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Newsletter #4 October 2019 Dear Old Boys Even in the Relative Quiet of the Balgowan Valley We Are Amazed That the End of the Year Is Almost on Us

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Newsletter #4 October 2019 Dear Old Boys Even in the Relative Quiet of the Balgowan Valley We Are Amazed That the End of the Year Is Almost on Us Newsletter #4 October 2019 Dear Old Boys Even in the relative quiet of the Balgowan Valley we are amazed that the end of the year is almost on us. Just a few weeks until the boys pack their laughter and lively noise into cars and buses, leaving silent cloisters in their wake. It has been a full and eventful year at Michaelhouse and we have enjoyed recording the more recent Old Boy happenings in this newsletter. Ryan Thomson is our past Senior Prefect featured in this edition. The solar cooker, which Ryan developed during his engineering studies may well become one of my retirement projects! Robbie Leggat is completing the St Michael Statue commissioned by Graham McIntosh, which will soon be a prominent feature at the front of school. Christian Botha returned to school to open the Matric Art Exhibition and inspire our current art students. A few more old boys who are leading schools and making a difference to the lives of young people in classrooms around the world, have found their way onto these pages, as has Simon d ’Aubrey, making his name on agriculture. Storm Green has made the queen’s birthday honours list and Tim Harkness met James Fleming at the Elite Sport Summit Conference in Cape town, where he provided new insights into the psychology of success in sport. Old Boys continue to excel on the rivers, on their bikes and on the sports fields globally, performing well in the Berg and Bush, Amashova, Fish River Marathon and on the rugby field in Ireland. Joshin Raghubar is a John McNulty Prize laureate for his work in IT and the Midlands Branch managed to entice Keith Begg to Fordoun where he shared his inspirational life work in wildlife filming and, more recently, community-based conservation in Niassa. We welcome our newest members to the Old Boys’ Club: One honorary member: Sarah Pennington and the class of 2019, who will soon be inducted into the Club. As I look forward to visiting Old Boys in the Antipodes and Dubai and the Rector and Old Boys’ President prepare to represent us in London, we thank the branch chairmen and other men who have been working behind the scenes to make these events happen. This edition also records a busy programme of local branch events. The Chapel, particularly the kneelers and St Michael+ chairs, organised by Sarah Pennington and Fred Pitout respectively, feature as our items from the Archives this month. Until next time, have a blast, take care and make a difference out there! Best to you all PAUL FLEISCHACK OLD BOYS CLUB SECRETARY PAST HEADS OF SCHOOL: Where are they now? Head of School: Ryan Thompson Currently residing in Johannesburg House Founders Years 2009 - 2013 Since leaving school, Ryan has studied a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Cape Town and graduated with first class honours for my B.Sc Mechanical Engineering. Ryan was also the top achiever for the Certified Energy Management course in 2018 for the Association of Energy Engineers. He started working in the renewable energy industry, specifically in the commercial Solar PV space and is currently employed at a company called, Terra Firma Solutions. Ryan helped design and build a 75kWp ground mount solar PV system for a rural community in the Eastern Cape. He was on site for almost a month in total and lead a team of 9 people who we employed from the local community that we were building the system for. Lesson I draw on from Michaelhouse? To treat everyone equally and with respect Ryan has done the OxPecker Trail run which takes place every year at Em'seni Camp - a place where Michaelhouse boys spend a lot of time during their school years and one which holds many fond memories for him. IN THE ARTS Robbie Leggat Robbie started his schooling career at WHPS in Pretoria, where his Dyslexia was diagnosed. He then moved to Bella Vista school in Johannesburg. Robbie clearly recalls being awarded a gold star for one of his drawings, which his teacher asked him to go and show the class next door! It was the sensitivity of this teacher, which set Robbie off on his career path in the arts. In 1977, Robbie joined Baines House and was there until 1981. Paul Lavender (his Art teacher) was an enormous inspiration and gave him his own set of Art Room keys so he could work whenever he wanted. Mr Lavender’s wife, Beryl, a remedial teacher also had a huge influence on Robbie and had a profound effect on his time at school. It was in C Block that he remembers being confronted with the periodic table, his absolute downfall in Science. Tony Carter, his Science teacher had to break the sad news to him that with 11% for the subject, chances of Matric were quite impossible. Robbie then took up biblical studies, which influenced his life incredibly positivity and it was an absolute victory to pass his matric. In his own words, it is a “testimony to the dedication of the staff, as well as the inspiration and assistance I got from them.” As a side note, Robbie’s Science teacher, Tony Carter, came from the private sector, where he subscribed to a Scientific journal from Mintech. After completing his studies, Robbie made a sculpture in stainless steel and took it to Mintech to have it coloured. In turn, they asked whether they could use the sculpture as an example of their stainless steel colouring, resulting in Robbie’s work being published in a Scientific Journal, subscribed to by his past Science teacher! After school, Robbie completed a three-year diploma majoring in sculpture and sought a full time career therein. A few years later, he heard of a commission to sculpt an Archangel Michael to stand in the St Michael’s Quad. He produced a maquette (with full funding behind him) but sadly he had joined the race too late and so didn’t secure the commission. On his return home, he opened his Bible and happened upon the scripture “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5-6 Robbie had long given up on the dream of having this sculpture at Michaelhouse, until 23 years later, when Graham McIntosh approached him once again and asked if he would still be interested in casting the sculpture of St Michael. A suitable location at the front of school was identified and work has commenced. The sculpture embodies composition of a strong diagonal line which shows conflict, with the Archangel above the serpent dragon. Robbie shares that “The weight of responsibility of doing the sculpture was overwhelming, which has encouraged me to do my best and give my all on this project. It has been special to share the process with a few members of the Michaelhouse community who have visited the studio during this time. Also, very special is that Murray Houston (Founders, 1978 – 1981) one of Robbie’s contemporaries, has helped source the 700kg of copper needed to produce the sculpture.” The sculpture is now nearing completion and it is with great joy that Robbie has invited the Michaelhouse community to join him as he casts the last section of this piece, and hopes that many will join for a fun evening of celebration. Please find the invitation below. St Michael Bronze Pouring Invitation … BACK AT MICHAELHOUSE Christian Botha (Pascoe, 2011 – 2015) was the Guest Speaker at the Opening of the Michaelhouse Matric Art Exhibition for 2019. Christian is currently completing his final year of a BA in Creative Brand Communication at Vega in Pretoria. IN EDUCATION Please click on the hyperlinked names below each image to view further information on each of the below Old Boys in Education. Simon Moore (West, 1980 – 1983) Brad Roets (Farfield, 1996 – 1999) Iain Guthrie (Founders, 1982 – 1985) IN AGRICULTURE Congratulations to Simon d’ Aubrey (Founders, 1996 – 1999) who was recently announced the Kwazulu Natal Agricultural Union Young Farmer of the Year 2019. The KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) held its 21st Annual Congress at the Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, September 19, where it announced the 38-year-old Eshowe sugar cane farmer the winner. IN THE FORCES…AND THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LIST Storm Green (Mackenzie, 1997 – 2001) was recently awarded an MBE as one of the 65 regular and reserve soldiers and officers of the British Army, recognised on this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. There has been a long tradition of Old Boys serving in the British Armed Forces that extends back to First World War – and possibly earlier. Service has been on land, sea and air. Ranks held have ranged from Private to general. We are aware of some but probably not all. If you are aware of any Old Boy who has served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or Royal Air Force, we would love to know more. Please include any details you may have in our Google Form here: https://forms.gle/T6rY5Qn1og39kpnD8 ON THE SPORTSFIELD … Sports Conditioning Our Sports Conditioning team headed down to Cape Town to attend the Elite Sport Summit Conference. James Fleming (West, 1986 - 19889), Head of Sports Medicine at Michaelhouse is pictured alongside fellow Old Boy, Tim Harkness (West, 1986 - 1989) who has flown out from London to present. Tim is currently the head of Sports Science & Psychology at Chelsea Football Club. .…. On the water Fish River Canoe Marathon Hearty congratulations to Old Boy, Stuart MacLaren (East, 2005 - 2009) and his partner who secured a win at the Fish River Canoe Marathon this past weekend.
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