Headmaster's Newsletters

10 March 2008

"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral!" Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Dear Parents

The summer season sports programme concluded this weekend with varied fixtures against Michaelhouse.

I was reminded this weekend of the wonderful friendship we have with Michaelhouse and that both schools compete the good old-fashioned way - contesting hard yet upholding the values of good sportsmanship and etiquette. I witnessed this on two occasions - a Hilton U15A cricketer was dismissed for 30 odd but had battled for quite a while, anchoring the innings. Three Michaelhouse boys ran up and shook his hand as he trundled off. What a fine display of sportsmanship! In the U14A game a Hilton batsman walked after a faint knick to the keeper - he did not look at the umpire for a decision. The Michaelhouse boys, at first a little unsure, then applauded the batsman off the field. I only wish our international sportsmen could behave the same way!

Our golfers have done particularly well of late, winning the local league, being crowned KZN champions and then, this weekend, successfully defending the Douglas Cup against Michaelhouse. They continue to inspire and lead the way in KwaZulu-Natal. Well done boys, we are proud of your achievements.

The winter sports programme starts this week. I will be travelling to Port Elizabeth to watch the 1st XI hockey team play in the Grey High School festival, and I will be in Johannesburg over the Easter weekend to watch the 1st XV play in the St Stithian's rugby festival and the U14A team play in the Parktown rugby festival. Please watch the web page for details of fixtures over the next few weeks.

Our Olympic Choir gave a wonderful performance in the Memorial Hall on Saturday night, ahead of their tour to Turkey and Austria when they will be competing in the World Choir Games.

Kind regards

Dave Lovatt
Headmaster