Vol 11 | December 2013

Prof Henry Markram inthe race to recreate a human brain

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COVER IMAGEThe race to create a human brain. Professor Henry Markram (1980) heads the world race to reverse engineer an entire human brain (Page 3). Photo: Liz Clarke

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CONTENTSIN THE NEWS

3 Brave New World. Professor Henry Markram (1980) heads up the world’s race to reverse engineer an entire human brain. He addressed staff, boys and the media during his first return to Kearsney in over 30 years.

4 Raising the Costa Concordia. Almost overnight Captain Nick Sloane (1978) became a household name when he successfully raised the 114 000 ton vessel from its watery grave off Giglio in Italy. He regaled an Old Boy gathering in Cape Town with anecdotes about the feat.

5 Some of Kearsney’s other notable Alumni: including a former leader of the Opposition; two generations of an illustrious medical family; an award-winning documentary producer and heroes who have beaten personal adversity.

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE 9 Academic distinction 13 Rugby 2013: ahead of the pack

REUNIONS17 Faces in places – Durban, Zululand, Cape Town, Gauteng and London19 Founders Weekend

SURVIVOR NEWS & FAREWELLS23 In Memory23 Tributes

Ensuring a Secure Legacy

The primary goal of the current Old Boy Executive is to leave a legacy that ensures Kearsney is

financially secure well into its second century. The Executive is working closely with all the school’s constituencies to ensure a consolidated and joint strategy is implemented.

Class and branch convenors are critical to this success - there are 80 class teams and 14 KCOB branches which continue to bring a group and local sense of community around the globe.

LOCAL

CAPE TOWN: Angelo van Dyk moves to the UK. His replacement will be announced online DOLPHIN COAST: Tim Johnson | +27(0)82 424 6202tim.johnson@seef.com DURBAN: Eric Ngoie | +27(0) 72 7152763 eric.i.ngoie@gmail.com GAUTENG: Steve Meyer | +27(0) 82 773 0101 Steve.Meyer@investec.co.za PIETERMARITZBURG: Lyndon Holder | +27 (0) 83 234 2233 lyndonh@circuscircus.co.za SOUTH COAST: Vacant ZULULAND: Tim Beningfield | +27(0) 82 578 9932 timben@telkomsa.net

INTERNATIONAL

AUSTRALIA: Richard Bridel | +61 405 100 261 Richard.Bridel@landisgyr.com MAURITIUS: Vincent d’Unienville | +230 250 6424 vdunienville@keystone.intnet.mu MIDDLE EAST (Dubai): Sergey Kokarev | +971 504 583573 sergey.kokarev@gmail.com NEW ZEALAND: Mark Berge | +64 385 0587 mark.berge@woosh.co.nz SINGAPORE: Kendal Robinson | +65 9667 0312 kendal@idealgroup.com.sg SWAZILAND: Jody Foss | +268 404 0976 jfoss@mbamotors.co.sz UK (London): Tyrone Jansen | +44 795 231 8425 tyronejansen@yahoo.com USA: Grant Du Plooy | +510 315 0565 duplooy@gmail.com

BRANCH CONVENORS

With an eye on Kearsney’s centenary in 2021, the strength of KCOB’s global network becomes more significant than ever.

KEARSNEY Foundation

Kearsney College and Old Boy donor and partner initiatives are

facilitated through the Kearsney Foundation.

If you wish to give to the KCOB Rugby Fund, Sons of Old Boys Bursary or another initiative, please contact us on foundation@kearsney.com

Kearsney is a registered PBO and NPO, therefore all individual and corporate gifts are tax deductible in SA, UK and the USA.

Is your company seeking to support a B-BBEE verified cause? The Kearsney Empowerment Programme is both tax deductible and B-BBEE compliant and it funds bursaries, scholarships and programmes at Kearsney.

Left to Right: Lawrence Polkinghorne (Gillingham 1990), Tim Johnson (Gillingham 1999), JP Robert (Sheffield 2006), Richard Tolken (Gillingham 1954), Grant Litster (Pembroke 1980), Nick Keary (Sheffield 1998), Jeremy Nel (Pembroke 1987), Roger Tedder (Finningley 1987).

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Nick Sloane regaled Old Boys at the Cape Town branch’s October gathering, giving them details of the remarkable salvage of the Costa Concordia, as a result of which he found himself pursued by media from across the globe.

From Left: Doug Howieson (1969), Derek Foster (1967), George Robinson (2006), Angelo van Dyk (2006), John Wood (1970), Peter Engels (1963), Bill Currer (1963), Lillian Currer and Nick Sloane. Front: Bruce Clemence (1970), Charles Foster (1970).

Certainly one of Kearsney’s most high profile Old Boys this year has been Captain Nick Sloane (1978,

Pembroke), senior salvage master and international hero of the raising of the Costa Concordia which ran aground off the Tuscan island of Isola del Giglio in January 2012.

After many months of precision planning, the luxury passenger liner was raised to an upright position during September, ready to be towed to a mainland harbour next year, in what was the biggest marine salvage operation ever undertaken. Nick is a veteran of many high-profile salvage operations and is considered one of the world’s best in his field.

“It is the most engineered salvage recovery operation ever undertaken,” he said. “The large size of the Concordia – almost three football fields long and 114 000 tons in Henry and his team are attempting

to reverse engineer an entire brain, one neuron at a time, to better

understand, treat and prevent mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, behavioural problems and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. He believes that understanding the human brain is one of the greatest challenges facing 21st century science; and will provide profound insight in the development of new treatments for brain diseases.

The project models components of the mammalian brain to precise cellular detail, and simulates their activity in 3D. Henry’s ambition is, within 10 years, to unite all existing knowledge about the human brain and to reconstruct it, bit by bit, in supercomputer-based models and simulations.

In the basement of his university in Switzerland are four black boxes, each about the size of a refrigerator, and filled

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NOTABLE ALUMNI NOTABLE ALUMNI

Kearsney was privileged to have internationally renowned neuroscientist Professor Henry Markram (1980, Gillingham) address the school about the billion euro Human Brain Project which he heads at the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne.

A brave new world

weight – meant that the scale was outside of what had been achieved previously.”

Born in Kitwe, Zambia, Nick’s first experience of life afloat was sailing on Midmar Dam and in Durban harbour. When not involved in marine salvage operations in some remote spot on the globe, Nick lives in Somerset West with his wife Sandra and their three children.

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with 2 000 IBM microchips stacked in repeating rows. Together they form the processing core of a machine that can handle 22.8 trillion operations per second. There are no moving parts and it is eerily silent. When the computer is turned on, the only sound is the continuous sigh of the massive air conditioner. This is Blue Brain.

Henry believes strongly in collaborative science, where the strengths and diversity of scientists from around the world, with different areas of speciality, are harnessed. They share research and findings to advance science at a greater pace.

On his first visit back to Kearsney in over 30 years, Prof Henry Markram addressed boys, staff and the media, before spending time with members of Kearsney’s 12 Club (top Grade 12 academic achievers) who were inspired and captivated by their interaction with him.

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Kevin Harris (1967, Finningley) initially qualified as an electrical engineer at UKZN before entering the film and

broadcast industry.

His independent career began in 1979 when he was fired by SABC-TV for ensuring the uncensored broadcast of his documentary ‘Bara’. The documentary went behind the scenes of an over-crowded Baragwanath Hospital and exposed the medical conditions which the community were forced to endure.

Since 1994 Kevin has produced and directed a significant number of South African feature documentaries on a range of social and political issues.

Kevin has received numerous local and international awards.

During May the University of Fort Hare conferred an honorary Doctorate in Education on John Pampallis (1966, Gillingham), a stalwart of education and the South African liberation movement. John is currently special advisor to the

Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande.

The citation read at the ceremony said John’s passion for education, justice and democracy could be seen not only in his writings but also in the activism that characterised his life. During the 1980s he was in exile in Tanzania, working as a staff member of the Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College, where he taught history and English, was head of Social Science department as well as deputy vice-principal of the College.

It is exactly 60 years since Halley Stott (1927, Old Kearsney) founded The Valley Trust, a concept so radical at the time

that he had difficulty in persuading others to support his proposals. Unperturbed, he used his own resources to purchase 150 acres of mountainous land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. The Trust remains a remarkable socio-medical project for the promotion of health, which combines practical approaches to nutrition and medical care.

Nine years after his death, Halley is remembered as a man of vision and energy, and for his innovative policies relating to community participation in health care, self-help, protection of the environment, use of local resources, organic horticulture, agriculture and stimulation of local markets.

Named after the comet, Halley was the son of Clement Stott, after whom the Stott rugby field is named. Clement, related by marriage to the family of Sir Liege Hulett, designed the Chapel at Kearsney on the North Coast and donated land to establish the new school at Botha’s Hill. The rugby field was named in recognition of his benefaction.

PROFESSOR NIGEL STOTT

Following in his father’s medical and community-focussed footsteps, Halley’s son Nigel (1957, Finningley) was

awarded a CBE for his services to primary care and general practice medicine in the United Kingdom. He has now retired and lives in Swansea, Wales.

DR HALLEY STOTT

As guest speaker at the Cape Town Survivor lunch, Tony Leon (1974, Pembroke), the founder of the

Democratic Alliance and former leader of the Opposition, entertained and challenged his audience.

Tony reminisced about his years at the school and spoke of the importance of schools like Kearsney to education in South Africa and being the key to moving the SA education system forward.

Earlier this year Tony met sons of his peers at Kearsney: (from left) Brett (son of Stephen du Toit, 1974), Rigby (son of David Clark, 1974), Guy (son of Stephen du Toit, 1974), Josh (son of David Attenborough, 1974), Daniel (son of Jonathan Pons, 1980) and Neil (son of Michael Lillelund, 1975).

On Tony’s return to the school in April, he addressed the boys and signed copies of his recently released third book, ‘The Accidental Ambassador, From Parliament to Patagonia’, a delightfully humorous and self-depreciating account of his ambassadorial years in South America.

Tony is preparing for his 40th reunion next year with fellow Old Boys Dave Pearse and Dave Attenborough.

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HOPE SPRINGS

Kearsney is one of a hundred Allan Gray Circle of Excellence schools which meet annually to focus on

excellence in our schools. The 2013 conference was held in Cape Town with the theme being “From Excellence to Influence: Your school as an entrepreneurial pipeline”. Principals were exposed to the vision of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the significant opportunity offered to pupils through the Allan Gray Fellowship.

Kearsney has one graduate Old Boy Blaise Dobson (2006, Sheffield), and two Old Boys Dom Koenig (2011, Finningley), son of KCOB Jean-Claude Koenig (1981), and Phakamani Zulu (2011, Pembroke) currently on the programme. This year Tom Hudson (2013, Finningley) has reached the final selection and will hopefully become Kearsney’s fourth Allan Gray Fellow. Significant opportunities for professional development and networking are available to successful students.

Candidates are selected for their exceptional intelligence, particularly in Mathematics, superb communication skills and innate ability to ‘think out of the box’. Once formal education is complete, the Foundation encourages work experience that compliments personal passion, purpose and skills development, so that its Fellows move into areas of influence where they will effect lasting change and positive impact.

The Foundation believes that high impact entrepreneurial leaders will dramatically contribute to positive economic, social and political change.

Kearsney is privileged and proud to be a member of this group of schools.

GRAHAM CLARKE

At the age of 26, while working as a meteorologist for the Department of Environmental Affairs on the remote Marion

Island, Graham Clarke (1975, Pembroke) suffered a stroke, leaving him a quadriplegic. Unable to speak, Graham communicates by using an American computer (a Liberator) attached to his wheelchair, which he operates by directing a light pointer attached to a cap on his head.

He is a member of the Quadriplegic Association of South Africa and is involved with the development of eye/voice technology, assisting disabled people across the world via email.

MATT MOFFATT

Heart transplant recipient Matt Moffat (2003, Sheffield) participated in the 2013 World Transplant Games held in Durban during

August, which attracted 2 500 participants from 55 countries.

Matt said the Games created awareness for potential donors that recipients could lead full lives after transplantation; motivated recipients to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle; and gave hope to those waiting for transplants.

Whilst still at school Matt contracted the Coxsackie virus, resulting in his requiring a transplant. Although by his own admission he was not particularly sporty at school, he won medals in Durban; and a gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the 2011 Transplant Games in Sweden.

NOTABLE ALUMNINOTABLE ALUMNI

NOTABLE FELLOWS

Notable AlumniAUTHORS

Douglas Livingstone (1949) Poet and author

ACADEMICS

Prof David Hall (1952) Leader in alternative energy at the University of LondonIan MacGregor (1952) Director of Smithsonian, Canadian Geological SurveyProf John Pampallis (1966) Special advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and TrainingDr Pat Ryan (1955) Geologist who discovered the biggest mineral deposit in SA Prof John Simpson (1960) Head of School of Business, UCT

ARTISTS & ENTERTAINERS

Alan (Mandell) Dell (1941) Grammy Award winning broadcasterKevin Harris (1967) Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmakerKendrew Lascelles (1951) Author, film writer and producerPeter Pharoah (1986) Fine artistTerence Reis (1980) Lead guitarist of The Straits, replacing Dire Straits’ Mark KnopflerRobin Townshend (1960) Landscape artist in oils and watercolour

BUSINESSMEN

Luke Bailes (1973) Owner of Singita Game ReservesRichard Barrow (1975) Owner and CEO of Barrows GroupLeif Gjestland (1950) Businessman and philanthropistJohn S Lacey (1960) CEO and president of the Oshawa GroupAndile Mazwai (1989) Past CEO of Barnard Jacobs MelletAnthony R Melman (1964) Top Canadian businessman and philanthropistJohn Perkins (1964) MD of Investec (UK)Gordon Schachat (1969) Businessman and philanthropistPeter Simkins (1954) Past senior partner of law firm Deneys ReitzCaptain Nick Sloane (1978) Senior salvage masterA B Theunissen (1931) CEO of VW South Africa and Total Oil SA

HEROES

Graham Clarke (1975) Quadriplegic who developed eye/voice technologyKeith Lewis (1956) Drowned in vain trying to save a man caught in a flood Matt Moffatt (2003) Swam at Transplant Olympics (Heart Transplant)Nkululeka Skweyiya (1986) Campaigner for equal rights in sportPaul Whiley (1985) Honoris Crux Gold decoration medal for saving 360 people

MEDICINE

Dr John Couper (1942) AnesthesiologistDr Colin Didcott (1941-1945) Invented the Self-Expanding Stent or the Didcott DilatorProf Michael Hall (1953) UCLA Medical Centre and PhilanthropistProf Henry J Markram (1980) Founder of the Brain Mind InstituteDr Jonathan Pons (1980) Ophthalmologist who runs Good Shepherd Hospital, SwazilandProf Martin Shelton (1949) Professor of Gynaecology UCTDr Halley Stott (1927) Founder of the Valley Trust Prof Nigel Stott (1957) Awarded the CBE for Services to Medicine

POLITICIANS

Tony Leon (1974) Founder of the Democratic AllianceSir Ian McLeod (1942) Chairman of the party conference for Margaret Thatcher

RELIGION

Rev Dr Edgar Wilkinson (1927) President of the conference of the Methodist Church of SA

SPORTSMEN (abbreviated)

John Alcock (1973) Kearsney’s first Olympic medallistBradley Barritt (2004) Sharks, England and British & Irish Lions rugby playerChad Bowes (2010) SA U19 World Cup Cricket CaptainTrevor Halstead (1994) Springbok rugby playerAndrew Hudson (1982) Springbok cricket playerJustin King (1993) Springbok hockey playerJonathan Lowe (1957) Kearsney’s first hockey SpringbokWayne Madsen (2001) Springbok hockey player Mike Miller (1955) Springbok polo playerHarry Newton Walker (1945) Kearsney’s first Springbok rugby playerDamien Roberts (1995) World ranked tennis singles and doubles player (1994)Matt Stevens (2001) Sharks, England and British & Irish Lions rugby player

MATT MOFFATT

GRAHAM CLARKE Tony Leon and Elwyn van den Aardweg with Graham at the Cape Town branch Survivor lunch (August 2013)

For the full list of Kearsney’s Notable Alumni, read about highlighted Alumni and nominate candidates.

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ACADEMICS

MathematicsHarmony Gold Mathematics Olympiad – 5 in the KZN top 100 (seniors): Yi Ding, Wesley Green, Myles Lundall, Vaughn Pears, Kgomotso Tshabalala3 in KZN top 100 Juniors: David Comrie, Stuart McCleave andKeiran Smith

EnglishDe Beers English Olympiad: Three awarded golf certificates – Thomas Hudson, Vaughn Pears and Ivan Crockart

Annual Academic Awards33% of matric boys received Academic awards (aggregate over 75%)13 boys received Academic Honours Cum Laude (aggregate over 86%)11 were awarded Academic Honours (aggregate of 80-85%)18 were awarded Academic Colours (aggregate of 75-79%)

SPORT

41 Kearsney boys were selected to represent KZN 15 to represent South Africa in various age groups across the sports codes

Action CricketKZN - Luke de Vlieg

BadmintonSA U15 (ranked number 1) Brandon Nel

BaseballKZN U18 & KZN U16 Cameron Lee

CanoeingSA U18 K4 – Rory McNeill

Cross Country KZN League – Daniel Taylor

CricketKZN U17 Cricketer of the Year – Tristan Tedder (Son of Bruce Tedder, 1992)KZN U15 Cricketer of the Year – James Tedder (Son of Clive Tedder, 1985)KZN U19 – Ryan Wallace, Tyler SmithKZN U17 – Tristan Tedder (captain)KZN U15 – Lindo Nkabinde, James Stamatis (Son of Arthur Stamatis, 1988), Joss Morgan, Matthew LeesKZN Mynahs – Robert McGrath

DRSU Youth Rugby U14 – Angelo Dos Reis

Fishing SA U18 Stuart Jones (ranked 3rd overall at The Bass Fishing World Champs)KZN Fly Fishing – Christian Calliontzis

Golf SA Schools – Greg McKay & James KennedyKZN Men’s Open – Greg RoystonKZN U23 – Greg RoystonKZN Schools champion – James KennedyKZN Schools A – James Kennedy and Greg McKayKZN Schools B – Keaton Slatter

Speech Day 2013 Dux Proximate Greg Royston, head Elwyn van den Aardweg, guest speaker Dr Imtiaz Sooliman from Gift of the Givers, best allrounder Vaughan Pears & Dux Edwin Bunge.

KZN Cricket Union Awards from Left: , Kyle Abbott, Tristan Tedder, James Tedder and Craig Kirsten.

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Daniel du Preez and Jean-Luc du Preez, SA Schools Rugby Billy Ntuli, U18 SA Hockey

HockeySA U18 – Nqobile Ntuli, Ryan WallaceSA U16 – Ru Baker (Son of Andrew Baker, 1979)29 boys selected to the KZN U14, U16 and U18 teams

Mountain BikingSA U18 – Carlo Marzoppi SA Downhill Mountain Bike Cup Series – Christopher Cartright (placed 2nd in series & 1st in KZN)

Rugby SA Schools – Daniel du Preez andJean-Luc du PreezKZN U18 – Daniel du Preez, Jean-Luc du Preez, Chris Lines, Jordan Meaker, Matthew Reece-Edwards, Ayron Schramm, Tristan Tedder, Tijde VisserSharks U19 – Ayron Schramm

SA Men’s PolocrosseStefan Harris

SA Optimist Sailing Champs Ross Gaughran (placed 18th out of 78 sailors)

SoccerKZN Invitation U19A – James Burnsand Thomas HostKZN Invitation U19B - Neo Mthembu

SquashKZN U16A – Callix GrayKZN U14B – Matthew du Toit (Son of Pierre du Toit, 1987)

TennisKZN U19A – Dale SandyKZN U15A – Brad PorteousKZN U15B – Mihir Singh

TriathlonKZN U19 - Joshua Brown

Water PoloSA U18 – Julian LewisKZN Currie Cup Squad – Ryan van der WaalKZN U19 – Julian LewisKZN U16 – Chase Dunnett (non-travelling reserve) (Son of PJ Dunnett, 1984)KZN U15 – Luke Croshaw

CULTURAL

ChoirAwarded Best Boys’ Choir at the ATKV Applous National Choir Competition

SingingIdols SA – Jonathan Johansen (top 16)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Kearsney has an extensive community service programme which affords each boy the opportunity to serve and contribute to the community. The values instilled & lessons learned by this service to others are timeless and their commitment and passion saw the boys dedicate 9 848 hours to community service in the first three terms of 2013.

In an unusual twist, Kearsney’s 2014 head and deputy head prefects are cousins Stephen and Tristan Tedder. They are

the fourth generation of Tedders with a Kearsney connection: great-grandfather Lawrence taught at the school from 1946-1963. Grandfather Robin (1956) had

four sons: Stephen (1981, now deceased); former head boy Clive (1985, whose son James is in Grade 10), Roger (1987) whose son Stephen is head prefect, and Bruce (1992) whose son Tristan is deputy head prefect and whose younger son Torin is in Grade 8.

From left: Roger (1987), Stephen (2014), Bruce (1992) and Tristan (2014) Tedder.

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SCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWS

Kearsney’s incredibly high academic standard was once again highlighted at the 2013 Speech Day and Prize

Giving, with one third of Matric boys achieving academic colours and honours (for an aggregate of over 75 percent). Thirteen of the Class of 2013 were awarded Honours Cum Laude, for an average of over 86%. The school looks forward to this group of boys emulating the successes of their predecessors in the Matric finals and wishes them well.

The 2012 IEB matric results saw Kearsney as the only independent school in KZN achieve six pupils in the country’s top 78

TOP of the Class

Manzini Zungu, Kearsney Maths and Zulu teacher and Master in Charge of Community Service, has been awarded a top three place in the national ‘2013 Stars

in Education’ initiative. He was nominated for the work he does in the community, particularly relating to outreach work and the passion for service which he instils in the boys.

The only KZN teacher who was in the top three, the award was announced to coincide with World Teachers Day in October. The organisers said Kearsney’s remarkable community service programme was far beyond what other schools did, and they were impressed at the involvement of the boys in outreach programmes.

Mr Zungu’s prize of R10 000 followed the announcement that two matric boys, Edwin Bunge and Greg Keal, won R50 000 in a national Rage for Good fund-raising competition entered by thousands of young South Africans. The financial beneficiary of both awards was Makaphutu Children’s Village in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, home to 48 vulnerable children and orphans, which also acts as a community outreach hub supporting the adjoining HIV/Aids-affected community.

Stars In EDUCATION

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candidates. Only one other independent school in SA matched this achievement. Kearsney’s reputation for Maths and Science excellence was enhanced with a remarkable 48% of those who wrote Mathematics obtaining distinctions and 38% distinctions in Science.

Headmaster Elwyn van den Aardweg said the academic results mirrored equally outstanding sporting and cultural achievements.

We aim to develop the whole man, providing a balanced education in every respect. It is remarkable what can be achieved when young men are brought up in a disciplined environment and are motivated to succeed. They relish a challenge. Kearsney will be one of the first non-

Chinese schools within South Africa to offer boys the opportunity of studying

Mandarin Chinese, to assist them to operate in a global economy.

The school has entered into a partnership with the HanBan Confucius Institute in China to establish a Confucius Classroom, where Mandarin Chinese will be taught as part of the academic programme. From

2014 the Institute will sponsor a Chinese teacher to take up a two-year residential contract at Kearsney.

Mr Zungu was honoured for the work he does in the community, particularly relating to outreach work and the passion for service which he instils in the boys.

Operating in a GLOBAL ECONOMY

Edwin Bunge (left) & Greg Keal with children from Makaphutu

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An EXCELLENT Year

This year the 1st XV recorded one of the most successful seasons in the history of Kearsney College, in which they played 14 and lost only one game - to Paarl Gymasium at

the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. At the end of the season, Kearsney was recognised as the top KZN team at the annual Traditional Rugby Schools Awards ceremony held at the Salt Rock Hotel and strongly supported by the Dolphin Coast branch.

Eight players were called up for the KZN U18 Craven Week team and, for the second consecutive year, twin brothers Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez were selected for the SA Schools team.

RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUNDRUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND

A Legacy of EXCELLENCE

When Brad Barritt (2004, Pembroke) and Matt Stevens (2001, Gillingham) toured Australia with the Lions earlier this year, it was believed to be the first time

ever that two players from the same school outside the United Kingdom formed part of a British and Irish Lions squad at the same time.

Brad and Matt have given the school a framed jersey, signed by every member of the Lions team. It has been hung in the Greyhound Pavilion, together with jerseys from Kearsney’s other international rugby representatives.

To date Old Boys have raised R550 000 towards the cost of expanding the CO Medworth grandstand in order to increase seating and roof coverage.

The grandstand, which opened in 1970, remains the prime seating location on The Stott field, the proud venue of many exciting fixtures, including the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Work has already commenced in an effort to be ready for the 2014 event.

Please support Campaign Chairman Dr Graeme Shuker reach the R1,4 million target. Enquiries to foundation@ kearsney.com

The 2013 Festival lived up to expectations and delivered thrilling rugby from some of the country’s top schoolboy rugby teams.

Adding to the festival’s status and the delight of players, World Cup referee Craig Joubert and Super Rugby ref Stuart Berry blew some of the games.

The festival was well supported by capacity crowds who enjoyed a high standard of competitive running rugby. It was a successful event for organisers and new headline sponsor Standard Bank, in the first of its four-year festival sponsorship, as well as Illovo Sugar South Africa, The Sharks Academy and other valued sponsors.

Kearsney’s former 1st XV captain Brad Barritt handed over a signed British and Irish Lions jersey to Dr Graeme Shuker (left) and Barend Steyn, current 1st XV coach. It was a particularly sentimental occasion for Barend, as he coached Brad and Matt Stevens during their 1st team seasons at the school.

EXPANSION of Medwood Grandstand

KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL 2O13

2014 EASTER RUGBY17-21 AprilPARTICIPATING TEAMS

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies)Dale CollegeGlenwood High SchoolGrey College (Bloem)Hoërskool Dr EG JansenHoërskool FramesbyHoërskool MonumentHoërskool Nico MalanHTS MiddleburgKearsney CollegeSelborne CollegeWestville Boys’ High

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RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUNDRUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND

Players from the Old Crocks and Kearsney 1st XV who played in the historic final fixture in 2012.

TIED 1st: Class of 1993Anthony Brown (1993, Gillingham)Doug Carmody (1993, Gillingham)Tyrone Francke, Bibs & Bobs (1993, Pembroke)Dean Franz, Bibs & Bobs (1993, Gillingham)Mike Hulland (1993, Gillingham)Jason Legassick (1993, Gillingham)

TIED 1st: Class of 1998Nick Keary (1998, Sheffield)Renzo Scribante (1998, Sheffield)Nick Shaw (1998, Sheffield)Kurt Tyack (1998, Finningley)Dean Veale (1998, Pembroke)Waldi Wepener (1998, Gillingham)

2nd: Class of 2005Arthur Bertram (2005, Pembroke)Mark Goosen (2005, Pembroke)Eric Ngoie (2005, Finningley)JP Robert (2005, Sheffield)Jason Russell (2005 Sheffield)

VALUED SUPPORTERS (by year)Barry Milstead (1967, Finningley)Dave Pearse (1974, Finningley) Mark Stockil (1973, Finningley)

Rene du Toit (1978, Finningley)James Baker (1981, Finningley)Jean-Claude Koenig (1981, Finningley)Grant Coppin (1983, Pembroke)Guy Hopkins (1983, Finningley)Anton Maybery (1983, Gillingham)Jeremy Nel (1987, Pembroke)Greg Wood (1988, Pembroke)Andy de Oliveira (1989, Finningley)Paul Potter (1989, Finningley)Ryan Ambler-Smith (1981, Finningley)Jason Cumming (1992, Gillingham)Mike Hind (1992, Pembroke)Jason Liebenberg (1992, Gillingham)Nico Breedt (1997, Pembroke)Matt Copeland (1997, Gillingham)Gregg Franz (1997, Gillingham)Warren Verbaan (1997, Finningley)Nathan Barrow (2002, Pembroke)Jonathan Hotz (2002, Finningley)Kieron Thwaites (2002, Gillingham)Chris Mayers (2003, Gillingham)Matthew Needham (2003, Gillingham)John Walters (2003, Sheffield)Brett Johnson (2006, Pembroke)Michael Walters (2006, Sheffield)Michael Ferreira (Parent)

Sebastian Pau, currently in Grade 10, is the recipient of the first bursary from this initiative. He is photographed with Doug Carmody (1993, Gillingham) who is driving the campaign together with the KCOB Rugby Committee, chaired by Dave Pearse (1974, Kearsney Trustee).

For whom the BELL TOLLS

Kearsney held a special ceremony during May to mark the end of what had become an institution – the

historic annual Old Crocks rugby match, played between former Springbok and provincial players and the Kearsney College 1st XV.

New SA Rugby Board legislation prohibits matches between players of different age groups, in an effort to reduce injuries in the game.

The Old Crocks game has been played for 81 unbroken years, with 35 ex-Springboks and 24 former Natal captains having taken to The Stott, to demonstrate the tactics and style for which they were once revered.

Old Boys are encouraged to assist Kearsney attract and retain sporting talent by giving to the KCOB Rugby Fund via a monthly debit order. 70% of the debit will be awarded to a current bursary and 30% invested to build the endowed

rugby fund. Individual and corporate donations are tax deductible in SA, UK and the USA.

Keeping the TRADITION ALIVE

Read more and follow progress on the Foundation page under Special Projects, KCOB Rugby FundKCweb

A SPECIAL THANK YOU To all our valued supporters of the KCOB Rugby FundLEAD CLASS: Class of 1993 (tied with 1998, but 1993 is ahead in Rand value)

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FACES IN PLACES

23 November 2012: For the first time in the Old Cricks history the weather was perfect from beginning to end. No rain. No mist. Just warm sunshine and many Magnificent Mo’s. And the Old Cricks beat the Kearsney 1st X1 by 19 runs.

Old Cricks: Byron Parton (1997) KZN U19, Ricardo Gouveia (2007) SA Schools, Jason Lacon-Allin (2010) KZN U19, Benji Hector (C) (1997) Natal Schools Captain and Senior Provincial, Mark Airey (2011) SA Colts, Dave Agar (2008) KZN U19, Travis Edy (2009) KC 1st XI, Ant Hall (1983) KC 1st XI, Dave Wise (1991) KC 1st XI, Tim Wise (1995) KC 1st XI, Richard Pentecost (2010) KZN U19Kearsney 1st X1: Simon Hudson (2012), Travis Pears (2012), Ryan Wallace (2013) KZN U17 Captain, James Lambert (2012) KZN U19, Tyler Smith (2013) KZN U19, Craig Kirsten (C) (2012) SA Schools and SA U19, Ryan Hawke (2012) KZN U17, Matthew Whitelaw (VC) (2012), Jordan Gregory (2013) KZN U17, Sean Kelly (2012), Walter Jordaan (2012) Kingsmead Mynahs.

Zululand dinner: John Nightingale (1967) with Joy Mills-Hackmann.

Founders 2013: Michael (1953) and Jill Hall.

Cape Town dinner, Class of 2010 (8 August): Back Row: Darren Nunes, Jason Edmunds, Warren Seals, Gareth Dahl, Philip Steenkamp, Roan McCabe, Matt Cilliers, Richard Scott-Martin. Front Row: Xolani Xulu, Shane McClellend and Kagiso Segole.

Zululand dinner (9 October): Kevin Dicks (1985), Allan Lawrie (1982), Gavin Dickson (1982), Quentin Beningfield (1974).

Durban breakfast (16 May): Sven Lutz (1988), Doug Carmody (1993), Dave Hind (1966), Pete Campion (1979).

Open Weekend (16 March): Watching Rugby vs Glenwood: Jeremy Nel (1987), Guy Stone (1987), Mike Falkson (Westville Boys’ High), Doug Carmody (1993).

Gauteng evening (6 February): Ross Arde (2004), Steve Meyer (2002), Steven Edwards (2006), Lizwe Siwisa (2004).

UK Golf Group (21 September): Gezi Hickman (1999), Rich Fraser (1999), Tim Philippou (2001), Grant Wilks (2000), Darren Adkins (2001), Ian Bester (2001), Mark Prinsloo (1995), Tyrone Schiefner (2001), Tyrone Jansen (1999), Ross Dow (2000), Dale Parker (1996), Warren Borgen (2000), Paul Bryan (1988), Rich Howie (2000).

UK dinner (3 October): Scott Power (1999), Kevin Eggers (1998), Lloyd Becker (2000), Rich Fraser (1999).

Founders is a special time for Old Boys and all at the College. It is a time to celebrate reunions, reconnect with classmates and reflect on generations of Old Boys, supporters and staff who have contributed to Kearsney’s legacy and traditions.

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FOUNDERSFOUNDERS

FOUNDERS WeekendOld Boys return to the Hill

MATRIC CLASS OF 19534th Row: John Leigh, Denis Hopewell, Roger Ramseyer, Robin Tyler, Doug Spink; 3rd Row: Len Slater, Peter Haley, John Milne, Bert Smith, Michael Hall, Terry Downard; 2nd Row: Gus Munich, Neil More, Peter Bowman, Roger Lindsay, Brian von Sorgenfrei, Ken Eddy, Richard Tolken, John Bradshaw; Seated: Tony Doidge, Colin Carelse, David Lowe, Max Oram, John Sproson, Frank Porrill, John Newlands; Not pictured: Barry Haley, Julian Carter. (those highlighted attended their 60th reunion)

60 YEARS LATER …Reunion of the Class of ’53

THE CLASS OF 1953

Nine men from the Class of 1953 returned for their 60th reunion over Founders Weekend.

SIR LIEGE HULETT AWARD

During the Founders Day Assembly the Headmaster presented the Sir Liege Hulett Award to Prof Michael

Hall (1953, Gillingham) and posthumously to his brother Prof David Hall (1952, Gillingham) for their significant contributions to Kearsney College. The Sir Liege Hulett Award is a hand-blown glass orb, presented to acknowledge the contribution of Kearsney’s major donors to the betterment of the world through their support of the work of Kearsney College.

In 1999, Michael and David jointly contributed funds to establish a new Biology laboratory, which is still in use today. Thereafter Michael pledged further funds for the development of the Biology department.

It was David who introduced the concept of a Class Fund. He inspired the Class of 1952 to contribute to a fund, to which he was a major contributor himself. Today this fund supports a current boy’s bursary and will do so for future generations. David’s last public act, just a month before he died of cancer, was to purchase and donate the initial ten

acres of land which started the David Hall Conservancy. Michael has supported the Conservancy in recent times, contributing to the costs of the track which has made the Conservancy accessible to trail walkers, runners and cyclists.

Michael continues to regularly provide support to Kearsney and in 2012 contributed to the improvement of the sound and lighting in the Henderson Hall. Another significant contribution from Michael has been the establishment in 2012 of the Green Fund at Kearsney, which has been branded eKCo-Kearsney.

Top: Jim (1958) & Mairad Panton Middle: Gavin (1967) & Mark Bester (2003).Below Left: HeadmasterElwyn van den Aardweg with three generations of Barkers, Todd (2017), Gary (1979) & Denis (1946).Below Right: Three generations of Shukers: Bruce (1978), Craig (2007) & Graeme (1948).

Michael Hall’s photo of the Class of ’53 taken at The Swiss Cheese Farm, from left: Doreen and Richard Tolken, Ailey and Denis Hopewell, Michael Hall, Tony Doidge, Terence Downard (kneeling), Deidre and Peter Haley, Dot Downard, Gus Munnich.

Grandads, Dads & Lads.

REUNION RECORD BREAKERS• Congratulations to the Class of 2008.

Thirty-four returned for their 5th reunion, breaking the Class of 2005 record of 22 men attending three years ago.

• 58 men from the Class of 2003 returned for their 10th reunion. They break the record held by the Class of 1998 set in 2008 when 43 attended their reunion.

• The Class of 1963 were inducted as Survivors on their 50th reunion and set a new record with 30 men attending. The previous record holders were the Class of 1960 (18 attended in 2010).

The worn out expressions of “time not being kind to our appearance” and that “gravity does affect the physique”

are to some extent true; but in respect of memories of the years at Botha’s Hill - these seem as vivid as ever.

The wonderful thing about the passing of time is that only the good times are most colourfully recalled; those less agreeable experiences are generally expunged. These characteristics were no different for the Class of ’63 that attended this year’s Founders weekend at Kearsney, 50 years after departing Botha’s Hill. We reminded one another of deeds long forgotten and complimented one another on our appar-ent good health. And surprisingly we all seemed to recognise one another. The event was superbly supported. Our original complement in 1963 numbered 62. Sadly eight of this number are no longer

with us, but of the remaining 54, the event conveners managed to contact 45. Of these, 31 attended the gathering and apolo-gies were received from 14 – 10 of whom live abroad. Special mention must be made of those who travelled from the USA and Australia to be present - an immense com-mitment and hugely appreciated. A more interesting observation is what did Kearsney help deliver into society – how have the Class of ’63 fared over the past 50 years?

The majority submitted short biographies on their five decades and in a few words, there’s width of expertise sufficient to run a small country! Celebrated academics, specialist physicians, accountants, farmers, architects, stock brokers, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, engineers and boat builders… not to mention a “guided missile designer” (this man also invented the RAF’s fighter pilots head-gear electronics), and the author

of IBM’s software that was subsequently adopted by the parent company in the US. Of the more unusual occupations – one of our number (who probably got an “A” for English) apparently travels the South Pacific islands teaching the “locals” to speak English! He mentioned that his life has not been too pressured! Impressions of the Kearsney of 2013

The schoolboy of today is blessed with an enviable environment. The infrastructure and facilities, the variety of choice, and a notable ethos focused on achievement, provides a foundation few schools in SA can match.

As past pupils, the Class of ’63 is certainly proud to say “we are Kearsney Old Boys”.

Lorne Maclaine 1963 Class Convenor (Gillingham)

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FOUNDERSFOUNDERS

50 YEARS LATER …A Record Gathering of the Class of ’63

Left: Participants in the ‘50th‘hockey match.Below: The Founders Weekend Victory Circle after Kearsney beat Hilton College 34-9.

Above left: Kearsney golf winners (14 June): Gareth Collingwood (1997), Darren Clark (1997), Benji Hector (1997). Above: Class of 2003.Far left: Kearsney Ambassador, retired Judge Vuka Tshabalala, pictured with his daughter-in-law, Dr Nozuko Mkabayi, had four sons at Kearsney. His grandson Ntinga Tshabalala joined Kearsney in 2013 and is the son of the late Ayanda Tshabalala (1985).Left: Barrows men: Eric Ngoei (2005), Lucien d’Avice (1988), Craig Kidgell (2005).

Above: Survivors from 1962 at formal dinner: Left to right: Lawrence Feinberg, Martin Wood, Jim van den Berg, Eugene Von Maltitz, John Shire, Gunther Beier, Thomas Beckett, Barry Todd, Ashley Lowenstein Below: 1963 Survivor tour group

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KCweb Full listing and tributes on Old Boys | Trbutes. Please send death notices and tributes to oldboys@kearsney.com

SURVIVOR TIMESSURVIVOR TIMES

We remember KCOB members who have died during the period October 2012 to October 2013

Two Kearsney College Old Boys, Colin Downie (Finningley 1957) and Owen Clarkson (Gillingham 1947),

volunteered their services to the College to establish an Archives and a Museum; first accommodated in two rooms of what is now Hockey House, and later moved rooms at the back of the Henderson Hall, where they were joined by another Old Boy, Ray Wicks (Finningley 1949).

They were faced with volumes of documents and photographs which had been stored for many years in unmarked boxes.

They have spent much time, over many years on Monday and Thursday mornings, identifying documents, cataloguing these and putting them in chronological order. All the photographs of the 1st. rugby, cricket and hockey teams, including names of all the players, have been framed and placed in the Greyhound, Cricket Pavilion and Hockey House.

All these photographs, together with 1st team photographs of all other sports, school houses, prefects and other historic photographs have been or are beingcatalogued and duplicated for eventual storage on microfilm.

They have been heavily involved in establishing an Old Boys Data Base and networking with Old Boys to establish as detailed as possible a record Old Boys and past members of staff. This has resulted in re-establishing contact with a number of Old Boys, many of whom have been lost to the school, sometimes for many decades.

They have been responsible for collecting memorabilia sent to the school, which they have identified and handed over to the school for them to deal with as appropriate.

At the 2013 Founders Day Survivor Assembly, the Headmaster requested Colin and Ray to be upstanding. He publically acknowledged them for the contributions that they and Owen have made, and which Colin and Ray continue to make, to the establishment of the Archives, which will be of great benefit to whoever is commissioned to write the centenary history of Kearsney College.

Graeme Shuker (Finningley 1948)Kearsney Legacy Society Chairman & Trustee

HONOURING OLD BOYSColin Downie, the late Owen Clarkson & Ray Wicks

TRIBUTES

Alan McKeown Gillingham 1956

Alan passed away on 16 December 2012, finally losing his long battle with

cancer.

Alan is maybe best remembered by his contemporaries as strutting his stuff as the baton-twirling drum major at the head of KC’s Cadet Marching Band. He had come to Kearsney from Germiston, and after matric moved down to Port Elizabeth where he served a full apprenticeship with General Motors (Vauxhall). In fact, he spent his entire, 39-year long working life in the employ of GM, including stints in England, Europe and a lengthy spell in Belfast in Ireland, where he met and married Audrey.

His last assignment and then their retirement years were spent in Johannesburg. His

You can celebrate your time at Kearsney or remember a member of the Kearsney family by sponsoring a named bench on campus. Pictured are: Ray Wicks, Graeme Shuker, Elwyn van den Aardweg, Sifiso Khuzwayo and Colin Downie install a bench in memory of Owen Clarkson.

It is with regret that we notify you of the following deaths. Our sincere condolences to their families and friends.

Raymond Brand (Finningley 1947) 5 October 2012Alan Delport (Pembroke 1965) 12 December 2012Alan McKeown (Gillingham 1956) 16 December 2012 Mrs Pat Comins (Honorary KCOB & Donor) 21 December 2012Neville de Jongh (Pembroke 1957) 8 January 2013Mrs Pixy Milbank (KC Secretary 1958-1988) 13 January 2013Paul Bland van den Berg (Pembroke 1963) 31 January 2013Roy Duff - Richardson (Pembroke 1967) 1 February 2013Alain Ndeko (Kearsney Staff 2009 - 2013) 2 February 2013Dr George Raymond Slatter (Gillingham 1945) 9 February 2013Arthur Wood (Old Kearsney 1932) 22 February 2013John Davey (Gillingham 1944) 25 February 2013Chris Dukes (Gillingham 1955) May 2013Alan Henochsberg (Gillingham 1944) 22 May 2013Gavin Bissett (Finningley 1957) 13 June 2013Richard (Tich) Taylor (Gillingham 1947) 26 June 2013Douglas Evans (Pembroke 1961) 30 June 2013Owen Putterill (Gillingham 1946) 24 July 2013Manuel Cardiga (Pembroke 1965) 29 July 2013Arthur (Tiny) Doidge (Finningley 1941) 12 August 2013Cliff Walters (Past Staff 1979 - 1981) August 2013Hadyn Daykin (Pembroke 1963) 3 August 2013David Smart (Gillingham 1960) 8 August 2013Kenneth Gamble (Finningley 1964) 1 September 2013Derek Campbell (Unknown 1947) 8 September 2013William Blankley (Unknown 1970) 8 September 2013Jon Cole-Edwardes (Gillingham 1997) 25 September 2013Anthony Morgan (Pembroke 1968) 4 October 2013

mobility and quality of life these past few years was not good, but he made the miles to join four other Johannesburg survivors of the Class of 56 for a reunion lunch in Rosebank in September 2011.

Alan is survived by his wife Audrey and their son Michael.

by Derryck BlackGillingham 1956

Paul Bland van den Berg Pembroke 1963

Paul, my dear husband, died on January 31 this year when he succumbed to

muscular dystrophy with which he was burdened for many years.

He left Kearsney in 1963 and went on to study Veterinary Science and I quote from one his colleagues who spoke at his funeral.

fight and had so much faith and trust in our Lord. He did very well and in April 2012 he proudly walked daughter Lauren down the aisle. Sadly his health deteriorated rapidly in January 2013 and he silently slipped away on 1 February.

He leaves his wife Bev, daughters Philippa and Lauren, plus his frail parents both well into their 90’s, and his sisters, Cheryl and Noela.

He will be sadly missed and will always be forever in our hearts.

by Roy’s sisters, Cheryl and Noela.

Douglas Llewellyn Bateman Evans Pembroke 1961

Doug died peacefully on 30 June 2013 on his farm in the Tala Valley, KZN.

Almost 60 years ago Doug and I were allocated beds next to each other on our arrival at Junior House at Kearsney. Doug instantly made me feel very welcome and we soon became fast friends. Our friendship extended beyond school through regular invitations from his family for me to spend our school holidays together on the Evans farm in Upper Tongaat.

After leaving Kearsney Doug could not wait to go farming. In the beginning there were good years and there were some not so good years, but Doug had his wife Penny with his girls by his side and together they persevered with great determination and hard work to develop the farm into the successful enterprise it is today.

Doug should be everyone’s “role model” for his ability to overcome adversity with dignity and courage. He lost Penny in a car accident and was beaten, robbed and shot on his farm. He survived both these tragedies with amazing fortitude and grace. He really loved life.

He suffered a debilitating stroke some months ago which turned out to be the only challenge that, despite his courage, he could not overcome. He is survived by his loving family, Gail and his many friends.Thank you Doug for allowing me to be your friend, rest in peace, you will be missed.

by John S LaceyFinningley 1960

“I had the significant privilege of being a member of Paul’s Onderstepoort class which graduated in 1968. In our final year Paul’s academic acumen prevailed and he received the prestigious Sir Arnold Theiler Award for academic excellence. He completed his MMedVet (Med) degree in 1978 and then migrated to the USA where he achieved a PhD and became board certified as a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He then returned to Onderstepoort in 1982 where he became Professor and Head of the Department of Medicine and then the Deputy Dean and finally the Director of Clinical Services. He performed these duties with dedication, enthusiasm, dignity and skill despite the debilitating effects of muscular dystrophy. He is the ultimate example of courage and determination.

Veterinarians from all over the world have contacted me to express their intense sadness in the passing of Paul. He was to many the finest lecturer they had encountered in their studies and the most formative academic and clinician. A profound friend, a philosophical personality, he was admired and respected by all who knew him. A gentle giant amongst men.”

He married Pam in 1973 and had two children Timothy and Gillian. He and Pam retired in 2008 to their special home on the hill in Old Belvedere, Knysna.

by Pam Bland

Roy William Duff-Richardson Pembroke 1967

Roy was a devoted family man and a fun-loving son, brother and uncle; married

to Bev his cherished wife of 39 years and father to Philippa and Lauren. The family emigrated to Brisbane, Australia in 1987 where he was a hard-working, successful and well respected electrical engineer and businessman.

He was very involved and supportive in the church and gave of himself unconditionally. In the last months of 2011 Roy became unwell, and early in January 2012 he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. He went through months of chemo and radiation and put up a very courageous

IN MEMORY

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Three donor recognition awards and societies have been established to assist the College in maintaining cutting edge

education and opportunities.

The Sir Liege Hulett Award acknowledges donors who have contributed gifts of R350 000 (2013 net present value) or more over their lifetime or through their estate.

The Kearsney Legacy Society acknowledges donors who remembered Kearsney through their estate.

Founders of Kearsney’s Second CenturyFor just R100 per month you can join the campaign to build and strengthen Kearsney’s financial future. You can choose to support a cause of your choice.

Since Kearsney is a registered PBO and NPO, all gifts are tax deductible. A quick, easy and safe online pledge form is available. You can also make an annual or regular EFT or credit card payment and join the ranks as a “Founder of Kearsney’s Second Century”.

For more information contact the Headmaster or Joy Mills-Hackmann, Foundation Director on foundation@kearsney.com

TRIBUTESTRIBUTES

Kevin Smith retires after 29 years at Kearsney College.

After teaching for a few years at Milton High School in his hometown, Kevin moved to South Africa where he taught at Kingswood College in Grahamstown prior to his appointment as a Physical Education teacher at Kearsney in January 1984. In his early days at Kearsney he was known as ‘Computer Kev’ as a result of introducing a computerised assessment programme to track each boy’s physical progress.

As a former Rhodesian Schools and Craven Week player, Kevin was no stranger to the rugby field and he successfully coached the 1-Stripe for ten years. His talents in this sphere were given due recognition when he was appointed as a Natal Schools Rugby selector, coach of the KZN Craven Week for seven years and finally a South African Schools Rugby selector, a position he has occupied since 2005.

Kevin’s other passion is wildlife, nature conservation and astronomy. He played a pivotal part in the creation and development of the David Hall Conservancy which adjoins his home. He also assisted with house duties in both Finningley and Gillingham.

Kevin and Gill’s sons Tyler and Devlin were born, raised and educated at Kearsney.

We thank Kevin for his contribution to Kearsney and to schoolboy rugby and wish him well in his retirement.

Fred Cocks retires after a distinguished career at Kearsney spanning 39 years’

service.

After one and a half years at Estcourt High School, Fred was appointed in 1974 as a Mathematics teacher at Kearsney.

Fred will be remembered as a highly competent and committed rugby and cricket coach. Under his expert guidance from 1981 to 1990, the 1st XV developed into a team to be reckoned with and the 1987 rugby season was probably the most successful season until recent years.

He also saw service as 1st XI cricket coach. His expertise in both of these sports codes was recognised in his appointment as Natal Schools rugby coach and Natal Schools Under 15 cricket coach.

From 1988 until 1993 Fred served as Housemaster of Gillingham House and, in spite of earning the nickname ‘Wild Man’, he is remembered for his firm but fair discipline and his genuine interest in and concern for the boys. He also served a spell as Director of Post Matric.

Fred and his wife Jill’s three children, Brett, Matthew and Hayley, were born and raised at Kearsney.

He and Jill hope to spend the immediate future travelling the length and breadth of Southern Africa and may dabble in teaching, allowing others to enjoy the wealth of their experience.

We wish Fred all of the very best for a long, healthy and happy retirement.

Dave Goldhawk retires after having taught for 28 years at Kearsney College.

“The master of pun! David is a man of words, wit and wisdom and he will be missed: his flawless, relevant examination English papers and a living reference for most things classical, grammatical and historical. Questions mundane and academically challenging all are answered with care and wit for David is interested in ALL information: data about boys, staff, occasions, dates.

The consummate school master, he too will be missed by the House Masters in his role as Senior Housemaster (2001-2013), for his knowledge of tradition and rule is unparalled. Every task undertaken by David is accomplished with professionalism. As a friend he is gentle and helpful and good company for his humour and love of anecdote render him a social asset.

David Goldhawk / Silver Budgie / Golden Eye will be listed among the Kearsney Greats.” - Ronni Wallace.

After teaching for seven years at Hamilton High School in Bulawayo, Dave emigrated to South Africa in 1982 and taught for just over two years at Highbury Preparatory School before his first appointment to Kearsney in 1984.

After what turned out to be a wrong career move into tertiary education at the beginning of1989, Dave spent the next two years at Hillcrest High School and DHS before his reappointment in 1991 as a History and English teacher at Kearsney.

At Kearsney he coached cricket and rugby; co-ordinated debating and introduced the Gavel Club which evolved into Speakers’ Circle; and ran the international exchange programme and placed a number of matriculants as GAP students in England and Australia. He has been a duty master in Finningley, Haley and Pembroke Houses, Warden of Osler House when it served as a Post Matric residence and Gillingham Housemaster (1996-2004).

He hopes to extend his teaching career abroad for a few years and threatens to write a book which will make Spud pale into insignificance!

KEARSNEY LEGACY SOCIETY

(Date Legacy was received)

1954 AH (Bertie) Smith1968 RH & Dorothy Matterson1973 Rutherford Hulett1977 GM (Max) & Pat Oram1980 Les France Stanley G & Annelie Osler1983 Lady Usher1986 Ray L Hulett1997 James Kingston2001 David O Hall Christine Mason2005 JH (Jimmy) Hopkins Philip H Moore Heather Redgment2006 John W Gafney2007 James H Charter John E Farren Pam Foster Ian Ivan Ives Dorothea (Thea) Reece2010 William M Crook Keith C Comins2013 Leslie Putterill

1921 Sir J Liege Hulett1928 Sir Abe Bailey1938 John J Crookes Clement H Stott Methodist Church of Southern Africa1950 Kearsney College Old Boys Kearsney College Parents’ Society Ray T Polkinghorne1954 Albert H (Bertie) Smith1961 Industrial Fund Harry F Oppenheimer, Chairman William L Henderson1964 Jack N Hulett 1968 Ray L Hulett1975 Keith & Pat Comins Huletts Corporation1980 Les M France1983 Lady Usher Memorial Trust1986 Smartenrijk Swanepoel1996 Len & Sophia Baumann Trust David O Hall Grant N Smith Ken Mckenzie Foundation

1996 Leif E Gjestland Munro L Bank Micawber Trust1998 Rand Merchant Bank Tongaat Hulett Group2001 Christine Mason Memorial Trust2005 Mzi & Khosi Khumalo Foundation Philip H Moore Tak Turton Trust2007 Albert & Molly BaumannTrust2008 Epoch & Optima Trusts Compass Group SA2009 Gordon Schachat 2010 Priest Charitable Trust David A Rennie 2011 Durban Thekweni Educational Trust ISASA Mathematics & English Programme Michael Hall Harry Brunskill Educational & Charitable Trust Sara Lee (SA) (Pty)Ltd2012 Invicta Holdings (Pty) Ltd

WE WOULD NOT BE HERE Without You

View our list of supporters on www.kearsney.com | Kearsney Foundation | Giving recognition

KCweb

SIR LIEGE HULETT AWARD FAREWELL to three long-serving Staff Members - 96 years’ service

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The Kearsney Ambassadors is a network to keep current and past parents, Old Boys, donors and

friends up to date with goings on at the school. For current parents, the ‘weekly email’ does a wonderful job in that regard; however for those of us whose sons are about to embark on their final matric exams and are off to their next exciting venture, we are left pondering life after Kearsney.

What will we do with our Saturdays?Remember those wonderful events at the school? The 250 Club, the Spring Ball and the choir events. As an Old Boy and a parent of two sons who have enjoyed the fruits of Kearsney for 10 consecutive years, I will miss the full involvement at Kearsney.

If you are in this camp, or would simply like to stay in touch, then the Ambassadors Network is aimed at you. It is a forum that was started by parents of 2011 who wanted to be kept in touch with activities at Kearsney, after their sons had left. Membership is free and the only criterion is that you have Kearsney’s

interests at heart and a link as a current or past parent, grandparent or guardian of a Kearsney boy, a partner of an old boy or donor. Go to the Kearsney Old Boys webpage on www.kearsney.com, click on the Ambassadors drop down and register.

The Ambassadors network will target three events per year, where the aim will be to get parents back to Kearsney. These events will include the 250 Club, select rugby fixtures, the Easter Rugby Festival and Founders Weekend where parents and Old Boys from the class of 2009 and 2004 return for their 5th and 10th reunions.

We are embarking on a drive to get representatives who will be willing to rally parents of their son’s year. It is my aim in the near future to be approaching selected individuals to act as convenors of their years, in an attempt to make the Ambassadors network more far reaching and effective.

David AttenboroughAmbassadors’ chairman

KEARSNEY AMBASSADORS KEARSNEY

AMBASSADORS

Membership InvitationOld Boys please register your

parents, grandparents, guardians for this new

KCOB membership. The aim of this membership is to thank them for choosing

Kearsney.

Complete the online form.Membership is FREE.

As members they will be INFORMED through receiving

the Greyhound eNews & printed Greyhound and they will be INVITED to attend various

events and fixtures at Kearsney and KCOB branch level.

Boys encourage a 2013 Comrades Marathon runner outside the Kearsney gates