McKenzie House
January 2008
Term 1: Newsletter 2
The Matric Leadership Weekend

“Leadership doesn’t make a difference, it makes the difference” Kouzes and Pozner; Credibility

Dear McKenzie Parents

As the new school year begins, it brings with it a new era at Hilton College, with the start of Mr Dave Lovatt’s term of office as the 14th Headmaster of this great school. We hope Dave will enjoy his new challenge that he has many happy years leading the school, and he can be assured that McKenzie House will be right behind him.

Our matrics returned on Saturday morning for a leadership weekend where they were involved in several talks and exercises to prepare them for the weeks and year ahead. There was fruitful discussion, and hopefully a solid foundation has been laid for the exciting challenges which lie ahead for them, as leaders of the school in 2008.

Here are a few photos from various activities during the course of the weekend where the Headmaster, Housemasters and various other staff were involved. On Saturday evening we had a fun event where the matric group in each House were given 3 news papers and sellotape. From this they had to design a swim wear, sport wear and Matric dance (boy and girl) items. We then had a fashion show where the “models” took to the ramp to the music of Rolf Harris!

Regards

Paul

The Headmaster addressing the boys before they design their "clothing"

McK matrics gather their ideas

Dan Buys with his designer tie

Luke Pugsley-Rattray in his "bikini"

The "couple" Luke and Rory Murtagh

The "cheerleader" Daniel Nambassi

The best side of Graham Twidale!!

Graham strutting his stuff

The "models" look on

The McK matrics of 2008 had good fun

In discussion with PG and JBM in the Common Room

Mr Watson (an honourary McK tutor) and matrics

The tutors relaxing at the braai at PG's house- Andy van der Watt, JBM, Brett Udal, Mrs B and Mr & Mrs Odendaal

Mrs van der Watt, Mrs MacMichael and Mrs Guthrie (Mum!)

Dan Nambassi having a chat with Mrs Kriel