHouse, from Acting to Athletics to Soccer. participants. I was also very impressed with all the in choosingasmall team from a longlistofwilling – those daysareparticipate over. Thehardlay part to people find to try to having not was part hard The We are theRed HotHouse. on theTown Housebannertomakesure itstayedred. goosebumps. Itwasasiftheboyswere willingtobleed breath-taking support.Witnessing thepassiongaveme Townsmen showedremarkable talent,perseveranceand This wasnoticedattheInter-House activitieswhere our this: thisyearTown Househasbeenmore alivethan ever. but the truth –which we didn’t immediately realise – was thought we had to pick Town House up from the ground, House, butintheenditwasboyswhoinspired us.We very hard toinspire theboystogainanewlovefor what Town wasallabout,butthewholeHouse.We tried it wasnotonlynecessaryfortheForm1stounderstand we alldidagoodjob. group and what they’ve achieved, I can confidently say was all about.Based on how they’ve grown as a tutor our jobtoteachthemwhatTown HouseandBoysHigh part of the Townsmen family. OnForm 1 camp it was were arrogant,all ofthemwere but ready tobecome new recruits. Someofthemwere scared, someofthem tried tochaseperfectionandwecaughtexcellence. memories and a lotof organised chaos. This year we great events, exciting numerous with filled year a was achievements andnewstandards forTown House.It it asamessage:Town House hasawoken”. asked what had just happened and I replied, “Take one experiencedactorinthecast,adrama fundi had won theInter-House Play Festival,withonly After it was announced in 2015 that Town House Prefects: Deputy: Head Prefect: Tutors: Senior Housemaster: Town House The Pretorian in matricSoccer, 3 The activitieswere usuallyveryeasytoorganize. As theleadersofHousehowever, wefeltitthat The yearstartedwiththeHousegainingaclassof of manynewheights, 2016 markedthebirth nd rd intheHouse PlayFestival,2 inseniorSquash, 3 Ryen vanWyk Mike He Tyron Denton Jarryd Brown Kyle Brenner Ferdi Botha Shaun Farrell Barry Coetzee Mrs SHarbour Form V: MsKMoodley/ Form IV: MrBEngelbrecht Form III:MrCDavies Form II:MrsEvanZyl Form I:MrsMPetrou Mr RO’Donoghue rd insenior

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once isenough.” for alwaysbeingtheRedHotHousewhichIlove. It hasbeenaprivilegetoserveandleadyou.Thankyou new andbetterideas.Heisanexampletoall. by thecurrent Town House system. This led to many only supportive,butquestioned many methods used greatlyHis supporthasbeen appreciated. Hewasnot Farrell, isoneofthemosthardworking peopleIknow. does not exist.TheDeputyHeadofTown house, Shaun the House.Without aHousemaster, aHousesimply Thirdly, thanksmustgotoMrO’Donoghueforrunning way –it’s what keepstheboysgoingfrom day today. interestgenuine andcarethem goesalong displayedby and tutoroutingswasabreeze. organising Inter-House activities, House assemblies team of House Prefects. With their help and support, member perfectly. Firstly, thanks mustgotoour are 3qualitieswhichdescribes a typicalTown House humble, hardworking andhelpfulatalltimes.These of people.Theseare noordinary people.Theyare men ofTown, andmenforTown. House thisyear.supported the Mayyoucontinuetobe Thank youtoeachandeveryboywhorepresented and we alwayshadenoughreservesthat and support. signing upforInter-House activities.Thisensured and thiswasseenthroughintently themanyboys a numberoftimesduringtheyear. Theboyslistened involved” wasrepeatedinspiring. Thephrase“get Prefects, various tutors and Mr O’Donoghue were truly this year. Thespeeches that were delivered byHouse organising suchaspecialeveningforthematrics. to thank Mr Engelbrecht and his Form 4 tutor group for dinner. ThisisaveryspecialtraditionandIwouldlike are theonlydayboyHousewhichhasamatricfarewell dinner were touching,eachinitsownunique way. We Ms MoodleyandMrsHarbouratthematricfarewell both of speeches The fill. to shoes big had she and her her newjourney. A braveMrsHarbourtookoverfrom of 2016 since wewere inForm 3. We wishher luck on class matric the of tutor the been has Moodley Ms staff. done infuture. good enough.Thisisanarea where workneeds to be junior Chessanda10 Head Prefect Barry Coetzee some toughtimesandresults aswell. A 9 improve intheyearstocome. Obviously there were as great asitshouldhavebeen.Iwouldhopethiswill House support wasnot the Athletics. Unfortunately Debating. The highlight is definitely ending 4 “Youif you’re onlyliveonce,but inTown House, Finally, IwouldliketothankmyTown Housebrothers. Secondly, recognitiontutors. The hastogothe I wouldliketorecognise andthankacouple Town House Assemblies in myeyestookastepup The matricssaidgoodbyetoamuchlovedmemberof th placeinseniorChesswere not th th placein inInter- 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 1 4 Front RowL–R:  “Smile forthecamera!”JarrydBrown looking strong duringtheInter-HouseCross Countryevent Town HouseFormIVssupportingattheInter-HouseGala “Pure focus…”KyleSolomonsandTristan HübschduringtheInter-House ChessTournament “Keep youreyeontheball!”JarrydBrown assesseshisopponent’s nextmoveattheInterHouseHockeyTournament “A seaofred” Town HouseinfullsongattheInter-HouseGala “Three-on-one” JarrydBrown andteammatesshowingofftheirskills at theInter-HouseHockey Tournament Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R: Third RowL–R:

F Botha,MHe,RvanWyk, SFarrell, MrsSHarbour(Tutor), BCoetzee(HeadofHouse),JBrown, TDenton,KBrenner.

M Mgwenya,Mahlangu,CDhabicharan,NNyika,KNderitu,DDahlen,FvanWyk, A Fine,NNaraindath. Mr RO’Donoghue(Housemaster),SKingsley, RSingh,GSargenti, SMeadows,L Christie,CBezuidenhout,

T Louw, BBall,PPapavarnavas,JHübsch, JSchramm,OKgotle,CvanStaden,DBooysen. Absent: Form VGroup M El-Shahir, TMampane. K Raphahlela. 2 5 Inset: T Kinimi.

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51 HOUSE REPORTS Commencement

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1. The displays by clubs and societies in the school gym prior to the start of the Commencement Ceremony 2. Ivan Louw playing the alto saxophone during one of the musical slots. 3. The headmaster, Mr Tony Reeler, welcomes new boys and their parents to the school.

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1. The Form One boys singing “Five Hundred Faces” under the direction of Dr van der Watt. 2. Part of the stage party at the Commencement Ceremony including the Head Prefect, Matthew Glover and some of the Form One tutors: (left to right) Mrs L. Kriel; Mr P. Noonan; Mrs A. Bolduc; Mr C. Dowra and Mrs B. Nel. 2

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1. The 2016 Matric leaving group singing the school song after the Final Assembly in October 2. Outgoing Head Prefect, Matthew Glover (on the right) reads the charge to the incoming (2017) Head Prefect, Geordie Collaros 3. Members of the 2016 School Prefect Body applaud outgoing Head Prefect, Matthew Glover, during the Matric Final Assembly 4. The Head Prefects for 2016 and 2017, Matthew Glover and Geordie Collaros after the Matric Final Assembly

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t the annual Girls High Spring Fair, Boys a limited set of ingredients and have to conjure up High again fielded a number of teams in some culinary delights (a main course and a dessert) the cooking contest. Needless to say, they in a very tight timeframe. Boys High did walk away Afaced stiff competition from our sister school who with some prizes, although not necessarily for the took most of the top honours. Competitors are given quality of the cooking!

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3 4 1. Hard at it in the kitchen are Max Ladds, Duncan Lötter, Rui de Pinho and Stelios Ayiotis 2. Head Prefect, Matthew Glover, looking confused at what is happening in his saucepan while Mr John Illsley, as the other team member, presses on regardless 3. Winners of the prize for the team displaying the best spirit were Matthew Glover and Mr John Illsley 4. Max Ladds and Rui de Pinho finished in a very creditable third position in the first round of the cook-off

56 The Pretorian Forty-Year-on Reunion

Address by Mr Vernon Cresswell at the 40-Year-on Friday Assembly for the Class of 1976

ooking around the school this morning – I can 20 spouses whom we are delighted to have join us! see how things have changed. And looking at That’s well over a hundred people from different some of my former classmates – there’s living parts of the world, celebrating our reunion over the proofL of change! next 2 days. Unfortunately, there are 17 of the class “Forty years on, growing older and older, of 1976 who have passed on – they are remembered Shorter in wind as in memory long, today and special mention will be made later. It’s Feeble of foot and rheumatic of shoulder, also interesting to note that most of us represented what will it help you that once you were strong?” here today were born in 1958. And we are 58 this I don’t know about the rest of my former year! Some of you boys may be able to say this one schoolmates, but personally I have more wind and day – who knows how many of you will live well less memory, not the other way around. into your 90’s! A lot has happened in the past 4 decades … The year we matriculated (1976) was a HUGE 40 years ago: year in our history – and that of South Africa, a time There were no TVs, no computers, no CDs, no of much political awareness. But our political and IPods social landscape has changed dramatically – for the No internet or email. No mobile phones. No Wi- better, may I add. But all change is hard. Change Fi. No WhatsApp, Snapchat or Facebook causes movement, and movement causes friction. Back then: We lived in very interesting times then, and we still Hardware was hardware – and Software was a do now, I suppose. I do not wish to dwell on the No 2 pencil past. We can’t do anything about the past, but we Grass was something you mowed can influence the future. A cell was something you learned about in Biology So what’s my message today? Well, I have 7 things Chalkie Sommerville was already an old man I would like to share with you in the next 7 minutes: ANNUAL EVENTS Coke was something you drank I visited the school 2 years ago – our family Heroine was considered to be a female hero… donated my dad’s SA Schools cricket cap to the And last, but not least (certainly my favourite), school which is now proudly displayed in the getting stoned was considered to be a negative Mulvenna room. My wife commented on how nice biblical experience! it was to see how well-mannered each boy was. Do you know that scientists are predicting that The way they stood up, looked us in the eye and people born this century will live to be 130! Can greeted us with a smile. While here, we also took you imagine living that long? What will that mean the opportunity of visiting Solomon House. When for careers, for employment, for medical aids, for I arrived, I was greeted in exactly the same way retirement planning? People are going to be living I was taught as a boarder to greet a visitor. This longer and will thus have to work longer to secure particular boy stood up and greeted me – offering a comfortable retirement. AND what about the to help. When I told him why I was here and my pressure on personal relationships? Guys – imagine association with the school and Solomon House, he – you are going to get married at (say) 30 – knowing proudly gave me a tour. A personal tour. That boy is that you will stay married to the same person for the probably in assembly today. I remember you. I don’t next 100 years??!! Frightening thought. believe it’s important to mention a name, because But seriously, times have certainly changed. But I know all other boys would have behaved in the some things, I believe, should never change. same way. Certainly, a Solomon House boy would What do I say to you today in less than 10 minutes have done so. I’m not too sure Rissik and School – 2 of which have already passed? were that well-mannered in those days! Firstly, I’m honoured here today to talk to you – We often used to play soccer on the lawn in front of especially in this magnificent hall – and secondly, I Solomon House, and whenever “the boss”, another speak on behalf of the Class of 1976 – these elderly master or parent walked past, we would halt play to people sitting here! When you think of it, we sat here allow them to pass. I always remember “the boss” 40 years ago thinking about life after school. Well, (Mr Abernethy) doffing his hat as he continued we are back! So that you know, we have 83 guys at walking past. We showed respect to him – and he in this reunion. That excludes 21 former masters and turn showed us respect.

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6 1. Mr Illsley explaining the significance of certain features in the school grounds during the walking tour of the 40-Year-On group 2. Old Boys and their partners from the class of 1976 in the new library during the morning tea 3. The 40-Year-On group during the special Friday Assembly 4.&5. Members of the reunion group enjoying lunch and catching up on old times in the Sommerville Pavilion 6. The reunion group in front of the main building after the Friday Assembly

58 The Pretorian Address at the Friday assembly: on various institutions – not least of all, on our Having good manners is the first point I wanted Constitution. Allegations of “State Capture” have to make. It is a trait of a boy from Pretoria Boys High. done the rounds. Tactics have included bullying, And secondly, showing mutual respect to others intimidation, the appointment of compliant is also a trait of a boy from Pretoria Boys High. I individuals who manufacture allegations of learned both from this school. I’m sure we all did. It misconduct against individuals – some very senior does not matter whether you were the smartest guy in government. Whilst this is not an outright attack in class or the most versatile sportsman on the field. on the institutions and the Constitution, it does Nor whether you are a school prefect or captain of have the same effect. Earlier this week we were your team. Hold on to these – they will stand you in again reminded of all of this. great stead for the rest of your life. We cannot stand by and allow this systematic Thirdly, I do believe every boy is unique. In this raid on our institutions to succeed. As citizens, we regard, don’t be shy to be yourself. Don’t let others collectively own and are the ultimate custodians around you, in seemingly superior positions, dictate and guardians of our democracy. It is OUR project. your future be they schoolmates or teachers. Don’t We cannot allow this to happen on OUR watch. As be intimidated by these people. Some of them do you have probably seen, we, as a young democracy, mature, but some of them will always be boys. There are NOT allowing this to happen. November 2nd is a saying that “A bird sitting on a tree is never 2016 may just be a defining moment for us all. But afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is there needs to be a clear metaphorical “line in the not on the branch, but on its own wings. “Always sand” that cannot be crossed so that this does not believe in yourself.” happen on YOUR watch either. Boys – you also have Fourthly, be proactive in whatever you do. an opportunity of defining yourselves accordingly. Nothing ventured – nothing gained. They say “A Our generation showed it this past week. Don’t

tortoise never moves forward unless it sticks its neck you miss this opportunity when it presents itself in ANNUAL EVENTS out!” Don’t be scared to try something new. Follow the future. Carry the flame forward to university, your gut. Make mistakes – and learn from these to your places of employment – understand the mistakes. Just don’t make the same mistake again. importance of our Constitution, our Courts and Fifthly, select your friends carefully. Your circle of the freedom of our Press, and continue to grow friends is more important than you think. As parents our young and vibrant democracy. That way you we know this to be true now. And, very importantly, define yourselves. continue making friends. You will find that your My 7 minutes are up. It’s been a privilege closest friends in years to come are, unfortunately, addressing you today. On behalf of Class of 1976, not all from your schooldays. That’s life. So choose I would like to thank you for affording us the carefully. Your true friends will stand by you. opportunity of visiting you this weekend. Mr Illsley Sixthly – your family is MOST important. It matters (and Mr Reeler, in his absence), we purposely made not how many family members you have. It’s how sure that we would have a healthy cash reserve in you interact with them; it’s how you laugh with them our account when planning this event, so please note and how you cry with them. Show them lots of love – that we will be depositing whatever cash reserves they are the only family you will ever have. we have, which will be substantial, into the school’s Seventhly, whether still at school, university or bank account. wherever, as you go out in the world, you'll find that Boys – this IS the best school in the country. I people are always quick to define you, to pigeonhole know from bitter experience that school can be a you, to whittle you down to their preconceived drag at times, but you will quickly realise once you notions – which brings me to my last (and probably leave, what this place means to you and I would most important) point: Never let others define you. encourage you all to try and draw as much as you Define yourself. can from the five, or in some cases six, years that you On that point, it would be remiss of me if I did will spend here. not stop here for a moment to give you a direction We were privileged to attend this wonderful on your future responsibility as a citizen of South school 40 years ago. We are proud to say that we Africa. Let me be clear: This is NOT a political went to Pretoria Boys High! I hope one day you will statement – rather it is suggested advice to young feel the same way people to define themselves as future leaders in our Virtute et Labore country. Over the past year or so, there has been a lot of noise and media coverage surrounding attacks Vernon Creswell

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Address delivered by Lt Col Dave Temple at the annual Remembrance Day Service at PBHS on 11 November 2016

ood Morning, Headmaster, Staff, Honoured In the Somme River valley in northern France Guests, ladies and gentlemen and young men. on the Western Front, “The Battle of the Somme” It is an honour for me to address you today started at 07:30 on 1 July 1916. Five huge mines, Gon the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme which the British had tunnelled under the German and in particular, the Battle of Delville Wood. lines, were exploded at 07:28 and this was the signal I too, was a young man as you are today and sat for the forces of the British Empire to attack. in the sun as you are doing, wondering what this This is how one of the bloodiest of all battles was all about. Why remember a war 100 years ago in in the Great War started. Many of the young men the fields of France and ? What does it have whose names appear on the memorial in front of the to do with us today? Perhaps after today there may school lost their young lives at this time. The attack be some lessons learned of the futility of war which was launched by approximately 160 000 men of the you may take with you into the future. British Empire over a front of 30 miles. At the end The Great War was long and tedious, lasting from of the day, we had suffered the loss of some 60 000 1914 to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month men, of whom 21 000 were killed and 40 000 were of 1918 (Armistice Day). wounded, missing or captured. One of the most significant battles of the war was By the end of November 1916, the army of the the Battle of the Somme which started on 1 July British Empire had lost 420 000 men, the French 1916 and lasted until 18 November 1916 and was in 200 000 and the Germans nearly 500 000. This was a progress 100 years ago, as we speak. terrible loss for the forces of the British Empire and After matriculating here at Boys High in 1965, indeed, even for this school which also lost so many I volunteered for Military Service in the Army young men, some still boys and some, masters. The ANNUAL EVENTS Gymnasium in 1966 and was selected to be part of total distance advanced during these 5 months was the Guard of Honour for the 50th anniversary of the seven miles (about 10 km). Battle of Delville Wood in July 1966. This was a great honour and even greater still for the 99 young men and 4 sentries of whom I was a part, that we were accompanied by 25 veterans of the Great War and in particular, of the Battle of Delville Wood. These old gentlemen who were mostly in their 70s, shared many memories as we flew to France. As a boy at Boys High, our previous Headmaster, Mr. Noel Pollock, had also served in the war and had suffered from “shell shock” which seemed to have got progressively worse as he grew older. (The boys' tricks on him were very unkind). He was retired but still teaching. Having been part of the Guard of Honour at the Remembrance Service in Delville Wood in 1966, I was determined to return one day if the Lord spared me, to attend the 100th anniversary of the Battle. I did this and was able to lay a wreath on behalf of all my comrades. It was a very moving personal experience to be there in July this year.

60 The Pretorian Delville Wood is well known in South African Two (2) South Africans won Victoria Crosses in military history and represents the national symbol the Battle. Ravaged by the fighting in 1916, only for bravery and sacrifice. The 1st South African one tree was left standing. The Wood was replanted Infantry Brigade accomplished one of the finest feats in the 1920s and restructured to house the South of arms of the First World War, in July 1916. African National Memorial. It was decided that the On 15 July 1916, the Brigade, comprising 121 Wood would forever stay the burial ground of those officers and 3032 men, received orders to “take the soldiers who still lie there. Wood at all costs”. For five nights and six days, the A new Memorial Wall has been opened to record South Africans fought against various units of the 4th South Africans of all races who lost their lives in German Army Corps. World War I. Outnumbered, sometimes up to 6:1 and being After the decimation of the 1st SA Infantry Brigade attacked by the enemy from three sides, they were at Delville Wood, the wounded men returned and almost decimated, but managed to hold on and fight the Brigade regrouped and fought elsewhere in back, sometimes resorting to hand-to-hand combat, battles on the Somme. until most of the Wood had been captured under the One of the youngest soldiers to fight in the Great command of Lt/Col EF Thackeray. During the Battle, War was Private David Ross from Durban who the shelling reached a rate of 400 shells per minute. joined up the age of 13. He was badly wounded but When they were relieved on 20 July, only 142 returned to battle and later died of his wounds at men came out of the Wood unscathed. EventualIy the age of 14 years and 2 months. Our group was 780 weary and wounded men from the South privileged to visit his grave. African Brigade assembled and marched past their It was a great honour to be at Delville Wood Commander, General T Lukin, who took the salute for both the 50th and the 100th anniversaries and ANNUAL EVENTS with tears streaming down his cheeks. especially, to meet the group of Pretoria Boys High School boys at the South African Memorial Service at the Thiepval Memorial on Sunday, 10 July 2016. In conclusion, we all have to decide if this, or other wars, are futile or not. The scriptures are clear that wars are as a result of the schemes of men. When faced with the threat of great tyranny or men and nations with evil intent, we all have to decide what we are going to do about it. In Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, vs 1 and 9 we read: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to love and a time to hate, A time for war and a time for peace.” Those we have come to honour and remember today made their choices and died to leave us their legacy for a better world. On the Memorial at Delville Wood these words are inscribed: “THEIR IDEAL IS OUR LEGACY, THEIR SACRIFICE OUR INSPIRATION. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.”

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62 The Pretorian First A-Level English Group

n 2014, the idea was born to explore the possibility South African syllabus as well as the A-level work of offering a more advanced course in English to at the same time. Mr Reeler agreed that all the boys boys who would like to extend their horizons a doing the Cambridge course would be assigned to the Ilittle more. After looking at various possibilities, it same class. The boys could then work at a faster pace was decided that going the Cambridge A-level route through their NCS English syllabus to leave as much would be the best option for Boys High. time as possible for the Cambridge work. In spite of 2014 was a year of experimentation. Any boy in this, it was also necessary to continue with tutorials Form III, who enjoyed reading and was up to the in the evenings. This was really tough, as some boys challenge, could apply to start the course – at first were in the choir, others were in the orchestra and with “baby steps”. All the reading would have to be some also played water polo in the evenings. done in the boy’s own time. Tutorials and lectures In their matric year, November 2016, nineteen boys would be after school, in the afternoons or evenings wrote their NSC exams as well as the Cambridge as boys were in different classes during the day. exams. All nineteen boys passed – by all accounts, The boys cut their teeth on 1984 and A Man for All a wonderful achievement for the guinea pig group. Seasons and after some guidance, they wrote their All the boys agreed that, although they had to work first Cambridge-like essay. Needless to say, some of very hard, they had enjoyed the challenge and the them realised that the course might be a little tougher freedom of open and in-depth discussions and than they had anticipated, but twenty-two boys especially the special bond that they had formed decided that they were up for the challenge and that over the three years. they were ready to begin the first leg of A-levels and The next group will be writing their A-level tackle the A-level examination the following year, in English exams this year, in 2017, under the tutorship November 2015. of Mrs Vlag, and they will be followed by the 2018 However, it was also acknowledged that only group who are being guided by Mrs Mentz. having afternoons and evenings to discuss the work SPECIAL EVENTS would never be enough if boys were to do both their Liesel Kloppers

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1. A sell-out crowd enjoys the open air spectacle in front of the main building 2. The grand old main building shown off through a combination of music and dramatic illumination 3. This was the most spectacular show yet staged, thanks to the array of lighting effects 4. Dr Niel van der Watt conducting the school orchestra during the sound and light show

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5 6 7 1. The 1st XV captain, Micheil Cross, presents Mr Abraham Shalang with a 1st Team jersey before the start of the Maritzburg College match 2. Head of Sport, Mr Michael Housdon, and Estate Manager, Mr Patrick Vermeulen, with Mr Abraham Shalang after the presentation of the jersey 3. The Headmaster pays tribute to Mr Abraham Shalang’s service to Boys High 4. Mr Patrick Vermeulen presenting a framed 1st XV Rugby jersey (which includes photos taken at the original presentation) to Mr Abraham Shalang 5. “Abie” at the special farewell function held in the Sommerville Pavilion 6. A standing ovation for groundsman extraordinaire, Mr Abraham Shalang 7. Mr Housdon speaking at the special farewell school assembly for Mr Abraham Shalang

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One of the charity initiatives of 2016 was the collection which ravaged parts of South Africa, particularly of fresh water to assist victims of the serious drought the .

1 SPECIAL EVENTS 2 1. Some of the matric pupils who helped to co-ordinate this drive 2. Loading the water bottles onto a truck for distribution to needy recipients 3. Part of the hundreds of bottles of water donated 3 Wheelchair Donation

One of the school’s charity drives this year was on recipients, which was done at a School Assembly. Mr behalf of the Sweetheart Foundation and involved Philip Loots of the School’s Music Department was the collection of bottle tops and bread tags. This responsible for driving this initiative among staff and allowed for the donation of two wheelchairs to needy boys. He is seen handing over the two wheelchairs.

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his year saw the conclusion of the major of the “Koppie” had to take a substantial detour, building project that started in 2014 with interference in school life was not too onerous. the construction of the New Abernethy Inevitably, the odd anglegrinding session made THall. Phase Two of that project was a double- certain periods in adjacent classrooms somewhat storey building designed to house a new library taxing, but teachers and boys endured these on the ground floor and the entire music centre on irritations with admirable stoicism. One person the upper level. These facilities were all part of a who actually enjoyed the building operations was strategic vision for the school which was conceived the school librarian, Mrs Karen Botha. With a small more than a decade ago. Originally, the facilities that library facility housed in the main music teaching make up Phase Two of the project were envisaged in room (completed during Phase One), she had a the converted space of the shell of the hall, but when bird’s-eye view of the construction of the new library a decision was taken not to proceed with a new self- only a few metres away! Also showing a keen interest standing hall below Rissik House, an entirely new during occasional site visits, was Dr Niel van der building was required. Watt who was seeing a dream come true in the form The new building was, as with the hall, designed of a purpose-built music centre that would finally by KMH Architects led by Wayne Mansfield and consolidate all the music rooms into one facility. was linked to the southern side of the hall by two Music teachers could look forward to moving from skywalks which allowed the main music teaching converted boiler-rooms and broom cupboards into room (above the stage area of the hall) to be very generously proportioned teaching venues that integrated with the rest of the music centre. These were well appointed in terms of sound-proofing, air features, coupled with the style of the building and conditioning and other perks. This certainly made the retention of most of the original trees in this part music teachers the envy of most other staff once the of the grounds, meant that the completed structure centre was opened! looked as if it had been part of the main buildings Apart from instrument teaching rooms, the music for years, rather than a brand new addition. centre features a music library, extensive instrument Although the school was fortunate to have a storage rooms and a room that allows the full surplus of funding after the completion of Phase One, orchestra or choir to rehearse. Downstairs, the new this only covered a fraction of the cost of the new library includes a much larger floor area, a computer building. Hence, although the full cost of the hall and centre and a kitchenette to facilitate catering for part of the cost of the new library and music centre small functions in the courtyard on the southern were covered by the funds raised from donations side of the building. from the alumni and friends of Boys High, the balance Having, over the course of the past three years, would have to be secured from another source. The served as the school’s project manager on the school’s governing body took the decision to raise a building projects, I was very pleased to see it substantial loan, so as to allow building operations on through to a successful conclusion. I look back with the property to continue uninterrupted and with the pride to some challenging years, but ones that have same contractor, Legocon Projects. contributed significantly to the already fine facilities The construction phase of the new building enjoyed by pupils and staff of Pretoria Boys High. proved much less disruptive to school life than the It is hoped that these latest additions will play their hall project. Apart from the fact that the school did role in shaping generations of young men. not have access to a full library and that anyone THE BILL SCHRODER CENTRE making their way to classrooms on the western side John Illsley

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r Bill Schroder was Headmaster of Pretoria cut a ribbon across the main doors which proceeded Boys High School for twenty years, from to open and the school’s Dixie Band struck up a tune 1990 to 2009, a period that encompassed inside the library. The Schroders stepped inside to Msome of the most sweeping changes in the country view the plaque which commemorates the opening and in the school. After his retirement, Mr Schroder and were shown around the new facility. All their ran the fundraising project that appealed to Old children and grandchildren were present to enjoy Boys and friends of the school for contributions the evening with them. towards a major building project. His well-managed Later in the evening, parents, Old Boys and campaign and the magnificent contributions of donors arrived for a viewing of the new building. Old Boys, made possible the building of the new A very lively atmosphere prevailed as the Music hall and provided part of the financing for the new Department had the orchestra playing in the main library and music centre. Although it may have rehearsal room as well as ensembles in several other seemed appropriate to name the hall in honour of teaching rooms. Mr Schroder, that facility already carried the name The opening evening showed just how much of a previous headmaster, Mr Desmond Abernethy. work had gone into moving into the new building. Consequently, the decision was taken to name the While the Music Department made this look easy, entirely new building that constituted Phase Two of accomplishing the move in a few days, the library the project, the “Bill Schroder Centre”. faced a massive task in moving thousands of The Opening Ceremony took place on the evening books from shipping containers back onto shelves. of the 31st May 2016 and we were honoured to have Mrs Karen Botha achieved much more than this, both Mr and Mrs Schroder present and part of the managing to add many imaginative touches. proceedings. Apart from art works and quotes on the walls, a The formalities began with a welcoming address reading nook under the staircase featured the titles by the Headmaster, Mr Tony Reeler, who went on of popular books on each of the stairs. Modern to pay tribute to Mr Schroder, both as Headmaster technology has been incorporated tastefully into the and manager of the fund-raising campaign. Mr library to complement more traditional sources of Schroder replied, thanking the school for the honour information. and acknowledging many of those present who had It is appropriate to acknowledge the donation worked with him on the staff, served as governors of original art works by two of our parents. Mr and been significant donors. The Second Master, Dirk Marx donated Pierneef prints that are now on Mr John Illsley, who had served as project manager, display in the library and Mr Marius van Staden thanked the professional team on the project as well donated an oil painting of a conductor which now as those within PBHS who had worked to make its hangs on the landing of the music centre. completion possible. In the devotional segment of Within days of the opening, the facility was open the ceremony, Father Tim Lowes asked for a blessing to boys to utilise. Both the library and the music on the new building and those who work or study in centre are the envy of most other schools and we are it. Musical items from the choir and other ensembles blessed to benefit from its construction. It is also a also featured. Finally, all was ready for the symbolic fitting tribute to the previous Headmaster and his opening of the building. Mr Schroder unfurled a long enormous contribution to the school over more than banner which fell away to reveal the brass letters two decades.

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The entrance shortly before the Opening Ceremony The school’s Dixie Band playing at the Opening Ceremony

70 The Pretorian hen it came to the naming of our new which enabled great change to take place. The school facility, there was very little discussion grew from just over 1000 to its current complement needed. In line with our tradition of of 1550, making it the biggest single sex school in Wnaming buildings after those who have contributed South Africa. To do this, four new Day Boy Houses significantly to the school and past Headmasters in were added to ensure our pastoral care was able to particular, we decided to name this building after continue in small groups, despite the school’s size. a man who devoted twenty years of his life to the Perhaps the greatest change though, was that the school at a time of enormous transition and change school was finally able to open its doors to people of in our country – Mr Bill Schroder. all races in the early 1990s. Mr Schroder is an Old Boy from a traditional Bill was tasked with managing this transition boys school like ours – Boys High which included managing so many people and School where he was Head Boy. He obtained a BA their expectations. From bridging classes to in English from and a BEd from UCT. He began bursaries, Bill made sure that the ethos of the teaching at Western Province Prep School, then to school was maintained while going out of his way SACS, and then back to RBHS as a teacher before to try to understand the new direction the school being promoted to Deputy Head at York High in was taking. This was managed through Bill’s George. He moved to in consummate skill when it came to people. Without Cape Town as Deputy before taking up the Headship doubt, one of his greatest strengths is his ability at Rhodes High School and later Pinelands High. to engage with people – from staff, Old Boys and He was appointed as Headmaster at Boys High in parents, to the boys whom he loved dearly and for 1990, as position he would hold for the next 20 years. whom he would do just about anything. His ability He was involved in rugby and cricket coaching at to combine deep compassion with a firm hand most schools, and heavily involved in squash which earned him the greatest respect from his boys. The included being an administrator at national level. legacy he has left us is indeed remarkable and we He married Cherry in 1968 and they have three honour him here today by proudly naming this children (all here tonight) and four grandchildren. new facility in his honour. His name will remain The relationship he and Cherry have is quite here forever as a tribute to him and to the influence incredible. They are both extremely supportive of he had on this, our fine school. each other and their mutual love and respect is plain to see. To symbolise that partnership, Cherry will AD Reeler be assisting in the opening ceremony by cutting the ribbon at the entrance to the new building. Bill’s Headship was marked by change. Not only did the school undertake significant building during his time which included staff accommodation, centralising the catering facilities, the rugby pavilion, astro turf, basketball courts, school shop and sports fields, but the school also took back Pollock Campus THE BILL SCHRODER CENTRE

Looking very pleased with the new facility: Mrs Karen Botha (Librarian), Dr The plaque commemorating the opening of the new building Niel van der Watt (Head of Music) and Mr John Illsley (Second Master and project manager for the building project)

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1. Mr Bill Schroder unveils the signage at the main entrance of the building that now bears his name 2. Saxophonists playing in one of the new music teaching rooms on the evening of the opening 3. Mr Reeler pays tribute to Mr and Mrs Schroder during the Opening Ceremony 4. Members of the school’s support staff at the Opening of the new library 5. Members of the Schroder family at the opening ceremony. L–R: Glen Schroder, Tracey Housdon, Cherry Schroder, Bradley Schroder and Bill Schroder 6. Mr Bill Schroder and his wife, Mrs Cherry Schroder, enter the new library after the Opening Ceremony 7. Headmaster’s secretaries, past and present: Mrs Gail Bloemink and Mrs Katrina Dodds

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uring the course of construction, the drawings that were incorporated into the work, architects gave the school the option of the vast majority of the work was undertaken by having an art installation suspended from the very talented Head of the Art Department, Ms theD roofing beams of the atrium area which makes Debbie Cloete, who worked through an entire Easter up part of the entrance to the new library. After holiday to meet the deadline. consultation with the school’s Art Department, it The panels include items or details that are was decided to accept this offer and to design seven specific to the school. For example on the third art panels that would be attached to the underside panel, the Aeronca C3 light aircraft was rebuilt to of bulkheads. flying condition at the school over the course of Because anyone viewing the panels would be fourteen years. The Air France Boeing 707 drawing looking up, thoughts soon turned to what you would features, on the nose of the airliner, the name of typically have seen if you had looked skywards the boy, Benedikt Johannes, who drew it and the in Pretoria over the course of the school’s history, (fictitious) registration is “F-PBHS”. Elton Musk, an spanning a century. Consequently, the panels, Old Boy of the 1980s, of course has a link to recent which collectively came to be entitled “Upwards and space ventures. Onwards”, are a montage of all manner of aircraft, The completion of the artwork did not constitute spacecraft, planets, insects and even Jacaranda the end of the project as a company had to be found blossoms. Each panel represents a different era: who could print the canvasses, mount them on Pre-World War One; World War One; the inter-war frames and then secure them to the bulkheads. All years; World War Two; 1970s; 1980s and 1990s. this was achieved just in time for the opening. Although some senior art students contributed The art panels add to the attractiveness of the atrium THE BILL SCHRODER CENTRE

74 The Pretorian and constitute a unique feature that was created within setting at the entrance to the school library. the Boys High art community. It also represents an item of educational value, entirely appropriate to its JW Illsley THE BILL SCHRODER CENTRE

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Geography Tour to Australia and New Zealand

Our tour started on 17 March when we set off from snorkel. South Africa to Australia, flying via Hong Kong. Our first diving site was literally a patch of sand This was a 14-hour flight. After a long flight of trying in the middle of the ocean. We were dropped off on it to fall asleep on the plane, we landed in Hong Kong and had the opportunity to snorkel the area around early the next morning. it. This was truly an experience to be remembered. We then went to the Hong Kong Disney Resort We were able to see the huge biodiversity of marine which was a completely new experience for us, life and to get so close to all these incredible animals. We experienced everything from taking selfies TOURS apart from a select few; most of us had never been to Disneyland before. It was an amazing experience. with sea turtles, to belly flopping off the back of Unfortunately for us, we had extreme cases of jet the boat , to swimming with sharks to Chad having lag and at a later stage the locals must have thought to wrestle a “GT” or giant trevally, for his I phone we were crazy as there were about 30 boys from SA 6S. The coral populations of the reef are suffering sleeping on the benches in Disneyland. because of the damage that humans are causing Later that same day we flew out to Australia through overfishing and the impact of climate which was another 7-hour flight. Fortunately the change. plane seats were much more comfortable than the Next stop Auckland, New Zealand! City life … benches at Disney so the flight went by must faster. In Auckland, on our way to the Sky Tower, we Australia is truly a stunning place and our views were greeted by a “haka” from a “kiwi” that worked from the plane were amazing. across the road to welcome us. This is a sign of We arrived in Australia where we were met by respect and to make sure that we knew that this was our guide, Tim. All Black territory. So, obviously, what did we do as I think one way to sum up Australia is to realise South Africans? We pulled out our South African that anything that is not you, wants to kill you! flag and screamed “Go Bokke!!!” The first day we spent admiring the true beauty of The Sky Tower in Auckland stands 328 metres the landscape that Australia has to offer. Travelling tall. viewing platform which has glass panelling around, we focused more on the inland areas of 360 degrees around it, is 220 metres high. It allows Queensland. Going bushwalking through ancient you to see 80 km in every direction. The views are rainforests was an amazing experience as was seeing breathtaking. all the different wildlife and ancient vegetation. We The black sand beach was a stunning sight, saw a tree that was the inspiration for the movie literally just long parallel lines of continuous barrels AVATAR. rolling onto the black sand – a surfer’s paradise. Swimming in pristine waterfalls and lakes was a Next we went snapper fishing to try to bring “jol”, as well as jumping off anything and everything home a catch for dinner as we were all running low that we could find. on cash. This was a lot of fun and I think all the guys Our accommodation that night was a backpackers’ enjoyed fishing off the mussel farms, chatting with lodge called “On the Wallaby”. mates and just having a “jol”. The next morning was an early start. We went on We such a wide range of fish species a wildlife canoeing tour of Lake Tinaroo, allowing from “snapper” to “kawai” to “kingfish” to small us to see typical Aussie wildlife. Next we took the sharks. That “snapper” is honestly one of the best- sky rail through the rainforest and interacted with tasting fish that I have ever had. These mussel farms the wallabies. It was a great experience to be able provide a safe place for smaller fish to grow and to interact with the Aussie wildlife in their natural mature. New Zealand’s Green-lipped mussels are habitat. well known worldwide and bring in a lot of money My personal highlight of the tour was the Great for the country. Barrier Reef. The Gold Coast is an unbelievably We then visited the city of Rotorua which is built amazing place and we stayed within walking in a geothermal valley. It is nicknamed “Sulphur distance of the coastline. In the morning we set off for City” because of the sulphide emissions which give the Great Barrier Reef on a 40-foot catamaran. As we Rotorua a rotten egg smell. were leaving the harbour, we were fortunate enough The next attraction that we visited in Rotorua to see a military submarine that had surfaced. was the Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre. Here they Two hours later, we arrived at the dive site. have the 500 natural geothermal wonders. I found Unfortunately for the rest of us, Mr. Franken, Mr. the Maori culture very interesting because of their Maartens and Mr O’Donoghue were the only 3 old use of the land, their beliefs, their values and their enough to scuba. The rest of us were geared up to traditions – especially the fact that everything they

76 The Pretorian do has a deeper meaning. Their carvings are all done by hand by the master carvers in the different tribes. Their tattoos have got so much meaning behind them. Every single tattoo that a Maori has represents something that is special or means something important to that person. 1 2 The Centre is full of geothermal lakes and pools that are used by the Maori culture for different things such as cooking and bathing. There are a

large number of geothermal hotsprings or geysers TOURS in this area due to volcanic activity. These geysers attract people from all over the world. Another highlight was the “luge” in Rotorua which is basically like go-karting. You start at the top of the mountain and you follow different courses down the mountain but only by using the force of gravity so no pedals, no motor, just gravity and a brake. This

3 was a lot of fun. It was an insane experience and you actually pick up a lot of speed so when your mate knocks you off, you crash hard into the concrete … We had some relaxation time at the prawn farm – but only a few mastered the art of catching them. Black Water Rafting was amazing – the water was 16 degrees. It is a journey through the caves where the chambers light up like a night sky. This is the result of thousands of glow worms on the ceiling. Whilst walking through the water, we saw an eel. This tour teaches a lot of life lessons about travelling abroad, working with different currencies, experiencing the way of life in different countries and learning how to budget money wisely. 4 The tour was an unbelievable experience and I definitely recommend that, if given the opportunity to go on this tour, take it – trust me the life experiences and the memories are worth it. As Josh said when we got back, “If you think about it, this is one of the last times that you will ever be able to do something like this with your brothers, so don’t miss out on that opportunity.” A special thank you from the 2016 Geography Tour group to Mr O’Donoghue, Mr Franken and Mr Maartens for allowing us this great opportunity and for such an organized and well planned tour. 5 Luca Martins Form IV

1. Diving one of the great natural wonders of the world: the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Teagan Keenan and Jack van Aswegen getting kitted up in their wet-suits 2. Alex Swart showing off his “Snapper”, caught off the coast of the North Island of New Zealand 3. Deon Schürmann, Craig Kunte, Tumiso Mmope and Mmoloki Sebogodi in the rain forests of the Tablelands of Queensland, Australia 4. Teagan Keenan feeding a Wallaby in Queensland, Australia 5. Black Water Rafting: caving on North Island, New Zealand 6. Auckland, New Zealand. The group responds with a “Go Bokke” in 6 response to a Kiwi passerby’s Haka

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Geography Tour to the Lowveld

This year’s Geography tour has surely been one of the best! Mr Blackmore accompanied the tour once again and truly made it an unbelievable experience. We headed east to the Lowveld, known for its beauty and splendour and its wide variety of fauna and flora. En route, we stopped at a well-known landmark called "Millys" on the escarpment, known

TOURS for its trout fishing. From there, we travelled to the Ngodwana Valley near the Alec Roberts School Farm where we visited the Sappi Paper Mill. We were greeted by an unpleasant smell of sulphur. Jackie ,our tour guide, 1 showed us everything that Sappi has to offer, from job opportunities to showing us the "chipper" and the famous "Polly Shorts" that can also be found at PBHS. Next we headed to Kaapsehoop, known for its wild horses and strange rock formations. From the edge of the escarpment, we had a spectacular view of the valley below where we saw the breathtaking scenery of winding dirt roads through the millions of trees that seemed to go on forever. Our first overnight stop was on the school farm where the annual Form 4 camp is held. Here we did everything, from playing soccer in the dorm, to swimming, to the late night debates with Mr Blackmore about whether or not we needed sleep (after about 2 hours Mr Blackmore won the debate). 2 The next day we made our way to Aan-de-Vliet via the Sudwala caves where we performed our school song as a “choir”. At Aan-de-Vliet we tried our best to try and catch some fish, but unfortunately we were unsuccessful at catching the so called “yellows” that are supposedly found in abundance. After a delicious supper and another late night, we finally went to bed. Next on our itinerary, was the Kruger National Park – a place where Africa can be seen in its natural and untouched glory. Within the first three hours of 3 driving through the park, we had already seen the big 5, twice! But to Mr Blackmore’s astonishment some of us were more excited to see the famous "himpompontamous" (hippo) than the lions or . Tired and worn out due to the long drive, we went to bed a bit earlier to catch a few hours of much needed sleep. The next morning Mr Blackmore was kind enough to buy us each a Wimpy Coffee, after which we departed and made our way back to Pretoria. 4 I would like to thank Mr Blackmore and my Boys 1. The Form IV Geography boys ready to discover how paper is made High brothers for making this trip truly memorable. at Sappi’s headquarters 2. Cole Els and Jason Jordaan posing for a photo after a brief hike up Long Tom Pass Wian Volschenk 3. A quick pitstop to test the boys’ luck at fly fishing in the Sabi River Form IV 4. A chance to stretch stiff legs in the Kruger National Park

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History Tour Report

After the daunting task of ensuring that all the Delville Wood was to be cancelled and we would not necessary paperwork was completed for twenty-five be able to visit the site. Well, our guide got us in and boys, some of it still being finalised at the airport just the boys did a heart-warming rendition of the school before departure, the Delville Wood Centenary Tour song and the South African National Anthem. The set off from OR Tambo Airport. The flight to France following day we attended the Thiepval Memorial was uneventful, but on landing on European soil, services where more than 100 South Africans were the excitement was close to bubbling over. We met present. It was extremely surreal to watch Siya

our bus driver and left France for the little Belgian Didiza lay a wreath on behalf of Pretoria Boys High. TOURS town of Ypres (“Ieper” in Flemish). The first real Some of the sites we were privileged to visit were observation one could make of France at that time Vimy Ridge, the Newfound Memorial, Dunkirk was how flat it was and how open and agriculturally beaches, Ulster Tower, the Australian and French driven the land was, with fields upon fields of wheat. Memorial, the medieval city of Caen and the beaches The town of Ypres was small and quaint with the of Normandy. The culmination of the tour was the inner part still surrounded by the original fortress three days we spent in Paris. It was stunning: the wall. The streets were narrow and all built round Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, Notre Dame and the famous Cloth Hall and cathedral in its centre. Montmatre, every second was so worthwhile. Staying in a youth hostel half a block from the centre But this tour could not have been like this without of town made it easy to amble through the old streets the enthusiasm and behaviour of an outstanding or walk on the wall around the town. The Belgian group of boys who had some interesting moments people were amazingly friendly and always helpful. of their own (such as getting lost in Lille with Mr The first day of our tour saw us travel to numerous Franken just to buy football shirts!) Their unyielding cemeteries and museums. The three cemeteries that support of my family and especially my boys and were mind-blowing were: firstly, the small one on always making time for them; chatting up girls the outskirts of the town called “Essex Farm” where wherever the opportunity arose and then the the famous doctor and poet John Mac Crae worked; crowning moments, when three boys found it secondly, “Tyne Cot” cemetery, and lastly, the necessary to test my heart muscle by getting lost in German “Langemarck” cemetery. The Passchendaele the Lourve and at Montmartre – all these made this Museum was outstanding with its original trench a wonderful experience. lines and the rebuilt German underground bunkers. Lastly, to Mr Franken and my family who eased The culminating moment of our stay in Ypres was the the burden of responsibility and gave me such Last Post at Menin Gate where the names of 20 000 new-found enthusiasm, I am most thankful. All fallen soldiers are engraved on the walls. Every day the dinners in the French cafés and bistros made at the same time there is a ceremony to remember everything very European. A special thanks to Mr those men who fell during World War One. Illsley for allowing me to undertake this excursion The event on which the tour centered was the and for all the support he gave me. centenary of the Battle of Delvillle Wood. Initially, due to unforeseen circumstances, the ceremony at Andrew de Kock

The tour group outside the church in St Mere Eglise, with a paratrooper, An anti-aircraft gun outside the Dunkirk Beach War Museum. L–R: representing John Steele hanging from the spire Ariel Taverner, Liam van der Merwe, Graeme de Kock and Mr P Franken

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1. Preparing to enter the Wellington Tunnel. L–R: James Davies, Conrad Reid, Stephan Lombaard, Karabo Modishane, Orateng Nkwe and Era Kharika 2. The tour group on the stairs in front of the Prince Albert Memorial in Belgium 3. The German gun battery above Omaha Beach 4. The Canadian Vimy Ridge Memorial. L–R: Rynhardt Roestorf, Liam van der Merwe, Ariel Taverner, Siya Didiza, Aaron Balie and Franciscus Crouse 5. Pretoria Boys Delville Wood Tour group outside the Salient Hostel in the Belgium town of Ypres 6. Sanesh Aromogum and Siya Didiza representing PBHS behind two SA Native Corps graves 7. Siya Didiza laying a wreath on behalf of the school at the Delville Wood Centenary ceremony. Jacques Malherbe holding the flag 8. Tour group representing PBHS at the Thiepval Memorial 9. Inside the Palace of Versailles. L–R: James Davies, Conrad Reid, Karabo Modishane, Era Kharika, Stephan Lombaard and Alex Caldwell 10. The tour group laying crosses during the Thiepval Centenary Memorial service. L–R: Rynhardt Roestorf, Ryan Mitchell, Constandino Avvakoumides, Dylan Rikkers, Jean Horn, Siya Didiza and Samesh Aromogum 11. Tour group to in front of the Delville Wood entrance to the museum 12. The trip to the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day.L–R: Siya Didiza, Greg de Kock and Jonathan Venter 13. Aaron Balie, Orateng Nkwe, Rynhardt Roestorf and Alexander Coetzee in the 13 trenches of Passchendaele

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The year 2016, started with a very wet Form 1 camp hard, there was always time for fun. In May we had where a few senior First Aiders undertook duty. a very entertaining social where the competition For the society exhibition in January, the society was tight at tenpin bowling. The boys decided to members came up with a video to demonstrate the show off their dance and singing skills at Spur. duties of First Aiders during sporting events. The This year we had a small group of Forms 5s. It is exhibition was enjoyed by all. With a little bit of help with a very sad heart that we had to say goodbye from the Drama Club and practical demonstrations, to: Glen Thatcher, Motheo Moroane, Eber Mutafya, the new Form 1s were entertained by the First Aid Mulalo Mphaphuli, Kagisano Nteo. Society members. Ms Mathilda Hornsveld continued to play a vital The topics for the workshops included CPR and spine role by assisting us during sporting fixtures for board refresher’s training; a lecture on the dangers of which we are grateful.

SERVICE exercise during illness done by a Doctor in Physiology Half Colours for Service were awarded to from the University of Pretoria and a strapping course Christiaan Grobler for his dedicated support and presented by Niel van Biljon (physiotherapist).The loyal membership of the First Aid Society. attendees of the strapping course received certificates The year came to a very speedy end and we from the sponser, Leukomed. celebrated it with a successful end-of-year function. Twenty-three boys and sixteen staff members The evening was enjoyed by all, with delicious food completed the Level 1 and 2 First Aid courses in and having fun with friends. 2016 and received certification. We really look forward to our new intake next During the rugby season there were a few cold, year and hope to continue attracting many dedicated wet Saturdays. Even though the weather was boys into the society. miserable, the First Aiders were always on duty and eager to assist the injured. Although we worked Sr Carina-Mari van der Linde and Sr Louise Mansell First Aid Society

Front Row L–R: J Kruger, Sr CM van der Linde, M Moroane, G Thatcher, Sr L Mansell, K Brits. Second Row L–R: G de Kock, K Sibanyoni, D Uys, V Hialunga, P Moodley, M Skosana, D Wickham. Back Row L–R: C Grobler, J McGillewie, D Binns, J Crawford, R Wolfaardt, J Kim, M Robinson. Absent L–R: D Moodley, N Modzuka, K Solomons, M Otto, D Rodrigues, J Malaila.

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In 1909 the first library in our school was situated to connect to WiFi. The library is also equipped with a in the present Staff Common Room under the dome TV and teachers are able to use this as a teaching aid. of the school. During 1963 the library moved to the In one corner we have a Makerspace where pupils present School Museum. From there the library can explore and share resources and knowledge, moved to what had been the Art Room in the main work on projects, network and build. school. The Art Room relocated down to the Pollock We have an e-hub for digital resources like the Campus in 1995. From 1995 to 2015 the library was daily newspapers and digital periodicals. located in the Main School behind the hall. During the Our new boardroom/meeting room is available June/July holiday of 2015, the building that housed for private interviews, workshops or meetings the library and one of the Computer Laboratories without disturbing any other library patrons. was demolished, to make way for this spectacular The proximity of the computer section allows free

SERVICE building, named the Bill Schroder Centre. movement between print and electronic resources. The Bill Schroder Centre is central to the academic The computers provide access to the Internet, programme of the school. The library offers a Moodle, Electronic Reference Material e.g. old exam variety of facilities from research, to working on papers and word processing facilities. The library assignments, to studying and to relaxed reading. users access their accounts with their personalised The library/Media Centre is divided into usernames and passwords. Pupils are able to save 2 sections. The one section houses the Special and store their work on a central server, which Collection and the Reference Section. Our Special allows them to access their work off any machine on Collection consists of books donated by Old Boys the campus. Different workstations are available for and past, as well as present, teachers of Boys High. users to access the services of the library. The more modern wing of the library houses An essential service is provided by the books that can be borrowed, DVDs, daily newspapers approximately 28 Media Prefects. They facilitate and current periodicals. Subject research lessons in issues and returns, assist with photocopies and the library are supported by both the library and printing as well as participate in various activities subject staff. during the year. Photocopy facilities are available to The Reading Cove is where boys can flop down, the boys, as are binding, laminating, scanning and relax and escape to the world of Tolkien, JK Rowling, printing. James Dasher, or lose themselves in a book by their This modern facility is not just a library, but a favourite author. They can catch up on the daily news multi-media hub that offers the latest technology to in a newspaper or the latest technology in a periodical. the learners of Pretoria Boys High School and will Reading is actively promoted in the library and by be an asset for today’s boys and future generations. the different subject and language staff. The library is a wireless hotspot, and boys are able Karen Botha to bring their own laptops, tablets or mobile devices Librarian

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1. A library in shipping containers: the contents of the school library were stored for almost a year during construction of the new building 2. Triumph – the library prefects and Mrs Mavis Mahlangu celebrate the completion of the unpacking of all the books in the new library 3. Moving into the new library – the great unpacking process begins 4. Boys enjoying the new library 5. Trying out the new chess board 6. A view of the reference section in the new library 7. The periodicals reading area 8. The reading nook under the staircase 9. The special collection corner 9

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This year the in the Media Centre has been extremely The Media Centre also said goodbye to a treasured exciting and wonderful with the long-awaited longstanding member of staff, “Ous Mavis” completion of the new Bill Schroder Media Centre who had been the second-in-charge of the Media and adjoining Music Centre. The Media Centre Centre for longer than anybody could remember which had been occupying the space of a tiny office and who was such an integral part of the Media overlooking the building was very relieved to be Centre that she shaped the library experiences of able to take on its full majesty once again. all the boys that passed under her ever vigilant eye. The task of unpacking all of the books that “Ous Mavis” has left Boys High in order to start a had been in storage for longer than a year was business and those at the Media Centre wish her gargantuan, especially as it needed to be done in the greatest luck in all her endeavours. The Media time for the opening, but through the never-ending Centre also had the pleasure of welcoming a new hard work and dedication of Mrs K Botha and Mrs library assistant to the school, Mrs Pemla Chokwe, SERIVCE Mavis Mashlangu, with a little bit of help from the who we are sure will have many successful years media prefects and monitors, it was completed. at PBHS. The opening of the Centre was amazing with The final word must go to Mrs K Botha, the the choir singing and the full majesty of the atrium Master in Charge of the media centre, whose eternal being revealed. The Media Centre now returned to mission it is to make the Media Centre the very best almost normal operations with books once again that it can be and whose never-ending optimism and being issued and reunions being celebrated in the wit have brightened the lives of all those who pass right setting. through her doors. It is certain that the Media Centre Despite this wonderful return to function, the will continue moving from strength to strength Media Centre has had its share of sadness this year. through the dedication of both the Master in charge Liam van der Merwe, a dedicated media prefect and the Media Prefects to whom the Centre is like a and deputy chairperson, died tragically towards the second home. end of this year. He was a valued friend and a great addition to the Media Centre team and his loss was Aaron Cloete felt by all. Deputy Head Library Prefect Boys Highlights

Alain de Botton said, “To look at the paper is to raise pieces to the teachers that left this year: Mr Smith, a seashell to one's ear and to be overwhelmed by the Mr Oldnall, Mrs Hofmeyr and many more. We had roar of humanity.” hilarious articles like “The Boys High Banter Bible” In that sense, I would like to believe that the Boys and the satirical interview with Mr Burrow. The most Highlights also roars all that is Boys High. This year, important, however, were the informative pieces on we really tried to capture the essence “of the school the state of the school’s rugby teams and updates on on the hill”. We wrote about culture, sport, teachers’ the building projects. and boys’ opinions, always adding a hint of some Frederick Grobler and David Slabbert were in real Boys High humour. charge of comedy, Shaun Farrell took sport, Akshay At the beginning of the year, many boys joined Maharaj did the culture page, Hung Huynh did the to replace the group of matrics that had left after pop culture reviews and Josh Suh drew our cartoons. a long time in charge. With fresh faces came new A thanks should also be given to Mrs Kloppers for ideas, styles and a new approach. We tried to focus her very thorough editing and to Mrs Botha for her more on being inclusive, relevant and interesting. endless devotion to the society. To help guide us in our endeavours was Mrs Riëtte As another year ends, there is a bitter sweet feeling van der Watt, a media careerwoman, who came one of accomplishment mixed with regret. All in all, it afternoon to give advice and suggestions. was a good year in the history of the Highlights. We gave out two issues this year, with slight Here’s to an even better 2016! alterations to content and style, but always tried our best to keep the essence of the paper the same. Some Franciscus Crouse of our most memorable articles are our farewell Form IV

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Blood Donation Clinic

Blood donations from high school pupils represent who donated during the year and everyone who one of the most important sources of a sufficient assisted in making each of the blood drives possible blood supply for the thousands of patients that and who helped to run things so smoothly. require blood products on a daily basis in South Africa. A large number of high schools support this Belinda Botha (SANBS) cause as a community service and a way of exposing pupils to this vital part of medical services. There are, however, few schools who take this community service as seriously as Pretoria Boys High School. During the past ten years the number of blood donations collected from the school has SERVICE consistently been in the top two of all high schools in the country. The blood drives are extremely well- organised and the demeanour of the boys exemplary. The example set by the school management and staff is also something to be proud of. The 2016 academic year has been no exception, with 615 blood donations made at Pretoria Boys High School blood drives. The South African Front Row L–R: Mr L van Reenen (Master-in-Charge), B Fernandes National Blood Service thanks .every blood donor Back Row L–R: P van der Merwe; L Da Encarnação Junior City Council

The Junior City Council (JCC) is a non-profit to strength. All three of us attended the JCC camp, organization which engages and represents the always one of the highlights of the year; providing youth of Pretoria. priceless memories and friendships. The council is run by high school pupil Now, at the end of the year, I have forgotten representatives from over thirty schools in Tshwane about all the late nights and stress that the Council who organize events to raise funds for various has given me in the last two years. All that I can charities.. All our fundraisers are aimed at high remember are the invaluable lessons that I have school pupils and include doing fun social activities learnt and the immense sense of satisfaction that one to unite the youth of Pretoria. gets from giving back to the community. The council is divided into committees, each in The Junior City Council is one of the most charge of its own events. meaningful experiences available at Boys High. • The Arts Committee organises an Art in the Park If you are interested in anything to do with the competition. council, contact Ningi Macheke or Tarik Lalla. • The Culture Committee organises Mr and Mrs JCC Beauty Pageant. Franciscus Crouse • The Sports Committee organises the Fun Run Chairman and Touch Rugby Day. • The Youth Committee hosts the Youth Ball. • The Vitae hosts the General Knowledge Quiz and publishes the JCC’s magazine. • The last and largest committee is the Grade 10 Committee which is in charge of the Golf Day. More important than the money raised, are the bonds formed between council members, participating schools and the charities that we support which include Jacaranda Kinderhuis, Good Morning Angels and PEN. 2016 was a very successful year and the L–R: T Lalla, F Crouse, Mrs L Kloppers (Master-in-Charge), representatives from Boys High went from strength N Macheke.

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Representative Council of Learners

For the RCL, 2016 has been a magical year of Another successful project that we have funded friendships and special relationships formed in the this year was the purchase of school uniforms for the service of those is need. Yes, we have raised enough children of the Mohau Orphanage. We sponsored a funds but the emphasis this year has shifted to pair of running shoes for a needy runner who came strengthening the bonds within the RCL and forming 75th in the Two Oceans . special relationships with others. It is pleasing for We donated Easter eggs to the Mooiplaas me to say that for the first time this year, the RCL has Squatter Camp. We gave R10 000 worth of groceries become a strong, close-knit family that has had fun to AL Harvest Street Shelter and we also provided whilst raising funds and serving others. food for a Christmas party for 120 street children. It is time to express our gratitude to all the special Together with a donation from the Rotary Quiz boys SERIVCE people who have made 2016 such a phenomenal at Boys High, we were able to purchase 25 bags of year: Franciscus Crouse, or “Frankie”, as he has dog food and donate it to the SPCA. We added baby affectionately come to be known, the chairman of products to the amount of R7 000 and a donation of the RCL, breezed in with his “little boy” look and 7 cases of baby food (donated by Bumbles, a baby enthusiasm, seized the moment and led the RCL food company) and delivered these to ABBA house successfully with a unique leadership style. Chezney – a home for abandoned babies. We purchased Drabile became the backbone of the RCL with his 35 boxes of copy paper and delivered these to passion, commitment and dedication. Dylan Talbot, Westerlig Primary School in Danville. Once again, as the Public Relations and Advertising Officer, spent we sponsored a dog for the blind. many hours designing posters for all our events. We donated a drumset to the “Morning Stars” – Thanks go to a special group of matric a brass band created in Mamelodi to keep children representatives who were constantly at my side. off the streets. They will be sorely missed. Thanks to all the quiet, We have helped children from Sefako Mapogo stalwart representatives whose actions spoke the Primary School in Atteridgeville with an underwear loudest. To all the RCL representatives, my thanks project. for your love, loyalty and all the hours you spent 2016 has been an incredible year where Boys raising funds for the needy. High has been able to make a remarkable difference We have had many successful events this year to those in need. which have enabled us to support our community “I shall pass this way but once; and also to reach out to those beyond our borders. any good that I can do or any We have had our usual events like Civvies Days, kindness I can show to any Market Days, the Fun Walk, the Morning Coffee human being; let me do it now. Shop in winter and the Form 4 Ball. Let me not defer nor neglect it, These would not have been possible without for I shall not pass this way again.” the support of the staff, the Music Department, the kitchen staff and Mrs Kruger, the Finance Marina Petrou Department and the amazing boys of PBHS. Master in Charge Our sincere gratitude goes to all of you for your unwavering support and the special relationship we have with you. This year, we have had the opportunity to join hands with Soroptomist International and this has allowed us to extend our sphere of influence to countries beyond our borders. We have become involved in the Mapula Project, which is involved in the upliftment of underprivileged women in the Winterveldt region and also the Rwandan Project which is about uplifting those suffering in Rwanda due to genocide. We were also able to give some The RCL lending a helping hand to destitute girls in Rwanda by assistance to those who needed help after the providing them with an embroidery machine to make them self- earthquake in Nepal. sufficient. The RCL presented the machine to the High Commissioner of Rwanda

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Front Row L–R: C Drabile (Secretary), F Crouse (Chairman), Mrs M Petrou (Master in Charge), G Thatcher (Vice Chairman), D Talbot (Advertising). Second Row L–R: J van Gylswyk, C Blake, A Drabile, W Bronkhorst, T Lalla, K le Grange, L Carvalheiro, L van Loggerenberg. Third Row L–R: C Govender, B Crofton-Ball, T Pikrayi, A Sigalas, N Naidoo, G Cassim, N Macheke, T Pearse, A Bruwer. Back Row L–R: S Kingsley, A Maharaj, M Waldeck, F van den Heever, J Kruger, R Muller, M Mojela, C Gold.

A donation to the SPCA by the Rotary Quiz Team and the RCL

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Representative Council of Learners – address on the special Charity Day

My favourite TV series is “Parks and Recreation”. between Lovejoy and me, between destitution and And unlike many other series, it had actually had privilege, is happenstance of birth. a really, really good ending. It ended with the And it was at this point that I started asking protagonist, Leslie Knope, saying something that myself, what is the point of it all? There are so many really resonated with me: “Far and away the best people who suffer, every day, around the world, prize that life has to offer is a chance to work hard there are so many people – millions – who need at work worth doing.” And I would add that what help and will never get it. What difference could one makes work worth doing at PBHS, is getting to do person possibly make? What’s the point of trying? it with special people. And in that sense, the Boys But here Lovejoy taught me a lesson. After about High RCL has given me far and away the best prize 20 minutes of playing with him, he stuck out his SERIVCE in life, and for that, Ma’am, boys, brothers … I will hand to me… and in it was his last piece of gooey, forever be grateful. smudged, saliva-filled bran muffin. He was offering I'm not sure how to talk to you about being in me literally the only thing he had … After all that the RCL in this year, because, like all the best things life had thrown at him, after all the reasons that he in life, it cannot really be described, it can only had to completely give up on people, he had held on be experienced : the banter in the tuckshop at the to the most important thing, basic human kindness. Fun Run, the vibrancy of Monday meetings, being Because small acts of kindness, although challenged and encouraged by Mr Reeler, meeting seemingly pointless in the bigger scheme of things, people like the Rwandan High Commissioner's are always worth it, just for the sake of it. And that, I wife, who has dedicated her life to healing the pain believe, is what the RCL is about: small, incremental of her once war-torn country… and getting the change every day, to improve ordinary people’s opportunity to work for all the amazing people up lives. And that is what I hope we have accomplished on stage today. But by far the most precious thing this year. that I have learned at my time in the RCL, is the And through all this, was Glen, my right-hand value of empathy. man, with his never-ending enthusiasm. I wish you I will never forget walking into Abba House well for your future endeavours. Thank you. this year, an orphanage for babies who have been And thanks should also go to Chezney, the abandoned, and seeing Lovejoy for the first time. hardest-worker and most solid young man. Chez, Lovejoy is a chubby little 3-year-old boy, with sad you’ve inspired me and taught me so much in the eyes and a permanently snotty nose. He doesn't past 9 months… the school is in good hands next laugh very often, but when he laughs, for that year. instant, you can feel the world rejoicing. We chatted And then Ma’am, Mrs Petrou, the Tiger… In life for some time, he – enthusiastically chowing a bran there are quiet people, who work behind the scenes, muffin, me – laughing at everything he said. The who carry the rest of us without complaint. Ma’am, lady at Abba House told me his story, a story that you are one of these people, the most passionate, has become all too familiar. His parents deserted caring person I know. You will remain my role- him when he was young and he was found and model long after I leave this, the school on the hill. taken in by the orphanage… And finally, to the RCL and all the admirable men Even if, by a miracle, Lovejoy gets to go to school and women up here today. Thank you for making or gets adopted or does not get lost in the cycle of me realise that you only ever have what you give. misery that is poverty, it is still almost impossible I will forever be grateful. that he will ever get to give or receive the happiness and love that we all deserve. This hits home even Franciscus Crouse further when I realise that literally the only difference Chairman

1. Form IV boys and their partners enjoying a scrumptious meal at the RCL Winter Ball 2. Form IVs taking in the ambience on a cold winter’s night 3. Dade Pemu collecting his prize 4. The handsome Form IVs and their stunning partners having fun on the dance floor

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The Outreach Initiatives have developed out of an which have been very generously supported by the awareness of the very real needs of the different parents. Through the stationery collection we were organisations we have been involved in. As the able to provide each child with basic stationery economic situation in the country deteriorates, so needs. This year we were able to provide blankets the needs become greater. and warm clothing for every organisation. The As a school community, we are regularly highlight for all the children is always the Christmas involved in The Mohau Centre at Kalafong Hospital, boxes which again were so beautifully put together. Kingdom Life Children’s Home in Saulsville, My thanks go out again to everyone who supports Bramley Children’s Home in Groenkloof, Dynamic the Outreach Initiatives. I could not do it without Women and Children who are involved in a squatter the generosity of the parents and boys. We really do camp in Kameelfontein, and the Sunnyside Shelter make a difference in the lives of many children. which is an aftercare centre for refugee children. SERIVCE Each organisation cares for 40 to 50 children. Penny Vlag We have continued with our term collections Master in Charge

Christmas boxes made possible by PBHS Children at the Sunnyside Shelter for Refugee Blankets collected in the winter charity drive outreach initiatives Children Cheerleaders

Front Row L–R: H Denga, D Clark, J Kearney, C Howard. Back Row L–R: C Meyer, R Golob, T Masemola, L Sokhela. Absent L–R: C Todd, K van den Berg.

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When asked what the three weeks at Kamoka Sibusiso Mngomezulu – Camp 3. meant to them and what they had gained from the “Kamoka, in short, has been one of the most experience, this is what some of the more than three difficult, challenging, enlightening and eye-opening hundred Form 2s that spent three weeks in the bush experiences I have ever had the good fortune of had to say. experiencing. I’ve dug deeper than I have ever had “I truly believe that a journey like this one to before and I could not be prouder of myself. The happens only once in a lifetime and I am grateful to sheer amount of knowledge I’ve accumulated over have had such an experience. This place has taught the course of the camp is staggering.” me self-discipline and has given me courage. It has Sam Eichhorn – Camp 4. taught me lessons in life that I will cherish forever.” “The experience at Kamoka has been a life-changing Michali Piperakis – Camp 1. one. It has made me think of how privileged I am “My time at Bush School has shown me that I am and that I should appreciate the things I have more. much stronger and more independent than I had It will change my lifestyle.” previously thought.” Grant Petzer – Camp 5. Zac Labuschagne – Camp 2. “Personally this experience has not only opened my “Bush School was euphoric because it taught me eyes to how the outside world operates, but also to that obstacles can be overcome by resilience and the how much my lifestyle at home influences nature in a state of your mind at the time.” bad way. I have learned patience and understanding THE BUSH SCHOOL

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1. Sunset solitary – the perfect time to reflect 2. Kano Matlawe is an unwilling “patient” during the first aid practical 3. The Wildebeest group in Camp 4 enjoy their homemade pizza 4. Boys from Camp 6 enjoying a break during the three day hike

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towards others as well as working with others and sharing. The solitaries especially meant a lot as I had time to think without distractions. The clear night skies and making friends with people I thought I would never make time to bother about were most definitely highlights.” Werner Bronkhorst – Camp 6. Whatever experience each boy had at Kamoka, it is without any doubt that they left there after three weeks different from when they arrived. The greatest change and growth took place in those boys who decided to embrace the opportunities presented and 1 create long lasting memories with the fewest regrets. The Kamoka staff and I have noticed with concern this year that more boys than in the past are not prepared to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and go the extra mile when things start to get tough. This was evident in the lack of enthusiasm for challenges like Ostrich Runs, Polar Bears and the Tough One. As Arthur C Clarke put it, “The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.” In previous years Camp 7 fell over the October holidays and was not a popular choice and was

always under-subscribed. With this in mind, it 2 was decided rather to run six slightly larger camps in 2016. The idea worked well as it relieved the THE BUSH SCHOOL pressure on the staff at Kamoka and the extramural programme at school. Camp 1 saw two records being established. Matthew Forrester set a new benchmark for the Ostrich Run of 13 minutes 56 seconds, bettering Stephen Kenneally’s time set in 2014 by 21 seconds. Incidentally, Marcus Hugo in Camp 5 was only ten seconds off Matthew’s time. Team Delta became notorious for recording the slowest time ever for the Tough One. We believe that some of the Delta

members might still be out there! Team Charlie, 3 during Camp 6 achieved the best time this year of 3 hours 40 minutes for the Tough One. This year the boys collectively brought in more than 5,3 tonnes of firewood. The best individual effort was from Aidan Murray in Camp 5 who brought in 36 kilograms. During Camp 4 we were fortunate enough to be joined by Mrs Cyn Smith who is the director of Tihoi Venture School in New Zealand. It is the “Bush School” for St Paul’s Collegiate School and the boys there go for a period of six months. Mrs Smith enthusiastically joined in all the activities, adding her unique brand of Kiwi spirit and humour. A musical group from Finland also visited for a few days and entertained us with their traditional 4 music. The boys, in turn, taught them how to make 1. Liam Treadwell taking it easy during his 30 hour solitary “stokbrood”. The Finns also challenged the boys to 2. A room with a view – Matthew Otto during his 30 hour solitary a “traditional food eat-off”. They were not aware 3. Camp 2 boys making stick bread 4. Michael Schmulian and Byron Phillips, hauling firewood

94 The Pretorian that the boys had been deprived of sweets for three weeks so the salty liquorice they offered quickly vanished with the boys begging for more. Needless to say, the Finns were less than enthusiastic when it came to eating the local South African cuisine, namely mopane worms. Unfortunately the drought this year meant that the dam levels dropped noticeably and we could not do some of the fun water activities. The last two camps were very hot, dry and dusty. Access to the Waterberg Nature Reserve was also revoked so 1 the three-day-hike route changed with both nights being spent at Fourie Dam. Only 22 boys “put up their hands” and completed Challenge 100. Congratulations to the following for their effort and dedication in achieving this honour: Brendon de Beer, Keanu Jardim and Kieran Killen from Camp 1; Halloran Stratford and Anton Marx both from Camp 2; Lloyd Hansmeyer, Caleb Kim, Ntokozo Menemene, Liam Minnaar, Mooketsi Molai, Noko Phukubye and Dario Yesca all from Camp 3; Daniel Cloete and Mel Janse Van Rensburg from Camp 4; Bruce Anderson, Ruan Du Preez, Ronan Perring, Grant Petzer and Matthew van der

2 Walt from Camp 5; Werner Bronkhorst, Justin Cross and Dylan Jones from Camp 6. Six boys achieved the honour of being chosen by THE BUSH SCHOOL their peers to receive the ultimate accolade, namely the Spirit of Kamoka Award. Congratulations to the following boys: Michali Piperakis (Camp 1), Halloran Stratford (Camp 2), Luke Cavaleiro (Camp 3), Daniel Cloete (Camp 4), Marcus Hugo (Camp 5) and Justin Cross (Camp 6). The success of the Bush School programme would not be possible without the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of a large number of individuals. A massive thanks must go to the Kamoka staff for

3 helping me run the programmes and making the camps happen on all levels, especially for keeping the parents informed with the photos posted on Facebook. Thanks to the Boys High staff for their input – the Maths staff for bringing out the letters for the boys, the senior staff for their visits, Mrs Chapman for organising the post at reception and Mr Myburgh for taking the photos and cutting the discs for the boys. My heartfelt gratitude also goes out to an anonymous group of “Moms who Care” who wrote letters for the boys who did not receive mail from home. Their thoughtfulness made a huge difference in so many lives. I am looking forward to another successful year 4 of Bush School camps in 2017. 1. Jordan McHardy demonstrating his volleyball skills 2. The waterfall jump is a popular challenge M Armstrong 3. Boys from Camp 5 repairing roads during farm service Bush School Co-Ordinator 4. The Duiker group in Camp 5 working on their fauna and flora project

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1. Headmaster: “Methinks these card sharps are getting the better of me!” (The Headmaster and members of the Bridge Club at the Form I Commencement displays) 2. “You will play much better if you pull the jersey right down!” (Mr Mike Smuts and A.N.Other during the 1st XV match against ‘SCENE’ AROUND BOYS HIGH Parktown) 3. “You have the power!” (Mr Illsley, Mr Reeler and Ms Cloete share a “light” moment during the Commencement displays with a prop from the Film Club) 4. Winner of the “Housemaster and Hound” division in the Inter-House cross country (Mr Blew and his dog completing this event for School House) 5. The “Armstrong Abbots” team. (Members of the Armstrong House Hockey Team shelter from a shower during the Inter-House hockey matches)

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Male Mallard Ducks and one of their offspring. Boys High Mallard Ducks All photos courtesy of Mrs Lamorna Georgiades.

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Matric Results 2015

The somewhat smaller matric class of 2015 (14 boys) were obtained by: Neil Fair 89%, Lloyd Havenga produced an excellent set of results with an average of 89%, Jeffrey Russell 89%, Nicholas Louw 87%, David 86.2%. There were four boys who got over 90% and a den Hartog 86%, James Paradza 86%, Joshua Holdt further eight who got distinctions. Cameron Williams 82% and Gregor Simpson 80%. These marks are led the pack with 96%, then came Gerrit Dreyer 92%, remarkable if one considers everything else in which Lerato Masters 91%, Michael Gous 90%. Distinctions the boys were involved. Congratulations!

Staff matters 2016

The part-time instrumental-specialist teachers regularly and brought great credit to the school. in 2016 were: Lizet Smith (clarinet), Handri Matthew was also the Music Department’s IT Loots (flute), Jeff Cole (trumpet), William Bishop specialist, which included duties of recording and (trombone), Camilla Onea (violin), Judith Combrink video-making of concerts and musical events. Apart (viola), Katia Sokolara (cello), Marike Prins (double from these duties, Matthew performed extensively bass) and Lovett van Zyl (French horn and F1 not only at the school, but also outside the school accompanist). At the start of the third term, Mrs as a soloist, member of a saxophone quartet and Shannon Armer joined the part-time staff to take a trio for Saxophone, Piano and Percussion. He over the teaching of the French horn. We welcome also organised several Saxophone Symposia in her and we hope this will be the beginning of a long collaboration with UNISA, the last of which was and fruitful association. hosted at the school in May 2016. All the activity, Thank you to all these teachers for the tireless enthusiasm and excellence Matthew brought to the hours of toil, often beyond the call of duty! It is Music Department will be sorely missed. much appreciated by the boys and the Boys High In Matthew’s place, we have been lucky enough community. to acquire the services of Ms Karin Groenewald Mr Matthew Lombard deserves a special who joined the department in a full-time capacity mention. He left PBHS at the end of September to at the beginning of October as specialist saxophone pursue doctoral studies in music performance at teacher. Karin will continue many of Matthew’s

MUSIC DEPARTMENT the University of Los Angeles. Apart from being initiatives but as musician and teacher in her own one of our “star” Old Boys, Matthew has taught right, will, no doubt, raise many ideas of her own. the saxophone at PBHS in a part-time and full- Welcome Karin, and thank you for joining us. time capacity for 10 years. He has made various The rest of the permanent staff remains unchanged: contributions to the extramural programme such Dr Niel van der Watt, Mrs Yvonne Reyburn, Mr as the establishment and training of the saxophone Abri Jordaan, Ms Mathilda Hornsveld, Mr Philip quartets and in recent years, the Big Band. All these Loots. Thank you to all the music teachers for their groups have been highly successful, performed amazing involvement in the education of our boys.

Barry Coetzee taking the lead Choir placed first at the “Sing It” competition.

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I reported on the amazing feats achieved by Cameron Ben Pietersen (clarinet), Coenie Middel (soprano Williams in the 2015 report. Coming as no surprise, saxophone), Benito Swart (alto saxophone), Evan Cameron continued his musical studies at the Fair (trombone), Kagiso Woodbridge (clarinet), University of Stellenbosch. He has done extremely Conor Davis (trumpet), David La (cello), Jack de well including winning the student category of the Kock (guitar), Javier Lobo (violin). “II Vento” competition as well as being the Overall A large contingent of F2 boys also wrote the Royal Winner in the Artscape Competition held in Cape School Grade V Theory Examination of whom 19 Town in October of this year. Congratulations! passed the examination and 5 passed with merit or Jan Joubert (F4) came second in his age/ distinction. group category of the “Il Vento” competition. A number of our boys were members of Simfonia Congratulations! Juventi, a regional youth orchestra: Jan Joubert, A large number of boys, yet again, entered for the Dylan Kapnias, Javier Lobo, Christof Joubert, Royal School of Music Practical Examination. This Christiaan Holm, CG Odendaal and Adriaan is one of the criteria to qualify for Full Colours. The Odendaal. Jan Joubert was also chosen to play a following boys achieved a Grade 8 and Full Colours: concerto movement with the orchestra. Guitar Ensemble MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row L–R: G Collaros, A Land, F le Roux, T Fogwill, J de Kock. Back Row: Mr A Jordaan.

Clarinet Choir in jeans and caps Guitar Quintet at the Café Concert

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Musical Events

It was an eventful year for the Music Department. Watt and Marius Hector sweated to restore the lights. The traditional events, Café Concert and the Four The Bedouin tent above the performers made a huge Schools Concert were at their usual times during difference and will become a standard feature at this March and September, respectively. The Café Concert concert. A big “thank you” needs to go to all the boys was held in the new hall for the first time and was, and teachers involved, but the man who carried the as usual, a resounding success. The programme can was our organist Mr Philip Loots. Thank you, is printed in full. The Four Schools concert was Sir, for all the stress you absorbed piously and for hosted by the Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool and the way you just stayed calm and carried on. was also a happy and successful concert. Between Wedged between the Café Concert and the “Music these two annual events there was the “Music and and Light Show” was the event of all events in 2016: Light Show” in August. This was again hosted in the Opening of the Bill Schroder Centre. Packing up front of the school with our magnificent building the Music Room (R11) and all the nooks and crannies as the backdrop. The programme included the Last which constituted the Music Department for more Post, Highland Cathedral with Pipes and Organ, than 50 years, proved to be an onerous task. When the Choir, a solo by Coenie Middel on the Soprano we had cleared, packed and thrown out, the Music Saxophone, the Gumboot Dancers, the Saxophone Room was literally covered in boxes. They were Quintet, the Clarinet Choir, the Brass Choir and so many that we eventually employed a removal Organ, the Big Band, a duo by Ivan Louw and Barry company to move us to the new building. Some Coetzee on two clarinets, the Pipe Band and the pianos were moved, others were retired. Rooms Symphony Orchestra. There was a power failure ( as were allocated and we could begin to learn how to was to be expected) during which a rogue Trombone live in the new space. I wrote the following in the Quartet entertained the audience while Dr van der programme for the Opening on 01 May 2016: Salon Boys MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row L–R: T Isebeck, L Ehlers, Mr P Loots, Mr C Alho, M Janse van Rensburg. Absent: M Hugo.

The Big Picture – “An die Musik” 2016 Dr Niel van der Watt conducting at the Four Schools’ Concert 2016

100 The Pretorian The Music Centre

The Music Centre in the new Bill Schroder Centre is magnificent place but this is not easy to do because the spectacular realisation of a collective dream. The there have been so many people involved in the dreamers were all of us: boys, teachers, headmasters ideas for the project over such a very long time. We and parents who have experienced and continue to thank then, none by name, but the dreamers and experience the value of music. The dream has now teachers, the donors and architects, the workers and become a monument to the very long music tradition managers, parents and Old Boys. Thank you to each of our school and the many musical achievements of one for your contribution, no matter how big or how the present and past. This facility will also become a small. It is now up to the present and future music beacon to help us find our way into an exciting future. students and their teachers to breathe life into this The specialised facilities within the new music wonderful new building. centre include a rehearsal room, a music teaching The opening ceremony was an occasion of pomp room and thirteen instrument teaching rooms. All and circumstance featuring the Matric class of 2016 of these are soundproofed by having triple-rebate playing a contemplation on the “School Song”, doors, carpeting and acoustic ceiling panels. The the Choir singing “Brothers let us rise”, the Dixie centre also features a music library in the entrance Band performing as the ribbon was cut and several hall, and several store rooms. memorable addresses by Mr John Illsley, Mr Tony We would like to thank someone for this Reeler and Mr Bill Schroder. Boere Band MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row L–R: J Jonker, N Holtzhausen, Mr C Alho. Second violinists Back Row L–R: Mr P Loots, T Fogwill.

The choir with colourful ties The choir froxen in time

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BIG BAND Matthew Lombard and William Bishop arr. N van der Watt Smooth R Thomas, arr. C de Gaetano Cobbler’s Song F Norton arr. O Asche Nous Blue M Collins Whoza Mantwana A Ibrahim In The Mood J Garland arr. J Tyzik arr. N van der Watt James Bond Theme M Norman, arr. T Davis Sing, Sing, Sing L Prima arr. N van der Watt CLARINET ENSEMBLE Lizet Smith Dance Macabre C Saint-Saëns, arr. A Pugh CHOIR Lhente-Mari Pitout and Yvonne Reyburn CELLO ENSEMBLE Katia Sokolova Waza Meli Wami Traditional Zulu Song Libertango A Piazolla Fill-a Me Up! P Choplin Theme: Star Wars J Williams, arr. A Donnelly Lullaby J Groban arr. C MacHuff Starter Shed a Little Light J Taylor, Prawn Crackers, Spring Rolls and Samoosas arr. G Jasperse with Sweet Chilli Dip The Way You Make Me Feel M Jackson, arr. K Shaw SAXOPHONE QUARTET Matthew Lombard Feeling Good L Bricusse, Looney Tunes Melody C Stalling arr. A Billingsley Hungarian Dance J Brahms, arr D Schorr Dessert Over The Rainbow H Arlen, arr. G Parmigiani Cup Cakes and Coffee or Tea Africa D Paich, arr. P Richard SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Niel van der Watt

GUITAR QUARTET Abri Jordaan Hawaii Five-O R Edelman Libertango A Piazolla Jonathan Livingstone Seagull N Diamond Organ: Philip Loots Main Course Bolero M Ravel Oriental Spicy Chicken with Potato Wedges Country Gardens Traditional Morris MUSIC DEPARTMENT and Salad Dance DIXIE BAND Niel van der Watt Waltz No. 2 D Shostakovich Alexander’s Ragtime Band P Stone; P Laine Pirates Of The Caribbean K Badelt Skokiaan A Msarurgwa, (All arrangements: N van der Watt)

102 The Pretorian Four Schools Concert: An die Musik PROGRAMME (Kontinuïteitsprogram Deur Simfoniëtta o.l.v. Susan Bekker)

KONSERTORKES VAN AFRIKAANSE HOëR ORCHESTRA SEUNSKOOL Dirigent: Niel van der Watt Dirigent: Floris Smith Themes from Pirates of the Caribbean K. Badelt Een van die volgende items word uitgevoer: verw. N. van der Watt Guardians of the Galaxy T. Bates verw. M. Brown Great Movie Marches Various verw. J. Moss AFRIKAANSE HOëR MEISIESKOOL ORKES Dirigent: Eddie Clayton KOOR VAN AFRIKAANSE HOëR SEUNSKOOL Een van die volgende items word uitgevoer: Dirigent: AJ Maree Beethoven’s 5 Secrets L. van Beethoven Begeleier: Gisela Scriba verw. E. H. Clayton Dies Irea (Day of Wrath) Z. Randall Stroope Lord of the Dance R. Hardiaman verw. L. Moore

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS KOOR VAN AFRIKAANSE HOëR ORCHESTRA MESIESKOOL Dirigent: Valerie Hohls Dirigent: Renette Bouwer Promenade and Great Gates of Kiev M. Mussorgsky Begeleier: Gisela Scriba verw. D. Walter Lux Benigna P. Mealor

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS GEKOMBINEERDE PROGRAM CHOIR 1. WALTZ D.Shostakovich Dirigent: Stephan Gericke verw. N van der Watt Een van die volgende word uitgevoer: 2. CRITICAL MASS T. Stulten verw. E. H. Clayton Somebody to Love F. Mercury verw. S. Gericke 3. PANIS ANGELICUS C. Franck verw. V Hohls Verge-Owl City A. Young, et al Verw. S. Gericke 4. LA DANZA G. Rossini MUSIC DEPARTMENT verw. N van der Watt PRETORIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 5. LIG OP DIE HORISON Joshua Na Die Reën Dirigent: Lhente-Mari Pitout verw. E. H. Clayton Begeleier: Yvonne Reyburn 6. SINGABAHAMBAYO M. Ndlovo Feeling Good L. Bricusse & A. Newley 7. CONSIDER YOURSELF FROM OLIVER TWIST verw. A. Billingsley L. Bart verw. N van der Watt 8. YOU ARE THE VOICE A.Qunta, et al PRETORIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONY verw. E. H. Clayton

Choir in action at the Café Concert A portion of the massed orchestra and choir at “An die Musik 2016”

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Dixie Band

It was a young band, containing no matrics, perform at a Lunchtime Concert on Saturday 18 that started 2016. There were many memorable June. Though this date was in the middle of the performances including the: Commencement mid-year examinations, the Saturday was part of a Ceremony, Phobians Race, Café Concert, Willow long-weekend and the boys and parents agreed that Haven Retirement Centre, Opening of the New we could do the performance. Though we played Music Centre, Brooklyn Methodist Senior Citizens to a relatively small audience, and our regular Club, a Dixie Band Old Boy’s 40th Birthday party, drummer, Romeer Gopee, was unavailable due to PBHS Fun Run, 50 Year-on Assembly and a charity commitments to Pipe Band on the same day, the dinner at Monte de Dios. performance was a resounding success with former The highlight of the year must have been the Dixie Band drummer Tuscan John standing in. daytrip to the tiny town of Rooiberg in the Limpopo As there was no-one to say goodbye to, we Province. We were invited by the organisers of the instead had a splendid Dixie Band dinner and we Rooiberg Bushveld Festival (Old Boy parents) to look forward to an excellent band in 2017. Dixie Band MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row L–R: B de Beer, J Joubert. Second Row L–R: C Gous, R Gopee, R Finbow, B Pretorius, C Davis, A Rae, C Holm, A Modibela. Back Row: Dr N van der Watt.

Conor Davis playing a solo with the Big Band (at the Café Concert) The PBHS Orchestra at the Four Schools’ Concert 2016

104 The Pretorian This page is kindly sponsored by Adrian Rae Big Band

The PBHS Big Band had an exciting year of Phobians’ Marathon, and the usual Music growth and opportunity in 2016. Starting off just Department functions such as the Café Concert, a few years ago as a young band, with little or no just to name a few. A highlight for the band was experience in the genre of jazz and improvisation, being invited for the second time to participate in the level of playing has certainly elevated the band the annual Gauteng Big Band Jazz Festival. It has to a new level, and the skills and musicianship been a busy and successful year for the boys, and of the boys in the band are showing fruit in the their dedication and enthusiasm have helped take public eye. This year we performed for various the ensemble to new heights. events related to the school, including the Form 1 Orientation day, the New Parents' Braai, the Matthew Lombard Big Band MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row L– R: T Fogwill, A Rossi, J de Kock, D Kapnias. Second Row L–R: Z de Swardt, M Musi, F Botha, E Fair, G Müller. Back Row L–R: Mr W Bishop, I Louw, C Gous, B Swart, C Middel, D Cloete, D Lobo, S Makhura, Mr M Lombard.

Ivan Louw, Chris Gous, Benito Swart, Coenie Middel (Saxophone Quartet) Chris Gous Playing a solo with the Dixie Band

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Other Ensembles

The Saxophone Quintet was of a high standard under the guidance of Mr Abri Jordaan, also had this year, consisting of four matrics and a Form a number of very successful performances. The III pupil. They performed at various functions at cello ensemble operated mainly in the first half of school and were trained by Mr Matthew Lombard. the year under Mrs Katia Sokolova and the string The Clarinet Choir, with Mrs Lizet Smith in charge, quartet trained by Mrs Camilla Onea, continued performed a very taxing arrangement of “Dance their activities, including performing in the foyer of Macabre” (C Saint-Saens) with great success. It the hall during the Inter-House Play Festival. The was also used as Barry Coetzee’s matric ensemble trumpet and trombone quartets have been created for his final practical examination. Mr Philip Loots and authorised public performance will hopefully continues his work with: the Brass Choir and the commence in 2017. The Music Department also organ; the Salon Boys who performed extensively provided an appointed band for the accompaniment inside and outside the school; and the “Boere Band” of “” under the musical leadership of Ms (complete with “Konsertina”) who also performed Mathilda Hornsveld. Thank you to all the boys and at a few senior citizens’ gatherings as part of our music teachers who have contributed to the vibrant musical-outreach programme. The guitar quartet musical life of PBHS. Orchestra

The Symphony Orchestra had a successful year Livingstone Seagull” with Mr Philip Loots joining of music-making, playing in Assembly, at the the Orchestra and playing a substantial organ part. Founders’ Day Concert, the Café Concert, the Music It is fitting to pay tribute to the 2016 matrics in the and Light Show and the Four Schools Concert. orchestra. They are: Soonmin Ahn, Barry Coetzee, Our traditional performance at the Lunch Hour Matthew Glover, Kevin Hendriks, Dohyuk Im, Concert at TUKS, was unfortunately cancelled by Ivan Louw, Coenie Middel, Molalu Mphaphuli, them this year. Alexander Retta, David Slabbert, Gary Jenkins, The programme included the famous music from Sven van Zyl, Oliver Eggers, Young Jin Kim. These “Pirates of the Caribbean” (K Badelt) which the musical heroes were the secret of the orchestra’s boys enjoyed playing. There was also a shortened success. Thank you for all the hours you spent MUSIC DEPARTMENT version of the evergreen “Bolero” (M Ravel) with and especially for the enthusiasm with which you solo passages for the matrics (flute, oboe, soprano did it. Thank you for arriving en force for that last saxophone and clarinet). The third highlight was an performance for the 40-Year-On Assembly. You will arrangement of the music from the film “Jonathan be missed, perhaps more than you realise! Orchestra

Front Row L– R: G Jenkins, L Haskins, S van Zyl, G Thatcher, M Glover, D Im, Dr N van der Watt, A Retter, B Coetzee, D Slabbert, K Hendriks, M Mphaphuli, I Louw, C Middel. Second Row L–R: C Avvakoumides, C Gous, A Odendaal, T Fogwill, G Müller, A Rae, J Slaghuis, A Jacobs, G Collaros, K Woodbridge, D Cloete, M Matchett, C Holm, E Fair, D Kapnias, L Swart. Back Row L–R: J Wisniewski, G Garegae, G Avvakoumides, B Robertson, C McKenzie, C Grobler, A van Renssen, D Bullock, L Wardlaw, D Pillay, B Johannis, C Odendaal, S Holliday, T Demana, D La, C Davis, M Janse van Rensburg, C Joubert. Absent: J Joubert, J Lobo, D Lobo, T Ahn, U Kim, P Kim, J Kim, M Swanepoel.

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2016 will remain a watershed year in the history of Concert, Form Concerts, Matric Final Examination the PBHS Music Department due to the fact that it and everything else. You will always have a special was the year in which we took up residence in the place in our hearts. Thank you also to all the other Bill Schroder Centre. The facilities are magnificent parents (moms and dads) for the amazing support and the fact that there are 14 instrumental teaching that they give the Music Department. It is when the rooms big enough to accommodate an ensemble will partnership between the home and the department have a very positive effect on our teaching. All the is healthy, that the boys prosper and thrive. music teachers are unanimous in their praise and To the 2016 matric music class: Terry, Tim, Barry, thank the school for the excellent circumstances in Matt (No 1), Kevin, Dohyuk, Aeron, Francois, Ivan, which they now work. Coenie, Mulalo, Ben, Alex, David, Zak and Benito, we Mrs Cato Coetzee was our main-music-mother this will not be able to forget you, even if we try. Thank year. She had an amazingly no-nonsense approach you for all the magnificent music and all the jokes. to all the functions that she helped us with. Thank you for all your efforts, the hours and especially Dr Niel van der Watt the enthusiasm with which you tackled the Café HOD Music Cello Ensemble MUSIC DEPARTMENT

L–R: B Johannes, C Joubert, A Retter, D La, C Gous. Saxophone Quartet

Front Row L–R: I Louw, C Gous, B Swart, C Middel. Back Row: Mr M Lombard.

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Choir

The 2016 Pretoria Boys High School Choir In the third term, the choir travelled to MOUTSE, experience can be summed up in the title of our in Groblersdal, as part of our outreach programme. most well-received piece of the year, Feeling Good, Here we went on a tour of the clinic facilities made famous by Michael Bublé. This piece elicited and performed with the resident Ndlovu Youth enthusiastic applause from every audience and Choir. On a particularly chilly winter’s night, we reflects the joy of being alive and being able to performed in front of our school for the spectacular communicate this emotion through music. Music and Lights show. We also sang at the 30 Year- The year started off with a camp and workshop at On Reunion, Final Matric Assembly, Valediction and Heronbridge Retreat, followed by our traditional choir Remembrance Day commemoration. social with Pretoria High School for Girls. The ever- The performance highlight of 2016 was popular Café Concerts marked the beginning of our undoubtedly the final round of the Sing-It formal performances and served as preparation for Competition. The PBHS choir obtained the “Best the UPYC choir festival which was held in the Aula Performance by a High School Choir” award and in April. PBHS was also the proud host of a concert was named “Overall Winner” of the competition. featuring the University of Michigan Male Choir from At our annual gala evening, we said goodbye to the USA. This concert, which took place in the beautiful our matrics and the exceptional committee led by Abernethy Hall, culminated in a stirring rendition of Motheo Moerane. We also thanked Mrs Nel for her Heal Our Land (Jamie Rivera) by the combined choirs. years of service as MIC of Choir and welcomed Dr During the second term, eight of our choir Robertson on board. The boys paid tribute to Mrs boys toured with UPYC and performed at two Lhente-Marie Pitout and Mrs Reyburn for their international festivals in Canada: the Rocky unflagging dedication, care and hard work. The year Mountain Festival in Banff and the Cantando ended off with the Four Schools’ Concerts which Festival in Whistler. Back home, the choir performed took place at Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool. at the opening of the Bill Schroder Centre, thus Thank you to each and every one who contributed witnessing the inauguration of our fine new music to making this an exciting and successful year. block. The choir was also well represented in the school production with some of our boys landing Dr Janice Robertson

MUSIC DEPARTMENT lead roles. Master in Charge Choir

Front Row L– R: F le Roux, P Mshweni, E Mutafya, T Masemola, J van Zyl, G Thatcher, I Louw, L Pitout (Conductor), M Moroane (Chairman), Y Reyburn (Accompanist), M Mphaphuli, B Nel (Master-in-Charge), W Gersteling, J Schramm, T Raphahlelo, L Sokhela. Second Row L–R: L Masenya, R Marques, J Bahlmann, A Drabile, B Robertson, C Shandu, A Cloete, M Manley, A Retter, T Brandt, B Crofton-Ball, E Thompson, T Madi, K Xaba. Third Row L–R: K Matlawe, G Garegae, D Nyamayaro, J Hanekom, R Kotzé, C Davis, P Majwafi, J Harper, S Burger, D Talbot, D Coetzee, L Mayoli, C Blake, M Idowu, N Modzuka. Back Row L–R: M Sibande, H Lewis, S Makhura, S Krugel, K Modishane, K Woodbridge, A Viljoen, P Sekoto, L Robinson, F Neluvhalani, J Nordengen, G Mitchell, T Ajay, J de Kock, D Cloete. Absent: D Rodrigues, K Orban, B de Beer, C Venn, P Perring, J Russel, L Bernardi, TK Khanyile, K Sales, A de Bruyn, G Finlayson.

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Front Row L–R: B Pietersen, B Coetzee, Mrs L Smith, I Louw. Back Row L–R: B de Beer, K Woodbridge, L Swart, G Garegae. Brass Choir MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Front Row: J Bahlmann. Second Row L–R: F Botha, C Holm, D Cloete, G Müller. Back Row L–R: A Odendaal, Mr P Loots, E Fair.

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District Six by David Kramer and Taliep Peterson

After months of very difficult rehearsals – everybody wanted their pound of flesh – we finally opened on 23 August to an empty house. We had maybe 50 audience members in the hall. It was a very disheartening experience for the cast who had worked so hard and looked forward to sharing their talent and story with the audience. The bookings for the next three nights did not look any better, so it was decided that all the boys and girls in school uniform could see the musical for free. That filled the houses and although we played at a financial loss, the performers had an audience to applaud 1 their talent and effort! The cast gave me immense joy. It was an honour to work with performers like Ivan Louw who played the gang leader “Nines”. A young firsttimer who performed and behaved on stage like a professional. The choreographer said about Ivan: “He will definitely make it on the professional stage. He is just that good, but I hope he will be sensible and become a doctor or a lawyer or something.” Ivan is the perfect all-rounder – he can dance, he can

sing and he can act, but most of all he has “heart”. 2 He one night asked me why I called the others by name when I talked to them but I always called him “Nines”. Do I not know that his name was “Ivan”? Of course I knew that his name was Ivan, but to me he WAS Nines! I will cross the Drakensberg barefoot

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL for a performer with talent and integrity like his! Thabang Madi who played “Henry Afrika” was a star too. Also a newcomer who excelled on stage and provided the audience with many a laugh. Two of the performers who made my work worthwhile were Praise Majwafi – who played the very camp “Archie” and “Moffie” played by Conrad Reid. They had one of the Girls High chorus 3 members make them “fashion” magazines – in the 1960’s style – to read in the barber shop. And their nails! They were forever painting and filing their nails! Archie was of course “Sophia’s” (TK Khanyile) assistant in the Blue Moon night club. TK made me cry like a baby during the scene where he says good-bye to Mary before leaving for Canada. He was “District Six’s” drag queen with a lot of class. He was truly “a rose, not the manure”! Muhlalo Mphaphuli played my favourite character in the show, namely “Damaka” the “blind 4 man”. I did this musical for Boys High 11 or 12 years 1. The “Sexy Boys” giving their leader (Ivan Louw) a “bit of a lift” ago and now when we were staging the scene where 2. Nines (Ivan Louw) singing about the “Sexy Boys” with the “Sexy Boys” in the background he dies, I realised for the first time that “Damaka’s” 3. Mr Goldman (Stelios Ayiotis) discussing their plans to preserve the death was no accident. Damaka committed suicide. “nine steps of stones” in District Six with Nines (Ivan Louw) and Moffie (Conrad Reid). Mr Ougat (Rui de Pinha) is looking on 4. The “Sexy Boys” strutting their stuff

110 The Pretorian He knew that he would not be able to cope in a strange environment away from his beloved “district” where he knew everybody’s name by the sound of their footsteps. Lethabo Masenya who played “Broertjie”, played this important part with ease and took all his instructions in his stride and just did it. Beautifully, might I add. Nolan Kleynhans as “Cassiem” was the envy of especially the hostel boys as he got to do a steamy love scene with the beautiful Clara Minny (“Sandy”) from Girls High. Joshua Suh 1 played “Pang” well, in spite of the fact that he had some serious health issues. Joshua Harper played a cameo role as the lead singer of the “Delphonics”– a lovely performance! Lovely voice! My old faithful Stelios Ayiotis played the ageing grandfather “Mr Goldman” like the “pro” he is. The “nasty” in the show, the very white “Mr Vosloo” who issued the eviction orders to the residents of District Six , was played by Joshua Groenewald. I loved to hate him during the rehearsals and the shows. (I believe the audience shared my sentiment!) We discovered quite a talented young lady at 2 our sister school, namely Claudia Da Cunha who played “Hester”, “Henry’s” wife and “Mary’s” mother. What a star! Such a convincing performer – she became “Hester”! The lovely little “Mary” (Jean-Marie Rossouw) not only played her part

heartbreakingly sensitively, but took charge in ACTIVITIES CULTURAL the absence of a stage manager and ordered the company around like a “ma’am”! Also an old hand on the Boys High stage, my other Greek friend, Alex Savvas, played a delightful “Galiema”. I must mention the “Sexy Boys” – a very special group of young gentlemen who took their parts very seriously and what a delightful and creditable 3 performance they gave! There were some matrics among them and I was so happy that I got to know them before they left Boys High. They are such stunning young men and my life would have been the poorer if they had left without me getting to know and love them! (There really was a gang in District Six that was called the “Sexy boys”!) The chorus, the ones who stayed and did not disappear from the scene as the months went by, did very well and there were quite a number of 4 characters among them. Choirs or rather choruses 1. Joshua Harper telling the story of Adam and Eve’s downfall in do not always realise how important their individual Paradise through song with the Delphonic back-up singers characterization is and how well it reads from an 2. Archie (Praise Majwafi) serving drinks in the Blue Moon Night Club audience perspective. It can make all the difference 3. Mr Goldman (Stelios Ayiotis) buying grapes from Henry (Thabang to a performance if you have some very “real” Madi) who is complaining about the ups and downs of life 4. Nines (Ivan Louw) and Henry (Thabang Madi) getting a tongue characters on stage – even if they are “only” part of lashing from Mary (Jean-Marie Rossouw) because of their love of the chorus! gambling on the horses

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113 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES One Act Play Festival

Inter-house Play Festival Programme

ABERNETHY presents Daniel Njabulo Jiyana MINUTES Mike Hugh White by Jack 2 Xylen Helm SIYA DIDIZA Jeremy Thendo Demana Directors: Siya Dididza and Aaron Cloete Guiles Bradford Crofton-Ball Cast: Boy Siphe Manana Jack 1 Renaldo Furriel Rebel Matthew van Zyl

Njabulo Jiyane and Hugh White in character on opening night Getting ready for the long night, final dress rehearsal and soundcheck

ARCADIA Zan Tha Nyun presents Werner Scholtz UKPENDUGA – IS – DIE – YOUTH JP Davies by Travis Broughton THABANG KHATIDE Matthieuw Howell Director: Thabang Khatide Lorenzo Carvalheiro Cast: Orphans Andile Sibanda CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL Kenneth Thabang Khatide Luke Sigalas Sarah Jamie Davis Connor Beard Narrator Ningi Macheke Awenkosi Moyo Herschelle Delron Lottering Owethu Moyo Nathan Sebastian van der Westhuizen Ryno de Beer Matron Moses Idowu Ewan du Toit Chef Josh Mills Nathan Duff Head of Police Anthony Forrester The Browns Kamohelo Futshane Afrikaners Ockert van Wyk Tendi Banga Dylan Rikkers Nkateko Sono Graham Mitchell Mthokozisi Ncgobo

Thabang Khatide, our houseplay director and star of the A dramatic and emotional final scene portraying the show, in a scene with Sebastiaan van der Westhuizen horrors of prejudice, racism and discrimination

114 The Pretorian ARMSTRONG presents THE STRUGGLES by KENDRA THOMAS adapted by TK KHANYILE Director: Thobekani Khanyile Cast: Struggles Conrad Reid Gary Jenkins

Kyle van Loggerenberg 1 Praise Mujafi Frederick Grobler Josh Harper Francois Grobler

Vuyo Msimelelo Sibanyone Paul Lionel Saunders Mother Luke van Loggerenberg Counsilor David Slabbert Art Teacher Conrad Reid Science Teacher Aravind Paul 2 Maths Teacher Jason Weiss 1. Scene from the Armstrong House Play, “The Struggles”, from left: Storm Joshua Suh Frederick Grobler, Kyle van Loggerenberg, Msi Sibanyoni, Conrad Art Manager Lionel Saunders Reid, Gary Jenkins, Praise Majwafi, Francois Grobler 2. The full cast of Armstrong’s House Play, “The Struggles”. Back L–R: David Slabbert, Joshua Suh, Jason Weiss, Luke van Loggerenberg, Msi Sibanyoni, Mrs Jones (Master in Charge), TK Khanyile (Director), Aravind Paul and Lionel Saunders. Front L–R: Frederick Grobler, Conrad Reid, Praise Majwafi, Kyle van Loggerenberg, Gary Jenkins, Francois Grobler. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL

MATHESON HOUSE presents A FATHER’S CHOICE by HUNG HUYNH Directors: Hung Huynh 3 Jean Horn Ditiro Seperepere Cast: Alan Benito Swart Helen Tyron Hills Henry Nicolas Velini Sam Adam Vorster Ben Jean Horn Nazi soldier Tyrone Saunders SS Soldier Rory Simmons Beggar Dade Pemu Crew/Extras: Enzo Abreu Khyal Kara Ayavuya Mteto Kano Matlawe 4 Felix Erten

3. Serious moments of interrogation Lere Adewole 4. A very dramatic scene during the play

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HOFMEYR RISSIK HOUSE presents presents CHEATING DEATH HEAVEN’S WAITING ROOM by by KAMRON KLITGAARD GARY DIAMOND Director: Franciscus Crouse Adapted by: MULALO MPHAPHULI Cast: Director: Mulalo Mphaphuli and Eber Mutafya Bob Chad Howard Cast: Deb Oliver Eggers Gabriel Tshego Motjuwadi Zac Zac Labuschagne Todd Martin Bradley Wickham Sam Alex van Twisk Ellie Dario Rodrigues Sue Miguel de Oliviera Crowley Caleb Townsend Ron Benjamin Da Silva Johan Venter Brendon van Rensburg Death Lebo Munjeri Extras and Crew: from Rissik House Crew: Atlegang Modibela

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Cheating death – "The Mad House" L–R: Atlegang Modibela, Alexander van Twisk, Benjamin Da Silva and Lebogang Munjeri

Alexander van Twisk Bradley Wickham and Dorio Rodrigues staring into each other’s eyes.

116 The Pretorian SCHOOL HOUSE presents OF MICE AND MEN by JOHN STEINBECK Directors: Josh Singer Cast: Lennie Jean Terblanche George Joshua Singer Curly Nceba Ngxumisa 1 Curly’s Wife Aldrich Bruwer Slim Tyler Park Candy Angus Pratt Extras: Micheil Cross Kulani Mashele Back stage: Stoyan Simov More Skosana Kuhle Sithole Sihle Sithole Werner Wombo

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Director: Ariel Taverner ACTIVITIES CULTURAL Cast: Old Man Jacob Cloete Waitress1 Justin Smith Waitress 2 Craig Thomas Narrator 1 Leon Nagel Narrator 2 Keagan Glass 3 Pianist Jared Hanekom Extras: Zola Makongolo Josh Momen Kitso Malefane Keagan Brits Crew: Tino Ajay Alex Valip Jean-Marc Olivier Bafukile Vilane Kyle Palmer Luke Thomas Gary Knight 4 Thato Tladi Daniel Scholtemeyer 1. Jean Terblanche playing the role of Lenny and Joshua Singer playing the role of George in the School House production Michael Dunlop 2. Tyler Park and Angus Pratt during School House’s dramatic Andrew Mans production of “Of Mice and Men” Liam Bailey 3. Keagan Glass, Leán Nagel and Jarryd Hanekom Aidan Grundlingh 4. Two of the main characters during the House Play: Justin Smith and Jacob Cloete

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SUNNYSIDE HOUSE TOWN HOUSE presents presents MIND YOUR CULTURE THIS IS A TEST by by DANIEL PLAATJES AND GIOVANNI MAZZONE STEPHEN GREGG Director: Daniel Plaatjes Adapted by: K BRENNER AND B COETZEE Cast: Directed by: Kyle Brenner Narrator Bryan Fernandes Cast: Mr Partens Dario Yesef Narrator Barry Coetzee Mr Hornet Giovanni Mazzone Allen Matthew Kinsey Michael Thabang Madi Lewis Carlof Minnaar Katrien Craig Hawkins Teacher Evan Lowe Tafadzwa Khushu Sibanyoni Student 1 Langton Rawlins Khulani Ipeleng Lehobye 2 Mohamed El-Shahir Ricardo Liam Abercrombie 3 Ben Johannes Bravesh Nikhil Gounden 4 Ferdi Botha Musician Ivan Louw 5 Matthew Wepener Crew: Cameron Joseph 6 Charl van Staden Adrian Joseph Evan Jonathan Nordengen Chad Gold Mother Shaun Farrell Muhammad Abraham Crew: Duart Booysen CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL

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118 The Pretorian Awards: House Plays 2016 Special mention: Best Actress: Dario Rodrigues (Rissik House) Best Actress – Runner-up: Aldrich Bruwer (School House) Best Actor: Jean Terblanche (School House) Best Actor – Runner-up: Matthew Kinsey (Town House) Best Visual Production: School House Best Director : Daniel Plaatjes (Sunnyside) Best Production: “Mind your culture” (Sunnyside)

Best 4 productions: 4th Hofmeyr House rd 3 Sunnyside House Giovanni Mazzone and 2nd Town House Dario Yesca in a scene 1st Armstrong House – “The Struggles” between Headmaster and pupil

1. “But Sir, it wasn’t me!” Evann Lowe dishing out some discipline while Ferdi Botha and Matthew Kinsey look on 2. “Any questions class?” Evann Lowe playing the lead role 3. Future Television actors showcasing a typical SA classroom CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL

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2016 has been yet another interesting year. Pretoria Band, I would like to thank the leadership of the Boys High School was fortunate enough to field two school, staff and boys for the tremendous support bands – a novice and a novice juvenile band. that I have received over the past 9 years. Having Having two skilled and competent matric pipers a part to play in the development and direction of in Sanesh and Frans, enabled us to develop two the Pipe Band, one of the prize jewels in the Boys separate pipe corps. The amount of improvement High crown, has been an absolute honour. It has that took place from the beginning to the end of presented me with innumerable opportunities that the year was immense. Both drumming and piping would be impossible to find anywhere else and corps were exposed to a lot of attention and guidance has introduced me to so many wonderful people. by the various tutors and senior bandsmen. I would I would like to thank the tutors of the band for all like to thank Giovanni, Sanesh and Frans for all their effort, time and sacrifices involved in allowing their hard work, dedication and commitment to the the boys to reach their true potential. I would also band for the past 5 years and wish them well in their like to extend my sincere thanks to the parents future endeavours. that have provided me with much needed support Both bands found it tough in the competition arena, in running events, planning of the calendar, fund- but through persistence and hard work were placed raising and dedicated support whenever needed. To at a number of gatherings and kept the competition the bandsmen: I have met so many talented, hard- alive. The Novice Juvenile Band ended 3rd overall working and wonderful young men over the past 9 and the Juvenile Band achieved a 2nd place at the final years and would like to thank you for giving me the Champion of Champions competition. opportunity to work with you – it has always been a Two very promising themes that were true great pleasure and most rewarding! throughout the season were that of resilience and persistence. Both bands were thrown into the deep- Awards for 2016 end and had a lot of ground to cover in order to Winterbottom Memorial Dirk awarded to the most improved be ready and competitive for the first competition. drummer: Matthew Meyer The individual bandsmen worked incredibly hard Drummers Efficiency Trophy: Giovanni Mazzone and made many sacrifices in order to be ready for Peter Carter Memorial Dirk awarded to the bandsman/-men the Lyttelton Manor Gathering in early April. By who shows/show exceptional leadership skills: Sanesh the middle of the year, Boys High was back on the Aromogum and Frans Coetzee podium doing well in a number of disciplines, at a Pipers Efficiency Trophy: Sanesh Aromogum

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL Most Improved Piper: Devon van Rensburg number of competitions. I have no doubt that with the correct structures and resources to hand, the Boys High Pipe Band will again be a force to reckon with in 2017. Rob Blackmore As I step down as Master in Charge of the Pipe Master in Charge

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1. Sanesh Aromagum waiting to perform “Highland Cathedral” at the 6. The Novice Juvenile band marching into the competition circle at Sound and Light Show the De La Salle gathering. 2. Band members past and present marching off to “The Green Hills of Tyrol” 7. R–L: Founding bandmaster Mr Peter Digby, previous bandmaster 3. The combined Old Boy and current PBHS pipe bands entertaining Rev. Alan O'Brien and Founding Pipe Major, Steve Collins, the assembly with a musical set listening attentively to Mr Illsley's address 4. Front Row L–R: Mr J Orr (Assistant Master in Charge), Ms C 8. The Novice Juvenile band playing their March Selection at the Tarboton (Drumming Tutor), F Coetzee (Novice Juvenile Pipe Major), Amanzimtoti Highland Gathering Mr R Blackmore (Master in Charge), S Aramogum (Juvenile Pipe 9. Piping Tutor Matthew Lawther and Taesung Kim tuning up in the Major), G Mazzone (Lead Drummer), Mr A Nixon (Tutor). Second School House forest Row L–R: Mr M Lawther (Tutor), T Kim, C Wardlaw, D van 10. Old Boys of the pipe band marching their way into the 45th Rensburg, K Solomons, B Masemola, D Hanekom, R Gopee. Back anniversary of the pipe band assembly Row L–R: U Kim, M Meyer, S Meyer, C Roberts, J van der Merwe. 11. Mr Robert Blackmore in his final photograph with the band before 5. Matthew Meyer saluting Mr Peter Digby whilst collecting his award retiring as bandmaster

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2016 was yet another exciting and successful year mention to: the vice chairman, Njabulo Jiyana for the gumboot dancers. It is amazing to see how and our dedicated secretary, Hasane Sambo; not much we accomplished in a relatively short space of forgetting Sedise “S’dee” Makhura, who amplified time with the help of our very dedicated MIC, Mrs the majority of our performances with his soul- Prinsen, without whom our time would not have driven stomps; Khathutshelo Motau with his been as special as it has been. #WomanOfPower. rejuvenating remarks during performances; Lungile This year, we were blessed with a group of fellows “Namaguay” Mtshatsheni who never failed to bless who were eager to challenge themselves and test the the audience with his harmonious voice; Rhulani boundaries of their skills. This led to the birth of our “Ma’fii” Makhubela, Arabile Nkwe, Malesela brand new move called “3-bpm” to which everyone Malapile and Redirile Malete who have all been part contributed immensely. of the senior members who kept the fire burning. The start of the year was really slow with regard Together we have all contributed to this successful to performances, as we dedicated the first half to year. getting the juniors up to scratch with the basics. A very warm word of appreciation to Mrs Prinsen The year’s performances included School House for giving up many of her afternoons, evenings and assemblies, Commencement Ceremony, New weekends for the Gumboot Dancers. With Lebogang Parents’ Braai and the PBHS Annual Music and Bambo as leader, I believe 2017 will be as successful Light Show enjoyed by close families of the school. or even better. Endless passion! We got to perform for the scouting fraternity at an Akela-2016 Gathering at Wag ’n Bietjie. Tshenelo Maimane Inevitably there was the annual PHSG Spring Chairman Fair which always turns out to be a great success. As always it was a joy to entertain the young children at the American International School: they love to learn a move or two. We also performed at various other fetes. The highlight of the year was the Heritage Day Friday Assembly which was also the final Friday assembly for the matrics. We had two standing ovations! Yes, two! One for our general performance, and at the end, when we collaborated with two CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL pipers performing Highland Cathedral. On behalf of the committee members, I would like to extend my gratitude to each and every member for his passionate contribution, a passion that only a man of rhythm and flair will know. A special Final evening of House Plays

Official opening of the Archery Range

122 The Pretorian Front Row L–R: H Sambo, N Jiyana, Mrs M Prinsen, T Maimane, T Machaba. Second Row L–R: K Mampe, R Malete, A Nkwe, K Manamela, L Bambo, K Motau, B Sefanyetso. Back Row L–R: T Mashaba, T Kekana, O Rakhoho, R Makhubela, S Makhura, K Motecwane, L Mokati. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CULTURAL

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The Pretorian 123 Aeronautical Society

I think it would be fair to say that in terms of both weather. Loutzavia were our hosts and laid on a the type and the scope of activities, this had to be well-coordinated programme that saw boys going one of the most exciting years in the history of the on introductory training flights; visiting the control Society. Any boy who was a loyal member would tower and looking at the aircraft of the charter have had the opportunity to savour an unparalleled section of the company. Many boys were flying array of aviation-related excursions, speakers and again a week later as part of the annual gliding day projects. at Orient Airfield. This longstanding event arranged A guest speaker early in the year was Egmont van with the Magalies Gliding Club was held on the Dijk, who was one of the founding members of the day that the school left for Maritzburg College on a Society over two decades ago and an accomplished sporting exchange meaning that we could arrive at hang-glider exponent even while at school. He spoke the club at around midday and all boys were taken about that aspect of flying and also how forest fires for a flight off winch launches before sunset. Even are fought from the air in South Africa. “Egg”, as he the masters were able to fly for the first time ina is known, has been involved in this most dangerous number of years. As always, a most enjoyable time line of work for many years, most recently using was had by all and the boys worked well as a team helicopters. He gave us a fascinating illustrated talk returning the gliders to the launch point after each on the techniques used and the hazards faced by landing. aerial firemen. We undertook an excursion to the CSIR in Our first excursion of the year was to Lanseria conjunction with the school’s Science Club. This Airport where we were hosted by a medical was to view the various wind tunnels at this facility evacuation company who in turn arranged a variety as well as projects being worked on by the UAV of demonstrations and speakers, including the Laboratory (“Drones” to the rest of us!) These airport fire response team and one of the air traffic departments were interesting to those boys who are controllers. The visit allowed members to view technically-minded. the interiors of a variety of corporate aircraft and Our visit to the SAAF Museum and the preview helicopters. At the end of the afternoon a draw was day of the Swartkops Air Show proved not to held for a special prize, the chance to fly in an Impala be as relaxed as in previous years and we had to MkI jet trainer, an ex-SAAF example! The winner be chaperoned by SAAF personnel. Some flying graciously agreed to pass on this opportunity to rehearsals and the chance to see static exhibits made someone who really wanted to fly in the jet and we it worth the effort. shall return to this in due course. Because of heightened security, it seems unlikely A very successful “Aeroquiz” competition was that we will ever again be able to visit the control CLUBS AND SOCIETIES staged in the first term, attracting thirty-seven tower and radar centre at ORT. The best that could competitors who faced eighty-five questions in a be managed was a visit to the ATNS training college variety of categories. There was little separating the adjacent to the control tower. This has a very realistic top contestants but the following emerged as the simulator of the airport and we were given some top five: Tim Brandt (winner); Dino de Sousa (2nd); insight into the career path of air traffic controllers. Dale Holloway (3rd); Rui de Pinho and Shaun Traviss Afterwards, thanks to incessant nagging, we had to (joint 4th). The balance of the meetings in the first go and spend some time adjacent to a taxiway where term were taken up with watching DVDs on topics jets could be viewed at close range! as diverse as flying cars, private “space tourism” Having assisted with the Viking project last ventures and the construction of the Learjet 60. year, the Society adopted a DH Dove airliner as a We continued work on our Pietenpol Aircamper community service project this year. On the first aircraft this year and although all the major Saturday that we were scheduled to go and start assemblies were completed, overall the project still polishing the aircraft at the SAA Museum Society requires work on details such as a dummy engine and collection (at Rand Airport), the prospect of a hard cowlings. This was something of a disappointment morning’s work kept everyone away, bar two to the matric members who had worked on the diehards. These two, Rui de Pinho and Keaton project over several years. We probably should have Howes together with “yours sincerely”, made a had more work afternoons and a more consistent good start on the aluminium skinning and after a workforce! few hours, it was starting to shine. After vowing The second term started with the excursion to to bring a bigger workforce on the next visit, we Wonderboom Airport after a postponement due to adjourned to the Harvard Café, where a few well-

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1. A rare privilege: boys board a 1940s De Havilland Dragon Rapide airliner for the return flight to Rand Airport. Captain Flippie Vermeulen on the right was the pilot 2. A combined excursion (with the Science Club) to the wind tunnels at the CSIR 2 3 3. Members photograph a Qatar freighter at ORT Airport 4. The DH Dove which has been adopted by the Society. It is part of the SAA museum collection 5. In the tower simulator at the

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Front Row L–R: H Swartz, K Glass, S Zachariades, T Brandt, S Aramogum (Chairman), T Fossett, S Traviss, E Abreu. Second Row L–R: K Howes, R Symons, P Majwafi, E Balea, D Holloway, R de Beer, N Buys, M Marais. Back Row L–R: Mr J Illsley (Master in Charge), D de Sousa, S Jamison, R de Pinho, B Fernandes, D Frew, S Holliday, R Nicholson. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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3 4 1. Society members hard at work polishing the Dove, a small SAA 3. Society members who went flying in a vintage Beech 18 from Rand airliner of the 1940s – 50s Airport. The pilot was Captain Brian Stableford seen on the right 2. Another group of boys who went on a Beech 18 flight seen being 4. Work continues on the Pietenpol Aircamper project briefed by Captain Brian Stableford, ex SAA

126 The Pretorian deserved pizzas were enjoyed, with one slice being in the 1990s of Society members on a low level flight sabotaged with Tabasco sauce by a member who through the Magaliesberg in an Oryx helicopter. shall remain nameless! Suffice to say that “Health and Safety” standards The third term began with a return visit to have changed somewhat in the intervening years! A the CSIR to listen to two talks on the SA attack group of boys and I spent another Friday afternoon helicopter, the Rooivalk. The first was an outline of in a local cinema at a matinee of the new film, “Sully” how this weapon was developed and the second a which deals with the successful forced landing of rather graphic presentation on how it is being used an airliner in the Hudson River without any loss of as part of UN forces in Central Africa. life. The film was both educational and entertaining An excursion to Sandton Convention Centre saw and our contingent made up the entire entranced us visiting the much-publicised Space exhibition. audience. This was also undertaken as a joint venture with Two trips to Rand Airport were needed to fly all the Science Club. Sadly, the exhibition turned out of those interested in flying in the 1950s Beech 18 to be rather disappointing considering the entrance operated by Springbok Classic Air. The chance to fee. This was mainly because the guides were very fly in a twin radial engine aircraft is becoming all poorly equipped to explain the significance of the the more rare and so with some sponsorship money exhibits. available we were able to offer this opportunity to Wade Evans presented an interesting talk on most members at a very reasonable price. However, assessing and improving the crashworthiness of it did come with a pre-condition, namely that light aircraft, including computer simulations. anybody going on the flights had to spend the Another Friday was taken up with two “in-house” morning polishing “our” DH Dove. Consequently, guest speakers. The first was Sacha Zachariades the Dove was almost completely polished, some of who was the lucky individual who eventually got to it to a mirror-like finish, by the end of the second experience a flight in the Impala jet trainer. He gave Saturday. It is amazing what incentives will do! One us an illustrated talk on the experience, including in- of these visits also allowed for a farewell braai for cockpit footage taken on a “go-pro” camera affixed the matrics who have been longstanding members to his helmet. There was an audience of very envious of the Society. young men! I was the other speaker that afternoon, In conclusion, my sincere thanks to those who giving a talk on the DH Dragon Rapide vintage have helped to make a success of this year. My airliner that had recently flown again in SA after an colleague, Mervyn Moodley, assisted with running extensive rebuild. Part of the reason for providing the Society and completed a myriad of tasks in this background was because a number of very support of our activities. Our chairman for this year CLUBS AND SOCIETIES privileged boys were going to have the opportunity was Sanesh Aromogum who has been a member to fly in this beautiful aircraft a few weeks later at since Form I. He undertook this role in a cheerful an event that was very much a Boys High affair. and positive manner. For assisting with the catering The Vintage and Classic breakfast fly-in at Petit at the breakfast fly-in, my thanks to Steffani Krüger, Airfield this year was entirely due to the efforts Janice Kingsley, Merlenie Aromogum and Mark of PBHS boys, parents and staff. Everything from Holloway. Our Head of Visual Arts, Debbie Cloete, posters to catering to the marshalling of aircraft was again designed a striking poster for this event. For handled by our volunteers and their efforts made making possible the flying activities this year, our for a wonderfully successful event. The star of the thanks to Eugene Couzyn, Mark Sahd, Captain show among visiting aircraft, was undoubtedly the Brian Stableford, Captain Flippie Vermeulen and Dragon Rapide, the continent’s oldest airliner. One Dick Bradley. Finally, special thanks to Raj and group of boys flew in to the event on the plane and Merlenie Aromogum who have been good friends another went on the return flight to Rand Airport. of the Society over the past five years. I would like to Other Society members flew in or out of the event in express our sincere appreciation for their generosity an Alllouette II helicopter. A very memorable day in which has made many of our activities feasible. the Society’s calendar! We look forward to another exciting year in the The short fourth term didn’t allow too many weeks society in 2017. for activities, but we nevertheless crammed in a few last activities. Some DVD viewing included a real John Illsley “blast from the past” item in the form of a video shot Master in Charge

The Pretorian 127 128 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Aeronautical Society The Pretorian 3. 2. 1. 1 5 2 Gliding ClubatOrientAirfield Members preparing togoongliderflightswiththeMagalies Timothy BrandtinthecockpitofaGrob gliderbefore launch always hasstunningsunsets The dayisn’t overuntiltheglidersare backinthehangars.Orient 3 5. 4. Many wentforanintroductory flight The boyswhovisitedWonderboom courtesy ofhostsLoutzavia. Lanseria The fascinationofairlinerscloseup:boyswatchaBoeing737at 4 Christiaan Theron andKenjiTabei were partofour Kacnik andByron Topham. ZanderPolson,Jean- honourable mention,as did Jourdan Russell, Keegan Ratshisevhe andEttiennevanGraanreceived an consideration. entered a mainly Japanese competition is taken into achievement whenthefactthataSouth African team 12th overall.Itisanamazing the top20,ranking Mazzone andJoshuaSuhmanagedtocomewithin The team consisting of Kwaku Bediako, Giovanni across theworldwere submittedtothiscompetition. through theinitialround. Over1800entriesfrom place PBHSonthemap,allofourmemberswent huge success. While weinitiallyentered to simply his teachingwhichhelpedtoinspire thestudents. enough forthededicationandhard workhe putinto a storythrough theirartwork.We cannotthankhim grow intermsofwritingandhonetheirability totell Due tothis, Aaron Cloetewasaskedtohelptheclub lacked theexperiencethattheircompetitorshad. performing well,butthejuniorsstruggled asthey first competition in February saw our senior members re-invented ourselves. knew that success would not be easy; so, in 2016, we expectations withtheiruniqueideasandskills.We new group ofjuniors,allwhomhavesurpassed artwork competitionandtosuccessfully guide a participate in an international animé/manga Club wasdisplayed. incredible talentanddeterminationofthe Animé It is rewarding to look back ona year inwhich the Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Aden Sim-Booyens, Matthew Otto, Mpho Aden Sim-Booyens, MatthewOtto, was a in July/August The secondcompetition The clubentered twocompetitionsthisyear. The Early thisyear, twomaingoalswere set:to Second RowL–R: C De’nation,KKacnik,RvanderWesthuizen, JRussell, ZPolson,BDaSilva,EvanGraan,JTheron, TShamshoodeen,MRatshisevhe. K Bediako,A Cloete,JSuh(Chairman),MsDCloete(Master inCharge), GMazzone(DeputyChairman),RSingh,BCrofton-Ball.

A Theodorou, DSuh,Chen, KTabei, A Sim-Booyens,BTopham, RKekana,SvanderWesthuizen. Absent: M Otto. Chairman Joshua Suh the future oftheclubwillbebrightandastonishing. memorable andmeaningfulitisevenclearer that club found their timewiththe Animé Club tobe boy truly findingaplacein the club. of achievementandinternally, witheachandevery showcases the clubhassucceeded,bothinterms the factthat this of all this; to due side-tracked got wants tobethere, thelaughsandtimesweoften every membergenuinely fact that work, the and their respect andsupporteachmemberhasforhispeers and camaraderiefoundinthisclub.Themutual club togrow steadilyunderhercare. gave us her unconditional support and allowed the and wishthemthebestofluck. are truly excitedtoseewherego inthefuture they has taken up the position of Deputy Chairman. We who Otto Matthew and 2017 in Chairman as serve shown initsnextleaders:ZanderPolson,whowill support. technical his for Singh Reneil thank efforts. also We upholding ourvision. We sincerely thankhim for his be commended for hiscontinuedsupportand Chairman, GiovanniMazzone,can The Deputy reflect this. clearly competition second the resultsin devoted to honingtheskillsofstudentsandtheir all congratulationsthatcametheirway. most promising junior team.Theydeserved any and It canbeclearlyseenthatthemembersof One canbetruly astoundedatthebrotherhood Thanks mustalsogotoourMIC,Ms Cloete, who The highcalibre ofthe Animé Clubisclearly This was the first year that so much time had been Animé Club The Pretorian

129 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Archery

“So long as the new moon returns in heaven as a focus, concentration, and self-confidence. These are bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of some of the many reasons that could explain why archery keep its hold in the hearts of men.” (Maurice the Archery Club has taken off at this school and Thompson) why the number of participants keeps on growing. Maurice Thompson is right – archery is fascinating. It was one of our stated goals last year that we Perhaps it is because it is such a fascinating activity, would work towards a new range and we were that this club has become one that is here to stay taken pleasantly by surprise in the last quarter of at Pretoria Boys High. It is a unique activity to us the year, when the executive gave the go-ahead for too, as archery is not currently practised officially at the renovation of the old shooting range. In the blink any of the high schools around us and this adds to of an eye and with apparent ease, the huge, cement our “specialness” as a school. That “specialness” is pipes of the old shooting range were removed, poles frequently referred to in various speeches given at and walls were repainted, shade-cloth was attached, the school and it is interesting to note that archery cement was laid and a storeroom was built. The fact is often mentioned as evidence of the uniqueness of that we achieved this goal this year proves the apt our school and of the wide variety of activities that words of a wise man, Henry Thoreaux, who said, are on offer here. “In the long run you only hit what you aim at.” Archery is a primeval activity and perhaps it is On behalf of the Archery Club, I would like to this atavistic quality that is so fascinating to the express our deepest gratitude to Mr Reeler, Mr Cook, boys, as it takes them back to their ancient roots as Mr Illsley and the executive for allocating funds for hunters and warriors. It is also incredibly relaxing, this purpose. Thanks must also go to Mr Vermeulen as one cannot be tense when shooting an arrow. and Mr Geertsema for their untiring efforts and Fred Bear said that “nothing clears a troubled mind innovative ideas and all the hard work and excellent better than shooting a bow.” This aspect would craftsmanship of their team of workers. They have probably explain the “chilledness” of archery on a done a magnificent job and we are so grateful for Friday afternoon and why so many boys just keep their efforts. It is a tribute to this school, andthe on coming, even just to sit and watch and banter. value that is placed on the holistic development Archery can also have major benefits: it has been of its pupils, that funds were allocated for such a proven to teach responsibility while improving marginalised activity. Words cannot actually express CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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1 3 1. Mark Chong (F V Arcadia), the Chairman of the Archery Club 2016, takes aim at the Senior Inter-House Archery Competition while teammate David Bullock looks on. Solomon House won the event followed by Matheson House and School House in 2nd and 3rd places respectively 2. Mr Reeler shoots the first arrow at the opening of the new archery range 3. Nathan Duff (F I Arcadia) showing good style and great promise as a new archer

130 The Pretorian Front Row L–R: Z Steyn, F Grobler, M Chong, Mrs L Georgiades (Master in Charge), JD Hübsch, S Traviss, J Bullock. Back Row L–R: R Marques, G Comins, D Bullock, H Duvenhage, R van Wyk, C Texeira, L Carvalheiro. our gratitude for the new range, nor our pride in our archers, Hennie Duvenhage, participated in the school that nurtures such valuable non-mainstream SANAA National Championships and won a silver activities that are not always in the public eye. medal in the Cadet (ages 16 – 18) Men’s Recurve Bow I would also like to acknowledge Mark Chong, division. We congratulate him and look forward to our coach, who does it for the love of archery more medals being won by him and others in the and for the school – in his own words, “… to give coming year. something back, Ma’am.” Thank you also, Herman, Sadly, we had to bid farewell to our Form 5s who for your faithfulness and dedication in coaching included “Dax-fingers” Mark Chong, our Chairman the beginners in the Archery Club for the last three for 2016; Jean-Deon Hübsch, who had to sit out for CLUBS AND SOCIETIES years, just to give something back. most of the year due to a shoulder injury obtained Looking back over the year, generally it has been in an important rugby game, but who faithfully another year of positive growth and consolidation, attended practices and even fletched some arrows; although we lost many weeks of practice due to the Melussi Mgwenya, whose sweet nature was only renovations. The Inter-House competitions, both exceeded by his strength; Zac Steyn whose endless senior and junior were enjoyed by all. The Junior chirping but efficient scoring and fair-mindedness Inter-House competition was especially memorable will be missed (by most of us!); the quiet and as it was the first activity at the new range and it extremely focussed and accurate James Bullock on was opened by Mr Reeler who took the first shot. his compound bow and the always affable Frederick He actually scored a 4 on the target, just under the Grobler on his compound bow, who also organised bullseye! the music sometimes on a Friday afternoon. We The Senior Inter-House competition was won will miss them all and wish them all the best for the by Solomon with a total score of 66/100 followed future. May they aim well and hit what they aim at. by Matheson and School. The highest individual We had a wonderful farewell dinner at Burger scorers on recurve bows were: Bistro in Hazelwood for them all, to round off the • 1. R van Wyk (Matheson) on 22/25 year. At the dinner, Robin van Wyk was elected as • 2. M Chong (Arcadia) and H Geyer (School) on the new Chairman for 2017, with David Bullock as 20/25 the Deputy and Hennie Duvenhage as the Secretary. • 3. S Traviss (Solomon) and J van der Merwe This ended the year on a very pleasant note and we (School) on 19/25 look forward to a successful 2017. The Junior competition was won by School House, followed by Arcadia and Solomon. Lamorna Georgiades Another achievement is that one of our Form 4 Master in Charge

The Pretorian 131 132 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Archery The Pretorian 4 3 1 2 4. 3. 2. 1.  House andSolomon II Rissik).SchoolHousecamefirstfollowedbyArcadia Hofmeyr), IvanHorak(FIArcadia) and SeanParratt(F Ricardo Marques (FIIArmstrong), DarianHerbst(FII the JuniorInter-HouseArchery Competition.Firstleftis official, looksonasmembersofHouseteamstakeaimat Hennie Duvenage(FIIIAbernethy),scorer andrange compound bow Dreyer (FIIIAbernethy)triesoutFrancoisGrobler’s afternoon’s shootingattherange.Here Jan-Hendrik Even non-archers sometimescomealongtoenjoyan Kim provide suitableaccompanimentfortheoccasion archery range.PipersDevonvanRensburg andTaesung Mr Reelercutstheribbonatopeningofrefurbished House Archery Competition Robin vanWyk (FIVMatheson),attheSeniorInter- (F IVTown) countinguptheirscores withrangeofficial, L–R: JackvanAswegen(FIVTown) andMatthewUpton we dancedourheartsout. rehearsing variousdances, both Ballroom and Latin, September evening. After monthsandof Hall. No words could ever accurately sum up that Showcase, presented inthestunning Abernethy our onetrue “carpediem”momentwastheBallroom • • • a doubt,wediditall. Withoutno doorunopenedandstoneunturned. year of 2016. This year, as a Ballroom Club, we left a day or brief moment but in our context itis for the Just twowords “CarpeDiem”.Itmayapplyonlyto Ballroom DancingClub and caringtowards newmembers,especially for 2017. These boys were always very supportive office take will who Waldeck Murray as well as efforts, his for commended be must he and Suh showcase theirskills.Ourclubwaschaired byJosh Bridge, anopportunityiscreated fortheboysto many talentsthatexistatBoysHigh.Through a highlighteveryweek.Oneoftenoverlooksthe afternoons on the grass at Pollock campus was jokes andspecialfriendshipsmade.Tuesday laughter, with filled year a again once was 2016 There’s notenoughtimeorspacetospeakabout These were allgreat and ever so memorable, but Girls HighFridayassemblyperformance Girls Higheveningperformance Boys Highassemblyperformance Front RowL–R:

E Delpierre, JSuh(Chairman), MsCJansevanRensburg, MWaldeck (Vice Chairman), BCrofton-Ball. Back RowL–R: D Suh,L Delpierre, RRoestorf,A Cloete,K Bediako,JBahlmann. Master inCharge Corli JansevanRensburg trump your opponent! Always keepthatspecialcard upyoursleeveto the memberswhomade2016amemorableyear. and his expertisewillbeputtogooduse.Thanksall 2017 in club the over taking be will Davies and explainingtheinsoutsofgame.Mr to newmembers,givingthemtopclasstraining Form 1s.Theytookcare inintroducing thegame Chairman Thabang Khatide we wishyouwell. 2017, of group Tothe on. live must legacy our and hearts. Ourfootprintisimprintedontheyear2016 have unforgettable memories whichwecarryinour definitely,most also, We dances. all for steps basic leave knowingand having practicallylearntthe we Club, Ballroom the of group first the As Black. for life. as itisalotmore intimate,resulting infriendships became family. Ballroom as a society is very different remarkable is how we all started off as strangers and every singlething,butoneaspectthathasbeen A bigthankyoutoourdanceinstructor, Samantha Dancing Club Bridge Club The Pretorian

133 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Business Club

2016 will be remembered as a tumultuous year Pretoria Boys High School team. in which the turbulent South African economy Importantly, the boys also made a very positive, exposed our members to many fantastic learning lasting impression on everyone with whom they opportunities. interacted at the JSE and on the Gautrain. Even the Some of the topics we covered in our 2016 weekly Gautrain trip home from the awards ceremony was Business Club meetings included: an adventure. On a late Friday afternoon at an over- • How to invest like Warren Buffett crowded Sandton station, the boys were such good • The economic impact of the conflict between ambassadors for their school. They allowed everyone the Minister of Finance and the South African and anyone to get on the Gautrain before they did. Revenue Service So when the Gautrain doors shut, the boys were left • The economic impact of strikes outside the train with their teacher inside … the look • The Business model behind the Olympics on their faces was priceless! Nevertheless we reunited • Nintendo’s Pokemon Go phenomenon at the next station about 20 minutes later! • The South African National Budget Two other JSE Investment Challenge teams • Studying in Switzerland, Spain and deserve to be mentioned: PBHS Dolux Syne (Ben with the European Union Business School Pietersen, Mikaeel Ismail Wazar, Fabrizio de Canha • How firing Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene cost and Simon Harvey) were the next best Pretoria Boys the South African economy R171 billion High School team in 13th position overall and PBHS In 2016 Pretoria Boys High School entered 35 Alphas (Graeme Coetzee, Alexander Caldwell and teams into the Securities Exchange Gerrit Hasenjager) finished in 22nd place overall. (JSE) Investment Challenge competition and in so I would like to thank the following people for their doing continued to build on our track record of being contribution to the Business Club and its members one of the most active participants of any school in in 2016: Mr Robert van Eyden for still taking time South Africa. There was also an improvement in the out of his very busy schedule to share his expertise performances of our teams in the 2016 competition and passion with our Business Club members. I also which meant that we achieved one of our goals for acknowledge our outgoing Chairman Francois le the year. Roux, his Deputy Isheanesu Mabugu as well as Ben Out of a total of 438 teams from 408 schools across Pietersen for their contribution to the Business Club South Africa that were entered into the 2016 JSE over the years. Investment Challenge competition, one Pretoria My challenge for the Business Club in 2017 is Boys High School team, the PBHS Elon Musketeers that members must be diligent throughout the year were invited to attend the lavish JSE Investment in managing their JSE Investment Challenge share CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Challenge awards ceremony in Sandton. The PBHS portfolios. A Boys High team must aim to achieve Elon Musketeers consisting of Conor Davis, Jaden the 1st place in the competition – no Pretoria Boys Collaros and Thomas Pearse got to rub shoulders High School team has yet achieved that coveted with successful teams from other schools and position. The Business Club must also become far universities from across South Africa. Unfortunately more actively involved in and must partner with Geordie Collaros was unable to attend due to a the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) in Squash tournament in Cape Town. The boys were fundraising initiatives. These RCL fundraising entertained by the Master-of-Ceremonies, comedian initiatives will also have the added benefit of David Kau. They were treated and ate like royalty exposing our members to new business experiences. and received some fantastic gifts including prize money of R2500 each. The PBHS Elon Musketeers’ Jaydon Kelly 2nd place equalled the best-ever performance by a Master in Charge

134 The Pretorian Front Row L–R: S Yemek, I Mabugu, Mr J Kelly (Master in Charge), F le Roux, B Pietersen. Back Row L–R: L Carvalheiro, K Bonham, T van Schalkwyk, L Burgess, S Filippis, O Kekana, C Siyasiya. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

L–R: Thomas Pearse, Conor Davis and Jaden Collaros (Absent: Geordie nd place in the JSE Investment The PBHS Elon Musketeers achievedChallenge a 2 Collaros)

The Pretorian 135 Chess Club

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must didn’t make it to the playoffs. We reinstated an U17 not be defeated.” The words echoed by Maya team and both the U15 and U17 teams made it to Angelou prove to be true as this year was probably the playoffs but couldn’t play due to the Maritzburg the toughest year that the team, the teachers and I Exchange. had to face. 2016 was a surprising year as School House It started with the Old Boys Chess Match as seniors came 1st against all odds and Armstrong usual, but the Old Boys proved to be too strong and came 1st in the juniors. I would like to thank the team we unfortunately lost. We hosted Girls High for for their commitment and patience. our friendly Valentine’s Chess Match and I would Thanks go to Mrs Dreyer and Mrs Fratini-Mentz like to congratulate the juniors for their bravery in for having to cope with us and Mr Stevanovich for socialising with the ladies. We went to his intensive but painful training sessions. Good to play in the Grey College Chess Tournament and luck to the Chairman for 2017. our junior and senior teams played well overall. Our U19 team had to face Affies, Waterkloof and Siphe Manana Menlopark and others in a “group of death” but we Chairman 2016 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Front Row L–R: A Rusike (Vice Captain), Ms E Fratini-Mentz (Teacher in Charge), S Manana (Captain). Back Row L–R: G Frynlick, P Luis, M El-Shahir, S Lombaard, J Oh.

1. Cameron Dawson: “Look at this!” 2. Daniel Kim – the winning move 3. Countering your move with an even better move: the Inter-House Chess Tournament 4. Mel Janse van Rensburg contemplating his next move

136 The Pretorian Form I Chess Championship Winner: Daniel Wolfhardt Runner-Up: Costaki Potgieter Allen Harding SWISS Championship Winner: Louhan Fourie Senior Inter-House Chess Positions: 1. School 2. Hofmeyr 3. Sunnyside 4. Abernethy Junior Inter-House Chess Positions: 1. Armstrong 2. Abernethy 3. Rissik 4. Matheson 1 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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The Pretorian 137 Debating Society

I wanted to start this report with a quote of wise In the SACEE Tournament we were placed top in words about education or debate or logic, but as I Pretoria for the third year in a row. In the SACEE trawled through the myriad of web pages dedicated Championships we were placed 10th in the province to quotes, I realized that these ideas would not and in the Provincial Break Rounds we made it to be a true reflection of my time with Boys High 8th place in the province. Our juniors put up a brave Debating. For us, the matrics who are leaving, the fight in the SACEE competition, but unfortunately Debating Society has never been about “challenging did not deliver results-wise. However, they are a ourselves intellectually”“ or “broadening our talented, determined group of youngsters who have general knowledge”. It hasn't ever even been about a bright future ahead of them. debating, really. Then, when I saw this quote, I knew In the WITS SAIIA Model UN competition, “Team that I had found the right one: Converse All-Stars” consisting of Franciscus Crouse, "People leave traces of themselves where they feel most Jacques Malherbe and Chezney Drabile, won the happy, most worthwhile.” – Maruki Murakami silver award for the best delegation as Ukraine in In this sense, we have left huge chunks of our Committee 1: United Nations Security Council: happiest selves at the graffitied desks of Pollock 2 and Topic: the situation in Burundi. The other team 3, where we have gathered every Friday afternoon consisting of Ningi Macheke, Liam Burgess and for the past 5 years. Friday debating sessions were Arnold Magezi, won the bronze medal for the best protected time for our passion: two hours devoted delegation (as South America) in their committee: to what we loved. I only wish that we could have United Nations Conference on housing and had debating every day, to escape the usual chaos sustainable urban development – Habitat iii: Topic: of our existence at Boys High, to let the words and the new urban agenda – and, for the first time ever ideas pour out of our grateful minds. Every week, in the history of Boys High debating, they won the we experienced the thrill of true friendship and the award for the Best Position Paper in this committee. wonder of mentorship. In this regard especially, The senior and junior Inter-House competitions debating has been extremely generous to us. We also went very well this year. As usual, some exciting have had the best coaches over the years. new talent was discovered, albeit a bit too late for Paida, our stoic, eccentric, deeply devoted coach some of the seniors. In the senior Inter-House debates since Form 2, became synonymous with Boys High Arcadia won followed by Hofmeyr in second place. debating. He had a hard, merciless exterior and his Solomon and School ranked in that order to make expectations were almost impossible to live up to. up the top 4 teams. Best speakers were: D.de Ponte But, every so often, he would reveal his softer side: (Armstrong), S. Farrell (Town), C. Davis (School), F. his deep love for debating and a determined belief Crouse (Hofmeyr), T. Brandt (Hofmeyr), A. Maharaj CLUBS AND SOCIETIES in us. Unfortunately, after four years of Boys High (Arcadia), J. Malherbe (Arcadia), R. Rajkumar coaching, he moved to Sweden. But Paida's influence (Sunnyside) has left a permanent mark on the memory of all the Abernethy, Hofmeyr, Matheson and School were boys whom he coached. placed as the top four Houses in that order in the Then, at short notice, we had to get a new coach. junior competition, with many new “discoveries” Theo, with his laid-back approach and surfer-dude showing great promise for the future. These lingo, couldn't be more different from Paida. But, as it competitions are invaluable, as many boys discover turned out, he was exactly what we needed. He gave their hidden talent for debating and realize a new us the tools and freedom to take our debating to new passion. heights. Theo, thanks for your banter and tips. Chezney Drabile, Jacques Malherbe, Akshay And then last, but definitely not least, we had Mrs Maharaj and Franciscus Crouse all achieved Full Georgiades, our MIC. Mrs G gave us her constant Colours and Ningi Macheke was awarded Half support and was always there when we needed a Colours for Debating at the end of the year. good consolation speech. I think she got more upset I realised far too late, and I desperately hope when we lost than we did! But most remarkable of the younger debaters will realise now, results do all, she sacrificed 6 weekends in the year to pick us not matter in the slightest. Debating has given up at school early in the morning and bring us back me friendship and a place to belong, as well as late at night, Saturdays and Sundays, for the various intellectual and logical development. For all these tournaments in which we participated. Without this blessings, I will forever be grateful. I wish the sacrifice and commitment, we would not have been Debating Society all the very best for the future. able to compete at all. Mrs Georgiades keeps this society alive and we thank her most sincerely. Franciscus Crouse We obtained the following results this year: Chairman

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5 6 1. Front Row L–R: J Malherbe, F Crouse, Mrs L Georgiades (Master in Charge), A Maharaj, J Cloete. Back Row L–R: C Drabile, N Macheke, Z Labuschagne, A Magezi, L Burgess, T Shezi, T Banga. 2. Chezney Drabile makes his speech at the 2016 SAIIA Model United Nations Debate at Wits University. He and his team consisting of Akshay Maharaj and Jacques Malherbe won the silver medal in the “Best Delegation” category 3. Members of the Town House team smile confidently at the Senior Inter-House Competition. L–R: Shaun Farrell (F V), Mohammed El-Shahir (F V) and Ferdi Botha (F V) 4. Frederick Grobler (F V) makes his point for Armstrong at the Senior Inter-House Debating Competition 5. Jacob Cloete (F V Solomon) waits to give a point-of-information to Akshay Maharaj (F V Arcadia) at the Senior Inter-House competition. Kyle Brown (F IV) left and Matthew Hassenkamp (F V Solomon) are his team members. In the background Melussi Mgwenya (F V Arcadia) looks on in support of Akshay 6. Akshay Maharaj and Jacques Malherbe (Arcadia) strategise during their debate at the Senior Inter-House debating competition

The Pretorian 139 Drama Club

This was a year in which we, as a Drama Club, were portrayed and we received a B+ for our performance. challenged as writers and artists. We had a lot of fun delving into the psychology of We wrote two of our own plays and performed the mind whilst preparing for this play. them, and we learned a lot during the process, which In August and September, we had two workshops I shall elaborate upon later. hosted by the actor/ dancer/ musician/ TV- We started the year off with our second annual presenter Shelton Forbez (from V-entertainment attendance at The National School of Arts’ Festival fame). He also gave really insightful tips about the of Fame. It is a week where the school hosts a variety industry and gave a clear-cut picture of what is of productions and invites schools from all over to expected of you and in turn, what you can expect watch and participate. The one exhibition which had when you want to pursue an acting career or any the most impact on both the boys, and me, was the career in the entertainment industry. short film showcase. The last part of the Drama programme for the year, We were shown about 10 short films that were was the Woodhill College One Act Play Festival. For made by the NSA students themselves or amateur this, the chairman of the club, Siya Didiza and I got film producers worldwide. It was very interesting to together to write another of our own plays, called see the themes that they chose, how they interpreted The Fixer. This time around, the play was about an those themes and how they succeeded (or not) in obsessed stalker who staged an elaborate accident to conveying their messages. Since many of the boys split up a husband and wife and to try and convince would like to pursue a career in the film industry, the wife that she was actually married to him. this analysis of short films was really helpful and There were various twists which left the audience stimulating. completely dumbstruck at the end. In March, we were paid a school visit by two It was another stellar performance by the boys well-known South African actors and producers – and we won the festival. I am extremely proud of Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts. They went to a all the hard work and dedication that the boys have number of schools to promote their film Vir Altyd. put into this entire year and would especially like to The boys were given the opportunity to have photos congratulate Siya Didiza, who received Full Colours taken with them, interact with them, and most for Drama and Stelios Ayiotis and Joshua Harper, importantly, ask them questions about the film who both received Half Colours. industry in South Africa. I thank Siya Didiza for his unwavering dedication They were really humble, down-to-earth and to the club and his mature leadership and I honest. It was a great honour to have them at our congratulate Joshua Harper on being selected as the school and we even got an e-mail afterwards from Chairman for 2017. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES them to say how much they had enjoyed their visit I look forward to 2017 and all the adventures to our school and how refreshing they found the that we will embark on together; whether in our respect displayed by the boys and the traditions in imaginations, on stage, in films or in real life. the school. During the first term, we visited a cat shelter in Melissa Rust Pretoria East, which is run by an ex-teacher from Master in Charge Boys High, as part of our outreach initiative. The shelter is funded exclusively by contributions from the public and aims to sterilise stray cats, rehabilitate the injured and find both foster and permanent homes for all the kitties. We got to spend an entire afternoon playing with the cats and getting to know them better. I referred earlier to the plays that we (I) wrote ourselves – the first of which was for the Pretoria Eisteddfod held in May and was titled Merry-go-Mind. The play followed the mental unravelling of the main character, Stanley. Throughout the play, we met other characters, who we later realised were different personalities of Stanley who had multiple The cast of “The Fixer” taking a bow. L–R: Kamo Soga, Luke van personality disorder. Loggerenberg, Jedidiah Tam, Daderhie Pemu, Ipeleng Lehobye, Arnold The boys really enjoyed the characters that they Magezi, Mrs M Rust, Kyle Tiley, Siya Didiza and Conrad Reid

140 The Pretorian Drama Club

Front Row L–R: M Sibanyoni, S Didiza, Mrs M Rust, S Manana, K Tiley. Second Row L–R: K Sibanyoni, A Denga, M Mojela, J Tam, I Lehobye, L van Loggerenberg. Back Row L–R: N Velini, D Pemu, B Crofton-Ball, M Mielke. Absent: J Harper, S Aiyotis. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

 Ipeleng Lehobye, Conrad Reid and Siya Didiza as The actors/writers/producers, Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts, came to address the nurses and doctor in the play called “The Fixer” Drama Club and promote their new film “Vir Altyd”. Members from various Afrikaans which was co-written by Mrs Rust and Siya Didiza classes and the Film Club also attended and performed at the Woodhill College One Act Play Festival. We achieved 1st Place

The Pretorian 141 142 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES dark elfare thrown intoconversations. miniatures, weapons,dioramas,dwarf,woodelfor game, warhammer, terrain,scenery, towers, ruins, The Gathering,singles,decks,playsets,gifts,foils, pseudophilosophical ideologieslike:Magic instigate games. Ontheotherend,namesandwords that new magiccard decks, wargame terrainsandboard become innovative whiledrawing,inventingandbuilding gamers dedicated Other points! … thing biggest club's operatingfunctionswhichisthenext becomes the "flight data recorder," which records the Wargamesthe Fantasy The Master-in-Charge terrain. happen on all ofthesoundandconversationsthat recorder,"voice "cockpit the becomes recordswhich what makestheFantasyWargames auniqueclub. committee becauseofitscomplicatednature …is not supposed to beknownbythe Arts andCulture purpose ofsocialisingbymany, or(3)lookslikeit's the school, (2) not necessary to be understood for the structure is(1)notatallunderstoodbyhundreds in in. However, this process or system whose internal are known[onlytothemembersof the club]kicks relationshipsand the and outputs them between magic happens.Theprocess orsystemwhose inputs Master-in-Charge switches to autopilotand then the environment, tradition,andculture oftheclub, club, everymemberbecomesincharge. Based on the to satisfytheneeds and demands of teenagersina brings boystosocialise or whenthatactivitylooks culture andself-interest. Whenanacademic activity focuses around interpersonal dynamics such as aclubthat with charge very in is who's It to know charge! difficult in is who that's box, black The Who's incharge? Fantasy Wargames The Pretorian Without beingaware, thechairperson oftheclub Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: L Masenya,KChamberlain,N Geerdink,NDowra,ETheron, BTopham, A deBruyn.

J Suh,DCoetzee(Vice Chairman), A Cloete(Chairman),BCrofton-Ball, A Sita. Chairman Aaron Cloete best inthatsociety. of society. Itcan however be said that theyare the members of the club are in any way normal members plan definite a future.of actionforthe the said that Itcannotbe and system Colours reworked a will grow stronger stillintheyearstocomewith stronger thisyearbutthere isnodoubtthatit to threeclub. Theclubhasgrown membersofthe dedication is clearintheawards ofFull Colours places likeOuterLimitsandeventsICON.This events aswellat in external tournaments, but dedicated participation notonly ininternal extremely dedicated to theclubandpeopleinit. the members and hewas a great generalwhowas blow totheclub.Hewasadearfriendmanyof and anaspectofBoysHighlifethatistakenseriously. all three endeavoured tomaketheclubaplaceoffun Liam Van DerMerweandDawidCoetzeewhohave by the Chairman Aaron Cloete andthetwo deputies bringing creative projects tolifehasbeenledthisyear played attheclub.Thisplatformthathelpsin of tabletoproleplaying gamesservingas the games Warhammer and Warhammer 40K and a plethora camaraderie withthegamesofMagicTheGathering, and competition find can interests strange slightly and fun.Itisaplacewhere peoplewithsimilar Club hasremained aclubthatiscentred oninclusion commitment isinspiring.TheFantasyWargames The club hasachieved much this yearwith The lossofLiamVan DerMerwewasagreat Regardless ofthecriticism,energy and that theyhadalotmore workahead of them,they process muchclearer and,whiletheboysrealised in termsofpre- andpost-production. Theymadethe January andprovided the boyswithvaluableadvice broaden theboys’framesofreference. away from current blockbustermovies in order to Richie and Martin Scorsese. It was important tosteer exposed to directors such as Quintin Tarantino, Guy The boyswatchedtwomovies per termandwere a numberofeagerjuniorshaveimproved greatly. boys tojoin the cluband it is pleasing tonotethat special achievement. many challenges,learningopportunitiesanda This has been anexcitingyearfor Film Club with Goliath Productions came to address the clubin The Form1CulturalExhibitionenticedmany Front RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

M Berglund, RHugo(Chairman),MsJNell(MasterinCharge), KTaku. Second RowL–R: D Chen,A Balie,RThompson,A Snyman,NVelini. A Theodorou, JGcabashe. Master inCharge Jancke Nell Film Clubcanonlyrisetogreater heights. seniors, the of the expertise of juniorsandthe batch have already set exciting goals for 2017. With a fresh awarded intheFilmClub. be to Colours Full ever first the of deserving most requires a minimum of eighthours’ editing. Heis to manypeople.Onefour-minute production films, which covered arangeof topics and appealed exceptionally hard and produced fifteen four-minute needed toproduce anytypeoffilm. were greatly motivatedtomeetallrequirements The boysenjoyedtheyeartremendously and Rynhard Hugo, Chairman of 2016,worked Film Club The Pretorian

143 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES French Conversation Club

“Avoir une autre langue, c’est posséder une autre âme” education as it is recognized internationally by – Charlemagne Francophone institutions, including a growing To have another language is to possess another soul. number in Canada. This year, for the first time, Mrs Coetzee and I All is not blood, sweat and tears, however. decided to offer French conversation classes not Amongst the DELF preparation, discussions on only to the “elite” Form 4s and 5s, but also to the topical articles and current affairs from “Chez nous” Form 2s and 3s. These diligent Francophiles would and “Okapi” magazines were held, “30 Seconds” meet every Tuesday and Wednesday to speak in a was played (yes, you can play it in any language relaxed environment, practise their pronunciation under the sun) and many light-hearted moments and engage in everyday conversations based on during the “jeu de rôle” activities were shared. their level, with the aim of obtaining the highly We are proud to say that 12 of our boys wrote the sought after DELF certificate. DELF exams, ranging from the A1 level to the B1 Numerous second breaks, (yes, the 30-minute level and achieved outstanding results. one) were sacrificed by these boys to prepare for Mrs Coetzee and I hope that the club will continue the DELF examination that took place in October. to be a vibrant one, and that our boys will carry on The DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) working with the same amount of diligence and is the official French-language diploma awarded passion in 2017. by France's Ministry of National Education. It is recognized around the world and is valid for life. Elena Fratini-Mentz The DELF certificate offers advantages for tertiary Master in Charge CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Front Row L–R: H Huynh, E Abreu, Mrs H Coetzee (Master in Charge), Mrs E Fratini-Mentz, S Farrell, V Mangalmurti. Back Row L–R: T Treurnicht, W Wombo, A Jacobs, M Sibande, R Kotze, D Coetzee. Absent: K Brits

144 The Pretorian Hiking Club

For Canadians like me, hiking is the preferred term, countryside of Gauteng this year. On a beautiful for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), October’s day, we hiked the “Frogs Trail” near in the countryside, while the word “walking” is used Cullinan. We left behind the city noises for for shorter, particularly urban walks. magnificent Highveld grasslands with patches For most, hiking leads to: of lush vegetation. Many trees along the way • Improved cardio-respiratory fitness (heart, lungs, were in full bloom, especially the Stemvrug. The blood vessels) Geography boys were able to identify different • Improved muscular fitness types of geological specimens, including incredible • Lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke conglomerate. • Lower risk of high blood pressure and type 2 The trail offered us numerous pools in the river diabetes which we walked through and which gave the boys • Lower risk of high cholesterol and triglycerides an opportunity to cool down and enjoy the day even • Lower risk of colon and breast cancer, and further. The high rock cliffs were magnificent and possibly lung and endometrial cancer were a beautiful backdrop to the river. The waterfall • Increased bone density or a slower loss of density was also incredible and time was spent relaxing and • Reduced depression and better quality sleep simply admiring the scenery of this beautiful place. • Lower risk of early death In conclusion, the “Frogs Trail” was a great For a Boys High boy, hiking leads to: addition to our growing list of trails. • Massive fun in the wild, with a bunch of phenomenal people Alexandra Bolduc We managed to hike only once in the beautiful Master in Charge CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

The Pretorian 145 Historical Wargames

Historical Wargames is a fun activity and is run as it becomes an easy step to battle a hypothetical a club at PBHS. Meetings generally take place one scenario: the Germans never fought the Japanese, afternoon every week, during the first three terms. and would not, but we can now game a historically We are often asked, “What are Historical Wargames?” inspired battle between two forces that did not or “how can you play if you already know the outcome?” actually face one another. Both these question can be answered with a little Warfare has developed in phases, heavily explanation. We can break down the name of the influenced by technological developments. In activity, which will make the explanation easier. order to account for this, and make it fun for games, • “wargame” as one word, confirms the fact that we play different periods, where the technology it is a fun activity, with a serious angle. Instead and the outcomes are clearly defined. The Vietnam of fighting wars, we game them. We can see the war for instance can easily be played with World result of war without actually taking up arms. War II rules, as the underlying technology and The subject matter is practical. It uses warfare as tactics were similar. We play the Ancients period, its source and inspiration. which covers ancient history from early state • “historical” is used as the source. Everything we formation in China, Egypt and Sumeria/Sumer, do is inspired by real life events and we aim to from approximately 3000BC, including Alexander stay as true to life as possible. We do not play the Great, the Romans and the Crusades, until re-enactments, although historical re-enactment the development of gunpowder had a substantial societies are also very popular. We simply use influence on battlefield tactics: the battle of history as inspiration for what we do. Bosworth or the Fall of Constantinople around This means that we can take a portion of history, 1500AD. This allows us to play Vikings v Samurai, and game the events, to see if we get the same, or or Romans v Mongols. differing outcomes. Take World War II – what if Boys are encouraged to own their armies and to Rommel had been victorious at El Alamein, or participate in provincial and national tournaments. defeated at Tobruk? What would have happened if the D-Day landings had failed? Once we have Carl Holliday established the rules for a specific set engagement, Master in Charge CL UBS AND SOCIETIES

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Thisrecognition includedacash prizefrom In addition,hewasplacedthird inthecolourchoice Photographic Society of America Youth Showcase. place in thePeople/Animals category of the 2016 first won 4) (Form Slaghuis Jonathan competition. the U18categoryof“My Africa” photography van Straaten (Form 2) was announced as a finalist in category. photography sports the in prize first Jaryd the portrait in category andLê photography Anh Vu (Form5)won prize first won 5) (Form Rossouw Council Junior City Art Competition. Adriaan respectiveplace intheir categoriesinthe Annual first awarded were members our of Two 5). (Form Slaghuis (Form 4) and Malcolm van Suilichem of-the-Year” award ended in a tie betweenJonathan society. OurannualPBHS“Wildlife-Photographer- seen andphotographed. would beoneofthelasttimestheserhinos were photography tocapture ournaturalhistoryasthis two dayslater. This was areminder ofthepower rhinos. Sadly these rhinos were killedbypoachers enough tosee and photograph twoof the reserve’s that ShemCompionhadtaughtusandwere lucky the ReitvleiNature Reserve.We appliedtheskills images held. to enhancethecreativity andthemeaningthattheir the importanceofcomposition andcroppingtaught every aspectofthenaturalworld.Memberswere of celebrating creative photographybyexploring a lecture and, in amasterclass, he shared his love published allovertheworld.Shem Compion gave have receivedphotographs awards andhavebeen Shem Compion.Bothmenare OldBoys whose and wildlife photographers,Greg du Toit and were lectures given bycelebratednaturalhistory guest speakersin2016.Particularlymemorable and enthrallingyear. Thesocietyhosted several The PhotographicSocietyhadanaction-packed Photographic Society The Pretorian In the third term we collaborated with the Several prizes were wonbymembers of the In thesecondtermwewentonanexcursionto 4. 3. 2. 1.  1 4 3 Conrad Reidismodellingforhisself-portrait shot working togethertoshootSocialIdentity self-portraits.Artstudent The FormIIIartstudentsandPhotographic Societyphotographers the DeloitteMarathonshoot Evann Lowemakingaplanandfashioning atripodoutoflogsat the Deloittemarathonrunners Malcolm vanSuilichemtakingphotographsonFortKlapperkopof Exhibition van Suilichem(DeputyChairman)attheFormICultural L–R: MrsJones(MIC),DuncanLötter(Chairman)andMalcolm This page iskindlysponsored byPathmanthan Moodley 2 Photography. The Photographic Exhibition,Double Double Exposure, Fine Art, Wildlife, Sport andMacro the themesexplored in2016included: Architecture, of Some year. this photography art fine of field the his creative insightas he has been veryinvolved in was given. MartinShortwas excellent insharing that theboys’ work was judged and that feedback outstanding quality. Regularadjudicationensured fitting endtoanaction-packedyear. playgroundwas a and it forourphotographers retell thecountry’s history. This site was the perfect breadth ofSouth African culture toreinterpretand architectural elementswithsymbols drawn from the to Freedom Park, which creatively combines modern photography competitionandwentonanexcursion phone mobile first our had we theme this of part As studied architecturetrends photography andartists. vast technical photographicknowledge.Finally, we is renowned forhiswickedsenseofhumourand favourite amongstthemembersofsocietyand firm a is Short Mr shoot. exposure double and time 2016. Hisseriesofworkshopsincludedanight continued in and photographer) Short (OldBoy Our masterclasslighting. programme withMartin members learnt about object placement and artificial screens andlightsinfortheoccasion and our photographer, BridgetVlag.Mrs Vlag brought in theBattissphere Gallerywiththeassistance of official photographersin2017. such asuccess that wehavebeeninvitedbackasthe streets ofourCapitalcity. Thecollaborationwas and were grantedtheopportunityofexploring the get upearlyinthemorning to getthatperfectshot in sports photography wouldentail.Theylearnedto photographers were givenatasteofwhatcareer Second RowL–R: The photographs produced this yearwere of an As a society, weorganised astill-lifestudioshoot Absent L–R: Front RowL–R: P vanHoven,SduPlooy-Naran,J Straaten,SHarding,CGovender, TIsebeck,RAnandlal,JMarachaBond,KKara. D Ingham,Svander Vaart, CKunte,DdeAveiro, CBeard,VDevchand,Ovan Wyk, BAnthony, JMalherbe.

L Vu, A Rossouw, DLötter, MrsJJones(Masterin Charge), MvanSuilichem,CGilson,Staden. Back RowL–R: E Lowe,JSlaghuis,A vanTwisk. Master inCharge Mrs JoniJones savour lifeandkeeptakingpictures. every hundredth of a second of it.”May you always Riboud: “Taking pictures issavouringlifeintensely, lecturers in thecoming years. In the words of Marc and willhopefullyreturn tothesocietyasguest our youngermembers. You willbesorely missed a group, youbravelyledthesocietyandmentored thank youtoourlarge group ofMatricmembers. As awarded Half Colours. I wouldliketosayaspecial Twisk (Form3)andCuanGilson5)were were awarded FullColours, while Alexander van Rossouw (Form 5)andJonathanSlaghuis4) support in2016.In2016Lê Anh Vu (Form5), Adriaan guest photographersandparents for all their of creativity in2016:CraigKunte(Form4). prize tothememberconsidered tobethechampion Q-photo a awarded Short Mr professionalism. and who praisedtheboysfortheircreativity, workethic the exhibition was officially opened by Martin Short, Duncan Lotter, madeaheart-warmingspeechand many ofwhichwere sold. Our societyChairman, Exposure,photographs, showcased80excellent The PhotographicSocietywishestothankthe The Pretorian

149 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 150 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES makes himsucharemarkable publicspeaker. identify withThobekani’s speech, and that is what ovation hereceived wasproof thateachonecould to connectwitheveryForm5boy. Thestanding him allowed years five past the over High Boys at audience in, because the details of his experiences as the Valedictory Speaker. His speech drew his talent was evident intheinspiringspeech he made AwardValedictorythe at Service.Hisincredible Full success, he received the Best Public Speaker’s to receive member first Colours forPublicSpeaking. As aresult ofhis the is He Festival. LytteltonSchool PublicSpeaking Manor High for his prepared and unprepared speeches at the the competition. presentation thatis enjoyed and alittleenvied by thereand isauniquenessinourboys’content in competitionagainstthebestschools in Pretoria, the boysreceivethat atPretoria BoysHigh.When of education and type quality to the This isthanks by thematurityand innovative thinkingofourboys. can beveryproud. and soour48boyswhotookpartinthecompetition other Pretoria school in the historyofthefestival, Festival. This result has not beenachieved by any of theLyttelton ManorHighSchoolPublicSpeaking sections 7 the of out 4 won High Boys Pretoria but we everthoughtpossible. in thePublicSpeakingClubsetbarhigherthan boys The be! would 2016 of “heights” new the high reach newheightsin2016.”Littledid I knowhow a bangin2014,hasgrown in2015andisgoingto 2015, I ended with the words, “What started off with When IconcludedthePublicSpeakingreport for Public Speaking The Pretorian 2 Another person who could identify with Thobekani Khanyilewon Senior Best Speaker Teachers andadjudicators are alwaysimpressed Not onlyhastheclubgrown toover40members, 2. 1. Master inCharge Mrs BeverleyBoerstra success in2017. with theBoys High “magic”, promises to bringus will bringfresh andinsightfulideas. This, along a wholenewgroupby oftalentedyoungmenwho be easy.up the challengewillbetaken Iknow that Now we haveareputation toprotect and it willnot into seeinghowbrightthefuture really is. young men who would inspire the most jaded cynic there isagenerationofdeep-thinkingandpassionate made by theboyson Wednesday afternoons because should ratherhavebeentheKeynoteSpeaker! he maybe Thobekani’s speechandsuggestedthat book. MrNenemademanyreferences toaspectsof can be found at thefront of this edition of the year speakers’ topicswasfascinating.Bothspeeches Speaker fortheevening.Thesimilarityoftwo former Minister of Finance, who was the Keynote Thobekani’s speechwasMrNhlanhlaNene,the

Tendi Banga Nam Le,Lere Adewoleand ( Convenor),NingiMacheke, Team Section:MrsIGrobler Winners oftheGrade11 Zungu Best JuniorSpeaker:Thando The bar is set, and the challenge is on, for 2017. for on, is challenge the and set, is bar The I sometimes wish that Icouldrecord the speeches 1 Front RowL–R: 2. 1. 2 1 The group ofBoysHigh winnerswhowontheirsectionsat theLyttleton HighSchoolPublicSpeaking andRedenaarsCompetition. Chairman 2016),Jacques MalherbeandAkshayMaharaj Winners oftheGrade12Team Section:MrsIGrobler (Convenor)Thobekani Khanyile,FranciscusCrouse (PubicSpeaking Second RowL–R:

T Khanyile,A Maharaj,MrsBBoerstra(MasterinCharge), FCrouse (Chairman),MrsSBouwer, SManana,A Rusike. Third RowL–R:

K Kara,JGcabashe,TNamDuong,Banga,Mashiane,NLe,Maracha-Bond,A Vorster.

S Yemek, NMacheke,TMadi,OKgotle,A Adewole,TLalla. Back RowL–R: L Nkomo,JMalherbe. The Pretorian

151 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 152 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Individual BilingualSection. Section. ShaunFarrell wasplacedfourthinthe and Akshay Maharaj)came second in theBilingual Crouse, Thobekane Khanyile,Frederick Grobler The Form 5 bilingualteam (consisting of Franciscus unprepared speecheswere somethingnewforthem. in teamformatand speaking public even though took upthischallenge.TheFormIsentered ateam, other peopleapartfrom theirteammembers. and othersources buttheyare not allowedtocontact to delivery. Thespeakershaveaccess to theinternet speeches. Speakers receive their topics an hourprior Huyssteens OratorsFestivalisbasedonuprepared Festival inthe Afrikaans andBilingualSections.Van number ofachievements.. This wasonceagainahighlightfortheClubwith Redenaars andBilingualPublicSpeaking Redenaars The Pretorian In MaywetookpartintheLytteltonManor We are extremely proud ofalltheboyswho In March weentered theVan HuyssteensOrators Front RowL–R:

J Cloete,MrsA Krugel(MasterinCharge), SFarrell, F Crouse, MrsL Kriel(MasterinCharge), KMathews. Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

J Dreyer, HvanBiljon,FGrobler, EdeBruin,TBanga. T Pretorius, NHoltzhausen. HOD: Afrikaans Amanda Krugel and commitmentwillbesorely missed. started in 2014. Their energy, passion for Redenaars 2016. They were the first members of the club when it an A++. with won thecompetitionforsecond year inarow set anexcellentexampletoalltheotherForms.They Frederick Grobler, ShaunFarrell and Jacob Cloete The FormVteam,consistingofFranciscusCrouse, Alvine Drabile,CharltonJonesandMarcus Hugo. of theFormIIteamwere Werner Bronkhorst, sections andbothteamsobtained A++. Themembers well. Both the Form V and Form II teams won their the Afrikaans section. All theteams didextremely Junior and Senior sections. We entered 5 teams in Orators Festival.Individualspeakersentered inthe Weend of sadlytookleaveofthematricsat prayed before themessagewasdelivered. some praise andworshipwhere theboyssangand with start normally would evenings The time. first as mostofthemweretough awayfrom homeforthe especially foundthiscomfortingintimesthatwere value toallthatattendedthem.The Form 1s give messagestotheboarders. who belongtothe3CRevoltChurch, tocomeand preparedsome OldBoys himself orgot something Head, Tsego Motsjuwadi. Every weekTsego either the deepandpowerfulmessages delivered byits The Boarder SCAremembered in2016willbe for Students’ ChristianAssociation The SCA wasverywellsupportedbytheboys. These evening events were of importance and Front RowL–R:

T Khatide(Chairman),MrsSHarbour(MasterinCharge), SManana(DeputyChairman). Back RowL–R: C Waterson, NKleynhans,CvanRooyen,DPlaatjes. Francois Schuld finalexaminations. to helpthemwiththeyear’s DOXADEO the by Brooklyn campusheldatGirlsHigh. organised anevent in Affies to joinGirlsHigh,MeisiesHoërand opportunity to come and preach one night.TheSCA also had an made itpossibleforaguestspeakerfrom America Boarder SCA andthe3CRevolt Church whichalso responsible formost of the interactionbetween must go to Old Boy, Zinhle Twala, who was attend, wasmosthelpful. A specialword ofthanks The 3CRevoltChurch, whichmanyofthe boarders The year ended with prayermeetingsforallboys SCA The Pretorian

153 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 154 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES “egg parachute” competition, which challenged boys “egg parachute” competition, which challenged boys presentations from formerastronauts. interesting spacetechnologiesandartefacts, that featured“Gateway toSpace”exhibition several Aeronautical Centre and wind tunnels, andtothe throughout theyear, includingavisittotheCSIR the Aeronauticalexcursions Clubontwofurther Club was also fortunate enoughtojoin up with gone through aprocessThe Science ofplastination. other anatomicalstructureshave ofthebodythat whereto seereal theboysgot humanbodiesand the world-renowned “BodyWorld Exhibition” master incharge from thesecondterm. and physics.MrsMcLeod took overtherole of interest inthemore practicalaspects of chemistry of boys in meetings,especiallyForm 1s, showing an their friendsandsoweoftenhadquiteanumber experiments. Members were encouraged to bring elephant toothpasteandmanymore entertaining to thefunofchemistry, makingchemicallavalamps, the yearwithlabdays,introducing thenewcomers Weundertaken. offactivities kicked of variety wide 2016, withanever-expanding group ofboysanda The ScienceClubhadaproductive and successful Science Club The Pretorian Other highlights of the year’s events included the events includedthe Other highlightsoftheyear’s wasto term the second in excursion first Our 3 1 Master inCharge Tracey McLeod rules! to theScienceClub. in andcommitment the participation to deepening a newchairman–aswellrenewed commitment participation ofthelowergrades and theelectionof rolecreated being intheclubtoencourage look forward to an exciting 2017, with a new deputy greatly appreciated andwillbemissedbyallofus. for 3years.Hiscontribution,serviceandpassionare who hasservedas the ChairmanofScienceClub Club”. Finally, webidfarewell toGiovanniMazzone, “Whatever happensinScienceClub–stays and metal-acidreactions whichearnedthesaying – investigatingtheoutcomesofvariousmetal-oxide Giovanni lostthatone.We endedtheyearwithabang test to fight balloon water the laws of velocityandmotion. It is safe to say that lengthy and braai a by followed was This eggs! rubber using for disqualified Aaron KimwonthecompetitionandMrsMcLeod was their tosave raw eggfrom thecertaindeathofatwo-storey drop. enough efficient parachute a build to Thank you to my boys for an epic year! Science year! epic an for boys my to you Thank We hadafunandeducationalyeartogether 2 4 4. 3. 2. 1. Front RowL–R: Boys learnallaboutthelatestendeavoursofNASA Exploring thedeliciousoutcomeofcombustionreactions Testing thelawsofphysics withaparachute-eggcompetition A satisfiedteamaftertheexperimentsthatearnedphrase“WhathappensinScienceClub,staysClub!”

J LoboTabora, MRabe(Vice Chairman),Mrs DAlbers(HeadofSubject),MrsTMcLeod(MasterinCharge), GMazzone Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R: R Abraham,Finbow, TGangadin,SSpies,CImmelman,JScallan

R Marques, CScherman,SMaherry, DGordon,CTexeira, A Kim. (Chairman), PHoffmann. The Pretorian

155 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 156 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES important withintheschool. friendships amongboys.Thisis the still maintain members topresent contrastingopinionsandyet The uniquenessoftheclubliesinitsabilityfor one anotherandinsomecasesagreeingto disagree. ruthlesslyengage still maintainrespect andyet for The nature oftheopen debates allowed boys to arguments bothinsupportandagainsttheissues. topics whichsawboyspresenting contrasting movement and hair policy protests were heated front, stillmadeforagoodyear. discussed on issues,bothgloballyandanational said, therangeoftopics been planned.Thatbeing being abletorun awater-saving campaignas had of prominent speakerstotalktheboys andnot disappointments. These included the unavailability SNIA 2016wasagoodyearbutthere were acoupleof SNIA The Pretorian this meeting,theboyshad anopportunitytotalk and dancewhichcaptivated theaudience. At Mbeki, “Iam African” waspresented inpoetry possible future. Thepopularspeech byPresident meant tobe African, thehistoryof Africa andits African”. Guestspeakersspokeonwhatitreally and takeafewpictures withhim. kind enoughtoallowtheboysaskhimquestions the EFFand the DA leader, Mr Musi Maimane, was not onlymembersofthe ANC butalsomembersof issues. At thiseventtheboysrubbed shoulders with pertinent and talkabout do cometogether they parties, their guiding philosophies different have for theboystonotethateventhoughpoliticians celebrations atFreedom Park. Itwassointeresting Day and acceptedaninvitationtoattendHeritage relationship withtheThaboMbekiFoundation International CriminalCourt. had lodged its intention towithdrawfrom the even cametoanend,theSouth African government International CriminalCourt(ICC). should still retain theirmembership of the whether South Africa andother African countries on Sudan. The theme of the lecture was to discuss to the Implementation Panel African UnionHigh Judge. Heisalsoalegaladvisor he isatribunal and theUnitedKingdom,wherelaw inZimbabwe advocate ofthecourtsUgandawhohaspractised speaker wasjudgeBarny Afako. Judge Afako isan broadcast liveonUNISA radioandSAfm.Theguest Foundation. ThistookplaceatUNISA andwas Africa DayLecture hostedbytheThabo Mbeki On 27 May, the boys attended the 7 2016 wasayearofprotests. The“Feesmust fall” The lecture wasthemed“Itfeelsgoodtobe Again, onHeritageDay, westrengthened our Interesting to note is the fact that before the year th Thabo Mbeki Master inCharge Nicholas Zambara for theyearthatliesahead. I would like towish Simon all thebestas chairman the rest of the executive will be elected in early 2017. in matric.SimonSpieswaselectedChairpersonand membership since a good number of our boyswere well deserved. of theclubhadreceived Colours and thesewere Half Colours.Ithadbeenawhilesinceanymember David HowellandWian Kellermanonobtaining platforms engaginginsocialdialogue. positions of leadership in government or public future endeavoursandhopetoseethemtakingup Tebogo Masenda.We wishthemallthebestintheir Seperepere, Cole Govender, OfentseKogtle,Braden Naidoo and Ditiro are; Pravish Radia,Wian They Kellerman,David Howell, mention. special year intheclubandas such, I thinktheydeserve of Ditiro Seperepere. Sadtosay, thiswastheirlast dedicated group ofmatrics under theleadership its content. it cameaboutandthepeoplewhocontributedto elaborated ontheSouth African Constitution,how business peopleandacademics.President Mbeki on aone-on-onebasistoprominent politicians, were addressed by formerPresident, MrThaboMbeki. Mbekispoke that thisdocumentwecalltheconstitution, takescentre stageinmost parliamentary debates.Membershad achancetomeetandtalkDA On 8May2016,theSNlA attendedaprestigious event,where they about the20thanniversaryofconstitution. Interesting tonote Our challengefor next yearis to increase the I wouldliketocongratulateDitiro Seperepere, The SNIA hadaspecialyear, spearheadeda by leader, MrMusiMaimane SNIA attendedtheAfricaDaypubliclecture on27May. Thiseventstartedwithaspectaculardramatisationofthepopular, “IamanAfrican” speech, byformerPresident, MrThaboMbeki.Various delegatesspoke oftheirinterpretation ofwhatittrulymeanstobeAfrican Front RowL–R: Back RowL–R: Second RowL–R:

B Nxumalo,DHowell,EKone,Seperepere, CTownsend, OKgotle,WKellerman. M Mielke,JCloete,BNaidoo,MrNZambara(MasterinCharge).

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157 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: 158 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES It is really enjoyablewatchingthemteach the opportunity tohelpotherchildren withhomework. Christmas partywasonceagainareal success. up. Theyreally enjoythebeadingandartwork. The such a pleasure seeingthechildren there growing Kalafong Hospitalfor14yearsnow. Ithasbeen laptops andtablets. handy astheyhelptheoldfolkwiththeirphones, Machteld theirtechnologyknowledgealsocomes in really appreciate thetimeboysgiveup. At Huis and spellinghaveimproved thisyear. Theoldfolks the boys’vocabulary Huis Machteld.Iactuallythink games afternoons atPrincess Christian Home and week forOutreach activities.We havecontinuedour the majorityofboysgiveuptwoafternoonsa go andseeweekly. with boththeyoungchildren andtheoldfolkswe with eachweek.Theyare kind,caringandpatient humbled by theamazingyoungmen that I work on theSocialOutreach Society’swork,Iamagain As another yearcomes to anend and I look back Social Outreach The Pretorian Wildlife Society Wildlife ainl ak n ue hs er Fr ie as we days five For stayed inSabiePark,courtesyofonetheteachers, year. this June in Park National water inadryriverbedduringourvisittotheKruger was aheartfeltmomentwatchingelephantsdigfor in nature itself.FortheboysofWildlife Societyit The severe drought isnowhere more apparent than M Marais,TBuys,YAbraham,CComins, KHolloway, MrPLoots The Sunnyside Shelter has given theboysan We havebeengoingtotheMohauCentre at We have a small core group that is very dedicated:

A Noormahomed,DWilson, JShort,DDriescher, A Forrester. (Master inCharge). Master inCharge Penny Vlag and theopportunitytoextendouroutreach activities. young boys are really keen and I look forward to 2017 some potentialteachersamongsttheboys. definitely are There Afrikaans. and Maths children Master inCharge Philip Loots host thismemorabletripof a lifetimetotheTuli Block. and thePhotographicSociety willbejoiningforces to Society Wildlife The 2017. in trip possible as guestspeakerinJune.Greg istheinitiatorfora international wildlifephotographerandOldBoy, year mustbeoneofthehighlightsforboys. Sanctuary nearHartbeespoortDamin August this destinations fortheboys.ThevisittoElephant and DeWildt CheetahSanctuaryproved tobepopular outings. OurdayvisitstoPilanesberg Nature Reserve boys topractisetheartofbirdwatching duringthese birdwatchers. There isabundantopportunityforthe and willprovide ampleexperienceinthefuture for Nature Reservehikes,were wellattendedduring2016 Groenkloof Nature Reserve,aswellRietvleiDam be awelcomegetawayonmanySaturday mornings. Mr Loots,MrsvanStratenandRoode. accompany could boys five only house, the in space enjoyed attheSkukuzaGolfRange.Duetolimited during thesevisitsandanexcitinground ofgolfwas Mrs D.Roode.Manysightingswere experienced Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Although ourgroup issmallerthaninthepast, the We were alsohonoured tohaveGreg duToit, an The varioushikesinandaround Pretoria proved to A Malaila,SMaherry, TKim,SSpies,MSibande, B Naidoo,EAbreu, MrsPVlag(MasterinCharge), T Madibela,A Kim. J Malaila,BEls.

poetry required forstudyinclass and thestructure and acomparisonwasdrawnbetweenformal Poetry andprojectivist poets. invited topresent aseriesoftalksonPerformance After theinitialpromotion, aguestspeakerwas mainly encouragedafewnewmemberstojoin. served to increase thesalesofburgers locally, but hamburgers were placed around the school which that theyhad ever eatenintheirlives. Visuals of boys towriteadescriptionofthebesthamburger as anewMasterinCharge. of motivated,enthusiasticandtalentedboysaswell Another changeintheclubhasbeenintroduction include more structured andformaltypesofwriting. include writing for academic purposes. This would a shiftinfocusfrom mere creativity inwritingto and thusachangeinnamewouldpermit was vital of writingmodes,especiallyfordevelopingwriters, debate, itwasfeltthatexposure toawidespectrum formats andforavarietyofpurposes. After much tosuccessful writing istodeveloptheskillofinvarying key One fiction. creative of crafting naturethe which allowedforthe narrative ofthe to theWriters’ Club. In the past,clubfocused on the changeinnamefrom TheCreative Writing Club been has adjustment significant most year.The this The Creative WritingClub hasfacedafewchanges The purposeandartof“rapping”wasbroached The newclubwaspromoted bychallenging the Front RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

F Crouse, A Cloete,JHarper(Chairman), MrsKStenos(MasterinCharge), NMacheke(Vice Chairman),JSuh. J Gcabashe,SMtshali, A Adewole, JMalherbe,BCrofton-Ball, ZLabuschagne,TZungu. Master inCharge Charlene Mentz the Writers’ Clubandbeappreciated now! pigs are onlyappreciatedare whenthey dead.”Join a springboard from whichthehesitantcanembark. provide to used be will writing Collaborative fiction. methods, ofimprovisation ofcharacterisationwithin stirred the interest of some as have the purpose, and and functionofjournalistsplaywrightshas be will topics specific organised toassistwithacademicwriting.Therole on Workshops future. the dynamic group. strengths ofeachindividualinsuchadiverseand was aninterestingthe as ithighlighted activity encouraged topresent theirrapstothegroup. This Battle of the Raps was then held where boyswere guidelines aswellhowtoavoidplagiarism.The write theirownrapsongs which included a few Angeles, California.Theboyswere motivated to artist, music producer and songwriterfrom Los stage name,EarlSweatshirt,an American recording Nerudason, Thebe his known by Kgositsileisbetter Kgositsile were interested in hearingthatKgositsile’s Keorapetse studied “RandomNotestoMySon”by different isused.TheForm4boyswho terminology Structuralof arap. similarities are present, although As one member of the clubstated,“Poets and Various newactivitieshavebeenplannedfor Writers Club The Pretorian

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Thirty channels and nothing to watch

I find myself sitting in the lounge on my favourite I see beads of sweat on stressed out faces, pots, couch. It is finally holidays. I am surrounded by a whisks, burned food, delicious food … and a chef relaxing atmosphere, ice-cold Coke in one hand and going mad. A novice cook bursts into tears of a black remote in the other. frustration. I see cooks plating their dishes that they The television comes to life. I see flying grass and are about to serve to three firebreathing dragons. mud: a soccer ball flying through the air at 100km Stupidity, laughter and animated figures come an hour. Luckily the net prevented the soccer ball from thin air. I see a cat getting beaten up by a from hitting me. I see a red card and an angry figure mouse, a grey bunny causing havoc and a black walking off the field … duck spitting everywhere when “it speaks”. Laws of Suddenly scorching hot asphalt and burned physics are constantly being ignored … until I look rubber fills the air. Ferrari … BMW … McLaren … down. I see a pile of black ash staring at me, and like Renault flash before my eyes, along with screaming, a phoenix, the animated character is reborn. roaring engines! I see smoke, a wheel whizz through I wake up from my daze, unaware of all the the air and car parts everywhere. Chaos fills the air adventure and drama I have been through. I still … however, a safety car appears, bringing calm to cannot decide what to watch. My Coke has gone the situation. flat. Really? Thirty channels plus … and nothing to I hear Coldplay’s latest song … that I have watch! I start the adventure again … slowly going literally heard a hundred times! I see them dancing through the channels to see what I can watch. and singing while walking through the magical jungle. Before I know it, another new track and artist Devon van Rensburg appears … Form III CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

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160 The Pretorian I have infinite hope

We live in a world where it has become the norm to I am a persistent and optimistic individual who be brainwashed into thinking that we live in a fallen has endless hope for our country and our planet society, country and world. The news reports cases as a whole. I choose to disregard all the negativity of crime, poverty and a lack of education and service found in our everyday lives and rather focus on the delivery on a daily basis. This negativity in such a positives and ways in which we can improve. I have beautiful country filled with potential, is saddening. this burning desire within me to make a difference, Is this constant reminder of negativity resulting in even if it is only a small one, and in doing so to spread the downward spiral of our nation and planet as a this hope and determination to others around me. whole? I have hope – I have infinite hope. I have a dream of sowing tiny seeds of kindness We live our daily lives in fear that we may be and mutual respect and watching them grow into assaulted, our women might be raped and money huge trees carrying fruits. These fruits are positivity might be stolen by government officials – the very and character traits which benefit our society. I people we trust to move our country to new heights. dream of a world where children may wander, Unfortunately, our children grow up in a world explore and live adventurous lives without living in where they are no longer able to cycle innocently to fear. I want people to do unto others as they want the local park, roam freely in shopping centres and, others to do unto them. Is this too much to ask? Do perhaps most terrifying of all, go to bed without I want too much? I crave situations and lifestyles enabling an alarm or burglar-proofing windows. which my generation will never have the privilege What kind of message does that send to our children of enjoying. However, all I aim to do is to take a step about our society? in the right direction so that future generations may Today, it is very rare to find an individual who enjoy these dreamed-about lifestyles. portrays a strong character, shows respect to people I believe that unity and a mutual respect for one and nature around him and is ultimately someone another, as well as respect for nature and our planet, who does what is in the best interests of himself and are the answer to the problems that face us. Our others. However, a true gentleman and amazing role country and our continent have enormous potential model in my life, my grandfather, once told me that and it is up to me and my fellow citizens to unlock WRITING CREATIVE those who are not part of the solution are part of the this great potential on the planet we call home. problem. These are words I live by and I strive to do what is right and what I have been taught by my Matthew Janse Van Rensburg beloved parents and family members. Form V The Test

My first step was hesitant, tentative, unsure of what was a folio sheet much like the one I am writing on. to expect … So I read the the writing on the piece of paper, which I had just woken up. The air was musty and said, “This is a test.” it smelled like cement. The concrete floor I was “What could this mean?” I said to myself. lying on was cold and damp. I felt the silence was My eyes felt as if they were on fire. I rubbed them. consuming my soul. The flickering light above my After my eyes had recovered, I saw sand dunes all head brought a gloomy atmosphere into the room. It around me. I was in a desert. looked as if I was in a jail of sorts. Thought were flying around in my head at the I looked around and discovered that the door speed of light. I was getting dizzy and I almost was not locked. I pushed open the menacing, vomited. I was trying to figure out what was going heavy iron door and it creaked like an old rocking on, but to no avail. chair that had not been sat in for ages. When the I started moving … it was so hot that if I had door opened, there was a long corridor in front thrown an egg on the sand, it would have gone hard. of me. It was lit with a light much like that in the My neck was turning red from the sun. I was thirsty, room. At the end of the corridor was a big door, hungry and felt I was going to die soon, if I could open, that reminded me of the one behind me, not get to civilisation … and in front of the door on the floor was a white And then I finished the English essay. box. As I walked towards the box, I felt as if I was James Bahlmann about to disarm a bomb. I opened the box and inside Form I

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Whispered conversations

The silence echoed through the blades of grass. The surrounded this particular tree. The wooden grassland, scattered with an array of trees, was still. wonder had survived many a challenge. Using a The sun’s duty was done and she drifted down lazily, contrasting approach to its previous effort, it tried like a balloon running out of helium. As the sun’s consoling Emma once more and a deep whisper head was hidden from view, a last-gasp eruption of reached Emma; her eyes darted as the words colour filled the skies. The night’s invasion, though, registered. The calmness from the tree eventually was swift, and this occasion was met with some calmed Emma’s state of mind. She hesitantly scuttling in a tree. Emma was awake. whispered back. Emma was a bush baby who had just recently Their whispering gained momentum. The tree’s gained her independence. This new-found freedom bark comforted the bush baby’s delicate form. As caused her a great deal of excitement. As the her fingers curled calmly around the branch, the darkness captured her surroundings, the little bush tree whispered some wisdom. The life lessons filled baby’s heart throbbed ferociously in her little chest. her soul with assurance that no matter the challenge, She manoeuvred skilfully and accurately along the she would always survive. Her questions about life branches of the tree. Her heart slowed down as soon were being responded to. In these moments, she as she gave her eyes the opportunity to adapt to started responding to life. Tiredness did not enslave the light. That is, until a vicious cry came from the her body, but a sense of calm did. Her fear was mysterious skies. Emma shook uncontrollably and a replaced with courage and peace. whimper of fear escaped her lips. As daylight broke, Emma was sleeping soundly. She could not see from where the noise had The tree stretched its arms slowly. Astonishingly originated, and this scared her. She started it had protected little Emma. Her breathing was whispering to herself in an effort to calm her terrified controlled because she knew she was safe within its soul. This whispering drifted through the tree, and arms. in an instant, the tree awakened. Little Emma’s In a moment of extreme fear, the whisper had fearful state was compounded as the tree swayed overcome the cry. A conversation filled with patience CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE expertly with the wind. Its calmness was evident, and understanding explained a big world to a little yet precious Emma remained tentative. bush baby. Having lived a rather long time indeed, the tree understood fear. It sensed that Emma’s whisper Shaun Farrell was filled with it. Luckily an aura of wisdom Form V

P. Kyriazis – Form IV S. Nhlabathi – Form IV

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There are whispered conversations in the corridors. However, Boys High is not all about cultural After they have been uttered, they silently creep and academic achievements either. There are also along the age-old walls and around the time- various provincial and national players who come chiselled corners before, almost as if by chance, they from Boys High’s teams. It is just so frustrating to reach my ears as well. The words are so soft. It is see all of that count for so little when compared to almost as if I was not really hearing them: Boys High the “glorious” name of rugby. is suffering! Nevertheless, our rugby players valiantly do How does one know when a school is suffering? battle every weekend. It is when a team is losing An intelligent person would say that one looks that one can see its true character. It is when one at all the people who form part of that school. faces adversity when one’s true self appears. The Unfortunately that is not the case in South Africa. true selves of those boys appear every weekend. It In this “civil society”, rugby results are the sole is visible for all to see that it is not blood that runs indicator of a school’s performance. Unfortunately through their veins – but passion. It is this passion one does not need to know a whole lot about school that drives a school to success. sports to know that Boys High rugby is not faring so Boys High’s mission has always been to well. How can it be that the state of this single sport develop a boy to be well-rounded in terms of the is defining the state of the school? three spheres of life: sport, culture and academic I have been privileged enough to be writing two excellence. In this mission, Boys High is, without subjects at Cambridge level. I was able to do this by a doubt, successful. Boys High is a school, not using resources obtained from this school and its a rugby college or a business. It deserves to be teachers. So, in terms of academic excellence, this recognised as just that. school is not struggling. There are 1500 voices shouting together, forming I share a classroom with boys of many different a harmony of cultures and backgrounds. The sound cultural backgrounds. Before coming to this school, I echoes through Pretoria – it resonates with power. had never sat next to a bagpipe player and gumboot What the voices are saying is deafening and clear: dancer at the same time. I had never played chess Boys High lives. WRITING CREATIVE and been in a live choir before. I will probably never do this again once I leave Boys High. In terms of Frederick Grobler cultural diversity, Boys High is not struggling. Form V

A. Markides – Form II O. Manale – Form IV

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I have infinite hope

I have infinite hope. I have infinite hope, despite the village and an era where all religions and belief world being a cruel place. The world we live in has systems are accepted. I hope that, one day in the an absence of love which has been replaced by hate. near future, all men can see women as equals and We have lost our humanity and fallen into the hands we can live without fear of our nieces, daughters, of this messed-up and selfish society. sisters and mothers being raped. We, the golden Humanity has taken a turn for the worse; we generation and future world leaders, need to put now better our lives at the expense of others. The humanity into practice and love our fellow man world was a better place until race divided us, and woman. I hope I see the day where every man, wealth classified us and religion separated us. Our woman and child can stand together strong and generation was meant to change the world and upright to take on the injustices of the world that make it greater, but most of us have succumbed to it plague our society. and sold our souls to the fallen angel. Now, we, the In the not-so-distant future, I hope to see the youth, have been consumed by these deadly sins: world moving in the right direction and curing lust, greed, gluttony and deceit. As the days pass, the ailments present in our society. I hope to see we lose a bit of our humanity. What happened to the youth change their mindsets and grab all the equality? Where is respect? When did we lose love? opportunities that come their way to help the Why are we not tolerant? world, and not just themselves. I hope to see women Despite all man’s shortcomings and faults, I thriving in an equal society, not being held back by remain hopeful that the world will be a better place gender inequality or sexism. for all its inhabitants. I have faith and I pray to I do have hope … I am sure that I am one of the Him that He may ensure a brighter, safer and more hopefuls … I have infinite hope. joyful future for this world of ours. I hope and pray that mankind will reach a point where we can live Kamogelo Williams in a colour-blind society, a social-statusless global Form V CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

L. Lejeune – Form V M. Breckenridge – Form III

164 The Pretorian I have infinite hope

The future of South Africa is rapidly darkening due Despite all South Africa’s challenges, I cannot help to the recent political and economic problems that but get a feeling of hope when I see the bravery and we have experienced. These issues can be expanded morality that exemplary individuals in our country to a global scale where bombings have brought entire have. People like Thuli Madonsela and Chief Justice nations to a standstill and corrupt governments Mogoeng Mogoeng are shining examples of people have stolen from the people they are meant to serve. who change the status quo and put the law ahead The words of hip-hop artist, Drake, best sum up our of themselves. They give me hope for South Africa world’s dilemma when he says, “What a time to be because they inspire citizens to believe that good alive.” can overcome evil. Wherever there are honest and I often hear that people see a dark future for earnest people, there will be hope. South Africa and are contemplating emigrating to What is most inspiring is the assistance that local a First-World country to experience opportunities. community organisations provide to those in need. I do not blame these individuals. However, I The food parcels they issue feed a man’s family question their reasoning. When the seven o’clock for one more week and the mechanical leg they news constantly tells South Africans how they sponsor has just given boy a chance to experience need to tighten their belts and prepare for the worst his childhood. while Parliament insults their intelligence, I can It is ordinary South Africans doing extraordinary see what drives people to make those decisions. things that give me a sense of patriotism and pride. However, it is saddening to hear people tell me Despite all our shortcomings and struggles, only this because they fail to see the true beauty of our one feeling comes to mind when I think of South land and our people. They fail to see our diversity Africa. I have infinite hope. and the good work that people are doing. They would rather run to another country that has its Akshay Maharaj own problems. Form V CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

K. Lehobo – Form III M. van der Walt – Form II

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A winter’s night

“Minus ten degrees Celsius” was what they said on kissed him goodnight. the news. That night would be the coldest of the year The homeless boy had given up on finding and anyone without adequate shelter or warmth shelter. He curled up on a patch of grass outside would possibly not make it through. A homeless a huge house to spend the night. He wrapped his thirteen-year-old boy wearily walked the streets blanket around himself, trying to keep warm. As on this night, wondering where he could find some he lay in the freezing cold, he wondered where his shelter from the freezing cold. parents were and wished he could spend some time The boy had not eaten for three days and was with them. He reflected on the people in his life seeking food. He had been brought up by a lady who had loved and cared for him. He also dreamed who had found him as an abandoned baby, but she of a warm, tasty meal that he could enjoy one day. had recently died and he was forced to live alone. As he lay there, he became so cold that he began to All this boy possessed was a torn blanket that he lose consciousness and he blacked out. In the same had found in a rubbish bin and the clothes he was house behind him, lay a boy in a warm bed who wearing. was fast asleep, unaware of the suffering outside his A few streets down was another thirteen-year- window. old boy who was spoiled, living in a huge house The homeless boy woke up freezing. The sun was with a loving, caring family and the opportunity rising. He stared out at the new day, stretched his to attend a good school. He took most of this for frozen limbs, picked up his tattered blanket and granted and did not realise how lucky he was. He headed out to find himself a future. had just come home from sport and saw that they The wealthy boy woke, shrugged off his blankets, were having pasta for supper. He did not like pasta cursed at the thought of another day at school and and he screamed at his mother, complaining about screamed, “Mother!” the food. Feeling angry, he went and had a warm, soothing shower and snuggled into his bed. His Benjamin Anthony mother then brought him a hot water bottle and Form I CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

S. Jamison – Form III O. Ogunbanjo – Form II

166 The Pretorian A winter’s night

I knew it was going to happen, and I thought I was situation. As I gazed at her lifeless body, I thought of ready, but I soon realised I was not. the valuable life lessons she had taught me: “do not It was a bitterly cold winter’s night when she judge a book by its cover”, “if you want a friend, be left me. The bare trees outside swayed in the a friend” and “life is what you make it”. howling wind, scratching against the window My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the pane, as if begging to be allowed into the warmth beeping of the heart monitor. Was it my imagination inside. or was it slowing down? I was startled back to She lay barely conscious before me. I could hardly reality. As the door quietly opened, a sliver of light feel her pulse as I clasped her bony hand, begging lit up the dark room. her to stay with me. Each shallow breath could have “It is time,” the figure in white whispered as she been her last. Her body, a crumpled heap of bones, gently placed her hand on my shoulder. I felt a wet lay beneath the crisp, white sheets. drop trickle down my cheek as I tried to hold back A few months before, she had been full of energy, my tears. The heavens seemed to mourn with me a ray of sunshine in my life. I thought back longingly as raindrops slowly slithered down the window. I to the happy times – chasing butterflies in the park, felt her body stiffen and become as cold as the wind tending to the vegetable patch we had planted, outside. sharing stories on our garden bench and discussing Like a thief on that winter’s night, death stole our dreams for the future. my grandmother from me. However, I find comfort Her shoulder was always there for me to cry on in the fact that her warm spirit will live on in the and her arms were always open for a warm hug. Her many lives she touched, especially mine. smile lit up the most miserable of days – a lighthouse in my storms. She was an eternal optimist who saw Keaton Urquhart the good in everyone and the positive in every Form II CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

P. Luis – Form V S. Maninjwa – Form IV

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Whispered conversations

For a moment, albeit a brief one, a fit of exultation passes through me. I am lost in the world passing by me in a colourful blur and the wind whistling through my hair. Then a gravelly voice brings me hurtling back to reality. “Don’t be such a sissy!” my dad screams. His encouragements are always too loud, too forceful. He does nothing softly. My father speaks as he lives, heavily and loudly, allowing no place for sissies. We do not have much in common. These Sunday morning cycling trips are his last gasp attempts to make me a son of whom he can be proud. So, with my father spurring me on, I hurl myself forward, picking up speed. Halfway down the hill it happens – the collision. The blow comes from , sudden and unexpected, and startlingly painful, like a bolt of electricity. White-hot pain shoots through my airborne body. My bicycle explodes into a thousand D. Seperepere – Form V pieces. I hear, rather than feel, my skull hit the pavement: distant and hollow. I lie completely still, at peace. The sun’s touch is kind. I slip in and out of consciousness. A body, my father’s, looms over me. His voice seems far away, a hubbub of nervous CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE screams and sobs rising and falling to its own rhythm. There are tears in his eyes, as well as a desperate, pleading look which I have never seen before. He lowers his mouth to my ear and, for the first time in his life, abandons the shouting and commanding tone. He urgently whispers, “I love you.” I cannot move to embrace him. It feels as though my body has been encased in a slab of concrete. So from deep within I summon up a sound, barely audible, and let it burst from my parched lips, “I love you too.” We lie there, side-by-side, until the ambulance comes, softly mumbling gibberish to each other. It does not matter. I brush aside the word-strings as if they are cobwebs, tuning my ear to the intention: the love in each, slow syllable. A realisation sweeps over me: I would gladly feel this pain every day for the rest of my life, just for one more of these whispered conversations with my father. Just to hear him say again, “I love you.”

Franciscus Crouse A. Taverner – Form V Form V

168 The Pretorian Morning, afternoon, evening and then the night – the changing faces of the day

The day, like us, has a personality, a predictable cycle from morning to night and yet no day is the same. The rising of the moon and sun are events that occur every day but, unlike many others, I do not take them for granted. The span of the day from morning till night shows us the emotions of the day. These emotions are plastered onto the two biggest faces we see every day: the moon and the sun. The morning is when the moon, the goddess, slowly dips past the horizon and makes way for the sun, the god, to rise. The morning is the birth of a new day with infinite possibilities. As the sun rises anew, I welcome him. My body begins to fill with energy. I rise into the new day with hope for the things to come that day. D. Seperepere – Form V Then, in the afternoon, when the soft moonlight is the furthest away and the strong, energising light of the sun is overhead, I too am filled with energy. I push my body to do its best, with the energy like the sun in the height of its youth. The sun smiles. When evening comes I can feel the energy slowly

fade from my body as the sun matures and prepares WRITING CREATIVE for its passing. At the same time as the sun slowly leaves, the moon approaches. I feel my physical energy being replaced by energy that fills my soul. I become more aware of nature and feel peace replacing that urge to rush around. The passing of the sun gives rise to night and the rising of the moon. The soft gaze of the moon fills my spirit with a new energy. I feel the energy of the universe flowing like ocean currents and I let my own energy flow with them. There is no mourning the passing of the sun because he will be born on a new day. These two faces that watch over us day and night, represent our own emotions that vary like different faces in changing states of emotion. I am a pagan and I know the faces of the day well. I can see that my face, like those of many people on this planet and the faces of the sun and moon, change constantly and experience different feelings. I too have different phases of being, just as they do. C. Gold – Form IV These are the different faces of the day and I, too, will forever be changing and moving. Morning, afternoon, evening, night, I will be one with the universe and rejoice in the changing faces.

Bradford Crofton-Ball Form V

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Africa at its Best

I woke up in the middle of the night; it was pitch Steve Stevenson. I’m 14 years old and I live in South black. I put on the light and looked around. My Africa, one of the most um … interesting places on parents and brother were gone! earth. So now that I’ve introduced myself, let’s get We had left for our holiday just the day before back to the story, before I run out of words. and I was exhausted from the long car ride to the As I left the cabin, I took out my torch and followed wildlife park. There, we slept in two wooden cabins. the path, but after a while it came to an end. I felt I didn’t really get to look around because I had fallen like turning back but it was too late, so I went into asleep as soon as we had finished unpacking. When the bush. After a minute or so, I heard a noise and I realised my family was gone, I had no idea where then saw two glowing yellow eyes. I quickly took to find them. I decided to go and look for them out my “lightsaber”. Then I saw it was a … turtle! anyway. The fact that we were in the middle of the Wow! That was actually disappointing, but at that bush, surrounded by wild animals didn’t seem to moment it was just too scary ( a scary turtle – that’s cross my mind. new). I ran back to the cabin. Luckily I had left a trail I put on some warm clothes, picked up a bag of jelly beans to help me find my way back. and filled it with lots of jelly beans and a bottle of When I finally got back, I saw a light just a Mountain Dew. As I was leaving, it occurred to little bit to the left of my cabin. I went towards it me that there were dangerous animals outside and and there I saw my family sitting around the fire. I would need to protect myself. So I went to my I guess I probably should have looked there first. I bed and got my torch and “lightsaber”. Now that told them what had happened and after laughing I’m thinking about it, I am not so sure about my for five minutes, they finally let me sit down. “lightsaber”. My uncle had given it to me for my What a holiday! To me, running through the birthday and when I had asked him where he had bush with a “lightsaber”, meeting an evil turtle and got it, he said, “Inside a Christmas cracker.” I’m not eating jelly beans is Africa at its best! sure how that works, but anyway … So now that I was ready, I set off. Luke van Loggerenberg CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE Oh, I’m sorry, I completely forgot. My name is Form I

A. Kelfkens – Form IV A. Fine – Form V

A. Delaney – Form V E. Kuhn – Form IV

170 The Pretorian After all, I was only a boy

After all, I was only a boy, in a place once unknown, struggles and rejoiced in our triumphs, savouring in a room full of strangers. I was scared and all each second we had. We were friendlier than when alone with voices I had never heard from people we were strangers, welcoming the scared and lonely I had never seen. I was stupid and frightened as I with open arms until eventually they, too, were slowly walked up to a boy. He too was scared and part of our brotherhood, helping us when we were alone. We were both small and weak. We spoke in need as we helped them when they were alone. for some time and then parted ways, finding more Over the years, many of us left and we neared our strangers and we began forming friendships. final years together. We gathered once more as we Bonds formed and alliances were made. We were had years earlier, we laughed together remembering no longer strangers but had, instead, formed a our triumphs and the games we once played and the brotherhood. jokes we once told. With a strong brotherhood, we moved through Now, once again, I am small and weak with few the years, growing stronger and smarter with every days left of a life once enjoyed, once with many day. With many friends and not a single cent in our friends and now alone. I think of my life and all the pockets, we were happier than ever before. We barely things we once did together as a brotherhood and I had time to talk to each other, barely any time for wish to go back to when I was only a boy. the games that we played but no matter how much time we had, we were always only a minute’s notice Kieran Otterpohl away from brothers. We helped each other through From I CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

D. Downing – Form II D. Venter – Form V I. Mohau – Form IV

J. Biccard – Form IV J. Tam – Form IV

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Naamloos

Oorspronklike oorspronklikheid Met lang vingers gesteel Teneergedrukte talente Mislukte suksesse Vasgevangde vryheid Verandering gevrees Die mensdom sê vir ons Wie moet wees Dink wat jy sê Sê wat jy dink Oorspronklikheid

Anton Prinsloo Graad 11 VS. Jaryd – Fork Mensdom

Verpletter Natuurskoon Omhein ons Versteekte gevaar ’n Bankloon Vermenigvuldig ’n siek parasiet,

CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE huiwerig… Die geroesemoes van skiet. Dis ek en dis jy, dis ons en dis sy Dit is dié mens-dom wat die aarde… Verpletter

Kyle Mathews Evann Lowe Alex van Twisk Graad 11

J. Slaghuis

172 The Pretorian Sement Rewolusie

Vasgekeer Betonwoud ’n Oneindige gedreun.

Bloekomboom Silwer stroom Die natuurlike lawaai van stilte.

Mensgemaak Mangemaak Maar wat is man wees? Skoongemaak Vuilgemaak Maar wat is skoonheid?

Sleg gebou Goed gebreek Wat bly regtig staan?

Twee lyne Parallel Maar wêrelde uitmekaar.

Anton Prinsloo en Kyle Mathews Graad 11 CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE Die vark in my lewe

My familie het altyd net-net oorleef wat finansies betref. Op daardie Kersoggend, terwyl baie kinders trots met hul splinternuwe fietse rondgery het, het ek ’n spaarvarkie onder die Kersboom gekry. Van toe af het daardie spaarvarkie saam met my deur die lewe “gereis”; van skoollessenaar tot regdeur my universiteitsjare. My obsessie met geld het begin! Sewe motors, ’n honderdmiljoen rand huis en ’n paar vakansies later en toe was ek die jongste persoon in Suid-Afrika om ’n biljoenêr te wees. A. Kelfkens – Form IV Maar, my obsessie met geld het ’n punt bereik waar daar dalk een of twee onwettige transaksies plaasgevind het; tog het dit my nie snags wakker gehou nie. Een oggend het ’n man my kantoor binnegestap Toe ek “wakkerskrik”, was ek reeds veertig jaar met ’n papier in sy hand; dit was ’n lasbrief vir oud. Geld het my gelaat met niks nie; my vrou was my inhegtenisneming. My onwettige rekening in nie meer deel van my lewe nie; ek was te besig met Angola is opgespoor! Die res van my lewe in ’n geld om met ’n eie familie te begin. Ek was nou die tronk was egter nie my enigste opsie nie… vark op ’n ander man se tafel. Vir drie jaar daarna het ek en die man wat my gevang het, die rykste mense in ons land uitoorlê Brendon Booysen met onwettige transaksies en baie ander oneerlike Graad 12 dade…

The Pretorian 173 Afrikaans

Moet PBHS by die moderne tye aanpas en ook, soos ander skole, beurse vir talentvolle sportmanne gee?

Ek voel dat PBHS NIE beurse aan talentvolle by PBHS beleef en raaksien in al die sportsoorte, is sportmanne moet gee NIE! absoluut ongelooflik en dit is wat PBHS laat uitstaan Vir die eerste twee jaar van my hoërskoolloopbaan teen ander skole. was ek in Krugersdorp High waar beurse aan skoliere Ek glo dat as jy as ’n span speel, dit almal talentvol gegee is wat “talent” gehad het. Ek was met sommige maak en net so goed soos ’n individu. Om iewers in van daardie “talentvolle” kinders in ’n span en hulle die lewe te kom, moet jy alles insit, maar jy kan nie het net aan hulself en nie aan die span gedink nie alles op jou eie doen nie; jy het die hulp en bystand Ons het menige kere teen skole gespeel waar van jou span nodig. ons by verre die beste span was, maar ons het die Daar is talentvolle sportmanne in PBHS wat wedstryd verloor as gevolg van die “talentvolle” hard gewerk en gespeel het om te kom waar hulle kinders wat net op hul “eie” gespeel het en nooit is omdat hulle dit WOU doen en NIE omdat hulle die bal aangegee het nie omdat hulle die doel wou BETAAL is om dit te doen NIE! Hierdie spelers staan aanteken en nie vir ander ’n kans wou gee nie. Hulle ook nie terug om die ander spelers te help om hul het net op hul eie ego gekonsentreer. talent te ontwikkel nie. Vandat ek in PBHS is, moes ek eers in die onderste PBHS moet bly soos dit nou is en met die spangees span begin speel, in hokkie en waterpolo, en dit was wat daar heers, sal ons altyd voorbly, of ons nou om aan myself te bewys dat ek goed genoeg was wen of verloor. om in hoër spanne te speel. Die grootste les wat ek hieruit geleer het, was dat almal as ’n span speel en Ryan Gurnell dat niemand ’n ego het nie. Die spangees wat ek hier Graad 10 Interessante byname

Partykeer kan ek nie anders as om te glimlag wanneer ek

CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE sekere Afrikaanse woorde hoor nie. Nog snaakser, is byname wat sekere mense en plekke kry om meer beskrywend te wees. My oom vertel my soms van sy skooldae en ervaringe op die platteland en die interessante byname wat gebruik is. J. Biccard – Form IV Een so ’n voorbeeld was sy Afrikaans juffrou wat brandmaer was en die bynaam “karkas” gehad het. Sy neef was weer die enigste elektrisiën op die dorp en sy bynaam was “Sparkie”. Sekere byname is baie kostelik, soos byvoorbeeld van die boer wat altyd ernstig was, maar die bynaam “Piet Skaterlag” gehad het, of die bynaam van die bankbestuurder wat “Banksakkie” genoem is. Die vervoerkontrakteur op die dorp, ene Willem Steyn, is weer “Willem Lorrie” gedoop. Op ’n spesifieke dorp was daar ’n paar mense met die naam “Piet” en om hulle uit te ken, het die een wat by ’n plofstofonderneming gewerk het, bekend gestaan as “Piet Bom”. Die haarkapper was weer “Piet Pruik”. Ook ander mense op die dorp het byname gehad. Die ou oom met baie plooie wat by ’n wegneemeetplek gewerk het, was bekend as “Crinkle Cut” en ’n sekere Manie, ’n hoenderboer wat soms ’n bietjie te diep in die bottel gekyk het, se bynaam was “Manie Hoenderkop”. Ek wil regtig nie weet hoe Koos Olievoet en Gert Rondomlelik hulle byname gekry het nie, maar al wat ek wel weet is dat daar baie interessante byname in ons land bestaan.

John-Henry Faul Graad 11 A. Pienaar – Form V

174 The Pretorian Selfone, skootrekenaars, tablette en robotte in die klaskamer … maar kan tegnologie ooit regtig die plek van die onderwyser inneem?

Slimfone en slimborde. Tegnologie word meer en Tegnologie het verder geen beheer oor die klas meer in klaskamers reg oor die wêreld gebruik, maar nie en kan leerders ook nie straf nie. Dit sal die die vraag op almal se lippe is of tegnologie werklik integriteit van die klaskamer as ’n plek om te leer, slim genoeg is om die plek van die onderwyser in verminder, want leerlinge kan nie effektief leer as te neem? daar wanorde in die klas is nie. Persoonlik glo ek nie so nie. Alhoewel tegnologie ’n Onderwyser kan ook op vrae van leerlinge wat ’n fantastiese hulpmiddel vir miljoene studente is, dalk nie in die handboek is of op die internet verskyn kan dit aan die einde van die dag nie die plek van ’n nie, reageer. Tegnologie is beperk tot die inligting wat onderwyser inneem nie. op daardie oomblik beskikbaar is en mag dalk lank Tegnologie is baie onpersoonlik en sukkel nog vat om oplossings vir nuwe probleme te vind. om effektief idees oor te dra soos wat mense kan. Ter opsomming glo ek dat tegnologie wél ’n plek Een van die belangrikste aspekte van onderwys in die onderwys het, net nie as ’n onderwyser nie! is kommunikasie tussen die onderwyser en die leerlinge en tegnologie is nog ver agter as dit by Cameron Joseph goeie kommunikasie in die klaskamer kom. Graad 12 CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

Sean van der Vaart

Adam sê dis Eva en Eva sê dis die slang …

Van kleins af het my ouer broer vir my die skuld xenofobiese aanvalle. Mense gee die regering gegee as iets verkeerd geloop het en ek het weer die die skuld, want landsgrense word oopgestel vir skuld op my jonger suster gepak. Hoe dan anders, asielsoekers. Die regering pak weer die skuld op ons het mos alreeds die voorbeeld gekry van die rassisme en so vergaan alles … eerste mense op aarde! Die hedendaagse nuus is vol van die swak rand, Adam sê dis Eva en Eva sê dis die slang … en so swak dienslewering en moenie eers praat van die vergaan alles! swak vertoning van sommige sportsoorte nie! Almal Ek lees nou onlangs op www.Nuus24 waar pak die skuld op ander … aardverwarming bespreek word en hoe staatsmanne Verantwoordelikheid begin by elke inwoner van van heinde en verre nader staan en volgens sy eie die land, elke lid van ’n spansport, elke leerling land se oortuiging, die ander land die skuld gee van ’n skool. Dit is tyd dat jy soos ’n man jou vir koolstofvoetspore en steenkoolvermorsing. verantwoordelikheid aanvaar en dra. Niemand kom met ’n oplossing na vore nie en so Wees jy die Adam wat skuld erken … vergaan alles … Volgens ’n berig in “Rapport” wat in Mei Heinrich Geyer 2014 gepubliseer is, sterf duisende mense tydens Graad 11

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Goreng re ithuta Sepedi sekolong?

Nepišo ya o ithuta thuto ye e hwetšwa ka go ba le mabokgoni a thutokwešišo ao a mo thušago go SEPHOLEKE (Setatamente sa Kharikhulamo ya ithuta sekolong. Mo sekolong sa rena le ge moithuti Setšhaba, Setatamente sa Pholisi sa Lenaneothuto a sa kgone go kgokagana le ba bangwe gabotse ka le Kelo). Yona ke go tšwetšapele bokgoni bja Sepedi o gapeletšwa ke Dipoelo tša go Ithuta tša barutwana bja go kwešiša le go bolela polelo- Kreiti ye gore a ikgokaganye le ba bangwe ka Sepedi. mabokgoni a motheo a go kgokagana le ba bangwe. Moithuti o hwetša thekgo ka botlalo gore ka Se se dirwa ka tebeledišišo ya go thoma ka go aga ngwaga woo a fihlago go Kreiti ya bolesomepedi, ditlhaka, mabokgoni a go bala le go ngwala godimo a be a hweditše leaneothuto leo le kgontšhago go ga motheo wa bomolomo goba orale. Ka go dira se, fihlelela maemo ao a nyakegago a Kreiti ye. Maemo moithuti o tšweletša mabokgoni a bomolomo le a go ao a kganyogwago go fihlelelwa ka thuto ya Sepedi ngwala ao a šetšego a ithutile ona ka go Seisemane sekolong se ke ao a swanetšego go ba ka tsela yeo Leleme la Gae. moithuti a tla kgonago go šomiša leleme la Sepedi Sekolong se, baithuti ba tšwela pele go maatlafatša ka bokgoni bja maemo a godimodimo a thuto ya mabokgoni a bona a go theeletša, go bolela, go bala le go tšwela pele goba lefase la mešomo. Sekolong go ngwala ge ba le go Kreiti ya bosenyane. Ka lebaka se, Sepedi ke setlabakelo sa go nagana ka tsinkelo leo, kgatelelo ye ntši e bewa mo go šomišweng ga le boitlhamelo. Baithuti ba rutwa go tšweletša Sepedi ka nepo ya go tšwetšapele bokgoni bja go dikakanyo tša bona le mehola mererong ya semorafe, gopola le go fahlela. Mo kreiting ye go swaraganwa go hlohla mahlakore dipolelong le ditšweletšweng le ditšweletšwa tša dingwalo gomme baithuti ba tša go bonwa le go balwa. thoma go ba le tlhabollo ya bokgabo le bokgoni bja Go tla ba bjang baithutimmogo goba go ikgopolela ka Sepedi. badirišanimmogo ba tšere dikgang, ba sega, ba Ka go Kreiti ya bolesome mothuti wa Sepedi o swere ditaba tša sethaka gomme wena o sa kwešiše swanetše go ba le bokgoni bja go bolela Sepedi go ya ebile o sa kwe le gannyane gore ba bolela ka eng? ka mabokgoni a motheo a go kgona go kgokagana le ba bangwe. Ga se fela se, moithuti o swanetše go Morutišigadi Bopape CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

D. Seperepere – Form V Daniel Ingham

176 The Pretorian Go: Sedise Makhura

Iuuu…iuuu…iuuu…iuuu…! Wa re ga ke se nyake, se reng se ntshegiša ka baphenkgišane ba ka? Wa re ga ke se nyake, se nnyenyefaletšang bagwereng ba ka? Wa re ga ke se nyake, se ntlontlollelang ke le serutegi bjalo? Wa re ga ke se nyake, se ntshofaletšang pelo ya ka? Wa re ga ke se nyake, Seafrikanse, ke nyaka mola go lego meragelo ya bophelo; Wa re ke nyaka se tla ntšhupetšago tsela ya bophelo, Sepedi.

Ke tla go bitša mang ke se be le borumolani le lenyatšo, Borumolani ka ge re sa tsebišwa direto, Lenyatšo ka ge o hwetša go sa dirwe tše hlohlago direto, Lefetla go be go nkga la bobodu, Lehono ba fetile ka lešoba la mogodu ka lebaka la gago, Bohle ba go lebeletše ka makalo, O ngwedi wa bao ba wetšwego ke kgotlompo ya leswiswi; D. Seperepere – Form V Lehutšo le tla boela la ba legonono. CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE Ke tla go bitša mang ge o se mohlapiši wa dintho tša monagano, O ikgethetše go kwa, e sego go kwewa, O ikgethetše go sega, e sego go segwa, O ikgethetše go bona, e sego go bonwa, O ikgethetše go ikgafa, e sego go gafa, O ikgethetše go ikhomolela, e sego go homolela, Ka wena pelo e tla boela sekeng ra buna; Badimo bešo le a nthata le itiša le nna.

Kgoboketšo ya methaladitheto, Morutišigadi Bopape

L. da Encarnacao – Form IV S. Nhlabathi – Form IV

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Zapiro, radikhathune wa ka nageng ya Afrika Borwa

Zapiro ke sekai. Sekai sa Afrika Borwa ye mpsha. Ge motho a hlaela ka hlogong o tla bona motlae Sekai sa temokrasi. Sekai sa tokologo. Ke sekai bjalo fela gomme a fetwa ke dilo tše ntši tšeo Zapiro a di ka ge re bona khathuning ya gagwe ye gatišitšwego ka tšweletšago. Ka gore nnete e a hlaba, batho ka bontši la 26 June 2016, Pretoria’s Secret Racist Hair Policing. ga ba rate Zapiro, kudu bao ba lego ka dipolotiking Khathune ye ke yona e tla ntšhalelago monaganong ka gore lepatlelo la dipolotiki ke boralokelo bja ka ge diteng tša yona di ile tša nkama go feta ka moo Zapiro. Ga a fetwe ke selo. Re ka no re Zapiro ke motho a ka akanyago ka gona. Taba ya khathuni ye malokane kgweleng ya maoto, ga a senye nako ke taba ya masetlapelo. Taba ye ke kgale e le gona go go hlaba ka karata ye khubedu ge o sa bapale efela ngwaga wo re ile ra bona dikgaetšedi tša rena ka tshwanelo. Karata ya gagwe ye khubedu ke ka mošola wa tsela di tšea magato a boipelaetši. khathune ya go swana le yona ye swantšhitšwego Magato a ke ona a hlotšego khathune ye. Sebakwa ka 26 June 2016. e be e le ge barutiši ba bona ba re diAfro di bontšha Ge o bolela leina la Zapiro o ka thoma polelo ye bošaedi gape ga di nyakege sekolong. Ga go na teleletelele. Beke ye nngwe le ye nngwe Zapiro o re radikhathuni yoo a nyalelanago le Afrika Borwa fa dijo tša monagano. Moo a fetilego batho ba šala ba bjalo ka Zapiro. Ge o lebelela dikhathuni tša Zapiro lla goba ba ngunanguna ka ge a tseba papadi go feta ga o bone fela sethalwa. Ke moo mabokgoni a go baraloki. Dikgaetšedi tša rena tšona re tla di gopola ka badišiša le go lebelela a nyakegago bjalo ka ge re khampheine ya bona ya #StopRacismAtGirlsHigh. rutwa ka thutong ya Sepedi. O swanelwa ke go Ba be ba nyaka go bonwa ke barutiši ba bona bjalo ntšha melaetša yeo e iphihlilego ka go amantšha ka bathobaso. Ga ba nyake go lahla ditšo le ditlwaedi ditiragalo tša sethalwa le madireng a Afrika Borwa. tša bona ge ba fihla sekolong se. Ge o lebelela dikhathuni tša Zapiro gomme o sa di naganišiše go ya ka dikokwane tša go lebedišiša Njabulo Jiyana khathuni, o ka fetwa ke molaetša. Kreiti ya 12 Tlhohlo go Class of 2016 go ba batho ba malebela CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE Mengwaga ga se ya dula felo gotee, e a šuthelelana mekae o bone motho e le motho wa malebela. Re a gomme batho ga re boele morago. Batho re na le ba bona ge ba etla go re etela mo sekolong le ge re go itebala gore ge matšatši a dutše a šuthelelana, le hlakana le bona mebileng le mafelongtsoko. mengwaga ya rena e ya pele gape batho ba thoma Wena Class of 2016 ga o nyake go ba yola wa go ipotšiša gore ba tla šupa eng go bontšha gore dillo le ditsikitlano tša meno ge re boa go tlo kopana ba phetše bophelo bja go felela bja maikarabelo. gape sekolong morago ga mengwaga ye lesome, Bohle ka phapošing ya Sepedi ya Class of 2016 re masomepedi, masometharo, masomenne le go feta. nyaka go ipona re tšweletše bjalo ka ge re fela re Ga re nyake go bona o iphile madila le mošwang latelela baithuti ba fetilego pele ga rena ba Old wa Matuba go swana le bao re šetšego re ba bona ba Boys go bona gore ba tla kae goba ba fihleletše eng? dira tšeo. Tlhohlo ya ka go wena ke gore o šome ka Re nyaka go bona gore ke bomang ba jago ka mpa thata, o naganele maatla a batswadi ao a feleletšego tše pedi gomme re ba dire bona batho ba rena ba godimo ga gago e le ge ba go kganyogela tše kaone. malebela. Tlhohlo ya ka go wena ke gore o be yo boikokobetšo Rena ka ge re sa le mašolopudi, re hloka boreatseba o gopole gore lefase ka ntle ga se PBHS moo batho go re hlahla gore re tle re wele ka legorong le la ba ba tlo go rapeletšago goba ba go kgopela selo se tee go ja ka mpa tše pedi. Gohle re bona batho ba go galekgolo. O gopole gore lefase ka ntle ga PHBS le na huma gomme re a tseba gore lehumo ge le etla le a le meetlwa le a hlaba gape ga go yoo a tlo kwešišago nanya. Go na le mehuta ka moka ya theknolotši le ge o palelwa bophelong kudu ka ge madi a gago a na didirišwa tša go fapana tša media wa tša leago tše le mebala ye meraro; bošweu, bohwididu le botala. dirago gore go be bonolo go latela baithuti ba kgale Tše ke dilo tšeo di tla dirago batho ka ntle gore ba go go tseba gore ba dira eng, neng, kae goba bjang. Se lebelele ka leihlo la ntšhotšho ebile ba sa bontšhe le se a tšhoša ge ke nagana gore le nna ke tlo be ke kwelobohloko ge o thetšwa tseleng. lebeletšwe ka leihlo leo. Go a thabiša go bona motho a thoma a se na selo mohlomongwe a thoma le ka Tshenolo Maimane dipotla tša mašoba efela morago ga mengwaga e se Kreiti ya 12

178 The Pretorian boetša lehumo le kadiatlengtšarena re swanetšego “ga golehumoletšwagokgauswi”.Gohwetša boela lehumonglarena kagore lemogologolo o re, ke gore rena maAfrikaBorware satlotsenafasego naganišiše okabonankedilodiboelasekeng.Nnete mahlong arena gommere lebelelekathoko.Geosa borena kagohomolelaseorese direga sebonago polokego letšhireletšo ebenonwane.Reipolayaka ya renabo dira amoyafala.Bosenyikanageng o kgona go bona nnete matšunga. Maatla a ekonomi diyunibesithing gotšweletšadithutotšerilegopele. wa po! Naga e tlo swa lorelore ka ge go se na baithuti nošetša menaganoyarena, nagaya Afrika Borwaetlo go ganagolakaithutamabokgoniarilegole se gore re palelwakegoitšweletšatšona.Kalebakala tšeo re dihwetšagogotšwakadinagengtšantlega dinageng tša ka ntle. Se se makatšago ke gore dilo ka Afrika Borwadidirišwakabontšiditšwa ba bangwere direla dilokamoka.Geolebelela ya rena eesware elebeletše? Na gorengrena se resetšhaba ba batho naga tlogela Loutša tlhaloganyoyagago N. Thomas–FormIV Ge o le motho yoo a ratago nagaya Afrika Borwa Bontši bja rena re bodile dinala, re nyaka batho Kreiti ya12 Thabang Sambo mofsa yomongwelemongwe. menyetla yeobaruthago kagare gayona. sa bone ba bona gebana ba go thušabana kgone lehono ga lekgolo? Efela batswadi le bona bakase yeo etlare beagomaemong ao afetagobona šomilego ka gonetefatšagore re hwetšamešomo thuše rena bafsa go šoma go feta kamoo bona ba renga bobona.Bjaleba bosehla kamagaeng sa ba bana babonabophelolegontšha go tlonyakela ke bathobadinagatšakantle? tlo lotahistoriyanagarena. Gasegonagosegwa Nagana re thwalamothowakanagengya ka ntlego gape e fetšwago ke dikhemikhale tše lefaufaung. bja gompshafatšameagoyeoelegohistoriyanaga eupša e le go no tsopola le go tšweletša bohlokwa boCorrosion Technician.ao fela se mabokgoni Ga le swana go tša hlokagalago tše dithuto fihlelela ba tša rena.loutša ditlhaloganyo Renetefatšegore batho J. Seeliger–FormIV Bofelong tabayagoloutšatlhaloganyoešalela Motsemollakoma a makatša.Batlile Le batswadiba The Pretorian

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Mogala seatleng!

Bahlami ba mantšu ge ba be ba re leina la makgonthe ka ge e le yona tsela ya go phela. Motho o dira tše la selefoune ke mogalaseatleng ba be ba sa tsebe gore ka moka a le noši goba a dutše gare ga batho bao a ka nnete sedirišwa se e tla ba mogala seatleng diiri nago le mengwagangwaga a sa ba bone. Bothata bjo tše masomepedinne ge mengwaga e dutše e eya pele. bogologolo ke ge motho a thoma go se sa tšwela ka Megala ga e tšwe ka diatleng tša bafsa. Ke mang a bego ntle le go bona batho a duletše mogala. Bothata bjo bo a ka nagana gore motho a ka hloka phedišano ya tša be bo tliše manyami a go thulwa ga basepelakadinao leago ka lebaka la gore mogala o sa tšwe ka setaleng? mebileng ka ge go lebeletšwe megalaseatleng goba Selo se nyamišago ke gore go na le batho ba bjalo. tšona dikotsi tšeo di tlogelago bana e le ditšhiwana Tšohle tše ke ka lebaka la kaonafatšo ya theknolotši. ka lebala la seo go thwego ke FOMO. Theknolotši ya lehono e dumelela batho gore Motho yo mongwe le yo mongwe o hloka tša leago ba dire dilo tšohle ka megalaseatleng ya bona. bophelong go ba motho yoo a feleletšego efela seo ga Mananeo a megalasetleng ao a tšebjago ka la diApp se gore motho a phele ka gare ga mogalaseatleng. Ke a dira gore lefase le felele mogalaseatleng. Ntle le senyakwa sa mang le mang go ya ka borasaense ba go letšetša batho mogala, mogalaseatleng o o romela tša setho. A re ikhweletšeng ditsela tše dingwe tša go melaetša le semeetseng ka mekgwanakgwana ya go intšha bodutu ntle le mogalaseatleng. Mogalaseatleng fapana, batho ba romelelana diswantšho le dibidio o na le kotsi yeo e ka beago bophelo bja gago kotsing le semeetseng, o kgona go reka thekethe ya sefofane, ka lebaka la mmele wo hlokago boitšhidollo, malwetši o kgona go romela boitsebišophelo bja gago go a madi a magolo, Bolwetši bja Swikiri, mmele wo kgopela mošomo le tše dingwe. Bothata ke gore mokotokoto le tše dingwe tša go tšhabega. O tla phela batho ba tlo dira eng ntle le tumelelo ya theknolotši bophelo bjo bjang o le motho wa go tšhaba batho, ye? Na batho ba sa tlo ba le tsebo ntle le theknolotši wa go hloka mabokgoni a go phedišana le batho ba ye hwetšagalago sesolo seatleng ntle le go tšwa bangwe, wa go ba le mmele wo mokotokoto wa go sethito? Na megalaseatleng e fetogile mabjoko a rena fokola ka lebaka la selo seo se bego se swanetše go ka ge re se sa tseba le dinomoro tša tšhoganyetšo go tšwela mohola? O tla bona o dirile eng ge o le dinakong tša tšhoganyetšo? Batho ba sa tla kgona maemong a go swana le ona a a go tlaba?

CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE na ntle le mogala ka seatleng? Le ge motho a dutše a nnoši ka bojeleng o itšea Tlhogi Ramafuthula seswantšho gape a tšea le dijo tša gagwe seswantšho Kreiti ya 11 Polelomolomo: Ditokelo le Maikarabelo

Dumelang morutišigadi le baithuti. Lehono ke tlo go lokologa polelong gomme a thibela dilo tše mpe bolela ka ditokelo le maikarabelo. Ke tlo bolela ka ka foa tšweletša bonoši bja gagwe. Ka thuto ya ditokelo tša thuto, tokologo ya polelo le bonoši. Ka maleba o tla kgona go hwetša thušo go mmušo le gore nna ke ngwana, ke bona ditokelo tše di tswalana dikhamphani go ya diyunibesithing. Re swanetše re ebile di gokagana. Nna ke re thuto ke tokelo ye ithute gabotse ka dikolong gore re tle re ipshine ka bohlokwahlokwa go tšohle ditokelo ka gore o hloka tokelo ya thuto. thuto gore o kgone go nagana. Ge o kgona go nagana o tla kgona go hwetša mošomo wo mobotse. Tokologo Mbano Sibande ya polelo le bonoši di a sepetša ka gore ka thuto o Kreiti ya 9 tla tseba Tokelo ya Botho ya tokologo ya polelo le bonoši. Ke tlo tsepelela mo go tokelo ya thuto. Tokelo ya thuto e tliša tlhabologo ya ekonomi. Ge dipalopalo tša batho ba go se rutege di fihla dimilione le ekonomi ya naga e a theoga ka gore batho ga ba na thuto. Thuto ke tokelo ya motho ya motheo. Ge motho a ka ba le tokelo ye o kgona S. Maninjwa – Form IV

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L’alibi

J’ai entendu qu’il y avait un meurtre dans mon Le lendemain, j’ai complètement oublié des bâtiment. C’est vraiment terrible ! J’ai aussi entendu cadavres sur le sol et je suis allé travailler. Quand je dire que vous pensez que je suis coupable, mais c’est suis rentré, toute la maison puait! impossible. Je vais vous expliquer. Donc, monsieur policier, à 19 heures samedi Vendredi soir, à plus ou moins 21 heures, j’ai soir je me suis occupé de creuser un trou pour les attrapé ma femme avec un autre homme. J’étais très cadavres…bien sûr. Je ne suis pas coupable du fâché, donc j’ai pris mon pistolet et je les ai tués. meurtre dont vous m’accusez. Je suis innocent! Ensuite, j’ai essayé de mettre les cadavres dans mon réfrigérateur mais sans succès. Après, j’ai Dawid Coetzee abandonné la tâche et je me suis couché. Form III L’alibi

Pendant le week-end du meurtre, je suis allé au nous sommes allés chez le vétérinaire. Mon chien centre commercial pour acheter un cadeau pour va mieux maintenant. Après, j’ai rendu visite à mon mon père. Après, je suis rentré chez moi et j’ai joué ami Nehan. aux jeux-vidéo. J’ai regardé le programme «Dragon Après la visite, j’ai fait mes devoirs et j’ai fait une Ballz». J’ai pris le petit-déjeuner à huit heures et j’ai promenade. L’après-midi, mon frère et moi, nous regardé le film «Suicide Squad». Ensuite, j’ai dîné au avons joué avec le chien. J’ai lu mon livre jusqu’à restaurant «Ocean Basket» avec mes amis. 21 heures et je me suis endormi après quelques J’ai continué à regarder «Dragon Ballz». J’ai lu minutes. Donc, vous pouvez voir que je ne suis pas mon livre et je me suis endormi à 22 heures. coupable du meurtre. Le lendemain, je me suis levé et j’ai couru à 6 heures du matin. Il faisait très froid ! J’ai regardé un Luc Delpierre film à la télé et mon chien était très malade. Donc, Form III CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE L’alibi

Chers policiers, Après, nous sommes allés au restaurant. A 21 J’ai appris qu’il y avait un meurtre dans notre heures, j’ai repris le train pour Nantes. Je suis rentré bâtiment à 19 heures samedi soir. C’est terrible ! chez moi à 23 heures. Mais, je vous écris parce que je veux dire que j’ai un Donc, ce n’était pas moi qui ai commis le meurtre. alibi. Si vous ne me croyez pas, vous pouvez téléphoner à Samedi matin, mon copain m’a téléphoné. Il m’a mon ami Jérôme. Son numéro de portable est le 06 dit qu’il était à Paris et que je lui devais rendre visite. 86 43 25 63. Je n’avais rien à faire, donc je suis allé à Paris. Je suis Merci beaucoup. arrivé à Paris à 14 heures de l’après-midi. J’ai passé l’après-midi avec lui dans son appartement et nous Alexander Jacobs avons bavardé de son travail. Form III

L. da Encarnacao – Form IV L. da Encarnacao – Form IV

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Le week-end dernier

Le week-end dernier était une catastrophe ! Voyons. Premièrement, je n’ai pas pu dormir le vendredi et le samedi soir même si j’étais très fatigué. Samedi matin, mon frère a eu un match de foot. Mon père a dû travailler le samedi, donc je devais aller voir mon frère jouer au foot à 8 heures du matin ! Après, je suis rentré chez moi. J’ai fait mes devoirs et j’ai commencé à jouer aux jeux-vidéos. Mais, mon frère s’ennuyait et il m’a demandé de regarder un film avec lui. Je me suis endormi devant la télé. Dimanche matin, je me suis réveillé complètement malade! J’ai éteint la télé. Je toussais beaucoup. J’ai pris des médicaments, mais j’étais toujours malade. Le week-end était vraiment terrible!

Alex Jacobs Form III A. Pienaar – Form V L’obésité

Il y a de plus en plus de gens qui sont obèses sur la planète. L’obésité est un grand problème, mais il y a deux côtés à ce problème. Je trouve que le proverbe «Il faut manger pour vivre et pas vivre pour manger» rapporte aux gens

CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE riches du monde. Pas nécessairement aux gens très riches, mais aussi ceux qui peuvent choisir la nourriture qu’ils veulent manger et quand ils veulent la manger. La vie est très pressée pour beaucoup de monde et ils n’ont pas le temps de bien cuisiner pour être en bonne santé. Ils mangent n’importe quoi, comme de la malbouffe qui leur rend obèses. Il y a aussi les gens qui vivent pour manger et ils mangent trop. Si on mange trop, on sera gros même si on mange de la bonne nourriture. Enfin, les gens très pauvres n’ont pas le choix de ce qu’ils veulent manger. Ils doivent manger tout ce qu’ils peuvent acheter et c’est souvent de la nourriture de mauvaise qualité – sans vitamines et protéine. Craig Kunte Finalement, tout le monde doit faire attention à ce qu’ils mangent et combien ils en mangent.

Kevin Hendriks Form V

Josh Harper

182 The Pretorian Mon avenir

Je suis assis dans la salle de classe et j’écris une peu d’argent. Après trois ans d’études, je voudrais rédaction sur «Comment vous imaginez-vous dans obtenir une bourse pour continuer avec mes études à 15 ans?». l’étranger. Mon rêve est de devenir cinéaste et écrivain. La façon dont je me vois dans quinze ans n’est pas Je crois que je serai marié à l’âge de trente ans et je quelque chose à laquelle je pense souvent. Pour dire vais probablement vivre dans une maison entourée la vérité, cela me fait peur de savoir que dans quinze d’un très beau jardin privé avec une pelouse verte, ans, j’aurai trente-deux ans et que mes années de des roses et un petit étang. jeunesse seront finies. Donc, parfois, je ne veux pas En 2031, je serai la personne qui réussit, un penser au futur. Alors, maintenant, je vais fermer les scénariste ou un réalisateur. Cela sera une belle vie yeux et je vais penser aux beaux jours devant moi. et un avenir magnifique. La première chose que je vois devant moi est une Donc, j’ouvre les yeux et je souris, parce que je université d’avenir. Tout d’abord je dois bien réussir sais qu’un avenir de quinze ans m’attend. le bac et comme cela je serai accepté à l’université. Je voudrais étudier le commerce et en même temps Hung Huynh trouver un emploi à temps partiel pour gagner un Form V Un petit message – un ami a pris ton cahier de mathématiques et tu as besoin de ce cahier.

Allo Martin, ici ton ami t’aider avec les maths, mais à mon avis, tu dois J’ai essayé de te téléphoner, mais tu n’as pas faire plus d’effort parce que les maths n’est pas répondu. Je voulais te dire que j’ai besoin de une matière facile. En outre, je pense que tu devrais mon livre de mathématiques que tu as emprunté prendre des leçons supplémentaires parce qu’ils immédiatement parce que j’ai beaucoup de devoirs pourraient bien t’aider. à faire. J’aimerais bien si tu peux me donner ce N’oublie pas mon livre mon ami, c’est très livre avant que l’école commence demain. Mon important. WRITING CREATIVE professeur de maths va être furieux si mes devoirs ne sont pas faits parce que cela sera la huitième fois Tichanung Fombad ce trimestre. Si j’avais du temps libre, je pourrais Form IV

S. van der Vaart O. Olinger – Form V

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Voyage en France

La France, un rêve qui est devenu une réalité! bâti les pyramides … avec l'aide des extraterrestres! Comment dois-je commencer? Il y a beaucoup de Les Champs Elysées vous coupent le souffle, choses d'en parler parce que la France a une culture particulièrement dans la nuit. J'ai déjà vu les photos très riche et intéressante. Alors, malheureusement je mais c'est une autre expérience en réalité. Et bien vais me concentrer sur certains aspects. sûr la vue de la Tour Eiffel était supérieure. Vous Il y a quelque chose de spéciale de la culture pouvez voir tout de Paris de ce point. Les lumières française parce que tout le monde voudrait être en sont belles et allument tout de Paris. C'est comme la France. Et c'est vrai. Quand vous y arrivez, c'est France ne dort jamais. comme vous êtes entré dans le futur. Ils ont juste Mais tout aurait été ennuyeux sans quelqu'un gardé les vieux bâtiments. Ce n'est pas comme en avec qui on pouvait partager cette expérience. Afrique du Sud. Chaque bâtiment a quelque chose Heureusement il y avait des personnes que je peux de différente et fascinante. C'est comme chaque appeler 'amis' avec moi en voyage. ingénieur a voulu être plus bon que l'ingénieur Grâce à eux, j'ai eu une aventure inoubliable. Au avant lui/elle. début on était timides et craintifs de parler l'un avec Il y avait beaucoup de choses qui étaient belles, l'autre, mais avec le temps et l'aide de la France et mais pour moi c'était les deux cathédrales, la Notre son histoire, on est devenus des amis et on a passé Dame et le Sacré Cœur, qui ont gagné le premier un bon moment. prix. La queue pour entrer dans la Notre Dame était Je voudrais remercier les professeurs qui nous plus longue et on a dû tricher un peu juste pour ont accompagnés et mes parents parce que sans eux entrer sinon on n’allait rien voir. Les détails étaient ce voyage aurait resté un rêve. Je faisais partie de incroyables. Les gens qui l’ont bâtie ont donné de quelque chose de spéciale et je vais le rappeler pour l'amour à chaque centimètre de ce chef-d’œuvre. toujours. Le Sacré Cœur était magnifique! C'est étonnant de penser qu'ils l'ont bâti environ il y a deux cent ans. Vinayak Mangalmurti Je pense qu'ils l'ont bâti de la même façon qu’ils ont Form IV CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

M. Kinsey – Form IV R. Tompson – Form V

184 The Pretorian Je suis accro aux SMS! Ou suis-je?

Je crois que les téléphones portables sont de vrais messages et ce n’est pas bon pour l’interaction sociale problèmes dans nos vies remplies de technologie. ou pour le travail scolaire parce qu’on n’arrive pas à Les messages qu’on reçoit et d’être accro à lire ces faire les devoirs. Si on est vraiment accro, il y a des messages, sont les plus grands problèmes. cliniques où on peut aller pour de l’aide. À mon avis, les téléphones portables et des Selon moi, je ne passe pas beaucoup de temps sur réseaux sociaux sont inconvénients parce que c’est le portable. Il faut que je prenne une heure pour cela, facile de devenir accro. Bien entendu, les téléphones mais puis je travaille, je parle à ma famille et je joue portables rendent nos vies plus faciles qu’avant ; au sport. Je pense que c’est plus important de passer nous pouvons envoyer des messages facilement et le temps avec mes parents et ma sœur que de passer rapidement à nos amis et à nos membres de famille. le temps à envoyer des textos. Donc, je ne gaspille On peut même voir ce que nos amis font sur les pas d’argent ou mon temps. Vraiment, les portables réseaux sociaux. sont malsains pour nous. Cependant, des téléphones nous rendent anxieux et ce sont très chers à utiliser. Ce n’est pas bon marché Matthew Janse van Rensburg d’envoyer des messages ou d’utiliser nos portables. Form V Beaucoup de gens passent des heures envoyant des CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

D. Seperepere – Form V E. Minny – Form III D. Seperepere – Form V

R. Kim – Form I T. Mokgatlhe – Form V

The Pretorian 185 German

Mein Lieblingsferienort ist Brasilien. Brasilien ist Italien ist einer der schönsten Länder mit viel das fünf größte Land der Welt und der dritt größte Tradition und wunderbare Gebäude. Italien ist auf dem Kontinent. Brasilien reicht von einer im Winter sehr kalt und im Sommer echt heiß. In beschäftigen Stadt zu einem ruhigen, heißen und Milan und Genoa sind sehr hohe Gebäude und die feuchten Regenwald mit vielen Tiere. Brasilien hat Alpen sind die große Bergen im Norden von Italien. die höchste Zahl Primaten eine Vielfalt Säugetiere, Es gibt auch wunderschöne Strände an der Küste Amphibien, Schmetterlinge, Vögel und Reptilien. von Italien mit schöne Dörfer. Die Toskana ist auch Brasilianische Städte besteht aus zwei bis ein erstaunliches Teil von Italien mit schöne Wein dreistöckige Häuser die eng zusammengepackt Anbau gebieten. sind. Die Strände ist ein definitive muss zu besuchen. Es gibt atemberaubende Orte zu sehen wie der Ein brillanter Strand ist Jericoacoara „The Brazilian Kolosseum, der Duomo di Milan, der Vatikan, St Maldives“. Der Strand hat klare blaue Wasser und Peters Platz und der Turm von Pisa. Dem Kolosseum Man kann in einer Hängematte sitzen und ein kaltes und der Vatikan sind in Rom. Der Duomo di Milan Cajpirinha trinken. Das Wasser ist auch Süßwasser ist in Milan und der Turm von Pisa ist in Pisa. Das anstatt normalen Salzwasser. Man muss auch schöne über Italien ist, dass es nicht nötig ist ein Corcovado – Christo Redentor, besser bekannt als Auto zu haben, Mann nützt einfach die öffentlichen „Christ the Redeemer“ besuchen. Dieses Denkmal Verkehrsmittel. wacht den ganzen Tag und Nacht über die Stadt Rio. Giancarlo Galante Mark Chong CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

B. Johannes – Form IV A. Delaney – Form V

Mein Lieblingsferienort ist Venedig…. Das ist In der Schweiz ist mein lieblingsferienort und es heißt in Italien! Es hat 260 060 Einwohner und ist die „Zermatt“. In Zermatt gibt es viele Bergen und seen. Die Hauptstadt von die nordische Italienische Veneto Bergen sind ungefähr 2000 bis 5000 meter hoch und es Gebiet. Es ist eine von mehr als einhundert kleine gibt wunderbares sehenswürdigkeiten dort. Im Winter Inseln in eine sumpfige Lagune in die Adriatische kann Man Ski fahren oder bergsteigen. Die drei bergen Meer gebaut. Sehenswürdigkeiten sind den dort heißen „Matterhorn“, „Blauherd“ und „Rothorn“. grandiosen Kanal. Es gibt auch die Piazza san Meine Reise fang an wo ich der Blauherd steigen, Marco, und der Dom-Saint Mark‘s Basilica (Roman die 2571 meter hoch ist, und erreicht dann Sunnegga Catholic Archiocese of Venice, northern Italy) durch 5 wunderbare Seen. „Stellisee“, „Grindjesee“, Ich möchte in einer Gondel fahren und einen „grünsee“, „Moosjesee“ und „Leisee“. Die Seen sind Gondel linken. Man kann auch an der Piazza die Klimax von meinem Reise. Danach gehe ich zum einkaufen gehen und eine Fahrt auf dem Kanal Jugendherberg in Interlaken. Dort gibt es saubere Grande machen. Um nach Venedig zu reisen muss Zimmern, eine schöne Aussicht, leckere Buffet und man ein Flugzeug nehmen und dass dauert rund der „Thunsee wo Man schwimmen gehen kann oder um 10–16 Stunden. grillen.

Jason Padiachy Jin Oh

186 The Pretorian London ist die Hauptstadt von England und hat Hawaii liegt 3000 Kilometer auf der südlichen Küste einer der besten Sehenswürdigkeiten. Man kann so von Amerika. Es formt Teil von einer Kette von 5 viele Sachen an einem Tag sehen. Der London Eye, Inseln. Es ist eine Vulkanische Insel mit ein Tropischen Tower Bridge, Madame Tussaud, Dungeons, Fußball Aussehen. Dort gibt es viele einzigartige Pflanzen, Stadions und natürlich Buckingham Palace. London Tieren, geologische Formationen und bunter ist so schön. Der Fluss „Thames“ fließt durch die Sandstränden. Hawaii ist sehr grün, obwohl da einen Hauptstadt. In dem Fluss wurden Barrikaden konstanten Fluss von Lava ist. „Hanauma Bay Nature gebaut da die Wasserflächen viel zu hoch ist. Die Reserve“ ist der beste Ort, wenn man schnorcheln Umgebung ist in einem sehr altmodischen Still gehen möchten und der Panaewa Regenwald ist gut aufgebaut da London der ältesten Hauptstädte der für Tieren und Pflanzen besichtigen. Welt ist. In Kauai findet Man den „Grand Canyon of the In meiner Meinung ist es egal wo Man schläft. pacific“, es ist 4000 Fuß tief und 15 Kilometer lang Europa ist sehr teuer und es ist natürlich mehr und entlang der Küste nach Maui findet Man die wichtig um eine tolle Zeit zu haben als sich sorgen zu Weltbekannten Surfspot Jaws! Es produziert 120 machen wo man schläft. Als ich in London war habe Fuß wellen und ein von der größten Pipeline der ich mit Freunden gewohnt. Das Schöne von London Welt. Ich möchte in der Royal Hawaiian bleiben, ist, dass es nicht nötig ist um ein Auto zu haben. das ist in Waikiki. Es ist sehr groß und neben den Es ist so praktisch um öffentliches Verkehrsmittel Strand mit fantastischen Ausblick und schöne zu benutzen. London ist einer meiner besten große Schwimmbäder. Hoffentlich ist es eines Tages Erinnerungen aus meiner Kindheit. möglich nach Hawaii zu Reisen.

Sven van Zyl Duart Booysen CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

R. Kooverjie – Form IV C. Olinger – Form V

Rio de Janeiro ist eine schöne Stadt in Brasilien, Pennington liegt an die Südküste von Kwa-Zulu Südamerika. Der Ort und die Umgebung sind sehr Natal. Es ist zwischen Amanzimtoti und Port schön und interessant. Da sind schöne Strände, Shepstone. Es gibt nicht so viele Menschen dort und warmes Wetter und freundlichen Menschen. Die die Strand Umgebung ist nimmer kalt, immer prima! Atmosphäre ist einfach wunderschön. Bekannt sind In Pennington gibt’s auch die Botha Haus-das ist die die informellen Siedlungen worin die Leute leben alte Ferien Haus von einem vorigen Präsidenten von genannt „Favelas“ Obwohl da Armut ist, sind die Südafrika. Menschen glücklich und vereint. Wenn es dir langweilig ist kannst du in dem Die Sehenswürdigkeiten sind ähnlich wie in indischen Ozean schwimmen oder Golf spielen. Es Copacabana, berühmt für die Strände und Beach gibt viele Golf plätze nämlich: Umdoni, Selborne Volleyball. Die bekanntesten freizeitangeboten sind und Pennvalley. Auf dem ersten Samstag im Monat natürlich den Karneval mit laute Musik und die gibt’s immer ein Markt mit leckeres Essen und bei schönen Tänzerinnen. Enzos gibt’s die beste Pizza aller Welt.

Thabang Khatide Keagan Glass

The Pretorian 187 German

Wir verbringen jeden Dezemberferien in Plettenberg New York ist eine Mode Hauptstadt. Es ist sehr Bay. Die Tage sind heiß und die Nächte schön kühl, kosmopolitisch und ich mag das. New York, aber auch wunderschön beleuchtet mit den Sternen Manhattan liegt in den USA. Es ist ein schöner Ort am Himmel. Es gibt schöne Geschäfte für einkaufen und die Gebäude sind riesig! Da sind viele schöne aber ich verbringe jeden Tag am Strand. Das Meer Parks mit viele Taxis und U-Bahnen. Überall sind ist schön und es macht viel Spaß am Strand zu Menschen und sie sind sehr schön bekleidet. In sein. Freizeitsangeboten wie „put-put“, trampoline Central Park muss Man unbedingt ein Spaziergang springen und schwimmen gehen ist nur ein paar zu machen. nennen. Man lacht und genießt die Natur, die Vögel Man muss der Empire State Gebäude sehen und und Pflanzen sind eigenartig in der Region. Man hat ein atemberaubende blick von oben auf die Wir schlafen in Zelten auf dünne Matratzen. Das Stadt. Dort gibt’s auch der Statue of Liberty und das ist nicht so schlecht, weil ich das mag. Ich habe aber ist ein bekanntes Symbol von Amerika. Man lernt ein bisschen Angst vor Schlangen und Spinnen die viel in New Yorks Museen und es ist sehr interessant in mein Zelt reinkommen. Soweit ist das die besten zu besuchen. Ferien die ich je hätte. Mzukisi Ndziba Justin Sparks CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

J. van Straaten S. Qanya – Form IV

Stilbaai ist im Westkap. Nicht viele Leute wissen wo es ist, aber die die wissen sind geiler Leute! Es nimmt etwa sechzehn stunde dahin zu fahren und wir fahren durch den Karoo wo es sehr trocken ist- entsetzlich heiß und die Sonne brennt dich durch das Fenster. Stilbaai ist sehr grün. Da gibt’s auch nicht viele Gebäude so es ist sehr ruhig. Wir können abends spät rumlaufen und nichts wird mit uns passieren. Stilbaai hat schöne Freizeitsangeboten. Du kannst zum Haven fahren und sehen wie die Leute da angeln. Wenn du am Strand gehen willst kannst du schwimmen und Surfen. Wenn du ekstrem sein willst kannst du Ski fahren und Bott fahren auf dem Fluss. Muss nur nicht vergessen um Sonnencreme an zu setzen. Ich habe von meine Fehler gelernt …..

Johann Schramm P. Luis – Form V

188 The Pretorian Mauritius ist eine kleine Insel an der Küste von Afrika. Ein Schiff Fahrt von Durban nach ist Das Hotel ist gelegen an der Weste der Insel zwischen was ich machen möchte. Das Schiff ist groß und weiß Port Louis und Grand Baie. Das Wasser ist Himmelblau mit vierzehn Etagen. Das Deck hat Schwimmbäder, und lauwarm. Die schönsten Riffe umgeben die Insel, Tanzböden, laute Musik und sehr gutes Essen. Die als ob es versuche es von neugierigen Touristen zu Atmosphäre ist sehr locker und man kann das Meer schützen. Das Hotel ist richtig wunderschön mit und Land sehen. Das Schiff halt an Mozambique 3 Restaurants, einen Steg mit Wassersport und 1.3 und dort kann Man Museen und Märkte sehen. Kilometer von schneeweißer Strand. Es gibt auch Für einen Tag kann Man auf die Insel gehen und Tennis und Basketball Plätze. Letzte, aber nicht da schwimmen am Strand oder die Umgebung wenigstens, gibt es eine lange Strecke von Indisches angucken. Ozean die zum Schnorcheln perfekt ist. Auf dem Schiff kannst du schlafen, essen, tanzen, Es gibt viel zu tun, obwohl da nicht so viele spiele spielen und rumlaufen. Man schläft in kleine Sehenswürdigkeiten sind. Wenn man faul ist, kann Man Zimmern mit 4 Betten drin und einen kleinen immer nur auf die Rücke liegen und ein Buch lesen oder Fernseher mit nur zehn Sendungen. Auf die Insel schlafen. Das Hotel Zimmer ist sehr bequem mit weiche bin ich fast sechs Kilometer gelaufen. Das Wasser Betten und modernes Architektur. Es gibt auch aircon, war hell blau und sehr klar. weil es viel zu heiß und feucht draußen ist. Aeron Land Frederick Grobler CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE

T. Masilela – Form V

Kapstadt ist sehr schön. Es liegt an eine wunderschöne stelle mit einer atemberaubenden Aussicht. Es gibt eine Atmosphäre von Harmonie und der Geruch von dem Ozean ist toll. In Kapstadt ist wunderbare sehenswürdigkeiten wie „“ und Retanga Junction. Wenn Man nach Kapstadt reist dauert es etwa zwei Stunden mit dem Flugzeug von OR Tambo aus.

J. Tam – Form IV Sanjay Singh

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1. 2016 Matrics celebrate the end of their final 24 hour practical exam,

ART DEPARTMENT exhausted but ready to take on the world. 2. For the second time, our beautiful Abernethy Hall played host to our annual art exhibition. 3. Parents, teachers, old boys and art enthusiasts alike were overwhelmed by the skill, dedication and talent of the school on the hill. 4. With the Art Department growing at an incredible rate, we look forward to inspiring others and being inspired for years to come. 2

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190 The Pretorian Cool Capital Biennale 2016

When we celebrate what we love about our city, we develop an incentive to improve and protect it. Our Form I Cool Capital project encouraged learners to discover unknown parts of their city. They wrote an ode to the city. In three dimensional letters that they contructed, they built and filmed the rugby field- sized poem as their symbol of gratitude to their homes. ART DEPARTMENT For our Form 3 2016 Cool Capital project, the class was asked to discuss gender roles in a modern society. Our desire was to express how this topic affects young men. Each boy cast a concrete button (symbolising a masculine role) onto the boundary fence of our school facing University Road. Sewing the buttons also symbolised the boy's attachment to both their school and city.

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J. Ruaff – Form V

Jamison – Form III

R. Thompson – Form IV D. Weidemann – Form III

192 The Pretorian R. Cavaliero – Form II

M. Katsande – Form III

A. Paulsen – Form II Jamison – Form III

The Pretorian 193 Art Gallery

F. Bekker – Form III J. Steyn – Form III

J. Seeliger – Form IV

194 The Pretorian D. Wills – Form III D. Suh – Form III

B. Johannes – Form IV

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M. Breckenridge – Form III Jamison – Form III

R. Tompson – Form IV A. Pienaar – Form V

196 The Pretorian D. Venter – Form V A. Pienaar – Form V

B. Johannes – Form IV

The Pretorian 197 Photo Gallery

Diego de Aveiro Adriaan Rossouw – Holiday

Duncan Lotter Adriaan Roussow

Le Anh Vu

198 The Pretorian J. Slaghuis

Ockert van Wyk J. Slaghuis

S. van der Vaart

The Pretorian 199 Photo Gallery

Cuan Gilson Thomas Isebeck

Jonathan Slaghuis – Blyde

200 The Pretorian Jaryd van Straaten Adriaan Rossouw – YDSC

Jonathan Slaghuis Malcolm van Suilichem

Jonathan Slaghuis – Blyde

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The 2016 athletics season started early in January Our middle distance athletes, very ably coached with a number of meetings providing our athletes by Mr Lincoln Keeton, continue to fare well. Their with opportunities to compete. The Tuks Top 10 hard work and dedication definitely pays off. The competition provided the more competitive athletes Grand Prix Athletic Competition hosted by KES with twelve hours of high standard competition, was followed by the Inter-High Competition hosted followed by the Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool and this year by St David’s. PBHS did not fare as well Grey College Triangular. This is a most enjoyable as hoped and was placed fourth overall. The fourth meet hosted by AHS each year where one may term comprised of a number of events in which our enter as many athletes as desired. The athletics more serious athletes participated and was the end SPORT is of a high standard and very competitive. The of a generally successful season. Tuks Relay is nine hours of different relay events If one looks at the health of athletics as a whole, where outstanding performances from the many Boys High is in a strong position. One just needs to schools who participate can be seen. Pretoria Boys look at the number of records broken this season. High competed well in both events. The Top 10 in Our athletes who compete throughout the year do Bloemfontein is a competition Pretoria Boys High extremely well. However, the third term results has been participating in for several years and will against our traditional rivals leave much to be continue to do so well into the future. desired. The school’s attitude towards the sport The 110th Inter-House Athletic Competition seems to have changed and the support is greatly was held early in the third term and provided its appreciated. usual atmosphere of festivity. For the first time in Many thanks must go to the staff and coaches for the school’s history, this event was combined with their much appreciated efforts. Special thanks must the annual School Athletics Championships. After go to Mr Paul Ewart-Phipps, Mr Lincoln Keeton, an enjoyable day of competition, we were able to Mr Mark Blew, Miss Jancke Nell and Mr Abraham announce School House as comfortable winners. Shalang. Without them, athletics would not take A special mention must go to Town House and place at Pretoria Boys High. Thanks must also go Sunnyside House who finished in third and fourth to our athletics captain, Mfundo Dlamini, for all his place respectively after Rissik and ahead of Solomon efforts. Thank you for always leading by example House. The combination of the two events allowed and all the best for the future. To all the athletes for a healthy complement of athletes to contest the leaving school, thank you for your commitment to Victor Ludorum trophies for each of the five age the sport and your school. To those remaining, get groups. involved; keep trying and I wish you every success The 74th Annual Athletic Match against King for the season that lies ahead. Edward VII School was hosted by Boys High. Unfortunately we were beaten by a hefty margin, but Ryan O’Donoghue did show an improvement from last year’s result. Master in Charge

202 The Pretorian Back RowL–R: Second RowL–R: Third RowL–R: 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Awards Fourth RowL–R: Runner-up: X.Witbooi M.Forrester Winner: Best JuniorAthleticsCup.Awarded pointsforhisschoolatInter-Schools’ to theU15athletewhoscoresmost meetings. Runner-up: K.Fulton B.Bisschop Winner: Athletics Championships. Hannan Cup.Awarded scoredthehighestnumberofpointsatSchool totheathleteinU17orU19agegroupwhohas Runner-up: B.Bisschop860points K.FultonWinner: 870points Tim HillTrophy. oftheyear accordingtotheABSAtables: Awarded tothebestU17orU19singleathleticsperformance B.Bisschop14.9sec Winner: Allan vanVollenhoven HurdlesTrophy forthefastest110mhurdlestimeofyear: Frankie Row Cup–JuniorInter-House Relay: Roley Hewkins Cup–SeniorInter-House Relay: Front RowL–R: Mr RO’Donoghue,CAvvakoumides, JJoubert,A Gouws,FleRoux,JSteenkamp,TRamafuthula,BCampbell,DCloete,

Mr GHudson,CJamison,L Carvalheiro, WWilcox, KCampbell,SNtuli,JBaxter, JSchröder, DWills, JKruger, KMolete. Mr L Keeton,FTheron, KKillen,XWitbooi, KvanLoggerenberg, MSebogodi,TGlatthaar, JLifschitz,Grovers, CEssi, E John,NGauld,JKing,KMusanhu,RPerring,PKweza,CJosephs,BLochner, A Perfect,KXaba,MrMBlew. van Rensburg, MHugo,Joubert,A Pratt,KNicol,MForrester, MrPEwart-Phipps.

S Manana,DLötter, EKone,JCloete,MDlamini(Captain),KFulton,GThatcher, DAndrews. L vanLoggerenberg, EKandoro, MsJNel. School School The Pretorian

203 SPORT 204 SPORT Athletics The Pretorian 74 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Inter-House Athletics Runner-up: U14 Winner: Victor Ludorum Awards 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Inter-High BTeam 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 36 2. 1. Wayde Wilcoxwasranked9 Tlhogi Ramafuthula wonabronzemedalintheU17LongJump. was ranked6 Matthew Forrester wonasilvermedal intheU153000mand gold medalintheU194x400mRelay. Braam BisschopwonabronzemedalintheU19400mand SA Championships: 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. New Records th th Solomon Sunnyside Town Rissik School AnnualInter-High MeetingATeam AnnualAthleticsMatch PBHS St David’s(A) Affies Jeppe KES St Benedict’s Independent Schools Parktown PBHS Affies Jeppe KES Pretoria BoysHighSchool School King EdwardVII 3:37.14, beating the previous record of 4:06.31 set by G. Mndebele, J. Viljoen, A. Fortuin and A. Mickelsfieldin2011. andA. Fortuin 3:37.14, beatingthepreviousrecordof4:06.31setbyG.Mndebele, J.Viljoen,A. Matthew Forrester, theU154x400mrelaySchoolrecordwithatime of LindeandXaidonWitbooibroke MarcusHugo,Marnus 6:22.25 setbyS.Dzhabirovin2011. Matthew Forrester broke theU162000msteeplechaseSchoolrecordwithatimeof6:17.18,beatingprevious S. Mokuenain2010. Matthew Forrester beatingthepreviousrecordof4:11.28setby broketheU151500mSchoolrecordwithatimeof4:08.80, 1987. Edzane Kone broketheU191500mtrackrecordwithatimeof4:07.1,beatingprevious4:14.5setbyGPage in S. Mokuenain2010. Matthew Forrester beatingthepreviousrecordof9:21.80setby broketheU153000mSchoolrecordwithatimeof9:17.97, by F. in2013. deBruin Letsema MahumabroketheU16110mHurdlesInter-House recordwithatimeof15.6,beatingtheprevious16.1set Seeliger in2011. broketheU16200mInter-House 22.2,beatingthepreviousrecord of22.4setbyJ. recordwithatimeof Matthew Joubert th in the country forthe U151500m. inthecountry XWitbooi Maja A. th 194 points 206 points 287 points 300 points 302 points 210 points 214 points 286 points 295 points 406 points 415 points 485 points in the country fortheU15Javelin. inthecountry

Athletics ResultsandAwards 375 points 450 points 465 points 476 points points 727 2228 points 2486 points 356 points 653 points 6. 10. 9. 8. 7. Keagen Fulton (U19100m) Club Colours: Wayde Wilcox(U15Javelin) Tlhogi Ramafuthula (U17LongJump) Matthew Forrester (U151500mand 3000m) Braam Bisschop(U19400m) Provincial Colours: U15 Winner: U15 Winner: K. Musanhu J. Joubert C. Avvakoumides (re-award) Perfect A. M. Dlamini(re-award) Half Colours Gouws A. Full Colours T. Ramafuthula K. Fulton (re-award) Honours Athletics Colours Runner-up: U19 Winner: Runner-up: U17 Winner: Runner-up: U16 Winner: Runner-up: Abernethy Armstrong Hofmeyr Matheson Arcadia M Forrester M. Forrester M. Joubert K. Fulton B. Bisschop A Gouws T Ramafuthula O Dumzela M Joubert CEssi L. Mahuma J. Cloete (re-award) L. Carvalheiro C. Josephs(re-award)

261 points 270 points 284 points 296 points 339 points 2425 points L. Mahuma 2496 points 3043 points 1375 points 2400 points 1435 points 2633 points 2309 points The Pretorian

205 SPORT 206 SPORT School AthleticsChampionships Athletics The Pretorian U19 Event U16 Event Discuss Triple Jump Long Jump High Jump Hurdles 100m 1500m 800m 400m 200m 100m U14 Event Hurdles 110m 3000m 1500m 800m 400m 200m 100m Shot put Javelin Discuss Triple Jump Long Jump High Jump Hurdles 110m 3000m 1500m 800m 400m 200m 100m Shot put Javelin First First W. Kriegel P. Mateyisi A. Maja A. R. Bleloch J. Bongue X. Witbooi X. Witbooi M. Linde T. Dean G. Sapalo First B. Bisschop E. Kone E. Kone M. Mostert B. Bisschop K. Fulton K. Fulton R. Bekker J. King E. Botha O. Dumzela O. Dumzela C. Josephs L. Mahuma M. Forrester Carvalheiro L. T. Mashaba M. Changwa M. Joubert M. Joubert J. Kruger J. Minny Second Second J. Kruger T. Glatthaar P. Mateyisi S. Chetty G. Sapalo D. Keil A. Maja A. X. Witbooi G. Sapalo T. Dean Second Avvakoumides C. J. Cloete J. Cloete B. Coetzee K. leGrange D. Lotter B. Bisschop A. Duxbury A. T. Pretorius T. Sithebe J. Rodda J. Rodda L. Mahuma M. Joubert L. Carvalheiro T. Mashaba G. Andrew S. Ngcongo D. Greef D. Thompson L. Klopper J. Kruger Third Third J. Minny S. Chetty R. Muller D. Carlson A. Maja A. C. Ferreira I. Horak C. Ferreira A. Maja A. A. Maja A. Third K. Nteo J. Smith K. LeGrange H. Geyer K. Adera W. Gersteling D. Lotter T. Sithebe A. Pratt A. W. Coetzee D. Muller T. Ngwane J. Steenkamp Aswegen K. van X. Witbooi K. Molete D. Blom P. Kweza S. Ngcongo P. Kweza J. Collaros R. Newberry T/D/H T/D/H 30.05 10.46 5.44 1.50 15.34 4:35.07 2:15.20 59.8 25.3 12.4 T/D/H 15.54 9:55.9 4:17.15 2:19.7 50.66 22.9 10.9 11.91 41.85 34.43 12.37 5.31 1.75 15.51 9:42.8 4:38.6 2:20.5 54.70 22.2 11.4 11.20 32.83 U19 Event U17 Event Discuss Triple Jump Long Jump High Jump 100m Hurdles 1500m 800m 400m 200m 100m U15 Event Shot put Javelin Discuss Triple Jump Long Jump High Jump 400m Hurdles Shot put Javelin Discuss Triple Jump Long Jump High Jump 110m Hurdles 1500m 800m 400m 200m 100m Shot put Javelin First First T. Ajay C. Essi C. Essi J. Paul M. Piperakis M. Forrester M. Forrester M. Forrester B. Mathey T. Ajay First D. Andrews S. vanHuysteen A. ValenteA. T. Sambo T. Sambo M. Dlamini B. Bisschop A. Gouws A. A. Perfect A. A. Gouws A. T. Ramafuthula T. Ramafuthula T. Ramafuthula T. Ramafuthula B. Campbell B. Campbell B. Campbell J. vanAswegen M. Ladds D. vanWyk L. Hartig Second Second D. Speight A. Bristow A. J. Cross C. Sapsford O. Hass K. Killen C. Diedericks C. Diedericks C. Essi B. Mathey Second B. Booysen D. Venter W. Gersteling K. Nteo C. Avvakoumides T. Sambo J. vanAswegen A. Perfect A. J. Slaghuis A. Perfect A. K. Musanhu K. Matthews Z. Welthagen T. Sachane S. Kennealy J. Weyer J. Baxter M. Ladds J. Van Aswegen D. Speight C. Sapsford Third Third P. vanderMerwe J. Schoeman A. Bristow A. A. Bristow A. J. Paul W. Bronkhorst J. Cross J. Cross T. Ajay C. Essi Third K. vandenBerg H. Geyer K. vandenBerg C. Avvakoumides K. Fulton K. Kotsoane K. vanAswegen A. Stenos A. R. duPlessis A. TavernerA. X. Zwane K. Musanhu K. Woodbridge A. Odendaal A. J. Hillhouse F. Immelman S. Xaba A. Odendaal A. J. Baxter T. Ajay K. Adamson T/D/H T/D/H 39.63 11.60 5.43 1.70 17.41 4:23.0 2:08.2 56.3 24.5 12.1 T/D/H 12.62 43.81 29.25 12.34 6.32 1.85 59.2 13.77 45.88 38.39 12.78 6.62 1.75 15.98 4:30.7 2:08.6 55.70 23.90 11.7 12.95 38.16 The Pretorian

207 SPORT 208 SPORT School Inter-House Track Athletics Records Athletics The Pretorian U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U14 U19 U15 U14 U19 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 Age T Phele E. Kone G. Page R. Gray T. Phele R. deJong (AHS) J. vanderMerwe E. Kone M. Forrester S. Mokuena I. Haverson S. Mokuena S. Mokuena M. Forrester 1 500m J. Seeliger J. Seeliger J. Seeliger J. Seeliger J. Seeliger J. Fröhling J. Seeliger(equals) B. Pretorius (AHS) J. Seeliger J. Seeliger C. Pretorius (AHS) J. Fröhling G. Hulse R. Els(AHS) J. Mouton J. Seeliger 400 m R Williams R Williams 300 mHurdles T Lowe(KES) C Beyers(equals) T Chikukwa C Beyers 80 mHurdles M Calitz 3 000mSteeplechase J Viljoen R. Khan 1 500mSteeplechase S. Mokuena 5 000m J. Seeliger R. Karp J. Seeliger J. Seeliger(equals) (KES) J. Irwin J. Seeliger K. Fulton R. Williams R. Collins N. Korb R. Collins R. Els (CRS) B. Alberts R. Collins J. Seeliger(equals) F. Eghan J. Seeliger(equals) (CRS) B. Alberts J. Seeliger C. Essi 100 m Athlete – – – 4:04.22 4:07.1 4:14.5 4:16.0 4:03.82 4:20.8 4:17.0 4:06.65 4:08.80 4:21.5 4:18.7 4:28.7 4:16.45 4:31.5 48.43 46.81 48.5 49.2 48.01 51.2 50.3 50.3 48.49 50.3 51.2 51.1 52.7 50.5 52.5 54.83 37.5 39.0 11.1 11.3 11.3 11.5 10:28.4 5:43.2 5:06.8 16:18.53 10.6 10.4 10.6 10.7 10.7 10.3 10.9 10.9 10.7 10.6 10.7 10.9 10.9 10.55 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.4 10.8 11.7 T/H/D New records setatanymeet. At Inter-House andSchoolChampionships.Ifanewrecord issetanewtrackandschoolrecord couldalsobeset. Held byanyathlete. School Track IH IH/Track School IH Track School School IH Track Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH School/Track IH Track School School IH School School School School Track School IH Track Track School IH(Equals) IH Track School IH Equals Track Track School IH IH IH Track School IH Record 2013 2016 1987 1994 2012 1995 2009 2014 2016 2010 1982 2009 2009 2015 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2014 2011 2009 2011 2011 2009 2012 1974 2014 1999 2009 1988 1988 2007 2011 2003 2011 2011 2011 2009 2013 2013 1985 2013 2012 1999 2012 2015 1987 2008 2006 2008 2015 1988 2007 2010 1996 1996 1987 2009 2015 Year set U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 Age S. Mokuena S. Clayden N. JansevanRensburg S. Mokuena T. Malope M. Calitz S. Mokuena M. Forrester B. O’Neil B. O’Neil S. Mokuena S. Mokuena S. Mokuena 3 000m R. Fröhling Pretorius A. S. Freeman (KES) M. Harding S. Dzhabirov M. Kleinbooi(AHS) K. Double S. Mokuena M. Kleinbooi(AHS) S. Mokuena G. Hulse S. Dzhabirov S. Mokuena S. Mokuena 800 m D. Walker 600 m B. Bisschop B. Bisschop B. Bisschop R. Mohale(KES) T. Mogatlhe C. Essi M Erasmus 100m Hurdles2012Heights T. Phele R Howland P Kaal S Mokuena P Kaal S Mokuena S Mokuena The mile J. Seeliger R. Collins J. Seeliger J. Seeliger J. Seeliger R. Williams R. Els D. Winterton R. Collins M. Joubert S. Mayekiso(KES) R. Collins J. Seeliger R. Els(AHS) J. Seeliger B. Mathey 200 m Athlete 8:46.0 8:49.7 9:33.9 8:59.70 9:53.0 9:34.6 9:12.17 9:17.97 9:33.3 9:27.7 9:47.3 9:55.5 9:42.31 1:55.0 1:53.74 1:59.2 1:59.8 1:55.0 2:01.6 2:01.7 1:56.22 2:03.0 1:58.45 2:04.6 2:06.6 2:01.68 2:09.3 1:24.65 13.8 13.32 13.8 13.3 14.1 14.9 14.9 4:24.20 4:54.7 4:20.5 4:24.10 4:36.4 4:48.1 5:07.1 21.3 21.16 21.3 20.5 21.6 22.4 22.1 22.1 21.29 22.2 22.5 21.9 23.2 22.7 23.24 24.1 T/H/D IH School IH/Track School Track IH School Track IH School Track School IH Track School IH School Track School IH Track School IH (Equals) IH School Track IH/School/Track School IH/Track School/Track School/Track School IH/Track IH/Track School IH Track School School IH Track Track Track School IH School Track IH Equals Track Track School IIH Track School IH Track School IH Record 1972 2014 2016 1996 2012 2010 2002 2011 2009 2010 1974 2009 2009 2009 2012 2013 2013 2013 2016 2012 2015 2013 2013 2010 1966 2011 1965 2010 2009 2013 1979 1999 2012 2005 2009 2011 2016 1988 1988 2009 2009 2009 2013 2010 2013 2012 2012 1987 2016 2001 2008 2016 2009 2007 2010 2014 2009 2015 Year set U19 U16 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 Age U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 M Towell O Seabelo P deChalain T Chikukwa Solomon House AHS R Collins H Olmesdahl F Casillo M Light PBHS S Lawrence F Eghan R Arnison A Dittberner School House KES P Mathloko D Bester C Ndonga J Seeliger PBHS S Lindeman G Mattey B Crowther S vanderWesthuizen School House 4 ×100mRelay J. vanWyk G. vanHeerden J. Smit F. Slabbert G. vanHeerden Mabbett A. P. Duvenage(KES) H. Bantjes H. Bantjes J. vanWyk(AHS) H. Bantjes G. vanHeerden J. vanWyk(AHS) P. Fourie W. Kuit Shot put (AHS) D. Strydom B. Motlhatlhego T. Iraka D. Cotter(KES) B. Motlhatlhego H. Bond T. Iraka T. Ramafuthula F. Eghan T. Ramafuthula T. Iraka (KES) K. Moorcroft O. Marothodi Z. Stephens Long jump Athlete A. Jacobs A. D. Jacobs Jacobs A. D. Jacobs Jacobs A. N. Fourie D. Jacobs T. Blignaut (AHS) K. vanderWesthuizen D. Jacobs G. Smit Smedsrud A. W. Wilcox F. Saayman Javelin 44.3 43.9 43.5 46.0 46.0 43.5 49.1 18.76m 15.65m 15.00m 16.62m 15.97m 15.12m 17.55m 15.27m 14.57m 17.95m 16.44m 14.61m 16.30m 14.94m 13.37m 6.96m 7.03m 6.99m 7.03m 7.23m 6.68m 6.82m 7.03m 6.66m 6.68m 6.66m 6.02m 6.24m 5.92m T/H/D 60.95m 66.24m 57.00m 76.87m 61.08m 60.79m 62.90m 56.01m 58.84m 58.85m 55.98m 51.03m 53.00m 50.00m IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH School IH/Track Track School IH Record School IH/Track Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH 2007 2010 2008 1997 2009 2009 1996 1998 2001 1996 2002 2000 1984 2014 2004 2004 1995 2003 1998 1994 1999 1994 1994 2008 1994 2008 2007 1996 1993 2015 1997 2014 1992 2003 2003 1997 Year set 2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2004 2009 2005 1994 2008 1992 2008 2015 1988 U17 U15 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 Age U19 U17 U16 U15 U14 AHS C. Ndonga L. Claasen Engelbrecht A. J. Seeliger PBHS K Makhubela K Harrower L Qwabe S Hlatswayo School House AHS O Marothodi R Carolissen P deChalain G Burnett PBHS F Eghan S Lawrence R Arnison A Dittberner School House K Kambourides J Kambourides P Ngoveni(Jeppe) F Potgieter F Potgieter L Ramokgopa F Potgieter F Potgieter G. Mitchley(Jeppe) R Hartman F. Potgieter B Motlhatlhego B Motlhatlhego T Iraka B Motlhatlhego B Motlhatlhego B Motlhatlhego T Iraka K. Mathesha(KES) N. Mokotedi T. Iraka E Segole E Segole W Gabryk Athlete KES L. Qwabe K. vanVeenhuyzen S. Hlatswayo vanWyk A. PBHS High jump Triple jump Discus J. vanWyk(AHS) W. Coetzee W. Coetzee P. Maritz(AHS) W. Coetzee W. Coetzee P. Duvenage(KES) L. leRoux W. Kuit J. vanWyk(AHS) L. leRoux L. leRoux J. vanWyk(AHS) L. leRoux D. Joubert 43.0 42.3 44.8 44.8 45.2 46.8 2.10m 2.00m 2.06m 2.06m 2.00m 1.95m 2.03m 1.96m 1.82m 1.85m 1.80m 15.96m 15.03m 14.73m 15.26m 14.64m 14.81m 13.81m 13.79m 13.63m 13.57m 13.55m 12.72m 12.03m T/H/D 43.1 42.2 60.92m 48.05m 47.16m 49.83m 50.46m 48.50m 57.41m 48.53m 45.58m 59.48m 60.71m 56.44m 55.56m 51.45m 42.55m Track School IH Track School IH School/Track IH Track equal IH/School/Track School/Track IH School/Track IH Track School IH School IH/Track Track School IH Track/School IH Track School IH School Track IH Record Track School Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH Track School IH The Pretorian 2007 2012 2011 2005 2004 1996 1988 1988 2009 1995 1994 2008 1993 1993 1988 2010 1992 2008 2008 1994 2007 2007 2006 1993 2010 2002 1992 2006 2006 1997 Year set 2010 2012 1998 2002 2002 2010 2001 2001 2014 2007 1996 1995 2006 2006 1994 2005 2008

209 SPORT 210 SPORT Athletics The Pretorian U19 U19 U19 U16 U15 U19 U17 U16 U14 Age U17 U16 4x800m 100m Hurdles 60m 2 000mSteeplechase 90 mHurdles T. Phele G. Mndebele S. Dzabirov S. Mokuena 4x1500m J. Seeliger 300m K. LeGrange E. Kone J. Fröhling Pretorius A. (AHS) vanderMerwe A. W. Gabryk M. Delaney (AHS) vanderMerwe A. N. Korb T. Chikukwa J. Seeliger M McLaggan M. Forrester (U15) L Qwabe Athlete B. Scott T. Phala B. Bezuidenhoudt(AHS) B. Bisschop L. Mahuma 110 mHurdles2012 17:17.73 33.36 8:16.8 12.7 13.1 13.5 12.8 13.1 13.5 6.73 6:55.74 6:17.18 13.01 T/H/D 15.9 15.9 14.1 13.90 15.6 School School School Track School IH Track School IH School School School School Record IH (Equals) IH Track School IH 2013 2013 2014 2010 2000 1973 2009 2005 2004 2013 2010 2016 2008 Year set 2014 2013 2015 2014 2016 U19 U19 U17 U19 U19 U17 U16 U19 Age U19 S. Dzabirov(400m) S. Hlatshwayo(300m) vanWyk(200m) A. B. Engelbrecht(100m) T. Chikukwa T. Chikukwa W. Pretorius (AHS) D. Malherbe(KES) B. Motlhatlhego T. Chikukwa J. Seeliger J. Pieterse(KES) B. Bisschop M. Oyedipe B. Bisschop B. Bisschop S. Mokuena Swedish Relay J. Seeliger S. Mokuena S. Dzabirov M. Oyedipe X. Witbooi M. Linde M. Hugo M. Forrester 4x400m 150m 400 mHurdles 10 000m Athlete S. Mayekiso(KES) L. Qwabe M. Oyedipe T. Skosana(AHS) B. Scott 13.1 13.3 13.1 13.1 12.8 13.3 15.94 56.2 54.68 1:02.17 56.36 53.72 34:54.58 3:19.29 3:37.14 1:59.48 T/H/D 15.1 14.7 15.0 14.2 15.0 School/Track IH Track equal Track School IH School Track School IH School School School School School School Record Track School IH Track School 2007 2007 2009 1995 2007 2006 2013 2016 2016 2012 2015 2014 2013 2012 2016 2012 Year set 2012 2012 2013 2014 2014 The Pretorian

211 SPORT 212 SPORT Tournament we did well and ended up insecond growth of team dynamics and sport. In the StJohn's improvement in thesystemimplemented for the St Stithian’sandJeppe,whichshowedavast we didexceptionallywell,losingonlytoStJohn’s, John's Annual Tournament. IntheJoburg League bigger, theJoburg LeagueandtheupcomingSt But wehadoursightssetonsomethingmuch which theteamperformed well despitethelosses. two unitsfortheupcomingOldBoys’games,in full stridequickly. Itwasdecidedtosplititinto week before schools opened inorder togetinto and someheart-breaking moments. put, itwasanepicjourney, withalotofchallenges Team1st Basketball isratheradauntingtask.Simply the for 2016 of term first the describe best to How Basketball 1 Basketball The Pretorian e ikd f tann wt a igr teama abigger with training off kicked We Front RowL–R:

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O Tladi,SQanya,KNderitu,EMutafya, FQuvile,NRovetto. 1 st BasketballTeam C Frans,MMaredi, EMinny, CDuncan. Absent:T Nyawo. Coach Thando Kweyama which wewouldhavetoovercome. battle boys’ judgment,Ibelieveditwouldbeatough College. Thoughrecent accolades were clouding the and defendingitagainstourrival,St Alban’s retain thePretoria Schools’ League Championship top schoolinthecountry. still neededtoputinmore workinorder tobethe that we showed This third. finished and expected St Stithian’s Annual Festival.We didn't perform as one more festivaltoparticipateinandthat wasthe had we term first the of end done. the has At school points. At aseniorlevel,thisisthebestthat three by DHS against finals the in losing only place, We setoursightsonarepeatperformance to This page iskindlysponsored byTheDuncan Family Basketball 2nd and 3rd Teams

Term 4 half. Our big men, Dylan and Ahmed were working The 3rd Team played only two games and lost both. the boards. Even the supporting cast on the bench We played Jeppe and St John’s. Regardless of the came in, firing. Unfortunately the team lost in the losses, the boys had a lot of fun and they worked very end because of “foul” trouble and failing to listen hard. Daniel is one of the boys who has improved to instructions. I was disappointed because of the and who needs to work on becoming a more focal last few minutes, but overall I was happy with their point guard in order to lead his team. performance. The team got its first win against St

The 2nd Team’s season started against a British John’s. SPORT touring team. This was a close game that we lost The 3rd Team improved drastically in a very short narrowly – after only a week of practice. I knew period of time. Keke has improved his jumpshot. from there that I had a group of special and talented Danze who is also a prolific shooter, has got to young men. A couple of boys from the 1st Team joined work on staying calm when he is off. Ahmed is our us, Sihle and Kuhle (“the twins”). These young men secret weapon. He can go to the post and get his 5 play hard and I’m looking forward to working with rebounds along with 2 blocks a game. Then he can them again next year. I thought that because I had step outside and play with the guards. He still has such a group of talent that I would have to battle a long way to go with his ball-handling skills and egos, but fortunately this was not the case. The boys making sure his jumpshot is more consistent. Nabii, committed to the process and understood that in along with being a deadly shooter, is very composed order for us to be successful, we would have to work and definitely has a future in basketball if he works together. Kondi, the captain, led the team very well, tirelessly on getting stronger and becoming a showing grace and humility on and off the court. He complete player. All in all, it was a good season but is always willing to learn which is why he will grow there’s a lot of room for improvement and that we to be an excellent basketball player. will fix next year. We played Jeppe after the touring team and we started off really well. Nabii, one of the most deadly Manelisi Mthiyane shooters I’ve ever seen, had a couple of 3s in the first Coach

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3 4 1. Coach Thanda Kweyama dispensing guidance and motivation during the St John’s Basketball Tournament 2. The captain, Andrew Delaney (13), ready to take the charge from a Dominican player 3. Cameron Duncan (17) at tipoff, starting off the St John’s Basketball Tournamnet final against Durban High School 4. Coach Emmanuel Shine giving his U16A Team a word of encouragement and advice

The Pretorian 213 214 SPORT exciting gamethattooktheslotofmaingame. indoor arena of the University of Pretoria –a very the court. Mutezo, hadstandoutperformances at bothendsof Rhandzu Mathebula,alongwiththecaptain,Mako St Rovetto, ThatoNyawoand Alban’s 66–55.Nicky season. We lived up totheirexpectationsand beat had played verygood basketball throughout the numbers asword gotoutthatthisBoys’Highteam We playedthematStMary’s and the crowd came in semi-finals. the in Alban’s St played we as difficult We knew that the next2 games would be very target21 points. and onlymanaged98pointstotheir eased to victory. We came short of our 100-point to getinvolved. and MakoMutezoleadalsoalloweveryoneelse starting playerslikeNickyRovetto,Thato Nyawo always sorteditselfout.Itwasgoodtoseethe offense our as defence our on be would game our away game and we won55–1.The biggest focus of much later intheseason against Clapham.Itwasan Pretoria did not have U16 sides. Our first game came prove. we practisedevenharder becausewehad a pointto allowed formore playerstoimprove theirgamesso Coach Kitso Kgokgong worth astheymovetowards theOpenagegroup. in the A-team andIhopetosee themprove their schools. Jeppe, StPeter'sandStithian'stonameafew St up importantwinsagainst team picking Alban's, Benedict's, theirdefenceproved tobethekey the Jo'burg League. in the first half of the year when they participated in The U16Bbasketballteamhadafairlygoodseason Basketball U16B at StJohn’s respectively, moved to the1 and OfentseTladi,whowere All-Star andMVP undefeated throughout theseason.EwaldMinny as wewere StJohn’s champions andremained expectations high with off started term second The Basketball U16A Basketball The Pretorian We then played Willowridge in the finals at the at finals the in Willowridge played then We We thenplayedPrestigehome and College at We didnotgetmanygamesasmostschools in Most players in the team have the potential tobe Failing torecord a win against KES and St Nicholas Rovetto(left)andChangwa Malunga sending outtheiropponent st Team. It Coach Emmanuel Shine Gibran Cassim Nabii Ntumba Phenyo Mathebula Letsema Mahuma Nicky Rovetto Mako Mutezo(captain) tradition astheymovetoOpenlevel. and I believe thattheywill continue in this winning men young fine, these coaching honour an was It by anyotherteam in theschool and deserved praise. accomplished what hadneverbeenaccomplished their promotion from theB-side. The wholeteam Cassim hadstandoutperformancessince Gibran the unanimousMVP oftheleague. recipients of All-Star awards andThatoNyawowas sport. Nicky Rovettoand Rhandzu Mathebula were his leadershipandneverfalteringpassionforthe mention mustgotothecaptainMakoMutezofor Boys’ High basketball teaminawhile. A special and leftnodoubtthatthiswasarguablythe best levels. We wonthegameconvincingly(68–50) He madestealsandbasketsfarabovehisexpected game, especiallybecauseofhiscourtawareness. formation. Rhandzu Mathebula had another great completely tore aparttheopposition’s defensive was almostperfectontheperimeter, andNyawo from ThatoNyawoandNickyRovetto. Rovetto Jordan-likelead of20pointswith performances We gotoutoftheblocksearly. We tookanearly It should also be noted that Nabii Ntumba and Ntumba Nabii noted that It shouldalsobe Vuyo Mafani Keketso Lehobo Xabiso Kunene Shaun Letsoalo Rhandzu Mathebula Thato Nyawo Basketball U15A

Terms 1 and 2 dominated their opposition and made it to the final. The season was a challenging and competitive one The final was a rematch against a St Alban’s team for this year’s group of U15s as competition within that was in very fine fettle and already had a mental the age group and stronger opposition from outside advantage from their previous performance. The the school, contributed to a healthy environment for team was carried by leaders on the court: Lelam, improvement. Taylor and Jared were deserving of their All-Star We started the year off on the back foot with close awards for their efforts – but the team could not but disappointing losses to St Alban’s and KES, but produce a result against the opposition who was SPORT the players showed character and a lot of fight to stronger on the day. A word of congratulation must produce their performance of the season. They go to players from the B-team who worked the brought home the win, by a nail-biting two points, hardest throughout the season to force themselves against a much stronger and more developed St into the A-team: Mixo, Tina, Mohau and Hlogi. Benedict's side. This revealed a few characters in the This type of determination and hunger is what we side that really stood out: Lelam for his exceptional strive for and encourage in basketball at Boys High reading of the game defensively, and Colin Essi and this team has the potential to be a future 1st who really showed glimpses of how he will Team that will be remembered. dominate teams offensively in the future. Mohau It was a pleasure coaching these boys and I am had a very good spell as a big man who has a sweet looking forward to observing and providing a understanding of the game. helping hand in their development into future stars Improvement in all areas of the game was the of the country. focal point of the season and this improvement, made during the course of the season, was evident Michael Bond during the Pretoria League where the boys Coach

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1. Ofentse Tladi (front) and Ewald Minny (back) setting up a good defence 2. Thato Nyawo (U16A) taking a difficult shot under pressure 3. Nicholas Rovetto determined to have the 1 3 ball

The Pretorian 215 216 SPORT in Africa aswell. not justatBoysHigh,but to thegameofbasketball bright. I can't waittosee what theseboyswill bring future ofPretorialooks rather Boys Highbasketball players andthusthe themselves better to making of types character. Theboyshavebeenloyalanddedicated different many with working enjoyable interesting and at thesame time, it's been really winning 8outoftheir11 games. also translatedontothescoreboard withtheteams already afewweeksintotheseason and thiswas The boyswerelevels ofgameplay onmuchhigher was evident andveryquicklyallofthemimproved. towardsTheir attitude game ofbasketball. game the to practiceandwere alwayspositivetowards the postponed games,theboysneverfailedtocome had theirfairshare ofwinsandlosses. E teams D and C, The teams. form to us for difficult promising. There wasso much talent,makingitvery Form1slookedvery Basketball forthisyear’s Term 1 Basketball U14C,DandE to win and a passion for the next game. Thisledto next to winandapassionforthe mistakes. Every game was played witha hunger spirit, though. losing streak. The losses did notdrop theteam’s followed which, unfortunately, led to atwo-game our mainrivalsintheJohannesburg League,KES, to the A-team duetotheirperformance. A lossto College. Thisresultedpromoted intwoplayersbeing won theirseasonopeneragainstSt.Benedict’s The season started onapositivenoteastheU14Bs Basketball U14B With asuccessful 1 Basketball U14A Basketball The Pretorian A narrow 2-point victory in the semi-final preparedsemi-final the in victory A2-point narrow first challenge in the semi-final against Cornerstone. their boys experienced the and next were Playoffs undefeated. stages pool the finished and matchups the boysproved tobetoostrong fortheirpool and defensiveprowessTheir hunger showedas hungry and hardworking team was put together. sports’ season.Despitethis,a winter during the of playersasmanyboysplayedrugbyand hockey League campaign.Unfortunately, theteamsaw a loss looked forward to asimilarlysuccessful Pretoria Special mention must be made of Freddy Kale As coaches, the journey for us has been rather Despite theoccasionallossandcancelled/ Instead, theboyswantedtolearnfrom theirpast st termbehindus,theU14 A team Coaches Nhlanhla MavundlaandBrandonDick was introduced inSouth Africa in2016. Clippers franchise in theJunior NBA League which and Carl Janse van Rensburg who played for the LA Coach Melvin Samuel confident that success in their next season is certain. with large amountoftalentandpotential.Iam seasonal performance. two boys were promoted to the A-team due to their no longerparticipatesinthePretoria Leaguebut streak againstSt. Alban’s. Unfortunately, theBteam them bouncingbackfrom their two-gamelosing Coach Ludwig Gerdes learn from itandusetoaidtheirfuture success. the losswasdisappointing,Iknowboyswill Although the season. throughout heart and effort their All-Star awards, andtheentire teamontheir best toaveryskillfulMamelodiBeesteam. against team hadplayedallyear, final boys cameoutsecond the tough a be Mamelodi Bees. Inarguablythe toughestgame would what for them Minny were fourofthefivestarting-line-upplayerswhowonU16 St John’s BasketballTournament. OfentseTladiwasgiventheMost Valuable PlayeroftheTournament Award. NicholasRovetto,Mako L–R: NicholasRovetto,MakoMutezo,Ofentse TladiandEwald The B-teamwasanextraordinary group ofboys I wouldliketocongratulateFreddy and Avile on Mutezo andEwaldMinnywere givenAllStarAwards changes from the startof this year. Raw power and climbing overallishigherthanever. of level are The efforts showing. their definitely and They trainhard atschool, at home,onweekends possible. Theboyshavereally startedworking hard. way totrainforclimbingis by climbingas often as The best and perseverancetraining. technique tough sessionofcore training,followedbyskills, practice possible.Practices would begin witha training session onceaweektomakethethird the week. of Special thanksgotoMrs Kriel foroverseeinga highlight the definitely was which trip totheBarnorBoulderingCaveweekly, increased to three timesaweekthisyear, withone club andgottheballrolling. Climbingpractices encouragement andcommitment. skill, enthusiasm, their from greatly benefited boy von Maltitz,climbingreachedEvery newheights. Van Zyl.Together withherand the coach, Murray involvement and enthusiasm of the newMIC, Mrs receivedThis yearRockClimbing the newlifewith Simon Harvey came second in the U19 Junior Male Simon Harveycamesecond intheU19JuniorMale came secondintheU15 Youth BMalecategoryand Competition in April. MelJansevanRensburg and March, culminating intheFinalNational Rensburg andDaniëlCloete. this year. Theywere Simon Harvey, Mel Janse van wereClimbing selected andcompetedforGauteng were definitely enjoyableexperiences! is funandthemanytrips,competitionscamps goals theysetforthemselves. Above all,climbing these boysworkhard andprogress andachievethe school). Ithasbeenanabsoluteprivilegetowatch a team and compete as a team (as they represent their Despite it being an individual sport, the boys work as be outdoorsandtocompetemostlyagainstoneself. this unique sport which offers one the opportunity to of andthatsportwasClimbing.Iampassionateabout High School,Iknewwhichsportwantedtobeapart helpful andencouragingofoneanother. a remarkablegroup ofboyswhoare well-mannered, lead and facilitate thesportatBoys High withsuch committed and supportive.Ithasbeenwonderfulto climbers would be passionate, describe this year’s dreams andbreathes climbing.Three words to climbing group thatbasically eats,drinks,sleeps, is High Boys a relatively smallsportwhichconsists of acore at Climbing High! Boys Pretoria at What aproductive yearthiswasfortheclimbers The boyshaveundergone physicalandmental Murray “ampedup”thetrainingatclimbing The Bouldering League took place during February The BoulderingLeaguetook placeduringFebruary On thecompetitivefront, thefollowingboys When I joined the staff complement at Pretoria Boys Captain Simon Harvey soon seesomeBoysHighboysthere. time. Istronglyhave comeatabetter we will believe sport in2020,MrsVan ZylandMurraycouldn’t be numerous SA climbersatBoysHigh. keeps thistrend,I expect,ifclimbing there willsoon club. Mrs Van Zyl’s input has definitely paid off and climbing the for things great done have selflessness this year. Herorganisation, encouragementand special thankstoMrsVan Zyl.Shehasbeenamazing Championships. years wewillhaveafewboysgoingtotheWorld potential and I am convinced that inthenext3 “fall-training” attheBarn. fact thatfallingisnotsobadwiththepopular the in confidence in grown have they importantly, that theypreviously thoughtimpossible. More confidence have grown so that they can climb routes competition took place during thesecond half of and wasplacedfifthnationally. participated inthiscompetition heldinCapeTown Roubaix andMelJansevan Rensburg. SimonHarvey Competition. Theywere SimonHarvey, Danielde boys managedtoqualifyfortheNationalBouldering category. After 6gruelling preliminary rounds, three Janse vanRensburg, L Sigalas, CHawkins,TOguttu. Front RowL–R: Roubaix (Vice Captain),DVenter. L–R: And finally, with climbing becoming an Olympic an finally, becoming And climbing with On behalfofalltheclimbers,Iwanttogive The youngclimbersare showingpromising The Provincial Gauteng Lead Climbing B JansevanRensburg, DCloete,ELowe,Hollamby, BPietersen. R Darwish,duPlessis,EFord,SMangrey.

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SPORT 218 SPORT is here where MelJansevanRensburg climbedan Waterval Boventripwhichtookplacein August. It boys the pushed theirgradesandworkedhardweekend. that All 23! same the red-pointed he when 2 route. This wasfollowed by Thomas Isebeck inForm difficult exceptionally an was which 23 a climbed climb as many routes as possible. Simon Harvey climbing thecragsandcheeringeachotheronto two dayswereexperienced. Thenext fulldaysof evening, nightclimbingwithheadtorches was Friday the On trip. was averysuccessfulclimbing the wholeday! the boyscouldjustclimbtotheirhearts’contentfor and FernKloofweredestinations where thedaytrip awarded HalfColours.Chosspile,Bronkhorstspruit and MelJansevanRensburg.was Daniel deRoubaix Colours. Theywere SimonHarvey, ThomasIsebeck natural rock thisyearwhere three boysachievedFull boys helpedwherever itwasneeded. was committed throughout thisyearand both these his dedication.Danielde Roubaix (ourvice-captain) sport inanunassumingwaybyhisexampleand has been anexceptionalcaptainand has led the Improved SeniorClimberin2016.SimonHarvey was awarded TheSandyBlackTrophy fortheMost Best Senior Climberin2016.Danielde Roubaix Harvey received TheSuperbowlTrophy forthe the annualWinter Sports’ Awards Evening. Simon compete anddidexceptionallywell. to challenge the up took boys Many efforts. boys’ our Johannesburg inOctober. We are veryproud ofall Lead CompetitionwhichwasheldatCityRockin Mel JansevanRensburg camesecondintheNational their money. DaniëlCloeteachievedfourthplaceand preliminary rounds andgavetheOpenMenarun for Isebeck competed in the U17 Youth category during the Rensburg, ThomasIsebeckandDaniëlCloete. Thomas in theNationalCompetition.Theywere MelJansevan U19 JuniorMalecategory. came thirdand DanieldeRoubaix category inthe Rensburg camesecond in theU15 Youth BMale the yearwith5preliminary rounds. Mel Janse van Climbing The Pretorian The highlight of the year most definitely was the was definitely most year the of highlight The March and in toSwinburne was trip first Our The climbersalsowentonnumerous tripsto Two climbingawards were madethisyearat climb to overall qualified boys 2 Form our of Three 8. Flynn, ColeEls,AidenHendriks,Jonathan Nordengen,AlexJordaan,NicholasBuys,SimonHarvey, ThomasIsebeck,BenPietersen,Daniël Climbing boysonreturn from the firstclimbingtriptoSwinburneinMarch 2017. 6. Climbing boystrainingatPBHSindoor boulderingwall.(AlexJordaan,ColeEls,SimonHarvey, DianVenter) 9. 2. Simon Harveyclimbing CurryMuncho(Grade23)atSwinburne duringourClimbingCampin March 2016 4. Thomas IsebeckclimbingPretenders (Grade24)atWaterval Bovenduringourtrip inAugust2016 Mel JansevanRensburg wasplaced2 1. Mel JansevanRensburg climbingMonster(Grade29)duringourtripinAugust 2016 5. Master inCharge Ella vanZyl the New Year brings! support andinputthisyearamexcitedforwhat to alltheboysandtheir parentsgrateful fortheir be includedatthe2020OlympicsinTokyo. Iam to come.Climbingasasportisdevelopingandwill success wasverymuchdependentonhisinput. Boy) for his enthusiasm and dedication. This year’s our committed coachMurrayvonMaltitz(anOld over thenextfewyears.Specialthanksalsogoto with wooden panels. This wall willbe built instages an inside wall which will be a new steel structure facilities thisyearand has approved the buildingof at other it possiblefortheboystoclimbweekly the closure oftheoutside wall. The school made Housdon and Mr Purchase for theirsupportafter unconditional supportthisyear, aswelltoMr competition. the pressure isonfornextyear’s and Armstrong third. It was an enjoyable time and differently with Town coming first, Sunnyside second The Senior Climbing Competition turned out quite and place Arcadia third. second achieved Rissik first; surprising. IntheJuniorCompetition,Solomoncame definitely were competition Climbing Inter-House of skill and technique. The results this year for the type particular a needs it stamina; and strength on houses, whoclimbwell.Climbingdoesnotjustrely respect fortheirfellowteammatesintherespective difficult more the problems, thenon-climbingboysgainedanew of Because frustrated. became The competitionwastoughandmanycompetitors the challengeandclimbedtobestoftheirability. year anditwaspurely bouldering.Theboys tookup night. Thiswasaweekendtoremember. at campfire the around sat and tents in Wecamped Sunday to squeeze in as much climbing as possible. the Thursdayafternoonandonlyreturned onthe that trip, this Colour awards.boys achievedtheir the on Weon left also was It rewarding! so work achievement! exceptional hardmake allthe these that It ismomentslike an What Snapdragon. infamous the as known route, 27 grade astounding Nicholas Buysclimbingtheroof atTheBoulderingCaveinSilverton This year was just the beginningof greater things A bigthankyouneeds to goMr Reeler for his Inter-House Climbingtookplaceinthegymthis 3. Cloete, MurrayvonMaltitz(Coach), MelJansevanRensburg Boys HighboystrainingatTheBoulderingCaveinSilverton nd intheNationalSchools'LeadClimbing Competition2016 7. L–R: DanieldeRoubaix,LiamPrinsloo-Heyns, Tony Daniel deRoubaixboulderingatnight atSwinburne 8 5 3 1 6 4 2 9 The Pretorian 7

219 SPORT 220 SPORT matches, securing Pretoria Boys High the2 Overs match on the Saturday. The team won both played Grey inaT20ontheFridayandLimited team had the opportunitytochangethatwhen they to 74percent. 67 from ratio win their upped team the 2015, From ek a alie ta wn dw t te 47 the to down went that nailbiter a week: Michaelmas College onGoldstonesduringthe in therankingsacross thecountry. quarter-finals. Unfortunately the team fell 8runs short against AHS inthesemi-finals. fell team the Unfortunately quarter-finals. after anoutstandingwinagainstWaterkloof inthe This wassuccessful T20 Challenge. position inthe aretemperament, these alsotalent.”–RAHUL DRAVID talent. Things like determination, courage, discipline, the timing. sweetness, That’s theonly thing we seeas talent bypeople’s ability to strikeacricketball. The I thinkhavemadethesamemistakemyself.We judge “I thinkwejudgetalentwrong. Whatdoweseeastalent? 1 Cricket The Pretorian st The highlight of the year was beating Maritzburgof theyearwasbeating The highlight After beingranked3 This yearsawtheteamlookingtoimprove onthe XICricketReport Back RowL–R: Front RowL–R: Mr DJefferson(Director ofCricket), JKrafft,D Greeff, JMorris,MvanSuilichem,TErasmus,Mr AdeKock (Coach).

L vanVuuren, CBritz(Vice Captain),DFerreira (Captain),MShum,KPreece, KvanVollenhoven. rd behind Grey College,the 1 nd Absent: st position CricketTeam th over. J Brown, MNicholls. 23 74 39 299 TOTALS 4 310 Pretoria T20 8 40 Pretoria League 10 Johannesburg League 17 152 Festivals andInvitationalTeams Played Won hauls weretaken,onemorethan2015. than werescoredin2015.Fivecenturies.five- werescored–twenty-sixmore half-centuries Forty-four Results % lossratio % winratio 7 21 Lost 1 0 Drawn/Tied Jason fours and1six. half-century. Hehas an averageof 25. Hehas hit 25 ih bs o 7 aant al os H must, He against Centurionwinningthematchwithhis2 Roos. Paul against 75 however, beremembered forhisgutsybatting of best a with Ryan hasmade223runs including2halfcenturies Ryan Joyce(17matches,top-orderbatsman) of 49. 10 halfcenturiesand2centuries.Hehasanaverage Paarl Gim. His total included 129 fours and 67 sixes, runs with abestof 121 inhis opening match against As a top-order batsman Donovan has scored 1309 top-order batsman) Donovan Ferreira average of22. His total included 16 fourswith1halfcenturyatan 57*. of best a with runs 195 scored has Jarryd up wicketkeeper Jarryd Brown(20matches,middle-orderbatsman/back- World Cupwarm-upsquad. 2017 U19 the in included been has and year the player of U17 Northerns nominated was Chris 16.8. wickets, withaneconomy 4.3 andastrikerateof average of60.1. As a seam bowler, hehastaken30 sixes, 11 halfcenturiesand3centuries.Hehasan 17 and fours 191 included total His 132*. of best a As anopeningbatsmanChrisscored 1308runs with bowler) Christopher Britz(42matches,Openingbatsman/seam of11 with astrikerateof60.Hehit12fours. average at an runs 115 has He finished. had rolewicketkeeping from Donovanafterthematrics Kealan startedinthe3 batsman) Kealan Ashby Player Profiles Jordan hasscored 849runs asatop-order batsman batsman) Jordan Morris(41 matches, Seam bowler/top-order Menlo Park. wickets asapart-timebowlerinthematchagainst improvement, hewillbe remembered forhistwo of 33.Eventhoughhisbattinghasshowngreat He achieved5halfcenturies. He has an average AHS. Histotalincluded81foursand4sixes. Jason has scored 901runs withabestof81*against order batsman) Krafft (41 matches, back-up wicketkeeper/top- ) (17matches,wicketkeeper, middle-order (35matches,captain, wicketkeeper/ rd termtotakeoverthe nd

of 31.Hisstandoutbowling spellwasagainstScotch five 3 wicket haulswithaneconomy 3.1 and a strikerate including wickets, 61 taken has he bowler, batsman. His total included 6 fours. As a leg-spin Kiel hasscored 152runs asalowermiddle-order batsman/ Leg-spinbowler) Kiel vanVollenhovenMiddle-order (36matches, the T20matchwhere hetook 4for17infourovers. economy 4 and a strike rate of 35.7. His best being in as aseambowler,an 19 wickets,with hehastaken Malcolm batted once in allhismatches. However, lower-order batsman) Seam bowler/ Malcolm vanSuilichem(20matches, determination andenthusiasmonthefield. No-one caneverdoubthis 1 wicket. he hastaken bowler,off-spin an fours. As 7 included which runs Centurion after a long injury. He has scored 109 Chad made his come-back in the 3 batsman) bowler/Lower-order Off-spin Chad Toddmatches, (11 back afterbreaking hisbowlingarm. 21.4. Heshowedincredible determinationtocome 29 wickets,withaneconomy3.8andastrikerateof taken has he bowler, off-spin an As 28. of average 4 halfcenturies.Hehasan 4 sixes.Hecontributed with abestof58.Histotalincluded58foursand Michael hasscored 592runs asatop-order batsman spin bowler) Off- batsman/ top-order matches, Michael Shum (29 where hetookhis5wickethaul. MaritzburgMichaelmas Festival Collegeduringthe spell wasagainst of 26.3.Hisstandoutbowling wickets, withaneconomy 3.9 andastrikerate JOE XIinthedarktowinmatch. 23. Hewillberemembered forhis knockagainstthe included 13 fours and 6 sixes.Hehas an averageof Kyle has scored 178 runs with a best of 32*. His total batsman) Kyle Preece(40matches,Openingbowler/Lower-order total included45foursand4.Hehasanaverageof23. Matthew hasscored 340runs withabestof43.His Matthew Nicholls(15matches,top-orderbatsman) economy 3.5andastrikerateof22. an with wickets, 17 taken has bowler,he seam a As sixes with6halfcenturies.Hehasanaverageof20. with a best of 75. His total included 101 fours and 11 As a new-ball seam bowler,As anew-ball 61 hehastaken rd term against The Pretorian

221 SPORT 222 SPORT Chris joinedthe1 Chris Gous(2matches,top-orderbatsman) an economy of5.4andastrikerate21. has He wickets. 2 taking overs 7 bowled Kelly Kelly Adera(3matches,off-spinbowler team. the 1 incoaching advice and help their all for Jefferson Thanks mustgotoPeterHarold, DuziandDean 17 ondebut. Alex playedonematchagainstPaulRoos.Hemade Alex Gurschl the year. Hemade5ondebutagainstStJohns. Joseph made his debutinthe3 Joseph Arendse in awarmupmatchagainst AHS. haul ondebut of 26.2.Hetooka5wicket rate strike has taken 21 wickets with an economy of 4.5 and a spin bowler, hehasfoundhisnicheintheteam.He Josh made 45 runs which included 2 sixes. As an off- batsman) Josh Wienand 14 runs againstRondebosch. 36.4. Hisstandoutbowlingspellwas4wicketsfor 43 wicketswithaneconomy3.5andastrikerateof with a best of 35*. As an off-spin bowler, he has taken Lafras has scored 220 runs which includes 16 fours off-spin bowler) Lafras vanVuurenbatsman/ (41matches,lower-order Oakburn from Australia where hetook7wickets. Cricket The Pretorian wonderful group of parents who unselfishly cater unselfishly who parents of group wonderful to play. A very special thanks must be giventoa who ensure thatthere are alwayspitchesonwhich an injury in the third term saw him left out of the 1 economy of 2.4. He was an asset in Cape Town but Tristan has bowled atotalof 16 overs with abowling batsman) Tristan Erasmus(4matches,Seambowler/Lower-order He made55runs andwasoutonlyonce. Michael Sinclair rate of19.4. strike a and 4.2 of economy an with wickets 7 taken Ruben isanup-and-comingleg-spinbowler. Hehas Ruben Mentz economy 3.6andastrikerateof31.5. matrics hadleft.Hehastaken4wicketswithan st team. Thanks must also go to the ground staff (1match,lower-orderbatsman) (5matches,leg-spinbowler) 21 matches, off-spin bowler/lower-order off-spin matches, (21 (6matches,seambowler) (4matches,middle-orderbatsman) st teamforthelasttwomatchesof rd termafterthe ) st

2. 1. Coach Andrew deKock with sadnessbutalsopride.”–RAHUL DRAVID stopped trying.ItiswhyIleave at times,butIhavenever of the game.Ihopehavedonesomeof that. Ihavefailed playing withdignityanditwasaboutupholdingthespirit to theteam,itwasabout was aboutgivingeverything “My approach to cricket hasbeenreasonably simple: it of Pretoria BoysHigh. fixture. home They trulymile andholdhighthename gotheextra every at parents opposition the for 2 1 Donovan Ferreira tucksitoffhishipagainst NorthcliffHighSchool Jordan Morrisinhisgather v Vollenhoven K v Vuuren L Wynberg vs Wynberg(LO) LOST BY 4WICKETS Preece K Rondebosch Nicholls M Shum M Preece K PBHS (DM)) vs Rondebosch WON BY 6WICKETS Preece K v Vollenhoven K SACS J Morris Britz C PBHS (DM) vs SACS WON BY 6WICKETS Ferreira D PBHS v Vuuren L Paarl Boys vs Paarl BoysHigh(LO) WON BY 6WICKETS J Krafft Ferreira D PBHS v Vollenhoven K Preece K Paarl Gim vs Paarl Gim(DM) Cape Festival WON BY 9WICKETS Ferreira D PBHS St Alban’s 1 1 vs StAlbans(2day) Pretoria League DoubleInnings 2 Ferreira D J Morris Britz C PBHS St Alban’s nd st st Innings Innings XI CricketTeamResults 10 10 O 168/ 8 R 15 O 161/ 6 34 37 40* 157/ 9 R 9 16.2 O 114/ 10 87 107 289/ 8 R 86 131/ 4 R W 5 O 126/ R 32 121* 218/ 5 19 13 O 216/ R 21* 41/ 1 O 100/ R W 51 65 87* 231/ 3 O 171/ R W 3 3 W W 3 W W 3 7 W W 2 W 10 W 3 3 W 9 W W R 5 W R 9 35 34 R 38 R 17 35 R 10 R 57 34 R

WON BY 195RUNS Shum M v Vollenhoven K Scotch Oakburn Britz C Ferreira D Brown J J Morris PBHS vs ScotchOakburn(Aus)(LO) WON BY 9WICKETS J Morris Britz C PBHS 118/ PHSOB vs PHSOB(LO) Invitational Teams LOST BY 6WICKETS Preece K Hilton v Vuuren L PBHS vs Hilton(T20) WON BY 3WICKETS J Krafft Britz C Shum M PBHS 230/ Preece K Maritzburg College vs MaritzburgCollege(LO) WON BY 8WICKETS J Krafft Ferreira D Britz C PBHS Britz C Michaelhouse vs Michaelhouse(LO) WON BY 114RUNS Westlake Shum M J Krafft Britz C PBHS vs Westlake Boys(NZ)(LO) Michaelmas WON BY 5WICKETS Britz C PBHS 9 8.2 O 64/ 39 46 57* 62 259/ 6 R 41* 53* O 116/ 10 R 4 O 96/ 4 35* 94/ 8 R 37 37 79 9.3 O 226/ R 30 54* 55* 162/ 2 5 O 159/ 8 R 141/ 10 40 41 105* 255/ 6 R 55 171/ 5 3 5 W 10 W W W 3 W W 5 W 10 W 3 W W W The Pretorian 2 7 R R 13 R 55 R 16 R

223 SPORT 224 SPORT Cricket The Pretorian Garsfontein Ferreira D Britz C PBHS vs Garsfontein Pretoria T20League WON BY 3WICKETS Britz C J Morris PBHS 248/ Britz C JOE XI vs JOEXI(DM) WON BY 191RUNS Preece K Paul Roos J Morris Britz C Joyce R PBHS vs Paul (LO) Roos WON BY 59RUNS Wienand J Paarl Boys J Krafft Britz C PBHS vs Paarl Boys(T20) WON BY 65RUNS v Vuuren L Rondebosch Britz C PBHS (LO)vs Rondebosch WON BY 6WICKETS Britz C Ferreira D PBHS Preece K Grey College vs GreyCollege(LO) WON BY 28RUNS v SuilichemM Shum M Grey College J Morris PBHS vs GreyCollege(T20) 168/ 5 41 76 169/ 4 R 32 85 11 O 247/ R 8 O 80/ 55 74 75 271/ 9 R 3 O 65/ 43* 51 124/ 3 R 6 O 112/ 8 85 177/ 7 R 40 59 163/ 4 10 O 160/ R 4 4 O 98/ 37 126/ 6 R W 3 W 8 W 3 W 10 W 4 W 10 W 4 W W 4 W 9 W 3 4 W 9 W 55 R 25 R 7 R 14 R 47 R 17 15 R

WON BY 9WICKETS Nicholls M Britz C PBHS Shum M St David’s vs StDavid’s(LO) Johannesburg League WON BY 9WICKETS J Morris PBHS Greeff D Preece K Eldoraigne vs Eldoraigne WON BY 82RUNS Wienand J Preece K Sutherland Britz C PBHS vs Sutherland LOST BY 12RUNS J Krafft PBHS AHS vs AHS WON BY 7WICKETS Nicholls PBHS v SuilichemM M Waterkloof vs Waterkloof Pretoria T20League LOST BY 3RUNS Gous M Ferreira D PBHS Britz C Centurion vs Centurion WON BY 1RUN v Vollenhoven K

R 36 55* 130/ 1 3.4 O 127/ R 25 51/ 1 2.5 4 O 49/ 10 R 4 4 O 69/ 10 60* 151/ 5 51* 136/ 7 O 148/ R 36 98/ 3 4 O 97/ 7 R 40 70 175/ 9 4 O 178/ 4 R 3 O W 3 W 10 W 3 4 W W 3 2 W W 5 W 3 W W 28 W W 28 W 21 R 18 14 R 20 14 R R 22 R 1 R 2 R

Krafft J Krafft Britz C Ferreira D PBHS vs Jeppe(LO) WON BY 150Runs v Vollenhoven K v Vuuren L Northcliff v Vollenhoven K Shum M Ferreira D PBHS (LO)vs Northcliff WON BY 5WICKETS Ferreira D Britz PBHS Preece K C Britz C KES vs KES(LO) WON BY 132RUNS Preece K St Benedict’s Nicholls M Britz C Ferreira D PBHS vs StBenedict’s(LO) LOST BY 5WICKETS St Stithian’s Morris Britz PBHS J vs StStithian’s(T20) C MATCH ABANDONED Preece K Trinity House Nicholls M Ferreira D PBHS vs Trinity House(T20) 35 57 92 283/ 6 R 10 10 O 119/ 10 31 40 91 269/ 8 R 47 51* 161/ 5 8.1 6 O 160 R 7.1 O 171/ 31 64 113 303/ 6 R O 154/ 54* 56 153/ 2 R 3 O 43/ 43 60 170/ 4 R W 3 4 W W 3 3 W 10 W 3 W 10 W W 5 W 3 W 8 W 23 43 R 34 21 R 32 R R 10 R

LOST BY 9WICKETS Garsfontein Preece K Britz C Ferreira D PBHS vs Garsfontein WON BY 8WICKETS Ferreira D Britz C PBHS v Vollenhoven K Montana vs Montana WON BY 4WICKETS Krafft Joyce Ferreira J PBHS R v Vollenhoven K D Britz C Centurion vs Centurion(LO) Pretoria League WON BY 7WICKETS Britz C J Krafft PBHS Greeff D St John’s vs StJohn’s(LO) WON BY 61RUNS Jeppe J Krafft Britz C PBHS vs Jeppe(LO) WON BY 189RUNS v Vollenhoven K Jeppe O 229/ 1 32* 46 79 228/ 10 R 55* 56* 152/ 2 9 O 150/ 10 R 46 52* 87 249/ 6 10 8 O 248/ R 66 66* 167/ 3 10 O 166/ R O 179/ 5 61 132* 240/ 4 R 8 O 94/ 10 W W 4 W W 3 4 W 10 W 5 W 10 W W W 3 W The Pretorian R 25 R 31 44 R 30 R R 48 R

225 SPORT 3 1 226 SPORT 2. 1. Cricket The Pretorian Britz Shum PBHS C vs MenloPark M WON BY 170RUNS v Vollenhoven K Greeff D Wonderboom Todd Shum Krafft C Britz M PBHS J vs Wonderboom C LOST BY 170RUNS J Krafft PBHS Waterkloof Dylan Greeff receives hiswhitecap from Donovan Ferreira Donovan Ferreira cutsoverpoint 43 57 176/ 9 R 5.1 7 O 68/ 10 31* 32 50 73 238/ 7 R 24 110/ 10 280/ 8 W 3 4 W W 2 7 24 R

4. 3. LOST BY 8RUNS Shum M J Krafft PBHS AHS vs AHS WON BY 9WICKETS J Krafft Britz C PBHS v Vuuren L Prestige College vs PrestigeCollege LOST BY 4WICKETS Menlo Park 4 Jarryd Brown driveswell Jarryd Brown makesagreat saveontheground 58 81* 219/ 6 O 227/ R 57 66* 169/ 1 10 O 168/ R O 177/ R 8 W 3 W 8 W R 6 W 20 R W

2. 1. taken andthe2 was catch The long-off…. wide a towards air the in Boys, 1wicketneededbythe2nds…ballwashit the match.2runs were neededforthewinbyOld down tothelastoverandeventuallyballof kept onlosingwicketsatregular intervals.It allboiled enthusiasm andwere makinggoodprogress but they for theOldBoystochasedown.Thistheydidwith total respectable very a posted and first Teambatted players that could stepuptothe1 players that focus for theyearwas to makesure thatweproduced the toneforrest oftheyear. highly entertainingmatch.Itwasthistenacitythatset good results, startingwiththeOldBoysgame. The2 and havefunwhiledoingit. frustrating yearforthe2 This hasbeenaveryinterestingand sometimes Cricket 2 2 bowler understoodwhatwasexpectedofhim.The simulated to create pressure and to ensure thateach were situations match Different targets. to bowling scores. We seemtothrivewhenwebatfirst. resulted inourbatsmenpostingsome very good sure that we batted alltheovers allotted tous. This building aninnings,rotating thestrikeandmaking during thegames. A lotof emphasis was placed on skills sothattheplayerscould contribute more did notloseamatchwhere webowledsecond. 1 nd Chris Britzbackfootdrives Jarryd Brown goingontheslogsweepagainstSt. Benedict'sCollege The 2 The beginningoftheyearproduced some very The bowlers worked on their line and length by The bowlersworkedontheirlineandlength cricketteamcoulddefendalmostanytotaland nd teamworkedhard ontheirindividual nd nd Team teamemerged victoriousfrom this nd CricketTeam. Themain st CricketTeam nd

Coach Con Purchase how youdevelopintheyearstocome. forwarda verygoodyearandIamlooking toseeing proud withyourperformancesthisyear. 2 Schuld asassistantcoach.WeF alsoexpandedthe Malibongwe Jimlongoe,youhavemadethe2 province in2016.Kelly Adera, Joseph Arendse and the 2 and ourbowlersbackedusupeverysingletime. seemed to havenoproblem inscoring runs freely calm when second. When we batted first, we and the players realised the importance of staying with atall.We are capableofdoingsomuchbetter the Pretoria League, not a position we were in happy fourth finishing us in resulted This succession. at arequired rateandwelostwicketsinquick struggled tocopewiththepressure ofscoringruns match when we batted second. The batsmen became a massive hurdle. We lost every single were verydifficultforthe2 lyr ta wr ray o il h gp ofplayers moving intothe1 gaps the fill to ready were that players we had the lossofourMatricsandthat to copewith was done so that wecould ensure that wewere able nd Thank youtoallinvolvedforagreat year. Itwas The second half oftheyearsawarrivalMr I wouldliketocongratulatethree playersof We struggled tobatsecond inamatchandit team squad in the third term to 17 players. This players. 17 to term third the in squad team nd team that were teamthat selectedtorepresent their st team.Thethird andfourthterms nd XI. 2 The Pretorian nd team

227 SPORT 228 SPORT Kruger scored thebulkofruns forawin. and bowledthemoutcheaply, afterwhichBrandon consecutive wins.We weren’t really challenged our runand continue to defendourtotal to4 to win. to thelastoverwithGrey Collegeneeding12runs holding the innings together. The game was taken Gous Chris with runs, 200 of total a scored we first, were bowledout. todefend our total by taking3 wickets before St Stithian’s helped Joubert Matthew outfield. slow and looked todefenditonanamazinglyquicktrackand total areasonable scored and first batted We scoring anunbeatenhalf-century. and wereachedcame intobat total withDavid their beforeat mid-on.DavidMillerthen beingcaught to areasonable total. Alex Gurschl scored a quick30 restricted were David’s St first. bowl to decided we surface. batting on atricky toss, the After winning David’s St against was season the of match first The Term 1 Cricket 3 Cricket The Pretorian KES 3 St John’s3

Opposition aregiveninthetablebelow. performances, The resultsofthesematches,aswellnoteworthy Affies 3 Playing Jeppe inaT20,weagainsetdecenttotal, Playing Following on to St Benedict’s, we were hoping Our nextmatchwasagainstGrey College. Batting We moved on toStStithian’sforadaynightgame. Jordan Morrisdriving ontheupagainstGrey College rd XI rd XI rd XI rd Team 20 30 20 Format (overs) 38(40) Brendan Lochner 103/7 Ben Beard52 Filipe Dias92(70) 202/7 Ben Beard50 Freyer 51 Robert 219/4 PBHS score 107/2 Adrian Joseph3/32 202/7 Robert Freyer 4/22 Robert 148/8 Opposition score Due to theshort4 Term 4 unfortunately lostthatmatch. Arendse, in astandoutperformance, took 3wickets. bowlers contributetoagreat performance. Joseph overs, includingahattrick. 5/22 inhis4 Slaghuis taking cheaply withJonathan with allbatsmenhelpingout.We bowledthemout Coach Dave vanSuilichem Aidan Olivier. Bonham, MurrayHudson-Lamband Joseph, Kyle Travis Brand, Alex Paterson, Quintin Hartley, Adrian Jordaan, DanielNewman,BenBeard,Freyer, Robert Dias, DavidMiller,Filipe Anton Prinsloo,Marco losing byanarrow 5runs. KES including anexceptionalperformanceagainst had playedinterm1.We managedtowin1ofthese, there were anumberofchangesintheteamthat matches. Becausethematricswere notavailable, Six games unbeaten, we took on KES but Against St quick wickethelpedthe Alban’s the Players for the team included: Brendan Lochner, Jordan Morrissquare driveswell th term, the 3 Lost by8wickets Lost by5runs Won by71runs Result rd XI played only 3 Results: Isherwood; Aiden Olivier;Matthew James Arnison andJarrydStone. Kunte; Craig Gxumisa; Nceba Qwalela Lamb; Ryan Wolter; Paterson; Filipe Dias; Devon Greyvenstein; Alex Qonda; Quintin Brandon Kruger; Jake Hill; Murray Xaba; Hudson- Newman; Smiley Daniel Hartley; Brand; Travis Short; James Beard; Ben Terblanche; Jean Prinsloo; Anton and injuries. season due toplayers movingupordown, illness 23 turnedoutfortheteamovercourse of the guidance ofCameron Joseph. boys wholedtheteamcollectively–undercalm Both Northcliff. good humour.matric the fun washadby Particular and Grey matches involvedalotof“chirping”,mostitin against games the weshould that have won at leasttwo.Memorablematches include agree would most and fight and Inthe matches lost, theboysshowedmuch determination three. losing and five winning concerned, The teamhadagoodseasonasfarresults are Term 1: Cricket 4

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20 Format (overs) 20 Ryan Wolter 42(47) 218/10 123/10 Craig Kunte 47(44) 135/7 135/8 77/4 Jean Terblanche 46(57)

66*(35) Brandon Kruger 97/0 Filipe Dias44*(49) Tyrone Denton 62*(48) 120/0 PBHS score Travis Brand34*(42) 65/0 Coaches Dave vanSuilichem&BradBurrow Chaps! and loveforthegame. All thebestforfuture, thanks andadmirationforyourconstantenthusiasm the exams beingbrought from forward. arising conflict a to due 2017 January to final Our postponed game againstJeppewasunfortunately season! the of stand-out the certainly – Collins to besaidabout Adera’s knockof80runs 50 runsthem by ina20/20game. A specialword has former,the to inanemphaticdisplayagainst beating fromsalvage something ourseason.Thiswasseen to fixtures two final our in Jeppe and John’s St. beat to needing us saw KES and Affies to losses Tough didadmirably. they which experience lost that fill studies, andanewbatchofplayersattemptingto The fourthtermsawuslosingourmatricstotheir Term 4 match) performancesare listedinthetable. members, only exceptional(withinthecontextof While there were manycontributionsmade by all To all these players I would like toextendmy 191/10 133/10 136/2 42/1 Cameron Joseph2/13 76/5 Alex Paterson 2/22 160/10 163/6 Cameron Joseph3/14 Travis Brand3/14 94/10 Cameron Joseph3/16 119/6 Opposition score Ben Beard3/18 Cameron Joseph3/7 62/10 Won by27runs Lost by10runs Lost by8wickets Match rainedout Won by6wickets Lost by4wickets Won by10wickets Won by10wickets Result Won by10wickets The Pretorian

229 SPORT 1 230 SPORT was theknowledgethatone able tocleanbowl going onbetweentheboys,and the grandprize practice there were abouttwoorthree littleinternalcontests every During a highlight. definitely was each othereverydayinthenets bowl” or“outbat” the loveofgamecricket. purelyparticipated school and fortheloveoftheir were atleast20playerseverypracticeandboys TeamCricket hada“victorious”season.There games were abandonedbecauseofrain. threeachieve manyvictories,andnofewerthan not did team The field. the on results the considers The 2016seasondidnotgoasplannedifone Cricket 7 Cricket The Pretorian omtet t vr patc. blee h 7 the believe I practice. every at commitment and anamazing team spirit great was There field. Too seeboysdoingtheirbestandtryingto“out However, the 7 th Team th Team was very successful off the 3. 2. 1. 3 2 Chris Britzdrivesdowntheground Kiel vanVollenhoven square drivesoverthetopagainstGrey College Malcolm vanSuilicheminhisdelivery stride th

Coach Jocelyn Tucker great! this calibre. You makePretoria BoysHighSchool a privilegeandanhonourtoworkwithboysof Jefferson for supporting the 7 the supporting for Jefferson celebrations from everyonearound. “victories” were accompanied byloudcheersand a friendorhithimfor“six”outofthenets.These who was committed to the 7 the to committed was who team andeveryplayerintheschool. every to commitment Jefferson’s Mr to testament is that there were somanyplayersateverypractice the fact we hadagameeveryweek.Ithink that I would like take this opportunity to thank Mr to thank I wouldliketakethisopportunity Lastly, Iwouldliketothankeverysingleboy th th Team andensuring Team. Ithasbeen of 195towinin50overs –neveraneasytarget target difficult a set were we where field Abernethy both thebattingandbowling departments. any concern. They playedsome incredible cricket in there were fixtures that the team dominated without definitely the case during the first half of the year as only asgoodtheirlastinnings.Thiswasmost of themselves”andalwaystoknowthattheywere too farahead means foryoungpeoplenot“toget after hours. players thathoned their skills with privatecoaches sessions as wellthefeedbackIreceived from progress that playersshowed during practice St Alban’s, Grey Bloem,StDavid’sandParktown. Jeppe, KES, Stithian’s, St against fixtures with offer against someoftheverybestcountryhadto cricketing schedulewhichsawtheU15A teamplay awaiting theplayers. was that demanding year as Ilookedaheadtothe departments combinations inbowlingandbatting different try and abilities players’ the at look a have for meto the whole.Itwasaperfectopportunity how ourcricketersare developinginthegameon who alsohaveaninvestedinterest inPBHSand who are tried and tested legends of the game and Old Boys skills against players toshowcasetheir Boys’ weekend whichwas a great opportunityfor better cricketer. every onehadthedesire toimprove andbecomea extremelythe gameandeach passionateabout and ability, andmost importantly, playerswhowere were capableof:playerswithtremendous talent the 2015 season and I was able tosee what they during ofplayers group this against fixtures three U15Athe PBHS with season at teamasIhadplayed wonderful school. of previous greatslearnt thegameatthis that Pavilion toseethememorabiliathatisdisplayed during a tea break or lunch break in the Sommerville the world,isamazing.Onejusthastotakeaminute South Africa andvariousothercountriesaround legends ofthegamethathavegoneontorepresent that have,inthepast,beenplayedonbyprevious on suchwonderfulfacilitiesandhallowedgrounds tremendous privilege andhonour. To playcricket Coaching cricket ata school like PBHS is a Cricket U15A I will always remember our St David’s fixture on fixture David’s St our remember always will I Sport is a great grounding inlifeand a fantastic I was very pleased to see the workethicand had ademanding year the of half first The Old traditional the with off started season The I wasextremely excitedtostartthe2016cricket time against some very tough Pretoria opposition. of space short a in fixtures ten playing team Cricket Cricket Leagues were abouttostartwiththeU15A PTAplayed andthe season stillhad tobe winter the of fixtures few final the as oneo interesting an be to grown andlearntfrom theirprevious outings. term 1were learntandwhethertheplayershad from lessons what and played were fixtures cricket going to be intriguing to see how the 3 to seehowthe intriguing to be going later onintheircareers. Or inthiscaseitwasalways their mistakesandtheproof willalwaysbeevident from learn to need players that believer firm a am and some results that didn’t go inour favour but I Parktown, St Alban’s andStStithian’stonameafew, success stories withwinsagainstGrey Bloem, important thentoseewhatlessonhadbeenlearnt. against KESattheendofseasonanditwouldbe fixture home return the play to get would we that change of innings conversation and I made mention conversation after thegamewasarecap onour our commonwhat goalswereMy supposedtobe. over andwedidnotbuildunnecessarypressure. bad ballstotheboundariessoscoreboard turned running hard between thewickets.We had to hit the stick tothebasics and do them wellwithregards to and bat deep into the inningsand we needed to or three batsmaninthetoporder needed to getin batted our 50 overs, we built partnerships,our two that ourcommon aim wouldbeto makesure we targetshould chasedownthe they and wedecided listen totheplayers’ thoughts and feelings on how achieve thetarget of386towin.Itwasinteresting to how wewere goingtoplanourrun chasetotryand of inningsconversationIhadwiththeplayersand on aconsistent basis. I willneverforget thechange by executingallourbaddeliveries to theboundary batted remarkably welland put us under pressure in 50overs – notthat PBHS bowled badly butKES the tossandelectedtobatamassed 385 for5 KES. KESwon a fewseriouscricketinglessonsby in goodsteadgoingforward astheywere taught believe willstandthiscurrent group ofcricketers grounding andthenextSaturday was a lesson I the process. Thiswasaprivilegetowatch. to chasedownthetotalwithoutlosingawicketin Mushwana showedtremendous maturity andskill a majorfactor.always being Wald Truter andWisani at thisagegroup levelwithscoreboard pressure The third term cricket season was always going The first half of the season brought about many about brought season the of half first The Unfortunately thingsdidnotquitegotoplanon As mentioned earlier, sportcangiveagood rd and4 The Pretorian th term

231 SPORT 232 SPORT 1 PBHS, withallplayersalsoaspiringtoplayforthe achieving provincial selectionandhigherhonoursat Pretoria andJohannesburg. both from rivals traditional all against fixtures term cricketers as we looked to playourtraditionalfourth the teamhadimproved ascricketersandmatured as and Prestige College. Affies, against Garsfontein, Centurion,Montana,Wonderboom victories fantastic recorded They which ruined ourchances of winningtheleague. against MenloParkandHoërskoolWaterkloof fixtures vital lost unfortunately but stages at cricket and possible.Theteamplayedsomeincredible realistic very was believed firmly I goal a was this final fewfixtures ofthe rugbyandhockeyseason. league, considering allplayerswere involved in the the playershadputinleadinguptostartof started and I was very impressed to see the effort all The team setthemselves goals before theleague Cricket The Pretorian attack come out after lunch and bowl the waywe It wasaprivilegetowitnessschoolboybowling Ruan Van Rooyensaw PBHS post 248for 6 in 50overs. from 77 steady a and Truter, Wald captain, a verynuggetyandhard-foughthundred the by but overs, 10 after 2 for 7 at weretroubleon in early We field. Far Oehley slow and thick very a on but fixture againstKESfrom thefirstterm. we were allexcitedtoturnaround thedisappointing player had learnt tounderstand their own games and reference formanyoftheseplayers.Each and every an importantbuildingblockforfuture cricketing be would fixture KES the that knew I and year the very impressive crickettowardsof part latter the some playing KES. Theteamhadbeen against fixture home return the been have would year the stead intheyearstocome. year thatIhavenodoubtwillstandthemingood individual lessonsthroughoutvaluable learnt the all have They men. young fine into players these of morebut importantly,development andgrowth the was toseethedevelopmentandgrowth ofcricketers, final seasonoftheyear. st XIsothere wasplentyto playforgoingintothe All theplayershadalsosettheirpersonalgoalson As mentionedearlier, itwasallaboutseeinghow The goaloftheteamwastowinleagueand PBHS won the toss on a very good batting wicket PBHS wonthetossonaverygoodbatting Without adoubtthestandoutperformance of One of the standout features of the 2016season Lost: Drew: Won: Played: Team of MatchesPlayed Summary 4 2 19 25 Coach Ryan Anderson Mathew Schoeman Grant Petzer Halloran Stratford Anton Marx Liam Tredwell Hanno Viljoen Wald Truter PBHS U15A CricketTeam 2016 in . team where theywillplayintheNationalU15Week on theirselectiontotheNorthern’sU15A Cricket Viljoen, CowanDiedricksandWisani Mushawana they are ready andknowtheirindividualgames. players sothatwhentheydoplayatthenextlevel, winnings gamesofcricket,butthedevelopment at junioragegroup levelitisnotalwaysabout As I mentioned on aregular basistotheplayers their careers atPBHSandbeyondtheirschooldays. no doubtwillstandtheseplayersingoodstead in I have that field the off and on learnt lessons many victory. dismissals to secure amemorableandsatisfying the oppositionrun-rate downandclaimingkey Jardim who were on target and reliable inslowing of Liam Tredwell, RuanVan RooyenandKeanu KES playersbutallyear, ithasbeenthespinoptions an impressive openingspell,dismissingsomekey an impressiveby 39runs. HalloranStratford bowled fixture the win to runs 210 for KES dismiss to did I would like tocongratulateWald Truter, Hanno On thewhole,itwasaverysuccessful year with Kyle Preece inhisdeliverystride Cowan Diedricks Garrett Coetzee Ethan Webb Keanu Jardim Ruan Van Rooyen Anre Schutte Wisani Mushwana of thehighlights oftheyearwasPhoenix Twala's and teamspiritamongstthe boysintheteam.One thing thathasremained constant is the camaraderie this hasbeenasomewhatup anddownseason,one and Jeppe Affies.KES, of Although likes the against House and St. Benedict's – but seemed to struggle comprehensive winsoverSt.David's,CBC,Trinity to beapartof.We hadagoodstarttotheyearwith The U15C teamthisyearwas an absolute pleasure Cricket U15C were learnedandIlookforwardthese towatching and amore disciplinedworkethic.Valuable lessons emphasis was onthedevelopmentofbasicskills unlearn badhabitsandtocreate aculture where the we never ceased in or efforts to identify weaknesses, for longperiods of time.Ihavetoadd, however, that build significant partnerships and occupy the crease to difficult extremely it found also we department start makingunnecessary mistakes. In the batting were notsuchthatweforced our opponentsto catching and settings field bowling, our occasions potential. never backedawayfrom a challenge,butonmany our reflected that The teamspiritwasalwayspositiveandtheboys level a at perform work with,ithastobesaidthatweoftendidnot year. enough tocompete wellatOpenTeam level next a slightlybroaderskill setsgood baseofboyswith up totheplateandIhopethatthishelpeddevelop players whowereyoung keen to step alwayswilling B-teams. Fortunately, there wasneverashortageof hard by theabsenceof key playersinthe A- and Bush Schoolandthisyearwewereespecially hit level, teamsare oftendisruptedboys attending by was unfortunately abandonedduetorain. At U15- fixture one while played, we that matches twelve considers the factthatwewononlyfourof disappointing winningratiothisyearwhenone The U15BCricketTeam produced arather Cricket U15B Although thiswasagreat bunchofboysto Jarryd Brown drivesdowntheground Coach Gareth Hudson age group teams. to seeingtheseboysinaction nextyearintheOpen as wellanewspaperarticleinthePretoria News. which earnedhimtheSportsmanofWeek Award incredible(6 wicketsin6balls) hat-trick double Coach Erlo Rust I onlyseethegaps!” on his mind. But in my head, I don’t see the fielders. imprinted get fielders the usually and strike, taking before field the surveys batsman “Every Ponting: helped theboystoraisetheirlevelofperformance. encouragement meanttheworld to us and italways field. cricket Your the to next support of hours long day. Iwouldalsoliketothankall theparents forthe your never-ending banteralways brightened upmy develop. Your rawenthusiasmforthegameand It wasapleasure toworkwithyouandsee he hasmadetothisteamyear.the contribution that theboyscanbuildonthisresult nextyear. the season on suchahighnoteandIsincerely hope exciting contestby12runs. Itwaswonderfultoend intervals andeventuallyourboyswonthisvery PBHS ensured thatwicketskepttumblingatregular to surrender easily,persistent goodbowlingby but St The overs. 50 allotted John’s boys made it clear that theyweren’t going the in runs 297 of total performances andwemanagedtopostanimpressive batting College. Ourboysdisplayedsomebrilliant the verylastmatchof the yearagainstStJohn’s players developinyearstocome. All inall,itwasagoodyear andIlookforward Ricky I leavetheboyswithfollowingquoteby In closing,Iwouldliketothankeveryplayerfor The highlightofourseason was most probably Kiel vanVollenhoven helps itaround thecorneragainst Northcliff HighSchool The Pretorian

233 SPORT 234 SPORT later… that shows just how important confidence is in in is confidence important how just shows that later… For good measure, the boys also beat Affies a few days ranked asthenumberoneU14teaminSouth Africa. the previously unbeatenKESteamwhen theywere van RooyenCricketFestivalandalsoavictoryover an unprecedented fourmatchesoutofattheCharl the year. The highlights ofthe year included winning out stand team andindividual performances over the courseof many were and there field the off and on The U14Asof2016showedtremendous growth both Cricket U14A Cricket The Pretorian by 3wickets. a holeat89/6.Waterkloof 224/7(RigardtMuller2/44).PBHSlost withAlexleRoux (51)togetusoutof partnership brilliant 115run v Waterkloof: PBHS223allout.TimFerguson (89)putona won by319runs. 68 allout(JoshuaThompson5/8,RigardtMuller2/14).PBHS and NathanMeyertwistedtheknifewithhis74notout.Montana the wickets,MarloduPreez wasunluckytobedismissedfor96 between full ofexquisitestrokeplayandbrilliant,intenserunning v Montana: win. Ferguson 4run bowledabravelastovertoensurenarrow 10 accurateoversgotBoysHighbackintothematchandTim Jeppe 217allout.RigardtMuller2/22,IgnusJordaan2/28in v Jeppe: 3/18, JoshuaThompson2/11).PBHSwonby97runs. 86allout(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail Labuschagne 46).Northcliff PBHS183allout(TimFergusonv Northcliff: 49,Jonathan PBHS Lostby96runs. PBHS 120allout(JonathanLabuschagne37,TimFerguson 31). v KES:KES216/8(ThomasMinnie3/32,AlexleRoux 2/44). 150/5 (JoshuaThompson3/25).PBHSlostby5wickets. v Menlopark: to 198/3anda7wicketwin. astheyguidedPBHS batsmen builtamatchwinningpartnership maturelytorotatethestrike.Thesetwo off 50balls)playedvery (105notoutoff68balls)andNathanMeyer(73 century JonathanLabuschagnehitabrilliant their chase,butfortunately Ferguson 3/19).Boys High wereinrealtroubleat27/3early v StAlban’s: Jaden Collaros3/29).PBHSwonby257runs. 107). StBenedict’s132allout(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail3/15, v StBenedict’s:PBHS389/4(IgnusJordaan108,NathanMeyer Free StatewithabrilliantlydisguisedGoogly).Lostby5wickets. took 3/36includingcleanbowlingthebestU14batsmanin out, NathanMeyer27),GreyCollege114/5(JoshuaThompson v GreyCollege:PBHS112allout(JonathanLabuschagne34not Ismail 34).PBHSlostby15runs. 1/21). PBHS152/7(NathanMeyer57notout,ZeeshanAhmed v GreyCollege(T20):168/3(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail Labuschagne 27).StStithian’s7/0.Matchabandonedduetorain. v StStithian’s: 5/11, ThomasMinnie2/12).PBHSwonby134runs. Marlo duPreez 36).StDavid’s78allout(JoshuaThompson v StDavid’s: PBHS221allout(TimFerguson 64,NathanMeyer48). PBHS387/2TimFerguson hitabrilliant175notout, StAlban’s197allout(JoshuaThompson4/47,Tim PBHS212/8(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail37notout, PBHS 149/7(TimFerguson 61 notout).Menlopark PBHS150/6(NathanMeyer57,Jonathan v Menlopark: 324 runs. Jordaan 3/7,DevinAllen2/9,MarloduPreez 2/12).PBHSwonby 92 notoutandThomasMinnie75).Eldoraigne97all(Ignus v Eldoraigne:PBHS421/4(NathanMeyer136,TimFerguson runs. was brokenandweweredismissedfor180.PBHSlostby71 Nathan Meyer(67)andZeeshanAhmedIsmail(21)partnership the 25overs,butunfortunately to beontrackat125/5after aslowstart Zeeshan AhmedIsmail1/41).PBHSrecoveredafter v Garsfontein: ,JonathanLabuschagne35).PBHSlostby10runs. Ahmed Ismail1/34).PBHS222/7(NathanMeyeramajestic102 v Centurion: out). PBHSlostby35runs. PBHS 227/7(ThomasMinnie60,JonathanLabuschagne29not v StStithian’s: Ignus Jordaan1/23).PBHS124/2 (ZeeshanAhmedIsmail35not v Bishops(T20):122/7(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail 1/22, 41 notout,TimFerguson 30).PBHSwonby7wickets. JoshuaThompson 2/17).PBHS104/3(DevinAllen his birthday! in8immaculateoversonHofmeyroval… wickets for2runs 103 allout(JonathanLabuschagnetook3 v Selborne:Selborne tense finish.PBHSwonby2wickets. Zeeshan AhmedIsmailmanagedtosneaktheteamhomeina panic wenearlysnatcheddefeatfromthejawsofvictory, but andsometail-end Ahmed Ismail49notout).Withthreerun-outs Devin Allen1/11).PBHS222/8(TimFerguson 78,Zeeshan v StAndrew’s: wickets. Ferguson 64notout,NathanMeyer41out).PBHSwonby7 Tim Ferguson 3/11,JoshuaThompson3/26).PBHS139/3(Tim v Kearsney: Devin Allen39notout).PBHSwonby4wickets. Ahmed Ismail2/36).PBHS193/6(NathanMeyer67notout, v Paul Paul Roos: Roos 192allout(DevinAllen2/19,Zeeshan won by24runs. took twoexcellentcatchestodismisstoporderbatsmen.PBHS inBoysHigh’sfavourwhenRigardtMuller but thematchturned Thompson (3/55)puttinginimpressivebowlingperformances, Tim Ferguson (3/26), ZeeshanAhmedIsmail(3/38)andJoshua High incontrolofthematch.Menloparkwere218alloutwith inunder16overstoputBoys partnership unbeaten 130run Ahmed Ismail(48notoutoff52balls)putonafantastic, of theyear(117notoutoff103balls)andtogetherwithZeeshan Swanepoel andJoshWarren. Minnie, Rigardt Muller, Joshua Thompson, Marius Roux, MarnusLinde,NathanMeyer, Thomas Ignus Jordaan, JonathanLabuschagne, Alex le Marlo duPreez, EwanduToit, Tim Ferguson, Zeeshan Ahmed Ismail, Devin Allen, Jaden Collaros, of thematchesforU14A Cricketteam in2016: the gameofcricket…andlife! The results ofthematchesin2016were asfollows: portion significant a played boys following The Kearsney 137allout(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail4/59, Centurion232/7(JadenCollaros4/27,Zeeshan PBHS 242/4. Nathan Meyer crafted his3 PBHS242/4.NathanMeyercrafted Garsfontein251allout(IgnusJordaan2/44, StStithian’s262/6(MariusSwanepoel2/40). St Andrew’s221/8(JoshuaThompson2/53, rd century century performance thatwilldotheirteamandschoolproud. performance when thesetwoteamsmeetagain,BoysHighwillputinaproper that batsmen gavetheirwicketsawayatvitaltimes.Iamcertain andthenour runs catching andfieldingwhichcostus50crucial flatandlethargic.Ithadanimpactonour boys whowerevery match wasour4 disappointingwaytofinishagoodyearwith the boys.This very Thiswasa Zeeshan AhmedIsmail31).PBHSlostby9runs. Ahmed Ismail2/33).PBHS195allout(ThomasMinnie60, v StJohn’s: Thomas Minnie28).PBHSlostby66runs. 1/33, RigardtMuller1/33).PBHS147/9(NathanMeyer44, inaccurate bowling.Menlopark213/5(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail Shalang fieldandourbowlerswereseverelypunishedfortheir v Menlopark(T20):Thenextdayweplayedon delivered acompleteperformance. thetablesonthemand batsmen, nowourboyshadturned bytheAffies match ourbowlingattackhadbeenrippedapart weeksbeforethis the resilienceofthisteam.Justtwoshort demonstrated the match).PBHSwonby6wickets.Thisvictory Labuschagne 41andDevinAllen28notoutincludingasixtowin bowling betweenthepairofthem).PBHS125/4(Jonathan Zeeshan AhmedIsmail1/10in8disciplinedoversofoff-spin v Affies(T20):121/7(JonathanLabuschagne2/14and number oneteamunder14inSouthAfrica. first defeatof2016onKESwhoatthatstagewererankedasthe with anovertospare).PBHSwonby5wicketsandinflictedthe Ferguson 34andNathanMeyer27notoutguidedhisteamhome 2/21, EwanduToit 2/25).PBHS162/5(ThomasMinnie56,Tim KES158/5(JonathanLabuschagne wet pitchdelayedthestart. a v KES:Thematchwasreducedto40overspersideafter Marlo duPreez 32notout).PBHSwonby9wickets. Ismail 5/10,DevinAllen3/26).PBHS102/1(ThomasMinnie33, v Wonderboom: Wonderboom 101allout(ZeeshanAhmed lost by8wickets. 37 notout).Affies206/2(ZeeshanAhmedIsmail2/50).PBHS v Affies:PBHS205/9(MarloduPreez 43,ZeeshanAhmedIsmail out, JonathanLabuschagne26).PBHSwonby8wickets. Kiel vanVollenhoven square drivesoverthetopagainst Grey College St John’s204allout(IgnusJordaan2/32,Zeeshan th matchin8daysanditcaughtupwiththe 1 cricket. I look forward to seeingyouperform for the your of aspect every in enjoyment find all, of Most Continue toobserve,listen,learn,andworkhard. hundreds of hours we have spent togetherthis year. the fieldateverymatchday. always afestive,relaxed atmosphere onthesideof every break inplay–theyensured that there was the boysandmewithicecolddrinkssnacksat for theireternalsupportoftheteamandspoiling parents boys’ U14 the support; and guidance wise their for Jefferson Mr and Sommerville Mr missed; personality, his presence and expertise willbesorely for bothmatchesandpractices.MrShalang’sgenial their countless hoursspentpreparingpitches excellent for staff ground of team his and High) Boys at years 47 incredible an (after Shalang Mr retiring impressive achievementforanU14boy. his selection for theNortherns U/15 team – a very Coach Jaydon Kelly st XIinthenextfewyears! To theboys:Ihavethoroughlyenjoyed the the followingpeople:The I wouldliketothank Zeeshan Ahmed Ismail must be congratulatedon

School Northcliff High pulls against Jordan Morris delivery stride Suilichem inhis Malcolm van The Pretorian

235 SPORT 236 SPORT that matchby4wickets. 3/15. figures of with lost bowling unfortunately We producinggame ofitby exciting asuperbspellof 33 runs. EwanduToitto makean triedhisbest out theallotted30overs, with James Bader making opponents – Affies. We did well and managed to bat time wehadbefore, arguably, oneofourtoughest the team’s worst enemywas the lackof preparation an examterm.Initially,only 3matches,duetoitbeing won gamesandwhentheywere onthelosingside. situations. They also showed great sportsmanship when they tough through fight to character great when theywere calledupon.Oftentheteamshowed different times at contributed batsmen team. the All duties wereof theteam.Thebatting splitamongthe for hisgoodworkbehindthestumpsandascaptain him onthisfront. JBaderhastogetspecialmention also a stand-outbowler withM Swanepoel assisting the teaminaposition to winthematch. E du Toit was Coach Liam Rochford team andtotheirparents fortheirconstantsupport. like tothankalltheplayersfor theircommitmenttothe of theteamwould“chipin” anddohispart.Iwould performances, throughout theseasoneverymember to pick Northcliffup figures of 6/18. Although these were special against on went then and out not season 72 brisk a scored he where the of performance the second mentionmustgotoI.Diemontwhoproduced A time. difficult very a at in coming after home side calm inningsof35notoutagainstSaintstotakehis Special mentionmustgotoCaptainN.Schaaffora efforts. boys’ the despite downs and ups many were results throughout theyear. Duringtheseason there The U14Ccricketteamof2016experiencedmixed Cricket U14C partnership forthe8 M SwanepoelandEduToitup a100-run putting opponents, Stand-out moments inthispartoftheseasonwere different against times but showedgoodcharactertocomeoutontop. of couple a and weekendfull-daygames.Theteamwastested selected. and acoupleoftoughdecisions,theteamswere to tryoutfortherespective teams. After selection was cricket–withhundreds ofboysshowingup High joinedtheschoolandsportsarena. First Boys Pretoria of 1s Form new the term, first the In Cricket U14B Cricket The Pretorian Next wefaced KES – anothertoughopponent. During thefourthterm,U14B team played The U14B team played amixture of midweek th wicketagainstSaints.This put Coach Robert Blackmore andFrancoisSchuld privilege tocoachtheseyoungmen. future.achievements inthe an absolute has been It this teamiscapableofmanygreatI believethat passion for thegame,mutualrespect andhumility, and bunch ofboys.Consideringtheirattitude will definitelycarrythrough tonextseason. that improvement an all-round showed definitely 2/5. Although welostthematchnarrowly, theboys impressive an in put and off gloves of spell bowling the second session. James Bader took thekeeping bowling letusdownduringthemiddlesectionof well with theball,butsomeuntidyandill-disciplined off started We partnership. opening 126-run accompanied by GaryKnightinan impressive captain James Bader made a tidy86runs andwas and ball.“Comeththeman,comethmoment”– of improvement inthismatch, both withthebat have won.Theboysshowedanimmense amount College. We played away in a match that we should by 187runs. picked throughorder. ourbatting We lostthatgame well-drilled openingbowlerswhoprofessionally to beatoughchase.KEShadsomereally talented, spell with decent figures of 3/51. It was always going untidy bowling.GaryKnightmanaged to end his and out inthemiddle, bothbecauseofgoodbatting on Dorey Field.Mostofthebowlersfoundittough 286runs amammoth posted and first batted KES The U14B Cricket Team is made up of a fantastic Our lastgameoftheseasonwasagainstStJohn’s Jason Krafftgets bowled, goingfortheslogsweep • • • • • • and beingawakefocusedwhenfielding. your eyeinwhenbatting bowling straight,getting realised theimportanceof“catcheswinmatches”, opponents. Theplayerssoon of their abilities to the up measured they if see to able were and time first because theywere visitingtheseschools for the The playerswere alwaysexcitedtoplay away because oflightning. 11 matches. We won 7, lost 3 and had one abandoned The teamhadaverybusyseasonplayingtotalof Cricket U14D We playedagainstschoolsfrom Johannesburg. had afewgoodknocks.Hewasourwicketkeeper who batsman stylish a was Grundlingh Aidan his eyeinfirstwhenbatting. and learntoget as abowler on hislineandlength all- good rounder. However, heneedstoconcentratemore a into develop can Chetty Shavasan developed asapacebowler. batsman, abletospeed up theruns. Healso order middle a as “find” a was Fanjek Benedict batsman. coaching, hecandevelopintoamiddle order bowler, morewith disappointing, but individual a as regularlywas taking wickets.Hisbatting impressed Macaskill Gregory regularly scoringruns andtakingwickets. all-rounder,effective an was Anthony Benjamin on whichtobuildarespectable total. base good a setting thus figures, double scored with and often They both opened thebatting. Knight, Gary captain as chosen was Hall Nathan Matthew NichollspullsagainstSt.Benedict's College Chris Britzreceives theNortherns U17Provincial PlayeroftheYear • • • • • • Coach Peter Noonan encouragement. who attendedthegames and provided support and much appreciated. Thank you to the many parents games wasalso practice. Hisattendanceat players at showed intheteamandadvicehegaveto I wishtothankMrGibbsfortheinterest he more aggression inhisbowlingandbatting. an all-rounderHe candevelopinto ifhe shows Pierre van Hoven batted and bowled for the off team. cutting often possible boundaries. fielder, player. effective an loyal proved most our or bowl,he Although hedidnotalwaysbat was Milne Connor himself well. late in theseason as a wicketkeeperand acquitted side the into drafted was Fanjek Dominic good length. of member the teamalwayslookingforrunsa andbowling lively a was Dayal Vithal Kamesh and showeddeterminationasabatsman. bowler aslow as effective was Holloway Kyle consistent length. bowler, aspin futurehas abright ifheimprovesa onbowling as effective prodigiously.ball tospinquite causing the He was Freel Liam and impressed bothasʻkeeperʼandbatsman. injury. DamienWickham becamewicket-keeper he receivedof theseasonuntil part for theearly an from Henry Davids The Pretorian

237 SPORT 238 SPORT U14 1500mmeetrecord. Heisranked10 has broken theForm1Racerecord andtheClover acronym)better isXaidon“Doorknobs”Witbooi. He favours. Gauld attheSabiecampare unlikelytodohimany and his“spellingbee”competitionswithNathan he’d beahitwiththeladies,buthiscrocodile onesie in thecountryforU15cross country. You maythink ranked 2 dipped belowtheHonoursstandard of4:09. Heis my opinionishisU151500mschoolrecord which of recordsa number sofar,of thesein highlight the Shelton Mokuena.Thoughhehasbrokenor heldby ambition istomatchthenumberofrecords broken athletes is Matthew “Spud”Forrester. His stated runners presently intheteam. fantastic teamwouldconsistof a quarterofthat time team. So, I am happy toreport thatthis year and records permitonetocompileagreatest-of-all- of crossbeauty times country(andathletics)isthat the ready hero-worshipenergises that ourboys.The you’ve evercoached?”Implicitinthatquestionis Sometimes I getasked, “Whoisthebestathlete Cross Country The Pretorian of thesecond strongest juniorteaminour to serve.KieranandMarcus havebeenpart determined to improve and just as willing I love their enthusiasm and loyalty. They are wereJoubert theheartandsoulofteam. Carvalheiro, Bruce Campbelland Jan absolute. He,too,willbemissed. his serviceandloyaltytothesporthavebeen is a rare quality. He has inspired others, and initiative groups.This different training tried man. He has researched programmes and more professional abouthisrunning thanthis compassion andbyexample.Hewillbemissed. break. Whataniceguy. Hehas led theteamwith he decidedtoleaveitsomeoneelse it, but could havehadtheschoolrecord tooifhewanted the U19 1500m. As he started toshow some form, he for 4:07 of record track new a – blue the out bolt a Kone. Towardsseason came theendofaperplexing camp) goes,“Doorknobs!” goes quietandXaidon(who’s barelysaid aword all day we’d had baked beansforbreakfast. The combi like his obsession and I like his comedic timing: one ever asksme before araceis,“Are there medals?” I country forU14cross country. Theonlyquestionhe The second of these“goats”(I’m still workingona “goat” greatest-of-all-time these of first The Kieran Killen,Marcus Hugo,Lorenzo Our vice-captainwasJacobCloete.Nobodyhasbeen The third “goat”isourcaptain,Edzani “King” nd inthecountryforU153000mand6 th inthe M Forrester Juniors TrophyChampion Runner Kahlil LeGrange Half ColourRe-award Lorenzo Carvalheiro Campbell Bruce New Full ColoursAwards Jacob Cloete Full ColourRe-award Awards th Master inCharge L Keeton team isworthnoless. to thespiritof Siphe Manana.Theircontribution Khanyisile Xaba,JustinSmith,LetlotloMokatiand Nathan Gauld,Werner Bronkhorst, Jarred Grovers, Daniel Cloete,JoshuaLifschitz, Andre LeRoux, Two RandCrocodile” Motau,KahlilLeGrange, Mmoloki Sebogodi, Khatu“OneRandTongue to ourloyalstalwartsFranco“Braveheart”LeRoux, goes gratitude my finally lately.And enjoyed have I hadsuchasupportivegroup ofparents asthoseI our boyswithhisanecdotesandpassion. “WillingBee” Britswhohasdelightedandenthused programme). I would like tothankWilloughby (and lately even in therest of our cross country electronic timingattheInter-House Cross Country Iven Moorhousewish tothank forhissupportwith we havebeenprivilegedto had just that.So I parents and the developing runner. Fortunately, are unsungheroesadministrators, supportive like acknowledge thatitcancomefrom cross country. culture,celebrity andit’sgreatpeople now that athlete. to adesireAll this attests forheroes, a league’s entirebeing awarded budget tojustone and bursariesworthmore thanacross country and cross country beingappointedatotherschools, for privatecoaching,directorsappetite ofathletics seen runners gofrom journeymen to specialists an country forsixteenyearsnow, andinthattimeI’ve in chargecan Isay?I’vebeen what athletes, of cross especially proud. me made have five These future. near the in upsets Jan hasquietlypositionedhimselftocreate afew themselves national rankingsinthetopsixtywhile history. Lorenzo andBruce havemanagedtoget I would also like to thank the parents.the I wouldalsoliketothank Neverhave What thesportneeds now more thanever, then, forour of praise well infinite an from Apart J Cloete Seniors F LeRoux Dedication Trophy M Sebogodi Spirit Trophy K J Cloete Best Under19 Killen L Carvalheiro Best Under16 X Witbooi Best Under14 L Mokati Crock Cup Trophy Progress B Campbell Best Under17 M Forrester Best Under15 Senior Cross Country SPORT

Front Row L–R: S Manana, J Cloete (Vice Captain), E Kone (Captain), B Campbell, J Joubert. Back Row L–R: Mr L Keeton (Master in Charge), M Sebogodi, K Xaba, F le Roux, D van Rensberg, J Smith, L Carvalheiro.

Jan Joubert knows that the clock never lies Matthew Forrester can do no wrong … is that his hair or a halo?

The Pretorian 239 240 SPORT Cross Country The Pretorian Juniors (2 First Jo’burgLeague Race School House Junior winners: 3. KLeGrange 2. MChong 1. JCloete Under 19 3. KMolete 2. LCarvalheiro 1. TMashaba Under 16 3. AMaja 2. DKeil 1. XWitbooi Under 14 Inter-House 3. WBronkhorst 2. MHugo 1. XWitbooi Junior King-of-the-Mountain Race 3. WBronkhorst 2. MHugo 1. XWitbooi Junior 10 kmClassic 3. TMachaba 2. LCarvalheiro 1. JCloete Boys Social Race 3. JLifschitz 2. ALeRoux 1. XWitbooi(NR) Form IRace 4. BCampbell 3. MForrester 2. LCarvalheiro 1. JCloete Boys Old Boys’Race 16. KKillen 11. MHugo 8. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (2 Second Jo'burgLeague Race 21. ALRoux 12. MHugo 4. XWitbooi 2. MForrester nd nd

) ) School House Senior winners: 3. SKennealy 2. TMashaba 1. MForrester Overall 3. JJoubert 2. BCampbell 1. SKennealy Under 17 3. KKillen 2. MHugo 1. MForrester Under 15 3. BCampbell 2. LCarvalheiro 1. JCloete Senior 3. JCloete 2. LCarvalheiro 1. SKennealy Senior 3. LMaboa 2. GBirkholtz 1. LGrobbelaar Girls 41. DBlake 36. TMalope 12. DZorzi 7. BVan Veenhuyzen Old Boys 16. KLeGrange 10. BCampbell 5. LCarvalheiro 2. JCloete 18. KLeGrange 13. BCampbell 6. LCarvalheiro 3. JCloete Seniors (3 Seniors (1 rd st ) ) Cross CountryResults (overall M Hugo M Forrester X Witbooi K Killen Juniors (silver) Jo’burg League Relay 19. JLifschitz 18. KKillen 12.M Hugo 5. XWitbooi 2. MForrester Juniors Inter-District Juniors (3 First PretoriaLeague Race 17. ALeRoux 16. KKillen 15. DCloete 13. MHugo 4. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (silver) Inter-League 17. ALeRoux 16. KKillen 15. DCloete 13. MHugo 4. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (silver) Central DistrictChampionships 14. KKillen 12.M Hugo 4. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (2 Fourth Jo’burgLeague Race 20. ALeRoux 7. MHugo 5. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (1 Third Jo’burgLeague Race Juniors (bronze) Overall PretoriaLeague Standings 38. KKillen 24. MHugo 14. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (2 Second PretoriaLeague Race 34. KMotau 23. TMashaba 17. LCarvalheiro 8. MForrester nd st nd rd ) ) ) )

4 th ) Seniors (5 E Kone JCloete B Campbell L Carvalheiro Seniors (silver) 34. JSmith 25. EKone 15. BCampbell 11. LCarvalheiro 6. JCloete Seniors 29. JSmith 13. KLeGrange 10. EKone 9. BCampbell 7. LCarvalheiro 5. JCloete Seniors (silver) 29. JSmith 13. KLeGrange 10. EKone 9. BCampbell 7. LCarvalheiro 5. JCloete Seniors (silver) 11. BCampbell 10. EKone 8.L Carvalheiro 4. JCloete 14. KLeGrange 11. BCampbell 5. LCarvalheiro 4. JCloete Seniors (1 Seniors (1 Seniors (6 Seniors (6 57. BCampbell 38. KLeGrange 37. LCarvalheiro 26. JCloete 37. MHills 26. SKennealy 16. JHillhouse 13. EKone th st st th th ) ) ) ) ) Juniors (2 Third PretoriaLeague Race Matthew Forrester Headmaster’s Prestige Xaidon Witbooi Form IRace 2016 New Records 30. JacobCloete 22. EdzaniKone Under 19 Campbell 19. Bruce Under 17 11. LorenzoCarvalheiro Under 16 26. KieranKillen 3. MatthewForrester Under 15 10. XaidonWitbooi Under 14 AGN Championships Campbell 58. Bruce Under 17 52. LorenzoCarvalheiro Under 16 6. MatthewForrester Under 15 10. XaidonWitbooi Under 14 ASA Championships 4. MHugo 3. KKillen 2. XWitbooi 1. MForrester (NR) Junior Prestige Headmaster’s 3. KKillen 2. XWitbooi 1. MForrester Junior Street Mile M Hugo M Forrester K Killen X Witbooi Juniors (silver) Race Pretoria League Relay 52.A LeRoux 38. KKillen 18. XWitbooi 3. MForrester Juniors (4 Fourth PretoriaLeague Race 30. KKillen 18. MHugo 7. XWitbooi 2. MForrester th nd ) ) Seniors (6 13:11 13:14 4. KMolete 3. JJoubert 2. LCarvalheiro 1. JCloete Senior 3. LCarvalheiro 2. JCloete 1. EKone Senior L Carvalheiro J Hillhouse K LeGrange J Smith Seniors (8 53. JJoubert 46. KLeGrange 38. LCarvalheiro 36. JCloete 47. LCarvalheiro 44. KLeGrange 35. EKone 22. JCloete Seniors (6 th th th ) ) ) SPORT

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5 6 7 1. 1278 boys set off at the start of the 2016 Inter-House Cross Country here with the most beautiful and nuggety medal of them all – the 2. It is rare that a Form II boy, like Matthew Forrester here, is able to Street Mile gold medal outrun the entire school 6. Matthew Forrester scoops all the awards at the annual prize-giving 3. Jan Joubert has nothing but blue sky ahead of him which follows the Headmaster's Prestige Race 4. Bruce Campbell of Rissik House and Jacob Cloete of Solomon House 7. A deserving vice-captain, Jacob Cloete, has worked hard to get here show how iron sharpens iron – the best senior runner in the school 5. Edzani Kone, captain and school 1500m record holder, is presented

The Pretorian 241 5 242 SPORT 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Cross Country The Pretorian 1 3 Key juniorteamanchor, Marcus Hugo,bullyingtheseniors Exciting prospect, XaidonWitbooi doesn’t run–heglides Gritty stalwart,pocketrocket KieranKillen,istheposterboyforpotential School Houseshowtheirwinningspiritenmasse. Thumbs up,JacobCloeteisonhiswaytovictoryintheHeadmaster'sPrestige Race Great hopesrest ontheeagernessofKyleVan Loggerenberg There's nostopping Lorenzo “Lorry”Carvalheiro –arunawaytrain indeed Justin SmithandKahlilLeGrangeenjoysomehome-ground advantageatthestartofbiggestleagueincountry helps themwintheInter-Houseevent School Houseboys,Andre LeRoux,Sihle NgcongoandLetsemaMahumatakeontoprunner, CallumMaloy, demonstratingthedepththat Boys High'sfinestsetoffatthestart oftheannualHeadmaster'sPr 4 2 estige Racetraditionallystartedbythe Headmaster 5 7 6 10 8 9 The Pretorian

243 SPORT 244 SPORT a Silver medal at the final GFA tournament in tournament GFA final the at medal Silver a March. JesseNdjekaendedtheyearbywinning Bronze medalataGFA schools’ tournamentin This wasfollowedbyRossStubbswinninga February. in GFA tournament first the at medals with Zac began year The Labuschagne and Berno Smith winning Bronze piste. the off and on were excellentambassadorsfortheschoolboth medals attournamentsthroughout 2016and competition. Ourboyshavewonanumberof for itself,notonlyasschoolfencers,butalsoin the Fencingcommunityandismakinganame competitions. Hewillbemissednextyear. a verytalentedfencer, representing theschool in all David Wiggill, hadaverysuccessful year. Davidis Boys Highin2017. High this year. Ilookforward to yourepresenting members of theFencingTeam forrepresenting Boys in the fencing life of the school. Well done to all the 2016 Icanscarcely believehowmuch has happened year forfencinghas arrived. When I look backover The end of a year–butalready anotherfantastic Fencing The Pretorian 3. 2. 1. PBHS FencingTeam gettingready toboutattheGauteng FencingAssociationTournament inRandburg. Ross Stubbsshowingoffhismedal won atGFA LeaguesSchoolCompetitionintheU15Division. Jesse Ndjekastandingonthewinner’s podiumafterwinning asilvermedalattheGFA Tournament intheU15Division. The BoysHighFencingTeam isrespected in The FencingTeam undertheableleadershipof Front RowL–R: Second RowL–R:

J Suh,ETheron, A Cloete(Vice Chairman),DWiggill (Captain),L vanderMerwe,DCoetzee,BCrofton-Ball.

Mr A Kovrijnykh,KChamberlain,TShamshoodeen,BSmit,RStubbs,MWepener, N Phukubye,MrDMoodley(MasterinCharge). Back RowL–R: N Dowra,L Wardlaw. Master inCharge Mervin Moodley the team. Andrei Kovrijnykh,whosets a superbexampleto into 2017. am sure theinspirationanddedication will continue and approach alltournamentswithenthusiasm. I to headasportsclubwhere boysare sokeentolearn, is really somethingspecial, and it is very rewarding feel sowelcome. Theatmosphere amongsttheboys from the moment I arrived, the boyshavemade me Master inCharge ofFencingandImustsaythat positive attitude. young andgifted.Weand his shallmisshisability It isheart-wrenchingto someoneso tosaygoodbye Liam was an excellentfencerwithelegantstyle. this yearwhenLiamvanderMerwediedtragically. they havereceived throughout theyear. standard the to and training coaching in of efforts November. Thisisagreat testamenttothefencers’ Ayou inparticularisowedtoourcoach thank big completion ofmysecondyearas 2016 seesthe The BoysHighFencingTeam lostachampion sports. As theyearhasprogressed, thefencingteam High butnonetheless,itisoneofthemore successful of amotleycrew ofthestrangerelementsBoys happen tothefencingteaminrecent years. competitions, Mr Moodley has beenthebestthingto we wouldhaveinthebusonourwaytoandfrom the downrightstrangeandfantasticalconversations and shakehisheadat hobbies bemoan ourother he wouldoften Despite thefactthat of BoysHigh. it intoavaluableadditiontothesportingfraternity was asmallandunderappreciated sportand turned Master inChargethe what ofthesport.Hehastaken this yearcanlargely toMrMMoodley,attributed be The frankly astoundinggrowth of the fencingteam Vice-Captain’s Report The fencingteamitselfhasalwaysbeenmadeup 3 1 Vice Captain Aaron Cloete in thefuture. year andwelookforward toevengreater success able todowellinrankingsconsistentlyoverthe keeping theteaminhighspirits.Thehasbeen fencers intheclubandwhoplayedamajorrole in Liam vanderMerwewhowasoneofthebest great strides this year, despite the tragic loss of Joshua SuhandBradford Crofton-Ball –hasmade Team –consisting of DavidWiggill, Aaron Cloete, example ofexcellenceinthesport.TheFencing1 fine a be to proven has who captain, our Wiggill, entering ourranksundertheleadershipofDavid has grown immenselywithnewskilledmembers 2 The Pretorian st st 245 SPORT 246 SPORT Schuld fortheirhelponthedayoftournament. Mr and Adendorff Mr thank to like would I third. team didnotfare toowellandendedupcoming these twoschools.Unfortunately, theBoysHigh The boys enjoyed a great dayof competition against which washeldattheWaterkloof CountryClub. May 2016. Aday on the part teamof18golferstook in tournament golf triangular College-PBHS-Affies of thetournament. Affies team, resulting in the team being knocked out were,but unfortunately, defeatedbyaformidable The 1 results accompanied by some disappointing ones. a mixture ofhighsandlows,withafewverygood was School High Boys Pretoria at year golfing The Golf The Pretorian go ontourandplaysome of thebest opportunity for our younger boys to is a wonderful This tournament Festival inPortElizabeth in August. to theGrey HighSchoolLinksGolf junior golfers from Grade 8–10 down Tuks to astrong team inanailbitingfinish. to lose only finals, very well and made it through to the surrounding areas. TheFirstTeam did includes schools from Pretoria and A Leagueagainthisyearwhich achievement forbothplayers. over thecountry. Thiswasanexcellent 150 playersfromabout 25schoolsall for secondplaceinthistournamentof tied up ended and effort valiant a up leader. day,final the On put boys both Keegan and Dino were one shot off the the tournament. After twodays,both and year our boysusuallyfare golfing verywellin the of highlights This tournamentreally isoneofthe Serengeti GolfEstateinMay2016. golf tournamentattheprestigious the Woodlands Junior Masters area. The1 Pretoria the in schools most includes and term first tournament which takes place over the course of the Tournament. Thistournamentisaknock-out annual Chairman’sTrophysecond teamintothe Christopher FradeandJonathanBecker. Team were Dino Capazario, HlangananiDenga, this year, andtheothermembersofFirstGolf The 1 PretoriaGreyin the part School thentook BoysHigh Boys High once again sentsix We enteredNorth intotheGauteng The year began with the entry of the first and first the of entry the with began year The st GolfTeamMcLachlan Keegan wasledby st Team thentookpartin st Team reached the semi-finals with ease with Teamsemi-finals the reached Front RowL–R: Master inCharge Tarryn Thompson golfing yearin2017. appreciated andIlookforward toanothergreat to golfatBoysHighthisyear. Itisverymuch organisation anddedicationthatyouhavegiven Rensburg, averyheartfeltthankyoufor allthe Mr MacDonald,MrsNelandMissJanseVan Mr Schuld,MrsRoode,Prinsen,Botha, MrHousdon, To year. this fraternity golfing the North’s Playerofthe Year. U19 sideandforKeeganbeingselectedasGauteng North for theirselectionintotheGauteng Keegan I wouldalsoliketocongratulatebothDinoand achievement. fine this on him congratulate to like side after completingthree rounds of trials.Iwould selected torepresentNorth Schools theGauteng they were there. Itisverymuchappreciated. and managingthemwhile the teamtoPortElizabeth to Miss Corli JanseVan Rensburg foraccompanying time andplayedtheirheartsout. A bigthankyou courses in thecountry. Theboyshad a wonderful I would like to thank all the staff who assisted who staff the all thank to like would I For thesecond yearinarow, DinoCapazariowas D Capazario,MrsTThompson(Master inCharge), KMcLachlan. BackRow:HDenga,CFrade.

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247 SPORT 0 5 25 75 95 100 0 5 25 75 95 100 248 SPORT 1 PBHS CoachingStaff2016 and tocherish one remember foralongtimetocome. at PBHS season first and job is incredibleopportunity tosee.Theyallmademy put into staff make sure thattheboysare our giveneverypossible that hours The staff. coaching passion, commitment and enthusiasm of the PBHS was in so many ways if it wasn’t for the dedication, of somanyhockeyplayersthisyear. College alsoplayedapivotalrole inthedevelopment staff coaching our this year. A few of our old enemies from joined Maritzburg that Boys Old PBHS of season attheendofJanuary. pre-PBHS whenwebegan to playHockeyat going excited toseethetalentandnumbersthatwere force inSouth African SchoolsHockeyandIwas was. behind the2016hockeyseasonandsuccess it reason the were PBHS of parents hockey and staff grateful. Most importantly, the hockeyboys, and successfuloneforwhichIamextremelyhealthy me in so many wayswhichmade the changeavery of viewshowedtrustschool managementpoint in wanted tobeapartof. be proud ofand,mostimportantly, thateveryone vision and culture of hockey that everyone would mind back inOctober2015andwantedtoinstalla areas ofschoollife. history, ethosandunbelievabletraditioninso many Boys High School, a school with atremendous appointed totherole ofDirector ofHockeyatPretoria It wasatremendous privilegeandhonourtobe Hockey 1 Hockey The Pretorian 4 2 3 U14C U14B U14A U16F U16E U16D U16C U16B U16A 6 5 th th th rd nd st XI XI XI XI XI The seasonwouldnothavebeenthesuccess it I wasexcitedandveryhumbledbythenumber Hockey atPBHShasalwaysbeenadominant and aschool from players role different Many I startedplanningthewayforward inmyown XI

st Team Bandile Kunene Ryan Anderson /KhumoMokhale Clyde McDonald/ Ashley Kemp Keagan DuPreez Ryan Wicht Jia-Nan Helena Stephen Myburgh Donné Fincham Philip Smerdon Chris McCarthy Keagan Richardson Corné Van Pletzen Murray Welsford Andrew DeKock/OnkeLutuka Peter Franken/PabloTalbot hockey schoolsinthecountry. achieved against some of the verybesttraditional attended thesefestivals as outstanding results were follow.that Iwasextremely proud ofallteams that arerespective included intheir individualarticles regarding results from theU14A and U16A Festivals in principle.Detailedinformation Nomads Festival 175 U14F U14E U14D Grey Collegeandthe1 attended byU14A atMaritzburg College,U16A at competitions. during House to seehowtheschoolcomes together competition was a great success and an opportunity term with trials. The annual Inter-House Hockey way when we officially started at the end of the first watch grow overthenext fiveyears. currently ondisplaywouldbeexcitingtofollowand Bennets. He made mention that this group of players of Sportfrom Maritzburg College,MrGraeme and watchingtheU14A matchwiththeDirector during our home fixture against Maritzburg College the nextfiveyears. will beanextremely exciting group tofollow over new intakeofU14s was a group ofplayersIbelieve their school on aSaturday. Most importantly, the extreme talent to those who just love representing and enthusiastic group of coaches, to players of talent insomanywaysthisyearfrom acommitted selection are agoodthing.We were blessed with groups and as coaches we alwayssayheadaches in a partofthiswonderfulschool. sessions was atestament tothetypeofboysthatare sessions, late eveningsessions, and weekend morning early to boys by given commitment effort, view. Iwasproved wrong. Theamountoftime, can be challengingfrom a time constraint point of to beinvolved in all areas of school life and this life, veryenergetic abouttheNew Year andwanting to run apre-season programme asboysare fullof hockey here. play thatI wanted PBHS to installas the brandof to implementstylesandstructuresand Ibegan of groups aswebeganpre-season attheendofJanuary The Pretoria HockeyLeaguecontinues to playa The Annual Nomads Hockey Festivals were I wasextremely excitedtogettheseasonunder I remember standingonthesideofHill Astro I washugelyimpressed by thetalentinallage year the of beginning the at difficult always It’s age all from effort tremendous a was There th Anniversary Festivalwhichwasthe annual1 Mathew Dukes Liam Rochford Peter Noonan st XIattendedtheWynberg st XI It wasareal privilegeforPBHS tobeasked to host International HockeySeries for everythingtheyhavedone forhockeyatPBHS. proud oftheirachievements and thankthemboth PBHS Hockey over the years and we are extremely Boys Teams. , Zimbabweand the South African U16A/B who played in a Tri-Nations series at PBHS against selected fortheSouth African U18BHockeyTeam has agreat future aheadofhim. JarrydBrown was strides inSouth African Hockey circles andwho Holidays. He is a player who has really made huge against Australia atPBHS at theendofJuly Hockey Team whoplayedathree-match testseries who wasselectedfortheSouth African U18A Boys’ Special mentionmustbemadeofMarkChong National HockeySelection Winter GamesinDurban–afantasticachievement! the GautengTeam that played at theNational U14 One U14player, ThomasPearse,wasselectedfor 3 –U18B 7 –U18A 6 –U16B 4 –U16A 1 –U14B 7 –U14A Northerns SchoolsHockeyTeams. PBHS Hockey Playerswere selected for thevarious first time ever, a fantastic achievement. Twenty-eight the for final national the U18ATeamin played who made of theplayerswhorepresented theNortherns hockey teamsthisyear. A special mention mustbe various Provincialmany ofourboys’selectiontothe performances in thePretoria Leaguewarranted PBHS very best. the himself against sport andtest It is a dream for any sportsman to play provincial Provincial HockeySelection three teams’overallresults were combined. see PBHScrowned overallleaguewinnerswhenall and 1 League thisyearinallagegroups: U14A,U16A the variousnationaltournaments. need tobecomeadominantforce whenitcomes to in Pretoria toimprove theirhockeyasNortherns in thisleagueeveryWednesday asweneedschools astroall the to play It’s important built. turfsbeing time, hockey inPretoria will grow immensely with in that, doubt no have I and list fixture our in role U16A on finishing 3 finishing on U16A U14A onwinningtheirrespective leaguesandtothe They are twoplayerswhohavebeenstalwartsof PBHS hadaphenomenalyearinthePretoria st XIlevel.Congratulationstothe1 rd . Itwasevenmore specialto st XIand Director ofHockey Ryan Anderson you doforPBHShockeyandsportingeneral. community, thankyouallsomuchforeverything Desiree 2017: in Glover, HennoPretorius andGilbertDeVilliers. club hockey our to support and guidance value, add tremendous will who staff of and process. and Ilookforward toplayingapartinthistransition of hockeyatPBHSthatisveryuniqueandspecial directionfew years.Therenext overthe isaculture to see PBHS hockey movingforward in theright ways andIhavenodoubtthatwewillcontinue The 2016seasonhasbeenaspecialinsomany The FutureofPBHSHockey was. them thiseventwouldnothavebeenthesuccess it in helpingtorun theeventforweek.Without Association and Mr Purchase who were incredible cherish foralongtimetocome. was amemoryallofthemwill very ownschoolturf and goldsingingthenationalanthemontheir Jarryd Brown and Dylan Greeff playing in the green be apartof.To seethree PBHSboys,MarkChong, Australians which were incredible towatchand visiting the against Matches with Test day each off finished Girls U18Aand South African Boys The of. a part was aspecialweekofhockeyforPBHStobe it Astro”created acompletebuzzaround Pretoria and A fullweekofinternationalhockeyonthe“Hill and theSouth African U16A andBBoys’teams. South Africa’s U18B boys, Zimababwe,Namibia Boys andGirlsaswellaTriangularseries among touring the Boys andGirlsagainst Australian U18A the JulyHolidaysfeaturingSouth African U18A the InternationalHockeySeriesinlastweekof To theschool,parents, boysandthegeneralPBHS I lookforward towelcomingafewnewmembers A specialword ofthanksmustgototheParents’ PBHS U14Cplaying onHofmeyrfield The Pretorian

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251 SPORT 252 SPORT keeping afootinthedoorofmighty1 Form 4spulledtogetherlikeabandofbrothers all Jordan Grant and Trafford Fossett, our young side of hockey schoolsinSouth Africa. who are traditionallyoneofthestrongest boys definitely doing the double over Maritzburg College The highlight of the season for me, as the coach, was being agoalortwodown on more thanoneoccasion. character throughout theseason,comingbackfrom coming from many. Theteamshowedtremendous restside, the oftheresults wentourwaywithgoals minor glitchinourjourneyagainstastrong Westville season that could not havebeenbetter. Besides a build aforce tobereckoned with. and measwehadalreadywe neededto seenallthat a teamattrialsrelatively easyforMrMacDonald in order toimprove themselves.Thismadeselecting every week,devotedtogainingnewtechnicalskills dribs anddrabswiththegroup increasing insize socks”. Pre-season saw the boyscome down in their to doso.Thiswasthecasewith2016“White ability, without beingmotivated or encouraged who are eagertoplaythesport,bestoftheir It is a coach’s dream to behanded a group of players Hockey 2 Hockey The Pretorian missed and we hope the new chapter of your life is optimism when thechipsare down will surely be which oftengoesunnoticed. Your enthusiasmand have done so much for the school and this sport leaving theBoysHighcommunity thisyear. Sir, you thanks needs to goMrMacDonald who willbe per game. him at flung balls two than more no average, only, on had (goalkeeper) Krafft Jason that ensured effort defensive strong Our recorded. results the to back of their minds for theentire season, attributing loomed inthe onto itlikeapotofgold.Thismentality blood-thirsty wolvesandoncewehadtheball,hung the “getgo”,boyshuntedballlikeapackof The 2 Throughteam, matrics inthe leadership ofthe the fora stead ingood us stood foundation firm A A fewwords of thanks need to besaid. A big nd XIHockeylooking todefendapenaltycorneragainst Jeppe nd Team st XI.From and you will be rewardedand youwillbe 1 a spotinthe with To the Form 4s, nothing is impossible – work hard us, Ihopeyoukeepplaying,evenifitisjustsocially. which wassurely rewarded. To thematricsleaving Coach Ashley Kemp your respective teamsnextyear. the take knowledge from this year and put itintopractice in all you how seeing to forward look I XI! played withadesire notnormallyseenina2 improving shownthroughout theseason. You all possible withoutyourdedication anddrivetokeep season and results weshared wouldnothavebeen which totrain. Anderson for providing uswiththeequipment actual coaches.Thankyouforyourinput,andtoMr didn’t, youarea partoftheresults asbig asthetwo the boysandkepttheircoolduringgameswhenI a prosperous one. Trafford Fossett (6);JustinVermeulen (5) Top 4goalscorers:JoshMarinus(8);AdriaanOdendaal(7); Goals against:7 46 Goals for: Affies (Away) Maritzburg College(Home) KES (Home) St Stithian’s(Home) Jeppe (Home) Parktown (Home) St Benedict’s(Home) St Alban’s(Home) Westville (Home) St John’s(Away) KES (Away) Maritzburg College(Away) Jeppe (Away) Opposition Results 2 Results Last, butcertainlynotleast,totheboys.The To thecoacheswhoshared theirknowledgewith Anton Marxlooking todistributetheballfrom deep nd HockeyXI2016: Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won Score Result 5–0 1–0 3–0 7–0 3–1 3–0 4–0 3–1 1–3 6–0 5–0 2–1 3–1 nd XI st hockey future. Theteamshoweditsclassbywinning his in player each aid to field the on thinking their that improved not onlytheirtechnicalskillsbutalso expectations. beyond the boysadaptedandexecutedeverything were introducedseason, but duringthecourseof systems unorthodox few effectively. A plans game unfamiliar circumstances during gamesandexecute from mistakes.Theteamwasabletoadapt game ahead,recapping afterwards, thenlearning each game at a time: thoroughly preparing for the the team’ssuccess. much attention to detail at practices was the secret of season progressed –hardand paying work,intensity hockey. Theteam chemistrywasoutstandingasthe Pretoria where theteamdisplayedsomechampagne with acrackertoearnthewin.Thenwewon4–0in finalgoal the grabbing Sparks Justin with fixture, College 2–1inPietermaritzburg wasamemorable PBHS wonthegame5–1.BeatingMaritzburg Jeppe High, against definitely set thethe season tone for theof rest of the season. game first The talent. This was a very successful year for the 3 This wasaverysuccessfulyearforthe Hockey 3 the Centurion1 Only three games were drawnwhich were against the oppositeend. 52 at only 12goalsandbagged recorded anunbeatenseason.Theteamconceded KES 3 Freddie Von Maltitzplayingforthe 1 The mainfocuswastobuildateamenvironment Another ofthekeysuccess factors was taking The team displayed earlysignsoftenacityand rd Team (firstfixture). rd st Team Team, Sunderland1 st XIvStStithian'sattackingoutofleft midfield st Team andthe rd Team which Coach Bandile Kunene season. believing inourtalentsandanunbeaten corein eachother,team, believing valueforthe better, which was great became the to see. “Belief’’ individual role wellandeveryonepushedtobecome times. asset upfront where he found the backof the net26 found himself on thescore sheetatwill,was a real a treatit making strikers. Keelan forthe Ashby, who ability todistributeatpaceover long distances Slaghuis commanded the defensive line, withthe mentality thatwouldpleaseanycoach. Jonathan the holding role in the midfield, with a hardworking support inprotecting thedefenderswhen he played in defence and in the midfield with ease, gave much upon. JoshWeyer, anoutstandingplayerthatrotated displaying class and outstanding saves when called funny-bone of the team, kept ittidyinthegoals, team’s goalkeeperandprobablyMadi, the the mark. Thabang made their some individualsthat therecontributed totheteam’ssuccess, but were It is very hard to singleoutoneplayerthat Standout performances was anexampleofthat,tonameone. the markofgoodteam.BeatingMenlo’s 2 did notperformwell.Thatis games evenwhenthey In all, everyoneintheteamperformed his Trafford Fossettplayingforthe2 nd XIvKESatPBHS The Pretorian nd XI3–0

253 SPORT 254 SPORT The boys from the 5 Hockey 5 and last loss of theseason. We ended up drawing2 first our was it as did we what is this and succeed, losing agame,theycome back withagreater willto However, likeall great teams on this planetafter 0–1. lost we where fixture home the in Maritzburg as wewentundefeated–untilcameupagainst entire season.We hadasublimestarttotheseason team displayedagreat attitudethroughout the the as books the for one definitely was season The Hockey 4 Hockey The Pretorian was inactualfact,againsta1 with quite an upset, losing our first game 5–0 which offWestarted skills. game and knowledge brilliant us athome. As aresult wetrained harder and ourresults train evenharder forwhenMaritzburg Collegeplayed though thiswasanupset,theboyswere stilleagerto the 5–0 upset, to Maritzburg College (away). Even improved tremendously andlost onlyonegame,after associated withsuchagreat group. this mademylifealoteasierandIwasproud tobe and creategame plan. an evenbetter As acoach, not despondent.The boys were eager togetback weregame, they the seemed demotivatedafter boys As far as the rest of the season went, the boys As farastherest oftheseasonwent,boys Michael SinclaironattackagainstAffies th th Team Team th Team were allenthusiastic,had st XI.Eventhoughthe Mark ChonglookingtowintheballinmidfieldagainstAffies Coach Jia-Nan Helena such a ushaving successful season. to led that effort team a was it integrity. Notoneplayerplayedforhimselfand represented Boys High with great pride and games andwinning19games. Coach Ryan Wicht of. Somethingsogreat made meproud. passion theboysshowed was apleasure tobeapart Boys hockeynextyear. Thecommitmentand to Pretoriaboys inmyteamandtheircontribution the schoolas“thefamousfifths”. around title a This earning fitness. boys the in resulted commitment the boys made toimprove theirskillsand College andbeatthem5–1,whichjustshowedthe ended upplayingourlastgameagainstMaritzburg 14–0, which was definitely a highlight for the boys. We got evenbetter. Thisendedupwithusbeatingateam I cancomfortablysaythateverysingleplayer I believe there is a great future for some of these players tolearnvaluablelessons. these were necessary in order for this group of against teams whom we should have beaten. Yet, with everyteam,there were slip-ups when playing drive themtoasuccessfulseason. I couldseethecharacterofthisgroup whichwould dominating performance.Itwasatthispointwhere were unluckyintheir1–1draw, afteracompletely tackled itheadon,asateam.Theboys instead they like amountainof a challengeplaced before them, The boysdidnotshyawayfrom what seemed the toughestgamewewouldhaveentire year. and were facingMaritzburg College, arguably we were immediatelythrown intothedeepend apositive with day after attitude andthedeterminationtoimprove. day field the to down be saidthattheboysthroughout theseason came understanding ofthegameitself.However, itmust of worktobedonewiththeboys’skillsand plenty truly anhonour. also incharacter,only theirhockeyskills,but was To haveseensuchagrowth indevelopmentnot field. the off and on sportsmanship great embodied been partofsuchagreat group ofyoungmenwho Firstly I'd like tosay whataprivilegeitwas to have Hockey 6 PBHS 2 However, notevery gamewassuchafairytale. As After what seemed like such little preparation, As the 6 As the nd XIdefendingapenaltycorneratPBHS vMaritzburg College. ChrisBritzfarright,JasonKrafftinthegoalsandArnoSnyman left th XIofPretoria BoysHigh,there was th Team team upwiththe5 keepers anightmare. whose sizeandhungerfortheballmadelifeall let usnot and day, forget thelikesofCuanGilsonandDylanKapnias, given any on midfield the in dominance gained flair and skills Josheph’s Adrian and Cameron occasions; many on grace saving the each game.PlayerslikeGeorge Lord proved tobe the season, with particular starscoming through in On and off the field, the 6 the field, the off and On manner in which the boysconducted themselves. scoreline whichwouldimpressrather the me,but 7–1 a with John's victory. But in games like these, it was never the St. dominated absolutely field and hockey a on competence their showed boys Coach Keagan duPreez success tocome. hockey andremaindid their they humbleinalltheir tackle life’s challenges withthesame attitudes as of luck goingforward. My onlywish is that they such anincredible season,andwishthemallthebest represents: true gentlemen. ambassadors for theschool and whattheschool Throughoutboys wouldoften the season The highlightsfaroutweighedthedownsidesof As their coach, I would like tothanktheboysfor th XI.Ononesuchoccasion, the th XI boys were truly great The Pretorian

255 SPORT 256 SPORT 2. 1. Player Profiles: young gentleman. determined, passionate, dependable and sporting us yourboys.Theyhavegrown andmatured into the good and bad times. Thank you for lending Mr Marx,havesupportedunconditionallyinboth school. Theparentsthe team, inparticular, ofthe of staff coaching the of member undervalued an is Festival, wasatowerofstrengthand support and who accompanied the team to the Founders coach for thefuture. MrdeKock,theU16B coach passionate player, role-model and an excellent assistant coach,whoisremarkable youngman, for theGautengNorthU16Bteam. North U16Aselected fortheGauteng and 4players a numberofgamesfortheFirstXI.4playerswere for theSouth African Schools U16B team.Heplayed selected was Greeff Dylan Captain season. the over method of play. 18playersrepresented theteam high percentage ofgoalswere scored through this anda improved corners Short sessions. fieldwork commitment and dedication atbothgymand season-ending winover Affies. wins againstStBenedict's and Parktowna4–0 League Hockeywinners,MenloPark,dominant to losses narrow Maritzburg College,a4–0winovertheU16Pretoria included Highlights field. the and sillymistakesmadeinthedefensivethird of inexperience by the brillianceofoppositionbut by very small margins and goals conceded not by PretoriaLeague. GameslostwereHockey often at thepre-season NomadsFestivaland 3 losses and 4draws, 2 gameswonoutof5played basic hockeyskills. the team,schoolandinimprovement oftheir determination, hard work andanabsolutebeliefin dubious decision-making skillsmadewayforgrit, U16A level. A lack of basic skills, unfitness and some on verygoodteamslocallyandnationallyat to take U14 andU16Bexperiencewasnotquiteenough that started out with great endeavour but soon realised “It is not how you start but how you finish”. The team Hockey U16A Hockey The Pretorian icr tak ms g t; al Tlo , the , Talbot Pablo to; go must thanks Sincere effort, great with memorable were Practices The overallstatisticsread: 23played,10 wins, 9 and hasimmensepotential forthefuture. aerial stoppingskillsisalways willingtolearn Grant Finlayson: A goalkeeperwithexcellent often letshimdown. self-confidence His heart. big a with goalkeeper : Davidisavery talented David Kunte rd inthe 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. place intheteam. great determinationtoimprove andretain his David Miller: Genuineteamplayerwhoshowed team andnothisownpersonal successes. team playerwho revels in thesuccess of the willing tolearnand improve. Heis an absolute improved player intheteamwhowasalways Alex Gurschl:Probably thesecond most of thegames. asked to come on as an impact player inmany He ranhard and never once complained when goals became a regular partof the team’s arsenal. corner short deflected His : Mushwana Wisani asked todoso. when mid-field left the in playing in potential vast showed , who improvement this season. He showed great field the on man fastest Brendan Lochner: The “road-runner”, the win. his tenacity, doggedness and absolute desire to St John’sdemonstrates against impossible angle, Hanu Viljoen: Thegoalthathescored ,from an future aheadofhimonthehockeyfield. left linkpositionhis own .Hehas a verybright elimination skills, tackling skills and made the Halloran Stratford: He has remarkable the coachesislegendary. attitude. Hisloyaltytotheteam,school and Hugely scoring marksmanship and anever-say-die Incredible. Captain competitive, excellentshortcornerskills,goal Greeff: Dylan talented and hard-working distributor ofthehockeyball. fit, a is He link. Kganyo Molete: Right-half, left-halfand right- centre islegendary. to coverdefendinthe His ability right-half. the team has become a most important attacking Sihle Ngcongo : The most improved player in remarkable. ability to“pickthepocket”“ofopponentswas Chris Gous: Awhose of aplayer giant gentle Chris Gousinthecentre ofthefield. player. Heformedanimpenetrablebarrierwith many anopposition disguised passesbeat Anton Marx: A centraldefenderwhose entire team. playing left-half, brought when aboutawinningwaytothe who, player midfield talented Francois Mellet: An extremely giftedand injuries interrupted hisprogress thisseason. whose tackling skills are above par, but several Neil Schwellnus: Neil is a verygood defender This page iskindlysponsored byRullyAnam Coach Peter Franken senior hockeyteams. U16A boyswillbethestarsoffuture for our Hockey toevengreater heights.We knowthatthese and knowledge ofthegamehas taken Boys High the MasterinCharge of hockey whose love, passion Finally ,amassive thank you to Mr Ryan Anderson, 17. 16. 6 4 2 inclusion. Thankyouforyoursupport. Festival andwheninjuriesdictatedtheir who bothplayed for theteamatFounders and 18. Andrewand JamesIsherwood: Baxter impact ontheteam. attacking forward who had a very positive Kuhle Ngcongo:Hard runner, defensive and 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5 3 1 Matthew Gloverplaying forthe1 Jarryd Brown lookingtodistributetheballoutof defence Sihle Ncgongotryingtowintheball onattackagainstKES Mark Chongonattackforthe1 looking toassist Jordan MorrisonattackagainstKES withDonovanFerreira PBHS Tristan Erasmusplayingforthe2 st XIvStStithian'satPBHS st nd XIatKES XIvMaritzburg Collegeat The Pretorian

257 SPORT 258 SPORT Coach Andrew deKock Letuka andmeeverySaturday withoutquestion. go tothoseparentsteam, Onke whosupportedthe and assistanceincoaching. A specialthanksmust U16B XI as well as Onke Letukafor all his support be atanumberofmatchesandpractices. and commitmenthelpedmeoutwhenIcouldn’t was there foreverymatchwithunlimited enthusiasm season. A specialthanksmustgotoOnkeLetukawho who madea number of amazingsaves throughout the be madeofGrantFinlayson,theteam’sgoalkeeper, the boysandtheynevergaveup.Specialmentionmust the U16B Team. There was no lack of enthusiasm from opportunity toplay.”– MikeSingletary “Do you knowwhatmyfavouritepartof the gameis?The Hockey U16B winning 2–1onthatweekend. to pullitbackwithanoutstandingperformance, managed last duringtheweek,but unfortunately impressive victorywasagainstJeppe.Theboyshad it inthelastshortcornerofmatch. Another hardin the still managedtoput yards andstole theboys but conditions, to weather due off called Westville aswebeatthem1–0.Thegamehadtobe nice achievementformeasthecoach. got askedtomove to theU16B team whichwasa Individual playersdecided to putinhard workand performance improved as the season progressed. noticeable wins and unfortunatelosses. The team’s The seasonwasveryupanddownwithsome Hockey U16C Hockey The Pretorian Thanks go to all the otherboyswho played for the 2016 wasanextremely toughyearontheastro for Unfortunately, aseveryoneknows,there have Some noticeableperformancescameagainst 1 st XIHockeyabouttotakethefieldagainst Jeppe Coach Murray Welsford fine these with working young men. enjoyed really I and season anunbelievable was it all, in All fitness! and alwayshadacomplaintwhenitcameto the result didn’tgoourway. but field the onto out all it put boys The match. the of minutes dying the in deadlock the broke finally The fixture. first the game stood deadlocked for agoodwhile,untilKES in KES at them beaten had we as match the into coming high was confidence came when wefaced King Edward School. Our to bedowns during theseason. The U16C downer Donovan Ferreira lookingtotakeashotatgoalonattackagainst Affies AHS U16B Maritzburg U16B KES U15A St Stithian’sU15A Jeppe U15A Parktown U16B St Benedict’sU15A St Alban’sU15A Westville U16B St John’sU15A KES U15A Maritzburg U16B Jeppe U15A The boysalwaysworkedhard duringpractices 4 1 1 1 1 W 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 0 1 1 1 D 22 3 0 2 0 0 5 4 1 2 0 2 1 2 GF 29 1 2 2 2 5 0 0 1 1 4 2 5 4 GA faces before andafteraMondayfitnesssession. expression on Samuel Dachs’ and Byron Topham’s marginally2–2. Thishighlight overshadows the come back from being 0–2down to drawthegame to able were boys the clock, the on minutes 7 than home fixture against Maritzburg College. With fewer who assisted8goalscorers thisseason. without our top assister, Bernard van Schalkwyk, Bode. These goals would not have been possible a shared award forMohauMonaledi and Ashley goal tallyfortheseason,with10goalsapiece,was team always had someone to rely on. Topping the Christian Pretorius andTsego Motjuwadi, the leaders intheformofcaptainsDanielCloete, true custodianofBoysHighsport.With exceptional Ending their season unbeaten, this U16E Team was a Hockey U16E the wholeyear. Ourbestresult wasundoubtedlythe fantastic seasonthatsawthemloseonly2matches in the best possible way theycould. The boys had a knew whatwas needed from them and executed it There were somehard wordsthe boys spokenattimes,but session. hard fitness a after strong finish to of agreat team,astheboysencouragedoneanother the boys. Old Boywhoshares thesamepassion and ethosas over ascoach,becauseIaman I wasthrilledtotake take overfrom him due to unforeseen circumstances. games into theseason, as Connor Henry asked me to College. Ionlystartedcoachingtheteamabout4 league by finishing a close second behind St Alban’s as wemanagedtocomeveryclosewinningthe It wasanall-round great seasonfortheunder16Ds Hockey U16D Matthew Gloverlookingtopushthe balloutduringanattacking The highlight of the season was definitely the definitely was season the of highlight The the potential Isaw practice, first very the From penalty corneragainst Jeppe Coach Corné vanPletzen play great hockeyonce their fullpotentialis reached. some oftheseboyswillgoonto I havenodoubtthat chance to showcase their skills at ahigherlevel,but school that yourC/Dteamplayersevergetthe majority of them. Itseldom happens atanyother of theseasonandrealised thepotential in avast those beinganabsolutestunnerfrom topD). who top-scored with11 goalsduringtheseason (1 of country. A special mention mustgotoBrendan Els victory overarguablythe besthockeyschoolin boys foughtextremely hard toearnadeserved 2–1 the earlier, months 2 fixture away the losing After penultimate match of the season against Maritzburg. Coach Keagan Richardson things inyearstocome. that eachandeveryoneofthemwillachievegreat the field has been a thrilling experience and I believe Arnison, KeatonUrquhart andKyleRobertze. Matthew vanderWalt, Keir“Picanto”Sales,Matthew “Confucius” Gurnall,Jordan “Geyzee”Geyser, Preston Moodley, Aiden Price,Marcus Hugo,Ryan Dylan Wills, JarydvanStraaten,Greg Balshaw, include: Alex vanTwisk, DanielvanderMerwe, without every singleplayer. Otherteammembers banter, theteamwouldnothavebeensame hardworking spirit,atightbrotherhood andgreat Mark Lamprecht playinginthemidfieldfor1 I gottoknowtheboysquitewellovercourse To see how these players have grown on and offand on grown have players these how Tosee With practicesandmatchesbeingbasedona st XIvKESat The Pretorian

259 SPORT 3 1 260 SPORT involved in. fierce a fantasticgametowatchandanhonourbe our beating was rivals Maritzburg earlyon in theseason 3–1. What season the of highlight losing only2ofourgames.Themost impressive who playedforfun. for those make practiceandmatchesenjoyable help for metopushthosewhowantedimprove and made aware ofwhowasinwhichcategory, allowing fun ofit. of theseason,Iwaseasily At thebeginning still desire toimprovefor the andthose whoplay you always get a mixed bunch, betweenthose who within thebottomhalfofagegroup, skill-wise attitude toward the sport. Whencoaching a team with boyswhoshowedgreat commitmentandgreat The U16FTeamto coach of2016wasverypleasurable Hockey U16F Hockey The Pretorian 4. 3. 2. 1. Aiden Marinusinactionduringapenalty corner Michael SinclaironattackagainstAffies with Freddie VanMaltitzlookingtoassist Sihle andKuhleNcgongoonattackagainst Jeppe Halloran StratfordplayingfortheU16A vStStithian'satPBHS.AlexGurschlstanding ascoverdefenceinfront ofthegoalkeeper My appointedskipper, Tristan Labuschagne,took We made great strides throughout the season 4 Coach Chris McCarthy A massivethanksmustgoouttoalltheseboys. by everyboywhopassedthrough theU16Fsquad. greatthe rather made todo,but camaraderieshown at practiceandunfortunateshuttlestheboyswere to coach. Those are justafewofwhatwas a wonderful team great determinationandwillingnesstoimprove. higher agegroup teams. Phil Kwezaalwaysshowed some seriouscontendersforthe and looktobe a season of huge improvement in theirown games quality throughout. The Moodley brothers enjoyed team’s stronghold indefenceandshowed real throughout. DuncanBinns,ourgoaliewas on his role with great pride and led by example 2 As acoach,Iwillnotonlyremember allthelaughs to asuccessful season, endingupasthe1 showed great leadership skills inleadingtheteam He field. the on follow and to up look to someone I thoughtcouldrallytheboyswhenneededand The teamwascaptainedbyNathanMeyer, someone Standout Performances about watchingthemallgrow inthefuture. this group ofU14hockeyplayers.I’mveryexcited skills and performances. It was a pleasure coaching growthshowed the individual team andtheir of the ways. Thisgame with alotofchancesgoingboth determination afterlosingtwicetotheiropponents, have tobe0–0vsJeppe,withtheboysshowinggreat Nathan Meyer.by A highlightfrom theteamwould at flick super KES a with against game the saved draw we where 2–2 home the win; the us give to minutes dying the in flick penalty a scoring Meyer 1–0 winagainstStJohn’s College withNathan play toputMaritzburg Collegeonthebackfoot. short, losing0–1,showinggreat skillsandgreat team racking 50minofhockey, anerve- theteamcameupjust one. After big a be would fixture reverse to Maritzburg Collegeaway, theboysknewthat at Boys High neartheendofseason. Losing 0–3 work on and off the field, we ended up drawing 0–0 season. Showing great determination andhard Against Jeppewelost1–6and0–2earlierinthe season wenton. played reallyand grew welltogether stronger asthe games, winning2,drawing1andlosing2.Theteam for theU14Nomads Tournament. There weplayed5 The season started with a tour toMaritzburg College Hockey U14A a crackerofbackstickinto thetoprightcornerof season, running past3defendersand unleashing upon. Lukescored oneofthe best goalsofthe grew, working hardhe on aspects of his game that he could improve season, the Throughout field. the backfourwhenNathanMeyerwouldgoup understanding ofthegame.Hewasabletostepinto on hisstick.Lukeshowed that he hadagreat great skills and excellent composure with the ball one day fortheschool. greatsportsman be a hewill am sure I finals. Northern’s U14A side.HeledthemtotheU14IPT He scored 29goals.Nathanwentontocaptainthe top goalscorer even though he was a defender. ended upasthe short corners.Nathan attacking had we when weapon lethal his be to proved flick side in thePretoria League.Learninghowtodrag A fewgamesstoodoutduringtheseason,our Throughout theseason, the boyslostsixgames. Luke Andrew played in the midfield, showing midfield, the in played Andrew Luke st ranked Coach Philip Smerdon day attraining. from here. Heisdeterminedandworkshard every dying minutesofthegame.Hecanonlygetbetter of great saves,including aone-on-one save in the chances going bothways. Thomas made a number 0–0 drawagainstJeppewasacrackinggamewith many greatone gamestandsout.The saves but and helping them to tracktheirstrikers.Hemade the back,helpinghis defenders out withpositioning and madeithisown.Thomaswas very vocal from coaching ofDaveReid-Ross, he grew intotherole the with but first, at worry a was which goals the in season first Thomas’s was This Minnie. Thomas in grow asahockeyplayeratBoysHigh. watch in the future. I am very excited to watch him crucial areas intheattackingcircle. Michaelisoneto great assists and feedingthestrikersballin a vitalrole in winning attacking penaltycorners, hockey. Michaeldidn’tscore alotofgoalsbutplayed entertaining with field the of side the on crowd the use ineverysinglegame,providing the team and Michael learnsskillsveryquicklyandputsthemto Luke Andrew andshowedgreat skillsandteamplay. the goals. Every team needs a goalkeeper and wefoundone Every teamneedsagoalkeeper alongside midfield, the in played Tullis Michael The Pretorian Affies against on attack Ferreira Donovan attack Vuuren on Lafras Van

261 SPORT 262 SPORT justified hisargument byscoringwithhisonlyshot. second halfandafterbeggingmetoplayupfront, over StStithian’s. Adam arrived onlyduringthe goalkeeper, Adam Vorster, scoringinour11–0 victory by 2devastatinglossestoMaritzburg College. in themaking.We hadaphenomenalseason,marred are not only fine hockey players but fine young men craziness throughout theseason. you for the team braais and for putting up with my being enthusiasticthroughout theseason. Thank one ofyouforalwayssupportingtheteamand Most improved player:JosuaViljoen goals in21games) Top goal scorer andPlayer of the season:IanDiamont (29 Captain: IanDiamont Hockey U14C parentsU14B XIin2016andtheir of the part for like tocommend every singleboythatwasevera slots were alwayslateintheeveningsand I would icebreaker earlyinthemornings and our practice drew. Itwastheperfectendtoanexcitingseason. prove and they did! Although they did not win, they played withsuch determination. Theyhad a pointto in theseason 0–6 –Maritzburg College.Theboys had thrashedthemearlier that an opponent against the teamplaytheirheartsoutonourhometurf two fixtures ina row. board the across difference goal largest the having way was up! Our next three battles ended in victory, of whatatrue teamvictoryfeltlikeandtheonly team beatSt.Benedict’s 6–0, theboysallhadataste the where win proper first our we for together As pulled team! a not simply were they another one started topulltogether, andrealised thatwithout and suffered somehugelossesasa result! talented all individuals whoplayedateamgameas were They hockey! for passion a had a group ofvibrant,energetic youngmenwho At the beginning of the season, the U14B XI was Hockey U14B Hockey The Pretorian The highlight of the season had to be our The highlightoftheseasonhadtobeour This was anincredibly specialgroup ofboys,who To alltheparents, I'd like tothankeverysingle Our matcheswere, more oftenthannot,the of theseasonwaswatching The absolutehighlight exercise(s)After some“teambuilding” team the Coach Steven Meyburgh fine school. Coach Donné Fincham Bounce !” wonderful experience this was! In conclusion, “Let’s their commitment to hockeyand to theteam.Whata 2–1 winvsAffies(away) 0–5 lossagainstMaritzburg(home) 11–0 winvsStStithian’s 4–0 winagainstJeppe(home) 1–0 winagainstWaterkloof B 4–0 winagainstStBenedict's 2–0 winagainstStJohn's 7–1 winagainstSouthdownsA 1–1 drawagainstGarsfonteinB 3–0 winagainstJeppe(away) 4–0 winagainstCBCA The resultsfromtheseason: Conceded: Scored: Lost: Draw: Won: Played: Team Stats: Affies (Away) Maritzburg College(Home) KES (Home) St Stithian’s(Home) Jeppe (Home) Parktown (Home) St Benedict’s(Home) St Alban’s(Home) Westville (Home) St John’s(Away) KES (Away) Maritzburg College(Away) Jeppe (Away) Opposition I wishyouallwellfortherest ofyourtimeatour P– 21W–16D–3L–2 2–0 winvsKES(home) 2–2 drawvsMenlo 1–0 winagainstCenturionB 4–0 winagainstParktown 4–0 winagainstStAlban’sB 3–1 winagainstWestville (away) 1–2 lossagainstMaritzburg 0–0 drawagainstSutherlandA 5–0 winagainstKES(away) 13 goals 35 goals 2 2 9 13 Won Won Draw Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Draw Lost Won Score Result 4–1 1–1 1–1 7–0 5–1 1–0 6–0 7–0 1–0 0–2 0–0 0–6 2–1 Coach Peter Noonan and helpedwiththehostingofvisitingplayers. Thank youtoourparents whoattendedthematches and analysisatpracticesattendancematches. our soliddefence. 4 goalswere scored againstusbearstestamentto and combinedwellwiththebacks.Thefactthatonly goals the of front in from balls wasvery clearing in effective our goalkeeper, Mpofu, Obriel upfield. attacks bytheopponentsandskilfullyfed the ball were thebackboneofsideandoftenshutdown McKenzie, Liam Connor Milne, Radloff, Andrew MansandNathanSchaaf Daniel Pebane, Tsebo scoring opportunities. Ourbacks,Sibusiso Mabuza, the wingsbyspreading theballwide and creating Cornel WatsonBush combinedwellwith andKeagan passes across thegoalline.Ourlinks,JoshuaHorn, wanted tobeinthethickofthings.Theymadegood and JossMillswere attackingwingswhoalways links andwings. captain and as centre-link combined well withthe scored numerous goals.Marnus Linde wasourvice- forwards andasoliddefence. was thefactthatwehadbig,strong-running them earlierintheseason. win againstMaritzburg College,havingdrawnwith of theseason was our1–0 two games.Thehighlight Wesuccessful hockeyseason,losingonly hadavery Hockey U14D Versus KES: Versus Affies: Versus StStithian’s: Versus Maritzburg: Versus Centurion: Versus Jeppe: Versus Parktown: Versus HFVerwoerd: Versus StJohn’s: Versus Eldoraigne: Versus KES: Versus Maritzburg: Versus Midstream: Versus Jeppe: ofmatchesplayed: Results I wouldliketothankMrGibbsforhissupport Jordan Quin Kieser, Christian Narayan, Aodhan Nathan Hallwas our captain and striker. He to oursuccess An importantfactorcontributing Won Lost Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Drew Drew Won Won 4–0 0–1 11–0 1–0 5–0 6–0 6–1 1–2 5–1 4–0 0–0 0–0 2–0 4–1 Coach Liam Rochford their school. team and showed fortheir and commitmentthey played forthe14EXIthisyearallpassion at away fixture first College, wewentdown1–2. the in that was remarkable the result againstMaritzburgmuch more that thrashing 7–1 of Maritzburg Collegeonhometurf.Whatmade the be undoubtedly would season of the a cleansheet.Thehighlight while stillhaving the boyswinningthree gamesbyover10goals, habit ofwinningand“big”whichsaw incredible. this yearmakes the results achieved that much more there were boys withno hockey experienceprior to a massive success. The fact thatwithinthisgroup captain, KameshDayal,canonlybedescribedas The under14EXIseason under theguidanceof Hockey U14E I wouldliketothankeverysingleplayerwho The teammanagedtogetintoanincredible John Beckerthrowing anoverhead forthePBHS2 The Pretorian nd XI

263 SPORT 264 SPORT undoubtedly, themselves. from the School,OldBoys, parents, themedia and, fear of failure because of expectations…expectations became strong.they Withouta doubt,there wasa chose torisefrom thepain.Intheirdarkestmoments this accumulatingproblem –anotherloss – butthey boys could have beenparalysed by thegravityof in yourlife,istheonestaringbackfrom theglass”.The in themirrormost counts …“Thefellowwhoseverdict man only hadtoanswerthe they that knowing for dutyonaMonday, inthetrenches,deep, digging did. Week inandweekouttheboyswouldreport adversity thattheboyshadtostandtall…andthey face of a stepback.Itisinthe inch oreventaking who donotknowaboutsurrendering, givingan in thetrenches” withthe rest ofthebravesouls boys for not coming up with a quick fix for this for fix quick sleeping giant thathadeventuallyreared a itsnasty with up coming not for boys results. Theycriticised the school, coaches and them apartandcriticised their lackofwinning validate them.True to form,socialmediapulled were delivered tosocialmediaandthe school,to soldiers defending thereputation oftheCandies, 1 1 Rugby The Pretorian due tothe2 havoc and the team, as a whole, becomes weaker, Physically theboysbreakdown asinjurieswreak above ourweight.Eventuallythedam wall breaks. green” tocarryusweek inandweekouttopunch on passion, brotherhood and the “Red-white-and- and well,butitbecomes almost impossible to rely bidder.highest go tothe ultimately Thatisallgood will players that of selling(oursouls)orbuying as aschool, not tojointhefrenetic hustleand bustle favour?” 5 gamebreakers thatcanswingthematchinour question: “Howandwhere areto getthose wegoing winning result thatallofusare after. Thatbegsthe the scoreboard inyourfavourandproduce the often thannot,withsome individual brilliance,turn you haveyourselfacompetitiveteamthatwill,more tries, score will who finishers some and execute can most crucial positions,somedecisionmakerswho will havethestrongest team. joining the“professional” era of the highestbidder weaker, butmore acaseofallourrivalschools This is notnecessarily due totheCandies becoming one match that we started as outright favourites. favourites towinthematch.In2016,there wasnot would startatleast50%oftheirmatchesasthe transformation process. A fewyearsagotheteam st st XVRugbyatBoysHighisgoingthrough a The playersrepresenting the 1 For alltherightreasons wehavemadeadecision, If youcanmanagetobuyonly5playersinthe XVRugby nd XV players having to step up to “fight st XV, thebrave cheering theschool’s1 were cementedonthosestands.Theyweren’t just accepted theirfate,butsteadfastandloyal,they while otherssurrendered totheelementsand flag school the under shelter found them of Some our mostloyalsupporterswhorefused tomove. notice theboysonstands,drenched inrain, passion and determination, I couldn’t help but stands. Watching theteamplaywithunmatched rain camedown,thelouderboyscheered onthe few heavydownpoursatstages.Theharder the School. Thematchwasplayedintherainwitha High Boys against Westville fixture home our was 2016 season, the of day significant and impactful as one. and togrowschool tostandtogether the stronger splinter inmanydirections,got becamethegluethat power and the potential to cause the school to and unconditional support.Whathad huge divisive decided tobacktheirboys,givetheCandiesfull head. Ithardly came as asurprisewhentheschool wanted to leave their jerseys in a better condition jerseys inabetter wanted toleave their the Matricsplayedtheirlast matchonBrooks and Coming from a poorperformance the previous week, return fixture against Maritzburg College on Brooks. a 16–12win. landed on thecross-bar and “snuck”overtogiveus that in anotherverycloseencounterwithapenalty end oftheday,matteredwas allthat that time. atthat had the backingof the boysinschool and at the we werebe verylong,butofonething certain…we still would season the that and fight to battles hard of hope. had fought right until the end andplanted a seed do, tocongratulatethe15,actually23players,who spontaneously ran onto the field, which they never forgiven fornotbeingneutralanymore. Theboys parents andanyneutralbystanderwhocouldbe the heartsofourfans,boysonstands, PBHS 6,WBHS3.We won,notjustthematch,but was blew, it whistle final the When field. the onto time cheeringevenlouder, callingtheCandiesback of themfoundthemselvesbackonthestands,this the electricalstormhadpassed,eachandeveryone theschool’s gym where theycarriedonsingingwarcries.Once into and stands the off temporarily, removed bythelightningsiren forcing them, that represented 1550boys.Theywere eventually ambassadors intheircandy-stripedwararmour 15 brothers whocarried the hope of the school, The bestexampleofthis,andperhaps themost Our lastmatch that deserves a mentionwas our Weseason St Stithian’slateroninthe alsobeat That wasit.Wethere knewthat were stillmany st XV, butsupportingtheir professionalism in school boy rugby?” Onlytime ever-changing of flood this in anchored us keep to No doubt.Canweholdonto traditionandpassion season? this field rugby the on lessons educational players toBoys High? Did we learnsporting and questions: “Howarerugbybetter wegoingtoattract to changewhennecessary. This poses the following stay relevant inchangingtimesandnottobescared traditions ofPBHS,weare awareit isvitalto that While we have to respect the pastand long-standing have stood the testof time over the past115 years. they willpasswithflyingcolours. adversity andpressureschool? Ofcourse,and after with deal to able be boys these Will not! absolutely what thoseboyshadgonethrough thisseason?Isay injury time.Didwedeservetolosethatmatch? After over thecross-bar. We lost22–24, three minutesinto way its find to managed somehow,ball but the ball half. Hedidn’tmakegreattheir the contact with stood. Their kickerwentforpolesfrom just outside been interpreted inmanyways,butthepenalty penalised us for holding on. That call could have the balltosecure ourownruck ballandthereferee twice, theballcame out, ourscrumhalf dived onto the ballandkickitout. After thescrum was reset was awarded to us and all wehad to do was to win penalty togoup22–21. It was the lastplay. A scrum it allwentaccording toplan.Eventuallywekickeda Wedo battle. were uponthescoreboard earlyonand knew thattheboyswere switchedonandready to we kickoff, the From them. received had they than PBHS isatraditionalschool and its structures Front RowL–R: Second RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

J Smalley, L Lottering,GdeBruin,DAndrews (Vice Captain),MCross (Captain),VFrench, DYeomans, TMasemola.

Mr MSmuts(Coach),Moroane, L Classen,TRivas,Sachane,KFulton,MKubheka,MrERust(Coach). G Collaros, A Awofolu, KWoodbridge, DClark, RSimmonds,CduToit, MWaldeck. 1 st XVRugbyTeam our strength-and-conditioning coach, we appreciate excellent medicaladvice. To Mr Laurence Stewart, treating injuries and giving the boys confidence with the boys, many hoursbehindthescenes, strapping Mr NeilvanBiljon,ourphysio, thankyouforthe many biggerand stronger packs, thank you.To coach who helpedustostand strong against luck inyournewendeavours. Good gain. Garsfontein's definitely is loss our and fields rugby the on stories and jokes your miss will simple toano-nonsenseapproach tocoaching.We amount from you,rangingfrom keepingthegame enormous an learned have I season. the of kick-off the first to through straight off-season the in even you foryourtirelessthank workwiththesquad and honourtohavecoachedwithyou. the game.Itwasanabsolutepleasureexcited about for yourattentiontodetailand getting theboys you Thank staff. coaching as well dove-tailed and hand. Well done.We havecomplimentedeachother their language and they have eaten outof your backline. Somehowyoumanagedtolearnspeak you haveplayedmost of your playingcareer inthe well. Itis not easytocoach forwards, especially if who madehisdebutas1 and foremost, toMrErloRust,mycoachingpartner looking aftertheboysduring2016season. First and in preparing involved members staff various will tell. To Mr DandrévanderWesthuizen, thescrum To MrRyno vanderMerwe, ourDirector ofRugby, A sincere wordmust gotoallthe ofthanks st XVcoach and did very The Pretorian

265 SPORT 2 266 SPORT Coaches Mike SmutsandErloRust Congratulations onthisremarkable achievement. (22 Caps)whohaveplayed2seasonsfortheCandies. Caps), GertdeBruin (32Caps)andVaughan French here welearntolive!”BoysHightillIdie! –“’Tis wrong. them prove to order in off backsides Brooks, inthetrenches withyouguys,workingour would be noplacethatIwould rather bethanon than theindividuals. If I could choose again, there this team, the whole was always more important the boysandcoachingteam. appreciate yourloyalandunwaveringsupportof to drivetheboysalloverplace–wereally do have workedwithyou. were inthemiddle of allit.Itwasanhonourto setup. The team culture was outstanding and you each andeveryoneofusthatwaspartthe1 and on the field. You were an absolute role model to during numeroustogether toughtimesatschool Courageous. You were thegluethatkeptteam team andthegreat teamculture. We would like to acknowledge your influence on the it hasn’t. might seemtohavegoneunnoticed,but that thank youforallthehard workbehindthescenes Mr TheoBezuidenhoutandShaunLansberg, and nutritionaladvice.To thesportpsychologists, into off- and pre-season training, as well as life-style the hard workanddetailedplanningthat hasgone Rugby The Pretorian 3. 2. 1. Jason Kearneyonthecharge againstParktownwhileWernher Loubsersupports Damien Cunninghamprepares topasswithSeanNaudeandJeanTerblanché supporting Callan MeyerinfullflightagainstMartizburg College A specialmentionmust gotoMicheil Cross (31 In superb. have been boys, youguys Then tothe hours many sacrificed who parents the all To Thank youtoMicheilCross, our Captain st XV 3 1 Maritzburg College1 Bishops DHS KES 1 Grey HighSchool Windhoek Wynberg Results Opponent Martizburg College2 Martizburg KES 2 St Benedict’s St Alban’s St John's Parktown St Stithian’s Westville Jeppe Jeppe 2 Affies nd st match match nd Match st nd match match lost 0–59 won 24–17 lost 11–16 lost 5–9 lost 0–41 won 22–12 lost 17–24 lost 22–24 lost 36–45 won 27–21 won 26–24 lost 12–24 won 36–15 lost 0–25 lost 24–37 lost 3–25 lost 3–56 lost 6–55 than oneoccasion thisyear, Tebogo hadtowithstand more on and field rugby a on positions demanding one of themosttechnicaland is withoutadoubt the school and what itstands for. Tighthead prop 3 year, butsoon developed an undyingloyalty to Tebogo came to Boys High onlyduringhis Form Tighthead Prop:Tebogo Masemola(15Caps) to watchinghimdevelopnextyear. of when exactly the ruck had formed! I look forward referees didn’talwaysagree withhisinterpretation added another dimension to his game, eventhough so!) stubbornly (rather ball opposition over turn to carrier hewasworthgoldtous,whilehisability real livewire on the park.Ondefense and as a ball- 100% andwasa know howtogiveanythingbut players inthesquadthisyear. Hesimplydoesnot easily be described as one of the most enthusiastic became oneofthecharactersinsideandhecan known as“Frikkie”byhisteammates,hequickly affectionately More back. looked never he festival, during theSaints once hegothisopportunity but hooker thisseason, expected tobethestarting As aForm4boy, Llewellynwasperhaps not Hooker: LlewellynClassen(15Caps,2Tries) the ballwell. count on his defensive efforts and his ability to carry backed outof a challengeand the team could always came under alotofpressure atscrum time,henever pitch, was not necessarily a badthing. Although he the fourlinesofarugbyless nicebetween a little most creative argumentsbeing toconvincehimthat fact, heis such a gentleman thatittooksome of our dedicated rugby playersIhaveevercomeacross. In replacement. He is one of the most honest, loyal and and provedthis opportunity an outstanding tobe Yeomans sustained an injury. He made the most of until midwaythrough theseason when Daniel regularthe Motheo wasnot team loosehead forthe Loosehead Prop:MotheoMoroane(12Caps,1Try) which hewillhopefullyrealise afterschool. I believethathestillhasalotofuntappedpotential inthestarting lineup again. Although Daniel had a good season, spot a to secure him for difficult it made time recovery the and fixture Alban’s St the to havebeensidelined by aninjurysustainedduring highest tacklecountoftheday. Hewas unfortunate where he defended like atigertoproduce the second this yearwasundoubtedlyagainstStJohn’sCollege out withoutanycomplaints.Hisbestperformance player whodid the hard yards match in and match especially valuableasascrummager. Heisamodest Daniel is a tough and powerful front rankerwho was Loosehead Prop:DanielYeomans (11 Caps) Player Profiles–2016Forwards: Kagiso isatalentedForm 4 playerwhowasinand Flank: KagisoWoodbridge (10Caps) mates wasunquestionable. the collision. His loyalty tothejerseyandhis team contact and loved to takeuptheballand dominate of hands for aforward. He nevershied away from the front ofthelineoutandhasaverygoodpair of distractionattimes.Hewasareliablejumper at as passioncanbe,italsocomeswithafairamount with positivesandnegatives,becauseasinspiring over hisheadthisyear. That,unfortunately, comes the mostpassionateplayerstoputaCandiesjersey some fond memories. David wasprobably oneof surewill alsotrigger in yearstocomethey that they hadtobedrilled in so many times,butIam to hearfrom arugbycoach ever again,because probablythe twowords Davidwouldneverwant are These height!” body height, body height, “Body Lock: DavidClark(16Caps,2Tries) effective cleanerat ruck time. also a vitalcomponentofourlineoutsand a very defensive efforts and ability to carry the ball, he was While Dylanwouldprobablyrememberedbe forhis he endedupplayingthere formostoftheseason. rugby simply made him the bestman for the joband preferred position, his uncompromising style of terms ofmatchstatistics. lock isnothis Although is regularly ratedamongst the bestperformers in by allhisteammates,hehastheheartofalionand respectedexample. Highly year andalwaysledby Dylan was appointed vice-captainof the Candies this Lock: DylanAndrews(16Caps,1try) prospect fornextyear! figure who asserts authority on the field. An exciting realiseimposing as aphysically hisfullpotential ball. Hehas a positive workethic,butstillhas to phase first quality good with backline the provide strongto ability in thelineouts,hehas lifter on Brooks thisyear. As asolidscrummager and prop andwasinvolvedinacoupleoftitanic battles a formidabletighthead to be the physicalattributes his opportunitytowardsHe hasall part. latter the only got of theseason,but squad sincethebeginning Amin isanotherForm4playerwhowaspartofthe Tighthead Prop:AminAwofolu (7 Caps) attitude. him withhispositiveapproach andnever-say-die around players the up fire to ability special a had he and down us let never however, spirit, fighting he unfortunatelyhad to endure manyabadcall. His not wellcontrolled by most schoolboy referees and front rows. Thescrum isalsoanarea thatisreally huge amounts of pressure from enormous opposition The Pretorian

267 SPORT 268 SPORT from thefront. Hewas pretty muchthecomplete and lead Micheil wasourcourageous captain Scrumhalf: MicheilCross: (16Caps8Tries) strength tostrength asaseniorplayernextyear. to manyofhisfellowplayers.Ihopehegoesfrom while hiscrunching tacklesserved as inspiration decision-maker andjumperinthelineoutswere vital to carry theballnextyear.opportunity Hisskillsasa lot thisseason and Ireally hopethathegetsmore is priceless. Positionally, hewould have learnta run straightwhilepreserving spaceontheoutside He hasawell-developed skills setand hisabilityto positive approach andkeensense of observation. towork with ChrisandIwasthoroughly impressed withhis Ihad opportunity first the was year This Eighthman: ChrisduToit (12Caps,2Tries) Brooks infront oftheirowncrowd! of theelusiveMaritzburg wingsfrom behindon he leaptforward likeapredator tobringdownone when blow final the dealt was years the over pace around him.Therumour thathehadlostsome of his situations was invaluable to the youngerplayers on defenseandhisexperienceindealingwithtough superb fetcherandball-carrier, hewasoutstanding at thesideofscrum.a Inadditiontobeing that hewasnotplanningtorelinquish hisposition After acoupleof solid performances, it was clear flank. to hooker from moved was he when him for start totheyearandthingsonlystartedhappening By hisownstandards,had arelatively Gert slow Flank: GertdeBruin(16Caps,1Try) every lineout. and alwaysstrovesettled forsecondbest to “perfek” around him fed off his confident approach. He never players and manyofthe easier todealwith a lot sense ofhumourmadepressureskin. Hisbrilliant reallyopposition’s under the hadaknackforgetting call. Hewas devastating atcleaningoutrucks and collected andmore oftenthannot,madethecorrect moment, hestayedcalmand of the heat game. Inthe leadership abilities and an excellent feel for the player withnatural shoulders. Heisanintelligent with anoldheadonhis Rory isayoungplayer Flank: RorySimmonds(14Caps) that hetakeswearingthejerseytonextlevel. I hold thumbs thathe stays injury-free next yearand very highstandards and ambitious goalstoachieve. natural leadershipandathleticism. He setshimself addition toanyteam.Heisacleverplayerwith excellent work rate on the field, make him a welcome maker and jumper in the lineouts, as well as his commitments. Hiscontributionsasadecision- out oftheteamthisyearduetoinjuryandother Rugby The Pretorian He found defending at 13 quitechallenging.On was excellent. kicks contestable or kick-offs either and retrieveaerial battle to winthe fromball the for most of the games that he played. His ability inside andoutsidecentreLeander changedbetween Centre: LeanderLottering:(11 Caps) decision-making, hewillbeareal threat nextyear. better attack hehadgoodfeet,andwithslightly defensive line,compromising thelineintegrity. On His sense on defense. of adventurefound himshooting out ofthe often communication effective for responsible was he field the on energy this all With in-season. the team and in pre-season off-season, during player fittest the far by was Geordie Centre: GeordieCollaros:12Caps rugby season. next year’s during influential very be will who player another concussion and 3weeksonthetouchline.Heis Westvilleagainst saving tackle him with whichleft action. Murraymadeamatch- himself closetothe find to managed always has he ethic, work great a defense, managingthehover(shift)defense.With was the most important member in thebackline your ownperil.Murray opposition, youwilldosoat explosive power, but ifyouunderestimate him as or feet fancy with dazzling or flashy not is He well. Murray isano-nonsensecentrebasics whodoesthe Centre: Matric year. his in player influential very a be will He attack. on work, hiskickinggamecanalsobecomeathreat kicking bootandwithmore attentionandhard wide allinonegowashisstrength.He hasadecent ball the distribute to or shoulder his off runner a to line with the option to break the line himself, offload across the park.His ability toattacktheadvantage in andweekouthadabrilliantworkethic due toconcussion. Hemade the most tackles week technique. Needless to say, he missed two matches Henry Honeyballwithhis uncompromising tackling afew deadly one-on-one defense. He reminds me a lotof after flyhalf at matches atcentre. Hisstrongest assetwasbyfarhis position his found Tayne Flyhalf: Tayne Rivas:(14Caps24Points) an exceptionalambassadorfortheteamandschool. positive, nomatterwhatthescoreboard said. He was defense. the boysmotivatedand As captain,hekept of defenseandendedupwithahugeworkrateon Defensively he was our sweeper behind the first line day, hewas very dangerous and lethal onattack. same When allofthesefacetsclickedonthe a gap. pick-and-go, boxkickand put manya forward into scrumhalf, beingabletopasswellbothsides, Murray Waldeck: (13Caps) and lowcentre ofgravity, hebrought mostattackers defense hewasverysolid andwithhisgreat feet instead ofsometimes justbeingapairofhands.On underutilised. On attack,hemaybetriedtoomuch from theblindsideonattack,butonceagain,hewas left qualities, hehadhugepotentialtoposeathreat choice asfirst season wing. With great feetandbrilliantdefensive the off started Mpho Wing: MphoKubheka:(7Caps1Try) another attackingthreat inthebackline. will bewithusnextseasonaswellandsurely be He season. this underutilised but identified was 10 His abilitytorunoptions ontheinside of attacking kicks. contestable and kickoffs, many back winning wing. Hisaerialskillswere alsoquiteoutstanding, making thatlasttackleontherighthandsideasaleft by tries many saved he and strength his definitely he stayedthere. Tumelo’s cover-defense was to playfortheCandies, once hegottheopportunity from the3 Tumelo alsohadtowork hiswaythrough theranks Wing: Tumelo Sachane:(10Caps1Try) be ahugeattackingweapon. and ifhecanexecutetheswervetoright,will sleepless nights. He will be very influential next year and space,hewouldcausemanyoppositionplayers huge potentialandifhecouldgettheballwithtime had Keagen surprise). Onattack, (to their Keagen opposition player managed to run around or over most tellinganduncompromising tackles.Notone one of the smallest players in theteam, he made the to cementhis place into thenumber14jersey. As field. he workedhiswayupintotheCandies,managed the on season training due to athletics commitments. Once player pre- and fastest off- the of most missed he Unfortunately, the was Keagen Wing: KeagenFulton:(8Caps) amongst thebacks. the Candies, he was also responsible for leadership one ofthefewboyswhoplayedhissecondseasonfor feet andmadetheoppositionlooksillyattimes. As space toexecute.Onattackhe,onceagain,hadgreat consequently remove theopposition’s time and helped tocreate amazinglinespeedondefenseand and abilitytogoreally lowinthetackle.Healso was lethalwithhislowcentre ofgravity, great feet to hisbestposition,outsidecentre. Ondefense he the seasonfrom wingtofullbackandeventually Vaughanmoved around wasunfortunately during 3 Tries) Centre/Wing/Fullback: opportunities forthosearound him. attack hemanagedtorun great lines andcreate rd XVallthewayinto1 Vaughan French:(13Caps st XV. Likewise, 1 Other playerswhoplayed1ormore matches for the eventually giveusthevictoryagainstStStithian’s. that bouncedonthecrossbar and“snuck”overto with a off paid kick frommemorable penalty ourownhalfwayline It off. afternoon the taking were many afternoonswhensome of theotherplayers was alsogreat,park on hisgoalkicking working the off ethic work His 22m. own even or half own his educated boot, pinningopposition teams in their team, hedictatedmanygamesfromwith fullback more tohisliking. As one ofthemainkickers inthe found the space and time afforded to him at fullback Jordan started off the season at flyhalf, but eventually Points) Fullback/Flyhalf: JordanSmalley:(14Caps,66 of skillstotheCandiesin2017. other positionsandwilltherefore bringhisownset down who camedown his channel. Hecan also play Matthew vanZyl Ruwan duPlessis Jared Swanepoel Callan Meyer William Gersteling Sacha Zachariades Shaun Traviss Jason Reynders Jean-Deon Hübsch Robin Davies Justin vanderMerwe Brandon Lamon Higgo vanBiljon Andries Roos Daniel Goldacre st XVin2016were: Micheil Cross, Gert de Bruin(ballcarrier)andChrisduToit 1 Cap 1 Cap 1 Cap 1 Cap 1 Cap 2 Caps 2 Caps 3 Caps 3 Caps 3 Caps 3 Caps 3 Caps 3 Caps 4 Caps 5 Caps The Pretorian

269 SPORT 270 SPORT injury orplayersmovingup tothe1 Almost all thesechanges were forced by either by therateatwhichplayers intheteamchanged. Our weeklypreparations were severely hampered 2016 season was onewithmanyupsanddowns. that cameagainstStJohn’switha36–21victory. The we starteddevelopingintoawinningteam. surely but Slowly weeks. following the during field was putinandlonghourswere spentonthepractice for oursuccess this year. A great dealofhard work mental aspect.This was maybe thegreatest reason The otherimportantpartofourpreparation wasthe forget the fitness and rucking sessions on a Monday? was toworkonourphysicalconditioning.Whowill started working on improving. The first thing we did game, butratherbyaseason.ThenextMondaywe year, BoysHigh’s2 hosts, Krugersdorp HighSchool’s 1 including: CBCBoksburg, H/SRoodepoortandthe a tough opposition, strong very was against played it we festival; fixtures, the of nature the to Due for theboystoprepare fortheupcomingseason. Pretoria BoysHighSchool2 Rugby 2 Rugby The Pretorian The 2 within thisgroup ofboys wassomethingspecial. that realised also we but 0–17, lost we and day our the seasontofaceouroldrivals,Jeppe.Itwasnot the for confidence upcoming season. of deal great a and memories “Black Shorts”.We leftthefestivalwithwonderful gave theboysrightandhonourtobecalled two teams.Thethree victoriesduringthefestival the between difference the was day,that the of end passion andcommitmentonoursideatthe moment. Fortunately foruswehadBoys High with theresult inthebalanceuntilverylast over thehosts.This was aclosely contested match festival with thehighlightbeing18–12 victory Boy HighSchool’s2 During thisweekend23 boys represented Pretoria Best of the West RugbyFestivalinKrugersdorp. second year inarow, theschool participated inthe only theresults. “Black Shorts”asuccessful team thisyearandnot enjoyment andteamspirit.Thosearemade the what are the important ones – passion, commitment, mentioned later, thesuccesses that can’tbemeasured ratio of48%. 16, won 7 and lost 9 – which gives the team a winning We had to wait three weeks for our first win and win first our for weeks three wait Weto had On 9 April the boys lined-up for the first game of game first the for lined-up boys 9 the On April It allstartedduringtheEasterweekend.For Although statsare importantandafew will be nd XV was not going to be defined by one single nd XV nd nd XVwasundefeatedduringthe XV. Itwasagreat opportunity nd RugbyTeam: played st XV. Unlikelast st XV. Although member of the 2 one I will remember for a long time. Every single definitely was season this and boys of group this of held high. heads our with season the end and field the leave day, buttheboysnevergaveup.We were ableto wasno year This the on outplayed were Unfortunately, we different. ahigh. on season the finish to rivals, Affies, and there is always a great expectation Krugersdorp Festival. of theyearduring displayed atthebeginning same amountofpassionandcommitment that was never gaveupandcontinuedtoplaywiththen consistency was a problem during theyear, the boys played everyminuteofmatchforthe2 Callan MeyerandShaunTraviss –thesetwoplayers Special mention: outstanding playersinthe1 the endofseason he becameoneofthemost workers andmostdedicatedplayers.Towards Tumelo Sachane:Tumelo isoneofthehardest Most ImprovedPlayer: during theseason. (St Benedict’sandParktown)scored twotries He wasnamedMan-of-the-Matchontwooccasions hard and dirty work at thebottomof every ruck. the team.Onecouldalwaysrely onhimtodothe Slade Guy: Slade was the most consistent player in Player oftheseason: appreciated. your encouragementisimmeasurable and greatly the boysonstandsandespeciallyparents – year. LastlyIwouldliketothankoursupporters:all for theinputhehadinsuccess of theteamthis Mr Brendon Oweninhiscapacityasassistantcoach during theseason.Iwouldliketothank attitude and everyplayerforhiscommitment,passion team proud and did himself proud. I thank each got thecall-upfor1 complained, just continued doing his best untilhe he hadtoplayagameforthe3 Coach J Tucker on andoffthe rugby field. best forthefuture,the I wisheachandeveryplayer Shorts” during2016. to thankthemfortheircommitmentthe“Black for alarge portionoftheseasonandIwouldlike Festival. Theywereand vice-captain alsocaptain this year, excepthalfagameattheKrugersdorp From myside,Iamveryproud tohavebeenpart Every season ends with the fixture against our old nd XV did the school proud, did his st XV. st XV,not before but rd XV. Henever nd XV 6 4 2 Affies Maritzburg College(Home) KES (Home) St Stithian’s(Home) Jeppe (Home) Parktown (Away) St Benedict’s(Home) St Alban’s(Home) Westville (Away) St John’s(Away) KES (Away) Maritzburg College(Away) Jeppe (Away) HighSchool Krugersdorp H/S Roodepoort CBC Boksburg duringtheseason Results 3–69 7–15 7–10 10–33 10–28 17–7 26–5 10–5 7–25 36–21 7–21 14–60 0–17 18–12 25–0 24–0 Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Win Win Win Lost Win Lost Lost Lost Win (KHSFestival) Win (KHSFestival) Win (KHSFestival) 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5 3 1 PBHS vsMartizburg College Micheil Cross PBHS vsJeppe(Away) –DylanAndrews, HiggovanBiljonand The 2 Keyashin ChinsamylookingtooutflanktheAffiesdefenders. David Clark Motheo Moroane, LlewellynClassen,Tebogo Masemolaand PBHS vsMartizburg College–JordanSmalley nd XV’s forwardsstrugglingfortheballagainstJeppe The Pretorian

271 SPORT 272 SPORT young menwhorepresented the3 classroom. Ifoundthegrowth Iwitnessedinthe is justanopportunitytoteachalessonoutsidethe scores. Rugby(oranyothersportforthatmatter) season issomuchmore, howeverthanstatistics and 7) followed. (28– Stithian’s St and (45–5) Jeppe (71–0), Parktown WestvilleJohn’s (34–7), Benedict’s (62–10), St (14–6), an exceptional leader of men. Victories against St go to the captain, Jason Kearney, who proved to be the gameplan. A great dealof credit here should of playorthefreedomimplemented withwhichthey XV refusedstyle toallowalossdictateeithertheir the nature oftherest oftheseason. How theteamresponded to thiswoulddetermine coached andmotivatedKESsidelost11–24. The 3 Rugby 3 Rugby The Pretorian the season.The3 (13–12). Thencamethemostdisappointinggameof College Maritzburg and (7–0) Jeppe over victories became! men can’t beat one team’. And what a team they the team that ‛one man can’t beat fifteen but fifteen importantly, theirdefeats.Itwasacentraltenetof become ateamandowntheirvictoriesand,more decisions. Iwitnessedagroup ofindividuals more importantlytakeresponsibility forthose young menmakedecisionsunderpressure and , anexcuseisacrutch thatholdsoneback.Isaw that an explanation is an opportunity to improve gratifying. Isawboysbecomemen,arealisation The third termstartedwithafrustrating 12–12 An intensely competitivegroup ofplayers,the3 The seasonstartedwellwithhard-fought A cleanstrikeoftheballbyNickRaswhileMatthewvan Zyl rd XVhadagoodseasonintermsofresults. A rd Team–TheMarines rd XVwere verypooragainstawell- looks on rds thisyearmost

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Player oftheseason: Most improved player: Captain: rugby schoolboy fine coach andaddedvaluetoeverypractice. a is He support. and input must gotomyco-coach, Mr Smit, forhisconstant sons and hostedwhennecessary. A special mention like tothankalltheparents whosupportedtheir Coach CA McBride season. (Asanaside,nofewerthaneight3 and school.Thankyou,gentlemen,foranamazing determined, committedandproudteam oftheir as acoach.Theboyswere typicalBoysHighboys: determination shown. the intensityofcompetition and the valourand reflect however not does line score The 32–0. won their all but on the day Affies were just too good and the 3 draw against KES. This really was a gamethatI felt players received 1 The 3 anexcellent 1–15! numbers from was size and talent with side Affies this that say Imust Affies. foes, their opportunitiesandranout5–20winners. being from back College took behind. Itwasacrackerofgamebut fight couldn’t we time this that except College, Maritzburg against fixture return dearly. Thesame wastrue thefollowingweekin of focusandcomposure in the“red zone”costus

2016 wasanimmenselyenjoyableseasonforme The final game of the season was against our old our against was season the of game final The rd rds XVcouldhaveandshouldwon. A lack were highlymotivatedandreally gaveit st XVcaps this year.) Iwould also Tayne Rivas Jean Terblanche Lorenzo Robinson Jason Kearney rd XV impressive point difference of 245. This is indicative an points, 82 conceded only and points, 327 scored inches from scoringourfirstpoints. everything we had, and a couple of times we came made themdefendformostofthehalf.We gaveit in thesecond half. Theboysinthegreen andred once thewhitewash cross to managed only Affies jersey.performances IhaveseeninaBoysHigh half second best the of one up put but 0–20, Affies to mewhatthe“Marines”were about.We lostto of thebestteamsincountry, onceagainproved on intheseason24–17. earlier them beating narrowly after this and 100–7, has tobebeatingJeppeathome,byamammoth moments memorable most the of one I think Affies. against lost only twoschools, Maritzburg (home and away) and we reality in ratio; winning 73% a equated to This matches! rugby 11 of out 8 winning 4. 3. 2. 1. What an incredible rugby season for the 4 Rugby 4 3 1 PBHS vsParktown:RorySimmonds, MicheilCross andGeordieCollaros (ballcarrier) Hope Mashabane,U14A,leavesthe Parktown defendersinhiswakeasheracesforthetryline Jaco SteynU14A centre eludingtheStBenedict’s player, withJancoJonkerinsupport. Daniel Yeomans, Tayne RivasandKatlegoWoodbridge What wasmostimpressive this season is thatwe Our lastgameoftheseason,againstarguablyone th Team th XV, Coach Cornelius Smit and forthisIwillforever begrateful. as MrMcBride, re-ignited mypassion for coaching, some oftheF4sagainnextyear. Theplayers,aswell matrics for one last time, andI cannot wait tocoach made countlesstackles. as theseasonprogressed. Hestolemanyaballand Wesley Busackershowedthebiggestimprovement up theirhandsduringtheseason,butIfeltthat and ledbyexample.We hadmanyplayersputting (together withJackMartin)formostoftheseason has tobeSladeRobinson.Hecaptainedtheteam but I think our most valuable player this season player, one just out single to difficult is It season. the 4 Mdluli scoringawopping8triesfortheMarines. of ourattackingprowess on thewings,withSandile 4 2 It hasbeenanabsolutepleasure coachingthe I wouldliketothankalltheboyswhorepresented th XV at one point or another during the The Pretorian

273 SPORT 274 SPORT Rugby 5 h sals by n h fed ad ht is Tumiso that Mmope. and field, the on boy smallest the on hisneverstepbackattitudeevenwhenhewas one boyneedstobecommended and skillsbasebut team hadhisowncharacter in the help. Eachboy of theteamwere boarders, which isalwaysagreat direction. Another positive was the factthatmost of manymore outstandingvictories. pulled off an amazing victory. This was just the start away againstourrivals, Jeppe. The 5 was game first Our school. the in teams best the of possessed skill, drive anddeterminationtobeone game. The6 tactical kickingrugby thateventuallywon us the as theygotdowntobusinessandplayedclever “ice breaker” gamebutthatdidnotconcern the boys 5 tough oneforBoysHighasawhole.However, the on the2016rugbyLooking back was a season, it Rugby The Pretorian ranks torepresent3 the to holdontoplayersasalotofthemmovedupthe the 5 trial gameswhere theopenteamswere chosen. Both rate. Thisisanamazingachievementfortheboys. was selected to represent the 2 rugby brain helpedtoleadthe5 Ben Uys at scrum half. His cool head and good in ourteamtheirnewteams. higher teams and implementingskillstheylearned was rewardingfor seeingboyswecoachedplaying to re-coach a new team every week.However, it teams, respectively. As acoachitwastoughtohave th XV had a 78% win rate and the 6 the and rate win 78% a had XV The 6 As theseasonprogressed, the 5 The season started off with our traditional internal The teamwasledforthemostofseasonby th and6 th XVneedtobethanked,all200of them –or th th XVhadaclosergamebutnonetheless th and 6 XVshadoutstandingplayerswho Vaughan French th rd and4 Teams th sidesandahandful nd XV and Candies th XVintheright th th XV a 70% win 70% a XV XVstruggled th XV had an some the players will goon to represent the Candies. headed inagooddirection andIhavenodoubtthat the opportunity, assures me that Boys High rugby is of the team and how well they playedwhen given occasional matric,forexperience.Therelativeyouth comprised largely ofForm4s,23sandthe and depth Boys High has at itsdisposal. The team we were alwayscompetitive.Thisshowsthequality Coaches Donovan O’GradyandMaremo Mokgabudi High Brothers! always enjoy what you do. Till we meet again, Boys enough. You can never be fit enough and you should Just remember youcanneverpractiseyourpassing werefuture.of luckforthe best inourteamsthe developed astheseasonwenton. breathtaking tosee how the boys progressed and a coachitwasanhonourtobepartof.Italso As field. rugby the on moments class world some tosome “heart attack”moments as a coach but also led to led This field. the on thing right the was we encouragedtheboystotryanddowhattheyfelt at schoolboy level needs to beenjoyed. This is why My becommended. to coaching partner, Maremo,rugby andIbelievethat needs field rugby the on was alwaysonpoint.Theboys’driveandcreativity of boys thatstayed.The team spiritand game play squad system. This meant thatwehadacore number how many players joined us from the 7 always prepared andhungrytoplay. were Regardless of boys the However, fixture. every almost for rotated somanytimes,wewerecaptains changing at least that’s how many of them it feltlike.The team The 5 To end off, we would like to wish all the boys who Dylan Speightcarryingtheballagainst Jeppe th and6 th XVsworkedtogetherandwerana th and8 th XVs, were unbowedintheface of theirscare tactics. An all theirpompandceremony. ButtheMudDogs impose upon us. They wanted us to fear them with beforegame. ThisiswhatCollegewantedto the seemingly read adifferent script. us intoourhometurf.TheMudDogshoweverhad College was here for the sole purpose of pummelling of HeynekeMeyer. There wasnodoubtaboutit– moves whichwouldhavebrought ateartotheeye the All Blacks, warming upand running through Mud Dogswere confronted bywhatappeared tobe the drabs, and dribs in field the at Arriving College. Field, againstour“distinguished”guests,Maritzburg but rather on the less familiar surroundings of Brooks Dorey Far),thetraditionalhomeofMudDogrugby, season camenotatthefamed“BourbonBowl”(AKA about! opposition. TrueMud Dogswerethe is what grit all in thefaceofseeminglymore skilfulandbigger their team mates’ backs, andneverevergivingup rugby, always givingof their best, always having men defined what came to be known as “Mud Dog” young of group This HEART! – about all is rugby 3. 2. 1. 7 2016 The Rugby 7 Rensburg (centre), the 7 remember. Led from the front by MatthewJanse van 1 Ruwan duPlessis,Andrew GouwsandLeviRavenscroft (ballcarrier) Connor BeamishrunsattheAHSdefenders. Jason KearneyheadsforthetrylineversusStStithian’s Intimidation. Organisation. War-cry echoing Undoubtedly, themostmemorablegameof th th Rugby XV was definitely a team to a team definitely was XV Rugby Team ths showedwhatlowerOpens 2 Coach Brad Burrow TWOTHREE! all the best for next year! #TWOCLAPSONTHREE… Mr Maartens,Isaythankyouaswellandwish training drills). To my fellow coach of the mighty 7 throughhours oftouchrugby manytough (AKA Samoan, beach-style rugby. This can only come about and forimplementingourfamedgame-planof commitment and hard work throughout theseason, before kick-off. minutes five up rocked only who army rag-tag this wondering howtheycouldpossiblyhavelostto Brooks, aimlesslyscratchingtheirheads,forever more …humbled.Theywere leftaslostsoulsupon of players.The“AllBlacks”becameCollegeonce This isthelastingimageIwillhaveofthisgroup – and to be embraced by his Mud Dog Brothers. backline manoeuvre toscore underneaththepoles Maritzburgin anaudaciouslyoutrageous backline (centre) slicing through theimpenetrable All Black/ of alltimecomingtofruition –MuazSuleman game onBrooks, final culminatedinTheGreatest Move their lose not would they that Matrics the to leader, MatthewJanse van Rensburg, arallyingcry impassioned speech at halftimebyourfearless I wouldliketothanktheseTrojans fortheir 3 The Pretorian ths , 275 SPORT 276 SPORT enough oflosingandbounced backtowinthe eight lossesinarow. Theboyshadobviously Westville whichwelost10–30and0–38respectively. two forgetful performances against StJohn’s and and KES to loss 3–18 gutsy a threefixtures included emerge 25–5 winners after a bruising battle.The next conceded two latetrieswhich allowed College to of the game but letitslip with tenminutes to go and boys startedverywelland controlled many aspects College whichincludedalongbusjourney. The This wasfollowedbyanexchangewithMaritzburg 7–50. encounter that lost we and well as go not did but lost the fixture 3–29. The return fixture, however, team) Theboysgaveagoodaccountofthemselves the Jeppeboysrepresented theGoldenLionsU16 against anincredibly talentedJeppeteam.(All15of worth itsweightingold. experience of playing inafestivalofthiscalibre is and lots of work to do; however, I do believe win that the a without festival the left We 9–14. fixture the an incredibly physicalgame,weendeduplosing werethey what to showexactly madeofand,after the matchagainstHelpmekaardidallowboys go ourwayandwelostallthree matches.However, A side. hands up and prove that theydeserved a spotinthe the B-Teamto puttheir playerstheopportunity of 22 squad players was put togetherwhich gave anumberof A fixtures. tough three and Festival the year. TheEasterbreak of brought withittheJeppe test first our for time was it place, in structures were alsoissuesthatneededtobeaddressed. to beeradicated. Fitness andphysicalconditioning during theirU14and U15 seasons and theseneeded best combinations. A fewbad habits had crept in position thatbestsuitedthem and organising the the in players selecting was dilemma real first Our have what ittooktomake the 2016 season a success. thetalent on displayledustobelievethattheteamwould and the A-Team for game first the start squadwere chosento members from lastyear’s needed todowasrealise that. A numberof within thisgroup of young men and that allthey evident fromtherethat thestart wasreal potential was It field. the on left was nothing and out heart chaotic week oftrialswhere everyboyplayedhis involved. Our six-month-long season started witha enjoyable journey, notonlyfortheboys,butall The 2016 rugby season proved to beaverylongbut Rugby U16A Rugby The Pretorian By thisstageoftheseason wehadexperienced Our first regular season fixture was an away match resultsthe Unfortunately festival didnot the at Following alimitedtimetopractiseandget Pretorius, KgalaleloMothomogolo, Tafadzwa Richard da Costa, Callen Matzopolous, Theo represent theBlueBullsU16A Team. Kgalalelo Mothomogolo who were chosen to Special mentionmustgotoKhanyaJadaand is greatlyHis positivecontribution appreciated. captain. Richard isavery hard workerwholistens. by Richard da Costa, who playedtherole ofvice- the future holdsforhim.Dylanwassupported and leaderlookforwardas aplayer towhat trusted his judgement. Ifeelthathehasdeveloped improved throughout theseasonandteam who alwaysledfrom thefront. Hisdecision-making they neverstoppedplaying. credit, boys’ the to but Affies by shown levels skills and truly outplayed. We well hadnoanswertothephysicalityand were we where season this fixture and lostthematch0–82.Ifeelthatthiswasonly again averygoodstart,wewereto holdon unable by acountrymile. After aphysical confrontation and, fixture year’s last won had who side Affies athletic long waysincethebeginningofseason. were most evident. It was clear that we had come a handling skills, defensive alignment andself-belief win. Duringthisgametheimprovements in termsof for whatfeltlikeaneternity, weemerged witha10–8 planned setmoves and after defending our ownline game aftersomeexcellentrunning rugbyand well a tryearlyon,weclawedourwaybackintothe rate asthegameofseason.Havingconceded return fixture against Maritzburg College. This must went down11–16. unfortunately we which in affair contested tightly a be to proved again once This fixture. return our for loss toStStithian’s. Parktown (13–13draw)andaheartbreaking 12–14 uncharacteristically poorperformanceagainst two verygoodgames,wethrew itaway withan needed toplaythegame.However, afterarun of they up theself-beliefthat gradually theboysbuilt seemed to beaproblem throughout theseason but skills and attitude to be a winning team. Confidence boys realisedseason andthe the had the they that seemed to beasomewhatofturningpointin beat thisteambyalmost40pointslastyear. This better 35–24winagainstStBenedict’s, a side that worked 22–3winagainstSt Alban’s andaneven next twomatches. These wins included a verywell The forward packwasmadeupof JadenMulder, The teamwasablycaptainedbyDylanThompson Our last game in 2016 saw us take on an extremely was the term third the of fixture second The Followingathree weekbreak, wehostedKES Coach Ryan O’Donoghue you havedoneforusthisyear. us theirsupport.We thankyouforeverythingthat well tohim. of the gameisimmense and the boysreacted very der Merwe for his invaluable input.His knowledge gave ofhisbest.ThanksmustalsogotoMrRyno van always and first boys the of needs the put always He isaveryfocusedandtalentedyoungcoachwho commitment to the team has been unquestionable. input throughout theseason. Hisdedicationand Sam Mitchellforhisloyalsupportandconstructive transition toOpenrugby. make the few yearsandwishthemwellasthey next I lookforward towatchingthemdevelop over the individual boysmature.as awholeandseeingthe mood. It was a pleasure watchingtheteamgrow the toughertrainingsessions, whichlightenedthe to be but were able tothrow in a joke or two during excellent. Theboyswere seriouswhenthey needed point duringtheseason. Themba Sithebealsorepresented theteamatsome Nceba Gxumisa,Jordan Rodda, Moses Idowu and Matlolane, MakasaMaeko,Reinhardt Scholtemeyer, Angus Pratt,Theron Treunicht and DonzeBlom. Thompson, Matthew Breckenridge, RhysBekker, Campbell. Pikirayi, Alrich Bruwer, KhanyaJada and John Points against: Points for: Lost: Drew: Won: Played: Stats fortheseason: I would also like tothanktheparents who showed I wouldliketotakethisopportunitythankMr Throughout theseason the teamspiritwas Emile Botha,JonathanSteenkamp,Mpho The backsconsistedof Aiden Olivier, Dylan 1. 12 1 3 16 Jason Kearneyissafeinthelineoutas Maritzburg College 2. 405 (25pointsaveragepergame) 160 (10pointsaveragepergame) Juan Schoemanin fullflightfortheU15BXV prepares tocounterdrive 2 1 The Pretorian

277 SPORT 278 SPORT put theballin.TheBoysHighforwards produce a the unbearabletension… into thedefensive line andadds a calm presence to Nceba Gxumisacomes Sanda Mgedezi.Fullback instruction tothewings,Tshimologo Ngwane and and ZwanoSkosanacommunicate alastsecond Sithembiso Matlaletsaas the centres Tylor Ginder fly-half and captain to over glances Scholtemeyer binding ontheirbrothers. Scrum-half Reinhardt before threat Affies the assess to up look last a take loose forwards, Tyler Smith and Anton van Dyk booming voiceisurging themon.Theremaining Brandon Krugerand MakhasaMaeko,whose themselves tothefront row ofMphoMatlolane, locks, Jan HendrikDreyer andNalediMoketeattach metres from the Boys High try-line.The Boys High opt forascrum, undertheshadow of thepoles,5 as they yell advice and support for their team. Affies on byathinthread. yellow card for his efforts … Boys High are hanging Park stoppedacertaintry, butthenreceived a 50/50 flank after men 14 to Tyler down also arenow High Boys challenge, their of difficulty Tothe compound being. their of fibre every and energy of ounce last been imprisoned,defendingtheirtrylinewithevery team has last 5minutesthe for the leading 16–12,but are surrounded inenemyterritory …BoysHighis season. …. and right nowtheBoys High U16Bs are onlymomentsleftinthelastmatchof2016 and ofenthralled spellbound spectators,familyandfriends.There by throngs The surrounded morning. is winter’s field and clear acrisp on field The setting is Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool B Rugby Rugby U16B Rugby The Pretorian Candies sayinggoodbyetoMrAbraham Shalangafter47yearsof h frad ak bn o ec ohr Affies other. each on bind packs forward The Hundreds of spectators cannot containthemselves loyal servicetotheschool The season started off with a tight come-from-behind with 9wins,3losses and adrawintheir13matches. Band ofBrothers fortherest oftheirlives. incredible matchwillberemembered bytheU16B enormous bear hugsandunbridledjoy. This by theirecstaticsupporterswholiftthemupwith ismobbed team The 16–12! Affies beat “Game High Boys offside.”… “Accidental refereeover”… the blowshiswhistleforfulltime. referee. the on tackled intohisownteammate… his mind.Heisforced backtowards theruck and ruck, helooks togoleft,butthesetdefence changes the ball.Theballcarrierpicksupfrom thebaseof recycle Affies racing. minds and pounding hearts metres togo.Desperatedefendersgettheirfeet, of theruck andmakeanothertreasured metre. Three try-line. High Boys go base and the pick from Affies make thetackle. A ruck issetup4metres from the The Boys High defenders are quickly off their line to to secure theball.The ball is fed out totheirbackline. intense pressure, Affies feed the scrum. They manage in thedirectionpointing oftheopposition.Under out lastsecondinstructions followedbydecisive the forward packsreassemble. Thebacksshout The tensionratchetsupevenhigher… forwards were towinningthe ball… and the match. grin onhisface.Ittellsastoryofjusthowclose the disengage, Makhasa Maeko stands up withawry packs the As scrum. the to feed Affies’ an still and referee blows his whistle. Hesignals a reset scrum… wheel thescrum before theballcanbecleared. The to but manage ball, Affies the win and shove potent The U16BXVof2016hadanimpressive season arefixated Players stops. Play blows. whistle The Last scrum ofthematch,lastscrum oftheseason, Vaughan French lessons from their KES draw and the three defeats The boys showed that theyhadlearntthebitter the season was athome against Maritzburg College. disappointing 17–17 draw. Our second last match of scoring opportunitiesandhadtosettleforavery game wecreated, butfailedtoconvert,numerous were eagerforrevenge. Inanopenandfast-paced fine tries ina50–10win. some in ran and Stithian’s St against display Jeppe lessons learnt, theboysputon an impressive flight and we were defeated 16–19. With those harsh free matches.Jeppeneverallowedustogetintofull had creptlast threethe into ourgameafter trouble- at thestartofseasonandabitcomplacency at home.Jeppewere smartingfrom theirnarrow loss time this Jeppe, against fixture return the faced we 50–0, StBenedict’s25–0andParktown65–0.Next St beat conceding anypoints–they without Alban’s eager and made numerous mistakes inour5–13loss. team. Unfortunately, we were probably a little over a goodWestvilleseason wasagainst BoysHigh in astop-startaffair. to Johannesburg whereSt John’s28–5 theboysbeat 12–26. We continuedonourtravels,thistimeback beaten were and fluency of kind any with play to travelled toMaritzburg Collegewhere westruggled KES 26–3.Theboysthen second halfdisplaytobeat fine a produced and loose cut we before half, first weather some intense KESpressure attheendof match. Theboyshadto travelled toKESforournext whenwe performance Jeppe that from of confidence lot a took boys The Jeppe. over win away 10–7 At thestartofthird termwehostedKESwho Then theboyswentonarun ofthree matches ofthe game home anticipated eagerly first Our Coach Jaydon Kelly at BoysHigh. to followingtheirprogress overthenexttwoyears course oftheseason.Ilookforwardpeople overthe witness their growth, bothasrugby playersand as out oftheircomfort zones. It was a privilegeto the U16BXVforpushingthemselves like tothank parents fortheirpassionandsupport.LastlyIwould the development; team’s our to crucial were which our teamtotakeonthe3 and MrSmitfortheirwisewords andforallowing McBride Mr possible; Mr where sessions practice team fields; immaculate our O’Donoghue forincludingtheBteamwith A preparing countless in their for hours staff ground the and Shalang Botha, Jordan RoddaandJohnCampbell. 2016: JonathanSteenkamp,MosesIdowu,Emile following boyswere regulars fortheU16BXVin opportunistic andwelltakentry. a brilliant touchlineconversion of Tylor Ginder’s including Affies, against kicks his all converted This kick-off. would prove to tobecrucial asSithembisoMatlaletsa down counted we as built other That whole week theself-belief and belief in each against score Affies Maritzburg Collegewasverysimilartoourown. the that realized they when Affies beat could they believe to started then boys The time. first the for College Maritzburg beating performance torecord aconvincing22–10win. earlier intheseasonandproduced a clinicalteam I would like to thank the following people:Mr the to thank I wouldlike Besides thoseboysmentionedearlier, the confidence fromof amount huge a took team The rd and4 attempt alineoutdrive Going nowhere slowly. 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279 SPORT 280 SPORT ofral wn h gm 1–. h D V was XV D The 19–7. game the won comfortably XV arrivedready totakecare ofbusiness–and them atKES.KESarrivedBoysHighandtheC still lickingitswoundsfrom losingagameagainst College and Affies. Ourgoalwastowinthem ALL. three massivegamesleftintheseason,namely, KES, around, eachteamhadlostonly2games.We had was neveranissue.Bythetimethird termcame that from day onewesaid we were oneteam,it fact the of because but line-ups team different had every playertakingresponsibility. Everyweekwe throughout thesquad was justincredible with Andrew andCraigThomas … buttheleadership players namelyJarred Stone,Lyall Francis,Gregor win theydid! rain. Weand is everything” hadasaying“winning important conversion to winthegameinpouring to win20–19withGregor Andrew kickingavery down 0–19athalf-timetoWestville andcomingback seen before. I will never forget theD team being and determination was unlike anything I had ever getting betterand better eachweekand their drive “magic” brewing inthesquadandboyswere was There College. at College against win first-ever on side’s in that own pitch.Itwaseveryplayer their comfortably Maritzburg beat and magnificent lost a tight game there. The C XV thatday were to chasethegameatMaritzburg and unfortunately they should have wonwitheaseandtheDXVhad game a in KES to 0–7 lost XV C the losses: silly two and the results just kept flowing. We did have one or that levelwehadeverseen. and produced someofthemostincredible rugbyat group ofyoungmenfoundsomethinginthemselves weeks andmonthsalmost feels likeonebigblur. This positive results. Whatfollowed in thenextcouple of team on the field and it immediately started to show fittest the being of importance the and discipline on ensure thattheseasonwasnotacompletedisaster. we werethen that goingtodowhateverwecould and there Wedecided year!” this struggle to going me this year, andsaid “This group ofboysis really season, I lookedatMr Schuld, who coached alongside of the beginning the at trials rugby final the After Rugby U16CandD Rugby The Pretorian We startedwithKESathomeandtheCXVwas The teamswereled byahandfulof brilliantly We startedwithtwogreat winsoverJeppeat From theverystart,weplacedhugeemphasis Coach Nick Adendorff Best IndividualPerformance: Most Improved Player: Player oftheSeason: Your supportreally makesabigimpact,thankyou! who watched and supported week in and week out. heights inthefuture. A bigthankyoutotheparents to watchingafewofyougoinggreater rugby his heartouttheentire season.We lookforward was ahugesuccess,nevertheless. and were comprehensively beaten,buttheirseason against ending Affies fairy-tale the get not did They the field previous Saturdaywere andthey tired. physically that on out everything left had boys the that see could I different. was something see could However, I College. against weekend magnificent a full of confidence after what can only be described as we wouldevercoach. would forever beoneof,ifnot,thebestteamsthat teams two against these weekend Affies, following I already knewthatnomatterwhathappenedthe righted theirwrongs fortheseasonandinmyheart College ahidingof29–0.BoththeCandDXVshad have wonthe“manofmatch”award andgave the perfectperformancewhere everyplayer could who lostatCollege,pitchedupandputtogether was tofollowquiteextraordinary. TheDXV, hits were a very common occurrence. Then what 21–12 inatypicallyhard-fought gamewhere big College wasinforalongday. TheCXVbeatCollege When theboysarrivedonSaturday Iknew which isnotdoneveryoftenbyBoysHighsides. this time! The C XV was desperate to do the double to gettwowins.TheDXVwasnotgoingmissout that ifweplayedlikepractised,were going College arrivedontheFridayandwealready knew and ready confidence to take on whoever was in front of them. of full were boys The life. my of following weekwasbyfarthebestcoaching comfortably didjustthat,winning39–19.The then uptodothedoubleoverKESandpretty Thank youtoeveryboythatplayedand trained On Mondaytheplayerswere walkingverytalland oh Wienand College against Maritzburg Josh Dylan Fleetwood Kyle vanAswegen This page iskindlysponsored byTheKruger Family 4. 3. 2. 1. 1 7 5 3 Donzé Blomtaking onthree Parktown defenderswithAngusPrattrunning Jack Martinmakingarunwiththeball againstKES. Caldwell insupport. Dylan Speightbreaking thelineagainstStBenedictswithMatthew PBHS vsStBenedict’s –MicheilCross 6 4 8 2 8. 7. 6. 5. Callan Meyerleading thesecondteamontoBrooks Field Dylan Andrews, MicheilCross (ballinhand)and1 PBHS vsStAndrews –ChrisduToit andGertdeBruin. Jack MartinbeatstwoversusKESwhile PhilipdeVilliers runsinsupport in support The Pretorian st XVmascot

281 SPORT 282 SPORT the first 10 minutes of the game and never recovered. game ofrugby, butforsome reason we fellapartin game. first good very a forward to were looking We looked forward to buildingontheexperienceof to Pietermaritzburgand theboys isalwaysexciting much bigger. strongwas enough tocompeteagainstateamthat best aspectofthematch was that wewere physically tackles ledto14pointsbeingscored againstus.The missed two day, the on and difference big a made the players that tocompete at thislevel, small things to winthegame,losing 9–20. Itbecame very clear to very competitive. Unfortunately we didn’t manage teamwork wecould play agamethat would make us with that we also knew and physicalside,but big very a against up were we that knew We 48–7. by Jeppe, ateamthathadbeatenthesideyearbefore opposition. games were goingtobeagainstsomeverytough three first the as especially them, of ahead was that good exercise to prepare theteamforseason players couldworktogether.if the Itwasavery to workoutcombinationsandsee opportunity rollingwith subs. Thisgavethecoachesaverygood where weplayedashortenedversionofthegame ready fortheseasonahead. the ball, the teams were selected and everything was of running fine some and rucks tackles, intense of especially in the fitness department. After three days realisedplayer there that do, to of work lot was a of. The trials were held over 3days and many a was givenafairchancetoshowwhathecapable where everybodywasputintoteams.Everybody Athe Team. for specifically and whole, a as group 15 Under the possible wasdonetomake2016asuccessful year for up andaphilosophywasdecided upon. Everything The trialswere discussed, game planswere drawn Mr Purchase, theysetouttoplantheseasonahead. the coaching staff. Together with Mr Glen Botha and Kock, former Springbok scrumhalf had joined us on weeks. coaches, allofthesemadeforaveryinterestingfew year, newbeginnings,expectationsand of anexcitingrugbyseason wasaheadofus.New summer season has drawn to anend and the promise change in the atmosphere of the U15 group. The At thebeginningofMarch there was a palpable Rugby U15A Rugby The Pretorian Next upwasMaritzburg College.Thetripdown against was season regular the of game first The The season started withtheParktownFestival The process of selectingteamsstartedwithtrials The U15group wasveryluckythatMrDeonDe results wouldcome and wewouldbeabletoshow rugby. We knewthatifwecould keep thisup,the 45 minutesofverygood we hadmanagedtoplay our eyes.We knewthatwehadturnedacorner, that in hope was there 11–17, match the lost we though team. Themistakeswemadebecamefewerandeven on efforts the and defence were immenseagainstawellorganised team new a like played team and ascoacheswesensedanewresolve. There wasaquiteshiftin thementalityofteam decided there andthenthatthingswouldchange. Some harshwords were spokenandtheteam take alonghard lookatourselvesandourattitudes. record arelativelyeasy win.We hadtositdownand stick tothegameplanandthisallowedStJohn’s Once StJohn’stookthelead, the teamstruggled to tackles andmissed communication were made. unanswered tries. The same mistakes of missed half didnotgoasplannedandStJohnsscored 4 second The half-time. at 7–0 led and match the of try Wefirst check. the in scored John’s St from pack had togetourselvesready forthenextmatch. pick ourselvesupfrom averyheavydefeatandwe leading up to St John’s was a difficult one. We had to fromexpecting ourplayersandcoaches.Theweek were we what question us made it and confidence of the waywelost. It was a massive blow toour because we hadlost,but because ofthefactthat It was a verytoughand bitter pilltoswallow, not of self-doubt. missed tackles andthenthebeginning the Again reply. difference was small errors, missed communication, to able being without points 47 saw usconceding a madperiodof15minutesthat weresome goodrugby. playing Whatfollowedwas to heart.Thescoretaken teams was0–0andboth College wereagainst lessons welearnt the like looked it game the of minutes twenty first the For were KES,ourtraditionalrivalsfrom Johannesburg. from thisdefeat. a team,wouldhavetostandtogethercome back we wereknew that we, as and that than that better we hadletourselvesdowninthisgame.Wefelt that High was not as festive because of the fact that we would come back tohauntus.The trip backtoBoys we were not“switchedon”atthestartofamatch,it was that ifwedid not prepare wellenoughand if 47 points without a reply. The harsh reality of rugby questions that wehad to answer after weconceded we hadnotsleptinourownbeds?Thesewere the Was itthefactthatwehadtotravel,orwas Westville was next on the fixture list. The U15A The list. fixture the on next was Westville Wethe big startedwellandmanagedtokeep After aweekofhard work,thenextopponents 10 minutesofthegamethat Jeppemade sure ofthe last in the lead changedseveraltimes. Itwasonly Jeppe. Itwasaveryentertaining matchwhere the deliver onourgoals!” to going are we and better getting are We off. pay the past,hardto workeverydayisbeginning better. We are growing asateam.The hardships of Kock’s words were true: “Everygameisgetting players to the team’s cause was incredible. Mr De defence wasrock-solid andthecommitmentof was testament tothenew resolve to get better. The winning pointsinthelast10minutes of thegame the determinationnottolet themscorebut the again. Theresult wasalotcloser than anticipated tally ourwinning we improved and fixture home boys practisedandplayed.Parktownwasournext tomanifestitselfintheway was beginning day afterday. Therethat wasapositiveattitude showed thehardthe playershadputin workthat in thescore line. A veryconvincingwinof30–12 reflected was abilities their in confidence newfound resolve never to give up and to improve continuously! would fixture be themeasure ofourprogress, themeasure ofour return The College. and KES Jeppe, better thanourresults, especiallytheresults against reach. We wouldprove toourselves thatwewere team setthemselvesagoal,goalthatwastoughto the that dream waspossible.Itatthismomentthatthe believe to started players The frustration! the match,seeingsmilesofjoyinsteadtears after huddle team the in standing was it difference a What 38–5! score: final better.The lot whole a was were running intospacesandourdecision-making offwith us scoring tries from our own 22m line. Players pay to started drills handling our and freedom first our got we win oftheseason.We playedwithanewsenseof match exciting and entertaining up tothenextlevel. urgency andaquietdeterminationtomake thestep art ofrucks andmauls.There wasanewsenseof team to make sure that we understood the dark Ryno vanderMerwespentanafternoonwiththe use theopportunitiesiftheybecameavailable.Mr got ourrucks rightandthatwewere inpositionsto approach andconcentratedonmakingsurewe that on decision-makingandskills.We changedour brand ofrugby. our supportersthatwecould play averyattractive The first of our return matches wasagainst matches return our of first The St Alban’s wasournextopponent.Theteam’s St Benedict’stravelledtoBoysHighandinavery During thepractices, we spentalotoftime Coach Con Purchase remember. Itwasanamazingexperience! determining factorsofsuccess. work harder and the trust ineach other were the Self belief,dedicationtoacause,thewillingness mattered.that size wasn’talwaystheonlything that lows andworkedtheirwayoutofthemtoshow our abilitieswasback.TheU15A XVhadextreme growth inourteamwasincredible,in self belief the to endourseason,eventhoughwelost6–22.The performed exceptionally well.Itwas agreat way theseason was againstourtraditionalrivals, of Affies. fixture last The effort. heroic a pride with our restored had we but 14–7, won College defend asifourlivesdepended on it.Intheend, They hadmost ofthepossession and wehadto players andcoachingstaffwilleverforget. The scenesafterthematcharenone ofthe somethat support! unwavering their and work hard through show ourparentswe hadgrown andsupportersthat leading 20–12! What a turnaround and what a way to were blew, we whistle final the When back. looked between thebacks and the forwards and never interplay great some through points first the scored morewe hadlostby the factthat than50points.We to due especially fixture, this for underdog the be a team.FirstupwasKES.We were alwaysgoingto we wantedtoshow ourselves that wehadgrown as our season. These were thethree matchesinwhich all the players. The next three fixtures were crucial to improving wasbeginningtopaydividends. training ground making sure each individual was and executeditverywell.Thetimespentonthe took. Theplayersadaptedwelltothenewpattern corners andpressurethe which we ledtopenalties game plananditcaughtthemunawares: kickinginto defence andgooddecision-making.We changedour managed todefend our leadwithsome resolute two teams.Lessonslearnt,lessonsapplied. differenceswere the only crucialtime between the a and oneturnoverat One missedtackle, important. to makesuremoments inamatchwerelittle that past, butwere cruelly reminded of the importance proved toourselves that wehadlearntfrom the victory. Thescorefavour. was18–31intheir We had Thank youtoallwhomadethisaseason field and main the on fixture the played We fixture. return the for shores our to came College The exams and holidays were awelcome break for “Saints” wasanotherepicmatchwhere we The Pretorian

283 SPORT 284 SPORT However, tonamejustafewplayersdoesnotdo Menemene, Conrad Reid and Bavukile Vilane. Perring, Wade Wilcox, ChrisvanZyl,Ntokozo and guts. out awinthroughboys fought sheerdetermination their victoriesoverWestville andJeppe,where the and triedagain.Otherexamplesoftheirspiritwere up got and off themselves brushed happened, what give up”and“mongrel”and no matter attitude boys lost,theyshowed that theypossessed a “never the Whilst Affies. against game the was boys these example ofthegritanddeterminationshownby what couldbeexpectedoftheminthefuture. An great wins,theboysreally showedtheirmettleand The U15C XV had a great yearof rugby. With some Rugby U15C someone wholooksbackataseasonand that passed that Iwas not proud of them.Iam not was gigantic and there wasnotasinglemoment behold. The efforts they put in each week at training commitment shownbytheseboyswassomethingto arrived backin April ready torumble. Theheartand new heightstheywere capableof. learn from theboysaswellhelpthemtoreach the had acoachingteamthatwaseagerandexcitedto was goingtobeatoughbutrewarding season. this tournament and laid the foundation for what side. WeBoys High names at two big wipedaway incredible running rugbyI haveeverseenfrom a from the A and B teams played some of the most players the where Festival Parktown U15 the to off as coachingstaffevenmore. wereWorldin the playing excited us Cupandthat for in2015.Theboyswentaboutthetrialsas if they prove himself,irrespective ofwhatteamheplayed and everyonewasgivenanequalopportunityto We gathered asanU15group forourweekoftrials sports season. of thewinter comes aliveatthestart excitement. Itis incredible to feel how the school March 2016–andthere wasamassive sense of Rugby U15B Rugby The Pretorian Special praisemustgotoplayerssuch as Ronan Most of the players put in the holiday work and Together withMr Purchase and Mr de Kock, we After selectingourbestpossiblesides, we headed Coach Rob Fourie future. and commitment,asdisplayedbyChad,inthe and Ihopetoseethemreplicate suchdedication a brilliantexampletotheplayersofU15CXV College sohecouldbethere forthegame.Heset match –evenpayingtogodownMaritzburg every singlepractice,waspresent ateverysingle coach andwasaninvaluableasset.Heattended praise isalsoduetoChadTodd. single playerwhoplayedfortheU15Cs.Special boys possessed andcredit mustbegiventoevery team spiritwhichthe justice totheteamand Coach Glen Botha day ourpathswillcross again. best foryourjourneyaheadandIhopethatsome too. Ithasbeenanhonourcoachingyouall. All the successful men, not just on the sportsfield but in life, believe wholeheartedlythattheseboyswillbecome they willbecomearugby teamtobedealtwith.I that theirdesire towinwilltakeovernextyearand days. disciplined before and after practice and on their off most self- will helpthemstealballsandbe skills that way,fromall learnt they them me.Ihopetaught even inasmall single oneofthemandIhopethat through theteamthisyear. Ilearntfrom every of “You onlygetout,whatyouputin!” happened andthistaughtthem the valuablelesson that held themselvesaccountableforeverything accepted responsibility foralltheiractions.They was phenomenal.Theybecamemature and as players,school-boys,menandbrothers at U15 level. Thegrowth these boys experienced, successful season. I lookatthegrowth, especially the results to determine whetherornotitwas a Chad, amatricboy, wastheU15Cassistant This group hassomuchpotentialandIbelieve I lovedcoachingeverysingleboythatcame This page iskindlysponsored byTheKruger Family ne 2–2 o os ih a wl a a 43–17 a Westville was, withoutdoubt,thehighlight ofthe as well as High, thrashing ofParktownBoys. Theresult against Boys to 24–22 ended we games, enjoyed a thrilling encounter with Westville 7 which of out wins 2 only with convincing, came boys and went,thepositivevibeteamspiritneverleft. the as but factors, contributing different of manyplayersastheseasonprogressed, duetomany downs intheU15Ecamp.Itsawcomingandgoing and ups many with filled was season rugby 2016 The Rugby U15E Phala andJasonWard.Cokayne and Unfortunately were Captain Adam Cokayne, Mark Wolter, Neo win overJeppe,theimmediatestandoutplayers comprehensive a with off Starting proud. very me developed asrugbyplayers overtheseasonmade and toseehowtheboysimproved their skillsand Affies and Westville. to Maritzburgfailed tomatchup they College, KES, Benedict’s, St Stithian’sand Jeppe home and away, 55% winratio.With strong winsoverStJohn’s, the boys,althoughtheymanagedtomaintaina The 2016 rugby season was a rollercoaster ride for Rugby U15D Although ourresults were notthemost experience great a was coach as season first My Jandre Minny beatstheStBenedict’s lineoutjumpertostealthe opposition’s ball.Supportinghim isprop StefanKruger. U14A vs StBenedict’s Coaches Gareth HudsonandDyllanBeneckhe leadership anddedication from start tofinish. different times throughoutseason andwhodisplayed the at team the captained all who Robinson Ramonjane, Divan Uys, Kean’u Adamson and Max their teammatesandschool. both for passion and pride such displayed field the season anditwasincredible towatchastheboyson Coach Dylan Smith effort. the U15C,DandEteamstoMrBothaforallhis lineouts. player withhis strong ballcarries and calling the the future. Matthew Oscroft was the most improved and brilliantballskillsmakeshimonetowatchfor season: hissoliddefence,readingthe game ofthe part oftheseason.Phalawasplayer for abig them side-lined left which injuries suffered Ward I would like tomake special mention of Bohlahe A bigthankstoMrvanSuilichem for managing Thomas Calenbornekickingforposts The Pretorian

285 SPORT 286 SPORT tears were shedafterthematch! boys were heartbroken bythe5–8lossandmany The decision! interesting very another after corner, the in try a score to field the of length the ran they penalty kickmissed was Westville’s chance – and found ourselves5–3upwithtwominutestogo. A After some very interesting decisions by the ref, we would affectusduringthe rest oftheterm. 42–7 – but with the win came a big injury loss which won we play fine some after and next was John’s St up. was confidence and row a in games big 3 won kept ournosesinfront andwewon19–15.We had and althoughoutscored 3triestoone,ourkickers saw usscrapea15–12win. found ourselvesabitstunned. A goodsecond half away we minutes few first Withinthe game. next the Maritzburg was 19–0. affair hard-fought a won fromchampions and home.Theboysdefendedlike would beeasy. check and the boyshad to realise that no game 5games, winning 3andlosing2.Thetwolosses were areality played We confidence. with festival the Holidays. Theboyswere excitedandheadedinto Parktown Festivalheld just before the Easter Fitness wasnon-negotiable. drills untiltheywereand tackling sickofthem. worked on.Theboyswouldrepeat passing,rucking squad training (A and B teams) and all basics were toll. their injuries startedtaking season whenallthe the something whichwasevidenttowards the endof B teamplayers.Thegulfbetweenthetwowasvast, was a difference between the A team players and the promising. Itwas,however,therethat noticeable the secondweekinMarch andthingslooked and workatthislevel. quite amind shift togetback“grassroot basics” coach at U14levelagainduring2016.Well, itwas After a 5 yearbreak, I found myself volunteering to Rugby U14A Rugby The Pretorian Westville wasnextandtheywere bigandphysical. Our traditionalrival, KES, was next on the agenda, The first game of the second term was Jeppe away A squadof20boyswasselectedfortheannual Practices onMondaysandTuesdays were run as normal trialsduring the The seasonstartedwith realised thattheydeterminetheirresults. lessons during theseason, made newfriendsand boys, andhopefullytheywillhavelearntafewlife report on alownote.Ienjoyedworkingwiththe was abitterpilltoswallow. points 50 than more by losing by season the finish To boys. Affies the by commitment and aggression neighbours, AHS. Theboyswere taughtalessonin the Saturday morning)totakeonournextdoor players were injured andanotherpulledouton we gathered those that were notinjured (5 A-team many oftheboysweren’t upforit. lost 16–22.Itwasbecomingamentalchallengeand heel, ourdefencerearing itsuglyheadagain,we for thematch.Itwasnottobe.With our Achilles up felt boys the back, captain our with and fixture Maritzburg Collegethenreturned for their exchange body blowtotheteamafterlosing8–15KES. defence letusdownyetagain.Itwasanothersevere found ourselves up, butduringthesecond half our we KES, against minutes few first the in start great another up. After be to seemed confidence team’s waiting forus.With afewinjured playersback,the heartbreak”moment whentheteamlost22–24. runlead againstthe the ofplay. Itwasanother“ and theStStithian’steamcutustoshreds totake or otherreason ourdefencejustseemed to wither, time theboysplayedsome good rugby. Forsome ourselves 15–0upafter15minutes.Duringthis their team. We started like a house on fire and found and we knewtheyhad one or two game breakers in dented. been St Stithian’swasthelastgameofsecondterm had confidence boys’ the see could this stageinjurieswere takingtheirtollandwe at usandwewereeverything justnotupforit. At fired Jeppe season. the of beginning the at been had Wewanting. were notasdesperatetowinwe seemed that withoutourcaptain,wewere found WeekendJeppe was our Founder’s opposition. It returnThe season! the of win last fixturethe against would be to us,Parktown unbeknown but, beaten, I think it would be unfair to finish the season’s the finish to unfair be would it think I The lastgameoftheseason,wasuponusandso The third termarrivedand3“test”matcheswere St Alban’s, StBenedict’s and Parktownwere Africa’s only specialised urology centre of excellence

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287 288 SPORT 100%. on thephysicalsideofgame. Hedoeseverything the SeasonforU14A Team, heseemed to thrive attributes toplayreally goodrugby. The Player of 6 MolefeRamotsepane:This is a boywhohas all the job. the teamwhenStephanwas injured anddid a great greatbetter. handsandwillonlyget Hecaptained with the correct support,never loses a ball. He has 7 JandréMinny:A superblineoutforward who, and received maywellcurtailhisrugby career. Unfortunately thenumberofconcussions he has allowed toplayagain,willandcanbereally good. 8 JonoLabuschagne: A big,strong number8who,if will playatthehighestlevelhere atBoysHigh. passing and tackling are out ofthetopdrawer. He to beagreatattributes number9,Jaden’skicking, 9 JadenCollaros: A scrumhalf whohasallthe just believeinhimself. has the abilitytoplayreally good rugby ifhewould speed. Janco needs to come out ofhiscocoon as he He alwaysmakeshistacklesandhasagoodturnof game. passing good a has Janco flyhalf, intelligent 10 JancoJonker: A ratherunderratedplayer, an ifhe wants toplayatthehighestlevel. ethic work and fitness his on work to needs He stop. to difficult very be would it, to mind his 11 JorimBangue: A big fastwingerwho,ifheput centre. HewasagoodVice Captain. work on his explosive speed to become a really good of thebetterdefenders in theteam.Jacowillneedto one was and well position the filled centre, natural 12 JacoSteyn: concentrate forlongerperiods. at acrucial timeandheldhisown.Heneedsto skills andagreatball boot,cameintotheteam played thegamebefore, bigandfastwithnatural 13 Liam Bailey: Another player who had never I willfollowhisprogress withinterest. work onhis passing game, to bethecomplete player. will needto the teamashewasgo-toman.Kyle He wasa boot. thorn inmostteams’sides.Hisinjurywasalossfor big a with strong and big fire, on 13 KyleMeadows:startedtheseasonlikeahouse will onlygetbetter. hardly missedatackle. As helearnsthegame, season, strong onhisfeetandagooddefender. He he wasstillthemostimproved playerduringthe 14 Tim Glatthaar:havingneverplayerrugby before, and heonlygotoveritlateintheseason. dip a took confidence his knock, game. head a After team ontothefrontthe a goodkicking footwith 15 JaydenDraper:startedtheseason well andgot Player Profilesbynumber: Rugby The Pretorian A solid player who, although nota his helpduringtheyear. for yourhelpandmotivation. ThankstoMrBlewfor Boys Highboy, MashaoMukhari.Thank you,Tiny, Helping withtheforwards wasBullsU19andformer his calibre working atthislevel.Thankyou,Ricardo. and itwasamassiveprivilegetohavecoachof only say thank you. The boys fed off his every word knowledge heimpartedwasimmenseandonecan having aSpringbokcoach working withU14.The co-coaches: Ricardo Laubscher–whatapleasure Parktown. Nicholas Minniewere inthefestivalsquadat and willbeanassettothisteaminfuture. Zander Tait joinedusmidwaythrough theseason out atcentre andfullback,neverstoppedtrying. helped who flank a – Lifschitz Joshua rugby; good to playreallyand fullbackwhohasalltheattributes really tried hard; Hope Mashibane – a talented wing Carlson –alockwhowasnewtothegameand Other playerswhoplayedfortheteam:Dylan the highestlevel. go outandforget aboutthepressure, hewillplayat forget aboutalwaysdoingtherightthing.Ifhecan far toomuchpressure onhimselfandwillneed to puts sensible captainwhowasmissed,Stephan rugbybut aninjurycameatthewrong time. A 1 Stephan Krugel:Heplayedsome really good level. physicality and speed if hewantstoplayata higher team. Mihlewillneedtoworkonhis to the brand the gameandwhobrought hisowntalkative 2 Mihle Noziqwaba: his game. off him put which things little by distracted often mature andstartfocusingonthegame. Hewas to playreally goodrugby,he willneedto but 2 Tristan Hübsch: field andusehislarge frametobettereffect. momentum. Ocran needsmore aggression onthe term really impeded him and his progress lost its the seasonprogressed. Asecond backinjuryinthe second term and improved his lineout throwing as 3 OcranBotes:workedhard duringthe more vocalandstarttoimposehimself. slowly as the season progressed. He must become injury justbefore therugby season and developed 4 Shane Mhura: He was unfortunate topickupan himself ifheistoreach hisfullpotential. the teamlostaprop. Heneedstostart believe in and was always willing tohelpout,especially when 5 RossTosi:on season went Rossdevelopedasthe It wouldbeanoversightnottomentionmy Dylan Jones,TrentDarian Herbst, Boden, and I believe he has all the attributes Ibelievehehasalltheattributes This is someone who knows 3. 2. 1. appreciated. Regardless ofwhere weplayed, you hugely is effort and time your and brilliant, was encouragement. Jean,yourworkwiththestats every Saturday whetheritbeforwater or your boysappreciate yoursupport. made presence your interfering, never but field, the Maritzburgside of Passionate onthe you. – thank down to the teameveryweek,eventravelling 5 3 1 Amin Awofolu andMicheil Cross Simmonds, LlewellynClassen,Motheo Moroane, DylanAndrews, PBHS vsParktown–KeagenFulton, DavidClark,Rory PBHS vsStAlban’s –Jordan SmalleyandTayne Rivas. College Brandon Lamonscores atryforthe2 To theHornFamily, thankyoubeinginvolved, To thefaithfulparents whocameouttosupport nd XVagainstStJohn’s 6. 5. 4. Coach Mike Housdon come. I will follow your progress eagerly intheyears to times, there were some funny moments – thankyou. your ability. We hadlotsoffunandeveninthetough you. guys supportedus.From theboysandI,thank Neser atscrumhalf PBHS U15A packofforwardssettingupforascrumwithMatthew In supportisJancoJonker Jaco Steyn,U14A centre, lookstogetawayfrom theKESdefender. not farbehind Rhys Bekkerattackingthespaceagainst KESwithJohnCampbell Finally, thisteamcanonlygrow. Neverdoubt 6 4 2 The Pretorian

289 SPORT 290 SPORT he hadthebiggestheartofall.There isgreat talent U14C. XanderKotzewasoneofthesmallestbut their trainingsessions and stoodoutaspillarsof Davies whowere leadersandhadgainedfrom all talents likeGreg Hawken,SykesFoucheand Andrew 5 matcheshewasplayingU14B alongside other lessthan in and at U14D playing off started Bode though theydidn'thaveallthetimetotrain.Shane more talented boysstoodoutfrom amongsttherest. After afewgameswhichwere verycompetitive,the first-time were Some rugbyplayers, soalotofworkneededtobedone. to. commit to sport which because someoftheplayerswere stillnotsure edges” the around “rough very off started year The Rugby U14C a varietyofpropsby throughout theseason but of theruck andscrums. The scrum wasanchored Jones who controlled the gamewellfrom the base rivals, Affies, from across therailwaytracks. arch against rugby of display forgetful final a with – succumbed onceagaintoJeppe,KESandMaritzburg to maintain themomentum we had gained and unable were we bit, bug flu winter the and mounted stages oftheseason.Unfortunately, astheinjuries prepared to face stronger opposition in the closing they as side the to confidence needed much a brought John’s, StStithian’sandBenedict’s.Thesevictories to began show astheymanagedtobeatParktown,St Alban’s, St efforts their of fruits the and season the of to apotentCollegeside. struggled to maintain their efforts in the second half where they wentintothe break only 0–5down, but half ofthematchplayeddowninPietermaritzburg first the in potential their showed boys The home. KES andMaritzburg College–allplayedawayfrom side went down comprehensively tosides from Jeppe, the need for quick and effective skills training as the outlined matches of weeks few first The opponents. battled againstmany of the school’s traditional XV.They U14B the for season difficult a was 2016 Rugby U14B Rugby The Pretorian The hard workerswere willingtolearneven The teamwascaptainedbyscrumhalf Dylan The boysworkedhard duringthemiddle portion Coach Romeo Matsolo get. Itwasgreat experienceworkingwith them. players just looking toimprove every chance they great are boys the All stages. senior at beneficial be definitely will it groups, age younger in boys the to attraining in put made us come out ontop.Ifmore effort attentionispaid the and in kicked work hard the but match tough very a was It 19–7. bigfightand won a up put We the season. of half first home. Theteamhadlosttothemawayduringthe grows, theywillwantto defend itmore andmore. in thelowersides and asthelovefortheirschool Coach Mark Blew throughout theseason. Noziqwaba all,onoccasion, made contributions Andrew deLange,MarloduPreez andMihle wing position.DanielScholtemeyer, DylanCarlson, steadily impressed withperformancesfrom the they as field the on players improved most the be whilst midfield in Gino Sapalo and Dominic Fanjek possibly proved to together well worked Boden watch outforinthefuture. James Bader and Trent from thefullbackposition.Hewillbea playerto Mashabane whoscoredtries somescintillating of brilliance. At theback,starplayerwasHope Ethan HolworthyandDanielKielshowedmoments developed wellasautilityforward playerwhile and commitmentondefence.ChaneBode attitude of theback-rowershis highworkrate,positive with lineout time,whilstJoshua Lifschitz became the pick Nyamayaro andSykesFouchejumpedwellat injuries whichhampered hisprogress. Darryl roleof hooker throughout theseason but struggled with thepivotal played Minnie Nicholas field. strongerto get able andworkharder around the showed some real talentforthefuture iftheyare Kgotso MfopaandGregDarian Herbst, Hawken One ofthegreatest matches was againstJeppeat to leavetheircomfortzone andexperiencethe them tobelieveinthemselves like neverbefore, broken,season canbe game ofthe opening pushes it The boyslearnthatifacurse,ofneverwinningthe team andan A teamagainstusforthesecondhalf. marks become passing marks. KES put aC team, B that getstransferred into theclassroom. Failing get self-worth many neverhad,beliefs developed asdobeliefsthat self-belief, Self-confidence, men. createdturned intoyoung onMulvenna:boys get honest …boysdon’t want tomove up. Magicgets so Iwasaskedtocreate an EteamwhichIdid.To be There was no E team at thebeginningof the season, magical moments. quickly develop into phenomenal teamwork and and theintroduction toaweirdly shapedball rucking tactics, uncomfortableline-outpositions to life.Interestingawkward tackling, contacts, comes 101 Rugby Mulvenna. of field faraway the to characters, clowns and sometimes athletes come up After theMarch trials, surprises, gifts, special Rugby U14EandF gave theboysalottothinkaboutandbuildsome Benedict’s. Losing narrowly to KES and Westville, triumphing by17–15! by playingandenjoyingthegameinend vital andtheboysreacted inthebestwaytheycould with BoysHightrailing0–15.Thehalftimetalkwas the makehandling disappointing was half first The task. difficult a ball would it and wet were The fields clear. was challenge first our arrival, on and, day the of match first the Weplayed season. the of for Boys.Itwasoneofthemostmemorablegames contact pointmostduringapracticesession. long before theboysenjoyedtough,hard-hitting breakdown play. Iwassurprisedthatitnot running intocontact,tackling,scrumming and game, including could masterthemanyfacetsof of worktobedone. lot a was there certain; was thing One practice. first Some hadnoteventouchedarugbyball before our school before startingtheircareers atBoys High. only ahandfulofboyshadplayedrugby atprimary truly somethingspecial. At thestartofseason, Seeing thechangeinaboy’slifeoveroneseasonis Rugby U14D I have often been accused ofholdingboysback. I haveoftenbeen We had convincing wins against StJohn’s and St HighSchool Jeppe against was match first Our The boyswere wide-eyedanduncertainifthey Zachariades (2 played forour2 were my U14ECaptainsforthewhole season and XV. CallanMeyer(2012)andLeviRavencroft (2013) Coach Alexandra Bolduc confident men. 1 my props whenwewonagainstGrey. Heplayed e is cm t m. e s o paig forthe1 playing now is He me. to came first he Amin Awofolu had never held a rugby ballwhen it is with a sore heartthatI say goodbye to this team. created. I am a simple girl in a bigmen’s world, and is a mythical field where magic lives, where magic is yet verywellorganized. is simple, and notforthemselves.Gameplanning Chirping isnotallowed.Boysplayfortheirteam unknown. Theylearnnevertogiveup… Coach Barend Engelbrecht memorable season. coaching a pleasurableexperience.This has been a his organisation andendlesssupport.Ithasmade team overoneseason. truly somethingspecial to seethegrowth inthe passage tobecomingtrue BoysHighboys.Itwas and riteof initiation their of FormIsthishasbeen abilities fargreater thanexpected. For thisgroup zone. Itmakesonerealiseand thatonehaspotential pushing onetoone’s limits andoutofone’s comfort an opportunitytoplayfullgames. the reservesteams, aswellgiving in higher play to recognise playerswhoexcelledanddeservedto disruption. However, thisprovided an opportunity squad, whichcausedsome half ofourinitial than moved up ashigh the Bside. At times we lostmore suffered in the A, B and C sides. Some of the players boys hadtostepinasreplacements forinjuries plagued byinjuries throughout theU14 teams. Our character. st and2 They arrive as little boys andleaveasstrongThey arriveaslittle and After five years, I am a firm believer that Mulvenna Thereteam spiritup there. isanunbelievable A specialwordto MrJP ofthanks Dumasfor The trueof rugby beauty of is capable it is that During thesecond half of the season, we were nd XV. MichaelChemaly(3 nd and3 nd XV. Daniel Yeomans wasoneof rd ) alsostartedwithme. rd ) andSacha The Pretorian st 291 SPORT 292 SPORT Sarah Bouwer’s senseof Sarah Bouwer’s is very valuable. Mrs made the2 squash setup perfectlyand the into fitted fixtures. Mr Engelbrecht has 60 than more a hundred playersand squash setupwithover made itpossibletorun a boys the to commitment whose members staff four success possible. that theysethasmadethisyear’s passion andcommitmenttheexcellentexample coaches, BraamCoetzeeandMarkSchickerling,whose and curtains to floors painted tins. clean from need, we that to ensurethe squashcourtshaveeverything that effort every made again once has who staff, ground Pretoria BoysHighSchool.Thisteamincludes the squash teamat to the accident andisatribute by couple offriends. love intournaments,leaguematches or justwitha the gamethey years afterleavingschool,playing rest oftheirlives.TheseOldBoysare tobeseenfor countless players whogoontoplaysquash for the to makeprovincialto the andnationalteams,but not onlyreferring tothemanyplayerswhogoon quantity ofsquashplayersthatitproduces. I am High andthisschool is knownforthequalityand Squash hasaveryproud historyatPretoria Boys Senior Report Squash The Pretorian use inthe4 excuses thatboystryto long listof and the department paperwork league setup, of the With her knowledge to squashatBoysHigh. has become indispensible Mrs MandyMacDonald during theleagueseason. was greatly appreciated assist wherever possible and her willingness to single 3 quiet presence atevery Mentz hasbeenthe Mrs Charlene training. and hisdedicationto calm encouragement it istodaythrough his The Boys High Squash Team also includes the The BoysHighSquashTeam includesthestudent This culturewe havehere that doesnothappen rd squadpractice nd th squadwhat squad,she Front RowL–R: Back RowL–R:

B Coetzee(Captain),MrCStephens (CoachandMasterinCharge), BVerhage. F deCanha(Vice Captain),ZdeSwardt,MA Abraham. Inset: Master inCharge Craig Stephens the in lies it enjoyment ofsquashpast,present andfuture. year; this won players squash High league matches,festivalsandtournamentsthatBoys are laughingtoo. to something find laugh aboutand make sure thatthose around them will boys these trips, bus and throughlosing, or fitness winning humour; of sense defining characteristic ofBoysHighsquashplayersistheir the as out stands What have. boys these to thecharacterthat their leagueteamsisatribute to all-year-round training, theirtrainingsquads and whom there wouldnotbeateam.Theircommitment years tocome. as thesejuniorsmovethrough thesquashsetupin was astoundingandwillcontinuetoyieldresults Boys High and squashat Her passionforBoysHigh her theperfectpersontomanageJuniorsquad. humour and excellent organisational skillsmade The success of 2016 lies far beyond the many the The successof2016liesfarbeyond boys,without the is team the of part final The G Collaros beating MatthewGloveroutofthe1 contested tournamentwithGeordie Collaros spirits. and inhigh festival unbeaten managed toendthe The teamperformed exceptionally welland and Blaine narrowly missing out onhis SA Schools’ being selectedaspartoftheNorthernsU19A side Barry andBlaine our playersperformedwell,with tournaments and Northerns andNationalranking the teamforthisfestival. to MarkSchickerlingformanaging special thanks only totheverystrong EgoliInvitationside. A Festival where they performed very well, losing to contribute tothedepthof quality playerswho players, notonlyfortheteams theyrepresent, but competing againstPretoria’s best teams. respective agegroups asU14A,U16A and3 squad wasinvolvedinthePretoria Leagueintheir shaking handsafteramatch. something special to see competitors smiling and boy, thedefeatisalwaystakengracefully. Itisquite Even in therare case of a Form I beating aForm V Form IandVboy, whichishighly competitive. toughness. This is seenatbestinamatch betweena on agebutratherskill,experienceandmental areof agoodsquashplayer notvery dependent took place on thesquash courts. The characteristics my first memorable experiences of this special school As a new member staff at Pretoria Boys High, one of Squash 2 caps forthe1 Canha getting Stefano Pitsillis,ZiandeSwardt andFabriziode a youngand relatively inexperienced team with Festival inCapeTown inOctoberof2015.Itwas The 2016squashseason started withtheStayers Squash 1 the 3 The U14A andU16Asbothwontheiragegroup and eye-opener as the 1 final toclaimhissecondtitle. Barry CoetzeebeatingBlaineVerhage inaveryclose bright future inthe1 a and Zianstoodoutastwoupcomingplayerswith squash ontheSundayagainstSt Andrew’s. Stefano weekend, unfortunatelyonlymanagingtheirbest 6–0 defeat.Theteamwasunbeatenfortherest ofthe the Top Schools’ favourite, and suffered a resounding The 1 h 21 Sho Caposi ws hotly a was Championship School 2017 The The second term wasverybusywithallthe The aimandpurposeofour squadwastodevelop We hadaverysuccessfulyearinmanyaspects.Our The annualSt Andrew’s Festival proved tobean rd Team showedtheirmettleinthe U19A division, st Team tookpartintheStStithian’sEaster st nd Team Team st Team played againstGrey PE, st SquashTeam aheadofthem. st Team atthisfestival. st Team and rd Team. Coach Craig Stephens 2017. Squash continues to gofrom strength tostrength in and ZianhavepotentialtoensureBoys High that Barry andFabriziowillbesorely missed, but Blaine Both times! all at sportsman excellent an and end player: hard-working, dedicated, competitive tothe High andisashiningexampleofBoyssquash de CanhastartedplayingsquashinFormIatBoys Squash setup.Fabrizio member oftheBoysHigh sportsmanship oncourthavemadehimavaluable years and his work ethic attrainingand exemplary for three1 yearsandplayedforthe South Africa. in tournament squash schools’ premier the at finish well toearnathirdperformed exceptionally place and was not able to compete for the topspot, but still number three, theteamwas weakened considerably to Topgoing Schools.Unfortunately,lost our having moving intothe1 proud toreport thatmore thanhalfofoursquadis I believeweachievedthispurposeandamvery Coach Barend Engelbrecht we learntolive”. true“’Tisa doubt, and, without boys BoysHigh here mentioning. endless commitment andpositiveattitude are worth dependable. Furthermore, Cameron Waterson’s Ferdi inparticularwasmyright-handmanandvery team spirit. Boys High into the everyone bought the highstandard ofplayandmaintained that They werein leadership,upholding excellent of ourmatrics,Ferdi BothaandDuarteBooysen. players inourtopteamsyearstocome. Muhammad Adnan Abraham tojointhe1 Angelo, leftBoysHightoattendaschoolinGreece. blow whenStefanoandhisbrother,unfortunate towards Top Schoolsin was dealtan August, but the SA SchoolsTop 10U16. the NorthernsU16A side and Stefanowas named in colours. Zian and Stefano were selected to represent could possibly playforthe1 Barry Coetzeehas been inthe1 It has been an honour and a privilege to coach It hasbeenanhonourand aprivilege I wouldliketorecognise thespecialcontribution Withteam, spacewasmadefor of the Stefano out and working The squadcontinuedtraining st squad in 2017, ensuring quality ensuring 2017, in squad Squash st Team in yearstocome. st st Team fortwo Team squad The Pretorian st Team

293 SPORT 294 SPORT perfect example to our younger players by doing the by example toouryoungerplayers perfect Akshay MaharajandHungHunghforsettingthe things properly. be atrue “Boys High boy”and what itmeans to do ofthe fineexample a seniors showingthejuniorplayerswhatitmeansto as served sessions fitness have as much time on the courtas possible. Most could they that so could, they as quickly as fitness throughThe mainaimofthissquadwastoget the game of squash changes. The uniqueness of this in theleaguematches. This is whenthefocus of the a tingeofrivalry. courts wasconstantlypositiveandenergetic with merely enjoyingthegame.Theatmosphere onthe between improving theirskillsandtechniques determination. Theboysestablishedabalance drop shotswere drilledwithenthusiasmand and theconstantdrivesboasts,lobs weaknesses. Practices were attended regularly other aseachboydisplayedhisownstrengths and and abilityallowedtheboystolearnfrom each enjoyed every minuteoncourt. The range in age passionate aboutthegameandwhothoroughly of resolute anddedicatedboyswhowere to goJoshuaWilson, Bernard Nortier, Claudio ratio ofthetwoteams. Other special mentions need the highest win each game,withGdeJong getting of their6leaguematches, buttheyreally enjoyed team. TheU14CandU14D teams each won only 2 squad made up theU14C/Dteams and U16D of thesquadmembers. was achieved–althoughquiteinelegantlybysome to “servein”andbytheendofyear, thetarget able be to boys the all get to was task first Mark’s quickly got them in line with tough fitness sessions. enthusiastic andstrictcoach,MarkShickerling, We hadmore boysthanwecould handlebutour practice. first the at time first the for racquet a up a fairmasteryofthesporttothosethatpicked squash experience,rangingfrom thosethathad this year. Theboyscamewithawiderangeof abang with off started squad Squash Junior The Junior Squash The 4 Squash 4 The 3 Squash 3 Squash The Pretorian I wouldliketothankPrashivRadia, Amit Sita, The highlight of the year was the participation was the of theyear The highlight When it came to the league matches, the Junior matches, the league came tothe When it rd th squadwasanenthusiasticgroup ofboys. squad this year was made up of a number rd th Team Team Coach Mandy MacDonald hours thathespentcoachingthevarioussquads. coach. We wouldliketothankhimforthemany Braam Coetzeeastheirpassionateandenergetic with enthusiasm.Theirtimeoncourtwasspent thefitness of few sessions and doingthemveryprofessionally and a run to offering for Prashiv to without complaining. A specialthankyoumustgo extra fewsit-upsorrunning thefullsetof“suicides” Coach Charlene Mentz the coachesandtrainersatBoysHigh. stressful matches was unmatched and testimony to displayed under thesesometimes intense and thesportsmanship However, wins. usually fittest way.When hard the two opponentsare equallymatchedinskill,the learnt was sessions, fitness extending and fitness, improving of importance the for someplayers, and encouraging.Unfortunately from their peersduringthematcheswasmotivating competitiveness. Thesupporttheboysattained boys displayedastrong senseofcamaraderie and squash becomes a teamsport. During thistime,the this period no longer falls upon theindividual, as riveting sportisevidentastheemphasisduring Junior SquashManager Sarah Bouwer Mark! boy grow inhissquashskillsnextyear. Thanks, coaching session andIlookforward toseeingeach each during boys the on off rubbed squash for love while encouraging them every step of the way. His really pushed the boysout of their comfort zones was mostlyduetothefantasticcoach, Mark. He of theteam. members diligent and dedicated most the definitely team. Claudio Teixeira and Noko Phukubye were de Nobregathe highestwinratiosfor getting DreyerRuben 6 matcheswith 5 oftheir and Daniel Klopper fortheirdedicationandspirit. Antoniazzi, DyllanWebster, Liam Freel and Luke

The success and enthusiasm of theJuniorsquad The U16D team had a successful season and won The Pretorian 295 296 SPORT Jan-Hendrik Dreyer team: the of success the to contribution significant improvement intheirtimesandhavemade a the seasonoroveryears, haveshownhuge This award is made to swimmers, who, throughout Most ImprovedSwimmer: freestyle eventthisyearinasub25secondtime. competitive agegroup, Kyleevenswama50-metre since Form I. This being anextremely large and amongst thebestswimmers in hisagegroup den Heever excellence orvarietyofswimming strokes: Kylevan swimmers whohavesteppeduptoanewlevelof This award is made to newtalentedswimmers or Most PromisingSwimmer: highest excellenceonly. reasonsacknowledged swimmersforother than Apart from awardingachievers, wealso top the recognized andthefollowingawards were made. of thegala. with theOpenswimmers, they were againthestars swimmers really feel a sense of belonging and pride. efforts Their to “rent acrowd” are spectacular. Foronce,the Hillcrest. at Gala League A Pretoria school. TheyswimforBoysHigh. love ofthisphenomenal,exceptional,worldclass represents a partof their blood. They swim for the colouredswim withprideforthat they t-shirtthat House; their for swim They events. different many of magic, of passion. Boys compete all eveningin Every spectatorpresent feelsthisadrenaline rush with theatmosphere experiencedonthisevening. can compete nothing ontheBoysHighcalendarthat and therewards are endless. There isabsolutely event isbreathtaking ineverysense of the word, for theultimatetrophy.for theultimatetitle, The Gala. team. But, thereal magic occurs at theInter-House Somehow, bysome miracle, we magically create a overindulging and a lackof any physicalactivities. have disappeared, orare hiddenbehindlayersof to showtheirtalents,talentsthatsomehow seem to want They part. take to want strengths different all swimming crew, thesetrialsare eventful:boysof for theBoys High swimming team.Forus,the boys back, day first are askedtoperformattheirbestandtryout their On challenging. very Aand exciting swimmingseasonisshort,intense, Swimming Report Swimming The Pretorian Although not exceptionally tall, Kylehasbeen Although notexceptionally At thesummer sport galatheboys’talentswere The U17 age group was very strong and, together Our cheerleaders keep thatpassion alive atthe Ten extremely competitive Houses challenge who, throughout thesesixweeks, are so dedicated she hasdone. so kind and we are extremely grateful for all that Inter-House gala.Jeanineisalwayssowillingand refreshments at thegalaswehosted andalsoforthe Pretorius fortakingcare ofalltheteasand were not forthesupportanddedicationofmany. 700 pointsonthetable. Ryen van Wyk for his 100 metre freestyle earns over based on bothschooland SA swimmingcriteria: Our Pillay throughout hisduration atBoy’sHigh:Brandon who supportedtheteamtobestofhisability who adhered to theethos of the Boys High team and The Kurztrophyisawarded toaswimmer of note Ryan isanexceptionalswimmerinvariousstrokes. Best SeniorSwimmer:Ryen vanWyk performance overtheyearstocome. as an U14 swimmer. We are looking forward to his strokes. At Inter-High heswamintheJuniorIM race another raceandcontributemeaningfullytoall to swim man whoisalwayswilling This isayoung Best JuniorSwimmer:IvanHorak • • • • • • • is almostnorelay thattheyhavenotwon. performance from whentheywere inFormI.There U17 the acknowledge to age groupstandard fortheirongoinghigh of like would we boys of achievement ofthisgroupoutstanding Due tothe Team Award: of theschool. benefit the for participation improved of intention with the the teamdownandcontinueshistraining age, longdistances favour him. He hasneverlet activities atschool.Duetobeingquiteshortforhis Keir trainshard andis involved and various participate for the school whenever called upon. He is an exampletohispeersin willingness to Dedication Excellence:KeirSales swimmer inmore thanonestroke. This year hehasmatured into aseasoned A-team swimming for the Cand occasionally the B-team. Jan-Hendrik Dreyer startedoutinFormIandII A big thank you also goes to the staff members staff the to goes also you thank big A Mrs Jeanine I wouldliketostartbythanking I wouldnotbehere afterthisintenseseasonifit Dillan Venn Gerrit Hasenjager Cameron Howes Estevan Kuhn Evan Fair Carl Jacobsz Kyle vandenHeever final award is for the highest achievement House gala,theJoburgPretoria galas, the galas,our you”. shoulders, look youin the eyes and say, “Thank they will.Theywillone day puttheirhands on your see howimportantyouare, Ipromise you, oneday arewho they todayifitweren’t foryou.Iftheydon’t season, thank you.These young menwouldnotbe sorely missed. of our teams, our boysand I thankyou. You will be have alwaysputyourheartandsoulintothesuccess this swimmingdepartmentlikean“iron lady”. You if Iwouldliveuptoyourexpectations. You haverun to begin cannot express how I feel. I wasn’t sure when I first started, you!” “Thank statistician? best boy” whoneverfailsus,thankyou. best “pool the To Levy, you. thank staff, their and many others,thankyou! Bianca, Frank, Nikki, Lerine, Hedwig, Veronica and that all the galas we attendor host run smoothly. time toensureand willingtogiveuphoursoftheir Front RowL–R: SecondRowL–R: And now, to you theboys:throughout theInter- To theparents whosupportedusallthrough the To Denise Roode: Whatcan one say to theworld’s To Mrs Tracey Housdon and Mr Patrick Vermeulen

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D Paris,JHorn,KvandenHeever, DdeVilliers, EFair, SScott. 1 st SwimmingTeam C Jacobsz,DVenn, GHasenjager, A vanDyk. Master inCharge Alexandra Bolduc water, withlanesandflags,whistlesstarters. by lead a strong athlete,aswimmer who fell inlove with to 2017 of team remembering thatsomewhere inallof you, there is the challenge I so and pride. you always sang theschool song with honour and beaten more timesthanwecared toadmitandyet dedication., It has not beenaneasy season. We were trip toDurban,youhaveshownheart,passionand 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 Final resultsintheboys’division: 2 st nd rd th th th th th th Our Joburg rivals have become quite strong

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297 SPORT 298 SPORT hr w wr pae 7 placed were we where at anyfestival,exceptthenationalU15 festival coach andeventorganiser andDionWright andall still beawonderfulexperience. schools, I amsuretennis forBoysHighwill playing recruitment ofplayersbyacademic and private face acoupleofleanyearsaheadbecausethe were generallygoodin2016and,althoughwe clay andproduced someverygoodresults. He thoroughlyon enjoyed theexperienceofplaying mixed tournamentinMonteCarlo. international them allthebestinUSA. Conrad Spedding and KhanyaRamokgopawewish Weatherhead, James outgoing the for off match against Waterkloof. Itwas a perfectsend- Menlopark. Boys High won the finals in a very close at tournament final their played matrics departing all thefestivalsandwere4 notplacedlower than Junior champions. Swanepoel were crowned as our new Senior and evening splendidlywhere Jordan SauerandMarius selected totourtheUKwithSA Schools’team. North attheInterpro, whereafter theywere both Ramokgopa were selected to represent Gauteng Championships and James Weatherhead and Khanya the “goldenoldies”proved toostrong forus. Our first match in 2016 was against the Old Boys but Coach's Report Tennis The Pretorian A big thank you to Mrs Elaine Müller as fitness as Müller Elaine Mrs to you thank big A of thetennisplayers The spiritandattitude Jordan Sauer represented South Africa at an The BoysHighteamsachievedgoodresults at finals our hosted again Müller Elaine Mrs Next theboyscompetedinGautengNorth Front RowL–R: Back RowL–R: th outof10schools. The

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Head Coach Gerald Stoffberg their continuedsupport. in 2017. SAof theteam DavisCupthisyearand willbepart the “All American Team” –totourtheworld. Florida State Universityand was chosen to playfor of luck. best the them wish I USA. the in Indiana to off Weatherheadhead James will and Texas2017 in for the otherstaffwhohelpedwithfixtures. Gauteng North League: Gauteng North Gauteng CentralLeague: 5 1 Festivals: Honours: Half Colours: Junior singleschampion: Senior singleschampion: Tennis results: 3 4 2 Yours intennis Thank youalso to Mr Reeler and Mr Housdon for Tucker Vorster, alsoanOldBoy, represented the An oldboy, BenjiLock,graduatedthisyearfrom offered a was Stevens Raul bursary Sports Tennis Menlopark –1 Paul Roos Gym–4 Kearsney College–4 Pretoria U15schools–7 St Stithian’s–2 st outof8schools nd outof6schools th outof12schools th outof8schools th outof10schools 1 2 J Sauer J Weatherhead, KRamokgopa, Villiers, AvanHarte K Mathews,CSpedding,Rde M Swanepoel J Sauer st nd inPremier league inPremier league

3. 4 2. 1. Sauer wontheSchool’sSeniorChampionship. won the School’s Junior Championship and Jordan and I were awarded Honours. Marius Swanepoel Colours thisyear. Jordan Sauer, KhanyaRamokgopa Villiers and Adam Van Hartewere allawarded Half player. Nosurprise,Jordan won7–0! between Jordan Sauerand Waterkloof’s Number 1 final and it had to be decided by a 7-point tiebreaker Festival aswewere drawnagainstWaterkloof inthe year itcame down to thewire at theMenlo Tennis 1 key 2 lost we Although best! the been 2016. Thepast5yearsofmylifehaveundoubtedly I amhonoured tohavebeentheTennis Captainin Captain’s Report 1 which were heldinMonteCarlo. the South African U18teamintheICCWorld Finals in theyear, Jordan Sauerwasselected to represent Schools’ team onatourtoLondon in June.Lateron at Inter-Provincials, but alsofortheSouth African Ramakgopa notonlytorepresent ourprovince moment when I was chosen, together withKhanya many tournamentsonthego.Itwasanincredible our festivalresults.with quickly Ourseasonbegan teams. and “spirit”whencomparedother any ofthe with however, wealwaysfoughtwiththemostpassion some outstandingresults. Regardless ofourresults, players lastyear, westillmanagedtoproduce Tennis Festivalagainforthe4 Kearsney Festivaland we won the Absolut Menlo Tournament inStellenbosch.We achieved2 Berner Gerrie the at semi-finals the reached again together tocompete. In February thisyearwe once all thebestschools from around thecountrycome at the St. Stithian’s EasterFestival,4 at theSt. 2 st Tennis Team are the NationalFestivals where “’Tis here welearntolive.” A typicalday attheclubhouse–playersmake this theirsecondhome Stoffberg (coach) Weatherhead (Captain) Four-time Winners oftheMenloParkFestivalBackL–R:JordanSauer, KhanyaRamakgopa, KyleMathews,ConradSpeddingandJames Conrad Spedding,KyleMathews,Ruande The most important fixtures each year for the year each fixtures important most The This 2015/16 season was quite similar in terms of th outof12schoolsatthePaulRoosFestival Front L–R:FrancoisMellet,Khanya Ramakgopa,JamesWeatherhead (Captain),ConradSpedding, LoganRepko Front: CoachGeraldStoffberg th yearinarow. This Back L–R:ElaineMuller(manager andfitnesscoach),Kyle Mathews, JordanSauer, Gerald th placeatthe st nd Team place Captain James Weatherhead luck formanyyearstocome! matric players.IwishBoys High tennisthebestof a positiveimpactonmylifeandalltheother such having for you Thank Gerald! of guidance the blessed to haveplayed tennis at Boys High under and hasgivenusamazingmemories. I amtruly matrics who are leaving, throughout thepast5 years Gerald has undoubtedly helped me, and the other the sportwhichmakehimsuchanamazingmentor. his wisdomandknowledgeabout and about player you willhearaboutGerald’s ability asatennis Africa South around go you Everywhere Stoffberg. backbone ofBoysHighTennis, ourcoach, Gerald long gruelling festivals.Specialthanksgotothe ableto or as passionate perform atsuchahighleveloverthecourseof be not theteam definitely you would Without court. the off and on both passionate supporter –thankyousomuchforyourenthusiasm most physiotherapist/ coach/ fitness the team’ssuccesses overtheyears.MrsMüller, our 1 Finally, Iwould like togivecredit tothepeople 3 The Pretorian

299 SPORT 300 SPORT was literally realised in the last two games of that fiercely a in victors contested tournament.Thewinof16–14points as back came we exchange; on ourweaknesses,practisedhard andonthereturn However, wedid notletdefeatgettous.We worked 8 pointsto30points.We leftlickingour wounds. we wentdowntoMaritzburg andwere defeatedby talent. During April utmost respect for the other’s never takeeachotherforgrantedandhavethe much feared yetanticipated,Maritzburg Exchange. mean feat. which spansovertwoterms,thisachievementisno Tablesix other against league Tennisschools playing A and B Leagues respectively. As this is our primary League, bothour1 Pretoria the with off Starting mention. special need new talentedplayersmadethecut. and astronggroup existing ofplayers,onlyafew Unfortunately,start. a superb duetolimitedspace to off got year the trials, the for numbers their in up permanent venueandenthusiasticForm1sturning ways. Within many renovatednewly the Gym asour a verysuccessfulyearforTable2016 hasbeen Tennis Table Tennis The Pretorian 70% winningrecordinleaguematches 80% attendancesofpracticesandleaguematches 2 years’ participation in1 2 years’participation inthesport 3 years’participation Full colours 70% winningrecordinleaguematches 80% attendancesofpracticesandleaguematches 1 year participation in1 1 yearparticipation inthesport 3 years’participation Half colours: They are our most worthy “opponents”.We The second main event on our calendar is the Nevertheless, this year had many highlights that Nevertheless, thisyearhadmanyhighlights st st and2 team st team nd Teams came first in the in Teamsfirst came Ashley Bode Tyron King Name Half colours2016 Itumeleng Nkoana Sean Chen(Captain) Ibrahim Kala Muhammad Karrim Muhammed Mia Name Full colours2016 Master inCharge Chan Dowra and accompanyingtheboystoawaymatches. and MrZJiyanifortheirassistanceinsupervising his for (Coach) and MrCDavies passion forBoysHigh undying Mhurere K team; the leading for your achievements. Bode received A HalfColours.Well doneboys,on and King T and Colours; Full received Nkoana Colours: M. Mia, M Karrim, I Kala, S Chen and I level. An unprecedented numberofboysreceived Tournaments. were thesametwowinnersof2015Inter-House respectively. Interesting tonotewasthatthese on winningtheJuniorandSeniorTournaments fierce. teams the Congratulations tobothMatheson and amongst Arcadia competition the and for theirrespective Houseswasencouraging by theboyswasoverwhelming.Thesupport Inter-House Tournament. Theenthusiasm shown High fightingspirit! tournament. Well donetothelads for thetrue Boys Finally, Iwould like tothankSChen(Captain) This year sawthequalityofplaytakentonext In thethird termweheldaverysuccessful 3 3 (Yrs) Form 4 4 4 4 4 (Yrs) Form 3 3 Participation 4 4 4 4 4 Participation 100 100 (%) Attendance Win 100 86 100 100 100 (%) Attendance Win 100 81 (%) 95 94 100 100 100 (%) Front RowL–R:

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301 SPORT 302 SPORT year totheMatrics who played 1 that wedonothavethisissueagaininthefuture. something thatweare lookingintonextyeartoensure to theTournament fortheU19agegroup, whichis and inputonpooldeckwill bemissed and Iwish coach inaverylongtime.His incredible knowledge (Non-travelling Aveiro (Non-travellingreserve), Gregor Andrews Rooyen, RhysBekker, Davidde U16A: Richard daCosta,Ryan Muller, Colevan Tristan Lunt(Non-travelling reserve) Nathan Jammine,Jordan McHardy, Tshepiso Ntuli, Anderson, Thomas Calenborne, Matthew Neser, U15A: NathanFogwill,OliverExter, Bruce October, KyleHattingh,CornelWatson U14B: LuigiBevilacqua,ChristianKieser, Brandon William Fairhurst, GabrieldeJong, LiamMcKenzie U14A: Aodhan Narayan,JoshuaLifschitz, Ross Tosi, teams: The following boyswere selected for various NTS days spentattheTournament. new skillsanddevelop new friendships over the learn they and hopethat wish theseboysthebest Tournament attheendofyear. Iwouldliketo for NTSattheSAparticipating Schools’ Water Polo something thatwemustneverletgoof. is tried toinstillinourboysascoachesandit they hitthewater. This is somethingthatwehave the year, buttheboysalwaysdid their bestwhen and inmatches.Theresults were mixedthroughout boys have conducted themselves in bothpractices happen. to havethis time oranoppositionavailable not the teams as best as we can but, unfortunately, there is lower our for games find to try We admit. to wish causes me great pride but also more stress than I compete against.This,asalways,issomethingthat We stillhavemore teams that anyschool that we Water Polo has been as exciting asitalwaysis. Another yearhascomeandgoneBoysHigh Water PoloReport Water Polo The Pretorian most successful tenure wehaveseen from a1 Erasmus who leavesusas 1 in thesport,nomatterwhere theygo. that theyhavelearntand I hopetheystayinvolved will notforgetthey much that and Ihopevery all wish theseboysallthebestfortheirstudies next year of theseyoungmenwereI coached. theboysthat Since returning totheschool to coach in 2012,many It has been an emotional goodbye for me this Unfortunately, NTS has not sent down a team I’m happy toreport thatwehavemanyboys I havebeenincredibly proud of thewaythatour I’d like tosay a special farewell toMr Jacques reserve) st Team Coachafter the iles Deo de Diego Villiers, st Team Water Polo. st Team • • • • • • • Polo community: important stakeholders within theBoys High Water boys underhiscare achievetheirgoals. produce theresults thatweexpectandwillhelpthe will he that doubt no have I 2017. from WaterPolo Mr LuvuyoRubushewhowillbetheDirector of years tocome. and theworkhehasdonewillstaywithusformany lessons life his and sport the on incredibleinfluence him wellforthefuture. MrErasmushasbeenan Master inCharge JP Dumas in thesystemsthatare goingtobe putinplace. community of Boys High pullstogetherand trusts it willbeasuccessful year as long as the waterpolo is goingtomeanalotofwork,butItruly believe that Pretoria Boys High School. It isgoingtobetough. Finally,you toallthe I’dliketosaythank I’d also like totaketheopportunitywelcome I look forward to the 2017 water polo season at season polo water 2017 the to forward look I Your1 adviceandassistanceasthe support withinthesporthavebeenparamount. over thepositionofMIC. Your assistanceand an been has amazing friendandmentorformesincetaking who Smit, Cornelius Mr Lastly, the worldtomeandsetsatease. and ofwisdom reallyIt tough. get guidance whenthings means words some offering always guiding a hand whenanyissues arise. Thankyoufor been always has who McBride, Mr that youdo. thanks willneverbeenoughfortheamazingjob angel andwhohelpsme with allmyadmin, guardian my always is who Louw, Cathy Mrs water polo: always have been mypersonalsupportstructure asMICof who people three the to Finally, support onSaturdays never goesunnoticed by us. me. Your and staff coaching for my of you support your thank Housdon, Mr and Reeler Mr To that weexpectasaschool. help mould the boysintowater polo players not askforabettergroup ofmenandwomento the boystobebestthattheycanbe.Icould spent around thepool,coachingandmotivating hours many the for you thank coaches, my To are today. and without whom we would not bewhere we have who parents, always beenincredibly supportiveofthesport the to foremost and First are going tobesorely missedin2017. Manager havealwaysbeenimpeccableandyou st Team up winning6–5. A disappointingKESTournament different combinations of players in thewater experience inthe1 in of players and give youngerplayersachance to getsome combinations different to test School Festival.Thiswasanopportunity Erasmus wasworkingperfectly. very quicklyand the game plan implemented by Mr The boyswereas ateam to playtogether learning was startingtolooklikeaforce tobereckoned with. St Stithian’s, St Benedict’s and St Alban’s. The team trotup fourwinsonthe racking St David’s, against the juniorscomingthrough hadalotofpotential. The 20161 Water Polo1 was a tough time for the 1 well-polished Glenwood side humbled the boys.It draw. Followingthat,losses to StJohn’sandavery contest against tightly-fought KES which ended in a tightly contestedgamewhich the1 was onceagaindrawnagainst St Alban’s. Itwasa team the game playoff final the For 6–7. losing up once they Semi-Final, again hitthewoodwork many timesand ended the in but Quarter-Final, that followed. past MaritzburgThey easilymadeit Plate in the performances the on effect an had the bottomhalfofTournament. for settle to had High Boys and quarter-finals the to FINA rules, both Rondeboschand DHS progressed would miss out. The team was shocked when, due to team one quarter-finals, the to progressing teams ended with two wins and one loss. With onlytwo threegoing ontowin10–8.Thismeantthat teams struckwoodwork being severaltimesandDHS to plan. The boys were bitterly unluckywiththe they wouldbeheadingintothequarter-finals. knew thatonemore goodperformancemeantthat which sawthemwinningthegame11–8. Theboys Rondebosch. PBHSputonanincredible display Tournamentone ofthe game wasagainst favourites, 10–4 victoryagainstJeppe.However, thefollowing tournament inthefirstterm,KES Tournament. learnt andtheboyswere abouttoenterthebiggest them had experienced playing for the 1 were verypositiveabouttheyearahead as many of additional trainingintheirowntime.Theseniors in manyhoursof and put an opportunity got they year. Theboysworkedhardwhenever water inthe a lotofenthusiasm.Theywere ready totakeonthe Following thatwas the Pretoria Boys High The season started incredibly wellwiththeteam The teamwasincredibly disappointedandthis Unfortunately, thenextgame did not goaccording The KES Tournament startedwithavery good st Water PoloTeam startedtheyearwith st st Team Team. The first game was a was game first The Team. st Team, but lessons were st Team ended st Team and composure ensured that the1 rivals. Some very clever play, good tactics and close two between expected be to something affair, passion andcommitment throughout theentire team with Anderson (Captain): MJledthe MJ full swingforthe1 worked outandthetoughestpartofyearwasin was Eventually though,everything season training. all where boys andthecoach could attend practices for pre- a time find to hard was It start. rocky a the SACS Tournament. before season off the in answered be to had come to anend,withalotofquestions needing and our1 saying goodbyetosome incredibly talented Matrics incredibly emotionalgameasBoysHighwouldbe our Affies, against friends from fixture across theroad. Thiswouldbean a was over took team were agonizinglyclose contests. The1 which of three – games five next their of quarter-finals. four lost the make to Unfortunately, thishopedidn’tlastlongastheteam group top their the in of finishing four about positive seemed and had gotovertheKESTournament disappointment two victories and a draw. Theboyslooked as if they the timeSACS arrived, everyone was in highspirits. their legstrength. The boys pushed through and by to increase belts weight with working and fitness limits incoldwater,their on regainingboth working their allinthewater. never gave up and always made sure thattheygave Grey PE.TheSACSdream wasover, buttheteam statement and did so with agood 4–2 victoryagainst the finalgame,however, theboyswantedtomakea once again leftfeelingincredibly disappointed. In they putinaspartofavery good1 effort the and leadership incredible their for 2016 of have beenthere from thebeginning. last timeinfront oftheamazingsupporterswho school songone the Jacques Erasmus,andsinging farewell totheircoach of thepastfewyears,Mr and bidding Matrics thanking special momentwith winning 14–8.Whatfollowedwasanincredibly having theirfinalgamefor1 other manytimeswithMatricsfromschools both these teamshadknownandplayedagainsteach was animportantgameforbothschools as bothof The game started off as a very tough and physical The build-up to the SACS Tournament got off to off Tournamentgot SACS the to build-up The The SACS Tournament got off to a good start with The 2016 1 Special mentionneeds to bemade of theMatrics st Team Coach,MrJacquesErasmus.This st Team’s final game before the new before game final Team’s st Team. The boyswere pushedto st Team ended the game st Teams. st Team. st The Pretorian Team was

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C Howard,JMyer(Vice Captain),MrJErasmus(Coach),MJAnderson(Captain),JPDumas(MasterinCharge), Sven vanZylwiththeSouthAfricanMen'sYouth Team before thegame K Potgieter, L Martins,DSchürmann, CJacobsz,SMeyer, KvandenHeever, DParis. 1 st WaterPoloTeam S vanZyl,MManley. was confirmed that he would not be able to play in play to able be not would he that confirmed was have everseenayoungmantomakewhenit with injuriesin2016.Itwasthetoughestdecision I Steven Meyer:wasunfortunatelyplagued season wasoutstanding. amount of turnovers he achieved for his team this he tookfromthat thepeakofhistreading. The opposition as it was very difficult to block any shots The strength ofhislegsmadelifetoughforthe easy. look sport difficult incredibly an made who Michael Manley: was admirable. working youngmanwhoseworkethicatpractices centre forward toscore. Hewasaquietandhard- opposition any for difficult life made and pressure back isnotaneasyjob,butJoshthrivedunderthe defense forthe1 Chad Howard:wasanincredible lastlineof deserved andanincredible achievement. Youth Water PoloChampionshipsin2016waswell His participation forSouth Africa at theWorld Men’s water madehimaforcein the reckoned tobe with. of the game, his incredible shot and decision making have beeninvolved in thesport.His understanding players tocomethroughyears I in allthe BoysHigh Sven van Zyl: Sven was one of the bestwater polo on theline. took responsibility fortheballwhengamewas the mostreliable playersinthewaterand always his fellowteammatesinthewater. Hewasoneof he wasalwaysatpracticesandgames,supporting his shoulder, and even whenhewas unable toplay, season. Hepushedthrough manypainfulinjuriesto young maninthe1 Josh Myer: Josh was the most deceptively strong be forgotten. on histeamandcontributiontothewillnot the water over the past year was a massive influence many, many5metre penalties.Chad’s calmness in rely on Chad to pull off some spectacular saves, and Chad Howardcoming outhightomakeasave st Team. Theteamcouldalways Michael wasarelaxed player st Team. Playingasacenter Erasmus who has coached the 1 and madethetransitiontoteamveryeasily. any hassles late, Keeganwasabletodosowithout very quickly. Whileitisnevereasyjoiningateamso before the SACS Tournament and fitted into the team Master inCharge JP Dumas is today. into Boys High Water Polo to develop it towhere it years of service and the manyhours of work heput the rest oftheirlives.MythanksgotoJacquesforhis life lessonsthattheboyswouldcarrywiththemfor whether theteamwonorlost,were alwaysseenas game, or fun,andevery tough practice, whether Water Poloisallaboutandensured thatevery the game. He neverlost sight of what Boys High Coach whohadanabundanceofknowledgeabout 1 few yearsandMrCorneliusSmitwhomanagedthe hours and work you put into the 1 into the you put hours andwork I wishtomention.Thankyou,MrSmit,forallmany has givenupmore weekendsfortournamentsthan fixture. He next the for time in back bounce to them came theirwayandgot the disappointmentsthat performances. He helpedtheteambattlethrough and hasalwaysseenthepositivesinteam’s has been able toremainsituations calminthetoughest He them. on influence amazing an been players foraslongIcanremember andhas Keegan Rodrigues:joinedthe1 opposition. his teamandthe the waterwasalwaysfeltbyboth gave everythingfortheteamandhispresence in the SACSTournament. Hewasaplayerwhoalways that youhavedone. years. Theboys,andI,willforever begratefulforall st Team. My final two mentions are made to MrJacques made are mentions two final My

Mr Cornelius Smit has managed the 1 Jacques wasanincredibly successful 1 Bruce Andersonlooking forapass st Team for thepast st Team overthe st The Pretorian Team right st st Team Team

305 SPORT 306 SPORT some Form3s.Inoursecondmatch, we narrowly quality players coming through, particularly the secondsidebutourteamwasfullwithsome games. A number of players were moved up to benchmark andplatformfortheremainder ofthe managed towin11–2 whichprovided agood soon wewere infullwaterpolomode. long winter the season, theboystooktowaterwellandvery from rust some off wiping After was to remain ourgoalfortheseason remaining. Dumas hadenjoyedanentireThat unbeaten. year Mr as fill to shoes big some had I term, fourth the had dominated,theboysandItore-evaluate against asidewhomforthemajorityofgamewe agonizingly lost we which KES, against game final there wasveryoftenalackofcohesioninthewater. consisted ofmanyForm4s.Thisshowedas side that on studyingfora due tothefocusbeing far between exams. Thisalsomeantthatpracticeswere fewand failures. both theboysandIhadtotakeresponsibility forour things thatcould be blamedforthis,butintheend, did notfollow.unfortunately There are numerous I hadtheprivilegeofcoaching4 Water Polo4 After takingoverthe3 Water Polo3 as a2 The 2016seasonwasn’twhatwehadhopedfor Water Polo2 Water Polo The Pretorian had anopportunitytoget agame. Although they we mostlyplayedotherschools’ 3 grew inunderstandingthegameofwaterpolo. improved inhisbasicsfor thegameandeachone greatdisplaying reallyboys each ofthe skills. Ifelt learn andjointheprogramme withmanyofthem to Open. However, the youngboyswere willing to the sport.Itisusuallyaverybigjumpfrom U16level and showinggreat understandingandpassionfor team the into right fitting boys younger the see to Matrics in thesecond season but itwasencouraging and second season. We had to say goodbye tothe first the throughout passion great showed boys The Our firstgamewasagainst AFFIES. We However, there isalwaysasilverlining. After our The season was short,duetothemovingof Although we didn’t have many games this year, nd Team.the results Whilewehadthetalent, th rd nd Team Team Team rd Team atthebeginningof rd Teams whenwe th Team thisyear. Coach Mario Maartens with. Coach JP Dumas seeing thissideflourishinthenextyear. long way. As their coach, I am looking forward to incredible group ofyoungmenwhohavecomea few months. all three ofthesegoalswillbeachievedinthenext practice and during thegame.Ihavenodoubtthat importantly, enjoyingthetimeinwaterbothat season, playinggoodwaterpolo,and,most and setourgoalsfortheseasonahead. approach made this 3 with theirgreat mind-set, work ethicandpositive again remain unbeaten. final match,webeatStJohn’saway9–4toonce Boys Highwaterpoloinyearstocome.Inour at practicewhichwillstillprove torevolutionise time thatthedrill“Thesnake”wasintroduced our on errors costly part butawin,nonetheless.Itwasataboutthis some with 7–5 KES beat what itmeanttobeapartoftheBoys High 2 Coach Matthew deKiewit Pretoria BoysHigh. at sport the into puts he passion and effort the all Mr JPto thank coaching them.Iwant Dumasfor store inthefuture andIlook forward tocontinue they couldmoveupinteams. have a chance to improve their waterpolo so that for theboystobechallengedingamesand rather to win,but these gamesnotasanopportunity out ontop a numberof times. I took the approach to game andcame head andgoodunderstandingofthe played above themselves, the boys showed a cool I really aminafortunatepositiontohave an Three goalswere established:anundefeated A massive thanks mustgototheboyswho, I lookforward toseeingwhattheseboyshavein rd team a force to bereckoned nd Team against theTyger Valley Seniors’ side. Theboys’ The 7 The Water Polo7 Being pickedforthePBHS6 Water Polo6 3 Affies against Playing received. they that opportunities the of most the made definitely get toenjoyalotofgametime.Despitethis,they School. Duetotheshortseason,boysdidn't we doatPretoriahaving thedepththat BoysHigh The seasonwasshortduetonotmanyschools Water Polo5 score equal for most of the game, Affies finished Affies better andscored twoquickgoalstobeatus 6–7. game, the of most for equal score in strong” andhadaveryexcitinggame.With the to improve theirskillset,itwasapleasure tocoach team playerwouldhistraining. first a that enthusiasm same the with out week and this, eachoneofthemstillattendstraining,weekin mostly internalgames. Although theboysknow the 6 superior numbersincomparisontootherschools, as abitter-sweet moment. Withschool having the The stand-out performance was the 7 the was performance stand-out The season andtheboysalways putintopperformances. has beenphenomenal. very enthusiasticandtheir attendanceatpractices coach. The boys don’t get many fixtures, but they are Whether itwasforamore socialcauseoractually We played many internal fixtures throughout the throughout Wefixtures internal many played th th team begins and ends its season playing and8 th sideshavealwaysbeenapleasure to th th th Team Team and

8 th Team canbedescribed th Sven vanZyl“bokking”thedefendertofindspaceforshot Team th rds team fixture team , we“came Coach Tanna Edmunds for thefuture. led by example. Well played, gentlemen! All the best Jude Learmontwasthecaptainof5thTeam and game andmost importantly, theyplayedasateam. single anyoneoutbecausetheyplayedapowerful Coach Glen Botha in andoutofthepool. and theenjoymenttheybrought intothesportboth were victorious, winning13–2. game plancametogetherwellthatdayandthey Coach Ashley Kemp and resources toplaythebeautifulgame. and MrDumasforgivingtheboysopportunity next yearforanotherseason.Thankyoutotheschool that will certainly see me pool-side at the beginning of for makingmycoachingexperienceanenjoyableone more thatacoachcanaskfor. Thankyoutotheboys boys whowere sowillingtolearn.There isnothing Overall, allmyboysstood out forme.Ican't I’d like tothanktheboysfor all theirhard work The Pretorian

307 SPORT 308 SPORT season wasDylandeKlerk, afantasticdisciplined training andskillsdevelopment. Seth’s trainingintheseason included a lotofspeed we could attack ontherightmore thanotherteams. both sides. Having Sethas our leftieonright,meant well fromgave usanopportunityto attack right, for the teamand his toattack wellon the ability and controlling movementscreated opportunities and covered countersfrom theright.Ryan’s calm more in the water. Seth and Ryan controlled attacks lot a do to able was and intensity his fixed Romario keeping theboysmotivated.Innextseason but hemade up foritbyalwaysworkinghard and more. Romario’s game initially lacked intensity, on, hisawareness pickedupandheimproved even game kepthiscurrent. As theseasonwent together on the left.Diego’sunderstandingof the well Diego andRomarioworking pool, with of the only, tobecominganattackingutilityplayer. game developedeveryweekfrom being defensive the naturalleadertoawithpurpose.Richard’s team. Richard’s role in theteamevolved from being into agreatleader andconstantmotivatorforthe step. a stronger mentality, gettingthemready forthenext just anamechangebutratheranattempttomanifest already identifyingthemselves as U16s but it is not hard workneededtobedone. a lotof attitude andtheunderstandingthat learning needed tobedone:dedicationthesport,aconstant behind. Itdidn’ttakelongforthemtorealise what the country, theirdevelopment was substantially Unfortunately, compared tootherU16teamsaround learn and,foracoach, this isveryrewarding. prove theireligibilityforthe1 said, therebeing isalotofpressure forplayersto important forthedevelopment of players.With this is extremelyThe U16seasonistheshortestbut Lucca Swart Seth Scott Angus Pratt Gregor Andrews Rhys Bekker David deVilliers Cole vanRooyen Water PoloU16A Water Polo The Pretorian Our biggestcommunicator for themost part of the Our speedintheteamwassplituponbothsides RichardThe teamwasledby daCostawhogrew U15 year,of their last part For the boys were the The boyscamedeterminedtoachieveand Francois Grobler Dylan deKlerk Romario deSousa Diego deAveiro Ryan Muller Richard daCosta st Team. Coach Luvuyo Rubushe and perseverancepayoff. This provedhard totheboysthat work,dedication Alban’s. Thisteamhasneverbeatenthembefore. has great awareness ondefence. player andsoonbecamearegular inthe A team.He the gamebetter. Lucca came in as acore Bteam made it easyforhimtopickupnewthingsandlearn eagerness and keenness Francois’ off. shots get and 2m swimming andshootingtoholdhisplaceonthe reckoned withinthefuture. Angus developedhis Your constantinterest makesyouforces tobe them: Angus Pratt,Francois Grobler, Lucca Swart. hard workandperseverancewhileIwascoaching complete theattack. being more mobileandthinkingmore abouthow to attack. Rhys was able to add more to his attack by team withhis powerful shotand crazy strength on seeing Coledominatethecageinfuture. defending tohim.Ilookforwardnot leaveallthe to restthe realisedas they unit ofthe could they that passes. Cole’s improvement wasabigmotivatorfor his excellentlong without would amounttonothing average throughout theseason. Counter attacks keeper, ColevanRooyen,whokeptagoodsaving He isdefinitelyaplayertowatchinthefuture. gained powerandaccuracyastheseasonwenton. his fitness and ball handling. His long distance shots with confidence but never stopped working hard on he hasgainedbeingadefender. future, dominatingcentre backwiththeknowledge in theteam.IseeDavidplayingcentre-back inthe managed tomaintainthefastestshortdistancetimes players intheteam,hestill Being oneofthebiggest wished. David’s strength layinhis power and speed. forwards weren’t scoring as many goals as they jobs really well,makingsureopposing centre that shared by David and Gregor who both did their him tofocusonimproving hisowngame. emotions attrainingandingamesthisallowed stayed motivated.Dylanworkedoncontrolling his everyone still ensuringthat for theirmistakesbut leader alwaysreminding theteamtobeaccountable The highlight of ourseasonwasdrawingtoSt The highlight Congratulations tothefollowingplayersfortheir Rhys Bekker was the main goal scorer in the Keeping thescore down was also due toour At thebeginningofseason,Gregor struggled The responsibility ofmarkingtheback was was when the U16C Team beat Affies U16B 6–5 in 6–5 U16B TeamAffies beat U16C the when was Valley 1 D Team hadaverypleasingwin overtheTyger improvement, allied to a growth in confidence. The made intheseareas andshowedasagradual was steady progress but Slow Team. U16B Affies particular, especiallybyourown 5 in Team, C the upon inflicted were defeats heavy weaknesses andcostusearlyintheseason.Several defence andcomposure infront ofgoalswere clear areas thatneededwork:accuracyofpassing, mattered, wewere alljusthappytogetagame. to play“up”(or play internalgames). Not thatthis traditional rivals,meantthattheboysinevitablyhad present atBoysHighincomparison to thoseofour U16C andDs. As usual, thelarge numberofteams 2016 wasashortbutveryintenseseasonforthe Water PoloU16CandD endedup We the water. in 4 gamesinarowwinning thenext andthemorale showed definitely Monday determined and ready to train,and it in alittlemore effortthanbefore. team wewanted to be,wewere goingtohaveput disappointed, but itshowed us that forus to bethe oiled KESside.Theboyswere disappointed,Iwas plan different very a for us and we ended up losingnarrowly toavery had KES week, following record.to maintaininganunbeaten However, the track right the on were we if as looked it and Affies abilities. their in confident quite was I and one unbeaten an in some hard work iftheywantedtheseason to be nota was very longone.The boys were goingtohaveput Poloseason the Water of part first The Water PoloU16B At thestartofseasonthere were several following The boysshoweduptopracticethat We started off with a very convincing win against Josh MyerandChadHowardgettingready tostoptheDHSattack st Team and,forme,thegameof season th XIIIandthe Coach CA McBride Player oftheseason:Tyrone Ried Most improved player:DylanThompson U16D Player oftheseason: Most improved player: U16C skills. work withtheU16boysinwateronindividual 1 all to you thank efforts. special his A for Fourie, Mr to thankMrDumasforhisinputandmyco-coach, competitive but sportsmanlikespirit. I would like They reallya polo andplayed with enjoyedtheir the return fixture. Coach Connor Henry for theseason! abilities. All thebestandthankyouallverymuch it toyouradvantageanddon’teverdoubt your coaches.Take constructive criticismanduse Enjoy everysecondinthewaterandlistento the waterpoloseasonsthatstilllieaheadofyou. you toldme.Goodluckfornextyearandall for makingmelaughandthecrazystories faith inmeandmycoachingabilities.Thankyou showed me andfor having complete and utter played forme.Thankyoutherespect you boys canreally beproud of. losing only one game theentire season – afeatthe within theteamwasreally something.We endedup st and2 As always, the attitude of the boys was superb. boys of the attitude As always,the I wouldliketothankeachandeveryboywho nd Team players whogaveuptheirtimeto Josh Myerstayingcalmontheball Quinlan Tifflin Jared Myroff The Pretorian

309 SPORT 310 SPORT difficult for themselves by drawing the game 2–2 the bydrawing themselves for difficult tired from their previous game and made things surprisingly strong Crawford team.Theboyswere werestages. We intotheknockout a neededtobeat that theywillnotunderestimate again. managed a narrow 6–5 victoryagainsta PBHS team The opposing team rallied in the second half and them. had hit out, withBishopsnotknowingwhat of the game and the boys were playing theirhearts half first the for Weled Bishops. in tournament the up againstgoodoppositionandthefavouritesfor convincingly 8–1,which started to turn some heads. with twounluckypenaltiesagainstus. 4–7 lost side. we hard-foughtJohn’s game a St After quarter-finals. set agoalforourselves that wewantedtomakethe In thebuild-uptotournament,boysandI Indigo Tournament • • • • • • • • • are asfollows: U15AThe NorthernGautengRepresentativesfor for thegameandnever-give-up attitude. sometimes attheendofpractice–prooflove oftheir and Ihadtroublethem outofthewater getting enthusiasm whichisalwaysapleasure foracoach evenings. Theboysshowedendless to gamesinthe and fromas well morningandafternoontraining, unending supportandfortransportingtheboysto mustgototheparentsspecial thank-you fortheir fromand learnt along. ourmistakesaswewent A towardsstone tobuild every gameasastepping it Tournamentthe endofseason.We at used Indigo the to up build gradual a was term first the Nathan Jammineand Matthew Neser. The season in reckoned with. The captain and vice-captain were and startedtobecomeaforcebetter to get tobe season, thanks totheethosofteam,wecontinued themselves. Although wehadarocky starttothe hard workethicandacommitmenttoimproving remembered fortheirdedication towaterpolo,a The 2016 PBHS U15A Water Polo team should be Water PoloU15A Water Polo The Pretorian We hadmadeitthroughround tothenext and We 8–0 andthencame wentontobeatStPeter’s Next wefacedGrey collegeandbeatthem Our first game was a tough fixture against a good Tshepiso Ntuli Matthew Neser Jordan McHardy Tristan Lunt Nathan Jammine Nathan Fogwill Oliver Exter Thomas Calenborne Bruce Anderson Coach Matthew Steele have coachedyouall. have taughtmemanythingsandIfeelprivilegedto work, happyattitudeandnever-give-up spirit. You and principles. need tomakesure tomaintainthosesamevalues team hasasuccessful future aheadofitandwill and Iamhonoured tobeknownastheircoach. The grown and learnt from the boys in our time together polo players,butaspeoplewell.Ifeelifhave They havegrown andmatured, notonlyaswater proud tohavecoachedthemoverthepast2years. left abigholeinourattackingabilities. season andthisunfortunately last twogamesofthe Matthew was also selected to play1 to receive theirownaward atthetournament. the Most Improved Player, beingonly1of4players who was selected for thetournamentteamand won and achievedthegoalwesetforourselves. previous game.Theboysended8 lost 3–6,alsoduetofrustrations playingoutfrom our we shouldhave. communication andfrustration, wedidn’tplayas which weshouldhavedonebetterbutduetobad final ofthetournament. heartbrokenso wellbut notcontinuetowards the done have to werehappy boys The 6–7. lost we and boys playedincredibly wellbutcould not beatSACS tournament, yetour boys were not intimidated. The opponents were SACS, also afavouriteforthe penalty. penalties and our keeper, NathanFogwillsavinga Jammine and Jordan McHardy allscoring their 4–1 withBruce Anderson, Tristan Lunt,Nathan and forcing itintopenalties.We won the shootout KES St John’s Affies Kes St Alban’s St Benedict’s St Stithian’s St David’s Results: I would like to thank the U15AI wouldliketothank teamfortheir hard This is aspecial group ofyoungmenandIam Amade ofMatthewNeser specialmentionmustbe Our final game was against Westville which we which Westville against was game final Our We losttoStDavid’s 1–3 inaclose game in our and quarter-finals the to it made had We 2–6Loss 2–17Loss 8–3Win 7–6Win 9–5Win 12–7 Win 4–6Loss 3–8Loss th inthetournament st teamfor our 5. 1 4. 3. 2. 1. 5 3 1 Michael Manleylookingforapass Carl JacobszkeepingtheDHSdefender occupiedonanattack MJ Andersongettingready totakeashot Kyle vandenHeever“bokking”thedefence st Team huddle afterthegame 4 2 The Pretorian

311 SPORT 312 SPORT the sakeofteam. it nomatterwhatthescore, andtoplayone’sbestfor two most fundamental aspects of the game; to enjoy goals. Theyhadacquired anunderstandingofthe accomplishing awinorstealingfewoneman the boyslookedtowards thechallengebeyond face ofbigger, olderorevenhigherrankedteams, Team are anincredible “never-say-die” side.Inthe that itwasnotlongenough.TheboysintheU15E season was The most regrettable partof this year’s Water PoloU15DandE grown in confidence at all levels from basics such as In this game, it was clear to see that theteamhad internal matchwhere weplayedtheU15B side. execute allthatIhadtaughtthem. players understoodandcould short season,allthe coaching themeasierthanmost as bytheendof The teamhasapassiontoimprove whichmakes on attackand high intensitypressure ondefense. team wasusingstructure andthecentre forward understanding ofthegameandconfidence. the teamhas grown tremendously in their structure, previousspoken totheir coach,itisclear to seethat having second season,but in the took overcoaching I only season. second the in U15B Affies by beaten being only and season first the in undefeated going 2016 hasbeenasuccessful year fortheU15Cteam, Water PoloU15C for various reasons were: Jamie, the captain,who played inthepool. strong sense of unity which reflected in the way they a coach,is the gold standard. The boys formed a always enthusiasticandeagertotrain,whichfor such asStJohn’sandKingEdward. Theboyswere season, thelikesofveryserious beating opposition themselves. committed fromfully results day1andthe speakfor the boyswerea shortseasonbut was unfortunately bring theirutmost to practice and games alike. It This isaveryspecialgroupmen who ofyoung Water PoloU15B Water Polo The Pretorian The best performance of our season was the final the was season our of performance best The Towards the end of this year, thefocus for our A fewplayersworthmentioningwhostoodout This team was unbeatenthroughout theOctober Coach Alex Lambley years’ time. see whattheseteamswillbringtomatricsideintwo up (as I guarantee many still will), I cannot wait to team havemoved many ofthemwhostartedinthe their second season ofU14DandEs, andalthough basics andsomesneakyadvantagestothissidesince Coach Callum Scherzinger water polo. and passionfor C sidesastheyallhaveacleartalent B and for perfectionandchallengeplacesinthe for thecomingseasons. I encouragethemtostrive of him. side extremely wellandhasmanygreat yearsahead praise isduetoLukeCavaleiro whocaptainedthe comments to heartandalwaysimproving. Finally, has beenatalentedanddiligentplayer,all my taking forward withlotsofpotential.Secondly, KylePillay Kemsley forhisgrowth into averydangerous centre as “manup”. body positioningtomore complexstructures such Coach Michael Grossett proud coach,Iwishtheboysallbestgoingforward. (away) wasthehighlightofseason.From me,a indispensable aspecttoourgame. each andeveryindividualbroughtand a unique value anyplayeraboveanotherinthisteamas improve. Itwouldhowever, behighlyunfairto promising showed time, and natural ability a strong desire to learnand first the for polo water playing was who Jadie, position; centre-back the in always ledbyexampleandimproved asaplayer I havehad the uniqueprivilegeor reiterating the I wouldliketowishalltheplayersverybest Owen to firstly, go must mention special A On apersonalnoteIbelieveourvictoryoverStJohn’s Thomas Pearse: Interprovincial Tournament. selected torepresent theirprovince atthisyear’s I wouldliketocongratulate alltheboyswhowere best as they move forward into theU15 age group. teach them.Theyare greatboys andIwishthemthe me asmuchorevenmoretaught thanIwasableto they though as feel I coach, a as year first my being should havebeengoingintothegame. were “all over the place” and notas prepared as we team butdue to thedisruptions oftheweather, we KES andIfeelwewereseason wasagainst better the moving intherightdirection. Ourlastgameofthe finally were we that showed it but 3–4, by lost we us level going into the last quarter. Unfortunately During thethirdwe scored quarter agoalwhichleft teams didn’tscore.managed toholdthemandboth ourselves. Then duringthesecond quarter, we any score to manage didn’t and quarter first the in to come right. In this game we conceded 4 goals However, after playingtheU15B team, westarted lack offocusduringtraining. down tothe again their mindset. much time onswimming in thehopeofimproving Because of theirlackfocus, we also spent abittoo I had hoped working on previous set-up moves. the D. This meant wewould spend more timethan term, themost noticeable onebeingthesettingupof momentum we hadfrom theendof1 early starttotheseasonandhopedcarryon Term 4:We were luckyenoughtogetagood Quarter Finalswasbecauseofgoaldifference. team andthereason wedidnotprogress tothe Tournament, wewere thehighestplacedPretoria Short Ken the to down went we when because off and kept workinghard at it.This hard work paid Crawford Tournament,the boyscametogether but the at game 1 only winning and games few first our hear. We hadarathertoughstarttotheyear, losing was bombarded withquestions,whichwasgoodto the courseofeverypracticeI to learnandduring polo wasverynewtothemall.Theboyswere eager Term 1:Itwasapparent from thestartthatwater Team, abunchofveryenthusiasticboys. This season I had the privilegeofcoaching the U14A Water PoloU14A few ofthethingswehadworkedalotonin1 teach them.Theyalsoseemedtohaveforgottena and thismadeithardfocused duringtraining to Unfortunately thiswas not to be. The boys weren’t I havetruly enjoyedcoaching theseboys.This once planned, as go not did games two first Our st season. st the gamedownand control theball.Ionlywish this year. Heworkedhard and is now abletoslow Christian hasimproved a lotduringthecourse of Christian Kieser: on beingselectedfortheprovincial team. with thishard work.Iwouldliketocommend him way heisgoing,up.Ihopethatwillcontinue started tounderstand the gameand Ithinktheonly now has he feel water, I the but in lost bit little a off and alwayspushedhimselftobebetter. Hestarted have askedforsomeonebetter. He ledfrom thefront William wasmycaptainthisyearand I could not William Fairhurst: the provincial team. I wouldliketocommend him onbeingselectedfor pushing himself as hehasdoneover the pastyear. this sportandIwouldliketoencouragehimkeep futureneeded himmost.Hehasaverybright in up andtakeresponsibility whentheteamreally throughout theyear. He was always the one to step I havetruly enjoyedwatchingRossdevelop Ross Tosi: the provincial team. I wouldliketocommend him onbeingselectedfor player andIcan’twaittoseehimdevelopfurther. perfectly.had doneintraining Heisareallygood when hejumped in, Iknewhewould apply whatwe playmaker of the team. He was my Mr. Reliable and He hasanincredibly calmheadandhewasthe I havetruly enjoyedcoachingLuigithispastyear. Luigi Bevilacqua: him onbeingselectedfortheprovincial team. bright future inthesport. I would like tocommend of theteamupevenwhenIwasunableto.Hehasa he brought into our team. He was able to fire the rest all. Iwasreally impressedamount ofenergy withthe year. Heiswellmannered andhealwaysgiveshis pleasureJoshua hasbeenanabsolute tocoachthis Joshua Lifschitz: team. selected fortheprovincialcommend him onbeing up beinghisteam’s top goalscorer. Iwould like to improving andbecauseofthisdedication,heended immediately movingup.Liamhasneverstopped of theyearinBteamandthen at thebeginning offstarting for himself of proud very be can Liam Liam Mckenzie: great keeper. to workhard asIfeelifhedoes,willbecomea same mistake twice.IhopethatThomas continues to say, andbecauseofthishehardly evermadethe to workhard andreally seemedtotakeinwhatIhad Thomas has come a longway. Hewas always eager The Pretorian

313 SPORT 314 SPORT Coach Brendan Nelson the provincial team. I wouldliketocommend him onbeingselectedfor encourage Kyletokeeppushingandgivinghisall. how readily heusedhislefthand.Iwouldliketo very good hands and I was impressed when I saw tried tolearnsomethingneweverypractice.Hehas Kyle isaveryenthusiasticwaterpoloplayer. He Kyle Hattingh: on beingselectedfortheprovincial team. putting inthehours. I would like tocommend him future inthesportsolongasheiswillingtokeep willing tolistenandlearn.Ifeelhehas a bright was deadlyonabreakawayattack. Hewasalways a verystrong defenderandbecauseofhisspeed, Cornel is a veryreliable waterpoloplayer. Heis Cornel Watson: the provincial team. I wouldliketocommend him onbeingselectedfor surprise more thanjusthimselfwithhowfarhegoes. he continuesthewayhasbeen,Ibelievewill if in training.Hestillhasafewthingstolearnbut He isastrong swimmerandalwaysgiveshisall he hasbecomeapivotalpartofthesquad. though Despite Brandonjoiningour team verylate,I feel as Brandon October: team. to commend himonbeingselectedfortheprovincial futurehe hasabright think sport. Iwouldlike inthe Gabriel grow a lotover the course of this yearand I place asautilitywingandfetch.Ihavewatched I feelhehasfoundhistrueplayed. Insayingthat, year.there Idon’tthink isapositionthathehasn’t Gabriel was the true all-rounder of the teamthis Gabriel deJong: team. selected fortheprovincialcommend him onbeing a verygood water polo player. I would like to strongsurely swimmerandslowlybut isbecoming him up andgivehim the opportunity. Heisavery now, Iamverypleased with mydecision to bring place. his find to However, I saw the potential he had. Looking back going wasn’t he worried was I Aodhan joined myteamquitelateintheyearand Aodhan Narayan: selected fortheprovincial team. in thissport.I would like tocommend him on being continues to workhard, I feel hehas a brightfuture hesitant whenhehad the opportunitytodo so. If he hardestage group shotsinthe he seemedslightly be that hehadshotabitmore ashehasoneofthe Water Polo The Pretorian 4. 1 3. 2. 1. 7. 6. 5. 3 2 1 MJ Andersonclosingdowntheattack Sven vanZylcomingouthardtotakeashot Kayd Potgietergettingprepared totakeashot New Zealand Sven vanZylrepresenting SouthAfricaMen'sYouth sideagainst Carl Jacobszslowingthegamedowntocontrol theattack Sven vanZyllookingsmartinhisnationalattire st Team Tradition before agame.BOYSHIGH! 7 5 4 6 The Pretorian

315 SPORT 316 SPORT the U14C Team and we went on to win the last few werenever-say-die quick toadoptthe of attitude was notaproblem fortheteamasnewcomers members that moved up toU14A andBTeams. This Affies U14B, after which we “lost” a few of our team nail-biting. Thebestwinmustbetheone against really were fixtures some although did, duly they other U14CTeams that weplayedagainstwhich that theywere actuallygoodenoughtobeatallthe of thegame. After afewgames,theboysdiscovered Stithian’s inthedyingminutes after leadingfor90% against thelikesof Affies. sport, theyplayedwelland produced goodresults A andBteams. Although theboyswere newtothe finda boys many place inthesportandsome even being moved up to saw weeks few first The played water polo. had boys the of many time first the We knewitwouldbeatoughseason with thisbeing Water PoloU14DandE could seetheimprovement ateverypractice. U14 boys, theywere eagertomaster the basics and I new tomostofthe polo wasvery Although water of howwethoughttheseason wasgoingtoturnout. At thebeginningofseason wewere allsceptical Water PoloU14C right through totheend. A keyplayerduringthe was aclose loss but myboysshowedreal heartby working It time. the at fitness superior their to much less structure thanwedid, but came out on top due tohave seemed Affies game. physical game situations. sense ofwhatwashappeningaround them during keen a and awareness improved showed definitely in the pool. The boys, bytheend of the season, most position, passing,andmostofall,generalawareness water polo in each boy. I concentrated on body season. Itwasmyfocustoimprove thebasicsof near losses, showed real improvement over the as muchpossibletostandoutstayintheteam. each playershowedmesomuchdedicationanddid and hisstrengths quickly. This proved to beeasyas time first coaching the team,Ihadtogetknoweachplayer my being This Team. Polo Water U14B very highintensitytrainingandmatchesforthe This secondseason,althoughshort,provided some Water PoloU14B Water Polo The Pretorian By theend of the season, the boyswere playing The boyswonthe1 a realtough, Affies, against was game first Our very three suffering although Team, U14B The st game but then sadly losttoSt gamebutthen Coach Rupert Louw you allthebestfornextyear. of alltotheplayers.Ienjoyedeveryminute.wish Polo, thepassionatesupporters(parents) and,most up high. single timeandtheyheldtheschool’snameway play withtremendous passionandspiritevery camaraderie andthegameitself.Thismadethem during theweek,build-uptoeverygame, to enjoyeverysingleminute,from hard practices was tohavefunwhileplayinghard. Theywere games oftheseason. Coach Nic Markram very bestforthecomingyears. consider itasuccessful season andIwishyouallthe pool. attacking movements and general leadership in the showed excellent skillwiththeball,great counter- match forthatgamegoesto Andrew Davies.He of the Man finish. the towards way their working blindly attackingthegoal,butratherstrategically them. The boys were eager to score by notjust and averygoodawareness of theplayersaround last season. They showed real confidence on the ball excellently,over the usingalltheyhadbeentaught PBHS U14Bside.Theyplayed the game waswonby season’s hardthe would highlight as it work.The competitive KESside.Itwasanimportantgame demonstrated inthewholemarkerposition. game was Shiloh Maposa for his excellent strength Coach Luke Anthony potential. with eachyear,progress they reachthey until their the boysluckin their waterpolo careers. I hope that, learn morethey the sport.Iwouldliketowish about smoothly andI'm sure theywillonlyimprove as “2, 3BoysHigh!2,Gees!” A bigthankyougoestoMr Dumas, MIC of Water A hugeaspectIwanted toinstillintheboys To therest oftheboys,thankyouforseason. I The lastgameoftheseasonwasagainstavery AUTOGRAPHS

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