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7 May 2021 | Trinity Term #2
COLLEGE
ST ANDREW’S
NEWSLETTER
Incremental progress and decline
I think that I can safely say that my childhood, while imperfect in many
ways, was at least certain. Post modern relativist identity intersectionality
was but a combination of interesting words back then, and as much as In this Edition
that caused unquantifiable damage to some, to unreflective folk like me it
meant that life was definite and predictable. And we were unreflective, and Workers Day Celebrations
much of our received messaging was wrong, but at least we knew where
Single Focus Day
we stood.
OAs donate benches for campus
Today, among the multitude of opinions that the various messaging gardens
platforms dispense as truths, the messaging that our children receive
All the weekends sporting
is very mixed, and one can embrace almost any position as ‘your truth’,
action
eschewing any substantive justification as old-fashioned and ‘boomer’. I
read on Instagram that we live less in a post-truth world than we do in a
chosen-truth one.
This is especially so in the messaging that we receive Our position, therefore, remains clear - this time not as
with regards to the substances that we put into our a result of unreflective acceptance of somebody else’s
body. The relaxing of societal attitudes towards the status-quo, but through a clear understanding of what
use of marijuana in particular, and ‘substances’ in it takes to allow boys to flourish - the misuse of drugs
general, and the de-criminalizing of their use, while remains one of the most serious offences, and relaxed
providing useful tax revenue and enforcement savings social attitudes to drug use are not a mitigatory factor.
for governments, ignores the effect that mind-altering Our approach is designed to be supportive where
and dependence producing substances have on support is justified (we were all young once, and let
individuals. Whatever the substance, legal or not, in an the one who has never made a mistake or error of
environment designed to grow mind and body, their judgement in their teenage years cast the first stone),
use undermines the performance of individuals and but where behaviour places the institution at risk we
- in accordance with the law of incremental progress must protect the integrity of the institution as well, and
and decline, which, in my truth (second to the law of sometimes that means valuing the collective above the
gravity, possibly) is the most obvious and important individual, so that incremental spread is arrested, and a
law of nature - the very institution itself. positive culture maintained for the benefit of all.
And so, while the world relaxes its attitudes towards Our approach is not about crime and punishment.
marijuana use, and is ambivalent to alcohol misuse For in a world of mixed messages and almost infinite
(indeed, lockdown has shown quite how dependent possibilities of supply, true success can only be
we are as a nation and how much money people are achieved through our boys making correct decisions in
making from that), as a school we aspire to higher that split second when opportunity knocks and peer-
things. We aspire to creating an environment where pressure creates a vortex of delusional sensation. For
our boys are able to grapple with a multitude of that, our messaging needs to be clear, consistent, and
opportunities until they find the ones they can choose supported by the messaging received from home.
to pursue with passion, throwing their all into it, and God bless
squeeze every drop of achievement and enjoyment
that they can from it. Alan Thompson
a.thompson@sacschool.com
Tristan Gwavu performing Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin on the Clarinet, accompanied by Mrs
Belinda de Villiers, during Assembly this week.
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Workers Day Celebration
“For once we were
the ones sitting
down.” - Overheard
On Friday 30 April, the ancillary staff of St Andrew’s College A menu of six different curries, rice and sambals, with a sweet
and Prep were invited to lunch-on-the-lawn, celebrating koeksister treat awaited a delighted group of 130+ staff
Workers Day. members who were served by boys on the Transformation
& Diversity Committee.
Lunch was cooked by academic staff with generous support
from Capitol Caterers. Ms Maretha Potgieter
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Single Focus Day - History The Grade 8 History classes spent their Single Focus Day exploring various historical landmarks around town. We visited the Cathedral, the Provost, the Albany Museum and Amazwi (the national literature museum and archive). 4 NEC ASPERA TERRENT 7 MAY 2021
Single Focus Day - Geography
The Grade 11 Geographers went on a field trip along the The trip also included views from the top of Mountain Drive
outskirts of Makhanda (Grahamstown) to see features like and observing the road cuttings along the N2 to see how
mesas, cuestas, and tors. The theory was covered in class the mass movement in the area has been managed. It was a
and the Grade 11s were able to apply the theory and draw lovely day out!
sketches of the various landforms.
Geography department
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Benches for the campus gardens
Our grateful thanks to Jonny Mallett (Espin 1999) who called campuses.
on the class of 1999 to donate towards benches for the
campus gardens. Many a happy afternoon was spent here back in the day – on
a swing bench at that time, meeting up with school friends
The tables with benches are now on the lawns outside Espin and friends from the DSG.
House, close to the gate that separates DSG and College
Espin Housemaster Patrick Gumunyu, Jonny Mallet Jonny Mallet, Shaun Mullins and Kyle Baxter
(Espin 1999) and the Headmaster Mr Alan Thompson
The tables and benches being put to good use!
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Trinity Term/Term 2 Calendar
As mentioned in the Academic Newsletter at the end of term, we are delighted to confirm that the new electronic calendar
is up and running. The Term Calendars are accessible on the following platforms and are live, so if an event is cancelled, it
will be updated immediately:
1. St Andrew’s College and DSG websites (www.sacschool.com, www.dsgschool.com )
2. Edana Parent App
3. Edana Pupil App
As per Mr Alan Thompson’s letter to parents, please note: “The current legislation that allows us to re-commence inter-
school sports specifically prohibits us having spectators present and so we ask that you plan accordingly, so as not to
jeopardise the opportunity for the boys to enjoy something of a sporting season. We will live-stream as much sport as is
possible, and The Highlander is always open during sporting weekends. Of course, the moment legislation permits, we will
welcome spectators back onto campus in full Andrean tradition.”
For guidelines to access the calendar and additional information see the following:
Website: www.sacschool.com:
Click on “News” on the second Menu bar
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Select “Calendar”
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Click on a day/date and scroll down with your mouse to view the entries on that day
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On the top right hand side of the calendar, select how you would like to view the screen (Weekly, Monthly or
Agenda view)
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On the top left hand side of the calendar, click on the arrows to move from one week/month to the next
Edana Parent App:
Download this app as follows:
Go to Playstore (or similar) on your cell phone or other device
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Search Edana Parent Portal
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Download
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Code/Password is: 970074
Once downloaded, tap on the Portal and then 3 horizontal stacked lines on the far left hand top corner of your
screen will appear next to
“Notifications”
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Select Calendar on the side menu options
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Select your viewing options by clicking on the top Menu options: Today, Year, Week, or Day
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If Month or Week is selected, then click on the day/date to see the activities on that day
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To return to Menu Options, click on the three horizontal bars on the top left hand corner
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SOME SIGNIFICANT DATES FOR 2021
Dates pertinent to Matrics are in BOLD
Saturday 26 April Cambridge Exams commence to Thursday 10 June
Wednesday 28 April 18h00 Boarders return
Thursday 29 April Trinity Term commences
Saturday 1 May DSG Ante Matric Dance (CH)
Saturday 8 May 18h30 Open Mic Concert (DRW)
Thursday 13 May Graaff-Reinet Alumni Function
Friday 14 May Arts & Culture Marathon
Sunday 16 May Green and Blue Triathlon
Friday 21 May Parent Conversations (CH)
Tuesday 25 May Grade 12 Life Sciences Portfolio Prac
Wednesday 26 May 17h30 Senior Open Concert (DRW)
Wed 26 – Sat 29 May 19h00 Over the Rainbow (TBC)
Friday 28 May Bedford Alumni Function (TBC)
Wed 2 June–Thurs 3 June DSG Play Festival
Thursday 3 June 16h00 Grade 10 Cambridge Information Eve (Zoom)
17h30 Grade 9 Subject Choices for Grade 10 Information Eve (Zoom)
Saturday 5 June SAC Matric Dance (Clapham Jubilee Dining Hall)
Mon 7 – Sat 12 June Kingswood Derby Week
Saturday 12 June Kingswood Derby Day (No spectators, until government regulations are
lifted)
Monday 14 June Grade 12 Design Year Work Exhibition
Wednesday 16 June Youth Day
Grade 12 Drama ESIT completion date
Thursday 17 June 08h00-11h00 Parent Teacher Meetings (Zoom)
Half Term Travel Day
Tuesday 29 June 18h00 Boarders Return
Saturday 3 July 18h30 Open Mic Concert
Thurs 8 July – Sun 18 July National Arts Festival (Virtual and Actual) TBC
Monday 12 July Matric Trial Exams begin until Monday 2 August
Thursday 15 July Grade 10 & 11 Examinations begin until Monday 2 August
Monday 26 July Grade 9 Examinations begin until Monday 2 August
Tuesday 27 July Grade 8 Examinations begin until Monday 2 August
Monday 2 August Applications for Cambridge A Levels Stream close
Examinations end
Matric Revision Camp Booking deadline (TBC)
Wednesday 4 August 17h00 Final Assembly (compulsory attendance)
Thursday 5 August Travel Day
Sunday 15 August Alumni: Rhodes Scholarship Applications close
MICHAELMAS TERM
Fri 27 Aug – Mon 30 Aug 18h00 Matric Revision Camp to 30 Aug
Monday 30 August 18h00 Boarders return
Tuesday 31 August Michaelmas Term Commences
Grade 9 Subject Choices for Grade 10 deadline
Monday 13 September Life Orientation CAT Part B
Tuesday 14 September 09h00 Matric Life Sciences P3 (compulsory)
Friday 1 October Balloon Week commences to Monday 11 October
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Tuesday 5 October Half Term after Athletics Prize-Giving
Monday 18 October Matric Final Exams to 30 November
Tuesday 19 October Information Technology P1 Practical
Wednesday 20 October Computer Applications Technology P1 Practical
Thursday 21 October Advanced Programme Mathematics Examination
Friday 22 October Advanced Programme English Examination
Wednesday 10 November John Jones Fish River Journey departs
Tuesday 30 November John Jones Fish River Journey returns
17h00 Final Assembly (compulsory attendance)
Wednesday 1 December Travel Day
SPORT
Dear All Marx capitalised on this, scoring the opening goal.
Kingswood then scored an excellent drag flick to
There has been a great deal of excitement to be back even matters. Likhona Rulashe saved several short
playing school sports fixtures again! corners before Matthew Pope scored the deciding
goal by netting a short corner.
Last weekend, our Hockey and Rugby Clubs were well
hosted by Kingswood College, with all COVID protocols We are pleased to announce Matthew Pope as the 2021
in place. Hockey Captain and his Vice will be William Stewart. We
wish Mr Ian Hobson, the coaches, captains, and players
HOCKEY all the best for the season ahead.
Although a bit rusty, all the sides acquitted themselves
well and benefitted from the opportunity to play a RUGBY
fixture. College managed to get wins from all our teams from
U14 to our senior teams, playing some solid rugby. The
The notable highlights from the fixtures were: U15A had a good win and produced an exciting game
• In the U14, Daniel Meihuizen’s fantastic performance of rugby.
for the A-side and Angus Glen scoring six goals for
the Bs. The Wild Dogs lived up to their name and produced
• In the U16A match, it was the skilful goals from a brave showing. The 1st XV won their game 35-19,
Matthew Beamish, Sinjhun Cawse and James with tries from Nathan Myburgh, Oliver Rose, Lilitha
Grundlingh, and in the U16B, Jake Coventry and Lubengu and Samuel Francis. Mr Andy Royle, Rugby
Ayena Gwarube’s control of the midfield. In the Director and the various coaches were pleased with
U16C, Murray Wilson’s three goals. the boys’ performances and will take many positives
• Mumbi Kayula and Zack Michlewright were fantastic out of these matches.
in scoring two goals each in the 2nd XI encounter.
• In the 1st Team match, the College half-line of David GOLF
Redfern, Matthew Pope, Murray Bowker, Samuel On Sunday, The St Andrew’s College 1st Team golfers
Westaway, and Andrew Mackenzie’s excellent participated in the Eastern Province Regional Golf
distribution, giving opportunities upfront. Dylan Finals at the Humewood Golf Club.
10 NEC ASPERA TERRENT 7 MAY 2021The enthusiastic Manager, Mr Scott Jackson reports lost narrowly 2-1 against Prior 1st XI side.
that “It soon became evident that Grey High School The College 1st XI enjoyed the opportunity to test
would be the main opposition standing in the way of their strengths against a formidable Prior Men’s team.
the College team. After the first three College players Despite their hard efforts off the ball, the opponents
were in the Clubhouse, Grey held a narrow one-shot were too strong for our boys. We lost the match 6-1.
lead, which meant that Matthew Pope had to beat his Kefilwe Nxumalo was prolific in front of goal, Neil
Grey counterpart in the final stretch. Matthew was able Karimba and Zack Rugamba stood out and displayed
to produce a fantastic up and down on the last hole decent football skills. Thank you to the Football staff, Mr
to finish three shots clear of the Grey number one and Paul Ladds, Ms Sibongile Tshabalala and Mr Songezo
secure a three-shot win for College on the day, where Mpangeva for creating this rare opportunity for the
the top three of the four scores were tallied together. boys.
The College team will represent the Eastern Province WHAT’S ON THE MENU THIS WEEKEND:
Region at the National Finals later this term.
This weekend the various sports teams head do to
Well done to the College team which comprised of Gqeberha to play against Grey High School. The College
Ethan Breetzke, Matthew Pope, Cameron Holmes, and golfers will be weary of Grey seeking revenge after last
Andrew Mackenzie. week match which saw College qualify for the Regional
finals. The golf will be played at Humewood Golf Club
TENNIS on Friday morning. This will be followed by hockey at
Dylan Marx took part in a ranking tennis tournament in Grey Astro and U15 rugby later today. The rest of the
Cape Town last week and achieved very good results, rugby matches will be played on Saturday.
especially since he has not competed in tournaments
such as these for more than a year. He played in the Hockey trials will be held in Gqeberha on Sunday.
Men’s Open division. Dylan played five matches, losing
only one, and beating the 9th, 5th, and 3rd seeds along It is a busy weekend for all our boys!
the way. He was ranked 5th place overall.
See the full set of fixtures, team lists and results on our
FOOTBALL school sports portal:
Though still in the off-season, the St Andrews College https://sport.sacschool.com/
Football Club travelled to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Various hockey and rugby matches will be live-
on Sunday to play against Priory Club. There was a lot streamed and links will be shared once made available.
of excitement from the boys and staff involved. The
under 14s did well to win comfortably 5-0. David Brits Patrick Gumunyu
and Oliver Johns, each scoring two goals. In a closely Director of Sports
fought encounter, the College U15 side lost 2-3. The p.gumunyu@sacschool.com
U17 side could not hold on to their early lead as they
Golf: Andrew Mackenzie, Ethan
Breetzke, Matthew Pope, Cameron Hockey: Matthew Pope and William
Holme Tennis: Dylan Marx Stewart.
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151st XV Jersey Handover
The St Andrew’s 1st XV jersey handover ceremony took place in the Antony Clark Andrean Resource Centre last night.
The boys received their jerseys from the Director of Rugby Andy Royle, and were congratulated into the team by Roger
Wilkinson and Headmaster Alan Thompson. We wish the team well for the rugby season ahead. They play Grey High School
on Saturday.
The first team is made up of: 8) Cameron Rafferty
9) Giniello Jansen
1) Jake Boateng-Aidoo 10) Sam Francis (Vice Captain)
2) Luke Danckwerts (Captain) 11) Lethu Ntshangase
3) Nathan Myburgh 12) Nicholas Lane
4) Malibongwe Mkosi 13) Lilitha Lubengu
5) Oliver Rose 14) Ethan Breetzke
6) Libhongo Mazwana 15) Gugulethu Mfazi
7) Aiden Jarvis
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