Maritzburg College School Magazine Maritzburg College Magazine 2016 electronic | Page 92

HOUSE REPORTS
Barns House
Housemaster:

Mr K Emerson / Mrs M-A Rembold (from
August 2016)
Assistant Housemaster: Mr G Jelley
Mentors:

Mr G Barrable, Ms A Phillips,
Mrs L Akerman, Mrs D Gademan and
Mr L Shezi
House captain: F Manke
House leaders:
A Scott, D Blunt, M Wolhuter, M Mbambo,
C Smith
Our House motto – Acta non verba – means ‘Actions
not words’. This is the motto we encourage Barns’
boys to live by. They need to take responsibility for
their actions and we encourage them to be courteous,
selfless young men who show respect for their fellow
man.
We take this opportunity to thank Mr Emerson for his
excellent leadership of Barns House for the past three
years. He led with passion and empathy and has
established an excellent foundation on which to build. My heartfelt thanks
also go to the mentors for their input into the lives of the boys. Their role
is both crucial and pivotal in the pastoral care of our young men. Their
support of the Housemaster is also much appreciated and their guidance
has been invaluable. F Manke, the House Captain, is a true leader. He is a
servant-leader and has led by example and with humility. He is responsible
and dedicated in all spheres of his life. As a result, he was well-respected
and highly regarded.
Barns House finished in eighth position in the inter-house competition this
year. The lack of participation in the big House events seems to have been
the major contributor to this outcome. The Housemaster, Mentors and
House Leaders will need to think creatively and act proactively to ensure
greater success in 2017. On a positive note, however, the House spirit has
been excellent in 2016.
In terms of our achievements in 2016, several of our teams did us proud
– the tennis, chess and water polo teams were placed third and our
cricket team was placed second overall. Our real stars, however, were the
canoeing boys who came first in the inter-house competition. Well done
gentlemen!
Mrs M-A Rembold
Calder House
Housemaster:
Mr G Erasmus
Assistant Housemaster: Mr T Orchard
Mentors:
Mr C Lang, Mrs E Fraser, Mr M Ngcobo,
Mrs J Orchard and Mrs P Lowe
House captain: C Mpanza
House leaders:
G Easton, S Swift, S Mahlati, M Daniel,
Z Seegers
Three years into the House system it is heartening
to recognise familiar faces every day and enjoy the
interactions from relationships we have cultivated.
Our House Captain, C Mpanza, has fulfilled his duties
with purpose and dignity. We were very fortunate to
have a young man of his calibre to lead our House.
Our Sixth Formers of 2016 certainly made the most
of every moment, making and taking in those special
moments on Goldstone’s on a Saturday. These are the
memories that they will one day share with fellow Old Collegians and their
own sons.
For our Second Formers, the worst is finally over and they are now ‘real
College boys’. They have proven themselves and we proudly salute them
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as fellow Collegians. The road ahead will be easier and they will begin to
reap the fruit of their blood, sweat and tears. We are excited and amazed
by the tremendous potential that these boys have already exhibited. They
are described as strong characters with good morals. We encourage them
to involve themselves in the various co-curricular aspects of the school. It is
the best way to make friends and prove to others exactly what they have in
the marrow of their thin little bones.
Hearty congratulations to those boys who have met or surpassed their
goals for the year. The hard work has paid off and it is time to enjoy the
rewards of their excellence. However, resting on one’s laurels is never a
good idea as the path to brilliance is littered with the hopes and dreams of
those that have done so.
We wish our Sixth Formers well for the journey of life that is unfolding
before them and we hope that they will make use of the sound platform
that Maritzburg College has provided. We thank them sincerely for their
guidance and efforts behind the scenes.
Finally, I extend sincere and special thanks to all the House staff for
their superb efforts and efficiency throughout this year. Their endless
understanding, support and willingness to assist are recognised and very
much appreciated. Without their dedication and service, our efforts would
be in vain.
Mr G Erasmus