School Magazine 2016

The Graemian 2016 Grahamstown • south africa Number 98



The Graemian 2016 Writing an ‘editorial’ for this magazine is an interesting concept, as there seem to be Graeme College so many editors working towards a final copy. The least of all, is the person writing this Templeton Drive editorial. Grahamstown Virtually all the accolades for the production need to go to Bronwyn McLean, who not only sits on our Governing Body, but in her spare time has done the planning and layout PO Box 281 of the magazine, which is an absolutely monumental task considering she has a demanding Grahamstown occupation at Rhodes. All of this without any compensation says a lot about her passion 6140 and commitment to the College. The articles in this magazine were edited and proofread by Sharon Kruger. Not only the t: 046 6227227 editing, but in many cases Ms Kruger also typed up many of the articles. She also managed f: 046 6227491 to twist the arms of Carmen Brandt and Graham Parker, to assist in this process. e: [email protected] Lastly, a thank you to the staff, who not only spent significant time putting together the articles for this magazine, but who also spend time with the boys of Graeme College, www.graemecollege.co.za which forms the foundation for all the photos and stories that are encapsulate in the 2016 edition. Graeme College has an incredible staff, all of whom are dedicated to helping each Graemian fulfil his potential. Take your time as you peruse the 2016 edition of The Graemian, and get a taste of what happens on a daily basis at an incredible school like Graeme College. The historical significance of these manuscripts should not be underestimated. Visit our Archives Room and you will see the collections dating back over a century. For 144 years, teachers have collated information, results, statistics and stories, forever to be bound in the school’s annual magazines. The 2016 edition of The Graemian will also have extra historical importance. It is the first Editorial contributions year where we have produced a full colour digital version of the magazine which will be Staff of Graeme College available to current and past pupils and parents, and friends of the College from all over the world. Thank you to Bronwyn McLean, for her professional approach and unwavering Photographic contributions support of the College. FotoFirst, Grahamstown To the class of 2016, keep this magazine safe. Many years from now, you will look back Pupils, parents and staff of and remember these stories and moments fondly. At your reunion in 2036, come back and Graeme College meet up with your brothers again and relive those moments. Theresa Alfaro sums that future reunion day up quite nicely: Editing “On our reunion, the butterflies will be back as we remember the friends we made years ago. Sharon Krüger Our future may not be going down the same path, but our friendship we will always have. Carmen Brandt Till we meet again.” Bronwyn McLean Graham Parker Gregg van Molendorff Deputy Headmaster Cover photograph Bronwyn McLean Design and layout Bronwyn McLean Advertising Chanté Norton Bronwyn McLean Printing Dupliprint, Grahamstown

Contents Graeme College School Song................................................................................. 6 Graeme College Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 7 Graeme College Staff ...................................................................................... 9 Staff Notes .............................................................................................. 11 Grant House ............................................................................................. 12 Graeme College 2016 Prizegiving ............................................................................ 15 Headmaster’s speech .................................................................................... 15 Guest Speaker’s speech .................................................................................. 16 Prefect’s speech ........................................................................................ 16 Head Monitor’s speech .................................................................................. 18 2016 prizewinners ...................................................................................... 19 Valedictory speech......................................................................................... 23 Matrics and Grade 12 teachers ............................................................................... 24 Graeme College 2016 Prefect Body........................................................................... 25 Grant House 2016 Prefect Body ............................................................................. 25 SeNiOR ACADeMiCS.................................................................................... 27 Accounting ........................................................................................... 29 Afrikaans ............................................................................................. 29 Art .................................................................................................. 29 Business Studies ....................................................................................... 31 english............................................................................................... 31 Geography............................................................................................ 32 History............................................................................................... 32 Life Sciences .......................................................................................... 32 Mathematics .......................................................................................... 33 Mathematical Literacy................................................................................... 34 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Physical Science........................................................................................ 35 ingxelo Yesifundo Sesixhosa ............................................................................. 36 SeNiOR CuLTuRAL ..................................................................................... 45 Audio-visual Club ...................................................................................... 46 Debating ............................................................................................. 46 Drama ............................................................................................... 46 First Aid.............................................................................................. 47 Library ............................................................................................... 47 president’s award ....................................................................................... 47 South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Peer Promoters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Steelband ............................................................................................. 47 Wildlife Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SeNiOR SPORT ......................................................................................... 59 Albany and eastern Province Representatives ............................................................... 61 Athletics.............................................................................................. 62 Cricket ............................................................................................... 64 1st Xi Cricket........................................................................................ 64 2nd Xi Cricket ....................................................................................... 68 u15A Cricket........................................................................................ 68 u15B Cricket ........................................................................................ 68 u14A Cricket........................................................................................ 68 u14B Cricket ........................................................................................ 68 Cross Country ......................................................................................... 71 Hockey............................................................................................... 72

Rugby................................................................................................ 74 1st XV Rugby........................................................................................ 74 2nd XV Rugby....................................................................................... 80 3rd XV Rugby ....................................................................................... 82 4th XV Rugby ....................................................................................... 82 u16A Rugby ........................................................................................ 82 u16B Rugby......................................................................................... 84 u15A Rugby ........................................................................................ 84 u15B Rugby......................................................................................... 84 u14A Rugby ........................................................................................ 88 u14B Rugby......................................................................................... 88 Squash ............................................................................................... 88 Swimming ............................................................................................ 91 Tennis................................................................................................ 92 Water Polo ............................................................................................ 97 external sport achievements ............................................................................. 99 JuNiOR ACADeMiCS AND CuLTuRAL .................................................................. 101 Grade 7 report and creative writing ....................................................................... 104 Grade 6 report and creative writing ....................................................................... 107 Grade 5 report and creative writing ....................................................................... 110 Grade 4 report and creative writing ....................................................................... 113 Marimba and Piano.................................................................................... 116 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 JuNiOR SPORT ........................................................................................ 119 Athletics............................................................................................. 121 Cricket .............................................................................................. 121 u13 Cricket ........................................................................................ 121 u11A Cricket....................................................................................... 121 u11B Cricket ....................................................................................... 121 u9 Cricket ......................................................................................... 126 Rugby............................................................................................... 127 u13A Rugby ....................................................................................... 127 u13B Rugby........................................................................................ 127 u11 Rugby ......................................................................................... 127 u9 Rugby .......................................................................................... 132 Squash .............................................................................................. 133 Swimming ........................................................................................... 135 Tennis............................................................................................... 136 FOuNDATiON PHASe.................................................................................. 141 Foundation Phase report ............................................................................... 142 Grade 3 creative writing ................................................................................ 147 Grade 2 creative writing ................................................................................ 150 Grade 1 creative writing ................................................................................ 152 Grade 2 art........................................................................................... 153 Grade 1 art........................................................................................... 156 PRe-PRiMARY SCHOOL ................................................................................ 157 Pre-primary school report .............................................................................. 159 Advertisers.............................................................................................. 162

Graeme ColleGe sChool sonG Our Fathers passed thro’ the Drostdy Gate To the tiny school of a bygone day, But the lesson they learned was of changeless date, We learn it yet in the self-same way; And hither the sons of our sons shall throng To learn their creed from the Graemians’ song. ‘Twas bluff Sir Harry who brought the creed And tough Dick King in his ride of fear; They taught by dint of a daring deed, And still the lesson is living here in the Settlers’ City – and lives as long in the City’s School and the Graemian’s song. O, “Courage and Toil” was the watchword then ‘Tis the watchword now, and for days to come; For courage and toil are the mark of men On the fastest pitch, in the fiercest scrum, At the hardest task when all goes wrong – And this is the Graemians’ creed and song. We may wander away on the wings of hope To distant scenes in the far-off years, But our hearts will return to the terraced slope The gabled roofs and the winding stairs, For time and distance but make more strong The spirit caught from the Graemians’ song. The words of our School Song were written by a former headmaster, C.C. Wiles, and was first used in 1932. It refers to the School’s early years in the Drostdy Barracks, the present site of Rhodes University’s Administration Building and its second home, much of which has been incorporated in the Victoria Girls High School complex.

Graeme ColleGe Vision “To strive for excellence by developing all to their full potential.” Graeme ColleGe mission 1. To develop every pupil and teacher to the maximum of his/her potential in • scholarship through academic endeavour; • character and personality growth; - to inculcate sound moral and spiritual values; - to consolidate a positive self-concept and respect for others; - to promote individuality and independence of thought; • involvement and performance in sports, cultural activities and community service. 2. To involve pupils, teachers, parents and old boys in all school activities.

GRAeMe COLLeGe STAFF acaDEmic staff Mrs Sandy Hill, Mrs Priscilla Glover, Mr Jonathan Griffiths, Dr Christopher Kelly, Mr Mark Brooks, Mr Bernard Mackenzie, Mr Lloyd Prince, Mr Michael Pretorius, Mr Graham Parker, Mrs Adele Lobb, Mrs Henriette Nel, Mr Vuyo Tshekela, Mr Eddie Wille, Mr Jonty van der Meulen, Mr Michael Benyon, Mr Sean Kilian, Mr Sylvester Appollis, Mrs Hanlie van der Meulen, Miss Tam Mr Lawrence Ferreira, Mrs Danika Pearson, Miss Alice Oberholzer Miss Melissa du Randt, Mrs Margie Rogers Mrs Amy Shaw, Mrs Ieda Strutt, Mrs Mariska Greyling, Ms Morgan White, Mrs Shavonne Jooste mr Johannes bodenstein Third: Second: first: seated: absent: 8 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

GRAeMe COLLeGe STAFF Graeme ColleGe staff HeADMASTeR Mr K. Watson BA (Ed)(UPE) DePuTY HeADMASTeR Mr G. van Molendorff BA (Ed)(UPE) – Geography HeADS OF DePARTMeNT Miss T. Kenyon BA (Hons), MA, PGCE (Rhodes) – english Mr A. Riddin HDE (PETC) – Grade 6 Mrs G. Suttie PTD (GRTC) – Grade 2 Mr G. i. Suttie PTD (GRTC), HDE (Paarl) – Grade 7 Mr N. van der Meulen BA (PhysEd); HDE (UPE) – Physical education, Grade 7 eDuCATORS Mr S. Appollis MMus (Rhodes) RULS – Music Mr M. Benyon BA, PGCE (Rhodes) – Grade 6 Mr J. Bodenstein HDE Sports Management (UP) – Grade 5 Mr M. Brooks BCom, PGCE (Rhodes) – eMS, Business Studies, Mathematical Literacy Mr L. Ferreira BPrimEd (Unisa) – Geography, Mathematical Literacy Mrs P. Glover BMus (Rhodes) RULS – Music Mrs M. Greyling HDE (PETC) – Grade 4 Mr J. Griffiths BA (Unisa), BA FA (Rhodes) – Art, Creative Arts Mrs S. Hill PTD (GTC) – Grade 4 Mrs C. Hutchinson BA (Unisa), PGCE (Rhodes) – Grade 00 Mrs S. Jooste BA, PGCE (Rhodes) – Life Orientation Dr C. Kelly BSc (Hons)(Rhodes), DPhil (Oxford) – Physical Science, Mathematics Mrs A. Lobb BSc (Hons), PGCE (Rhodes) – Mathematics Ms S Luden PTD (GRTC); DSE (UCT) – Grade 5 Mr B. Mackenzie BSc (Hons) MA (Rhodes) – Life Science Miss J. Marais BEd (Unisa) – Grade 1 Mr G. Parker BA (Hons) (Manchester), MA (Amsterdam), PGCE (Rhodes) – english Mrs D. Pearson BSc, PGCE (Rhodes) – Life Science, Natural Science Mr M. Pretorius BCom, PGCE (Rhodes) – Accounting, Business Studies, eMS Mr L. Prince BMus (MA) (Rhodes) – Music, Creative Arts Mrs e. Riddin PTD (GRTC) – Grade 3 Mrs M. Rogers BMus (Rhodes) – Music Mrs A. Shaw BPrimEd, HDE Special Needs (UOVS) – Social Science, english, Careers, Counselling Mrs i. Strutt BA (NMMU), BA (Hons), MA (Unisa) – Afrikaans Mr V. Tshekela BA, PGCE (Rhodes) – Technology, Life Orientation, isiXhosa Mrs H. van der Meulen BA (PhysEd), HDE (UPE) – Afrikaans, isiXhosa Mr J. van der Meulen BA, PGCE (Rhodes) – Geography, Technology Mrs C. Whetton BA (Unisa), PGCE (RAU) – Grade R Ms M. White BEd Senior and FET Phases (Unisa) BEd (Hons) (Unisa) – Accounting, Mathematics Mr e. Wille – Computer Applied Technology Teachers’ aides: Miss M. du Randt; Miss A. Oberholzer; Miss T. Richter ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mrs A. Bradfield Financial Manager/Bursar Mrs S. Krüger Secretary Miss C. Norton Debtors Miss M. Pretorius Creditors Miss B. Stamper Administration Mr e. van Hille General Manager GRANT HOuSe Mr M. Benyon (Superintendent), Mrs M. Bodenstein (Administrator), Mrs A-M. Mason (Matron), Ms Z. Ntozakhe (Matron), Mrs M. Siebritz (Matron), Mrs M. Mali, Mr L. Mvalo, Mrs W. Ndzengu, Mrs C. Ngciphu, Mrs R. Nkuphu, Mr X. Pati, Mrs R. Planga, Mrs T. Soxujwa, Mrs K. Tonyela, Mrs G. Xashimba eSTATe STAFF Mr W. Hibbert (estate Manager), Mr C. Beriman (Maintenance Manager), Mr e. Diniso, Mr G. Dondashe, Mr N. Duma, Mr T. Fans, Mr M. Kondile, Mr X. Kota, Mrs R. Landu, Mr Z. Maaotla, Mr G. Mali, Mr e. Mlungiseleli, Mr e. Ndubela, Mr M. Ndubela, Mr A. Twani THe ROY & Dee SiMPSON Mrs P. Schmidt (Manager) GRAeMiAN CeNTRe THe GRAeMiAN 2016 9

GRAeMe COLLeGe STAFF aDministratiVE staff Back: Ms Busisiwe Stamper, Miss Chanté Norton, Ms Maristie Pretorius seated: Mrs Alice Bradfield, Mr Kevin Watson (Headmaster), Mrs Sharon Krüger GrounD staff Back: Mr Luntu Nkosi, Mr Norman Duma, Mr George Dondashe, Mr Mzukisi Ndubela, Mr Eric Diniso, Mr Msimboti Kondile seated: Mr Ellen Ndubela, Mr Wayne Hibbert (Estate Manager), Mr Tommy Fans, Mr Kevin Watson (Headmaster), Mr Germiston Mali, Mr Clinton Berriman (Maintenance Manager), Mrs Regina Landu 10 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

GRAeMe COLLeGe STAFF Staff Notes Miss Tracy Kenyon every year brings exciting new possibilities, as well as ever- the year. Mrs Webb, an experienced history teacher and deputy increasing challenges – this year has brought its share of both. headmistress, brought a dedicated professionalism, and we thank With the words, “fees must fall”, being shouted ever louder all her for helping us so loyally over this uncertain time. over the country, schools need to question how they are going to Mr Graham Parker brought the exciting news of a marriage meet the ever-increasing demands for quality education. One of in September. On the heels of this news, came the news that the keys to solid education is having experienced and committed Mr Parker would not be able to stay on as a teacher at Graeme staff. Graeme College can pride itself on having staff who are College. This news was shocking, as Mr Parker is a most capable devoted to the cause of giving the boys, whom we are privileged young man, and one for whom the boys have much respect. Once to care for, not only a solid educational grounding, but also the again, relying on Rhodes University, Mr Parker’s role was fulfilled opportunities to take part in a wide extramural programme at by student teachers: Miss Courtney Dodge and Miss Marcelle van school, and wider opportunities in the community at large. Hees. Mr Parker is fortunately still with us on a voluntary basis, While for the boys, every day is “business as usual”, within the as a cricket coach, after a brief holiday to england where he was staff there are changes – causes for celebrations and sometimes married to Miss emily Strange. tears – that need to be documented. Whilst on the topic of celebrations, mention needs to be This year started with a number of new faces around the made of little Conrad – Mr Watson’s first grandchild – who was campus. Mrs Christelle Hutchinson was appointed to teach welcomed into the world in December last year. Babies always Grade 00, while Miss Jessica Marais moved up to teach the bring with them so much hope, and this boded well for 2016. Grade 1 class. in the high school, Mr Mark Brooks (teaching Sadly then, it remains to bid farewell to certain staff. Mr Parker eMS, Business Studies, and Mathematical Literacy), Mrs Adele has already been mentioned and will continue to volunteer until Lobb (teaching Mathematics), and Mr Lloyd Prince (teaching early March 2017. Mrs Christelle Hutchinson will leave us to Music), assumed their roles on the Graeme College staff, with assume a position at the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG.), and their various skills and interests adding to the wealth of ability Mrs Christine Whetton will be moving to east London at the already evident amongst the staff. end of the year. Mrs Webb will also finish her contract at the end At the end of 2015, Mr Gregg van Molendorff was nominated of the year. These staff members need to be thanked for their into the position of Deputy Headmaster at Graeme College. dedication to the boys in their care. We wish them well with their With the need for Mr van Molendorff to serve his notice, he future endeavours, and trust that they will remember their time at joined us at the beginning of the second term. Mr “V”, as the Graeme College with fondness. boys affectionately refer to him, arrived as large as life, with many Jonas Salk can be quoted as saying “Hope lies in dreams, new ideas, a friendly smile, a wealth of geography knowledge, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make and the leadership to help Mr Watson in the stressful position of dreams into reality”. We, as staff, have many dreams for the boys Headmaster. of Graeme College. We imagine futures for them, as we dare to Riding on the back of this exciting news was the devastating make wonderful opportunities a reality for them. For this, we news that Mr Robin Stephenson would be leaving to assume the need parental support. educating your sons is a priority for us, position as Headmaster of Muir College. The boys were genuinely but quality education is only a reality when teachers are supported upset to lose their history teacher. This was compensated for by parents. May 2017 bring ever more opportunities for the boys through appointing Mrs Melanie Webb for the remainder of and staff of Graeme College. THe GRAeMiAN 2016 11

GRANT HOuSe Grant house 2016 12 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

GRANT HOuSe Grant House Mr Michael Benyon, Superintendent Grant House is, and always will be, close to the heart of any The matrons, as well as the kitchen and cleaning staff, have boy who has spent some time in the facility. it is a place where played a huge role in contributing to the healthy spirit that is firm, lifelong friendships are formed, and where our boys live up cultivated at Grant house. to the Graemian motto of ‘Courage and Toil’. The masters have played a huge role in the lives of the boys The following Grant House boys were the recipients of at Grant House, and will always be remembered fondly by the academic ties for academic achievement: boys. it is with great sadness that we bid farewell to the following Bodan Cassidy, Richard Pullen, Hlumelo Jubase, Jonathan masters: Maasdorp, Simon Cowley, Tristan Pullen, Julian Gardner, James Mr Miles Hoogwerf, Mr Jonty van der Meulen, Mr Robert Gush, Jayden Roesstorff, Brandon Gardner, Tinashe Gomo, and Stuart and Mr Simon Brill. We wish them well in their respective Tadiwa Mafuma. occupations and studies. Our boys have excelled on the sports field, and the Grant We wish our Matrics of 2016, led by Ntsika Ndungane, well House boys have fully supported all the home rugby matches. in their final exams. We will be thinking of them as they enter Seeing the school pavilion packed with Graemians supporting a new phase in their lives where they will be taking on the new the first rugby team is something to behold. Equally fascinating challenges that life offers. is seeing all the Grant House boys participating in a game of The Head of Hostel for 2017 is Thandwefika Mgidlana – we touch rugby on the Somerset Field on Sunday afternoons. wish him well in the new year. There have been several aesthetic improvements to Grant House this year – a new lounge for the Grade 12 boys and a new duty room, which is also utilised as a computer room by the boys. Grant house academic tie recipients Back: Mr Michael Benyon (Superintendent), Richard Pullen, Hlumelo Jubase, Jonathan Maasdorp, Simon Cowley, Tristan Pullen, Julian Gardner, Mr Michael Pretorius (Senior Housemaster) front: James Gush, Jayden Roesstorff, Brandon Gardner, Tinashe Gomo, Tadiwa Mafuma. inset: Bodan Cassidy. THe GRAeMiAN 2016 13

GRANT HOuSe GRANT HOuSe STAFF 2016 SPORT ReCOGNiTiON Superintendent Mr Michael Benyon Rugby Senior House Master Mr Michael Pretorius Half colours Bukhosi Mhlambiso (Grade 11) House Masters Mr Sean Kilian Thandwefika Mgidlana (Grade 11) Mr Jonty van der Meulen Sechaba Makaula (Grade 10) Mr Mark Brooks Julian Gardner (Grade 11) Mr Bradley Robinson Full colours Ntsika Ndungane (Grade 12) Mr Ryan Horne Most improved player Bukhosi Mhlambiso Mr Miles Hoogwerf (1st XV) Mr Simon Brill Hardest working player Julian Gardner Mr Robert Stuart Squash Administrator Mrs Melissa Bodenstein Half colours Thuso Mokhele (Grade 9) Matrons Mrs Ann-Maré Mason Tennis Mrs Mary Siebritz Half colours Johnathan Maasdorp (Grade 10) Mrs Zoe Ntozakhe uK tennis tour team Johnathan Maasdorp PReFeCT ReCOGNiTiON Tristan Pullen (Grade 9) Deputy Head Boy Ntsika Ndungane Athletics School Prefects udochukwu Obi, Sange Loliwe Half colours Jean-Dre De Klerk (Grade 10) ACADeMiC ReCOGNiTiON Full colours Sithombo Masakhane (Grade 11) Full Academic Colours Julian Gardner (Grade 11) CuLTuRAL ReCOGNiTiON Rhodes Maths Olympiad Brandon Gardner (Grade 8) Choir team member Full Colours Sange Loliwe (Grade 12, re-award) ACADeMiC TieS Mothusi Kabi (Grade 11) Grade 12 Bodan Cassidy Head Librarian Hlumelo Jubase (Grade 11) Grade 11 Hlumelo Jubase, Julian Gardner eXTeRNAL SPORT ReCOGNiTiON Grade 10 Jonathan Maasdorp, Richard Pullen Body Building Grade 9 Simon Cowley, Tristan Pullen Luke Smit (Grade 12) placed third in the Makana Natural Body Grade 8 James Gush, Jayden Roesstorff Building Competition. Brandon Gardner, Tinashe Gomo, Tadiwa Mafuma 14 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

2016 PRiZeGiViNG Graeme College 2016 Prizegiving headmaster’s speeCh safety net for many behind-the-scenes service structures within the school. Mr Kevin Watson i hereby express my gratitude to the Old Boys, the Old Graemian union, neighbouring schools, the broader community, and all who have served Graeme College in one way or another this A warm welcome is extended to our honoured guests and past year. Additionally, i thank the headmasters, headmistresses, to all present here tonight. i truly appreciate the presence of and principals of our neighbouring schools for the close working so many parents and friends of the school. it is an honour for relationship we have. it is always a relief knowing that there are me to welcome Mr Jeremy Sieberhagen and his wife, Marlene, people outside our immediate structure who support, and also this evening. He will be introduced more formally later. We are care, about our school. i thank Mrs Futshane, our acting district extremely fortunate to have a speaker who has served so many director, for her support throughout the year, and Mr Robin communities, and who has found time in his busy schedule to be Solwandle, our district circuit manager, who will be retiring at at Graeme College for this special occasion. the end of the year. Mr Solwandle has been instrumental in the As reflected in many media forums, I am sure you are all aware growth of Graeme College over the years. of the countless successes achieved by Graemians this year. i am Tonight, my theme is more about matters educational, and sure you will agree with me that all the achievements are directly the impact that schools have on the broader society. Secondary related to the quality and enthusiasm of staff, boys, and parents. education, like tertiary education, is facing challenging times, but Leadership within the Graeme College staff was, once again, if we think back, we said exactly the same thing in 1994. in the recognised as we congratulated Mr Robin Stephenson on his words of words of J.F. Kennedy: appointment as headmaster of Muir College in May this year. Mr Gregg van Molendorff, our new Deputy Headmaster, was “It is a time for a new generation of leadership, to cope welcomed to Graeme in the second term of the year. Mr van with new problems and new opportunities, for there is a Molendorff’s passion for the teaching profession, and his wealth new world to be won.” of experience, will definitely benefit Graeme College and the This increasing diversity has resulted in the need for schools community at large. to evolve with the changing circumstances while, at the same Once again, thank you to Mr ian Suttie who has led the junior time, maintaining high educational standards. We can no longer section of the school with his usual enthusiasm, where the lives generalise from the base and traditional needs of learners of ten of young boys are shaped by the hands of outstanding pre- to twenty years ago. This tectonic shift has compelled many new primary and primary school teachers. Mr Benyon has added a conversations and directions in secondary education. breath of fresh air and enthusiasm as superintendent of Grant Social media has also connected us to the rest of the world in House, arguably the back bone of the school. a way that no other generation in history has enjoyed. But how All staff, and i include the administrative and ground staff, have many times do we hear of its misuse and abuse? Trolls, cyber- worked extremely hard this year and, on behalf of all boys and bullying, YouTube exposures, grooming … the dark vocabulary parents, i congratulate and thank this happy band of individuals of the ways in which something marvellous can be perverted and for making 2016 another year of excellent achievements. twisted into weaponry with which to hurt each other. Where does At the end of the year we say farewell to a number of staff that desire come from? And why do so many feel they must obey members. Mr Graham Parker, who is returning to the united those desires, like sheep without minds of their own? Kingdom, made a positive impact on our boys and we wish him The current debate on education, in a new socio-political well. Mr Wayne Hibbert, the estate Manager, has accepted a situation in South Africa, is of extreme importance for the transfer to Port Alfred High School. Mrs Christine Whetton is definition, self-understanding, and self-reflective contextualisation relocating to east London, and Mrs Christelle Hutchinson will and, on the other hand, from a drive to unravel the environment be moving to DSG. We thank all these staff members for the in which secondary education has to play a major role. positive role they have played at Graeme. A wonderful Sotho proverb says: ‘No matter how hot your One of the core principals of the King iii report is that of Good anger may be, it cannot cook’. Our challenge is to ‘make the real Governance. This is essential for effective leadership as it defines fire that cooks’ (Mbeki, 2004), both with respect to education and strategy, provides direction, and establishes the ethics and values education’s contribution to development. that will influence and guide practices and behaviour with regard to Every classroom is a cultural community reflective of sustainability performance. Graeme College is extremely fortunate the disciplines and perspectives. Learning today requires an to have individuals of a high calibre on our governing body who intercultural approach where learners are responsible for look after the affairs of the school. under the enthusiastic and listening (and reading and experiencing) to understand both savant leadership of Mr Trevor Amos, the Governing Body has the perspectives of others, and for understanding their own managed to recognise what adaptions are necessary to ensure perspectives and how they acquired them. Learners can come that the core business of Graeme College is delivered in the most to understand that learning is about the generation, mutual effective way. The core business of the school is to develop young reflection, and critiquing and expanding of ideas and concepts, men of character, and to give them the skills and values to fulfil and that this is most effectively done in a collaborative and non- their role in society. i thank the Governing Body for the positive competitive environment. in fact, almost every aspect of the role they continue to play in the school. teaching and learning process is culturally influenced, such as i wish to convey a special thank you to my wife, Sandra, and attitudes about what is important to learn, and decisions about my family, who not only tolerate my demands, but also form a how learning is best accomplished and assessed. THe GRAeMiAN 2016 15

2016 PRiZeGiViNG We are all unique and it is that very diversity which makes our God tells us about ourselves in the Bible – in the first book of world the place it is. We each have a duty to develop our talents Genesis. it comes at the crescendo of God creating the earth – to the maximum, and to take pleasure in allowing others to do the He has made all animals, plants, land and sea and all that fills the same, whatever their background, culture or belief system. Our skies. And finally, mysteriously, He declares the pinnacle of His very equality lies in the fact that we will never all be the same. it is creation – Humankind, man and woman – made in his image. ‘in those very differences which enrich our experience of life. Never His Likeness He made them”, it says in Genesis 1:28. allow them to divide. Laurence Sterne said, “Respect for ourselves The enormity of meaning in this one phrase is still to be fully guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” understood by us, but i want to highlight two key facets. We are While learner diversity provides a rich educational resource, to be productive, to be fruitful, and to be creators – never leaving it also adds to the complexity of teaching in a standards-based things as they are. We are filled with potential, with greatness and context. Nevertheless, there are many opportunities that cultural with abilities to achieve amazing things, because we are made in diversity provides. Let us, at Graeme College, delight in diversity. His image. Never doubt yourself and never settle for mediocrity. each and every Graemian has a unique set of talents, interests, Don’t allow for laziness, for just being a follower, for being kept and strengths which should be embraced and given the freedom in a box. Reach for the stars, become everything you can be, learn to grow and develop. and pursue whatever passion and gifting God has given you, and i conclude by saying that we dare not abdicate our become the best you can be in that field. Yet, as you become the responsibility of maintaining a relevant, South African education best, it is not for your own benefit alone – to fulfil selfish dreams at Graeme College; we may not hide from the inevitable challenge and build endless castles filled with toys of all kinds, like boats, of changes in our new democracy; we will continue to invest or planes, or sports cars. our efforts, enthusiasm, and passion in the future of this noble The second great meaning of being made in His image is that school, situated in this remarkable land, South Africa. you, and every other person on this earth, is of great value and Thank you. worth. This is irrespective of wealth, position, clan or abilities. And our gifts and abilities are meant to serve those around us, Guest speaker’s speeCh building up the communities we are a part of. You become the best doctor, not so that you can earn more money, but so that you Mr Jeremy Sieberhagen can give the person you are caring for the best chance of getting healed well. But it also means you can always hold your head high and never allow someone to show you scorn or disrespect. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, staff, parents and, And you should be terrified of harming another, in word or deed, especially, boys of Graeme College. Thank you for this great for their Creator shall hold you to account. When you see people privilege and honour of addressing you this evening: as God sees them you will treat people with honour, be kind and How can i begin to explain the millions of amazing memories helpful, and go the extra mile for those around you – and you will from those special days at Graeme College, some thirty years reap a reward of success and happiness in all that you do. ago? Number one is that day we played St Andrew’s on Lower imago DeO – Never forget it – You are made in His image. Field in 1984. Graeme had not beaten them for seven long years, i thank you. and i had said to the whole school at war-cry evening that, if we won, they should meet me at the centre spot for a “Sigabani”. prefeCt’s speeCh And, so it was that we triumphed and screamed our lungs out on their centerfield. Udochukwu Obi i remember the long, hot walks across town on a Sunday afternoon, which were always rewarded with a wonderful visit at Victoria Girls High; the excitement of stealing down the wall Martin Luther King Junior once said, “intelligence plus of the hostel to bunk out and go and see the movie, Rocky. The character – that is the goal of true education”. After 143 traditions were endless, and my favourite was the Bertie Tarr years, ladies and gentlemen, Graeme College has never failed Award – given to the matric who liked to tell tall stories, usually at educating its scholars. i would like to extend a very warm about himself. Do you still have that award? welcome to Mr and Mrs Watson, honoured guests, staff, families But by far most treasured are my memories, which are now and of course fellow Graemians. still a reality, of great friendships made, camaraderie which has Ladies and gentlemen, we cannot speak about success without lasted a lifetime, both with staff and boys. i remain best friends mentioning acknowledgement – acknowledgment of those who with my Graeme College buddy, Mike Cousins, and cannot wait have excelled but, more importantly, the acknowledgement of to see him when we get half a chance. Numerous others i see those who have paved the way for that success and, as a result, regularly, striking up a chat or playing a round of golf, with we express our outmost gratitude for all the support we have much to talk about, both laughing about the past and sharing received from our teachers, families, and friends thus far, and the the present. The gift of friends is the greatest gift that Graeme support that is still to come; and on that note, i thank you, Mom College gave me. But the spirit of striving, of fighting, of facing and Dad, for taking time out to be here tonight – i’m grateful. big odds and taking them on, of being a gentleman in whatever it is with great honour that i deliver the Graeme College Senior the circumstances – these, too, i learned from my days at Graeme. School report for 2016. This report allows us not only to reflect, but Since leaving school i have travelled the world, experiencing also to appreciate various achievements by the many Graemians. more than thirty countries, and have come to realise that there To kick the academic year off, we had Grahamstown’s top is one great foundation laid by God for all of us as men and achiever, Jarah Fluxman, receiving his re-award of academic women. it is a fundamental belief about yourself which will honours, which made the hope of a successful 2016 even more direct all other things in your life. And it is the first thing which possible. 16 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

2016 PRiZeGiViNG Our own modern-day Leonardo Da Vincis and Picassos anniversary of the band and, trust me, they had fun. Their very continue winning awards for their various artwork. foot-stomping and head-nodding adaptations of songs were The annual eastern Cape english Festival for Grade 11s was seen at events such as the opening of the Science Festival, which an academic opportunity that was accepted with both hands, and included special guest, Minister of Science and Technology, served as a very helpful learning experience. From what i hear, Naledi Pandor. They also enjoyed a six-day tour to Cape Town, it was also quite fun. which included performances at the V&A waterfront and the in relation to science, which Dr Kelly renamed “The Science Baxter Theatre. The tour was followed by performances at Saga”, the annual SciFest Africa Festival was definitely a highlight a seafood evening for Rotary in Kenton-on-Sea, the Rhodes of the Graemian Science programme. The theme, “A matter university Golden Key Society awards evening, and at the St of time”, tied in perfectly with the mentality the various quiz Andrew’s College Music Festival. The band also participated in teams entered the competition with. Out of the six teams that the Port Rex Lions eisteddfod in east London, where they were entered the competition one junior team (including Japhet du awarded the top award as well as a medal for the best high school Plessis, Reece Green and Tashin Patrick), and one senior team steelband at the eisteddfod. (comprising Nazeem Berenisco, Jarah Fluxman and Kabir One thing that Graemians never miss out on is appreciating Sonne), were selected for the finals of the competition, and, the community they reside in, and making sure that they give because we never crack under pressure, both teams won in their back to it, which helps in bringing out leadership qualities in the respective divisions, hence proving that it was only “a matter of boys. A very well-known leadership programme, RYLA, held a time” before Graeme dominated the Rhodes university High camp attended by pupils from various schools across the eastern Schools Quizzes again. Cape, and two of our learners, Ntsika Ndungane and Hlumelo Three of our students, with a passion and taste for research, Jubase, grabbed the opportunity to attend. Ntsika Ndungane was entered the annual eskom expo for Young Scientists, and made it invited back into the RYLA programme as a senior leader. to the regional finals which were held at Rhodes University. They The President’s Award and interact club programmes continue entered in categories as divergent and massive as “environmental excelling, and displaying their philanthropic manner through management”, and “physics, astronomy and space science”. contributions and fundraisers. Their Nelson Mandela Day initiative Sebastian Amner’s project deserves special mention. His project aimed at collecting blankets and distributing those to less privileged dealt with the biocontrol of invasive plant species (now you get people that form part of the wider Grahamstown community. why i called those topics massive), and was judged as the best The first aiders capably fielded 15 matches on any given in its category, as well as the best Grade 11 project in the entire Saturday. These nine boys are possibly the most dedicated competition, and the third best project overall. From now on, we Graemians, and care very deeply about others. Many boys, call him Sebastian isaac Newton Amner. opposition and our boys alike, are capably treated by them. The boys who participated in the english Olympiad The computer labs on a Monday morning, after any thoroughly enjoyed the topic of “darkness in man’s heart”, and big weekend match, can be compared to traffic at 5pm in did particularly well. Special mention needs to be made of Jarah Johannesburg. This is caused by people trying to get pictures that Fluxman who came in the top 50 out of 8000 entries. That were taken of them, or recorded videos of their matches which same man himself, Jarah Fluxman, came second in the province, wouldn’t be possible without Mr Wille and his AV team putting in and top 20 in South Africa when he participated in the Amesa an unimaginable number of hours to try to make sure that each Mathematics Olympiad. and every single event is visually documented. if all that amazed you, don’t worry, there’s more. From a Many boys at Graeme College have got into the very good habit cultural perspective, Graeme was really in the spotlight this year, of donating blood. This is something that is ably encouraged by from amazing voices, to fantastic instrument players and very the blood peer promoters. talented speakers. The importance of reading is something that cannot be Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it stressed enough, and our librarians work extremely hard to make can change people”. Ladies and gentlemen, Graeme College sure students are constantly surrounded by great books, written epitomised that. Our choir, once again, sang wonderful melodies by the best authors. which always had audiences amazed with their powerful voices. Debating at Graeme College shows people how much power The senior choir performed, amongst 400 other choristers, at the the voice actually has. Maintaining, as always, a win rate of Masicule Massed Choir Concert, which was actually held right over 85%, our debaters made sure that their arguments were here in this auditorium in May. This massive music extravaganza watertight and rebuttals more brutal than ever. The Provincial is proof of the talent, abilities, and potential that not only Schools Debating Tournament held at Queen’s College this Graeme, but Grahamstown as a whole, actually has. year was eagerly anticipated. Matthew Kirk, a junior debater, Several music learners performed at the east London was selected to represent the eastern Province in the upcoming eisteddfod, and many achieved very well-deserved bronze, national tournament in December, and Oyisa Katshaza was not silver, and gold awards. Other festivals attended included one at only selected to represent the eastern Cape as a senior but also Woodridge College, where the senior choir won a gold award. ranked third in the province. Tashin Patrick was selected, again, The Choir also had a very successful tour to Kimberley, with to represent the eastern Cape, but at senior level this year, and three prominent performances. They also had the opportunity to was ranked sixth overall in the competition. visit the Big Hole, which is described as, not only a national, but The second Shakespeare Festival was a spectacular event which also an international, tourist attraction. was enjoyed by many. Much Ado About Nothing was perfectly acted The Major 6th, an a capella vocal group, joined the Steelband out by a very enthusiastic group of Graemians – so well that in providing entertainment at Stenden university’s Hotel School you would think we had met with Shakespeare himself to discuss Graduation Ceremony. The Steelband continues being a very the different roles. They received a standing ovation for their popular extramural activity. Fun fact – this year marks the 20th performance. THe GRAeMiAN 2016 17

2016 PRiZeGiViNG The Wildlife Club also enjoyed an interesting outing to the game further over the season. They showed immense guts and Great Fish River Reserve, which gave them a greater sense of determination in their match against Kingswood College, and appreciation for our environment and the importance behind proved that time would make them formidable. Seth Faltain, an trying to protect it. exceptionally talented young hockey player, was selected to play The cricket season kicked off in very fine fashion, with for the u16A eastern Province side. victories against much fancied St Alban’s College, and Cambridge Outside of school sport, other Graemians excel and are High School during the Grahamstown Schools Cricket Festival. commended for their efforts. Brent Smith is our very own Karate Highlights of the season include Garvin Dampies claiming his Kid, and represented South Africa in ireland earlier this year. 100th wicket against Muir College, and Mark Amm’s hat-trick Similarly, Andrew McCallum got involved in the Biathle, and was against Alexander Road High School. Mention must be made selected to represent South Africa in the u14 age group. He is of Stephan Botha, Liam Agnew, and Garwin Dampies for their currently competing in America! stand-out contributions to their teams. Since resuming cricket in In conclusion ladies and gentlemen, 2016 has definitely been September, the team has had fantastic form and have won six out a very memorable year, and often things happen so fast that we of six matches. don’t realise how much we cover in such a short space of time. The rugby season started with a tremendously successful There are two key concepts which i want to leave you with, Rugby Day, with people coming from all over the country concepts that i hope will resonate in your minds after my speech, to witness some blood-boiling rugby. On average, the senior and hopefully make it to next week. school fielded nine games every Saturday, and boys turned up The first thing is to stay away from complacency, because with gusto to support. A highlight for the first team was beating complacency is self-destruction. Compare success to mountain Pretoria Boys High School at the St Stithian’s Rugby Festival, climbing: the higher you go, the more difficult it is to breathe, a very successful festival, which built even more camaraderie and the first thing you want to do is stop and “relax”; but that is amongst the team which carried them right through the season. self-destruction, because you don’t nurse your wounds during a This could even be witnessed in the way they played against a battle. Never be complacent. very formidable Kingswood College team towards the end of The second is not to try to be realistic, because being realistic the season. in addition to that, Azizipho Mngcongo and Arnouw already means you don’t believe in your abilities. if we had asked Nel were both selected for provincial teams in their respective any of the young men i mentioned above whether they thought age groups, and performed superbly for their province. they would have achieved what they did this year, they most likely Attending the same St Stithian’s Festival was the squash wouldn’t have thought it was possible. Being realistic is the most team. This is a very young, and yet strong, team that must still commonly travelled path to mediocrity. be watched as they grow and improve, with Dale Pote, Garwin As Confucius once said, “The man who says he can, and the Dampies, Liam Agnew, and Stefan Botha all being part of man who says he can’t, are both usually right”. provincial teams. God Bless, and enjoy the rest of your evening. Thank you. Tennis remains a popular sport and is well-supported. With more than seven of our own boys dominating Albany sides in head monitor’s speeCh various age groups, it’s no surprise that the first tennis team is unbeaten in South Africa. A highlight for this team was the Cameron Rafferty overseas tour to the united Kingdom. Here they played four games - they won two and lost two. Old Graemian, Gerry Kingsley, met up with the team and took them on a tour of the Good evening, honoured guests, and ladies and gentlemen. Lord’s Cricket Grounds. They were also privileged to attend Tonight, i will be speaking about boys from Graeme Junior who Wimbledon for one day. have been ‘building the brand’ this year through hard work and Athletics remains on an upward trajectory. With more than determination, and we will be acknowledging their achievements. a dozen athletes competing at district level, special mention A Grade 7 committee is involved in a ‘children helping definitely goes to Sithombo Masakane who broke the Cacadu children’ initiative. Funds are raised to cover a year’s school fees, District u17 Triple Jump record at the age of 16. The school’s a birthday party, and a gift for a four-year-old, Sinesipho, who annual sports day kept its tradition of being a very competitive lives at ikhaya Losizo Cluster Foster Home. day, with three records being broken. At Hirsch Shield, Grade 7s were also involved in a highly successful Buhlebethu Planga finished first in the U14 high jump, and entrepreneurs Day where their business skills were put to the Sithombo Masakane, once again sparkled brightly, when he won test. Rent for their trading space, and the profits of their sales, the u16 long jump and was also part of the u16 relay team which were channeled into the ikhaya Project. won the U16 relay final. Our scientists, Cee-Jay Porthen, Cameron Rafferty, Loyiso With a beautiful Olympic size swimming pool, the Graemians Nyoka and Bayanda Mthetho won the regional Sci-Fest Astronomy enjoy their swimming and waterpolo. While the waterpolo team Quiz, and took part in the National Quiz in Johannesburg during is still growing, they were tremendously enthusiastic, and the high the holidays where they came fourth in the country. point of the year was the tour to Knysna where they competed Our creative side is stimulated by the Johan Carinus Art School in the harbour. The swimmers also proved to be ambassadors and numerous awards were presented at their annual exhibition. for the school, swimming in league galas and as part of the top Gold awards went to Lelami Ngoqo, Jayden Burger, and Yolani eight swimmers. High school boys who played a significant role Jimmy. here are: Jason Lee, Andrew McCallum, Greg Terblanche, and The junior choir acquitted themselves well at the St Andrew’s/ Cody Schmidt. DSG. Music Festival, bringing the house down with their The hockey team started their season off with a very enjoyable energetic performance. They earned a silver medal at the ‘Knock Kingswood College Fockey Festival, and even improved their on Wood’ festival in August. individually, Xolisa Foley earned a 18 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

2016 PRiZeGiViNG silver for his vocal solo, and Bayanda Mthetho a special mention meeting. Prominent on the day were Fabio Rischbieter and platinum award at the Port Rex eisteddfod in east London. Cameron Rafferty who both broke records. The Marimba Group has played at a wide variety of functions. Junior squash is making great strides and three boys They performed at the Rhodes Theatre, Woodridge College, represented eastern Province. ethan Richardson was the stand- Heritage Day Celebrations at the Albany Museum, and at a out player and was unbeaten for eastern Province u13A, playing wedding on the banks of the Assegaai River. We look forward at number two. He attended a national camp in Pretoria during to, and enjoy, our annual public speaking and general knowledge the June holidays. The squash team undertook two tours, to contest against Victoria Primary, while the quarterly socials for Queenstown and east London, and were unbeaten on both. the Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners are close to the top on our Cricket is the number one sport in summer. The interest spills enjoyment list. over to break times as well, and all available space is taken over Outdoor education is well-catered for. The Grade 7s ‘Survivor for ‘quad’ cricket matches. Jean-Luc Basson made the eastern San 2016’ in the Adelaide district not only tested our resolve to the Province u11A team, while ethan Richardson, at this stage, is in limit, but also gave us a camping experience second to none. The the final trials. Grade 5s and 6s made use of our pristine coastline, and stayed over Rugby season is looked forward to with great enthusiasm, and at Kasouga and Boknes respectively. The Grade 4s had a special the junior school more than held their own in an increasingly experience at the Amakhala Game Reserve. competitive environment. The u13A team had an enjoyable tour The boys made the most of the sporting opportunities on to Graaff-Reinet where they played in the union High Festival. offer. The tennis players dominated the local tennis scene, and i would like to end off with a quote that is a Tibetan proverb – nine players were chosen for Albany. The top seven boys flew “A child without education is a like a bird without wings.” to Cape Town and played in the Grey Tennis Festival, which was On behalf of the Grade 7 boys of 2016, thank you to the hosted by Rondebosch. As with tennis, six swimmers represented teachers of Graeme College, and to our parents, and those who Albany, and a further accolade went to Cameron Rafferty and have guided and encouraged us through our primary school Tom Hutchinson who were selected for the Top eight Gala. years. Thank you for giving us wings. Our athletes were, once again, in blistering form and recorded Thank you. yet another outstanding victory in our annual triangular athletics 2016 prize list sporting awards Cross Country Athletics SeNiOR CuP (donated by Mrs L. Clarke) GRAeMe COLLeGe SeNiOR VICTOR LUDORUM Tristan Banfield Matthew Robertson Hockey Cricket BuTTeRWORTH TROPHY MALLeTT CuP (best senior hockey player) (most promising junior cricketer) Seth Faltain Ethan Richardson Rugby HOWARD eDGe TROPHY (most promising u15 cricketer) FeDeRATeD TiMBeRS SHieLD Lakhanya Sam (most promising junior) Damian Peterson iAN LLOYD CuP (best all-rounder) RYAN CuP Richard Beyleveld (most promising u15 player) Yanga Bangisa CHARLTON RiCHARDSON CuP (best bowling average) OLD GRAeMiAN TROPHY Garvin Dampies (most promising senior player) Azizipho Mngcongo CHARLTON RiCHARDSON CuP (best batting average) Nicholas Zimmerman Water Polo DOuG MeYeR CuP PePPeRGROVe SPAR TROPHY (services to cricket) (best senior player) Sange Loliwe Matthew Stanley THe GRAeMiAN 2016 19

2016 PRiZeGiViNG Squash academic awards VAN HiLLe TROPHY Grade 4 (u12 Champion) Jean-Luc Basson ACHieVeMeNT Jaryd Botha; Clive Christian; Travis Fourie; Cameron ALBANY SPORTS TROPHY Doyle; Tayniam Francis; Samuel Hockly; Curn Jonas; (u14 Champion) Avuya Kepe; Makabongwe Mancam; Liyema Mbatyoti; Garwin Dampies Yahya Motara; Vincent Repinz; Murray Tyson; Brett Vogel; MODeL BuTCHeRY TROPHY Brogan Wolff (u16 champion) Stefan Botha DiLiGeNCe Joel Matsoso; Quincy Mawisa ANGuS BARNARD TROPHY eXCeLLeNCe (Senior Squash champion) Ali-Ahmed Syed Cassim; Alizwa Jack; Tyenu-Josh Cannon Stefan Botha Swimming Grade 5 ACHieVeMeNT ReYNOLDS CuP (most outstanding performance) Ross Bovey; Steven du Preez; Maxwell Farouk; Andrew McCallum Tom Hutchinson; Yolani Jimmy; Mark Porter; Oliver Ripley; Vincent Swanepoel Tennis DiLiGeNCe Uphumlo Ketile u11 SiNGLeS CHAMPiON TROPHY Jaryd Botha eXCeLLeNCe Ethan Beyleveld; Junaid Douglas; Christiano Jasson NeLSON CuP (u11 Doubles Champions) Grade 6 Jaryd Botha and Steven du Preez ACHieVeMeNT SeRGei VAN NieKeRK TROPHY (u13 Singles Champion) Musab Hayat; Malihlale Jongile; Tyrique Massey; Ethan Richardson Bulumko Sukwana DiLiGeNCe ALLCOCK JuNiOR (u13) DOuBLeS CuP Ada-Alizwa Veto Ethan Richardson and Ethan Kent eXCeLLeNCe RuMBOLL JuNiOR (u15) SiNGLeS CuP Aaron Richardson Anathi Bawushana; Thyla Botha; Similo Tshuma; Jack Botha u15 DOuBLeS CuP Aaron Richardson and Riaan Labuschagne Grade 7 KeMP SeNiOR SiNGLeS CuP ACHieVeMeNT Mark Amm Nqobile Bala; Sean Craigie; Wothando Funani; BiRCH SeNiOR DOuBLeS CuP Tito Hermans; Lelami Ngoqo; Damian Peterson; Mark Amm and Richard Beyleveld Cameron Rafferty; Dullareo Strauss; Lubabalo Tshongweni; David Tyson TReVOR COWie CuP (outstanding temperament and sportsmanship) DiLiGeNCe Rudolph Botha Cee-Jay Porthen eXCeLLeNCe Timothy Koch; Bayanda Mthetho; Ethan Richardson (Vernal English Prize, Vernal Afrikaans Prize) 20 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

2016 PRiZeGiViNG Grade 8 ACHieVeMeNT Bodan Cassidy (Business Studies Prize, Life Science Prize, Computer ACHieVeMeNT Application Technology Prize); Muaaz Hayat; Sange Loliwe Carlin du Plessis (Vernal Afrikaans Prize); Brandon Gardner; (Vernal isiXhosa Prize); Kamva Ntapu; Thomas Vos (Geography Andrew McCallum; Somila Ntsunguzi; Aphiwe Sandi Prize, Mathematical Literacy Prize); Calvin Wolhuter; Nicholas Zimmerman DiLiGeNCe Lubabalo Mkhathali SuBJeCT PRiZe WiNNeR Liam Wright (Visual Art Prize) eXCeLLeNCe Manusizwe Jourdan (Vernal English Prize); James Gush; DiLiGeNCe Tinashe Gomo Zama Mafuya eXCeLLeNCe Grade 9 Bryn Reynolds; Rudolph Botha (Accounting Prize); Cullen Williams (Vernal Afrikaans Prize) Jarah Fluxman (Mathematics Prize, Physical Science Prize, Music Prize, Life Orientation Prize, Vernal Afrikaans Prize, Vernal English ACHieVeMeNT Prize, History Prize) Tristan Banfield; Shaun Botha; Simon Cowley; Motse Deu; Matthew Jacobs; Riaan Labuschagne; Special Awards Mihlali Lutya (Vernal isiXhosa Prize); Theodore Repinz; Jordan Wolhuter SeNiOR MuSiC Hlumelo Shelle (Steelband and choir) DiLiGeNCe Siseko Speckman (Steelband and jazz band) Thornton Shone JuNiOR MuSiC eXCeLLeNCe Xolisa Foley (choir and marimba) Matthew Kirk; Aaron Richardson (Vernal English Prize); Tristan Pullen SeRViCe AWARDS (outstanding contributions to school life) Grade 10 Brinley Assumption; Nazeem Berenisco; Ludumo Goba; Peter Hill; Lumko Jonas; Hlumelo Jubase; ACHieVeMeNT Kagiso Kila; Robin Leuvennink; Sange Loliwe; Stefan Botha; Sheldon Coetzee; Japhet du Plessis; Chulumanco Mdunyelwa; Mbasa Ndobo; Arryn Michaels; Usman Hayat; Daniel-Keagan Hockly; Neill Keeton; Luyolo Noyila; Sive Ntsunguzi; Hlumelo Shelle Hlumelo Kulati (Vernal isiXhosa Prize); Tadiwa Mafuma; RAPPORTRYeR’S PRiZe Bavuyise Manyakanyaka; David McCallum; (best 2nd language speaker of Afrikaans in Grade 12) Sokhana Mjekula Jarah Fluxman DiLiGeNCe BeST SPeAKeR’S PRiZe Peter Hill (top debater) eXCeLLeNCe Oyisa Katshaza Jonathan Maasdorp; Reece Green; Tashin Patrick (Vernal GRAeMe COLLeGe CeRTiFiCATe English Prize, Vernal Afrikaans Prize) (best speaker of isiXhosa) Sange Loliwe Grade 11 FRANK RuMBOLL CuP Luyolo Noyila (Vernal isiXhosa Prize) (Drama) Blaine Jacobs ACHieVeMeNT Sebastian Amner; Buntu Dyira; Hlumelo Jubase; SHACKLeTON eNViRONMeNTAL AWARD Arryn Michaels (Vernal Afrikaans Prize); Sive Ntsunguzi; (initiative in environmental conservation) Kabir Sonne; Kai Teifel Sebastian Amner (Controlling pistia stratiotes) DiLiGeNCe TONY SWiFT TROPHY Garad Watkins (best original artist) Curt Williams eXCeLLeNCe Cameron Amos; Asher Pearse (Vernal English Prize); iNTeRHOuSe SPORTS SHieLD Julian Gardner Neilson MuiRHeAD SHieLD FOR iNTeRHOuSe Grade 12 ACADeMiC ACHieVMeNT THe GRAeMiAN 2016 21

2016 PRiZeGiViNG Wiles OLD GRAeMiAN BuRSARY (a promising pupil in the Junior School who has participated GRAeMe SHieLD FOR iNTeRHOuSe and excelled in a number of sports and maintained a high iN ALL FACeTS OF SCHOOL LiFe academic standard) Vernal Ethan Richardson and Buhlebethu Planga MARee TARR CuP iSiTHWALANDWe AWARD (sportsmanship in the Junior divisions) (best all-round sportsman of the year) Lubabalo Tshongweni Nicolas Zimmerman TOM CAMPBeLL CuP SeAN MiLLS AND STeVeN BARTLeTT TROPHY (good fellowship) (most outstanding sportsman of the year) Wothando Funani Azizipho Mngcongo and Nicholas Zimmerman Du TOiT SHieLD CHARLTON TiCHARDSON CuP (best Junior speaker) (sportsmanship) Ethan Richardson Liyema Mafane O’KeNNeDY TROPHY KiNGSLeY TROPHY (Grade 7 Dux) (rising above adversity) Ethan Richardson Lelethu Cekiso SeARLe TROPHY D.B. KLOOT CuP (Prime Monitor of the Junior School) (participating and excelling in a number of sports and Cameron Rafferty maintaining a high academic standard) HANNie MALAN BuRSARY Calvin Wolhuter (diligent and deserving pupil in Grade 10) LAWRie SHuTTLeWORTH PRiZe Hlumelo Kulati (excellence and leadership in music performance in the senior JOCK SHuTTLeWORTH MeMORiAL PRiZe school) (Junior School music with special cognisance of the link with Sange Loliwe and Kamva Ntapu the Cathedral of St Michael and St George choir) TeMPLeTON BuRSARY Bayanda Mthetho (academic achievement in Grade 10) THe GRAeMe WiLLOW TROPHY Tashin Patrick (endeavour) JuDGe SMiTH SCHOLARSHiP Akhona Sandi (academic Achievement in Grade 11) BRuCe BiGGS TROPHY Julian Gardner (contribution to Hostel Life) MAGGie VAN DeR SPuY PRiZe Ntsika Ndungane (school Dux) iNGWe AWARD Jarah Fluxman (valued contribution to school life) GRAeMiAN CuP (J.C. RAe) JuNiOR SCHOOL (scholar who most exemplifies the Graemian motto, “Virtute et Lubabalo Tshongweni Opera”) Calvin Wolhuter SeNiOR SCHOOL Hlumelo Shelle THOMAS ST JOHN PATTLe PRiZe (outstanding leadership and the boy who contributed most to THe M.C. MARAiS AWARD Graeme College) (outstanding achievement in the academic, sporting or cultural Nicholas Zimmerman spheres in the Junior School) Bayanda Mthetho This page is proudly sponsored by Gem Paving. For all your paving needs and more 083 412 5150 22 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

VALeDiCTORY ValediCtory speeCh we are still waiting for Manchester City to win the Champions League. Mrs Strutt, we would like to commend you for your Nicholas Zimmerman service to teaching, as you have been teaching for “300 years” to quote you. Mr Suttie, none of the cricketers will forget: ‘Dorsil fin up, clutch out, and off we go!’ Ms Kenyon, we have all been Good afternoon Mr and Mrs Watson, honoured guests, on the receiving end of your “being five minutes late speech”. friends, family, Graemians, and fellow matrics. Ma’am, i think it’s time for a new watch. P.T. is probably one of Gentlemen, we have made it, or as Wonga would say, Ses’ the most enjoyed, and hated, lessons at Graeme. i’m personally makile. Our journey started in 2005 – well, for some of us. not going to miss the dreaded words on a cold summer morning, Twelve years ago, 14 of us walked through the gates for the first “Get down to the pool.” i’m also not going to miss the other day of school. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was terrified, most hated line, “Get to the hall, or go to Somerset, and bring and i remember my uniform being miles too big for me. “Mom, a blue pen”. Mr van Molendorff, we wish you the best for your i still have not grown into those shorts.” time at Graeme, and we are going to miss you, “sweetie pie”. All Not much has changed amongst our matric class; maybe an jokes aside, the staff at Graeme are truly one in a million, and improvement in the quality of our hairstyles. have done everything in their power to help us achieve what we Today is a day of mixed emotions for matrics, and we have are all capable of. Be it Dr Kelly’s night lessons for his Matric reached the hardest part of our school career, saying goodbye. physics class, or Ms Kenyon making us come in on a public Looking back over my time at Graeme College, there are so holiday to finish our Maths and English syllabus. I would like to many memories that i will cherish for the rest of my life. Some take this opportunity to thank all of you for believing in us, and examples being the “gwijo” sessions on a Friday during second pushing us to reach our full potential. break, and even in the sixth period, and Mr van der Meulen Mr Watson, thank you for your guidance throughout the year. threatening to ban war cry practice because of the noise echoing You made my job a bit easier, and i salute you for everything that through the passages. Little did he know that he was fighting you have done for the school and for me personally. i do apologise a losing battle! Our first senior school social was definitely a for any grey hairs that the matric class this year have given you. highlight amongst most of our matrics. it was just an excuse to To the new and incoming leadership team for 2017: we wish dress up like clowns and get the older girls’ numbers, which has you all the best. Always remember to “step deep and step true”. now become standard practice for some of us. Another moment To my fellow prefect body members, thank you for backing that i will never forget is when Mr Watson tripped and fell down me throughout the year and for making my job easier and more the embankment in front of the Graemian Centre, and got back enjoyable. it has been an absolute honour serving alongside you all. up as if nothing had happened. i could go on for hours, but i Matrics, i would like to thank every single one of you for making think that i’ll save some people the exposure. our matric year a memorable one. You have all had a huge impact The matric class of 2016 is a very unique bunch of men, and on my life, and I wish you all the best of luck for your final exams. I think the staff have experienced it first-hand throughout the Fellow Graemians, my message to you is simple. enjoy your course of the year. Mrs Strutt and the Afrikaans class would time at Graeme, don’t wish it away, because school is the best know exactly what i’m talking about. Not only were we a unique time of your life, believe it or not, it’s hard for me to say it. class, we were a talented class! A wide range of talents have Take the opportunities given to you at Graeme, and use them been showcased amongst the matrics this year, from Jarah, being to your advantage, because if you buy into the system, Graeme too smart and leaving us with no academic awards to win at will become a force to be reckoned with. Leave Graeme in a prizegiving, to Anam Kralo’s rapping, to Tiaan Landman’s love for better place than you found it, and your names will be forever ballroom dancing. Apart from our very talented and intellectual remembered in the history of this illustrious institution. Back, students, we also had our students who were permanently getting and trust, your teachers; listen to their advice and i promise you, us into a “sticky situation” at school. The main candidate being you will achieve great things. The leopard may only be worn by Darryn Sias (“Skiet” amongst his peers). To be perfectly honest, the first teams, but you are all “sons of the leopard” and the i’m surprised that he’s actually at this ceremony. At this point, i leopard lives inside each and every one of you. would like to award the Bertie Tarr Award to Darren Sias, for the Last but not least, i would like to extend a huge thank you to most tall stories told during the year. The “Bhuddas’” portrayed all of our parents. You have all sacrificed so much to send us to a type of love for leaving school during the course of the day, Graeme to get a good education and to prepare us for life outside when school got a bit too much for them. Mr van Molendorff of school. We thank you for all your support and unconditional learnt about this the hard way. The “hostelites” bring a unique love; we promise to make all of you proud in our final exams and and exuberant vibe into school life at Graeme, and our hostel throughout our lives. boys have certainly lived up to this reputation. Just to name a few: i would like to leave you with two quotes: Gareth “Gains” Slimmert; udy “Dyoza” Obi, Ntsika “Cadre” From Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone Ndungane; Lumko “Cheeseboy” Jonas; Sange “Sangelo” Loliwe, else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other Mbasa “Mbeedowrier” Ndobo and Duncan “Duncan” Venters. people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other opinions drown your own Thanks gents, you have made it memorable. inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart Graeme College has a unique and highly qualified staff body. and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Without them, we would not be where we are today, but we Everything else is secondary.” would also not have access to do what i am about to: And from Dr Seuss: “Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it Mrs Jooste, on behalf of all the Matrics, we would like to thank happened.” you for “changing our lives”, and giving us golden information for We walked in as Graemians, and we are leaving as Graemians our LO exams. Mr Ferreira, or formally known as “2Chains”. Sir, and as “Sons of the Leopard”. we are still waiting for that debut album, but more importantly, Virtute et Opera. THe GRAeMiAN 2016 23

GRAeMe COLLeGe MATRiCS AND GRADe 12 TeACHeRS matrics anD GraDE 12 tEachErs Mbasa Ndobo, Anathi Rasana, Talha Mansoor, Lumko Jonas, Kai Milne, Zama Mafuya, Likhona Matshisi, Calem Pullen, Ludumo Goba, Nazeem Berenisco, Kwandiwe Mbelani, Azizipho Mngcongo, Gareth Slimmert, Sabhi Shahzad, Sivuyile Citwa, Bryn Reynolds, Blaine Jacobs, Bodan Cassidy, Bryan Geyer, Bantu Fulani, Muaaz Hayat, Robin Leuvennink, Mr V Tshekela, Duncan Vente Simamkele Ngxesha Nigel Mashozhera Kyle Wessels, Ryno Diedericks, Siphesihle Manana, Lindokuhle Leleki Jarah Fluxman, Brinley Assumption, Yiva Ndwandwa, Siseko Speckman Back: Third: Second: first: seated: absent: 24 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

GRAeMe COLLeGe LeADeRS GraEmE coLLEGE 2016 PrEfEct BoDY Back: Francois Botha, Liyema Mafane, Kamva Ntapu, Sange Loliwe, Garvin Dampies, Hlumelo Shelle, Mvuyelwa Koliti, Calvin Wolhuter seated: Rudolph Botha, Ntsika Ndungane, Mr Kevin Watson (Headmaster), Nicholas Zimmerman, Ms Morgan White (MIC: Prefects), Richard Beyleveld, Udochukwu Obi Grant housE PrEfEct BoDY Back: Lumko Jonas, Sange Loliwe, Luke Smit, Udochukwu Obi front: Mr Kevin Watson (Headmaster); Duncan Venters, Mr Michael Benyon (Superintendent), Ntsika Ndungane THe GRAeMiAN 2016 25



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SeNiOR ACADeMiCS Curt Williams Jayden Burgher Grade 12 Grade 6 Sean Craigie Grade 7 reece Green Grade 10 Yolani Jimmy Grade 5 I am Grahamstown 046 622 2778 pamgolding.co.za/grahamstown 28 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS Senior Academics Ms Tracy Kenyon The 2016 academic year started off with a series of grade academic awards, such as colours and half colours. Specific meetings. The purpose of these was to explain the pass mention needs to be made of the Grade 12 Dux scholar, Jarah requirements, and disseminate important information with Fluxman. Jarah has not only been re-awarded academic honours regards to academic advancement. it was also a time to warn a number of times, but he competed at a very high level in the boys about the dangers of accepting mediocrity. Mathematics Olympiad, the english Olympiad and the Physical Many of the boys accepted the challenge to try and better Sciences Olympiad. He is much admired by his peers, and we their results, as well as participate in the numerous competitions, await the 2016 Matric results with great anticipation. quizzes and Olympiads open to them. Prizegiving was testament if we hold with the notion that “enlightened human beings to this, where many boys were awarded for having achieved an can be created by teachers” (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), the following academic average of 70% and above. academic reports need to be celebrated and reviewed. Many boys, While this is celebrated by the community at prizegiving, we guided by staff, have done many exciting things in the classroom salute boys who have made progress or improvements. These which bears testament to what we at Graeme College strive for as aspects were dealt with at an assembly earlier this year. We also we attempt to develop all to their full potential. are proud of the boys who obtained academic ties and other aCCountinG situasies, TV-programme, boeke en tydskrifte, advertensie material, en besprekings met Afrikaans as medium. Daar is wel Ms Morgan White enkele seuns wat Afrikaans in hulle huis omgewing hoor, maar vir baie van ons leerders is Afrikaans bloot nog ‘n vak, en beperk tot ‘n periode by die skool. ‘n Taal moet egter gehoor, “gesien”, The 2015 Grade 12 Accounting results were excellent, en gepraat word. reflecting two A symbols, an average of 67% and seven out of ek wens al ons Afrikaans leerders ‘n suksesvolle eksamen toe, the total of ten learners achieving above 70% for the subject. en hoop veral dat die matriekklas van 2016 tevrede met hulle Accounting remains a practical subject, preparing students for uitslae sal wees. the world. The curriculum remains demanding on the learners ek wil ook graag Mev. Hanlie van der Meulen bedank vir haar time, and requires many hours of dedication and hard work. harde werk en samewerking. Sy het een elk van die graad agt en The Grade 12 curriculum focused heavily on companies this tien klasse onder haar vlerk geneem. Dit was ‘n plesier om met year, and most of the assessments reflected this. The Grade 12 iemand van haar gehalte saam te werk. learners prepared projects on companies in the first and second terms, and budgets in the third term. The standard of these projects has been very high in general. The learners can be proud art of their efforts in this regard. Mr Jonathan Griffiths The Grade 11 class focused on clubs and partnerships. Their project work consisted of analysing a club of their choice, in terms of the nature of the club, income and expenditure of the Graeme College continues to produce young artists of great club, codes of conduct of the club, etc. talent, enthusiasm and dedication. The Grade 10 class focused on sole traders. Their project work The junior boys, in Grade 5 and Grade 6, are tasked with a focused on informal businesses and indigenous Accounting Systems. variety of projects which develop their drawing and construction Mr Michael Pretorius continued to teach Accounting to Grade skills, while being taught the basics of visual design, and 10 and Grade 11. His contribution to the Accounting Department providing opportunities for self-expression. Yolani Jimmy and is greatly appreciated. The results obtained by the Grade 10 and Jayden Burger attained gold awards at the annual Johan Carinus Grade 11 Accounting learners bodes well for the future. Art Centre exhibition. All boys in Grade 7 to Grade 9 take creative arts as a subject, afrikaans allowing for the further development of creative practice and visual awareness. incredible masks were made by the Grade 7 Mev Ieda Strutt group this year. Lelami Ngoqo achieved top honours, for which he received the gold award in Grade 7. Manusizwe Jourdan, and Theodore Repinz attained gold awards as a result of consistently ek het verlede jaar genoem dat ek daarna uitsien om die nuwe producing good work throughout the year. voorgeskrewe werke met ons seuns in Graad 11 te behandel, The Grade 10 to Grade 12 learners, who elect to continue aangesien die onderwerpe werklik tot jong leerders van hulle with art, select either visual art or design as an art subject, and are ouderdomme spreek. Veral die gedigte wat behandel is dek taught at the Johan Carinus Art Centre. The qualified and dedicated interessante onderwerpe, en is baie deur die seuns geniet. Dikwels teachers of the Johan Carinus Art Centre ensure that the boys het dit tot redelik volwasse besprekings in the klas gelei. receive top quality training in the practical discipline of their choice. Weereens, moedig ek almal aan om hulle bloot te stel aan THe GRAeMiAN 2016 29

Reuniting the Leopards Old Graemian Union We are dedicated to: ● reuniting Graemians from around the world; ● assisting the school with development and growth; ● working with Graeme College in reaching their vision. web address: www.ogu.co.za email address: [email protected]

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS Artworks from learners of Graeme College, Victoria Girls such as Mrs Amy Shaw and Mr Graham Parker, whom we High School, and Hoërskool P.J. Olivier were exhibited at the thank for the tireless work that they do. it is with particular annual Johan Carinus Art Centre exhibition. Three Graeme sadness that the english department heard the news that Mr College boys achieved a ‘best work’ award in various categories: Parker would be leaving us. Within seconds, there was the Curt Williams attained the award for best print in Grade 12; celebration of his wedding, and the devastating news that he Callum Pullen attained the award for best sculpture in Grade 12; would not be able to stay on at Graeme College. Mr Parker has and Reece Green attained the award for best painting in Grade 10. played an enormous role in the department. He is not only a Kai Milne has consistently produced beautifully expressive tremendously competent teacher, but has a marvellous sense of paintings throughout his time at the Johan Carinus Art Centre, humour and timing. There is no doubt that the boys will miss for which he attained a well-deserved gold award. Seth Milne him immensely, and Graeme College is poorer for his leaving. attained a gold award for sculpture. This being said, it has to be noted that there have been Reece Green achieved a double gold award for painting, and multiple chances for boys to express themselves this year. was awarded by the art school for achieving above eighty percent These opportunities have arisen through classroom interaction, in three consecutive terms. We look forward to seeing what Reece as well as through the many opportunities afforded to the creates over the next two years! Graeme boys. Business studies The Eastern Cape School Festival for Grade 11s Traditionally, this has been called “the english Festival”, though Mr Michael Pretorius this is inaccurate. it is really a celebration of the performing arts. With the arts in the country suffering hugely due to lack of funding, this experience has become quite expensive. That being “Business Studies deals with the knowledge, skills, attitudes said, it is worth every cent. Learners from all around the eastern and values critical for informed, productive, ethical and Cape are exposed to all aspects of the arts, and then are given an responsible participation in the formal and informal economic opportunity to learn how to perform some of these skills. The sectors. The subject encompasses business principles, theory participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and said they and practice that underpin the development of entrepreneurial would love to be able to attend again. initiatives, sustainable enterprises and economic growth”. Once again, Business Studies remains a favourite subject amongst the Graemians, with a large number of boys taking the subject throughout Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12. This year we welcomed Mr Brooks to the Business Studies department. Mr Brooks will be teaching the Grade 10s in his first year, and we are sure to expect good things from the new addition to the department. Although considered an easy subject, Business Studies is very much a contextual subject that requires a large amount of studying. Boys who are willing to put in the hours studying for this subject are being rewarded with top marks; this is evident with regards to Bodan Cassidy who, through hard work, has won the subject award. enGlish Miss Tracy Kenyon The english department has continued trying to foster a love for the english language amongst the Graemians. We have ably brought across the content of the syllabus, whilst actively encouraging the boys to read as much as possible, as they work towards broadening their vocabularies and their formal speaking ability. It has become increasingly difficult to obtain a very good mark for english. Boys need to strive to perfect skills in literature as well as language, while honing their writing abilities. Often they fail to see the importance of this compulsory subject. The easy response to this attitude is that communication – successful communication – is ever more important in our country, and in our world. For this to remain true, people need to strive to speak Back: Sive Ntsunguzi, Hlumelo Jubase, Cameron Amos and write accurately in english. Being clear and precise with front: Mothusi Kabi, Julian Gardner, Hugh Richards words lessens the chance of miscommunication. The english department is blessed to have competent staff, THe GRAeMiAN 2016 31

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS The English Olympiad History is one of the few Social Sciences studied at school, it introduces The 2016 english Olympiad proved to be a most interesting learners to important aspects of sociology, psychology, politics and race one. Whilst candidates are expected to sit an examination at relations. History helps students to become sceptics and not cynics. Because the end of the process, they are exposed to different genres historians are concerned with the totality of human existence, knowledge of and different writers. This aids in the development of writing the past enriches the emotional, imaginative, intellectual and spiritual quality skills. This year’s topic was The Darkness in Man’s Heart. The of people’s lives.” anthology comprised of stories like “Frankenstein”, “The Turn The focus of history teaching today has shifted to working of the Screw” and “Heart of Darkness”. with sources. The aim is to enable learners to extract, analyse The english Olympiad group spent many hours discussing and interpret evidence from all types of primary and secondary evil and motivations for evil. This was very entertaining and sources, just like historians do, and write their own piece of history. fulfilling. Armed with cupcakes and the anthology, many Monday The emphasis is on history as a process rather than a product, and afternoons were happily passed. Candidates did remarkably it is important to note that historians construct a view of the past well. Any candidate cannot help drawing something from this by using what evidence has survived from the past. Olympiad, even if their results are not what they had hoped for. Learners working with sources in history, go through an This is a true educational opportunity as readers are exposed to enquiry process which leads them to acquire the following key texts and concepts that they might never have the opportunity to skills: explore in a traditional school day. Their results were tremendously • the ability to analyse pleasing and special mention must be made of Jarah Fluxman • to interpret who attained 47th place in this national competition. • to evaluate • to synthesise Shakespeare Festival • to communicate While this will be further discussed in the cultural report of essay writing in history provides learners with an opportunity the magazine, it cannot be denied that the South African Schools to explore an issue or theme in more depth. The essay should Shakespeare Festival played a big role in learning for many not simply be a list of facts; nor should it be a description of the Graemians. The opportunity was open to anyone who wanted learner’s personal opinions; but rather a clear line of argument to do drama, and the aim of the festival is to expose scholars to substantiated by accurate and well-explained factual evidence Shakespeare in bite-sized segments. This is an invaluable initiative. gathered from available sources and the learners own knowledge. History is not a subject in which learners will merely sit in the GeoGraphy desk and soak up information. They must do, become involved, think, ask, listen, search, write, debate and enjoy. Mr Lawrence Ferreira i thank my predecessor, Mr Robin Stephenson, for teaching the boys up until May 2016, and hope that he will share in their success this year. The numbers of boys taking Geography continues to grow. “Not to know what took place before you were born is to remain forever An increase to more than 40 pupils in the present Grade 11 class a child” ~ Cicero resulted in the school being forced to split the group into two classes this year. Mr Jonty van der Meulen taught the second Grade 11 class, as well as the Grade 10 group. it is anticipated that life sCienCes many current Grade 10 learners, who find Accounting daunting, Mr Bernard Mackenzie, Mrs Danika Pearson and Dr Chris Kelly might select Geography, a learning subject, as an alternative in their Grade 11 year. Teaching the present Grade 12 group has been enjoyable. The group, consisting of a relatively large number (30 learners), was Grade 12 split into two groups. The second group was taught by Mr Gregg The number of Grade 12 boys taking Life Sciences as a subject van Molendorff, a very experienced geography guru. has increased significantly since last year. The Grade 12 learners Congratulations to Thomas Vos, who was awarded the of 2016 made good strides, although there is always room for a Geography prize at prizegiving, and well done to the runners little bit of improvement. There are no real Life Sciences “stars” up, Muaaz Hayat and Nicholas Zimmerman. Best wishes to the this year, although i am hopeful for some good results for the matric geography pupils of 2016 for their final exams – “Think final exam. before you ink!” The Grade 12 learners of 2015 produced a solid set of results which included an A for Tristan Holloway. This particular class should have done better in their Life Sciences exam, and history it is assumed that two or three of the learners would have been Mrs Melanie Webb disappointed not to have achieved an A symbol. Perhaps they were hampered by complacency, or were affected by exam pressure, as those that lost out on an A were extremely busy in a When thinking about what to write in the History report wide range of fields at the school. after just four months of teaching History at Graeme College, Of the 2016 learners in Grade 12, Bodan Cassidy and Bryn i started to think about the pivotal question, “What is History?” Reynolds were the top achievers over the year. Bryn is a hard According to J. Mathews: worker, while Bodan seems to grasp concepts a lot quicker than “The person who studies history is likely to be informed and responsible others, but their rewards have not come easily, and i congratulate with a sound ability to judge people and events in a balanced way. Because them on the standard of work produced. Although Bodan won 32 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS the Life Sciences prize for 2016, it was a close contest between hoped that these young scientists develop their skills for the years him and Bryn. to come. While it is nice to see top learners achieve, the real pleasure is This year the Grade 9 class was divided between Dr Kelly and seeing “the penny drop” with some of the boys who may struggle Mrs Pearson, who tackled the content with great enthusiasm and with difficult concepts. It is wonderful for a teacher to see the energy. middling or weaker learners improve their marks significantly, and i am hopeful that some of those that have struggled may mathematiCs surprise even themselves with solid results. Ms Morgan White Grade 11 The Grade 11 learners are now heading into Grade 12, and there is a definite shift in the difficulty of the subject matter. The 2015 final matric mathematics results were very good. The Grade 12 learners for 2017 will have to spend extra time on The average continues to stay above 50%, an average of 55% and the various concepts dealt with in the syllabus. The way to do two subject As were attained in the final examination. this is to read as much as possible from the textbook, and from Twelve boys participated in the AMeSA Maths Olympiad, other sources, and to practice exam papers. There are plenty of ten making it to the second round. Jarah Fluxman, once again, past exam papers and answer memos on the internet, and these excelled in this national competition. He progressed to the third are fantastic resources for not only learning content, but also and final round of the competition which places him in the top for understanding how the questions are asked. The Grade 11 category of school mathematicians in South Africa. He placed learners seem to have taken things in their stride this year, and second overall in the eastern Cape – this is an outstanding this cannot be allowed during their final year in 2017. achievement! Thank you to Mrs Pearson for her efforts with the Grade 10 Jarah Fluxman was invited to spend part of his December/ group this year. It is an awkward year to teach as the difficulty January 2015 holiday at the Mathematics Department at The level is ramped up from what was learned in Grade 9 Natural university of Stellenbosch. The top achievers in the 2015 Sciences, and the learners sometimes find it difficult to adapt. AMeSA Mathematics Olympiad were invited to attend the Thank you to Mrs Pearson for her energy and enthusiasm with course. The standard was incredibly high and Jarah benefitted the Grade 10 group. Her knowledge of her subject is excellent, greatly from this experience. and i have certainly learnt plenty from observing her lessons. it During February, the top five mathematics candidates, from is great to receive learners in Grade 11 who have received such Grade 7 to Grade 12, participated in the annual Rhodes university an excellent grounding in Grade 10. A successful 2017 is looked Mathematics Olympiad Competition. Graeme College competed forward to with anticipation. against all Grahamstown schools, and schools from Alexandria. The competition is of a high standard and many Graeme College Grade 10 boys finished in the top ten of their respective categories. In the There is a large gap between Grade 9 Natural Science and Grade 10 to Twelve category, Jarah Fluxman finished second, and Grade 10 Life Sciences. in Grade 10, the syllabus provides the won a one year bursary to study at Rhodes university. Whayne opportunity to go into quite a lot of detail on various topics. The Gardner was placed third in the Grade 9 category. These are topics covered throughout this year were the chemistry of life, outstanding achievements! each year the competition becomes cells and cell division, plant and animal tissues and organs, plant more difficult and more challenging and the Graemians continue and animal transport, and support systems and environmental to achieve at this competition every year. studies. Apart from the main term tests and practical tasks, Jarah Fluxman, Asher Pearse, and Garad Watkins continue the learners were expected to do a major annual project on to participate in the mathematics classes offered by Rhodes environmental research where they analysed the biome at Gowie university on Friday afternoons. This is a wonderful opportunity Dam, and tested the water quality. for our boys to mingle with the top mathematical minds from Kingswood and St Andrew’s Colleges, Diocesan School for Grade 8 and Grade 9 Girls, Victoria Girls High School as well as other Grahamstown Natural Science is an introductory subject to Life Sciences, schools. hysics, chemistry, and geography, and serves to lay the foundations Mrs Adele Lobb was welcomed into the Graeme College in most areas of science. The boys are exposed to four main Mathematics department this year. Mrs Lobb has taught Grade 8, sections which are later separated into specific learning areas Grade 9 and Grade 10 mathematics, and Dr Christopher Kelly after Grade 9 These are ‘life and living’ which is all about plants continues to teach Grade 8 mathematics. We thank them for their and animals, how they work and their function in the universe. commitment to the department. ‘Matter and materials’ covers the basics of chemistry, ‘energy extra mathematics lessons were offered free of charge during and change’ is physics orientated, and ‘planet earth and beyond’ the afternoons. Thank you to Dr Kelly and Mrs Lobb for making involves the study of the earth and space. these classes available for our learners. in order to spark a greater enthusiasm for the learners towards Although the Mathematics department has enjoyed the subject, various projects for Grade 8 and Grade 9 classes tremendous success in many areas, learners continue to struggle were organised this year. The Grade 8 classes constructed parallel with the subject. This is particularly worrying as it appears that the and series circuit boards, and the Grade 9 classes designed Department of education is considering enforcing mathematics three dimensional (3D) models of plant cells to reinforce a as compulsory for Grade 12 learners. in light of this potential greater understanding of how cells work. The effort and level development, it is important that parents are made aware and of creativity at which these boys engaged with these tasks was encourage their sons to work towards mastering the subject. tremendous – all groups appeared to always give of their best. it is THe GRAeMiAN 2016 33

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS mathematiCal literaCy directorship of Mr Pringle. We enjoyed their debut performance during assembly in October. The band was awarded with a silver Mr Lawrence Ferreira at the Port Rex eisteddfod, and received full marks for their performance for the matric ensemble exam. There has been an increase in the number of boys playing Mathematical Literacy continues to be a very popular subject, regularly at school assemblies, and the music concerts this year, especially for those who struggle with mathematics. This is, together with a wide variety of musical styles performed on unfortunately, also true for those learners that have the capacity to an ever-widening variety of instruments: solos on steel pan, do pure mathematics but choose not to, either as a result of it not marimba, piano, voice, guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trumpet. being necessary for their chosen future careers, or as a result of being We were proud to enter many solo items at the Port Rex lazy to put in the time and effort required for pure mathematics. eisteddfod held in east London from 9–19 May 2016: Despite the recent adverse publicity the subject has received in Marimba the media, Mathematical Literacy certainly fills a niche for those Kagiso Kila (Special mention) who do not want to study pure mathematics. Voice The skills taught in the subject are valuable life skills which Kamva Ntapu (Gold); Lelethu Cekiso (Silver); Sixolile Lamani benefit the average man daily, and which would also benefit the (Silver); Sibongwa Jwayiza (Silver); Blaine Jacobs (Silver); Hlumelo mathematics learners. There is, therefore, no reason for any Jubase (Silver); Hlumelo Kulati (Bronze) learner to feel inferior for electing to take Mathematical Literacy Guitar as a subject. Many folk appear to be under the impression that Rudolph Botha (Gold); Richard Pullen (Silver) mathematical literacy is ‘standard grade mathematics’. This is, Pan however, not the case as they are two totally different subjects. Hlumelo Shelle: Silver Congratulations to Thomas Vos for being awarded the Piano Mathematical Literacy prize for 2016. This award was also very Tadiwa Mafuma (Silver); Jarah Fluxman (Silver); Dhain Oosthuizen closely contested by Richard Beyleveld and Bodan Cassidy. it (Bronze) would be good to see a number of boys achieve distinctions at Sonqoba Makalima (piano) and Chumani Tshuni (voice) the end of the year. it has been very enjoyable teaching a hard- did Graeme College proud with solo performances at the St working group of matrics this year. Best wishes for the final exams. Andrew’s/DSG Music Festival on 11 May 2016. Kagiso Kila and the Major 6th a cappella choir performed at musiC the Rotary “Grahamstown has Talent” Show on 27 May 2016. it was an honour for these boys to invited to this event which Mrs Priscilla Glover show-cased some of the top talent in the Grahamstown. it is always exciting to see the senior boys, particularly, start to take ownership of what they want to achieve on the music it is with great pleasure that we welcome Mr Lloyd Prince scene, as is seen by the number of entries for the talent show (a Graeme College Old Boy) as a full-time member of the hosted by Victoria Girls High School in August. Lelethu Cekiso music staff, joining Mrs Margie Rogers, Mr Sylvester Appollis and Eldrico Kivitts made it through to the final round with a and Mrs Priscilla Glover to make a formidable team of skilled beautifully executed duo performance. music educators, ably covering the music education of boys from A fitting finale to the year was a trip to Kimberley in October Grade 00 to matric. As always, the music staff can be proud of to visit Mr Lawrie Shuttleworth. The core group, made up of the musical achievements at Graeme College this year. Thank you the Leopards Voice and the Major 6th choirs, accompanied by to the skilled and dedicated staff who have taught in a private ten other Graeme College musicians, allowed for a wonderfully capacity at Graeme College: Mr Christopher Thorpe (piano and varied programme. This group also performed solo and ensemble drums) and Mr David Glover (guitar). As is always the case, a items at concerts held at The William Humphreys Art Gallery, busy year has passed, with exciting ventures and plenty of daily as well as at Kimberley Girls High School (together with their music-making as well as many performance opportunities. excellent choir) in October. While in Kimberley, they also gave All Grade 8 and Grade 9 boys participate in a full classroom a short performance during an assembly at the Kimberley Boys music programme as part of the creative arts curriculum, where High School. they experience making music together. This year we have seen The heart and soul of what we have at Graeme College was a greater capacity regarding recorder-playing, music listening, show-cased through music; many in the audience were moved, exploring improvisation and the foundations of music theory. and they were most impressed by the high standard of musical We are looking forward to an increase in the number of boys performance. We were treated by Mr Shuttleworth to a most choosing music as a subject next year, who will be well-prepared comfortable stay at the Gumtree Lodge Backpackers, where to take on the demands of the Grade 10 syllabus. the group enjoyed good food prepared by their excellent chef. 2016 sees 11 Grade 12, 13 Grade 11, and nine Grade 10 boys An enjoyable and informative guided tour of Kimberley’s Big taking music as a subject with voice, steel pan, marimba, guitar, Hole culminated in an impromptu performance at the request of drum-kit, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet and piano. The Grade 12 tourists from the united States. final practical examination proved to be a culmination of the Prizegiving is always an opportunity to show-case the top year’s hard work, with many performances of an exceptionally musicians, and this year we were spoilt for choice. To welcome high standard. Once again, the external examiner was impressed the guests and parents before prizegiving, the Grade 7 marimba with the ensemble work (the vocal a capella groups, the Steelband, band performances around the Fountain at the 1820 Settlers and the jazz band) in particular. Monument, reverberated through the building. Guests and it is pleasing to see the growth of the Jazz Band under the parents were then treated to the steelband performing in the 34 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS 1820 Settlers Monument auditorium as they took their seats. • every year Mrs Christine Whetton arranges a ‘science day’ for As part of the formal prizegiving proceedings, the following the pre-school facility, and the senior school science department performances were enjoyed: is always in, boots, lab coats and all! This year we enveloped a The Junior Choir, Roar by Katy Perry; Bayanda Mthetho (piano gas stove in green flame; used air pressure to crush coke cans solo), Sonatina by Clemmenti; Kagiso Kila (marimba solo), Rondo and to suck ‘dragon poison’ into a glass; demonstrated the a La Turka by Mozart ; The Major 6th (vocal ensemble), A Time mystery of electromagnetism; and ended off explosively (as all to Say Good-Bye by Boys 2 Men good science shows should) with a BiG bang! • Three of our students with a taste for research entered the annual physiCal sCienCe Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, the regional finals of which were held at Rhodes university on 30 July 2016. They entered Dr Chris Kelly in categories as divergent as “environmental management”, “agriculture”, and “physics, astronomy and space science”. Cycles…cycles…term cycles, lesson cycles, annual cycles, circadian rhythm, water cycles, nitrogen cycles, life cycles… bicycles! i have been thinking recently about the cyclical nature of reality, pervading every area of our existence. The year was here and gone, and in the blink of an eye will be back again, as 2017! it is strange to think that this planet of ours has cycled the sun 2016 times since the birth of Jesus Christ. Over the last year we’ve travelled nearly one billion km through space, moving at a speed of roughly 30 meters per second! We’ve come a long way, yet stayed very much in the same place, and we’re set to repeat the whole journey again over the next 365 days! What is to come has passed this way before, and what has gone will pass this way again (only superficially, of course, we wouldn’t want to state this too strongly!). every year we take part in the same scientific events and activities, and it can be like a case of déjà vu writing these reports: there’s a prickly sense that we’ve seen all this before! Thankfully, within cycles are infinite opportunities Kabir Sonne (above left) was awarded a certificate, Luyolo for the entry of variation, lending an element of excitement and Noyila (above centre) bagged a merit award, and Sebastian unpredictability to what would otherwise become an exercise in Amner’s (above right) project on biocontrol of an invasive monotony. Herewith, some of the variations emerging in the plant species was judged the best in its category, the best 2016 iteration of the Graemian cycle: Grade 11 project in the competition, and the third best project • Seven of our scientists joined many thousands of other like- overall. Now there’s a variation of the cycle that we wouldn’t minded intellectuals from throughout the SADC region, mind seeing more often! to write the gruelling three-hour examination for the 2016 • The Grade 11 physical science class converged (enthusiastically National Science Olympiad. Four Graemians entered in the as ever!) on the Rhodes university chemistry laboratories physical sciences category, and three focussed on life sciences. to perform a titration practical with their colleagues from in a characteristically exceptional performance, Jarah Fluxman Victoria Girls High School, Mary Waters Secondary School, was placed fifth overall in the physical sciences. To honour his and Ntsika Secondary School. As always, the event was achievement, he was invited to attend a Science Focus Week seamlessly coordinated by Professor Joyce Sewry from the in Gauteng over the July holidays, aimed at recognising and Rhodes university chemistry department. We are deeply inspiring top southern African science students. grateful to the Rhodes university chemistry department for • Both of our Rhodes university High Schools Quiz teams their contributions to science at Graeme College, year after dominated the 2016 competition, which was held as part of year! the annual Scifest programme. This result puts Graeme back • Our Grade 7 Astroquiz team (Cee-Jay Porthen, Loyiso Nyoka, where it belongs at the apex of the science quiz podium. Our Cameron Rafferty and Bayanda Mthetho) blazed through the teams included Japhet du Plessis, Reece Green, and Tashin first four rounds of the competition to win the Eastern Cape Patrick (junior team), and Nazeem Berenisco, Jarah Fluxman, finals. Over the September/October break they were flown and Kabir Sonne (senior team). All members of the senior to Gauteng for the national finals, and accommodated in the team won a full scholarship for the first year of a science massive and luxurious St George Hotel and Conference Venue. course at Rhodes university. The Graemian Grade 10 to The nine provincial winners battled it out Star Trek style and, Twelve science classes were there to cheer our men to victory, after a lengthy multi-tiebreaker, Graeme College emerged and, of course to experience the spectacle of the laser show, fourth. Our team struck up great friendships with the Limpopo and sample the other offerings of Scifest. and Gauteng teams (both decidedly female-dominated), and • Our Matric Mintek Science Quiz team this year included forms of attraction were witnessed that could certainly not be Rudolph Botha, Bryn Reynolds and Liam Wright. The team explained by Newton’s universal Law of Gravitation! Perhaps travelled to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan university (NMMu) a rigorous scientific explanation can be sought from chemistry in May for the regional finals of the “Minquiz” competition, rather than astrophysics! which was good fun, as always. Although no noteworthy Cycle on – variations of the 1027 iteration are awaited in excited placement was achieved, the team was spirited and enthusiastic. anticipation! THe GRAeMiAN 2016 35

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SeNiOR ACADeMiCS GraDE 11fs Back: Andile Kahlana, Cameron Amos, Duanne Douglas, Mhlangabezi Ntwanambi, Oyisa Katshaza, Euan Moolman, Bonga Sikulumo, Odwa Basson, Sive Ntsunguzi, Eric Barnard Middle: Zenande Bavuma, Chulumanco Mdunyelwa, Tristan King, Arryn Michaels, Kholosa Gxabe, Zolutho Koliti, Hlumelo Jubase, Sithombo Masakane, Lumumba Matolengwe, Athenkosi Nkewana, Kai Teifel seated: Asher Pearse, Mothusi Kabi, Garad Watkins, Lelethu Cekiso, Mrs Ieda Strutt, Jason Lee, Sebastian Amner, Kabir Sonne, Julian Gardner GraDE 11cK Back: Stash-Lee Fourie, Siviwe Mtwalo, Sixolile Lamani, Siphelele Vayo, Seth Milne, Sivuyisiwe Ngqiyaza, Chuma-Nande Gora, Keanan Oosthuizen, Luyolo Noyila, Deonito Marthinus Middle: Athenkosi Memani, Sisipho Mpolweni, Aphiwe Mbejeni, Buyile Sphambo, Lifa Leve, Matthew Robertson, Buntu Dyira, Jaydon Dolphin, Ethan Langson, Keegan Dreyer, Sibongwa Jwayiza seated: Hugh Richards, Bukhosi Mhlambiso, Donovan Brits, Thandwefika Mgidlana, Dr C Kelly, Nathan Muir, Michael Maina, Mijéan Annandale, James Hallier THe GRAeMiAN 2016 37

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS GraDE 10LP Back: Lubabalo Mbenga, Etienne Banza, Bavuyise Manyakanyaka, Tadiwa Mafuma, Richard Pullen, Silindokuhle Mdaka, Japhet du Plessis, Neill Keeton, Mbasa Mnyaka Middle: Asakhe Stenge, Siqhamo Majodina, Gqibelo Maqula, Peter Hill, Kieran Emmanuel, Liam Agnew, Hlumelo Kulati, James Kalis, Luzuko Nkombisa, Ihlomile Mazomba, Phillip Botha, Sheldon Coetzee, Usman Hayat, Philip Snyman seated: Arnouw Nel, Reece Green, Jonathan Maasdorp, Nathan Harnwell, Tashin Patrick, Mr Lloyd Prince, Mark Amm, Lloyd Cowley, Daniel-Keagan Hockly, Christopher Gleaves, Jeremy Beyleveld absent: Luvuyo Zondani, David McCallum GraDE 10Vt Back: Rafeeq Sait, Sinovuyo Stamper, Sihle Mginywa, Dhain Oosthuizen, Bradley de la Mare, Siphokuhle Heleni, Jeandré Strauss, Lukhanyo Vena, Thembelihle Matsheke, Mvelo Ndokweni Middle: Asibabale Mjuza, Bongolwethu Adam, Sivuyisiwe Matomela, Stefan Botha, Juan-Dré de Klerk, Anda Solomon, Siphosethu Nyanda, Chris Whittaker, Mihlali Mpendu, Michael Sikhwivhilu, Sokhana Mjekula, Brent Smith, Yanga Bangisa, Eldrico Kivitts, Yibanathi Benn seated: Wongama Mpahla, Libolwethu Feni, Sechaba Makaula, Gregory Terblanche, Romario Fritz, Mr Vuyo Tshekela, Uminathi Anthony, Kagiso Kila, Wonga Wakashe, Whayne Gardner, Joshua Toth 38 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS GraDE 9GP Back: Riaan Labuschagne, Khaya Nqubuka, Thuso Mokhele, Indiphile Ralo, Tristan Banfield, Liyema-Elethu Magula, Caevon Leighton, Keeran Christian Middle: Mihle Tembani, Gareth Clamp, Libonge Rorwana, Uviwe Tiyo, Motse Deu, Sinovuyo Yantolo, Sifundo Dube, Inga Mpangiso, Luyolo Mnyobe, Cullen Williams seated: Matthew Jacobs, Hlomla Siwisa, Siyavuya Hashe, Matthew Kirk, Mr Graham Parker, Theo Repinz, Keenan Siebritz, Jared de Beer, Liyema Mafani absent: Ndidi Nyikinya GraDE 9mBr Back: Craig Mashozhera, Philani Mancotywa, Bradley Mapaling, Liam Heuer, Tristan Pullen, Ethan de Vos, Somila Lamani, Maqhawe Masoka, Zolisa Batyi Middle: Bohlale Malefane, Asanele Babe, Elona Melane, Seth Faltain, Odwa Mpiyane, Alexander McGee, Sonwabile Leleki, Sizwe Nokenke Junavian Hughes, Jake Scheepers, Shaun Botha, Mihle Maneli, Jordan Wolhuter seated: Ryan Kemp, Siphuxolo Sandi, Ndabamnandi Ngesi, Lakhanya Sam, Mr Mark Brooks, Simon Cowley, Aaron Richardson, Thornton Shone, Mihlali, Lutya absent: Aphelele Dude THe GRAeMiAN 2016 39

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS GraDE 8Jvm Back: Lutho Gule, Sesothando Shweni, Brandon Gardner, Theodore Shelle, Seth Barends, Liyema Njokweni, Joshua Pamphilon, Raven Bush Middle: James Gush, Manusizwe Jourdan, Conway Burgess, Aswyn Classen, Leo February, Zintle Papu, Zukhanye Khalipa, Samuel Fincham, Cody Schmidt, Onesimo Mabala, Emitzio Agnew, Keanu Hassim, Ryan Bush, Buntu Yamile seated: Duran Jass, Lubabalo Mkhathali, Miracle Mgqwashu, Aviwe Dingana, Mr Jonty van der Meulen, Carlin du Plessis, Grayson Darlow, Garwin Dampies, Lathi-Tha Jodwana GraDE 8mP Back: Tinashe Gomo, Devon Visagie, Zusakhe Kepe, Declan de la Mare, Benjamin Botha, Lwando Nkoso, Jayden Roesstorff, Chumani Tshuni, Culumanco Pongoma Middle: Axolile Fani, Somila Ntsunguzi, Cameron Nelson, Buncwane Naki, Sokhana Maqoko, Nicane September, Kusakhanya Nkomo, Tatenda Chinganga, Dale Pote, Jordan Doyle, Lukhanyo Dyibishe seated: Sonqoba Makalima, Usama Mansoor, Malibongwe Nongubo, Liyema Tonjeni, Mr Michael Pretorius, Aphiwe Sandi, Lithemba Goduka, Xolisa Bikitsha, Lufezo Bodla absent: Judah Ginn 40 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS EnGLish oLYmPiaD Back: Abongile Mayana, David McCallum, Reece Green, Mothusi Kabi, Sive Ntsunguzi seated: Hugh Richards, Hlumelo Jubase, Miss Tracy Kenyon, Bodan Cassidy absent: Jarah Fluxman shaKEsPEarE GrouP Back: Alexander McGee, Sive Ntsunguzi, Chulumanco Mdunyelwa, Mothusi Kabi, Sithombo Masakane, Thornton Shone, Sisipho Mpolweni seated: Lumko Jonas, Udochukwu Obi, Sivuyile Citwa, Miss Tracy Kenyon, Singe Loliwe, Blaine Jacobs, Hlumelo Jubase THe GRAeMiAN 2016 41

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS nationaL sciEncE oLYmPiaD Back: Reece Green, Mothusi Kabi, Dr Christopher Kelly, Cameron Amos, Arryn Michaels absent: Jarah Fluxman sEnior sciEncE QuiZ Back: Liam Wright, Nazeem Berenisco, Bryn Reynolds, Japhet du Plessis seated: Reece Green, Kabir Sonne, Dr Christopher Kelly, Tashin Patrick, Rudolph Botha absent: Jarah Fluxman 42 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR ACADeMiCS LEarnErs at GraEmE from Gr 1 – Gr 12 Back: Calvin Wolhuter, Liyema Mafane, Bryn Reynolds, Kyle Wessels, Bryan Geyer, Francois Botha, Anathi Rasana, Curt Williams seated: Tiaan Landman, Anam Kralo, Nicholas Zimmerman, Khanya Makhanya, Brinley Assumption. EsKom EXPo Entrants seated: Luyolo Noyila, Sebastian Amner, Dr Christopher Kelly, Kabir Sonne THe GRAeMiAN 2016 43



senior cultural section break

SeNiOR CuLTuRAL audio-Visual CluB at the national tournament later this year. Matthew Kirk (below right) was shortlisted to represent his province at the junior level Mr Eddie Wille for the first time, and Oyisa Katshaza (below left) was selected for the same honour at senior level, again for the first time. Finally, following from his selection for the junior side last year, Tashin “The noblest thing a man can do is just humbly to receive, Patrick (below centre) was selected to represent his province this and then go amongst others and give” – unknown year, but this time in the senior section. We wish all the debaters luck in the workshops to come, as well as in the national tournament to The AV (Audio-Visual) Club is a service club, and boys who be held in Limpopo in December. join the club must be prepared to give up their time, and to give As always, thanks are extended to our outstanding coach and of themselves, for the many activities and functions that take committed Old Boy, Richard Gowar. place at the school throughout the year. it is necessary for the boys to give of themselves when they often don’t feel like it, for which they have earned the gratitude of the school. The teaching day ends with a school assembly every Monday and Friday. While the rest of the school prepares to lead into the school hall for assembly, the AV team is hard at work setting up the microphone and sound, and preparing the computers for PowerPoint presentations and videos that are required. This process does not always run as smoothly as it should, as sometimes hymns are changed or last-minute demands are submitted by guests. However, the boys always seem ready to accommodate any request, and strive to provide the best possible service. This year, the AV Club was led by Ludumo Goba, who spent a lot of time setting up the hall and the lights for various productions. Ludumo was assisted by the more senior members, namely Chulumanco Mdunyelwa, Luyolo Noyila and Kabir Sonne. As the year draws to a close, it is fitting to acknowledge Brinley Assumption, Ludumo Goba and Calem Pullen for their service to the AV Club over the past years. The AV Club ensured the filming of all first team rugby matches, both home and away, as well as all rugby games on Somerset Field this year. Screening the matches has allowed the coaches the opportunity to adjust their game plans and strategies. drama This process requires a lot of time and dedication from the AV Miss Tracy Kenyon Club, and Luyolo Noyila has been instrumental in ensuring that the camera is charged, packed and ready for action! This has also allowed the younger AV Club members the opportunity to be it was decided, following the success of last year’s Shakespeare involved in the filming and editing of games. Festival, that to perform in this extravaganza at Rhodes university As the quote above states, “just humbly to receive, and then go would be our goal for the year. With this decided, most of the first amongst others and give,” we hope to train the younger boys so that term was spent practising concepts like voice projection, speaking they may serve when the time is right. Thank you to all the AV Club to the audience, and not walking across each other on stage. boys for a year well done. Their service has not gone unnoticed. deBatinG Mr Graham Parker 2016 was another excellent year for the Graeme College debaters, featuring outstanding achievements, numerous new experiences, and quality critical thinking. Tashin Patrick and Hlumelo Kulati represented Graeme College at the Provincial Model united Nations debate in Bhisho. It was their first debate of this kind, and they, along with the learners supporting them from Ntsika Secondary School, gave a good account of themselves. The highlight of the year, as always, was the provincial schools debating tournament held at Queen’s College. Graeme from left: Udochukwu Obi, Duncan Venters, Lumko Jonas, College sent three teams, all of whom debated well. in keeping Sithombo Masekane, Hlumelo Jubase, Blaine Jacobs with over 15 years of tradition, yet again, Graeme College had learners selected to represent their school and their province 46 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR CuLTuRAL The second term marked the beginning of the official president’s award rehearsals. Boys vied for attention as the roles became available. From the outset, Graeme College was registered to put on Mrs Danika Pearson “Much Ado About Nothing”. This is one of Shakespeare’s comedies. With their excellent sense of comedic timing, the cast ably brought this production to light. The piece was finally The President’s Award club is designed for learners between showcased at the Rhodes university Theatre on 26 August 2016. the ages of 14 to 25, and serves to empower learners. The self- They played to a packed theatre, and received what can only be development program provides a framework that encourages described as a standing ovation at the end. the participants to improve themselves in a non-competitive This was a most worth-while learning experience, and a space, and assists them in enhancing their self-esteem, as well as special thank you is extended to the Grade 12s in the cast. their capacity to achieve in any given context, academically and These boys had parts that required learning quite complicated physically. Some of the projects which were run by the President’s dialogue. ultimately, they were very impressive, and the show was Award team were: a blanket drive, helping at the Brookshaw a tremendous success. Home’s street collection, the annual President’s Award fun run, and the ongoing dance fitness fundraiser. The club bids farewell to the leaders of 2016 – Hlumelo first aid Jubase, Julian Gardner, and eric Barnard. Mathew Kirk, and Miss Tracy Kenyon Tristan Pullen are welcomed as the new leaders of 2017. South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Peer Promot- ers Mrs Ieda Strutt First Aid remains one of the most important service groups at Graeme College. As a rugby match cannot begin without a qualified first “aider” at the scene, these boys found their skills This year started with a workshop for the peer promoters much in demand during the busy rugby season. at Diocesan School for Girls, in February. it was decided that This most competent team could honestly be called ‘the elite’ Graeme College and Victoria Girls High School will not function this year. With the increasing difficulty in obtaining courses, this as one team this year. group were left with only nine boys to cover the needs of the Three blood drives were held at Graeme College in 2016. We whole school. This they did most competently. would like to encourage parents to make use of the opportunity This group has been wonderful to work with. They are to donate blood at one of our school blood drives. every unit of enthusiastic, positive and great fun to spend time with. They blood donated can be used to save three lives. Our boys were truly endure many insults, and do so smilingly. They prove to people heroes, as many of them had to overcome their fear of needles! what it is to be a Graemian, and exemplify the motto of Virtute et This year we also had a record number of first-time donors. Opera. It would be a challenge to find a better, or more cohesive, Thank you to the peer promoters who were responsible for team at a South African school. Simply put, this team is the best! running the blood drives, and for encouraging boys to donate At the end of the season, Hlumelo Jubase was awarded colours blood. They did a fine job and can be proud of themselves. for this service, while Sange Loliwe, Mbasa Ndobo, Brinley Next year we hope to do even better. Assumption, and Sive Ntsunguzi were awarded half colours. Mr Msimelelo Lose from the South African National Blood Next year is going to prove difficult as replacement first aiders Service was always willing to come and address the boys, are sought. We wish the Grade 12s all the best with their future encouraging them to donate blood. This made a huge impact endeavours, and know that being part of this group will have and resulted in many boys donating blood for the first time, contributed, in some small way, to their future success. thereby saving many more lives. liBrary steelBand Mrs Ieda Strutt Mr Sylvester Appollis The library has become a much-visited venue on the Graeme Successful, adventurous and memorable are just some of the College campus. it is very rewarding to see an increasing number words that describe 2016 for the Graeme College Steelband. Yet of boys come to the library before and after school, and during again, many highlights and goals were achieved during the year. breaks, to experience the quiet and peaceful ambience. A particular highlight was that of the 20th anniversary of the We are in the process of capturing all books on a database, initiation of the band by Mrs Vivienne Hacksley and Mr Steve making finding specific books easier. I passionately believe in the Lawrie, in May 1996. value of reading fiction in an effort to become a better student. The Steelband programme continues to be a popular extramural Therefore, it is extremely rewarding to see more books being activity amongst the senior learners. The programme consists of read. As everyone knows, books are expensive, and the school four groups made up of approximately 100 boys. An enthusiastic has budgetary restrictions. Therefore, any donations of age- group of 40 Grade 8 and Grade 9 learners signed up for the appropriate material would be greatly appreciated. beginner group. All the groups have made steady progress by Thank you to the group of boys who volunteered their learning different levels of performance skills and repertoire. services as librarians this year, under the leadership of Hlumelo During the first term the senior A Steelband performed at Jubase, the Head Librarian. Their help has been invaluable, and the Brookshaw Home fête, as well as at the official opening of their enthusiasm and advice has been truly appreciated. the Science Festival where one of the guests was the Minister of THe GRAeMiAN 2016 47

SeNiOR CuLTuRAL Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor. During the easter wildlife CluB holiday the band put on performances at the Bathurst Show and the annual Rhodes university Graduation Garden Party. Mr Bernard Mackenzie early in the second term the band embarked on a six-day tour to Cape Town, where they performed at the V&A Waterfront and the Baxter Theatre as part of the Cape Town Steelband Festival. Two interesting trips were undertaken this year. One trip was Both performances were extremely successful. The highlight of to the Addo elephant National Park, and the other to the Great the tour was undoubtedly a very special performance at Curro Fish River Reserve. A small group of very enthusiastic learners School in Century City. This was arranged by Mr Craig Holman, were able to get out into the wilds, and see a little bit about what an ex-Graeme College teacher. The performance took place at a our local reserves have to offer. school fundraiser which Mr Holman had organised in aid of the The Addo trip was particularly exciting, as we could spend Red Cross Children’s Hospital. The total funds raised on the day an hour or two at Hapoor waterhole, a real hotspot for elephant exceeded R70 000. sightings. Watching the tourists, both local and international, was The Cape Town tour was followed by performances at a Rotary almost as interesting as watching the elephants. it is sometimes seafood evening in Kenton-on-Sea, the Rhodes university Golden difficult for the learners to sit still and attentively for more than Key Society awards evening, the St Andrew’s College Music Festival, a minute or two at a time. However, they were enthralled by and the Stenden College graduation ceremony in Port Alfred. in the antics and interaction of the elephants, from the big males May, the band participated in the Port Rex Lions eisteddfod in east down to the young calves. unfortunately, some of the other London where they received a Special Mention Award (90%-100%) charismatic animals such as lions, buffalo, and rhinoceros were for their performance, and were also awarded a medal for the Best difficult to find. This just meant that the boys could pay more High School Steelband. Paticipation in the Strelitzia Marimba and attention to some of the smaller residents of the reserve, such Steelband Festival in uitenhage saw them aknowledged as one of as the endangered dung beetle. This is definitely a trip to be two top bands in the senior school section. repeated next year. The band continued their successful journey in the third The trip to the Great Fish River Reserve proved very term with their presentation at the Woodridge College ‘Knock successful due to the sighting of a female black rhinoceros as on Wood’ Arts Festival where they attained a double gold well as a calf, these normally being very difficult to spot. These award (90%-100%), as well as a medal for the best high school animals are always exciting to see, as they are under severe percussion ensemble at the festival. The festival was adjudicated poaching pressure in South Africa. Amongst other species, the by world-renowned conductor, Richard Cock. group also spotted warthog, impala, eland, kudu and grysbok. i commend all the boys in the different ensemble groups Several interesting bird sightings were also made. Before the trip for their hours of dedication and commitment at the various back to Grahamstown, the group enjoyed a braai at a picnic site rehearsals and performances during the year. on the banks of the Great Fish River. “Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in the world, then Grahamstonians are very fortunate in that some beautiful it can only happen through music” – Jimi Hendrix wilderness areas are easily accessible an hour or less from town, and the wildlife club will be exploring more of these in future. Back: Buntu Dyira, Mvuvu Koliti, Arryn Michaels, Sivu Citwa, Tadiwa Musikiwa, Khanya Makhanya, Rudolph Botha, Hlumelo Shelle, Siseko Speckman front: Zama Mafuya, Siviwe Mtwalo, Ludumo Goba, Kwandiwe Mbelani, Kamva Ntapu 48 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

SeNiOR CuLTuRAL auDio-VisuaL cLuB Back: Athenkosi Memani, Mihlali Lutya, Nathan Harnwell, Kabir Sonne, Zolutho Koliti, Mothusi Kabi Middle: Keanu Hassim, Tatenda Chinganga, Lukho Gayi, Craig Terblanche, Peter Hill, Matthew Jacobs, Duane Douglas, Nathan Walton, Lufezo Bodla, Jake Scheepers, Caleb Dickinson seated: Bukhosi Mhlambiso, Calem Pullen, Chulumanco Mdunyelwa, Mr Eddie Wille, Ludumo Goba, Brinley Assumption, Luyolo Noyila sEnior chEss Back: Sisipho Mpolweni, Mijéan Annandale seated: Mothusi Kabi, Julian Gardner, Mrs Ieda Strutt, Michael Maina, James Hallier THe GRAeMiAN 2016 49

SeNiOR CuLTuRAL sEnior chEss Back: Somila Ntsunguzi, Leo February, Nicane September, Keanu Hassim seated: Xolisa Bikitsha, Liyema Tonjeni, Mrs Shavonne Jooste, Lubabalo Mkhathali, Samuel Fincham sEnior choir Back: Sibongwa Jwayiza, Sisipho Mpolweni, Aphiwe Mbejeni, Liyabona Nkombisa, Buyile Sphambo, Kholosa Gxabe, Siyavuya Hashe, Libolwethu Feni, Sihle Mginywa, Asher Pearse, Sechaba Makaula, Hlumelo Jubase, Hlomla Siwisa, Yibanathi Ben Middle: Buncwane Naki, Elona Melane, Bavuyise Manyakanyaka, Lufezo Bodla, Sonqoba Makalima, Liyema Njokweni, Lubabalo Mkhathali, Chuma-Nande Gora, Hlumelo Kulati, Oyisa Katshaza, Lathi-Tha Jodwana, Liyema-Elethu Magula, Zolisa Batyi, Sive Ntsunguzi, Sifundo Dube, Chumani Tshuni, Tatenda Chinganga seated: Sixolile Lamani, Mothusi Kabi, Uminathi Anthony, Blaine Jacobs, Mrs Priscilla Glover, Kamva Ntapu, Mr Lloyd Prince, Hlumelo Shelle, Lelethu Cekiso, Sivuyisiwe Ngqiyaza 50 THe GRAeMiAN 2016