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GREY HIGH SCHOOL

TERM 4 NEWSLETTER

HERITAGE MARCH – 9 OCTOBER 2019 Our Matrics marched to the Donkin Reserve

Wednesday 4 December 2019

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Dear Parents and Friends of Grey Congratulations on a splendid 2019! While we can all catch our breath and enjoy the coming holidays we can look back at a very successful 2019. When looking at almost every conceivable metric, our Men of the Grey have delivered and truly lived up to our motto of Tria Juncta in Uno (Mind, Body and Spirit) by excelling in all these areas. Our academics have once again shown improvement throughout the year, our sport results have been excellent across the board, our cultural and intramural programme has flourished and our bands have performed more often than ever before. Our enrollment is strong, our finances are secure and this year saw the biggest capital improvements on the campus in the last decade. We replaced the Astro turf, built new dugouts at the Rectory Astro, built the Mini Astro, doubled the size of the school Gym, refurbished and updated the Boarding House bathrooms, added a second borehole and are nearing completion of building a proper practice area and home for our rowers. While these projects have already contributed to our improved sporting results, I am particularly pleased that the hard work on the academic front is showing dividends and when we track our school average for grades 8 to 11 over the last three years there is a very noticeable improvement in the average from 62% in 2017 to 63% last year and 65% this year. This bodes well for the future. Results such as these do not simply happen, but are products of hard work and commitment. Thank you to our whole Grey community for making this year successful. To our parents, thank you for your support of both the school and your sons. The positive relationship between our boys, our teachers and yourselves is central to the success of each of our boys, and in fact, our whole community. 2020 looks bright and we look forward to continued growth and success. 2020 will see a number of new initiatives. Central to these will be:

Firstly we will be changing from a 7-day to a 10-day timetable cycle. Hence, in future a Monday will always be a Day 1 or a Day 6 and Friday will always be Day 5 or Day 10. This will provide greater stability and predictability to the academic timetable and will be particularly useful for boys who struggle with planning their academic day.

We will also be introducing timetabled subject days. Here, days at the start of term and end of term are set aside as block days for teachers to cover work that is missed on Fridays due to sport and other interruptions. At the moment, far too many boys think it is acceptable to miss the last few days of the school term. The introduction of subject days will turn these periods into a productive time where new work is covered.

Next year, we will also be introducing a new school database that will see a significant change to our reporting. In particular, the reports will include more information per subject and give a better holistic view of performance over time.

As we reflect on 2019, I would personally like to thank our Board of Governors and in particular our outgoing chairman, Mr Greg Billson, for their support and guidance. Our governors play a key role in the success of the school and serve as dedicated parents who give their time selflessly to ensure that our boys receive the best possible education.

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At our last SGB meeting, we said farewell to Mr Mark Bakker, Mr Howard Schady, Mr Vlam Michau and Mr Greg Billson; thank you sirs for your many years of service. The following members of the Board will continue serving on the Board as we enter the New Year: Parents: Mr Chris Arnold, Mr Garth Morris (Treasurer & Acting Chairman), Mr Anand Naidoo, Mrs Liesl Nienaber and Dr Aydin Vehbi;

Rector, Mr Christian Erasmus and staff: Mr Chris Townsin (Deputy Headmaster) Mrs Linda Carr (Staff Representative), Mrs Judith Parfitt (Director: Academic Studies) and Mr Carlo Heydenreich (Non-Educator Representative). The co-opted members are: Mr Anton Scholtz (Deputy Headmaster), Mr Neil Bielby (Director: Sport), Mrs Cheryl Crulci (Secretary), Mr Grand Howard, Mr Mike Mallett and Mr Andrew Masterson (Chairman: Hostel Council). The associates are: Mr Dave Hurr (President: Old Grey Union), Mrs Lauren Malan (Old Grey Union Office Manager) and Mrs Beverley McCarthy (Grey Foundation). Our Student members on the Board for 2020 are Liyema Matyolweni (Head Prefect) and Oliver Roode (Deputy Head Prefect). Our Matrics and Leaders of 2019 have done themselves and our school proud and it has been a pleasure working with them. Thank you and well done to our outgoing Head Prefect, Matthew Easton, and our Deputy, Ricky King. We were delighted to bring the Matric of the Year Award back to Grey this year. Sachin Naidoo was awarded the top award as well as the Cultural Award and Ricky King received the award for Sport. Well done to our men! A special thank you to our Matric Parents for the great partnership that you have had with The Grey over a number of years. A very sincere thanks to our Matrics and their Parents for their very generous of over R74000 to the School, which is greatly valued and appreciated. These funds will be used to install some benches in the gallery. I wish you a very blessed Christmas and a festive and most enjoyable holiday. We look forward to welcoming all members of the Grey Family back to the school in the New Year and trust that 2020 will be hugely successful and enjoyable. For those of you travelling, please return safely. SIYA KOLISI RAISES THE WILLIAM WEBB ELLIS TROPHY

The jubilant scenes at the Yokohama Stadium in Tokyo capped a remarkable year for both the Springboks and their Captain and Old Grey, Siya Kolisi. He led his charges to win their third World Cup after annihilating England by 32 points to 12. Siya’s growth from his humble origins in Zwide, before establishing himself at Grey High School, has been inspirational to many in our school community. He has transcended his position as the captain of the World Cup winning Springboks to embody what is possible when African children are afforded opportunities to shine, despite the desperate challenges many in our land face. Siya enters a new phase in his career as an icon both of Rugby and South Africa.

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We, as Grey High School, are tremendously proud of an Old Grey who has reached the pinnacle of his sport. More so, we are humbled to have played a small part in shaping and guiding a young man to be the best he could possibly be, as a human being, a father, and a South African. We salute you Siya, Tria Juncta in Uno!

STAFFING

Staff leaving: Mrs Landie Oosthuizen will be leaving us to join the rest of her family at Alexander Road

High. This leaves a big hole in our IT Department as she is an outstanding teacher. We are currently looking to fill this position with somebody of calibre and, in the interim, will have Mr Langenhoven fill the position. This has been made possible by Mrs Smith agreeing to delay her retirement by a term while we advertise and find somebody appropriate.

Mr Jarryd Cooke has been accepted into the Royal Navy and will be leaving us in February 2020. His duties will be filled for the first term by Mrs Bezuidenhout, who like Mrs Smith has agreed to delay her retirement by a term while we find a suitable teacher.

Staff reaching retirement age: Mrs Lynette Smith (CAT for 11 years) – will remain in a temporary position. Mrs Michele Bezuidenhout (Library and History for 21 years) – will remain in a temporary

position.

New Staff: Mr Jason Rademeyer will join us in the CAT department as a replacement for fro Mrs

Smith. Mr Rademeyer will be joining us from Linkside High School.

Miss Elandré Bosch will be joining the Afrikaans department and establishing the Drama department. Mrs Bosch is a graduate from Stellenbosch with a background in Theatre productions and this will be her first teaching post.

Mr Dries van Schalkwyk will be joining us as a Sports Administrator and rugby coach.

Other staff news: Miss Esté Bezuidenhout is getting married in December to Old Grey, James Gardner.

Ryan & Russell Laurie are expecting their first son early in January. Others to follow in

the year: Lynn & Pete Furstenburg, Celesté van Vuuren & Zaine Marx, Kegan &

Jessica Topper and Declan & Kirstin McLaggan.

Our condolences to Fenner & Silicia Barnard – Fenner’s father (well known to the Muir

College families) passed away on 22 November.

ACADEMIC MATTERS

FINAL EXAMINATIONS 2019

The 2019 National Senior Certificate examination session, the twelfth of its type since the introduction of the National Curriculum Statement and the sixth since the introduction of CAPS, will finish this year. Things appear to have run smoothly and we certainly look forward to a bumper crop of results. The date for the release of the Matric results is expected to be in the vicinity of 08 January 2019 at 10:30, though this date has yet to be confirmed. In this

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regard, please keep an eye open for announcements in the media. The rest of our pupils (Grades 8-11) have, during the past month, written vitally important year-end examinations. DEPARTMENTAL MARKING

Messrs Steve van Niekerk, Marc Brown, Declan McLaggan, Matthew Osborne, Gerhard Hills, Garron Everts, Louis du Plessis, Marius Langenhoven, Jonathan van Niekerk and Mesdames Carla Barclay, Cecile Goezaar, Lianda Victor, Lynette Swart, Marzane Meyer Mr Simon Sonderup and Ms Celeste van Vuuren have all been appointed as Matric markers in their various subject areas – best wishes to them as they take up this challenge. The experience gained by these educators during this marking exercise always has a positive ‘spin-off’ for our school and for our Grey men. TOP TEN STUDENTS IN EACH GRADE

Hearty congratulations to the top 10 students in each grade as at the end of the 2019

academic year:

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11

1 ARCHIBALD,

Dane 1 RISTOW, Daniel 1

STEPHENSON,

Joshua 1 ALAM, Nafi

2 EATON, Jayden 2 CLAASSEN, Kian 2 OBERHOLSTER,

Luke 2 LISTER, Russell

3 BROMBACHER,

Mark 3 LISTER, Devon 3 HEYNES, Zach 3 RAGA, Pranesh

4 BUTLER, Joshua 4 ZITTLAU, Bernard 4 DANIELS, Thomas 4 BROWN, Keagan

5 GIACONI, Luca 5 DU TOIT, Pieter 5 SARRAHWITZ,

Lu'ay 5 ASKEW, Thomas

6 MELVILLE, Lloyd 6 MOOLMAN, Devin 6 GREEFF, David 6 WEDDELL, Luke

7 JACHENS, Stefan 7 STICKELLS, Jorge 7 ESAU, Cael 7 RIMMER, Brett

8 BARBER,

Matthew 8 VICTOR, James 8 PIETERSE, Wian 8

SIEBERHAGEN,

Nathan

9 KRUGER,

Matthew 9 INGRAM, Ivan 9 NAIDOO, Rohan 9 BRICKHILL, Jaryd

10 MUNSHI, Zaahid 10 DAVIDSON,

Christian 10

FERREIRA,

Louwrens 10

TAYLOR,

Benjamin

SUBJECT CHANGES

Current departmental regulations state that applications to change a subject (for 2020) will close as follows:

on 06 December 2019 for Grade 12 of 2020 (NB this implies that no subject changes can take place in the actual Grade 12 year);

on 31 March 2020 for Grade 11 of 2020; and by 30 June 2020 for Grade 10 of 2020.

Should a Grade 10, 11 or 12 pupil wish to change a subject, then, application for permission to do so has to be made through us to the Department of Education. The granting of such permission is not automatic and (depending on the grade) is subject to the furnishing of certain

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documents, including a letter of motivation from the parent/guardian (signed by parents/guardians and the pupil concerned), a letter from the Head of the School and a Support Programme designed to assist the learner to catch up work missed. Also, regarding 2019 into 2020, please note that certain subjects are fully subscribed and subject changes into them cannot, therefore, be entertained. Note also that a maximum of two subject changes in a year is permitted, except for Grade 12 (one change). IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

All parents are urged to apply to Home Affairs for their sons’ ID cards as soon as the boys become eligible (on turning 16).

LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: CONCESSIONS APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 All LSEN students (with diagnosed barriers to learning) who wish to apply for special exam concessions or accommodations are reminded that a psychologist’s report, detailing their diagnosis and with testing scores, plus a doctor’s letter confirming diagnosis must be given to Mrs Riordan before 30 January 2020. All Grade 10 and Grade 12 LSEN students have to reapply for exam and test concessions via Mrs Riordan at the start of 2020, even if the Department has previously granted concessions. All LSEN students who will be in Grade 10 and Grade 12 in 2020 have received forms that parents must complete. Please return these to Mrs Riordan before 6 December 2019. MUSIC RESULTS

The Music Department has been intensively engaged in Solo Music Performance Examinations, taken during the 4th term, through Trinity College London. The Eastern Cape top achievers list has recently been published by Trinity and it reveals that in the grades in which our boys performed, 19 of the 30 top achievers are Grey Boys. The remaining candidates are from all other schools and studios. So, we have every reason to hold our heads high! In total, 105 Examinations were taken, of which 52 were awarded with Merit (75 to 86%) and 33 were awarded with Distinction (87% and above). 65 of 105 candidates achieved over 80%, and the total “class average” is 79%. Achievers are as follows:

GRADE 3

With Merit: William Wedderburn – Violin; Ndabazovuyo Mandaba – Violin; Joshua Butler – Violin; Luke Mallett – Cello With Distinction: Lizwi-Lenkosi Matomela – Clarinet – 90%; Matthew Barber – Clarinet – 96%

GRADE 4

Pass: Kaiden Miller – Violin; Ryan Wilmot – Violin; Sokhaya Fongqo – Cello; Thomas Hobson – Piano; Matthew Campbell – Clarinet With Merit: O’Mogolo Moeng – Saxophone; Keagan Fourie – Violin; Stefan Jachens – Violin; Joshua Witthuhn – Cello; Jude Rogers – Clarinet; Jacobus Horn – Clarinet; Cullen Brooks

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– Clarinet; Liam van Niekerk – Drum Kit; Liam Erens – Drum Kit; Daniel Butler – Drum Kit; Michael Prinsloo – French Horn; Liam van Niekerk – Trumpet With Distinction: Dane Archibald – Violin – 87%; Dane Iverson - Rock & Pop Bass - 91%; Mikail van Huyssteen – Double Bass – 92%; Jayden Eaton – Drum Kit – 92%

GRADE 5

Pass: Ayden Braans – Violin; Christian Davidson – Piano; Oliver Klatte – Trombone; James Haskings – Trombone; Matthew Kruger – Trombone; Jethro Campher – Trumpet; Ryan Baxter – Trumpet; Nicholas Junger – Euphonium With Merit: James Victor – Flute; Oliver Bown – Piano; Brice Garcez – Saxophone; James Rodger – Clarinet; Siya Busakwe – Clarinet; Joshua Wood – Clarinet; Adrian Mitchell – Trumpet; Jarrod Rose-Christie – Trumpet; Ethan Hoyle – Trumpet With Distinction: Neill Erasmus – Cello – 87%; Keenan Friend – Violin – 87%; Zukhanye Ngxaki – Clarinet – 87%; Jordan de Klerk – Saxophone – 88%; Kian Claassen – Violin – 89%; Simon Cameron – Drum Kit – 89%; Nathan McCallum – Tuba – 90%; Jonathan Hughes – Organ – 90%; Caden Wynter – Flute – 91%; Joshua Hendricks – Saxophone – 91% GRADE 6

Pass: Andrew Barnes – Cello; Kavir Dullabh – Piano; Brett Rimmer – Clarinet With Merit: James McGillivray – Saxophone; Liam Humphrey – Violin; Kyle Colesky – Piano; Nicholas Swanepoel – Piano; Ross Anderson – Cello; Zach Heynes – Clarinet; James Smith – Trumpet; Pieter du Toit – Trumpet; Oliver Bown – Trumpet; Nelson de Vos – French Horn; Luke Brown – French Horn; Scott Paris – Trumpet; Sebastian Hammerschmidt – Violin With Distinction: Matthew Bezuidenhout – Clarinet – 87%; Mark Malherbe – Saxophone – 88%; Tyler Horrmann – Clarinet – 88%; Kamvelihle Sanqela – Tuba – 91%; Kellan Harrison – Drum Kit – 91%; Mathew Maartens – Clarinet – 92% GRADE 7

Pass: Luke Johnson – Trombone; Thomas Daniels - Trumpet; Joshua Hambury – Trumpet With Merit: Nicholas Mitchell – Saxophone; Cameron Foulds – Saxophone; Leo Huisman – Piano; Tyler Holmes – Clarinet; Nicolas Rogers – Euphonium; Jarryd Harker – Tuba; Simon Baxter – Trumpet; Simon Carthew – French Horn; Dean Neff – French Horn; Daniel Rogers – Trumpet With Distinction: Benjamin Taylor – Piano – 87%; Owam Pemba – Trumpet – 87%; Warren Weidmann – Clarinet – 87%; Owam Nkqayini – Saxophone – 90%; Ross Bester – Euphonium – 91% GRADE 8

Pass: Jordan Berrington – Saxophone With Merit: Brendon Hoffmann – Flute; Tristan Ingram – Violin; Rashan Naidoo – Violin; Hunter Leonard – Trumpet With Distinction: Asemahle Mtanase – Trumpet – 87%; Sinqobile Kumalo – Tuba – 88%; Jonathan Hughes – Flute – 89%; Cael Esau – Clarinet – 91%; Yongama Nkewuse – Saxophone – 93%; Kyle Roberts – Trombone – 93%

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ADVANCED PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE With Merit: Zukhanye Johnson – Trombone

Music Dinner

The annual Music Dinner was held once again at the Grand Hotel. At this very enjoyable event the positions of leadership for 2020 were announced, as follows: The Grey Voices: Leader - Zukhanye Johnson

The Grey Big Band: Leader – Hunter Leonard

Concert Master of the Grey Strings and Grey Orchestra: Denovan Jeptha

The Grey Symphonic Winds: Leader Dean Neff, Deputy Leader Asemahle Mtanase.

COLOURS AWARDS THIS TERM:

ACADEMICS: Half Colours: Jared Kirsten, Gabriel Adamstein, Jordan Caraher, Timothy Schady, Aidan van Loggerenberg, Liam Milne and Delron de Wet. Colours: Theo Repinz, Ryan Smith, Matthew de Lauwere and Kiran Marriott-Watson. MUSIC: Colours: Tristan Ingram and Jordan Berrington Half Colours: Nicholas Mitchell MOUNTAIN BIKING: Colours: Ceejay Bosman and Aidan Finlay BASKETBALL: Colours: Justin Friend MUSIC: Half Colours: Nicholas Mitchell LIBRARY:

Please note that from next year the Library will be open daily after school until 15:00.

BODAS

Many thanks to our hard-working Chairman, Mr Vlam Michau, and his dynamic committee for all that they have done for the Meriway men. This year has been a busy one for them and when reviewing their year, they can reflect on many successes - in particular the refurbishments of the bathrooms. The hard work of our hostel council continues to ensure that there is a very special atmosphere and ‘home away from home’ environment in the hostels. Mr Andrew Masterson has kindly taken over as Hostel Chairman for 2020.

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The members of the 2020 Hostel Council are:

Mr Andrew Masterson (Chairman) – Humansdorp 082 321 1462

Mr Heinrick Audie – Port Alfred 079 642 3937

Mr Richard Bennett – Adelaide 084 695 3434

Mrs Linda de Villiers – Fort Beaufort 082 779 2257

Mr Rufus Dreyer – Humansdorp 082 784 8247

Mrs Tracey Greeff – Somerset East 082 823 5742

Mrs Nicola Reardon – Knysna 083 265 7730

Mr Ollie Stratford - Addo 083 326 9408

Secretary: Mrs Elga Heydenreich 041 392 7601

Sincere thank you to Senior Housemaster, Mr Gerhard Hills and his assistants - Messrs Siya Denga (Deputy Housemaster), Fenner Barnard, Beän van Eeden, Zaine Marx, Jarryd Cooke, André van Zyl, Richard Rautenbach and Reinhardt Oborn – for their commitment to the ‘Bodas’ in so many ways. Sincere thanks to Mrs Anne Tarr (Housekeeper) and to Mrs Jean McGahey (Medical Matron) for all that they have done in the best interests of our resident staff and ‘Bodas’. We are immensely grateful to Mr Francois Holder who has assisted the Medical Matron during the course of this year. From 2020, the boda’s will revert to two traditional houses, namely Meridith & Way. This will enable us to run the hostel more efficiently with the mentoring of smaller groups. Mr Fenner Barnard will be in charge of Meredith and Mr Siya Denga in charge of Way. However, they will still compete against the day-boys as Meriway. All our ‘Boda’ parents are fantastic brand ambassadors for The Grey. Thank you ALL for what you continue to do!

LADIES’ COMMITTEE

Sincere thanks are extended to Mrs Sam Bowers, Chairlady for this year, and her willing group of committee members for their fantastic and committed support during 2019. We are very grateful to our hard-working ladies who are always prepared to go out of their way in looking after the interests of the Grey Family. This is highly appreciated and valued and not taken for granted. Most important of all is that they enjoy and derive great pleasure from all that they do – and that’s what it’s all about! Many thanks, also, to those Dads who ‘throw their weight in’ by assisting the school in many and varied ways. Mrs Sue Atherton, who liaises with the ladies, is to be thanked for her role in always delivering outstanding service to the school which is done with love, care and complete dedication are hugely appreciated by our young men and their parents. We look forward to welcoming many of our new parents ‘on board’ in 2020.

THE LADIES’ COMMITTEE FOR 2020

Sue Atherton Liaison

Janice Nel Chairlady

Taryne Smith Vice-Chairlady

Jacqui Holmes Treasurer

Angela Parker Co-Treasurer

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Sam Marriner Secretary

Carmen Pieterse Co-Secretary

Janice Junger Clothing Exchange

Anria Swart Co-Clothing Exchange

Cheryl Kietsman Restaurant

Eliza Gardner Co-Restaurant

Jeanine Royle Lost Property

Valmaine De Klerk Co-Lost Property

Lucy Du Plessis Tea/Coffee

Colette Michaels Co-Tea/Coffee

Lynne Gelendhuys TUCKSHOP

Mandy Rogers Co-Tuckshop

Liesl Bleske Flowers

Niki Erasmus Co-Flowers

We continue to encourage all parents to become involved in projects in and around the school. A Grey parent is an involved parent.

LEADERSHIP

Congratulations to our newly-appointed pupil leadership teams and best wishes for 2020. I am confident that they, together with the entire 2020 matric year group, will contribute positively towards making next year successful. I know that the entire Grey family will offer them their full, loyal and committed support. The newly-elected School Prefects for 2020 are: Head Prefect: Liyema Matyolweni; Deputy Head Prefect: Oliver Roode, Prefects: Nafi Alam, Asane de Lange, Ross de Villiers, Yolisa Dladla, Dylan Halgreen, Tiaan Ingram, Kellan Jones, Sean Karlson, Nicholas Keevy, Russell Lister, Phambali Madolo, Lusanele Nelani, Lathitha Nqebe, Daniel Reardon, Damon Royle, Nathan Sieberhagen, Luke Weddell and Siviwe Zondani.

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Our newly-appointed House Prefects for 2020 are: JOHNSON HOUSE: Head: Asante de Lange; Deputy: Hlumelo Mooi; Prefects: Thomas Askew, Keagan Brown, Tom Heath, Nicholas Mitchell, David Olivier. LANG HOUSE: Head: Brett Rimmer; Deputy: Simon Carthew; Prefects: Matthew de Lange, Reece Hancocks, Zykhanye Johnson, Luke Nienaber, Christian Rosser. MERIWAY HOUSE: Head: Liyema Matyolweni; Deputy: Oliver Roode; Prefects: Ross de Villiers, Yolisa Dladla, Phambili Madolo, Lathitha Nqebe, Daniel Reardon, Siviwe Zondani, Oliver Harrow and Hendrik Vermaak. NOAKS HOUSE: Head: Nathan Sieberhagen; Deputy: Nicholas Keevy; Prefects: Damon Royle, Sean Karlson, Tiaan Ingram, Dylan Halgreen, Elih Thorne. THURLOW HOUSE: Head: Nafi Alam; Deputy: Luke Weddell; Prefects: Ceejay Bosman, Caleb Chetty, Thomas Molenaar, Dean Neff, Nicolas Wise. VIPAN HOUSE: Head: Lusanele Nelani; Deputy: Russell Lister; Prefects: Kellan Jones, Nicholas Kingston, Jared Meyer, Kyle Seale, Michael Wicks.

PREFECTS’ CAMP

This year’s Leadership Camp will be held on Friday 10 January and Saturday 11 January in the new year. Mr Anton Scholtz will organise this camp and we look forward to his valued input. Our newly-elected leaders will be privileged to experience the expertise and guidance in leadership skills and training from our facilitator, Rev Tim Marshall – well-known to many of us. I have no doubt that this experience will ‘bond’ this group into a formidable team, ready to accept the challenges that they will face as our leaders in 2020. Our sincere thanks to Mrs Sue Atherton, in advance, who always caters superbly for our men while on camp.

BUDGET MEETING - PRESENTATION TO PARENTS

The 2020 Budget, presented to Parents on Monday 28 October, was passed unanimously, with the increase in school fees set at 7.62% (one of the lowest in eleven years) - thank you to our Treasurer, Bursar, Governors and staff involved for their wise fiscal controls and planning! School Fees will be R55 020pa and Boarding Fees R64 260. Many thanks to those parents who joined members of the Governing Body for this important presentation. Academic excellence at The Grey High School will always remain our core priority and, as such, our Grey men are privileged to be in an academic institution which offers a 1:14 teacher to pupil ratio.

OLD GREYS’ UNION & GREY FOUNDATION

The Old Greys’ Union continues to play a vital role in providing support for our School. Our National President, Mr David Hurr, the Executive and ALL Old Greys are sincerely thanked for what they continue to do for and mean to the School. The financial contribution of the OGU towards our annual Prize-giving and other projects is sincerely appreciated. At our annual Prize-giving, the prestigious Old Greys’ Union Award for 2019 was this year presented to Matriculant, Ricky King, by the National President, Mr Dave Hurr.

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We also wish to express our gratitude to the Old Grey Europe Branch, who continue to provide a number of full tuition and boarding scholarships to deserving Grey candidates. The Old Greys’ Union continues to grow in vibrancy and numbers. Mrs Lauren Malan, Executive Manager of the Old Grey office can be contacted on 041 392 7625 for any information or queries regarding the OGU. It has been my privilege and pleasure, during 2019, to meet with Old Greys in both London and New York. Many thanks to the facilitators of these branches of our Old Grey network. We have also enjoyed these opportunities to meet with families and parents wishing to send their boys to The Grey. We are very pleased to welcome Mr Andrew Bradley (Old Grey of 1981) as the Chairman of The Grey Foundation. Members of the Old Grey EXCO who work tirelessly in the best interests of the Union and Club are: Messrs Dave Hurr (National President), Gary Sim (Vice-President and Club Chairman), Bryan Knox, Sabelo Sibanda (Secretary), Kurt Heidemann (Treasurer), Mike Swanepoel, Justin Swanepoel, Brett Weddell, Scott Rollo, Richard Moir, Peter Simmons, Art Janse van Rensburg, John McGillivray, , Lindsay Pearson and the Rector.

HERITAGE MARCH – TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER

A moving and very special annual event as our Matrics, accompanied by our Military Band, marched from the School to the Old Grey Institute on the Donkin. Many thanks to so many of our Matric parents and supporters who were in attendance.

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PRIZE-GIVING AND VALEDICTION – WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER

Our sincere thanks to our Special Guest at our Prize-giving, Mr Greg Billson, outgoing SGB Chairman, who presented the awards to many worthy recipients. The Valedictory Assembly was another special occasion with Prefect of 2009, Dr David Veitch, our Guest Speaker, who gave a relevant and meaningful address to the Matrics of 2019 which was really well-received and appreciated. Our Guest Speaker, Dr David Veitch (2009)

Matrics rang the Hope Bell as they departed under the Clock Tower for their final day at the high school

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FATHERS’ AND SONS’ LUNCHEON – WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER

Always a great occasion – many thanks to Old Grey President, Mr Dave Hurr, and members of the OGU Executive for hosting this event – and special thanks to Mrs Lauren Malan for her organization. The spirit of camaraderie and fellowship was something very special. Thanks also go to Mesdames Ann Easton and Martine King who organised a fun-filled and jubilant luncheon for the Matric Moms at the Little Walmer Golf Club.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE – MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER

Many thanks to all who supported our dignified and meaningful annual ceremony. This was, once again an emotional and special event as we remembered those who ‘paid the supreme sacrifice!’

Sentries standing guard at our Memorial on Remembrance Day

INTRAMURALS

BLOOD BANK

The final Blood Bank for the year took place on Monday 7 October in the De Waal Hall. This term there was a target of 80 units. Under the leadership of Oliver Harrow and his committee of Peer Promoters, the Grey community again exceeded this target. A total of 86 units was collected. This was also the last Blood Bank managed by this year’s Peer Promoters. They received the SANBS Peer Promotions Floating Trophy in recognition of their outstanding support and service to the South African National Blood Service, in the Eastern Cape. This is the fifth consecutive year that Grey High has been awarded this trophy. The first Blood Drive for 2020 will take place in the De Waal Hall on Monday 27 January. The committee to lead in 2020 are as follows: CHAIRMAN: Sinoyolo Mabuza, VICE-CHAIRMAN: Daniel Butler, MEMBERS: Luke Oberholster Joshua Stephenson, Cael Esau, Tom Smith, James Hofmeyr, Kavir Dullabh, Matthew Maartens, Ross Bester, James Sutton and George van Heerden.

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CHESS REPORT

Daniel Holmes has been selected for the U16 EP Chess Team. He will be participating in the National Chess Competition in January 2020 in Johannesburg. Congratulations to Gerrick Assam and Ryan van der Hoogen on receiving their team awards.

DANCE CLUB

All the members of the Dance Club enjoyed another successful and thoroughly entertaining year. I would like to take this opportunity to commend Jordan Berrington (Chairman), Tom Heath (Vice-Chairman) and their committee for all their input, organisation, enthusiastic leadership and absolute passion for the club.

The newly appointed Dance Committee for 2019 is Tom Heath (Chairman), Brett Rimmer (Vice-Chairman), Iwan Swart, and Justin Nash. Congratulations to Estiaan Hough for being nominated as the “Ballroom Dancer of the Year 2019”, as well as to the following dancers who were highly commended (above 80%) in their dance tests. The tests were conducted during the Test Week in August: Pre-Bronze Badge: Beginners Level (Style – Ballroom & Latin) Brett Rimmer 93.5%; Bronze Badge: Intermediate Level (Style – Ballroom & Latin) Estiaan Hough 79%; Iwan Swart 88%; Silver Badge: Intermediate Level (Style – Ballroom) Estiaan Hough 90.33%.

Every club member has come to understand, appreciate and enjoy the skill of dancing. The year has seen each of them benefit from their dance lessons on various levels. Confidences soared and numerous beginners’ two left feet learnt to work together in harmony to sweep their partners off their feet. A sincere thanks to the team from Collegiate for all their effort and organisation throughout the year. Our instructors from the Dare 2 Dance Studio, Hadrian and Leslie Roberts – your guidance to and mentorship of our Grey men, as well as your passion and overall dedication to the art of dancing, is outstanding and inspiring. Your every effort is greatly appreciated.

FIRST AID

Congratulations to the following first aiders on their leadership positions for 2019/ 2020. Chairman: Hlanganani Made; Vice-Chairman: Daniel Brenner; Senior Committee Members: Caleb Chetty, BP du Preez, Kent Cooney, Jama Mahalanza, Michael Murray-Smith, Leo Huisman; Junior committee Members: Nicholas Swanepoel, Joshua van Vuuren, Nicholas Upton and Jason Kruger. Many thanks must go to Jamie Franks and his outgoing committee for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the club. Best wishes to Hlanganani Made and his committee for 2020.

GAMING CLUB

The Grey Gaming Club traveled to Johannesburg in October to take part in the second High School Esports League (HSEL) National Finals, held at the Maverick Gaming Center in association with VS GAMING. Grey was represented in two of the three genres, namely Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) and DOTA2. Both teams enjoyed a successful tournament, the CS:GO team placed 4th at the tournament narrowly missing out on 3rd place. Their results were as follows: Pool Stages: Lost to Parklands, Beat Westville, Beat Jeppe, Semi Finals: Lost to Paul Roos, 3rd/4th Playoff: Lost to Parklands, ended fourth.

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However, the DOTA 2 side was most successful; they were unbeaten in all 10 games during the tournament and brought home the gold medal making them the 2019 HSEL Champions. Their results were as follows: Beat Ligbron, Parklands, Glenwood, SEMI FINAL, beat Glenwood 36-1, and 47-10. FINAL Vs Parklands (Game 1) won 42-41 and (Game 2) 41-17. Grey won the tournament and were named DOTA 2 Champions in SA.

GREY COOKS

The final cook-off was held on 16 October. The six finalists were: Daniel Matyszak, Sebastian Hammershmidt, Jarred Gardiner, Duncan Boucher, Nicholas Junger and Carter Mohaud. They were given 90 minutes to cook three dishes - starter, main and desert. The dishes went through anonymously to three judges – one of which was Mr Townsin – and then scored. At the end of which, all scores were totalled, and the positions were as follows: 3rd: Carter Mohaud, 2nd: Nicholas Junger and Rookie Chef for 2019 or 1st place: Duncan Boucher. Well done to the boys on completing this course, and thank you to all at Capsicum for your patience and assistance. Ms Montana Botha (PGCE student at Grey 2019) served as assistant staff in charge, and her time and effort was very much appreciated.

GREY PULSE

Congratulations to the following Grey Pulse members on their leadership positions for 2019/ 2020. Chairman: Kavir Dullabh; Vice-Chairman: Daniel Butler; Senior Committee Members: Luke Oberholster, Aiden Nel, Rohan Naidoo and Desmond Petersen. Many thanks must go to Nathan Sieberhagen and his outgoing committee for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the club. Best wishes to Kavir Dullabh and his committee for 2020.

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GREY UNION

Congratulations to the following Grey Union Members on their leadership positions for 2019/ 2020. Chairman: Nathan Siebergahen, Vice-Chairman: Lusanele Nelani, Secretary: Lathi Nqebe, Treasurer: Russel Lister, Registrar: Kellan Harrison, and Leadership: Oliver Roode. Many thanks must go to Sachin Naidoo and his outgoing committee for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the club.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

In collaboration with Grey Union and Preservation Society, we collected water (in exchange for fizzers) for Karoo drought-stricken areas. We ended the year off well and achieved our goal by donating 50 Shoeboxes to the Santa Shoebox Project. Thank you to those members who are always willing to walk the extra mile. You are truly dedicated to the cause. Let US continue here at the Grey to make a difference.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Although exams understandably hampered participation in weekend environmental action, our trusty band of eco-warriors have still managed to support WESSA with a beach clean-up from Pollack Beach towards Cape Recife this term as well as two alien vegetation “hacks” on Saturday mornings. Hundreds of rooikrantz and Port Jackson wattle saplings were removed from the NMU campus and from the Baakens Valley in October and November.

Thank you to Mr Corbyn Dolley and Mrs Melissa Riordan for their involvement and thank you to Rector Erasmus and his family for supporting the beach clean-up in the gale on the morning before the Rugby World Cup final!

SCA

Although there were no formal activities for SCA in the fourth term, our daily morning meetings continued, led by our dedicated committee members. Congratulations to our newly-elected committee members: Reece Hall; James Sutton; Jean Hough; Aidan Nel and Nathan McCallum and to our new Chairman, Kellan Harrison, and Vice-Chairman, Nathan Sieberhagen.

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A huge thanks to our outgoing matric committee members who have given so generously of their time and hearts over the past years. We wish you God’s richest blessings in your future endeavours.

SIGHT AND SOUND

Sight and Sound has continued to grow in numbers and capabilities. The film division has about 10 active members, while the photography division has about 20 members. Our task is to photograph or film or both, all events that take place within the school’s calendar. This material is used for social media purposes, the print press, marketing material, promotions, catalogues, brochures, and serves as a digital archive. 2019 is the year Sight and Sound bids farewell to current Chairman, Mitch Lovemore. Mitch has been a rock-steady, irreplaceable member since Grade 9, and has served the club and the school in an exceptional manner – always willing, always committed, and always dependable to produce the goods. Thank you for being an exceptional servant and asset to The Grey. The incoming committee for 2019 / 2020 consists of seasoned veterans. The new chairman is Glynn Rudman. He has served for a number of years already, and is highly efficient at all tasks required. Justin Dickie likewise is skilled in all tasks, and has been a loyal servant since Grade 8. Heading up the Photographic division is Kyle Seale. Kyle has shown remarkable dependability and responsibility. Good luck to the new committee. There are a number of promising juniors coming through, which bodes well for the 2020 year.

SPEAKERS’ CLUB

Eighteen Grade 11 pupils participated in this year’s Speakers’ Club programme. The club gives the boys the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills and to learn the skills necessary to organise and run effective formal meetings. There are three major aims of the course: 1. To develop the speaking abilities of the participants in a constructive and stimulating environment; 2. To assist the participants in learning how to deliver unprepared speeches; 3. To expose the participants to a formal meeting format, and the demands of fulfilling various offices in a meeting. The boys were not only required to present prepared speeches at weekly meetings but were also thrown in the deep end by having to present unprepared speeches. These “off-the-cuff” sessions were daunting at the start of the course. However, as the course drew to a close, these sessions became the source of much anticipation, laughter and interest. The growth in confidence and ability was astounding. The course culminated in the Graduation Dinner. The manner in which the boys carried out the presentation of their speeches, toasts, vote of thanks and other duties was a clear indication of their personal growth and their willingness to step out of their comfort zones in order to develop their communication and leadership skills. Thank you to the boys for embracing this experience with open arms. You all did a fantastic job!!

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SPORT

CRICKET

The 1st XI has had a wonderful 3rd/4th term of cricket. The 1st XI ended the 2019 year ranked 4th overall in the SA Schools’ Cricket Rankings. Considering that we used over 20 players in 2019 due to injuries and players being away on various National tours, 2019 was a very successful year. Luke Beaufort, Tiaan Van Vuuren and Jade Smith were all included in various SA U19 squad matches over a 5 weekend period in September and October and Luke and Tiaan have been includesin the initial squad of 20 players for the U19 World Cup which takes place in January/February 2020, with Jade Smith as reserve. The final team will be chosen after the SA U19 Camp in December. Tiaan was also part of the EP Senior Provincial team that played in the Africa T20 Cup. The 1st XI, 2nd XI, 15A and U14A teams all played in annual school tournaments in the September holidays. The 1st XI had a successful Cape Schools Week in Cradock, winning 3 out of their 4 matches. A superb 4th term saw the team play some top cricket and Jade Smith capped off a wonderful year with the bat with two consecutive centuries in the final two matches of the season scoring 148 vs Woodridge and 132 vs Kingswood, this took his total runs scored for 2019 to just over 1500 runs, George van Heerden was hot on his heels with just over 1300 runs in the year, what makes this so unique and special is that these 2 young men are only in Grade 10 this year. Nick Keevy ended the season off with a brilliant 5 wicket haul against Kingswood to take him to 46 wickets at just over 13 runs per wicket and the leading wicket taker for 2019. CRICKET ACTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS : The 1st XI will play in the annual Grey Cricket Festival early next year and Grey Bloem will be hosting. We will play St Andrew’s Bloem, Affies, DHS and Maritzburg College from the 9th to 12th January. The team is as follows: Nick Keevy (Captain), Elih Thorne, Cade Cambier, Arend Visser, Michael Wicks, Ryan Oborn, Thomas Molenaar, George van Heerden, Jade Smith, James Hofmeyr, Tom Daniels, Josh Stephenson, Miki Brass, Daniel Ristow. A number of our young men will be representing Eastern Province at various levels during the holidays. EP U18 at the Khaya Majola Coca Cola U18 Schools’ Week (Natal Inland) – Luke Beaufort (Captain) Tiaan van Vuuren, Nicholas Keevy, Elih Thorne, Arend Visser and Jade Smith. Mr Corbyn Dolley will be the Manager. EP U17 team at the Momentum U17 Week– Port Elizabeth: George van heerden, Josh Stephenson and Tom Daniels. EP U15 Team at the Momentum U15 Week in East London. Daniel Ristow, Miki Brass, Casey Keevy, Ashley Ostling and John Lovemore. Tournament Director: Mr Neil Bielby. We are indeed proud and delighted to have so many of our boys and staff involved in Eastern Province Schools’ Cricket Teams. Congratulations and best wishes to you ALL!

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GOLF

Congratulations to Mr Gerrie Hills on being selected as the President of EP Schools Golf. Robbie Shearer and Lumi Mantshiyo will represent Eastern Province at the SA U19 Golf inter provincials in Oubaai.

Please refer to the d6 School Communicator for all the Sport Fixtures for Term 1. Also refer to the Calendar of the d6 for other school dates and information.

INDOOR HOCKEY

The following boys have been selected for the Eastern Province franchise teams, The Vipers, to compete in the National Tournament in Cape Town: U18A: Colby Posthumus, Nick Mitchell, Ryan Finlay, Ryan Oborn, Damien Rudman, Richard Porter U18B: Charlie Blume, Luke Nienaber, Christian Rosser, Oli Roode U16A: Keiran Meistre, Casey Keevy, Josh Voight, Travis Coleman, Cullen Posthumus, Simon Baxter, Jean Pienaar, Ryan Casali U16B: Anakin Peens, Cade Hoffmann, Keenan Friend, Justin Dames, Keegan Fourie U14A: Adrian Mitchell, Jean Upman, Ben Peens, Xander Elkington U14B: Jack Brennan, Trenton Wood, Ryan Baxter.

RUGBY

Twizza National Champion of the Champions U15 7’s Tournament: After winning the Port Elizabeth leg of the Twizza 7’s circuit, our U15’s went to Bloemfontein in October to participate in the national championships. Their results were as follows: Group games: Beat Rustenburg 28-14; Beat DHS 29-26; Quarter-final: Lost to HTS Middelburg 28-42. Plate semi-final: Lost to DHS 28-31; 7th place play off: Beat Maritzburg College 34-17. This was a more than respectable performance to end 7th overall in the nation, a result made more impressive as we only had 9 fit players for the knock out matches.

ROWING

The first event on the season’s calendar was the annual Rowathon which took place at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre. A combined total of 468 km was covered by the Grey rowers, with the following boys rowing the furthest (in each age group): Duncan de Klerk (U15) 13 722 m; Julian Schmidt (U16) 14 665 m; Elmo van Olm 23 991 m (U19). Callum Smyth won a cash prize for raising the largest amount of money. Our beneficiary once again was the IGAZI Foundation. We presented Mr Cameron from the organisation a cheque of R15, 250 at our final assembly of the year.

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The season also began with the sudden departure of Grey Rowing stalwart, Mr Benjamin Ekron, and his wife, Natasha, who left our shores to teach in Doha. Mr Jonathan van Niekerk took up the reins as Master-in-Charge, and Mr Reinhardt Oborn became the new Head Coach. They have been superbly supported by Mrs Marzane Meyer, Mr Steve van Niekerk, Mr Garett Smith, the parent committee and the coaches.

The ZRC/Grey Regatta, which took place on the first Saturday of the September holiday, was an exciting change from last year, as races were reduced from a 500-meter to a 400-meter first-ever buoyed course in a one-on-one knock-out format. It was only the Eights who raced the Heads Race of 4,000 meters. The first race saw the 1st VIII clock the exact same time as the St Andrew’s College crew. The U15 boys’ greatest moment of the day was when the A Quad raced a fantastic sprint to win gold. The U16’s entered the sprints races with vigour, with Jamie McGillivray and Jak Nel winning the A Double race. Julian Schmidt went on to beat both St Andrew’s entries and win the B Singles event. Both the U16A Four and B Four won their races. In the U19 division, the B Pair came 2nd to St Andrew’s, and the A Double experienced a narrow defeat in the semi-final. The 1st Four had an amazing victory over two St Andrew’s crews, winning by a boat length.

Two weeks later we headed off to Knysna to compete in the Knysna Midway Regatta. This regatta is a significant one as it sees all Western and Eastern Cape schools participating. The weather was superb which ensured pleasant and fair racing. The first race of the day saw Thomas Hobson winning the U15 Singles event. The U15 Quad rowed an impressive heat and finished a close 2nd in their final. The U16 rowers narrowly missed podium positions in the Quads and Fours. In the U19 division, the two Single boats beat a field of 17 to finish 4th and 5th. The 1st VIII beat Rondebosch and Bishops to place 3rd in the Heads Race.

Our last major regatta of the year was the St Andrew’s Settlers Regatta held on the Kowie River in Port Alfred. The U15 age group had a superb day of racing, winning both the Scull and Double events. They then beat all competition in the knock-outs to take both 1st and 2nd place in the Octuple race. The U16 Four won their boat class with an impressive time of 21 minutes 28 seconds over 5.5 km. The 1st VIII finished 2nd to St Andrew’s in the Heads Race, trailing by a narrow gap of 7 seconds. However, they fought hard later in the day to beat them in the sprints by half a boat length for an historic victory. The A Double secured a spectacular win against not only school boys, but university crews too.

The 1st VIII will compete in the final competition of the year, the Schools’ Boat Race, on 6th and 7th December. Praise must go to their coach, Mr Alasdair Macphail, and their manager, Mr Reinhardt Oborn, for the many hours spent mentoring and preparing them for this monumental event. Congratulations to the following boys on their selection for the 1st VIII: Ian Bales-Smith, Adam Grosse, Callum Smyth, Elmo van Olm, Jordan Morris, Anthony Adendorff, Dale Hurr, Louis van Heerden, Jared Mayer, Nicholas Cawood (Reserve). The second half of the season begins with the Rowing Camp in Port Alfred on 6th January.

SQUASH

The Grey 1st Team of 2020 attended the annual Wynberg Stayers Festival, where they comfortably beat all opposition, namely: Maritzburg College; Michaelhouse, Pretoria Boys’ and two strong invitational sides in Cape Town.

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The following Grey boys received awards at the Eastern Province Squash annual prize giving dinner:

1. Dean Venter – Junior Player of the Year 2. EP U16A Team won team of the year for winning the U16 Inter Provincial Tournament.

Dean Venter, Ethan Richardson and Ryan Van Eyk 3. Dean Venter, Ethan Richardson and Ryan Van Eyk received their SA Schools award 4. Ethan Richardson was part of the Old Grey Team that won the men’s 2nd league.

The following Grey boys excelled by winning the Dunlop Junior Open which was held at Westview Squash Club: Ryan van Eyk won the U19 section and Zunaid Lewis won the U16 section.

SWIMMING

Jayden Agnew, Justin Agnew and Heinrich Vorster are congratulated on their selection to represent the Eastern Cape Swimming Team at the Gauteng Summer Games. Jayden Agnew was also selected by Swimming South Africa to participate in the Cana Zone 3 Swimming Championships in Kenya at the end of November.

WATERPOLO

The 1st Team played in the annual SACS Tournament in Cape Town. The short team had mixed fortunes and bowed out just before the semi-finals. Results were as follows: vs Pretoria Boys’ won 5-3; vs Grey College won 2-1; vs St Andrew’s lost 1-5; vs Paul Roos lost 4-5; vs Rondebosch won7-2; vs St Benedict’s drew 3-3; vs St John’s lost 4-7. The 1st Team avenged their loss to St Andrew’s, by being unbeaten at both our own and St Andrew’s Waterpolo days.

The U15A side won Gold at the Sterrenberg Waterpolo Tournament hosted by Selborne College and the U15B team came 4th in the Milton Gates Waterpolo Tournament.

The U14A Team came third at the ITEC Grey College U14 Waterpolo Tournament. The U14B Team came Second at the Peter Cuff Waterpolo Tournament.

The Waterpolo club took part in the St Andrew’s Waterpolo Day.

The Grey is extremely proud of the following boys for making their respective age group provincial side: U14A: Tawfiz Akomolafe, Dane Archibald, Toheer Bardien, AJ Fourie, Matthew Kingston, Oliver Klatte and Luke Mallett. U14B: Matthew Ayerst, Mark Brombacher, Daniel de Lange, Alex Leiar, Ndaba Mandaba, Reece Miles, Tristan van Rooyen. U15A: Daniel Brussow, Camryn Edworthy, Ivan Ingram, Byron Forword, Joshua Rusteberg.

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U15B: Ryan Morgan, Joshua Witthuhn. U16A: Chris Steinbach, Daniel Butler, Lyle O’Connell, Ethan Ayerst, Nic Brooks, Luke Stratford, Wian Pieterse, Ross Prince. U19A: Cole Edworthy, Reece Hancocks, Tiaan Ingram, Kellan Jones, David Olivier, Matthew de Lange.

COMMUNICATION

Please be aware that your son’s academic and pastoral well-being is of paramount importance to us. Should you be concerned about anything whatsoever, please feel free to contact us. It is essential that we maintain open channels of communication between the home and the school. The d6 School Communicator is our primary means of communication – please install this on your smartphone, iPad, tablet and/or PC. You are able to maintain your contact details on this App and select the channels that are relevant to you. Your constructive input is always valued – thank you too for the many positive and encouraging communications from parents during 2019.

FROM THE BURSAR

All parents and account payers are reminded that School Fees can be paid in 12 monthly instalments from 1 January to 1 December (except for Matric Boarding fees which are from 2 January to 1 September). Please remember to leave funds available to meet your commitments on 2 January 2020. (The letter from the SGB Treasurer regarding the fees is available on the School Communicator under Resources/General).

TEXTBOOKS

These are provided ‘on loan’ by the school. Parents are please to insist that these are properly cared for by their sons. All textbooks must be covered in contact plastic by Monday 13 January 2020. No textbooks will be issued to pupils who have not returned books from 2019.

MY SCHOOL CARD

The Festive Season is upon us! We appeal to you to remember to use your My School Card over this period. Thank you ALL for your positive support! If you still need a card then simply go on to the link http://www.myschool.co.za and order your card. Please ensure that you nominate Grey High School as the beneficiary. (There is no charge for the card).

‘THE GREY’ MAGAZINE

The 2019 Year Book will be published and made available to all once our final Matric Results have been announced and inserted (approximately June 2020). A communication will be sent to all our

http://www.myschool.co.za/

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Matric families indicating when the magazine may be collected from the school. This edition will be edited by Mr Jonathan van Niekerk and Mrs Fiona Wilson will encapsulate the many and varied activities that have taken place at The Grey during this year.

THE SCHOOL SHOP

Mesdames Louise Rae, Sonja Szczawinski and Lumka Laxa are sincerely thanked for the way in which they have served the Grey Family this year. The School Shop will close at 12:00 on Friday 6 December 2019 and re-open at 09:30 on Monday, 6 January 2020, after which normal trading hours will resume: Monday to Friday : 09:30 to 16:00 and Saturdays : 08:30 to 11:00.

CLOTHING EXCHANGE

The Ladies’ Committee operates the Clothing Exchange in the room below the Mosenthal Pavilion every Thursday, during school terms, between 13:15 and 15:00. Please note the extra days available next year for your convenience: Friday, 4 January

2019, 09:00-12:00, Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 January between 09:00 and 11:00.

Thereafter, trading will revert to normal times.

All clothes must be freshly laundered and mended and blazers dry-cleaned before being accepted for resale.

GREY SUPPORT

Thank you parents, Old Greys and friends of The Grey, for your ongoing support on the touchlines and boundaries of our playing fields, at rowing regattas, on the stands of our Aquatic Centre and at our many cultural activities. Thank you ALL for your incredible involvement and for encouraging healthy and positive participation and competition amongst your sons. The Grey Family is an involved Family!

MOTHERS-WHO-CARE

This dynamic group of Grey Moms has been an integral, “behind the scenes” prayer gathering for both our schools for many years. Mrs Nikki Dryden has led our Moms’ Group this year. We express our sincere thanks to her and our special gathering of Moms’ who continue to uplift the Grey Family in their prayers. Mrs Jenna Jefferies (084 700 1203) will be leading this group of parents in 2020. They meet at 07:30 every Tuesday during the term in the Unicorn Room at Grey Junior. Your support would be valued.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020

The Term Calendar that is issued every term to the boys will be uploaded on to the School Communicator as soon as possible. Please consult it regarding dates for the 1st Term of 2020.

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CONCLUSION

Please note that the First Term commences on Wednesday 15 January 2020 with Assembly at 07:50. All boarders must report to Meriway House the day before – Tuesday 14 January - by 17:00. All new boys to the Hostel will arrive at 09:00 on Monday 13 January and a meeting for all new hostel parents will be held at 09:30 in the Boarding Establishment Dining Room. On Tuesday 14 January ALL new Grade 8’s will have an orientation session from 10:30 - 14:00, followed by Cricket trials. Please ensure that your son returns to school with a regulation haircut and a clean, freshly laundered uniform and polished shoes.

With very best wishes

CHRISTAN B ERASMUS Rector

Please remember to support My School Card (with Grey High as your beneficiary school)

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STAFF MONOGRAMS FOR 2020

EDUCATORS SUPPORT STAFF

AB ALBERTS Shani LY LYON Shawn SA ATHERTON Sue

BA BARCLAY Carla MX MARX Zaine LB BAYMAN Lucy

BD BARNARD Fenner MT MATHER Lucille CC CRULCI Cheryl

BE BELL Janice MG McLAGGAN Declan DD DANIEL Danny

BZ BEZUIDENHOUT Michele MY MEYER Marzane FC ECK Faye

BB BIELBY Neil ML MILES Allan AG GRIPPER Anita

BH BOSCH Elandré ME MILES Michelle CH HEYDENREICH Carlo

BT BOTHA Tyler MP MPHONGOSHE Cindy EH HEYDENREICH Elga

BR BROWN Marc OB OSBORNE Matthew BC ISAACS Branwell

CR CARR Linda PA PARFITT Judith RR RIORDAN Melissa

DM DE MEILLON Neil PT POTGIETER Louis SE NAIDOO Seema

DE DENGA Siya RA RADEMEYER Jason GS SMITH Garett

DL DLALI Tabita RO ROELOFSE Hannes TR TOPPER Kegan

DO DOLLEY Corbyn RW ROWE Debbie LW WESTERDALE Leonie

DF DORFLING Rosalind SC SCHOLTZ Anton BOARDING HOUSE

DP DU PLESSIS Louis SM SMITH (THACKRAY) Lynne JM McGAHEY Jean

DU DU PLESSIS Suzie SO SONDERUP Simon AT TARR Anne

RE ERASMUS Christian ST STOLTSZ Kerstin AV VAN ZYL André

EV EVERTS Garron SB SWARBROOK Kirsten INTERNSHIPS

FG FURSTENBURG Lynn SW SWART Lynette RB RAUTENBACH Richard

GA GARDNER Esté TA TAYLOR Marliza DR RIDGWAY Dominique

GB GILBERT Richard TN TOWNSIN Chris AT TUOHY Aidan

GL GLOVER Desire VE VAN EEDEN Beän

GZ GOEZAAR (VAN EYSSEN) Cecile

VA VAN EEDEN Steyn SPORT

HL HILLS Gerhard VR VAN NIEKERK Jonathan JA ATHERTON James

KE KEMBER Amoré VK VAN NIEKERK Steve FH HOLDER Francois

LH LANGENHOVEN Adele VV VAN VUUREN Celesté RN OBORN Reinhardt

LV LANGENHOVEN Marius VC VICTOR Lianda MN NENGWEKHULU Modja

LA LAURIE Ryan WT WICHT Darrell MS SMITH Michael

LN LYON Ruth WL WILSON Fiona DV VAN SCHALKWYK Dries

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Grey Union handed over a wheelchair as part of the Wheelchair Wednesday Campaign

Our Cricketers who took 5 wickets or made 100 runs!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MATRICS WHO GENEROURSLY DONATED THEIR SCHOOLS SHOES AFTER THEIR FINAL EXAM!

The shoes went to Bergsig School in Uitenhage

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