The 2023 Chronicle

INTERN PROGRAMME

the idea of schoolmastering to forge forward despite the heavy burden on their shoulders. The motto of the interns should be one along the lines of “All in.” The interns could always be found together during the school day, either sharing a meal or coffee, to great raucous laughter or in-depth philosophical debate. Their spirit and glass-half-full mindsets kept the mood light and jovial seemingly constantly. In 2023, our interns took up several notable positions of responsibility. Mr Banele Mlangeni: First XI soccer coach Mr Simphiwe Mazibuko: First Team basketball coach Mr Alex Deetlefs: First Team water polo coach Mr David Pachonick: First XV rugby assistant coach Mr Jayden Gengan: First XI cricket assistant coach During the second quarter, we bid farewell to Mr Jayden Gengan, who left Michaelhouse for a full-time pastoral role in the UK. At the end of the year, we said goodbye to: Mr Tim-Tim Khumalo, who left to focus on his musical pursuits; Mr Simeon Goddard, who took up a teaching role at Maritzburg College; Mr Simphiwe Mazibuko, who moved closer to his family in Durban; Mr Sifiso Shabangu, who took up a post at Woodhill College; Mr Banele Mlangeni, who moved to a post at De La Salle Holy Cross College; Mr Mlibo Tyala, who took up a role at St John’s College, Johannesburg; Mr Sihawu Dube, who joined Thomas More College; and Mr Linda Mabuza, who took up a role at Elkanah House in the Western Cape. Mr Lwando Saunders must be congratulated on his move into full-time teaching at Michaelhouse in the Economics Department. Mr David Pachonick will continue at Michaelhouse in a part-time teacher capacity for 2024. We at Michaelhouse pride ourselves on the calibre of interns who finish their studies and education with us before moving out into the world as vibrant and valued educators. We hope to continue with the programme’s success under the ongoing guidance of Mrs Win de Wet and Mr Brad McManus.

Written by Mr Bradley McManus

Staff Member in Charge: Mrs Win de Wet Programme Coordinator: Mr Bradley McManus

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he Michaelhouse Intern Programme is a unique entity within the field of South African education. Our programme is not a stooge programme that is underpinned by the compartmentalisation of young professionals into either academic or sporting roles. Michaelhouse has positioned itself as an institution that shapes future schoolmasters through integration into every facet of school life from their first day on campus. Each intern is required to spend time in the classroom every day, as well as contribute to the co-curricular programme during the year. Each is also expected to attend community outreach initiatives throughout the community.

We welcomed eight new members to the programme in 2023:

Mr. Kuluba Leteane (Music and AV) Mr. Sinethemba Mabaleka (B.Ed.) Mr. Thokozani Ngcobo (B.Ed.) Mr. Brandon Peel (PGCE) Mr. Xavier Saunderson (B.Ed.) Mr. Luyanda Zondi (PGCE) Mr. Lwandiswa Zuma (PGCE) Mr. Tim-Tim Khumalo (Music) Mr. Jeremy Cahill (PGCE)

From the very beginning of 2023, the interns were ever willing to bolster and support the day-to-day running of the school. Whether it be lesson cover, bus duty, chaperoning dances or just spending time with the Michaelhouse boys in the day rooms watching a football or rugby match. The pace of a school such as Michaelhouse often catches new interns off guard. But each year we are buoyed by the willingness of those dedicated to

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