The 2023 Chronicle

FARFIELD

Back Row: Joshua George, Bryn Retzlaff, Matthew Louw, Justin Prowse, Andrew Boettiger, Riley Gehren, Jack Williamson, Luke Jankowitz, Ayabonga Mkhokeli, Connor McAlpine, Laird Hamilton-Brown, Kyle Farndell, Otto von Claer, Siyambonga Skenjana, Oratile Monama; Fourth Row: Lwazi Gumede, Mokilibi Makara, Fabiano Fierro, Dylan Hewlett, Christopher van Rooyen, Matthew Kennedy, Alex Jankowitz, Karl Schaefer, Ofentse Mdaki, Grant Leslie, William Meyer, Koketso Bopape, Molemo Mahura, Kyle Heyns; Third Row: Imani Nkilankila, Hayden Hewlett, Samuel Heath, Pikolomzi Nkompela, George Bolttler, Jed Reilly, James-Patrick Hayward-Butt, Ruben Visagie, Harry Porter, Sithenkosi Nkompela, Harry Latter, Benjamin Bryden, Thando Makopo, Fionn Graham; Second Row: Mrs Sindisiwe Mnikathi, Shaka Zulu, Andile Dlamini, Sphelo Mfazwe, Zanda Cele, Rhett Madsen, Seth Harie, Nicholas Fearnhead, Jack Carmody, James Mallett, Thomas Smith, Iminathi Mntu, Khazimula Hadebe, Hayden Kotze, Oliver Watt-Pringle; Front Row (seated): Mrs Sindisiwe Mnikathi, Jordan Govender, Mr Thokozani Ngcobo, Nkosinathi Kumalo, Mrs Katherine Cass, Andrew Woodland, Mr Doug Rodger, Cameron Retzlaff, Mr Simeon Goddard, Caleb Vermaak, Mrs Xolisile Mzinyane, Cameron Fleming, Mr Gerry Noel, Anotida Mashamhanda, Mrs Sonto Buthelezi

the classroom, culturally, on the sports field, or when competing in the annual interhouse events.

Written by Cameron Retzlaff Housemaster: Mr Doug Rodger Assistant Housemaster: Mr Craig Pieterse/Mr Sanele Zikhali House tutors: Mr Gerry Noel, Mr Grant von Mayer, Mrs Xolisile Mzinyane E Block Tutor: Mrs Katherine Cass House Mother: Mrs Noluthando Khanyile Interns: Mr Simeon Goddard, Mr Thokozani Ngcobo Head of House: Cameron Retzlaff House Prefects: Cameron Fleming, Jordan Govender, Nkosinathi Kumalo, Caleb Vermaak, Anotida Mashamhanda 023 has been a year to remember, as Farfield has not only upheld its traditions but also excelled in fostering a sense of community, sporting achievement, academic achieve ment and personal growth amongst the boys in the House. The sense of brotherhood in Farfield was pervasive, with each boy in the House contributing in one way or another, according to his interests and strengths. The overall success of the House was bolstered by all the boys expressing huge encouragement towards their Farfield fellows in all their endeavours, whether in 2

In staffing news, Farfield’s previous Housemaster, Mr Paul McKay (2019-2022), moved on to take up a deputy principal post at Clifton College at the end of last year, and our new House master, Mr Doug Rodger, took the helm this year. Farfield also gained a new intern tutor, Mr Thokozani Ngcobo, who became the resident tutor. As this year concluded, we bid farewell to Mr Simeon Goddard, another of our intern tutors, as he moved on to a full-time teaching post at Maritzburg College. On 15 Janu ary, the newest members of Farfield seamlessly transitioned into boarding life. The camaraderie among our E Block boys swiftly formed within the initial days, fostering a strong support network that proved invaluable throughout the year. Each boy showed immense growth during the year, with many achieving notable accolades. These achievements are as follows: Fabiano Fierro, Jed Reilly, Tom Smith, Khazi Hadebe and Sphelo Mfazwe all represented the U14A rugby team, and both Jed and Fabiano also represented the U14A water polo team; Tom Smith, Thabang Dlamini, Iminathi Mntu and Khazi Hadebe all represented the U14A soccer side, with Iminathi also making the U14A basket ball side and Tom Smith making the U14A cricket side.

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