Maritzburg College School Magazine Maritzburg College Magazine 2016 electronic | Page 96

HOUSE REPORTS
Snow House
Housemaster:
Mrs Cora Tedder
Assistant Housemaster: Mr D van der Merwe
Mentors:
Mrs G Landsberg, Mrs M Troveri,
Ms G Quin, Mr W David, Miss C Townsend
House captain: J Pillay
House leaders:
J Oberholzer, D Marshall, L Salvesan,
X Guma, C Nompozolo
As another year draws to a close it is time once again
for reflection and to take stock of what we achieved
in 2016. I stand in awe of the calibre of young men
we have in our school and in particular the Snow
House boys. Unfortunately, we as staff members can’t
take all the credit and this credit must go to the boys’
parents who have raised boys of good morals, values
and with a solid grounding as to what is acceptable
and what isn’t so that they can make informed and
carefully thought through choices. This would not be a
true boys’ school if we did not have some discipline issues – boys will be
boys. I am, however, happy to report that most of the discipline issues were
not of a serious nature.
Strachan House
Housemaster:
Mr N Pillay
Assistant Housemaster: Mr J Lyons
Mentors:
Miss Fletcher, Mr D Sherriff, Mrs K Storm,
Mrs S Webley and Mr L Mdladla
House captain: T Drummond
House leaders:
A Oberholzer, S Mntungwa, M Bray,
C Merrington, B-J Schroeder
Named after a great Deputy Headmaster (1962-
1978) John Roy ‘Cabbage’ Strachan, the House has
already established itself as a competitive force within
the system. This is cemented through our winning of
the inter-house competition for 2016. Our emblem,
the fighting antelope on our bright green shirts,
characterises the spirit within each of us – in other
words, the ‘never give up’ attitude. Our motto is Non
timeo, sed caveo (I fear not but am cautious).
The House system, introduced in 2014, has been invaluable in the
development of our learners. The mentorship programme, increased
competition, increased pastoral care and greater leadership opportunities
for the boys has made the system easy to embrace.
Firstly I would like take this opportunity to officially thank my Assistant
Housemaster, Mr J Lyons, who has been a pillar of strength in managing
the house. A big thank you must also go to the mentors, Mrs Webley, Mrs
Storm, Mr Mdladla, Miss Fletcher and Mr Sheriff for their co-operation and
dedication to the demands of the House.
To the House captain, T Drummond, vice-captain N Manchev, Deputy Head
L Johnson and prefect, L Jali, and the House Leaders – we thank them for
shouldering their responsibilities well. Their enthusiasm in organising the
various events coupled with their personal involvement must be applauded.
Sadly we bid farewell to Mrs Storm who has taken up a promotion post
at St John DSG. Mrs Storm was a committed and dedicated mentor. Her
friendly disposition and approachable nature endeared her to her mentor
class and staff alike. We congratulate her and wish her well in her new
appointment.
In 2015 we fell short of expectations and finished in a poor ninth position.
This year we achieved a commendable first position overall, with some
exceptional and inspiring performances in most events. Congratulations
to the tennis, rugby, table tennis, water polo, swimming and soccer teams
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Snow House excelled this year in the inter-house competition, achieving
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