Integrity, Respect, Pride and Unity

Dear Lucas House Parents

Hilton College 7/15/2015 Term 2

THE LUCAS VIEW

During this past week I had the privilege of taking my eight year old twins Reilly and Ella to watch a new

animated movie called Inside Out. It is an incredible tale of a young girl who, at an impressionable stage of her

life is forced to come to terms with her family leaving their beloved home to relocate to a big city. The story is

largely told from the point of view (experiences) of her emotions (actual characters) in the realm of her mind.

Whilst this seems abstract, it is absolutely brilliant and is poignant reminder of the importance of emotions and

memories in the life of a growing child. I am also reminded of the critical role we as parents (primarily) and

educators have to create room for children to feel and express their emotions (good or bad, happy or sad) and

to develop moments for important core memories (loving and instructive) to be developed that will shape the

personality of our boys into young men who are confident and joyful. At Hilton College our boys, through the

different experiences and people they encounter, are given opportunities to grow and learn on a daily basis,

developing the important memories and the emotional intelligence they need to succeed in the world. Here are

a few of our Lucas House memories from the past term.

Lucas House: Making a Difference outing to SOS Children’s Village for orphans

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WINS THE COVETED YOUTH DAY TROPHY. OUR YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION INVOLVES A MULTI DISCIPLINE INTER

HOUSE COMPETITION, WHICH INCLUDES ACADEMIC, SPORT AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. AT THE END OF THE

DAY LUCAS HOUSE EMERGED AS THE WINNERS A FANTASTIC HOUSE EFFORT!

N.B. UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Would parents take note of the following events that we will be hosting this term:

CHARITY GOLF DAY

Please would as many parents as possible support this event by participating or advertising to friends. If

parents are able to help us with prizes for this event it would also be hugely appreciated. Please confirm your

participation with Inga (lucas@hiltoncollege.com as soon as possible).

DATE: Sunday 2nd August 2015 (second weekend of term).

VENUE: Victoria Country Club.

REGISTRATION: from 08:30.

START: a 'shotgun' start for all teams from 09:30.

FORMAT: American Scramble (teams of 2).

COST: R250 per player; R100 of which will go to the golf club and R150 to our charity partners , Ethembeni, Ndabezinhle Creche and SOS Village for orphans.

FAMILY DAY

Our family day is set for Sunday 6 September, the day after the Hilton vs. Michaelhouse soccer match. We would

love to host everyone for a ‘bring and braai’ lunch event. In the past this has been a wonderful time together and I

hope as many families as possible will be able to make it. More information about the event will be sent to parents

soon.

ACADEMICS MARK ORDER 2

Academically, I was thrilled that an impressive number of our boys in the senior phase (not measured in junior phase)

achieved places on the Head of Academic’s Most Improved list. Many of our boys also continue to excel and working hard..

From a grade average point of view, this was a particularly tough term in that it included examinations for grades 8 - 11 and,

as a result, the percentage averages are predictably lower. Nevertheless, I would have liked our results to have been better

and it is evident that some of our boys are struggling to manage their time and studies effectively. In the coming term, new

measures are being put in place to help boys limit distraction and reach their goals.

Academic Achievers

The Following boys achieved a mark average above 80% (combined CASS and examination marks in grade 8 - 11):

Grade 12 Bhavik Morar 86% (7th in Grade) Ryan Chamberlain 83% (14th in Grade) Keagan Hope 80% Grade 11 Andrea Tonelli 89% (1st in Grade) Langa Dubazana 80% (8th in Grade) Grade 10 Vaughn Williams 85% (7th in Grade) Rasikan Moodley 83% (10th in Grade) Grade 9 James Hickinbotham 80% (15th in Grade) Grade 8 Thomas De Beer 81% (7th in Grade) Wium Smit 80% (9th in Grade) Commendation Awards The following boys received a Commendation Award this term for their industry (a composite score derived from indicators of behaviour and effort in each subject). Thomas De Beer Andrea Tonelli

Wium Smit James Drew

Evan van der Meijden Tristan Kolver

Zanesizwe Ndebele Jonathan Steenfledt-Kristensen

Freddie Steenfeldt-Kristensen Langa Dubazana

James Hickenbotham Chris Walley

Shamiso Mujakachi Bhavik Morar

Jarid Kolver Ryan Chamberlain

Vaughn Williams Keagan Hope

Luke Alcock Charlie Thornton-Dibb

Dylan Hope Thusani Mensah

SPORT

The winter sport season is always an exciting one with two of our core sports, rugby and hockey, at the centre of our

school support. A number of our boys represented the premier age group teams in these sports and I am very proud of

them for the example they set in their play. Just as thrilling for me, however, was having the opportunity to watch a

number of our boys who played in lower teams represent Hilton College with utter courage and determination – and

leading their peers as a result.

Winter Sport Awards

Half-Colours: Adam Holdcroft (Rugby)

Merit Certificate: Damon Wheals (Hockey)

Notable Achievements:

Inter House Sport

Inter-House Hockey and Senior and Junior Inter-House Rugby were held this term. Courageous performances were put in

by all of our teams but it was our juniors rugby team who outdid themselves by shrugging off a low ranking and showing

immense determination and spirit to finish as winners of the Junior I-H competition. Well done Boys!!

WELL DONE Damon

Wheals who has been was

selected for the SA U16

High Performance Squad

following his outstanding

contribution to rhe KZN

Inland U16A at the SA

SA Schools IPT in the

holidays.

Vaughn Williams was selected for the

Midlands U16A rugby team and went

through to the final trial for the KZN team.

Junior Rugby Champions

Siya Xulu in action

for the U15A XV Adam Holdcroft

Damon Wheals

Vaughn Williams

Matric Dance

The matric dance was a wonderful celebration. In Lucas we went all out for our pre-dance function. Glenda did an

amazing job to transform our common room to a ‘Night with the Stars’. In the end all the boys and their dates had a

Youth Day: A fun day with multiple competitive activities. Lucas Ended in a credible 3rd place overall.

I-H Hockey Team I-H Senior Rugby Team

Our Lucas: Making a Difference: Campaign this term was a wonderful success. We spent two Sunday

afternoons at our outreach partners, Ndabezinhle Crèche, Ethembeni and the PMB SOS Village and we

had a great time playing with the children supported there and also working on improving their facilities.

Most pleasing, was that our boys were exceptional in giving their time, effort and enthusiasm in caring for

the children who are orphaned or who are from destitute homes. A major boost to our outreach was

being able to donate a new pair of shoes to every child at these organizations. This was thanks to Busi

Bhembe and TOMS shoes. A BIG thank you must also go to all of our parents who donated funds as well

as old stationary, blankets, clothing and sporting equipment – your donations have made all the difference

in helping us give to these worthwhile organizations. Lastly, thank you to all of our staff who willingly

gave up their time to accompany the boys on these outings.

LUCAS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

It is exciting that three of our Lucas boys were selected to participate in the Exchange Programme and will be

ambassadors for Lucas House and Hilton College. Luke Alcock will be attending Scotts College (Australia) in the

coming term, whilst Vaughn Williams (September) and Rasikan Moodley (January) will be attending Gordonstoun

and Harrow respectively.

Angus Dingley from St. Pius School in Australia spent the past term with us as a member of our Grade 10

Dormitory. He was thrilled to have been with us and he made life-long friends with all of the boys in the House. He

will be flying the Lucas flag high back in his hometown of Sydney.

Luke, Rasikan, Vaughn and Angus

GRADE 10/9 OUTING TO KINGSPARK RUGBY STADIUM

The majority of our grade 10 dormitory and some Grade 9 boys went to watch the Sharks play the Stormers in

the Durban franchise’s last home match of the Super 15 season. This was a very special occasion as not only

was it the last time that many senior springboks would be playing for the Sharks but particularly as a young

up-and-coming star, one of our very own sons, Cameron Wright (Class of 2013), was playing his final match

before leaving to take up a new contract with the French giants Montpellier. Cameron graciously came all the

way from Durban to present us with his Sharks jersey which we will be framing and hanging in our common

room.

IN CLOSING

Dates to remember:

Monday 20 August Start of term (all boys to have returned by 20:30)

Sunday 2 August Lucas House Charity Golf Day

6 August – 28 August Grade 12 Trial Examinations

12 August – 14 August Grade 11 Leadership Course

16 August – 19 August Grade 11 Tour to Johannesburg, Grade 10 Inward bound and Grade 8 + 9

Outdoor Leadership Experience

20 August – 24 August Long Leave Break

5 September Lucas Family Day

18-20 September Arts Festival

19 September Lucas House Arts Festival Fun Day for orphans

19 September Confirmation Chapel Service

25 September Speech Day

25 September Term Closes (12:00)

God Bless

Tony

HOUSE IDOLS FUN NIGHT