AWSUM Durban & Surrounds September 2023 Edition

KEARSNEY COLLEGE

Kearsney Awards

Congratulations to the sportsmen who received awards:

Hockey Honours: Zipho Cele, Thomas McKenzie, Matthew Mendes de Oliveira.

Hockey Colours: Fritz Rheeder (re-award), James Gillespie, Dylan Wiggett, Asande Nyawose, Sandiswa Yeni, Lithabe Shweni.

Hockey Half-Colours: Yuvaan Arbee, Joseph Clarkson, Liam Johnson, Matthew Terblanche, Joel Steyn.

Rugby Honours: Siso France (re-award), Devahn van der Walt (re-award), Anele Cele, Roydon Madatt, Cameron Veenstra, Connor McIntyre.

Rugby Colours: Luca Veronesi, Likhona Nunwana, Heinrich Fourie.

Rugby Half-Colours: Abdul Mahomed, Salusiwe Mqobongo, Chad Croshaw, Junior Dlamini, Daniel Eager, Lindokuhle Mpungose.

Squash Honours: Bryce Blomquist Colours: Keagan Coetzee, Jason de Gryse.

Squash Half-Colours: Reece Clarke.

Basketball Honours: Luca Borrageiro, Reabetswe Sithole.

Basketball Scoring: Colours: Siphosethu Magubane.

OKZN Soccer

Congratulations to the Kearsney boys who were selected to the various KZN Soccer age-group teams: KZN U14: Poloko Lethola | KZN U15: Simnene Kubheka | KZN U19: Lethu Ngidi.

The following boys also represented the Highway (district) team: U16: Awande Hadebe U19: Asande Nyawose and Ethan Groom.

KZN Golf

Rugby Honours

Reece Brown was selected for the KZN schools U19A golf team and Matthew Gouws for the U19B side. They will take part in the SA Schools inter provincials at Irene Country Club during the October holidays.

DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Back to the 80s – The Totally Awesome Musical

Durban Girls’ High School was proud to present our school musical ‘Back to the 80s’ this term. In a vibrant burst of neon lights, leg warmers and iconic tunes, our talented cast transported the audience on an unforgettable journey back to the 80s.

The production touched on themes of friendship, love and self-discovery and the characters’ struggles and triumphs resonated with the audience. The dance numbers were the highlight of the show and had everyone tapping their feet and clapping along. The electric atmosphere was a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by the performers and the production team.

This production exemplifies the creativity and energy that comes from collaboration and we are thrilled to have been part of this remarkable journey.

Production in action

Band

DURBAN NORTH COLLEGE DURBAN-NOORD KOLLEGE

Leerlingraad 2024

CRAWFORD INTERNATIONAL LA LUCIA COLLEGE

Crawford International La Lucia College Student Leadership

The student leadership body at Crawford International La Lucia comprises of three interdependent and inter-linked bodies, namely the Judiciary, Student Leaders and the SRC. The role of the three components is to facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the student body and all other stakeholders in order to achieve the long-term vision of the school.

Student Leader members take office on the first day of the third term and serve their term of office for a year.

DNC’s Book Launch

A very proud Mrs Naicker’s Grade 12’s published their book! She assisted them through the process and it has been an amazing journey.

It was an honor to have CEO of Krest Publishers, Keli Hariparsad, present at the launch. She imparted invaluable insight to our learners. Thank you Ms Hariparsad.

“Let’s do great things because we can” wise words by Mrs Naicker.

A copy of the book will be preserved within the school library for the future generations to enjoy. The book is titled “Emerging Voices: Stories from the Class of 2023” and can be identified by its ISBN: 978-0-7961-0544-8.

KZN Cross Country

Congratulations to Aneliswa Ndlovu who made the u.19 Umlazi District Team. He competed at the SASA (South African Schools Athletics) KZN Cross Country Trials on the 9th of September 2023 at Majuba.

KZN Landloop

Ons is baie trots op Gr. 4-leerder, Nothando Khumalo wat verkies is tot die ASA KZN o.9 Landloopspan. Nothando gaan KZN die 16de September in Port Elizabeth verteenwoordig. Gaan vir goud Nothando!

We would like to congratulate the following Grade 11 students who have been voted into office for the 2023-2024 period.

Diya Ambaram, Noa Anastasis-Lan, Macy Appasamy, Yzabela Aromin, Lihle Buthelezi, Azande Chili, Elli Christodoulou, Kalypso Christodoulou, Shannen Cox, Marc DohertyBigara, Uraav Jagdaw, Leah Lachman, Nalina Naidoo, Dhiya Pillay, Vrsabhanu Ramson, Asmita Shrivastava, Jaden Stock and Jason Warren.

Honours Blazer

The highest award achievable in a Crawford School is the white Honours Blazer. To receive this prestigious award, a student must have achieved Senior Full Colours in three areas, across three disciplines and there are four disciplines in all: Academics, Sport, Culture and Service.

Continuation of a discipline and participation in Grade 12 is a requirement. Recently, the awards committee recognised four students, ahead of Valedictory and the Sport and Cultural Awards, as these students had already fulfilled the criteria for the award and had qualified to wear the coveted white blazer. The first recipient, Aekta Bhagwan, had already achieved Senior Full Colours for Academics and Dance. She was re-awarded Senior Full Colours for Dance and was awarded Senior Full Colours for Service to Crawford International La Lucia over five years. The second recipient, Atanda Ntlantsana, had already achieved Senior Full Colours for Academics and was awarded Senior Full Colours for Drama and Senior Full Colours for Service to Crawford International La Lucia over five years.

The third recipient, Georgia Ridgway, had already achieved Senior Full Colours for Academics and was awarded Senior Full Colours for Drama and Senior Full Colours for Service to Crawford International La Lucia over five years. The final recipient, Cally van Heusden, had already achieved Senior Full Colours for Academics and was awarded Senior Full Colours for Drama, together with Senior Full Colours for Service to Crawford International La Lucia over five years.

JUDICARY 2023/2024

We are proud to introduce Shannen Cox and Jaden Stock, who have been voted in as Judiciary for 2023-2024.

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge”

The student Judiciary at Crawford International La Lucia is elected to oversee the leadership and management of the Student Leaders and the Student Representative Council. This ensures harmony and cooperation with other school structures in the attainment of the common vision of the school.

Hailemariam, Tamblyn Munsamy, Braedon Naidoo, Nosicelo Ngubane, Aneliswa Ndlovu, Jezamine Pillay, Kairav Reddy, Keziah Pillay, Ethan Sissing, Kashti Sookdaw, Xadrian van Niekerk, Mvula Shangase, Deolin Velloo, Nikita Wiid and Waydean Young.

Hartlik geluk aan die volgende leerders met hul aanstelling tot Durban-Noord Kollege se Leerlingraad

Aneliswa Ndlovu

Nothando Khumalo

– Simon Sinek

NORTHWOOD SCHOOL

Maths Olympiad

Congratulations to the following learners who were placed in the top 100 in the province for the SAMF Maths Olympiad. They now compete in the Provincial Third Round, Individual and Team Competition:

KZN Soccer

An excellent representation from Northwood for KZN Soccer selections, well done to the boys in their various age groups!

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This

Arbor Month our Life Science department highlighted the importance of trees and forests in South Africa by planting 5 new indigenous trees on our school property.

Northwood celebrates Arbor Month

DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE

Leadership for 2024

Durban Girls’ College is delighted to announce our leadership for 2024.

• Head Girl: Nandi Mnyandu.

• Deputy Heads: Zara Dhooma, Ruby Kraus and Tara Pakendorf.

• SRC Head: Bongeka Bhengu.

• Deputy SRC: Avumile Sibisi.

We are proud of these young women who have earned the opportunity to lead. They espouse the DGC values of integrity, courage, agility, respect and empathy. They have the support of the pupils and staff and will lead by example creating an environment of empowerment and inclusivity. We are confident they can successfully steer the Galleon on her journey to 147 years. Nisi Dominus Frustra. God speed the Galleon safely on her way.

We are further delighted to announce the new heads of College House for 2024 Jordyn de Matteis (Head) and Kellan Littley (Deputy Head). You have earned this well-deserved honour. The journey ahead will provide challenges and opportunities for growth. We are confident that you will lead the sisterhood of College House with heart.

KINGSWAY HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Leaders 2024

Empowering Voices, Inspiring Minds.

Leadership 2024

Avumile Sibisi, Bongeka Bhengu, Zara Dhooma, Tara Pakendorf, Ruby Kraus and Nandi Mnyandu.

Andiswa Ngcobo

Madaramoothoo Joshua

Dedre Gravett

Sarah Mubalama

Aphelele Shoba

Mia Oosthuizen

Esethu Hlongwa

Sibonginkosi Wella

Bongelwa Mseleku

Palesa Mokoena

Joshua Ramawtar

Thandeka Moyo

Anika Achary

Makanaka Mudyiwa

Dingalethu Ngumbela

Shawn Pillay

Aphiwe Msomi Morgan Johns

Hope Ncube

Siphokazi Nolutshungu

Celeste Laidlaw

Saffiyyah Ibrahim

Lungelo Xaba

Ziyanda Gumede

College House Heads Kellan Littley and Jordyn de Matteis.

PENZANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL

KZN U13 Cricket Trials

Congratulations to the following 8 Penzance boys who have been selected to represent Durban Central at the KZN U13 Cricket Trials:

• Kian Govindsamy

• Jeremiah Joseph

• Sbonga Ngubo

KZN Waterpolo

Well done to Zia Moosa, Jessica Commins and Casey Huntley for making the final round for KZN Waterpolo which is taking place on 16 October 2023.

• James Fisher

• Hayden Van Rooyen

• Luyanda Nzuza

• Gontse Makopo

• Phetolo Molefe

First team hockey captains and vice captian 2023

KZN Netball

Well done to Jessica Commins and Zimhlophe Gumede. They made the 2024 KZN Action Netball Team and will represent KZN at the nationals ITPs in March. We are pleased to announce the 1st Team Hockey Captains and Vice Captains for 2023.

1st Team Girls

Hockey Vice Captains:

• Ndalo Nxele

• Zia Moosa

1st Team Girls

Hockey Captain:

• Bohlale Mokubung

1st team Boys

Hockey Vice Captain:

• Connor Greenhalgh

• Cruz Reynolds

1st team Boys

Hockey Captain:

• Luke Lambert

Athletics captains

We are pleased to announce the Athletics captains for 2023:

• Girl Vice-Captain: Ndaloyenkosi Nxele

• Boy Vice-Captain: Shalom

• Girl Captain: Payton Aitken

• Boy Captain: Seth Wessels

Zia Moosa, Bohlale Mokubung and Ndalo Nxele

Connor Greenhalgh, Luke Lambert and Cruz Reynolds

Kian Govindsamy

Hayden Van Rooyen

Jeremiah Joseph

Luyanda Nzuza

Sbonga Ngubo

Gontse Makopo

James Fisher

Phetolo Molefe

Jessica Commins

Zia Moosa

Casey Huntley

Jessica Commins Zimhlophe Gumede

Ndaloyenkosi Nxele

Shalom Tshamalenga

Payton Aitken Seth Wessels

CLIFTON SCHOOL - DURBAN

Congratulations to the boys who have been selected for their respective KZN Youth Duikers teams. These boys will be preparing for their interprovincial tournament in Pretoria.

SA Table Tennis

Congratulations to the following boys on their selection into the final KZN soccer squads, they will be touring to Johannesburg from 06 - 09 October!

• Evan Murray (U14)

• Rocco Rocha (U15)

• Adrian Dippenaar (U16)

National Longboard Surfing Championships

Congratulations to Jaxon Ribbink and Ben Watson, who competed at the recent National Longboard Surfing Championship in Jeffreys Bay!

• Jaxon (Grade 10) displayed excellent form in the water and surfed his way into the final, ultimately securing 2nd place. Well done, Jaxon!

• Ben (Grade also performed admirably in the water but was unfortunately eliminated in the semi-final.

Rugby X-Country

This weekend marked the conclusion of a competitive 7’s season. Our teams participated in the Kingsway tournament, with our U18 “stayers” team winning the Plate final, our U15B losing the plate final, and our U15A claiming victory in the Cup final! This was the fifth tournament of the season. Special mention goes to our U18s, who secured a trophy two weeks in a row, and our U15s, who have competed in four successive finals, emerging victorious three times.

Well done to Keagan White, our Clifton Prep X-Country captain who claimed yet another win at Curro Salt Rock in the inter-schools X-Country series. He has won every run in the league thus far and is certainly flying the Clifton flag high!

Adrian Dippenaar Rocco Rocha

Evan Murray Jaxon Ribbink

Congratulations to Dev Gokal on being selected to represent eThekweni District within the KZN Province to participate in the upcoming 2023 South African National Table Tennis Championships to be held in Belleville, Cape Town.

KZN Youth Duikers

KZN Soccer

U.18 Rugby Team

Mhloli Phili

Oliver Rey

Sphesihle Nxumalo

Matthew van Blerk

Breaden Naidoo

Lungelo Khuzwayo Jack Snaith

Dev Gokal

Bayanda Majola and Semal Pillay continue to blow us all away as they continue to achieve exceptionally high honours in Cricket. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that both of these boys have been selected for the Cricket South Africa National Camp, a camp that consists of only the best cricketers in the country! We congratulate the two of you on this remarkable achievement and we have no doubt that you will continue to take your cricket careers to even higher levels.

Cricket SA National Camp SA Surfing

DHS win the Raw Cup!

What an incredible day for DHS Soccer, with our 1st XI beating our oldest rivals 1-0 at Maritzburg College! This win ensures the Raw Cup returns to School - a trophy that was first played between the two schools all the way back in 1889! It’s these traditions that we share with College that makes us the greatest of rivals. Not only did our First XI do us proud, but the majority of our teams were superb with School recording most of the wins on the day. We are so proud of every single one of you. May your great season continue, your hard work is truly paying off!

A huge congratulations to ‘Surprise’ who has been selected to represent South Africa and will be competing in 2023 International Surfing Association World Junior Surfing Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 24th - December 3rd, 2023. What a magnificent achievement for this young man, whose hard work and efforts are continuously paying off! We wish you the best of luck

‘Surprise’.

“Serving Our School, Serving Our Community”: Chelsea Preparatory School’s Decade-Long Commitment to Service and Leadership

Over a decade ago, Chelsea Preparatory School embarked on a transformative journey by replacing the traditional prefect system with a pioneering “Service Team” programme founded on the core values of service and community engagement. This innovative approach has empowered every Grade 7 pupil with the opportunity to actively participate in service teams, each with its own unique function and identity.

At Chelsea Prep, these service teams cover a broad spectrum, ranging from Environment and Technology to Recycling, Events, Sports, Art, School Pride, and EarlyAct. This diverse array of teams ensures that every pupil can find their niche based on their interests and aptitudes, enabling them to create a positive impact on the lives of others within the school and the broader community. Each service team nominates two leaders who conduct regular meetings, complete with agendas and minutes, fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability. To further nurture their leadership skills, these leaders participate in a dedicated leadership camp. In 2023, the camp focused on essential topics such as “What Makes a Leader,” “Communication,” “Life Pillars,” “Conflict Resolution,” and “Problem Solving.”

During this transformative weekend, the leaders convene to nominate and vote for the Executive Council, a body that represents Chelsea Prep pupils and Grade 7 Service Teams at bi-termly meetings. This council plays a pivotal role in addressing concerns and proposing service projects for the upcoming year.

The 2023 Executive Council members are as follows:

• Chairperson: Mika Gouws

• Vice Chairperson: Teale Beart

• Secretary: Kayleigh Pitt

At Chelsea Prep, the Service Team programme imbues each child with a profound sense of purpose. As they leave the school upon completing Grade 7, they depart not only having engaged in standard sports, cultural, and academic programmes but also with the gratifying knowledge that they have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to Chelsea Prep.

Principal Grant Maartens comments, “Our Service Team programme instills a fundamental shift in our students’ mind-set. Instead of asking, ‘What can my school do for me?’ they ask, ‘What can I give back to my school and community to make a difference?’ This shift in perspective fosters a culture of service and leadership that extends far beyond the classroom.”

Durban Coastals Debating League

At DHS we recognise the huge need for human expression. This is a need that should be harnessed to enable an appropriate and full evolution of the individual. Our senior debating team, defeated Our Lady of Fatima in the Final of the DCDL (Durban Coastals Debating League) and were crowned League Champions for 2023! Not only did the team win, but we also had some of our boys recognised with some individual rewards, noting their excellence throughout the league. Shyaam Maharaj and Xanda Theologo were announced as the

league’s most promising debators from DHS and Kian Rama and Sbani Maphumulo were announced and the DHS winners of the leagues spirit of debating! That wasn’t the end! Sbani Maphumulo and Xanda Theologo then also competed in the KZN Provincial Championship where Xanda was awarded 6th place overall in the individual awards and his team placed as the runners up in the event. Sbani and Xanda were both further selected as KZN Squad members bringing a close to a magnificent season for these boys.

KZN Football

DHS are yet again ecstatic to hear that our football program is being rewarded for their efforts. We are proud to say that we have four football players announced as part of the U16 and U19 KZN High Schools Football Association squads! Ndalo Wotshinisi (far left) and Sinalo Nyawose (far right) have been selected in the U16 squad and Ayden Quinn (middle left) and Oluhle Canham (middle right) have been selected in the U19 squad. The two squads will train separately and after the first training session, each squad will be split, and the two teams for each age group will be announced. We wish these boys all the best. Keep up the good work!

Executive Council Members

Mika Gouws Chairperson

Kayleigh Pitt Secretary Teale Beart Vice Chairperson

Ntokozo ‘Surprise’ Maphumulo

Semal Pillay and Bayanda Majola

2023 Service Team Leaders

South Africa squad for ICC World Cup 2023: Full SA team list

Cricket South Africa have announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 with Temba Bavuma set to lead the Proteas challenge.

TEMBA BAVUMA (C)

QUINTON DE KOCK (WK)

HEINRICH KLAASEN (WK)

GERALD COETZEE

REEZA HENDRICKS

MARCO JANSEN

DAVID MILLER

RASSIE VAN DER DUSSEN

KAGISO RABADA

ANRICH NORTJE

LUNGI NGIDI

AIDEN MARKRAM

HEINRICH KLAASEN

TABRAIZ SHAMSI

KESHAV MAHARAJ

SISANDA MAGALA

Taking a senior role in the team is a no-brainer, says Proteas’ Kagiso Rabada

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was awarded Test player of the year at the 2023 Cricket South Africa Awards and following his featuring in the top five Test wicket takers in the world this past season, the award was well deserved. Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada told IOL Sport that it is his ‘will to win’ that continues to make him one of the best fast bowlers in the world.

Rabada has been playing for the Proteas for a good nine years and from the time he made his Proteas debut at the Adelaide Oval, it was clear that Rabada was cut from a different cloth; he was always on a league of his own.No one will forget his match winning performance in Perth in 2016 at the tender age of 21.

Post 2018, international cricket handed Rabada an important lesson that results won’t always go your way. Rabada says their 2019 World Cup campaign, which saw them knocked out before they could finish their round robin fixtures, taught him to rid of self-doubt and accept that on the day there’s a possibility you could end up on the losing side. “Personally, the 2019 World Cup taught me not to doubt and accept that there’s either defeat or success, and it’s about keeping success in your mind at all times.” said Rabada.

His eleven-wicket haul against Australia at St. George’s Park Cricket Stadium in 2018 will forever be remembered, but most importantly it was clear from those early years that Rabada was a different kind of beast.

Source: IOL Sport, written by Ongama Gcwabe

The ups and downs of the past couples of seasons have not taken anything away from what makes Rabada special and he told IOL Sport that he attests all his success to his ‘will to win’.

“For myself I think what makes me so different and successful is my will to win,”said Rabada. “I mean, everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.” He added.

“It’s all about welcoming the youngsters into the squad and making them feel a part of the team and making them understand where we want to go so that we are all in the same boat.” He added.

“Identity is important because it becomes what you go back to when things are going slightly off track,” explained Rabada. “It’s something you enhance when things are really going your way. It works as a reference; it acts as a compass as to what you want to achieve as a team.” He added.

There’s no doubt that the Proteas squad has the talent to go all the way in the World Cup this time around, but that journey starts with them coming up with their identity and their style of play and letting the rest take care of itself.

Looking at the squad, Rabada’s nine-year international experience will come in handy. Rabada says it’s a no brainer that he now has to step up and be the senior player in the team. “Because of my experience, how long I’ve been playing and what I’ve done, taking the senior player role is a no brainer for me,” said Rabada.

South Africa legends predict Proteas’ fortunes at World Cup

South African legends Jacques Kallis and Faf du Plessis have shared their thoughts on how the Proteas could fare at the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. South Africa head into the marquee tournament in India with a nice blend of youth and experience to pick from.

As good as the squad will be, the legendary all-rounder Kallis, speaking exclusively to the ICC, said the key for South Africa would be to stay true to their brand of cricket. “The one thing that needs to change for South Africa to be successful in a Cricket World Cup is to carry on playing the cricket that we’ve played going into the World Cup,” he said. “We have a history of playing good cricket leading into the World Cup. For some reason, things change. Maybe we want it too much. “I think players wanted too much and you’ve gone outside of the area you need to be doing. Maybe going outside of their roles because they wanted too much.”

Kallis had a valuable piece of advice to the current crop of players: “Stick to your roles. Trust the partner next to you. And just play the cricket you’ve been playing.” Kallis believes South Africa’s traditional strength – their pace attack – will once again be key for their hopes. “South Africa’s strength to me is going to be in our bowling attack,” he said. “We’ve got some quality pace bowlers that can blow away the opposition’s top-order. And I think they are going to play a major role if South Africa are going to get far, if we do get far (in the tournament).”

Kallis’ optimism was matched by former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. “South Africa’s white-ball team is in a strong place,” du Plessis told the ICC. “They’ve got some real experience going into that World Cup.” Du Plessis, however, did warn that adapting to the conditions in the sub-continent would be the biggest challenge for Temba Bavuma’s men.

“The challenge for all teams that are not from the subcontinent is obviously always the challenge of going to the subcontinent,” he said. “Especially 50-over cricket. I find with T20 cricket, the surfaces are a bit more even. And you get some really good pitches. With 50-over cricket, you can get that wear and tear and the spinners really come into their own.”

Du Plessis however added that the home team, India, and serial winners Australia would be the teams to beat. “I think South Africa has got a really good side,” he said. “It will be hard to get past a team like India in home conditions. The other team you can never write off is Australia, with them being so successful in ICC events.”

Source: www.icc-cricket.com

Everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.

Kagiso Rabada. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP WINNERS FROM 1975 TO 2023

1975 England  West Indies vs Australia

1979 England

West Indies vs England

1983 England  India vs West Indies

1987 India

Australia vs England

1992 Australia and New Zealand  Pakistan vs England

1996 Pakistan India and Sri Lanka Sri Lanka vs Australia

1999 England

2003 South Africa

2007 West Indies

Australia vs Pakistan

Australia vs India

Australia vs Sri Lanka

2011 India Bangladesh & Sri Lanka  India vs Sri Lanka

2015 Australia and New Zealand  Australia vs New Zealand

2019  England

England vs New Zealand

SA’s WORLD CUP RECORD

1975: N/A

1979: N/A

1983: N/A

1987: N/A

1992: Semi-final

1996: Quarter-final

1999: Semi-final

2003: Group stages

2007: Semi-final

2011: Quarter-final

2015: Semi-final

2019: Group stages

West Indies won by 17 runs Clive Lloyd

West Indies won by 92 runs Clive Lloyd

India won by 43 runs Kapil Dev

Australia won by 7 runs Allan Border

Pakistan won by 22 runs Imran Khan

Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets Arjuna Ranatunga

Australia won by 8 wickets Steve Waugh

Australia won by 125 runs Ricky Ponting

Australia won by 53 runs Ricky Ponting

India won by 6 wickets

Australia won by 7 wickets

England won in Super Over

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Michael Clarke

Eoin Morgan

Clive Lloyd (West Indies)

Viv Richards (West Indies)

Mohinder Amarnath (India)

David Boon (Australia)

Martin Crowe (New Zealand)

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

Lance Klusener (South Africa)

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Glenn McGrath (Australia)

Yuvraj Singh (India)

Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Kane Williamson ((New Zealand)

West Indies captain Clive Lloyd holds the trophy aloft at Lord’s in 1975 after receiving it from HRH Prince Philip

FIXTURES

DATE COUNTRY VS

Thursday, 5 October England v

Friday, 6 October Pakistan v

Saturday, 7 October Bangladesh v

Saturday, 7 October South Africa v

Sunday, 8 October India v

Monday, 9 October New Zealand v

Tuesday, 10 October England v

Tuesday, 10 October Pakistan v

Wednesday, 11 October India v

Thursday, 12 October Australia v

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Tuesday, 17 October South Africa v

Wednesday, 18 October New Zealand v

Thursday, 19 October India v

Friday, 20 October Australia v

Saturday, 21 October Netherlands v

Saturday, 21 October England v

Sunday, 22 October India v

Monday, 23 October Pakistan v

Tuesday, 24 October South Africa v

Wednesday, 25 October Australia v

Thursday, 26 October England v

Friday, 27 October Pakistan v

Saturday, 28 October Australia v

Saturday, 28 October Netherlands v

Sunday, 29 October India v

Monday, 30 October Afghanistan v

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CRICKET WORLD CUP RECORDS

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Umpires - Most Matches

Most watched match of the Cricket World Cup: 2019 Group game between India and Pakistan - watched by 300 million

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TEAM PERFORMANCES

An overview of the teams’ performances in every World Cup is given below. For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) are shown.

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MEMORABLE WORLD CUP MOMENTS

The Cricket World Cup has thrown up some great moments down the years. Here are our top 5.

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5 Wasim Akram Destroys England in 1992 Final

Pakistan’s progress through to the 1992 World Cup final was far from smooth. Rain saved them from suffering an almost certain defeat against fellow finalists England in the group stage, while they needed Australia to beat West Indies just to reach the last four. They then stunned New Zealand in the semifinals, with a young Inzamam-ul-Haq leading them home in an unlikely run chase at Eden Park, Auckland. Wasim Akram hit a quick 33 in his side’s innings of 249-6 in the final against England at the MCG, though that is not the reason why he makes the list. England had slipped to 69-4 in their reply, but Allan Lamb and Neil Fairbrother repaired the early damage with a fifth-wicket stand worth 72. However, Akram put paid to any glimmer of hope England had of lifting the trophy. The left-arm seamer dismissed Lamb and new batsman Chris Lewis in successive deliveries, both bowled on the angle. Pakistan went on to win the match by 22 runs, allowing skipper Imran Khan to lift the trophy.

4 Sachin Tendulkar Carried Around Mumbai in 2011

Bowing out as a champion on home turf was the fairytale finish to Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup career. In his sixth and final tournament, the Little Master was finally able to get his hands on the trophy as India chased down Sri Lanka’s total of 274-6 with 10 balls to spare. Although he had contributed just 18 runs with the bat, Tendulkar was obviously the centre of attention in the celebrations. The veteran batsman was carried around the Wankhede Stadium, his home ground in Mumbai, by his team-mates during the lap of honour. Virat Kohli rather beautifully summed up what the moment meant to both the player and the country as a whole, via Cricket Country: “Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders.” No player has managed more than Tendulkar’s tally of 2,278 runs in World Cup action.

3 Herschelle Gibbs Hits 6 Sixes in 2007

A huge 221-run win for South Africa over the Netherlands in 2007 would not be so memorable were it not for the stunning batting feat produced by Herschelle Gibbs. The right-hander became the first player to hit six sixes in an over of international cricket during the group game in Basseterre. Daan van Bunge was the bowler on the receiving end of the record, the leg-spinner having no answer as Gibbs continuously launched him over the rope. A short boundary at Warner Park might have helped, but the ruthless display of hitting brightened up a day when rain had forced a delayed start to proceedings. Despite the match being cut to 40 overs each, South Africa still made 353-4. Jacques Kallis made an unbeaten hundred, though his efforts were overshadowed by those of Gibbs. Gibbs contributed 72 from 40 balls and managed only one other maximum in his innings before being dismissed by Luuk van Troost.

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2 Mike Gatting Regrets Playing the Reverse Sweep in 1987

England have become accustomed to falling just short in the World Cup; they have reached three finals and lost them all. The closest they came to getting their hands on the trophy was back in 1987, when they took on Australia in front of a packed house at Eden Gardens.

Having held their Ashes rivals to 253-5, England looked to be on course for victory when skipper Mike Gatting and Bill Athey were together at the crease. The pair put on a 69-run stand for the third wicket to carry the score to 135-2 by the time Australia skipper Allan Border came on to bowl his left-arm off-spin. Facing the first delivery from his opposite number, Gatting opted to go for an adventurous reverse sweep. He made contact with the ball but only managed to deflect it into the air via his own shoulder, allowing Australia wicketkeeper Greg Dyer to take the catch. The wicket proved costly; with Gatting gone for 41, England lost their way and ended up finishing seven runs short of their target.

South Africa Suffer in the Rain in 2003

The weather has never been too kind to South Africa at World Cups. In 1992, they were denied the opportunity to reach the final when the rules for bad weather worked against them. They had been on course to beat England in Sydney, but delays in play resulted in them eventually being left needing an impossible 21 from one ball. Move on to the 2003 tournament, the Duckworth-Lewis method had been put in place to make sure the side batting first did not gain an unfair advantage.

The Proteas were hosts and needed a win in their last group game, against Sri Lanka, to reach the Super Six. The threat of rain was a distraction for them as they tried to reach a target of 269, though a six from Mark Boucher off Muttiah Muralitharan seemed to put them ahead of the requirement. But they had only 229 on the scoreboard—the par total according to the Duckworth-Lewis method (h/t Cricket Country). Boucher, though, thought it was enough. He did not get a single run from the following delivery, the last of the over. The umpires took the players from the field after that, leaving South Africa to sit and watch as their dreams of glory washed away.

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Shall We Dance Annual Chess Challenge

The excitement is building as the renowned SADTA KZN Branch presents its 29th annual stage production, “Shall We Dance.” This much-anticipated event is set to captivate audiences once again with an extraordinary display of grace, creativity, and sheer talent.

“Shall We Dance” has long been a highlight on the cultural calendar, drawing enthusiasts from near and far to witness a celebration of dance in all its forms. From classical ballet to contemporary hip-hop, this year’s production promises an eclectic blend of styles that will leave spectators mesmerized. This year’s production will feature an ensemble of worldclass dancers, each bringing their unique flair and expertise to the stage. Choreographed by a team of industry visionaries, the performances

will weave together narratives that evoke emotion and inspire imagination. Glenwood’s Estate Manager and his wife have been part of the Shall We Dance family since the show’s inception 29 years ago. As accomplished dancers, Ryan and Janelle graced both the stage and competition floors, and are now seasoned coaches and choreographers of Dance Basics Dance Studio in Glenwood, Durban. Close to their heart are disabled dancers in social and competitive dancing, Janelle is the regional convenor for disabled dancing in KZN. The Dance Basics troupe is a family affair with two of the Yunnie sons in the Team, Braigen (Grade 10) and Taurin (Grade 12) pupils from Glenwood are following in their parent’s footsteps and feature again in this year’s @shallwedancedurban.

English Olympiad

Once again Glenwood High is celebrating academic excellence! The English Olympiad 2023 was written on the 7th of March 2023. Preparation for this event got underway in September of 2022. It was a three-hour examination set by the South African Council for English Education in collaboration with the Grahamstown Foundation 11 boys were registered at the end of 2022. It is a pleasure to announce that all 11 candidates excelled in this competition. We achieved 4 bronze awards, 2 gold awards, 4 silver, and 1 merit award. We look forward to another competitive year in 2024.

On Saturday, 2 September, Glenwood Prep hosted its annual Chess Challenge. 180 learners from 20 schools participated in the individual, 6 round tournament.

In the Junior Primary section, Steven Varghese (Grade 2) placed first. In the Senior Primary section, Alan Varghese (Grade 6) placed joint first. Well done to these Glenwood Prep brothers!

Sharks Rugby

Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected to represent The Sharks u.12 and u.13 teams over the June holiday. The u.12 Craven Week will be hosted by Hoërskool Klerksdorp. The u.13 Craven week will be hosted by Maritzburg College.

KZN Hockey

Our KZN Hockey representatives attended the KZN Primary Schools’ capping ceremony at Reddam Umhlanga. Well done to the following boys:

Mr Siyaya is the Head Coach of the 12A boys. The various tournaments will take part during the school holidays. We wish all our pupils the very best!

Triple Bill Play

The Glenwood Drama Department hosted the school’s first Triple Bill Play festival on 29 and 30 August 2023 in the School Hall. Mrs Loudon directed the play Boots ‘n All by Alan McKay. The Interview was written and directed by Kevin Kalala and Upside down was written and directed by Covey Adeoye.

Front: Mondli Nyawose, Sivash Govender, Neo Sushi, Tridev Maharaj, Karthik Maharaj. Back: Matteo Damadharam, William Nagoor, Nkululeko Zulu, Caleb Hendrikse, Joel Archary. Absent: Kevin Kalala.

S’phesihle Buthelezi (c), Jordy Rom, Kian Ramsamy, Tshepo Motloung.

Alondwe Luthuli, Hayden Deysel, Unakhokonke Dladla, Luay Khan.

Photos by Sphesihle Madiba

Photographer: Ngceboyezulu Mthembu

KUSWAG SKOOL

Studenteraad 2024

Luné Benedetti

Kaylin Golden

Bianca Le Roux

Katrien Roos

Nika Ward

Collin Dobson

Jayden Perkin

Silke Bester

Micke Hannay

Danelle Oosthuizen

Tamika van Niekerk

Janco Barnard

Ethan Geldenhuys

Pieter van Romburgh

Carli Du Randt

Taylor Holder

Teagan Peché

Bianca van Zyl

Hannes De Beer

Werner Havenga

Tristan Vermeulen

Megan Els

Kirsten Jonker

Madelaine Prinsloo

Gabriella Vierra

Henko De Goede

Rowan Leibbrandt

Albert von Ronge

Ons o.18 netbal eerstespan het aan die DSTV SA Skole Kampioenskappe deel geneem in Julie en 24ste geëindig uit 48 skole. So ons is 24ste in SA.

Voor: Anel van der Westhuizen, Megan Murray, Anleroux van Tonder, Lamour Lombard.

Agter: Madelein Wilmans, Kyla Botha, Mia Zwanepoel, Nadine Hefer, Marissa Prinsloo, Suné Horn.

GELOFTE SKOOL

Leerderraad 2024

Ons nuutverkose leerderraad vir 2024.

o.18 Netbal

SA Netbal

WESTVILLE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Jui-Jitsu

Alexa, Waldo and Maxim - our medal winners at the recent Submission Kings Jui-Jitsu Competition! Alexa came 1st in her category! Waldo competed in two weight categories and came 1st in both! Maxim came 3rd in his category!

KZN Squash

Callum Gossman made the u.13 KZN team for squash and his team went to East London to compete.

Daniel Merz made the u.11 KZN team for squash and his touring side went to Port Elizabeth in June. We are so proud of you both for receiving your squash badges and representing your province and school.

KZN Football

KZN Karate

Caleb Clare recently got his KZN Colours in the JKA KZN Karate tournament. Well done, Caleb! We

Alexa, Waldo and Maxim.

Thomas Hutchinson and Kyle Israel represented KZN Amabhutho Football

Voor: Marissa Prinsloo, Kyla Botha, Megan Murray, Amelda van Helden, Lizzel Myburgh, Abigail Jordaan, Izabella Wegmann, Charné Swart, Chadé Younie, Lamour Lombard, Jenna Wilkinson, Nèkayla Mac Lean. Agter: Maro de Sousa, Declan Pienaar, Tegan Dicks, Ruan van Dyk, Nathan Dickinson, Reegan Phillips, Themba Schoeman, Keagan Gertenbach, Jacques van Zyl, Thys du Toit, Reynard Willemse.

Nadine Hefer is tydens die Telkom SA Skole Provinsiale Kampioenskappe te Kaapstad gekies om deel te wees van die o.18 netbalgroep. (National Squad)

WESTVILLE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Drumline First Team

We congratulate the following learners who receive their First Team jerseys for Drumline:

Griffin First Team

We congratulate our Griffin Girls who receive their First Team jerseys:

Choir First Team

We congratulate the following learners who receive their First Team jerseys for Chamber Choir:

Chess First Team

We congratulate the following learners who received their First Team jerseys for Chess:

1. Bhavya- Arya Lalla, 2. Bronwyn Ker, 3. Sinothando Tenza, 4. Nomonde Ngubani, 5. Vuyile Mthethwa, 6. Unoxolo Dlamini, 7. Yan Ru Chen, 8. Ngowakhe Nxumalo, 9. Emihle Yeni, 10. Amahle Ngwanyana and 11. Kelsey Fynn (not pictured).

1. Zimkhitha Dlangamandla, 2. Lulekwa Mkhumbuzi, 3. Lethabo Ntsoane, 4. Uyanda Dlamini, 5. Adithi Ramlahl, 6. Kwanelile Mchunu, 7. Lungelwa Mdoda and 8. Nkanyezi Kunene.

1. Erin Chantler, 2. Neo Gabankgosi, 3. Micah Muzzell, 4. Emihle Yeni, 5. Phiwokuhle Sithole, 6. Purvee Akasam, 7. Alwande Mkhize, 8. Deborah Brooks and 9. Mvelo Pedro (not Pictured).

1. Kwazile Mdlalose, 2. Arya Nathoo, 3. Yan Ru Chen, 4. Emihle Yeni, 5. Xinru Chen and 6. Ayabonga Mbili.

PINETOWN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

WATERFALL SCHOOLS

Academic and Cultural Awards

On Monday, 31 July 2023, we announced our Academic and Cultural Awards, celebrating the variety of talent within our school. Students received awards ranging from Junior Colours to Half Colours, Full Colours and Honours. Academic Awards are divided into five sub-sections. For a student to qualify for a Step-Up certificate, they must have a 5%+ improvement on aggregate between any two consecutive examination periods. To receive a Gold Badge, students must have an 80%+ aggregate in Grades 8 and 9, and 75%+ aggregate in Grade 10. For Half-Colours, Grade 10 to 12 students must have a 70%+ aggregate, Full Colours at 75%+ aggregate, and Honours at 80%+ aggregate.

In the service awards category, students are awarded Junior Colours when they achieve 40 hours across their Grade 8 and 9 years, Half Colours when they achieve 40 hours across their Grade 10 to 12 years, Full Colours when they achieve 60 hours across their Grade 10 to 12 years, and Honours when they achieve 80 hours across their Grade 10 to 12 years.

We are extremely proud of all students who received awards and encourage those who are yet to achieve awards to continue putting in the good work.

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Achievements for the third term

Juwairiyyah Sindhi attained the Silver Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Our 1st team boys’ soccer participated in the Kloof Tournament. An Intense 3 days of competition, in which they played 7 matches.

KZN Netbal

• Samukelisiwe Mbatha (Gr. 11) represented KZN U18A Team in the Telkom Netball Championships in Cape Town. The team placed 7th overall. Samukelisiwe also participated at the U18 KZN Netball National Tournament at EG Jansen, Gauteng.

• Reese Raatgever (Gr. 10) participated at the U16 KZN Netball National Tournament at EG Jansen, Gauteng.

• Ziyanda Mabhida represented KZN U14A Sharks at the South Africa Schools Netball Tournament.

• Michaela Clegg represented KZN U14 team at the National Winter Games in Benoni.

Trent Woodrow played for the KZN U18 and Action Cricket Team in the recent IPT. Trent’s team won the plate final.

Lola Klijnstra & Hannah Potgieter both represented the South African U18 Ladies Touch Rugby team in the UK at the beginning of this term. The team played exceptionally well and played against Wales in the 3rd & 4th Playoff where South Africa won 6 tries to 2. South Africa won Bronze.

KZN & SA Girls Hockey

• Isabella Momoh (Gr. 8) has been selected for the U14B KZN Coastal Hockey Team

• Erin McCartney (Gr.11) has been selected for the U16A KZN Coastal Hockey Team. Erin also represented the KZN U16A hockey team in Bloemfontein during the July holidays at the SASHOC Inter Provincial Tournament. Erin was also selected for the South African U16B Squad.

• Danica Moss (Gr.12) was selected as a KZN Hockey Umpire at the SASHOC U16B Section at the Inter Provincial Tournament in Bloemfontein. She started off in the ‘B’ Section on Day 1 and was promoted to the ‘A’ Section from Day 2. She was allocated to umpire the 3rd and 4th final which is a magnificent achievement. At the end of the tournament, Danica was awarded her Level 1 Umpires rating.

Our Chess Team has had an unbeaten season so far this year winning 93 games out of a 100. They have won the league 7 years in a row and 10x overall! Robben Kippen who has been in the top 2 serving the team from 2019 to 2023 did not miss a single match, lost only 2 and drawn 1 - a phenomenal achievement!

• Sonika Smit received a gold medal for Kumita at the SA African Cup Karate Championship • Max van der Merwe has been selected to represent South Africa at the Worlds Arm Wrestling Competition.

• Cameron Matthews represented the South African Pony Club.

Honours

Honours (Re-awards)

Lola Klijnstra and Hannah Potgieter

Luvuyo Mgqibisa

Danielle Espag, Lolwethu Masango and Anais Smith.

Annika van de Linde, Sabrina Kaiser and Samkelisiwe Xulu.

Luvuyo Mgqibisa making SA for Karate and participated in the 9th World wushu tournament in China.

Karate

CURRO HILLCREST

Rugby 7’s

Well done to our u.15 Boys Rugby 7s team who played well to beat Kloof High School in the BowlFinal at the Kingsway 7s Tournament.

• vs Amanzimtoti HS won 10 - 5

• vs HS Suid Natal lost 5 - 22

• vs Barbarians won 36 - 7

• vs Kingsway HS won 29 - 0 (semi- final)

• vs Kloof HS won 26 - 7 (bowl- final)

Horse Riding

Emma Robinson performed exceptionally well in the KZN Dressage Championships, securing 1st place and earning the title of Victrix Ludorum in her class. This is a remarkable accomplishment that highlights her skill and dedication in the field of dressage.

Hayley Howard had an impressive showing at the SANESA KZN Vaulting Championships. She demonstrated her talent by claiming first place in both the Barrel and Horse class. Congratulations to Hayley Howard for making it onto the KZN Vaulting National Championship Team.

Robotics

Our High School team are presently participating in a Robotics Competition at Curro Salt Rock and having lots of fun! The team consisted of Emmanuel Ajayi, Ethan Dorney, Amelia Brookes, Elihle Mbili and Reece Brooke.

Future Engineers Arduino Robot: Emmanuel, Reece and Elihle were awarded bronze Open Robot Race: Amelia and Ethan were awarded bronze

Athletics

What a wonderful morning celebrating talent, determination, good sportsmanship and participation at the Foundation Phase Sports Day.

Congratulations to Isla Hean for breaking the u9 800m record and to Uthingo Buthelezi for breaking the u8 60m record - excellent running girls!

Well done to our u9 talented athletes who received medals for their long distance and sprint races.

Kingfisher won the day - well done to all Kingfisher runners!

Thank you to Emma Fotheringham and Ndalo Hlatywayo for their creative drawings on our programme.

Emma Robinson and Hayley Howard

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Emmanuel Ajayi, Ethan Dorney, Amelia Brookes, Elihle Mbili and Reece Brooke.

Laddsworth First Team Hockey

Well done to the Laddsworth 1st Team Hockey Girls of 2023 for an unbelievable season. Thank you for your hard work, determination, and for always “Aiming High”

Laddsworth 5-a-side soccer tournament

On Saturday 22 July 2023, 234 girls in 34 teams from numerous schools around Pietermaritzburg participated in a fun-filled morning at the Laddsworth 5-a-side soccer tournament. Congratulations to all the players, especially the u.9 girls, winning their age group tournament.

Junior Schools Chess Championships

Laddsworth had the privilege of hosting this year’s Junior Schools Chess Championships, the pinnacle of the junior school’s chess calendar with 12 Schools and 24 pupils from around the district descended on Laddsworth. Well done to Grade Seven Pupil Richard Porritt for his outstanding achievement of finishing as the runner-up in the Senior Primary section of the competition.

Waterfall College continues...

Half Colours

Junior Colours

Colours

Half Colours

Grade 11: Christopher Kassier, Nmesoma Ibeh and Matthew Baverstock. Grade 12: Salem Crow and Noah von Brughan.

Grade 8: Lucy Besson, Jamie-Lee Espag and Jessica Marshall.

Grade 9: Layla Farrar.

John Pratt (re-award), Tyla Cochrane-Murray, Nmesoma Ibeh, Nokukhanya Mahlokozi, Ziyanda Nxumalo, Emma Plageman, Declan Tait, Jonah von Brugan, Georgia Finnis and Melissa Germiquet.

Craig Gill, Roxanne Mundell, Annic Roets, Stephanie Smart and Filip Subakov.

U.9 Girls Soccer Team

Grade 10: Olivia Reid. Grade 11: Danielle Espag.

Grade 11: Emma Plageman Grade 12: Sian Hadfield

MARITZBURG COLLEGE

Acting Prefects for 2024

Maritzburg College named its Acting Prefects for 2024. These 29 boys have been through a rigorous and complex selection process which takes into account inputs from both the boys and staff. At the special assembly, Acting Headmaster, Mr Matthew Marwick, spoke on the importance of humility, reminding the boys to always strive to be better, and as leaders - to serve others. He also emphasized that, as individuals, they are part of a bigger picture and need to work together to achieve success. These young men will now take over the reins of student leadership of the school while the Class of 2023 concentrate on their upcoming examinations. Today’s assembly also provided an opportunity to thank this year’s leadership team, superbly led by Kadira, for the outstanding role they have played.

Congratulations to our Acting Prefects - we wish you everything of the best as you begin your servant leadership journey.

Our Acting Prefects are: P Khubeka, C Robinson, R Jacobsz, J Slevin, J Jansen, I Mosupye, J Konigkramer, N Holmes, A Botha, C Ferraz, N Jackson, M Knoetze, R Bernstein, O da Costa, C Mason, J Gasarasi, K Jele, J Kloppers, J Knoetze, I Jikijo, N Narain, J Marcus, J Werth, L Myeza, A Mohamed, R Maartens, E Maynard, J Mumford, M Moosa.

Acting Prefects 2024

World Aquatics Junior Championships

Congratulations to our talented Maritzburg College swimmers, Ricky Lottering and Thomas Truter on their recent performances so far at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships!

We’re cheering you on as you continue to make waves in Israel.

Annual Family Friday

Maritzburg College was a hive of activity on Saturday, 2 September, with the school hosting its annual Family Day and the Nashua Midlands Sevens. We are proud to have partnered once again with Nashua Midlands and thank them for thier generous support. This event forms part of Nashua’s programme to nurture and support the communities and clients that they operate in.

Along with the top class rugby 7’s, there were plenty of food stalls, hockey, an art and photograph exhibition, as well as live music and entertainment to enjoy. Brent Gademan, College’s dust artist extraordinaire, showed off his talent alongside Goldstones with his latest creation.

PIETERMARITZBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Top competition at the Schoolgirls’ Basketball Tournament

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School staged the 31st GHS/Val Fowler Schoolgirls’ Invitational Basketball Tournament with a record entry of 32 teams. It brought together top players from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and KwaZulu-Natal, in a festival of basketball which started, most appropriately on Women’s Day, 9th August. 134 matches were played in an A and B section over three and a half days, at the GHS and Maritzburg College Indoor venues. The matches were officiated by top referees, including four International Referees, and streamed daily by SuperSport Schools.

The teams each played seven matches in the round robin section with the top two teams in each pool qualifying for the knock out rounds. The remaining teams played their final matches against their equally placed opponent from the opposite pool. This saw basketball at its best with a number of tightly contested encounters, going into extra time.

Playing action reached a peak in the semi-final matches. In the B section it was encouraging to see two local schools, Alexandra High and Maritzburg Christian School, challenge for the top positions, only to be denied a spot in the finals by eventual winner, Holy Rosary Convent, from Gauteng, and second placed Heritage, from Zimbabwe. The Alexandra High Team won Bronze.

There was a very different vibe in the A section. For once, club teams had been allowed to enter, and understandably being able to draw from more than one school they had a real competitive edge over the

Well done to College’s Josh Sweetnam who was awarded Senior Victor Ludorum at the KZN Christian Schools Athletics Championship yesterday.

Josh broke 3 records; in the discus, hammer throw and shot putt events.

other teams. The Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School Team, with a record of 24 tournament wins in 30 years challenged for the top four positions in the A section, but could not quite match the standard of the club teams. In their pool round robin match against Hotshots, from Cape Town, they lost in a nail-biting encounter, by a mere two points. As GHS was placed second in their pool their semi-final match was against the top team in the other pool, the Alexandra Academy Team from Gauteng. They put up a good fight but were outclassed. In the other semi-final, the Hotshots team, with an incredible height advantage outplayed the Soweto Team. Hotshots then fought valiantly in the final, but they too were outclassed by the very balanced and talented Academy team. The local GHS team finished in a creditable 4th position, the top school team in the tournament.

• Final positions: A section – 1st Alexandra Academy Team, 2nd Hotshots, 3rd Soweto Basketball Academy. Other local team placings include: 7th St Anne’s, 10th PMB GHS 2nd Team, 13th St John’s, 14th Howick High.

• B section – 1st Holy Rosary Convent, 2nd The Heritage, 3rd Alexandra High. Other local team placings include: 4th Maritzburg Christian School, 5th Carter High, 8th GHS U16, 10th St John’s 2nd Team, 12th St Anne’s Invitational, 14th St Nicholas.

• Special awards: All Star Team voted by coaches after each match: L. Faurholm – Hotshots; K Murene – Heritage; S Shezi – PMB GHS; A Obiedelu – Holy Rosary; B Lefakane – Soweto. Most Valuable Player in the Tournament Final : S Twala – Alexandra Academy Team

Ricky Lottering and Thomas Truter

Josh Sweetnam

KZN Christian Schools Athletics Championships

Our agricultural science learners with a harvest from their garden.

MICHAELHOUSE

KZN Cycling

News just in is that Ian Graham (Junior) and Matthew Carolan (Youth), both from C Block in Baines, have been selected for the KZN Gravity Enduro Team, to represent KwaZulu Natal in the upcoming inter-provincial SA Enduro Championships, which will be held at Cascades MTB Park, Pietermaritzburg on the 15 October 2023.

Well done to both boys!

KZN Soccer Squash

Four of our boys participated in a Stayers tournament to kick off the start of the season. The tournament was hosted at College and at Westville Country Club. Results for the U19 boys were as follows:

• Sumeshin Naidoo came 16th

• Noah Satram came 15th

• Connor Hatfield came 13th

• Justin Higginson came 1st winning the first tournament of the season.

During the tournament prize giving the South African age group squads were announced. The rankings are in accordance with the SA Schools Selection Criteria as set out at the beginning of the 2023 SA Schools’ Squash season. Justin Higginson has been included in the U16 SA Schools Squash squad for 2023 and we congratulate Justin on this achievement.

HILTON COLLEGE

Golf Ambassador Awards

Hilton College is proud to bestow on Jason Sasse and Stefan Swart Ambassador Awards. Jason recently initiated the Tennis for Lives campaign, which raised R55 000 for Bibles to be translated into Chichewa and delivered to Malawi, meeting a massive need in that country. While Stefan, who is our 1st team water polo captain, led the water polo and swimming clubs in a Swim for Lives campaign which raised R44 000 for a JoJo tank and water pump for Thandi House. We are so proud of these young men for their servanthearted leadership and self-sacrifice.

Congratulations Ben Wilson (Grade 8, Newnham) on qualifying to play in the KZN A side which will compete in the SA Schools’ Inter-Provincial Golf Competition at Irene Country Club from 2 to 3 October.

Grade 8 and 9 Workshop

Our grade 8s and 9s recently completed a three-day drone-coding workshop. @inspire.africa taught the boys how to code drones to solve real world problems, including relocating rhinos and taking supplies to areas affected by flooding.

Grade 12’s

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Congratulations to the following boys on their selection to the KZN Soccer Team:

• U15 - Tyron Kaufmann (D Block, East)

• U16 - Luke Mitchell (C Block, Pascoe)

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Jason Sasse

Stefan Swart

Ben Wilson

Justin Higginson