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The distinctive architecture of inter-linked quadrangles inspires a sense of belonging amongst the 555 boys. VALUES To live our lives according to the Christian values of integrity, humility, compassion and courage in service to our community and country. MISSION To provide a dynamic and progressive education for boys that respects individual needs and embraces diversity and change in pursuit of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, while developing social and leadership skills and nurturing spiritual growth. VISION ‘Our aim is to make, not accountants, not clerks, not clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought and culture’ Founder Canon James Cameron Todd, Speech Day 1897 MESSAGE FROM 02 THE RECTOR LEADERSHIP 03 STAFF NEWS 08 ANNUAL REPORTS The Michaelhouse TYust 12 Buildings & Grounds 14 EVENTS Prize Giving 16 Speech Day 22 Receptio Ad Portas 33 ACADEMIC 35 SPIRITUAL 71 file:///Volumes/...ichaelhouse%20Archives/Michaelhouse%20Chronicle/ITEM2012/Fully%20Processed%2018%20MB/TIFF/Text/ITEM2012.txt[7/3/14 2:16:17 PM] CULTURAL 76 ENVIRONMENT 90 & COMMUNITY SPORT 94 STUDENT LIFE 134 HOUSE REPORTS 147 OLD BOYS 164 CLASS OF 2012 181 Editor: Mrs Melanie Wester Editorial Committee: Rector Guy Pearson, Mrs Melanie Wester, Mr Murray Witherspoon Advertising: Mr Murray Witherspoon Formal Photograph Organiser: Mr Graeme Calway Informal Photographs: Mr Elmar de Klerk, Mr Murray Witherspoon, Mrs Melanie Wester, Mr Ian Crawford Design & Layout: TerraNova Printers: Intrepid Printers Contact: Private Bag XI, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal 3275, South Africa Telephone: +27 33 234 1153, Facsimile: +27 33 234 4611 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.michaelhouse.org 01 MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR The Chronicle is a wonderful record of what has been an outstanding year for Michaelhouse. We are indebted to so many different constituents who have supported us and contributed to our success: Parents, Academic and Support Staff, Old Boys and the Board of Governors who give so generously of their time and expertise in the interests of the School. Most importantly I congratulate the boys on making the most of the opportunities afforded to them; it has been an exceptional year in all spheres of School life. As this is my last message in the Chronicle, I thought it would be appropriate for me to articulate what makes Michaelhouse special. It is first and foremost a Christian School; we are the Boys’ Diocesan School of KwaZulu-Natal. This is our foundation and informs our values and all that we do here. It’s no coincidence that the Chapel is at the very centre of the School. The sheer beauty of Michaelhouse, whether it be the Oribi Reserve with views over the Berg and across the Balgowan Valley; the grounds through the changing seasons; the stained glass windows; the grandeur of Warriors’ Walk, the cloisters. This is a beautiful place. The very nature of the design and texture of the red brick buildings gives a feeling of warmth and welcome. The quad system contributes to the special sense of belonging. The fact that we are a fully residential School; all Academic Staff and boys living on campus leads to a special relationship where we get to know the boys so well and mutual respect is achieved. Michaelhouse is an inclusive School: we accept all types from all parts of the country, and indeed the continent and the rest of the world. We have the ‘larnies and the farnies’ and the ‘bofs and the dofs’. We must never lose that balance! At Michaelhouse, individuality is encouraged. This idea necessitates respect for the individual. We encourage the maverick with its associated challenges which are always worth it. This is why we produce authors, businessmen, entrepreneurs, St Michael Award winners and the like. Our philosophy is to educate the whole man; to produce the ‘gentleman, scholar, athlete’, in that order. Let us not change that in the face of increasing professionalism and specialisation. I have always said that Michaelhouse provides the opportunity for every boy to find his niche. Some boys are good at everything but every boy is good at something. They can find that something here. And lastly, the boys. Mareé and I have entertained over 1 400 New Boys to dinner in our home, every occasion a special one. I have always appreciated the amazing openness of Michaelhouse boys, their social maturity in being able to engage and converse with anyone in any situation. To watch young boys grow into young men is truly a privilege and a joy. I thank everyone who has made the last 11 years such a special journey for us. It has been an honour to be the file:///Volumes/...ichaelhouse%20Archives/Michaelhouse%20Chronicle/ITEM2012/Fully%20Processed%2018%20MB/TIFF/Text/ITEM2012.txt[7/3/14 2:16:17 PM] fourteenth Rector of Michaelhouse. G PEARSON Rector Leadership H BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Back Row: Prof Owen Skae (President OBC), Mr Kevin Fleischer (Trustee), Mr Nigel Porter, Mr Charles Nupen, Mr Martin Mohale, Mr Peter Harris, Mr John Brand, Mr Chris Lister-James, Mr Chris Brown, Mr Rob Strachan, Mr Charlie Burton (Bursar), Mrs Kathy Butcher (Secretary) Front Row: Mrs Dolly Mokgatle, Mrs Lorato Phalatse, Mr Jamie Inglis (Chairman of the Trust), Mr Nigel Tatham (Board Deputy Chairman), Mr Gary Ralfe (Chairman of the Board), Mr Guy Pearson (Rector), Sir John Craven (Associate Governor), Mr Laurie Dippennaar (Associate Governor), Dr Zola Songca SCHOOL VISITOR Right Reverend Rubin Phillip, Bishop of Natal BOARD OF GOVENORS Mr F Bradford Mr JWD Brand Mr CCM Brown Mr NZ Buthelezi Mr JD Cheshire Mr PJ Harris Mr RH Strachan Mr CM Lister-James Mr MN Mohale Mrs D Mokgatle Mrs LWC Phalatse Mr NI Porter Mr GM Ralfe (Chairman) Prof FO Skae (President OBC) Dr Z Songca Mr C Nupen Mr NR Tatham (Deputy Chairman) Mr GN Pearson (Rector) Mr CB Burton (Bursar) ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS Sir JA Craven Mr LL Dippenaar Mr JG Inglis Dr B Ngubane Mr D Sacco TRUSTEES Mr PG Armitage Mr SL Crutchley Mr BG Dunlop Mr K Fleischer Mr RWJ Gush Mr JG Inglis Mr A Hewat Mr NI Porter Mr GM Ralfe Mr AM Smythe ^ ^ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ^ ^ Harold R. McAlindon 03 9 Leadership MANAGEMENT: Back Row: Mrs Melanie Wester, Mr John Crawford, Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield, Mr Nic Cahill Front Row: Mr Charlie Burton, Mr Allan Laing, Rector Guy Pearson, Mr Paul Fleischack, Revd Canon Alan Smedley MICHAELHOUSE STAFF 2012 MANAGEMENT Mr Guy Pearson, BCom, BED (Rhodes), Rector Mr Charlie Burton, BCompt. (Hons), CPA (SA), Bursar Revd Canon Alan Smedley, BCom, Dip. Theol, Chaplain Mr Paul Fleischack, MSc, HDE, Deputy Rector (Academics) Mr Allan Laing, HED, FDE, BED, MED, Deputy Rector (Pupils) Mr John Crawford, BA, UED, BED, Senior Master (Sport) Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield, BSc, PGCE, BED (Hons), Senior Master (Academics) Mrs Melanie Wester, Director of Marketing Mr Nic Cahill, HED, Senior Housemaster HOUSEMASTERS Mr Michael Bownes, BA, HED, M.U.R.P, Founders Mr André van Wyk, HED, BED (Hons), MED, East Mr George Ferreira, BA (Hons), HDE, West Mr Michael Schwartz, MSc (Physics), HDE, Farfield Mr Nic Cahill, HED, Tatham Mr Peter Huntley, BA (Hons), HDE, Pascoe Mr Johan van Rooyen, BA (Hons), HDE, Baines Mr Iain Guthrie, MSc, HED, Mackenzie HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mr Richard McMichael, BCom, HDE, Accounting, EMS, Senior Tutor - Founders Mrs Louise Erwee, BA, HDE, Afrikaans, Home Room - East, Tutor - Media Mrs Julie Flanegan, BSc (Info. Proc.), HDE, Computer Applications Technology, ICT, Tutor - IT Mr Tim Jarvis, BA (Hons) (Ed), BA (Hons) (Psych), Counsellor, Life Orientation Revd Canon Alan Smedley, BCom, Dip. Theol, Chaplain, Divinity Mrs Sue Tarr, BA, UED, Dramatic Arts file:///Volumes/...ichaelhouse%20Archives/Michaelhouse%20Chronicle/ITEM2012/Fully%20Processed%2018%20MB/TIFF/Text/ITEM2012.txt[7/3/14 2:16:17 PM] Mrs Win de Wet, BA, HDE, Economics, EMS, Home Room - Farfield, Intern Admin Mr Elmar de Klerk, HED, Engineering Graphics & Design, Tutor - Mackenzie Mrs Mary McMichael, BA, HDE, English, Home Room - Mackenzie, Tutor - Media Ms Martine Planteau de Maroussem, BA, PGD, HDE (French) Mr John Alexander, BA (Hons), Geography, HSS, Tutor - Founders Mr Mike Thomson, BA, HDE, History, HSS, Tutor - Founders Mr Sandile Khuluse, BA, UED, BED (Hons), Dip.