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Situated on a secure estate The Michaelhouse Trust 14 in the beautiful Midlands of KwaZulu- Buildings & Grounds 17 Natal, the school has a fully residential staff which facilitates a high level of EVENTS pastoral care and interaction with the Prize Giving 20 pupils. The distinctive architecture of Speech Day 26 inter-linked quadrangles inspires a sense of belonging amongst the 550 boys. ACADEMIC 40 SPIRITUAL 84 Values CULTURAL 92 To live our lives according to the Christian values of integrity, humility, ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY 106 compassion and courage in service to SPORT 112 our community and country. MICHAELHOUSE LIFE 162 Mission HOUSE REPORTS 172 To provide a dynamic and progressive OLD BOYS 194 education for boys that respects individual needs and embraces diversity CLASS OF 2015 220 and change in pursuit of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, while providing social and leadership skills and nurturing spiritual growth. Vision “Our aim is to make, not accountants, not clerks, not doctors, not clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought and culture.” Founder Canon James Cameron Todd (Speech Day 1897) 1 Message from the Rector M E S R S O A CT GE RE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR It is an interesting exercise writing this preface at the We believe that there are a number of causes for the start of the 2016 year and looking back on 2015. Last demand for spaces at Michaelhouse. Most importantly, night, we had the opening service of the year with 570 we are clear on our mission and how this affects the day- boys crammed into the Chapel. I challenged them to raise to-day operations of the place. We are unashamedly a full their voices when singing Stars of the Morning and they boys, full boarding school in the great Christian liberal responded magnificently, as you can imagine. In fact, tradition. As an Anglican Church School, furthermore, they threatened to lift the roof! There are 127 new boys we view each boy here as a child of God, made in His at Michaelhouse this year, with 120 in the E Block – the image and from whom we expect aspiration and the most ever in a group – and they can now be in no doubt development of his inimitable talents. Clearly, that leads as to the character and commitment of those who have to respect and a brotherhood that is increasingly unique come before them. in the world and which is cherished by nearly 9 000 Old Michaelhousians worldwide. Walking around the quads Incidentally, this is the first group of that size in the of Michaelhouse, the feeling of togetherness is palpable E Block and will eventually lead to a school of 600, res- and we pray that it continues for a long time to come. ident in ten Houses. This is a model that was announced in 2015 at the release of the new strategic plan called Following on from this, and because we expect the 2MHS@125, and it will guide our path for the next few Men of Michaelhouse to be goal directed and driven, years. Again we expect three good applications for every they achieve spectacular results, a number of which are bed for the intake of 2017, and there are already 30 appli- reported on here in this Chronicle. Guiding all of this, of cations for 2025. Speaking to teachers and sport coaches, course, is our strategy, a nine-point plan which defines the Class of 2020 appear to be a fine group of boys with the broad boundaries for the way forward. It includes a great ability, who are tremendously grateful to be starting significant capital development project that is as exciting their high school years at Michaelhouse this year; and we as it is inspiring, and we look forward to kicking this are indeed fortunate to have them. off soon, and to the further development of a school that unashamedly already takes its place on the list of the great schools of the world. “Our Chronicle appears, not as I lauded the academic results of the Class of 2015 in a milestone only, but a signpost the opening assembly this morning and thanked them pointing us on to all that the future for these, as well as the fine state that they have left the School in. They were a wonderful group and we look holds in store.” forward to hearing of their continued exploits as they The Chronicle, 1935 embark on the next phase of their lives. Importantly, they have issued a challenge to those that stay behind 2 Message from the Rector to confront, and we look forward to another fine year in as God, and having no one answer, we understand his 2016 as a result. challenge to us all. We strive towards becoming more like God, and surely this is the most compelling cause of all It is from St Michael, however, that the biggest challenge that happens at Michaelhouse. comes. This, at the end of days when he has defeated Satan at the battle of Armageddon. And of course, the We are thankful for this reminder and look forward to Latin version has become our motto. By asking who is meeting it all again in 2016. Editor: Mr Murray Witherspoon Design & Layout: TerraNova Strategic Marketing Editorial Committee: Mr Murray Witherspoon Printers: Interpak Books (PTY) LTD and Mr Dermott White Contact: Private Bag X1, Balgowan, Advertising: Mr Murray Witherspoon KwaZulu-Natal, 3275, South Africa. Formal Photograph Administrator: Mr Greame Calway Tel: +27 33 234 1000 | Fax: +27 33 234 4611 Informal Photographs: Mr Murray Witherspoon, Mrs Cathy Casalis, Mr Xillen van Rooyen, Mr Elmar de E-mail: [email protected] Klerk and Mr Ian Crawford Web: www.michaelhouse.org 3 Leadership & Staff LEADERSHIP & STAFF Michaelhouse, the Anglican Diocesan College of Natal, was founded in 1896 and is a South African boarding school for senior boys with an international reputation. The School is governed by a Board made up of significant South Africans who give freely of their time and expertise in steering policy and macro-management. Michaelhouse is a school of established heritage with an innate respect for the individual. At the heart of this endeavour is a fully resident staff complement whose daily role it is to nurture, guide and encourage our boys. BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Back Row: Mrs Kathy Butcher (Board Secretary), Mr Nick Grice (School Architect), Rev Jacques Pretorius, Mr Charles Nupen, Mr Gordon Bruins, Mr Mark Lynn, Mr Nick Jonsson, Mr Allan Laing (Deputy Rector), Mr Chris Lister-James, Mr Nkululeko Sowazi, Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield (Deputy Rector), Mr Thabo Dloti, Mr Paul Fleischack (Deputy Rector), Mr Ross Armstrong Front Row: Mr Peter Harris, Mr Simon Weaver, Mr Nigel Tatham, Mr Bruce Dunlop, Mrs Yvonne Magashula, Mr Anthony Hewat, Mr Gary Ralfe, Rector Greg Theron, Mrs Zola Songca, Mr Pat Goss, Mr Nigel Porter, Mr Damien Rautenbach “When I was at Hilton, it was always a pleasure to travel to and play sport at Michaelhouse. The friends I made there have stayed with me for life.” Hilton College Old Boy, Greg Caro, Facebook 4 Leadership & Staff BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2015 Mr G Theron (Rector) Mr D Rautenbach (Bursar) SCHOOL VISITOR ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS Bishop Rubin Phillip, Bishop of Natal Mr L Dippenaar Mr P Goss GOVERNORS Mr J Inglis Mr R Armstrong (President Elect: Old Boys’ Club) Mrs D Mokgatle Mr G Bruins Mrs L Phalatse Mr T Dloti Mr D Sacco Mr P Harris Mr N Tatham Mr A Hewat (Deputy Chairman) Mr N Jonsson TRUSTEES Mr C Lister-James Mr P Armitage Mr M Lynn (President: Old Boys’ Club) Mr S Crutchley Mrs Y Magashula Mr B Dunlop Mr C Nupen Mr R Gush Mr N Porter Mr A Hewat Revd. J Pretorius Mr J Inglis Mr G Ralfe (Chairman) Mr N Jonsson Dr Z Songca Mr C Lister-James Mr N Sowazi Mr N Porter Dr N Tutu Mr G Ralfe Mr S Weaver Mr Z Kubukeli MICHAELHOUSE STAFF Nic Cahill, HED, Tatham Peter Huntley, BA (Hons), HDE, Pascoe Richard McMichael, BCom, HDE, Baines EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Iain Guthrie, MSc, HED, Mackenzie Greg Theron, BA (Hons) MSc HDE (PG), Rector Damien Rautenbach,