The Frank Jackson Foundation Programme Established 2007. Boys: Past + Present 2019 Update Boys who began in 2007… Sabelo Xulu Came from: Clarence Primary, Durban (2007- Grade 6) 2018 summary… High school: Hilton College (Matriculated 2013) Lives: Cape Town Studied: UCT (Honours in Computer Science) Employment: Working full-time as a software developer (digital rental platform called ‘HouseME’ ) 2019 news… He resigned from his job at HouseME and is now working at a company called Discover Africa Group, which is a travel company. He is still working as a software developer. The company is based in Bellville, Cape Town. In a more personal capacity this year, Sabelo was part of the Cape Town Youth Choir and travelled to Greece, Italy, Austria and Turkey to perform and compete. The choir participated in two competitions, one in Karpenissi in Greece, where they won the competition outright (3 categories gold, one silver) and another in Austria, where they were placed 4th and 2nd in their prospective categories as well as winning prizes including the Audience award for best outright performance of the competition, best interpretation of a classical prescribed piece and best interpretation of a modern work. He has also since resigned from his position at Elevate, however he did have the privilege of traveling to Joburg in September to participate in an IEDT camp as an alumni (the IEDT is the trust that funded part of my Hilton fees), which was very insightful. He’s also started contributing to an IEDT Alumni Fund started and run by previous learners who are now graduates or at a university level. They're hoping to have enough in the near future to start funding learners as well! Thanduxolo Ngubane Came from: North Coast Primary (2007- Grade 5) 2018 & 2019 summary… Thando has finally been tracked down! He fondly remembered Cordwalles, having come from North Coast Primary. His dad had heard of the scholarship (it was the first year it was advertised) and he started in Grade 5, the following year. Coming to Cordwalles was a very new and daunting experience, especially in that he had to live with his granny in Pietermaritzburg for the first while. Fortunately, he moved into the boarding house towards the end of Grade 6 and really enjoyed this experience. When asked, what helped him to overcome the challenge of starting at a new school, he remembered Mr Weaver’s words on arrival, “This is a good opportunity, do as much as you can.” And so he did. He took part in djembe drumming and choir and thoroughly enjoyed learning the ‘mechanics’ of each sport on offer. From Cordwalles, he then moved on to Maritzburg College, as a boarder. At College, he captained his u14 rugby team and was vice captain in u16. He played u16A waterpolo and was in the 1st team for athletics. Added to this, he was a house leader and achieved his Academic Colours in Matric (year 2014). This then lead him on to study an Accounting degree at the University of Stellenbosch, majoring in investment accounting and economics. He graduated at the end of last year (2018) and is currently pursuing taking the CFA route (Chartered financial Analyst) and will hopefully be completing this by 2024. He is currently based in Durban. He has, coincidentally, been back to visit Cordwalles a few times in the past year, in that he has a cousin in Grade 6, at present. He could not believe that he was one of the forerunners of this programme and that a further 30 boys have/are following in his footsteps! He was thrilled to hear of all the developments within the programme, especially the support systems that have now been put in place, as he felt these were lacking a bit during his time. Siphesihle Luthuli Came from: Glenwood Prep School (2007- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2015) Lives: Durban Studying: 2nd yr BCom. Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2019 news… Lives: Durban Studying: 3rd and final yr of his BCom. degree, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2020 plans… Sihle is really hoping to be able to get into honours in psychology next year at Rhodes University. Boys who began in 2008… Mthobisi Cele Came from: Union Park Primary, Northdale, PMB (2008- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2016) Lives: Pietermaritzburg Studying: 2nd yr Business Science degree at UCT 2019 news… Lives: Cape Town Studying: 3rd year Business Science at UCT 2020 plans… He has been offered a boarder master (“stooge”) position at Bishops High School while he completes his fourth and final year of his degree. He regularly meets up with Jenny Walker and has enjoyed a few dinners at her home, in Cape Town, this year! Aphiwe Mthalane Came from: Laddsworth Primary School, Hilton (2008- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2016) Lives: Hilton Work: Took up an internship position at Cowan House Prep School whilst starting his Bachelor Degree of Education (Senior & Intermediate Phase) through Unisa. This kind of internship includes involvement in all aspects of school life: boarding, sport and the academic classes. Aphiwe thoroughly enjoyed the variety of tasks within the internship programme. 2019 news… Lives: Hilton Studying: 2nd year Bachelor of Education, Unisa Other: He has just completed a second year on the internship programme at Cowan House and the middle of the year was afforded the opportunity to take up a position of leadership within Boys Boarding as the Senior Boarder Master for the time being with a further contract on the cards. In the coming year, he hopes to add more value and represent himself as well as the school in a greater height as an Intern and as a future educator. Aphiwe has enjoyed another year of coaching sport for both boys and girls, and particularly enjoyed the ‘tea party’ that was had after the girls’ u10 soccer team tasted a winning season! He also put his name forward to manage and coach the Far North Cricket District Tema during their Midlands Trials. This was a great experience and added so much value to his coaching career. Finally, he was the star of the Pre-Primary nativity play that ended with some funky song and dance. He really enjoyed interacting with these little people who look up to him as a role model. Similarly, he has identified one or two senior staff members to be his role models for the remainder of his time at Cowan House and he looks forward to growing even more under their care. Boys who began in 2009… Thabiso Ntshulani Came from: Pennington Primary, South Coast, KZN (2009- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2017) Studying: 1st year Bachelor of Arts (Law & Psychology) at Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2019 news… Lives: Pennington, KZN Studying: 2nd year BA degree at Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2020 plans… Thabiso is eager to complete his 3rd and final year of his degree next year and is then hoping to continue with a Post Graduate degree for another two years, majoring further in Law. Thabani Ntombela Came from: Fundakahle Junior, Winkelspruit, South Coast, KZN (2009- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2017) Lives: Santa Barbara, California Studying: 1st year Business & Economics at University of Westmont College, California 2019 news… Lives: Durban Studying: 2nd year Business & Economics at University of Westmont College, California Mongameli Shozi Came from: Scottburgh Primary, Scottburgh (2009- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: St. Albans (Matriculated 2017) Lives: Johannesburg Studying: 1st yr BCom. at University of Pretoria 2019 news… Lives: Johannesburg Studying: 2nd yr BCom. at University of Pretoria Other: Mongi has played a little bit of rugby for one of the Tuks res teams. The highlight of his year was that he was given a car by the family who are sponsoring his university degree. This has made getting around so much easier. He has also had a job coaching sport at Waterkloof House Preparatory School. 2020 plans… He will be completing his degree and hopes to find some sort of sponsorship to complete his honours in England or America. Boys who began in 2010… Hlumela Mngomezulu Came from: Mthubathuba Primary, Zululand, KZN (2010- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Kearsney College (Matriculated 2018) 2019 news… Lives: Mthubathuba, Northern KZN Studying: 1st yr Bachelor of Social Science, UKZN, Pietermaritzburg 2020 plans… Hlumela is not continuing with this degree and is unsure of what his plans for next year are. Aphiwe Majola Came from: Umbogintwini Primary, Amamzimtoti (2010- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: St. James Academy, Durban (Matriculated 2018) Lives: Durban 2019 news… Lives: Zululand Studying: 1st Year BCom. Accounting, University of Zululand Boys who began in 2011… Aphiwe Duma Came from: Scottsville Primary, Pietermaritzburg (2011- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Maritzburg College Grade: 11 Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 12 Other: His highlight of the year was achieving one of his goals for high school, Academic Colours. He has also been part of an investment initiative with a few of his friends and we look forward to hearing more about this in the future. 2020 plans… He is planning to go to either the University of Pretoria or University of Johannesburg to study either supply chain management or quantity surveying. This decision is dependant on whether he can get a bursary from a company called Steinweg. If he is granted a bursary, he will study Supply Chain Management at the University of Pretoria. It was lovely to meet up with both Sandile Gombela and Aphiwe Duma at the Cordwalles Matric Reunion in October this year. Sandile Gombela Came from: Dundee Primary, Dundee (2011- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Maritzburg College Gr.